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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (May 6, 1971)
Many Attend Homeniakers Spring Festival I Furniture Rcfinishing if" -r'x Li" :-' Almost 150 offended the Ex tension Homcm.ikers Spring Fes tival last Thursday at the Mor row County Fairgrounds. Mrs. Norman Nelson of Lex ington was mKtress of ceremo nies and Is chairman of the Homemakers Advisory Commit we. Hostesses for the day were the two lleppner study croups, with lone In charge of registra tion and Bonrdman providing the morning coffee hour. Jerry Kibler Talk Jerry Nibler. state leader cf Extension program told cf state funding and the revenue shar ing act now being considered by Congress. Mr. Nibler warmly commended Morrow County for Its fine Extension home econom ic staff and the success of the program which is being closely watched by other counties. It is very likely the Morrow County program will be used as a mod el for other counties. Indians Provide Color Members of the Confederated Tribes of the Vmatilla Reserva tion added Inspiration and beau ty to the day with their explan ations of Indian culture and their large display of priceless Indian crafts and treasures. Mrs. Louis McFarland told of making buckskin garments. She displayed examples of her bead work and explained the story she had incorporated into the beading. Blue for sky, mountain peaks with snow, arrows for the hunter and insignia of the chief. Louis McFarland told of the many treaties and disappoint ments of the Indians. Louis strongly opposed the construc tion of The Dalles dam, which eliminates the ancient Celilo salmon fishing grounds. He made several trips to Washing ton, D. C, to lobby against the dam. Both Ruby and Louis are active in work to preserve their heritage. Louis gave the bene diction at the close of the day In Nez Perce. ' laulse Lloyd showed Indian string games and told stories. Louise was the oldest of the In diana attending. She is beauti ful to see and delightful to hear! Marie Dick modeled the tradit ional wing dress and told the history of the cradle board. Al so attending were Florence Shlppentower, Viola Wacatasee, Ernestine Crawford, aides for the Nutrition program now un derway on the Reservation; and Elizabeth Jones, Community Health Representative for the MARIE DICK shows a bead work bag. Confederated Tribes. Wranglers Playday Results BEFORE MRS. KIT GEORGE has removed all the old finish and U down to the wood. Her lint reaction was 1 don't Ilk this wood". AFTER AFTER MUCH loving car, rubbing, and refinishing, the lovely carved back panel of the chair Is perfection In itself. This love ly old piece was a gift to Mrs. George tram Mail Gardner. It once belonged to ber aunt ilj imnm. f . n eavx v lis Y r j If 1 LuuOLUMMJlI The Indian participation add ed inspiration and understand ing to the day's events. Harold Kerr discussed the re cent Long Range Plan Program done by committees involving 154 persons in Morrow County. He mentioned areas of particu lar concern to women in the re port. Liz Curtis, instructor, present ed diplomas to the it-finishing class graduates and explained the hard wor and love that had gone into the articles displayed. Many beautiful antiques were restored in the class and were Drought to the Festival for dis play. A popular idea, to add inter est to the day was the huge pile of cans collected by women and school children, to encour age each homemaker to do her bit for ecology. The cans weigh ed in at 290 pounds! They were takoi to the re-cycling spot in Walla Walla Friday by Jean Nelson. Champion collectors were the boys and girls in Glad ys Hobbs' class at Irrigon! The can idea has really caught on ana intension office has receiv ed many calls already on where to deposit cans. Address of the nearest reeve ling deposit is 1106 Dell Avenue, ai walla. Wash. Molly Saul Talks Molly baul. area agent in home economics, detailed plans ior siuay lessons and special workshops to be offered in Mor row County next year. These programs are being looked for ward to. Colorful Slides Highly charming and riiht. ful to the onlookers was a show presented by Julia and Curtis Lund of Hermiston. They pre sented Do You Remember? ', a slide series of wonderful scenes in color. Mr. Lund Is an export photographer and Mrs, Lund a beautiful narrator. Scenes Inclu ded Oregon from the coast to inland spots, historical views and snaps of tours. Included were some local folks, Faye Fer guson. Virginia Meek who have been on tours with the Lund to Hudson's Bay, Alaska. Mexico as w-il as other places. The .how was greatly appreciated. Graduation Li2 Curtis presented ribbon tied diplomas to the furniture rvf.ni.vhi rig graduates: Maxine Cray. Doris Cutting, Leila Palm er, Diane Ball. Helen Black, Katny Clark. Shirlev George, Doris Watkins. Betty Brown and Blanch McDanieL Betty Chris man, Gus and Mary Nikander, Lillian Boycc. Nancy Ekstrom. Landria Girard assisted. Welcome was given by XIrs. Norman Clow, chairman Hepp- Her hair is fastened with the traditional shell and buckskin barret Around her neck she wears a porcupine necklace. At the right is a reed hat which may be seen worn by the Indian women on the streets all year round as well as during the Round-Up. In the back is a feath er ornament worn by the boys during the dances at the Root Festival and at the Happy Canyon Show and Westward Ho parade. ' V; a ;5Tr THE LAST SACK of cans gets weighed by Mrs. Norman Nelson on the right with a look-see by Eirdine TuLUs at the Morrow County Achievement Day. A total of 290 pounds of flattened cans were brought for recycling. Mrs. Nelson took them to Walla Walla the following day. nor Day Unit who also introduc ed Mrs. Merlin Hughes, chair man Hello Heppner unit Mrs. Dan-ell James of lone was song leader, accompanied by Mrs Haul Tews. Rev. Kd Cutting gave the Invocation. Flag salute was led bv Mrs. Vern Keithlev. and Homemakers Creed by Mrs. El mer Palmer. Babysitting services were donated by Dee Pettyjohn, president Empire Builders Club, Debby Majeski. Debby Campbell and Becky Dohcrtv of Heppner High School. For this event, name plates shaped like tepees were provid ed. Many out of town guests were present as well as Sally Bay. 4 H Home Ec area agent. Judge and Mrs. Paul Jones, Commissioners Homer Hughes, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hayes, plus Extension Advisory Committee chairman. Bob Jepsen of lone. Dorris Graves presented Jerry Nibler with a map of Morrow County "so folks at the state of fice will know where Morrow County is located." Try on envelope or - two of CowBelles Beef Broth in your fa vorite Jell-O-vegetable meat recipes. SPRAY NEWS SPRAY Mr. and Mrs. Claude Britt and Verna went to Prine vUle, April 20. Mrs. Mary Jo Britt arrived home April 26 after staying with her father, Ira Britt while he was in the hospital in Port land. Mr. and Mrs. Donny Rardin have moved into the George Nichol house. Sir. and Mas. Albert Stone were weekend guests of the Ver lyn Hlatt family April 22-25. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Russell and son of Salem visited the Gene Russell family near Spray the weekend of April 24. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Copper went to Washington, Tuesday, April 27. Glenn Cooper has taken over the operation of the Arco sta tion in Spray. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Potter and family were afternoon visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Ray Britt Sun day, April 25. On April 24, Edith Chapman went to Hermiston with Merle Jovnes to stay with Betty Jo Joynes who is going to have an operation. Mr. and Mrs. Harve Louar have parked their trailer house close to John and Bessie Butlers while Mr. Lollar is working for Silvies. A baby shower was given for Mrs. Sid Britt April as at Tne Assembly of God Church In Spray. Sharon Simmons and Jo Ann Griffith were co-hostesses Visiting in Spray this week of April 20 and 21 were Mrs. Jaird LeFebure and daughter, Brenda Cooper. They came to visit Mrs. LeFebure's daughter Sheila. Dr. A. Alderman of Umatilla County Health Department in Pendleton gave shots to the school children of Spray, April 30. Frank Faught visited in Spray April 28. He attended the A- wards Night Program then stay ed all night with Mr. and Mrs. Harley Newland. Mrs. D. O. Nelson has return ed home from Pioneer Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Grosser went to Salem last weekend and then in company with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Grasser they went to Auburn, Wn. They were called there by the death of their niece, Dorothy Siefke. Diane Elder's family find beef broth made from the CowBelles Beef Broth packets in their ther mos bottles a special treat MOVING? Bundles of old newspapers. 25c. Gazette Times Office. 43tfc rill VVCCU tJiyiMy hi Call on Mel Boyer Owner-Gar Aviation Spraying-Dusting-Fertilizing-Seeding CRT OR LIQUID FERTILIZER APPLICATION Weed Spraying $1.00 Per Acre You Can Find Us AH Year Around AT THE LEXINGTON AIRPORT Phone 989-8422 "Cmon-Tliere'f Ihl of yoor constitutional rights posted above the bath-tub... yon can read them while yon bathe... A large crowd enjoyed the third Wranglers Playday, May 2. The results were: Bane la 6 and UNDER Anita Palme 1st, 28.5; Mike Currin 2nd, 30. 7-8-9 Jana Steagall 1st, 2".'.0 Cliff Dougherty 2nd, 21.2; Tony Currin 3rd, 24.8; Clayton Galli her 4th. 25.8. 10-11-12 Dawn Peterson Krynn Robinson tied 1st, 21.0 David Steagall 2nd, 21.8; Tim D;;ly 3rd, 21.9; Cindy Dougherty 1th. 22.3. 1317 Mary Healy 1st, 19.7 Tatty Daly 2nd, 20.3; Joan Healy 3rd, 20.8; John Healy 4th 21.2. 18 and Ovei: Judy Currin 1st, 19.8; Bev Steagall 2nd, 20.9; Pat Dougherty 3rd, 21.0; Craig Mun kers 4th, 21.1. Poles 6 and Under Mike Currin 1st 33.1; Anita Palmer 2nd, 37.1. 7-8-9 Jana Steagall 1st, 25.9 Tony Currin 2nd, 29.2; Tammy Howard 3rd, 34.9; Cliff Dough erty 4th, 39.6. 10-11-12 Krynn Robinson 1st 26.1; Maureen Healy 2nd, 27.5 Cindy Dougherty 3rd, 27.6; Da vid Steagall 4th, 28.5. 13 thru 17 Joan Healy 1st, 23.0; Mary Healy 2nd, 23.6; Mi- Healy 4th, 26.2. chellc Evans 3rd, 24.6; John 18 and over Bob Steagall, Pat Dougherty tied 1st, 24.3; Bev Steagall 2nd, 26.0; Craig Mun kers 3rd, 27.2; Joe Yocom 4 th, 29.5. Figure 8 Race 6 and under Mike Currin 1st, 12.2; Anita Palmer 2nd, 14.3. 7-8-9 Tony Currin 1st, 9.4; Jana Steagall 2nd, 9.8; Cliff Dougherty 3rd, 12.4; Craig How ard 4th. 12.7. 1011-12 Maureen Healy 1st, 8.8; Janice Healy and Krynn Robinson tied 2nd, 9.1; Tim Da ly 3rd, 9.5; Dawn Peterson 4th, .6. 13-17 Mary Healy 1st, 8.2; Joan Healy 2nd, 8.6; Patty Daly 3rd, 8.7; Sherry Kemp and Barry Munkers tied 4th, 9.0. 18 and over Pat Dougherty 1st, 8.7; Jerry Dougherty 2nd, 8.8; Bob Steagall and Craig Munkers tied 3rd, 8.9; Bev Stea gall 4th, 9.0. Ring Race 6 and under Mike Currin 1st, 30.6; Anita Palmer 2nd, 48.0. 7 8 9 Jana Steagall lt, 20.3; Craig Howard 2nd, 24.8; Anne Van Scholack 3rd, 39.2. 101112 Janice Healy lt, 12.1; Krynn Robinson 2nd. 15.0; Sally Matheny 3rd, 15.1; David Steagall 4th, 15.5. 1317 Joan Healy 1st, 13.3; John Healy and Barry Munkers tied 2nd, 13.4; Kyle Robinson 3rd. 13.6; Jeanne Daly 4th, 14.0. 18 and over S. A. Galliher 1st, 12.1; Jerry Dougherty 2nd, 12.3; Bob Steagall 3rd, 12.8; Bev Steagall 4th, 13.9. Calf Roping Ron Currin 25.2; Ron turrin 36.3. Team Roping Bill Healy-Rod Murray, 12.8; S. A. Galliher-Bob Steagall, 14.0; Ron Currin-Jerry Dougherty, 163. Jackpot Call Roping Jerry Dougherty 1st, 15.4; Bob Steagall 2nd, 15.5. Jackpot-Team Roping Jerry Dougherty-Bob Steagall 1st. 20.0; Cornett Green-S. A. Galliher 2nd, 20.1. LONEROCK NEWS LONEROCK The Wheeler County road crew is building a new bridge on tne ixwierocK- Klnzua road. There has been no travel over this route for many months and a bridge will be greatly appreciated. Mrs. Raymond Harrison waa taken seriously ill at their ranch home this week and was rushed to The Dalles Hospital. She was given blood transfusions and is now improving. Carolyn Davis accompanied bv Sherrv and Stan Christensen and another couple from Walla Walla spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Davis. Other visit ors were Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Read. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Read and Kim of Hermiston. Evan Davis and Art Jetty from Con don and Arthur Burkenbine from Hermiston. Other Lonerock visitors were Rick McDaniels and Carl Christ man from Hardman, Louey Dahl from Hermiston. . . CUT YOUR LAWN DOWN TO SIZE WITH AN INTERNATIONAL' ffAT VALU r:ii r ;F0RA 'LIMITED TIME... VALUES ON OUR ENTIRE LINE OF INTERNATIONAL CUB CADETS! NOW... 3 ENJOY YEAR 'ROUND POWER Designed to take all kinds of rough treatment. A six horsepower engine provides the stamina needed to mow all day. Select mowing heights from 1 12 to 4 inches on the go. Four speeds let you choose the speed for the job. Easy steering . , . cuts a 32-Inch wide velvety-smooth swath. i) i AT VALUEl j Reg. $59500 ,5 THEM j ALU' J M ram 53 7 roLiersixa an Lexington
