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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (May 22, 1969)
Senior Girls Feted Prior to Graduation At Soroptimist Tea In ft patriotic setting of red, white and blue, class colors of this year's graduating seniors, the SoropUtniiit Club of liepp- ner entertained senior girls and their mothers at the annual graduation tea. They were greet i-d at the door of the Episcopal parish hall Sunday afternoon, May 18, by Mrs. Elaine George, ciuo president, ana seated at tables about the room. As each senior girl signed the guest register, she was present ed a personalized favor, a mon ogrammed copper charm, with initials of the class motto, "Americas Destiny is Our To morrow", engraved on the back. coiorea polaroid pictures were taken by Bill Johnson through out the afternoon of each girl and her mother, and presented to them as a remembrance. Guests were served from a refreshment table centered with a colorful arrangement of spring flowers In red, white and blue, flanked by tall red tapers on white cloth. Pouring tea and cof fee was Mrs. Loyal Parker, life member, and presiding at the punch bowl was Mrs. Ed Gonty, charter member. Piano background music by Miss Susan Jepsen of lone pro-, vided enjoyment throughout the aitemoon. Members who were In charge of arrangements and assisted about the rooms, not previously mentioned, were Mrs. Conley Lanham, Mrs. Bill Johnson, Mrs. Mike Gray, Mrs. Matt Hughes, Mrs. Glenn Smith, Mrs. Wes Sherman, Mrs. Charles Starks, Mrs. Carl McDaniel, Mrs. Jim Phegley, and Mrs. Bill Weather-ford. Ulllllllllllllllllllllllltilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllll ccietijKiiD Juk nHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHitiitttiiititiffiiiifftttifftttifttittftiiiittiiiiittniiiitiiititinin t y ' " ' - "U , ) ' -J . ' vY- - fvZ,.y v .... Week-end guests at the Ar chie Padberg home were his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Padberg, Jr., and family of Boring. Also, Mrs. Es ther Settles of Vancouver, Wn., former resident and mother of Mrs. Padberg, Jr., was an over night guest Saturday. They came to attend the 50th wed ding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Oris Padberg on Sunday afternoon. PAT KILKENNY, right presents Queen Jill Chi try of th Heppner High Prom Court a bouquet of red roses. Jerry Healy, ten, was chosen King of the Prom by the Juniors, who host the annual ball. Kilkenny Is junior class president. (HHS rnoto) Gardeners Invited To Monday Meeting The Heppner Neighborh o o d Center will be the gathering place for all Heppner area gard ening enthusiasts at 7:30 p.m. Monday evening, May 26. Hus bands and wives, men or wo men Interested in beginning horticulture, landscaping, flower arranging, civic Improvement, natural conservation or allied fields are urged to attend and help lay plans for future group organizations. Anyone with questions or sug gestions is invited to contact William Rawlins, Mrs. Harold Huber or Mrs. Wallace Wolff. met TO THE CLASS OF '69 The smartest gift you can give the grad Forest Setting Gives Peaceful Atmosphere For Prom and Banquet Reigning as King and Queen of Heppner High's Junior-Senior Prom on May 10 were Jerry Healy and Jill Chitty. Their court consisted of Princesses Sara Miller and Pattl Healy, and Princes Mike Smith and Jon O'Donnell. The court was announced shortly after Intermission by Pat Kilkenny, junior class presi dent, who placed the tiara on glowing Queen Jill, and present ed her with a bouquet of red roses. Other court members were given gifts. For the first time In a num ber of years, the prom and ban quet were held the same night, in the same location and in the same setting. Theme of the evening was "Whispering Pines." The cafetorium had been trans formed by a hard-working com mittee of juniors into a forest setting, with pine and fir trees ringing the walls. Murals of snow-capped mountans loomed above the tree tops, and a blue crepe-p a p e r sky was hung throughout the large hall. In one corner a three-walled log cabin housed the refreshment table. A footbridge crossed a simulated pool below a small waterfall, on which colored lights played, Candles were used for lighting. The 5:30 banouet was prepar ed bv mothers of junior class members. The menu included roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, hot rolls, tossed salad, and chocolate cake with whipped cream. Rick Marquardt was master of ceremonies. He Introduced Rev. Melvln Dixon, who gave the In vocation. Pat Kilkenny read a prophecy he had composed for the seniors, and Larry Pettyjohn, senior president, responded. "The Barber Green" of Eugene played for the dance. Sheila Healy served as ban quet chairman, and Bob Peck, orom chairman. Servers were dressed in red and white check ed skirts with matching sus penders and the boys wore red and white checked vests. Large Crowd Greeted At Girls' League Tea And Program May 12 An overnow crowd or moth ers and daughters gathered in the Heppner llluh school multi- purpose rwm on Monday. May 13. for the annual Mother'! Tea. After being seated, the guests were welcomed by hherl Brock, 1908 69 Girls' League president Honored guests were the eighth grade girls and their mothers, and each was introduced by her "big sister. In the setting of pine trees. mountain scenery, and a bab bling brook, the new officers for 1969-70 were installed. In a can dlelight ceremony, Jeannine Hunt was installed president: Julie Ayres. vice-president; Sue Jepsen, secretary; and Kathleen Ayres, treasurer. Sandy Matnenv kept the tea period pleasant with background piano music. Also, Sara Miller sang a selection appropriate for the occasion. After the installation of of ficers, a one-act play, "Cynthia," was presented bv Eoeriod speech class. Portraying the characters were Vicki Steaeall as Sylvia; Jill Chitty as Lillian; Sherl Brock as Mrs. Roberts; Tticia Keithley as Miss Davis: and Donna Pointer as Diane. Sara Miller was student direct or for the cast. Refreshments of assorted cook ies, coffee, and punch were pre pared by the home economics classes. Lodge Gives Tribute To Past Presidents Fust presidents of the Dt-gree of Honor iTOtectlve Association were honored at the meeting on Tuesday, May 13, at the fcpls copal parUh hall. Special honors were given Mrs. Pete McMurtry, president In 1939, and Mrs. Ed Hunt, president in 19G8. Each was given a gift In recognition of serving in the earliest and most recent term as president. Mrs. Frieda Majeske presided over the meeting. Mrs. Adelle LaTrace received the door prize. In preparation for Inspection night on June 10. Mrs. Hunt supervised practice of the drill team. Next lodge meeting Is sched uled for Tuesday, May 27. Last meeting of the Carnation club was at the home of Mrs. Carl King on May 21. Unit Party Planned For Bridge Players A unit party involving dupli cate bridge players from the Heppner, Hermlston and Pendle ton units will be held at the Pendleton Neighborhood Center, 435 S. W. Dorlon Ave., in Pen dleton on the evening of Sun day, June 1, according to an nouncement irom La verne van Marter, Jr., president of the unit Players are also expected to participate from the La Grande, Walla Walla, and Trl City units. HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thundery, May 22. 1969 Banquet, Dance Held For Eighth Graders Students of the eighth grade classes were honored guests for a banquet dnner and dance on Frday. May J, with the Elks Lodge as their hosts. The roast beef dinner with all the trimmings was prepar ed by eighth grade room moth ers under the direction of three co-chairmen, Mrs. LaVerne Van Marter, Jr., Mrs. Albert Wright and Mrs. Bob Jepsen. Invocation preceding the ban quet was given by Bob Jepsen. Master of ceremonies for the program was Clifford Williams, eighth grade teacher, who read to the students the class proph ecy he had written. Musical entertainment was furnished by Susan Jepsen at the piano and Sandy Matheny who played guitar. btudent Body President Marie Van Marter read the class will of the 50 students in the class and a short response was given by Bill Jepsen in appreciation to the elementary teachers, fol lowed with an address by Alan Martin, principal of the grade school. ' Decorations for the banquet were provided Dy Mrs. KODert Kelly and Mrs. James Norene, who used the school colors of red and white as their color thpmp Miniature rilnlnmas dec orated the tables at each place setting and many baskets of fresh flowers were attractive about the room. A large sheet cake, decorated In red and white and featuring a wise old owl with a gradua tion diploma, was served to the guests later in the evening dur ing the dance, which followed dinner. Mrs. Archie Padberg, accom nr.nied bv Mrs. Sara Adklns. traveled to Spray on Wednesday. Mav 14. to attend the funeral of Robert Griggs, step-brother of Mrs. Padberg and a brother of Mrs. Columbine Orwick. Services were held at the Spray Com munity church, and burial lol lowed In Winlock cemetery. ft COLE ELECTRIC Motor Rewinding INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL FARM AND HOME Pendleton 276-7761 F Graduate with Honors! FOOD SHOP. 24 oz. O-So-Good EGG NOODLES Rippin' Good COOKIES - - I 14 oz. Standby 1 1 59v (Csk'S-cnnia 1 1 is. H. II Give them Speidel Idents. They have earned a special reward. Speidel Idents are the most fashionable way to say "well done" to your favorite Grad. Choose from 36 contemporary styles. 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