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v S. :. fV it! .! gXzette-times i t Thursday. August 21. 1969 v ... si - J THEY CROW 'EM BIG at the) Nelson-Tucker ranch. U. 0. Nelson holds a heart-shaped potato and prnurtlv displavn five ootatoi that mnn-"""! 4D lischeg in length when placed end to end. The potato harvest at tht ranch was concluded lai r-doy. (G-T Photo). State Fair Offers Shows For All Ages and Tastes Oregon's BIG ONE the 104th i (lit Ion of the Oregon State Fair opens August 23 and runs through September 1. The 1-air traditionally showcases a mag nificent display of Oregon s bounty, beauty and talent on the states scenic 181 acre fair- Krounds in Salem. This year the Big Show offers a multitude of products and skill., a bigger All America Ro deo-Horse Show, topf light enter tainment, nine d;ivs of thorough- bied racing, a myriad of special events and attractions. State Fair Manager Kohert L. Stevens is predicting this year's BIG ONE will draw 400,000 visitors from throughout Oregon and the Western United States. Compe tition in many classifications is open to the world, he added. State rair Commission (.hair-j man Sanford Nemerovsky an Grain Movement Down in 1968-69 Groin inspection figures com piled 'by the Oregon Department ! Agriculture for the fiscal vear ending Juno 30, l'JO'J, show both export and Incoming main at Portland and Astoria behind the previous year. At the end of the 1'JliS -G9 fis cal year grain exported totaled J.r2K.,rHl tons, compared with .2'M.22 tons the previous year. Incoming grain checked by the department's grain inspect ors totaled 3,019,610 tons, while the previous year the total was 3.i;tf0.537 tons. Livestock Yard Free of Charges Charges brought against the former operator of Hcrmiston Livestock Commission are not tharges against the operation it self, according to the new own ers of the sales yard. Carson Vehrs, Emmett Rogers find Bill Bowden bought out the operation on January 1 of this year. The charges against the former owner stemmed from an incident in October of 1!H8. "We are in no way whatso ever connected with any charg es brought against the former owner," Veins states. Commenting on the drop in giain movement. Alln G. Plum mer, chief of the Cirain Divis ion of the dep.irhm- nt, said tna or cause of the lower volume moved was the worldwide com petition in the drain market and the effect on qui, lily of the wheat lis a result of Ihe rains of I. tie summer nni early fall of l'.MiS. which f.uis'd sprouting of grain. He noted that not on ly Oregon wheat but other states' wheat, til at moves ihrough Oregon ports, had prob lems with sproullnt?. P!ummcr also reminded that he fiscal year 1967-G8 included September, October Jind Novem ber, l!ll7, grain nio-vement and that all of these months were record months for inspections. The year-end total showed Merrill the only a ra moving more grain in Ihe past fiscal vear than the previous year. During 1968-69 a ttal of 12(, 444 tons of inspection and di version gain was inspected byr the department In omparsion with 99,987 tons trie previous vear. At Pendleton inspectors check ed 80,047 tons of incoming grain and 101.141 tons or inspection and diversion wheat during the past year. The previous year in spections covered 78, 93 tons of incoming grain and 1288,034 tons of inspection and diversion wheat. Mechanic Openings Available in Army The United States Army cur rently has openings for young men in the automotive maint enance field, according to Ser geant Leroy Reed, recruiter for Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam and Wheeler counties. Young men may now enter this field to learn techniques and skills as wheel vehicle mechanics, track vehicle mech anics, fuel and electrical sys tems repairmen, automotive re pairmen, automotive mainten ance foremen and recovery spe cialists. While much of the training in the field is given right on the job through "learning by do ing", under skilled mechanics and experienced supervisors, a regular school course is provid ed. Sergeant Reed pointed out that there are many .lobs in private industry in which veterans have become gainfully employed as a result of the experience and skills acquired while in the Army. Sergeant Reed is a qualified counselor who can advise young men about vocational training and careers In the United States Army. His office is at 258 S. W. First Street in Pendleton. He invites collect calls from qualified applicants at 276-6534. nounces Improvements in grounds and facilities for this year's fair. Foremost is the new 46,000 square foot Agricultura Exhibits Hall. Unique in concept this total-use structure wi house product and industiy dis plays, the agricultural show, countv and commodity feature exhibits, and the Internationa Photo Salon. The free grandstand shows run the entertainment gamut beginning with nationally-fa mous Marilyn Maye, and the Inkspots August 23-25. Miss Maye has made numerous TV appearances and was nicknam ed "Super Singer" by Johnny Carson Browning Bryant and Bernie Burns will appear August 26-29, Browning is the twelve-year-old protege of Wayne Newton and has appeared with him on Kraft Music Hall shows, with Arthu Godfrey, as well as other major TV shows. Burns is a zany in strumentalist who plays calyp so .popular, and wild blues. Oregon's own Action Faction a group of seven versatile, en ergetic young personalities, three girls and four boys, have been making show biz history in such places as Las Vegas and Nassau, and action is the key note of their unique act which will be featured nightly August 23 through 29 in the free Re vue. The Action Faction will wow afternoon crowds at the Fair's Young America Center August 25 through 29. With acts and animals from Mrs. Jean Grey, daughter, Sheridan, and Molly Pierce, all of Heppner, and Mrs. Joe Wright, Gresham, recently spent ten days at Ft. Stevens Park on the Oregon coast. They returned from their vacation Monday, August 18. Hang On To Your Hat, Pardner IT'S TIME FOR THE MORROW COUNTY RQDEO . . .A- AUGUST 23-24, HEPPNER WELCOME, FRIENDS, TO THE FASTEST SHOW IN THE WEST" It's Western Atmosphere and color ot its best. You'll see some of the West's greatest cowboys competing for prize money in all the spectacular rodeo events. You'll see some of the Nation's best rodeo stock battling the cowboys. EVERY SHOW IS DIFFERENT SEE THEM ALL! rain? rowers FARMER OWNED AND CONTROLLED Lexington, Oregon 6 um all parts of the world, the big l"olack Brothers Circus tops the final three days of the free Crandstand show. Offered in this two-hour spectacular are the time-honored thrills and chills of big-time circus. All America Horse show and rodeo fans will find even big ger events this year according to Assistant Fair Manager and Horse Show Director William Turnquist. Leading stables from throughout the west and Can ada will be competing In 2G4 classes held In the Fair's indoor stadium. The ultimate in horse manship will compete in this nationally "A rated show. Internationally famous Cy Taillon will emcee the World Championship Rodeo interspers ed in the Horse Show. Oregon's own Larry Mahan and Doug Brown will be competing with other top professional cowboys. and clown Wilbur Plaugher, of movie and IV fame, will enliv en the events. , Livestock Superintendent Jim West fall, of McMinnville, re ports more entries and new breeds in this department. Char olais are an added class in beef cattle. Rambouillets are new in the sheep division, and Ameri can La Manchas will compete for the first time In the dairy goat division. A record total of. $06,875 will be awarded In the livestock department. The fair will award a new trophy, known as the "Grain Man of the Year" to the sweep stakes winner in the grain div ision of the Horticulture and Ag riculture Department. County booths' theme this I year is "Down the Oregon Trail" 1 he new concept in booth de sign will display many varia tions in a "first of its kind" ar rangement. Cavies, another new division are being added to the rabbit department. Completely reorganized and modernized, the Home Econom ics Department is boasting many new classes designed to spot light the art of home-making Mrs. James A. (Pat) Wells, new department superintendent, an nounces many special demon strations, including a fashion show, to be seen in the new Women's World Demonstration Theatre. The Gerry Frank chocolate layer cake contest and the Doug Baker berry pie contest will en gender some intensive activity among Oregon oven artists. Oueen of the Kitchen and Queen of Clothing and Textiles honors, senior and junior, will go to the top winners in this eagerly anticipated event. Floral Gardens, among the most popular attractions at the fair, and largest outdoor show n the Northwest, has "God and Country" as its 1969 theme and covers an even larger area this ear. An added attraction will be the concerts on a cathedral organ by Larry B. Noyes, of Rog ers Orean Co.. of Oregon. The International Photo Salon will have quarters In the new Agricultural Exhibits Han. Among the top fifteen photo shows in the world, the Salon ill display entries from many countries including Russia, fin and, Hungary, and most states n the U. S. George H. Dow, Salem artist, directs the All Oregon Art Show now back indoors in the entire ly remodeled second floor of the Arts and Hobbies Building. Also in the Arts and Hobbies Building the entirely new Trop ical Fish Department will cre ate interest for many, along with mineralogy, crafts and a very unusual turn-of-the-century sheet music display. And from the U. S. Treasury Department one of the most outstanding cur rency exhibits in the country. Racing fans will have one more day of thoroughbred rac ing this year with the meet, fi nal of the vear. posting August 22 at Lone Oak Track, to begin a nine-day session leacuring some 93 runs to the finish line. Post time on opening day is 3:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. other week days, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Labor Day. No racing on Sun day. The All-Oregon Talent Show will present the accomplish ments of 336 participants from 95 Oregon cities, and culminate in the Command Performance, new this year, in the Fair Arm orv auditorium on Sunday, Aug ust 31. PENDLETON Vr Appliances Ed and Clay's APPLIANCE CENTER Salei nd Service Ph. 276-1170 207 S. E. Court Ave. Pendleton Ed SaHlnf Clayton Baker G.E.KltchenAld Electricians ZEPHYR ELECTRIC, INC. 833 8. E. Emigrant Are. Electrical Contractor W, F. (Mike) ZIMMERMAN Pendleton, Oregon 97801 Bua. Phone 276-6921 Rea. Phone 276-6369 Automobiles Comrie-Olds Cadillac. Inc. pOCOyy-, Home of PliSEB&i Happy Cars "J reopie Eastern Oregon's Fine Car Headquarters 511 S. E. Court Ave. Ph. 276 1921 Furniture BRANDL'S FURNITURE AND APPLIANCE George and Jean Brandl, Owiri Everything In Used Furniture and Appliances at the Lowest Pricei in Eastern Oregon. Ph. 276-2353 301 S. W. 20th Pendleton Open Six Days A Week to Serve Tou Farm Farm Machinery Shop Service Tires and Batteries . i m m i . Pendleton Grain Growers I WWITON . WHOM . ATHINA . WW QTY J Q Hardware Petroleum Feed and Seed Fertilizer Chemicals TELEPHONES: PENDLETON 276-7611 HERMISTON 567-5591 Gifts MATHANS 132 S. MAIN Ph. 276-4782 Children's & Infants' Wear Housewares & Linens Glassware GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Ph. 676-9228 HEPPNER The Gazette-Times FOR RATES And Information on Advertising in This Space Hearing Aid Service WILL A HEARING AID HELP YOU? Be Positive . . . Try Before You Buy! m ASK ABOUT OUR RENTAL PLAN CALL 276-3155 or write Lester Ruud Hearing Aid Service 21 S. W. Dorlon St. Pendleton, Ore. 97801 MAICO Hardware, Lumber BOYSEN PAINTS LUMBER HARDWARE Tum-A-Lum Lbr. Co. (OREGON DUMBER YARD) 432 S. E. Dorion Ph. 276-6221 PLYWOOD-ROOFING READY-MIX PRODUCTS Plumbing WHEELER PLUMBING and HEATING. Inc. 217 Southeast Court Ave. Pendleton, Oregon Outdoor Store SURPLUS OUTDOOR SUPPLY 437 S. Main, Pendleton Glen and Norma Adams Camping Fishing Hunting Supplies Sporting Goods Western and Work Boots Guns Ammunition We Accept BankAmericard EMERSON WHEELER President and Manager Bus. Phone 276-1161 Home Phone 276-3823 Sheet Metal Thews Sheet Metal, INC. LENNOX INDOOR COMFORT Pharmacy General Sheet Metal Work 1907 SW Court PL Ph. 276-3751 Harold Hendricks, Owner Air Conditioning-Heating MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY Prescriptions Mailed Free Anywhere Hospital Supplies Sales or Rental Ph. 276-1531 Emerg. Ph. 276-1358 1100 Southgate, Pendleton Shoes HARDING SHOES Ph. 276-3188 21 S. E. Court, Pendleton Across from Hamley's Home of Quality Shoes For the Entire Family ASK ABOUT THE LUCKY 13 CLUB!! Pumps, Irrigation Lawrence Green is visiting ot the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Green, while on army leave. He has completed basic training at Ft. Bliss, Tex as, and will begin advanced in dividual training at Ft. Riley, Kan., after his two "week stay. Margaret Green is also home on vacation from the Bonneville Power Administration south of Eugene. She will stay for one week, leaving August 24. Mrs. Alma Green is vacationing from her iob to visit while her son and daughter are here. COLUMBIA PUMP & IRRIGATION Peerless Pumps Wade Rain Irrigation WELL TESTING 8" bowls to 1450 GPM Also 6 ", 10", 11", 12" Bowls Phone 276-3681 Pendleton Sharpening Service Call 384-2292. Condon. Collect for Flatt's Truck Service SERVING HEPPNER WITH FAST AND DEPENDABLE FREIGHT TRUCK SERVICE Daily Overnight Service) From Portland Including Saturdays MOVING? CALL US Clipper Blades Sharpened All Kinds $1 per set Cash PENDLETON SHARPENING 418 N. W. th Pendleton, Ore. 97801 CALL THE GAZETTE-TIMES FOR DIRECTORY AD RATES 676-9228 Trading Post Barnum's Trading Post Licensed Pawnbroker Unredeemed Pledges for Sale GUNS TOOLS SPORTING GOODS Ph. 276-3151 28 S. E. Emigrant, Pendleton Women's Wrear WE'VE GOT CLOTHES FOR EVERYONE "It's only the look that's expensive" THE FRANCES SHOP EXCLUSIVELY WOMEN'S WEAR Pendleton. Oregon 276-4652 i
