HEPfNtn. (ORE.). GAZETTE TIMES. Thursday, PC 30. 111
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GAZETTE-TIMES
Hetpner, Oieqon tTIM
fhon. 676-8228
MORROW COUNTY NEWSPAPER
"In llifi'inr Gazette efcliililUhed Mitrrh 30. JK3. The Heppner
Tut,. , c-.w.t.uhed November J8. 18tl7. Consolidated February 15.
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MilGON NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSN.
CHARLIE 4 OOROTKT HEARD.
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What Our Flag Means To Me
iWuiiin hy Clint Krobs for the Americanism Contest
li.nun.ii.ocl hy Mrs. Car Swanson and sKinsorod by the lone
An. i in. hi Legion Auxiliary, 1970 winner In the senior dhls
ii ii I.
On the door f my room is a (local replica of the Amer
iii.n I l.i k. It i.s menu! to hay to anyone who enters that the
p-isoii n. side is iroud to be an American, that he is proud of
that and that he is willing to light, if necessary, to keep
it tlnie.
You see, the flag icminds me of World War I and my
Granddad. A bullet wound in his back from that war has
made pain his rwistunt companion. Mo never rises from a
chair, tides In a car or lifts an object but what he Is reminded
of his idle In that war. lie loves this country and thinks its
Hag Is worth defending. I must do likewise.
The flag reminds me of World War II and my Dad. A
i.nsty ugly scar on the upper part of his arm causiil by a
Japanese bullet Is hLs reminder that he was Involved in a
conflict that threatened our country. He speaks only of loy
ally. Am I not obliged to do the same? Is not man a part
i l his heritage.
The flag reminds me of President Kennedy. I recall
watching on television the flag-draped coffin being pulled
by white horses down Pennsylvania Avenue. I remember the
lag folding ceremony and the flag being handed to his
w iilow.
The flag reminds me of my neighbor in Montana who
died in Vietnam. He was a kid, eighteen years old, who was
ruing to be a cattle rancher when he got out of the service.
He returned home In a box covered by the flag he loved
enough to die or.
The flag reminds me of a decision I was asked to make
a year ago. I was asked what I would do if I were ever
drafted. It was a decision I would not have to make for
three years but I had some feelings I could not suppress.
The thought of running to Canada sickened me. The
thought of pledging loyalty to anyone or anything but Amer
lea was not possible. I could never stand to hear "The Star
Spangled Banner" played without rising. I could never watch
with indifference when "Old Glory" was displayed. I knew
I could never be anything but an American. I would Just
have to assume all the obligations of being an American.
Men have died and been wounded to keep America the
best country on this planet. I definitely want to be a part
of it. We will just have to work harder to correct the wrongs,
recuiy tne mistaKes and strengthen its weaknesses. We will
have to work for changes within the system, not change the
system.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America and I do so with pride in my heart, sincerity on
my lips and full knowledge in my mind that freedom is
not always free. That is what our flag means to me.
lu-ur Kihtoi: Mention to !hl yrnr'a lwth
Who i.VN "Animal have no birthday. L-C E't "Hot- Sever
wnw nf Iih Iii)!:-:!'' I vr wt'ii tnlnwn tl the TONIUHT T.V.
InwiW that knew more than how. I)oc and bin Mm. love
their master who abux-d them. Em tern Oregon, where they
A friend of mine, Vida liatne. were both born. The fchow Is o
came from "Mm" hide aero i the air during the summer
the river to visit Hal Wm- months.
call and me. She told a real Hoe rume out to (orvalim
human intend Mi-iy. and performed at an OSU
It seems her daughter had j Homecoming several years
an old kitty of nlxiut 12 year j back. He was terrific and was
mat became very III ho was la. ro wt h receiver.
ken to the veterinarian who said He l a nationally and inter
it was heart tioul.le. After he nationally known personality.
gave It some medicine i hey H: selection would mean nat-
trough! it home where It huf- lonal publicity fur Heppner and
fired all night. So the rext day its rodeo. HOW A HOLT HIVING
thev decided it mu-l be "put HIM A BIG THY T
Sincerely.
JuMine Weatheiford
Hear Charles and Dorothy
I want to thank everyone for
f p ),
firm
.men- the Christmas decor
i :. ns here that were different
i' ( tie i oii.-lructed by Bob Lowe.
I! luclvs like a real, genuine
Niiliond seniiphore and indlcat-
di t i Santa that this was the
l li.ee to Stop and everything la
rci.lly Cu! It's splendid..
Tho Hood River paper last
id; hi. (I a large picture show
ing Father Francis McCormack
holding a match and Bishop
Thomas Connolly of Baker look
ing on. Another smiling person
was holding a note for their
paiish which Father McCormack
was about to ignite. (He was
;.t one time the priest for St.
Patrick's Parish here).
One of the breathtaking sights
mound here when It snows Is
the beautiful symmetrical ever
green tree in front of Mr. and
A"rs. Ernie Garrison's home.
All of us at this little ole
newspaper wish you the very
Happiest of New Years. Our
warm feeling for you all is
host told in this ancient Irish
prayer:
May the road rise to meet yen
May i lie sunshine warm upon
-your fiic,'.
And until we meet again,
May the Lord hold you In the
In How df His hand.
Laros Take Charge
Of Sunday Services
Next Sunday Mr. and Mrs.
Fernando Lara will take charge
of the worship services In the
Heppner and Lexinxgton Christ
Ian Churches. The Johnson fam
ily is finishing its 1971 vacation
in southern California, and Rev.
Johnson made plans to have the
Laras to fill In for him before
leaving.
The Laras are looking forward
to joining the International
Christian University at Cantano,
Puerto Rico. They will tell the
two congregations about the
work they hope to do there. It
la probable that Fernando will
be taking classwork and also
teaching. Mrs. Lara will teach
in an , elementary school. Mr.
Johnson said that not all plans
are completed, and the Laras
will be busy In Oregon and the
U. S. for some time yet.
School Lunch Menus
Presented
Through Courtesy Of
Heppner Branch
Naxarenes to Watch
On New Years Eve
There will be a New Year's
Watch Night Service from 9:30
to li":K) midnight, ec. 31 at the
HepptK i Church of the Nazar-
r.e. The program will be var
!(. L.-fieshments will be serv
i in the fellowship hall.
1 lans have been made for
singing, films and readings to
t.ke place about 10:45. The
I i.lilic is Invited to come and
il.cn to leave whenever they
please. I
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FIRST
NATIONAL
BANK or 0RX00M
ryu
Heppner Elementary School
and
Heppner High School
Monday, Jan. 3 Macaroni
and cheese, buttered green
beans, carrot and celery sticks,
fresh fruit, rolls, butter and jel
ly, milk.
Tuesday, Jan. 4 Sloppy Joe,
homemade bun, buttered corn,
cabbage salad, applesauce and
brownies, milk.
Wednesday, Jan. 5 Chili,
tossed salad, eornbread, honey
and butter, fruit, cookies, milk.
Thursday, Jan. 6 Taeos, po
tato chips, shredded lettuce, ap
ple crisp, milk.
Friday. Jan. 7 Fish stlx.
baked potatoes, tomatoes pur
ple plums, bread and butter,
milk.
to hleep". Their pet dog look
in all of the "going on" to
when they wrapped the kitty
to take it again he hensed the
outcome so walked around
them uruwling and trowlinir.
When they returned without H l u in the Nursing Home
the kitty he gave them a very.W the real nice Christmas they
dirty look and slunk under a
chair as much its to say "Vip
ers, I supM)se I'll be the next
to be sold down the river".
Sincerely,
Josephine Mahonev Raker
Terwilliger Plaza 1)7201
751 Peninsula Drive
Ormond Beach, Fla.
To the Kditor of
Gazette-Times:
Will you please hcnd our pa
per to the following address?
Edgar Albert, 751 Peninsula Dr..
Ormond, Beach. Fla. 32074.
This is the first day of win
ler. mo degrees here. e ate
really enjoying the lovely Flor
ida sunshine.
We sjient a month at
Apache Jet., Arizona. We left
our car and trailer there, and
flew here to spend the balance
of the winter with brother Har
old Albert.
We spent a verv Interesting
day at Disney World, but of
course could not begin to see
it all so are planning to go
again after the holidays and
spend a night at the new Holi
day Inn Hotel there.
We enjoy it here, but do miss
the paper and news from Hepp
ner. We were surely sorry to
hear of the fires at Heppner.
Our best wishes to all our
friends there for a Merry Christ
mas and a Happy New Year.
Sincerely,
Edgar & Ila Albert
have made for us. We certainly
are going to enjoy the color TV.
We enjoyed the High School
students, the carolers and ev
eryone who gave parties for us.
God Bless each one for tne
kindnesses that are too num
erous to mention but w-e will
never forget.
With love,
Lcona Smallwood
llnnwr Memorial Nursing
Home
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A T
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MR. AND MRS. Robert Morris as they open their gifts following
their wedding Dec IS.
Monument Valley
Seventh Dav Adventist
Hospital
Monument Valley, Utah
Dear Mrs. Winchester:
Thanks for your part in the
fine gifts that were received
from the dear people of Hepp
ner. The Jeans were surely wel
come and the time was perfect.
This went mostly to the school
children at our school. I also
will pass on the pamphlets that
you sent. I have sent a letter
to the other ladies and we are
happy that they with you have
thought of us here in the Val
ley.
May the Lord bless you and
your family for the Xmas sea
son and the coming New Year.
Warren Runyon, Adm.
Dear Charlie & Dorothy:
We just returned home and
I have Just finished the Christ
mas issue. It is the best one
ever. We thoroughly enjoyed
the Chritmas ads with the
children's drawings. The Gazette-Times
is without a doubt
our favorite paper. Keep up the
good work.
Sincerely,
Curtis and Julie Lund
Dear Friends:
I thought you might enjoy
this verse as it is such an ap
proprite one for us here in Ari
zona. It.iu'ncpp e. vlVin't Hi ur,,iH.
ing Chlrstmas here as we are i,f re'iuiH"". Randy Morris and
Red Cr White Chosen
For Morris-Stephen
Wedding Rites
hlizahcth C. Stephen and
Robert E. Morris exchanged
marriage vows before a huge
lighted Christmas wreath on
Di-c. 18 at the Assembly of God
Church. Pastor Don Burwell of
ficiated. The bride Is the dau
ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Leland
L. Groce of Heppner and the
bridegroom Is the son of Mrs.
Mildred Morris.
The bride was most at tract
ive in a floor length white dot
led Swiss over taffeta with a
matching shoulder length veil
held In place by a cluster of
liles of the valley. They had
been made hv her grandmoth
er. She wore her great grand
mothers pearls. Her flowers
were red and white carnations
and white chrysanthemums.
Karla Weatherford was maid
of honor. She wore a floor
length red dotted swiss over taf
feta with red ribbon headpiece.
She carried a nosegay of red
carnations and white chrysan
themums.
Elizabeth's little sister Laurel
Groce was flower girl and her
brother Stephen Groce was can
dle lighter.
Laurel's dress was like the
maid of honors. She carried red
carnations and white pompoms
in her basket.
Richard Wadholm was best
man. Ushers were Butch Eslick
at Leonards Shell Service. Last
summer Eltahetn was employ
ed by the Forest Service. For the
past four months she has been
working in Portland as data
process computer typist.
TO BE MARRIED
Mr. and Mrs. Roy C Smith of
Pendleton announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Rorhelle
Marie to Mr. George Elwin
Peck. Mr. Peck is the son of
Mrs. Ray Eckles of Pendleton
and the late E. E. Peck of Lex
Ington. No date has been set
for the wedding.
BUILDING PERMIT
Heppner City Council last
week issued a building permit
to Mr. anil Mrs. R. G. Watklns
to erect a mobile home at 665
N. Elder Street.
Ed Conty has been confined
to hLs home for about a week
probably with a virus.
Forrie Burkenblne was report
ed as 111 early this week.
Jerry Hollomon had to close
the barbershop the middle of
last week because of illness.
With Mr. and Mr. Tom Har
ris for Christmas were Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Hill of Coos Bay
and Mr. and Mrs. James Wil
liams, Vancouver, Wash.
Molly to Visit
'Hello Heppner'
Molly Saul, area agent, will
uH the -Hello Urvtwf study
group lo give th leon, "What
Will Your Community B Like
Id 13;-o: on Jan, I il i p m
at the Neighborhood Center In
Heppner, All young homcmak
era and working women are In
vited to attend thu meeting.
Other Extension Mudy group
meetings for January are:
Rhea Crwk, Jan. 5 at 10:30,
with a pot luck luncheon at Rhea
Creek Grange Hall.
Heppner Day. Jan. 10 at 10:30,
with pot luck luncheon at the
home of Mm. Ed Cutting.
Pine City. Jan. 12 at Gerald
Rea home on Bombing Range
ltd.
lone, Jan. 19. at Willows
Grange Hall.
Roardman on Jan. 20,
Bormans Here
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Borman of
Yakima, but formerly of Hepp
ner were here to visit their
daughter Lynda Dunlap, Dyrk
and Lorl.
They all had Christmas din
ner with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley
Cox. Other guests were Mrs.
Cox's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee
Hemming; Stan's brother-in-
law and sister, Mr. and Mrs.
Mike Gray, Susan, Arlene and
Terry, Mr. and Mrs. Forrie Bur
kenblne, Lisa, Alan and Con
nie and Ben Cox.
COMMUNITY
ilLLBOARD
Dear Parade Theme
Committee and Friends:
Seems like months ago that
I submitted a winning type
theme for the 1972 Rodeo pa
rade. Since that time I hare
become aware that this year
marks Heppr.er's centennial
and now feel that my excellent
entry should be put on file for
another year and something
like "HAPPY HUNDREDTH
HEPPNER' or "1872 WTl" be
chosen for 1972.
About the Grand Marshal
Nobody has asked me lor
suggestions about the grand
marshal but I am offering
one that will really draw at-
flying to San Francisco to spend
Christmas with my son, Duane,
and family af Sunnyvale, Calif,
Best wishes to you and our
friends for the Holiday season
and coming year.
Sincerely,
Mr. & Mrs. Earnest
L. Vierson
Holiday Village
701 S. Dobson Rd. 465
Mesa, Arizona 85202
Y'ou may ask "What Is it like
to spend Christmas on the Des
ert?" True, there is no snow to
remind one of Christmas! How
ever, we are told that the cli
mate, terrain, and vegetation
here i.s closer to that of the
"First Christmas" than any
other spot in the world. So, with
this in mind, it is truly an
ideal place to spend Christ's
Birthday.
Friends are cordially invited
to the wedding of Marlene
Bergstrom and Randall Peterson
on Doc. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the
Christian Church.
Larrv Groce,
Barbara Jessmer sang "Be
cause" and the "Wedding Pray
er", accompanied by Mrs. Loa
Taylor who also played the
wedding marches.
Reception at Christian Church
The reception was held im
mediately following the ceremo
ny at the Christian Church. The
young couple received guests
under a big white wedding bell.
Linda Baker and Iva Brink
served the cake. Pouring were
Mrs. W. W. Weatherford and
Mrs. Vein Keithley. Dena Struth
ers and Rebecca Stillman at
tended the gift table and Juan
ita Wilson had the guest book.
Before leaving for a short
stay at a mountain cabin, the
couple opened the gifts. Guests
enjoyed the interlude watching,
visiting and having another
piece of cake.
The young couple is now at
home in Winchesters Apart
ment. Both are graduates of
Heppner High School. Robert
with the class of 1970 and Eliz
abeth in 1971. He is employed
"What will your community
be like in 1980?" is the topic
for all Home Extension study
groups In Umatilla and Morrow
County In January. This Is an
ecology lesson, and emphasis is
placed on what the average
homemaker may do to help the
environmental problem. There
will be discussions of such top.
ics as the recycling of cans
glass and paper; whether or not
to use phosphates; whether or
not to use colored facial and
bath tissue; how to conserve on
use of water and paper, etc.
Colored slides will be used to
illustrate topics discussed.
All interested persons are in
vited to participate in the les
son at any of the 22 study
groups in the 2 counties. Call
the county extension office for
details of time and place.
Leader teachers in Morrow
County who Were trained by
the home agent to teach the
lessons in the various groups are:
Mrs. Al Warnock, Mrs. Richard
Ryan, Boardman; Mrs. O. Rug
gles, Heppner; Mrs. Norman
Nelson, Mrs. M. L. Allyn, lone;
Mrs. Jerald Rea, Mrs. Joe Bart
lett, Pine City; Mrs. John
Graves, Hardman.
DEC 31
Willows Grange potluck, card
party, 6:30. lone
Heppner Elks Shrimp Feed
b.jo, dance 9:00
JAN. 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR
JAN. 3
Schools Reopen
JAN. 4
Basketball: lone at Wheeler,
Heppner Frosh vs. Grant
Union, here
BMCC college-level
classes start at
High
evening
Heppner
JAN. 5
Willow Creek Dam Informa
tional meet, Courthouse,
7:30 p.m.
JAN. 6
Jr. Rodeo Comm., Fair Dorm
Bldg., 7:30.
Planning Commission, Court
house, 7:30.
GED classes resume at Lex
School, 1:30 and 7:00.
Ladies Night at Heppner Elks
SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC
SERVICE BY
RUGGLES-BOYCE
Insurance Agency
228 Main
'. O. Box 247 ph. 676-9625
If no answer call Hay Boyce
676-5384
Heppner
WINTER
BLUE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE EVENING SCHOOL
HEPPNER-LEXINGTON
1972
FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH SP 111 3 Cr. Starts Jan. 5 Wed. 7-10 p.m. Tuition: $15.00 Instructor: Dan ReamsL
Basic fundamentals of preparation, composition, and organization. Fundamentals of delivery, including poise, voice,
articulation, use of notes, and audience relationships. Emphasis on demonstrative and informative speeches.
ANALYSIS OF INVESTMENTS Starts Jan. 13 Thurs. 7-10 p.m. Tuition: $10.00 Instructor: Al Stuvland.
Course will cover the working of the stock exchange, criteria for evaluation of stocks and bonds as investments, elementary
security analysis, sources of investment information and objective of an investment program.
CERAMICS (Junior High School) Starts Jan. 4 Tues. 7-10 p.m. Tuition: $15.00 Instructor: Tom Shear.
Course is introduction to ceramic techniques; designed for beginner as well as the more experienced ceramist; begins with
various properties of clay and working processes which are facilitated by preliminary exercises stressing form, decoration,
glazing, kilns, and firings.
FLOWER ARRANGING Starts Jan. 10 Mon. 7-10 p.m. Tuition: $10.00 Lab Fee $25.00 Instructor: Frank McAllister
Course will provide instruction in the techniques of arranging flowers with emphasis on patterns, colors; compositions
will make use of real flowers during the course. $25.00 lab fee to cover cost of fresh flowers used.
FURNITURE UPHOLSTERY (Lexington) Starts Jan. 31 Mon. 7-10 p.m Tuition: $12.00 Instructor: Elizabeth Curtis.
Course consists of learning the basic principles and techniques of upholstery including rewebbing, spring tying, padding
and final covering. The course is taught by demonstration and individual student projects.
TYPING Starts Jan. 12 Wed. 7-10 p.m. Tuition: $15.00 Instructor: Frank McAllister
Beginning course in typing for those with no previous typing instruction. Consists of learning typewriter parts, the key
board, the touch system, and the development of typing rhythm. The course is also available to persons interester in re
viewing and improving present typing skills.
Classes will meet at the Heppner High School, unless noted otherwise. Students may enroll, pay fees, and purchase books
at the first class meeting. A minimum of ten students is required for each class. For additional information, call Heppner
Elementary School 676-9123.
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