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School
According to public notice
printed In the Gazette-Times
April 15 and April 22 Issues the
annual school election will be
held May 3 between the hours
of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the pur
pose of electing directors and
various advisory committee
members.
School Board Members
John Brandt is running unop
posed for the five-year term
from Zone II, Irrlgon to fill the
position formerly held by Max
well Jones.
In Heppner Zone VI, two wom
en wishing to be involved have
filed for the one-year term to
fill out the unexpired term of
Beverly Gunderson. They are
Mrs. Wesley Marlatt and Mrs.
Herman Winter. Both women are
devoted to their families. It Is
because of their interest in
children, they were willing to
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be nominated for the position.
Mrs. Marlatt
Mrs. Marlutt follows the actlv
Ities of her five children and Is
Interested In having her child
ren receive an education. This
was brought home when her
husband was hurt and was no
longer able to work In his scrv
ice station. He is now qualified
as an accountant. She feels that
women should also have a vo
cation to follow If necessary,
A native of Heppner, she is
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Bruce Bothwell. After gradua
tion from Heppner High School
she married Wesley Marlatt
Her activities include serving
as: room mother, vice president
of the Heppner Elementary PTA,
chairman of two Civic League
Rummage Sales and is now a
member of the board of direct
ors.
She Is a member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
day Saints. She has taught Sun
day School and is now Sunday
School secretary.
In her free time, she sells
Avon products.
Mrs. Winter
Mrs. Winter has also chan
neled her energy and efforts In
the activities of three children
as well as assisting In the of
fico of her attorney husband,
Herman W. Winter. She feels
that education is going Into a
dynamic new period and she
would like to be "where the ac
tion Is" and to help where she
can.
Her education has been on a
cross section of the United
States with grade school In
Washington, D. C, High School
In Seattle and college at Wil
lamette and Lewis and Clark
College. Her major was Political
bcience.
Her community activities In
elude past president of the
Mothers Club and Bookworms.
She chalrmaned South Morrow
County Cancer Society for four
years and was Morrow County
Republican Central committee
chairman for four years. She
was on the board of directors
for Civic League for three years.
Her church activities as mem
ber of . All Saints' Episcopal
Church are past president of
Episcopal Church Women and
a Sunday School teacher for six
years.
When she was In Salem she
worked for years for School
District 24CJ as clerk -typist in
the superintendent of schools'
office.
She says "I have no particu
lar cause except the best edu
cation possible for all the child
ren of Morrow County."
Advisory Committee
There are several Advisory
committee positions to be filled
From the Lexington area two
have filed for the three year
term formerly held by Mary
Ann Barclay. They are Beatrice
Luciani and Betty Marquardt
One to be elected.
Three have filed from the
Heppner area with two to be
elected. They are Jerry Swee
ney, Harley Sager and Betty G
Rood.
There are vacancies to be fill
ed at lone, Boardman and Irrl
gon but without opposition. Fil
ing to serve on the lone Ad vis
ory Committee are Gene Kiel
mann and Lorene Griffith. On
the Boardman advisory commit
tee are Shirley Zielinski and
Kenneth Broadbent and at Irrl
gon, Wanda Witherspoon.
GRAIN PRICES
(F.CVB. Lexington, does not In
clude warenouso chgs.)
(Courtesy of Morrow County
Grain Growers)
White wheat 1.67it
Red wheat
Barley 50.50
88th Year
Price 10 Cents
HEPPNER
GAZETTE-TIME
Heppner, Oregon 97836, Thursday, April 29, 1971
Number 10
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CEiofiiiheir Talks a
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At Monday's Hcppner-Morrow
County Chamber of Commerce
luncheon at the Wagon Wheel,
President Gene Pierce commend
ed the business firms on Main
Street for cleaning up and
painting up. More Main Street
businesses plan to paint up.
SEE ROW ITS DONE? Cub Scouter Brian Thompson gets a close
up view of the ingenious starting device installed in the race
wick py mucK rnegiey ior tne Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby.
Today is the Day
Homemakers
Festival
You all come! All women are
invited to attend the Home
makers' Spring Festival. April
29, 1971, at the Fairgrounds in
Heppner, starting at 9:30 a.m.
with a coffee hour. Husbands
are also invited to stop in,
Program for the day starts at
10:30 a.m. Luncheon will be pot
luck with hostess units, Hepp
ner Day and Hello Heppner, fur
nishing the main dish. Others
should bring salad or dessert.
Boardman unit women will be
in charge of the coffee hour,
lone women will take care of
registration. Child care will be
provided by the Empire Build
ers 4-H club.
Luncheon speaker will be
Jerry Nibler, State Leader Ex
tension Programs, Corvallis,
Harold Kerr, Chairman Agent,
Morrow County, will briefly dis
cuss Long Range Program Plan
nine implications to Morrow
County women.
About 1:30 Curtis Lund will
show his pictures of Oregon
Scenes.
Special guests for the day will
be women of the Confederated
Tribes, Umatilla Indian Reser
vation. They will bring displays
and will discuss their culture,
heritage, and problems of today.
The spring event is held each
year as a general get-together
of all Extension women through
out the area, and to acquaint
the general public with pro
gram accomplishments of the
year.
It will be really a big day
come out and enjoy the varied
events.
Enthusiasm Plus
At Pinewood Derby
Indianapolis has its "500"
and Heppner has its "Pinewood
Derby". A big assembly of par
ents and their Cub Scout sons
gathered Monday for their sec
ond Pack meeting. This one to
run off the "Pinewood Derby".
The track was made and oper
ated by Chuck Phegley. Each
Den raced two members at a
time to find the fastest little
hand carved, sanded and paint
ed racer.
The first and second winners
of each of the six dens will
compete "for the finals and the
Pack winners on May 6 follow
ing the dinner at the Elks Club.
Winners
Den 1: Jody Jensen and Del-
bert Turner. Den 2: Gary Carr
and Coleman Devme. Den 3:
Troy Simmons and Terry Toll.
Den 4: Ron Schwarz and Eric
Clow. Den 5: Bryan Thompson
and Kirk Sager. Den 6: Todd
Harrison and Curtis Viall.
Joan Robinson's cake went to
Kirk Sager who is expected to
bake the cake for the next Pack
meeting which will be the 4th
Monday in May. Len Ray
Schwarz is Cub Master. Marion
Green Scout committee chair
man met briefly with the Den
Mothers at the close of the
meeting.
New Doctor Surveys
Heppner, and
Eastern Oregon
A doctor interested in a new
location made a brief visit to
Heppner last weekend. Mrs. Wy-
man, Pioneer Memorial Hospi
tal administrator, said she was
afraid to be optimistic but she
was hopeful. He said the plant
was beautiful and the people
were gracious and friendly.
Here on a tour of Eastern Ore
gon was Dr. Sykes who has
been practicing in Hawaii and
is a General Practitioner and
surgeon. From Heppner he went
on to look over John Day, then
to Burns and back to Hawaii.
Mrs. Wyman made her report
at the meeting of the Hospital
Board last Thursday,
In her financial report Mrs
Wyman said after all the bills
were paid and the payroll met,
there was $36.23 left. Any mon
ey coming in from now until
May 6 would go to meet the
payroll of that date. "We are
in unusually good shape'!, she
said. Accounts payable amount
ed to $6708 and payroll was
$15,538.25.
The use of the Hospital was
up from the month before. Last
month the average census was
9.9 and for this month 12.3. The
board considers a census of 13
is required to break even but
12 "is beautiful". Collections
continue to be over 100
"The lab is very busy. Over
$500 worth of business went
through the lab last week and
$800 this week," Mrs. Wymnn
reported. Fernando Lara is the
new lab technician. He has
been assisted during this time
of getting acquainted with the
An informal discussion was
held on the City of Heppner's
founding. Area was called Stans
bury Flats for several years.
This was followed by opening
a store in 1872 by Heppner and
Morrow, according to historian
Giles French. The exact date of
the founding of Heppner is not
known but it is thought to have
lone Dates
Church Auction
And Barbecue
IONE Members of the Iont
United Church of Christ are bus
ily working on plans for the
ninth annual auction and bar
becue to be held at Willows
Grange Hall on June 5. Chair
men for the event had their
second planning session on
Thursday evening.
Lindsay Kincaid is general
been either August 9 or 10 in. chairman and has appointed
WEATHER
By DON GILLIAM
Hi Low Prec.
Wednesday 53 33 .59
Thursday 58 30
Friday 54 38 .08
Saturday 47 32 .15
Sunday 60 38 .06
Monday 63 32
Tuesday 63 45
lab and heavy duties bv Bettv
Snrino Drd Concert IMcLwen, former lab technician,
. 1 rnir Mrirtcr in TJ-r-4 lnnd
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Serial Levy
The proposed serial levy for
the Hospital was discussed.
The proposed serial levy to
bring the hospital out of the
bankrupt hole will be voted up
on May 25. The serial levy is
for three years only and is to
raise $22,500 a year. The cost
is 2ac per $1000 TCV,
Hospitals are limited by law
in that the amount to be raised
can't exceed l40th of one per
cent of the , TCV of the total
assessed evaluation of the coun
ty.
Onet of the first projects
needed is the installation of a
sprinkler system in the new
wing at the hospitaL This is
required to meet Federal and
State safety standards. This will
assure continued medicare pay
ments to the hospitaL
1872. Judge Paul Jones said the
Morrow County R;lo would be
50 years old next year and per
haps a celebration for both the
rodeo and the town's founding
could be noted at the same time.
President Pierce stated that the
Chamber's history committee
would work on the project, with
plans to invite participation by
all organizations and clubs in
Morrow County.
Mayor Bill Collins said the
City Council would discuss the
proposal soon.
History of Morrow
Giles French of Moro was at
the meeting and stated it is
quite a thing to live through
the age of horse power, the age
of steam power, the age of gas
power and now the age of nu
clear power.
Mr. French has recently been
at Bmfords and Mort, the pub
Ushers of the new history of
Morrow County. He told the
group of the mechanics of the
complicated business of pub
lishing the book. There is much
proof reading to be done, much
being done by both the pub
lishers and by Mr. French. Al
so, there is copy fitting, sizing
of photographs, many choices
and decisions to be made.
PAT WONSER is the new president of the Morrow County Jar-
cvn. lasiauauua was neia nere sanuaay night.
Pat Wonser Elected
Jaycee ''President
The annual joint Installation I Jersy Hollomon and Tom Beam.
Danquei ior jaycees ana wives j,,Vppp.Ptfo nf the wn. a
was ouiuruuy hikiu event at wns made to Llnda Wonser
the Heppner American Legion (Mrs Pnt wonser).
. , ' , . Jaycee of the Year award
JNew Morrow county jaycee UPnt to Tom Wilson nnrf Jnrlc
officers are Pat Wonser, presl- I Melland.
dent; Ed Struthers, first vice . ' , .
n,cnr,f- Himm Mr- Brant installed tke new
ond vice president Tom Beam,
secretary; Forrest Burkenbine, Tne Presidents report was
treasurer; Tom Wilson, state dir- male y immediate past presi-
ector; Clifford Wood, internal d,ent- ,Jack Melland. He told of
riirof-tor; Kn Fvans. external the addition of new members aa
director; Lyle Jensen, chaplain. hhe chapter now has 33 regular
New officers for the Morrow memuei s anu two associates. ,
County Jaycee Wives: Judy Os- The President's Award for
min, president; Jan Evans, vice Jayceeettes was made to Past
president; Carol Beam, : secre-1 President Linda Wonser.
tary; Sharon Bracer, director. Jack Melland thanked his offi-
Progrcrm cers Ior tne nelP they gave him
Master of ceremonies for the during his time of office and
occasion was Tom Beam. ; Presented them special awards:
Guest Sneaker . Forrie Burkenbine, Pat Won-
D,u t Lyle Jensen, Tom Wilson,
Rea, Country Store; Antiques, th" n th ftank 0smin. Tom Beam, John
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guest speaker Tom Beflm presented pafit
iui. Diyuui ia a fuuuuui iuujv- nrpfi rtont Jnrlr Mfllnnrf with the
ing person even though he has award of a president's outstand
been a Redmond attorney for 14 intr ninmw
years. He is the winner of many nanoiipt hnffpt stvl with
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.iccc wiua. entrees of baked ham and roast
He said that the hopes of Ore- beef.
gon and the USA are pinned to
responsible young men.
He said tne iaii oi itome was
due to five things: Undermin- mtip I lOflC
the following chairman of the
various committees: Mrs. Keith
Mrs. Kincaid; Silent Auction
Mrs. Pete Cannon; General Ar
rangements, Milton Morgan
Publicity, Mrs. Roy W. Linds
trom; Finance, Kenneth Smouse
Snack Bar, Mrs. Norman Nel
son; Dinner, Deaconesses; Pit
Crew, Fred Nelson; Cashier, Mrs
Arthur Lindstrom; and Tickets,
Mrs. Bill Arthur. Perhaps the
busiest committee is the mer
chandi.se committee, Eldon
Tucker, Bill Rietmann, and Don
Bristow, who are accepting any
items, old or new for the auc
tion. Any articles which need re
painting or repairing, will be
fixed if received early enough,
They will also pick up any it
ems for storage.
The same menu of . delicious
pit-cooked barbecue beef served
with a variety of salads, French
bread, and' dessert will be serv
ed at 12:30. The ever-popular
Country Store will begin sell
ing crafts, hand -made articles,
baked foods, and candies at
10.00 a.m. with the auction
scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.
Frank Turner told of some
wild horses and other interest-
historical events in capturing of
ing anecdotes of early day
times in Morrow County.
College Rodeo Program
Next Monday's program will
be provided by members of the
Blue Mountain College Rodeo
Club. The college rodeo will be
here May 21-22-23.
A silent auction of a variety of
small items and antiques will
be held after dinner. A snack
bar will be open all day.
This annual event has be
come a community-wide project
with lots of fun and ingenuity
exhibited by those taking part
in this worthwhile project.
Elect Officers
Wheat Needs
Good Weather
Next Thursday, 6rh
Arnie Hedman announced the
date of the annual Heppner
School Spring Band Concert
would be May 6 at 8 p.m. at
the high school gym. This in
volves a couple of hundred
youngsters and is a musical
treat for the community.
A favorite number or two is
listed after each of the bands
playing. Beginners Band, Brazil
iana Samba and the Glen Echo
Waltz. Sixth grade band, Big
Rock Candy Mountain and
Moon River. Seventh and 8th
grade band, Our Own March
and Soul Explosion.
The High School Band will
play Rhythm of the Window
and Allen ODale. The High
School Chorus wiU sing Lovers
Blue and Cool Water.
"Good warm growing weather
would do more good than rai,n
for awhile", is what Larry Mills
of Morrow County Grain Grow
ers says about the 1971 wheat
crop. "The rain was good, we
always need rain but it's been
so cold .
The wheat Is behind last year
at this time as far as growth.
The stand is good and some
spring growing weather would
bring it along fast. Then we
could use some more rain. Larry
thinks there's still a chance for
a good crop.
ing the dignity of home; High
er and higher taxes; Craze fori
pleasure; Building of great arm
aments; Decay of religion.
Mr. Bryant said this is the
way to bondage, as has been At their Monday night din-
proven by many great nations ner meeting, the lone Lions
which have fallen. Club held their election for new
"Who reallv cares?" he asked, officers. Larry Prock, lone bank-
Eleven Dercont of the nomila- s the new president, suc
tion of California is on welfare", ceding Gordon Meyers,
"But", he insisted, "in this " vice president is Robert
room are those who care." JJraKe; nd vice president, Lloyd
He continued. "Hennner was Morgan; 3rd vice president, Den-
built by those who cared, not on nls cranaon.
a 9 to 5 basis but on a 24 hour James Barnett is secretary-
schedule." treasurer and Lion Tamer is
He concluded "It takes faith Darrell James. Rudy Mensch Is
to care about their town and Tail Twister.
about their fellowman." Directors for one year are
Awards Presentation Jerry Martin and Herb Eks-
Gordon Bvrnes. state vice Dres- trom, Jr. Two year directors are
ident from Pilot Rock made the Garland Swanson and Gordon
awards Dresentation. Meyers.
Winning Spoke Awards were winner or tne new cnam saw
Richard Willard. Cliff Wood and was Gordon Meyers.
Warren Plocharskv. Hentative date for the Instal-
SDark Plucr Awards were made lanon umner honoring the new
to Lyle Jensen, Tom Wilson, officers was set for Friday, May
ix. at tne lone American Leg
ion nan.
The lone Lions wish to thank
all who donated to the chain
saw drawing. The proceeds will
be used to help pay expenses
for the Little League Field in
lone and for other worthy projects.
WRANGLERS PLAT DAY
The Wranglers play day will
be Sunday, May 2 at the Mor
row County wranglers play
grounds. A potluck will be held
there at noon.
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CARL McDANIEL displays his limit of native trout His catch
measured from 8 to 13 inches and were caught opening day
on Rhea Creek at the mouth of Balm Creek.
Pioneer Day Set
The Morrow County Pioneer
Association will hold its annu
al Memorial Day picnic at the
Fairgrounds at Heppner on Sun
day, May 30, 1971.
Registration will begin at
10:30, the Memorial Service will
be at 12:30 and the potluck din
ner at 1:00.
Meat, rolls, coffee, punch and
milk, paper plates and cups.
ana taDie service will be fur
nished. Donations are being ac
cepted to help finance this part
of the dinner. Those attending
are asked to bring salads and
desserts.
This annual occasion will
give everyone an opportunity to
meet old friends from far and
near. Many come from all riarts
of the country.
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