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2 HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday. July 4. 19E8 THE IIEPPNEIl GAZETTE-TIMES Heppner. Oregon 97836 Phone 676-8221 MORROW COUNTY'S NEWSPAPER The Heppner Gazette wttablUihed March 30. 1HH3. The Heppner Times established November 18. IS7. Consolidated February 15, 1912. NATIONAL NlWJPAPlt 1 NIWIPAPII PUlllSNIII ASSOCIATION 5551 '9"8ffl' WESLEY A. SHERMAN HELEN E. SHERMAN ARNOLD RAYMOND Shop Foreman Printer GAIL BL'RKENBINE Society Plrrulnf inn Subscription Rules: $4.50 Year. Single Copy 10 Cents. Published Every Thursday and Entered at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon, as Second Class Matter. Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9 a.m, until noon Saturday. EDITOR AND PUBLISHES ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER REGGIE PASCAL Linotype 0erator RANDY STILLMAN Apprentice Pressman The PoolA Fine Facility Now with the weather turning hot residents of this area should particularly appreciate having the swimming pool as a fine new facility. It is getting good use, particu larly by children but from adults as well even from "The Romans," male adults who take the plunge at 6 a.m. most mornings. It will get even greater use as the sun shines hotter through the summer. But, by some quirk of human frailty, there have been quite a number of complaints. Youngsters have developed sore feet after long sessions In the pool. There have been some complaints of the water being too warm, and com plaints of it being too cold. The foot complaint has been routed through the contract ors, who point out that the acid content in the water may be too high, causing a lime condition. The concrete deck Is a bit rough for tender footsies, but this is purposely made that way to eliminate danger of slipping. The contractors are willing to make whatever corrections may seem reason able. Latest word is that a state inspector says that the acid content of the water Is too low. The Inspector, we understand, also finds fault with other things. He thinks the life rings should be replaced, but those connected with the pool think they are in good condition. But as one city official points out, "It is time that the public works with the city and realize that they really have something here." The statement is well put. Our big municipal pool is a wonderful facility. Those who get sore feet may just be staying in the water too long at a time and thereby soften their skin. Maybe it is like a person who buys a brand new car. He may find its carburetor needs adjusting or that its wind shield leaks a bit, but it is still a fine vehicle. Any little problems will be worked out as best as those connected with the pool can do it. The staff there Is doing a fine Job but is a bit disappointed at the complaints. Biggest impetus for the $100,000 facility was the state's demand that the pool be modernized under threat of con demnation of the old pool. Now that residents fell to and approved the new pool, it is to be hoped that the state doesn't start knit-picking and follow a course of persistent harassment. How about the rest of us pursuing a course of pride in our new pool and giving our first rate young staff a pat on the back for the job that they are doing? Forty-five just completed swimming courses, and that is testimony to the type of work being done by this staff. TO THE EDITOR . . . Find lone Link On Eastern Tour Dear Mr. Sherman: Aa a former renldent of M"r- low county I am one of the munv irmiMilanta who enlov the Gazette-Time diversified publication of local Interest that in top in Journalistic composll Ion. I am going to arrive at the Incident which wimpled thl letter bv a most circuitous mule. In April of l'.H7 mv wife and I and Tom, our cat. left Seattle with our travel trailer to learn more of our family a history, Traveling through Denver, Kan- das City, Burlington, Iowa, and Nashville, we wound up in Vir ginia. Five months were spent there and In Kentucky and Tennessee. We found volumes of records on our families; my family having settled In the Daniel Boone country and that of the Trail of the Lonesome Pine which Is Western Virginia nd mv wires family along the Potomac or Northern Neck. In our search we camped in varied places ranging from three rights in a cemetery to the most deluxe trailer courts. In Virginia courthouses we were accorded most unexpected privileges. Manv times we have been lock ed inside the building while the court workers went out to an hour lunch. Usually we prefer red to stay In and work on rec ords. They trusted us with the archives and every bit ot ma Potential Impact To the Editor: I wonder if vou and the gen eral public realize what could hapix-n to this community, and to Heppner in particular, in the development of recreation and the building of summer home communities in the mountains. The selling and development of such settlement could have the impact for good in Heppner such as the building or the saw mill here In the '30'i did, If proiwlv guided and managed. Mr. Editor, if such a project was proposed in Heppner you'd print tne news on pages one, two and three of this paper, yet the Impact could be the same to business here. This development and others will lead to permanent settle ments when the people find the climate is milder In our mount ain valleys than it Is down here In winter, necessitating improv ed roads and other services in' creasing tax load in our coun tv. Our planning commission and county court must take action accordingly. U. w. cutsiortn (Editor's Note: Yes. as presi dent of the Chamber of Com merce and editor of the only newspaper In the county, we f. 4"' Vv -, rW it: I raB!3!ril Li.J, v- t' i.-c .J TV .'. ! I'.i. lr;!?i'-'fiv I J TWO DISTRICT OfFICERS were among quetU : the SoroptimUt Club of Heppner at iU lnstal- lation dinner Saturday evening, June 29, In the Episcopal parisn nau. Mrs. Liaine ueorge (sec end from riqht) was Installed president succeeding Mrs. Joyce Johnson (center). Ceremonies were conducted by Mrs. Leta Thomas, (extremt right), life member. Honor guests were Mrs. Dortha Vorus. district secretarr. La Grande, (extreme left), and Mrs. Dorothy Berry, district dir ector, Portland, (second from left). (G-T Photo) Service Club Pledge Is Installing Theme itrt 1 1 PAnllia f Kia ImnnrlllnrV) of these developments. We have For InCOminQ OfflCetS editorialized to that effect 3 through the past seven years. Several outJof town guests boosted lor ail sucn projects, wpre nresent Snturdav evenini?. and actively worked for them. June 29. for the annual instal- terial at hand. We were surely, Your attention is called to the nation dinner of the Soroptimist iact tnat stories on your ren- club or Heppner. New officers land proposal have been print- were installed at impressive cd on page 1, as nave mose on candlelighting ceremonies lol- Kelly Prairie, and other recre- lowing a 7:00 p.m. buffet din ational plans some with ban- ner in the parish hall of All Chaff -d Chatter Wes Sherman in a geneologist'8 cradle of his tory. We found and read ong nal hand-written records or the early greats things we never read about in school. When we were in school we didn t know George Washington had broth ers and sisters or any parents, either, for that matter. We were told who chopped down tne cherry tree. After touring Washington and Baltimore, Thanksgiving caught us with still more to do at the DAR library and other places, Eight inches of snow fell on us at Alexandria so we had our notice: go south or hole up. We id some searching In Richmond which also holds its place in history. Continuing south we de toured via Sebring, Fla., and toured the old air base which was my home for nearly four years during World War II. We arrived in Miami Christmas week where we did very well playing the horses at Tropical; we broke exactly even. Summer weather was definite ly prevailing. At Key West the temperature was eighty-five and that of the water not far below. We parked our home on wheels (by now it was surely our home) in a court at Sugar-Loaf Key fifteen miles east of Key West. It was evident surf fish ing was good with lobster also to be had. Now for the why of this let ter: Last week's issue of the Gazette carried an item about the visit of Rev. Walter Crowell and wife to lone. We have nev er met the people. While we we re a little milled mat you havent noted this!) Mrs. Martin Hosts Garden Club Leaders Mrs. Fredrick T. Martin, dir- ner headlines. We'll confess that Saints Episcopal church. Several community organiza tions were represented, and hus bands and friends of members were honored guests. Floral ar rangements on the tables car ried out the blue and gold col ors of the club, with the gold numeral "20 on the head ta ector of Blue Mountain District ble signifying the 20 years of Oregon Federation or (jarden which the service club has been clubs, entertained several mem-1 chartered in Heppner. bers of her board and presidents Four charter members of the of garden clubs at a get-acq- club, which organized on April uaintcd party at her home in 10, 19-18. were present and giv lone last week. Assisting her en special recognition. These with the arrangements was Mrs. I were Mrs. Ed Gonty, Mrs. Loyal Gar Swanson. I Parker. Mrs. Leta Thomas and Activity of the afternoon was Mrs. Elaine George. directed to an informal social Following the invocation by time with opportunity for lead- Mrs . Clara Gertson, and the ers in tne district to Decome pieoge to tne nag, Mrs. cm more closely acquainted. Tour Johnson, retiring president, pre of Mrs. Martin s gardens was sented Mayor Clarence Rose enioyed and refreshments serv ed. Club presidents attending were Mrs. Tom Campbell, Dirt Dabblers club, Pendleton; Mrs. E. B. Wattenburger. Echo club; Mrs. Royal Cambers, Pendleton club; Mrs. S. A. Moore, Umatil la club, and Mrs. H.' S. Huber. lone club. Others present were Charles Dallas, junior gardening club, Pendleton; Mrs. Harry Andrews, district membership chairman, Hermiston: Mrs. Garry Tullis. district program and year book LATE BULLETIN: The two boys captured a perky prickly porky Tuesday and are ready to enter championship com petition. (See below). TWO YOUNG MEN of the com munity should be nominated for future membership in the Heppner-Morrow county Cham ber of Commerce. Young Barney Marshall and Bruce Bergstrom walked In the office today and said that they wanted to catch a porcupine and enter it in the Condon Fourth of July porcupine race. They apparently figured that they would enter it under the auspices of the Heppner C of C, which has been sadly lack ing in entering floats in com munity events of neighboring towns, not to mention its own Rodeo parade. We assured them that the Chamber would give them its blessing and would appreciate the gesture at the same time we were a bit red-faced that two boys had to step forward to show the community spirit to represent our local group at Condon. They left confident that they would nave a porky In captiv Ity betore the (lav was over. Not being wise in the ways of the prickly creatures, we are a bit skeptical. But maybe, as well as being community minded and of pro motional bent, they also have some of the wild animal lore of a Carl McDantel in them. Here's hoping they are sue cessful and win the world's championship. ALL WE CAN say, out of the shock of losing Bill Hust from cur business community to take a new position at Arlington Wash., is that this is quite a move just to find a place to park his new camp trailer! The Husts just got a new trailer for their upcoming vara tion and future outings, but they had quite a dilemma in finding a place to park it. Currently it is sitting at the curb on Gale Street. There was no room behind their house, and he was mak ing arrangements to find a spot for it. But now with the upcoming move to Washington the Husts will undoubtedly find a place for their trailer. This is all in facetious vein, of course. Doggonit, we hate to lose this man and his fine family from our community. A little so lace comes with the knowledge that he is getting a good pro motion, which he very much de serves. And we must say that we have never met a Penney manager who wasn't a real asset to a community. So the man who takes his place will no doubt continue the tradition. ANOTHER clipping on Dr. Mc Murdo comes from Daniel Mc Ardle from the SDringfield. Mass., Sunday Republican. It is the same AP story that has been going all over the country on our renowned doctor. McArdle is the man who . re cently visited Heppner after be ing in the CCC camp here years ago. He has been sending us copies of the Holyoke, Mass., paper and notes, "This is a city of about 50,000 a little lar ger than Heppner." As to the article on Dr. McMurdo, he says, "It is interesting to see that it got all the way across to here." As a new subscriber to the G-T, McArdle read the recent article on the Heppner flood, written by Carol Fletcher of Yakima, and states. "The little article about the flood was very good. I had heard about a flood out there years ago, so now I know," Dana, bird chairman, Umatilla, and Mrs. Euna Berger, conven tion delegate, Echo. Birthday is Occasion For Surprise Dinner Friends of Mrs. Wilbur (Mary) Van Blokland gathered at her home Thursday evening, June 20, to surprise and honor her on her birthday with a potluck dinner. Extending their personal greetings were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Van Winkle, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Corbin, Mr. and Mrs. Don Ben nett, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hein rich, Mrs. Mary Malcom, and Mrs. Snoda Blake. Also the Van Blokland's sons, Dale and Gary, were present. Annual Picnic Held For Forest Districts Heppner Forest Service per sonnel were hosts to around 200 guests at the annual picnic held Saturday, June 22, at Cutsforth rark. Five districts were represent ed at the day's festivities with visitors coming from Pomeroy, Walla Walla, Dale, Ukiah and Pendleton; also present were personnel from the supervisor's office in Pendleton. Co-chairmen in charge of the picnic were Ken Methvin, dis trict engineer, and Frank Ras mussen, timber management as sistant. Warm rain persisted through out the day and planned activ ities were moved into 4-H build- ngs at the park. 1 ehnirmflti. Innp: Mrs. Don Fonda. i i j 1 1 1 L me jjeufjic. Y y w lit: wc , . . . , ' , , ' were camped at Sugar Loaf a Publicity and public relations small trailer with a Doat on """""''."."'"j lu"' "i, top of the car pulled in one night from New Jersey. The next evening I was walking by tne man's trailer and I saw he was alone so decided to drop in and get acquainted. He was ironing his money and the trailer was decorated with heaps of fishing tackle drying out. (Sometimes I feel I shouldn't tell this) it seems he had been out fishing and after coming in to the dock and throwing his line to a tie up bit he made the mistake of standing up and about that time the vertical axis changed ends. He had a good laugh telling me about it and said, "Since I am a retired merchant marine engineer you would think I knew all about boats." Well, I laughed along with him and not at him. After all, it is said that Sir Isaac New ton boiled his watch instead of his egg. I told him I was from the Northwest and he said he had a sister married to a min ister by the name of Crowell and they used to live in a small town in Eastern Oregon. After thinking a bit he said, "lone." I told him I was quite familiar! with that town having been born and reared there. What a small world! We left Sufar Loaf before the hoy he engaged skindived for his pole the next day. I am sro ry I have forgotten the man's name; he was most likeable and a very interesting host. We re luctantly headed west and dur ing a stop in Phoenix we visit ed Bob Graybill and others be fore resuming our trip through Los Angeles and home arriving Seattle the first of February What is wrong about a ten month vacation like that? Not long enough. We are going back and get what we missed. Keep up the good work, Mr Sherman. Sincerely, V. I. Ritchie 9232 32nd Ave. S. W. Seattle, Wash. 98126 Pioneer Ponderings Hedman Improving Following Surgery Arnie Hedman, Heppner schools' band instructor and owner of Case Furniture Co., is showing good improvement fol lowing surgery at Pendleton Community hospital. Hedman underwent the opera tion Friday and by early this week was progressing very well hut still somewhat uncomfort able. Mrs. Hedman said Mon day that he probably would be hospitalized for another week or 10 days. wall, who extended official greetings to visiting guests. Responding to introductions were Mrs. Dorothy Berry, district director. Portland, and Mrs. Dor tha Voruz, district secretary, of La Grande. Mrs. Charles Starks, a past president, presided as mistress of ceremonies. Following intro ductions of members and guests, musical entertainment was pro vided bv The Marquardts, lea turing guitar accompaniment. They sang arrangements of "Mr. Sandman and Cool Water Oath of office was given the new incoming officers by Mrs. Leta Thomas, Portland, install ing officer. She based the can die lighting ceremony on the Soroptimist Pledge, challenging each new officer to uphold the ideals of the pledge, including "sincerity of friendship, joy of achievement, dignity of service, integrity of profession, and love of country. Installed for the coming year were Mrs. Elaine George, pres ident; Mrs. Conlev Lanham vice-president; Mrs. Howard Pettyjohn, corresponding secre tary; Mrs. Glenn Smith, record ing secretary; Mrs. Carl Mo Daniel, treasurer; Mrs. Johnson, regional representative; Mrs. Matt Hughes and Mrs. Starks, board members. In appreciation of her work of the past year, Mrs. Johnson was presented a gift by club members, and a past president's pin. With words of thanks to officers and members, she, in turn, presented gifts to official board members and to Mrs. Thomas, installing officer. Guests from out of town In cluded Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pen- land of Tillamook, and former ! s'f ' 1 HELEN ANDERSON Anderson-Cooper Engagement Told Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ander son, Heppner, are announcing the engagement and coming marriage of their daughter, Helen, to David Cooper, son of Mrs. June Field, Heppner. A September wedding is plan ned. after Private Cooper has completed his basic training with the U. S. Army at t. Lew is, Wash., where he is present lv stationed. Miss Anderson was a member of this year's graduating class at Heppner High school. Her fiance was graduated here with the class of 1967. Newlyweds Honored. At Dinner Gathering Mr. and Mrs. John LaBree of Yakima were guests of honor at a no-host potluck dinner, neid Friday evening, June 21, at the Catholic parisn nail. Mrs. LaBree, the former Aro lene Laird, is currently an in structor at Yakima Junior Col lege. The newly married couple is on a six weeks tour of Nevada, California and Texas and stop ped in Heppner to visit at the home of Mrs. Snoda Blake. About 21 guests gathered for the occasion to extend warm wishes to the couple and pre sent them with a wedding gift. TOPS Club to Swim Members of the local TOPS club will hold their next meet ing Monday. July 8, at the home of Mrs. Wayne (Diana) Hams in lone at 8 p.m. Members are requested to bring swim suits and caps. Girls Attend Grand Rainbow Assembly. "Four Seasons of Rainbow" was the theme of the 42nd ses sion of Oregon Grand Assem bly, International Order of Rain bow for Girls, held June 20-22 on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis. Completing her year as grand tieasurer was Martha Peck, member of Ruth Assembly No. 50, Heppner, and Karla Weath-t-rford served as a grand choir member. Other members of Ruth A-' sembly who attended were Sara Miller, worthy advisor; Teresa Harshman, associate worthy advisor; Cathy Sherman, Tami Meador, and Marie Van Marter, who hold color station offices. Mrs. Sam Miller and Mrs. Kenneth Peck were advisors and transported the girls to and from the convention. Sara was honored with the appointment as Grand Repre sentative to the State of Louis iani for the coming year. Presiding as Grand Worthy Advisor during the sessions was Miss Alison Whitney of St. Mary's Assembly, Portland, with Wendy Panage of Rose City As sembly installed for the com ing year. Students Entertain Parents at Recital On Sunday al rnoon, May 26, the music pupils of Mrs. Dirk Rinehart presented a re cital of piano and vocal music for their families at the Rine hart home. Those participating were Elizabeth and Mary Abrams, Kathleen Bartlett, Anita and Gregory Davidson, Connie Fol lensbee. Glen Griffith, Lucy Hu ber, Sue Jepsen, Shannon Kelly, Christina Lindstrom, Gregory and Sherri Wilson, and Karen and Rosemary Winter. following the program, cook- ies with punch, coffee and tea were served. 4 COMMUNITY BILLBOARD I George of La Grande; Mrs. Mary A. Boyk, who accompanied Mrs. Berrv from Portland, Mrs. Thorn as of Portland and Tucson, ly of Heppner; Mr. and Mrs. Kit Ariz. By W. S. CAVERHILL Look to the Hills The recent visit to Pendleton by Larry Williams of the A-L Ranch and Bill Farrell, county agent of Grant County, called attention to the need for pas ture culture on the ranches and ranges of Eastern Oregon. It is encouraging to find men of ex perience and position taking a lead in that direction. Both men have years of ex perience in pasture improvement and experimental research. If the livestock industry is to ev er approach the carrying capac ity the early settlers enjoyed, much must be done to restore it. Much can be done by pas ture culture more complete use of water, removal of noxious growths, fertilizer on selected preas, and stop grazing the years growth into the ground. The easiest way to meet the problem is to ignore it. It is gratifying to find that some livestock leaders have elected not to. Of course, some operat ors will rather go fishing than cut "bull thistles" out of the horse pasture. The Rhyming Philosopher RETRIBUTION IN THESE TORTURED TIMES OF TROUBLE WITH OUR LAWS REDUCED TO RUBBLE, WHILE A FEW FANATICS FAN THE FLAMES OF TREASON; THOUGH IT SMELLS OF REVOLUTION, LIKE OUR RIVERS REEK POLLUTION, IT SHALL ALL- BE CLEAN AND SAFE IN PROPER SEASON. DONT LET RENEGADES USURP US IN OUR PATRIOTIC PURPOSE, FLY THE FLAG AND SHOW YOUR COLORS IN DEFIANCE. MAKE A LOYALTY DECISION, SWAMP THE RIOTS WITH DERISION WHILE WE DEMONSTRATE MORE POTENT SELF RELIANCE. GIVE OUR CITIZENS PROTECTION FROM ABUSE OF INSURRECTION, FOR THERE'S MORE AT FAULT THAN STUDENT EXHIBITIONS. WE SHOULD NOT DESTROY THE DAIRY JUST BECAUSE ONE COW'S CONTRARY, BUT WE CAN PUT BACKBONE IN OUR POLITICIANS. NOW'S THE TIME FOR RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE CONSTITUTION, FOR OUR FREEDOM'S BUILT ON TOIL AND SELF DENYING. THAT NO ENEMY SHALL DOUBT IT, LIFT YOUR VOICES UP AND SHOUT IT, AND LET'S RAISE THE FLAG ON HIGH AND KEEP IT FLYING! HARRY W. FLETCHER Coming Events YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAM High School Gymnasium ondays and Wednesdays, 7 9 p.m. Planned recreation SIDEWALK BAZAAR DAYS Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13 Downtown Heppner Join in the fun; look for great bargains Support the home town mer chant and organizations Something for everyone at terrific savings! FIREWORKS DISPLAY Celebrate the Fourth on Wed nesday. July 3. 9:30 D.m. lone Football Field Sponsored by lone Legion receded by Full-Length Mo vie, 8 p.m., lone Legion Han Sponsored by lone Lions club KICKOFF DANCE Saturday, July 6, 10 p.m. Fair Pavilion Honoring the 1968 Fair and Rodeo Court Music by The Shamrock Trio of The Dalles First Princess Dance, Satur day, July 13, honoring Prin cess Marcia Jones Music by The Western Gen tlemen, Condon SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY C. A. RUGGLES Insurance Agency O. Box 247 PH. 676-9625 Heppner
