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I HEFFNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thurday, February 27. 1969 (T - r j 1 MONTE EVANS, ton of Mr. and Mrs. Don Evans, receive Iht Star Farmer award from Hal Whitaker. instructor and advisor, at the Heppner chapter FTA banquet Tuesday night February 18. FFA Banquet Has Largest Crowd Of Recent Years By JOHN HARRIS The hi s.'Kest crowd in Into his tory witnessed the annual Hcpp hit Future Farmers of America Parent and Son hanquet here Tuesday nijjht, February 18. After en toying a fine meal of sweet and sour pork prepared hv the Future Homemakers of America club, the officers took over. Don Cossitt gave the chap ter report with his highlight hcine the national convention, to which he and Calvin Ashbeck were delegates. Following the report, master of ceremonies Monte Evans introduced guests. Among the guests were three state officers, including the main speaker. Bill Bellamy of Moro. state sentinel. He talked on the theme of FFA holds somehting for everyone and the year theme, "FFA An Opportu nity for Youth." Heppner chapter's own Dave Hall, state reporter, then intro duced Dave Dietz of Canby, state president, who gave a short talk on FFA. Hal Whitaker, advisor, then took over and presented awards. Receiving Foundation awards were Monte Evans, crop farm ing, livestock farming, Star Chapter Farmer; Dave Wright, poultry farming; John Harris, livestock farming (sheep); Steve McDaniel, agricultural mechanics: John Hall, star greenhand, and Kirk Robinson, outstanding freshman. Monte Evans received two ro tating plaques for being Star Chapter Farmer and also for his outstanding livestock project. Monte has currently applied for his State Farmer Degree and (HHS Photo). Death Claims Sister Mrs. Sara Adkins received word last week of the death of her sister, Mrs. Martha Hogan, at a hospital in Olla, Mo. Mrs. Adkins had spent the month of I December with her KG year oh sister, their first visit togethe in 25 years. Funeral services were held lust Thursday for Mrs. Hogan but Mrs. Adkins was unable to attend. HOSPITAL NEWS Tatients admitted to Pioneer Memorial hospital during the past week, and still receiving medical care, are the following: Alex Hunt, Heppner; Jerenc Wight, Spray; Blaine Chapel lone; Betty Doherty, Heppner: Ralph Kincaid, lone; Benjamin Cox, Heppner; Ottllie Hunt, Heppner: Kva DeMerritt, Kin zua, and Edwin Wilson, Hepp ner. Those dismissed, after receiv ing medical care, were the fol lowing: Louise Farley, Heppner; hicliard Borman, Heppner; Mel issa Gates, Lexington; Ned Clark, Heppner; and LaVerno Van Marter, Sr., Heppner. Ray Ayers of the M & R Co. in Heppner attended a dinner meeting at the Tapadera Res taurant In Pendleton last Thurs day evening, which was spon sored by the Pacific Power and Light Co. Following dinner the meeting was devoted to the dis cussion of electric heating and installation, which was the pro gram topic chosen by the guest speaker. should receive word any day to his acceptance or refection. Among those donating plaques and trophies were the Bank of Eastern Oregon, First National Bank, Morrow County Livestock Growers, Kirk and Robinson ranch, and the DeKalb company. Services Held For Mrs. Allyn Funeral services weie held Wednesday, Krbtuaiv 26, at Hope Lutheran church for Mrs. U'en O. Allvn. who du d lit p.m. I.ir.d on Sunday, February 2.1, at Kevt KiiiM'r hoMUtal. Rev. Rudolph Mi-iim h officiat ed at the wrviee, which was followed by Interment at tho Heppner Mjimiiiic Cemetery Willi Sweeney Mottuuiv In charge of arrangements, Mrs Allvn um born August 1H. 1KW, to Olaf and Caroline Iterustrom at their home In the Gooseberry district. She was married to Carl Allvn nt CoMendale, Wash., on Julv 2'.i. ll'-ti. The couple then made their hom in Portland, where lie operated a blither shop in the Imperial Hotel fiom 1!M1 un til about four yea is go when lliev moved to SoaplKKise, Mrs. Allvn was a member of the Lutheran chimh jinrl w.i "2 years of age at the time of her death. She Is survived by her hus band, Carl of Srappoove; one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Maxinet Gower of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brothers, John Beigstrom of Heppner, Edwin Bergstrom of lone, and Alfred Bergstrom in Portland; four sisters. Emm.i Long, Hannah Anderson, Esther Bergstrom and Florence Becket. all of Heppner. and two grandchildren. Clayton Ayers is recuperating at home after a 10-day stay lr St. Anthony hospital, where It? underwent major surgery on February 13. Mrs. Ayers brought him home Monday and ii -ports that he is making a very satisfactory recovery. Larry Fetsch, Morrow county Sheriff's deputy, is attending the Oregon Police Academy at Camp Withyeombe, located near Clackamas. He will remain there for four weeks while taking courses on various subjects of police science. Mr. and Mrs. Al Fetsch and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Thornburg, all of Pendleton, were in Hepp ner last week-end where they attended the 72nd Elks Anniver sary celebration. .Mr. and Mrs. Fetsch moved last fall to the Bill Isom ranch, near Pendletor Sherron Brenner of Portland. and her brother, Mike Bunch, a Blue Mountain Community col lege student from Pendleton. spent last Saturday and Sunday visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Al Bunch. Visiting the Larry Angell fam ily recently were his brother-in- law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gattis, and family from Portland. Mrs. Gattis is the for mer Juanita Angell. Earlier in the month the Angell family drove to Portland for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Angell. Mrs. Madge Bryant is report ed to be progressing well follow ing surgery performed at Pen dleton Community hospital last Friday. Mrs. Bryant entered the hospital on Monday, February 17, for several days of observa tion prior to her surgery on tho following Friday. She is in room 334. Everyone Come and Support the lone Lions Junior High Basketball Tournament SATURDAY, MARCH I IONE HIGH SCHOOL GYM 10 A.M. IONE vs. ARLINGTON 1 1 A.M. HERMISTON vs. RIVERSIDE 12 (Noon) LUNCH, IONE CAFETORIUM For Both Players and Spectators 2 P.M. CONSOLATION GAME 3 P.M. CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Admission: All Games Single Game Adults Cr High School $1.50 50c Junior Hiqh Children 75c 25c THIS MESSAGE SPONSORED BY YOUR HOME-OWNED BANK AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE DANK OF UjEFasfem Oregon IONE MEMBER. FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Culp spent two days last week In Portland, where thev attended the Home Show held at Memorial Coll-M-utii. Thev saw Put UtHine, who wax making a gint appearance 'I the show, unit many exhibit featuring manufacturer' dm play of all tvin-s of tnerch.in. tiM and furnl'-hliii,' for the home. They vHied with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lan den, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Harsh- man drove to I'uitiml last Wed nesday, taking their daughter, Teresa, where .ie was to meet her sister-in-law. Mrs. (lav i Nancy Harshman and her three bovs for a plane trip to Disneyland, where they planned to visit until Satuidav. The trip was a graduation present foi Teresa from her brother's fam ily, who live in Ketchikan, Alaska. Plan Chili Feed Willows Orange of lone will tlMiiiKor a chili teed on Sunday Man h 2. at 5:00 p.m. at the grange hall. Cards will be tn play following the dinner. Any one interested is invited to at tend, and asked to contribute either a salad or dessert. Mrs, Berl Akers may be contacted for further information. Coming from Pendleton to enloy last Saturday's K.lk'a An nual activities were Mr. and Mrs. Tont Miller, who stayed at the home of her brother and sister-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Garrison. Accompanying Lowell Cribbl) to Mosees Lake last Monday for a tour of an irrigation area, which will be used for row crops, were County Agent Gail Mc carty, Ken Turner, Fritz Cuts- forth and Gary Grlob. Week-end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. limrell I'adherg were Mr. and Mrs. Hudy Mlse licit and Mr. and Mm. Robert Cason. all from Portland, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin CaselM-er from Bates, and their son In law and daughter, Mr. anil Mrs. Gerald Hea and family from Condon. Mr. and Mrs. Buiko Gentry of John Day spent several davs last week at the home of lilt parents, Mr, and Mrs. Larry Gen try, while helping with the lambing season at the Gentry ranch. Following the basketball game In Madras last Saturday night, Mr. and Mrs. Harry O'Donncll remained for a weekend visit with Mr. and Mrs. Don Hatfield. Mrs. Jewell Hager loft early last week for Medford, where fche Is spending time with her mother, Mrs. Kva Wright, who is confined to the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Sick Wilkinson drove to Portland last week-end where they attended a dinner partv at the home of Mr. Laurie Wood.ud, honoring the l!Hi7 IW Grand Officers of the Grand Chapter of Oregon. Or der of Eastern Star. BUILDING CONTRACTOR I am again available on full time basis for carpenter work and building contract ing. My services Include tree estimates and help with your building plans. MEL PIPER PH. 676 S26S Box 242 Heppner Morrow County Folks Enjoy Hydrostatic Open House And So Did WE! i b m. -t mm m t i mm mm ,, m .; jr. -t mss i j it i: ttir it ti ii it if i r.. l ii ii i r 7 n ii iuj ii ikM i wi v n t i I ' tA if ; .. -r-A .'1 mm W m w. .... n Ihese are some shots of our Open House event on Feb. 17, which you folks made so great. -And Hydrostatic has been going great ever since! MORE THAN 500 attended our February 17 event. Camera catches Bob Lovgren, Jerry Dough erty and others under the Hydrostatic banner. . U 4 if - : -'-.'-s-Lsd Si (3 1200 LINK SAUSAGES and hundreds of pancakes were serv ed to our guests during Hydrostatic day. Ken Batty, Con ley Lanham, Ralph Richards and others are enjoying a meal in this photo. I w I MELVIN A3HBECK, Heppner FFA chapter member, tries out the 656 International Farmall wheel tractor with the new Hydrostatic Drive no gears, no clutches I LET US MAKE HYDROSTATIC DAY A GREAT DAY FOR YOU EVERY DAY! IT IS DIFFERENT. IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT, LET US DEMONSTRATE AT A SPECIAL 'OPEN HOUSE' FOR YOU! orrow County rain FARMER OWNED AND CONTROLLED Lexington, Oregon
