HCPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES, Thursday. Auaust 29. 1961 1
THE rf SW HEPPNER
GAZETTE-TIMES
Chaff and Chatter
Wes Sherman
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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-
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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
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SERVICE BY
C A. RUGGLES
Insurance Agency
P. a Box 247 PH. 676-9625
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