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LIBRARY u or o E U Q E ; E . & 7 4 3 J 87th Year Price 10 Cents The BIG Kick Off Done honoring the Queen and Court of the Morrow Coun ty Fair Rodeo will b held Dsxt woek (Juno 27) at th Fairgrounds Pavil ion, Music will bo prorld eed by tho Western Gen tleman. Everyone U cord ially invited to com and hart FUN. GRAIN PRICES (Courtesy of Morrow County Grain Growers) (F.O.B. Lexington, does not In clude warehouM chat.) sFFNEI GAZETTE-TIME Heppner, Oregon 97836, Thursday, June 18, 1970 Wheat Barley . IAS 364)0 Number 17 THEy . W HI Conservation Man Tour Scheduled For June 23 The tour in honor of Bob Jep son. Morrow County Conserve tion Man of the Year winner, win be held Tuesday, June 23, announces Bryce Keene and Ku dy Bergstrom, Co-chairmen of the tour. Bus transportation will be fur nished by the Heppner Soil and Water Conservation District, leaving the fairgrounds at 9:30 a.m. The morning portion of the tour will feature weed control Fire Causes Power Outage A 69,000 volt line that feeds the Big Butter Creek area south of Hermiston, a wide rural through Morrow County area and the towns of Heppner, lone and Lexington had a power outage starting at 5:28 a.m. Saturday, Bill Gentry, superintendent of the Columbia Basin Electric Co op, said it occurred between Jor dan Siding and the Ken Smouse Ranch. No one knows the ex act cause of the fire but it was surmised that cattle rubbing on pole support guy wires may have caused vibrations that loos ened bolts holding cross arms and that the cross arms fell across the wire which caused a fire which caught on a pole of a 3-pole structure burning the cross arm and the top out of the pole. Columbia Basin Electric boys worked hard on the job of re pair, getting the dangerous ac cident corrected at 8:50 a.m. results with the new chemicals including Igran, Lorox, Buctril, Banvcl D and others. Stops will be made at Mel Moyers, Ken Turner's and the Nelson Brothers to view field spraying and demonstration plots. Discussion will be led by Don Kydrych from the Pendle ton Experiment Station and Har old Kerr, Extension Agent. Arrival at the conservation winner's home will be at 12:00 noon. Everyone please bring a sack lunch. Coffee and punch will be served. The afternoon will feature slides and a talk by Bob Jepsen, and a tour of the conservation practices on his farm. The public is invited to at tend. Wives are welcome. Chamber Hears About Fossil Court Places Fourth In Festival Parade Queen Sherri Lynn O'Brien led the Morrow County Fair and Ho deo Court in the Rose Festival parade at Portland Saturday and the court was awarded lourtn place in the division. First place was won by the St. Paul court, Marcia Jones of Heppner is a Princess on the St. Paul Court, ; The parade was five miles long. It was necessary for the court to keep their horses at the Clark County fairgrounds in Vancouver and they had to get up at 4:30 that morning to get the horses ready and get to the assembly point. The horses were decorated with pink carnations and white mums which set off the bur- gutndy red of the uniforms of the court. Accompanying the girls to Portland for the parade were Mrs. Archie Munkers, chaperone and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. Tad Mill er, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Krebs and Mrs. Raymond French. The court will be guests of the Chamber of Commerce at the regular Monday luncheon meeting, June 22 and the next official appearance on horse back will be at the Fourth of July parade in Condon. Marquardt Girls Out Of Hospital Word has been received in Lexington that Billie June Mar, quardt has been released from Good Samaritan Hospital and is at the home of her uncle Carroll Messenger in that city, and that Penny has been transferred to the Therapy center Hospital of Good Samaritan where she is re ceiving therapy treatments. They are the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Bill B. Marquardt of Lex ington. The Heppner-Morrow County Chamber of Commerce had a colorful tour at their Monday luncheon meeting at the Wagon Wheel. Herb Wright and Jack Steiwer, well-known business men of Fossil told of their ef forts to publicize their commu nity and an area of several coun ties for the purpose of attract ing tourists. They say tourists spend some $26 a day and can become the leading industry of Wheeler County. They told of their town hav ing three museums and showed slides depicting the splendid fos sil and rock areas making a sce nic region that favorably com petes with the Grand Canyon of Arizona. - " Mr. Steiwer is becoming well known for his writing. He oper ates a ranch and an insurance business. He also is conducting floating tours down the John Day River. Mr. Wright is a former resi dent of Heppner and now oper ates an auto dealership at Fossil. Barneit Service Today in lone William Ray Barnett, 66 years of age, died in The Dalles, June 15. Ho was born Oct. 4, 1903 at lone and lived In the lone com munity all of his life. His par ents were James Barnett and Margaret Judy Barnett. On Oct. 13, 1924 he was unit ed in marriage to Esther Logan in Portland and they raised their family in lone. Besides his wife, he is survived by five sons, James of lone, Paul of Boring, Samuel of Vacaville, Calif., Jos eph of Juneau, Alaska and Dav id, Everett, Wn., and one dau ghter, Mrs. Mary Aune of Seat tle, his step-father, Charles Nord of Portland and 13 grandchild ren. Mr. Barnett was a member of the Assembly of God Church and the Morrow County Gem and Mineral Society. He was custod ian of the lone schools for over 20 years and taught shop at lone for two years during the war, Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 3:00 p.m. at the lone United Church of Christ with Rev. Ellis Parker of the Assembly of God Church of ficiating. The five sons of Mr. Barnett and son-in-law, Vernon Aune will serve as pallbearers. Sacred selections will be given by Rev. and Mrs. Parker with Betty Mar quardt at the piano. Interment will be at High View Cemetery in lone with Sweeney Mortuary in care of ar rangements. Contributions may be made to the Heart Fund or to the Assem bly of God Church Memorial fund. County School Board Elects Officers Heppner Bowlers Bring Back Over $1100 $2,000 Robbery Of Ranch at Cecil George Griffith reported to the Morrow County Sheriff the bur glary of farm buildings near Cecil. Taken were various shop tools and equipment for live stock handling. The loss, accord ing to Mr. Griffith is in excess of $2,000.00 The theft occurred the night of June 7. Oregon State Women's Bowl Ing Association tournament re suits were received this week, Team Event C-Class Kinzua Corp., 2nd place 2535 for a total of $2G0. They also won a bonus of first High Team game of 947 for $20, Central Market, 99th place, 2248 for $30. Doubles Event B-Class Anne Asher and Marilyn Bail ey of Kinzua, 18th place, 1097 for $35. C-Class Marie Kircher, Alvina Pad berg 1st place and made an all time class record 1130 to win $250.10. Marj Eckman and Yvonne Lovgren 20th place, 1052 to win $42.50. D-Class Third place went to Floss Wat kins and June Bellenbrock, 1041 for $135. Sixth place Mabel Heath and Jean Ball 1022 for $90 In 81st place Marlys Phegley and Ann Schwarz, 926 for $7, Class D high doubles game bonus 2nd place went to Floss and June with a 403 for $10 bo nus. B-Class 21st place was Joyce Ritch and Rene Toll, 865 for $5.00. Singles C-Class 43rd place went to Marj Eck (Continued on page 10) Walter Rood Passes ii n" fi Mfcfcisji MAKE IT BEEF . . . Mrs. Merlin Hughes, Cowbelle chairman for "Eat Beef Father's Day" looks oyer Mayor Collins shoulder as he signs the proclamation. Father-of-the-Year Barbecue Saturday The Morrow County CowBeUes are planning a family Barbecue this Saturday evening at the Fairgrounds to honor Morrow County's Father-of-the Year. Each family is asked to bring the meat they wish to barbecue and table service. Everyone is welcome. The CowBeUes will furnish salads, desserts, coffee and punch. Everyone wishing to con gratulate Louis Carlson, Father-of-the Year is asked to come by for the supper. I STATE OF OREGON PROCLAMATION WHEREAS WHEREAS WHEREAS the Beef Industdy has been established as one of the most important segments of the economy of Morrow County WHEREAS beef has long been recognized as one of the most nu tritious foods, rich in protein and all health-building factors, scientifically proven beneficial to people of all ages, from the very young to the very old; and it is important that the people of Morrow County rec ognize the importance of beef in the everyday life of our citizens; and Father's Day, June 21, 1970. is an appropriate time to honor the beef industry and its great contribution to the strength and welfare of our state and nation: NOW, THEREFORE, I. Mayor of Heppner. Oregon, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM the use of BEEF FOR FATHEB'S DAY on June 21, 1970. I respectfully urge all business or ganizations, producers and consumers to co-operate in the observance of Beef for Father's Day, and urge all housewives to serve nutritious beef on this day, that beef may have its rightful place among meats served on special days, and the importance of the beef industry to our state's economy be recognized. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my band DONE this 18th day of June, in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy. WILLIAM COLLINS, Mayor Funeral services were held June 17 at the First Christian Church for Walter Rood with the Rev. Earl L. Soward officiating. Carl and Betty Marquardt sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere", and "In the Garden" accompan ied by Kathryn Hoskins at the organ. Bearers were Don Munk ers, Howard Bryant, Jerry Hollo mon, Marcel Jones, Jim Haves and Riley Munkers. Concluding services were at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery. Walter Rood was born Aug. 6, 1887 at Hardman, the son of An drew and Teressa Rood. He spent his early childhood on Rood Canyon which was named for the family. They later had a wheat ranch on Clarks Canyon. He was married to Mattie Gen try at Walla Walla on Aug. 5, 1946. They had the Rood's Hdwe at Elgin for 22 years and just moved back here to make their home in March 1969. Survivors are his wife, Mattie of Heppner; sons, Orville of Port Orchard, Wn., Gerald of Hepp ner, Louis of West Fir, Ray of Hermiston; daughters, Betty Mikesell of Eau Claire, Wis., Charlene Collins of Oakridge and Marjorie Cummings of Port land; step-son, Emery Gentry of Weston; nephew Paul Doolittle of Portland; niece Margaret Par rott of Portland and a cousin, Leta Humphrey Thomas of Ari zona and -Portland and numer ous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was 16 years old at the time of the flood and recalls helping many people to safety. Old timers will remember he was an avid ball player. He was catcher for the Heppner ball team that played all over thel country. Every Sunday they had a game somewhere. To-;. 1 '4. C r Jack Sumner Again Chairmans School Board TUESDAY A COLD DAY FOR SWIMMING saw these boys captur ing as much heat as they could from the warm cement around the pool and an occasional sun beam I Peruvians Need Help Soroptimists have received no tice from the Federation presi dent that Soroptimists are spear heading a drive to ship supplies to Peru. Desperately needed Im mediately are clothing, all sizes in warmer weights, disposable diapers, blankets, medical items, canned or dehydrated packaged foods. Members are to bring supplies either to the meeting Thursday or leave them at the City Hall earlier. Other persons in the ar ea who wish to help in this cris is are also invited to leave sup. plies at the City Hull. Braniff Air Lines has agreed to ship the supplies free of charge if they are accumulated at a central point. The supplies will be shipped to Los Angeles from Heppner. Bertha Dinges uneral Today Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 1:30 at the Lexington Church of Christ for Bertha S. Dinges who died Mon day in Grants Pass. Mrs. Dinges was 81 years of age and had lived most of her life in Lexington and Heppner. Her husband, Harry W. Dinges, preceded her in death in 1962. One son, Dan R. of Eugene and one daughter, Ruth Acklen of Grants Pass, seven grandchild ren and four great grandchild ren survive. Complete obituary will published next week. be HHS Honor Roll Announced Heppner High School 4th nine weeks and 2nd semester (1969-70). Seniors 4th Sem. Linda Cooper 3.42 3.71 Craig Cutting 3.83 3.66 Sandra Flalz 3.50 3.50 Bill Greenup 3.50 John Harris . 4.00 3.83 Sheila Healy 3.66 3.66 Mike Hedman 3.33 Mary Kay Hughes 3.66 3.66 Jeannine Hunt 3.33 Susan Jepsen 3.71 3.92 Mark Lovgren 3.66 3.33 Rick Marquardt 3.83 4.00 Sandra Matheny 4.00 4.00 Susan Melby 3.83 4.00 Michelle Miller 3.33 3.50 Bob Peck 3.66 3.66 Mark Pointer 3.83 3.83 Jody Rugg 3.33 3.50 Linda Starks 3.40 Vicki Steagall 3.66 3.50 Greg Sweek 3.85 3.85 Bill Wollf 3.83 3.83 Juniors 4th Sem. Julie Ayres 3.33 Judy Barcley 3.33 Valerie Boyer 4.00 4.00 Becky Doherty 3.85 3.85 Gwen Drake 4.00 3.83 Susan French 3.83 4.00 John Hall 3.50 3.50 Brenda Kerns 3.33 3.66 Bruce Marquardt 3.50 3.66 Dee Ann Pettyjohn 3.66 3.66 Terry Pettyjohn 3.50 Tana Rauch 3.50 New Building For the Fair The Morrow County Fair Board has let a contract with Mel Pip er to erect a new concession stand. The building will be 16 by 16 feet. It is to be compiet ed by Aug. 1. All-Star Uniforms Are Needed Elks Lodge Picnic Sunday The annual Elks Lodge picnic will be an event this next Sun day up in the Blue Mountains at Cutsforth Park, according to Marshall Lovgren, Exalted Rul er of the Lodge here. Hot dogs, pop and ice cream will be furnished. Bring your mug". There will be a variety of games for the children. Adults and older kids will enjoy some baseball. All Elks and families are cor dially invited to this annual af fair. You'll have fun. BALL GAMES THIS WEEK June 18 Dodgers vs. Braves June 22 Indians vs. Dodgers June 23 Braves vs. Giants June 24 Braves vs. Indians June 25 Giants vs. Dodgers Will all of last year's All Star team members search their clos ets for their uniforms? "All Star" time is coming again and the uniforms need to be turned in so coaches can check to see what is needed to outfit the 1970 All Star team. PLEASE! WEATHER By DON GILLIAM From June 3-16 Ron Sherman 4.00 3.83 Jamie Smith 3.33 Karla Weatherford 3.33 Sarah Witherrite 3.33 Bob Worden 3.42 3.57 Sophomores 4th Sem. Barbara Allstott 3.66 3.66 Kathleen Ayres 3.33 Dianne Mills 3.85 3.71 Craig Munkers 3.83 3.66 Steve Rhea 3.50 3.33 Jill Rugg 3.33 Rory Stillman 3.50 John Sumner 3.33 3.50 Kelley Wolff 3.33 Shelley Wolff 3.50 3.33 Freshmen 4th Sem. Mary Abrams 3.66 3.50 Kathleen Bartlett 3.50 3.50 Kerry Coppock 3.33 Dale Hedman 3.50 3.50 Bill Jepsen 3.83 4.00 Bobbette Jones 3.66 3.33 Allen McCabe 3.33 3.33 Tami Meador 3.83 3.66 j Hi Low Free. Wednesday 94 60 Thursday 84 55 Friday 89 53 Saturday 90 63 Sunday 80 60 Monday 71 49 .08 Tuesday 66 46 .20 Wednesday 65 47 Thursday 68 47 Friday 64 43 .08 Saturday 61 51 .18 Sunday 69 52 .02 Monday 65 48 .01 Tuesday 68 46 . Little League The 2nd half of the Little League season started with June 1. JUNE 4 Indians 24 vs. Braves 10. Todd Peterson, Indian, batted the on ly Home Run. Joe Rietmann was pitcher and Kim Gueterriez was catcher. Robbie Eckman was pitcher for the Braves. MARLENE HURT Mrs. Marlcne Bergstrom broke her ankle Sunday while boating at McKay Dam. She underwent surgery on her foot at St. An thony Hospital In Pendleton and was to remain there probably until yesterday. Everyone wishes her a quick recovery. Jack Sumner was reelected chairman of the Morrow County School District Board of Educa tion at Its meeting Monday eve ning in Lexington. Maxwell Jones of Irrigon was re-elected vice chairman. The board gave instructions to Supt. Ron Daniels to work witli the MC Fair Board to obtain complete figures for the drilling of a well at the Fairgrounds. The board is interested in going 50-50 with the Fair Board on this project. Additional water supply would make it possible to put in a different type grass on the grounds. It would bo hoped that the grass could be put in as soon as football is over and have a good turf de veloped by Fair Time. If not this fall, then in 1971. The board is aware that the Fairgrounds facilities are very important to the district. If the use of the grounds was not available, a duplication of the grounds would have to be built. Tho $1000 usually paid as rent for the grounds would be paid towards the district's share of the cost of the well plus $1000 left in the site improvement fund when the guard rail going up Morgan St. cost less than an ticipated. Resignation The board accepted the resig nation of Mrs. Juanita Carmlch- ael who had been offered a con tract to teach vocal music in the elementary school. The following teachers were voted contracts: Miss Linda Neal, Mathematics in Heppner High, School. She received her BA degree from Marylhurst Col lege. Brant Ware to teach Span ish and Social Studies at Hepp ner High. He received his BA degree from Brigham Young. Dennis Toney to teach Read ing and Journalism at Heppner High School. He has his BA de gree plus 60 hours from the Uni versity of Oregon. Kirk Horn to teach Biology in Heppner High School. He has his BA degree from Pacific University and his MA from the University of Arizona. Miss Linda Kahr to teach Home Economics in Heppner High School. She has her BA degree from Oregon State. Bus Runs June Christopherson resigned from her school bus run as the family was moving to Donald. Pete Cannon was assigned the Rhea Creek run at lone and Mil ton Morgan who has been No. 1 substitute bus driver was hired for the Sherer-Zlnter run at lone. Contract runs to be advertised and opened at 2 p.m. on July 20 are: Huber-Campbell 62 miles per day, Hoskins-Rhea Creek Jet. 32 miles, Morgan-Cecil 88 miles per day and Peterson-Mc-Elligott 14 miles per day. Supt. Daniels distributed sug gested school district policies for board consideration. Members of the board were to study them and make recommendations at the next meeting. This is in con Junction with the updating of the District policy handbook. Areas of study included sal ary advances, dismissal hearing for classified employee, renew al or non-renewal of contracts for following year, district phil osophy on promotion and reten tion, student conduct, sample dress codes from other schools, to name a few. Driver training cars will be ordered from Farley Motors and Heppner Auto Sales in Heppner and Keith Farley Chrysler in Pendleton for use at Heppner High, lone High and Riverside High. The district will call for serv ice bids, bulk gasoline, fuel oil, and anti-freeze and other items to be opened on July 20. Chairman Sumner reported on an OSBA meeting May 23 in Eu gene. He noted that at one ses sion during a discussion of school financing, he found it in teresting that many of them fa vored a sales tax. He found that from a panel made up of rep resentatives from the League of Oregon Cities, Association of Counties and School Board Assn., each of the three groups had similar problems. They plan in the future have regional (Continued on page 10)
