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? -J"- 1! it ' - y. , : s. ; . "-ft (v MASSED BAND of 280 pieces, directed by John Sheeler of Hermlston High school, played in the Heppner High gym Saturday night The band was composed of musicians from seven schools who took part in the Class C and D Band Festival here Friday and Saturday. The group was so large it could not be included in one photo. View at the top is from the north end of the gym and view at bottom is from the south enl (C-T Photo). CowBelles' Meat Program Billed All those interested in stretch ing meat dollars are invited to attend a program at Vert Audi torium, Pendleton, on Friday, April 19, at 1:30 p.m., Mrs. Burtt Schroder, state president of the CowBelles, states. The program will be present' ed bv Sandra Brookover,. USDA consumer meat specialist, who reports that money-saving tips on selection, storing and cook ing meat will be covered in Miss Brookover's presentation. Using colored slides and cuts of meat, Miss Brookover will il lustrate each of the commonly used USDA grades of beef, ex plaining the degree of tender ness, juiciness and flavor as sociated with each grade. She will illustrate and dcs cribe the conventional retail cuts, such as the various steaks and roasts, and tell how to rec ognize them at the meat coun ter. Recommended . methods of cooking for different cuts and grades or meat will be includ ed in the program. The USDA meat expert has been presenting programs on meat buying to homemakers, dietitians, school lunch direct ors and other groups in many areas or the United States, but this is her first visit to Oregon. During her week in this state, she will present meat buying programs in five counties, plus appearing on several television and radio programs. Republicans Plan Candidates' Dinner Morrow county Republican central committee met last Thursday evening, April 4, at the Bank of Eastern Oregon un der the direction of Mrs. Her man Winter, chairman. Gary Putnam, Salem, execu tive director of the program and field service division of the state central committee office, pre sented the program on registra tion of voters, reminding those present of the April 27 deadline to register. Jerry Davis, The Dalles, Wasco county central committee chairman and second congressional district chairman, explained his county's financial program. Plans are being formed by the Morrow county committee to hold a candidates' dinner for those Republicans running for major county ana state posit ions on the primary ballot. Time and place of the dinner will be announced at a later date. Those attending the meeting were Mr. and Mrs. Keese Mor gan, Irrigon; Mrs. Milton Mor gan, lone: Kenneth Peck,. Lex ington; Mrs. John Venard, Dick Wilkinson and Randy Lott, all or Heppner. Rousing Concert Fitting Climax To Band Festival A rousing concert by a 280- piece band, composed or stu dents from seven high schools, climaxed the Class C and D Band Festival here Saturday night with John Sheeley of Hermiston High school as guest conductor. Instrumental musicians from high schools at Echo, Fossil, lone, Stanfield, Heppner, Uma tilla and from Hermiston Junior High school spent two days in preparation and rehearsals for the concert, starting at 9 a.m. Friday. The work continued through Saturday, and the concert was presented to the public, starting at 7:30 p.m., in the Heppner High gym. In the performance, the band played a variety of numbers, including '"Magic Trumpet" by Alpert; Beethoven's "Eroica Ov erture"; Yoder's "Southern Cross Overture"; Highlights from "Mary Poppins"; Nestico's "All Through the Night"; Anderson's "Phantom Regiment"; Dale's "Georgy Girl"; Walters' "Copaj Cabana"; Hanlon's 'Time Out for a Jam Session"; and Nes tico's "Before the Wind." The students handled both the popular and classical with surprising finesse and impress ed the small audience present. The event was open to the pub lic at a very small admission charge, but apparently few townspeople realized the extent of the program planned. Band directors participating In the two-day festival and giving instruction to the students wer Mrs. Evelyn Langton, Echo; Ar nold Melby, Fossil; Gene Mor rison, Hermiston Junior High; Darrel James, lone; Bob Maize, Stanfield; Ken Taft, Umatilla; and Arnie Hedman of the host school, Heppner. Hedman said that the event proved to be a great success, and he complimented the stu dents for their fine performance. An entertainment feature for the students was a "sock hop' Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m prior to the concert. Too many greases? ft 'mm- RPM Multi-Motive Grease in a handy cartridge gun kit greases everything. CALL YOUR STANDARD OIL MAN IN HEPPNER L. E. "Ed" DICK 676-9633 Standard Oil Company of California Crisp Good-Lookfng... GREAT NEW SLACKS Just Arrived for EASTER . . . New Shipment Summer Weight DRESS SLACKS $16.95 4 COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM Gardner's Men's Wear "THE STORE OF PERSONAL SERVICE" Diamondmen Drop Games to Eagles And Stanfield By CART KEMP Varsity baseball Ramos piny. ed last week-end with Stanfield and Wahtonka left (he Heppner High Mustangs stm without a win. The Mustangs dropped a squeaker April 4 to Stanfield, 7-6, with Larry Pettyjohn hit ting 3 for 3 and Ron Freeman 2 for 3 to lead the Mustangs at the plate. Russ Kilkenny started on the mound and was relieved by John McCahe In the fifth Inning and Larry Pettyjohn In the sixth. Larry Pettyjohn caught through the first five Innings and was replaced by John McCabe in the sixth Inn ing. McCabe was replaced by Terry Hughes in the seventh Inning. Heppner Javvees were more successful as they led Stanfield 4-0 In a game called at the end of two innings due to darkness. The Horsemen traveled to The Dalles April 6 for a doublehead- er with the Wahtonka nine. Playing well under adverse weather conditions, the Mus tangs got a tremendous pitch ing effort from Russ Kilkenny who had a three-hitter, but lost out 5-3. John McCabe, hitting 2 for 3, and Dave Gunderson, 1 for 2, led the Mustangs in the batting department. Coach Holland's club also dropped the second game by an 11-7 score. John McCabe start ed the game with Pettyjohn catching. John was relieved by La Verne Van Marter in the third and took over the catch ing responsibilities. Freshman Van Marter allowed no hits, no runs, and only one man reach ed base in the three inings he pitcned. Heppner had good hitting as Mike Smith smacked 3 for 4. John McCabe, 2 for 4, Bill Ba ker l lor 2, and Earl Ayres 1 for 3. Heppner Athletes Face Full Slate Br BOB DOBBS Much is on tap fur tho week to come for both the Heppner High diamond crew and the rlndermen. The baseball club will be engaged In two varsity and two JV clashes, while the track team will have a three way meet at Sherman Suturday, April 13. The baseball experts will be In line for a JV meeting with Hermiston Thursday. Aurll 11. The clash will be held at Herm iston High's homo field at 4:00. On Suturday, April 13, the Mustanes will nlav host to the Macirus White Bulls. lor a dia mond tilt. The contest should get underway around 2:00 and will be the second league clash for the Mustangs. The first meeting left Wahtonka with two wins and put Heppner down two. A JV contest on April 15 will bring Pilot Rock here to meet the Mustangs at 4 p.m. Mantteid will be turning their efforts toward the Mustang sackers In a 3 o'clock meeting here April 17. HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday. April 11. 196a Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Martin of lone returned Monday from a 17-day trip to Hawaii, where they enjoyed much sightseeing over four of the major islands. They were accompanied by their son, Ralph, and Mr. Martin's sister. Miss Marie Martin, both of Oregon City, and by Mr. and Mrs. John D. Todd of Roseburg, brother-in-law and sister of Mrs. Martin. In spite of encoun tering rain much of the time, they found the climate warm and were able to enjoy most of the scenic highlights. Mr. and Mrs. C E. McQuarrie traveled to Missoula, Mont., last Tuesday to visit with his moth er, Mrs. Grace McQuarrle, and her mother. Mrs. Lucy Lehner. While in Montana, the couple attended a family celebration in honor of Mrs. Grace McQuarrie's 89th birthday, and later visited an aunt in Clinton, Mont, who will soon be celebrating her 99th birthday. On the return home, the couple spent time in Spokane with Mrs. McQuarrie's brotherin-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Kirkpatrick, be fore returning on Sunday. Mrs. A. C Plspor returned on April 1 from Portland where ht spent a few days visiting with many members of her family. She visited at the Daryl dick nome and became ae Qualnted with her new great grandson, Brian Trevor; awo at the home of her daughter, Mrs. LaVello Nelson and granddau ghter, Diane Dick. She was a house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dick and son David, and with a son-in-law and daugh ter. Mr. and Mrs. Eurl Hull Their son, Larry, was home on short leave from Murine train ing in BulUmnra. Md.. 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