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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (May 23, 1968)
-i Mrs. Currin Reviews Lumber Camp Book Members of the Bookworms club gathered for the lust meet Ing of the year at the home of Mrs. Gene ferguson on luesuay evening of lust week. The group presented Mrs Harold Erwln with a card and a check, which she will use to nurchase film lor ner lortncom inc trip to Europe this summer. Book review for the evening was presented by Mrs. George Currin, who reviewed "Hie Woods Were Full of Men." a Morv of a busy lumber camp located near Coos Bay. The au thor of the book. Irma Lee Em erson. is a personal friend of Mrs. Currin. Members viewed clippings and reviews of the book, sent by the author who worked as a cook In the camp for some time. The story tells of many exciting experiences and about the people witn whom she worked. Mrs. Currin told the 12 members present a bit about the author's family and home. Shingles shabby? Chevron Shingle Stains pre serve unpainted wood In at tractive red, green, brown. CALL YOUR STANDARD OIL MAN IN HEPPNER L. E. "Ed" DICK 676-9633 Standard oil Company of California ' ACNES CURRIN WILCOX Portland Open House Honors Mrs. Wilcox A birthday celebration for Mrs. Annes Wilcox, early Mor row countv pioneer, honored her recently on her 91st birthday. An oDen house was held in toutn east Portland at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Mabel Den nev with whom she makes her home. More than 70 of her friends . and relatives, some of whom traveled from as far as Payette, Idaho, brought her per sonal greetings. Agnes Currin Wilcox was born March 8, 1S77, in Currinsvillc, Clackamas county. Her father, George Currin, was born in Cur- rinsville in 1S50. His parents, having crossed the plains in 1815, were among early Oregon pioneers, and her mother came across the plains when four years of age. The family oper ated wheat and sheep ranches in the lone-Lexington area for a number of years. Her husband, W. A. (Gus) Wilcox passed away in 1934. Mrs. Wilcox, who continues to enjoy good helth and life's ac tivities, regularly returns to Heppner for the Pioneer Mem orial Day picnic, and is among the oldest pioneers present. Jlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll iHI I i tfciett am J urn Mlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll youdiitf, L Congratulations Classes of 1968 IV -" t f mis j&l&r of tnese ftgfrjr patterns. 5-pece place setting MU I A REGULAR $14.00 now $1250 plus . . . FREE BONUS OFFERS LIFETIME GUARANTEE 1847 Rogen Bros. Sllverplate Is fully guaranteed against original defects In workmanship or mate rials. In addition The International Silver Company will resllver without charge any piece which wears through during your lifetime If given nor mal use and care. Buy 45-pc. place settings and receive BONUS NO. 1 FREE. A $13.50 value. Add another unit of 4 5-pc, place settings and get BONUS NO. 2 FREE. A 122.50 value. You fair 48 over open stock price. OFFERS END JUNE 30, 1968 1 1847 ROGERS BROSf America's Finest Sllverplate a, THE INTERNATIONAL SILVER COMPANY "Something from the Jeweler's, is always something speciaL" STAMPS Store Hours: 9 A.M. to 6 VM. PH. 676-9203 177 MAIN ST- HEPPNER nkaScard psrrwf,, State Officers Here For Degree of Honor Convention May 14 Members and guests of the Degree of Honor Protective As sociution met at the Harris Drive-In dining room Tuesday evening of last week for a for mal, no-host dinner, preceding its Inspection and inltiutlon ceremonies. President Ardith Hunt greeted about 40 guests at the Episco pal parish hall, where the meet ing was held following the din ner. Irogram for the evenirg was presented by the lone PTA Kitchen Band and Kate J. Young glee club and drill team In their newly adopted uniforms of bluck skirts, white blou;:es and western hats. Guests included 11 members from Magnolia Lodge in Pendle ton; one from the Taber Lodge, and one from the Alberta Lodge, both of which are located in Portland. Introductions were made to Mrs. Bertha Chlsolm, state pres ident: Mrs. Grace Hiatt, past state president; Mrs. Clara Gert son, national treasurer and state director; and Mrs. Ida frarra, state past president. Each of the ladies was presented a re membrance bv Mrs. Hunt. Mrs. June Field and daughter Linda Cooper were initiated in to the lodge. Mrs. Gertson pre sented Linda with a pin, as she had advanced into the adult lodge. Mrs. Hunt and Mrs. Farra re ported on the business meeting and social activities of the state convention held recently in Port land at the Cosmopolitan Motor Lodge. Eleven members from Heppner lodge attended the meeting. Mrs. Gertson expressed her appreciation to those who had helped with preparations for the evening and urged all members to work towards a larger mem bership. Refreshments of molded sal ad, assorted crackers, homemade cookies, coffee and punch were served from a table decorated in the western motif, which was the theme for the evening. Oth er decorations about the rooms carried out the theme. Mrs. Gertson and Mrs. Chisolm pre sided in serving coffee and punch, assisted by Mrs. Ruth Bergstrom, co-hostess. Group Offers Help To Senior Residents Morrow county Jaycee Wives held their regular monthly meeting Thursday evening, May 16, In the Heppner Neigh borhood Center. Guest speaker for the evening was Mrs. Jack Lnyd, who repre sents the public welfare com mission. Mrs. Loyd advised the group on small ways that they could be of service to older peo ple who reside at Pioneer Mem orial hospital. It was decided that each member will donate a period of time each month doing small personal services foi the oldc residents. Members voted on navy blue vests with gold trim as a uni form, to be worn during work protects and at special meetings. Mrs. Ken Methvin was greet ed by the group as a new mem ber to the club. Hostess for the meeting was Mrs. Bob linger. Marie Hoaklns, daughter oi Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoskins. Jr.. will be a member of the class of graduates of Hermiston High school this week-end. Coin Club Plans Picnic For Wright Park Women Activity club of Rhea Creek Grange met at the homo of Mrs. Itav Drake for a lunch fn and business meeting lust Thursday, with Mrs. Harold Wright presiding, members an swered roll call by tilling a favorite food or recipe. The June 20 meeting was dis cussed, with membent favoring a picnic at the Wright Park, bringing their own meat to cook ami a dish for potluck meal, Those attending were Mrs. Harold Wright. Mrs. Walter Wright, Mrs. Dorris Graves, Mar llyn Bergstrom. Mrs. Evelyn Far rens, Mrs. Hannah Anderson, Mrs, Or inn Wright, Mrs. Elmer Palmer, Mrs. Ron Haguewood, Mrs. William Bergstrom, Mrs. Leonard Kill, Mrs. Paul Warren. Mrs. John Bergstrom and the hostess, Mrs. Drake. Wedding Postponed Date of the coming marriage of Miss Peggy Lou Crisp to Pfc. John W. Ray has been postpon ed until lurther notice, due to unavoidable circumstances. T.ie marriage was previously an nounced for June 16, to be held in Hennner. The couple will an nounce the corrected date at a future date. mcneement ceremonies will be Sunday afternoon on the high school grounds. HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday. Mar 23. 1908 Senior Girls Feted At SoropHmist Tea Prior to Graduation Senior girls of Heppner High school, their mothers anil wom en teachers of the high school, were honored guests of the Sor optimist club Sunday afternoon at the annual Senior Girls' Tea. Guests were Invited to call at the home of Mrs. Wavel Wil kinson between the hours of 2:1)0 and 4:00 p.m. Mrs. Howard IVttyjohn greeted them at the door and Invited them to reg ister in the guest book. The lace covered reception ta ble artistically carried out the senior class colors of yellow ai d bronze. A beautiful spiral ar rangement of yellow gladiol. the class flower, flanked by tall yellow tnpers, centered the tii ble. Yellow fruit punch with Ice molds was served by Mrs. Bill Johnson and Mrs. Matt Hughes, with Mrs. Btll Collins and Mr. Elaine George pour ing coffee. Personalized favor for each girl wan a handprinted book mark with gold ribbon featuring footprints leading to a small rod heart, carrying out the class theme, "follow vour heart ', Col ored polaroid pictures were tak en by Bill Johnson of each girl and her mother and presented to them for a remembrance. Background piano numbers by Mrs. Emile Grosliens provided enloyment throughout the after noon. Other Soroptimlst members who assisted, and not previous ly mentioned, were Mrs. Conley Lanham, Mrs. Wes Sherman, Mrs. Glenn Smith. Mrs. Jim Thomson, Mrs. Carl McDamel and Mrs. Wilkinson. Trade at home where dollars have more sense. your Too many greases? If 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 Jaycees Represented At State Convention The Oregon State Jaycee con vention, held in Salem May 10 12, drew several Morrow county members and tneir wives, con vention activities were held in the Marion Hotel in Salem. Main attraction of this year's meeting was the election of new state officers to serve for the ensuing year. Elected to the of fice of president was Ed Patter son, La Grande, who was district 13 candidate. The administrative team chosen to serve with Pat terson is composed of Mel Em- berland, treasurer; Beryl Barlow, secretary; Larry Rew, Pendleton, legal counsel; and administra tive vice president is Gary Wil helms of Baker. Paul Budke, Pilot Rock, was elected to serve as district 13 vice-president. Entertainment at the conven tion was provided by comedian Pat Paulsen, chosen as the Jay cees non-candidate for President of the U. S., who performed fol lowing the banquet on Saturday night. Heppner members attending for the three day session were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rigby, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Allstott, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hollomon, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hager, Mr. and Mrs. John Privett, Al Osmin and Wayne Lamb. . w . Ml 5aTV if CT! H a m 1? QDGDDE STANDBY mm NABISCO 2 LB. oney Grahams N ALLEY'S CORNED BEEF sh m N ALLEY'S MAYONNAISE Qf. 490 100 COUNT lasfic Cups v .00 Value JOHNSON'S LARGE Bravo Floor Wax 990 KING SIZE TIDE $1.35 JOHNSON'S 13Va oz. RAID $ 1.29 Mrs. Jensen Feted At Surprise Party Friends of Mrs. Lyle Jensen gathered at her home Tuesday evening, May 14, to honor her with a surprise party on her birthday. Guests attending were Mrs. Carl Thorpe, Mrs. Vic Groshens, Mrs. Jerry Hollomon, Mrs. John Privett, Mrs. Bob Hager, Mrs. Ron Gray, Mrs. Clyde Allstott, Mrs. Roy Davis, Mrs. Jerry Dougherty and Mrs. Forrest Bur- kenbine, hostess. The remainder of the evening was spent visiting as Mrs. Jen sen unwrapped many lovely gilts. Keiresnments ot strawber ry shortcake and coffee were served later in the evening. rin P IS 111 El X W 7 "' For Memorial Week OREGON CHIEF AND BAR-S heads 29$ TOMATOES Lb. 230 ORANGES 2 Lb. 250 Fuel system dirty? Chevron Fuel Filters remove rust, dirt and sediment down to 20 microns. CALL YOUR STANDARD OIL MAN IN HEPPNER L. E. "Ed" DICK 676-9633 Standard Oil Company of CatHomla iMifillS SMOKED HAMS FULLY COOKED BONELESS Pom ft Lb. oos?s Picnic Style 3w PORK STEMS Lb. m ROUND-UP BRAND WIENERS gb 49C PRICES GOOD MAY 24 & 25 Phones: (Groc.) 676-9614, (Meat) 676-9288 It's nice to sore twice low prices and S&H Green Stamps AlARKET IKUIIJJIIIIUIMWJWJW-W-W ORsteriM arTAMpa
