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Queen To daughters, each a pr incfSa and queen has been the xeitm( exHTieiu'r o( Raymond jm!N niu Fren ch from out on butler Crek. This Saturday tlwir ni;et d.iu-,-Mer. Susie (si.-t frow ned as Queen of the Htrrt?r U as Queen ol II"' Hen iter Fair ami I(odoat f. stivitie befitting ltTI.T Cenleif mal e.r. CODY JO and Susie are This year is special in another way to the French family because jus: "0 years ago at the first mieoSusie's grandlather. Herbert French, rode in the bronc riding. He served as a director and a contestant for years. He was vice president of the Heppner RodeoAssociationat the time of his death in 1936 Henry Aiken was president at the time. Queen Susie's dad, wis a member of the board 1962 1970. Her sister, Verina French, was princess in 1966 and queen in 1967. Susie was princess two years ago in 1970. They are related to Pete French, the cattle k ng of Frenchglen country. Dillard French, Queen Susie's great grandfather was his cousin. It was Dillard who home steaded the ranch just above the Frenchs which Raymond later acquired. They lived in a comfortable ranch home built in 1914 where Raymond grew up. They have moder nized their kitchen with bir ch cabinets, dishwasher and disposal. They have plans for a carport and new patio.... after harvest! While two of the French girls are for the great out doors, Norma had help in Karen who preferred cook ing and sewing. She gra duated from Oregon State in Home Ec and is employed at Lipmans in Corvallis. She was recently married to Joe Wood. Verina attended BMCC for two years and is employed at Credits Inc. in Pendleton. She and Susie share an apart ment as Susie is employed in Umatilla August 9 marks the open ing date of the 1972 Uma tilla County Fair which will run through four big days this year. Several feature attractions will be unveiled for the first time to delight fair visitors. Fair manager Bob Cooper has acquired three huge open air pavilions to house exhi bits and displays as well as to hold judging contests. No more sweltering in the hot August sun to view the ma chinery display. It will be in one of the tents. And in the third, the Umatilla Catt lemen in conjunction with the County Fair will hold a car cass contest. In addition to the three open-air pavilions, the swine will be housed in a new ultra-modern swine barn. Bill W right, livestock department head, is in charge of build ing the new barn with most of the work done by volunte er labor. Wright works for VY V - I 12 - II I i - : I "I I I 1 Susie is Outdoor Girl, inside is lor Eating ttw uftuv of Wall.Ht aiulte kom litis cummer. Tins fall site ilans U return to HMCC ti' continue Iter Nsineii roures but Jitluu; in Uh a man at f.xirse as always ready to go. she can. No matter when she is, her heart is out on Butter Creek. A little wheat, a little hay but mostly cattle are run on the ranch. The whole family goes to camp in the moun tains to move cattle. Norma cooks and the rest ride. Their brand the Oarlock F is the same as that of Herbert Fre nch. One saddle out at the ranch serves to recall many happy memories. The junior size saddle was made by Gene Noble for Raymond French before he started to school. Each one of the girls learned to ride on that sad dle. French is tooled on the cantle. They treasure the half-pint sized chaps that Ray wore when the saddle was new. They have a keen interest in another Noble saddle. This one is an, old Heppner Rodeo Association saddle with HRA on the cantle. Susie s grand father used this saddle in in the bronc riding in the early 1920-s. It was traded to Charlie McDevitt by Her bert French when the saddle no longer met the bronc riding specifications for one that did. Con Doherty of Gurdane now owns the saddle. Interestingly enough it's only 5 or 6 miles by 4-wheel drive from French's on up to Gur dane. Susie could very well have been nicknamed "Tag-along'' which is usually then shortened to Tag because she has followed her dad around the ranch since she was very small. She said, "My legs were so short and Dad's walk so fast, I developed a trot like run that exactly matched his pace.'' Susie tells another story Co. Fair the First National Bank ol Oregon in Pendleton. The usual 4-H and FFA exhibits and contests will be held along with open classes in most categories. Mid-day Heat Discourages Golfers Extremely hot days make for poor golfing enthusiasm, and that must have been the case Aug. 6 as only a small group from the Willow Creek Country Club turned out to enjoy the Family PlayDayand the barbecue that followed. Winners for the women were Vi Lanham. low gross; and Bev. Gunderson, low net. Two high school students, Gary Hunt and Doug Gunder son, took the honors for the men, Gary low gross; and Doug, lowiet. Hosts for the afternoon of her Wanting to drive. When I started to dne the ukmi., 4S o short 1 eouJJ Just see mer tin- dash. Vh iMuldrl't See IIH head over the steering wheel. My dog used to sit beside m and it looked like she was driving down the ruad alone." Susie and her Dad have had some wonderful fun together. When she used to ride the school bus and petpie asked her where she lived her Lad taught her to say: "1 live on Butter Creek. The far ther out you go. the tougher they get. And you better watch out because I live at the end of the line. ' Which must have been pretty funny because she couldn t have been very big cause she isn't very big yet! Susie isn't all horsey, she was an honor student at BM CC as well as in high scho ol. She received the OSt' Dad's Club Award at high school graduation. She was a cheerleader, member of the Homecoming Court and stu dent council. Two grandmothers are lo oking forward to being here to watch Susie come in on her Grand Entry on Cody Jo, her QUEEN SUSIE adds decora tion and efficiency to the offices of Walton and Yokorn in Pendleton during the week. were Mr. and Mrs. Conley Lanham, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Daggett and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Gunderson. Winners at the Men's Golf earlier in the day were Mike Mills, low grossR.B. Cog burn, low net; Dale Hedman, high net; and La Verne Van Marter, Sr., least putts. Harry O'Donnell will be host at Men s Morning Sun day. Tee-off is at 9:00 a.m. The next play day will be Aug. 20. MA J. AND MRS. KARL BEACH were overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ver non Munkers last week. They are being transferred from Ft. Hood, Tex. to Leavenworth, Kans. The Major attended grade schools in Lexington. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Beach, former residents. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Har ris, Sheila, Troy and Desiree of Martin, S.D. are here for a visit with her mother, Mrs. Edan Bailey. P:'AV ' "' ' ? I - r Hr Kiu.,- "I'laj UacK horse itlia shite bla dottn his fait. Mrs. idtse F ranoia of Irrigmi ant Nettie IH-niun u( Jiilem are the gr ami m 4lmm. llie itirru ruuldtrt W shortened enoue.h lor Oueeu Susie - in,: in the saddle on the rmhl. The saddle ."rTJ. and ilup ere morn lu her Dud More he started to sono4. i iw outer .ome saume is an old Ass.-iatiii saddle used 50 years ' - ai-o b Iter giaisltather at Itie first llepner Itnii'o, 'AEEKENDINC AT THE RANCH will find Ouet ii Susie on the outside. The house is oiilv for sleeping and eatuu;. By Mary Lee Mario Katln Case of llernuston received the All around Cow girl championship at the re cent rodeo held at Washou gal, Wa. She received a bridle from the Double J Tack Shack. She won first in Calf Ridine. first in Pony Buck ing fifth in Pole Bending and 3th ' in the Goat Tying events. She rides in the junior division-six through ten. Also in the juniors, Jay Sullivan of Irrigon won fifth in Calf Rid ing and fifth in Pony Bucking. In the senior division-11 through 13-DonaldLeightonof Boardman won first in Pony Bucking, Kerni Case of Her miston fifth in Calf Riding and fifth in Pony Bucking. Kurt SUSIE started riding young.. Cal's Cafe and Lounge is announcing its 3) A in Set for August 12 between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. and Sleeping UU-E SAD1U.ES and i noble Cueen! Vthen she first started rid- Boardman riders place Case of Hermiston won third in Pole Bending and fourth in Goat Tying. Valerie Sul livan of Irrigon won fourth in pole bending. Others rid ing were: Jeff Hoffman of Hermiston who rode in the Pee Wee Special; Deeno Lei ghton of Boardman, VickiKei th and Wayne Huwe of Irri gon; Debbie, Uavid and Gregg Hoffman of Hermiston; riding in the Grand Entry were Prin cess Debbie Hoffman and Pr incess Kathy Case of the 1972 court for thp Irrigon Lions Pee Wee Rodeo held in Her miston in May. Also riding were Queen Kerri Case and Princess Vicki Keith of the 1971 Court. Mrs. Kent Case is court chaperone. Wayne Huwe Sr. acted as ring steward and Don Leigh- ..here she is only 2 years lllrft Fair to be An action tucked eek a alts Morr County 4-H'eri as Fair ek amvs, "llure'a a preview of events," says Hirdine Tullis. Extension Aide, andtliey ant every one to come out and aee v. tut the 411 kids are dome Suture dance exhibit and Favorite Food Shots ill be the highlight event Tuesday, night, August 22. The Favor lie Foml Stum will be 0en p.m. The square dancers will exhibit at 8 00 p.montha Little League field Just out side the main exhibit lull. Livestock judging and agri cultural demonstrations will be daytime events Tuesday, as well as judging of all 4 11 Home Ec exhibits. Style Kevue Ul tie pre sented to the Hiblic Wednes day evening, August 23, at 8:00 p. ni III front of the main arena. Tins event, popular Superintendents Reminder Final preiurations and de corations of Ihe4-H Annex for County Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, August 1G. Don and Bird l lie will be at the Annex all (tut day to assist suiH-rmtendents In their pre parations for exhibits in the 4-H Annex HEAD YOUR FAIR PREMIUM IKV.IKS Times for entry, and judg ing of many 4-11 and oen class classes and events are clunged this year, so be sure to read the Premium Hook! 4-H'ers with questions mty call Hirdine Tullis nr Don Jtaagel at 670-9642. Don't for get to send in your snack shack work sche dule sheet. Thanks in ad vance for your help from the 4-H Office. Mrs. Bergen Ledlietter re cently broke bones in her shoulder. in Rodeo ton assisted all the riders at the chutes in the Calf Riding and Pony Bucking events. Ordained Mrs. Lena Kelly went to Portland this week to attend the ordination ceremony of the Episcopal Church of her grandson, Heime Harris. He graduated in June from se minary in Berkeley. Mrs. Kelly went down with her dau ghter, Mrs. Mike Saling, who is Renne's mother. 43rd Two Pair of Nationally Advertized Women's or Girls' Shoes For The Price of One Pair Choose From Such Famous Names As MISS WONDERFUL, AIR STEPS and CHARM STEPS Other Special Prices On Menrsr Boy's and Children's Shoes No Mall or Phone Order Please All Sales Final No Refunds No Exchanges No Charges or Luyuwtifi Action-packed weeK with both participants and audience, lH folio the "Centennial Inflections" theme of the Fair. The"DtK Fun Match", ne last year. ill be repeated. All 4-H members from six counties have ben Invited to come join the fun. Ribbon will tie awarded to all con testants but premiums paid only to Morrow County 4-H dog club members. A placq ue will be awarded for the highest scoring dog In the natch PIG SCRAMBLE TIIL'liSDAY The 1'lg Scramble offer ORDER BLANK For HEPPNER CENTENNIAL EDITION (August 24, 1972) 35c EACH BY MAIL Send order to C.netto Times. Box .1!7, Heppner Oieuon !)7S.li; ORDER J'loa e send copies of the Centennial edition of the Heppner C.nette Times to the nnmos I. nd iidiliosM's shown below Ertelosed Is $ ( total t Mail thorn to (please print : yarne Street or Box Citv State Name Street or Box Cm State Name Street 01 Box Citv Si, lie Name Street ol Box Citv Slate Name Street or Box Citv Slate Name Street 01 Box Citv Slate Semi-Annual OF SHOES STARTING FRIDAY, GONTY'S any 4-11 age young person an opportunity to start a sln project. At the same time It provides one of the moat entertaining features ol Ilia Fair as boys and glrlsaltemnt to catch and liJd llie steel ing plglelsl Recognition for achieve ment in die 4-H livestock program and the excitement of the auction follow, pride In receiving a good price for the precious 4-H project is often followed by tear of parting with an animal that has been carefully and lov ingly tended throughout the 4-11 year. Zip 'IP Zip Zip Zip Zip AUG. 11 BankAmericari
