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HCPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES, Thursday. Auaust 29. 1961 1 THE rf SW HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES Chaff and Chatter Wes Sherman THINGS CAN surely Ret confus ed on the weather front. Mor Rppnr. Oregoa 97836 The Heppner Gazette wtablUhed March 30. 18X3. Tha Heppner w u"ty ranchem '""'"''J Timet wtabllshed November 1 1KT7. Consolidated February 15, " Sr becauM of drought. Iltw H alt liiai i ii.aiii 1 1. Valley farmer are losing mil lions of dollars because of the FfATIONAl NIWSPAPII rain. Apparently we here naa some 1U1Z NIWIMMI ruiut Hill ASSOCIATION WESLEY A. SHERMAN BELXN C SHERMAN .. EDITOR AND PUBLISHER ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER REGGIE PASCAL Linotype Operator RANDY STILLMAN Apprentice pressman ARNOLD RAYMOND Shop Foreman Printer GAIL BURKENBINE Society f'lrr-iilatlnn Subscription Ratea: W.50 Year. Single Copy 10 Cent. Published Every Thursday and Entered at the Post Office at Heppner, Oregon, as Second Class Matter. Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 D.m.. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m, until noon Saturday. of our Bummer In the spring. with no moisture, and now we are gelling winter In August! WE'RE SORRY to aee Tad Miller bowl nit out as rodeo chairman after he has done such a good lob and worked up such a good team of committeemen. lie com pletes his second three-year term on the committee mis year, ana so, according to the rules, steps down. Tad looked mighty handsome In the saddle out there in the arena at the rodeo grounds this year. Impressive Candidate When a young man of 26 years Just one year above the Ippal rcou re ment to make him eligible tossed nis nai in the ring for the position of Second District Congressman, prob ably only those who knew him best thought that he had a reasonable chance of ever attaining the position ne is seen lng. But Marv Root of Madras won the Republican nomination, and he won a position on the Oregon delegation to the nat ional Republican convention, leading candidates In Oregon's second district In getting votes. Now, as the general election looms Just over two months away, there are those who believe he has a fair chance of doing what, in these parts, has been considered Impossible unseating Rep. Al Ullman. Root Is an extremely hard-working young man; he Is a very personable and charming candidate. Coincldentally, In physical appearnce, with round face, curly dark hair and ready smile, he resembles Ullman enough to be his son. The report comes time and time again that this young man Is exceptionally knowledgeable for his age. This has been expressed by wise politicians who measure a man by a tough yardstick. Root declares that his candidacy is motivated by three concerns: 1. The lack of responsible, positive leadership In the nation's capitol; 2. The "tremendous" economic waste In government; 3. The need for fearless promotion of Consti tutional liberty, both In America and abroad. He describes himself as a moderate, but, rather surprising for a young man of high idealism, he tends to take a con servative turn in his conversation. 'Root has had the problem of making himself known throughout the sprawling district, but once he makes him-' self acquainted, he is not easily forgotten. Many Republicans, knowing the effectiveness of Cong. Al Ullman; liking him and appreciating him; knowing how he takes care of local problems, have supported him even though he pursued a course on national domestic matters that they could not support. The second district congressman, it Is said, has never lost a county in an election since 1958. Many thousands of Republican votes have Joined the Democrats in making this true. But at this Juncture it is beginning to be apparent that Marv Root Is a new force that must be reckoned with. While he is new to the game cf politics, it seems quite apparent that he won't long be called a "greenhorn" at It. A brilliant young man with youthful vigor who espouses a conviction towards combatting the deficit economy in this country, Root firmly believes he has a chance to win in No vember. At this point it is hard to see that he can accomp lish victory. After all, Cong. Ullman has been called by some as the most effective man In the House of Representatives. However, it seems apparent that Root has the determin ation and the courage. Already he has amazed many old timers who are wise in the way of politics. He has vowed that he will not quit, whether he wins or loses In November. Marv Root will not be put down lightly. He seems to exemplify a new vigor that Republicans should welcome and seems to be the type of candidate who makes a person believe that truly there are better things to come in running our federal government. If Root can cover enough ground in the district in the next two months, he might well do what he hopes to do bring the Republicans back to voting for the Republican can didate for Congress. Many of them will be reluctant to leave the Ullman camp but would do so to get a man who doesn't follow the administration's deficit spending programs In so many areas. This may develop into a highly Interesting contest in November. WE'RE SORELY TEMPTED to try to express some superlative words for the people who did such a wonderful Job of staging the fair, rodeo, horse show, pa rade and other events of the past week. But we have to stifle the Inclination. There are Just too many. What a great Job they do! It s almost round-the-clock work for many, and a good many do double duty, working on both fair and rodeo, or other combi nations. IT SEEMED to us that both the cowboys were better this year and the stock was ornerier. The Bronc of the Year, Fire Dancer, wouldn't cooperate at all for the ex-world champion bucker, En och Walker and the boys at the chute finally had to give up and turn the animal out. And Fall out, the big bull that came out for the 100th time at the Sun day show, remains 99 pure as announcer Joe Daley indicat ed. He had been ridden only once until that time. But Leon Gage of Powell Butte drew him, and Fallout has still been ridden only once. That Fallout is a twisting tornado. $7295.38 last year. Some of this comes from rodeo purses oirerea ana tne rest comes irom tne cow boys' entry fees. AFTER THE SUNDAY show, Hep pncr domestic water con sumption should have taken a sharp rise. The way the winds were pouring dust Into the grandstands despite the wet ting of thJ field earlier In the week from the rains probably every spectator had to take a bath to remove the real estate. HEPPNER HIGH'S band didn't take first in the rodeo rjarade. Ione'a snappy band kept the first place as it has done for several years. But the Mustang band sounded very good, and Director Arnle Hedman did some fine work marching them up and down the streets for a couple weens prior to the parade. Arnie is still restricted some what following his early sum mer operation but ne maintain ed a lively pace working that Dana. In a couple years, with the good crop of kids coming up, the Heppner High band may make tne lone neighbors look to their laurels. It is remarkable what a Job the kids do at lone in band for the size of their school. They are snappy every year. Mrs. Packwood Believes husband Will Win IT IS interesting to note that the rodeo paid out a total of $8121.02 this year, according to the figures of John and Clista Venard. This compares with FROM THE COLUMN of old friend Don Moffatt, editor of the Mill City Enterprise in North Santiam country, we spot this bit of chuckle material. Did you hear about the brother who left the farm, and after being in the city awhile, put on his best airs when he wrote to his brother back on the farm. "Wrote he. "Yesterday we aut oed out to the country club where we golfed until dark, then picnicked and later motored to the beach where we weekended. "Not to be outdone, the farmer brother wrote back, "Yesterday we buggied to town and base balled all afternoon. Today we muled out to the cornfield and gee-hawed until sundown. Then we suppered and piped awhile; after that we staircased up to our rooms and bedsteaded until the clock fived.' " Ceorgle Packwood, wif of the Republican candidate for U. S. Senate Kep. Bob Packwood of Portland showed crowds here Saturday that she is no strange to ridini horseback. She atarted riding when she was three years old and appear ed richt at home In the saddle In the rodeo parade. Mrs. Packwood represented her husband at the Morrow toumy Fair and Kodeo when he found it impossible to attend because of a conflict In scheduling. He had to attend the Lane county fair which was In progress at the same time. As charming as she Is freckle faced (and they seem to go hand-ln-hand), Mrs. Packwood in an Interview expressed confl dence that her husband will win against Senator Morse In Nov ember. She spoke of his proposed pro gram for land reform in Viet nam, of his opposition to gun control legislation, and other matters on which he is basing his campaign. Probably it is natural that Mr.?. Packwood would enjoy horses and the out-of-doors, for her father Is G. H. (Oble) Ober teuffer, a retired Boy Scout ex ecutive In the Portland area who Is known and loved by many thousands who knew him in Scouting days. Georgie Packwood, tall, will owy, and with a ready smile, was a Junior Rose Festival prin cess from Duniwav Grade School when she was six years old. She "Bob Ilkss to share his enthus graduated from Lincoln High iasm for political Involvement school and the University of with others. One of his major Oregon. goals has been to Impress upon After spending a year In Lon- others the tremendous results of don in 1959 with the Air Force citizen participation and actl- Headquarters Special Servlc e s vation. Division, Miss Oberteuffer re- The first Dorchester House turned to Portland and met conference, Lincoln City, was Packwood. During his first cam- held in 1965 with 200 participat paign for the legislature, she lng. Since then, the annual at was one of his campaign work- tendance has climbed until it ers. He won the office, and on reached a capacity of 600 with Thanksgiving Eve of 1964 they others turned away, were married. The young couple believes that The new Mrs. Packwood was young people are particularly delighted with her new set of important to their campaign, and initials (J. O. P. ueorgle Ober- they express confidence and k- 0 I JY. , . 17 .-,!t CEORGIE PACKWOOD (Mrs. Bob Packwood) mode manj friends her Saturday when site attended to represent her Husband, State Representative Bob Packwood of Portland, who la a can didate for the U. S. Senate on the Republican ticket Mrs. Packwood rode in the parade, spent the afternoon at the rodeo and attended the Episcopal church barbecue. (G-T Photo). journalism major at Oregon State University who has assist ed in Packwood campaigns for political office since 1962, was delighted with her day here Saturday. She said the people were very friendly. 'Often someone would call from the crowd, Thanks for com ing, Mrs. Packwood,' or other things like that," she said. teuffer Packwood. Rep. Packwood's great grand lather, William H. Packwood, served as a member of Oregon's constitutional convention in 1857, and political activity in the fam- spect for this generation Bob has tremendous confi dence in the capabilities of his fellow man, explained Georgie. I think those working with and around him sense this and, as TO THE EDITOR... Word from Alaska How Silly Can Uncle Sam Get-? The edict that after December 1 it will be contrary to the rules of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to specify sex in advertising for help in newspapers makes one wonder when the federal bureaus will stop trying to out do themselves on senseless regulations. In 1965 the commission decreed that papers could no longer advertise under "Help Wanted Male" or "Help Want edFemale" headings on the theory that this was discrim inatory ostensibly to women, who they say, should have equal opportunity for employment. Now there isn't any great argument about giving them an equal chance on Jobs they can do, but most of us still have too much respect for femininity to propose that thev be subjected to some jobs offered. And conversely, as the Oregonian says, "If you adver tise for a curvaceous young woman to model ladies' swim suits, the burden of proof will be on you that a young man could not fill the job or the suit as capably." After the 1965 ruling, some papers used headings to cir cumvent the matter, such as, "Jobs of Interest to Men," and "Jobs of Interest to Women." But as we understand it, even this is now taboo, and the advertising can no longer seek to point out the obvious differences in physiques and skills of the sexes. In the larger papers, this poses a considerable problem for readers. A woman seeking employment in Los Angeles will have to wade through some 40 pages of employment ads, most of them of absolutely no interest to her, in a Sunday edition of the Los Angeles Times. As the Oregonian concludes, 'This is about as silly a charade as any the Congress and the Washington bureau cracy have played." It is surely one for the "What Next!" department. So far as the Heppner Gazette-Times is concerned, we extend reluctant regrets to our advertisers. You no longer can advertise for a man to work as a chimney sweep, or a woman seamstress, or a girl babysitter. Pardon us while we hide our head in our hands and moan, "What's our country coming to!" August 22, 1968 Dear Wes and Helen: We had a very interesting trip this summer. We came to Oregon again but this time did more driving. We took the ferry to Prince Rupert, B. C, then drove the rest of the way down, Really a beautiful trip and the weather was nice which added to the enjoyment of the drive. Bob attended the NEA conven tion in Dallas, Texas. Susan and I visited daughter Lydia in Sa lem and other relatives in Stay ton. Bob had a week for relax alion, golf and visiting before a trip to Aspen, Colo., for a meeting of the Western Reeion al Executive Secretaries. He will serve as president of the group for the next two vears. I accompanied him on the trip to Aspen. We drove back home via Daw son Creek, B. C, and White horse, Yukon Territory, to Haines, then by ferry to Jun eau. In Haines Junction we were informed that there would be a five day delay in getting pass age on the ferry south. The Can adian Customs officer told us he had heard there was an eight day delay so we were convinced we would have to leave the car in Haines and either return for it at a later date or have some one else put it on the ferry for us. However, since we were mm. ing only as far as Juneau, there was no problem as there were a lot or cars here waiting pass age on soutn. We found the Alaska Highway not as bad as many had told us to expect. We did put plastic light protectors and a bug and rock screen on the front of the car. We had one flat tire and one tiny rock pit in the wind shield. The graveled road was quite dusty the first day then we hit the rain so we brought back a very muddy car but it was more pleasant driving than me oust would have been. We have had an unbelievable summer weatherwise. No doubt the rain will start soon and never let up. We enjoyed reading about Or ville Cutsforth's adventures in our North country. Gladys graduated from high school this year and went to work as a long distance tele phone operator right after school was out. Joan has fin ished two years with the Alas ka Communications as a Ions distance operator also. All Ions distance calls are under the ACS operated by the Air Force. uoos tall activities have started already with a trip to Anchorage this week and an other schedeuled for next week. I haven t checked the schedule any further than that. We didn't make it to East ern Oregon this summer. It seems the time just goes by too last wnen we get to Oregon to be able to get around and see everyone we would like to. We were rather surprised to run In to Kenny Sawyer in Portland at the airport when we returned from Colorado. We haven't , had much time to do any ; fishing this year, Bob did go out the first day of the Salmon Derby but came back empty handed. We have enjoyed some nice King Salmon thanks to the fishing ability of irienos. bchool will be starting soon again and we will be back to our winter activities. Hope it has Deen a good summer for all of you. Mrs. Bob (Iris) Van Houte Rt. 2, Box 959 Juneau, Alaska To Morrow Friends 1968 August 16, Dear Mr. Sherman: First, I would like to thank our many Morrow county friends for remembering me during my serious illness the past several months. While it has been im possible to visit up there for sometime we think of you of ten and I am happy to report that my health situation has somewhat improved. Next, I wish to thank Edna Turner for the privilege of being her roommate the past ten days at Allison General. Evidently the Mrs. McCullough to whom vou referred in this week's Gazette). My thanks to Edna, too, for sharing her E. Oregon friends and news. She was our sons Jay s and Gale's first grade teacher so the Mc CJintocks have had a warm spot in their hearts for her. She was very cheerful and I was indeed fortunate to be with her. Tress lived in Morrow county nearly fifty years and while we were in Heppner operated the machine shop on Main Street, where the Bank of Eastern Ore gon is now located. I was an other of those Willamette Val ley teachers who went to Mor row county to begin my teach ing career, married Tress and lived there until we moved to Monmouth in 1953. My first school was at Scrivners in 1931 a one room, eight grades school. Since we moved, I have taught in special education. My last position was in Corvallis teaching remedial reading in the three junior highs. Mr. Sherman, you will re member our oldest son's wife as Zora Anne Hiebenthal of Polk countv. Jim has taught at Clark College in Vancouver, Wash., the past five years and August 1 accented a position in the Vancouver schools as their Director of Data Processing. Jay has been working as a garage mechanic in Eugene but this fall is returning to college to enter the data processing Held, also. Roseann and Gale, whose home is in Pendleton, are fre ouent Heppner visitors since Maxine and Ray Ayers are her parents. They have recently pur chased Donally's Appliance in Pendleton. Our very best to our friends up that way. Ronnie and Tress McClintock Rt. 2, Box 202 Monmouth, Oregon lly has rarely ceased since that a result, realize they can do time. much more than first expected." The young representative, who By now. Georgie has learned will be 36 on September 11, that there are no "dull mo started Oregon's annual Dor- ments" on the campaign trail, Chester conferences, which and she is happy to go out on Georgie defines as "jam session her own to represent him. She of ideas." said that she didn't know "Political novices Join with whether he could work Heppner political veterans to thrash out in on his pre-election schedule, new, fresh thinking on the most but knows he would enjoy corp compelling issues of our time," ing here If he can make it. Pioneer Ponderings Br W. 8. CAVERHUJ. she said. Mrs. Packwood pointed out, Georgie, who was accompan ied here by Gretchen Hohn, a Senator Grateful August 22. 1968 Dear Mr. Sherman: On behalf of Senator Wayne Morse and myself, I wish to express appreciation from the bottom of our hearts for the wonderful reception we received on our visit in Heppner on Mon day, August 19. We were almost overwhelmed by the hospitality, the warmth of the people, and the kind nesses shown us. The senator is very much concerned about the Willow Creek project and other projects tnat are important to the fu ture of the county and so indi cated time and again after we left Heppner. Challenges Porky August 23, 1968 Dear Editor: The John Day Volunteer Fire Department would like to ex tend an invitation to the owner or owners of the porcupine, Old Blue," to race here in John Day at our porcupine races Oc tober 7. My partner. Herb Futter. and I feel there was an error in placement at the Condon por cupine race July 4, and that our porcupine, "Lightning's Girl," came in second, not "Old Blue" as second place. We have since acquired an other porcupine that is aptly named "Galloping Gert," un doubtedly the fastest porcupine in Grant County if not the en- Although I can't promise at this time, we will make everv c,,, ,-,, ciiort to return to neppner lor We therefore Issue this rhal anotner visit in me next montn iPnpo to "Old Rlne" to eomnptP Or SO. 1 tho Tnlin flax, nnrinrxtrio raiao I "".""r""'"-,. ""h.j according to the rules and reg- uiations adorned the courtesies that Lounty judge .Paul Jones ex tended us, as well as those of other county officials and lead ers, and the wonderful recep tion by the fine audience of members and guests at the Thank you David Traylor, Vice President John Day Fire Department Unofficial Consultants Our local coffee club is not "think pit" of knowledge, but some of the boys who have weathered several economic storms of the past have some seasoned opinions about our national economy. One is that the highly adver tised six billion cut in the Fed eral budget is not likely to hap pen. If the American people and Congress will not tolerate the proposed reduction in our post al service in the interest of a balanced budget, their heart is not in the program. Other areas of reduction will find reason to protest and the entire program of reduction in Federal spending is likely to fizzle to a pittance. Perhaps Congress should put a sign over its entrance, "Balanced Budget Ahead. Nobody Knows How Far." partmental (O to A) changes the meaning of the letter's whole content. The students and the parents did mean DEPORTMENTAL im provement, however you spell W. W. Weatherford ) community! BILLBOARD k Deportmental Chamber of Commerce meeting. Dear Wes: u-oiuiauy yours, remaps deportmented Is not a Mike Negus correct adjective; I did not ver- Field Coordinator, Dist. No. 1 ify it in writing a letter to the Reelect Wayne Morse editor last week however, I Committee did think it an understandahlo abb w. w. Washington Street word. Portland, Oregon 97205 Changing denortmental to de- Coming Events GOLDEN AGE CLUB Resumes Regular Meetings luesaay, sept. 3, 7:00 p.m. Potluck Dinner and Enter tainment Episcopal Parish Hall The Rhyming Philosopher INNUENDO IT'S TIME FOR A PAUSE TO EXAMINE THE CAUSE OF CIVIL UNREST IN THE NATION. WE CANT BLAME THE POOR WHO HAVE FELT INSECURE NOR INDOLENT ADMINISTRATION. THE QUESTION OF RACE IS A HARD ONE TO FACE, BUT THAT ISN'T CAUSE JUST A REASON. THE SAME'S TRUE OF DOPE AND A FORSAKEN HOPE WHICH KNOWS NEITHER CENSOR NOR SEASON. JUST WATCH YOUR TV AND YOU'LL RAPIDLY SEE WHY RIOTS ARE VARIED ADVENTURES. MORE FATAL THAN DEATH IS A CASE OF BAD BREATH' AND WHAT ABOUT DUBIOUS DENTURES? HOW MANY RESPOND TO SPEND LIFE AS A BLONDE WITH SPRAYS AND SHAMPOO STUFF TO SLOSH IN' AND MOTHERS MUST FIGHT TO GET WHITER THAN WHITE AND UPSTAGE THE NEIGHBOR'S WEEK'S WASHIN. NOW HOW CAN YOU TELL THAT YOU REALLY DON'T SMELL? WHAT'S BAD AS A FIVE-O'CLOCK SHADOW? WITH PLINK OF GUITARS AND THE STINK OF THE CARS NO WONDER THE COUNTRY'S IN TROUBLE! HARRY W. FLETCHER HEPPNER SWIMMING POOL Closed for Season after Sat urday, Aug. 31 AMERICAN LEGION, AUXILIARY First Fall Meeting, Monday, bept. y, Legion Hall Potluck dinner, 6:30 p.m meetings following I All members urged to attend HEPPNER HIGH FOOTBALL First Game of Season, Friday, Sept. 13. 8 D.m. Condon High, here, Non-conference Enterprise High, there, Sept. ii, JNon-conterence ELKS LADIES NIGHT Thursday, Sept. 5 Ham Dinner, 6:30 p.m., $1.50 Regular lodge meeting MASONIC LODGE AF&AM Important Meeting Tuesday. Sept. 3. 8 D.m. Heppner Masonic Hall SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY C A. 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