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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 30, 1969)
Illness Claims Dr. Sweeney, 80, Retired Dentist Dr. Patrick Jerome Sweeney, SO, died Saturday, January 25, at Pioneer Memorial hospital, following an extended illness. He had made his home in Hepp tier the pant (our years to be near his son, Jerry Sweeney, and family. Recitation of the rosary wan Sunday. January 26. at 7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's church, with funeral mass on Monday at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Raymond H. Beard officiated at the services. Vault interment was in the Heppner Masonic cemetery with Sweeney Mortuary, Heppner, and Albee Mortuary, Condon. In charge of arrangements. Dr. Sweeney was born In Hel ena. Mont., on February 4, 1888. He attended the Montana State School of Mines In Butte, Mont., and later worked as a civil en gineer for the Federal I.and of fice. He went east to enroll at Loyola University's College of Dental Surgery in Chicago. III., from which he graduated in 1919. After returning to Montana, Dr. Sweeney practiced dentistry there until his retirement In 1953. His wife preceded him In death in 1959. He was a life member of the American Dental Association, a member of Bishop McGrath Gen eral Assembly, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus at Pendle ton; a life member of Elks Lodge No. 214 at Great Falls, Mont., and a member of St. Patrick's Catholic church and the Holy Name Society in Heppner. He Is survived by one son, Jerry, of Heppner; one daugh ter, Mrs. Patrick McCain of Lit tle Rock, Ark., and six grandchildren. Quccner Services Coll Relatives Here Several out-of-town relatives traveled to Heppner for the fun eral services of Mrs. Mary Tuck er Quecner on Friday, January 17. and visited at the Archie Padbcrg home. Cuming from Stanfleld were Mrs. Quecner'a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wood row Tucker; her five daughters, Mrs. Huldah Mortlmore of Kent, Wn.. Miss EUle Tucker of Eu gene, Mrs. Irene Atherton of On tario, Mrs. Edith Castle of Marysvllle, Calif., and Mrs. Wl. ma Wallace of Pomeroy, Wn. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Vanllolleberke of Kahlotus, Wn.; Mrs. Alice Sell ards. Castle Rock, Wn.; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Tucker and son, Kyle, Salem; Richard Wihlon, Lewiston, Idaho; Eldon Tucker, lone, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Nichols and Linda, and Rev. and Mrs. Earl .Howard, all of Lexington. Dinner guests at the Archie Padbcrg home following the services were Mr. and Mrs. Pete McMurtry, Mrs. Bretta McFad den, Melvin Mover and Mr. and Mrs. Alena Anderson. Riverside Girl Named Winner Club Sees Movies Two Tracker 4-H horse club held its monthly meeting Jan uary 7 at the fairgrounds. We discussed plans for the wildlife movie which we sponsored on January 22. Two new members were wel comed to the club, John Kilken ny and Mark Mecham. We watched a good movie, "Mr. De catholon," furnished by the American Quarter Horse Associ ation, then our meeting was ad journed. Kathy Cutsforth, reporter Jaycees, now more than a quarter of a million strong, work for community betterment in 6.300 communities in the na tion. ' i Relief Plea Made To Assist Family In Biafran Country IONE A desperate plea for help for a Biafran family has been received by Mrs. Fredrick Martin from II. Ihenyl Anyaso, a Nigerian friend whom she met at a Junior High session nt Camp Adams in 1902. Anyaso came to the United States as a student and is now residing in San Francisco, un til it is possible for him to re turn to Biafra. He has lost many relatives and friends and asks for help, for those who are left, in the form of money, food, clothing and medicines. Many are not in the relief camps and receive no assistance from the relief agencies. Members of the United Church of Christ have contributed a lib eral amount for this cause at their annual meeting last Sun day. It will be sent to Mr. An vaso. 1463 Waller St., San Fran cisco, California, 94117. He will send it to his cousin, a Roman Catholic Priest in Paris, who sends them through church channels, of which he knows to the Anyaso family in Biatra. Anvaso has pleaded for any organization or individual to helu the cause of his people, All gifts, large or small, will be great.'v appreciated ana acK nowledged. Gifts may be sent directly to him or by contacting Mrs. Martin, Rev. Mike Lueddo or Father Raymond Beard. By MART LEE MARLOW BOARDMAN Lorrle Peterson, senior, has been named i!H9 Betty Crocker Homemaker of To morrow for Riverside High school on the basis of her score In a written knowledge and at titude test on homemaking giv en senior girls here December 3. Lorrle's achievement has made her eligible for state and nat ional scholarships. She also has been awarded a specially de signed sliver charm from Gen eral Mills, sponsor of the Betty Crocker Search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow. A state Homemaker and runner-up will be selected from the winners of the schools in the state. The state winner will re ceive a $1,500 college scholar ship, and her school will be awarded a complete set of the Encyclopedia Brittanica by En cyclopedia Brittanicu, Inc. The runner-up will earn a $500 edu cational grant. HERMISTON XJUl.JUJIillUJ..HJUlWUIHIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Illl 1,1 111,1..,.!,,' ""J 134 W. HERMISTON AVE. 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The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Allen on Feb ruary 17. Four tables of pinochle were in play at the card party held Tuesday of last week at the Greenfield Grange hall, sponsor ed by the Women's Activity Committee of the grange. Mrs. Leonard Bedord was hostess. High prize was won by Mrs. Steve Wilkie, and low went to Mrs. Chub Warren. Mrs. Arthur Allen and Mrs. Bernard Dono van won the pinochle prizes. The Boardman and Hermiston Navy wives held their monthly coffee hour Tuesday of last week at the home of Mrs. Lee Bendz at 9:30 a.m. The ladies plan to hold a coffee hour the third Tuesday of each month, alter nating in Boardman and Her miston. A potluck dinner is planned for the evening of Feb ruary 14 at the home of Mrs. Jerry Meyer in Boardman, and a Valentine party will be held. The next coffee hour will be at the home of Mrs. Charles Vorce in Hermiston on February 18. CAP'S AUCTION Herm.-McNary Hyw. Ph. 567-5013 Col. 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Can t Duy ueiier man ai namuiuii Sheet Metal, 2121 N. 1st, Hermiston JONES RADIATOR SERVICE o Repairing o Cleaning o Auto Truck Tractor DAVID E. JONES, OWNER Serving this area tor 15 Tears 1315 N. 1st, Hermiston PH. 567-6916 MEADE'S FLOOR COVERING 500 N. 1st Phone 567-6212 Carpeting Draperies Paints Floor Covering Wall Tile We install everything but the paint. HERMISTON READY MIX Hermiston 567-5214 Home Phone 567-8235 Ready mix concrete and all accessories. We are equipped to "concrete" you properly. FREE ESTIMATES Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Elv. Mr. and Mrs. Amin Hug and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rash went to Pcndldeton Tuesday of last week to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Andoregg where Mrs. Hug was honored with a birthday dinner. Mrs. Rollo Moore was hostess for a party at her home Wed nesday of last week in honor of Mrs. eDnnis Gronquist on her birthday. There were 18 present. Guests were members of the Wednesday morning Coffee Club. Mrs. LaVern Partlow and her daughter, Mrs. Susan Kress and children Brian and Dee spent the week-end in La Grande vis iting at the home of Mrs. Part low's son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Partlow. Mrs. Ronald Black has return ed home from Tooele, Utah, where she was called by the death of her father, M. I.' Ove son, on January 1. Her mother, Mrs. Oveson, returned here with her to spend the winter. Mrs. Helen Busch left Sunday for her home in Butte, Mont., after visiting several weeks at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Dal- toso. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Root and daughter, Jane, of Wasco, were recent visitors at the home of Root's mother, Mrs. Leo Root. Mr. and Mrs. Elbe Akers and son Danny of lone were recent visitors at the home of Akers' sister, Mrs. Hazel Miller. Mrs. Royal Rands of Hermis ton visited last week at the home of her son and daughter- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Rands. Week-end visitors were the Rands' grandchildren, Billie, Vir ginia and Susan Alleman, of Richland, Wash. Their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Alleman, came after them Sunday, and Mrs. Royal Rands accompanied them home. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Chilman spent the week-end in Mercer Island, Wash., visiting at the home of Mrs. Chilman's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gummersall. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Dono van and daughter Sharon, and Jim Barrick spent the week-end in Imbler visiting at the home of the Donovan's son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bill White. Sunday they attended the baptismal service of Trace Donovan White at the Zion Lu theran Church in La Grande. The Rev. Jim Berentson of the First Lutheran Church of Baker performed the service. Sharon Donovan was godmother. Club Enrollments Of 4-H Members Due From Leaders Br BIHDINE TULL1S County Extension Aid Several mailings of state wide events of interest to our 4-11 members will be made from Cor vallis from the ADP listing. One of particular importance to members Is the announcement and application for State Sum mer School. We must have our completed list of enrollments to the state office by the end of February for our members to re ceive this and oilier such infor mation. Leaders are urged to get those completed enrollments to the county office just as soon as possible! Leaden Meeting Set All 4-H foods, clothing and knitting leaders are invited to attend a meeting at the Dorm Building, Heppner, January 29, 1:30 p.m. Mary Speckhart, coun ty agent from Umatilla county, will be present to discuss any problems leaders may have with their 4-H programs. Also changes to be made in the Fulr book will be made at this time. It Is hoped that the Morrow Count Fair activities and judg ing can be more in line with those at State Fair to help our young people when they go on to show at the state level. Sew With Knits to Start Classes are beginning In the Heppner and Pine City areas. Preliminary meetings on the very popular sew with knit claasses are being held in both places this week. Sixty-four women are enrolled for the training. Mrs. George Luciani and Mrs. Jasper Myers are giving the les sons in the Pine City area to extension unit members and other interested ladies. Mrs. Wallace Wolff and Mrs. Bill Heath will conduct a night class for those unable to attend the day classes in Heppner. Mrs. Merritt Gray, Mrs. Syril Galli her, and Rachel Harnett will be conducting a day class in Hepp ner. Preliminary meetings neve not yet been scheduled for the Rhea Creek and lone areas. Council Plans Programs Home Extension Advisory Council met Monday, January 20, at the Lexington school. Mrs. Roland Bergstrom of lone and Fire Destroys Boardman Home Br MART LEE MARLOW BOARDMAN Fire of an un known origin destroyed the old Clyde Tannehill house, which was moved from the old town of Boardman to WILson road about a mile from the center of the new town, lust before 11 B.m. January 17. The house was occupied by P. A. Tlmpy and his son, Mike, and Mickey Roe, who were not at home. They rented the house from MSgt. and Mrs. Richard Muholland, who live at the Mt. Hebron Air Force base near Tillamook, and who purchased It as an Invest ment last year from Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McKenzle. The house was gutted by the blaze, except for one bedroom. Contents of It were saved. But the men living in the house lost all their personal belongings. The house was covered by In surance, but not the contents. Both trucks made the run to the fire and apparently exting uished it, but Fire Chief Zcarl Gillespie and other volunteer firemen had to make a second trip shortly after 1 a.m. when sparks were observed by some boys. The U. S. Navy contribut ed a truck full of water which was spraved on the flames by one of the Boardman pumpers. Class to Entertain Sixth graders in Mrs. Joan Thompson's class will present a group of three plays, in addit ion to a puppet show, for the enjoyment of their friends and families and the general pub lic next Friday evening, Janu ary 31, in the grade school mul tipurpose room. The plays were written by students In the class and everyone is invited to come and see them, starting at 7:30 p.m. HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thurdar. January 50. 169 Evening Class Set In Adult Sewing An adult sewing class, offer ed through the evening achool of Blue Mountain College, will begin Tuesday, February 11, at Heppner High school, Dick Car penter, principal, announces. Mrs. Roland Bergstrom of lone will be the teacher. Ten ore needed to assure the class. Any who wUh to partici pate but cannot b present at the first session are advlwd to call the high school i(i7t l38. Further Information U 1m available from the high school. Need scratch pads? Get them at The Gazette-Times. Mrs. John Madison of Ec ho were appointed by the council to the Program Development Commit tee. Representatives of both Mor row and Umatilla counties make up this committee, which is re sponsible for planning the pro gram for extension units in both counties, make long range plans and studies of county needs and special problems, and make recommendations in all areas of extension work includ ing 4-H activities. Pat Brindle, assistant co-ordin-ator of the Neighborhood Center, was present at the advisory council meeting to explain the work of the center. Look for this label when you buy.,.. HO. 899 Here's an 8-Inch boot made for extra rugged duty. Oil-tanned water repellent leather upper, beery leather iale, ipring it eel ehank end fnmniia SwUaVibrara luff i lola and heel for eure A "Vfooted traction. Crafted the Red Wing tradition of quality. Wear 'em. 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