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IIFTTNER (ORE . GAZETTE TIMES. Thuwdav. Aucunt Coxen Services held in Salem Hord lus lttii revived ot flu d.ath of Janu's R. Coxen. fi3. resident of 70641st Place NE, &tlem. Mr. Coxi'ti js a native of Vissnurt. a wired turNr ho remd.d in Morro fou nt) approximately 40 years. II married Edna Ayer In HeppmT in 1915 and shortly UuToufter purchased his first barber shop in Lexington. They had three children, a son preceded him in death. The Coxens resided m Sa li iii far the past 13 years ihere Mr. Coxen asa meru it r of the First Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Ediu Coxen, of Salem; one daughter. Mrs. Betty Hoyt of MonniiHitti, one son. Glen Coxen of Salem; and a sis ter. Mrs. Clella Chrisman of Springfield, Mo., Dee Coxen of Toledo, Ore.; eifht grand children and one great-grandson. Funeral services uereheld August 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Virgil T. Golden Funeral Home, 603 Commercial St. SE, Salem. Interment was in Kestlawn Cemetery. 10. 1972 i kou t iuk and lUrhtra Pun sell had lo net tn the eek- loured the Grand Canyon, and Winners in the Small Frv niviei.m r t n .ci ,n .... fancy Oilier, champion, both from Lexington. Both girls ere at the 4-H Horse Shim m Heppner Aug. 6. Clean-up, Fix-up Day Aug. 13 A ork day has been sche duled for Sunday afternoon, August 13 by the Morro County FairCommltteetoadd finishing touches in prepa ration for a big 1972 County Fair. All 4-H and open class su perintendents, parents, lea ders and others Interested are encouraged to come out to help. Many improvements have been made at the Fairgrounds this year. Shrubs have been planted, a new beef vush rack built, and signs to identify alt exhibit areas purchased. Cooperation from all in the final days of preparation ill be appreciated! Fair Com mittee members are Dick Schlichting, Heppner, chair man; Jean Bennett, Wilbur Van Rloeklund, HalWhitaker. Heppner; Bev Doherty. lone, Delpha Jones. Lexington; Fr ancme Evans, Irrigonand Ron Black, Boardnun. The Fair Committee works closely ith the Morrow County Fair Board in planning and carry ing out events and improve ments at County Fair. Consider the frustration of operator. He the end of a occuiutional an elevator never hears pood stor. ly "row and thorn" contest Sunday at Willow Run Golf Course. Ron Duniels and Donna U'lckUmter had lo Kroi.s. In th Sweepstakes, Ron Daniels had ! grw, and Wavne kuhn had second. There were two Utiles of pinochle in play at the card party held last week at the Greenfield Grange Hall, spon sored by the Women's Acti vity Committee of the grange. Mrs. Chub Warren was host ess. High prize was won by Mrs. Tom Itarnhart and second high went to Mrs. Pete Peter sun. Mrs. W.G. Seehafer and Mrs. D.n Downey received the traveling pinochle prizes. THE LADIES AIDSOCIETY OF Boardnun Community Church met last weik at the home of Mrs. Chub Warren. Mrs. Frank Marlow was in charge of the devotional pro gram, taking as her topic. "True Trademark of a Chris tun", taken from" The I'pper Room". The group is making lai robes to lie given to the nursing home tn Hermiston. MR. AND MRS. HAROLD RASH and daughter Diane re turned home from a week's trip through the southwest. They visited Reno, Carson City, Las Vegas and Virginia Clrv in Nevada: Lake Tahoe. went to P rescott anfl Jerpme, Aria. MR. AND MRS. PERRY PARKS of LincolbCtty Visit ed three days last week at the home of Mr. Parks' sis ter. Mrs. Couth Sicard. MR. AND MRS. JIM WAL KER and children Betty, Vickie and Lee of Astoria were overnight vlvliors Sat urday at the home of Mrs. Walker's uncle ami aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rash, on their way to week s vaca tion at Wallowa Lake. Mrs. George Sicard went to The Dulles Sunday to visit at (tie home of Mrs. Ernest Cramer. Rev. Dick Struckmeier of Phoenix, Or. was guest speak er Sunday morning at the Boardnun Commu nit) Church. He and Mrs. Struck meier also sang a duet," The Shepherd Of Love." They are visiting (his werk at the home of Rev. Struckmeier's par ents. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Struckmeier. MR. AND MRi. DON LEIGH TON were guests of Mr and Mrs. Roscoe Cook of Portland at the annual Northwest Steelheadt rs Ban quet at the Sheraton Motor Inn in Portland recently. Guest speaker fur the even ing was L'.S. Senator Bob Packwood. There were about !00 attendinr from Oreeon W ashington and Idaho Rosroe Coot is an active member in the Beavertun chapter of the Steeheaders Association. DONALD, DEE NO AND Daniel leighton rode in the Pee Wee Rodeo at Bat tle Ground. Wa. a week ago. Donald received a Sin plac ribbon In Calf Rnpinc and a 5th place in pony Riding. Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Leigh ton were Mr. and Mrs. Don Stocks, andDonaldandSherrl of Tacoma, Wa., and Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Cook and Rhon da. All yn and Theresa of Port land. Mrs. Storks and Mrs. Leighton are cousins. Mrs. Frank Marlow accom panied by her sister. Mrs. Clarence Thomas of Pendle ton, snt overnight at Wal lowa Lake Thursday. MR. AND MRS, DON LEIGHTON and Donald, Deeno and Daniel attended the Mr. Pleasant Pee Wee Rodeo at Washougal, Wa. over the Weekend. Donald and Deeno rode in the Calf and pony Bucking events, and Donald brought home the first place trophy and ribbon In the Sen ior Division Pony Biickinc event. He was also presented with a bridle for his winning second place in Calf Riding at the White Salmon. Wa. rodeo. Council Okays New Building From Page one Also discussed wis need fur a booster line for water for the entire Lutt Rasmus- sen Addition. Mr. Gruff iU also investigate this. Swimming pool rt'palr t;Ui were paid in the amount of fH.OOO. Flood damage bills were also paid with biggest bill fur lit bridges costing $13,800 and a bill of I6M for a big steel beam pur chased from the county. Tha big beam was stolen about the time some big equipment as stolen near Boardman, Including a big tractor. Mor ro County Grain Growers also lost a small tractor and other Items. Fire Chief Forrie Burken bine told of costs of the new flood sirens. Cost had been expected around $1900 but In stallation, parts, wiring and pole had raised costs to $2340 County will pay half the ov erage. Needed Is another $422.28. Dept. of Emergency Services will yabout$1300 or this. Council stated tha overage will probably be paid from Flood Damage account. The Fire Chief stated they will probably sound the flood siren once a month on tha first Thursday. The first montlily test will be Sept. 7. Aug. 21-25, Morrow County Fairgrounds, Heppner EXCITING EVENTS FOR... -STYLE REVUE ...THE ENTIRE FAMILY! -PIG SCRAMBLE CANNING CONTEST -CAKE BAKING CONTEST -COUNTRY STORE p: See 4-H Demonstrations and FFA Entries. Support Our Youth! FAIR PROGRAM 1972 MONDAY, AUGUST 21 9:C0 A.M. Children's Corner Exhibits accepted Close at 5:00 P.M 10:00 A.M.r-4-H Style Revue Interview Judeine. Inter.. Seniors, Juniors 1:00 P.M. Open Class Exhibits accepted, 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Monday 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M Tuesday. 1:00 P.M. 4-H Entries Open, Close at 7:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. 4-H Knittine Style Revue Judging. Inter., 'iflninrc Tuning. 8:00 P.M. Booths frimnloorl cnH rno.l,, 8:00 P.M. School Exhibits ready for iudeins TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Open Class Exhibits accep- ieo. ah exnioit.s must be in place by 11:00 A.M.. Tuesday. 9:00 A.M. Children's Corner Judging Begins (No en tries accepted Tuesday) 9:00 A.M. All 4-H Home Economics Exhibits must be in place. f 9:.) A.M. Judging begins on 4-H Clothing, Knitting Foods and Hobby Exhibits 10:00 A.M. School Exhibits Judged. 11:00 A.M. Op'n Class Flower entries close 11:00 A.M. All Livestock Exhibits must be in place 1:00 P.M. Booth Judgine 1:00 P.M. Own Class Flower Judging 1:00 P.M. t H jiiid FFA Livestock Judging Contest 4-H Home Economics Interviews JMXJ P.M. J-H Agriculture Demonstrations Judged a:00 P.M. 1-U Favorite Foods Show Judged 7:00 P.M. J-H Favorite Foods Show open to public WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23 -LIVESTOCK AUCTION -PET SHOW SNACK SHACK 9:00 A.M. 4-H Food Preparation Contest begins 9:00 A.M. Rabbits and Poultry Exhibits Judged All Poultry released Thursday 10:00 A.M. 1-H Dog Fun Match 11:30 A.M. Parade of Pets 1:00 P.M. Open Class Grain and Hav Exhibits udg ed. 1:00 P.M. 4-H Style Revue Practice 1:00 P.M. 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging continues 6-ahi P.M. Open Class Livestock Judging begins 8:00 P.M. 4-H Public Style Revue 9:00 A.M. Judgine begins on Open Class Exhibits FOODS COLLECTOR'S CORNER KNITTING NEEDLEWORK CLOTHING HOBBIES & ARTS CANNING 9:00 A.M. 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging begins 9:00 A.M. Judging begins on Open Class Fruits and Vegetables THURSDAY, AUGUST 24 9:00 A.M. 4-H and FFA Showmanship contests 9:00 A.M. 4-H Home Economics Demonstrations Judging 1:00 P.M. 4-H and FFA Showmanship continues 3:00 p.m. 4-H All Around Showmanship contest 7:30 P.M. 4-H and FFA Livestock Awards Program 4-H Pig Scramble 4-H and FFA Auction Sale FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 WRANGLER'S HORSE SHOW ALL DAY ALL EXHIBITS RELEASED AT 2:00 P.M. Morrow County Rodeo Coining August 26-27 RODEO GROUNDS. HEPPNER $1875 In Purses- $1300 In Prizes, Trophies THREE SHOWS: Saturday, 1:15 P.M.; Saturday, 8 P.M.; Sunday, 1:30 P.M DANCES Friday and Saturday August 25-26 10 P.M. to 2 A.M. Music Both Night By MELINDA ANN RECORDING STAR AND THE LEONNIC FA MILT BIG STREET PARADE Saturday, August 26 Downtown Heppner S475 In Prizes CALL RANDALL PETERSON 76-9200 FOR INFORMATION WRANGLERS COWBOY BREAKFAST Sunday, August 27 Starting 7 A.M. See Morrow County's Finest fn Home Economics, Arts and Crafts! MORROW COUNTY SHOW FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 All Day-Starting 9 A.M. . Rodeo Grounds Many Premiums Prizes I "
