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Stores Remain Open Evenings A number of stores In Heppner plun to be open evenings for the convenience of their customers. They will be open Friday night here until 8:30 p.m. Next week they will remain open evenings until 8:30 start ing on Wednesday night through the following Friduy night. Next Thursday night (Dec. 21) will be Men's Night so Dad and the other men can pick out things for Mom and the gals. 09th Year 15 Cents Harlem Queens Benefit Game Dec. 18 GAZETTE HEPPNER TIME TO BENEFIT ATHLETIC BLAZERS Heppner, Oregon 97836, Thursday, December 14, 1972 Number 43 Christmas Tournament here this Weekend Santa Will Visit Again Santa Claus especially likes Morrow County. He's coming to Heppner again on Saturday. This fine old gentleman will be at Hotel Heppner to talk to the children from 2 to 3 p.m. Then, he will walk up and down Main Street and visit in the stores. Don't forget, Kids - there will be free candy. Lots of good basketball will be crowded into two nights here Dec. 15 and 16 when Heppner High School will host the annual Christmas tournament. Four teams are Condon, Sherman, Arlington and Heppner. On Friday evening at 7 p.m. Condon vs Sherman followed bv Heppner vs Arlington. On Saturday evening, the losers will play the losers at 7 p.m. followed by the winners vs the winners. Season tickets are not good for the Christmas tournament. Tickets will be available at the door. Morrow County School Dis trict will vote Tuesday on a three year serial levy in the amount of $150,000 each year. The cost is estimated to be $1.69 per thousand TCV per year. The advantage as pointed out is that all the money will go for . construction and none for interest. ASC Election Results LeRoy Gardner Chamber Prexy AWARDS A surprising over 100 attend ed the South Morrow County Achievement Night Sunday evening at the Fair Grounds. Following a potluck supper, Don Stangel introduced each 4-11 Leader who in turn named the members of his or her club. Pins, patches or certificates were presented depending upon the number of years the members had been in 4-H work. For the laugh of the Year see the Harlem Queens here Next Monday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. Like their counterparts, the Harlem Globetrotters, they handle a fancy ball. In a telephone call to Coach Dean Naffziger, they have promised pre-game and half-time entertainment. They will be playing Heppner High Men's Faculty. Proceeds from the game will be used to buy dress-up blazers for the basketball team members to wear to games. They are a navy blue double knit with a three inch patch. The circle patch has Heppner HS at the top. Mustangs through tho center and Athletics at the bottom. They hope to have 18 for this year and fill in to have enough for the football team next year. These are the property of the studentbody, the same as other uniforms. 4-H Night Draws Many DATE FOK IONE BASKETBALL CHANGED The lone-Condon basketball game scheduled for Dec. 23 has been changed and the game will be played in Condon on Wed. Dec. 20. Princess Try outs Dec.31st The annual Morrow County Fair & Rodeo Princess tryouts will be held this year at 1 p.m., Dec. 31st at the Fair Pavilion. It has been suggested contestants ride the horse they can make the best showing on. Contest ants will appear before the Board in a personal interview prior to the riding tryouts. ATTENTION MASONS: There will be a Joint Installa tion of the officers of Heppner Lodge No. 69 AF & AM and Heppner Chapter No. 26 RAM, Tuesday, December 19. A clam chowder feed starting at 7 p.m. will precede the installation. - Lt. Goodman Gets Wings PENSACOLA, FLA. - Marine Second Lieutenant George H. Goodman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maitland H. Goodman of Spray, Ore., was designated a Naval Aviator and received his heli copter pilot's "VVings of Gold" during ceremonies at Pensa cola. He completed more than a year of intensive ground and in-flight helicopter training. Hal Bergstrom, U.S.N, who has been on the USS Kitty Hawk in the Vietnam area is home on leave. He expects to be station ed after the first of year at San Francisco. Red Leonard, Former Mayor of Lexington and long time county resident, was a business visitor Monday at Heppner. The Leonards now live in Hermiston. School Board The recent election of ASC Community Committeemen, by mail ballot, held on December 1st resulted in the following persons being elected to serve for the 1973 calendar year, according to David McLeod, Executive Director for ASCS office. The names are listed in the order of Chairman, Vice chairman, Regular Member, First Alternate, Second Alter nate. ALPINE: Gary Grieb, Mitchell Ashbeck, Robert Kroll, William James Doherty, John Proud- foot; IONE: Paul W. Tews, Rollo Crawford, Donald Mc Elligott, Darrell Padberg, Lindsay J. Kincaid; NORTH HEPPNER: Jerry Dougherty, Wm. Kenny, Donald Bennett, Paul Hisler, Jr., Gordon O'Brien; MORGAN: Billy Joe Rietmann, Arthur Crawford, Roy W. Lindstrom, Pete Cannon, Arthur Lindstrom ; LEXINGTON: Pat Cutsforth, Elden Padberg, Ed. L. Hunt, Charles C. Jones, Eugene Majeske; SOUTH HEPPNER: Raymond French, Ned E. Clark, Robert A. Jones, Edward Brosnan, Kenneth Wright; EIGHTMILE: Gerald Berg strom, Herbert L. Peterson, William Rawlins, Donald E. Peterson, Roger Palmer ; BOARDMAN - IRRIGON: Delmar Hug, James Everett, Harold Baker, Arnold Hoffman, Ollis Lathrop. These committee men, repre senting the farmers in their areas, assist the County Com mittee in the administration of farm programs. These pro grams include Price Support Loans, thru the Commodity Credit Corporation, on eligible commodities produced in the county, Wheat Acreage Allot ments, Feed Grain Bases and related payments, the Rural Environmental Assistance Pro gram (REAP), the Wool Incen tive Program and any others they may be required to provide. The first duty of the newly elected committees will be to meet on December 15th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Gilliam & Bisbee Building, Heppner to elect new members to the County Com mittee for the 1973 year. All regular meetings of ASC Com mittees are open to the public. Don Stangel Accepts New Position Don Stangel will be leaving Morrow County at the end of the year to take a management position with T & H Hog Farm at Wasco. T & H is a 1000 plus sow operation being set up try Allen Tom and Gordon Hilder brand. Don has been County Agent 4-H and Livestock for Morrow County for the last year and a half. Mr. and Mrs. Stangel have two children, Davie and Marcie. They will miss the friends they have made in Morrow County and invite them to stop and see them at Wasco. Christmas Decoration Contest Once again this holiday sea son the Heppner -Morrow County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a holiday home and business decoration contest. For the homes there are two categories: (1) outdoor decora tions (2) window and interior decorations which can be seen from the street. Prizes Two first prizes $30. each Two second prizes $20. each Two third prizes $10. each Judging will be 50 percent on Christmas theme and 50 percent on originality. First place winners the last two years are not eligible for prizes but it is hoped they will repeat their beautiful decora tions. Members of the com mittee are Nona Sowell, Elaine George, Vel Robinson, John Messick and O.W.Cutsforth. Judging will be on Dec. 17 between the hours of 4:30 and 9:30. Those wanting to be sure that their home is judged should contact one of the committee. Winners will be asked to light their displays all during the holidays. Girls' Choir to Sing : The 7th and 8th grade girls' choir will present the program at the Chamber luncheon on Dec. 18. The girls, under the direction of Mr. Bob Jespersen, will sing a selection of Christ mas songs. LeRoy Gardner was elected as president of the Heppner Morrow County Chamber of Commerce. Other officers serv ing with him for this next year are Harley Sager, 1st vice president; Jim Bier, 2nd vice president. Nona Sowell will serve as secretary and John Messick as treasurer. ROBYX I'ETRIK FUND BOOSTED BY MOVIE PROCEEDS Approximately 60 young people enjoyed the Walt Disney : movie "The Shaggy Dog" shown at the Elementary School Dec. 9. Judy Gochnauer reports that about $50 was made as clear profit and that amount will be given to the Robyn Petrik Fund. Special Awards Achievement: Peggy Schlich ting, Karen Richards received hers 10-19-72 at North Morrow Achievement Night, Kathleen McElligott, Shauna Bergstrom. Agriculture: Janice Healy, Sheep: Ronda Sargent, Mark Sargent. Horse; Patty Luciani, Cassy Chapel Denise Hinkle given 10-19-72; Bread: Kathy Gilbert. Clothing: Kay Berg strom, Kathleen Evans 10-19-72, Karen Crowell. Foods: Kath leen Bartlett, Joan Doherty. Home Environment: Anita Davidson. Knitting: Anita Davidson, Sandra Palmer. Style Revue: Cheri Carlson, Joan Warren, Sharon McCarl, Mary McElligott, Kathleen Bartlett, DeeAnn Pettyjohn. , Record Book Awards: Junior Home Ec, Jan Peterson; Ag, Julie Grieb; Senior Home Ec, Kathleen McElligott and Ag, Rhonda Sargent. W 're Mrs. Wallace Wolff was presented a special award at the South Morrow County Achievement Night Sunday for her 7 years as treasurer of the South Morrow County 4-H Leaders Council. Dick Sargent, center, 1972 president of the Leaders Council made the presentation. Don Stangel County Agent 4-H and Livestock is on the left. La Verne VanMarter, Sr. re cently had a painful injury when he fell and broke some ribs. Christmas Bird Count By LUANNE KELLY Final plans are being madp for the 1972 Christmas Bird Count scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 21. Sponsored by the National Audubon Society, Heppner High Field Biology students are responsible for organizing the local count. The results are compiled and then sent to the society for publication in the April issue of "American Birds", which covers all find ings throughout the Unite a States for the count day. A 15-mile diameter in the Ruggs-Hardman area will be searched by bird enthusiasts in seven different groups, each covering a certain section. Counters will leave HHS at 7 a.m. Thursday, travel to Ruggs for grouping, and canvass the area until 3:30 that afternoon. All adults who are interested in participating in the Christ mas count are asked to contact Mr. Steve Brownfield, HHS biology instructor, at 676-9696 or leave their name at the high school office. Morrow County Jaycees have again made arrangements with the jolly ol' fellow from the North Pole to come to Heppner on Dec. 14. They have, by special arrangement, arranged a special telephone line for him. Little people who want to talk to Santa Claus may call 676-9163 between the hours of 7 to 9 p.m. Budget: mathematical con firmation of your suspicions. WALLOWA GAME RESCHEDULED Since the Heppner-Wallowa game was cancelled due to cold weather, it has been reschedul ed for Dec. 22 at Wallowa. Grain Market White Red Barley 2.742 2.73',! 66.50 Tryouts For One Act Plays The tryouts for three one-act plays will be held on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. in Room 3 at Heppner High School. Tryouts are open for people of the community as well as students. The plays are "Balcony Scene", about a man who returns from the dead to witness his own funeral; "Overtone", dealing with the hypocritical nature of women; "The Boor", a comedy con cerning a woman who has lost her husband, but seems to recover in fine fashion. The plays will be presented at the high school on Feb. 1 and 3. Family Party The American Legion family Christmas party will be held this Sunday at 4 : 30 at the Legion Hall. There will be movies and Santa Claus will be there to give treats to the kids. Families are asked to bring snack foods for the refreshment table. cbJLliriISl Mustangs Get Conference & State Ratings HOME FROM VIETNAM Tom Heimbigner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Heimbigner, returned home Dec. 3 after completing a year's tour of duty in Viet Nam and Thailand with the Air Force. After his Dec. 23 marriage to Vickie Hinkle, Lt. and Mrs. Heimbigner will be stationed at Columbus, Mississippi where he will be attached to flight training as a jet pilot instructor. ) ' lit W nl w v ' Council I f I Jerry of the I rr?riL I At a recent City meeting, Councilman Sweeney, on behalf Council, presented a plaque to outgoing Mayor Bill Collins for his two decades plus of service to Heppner. Mayor Collins praised the Council for their help and lauded Recorder Elaine George and Vic Gro shens for their fine work. Mr. Groshens retires at the end of the year. Mrs. George had planned to retire but will continue for time as she is badly needed here. County School board meeting will be held Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at A.C.Houghton Elementary School in Irrigon. The Agenda follows. Old Business: Review price quotes on pro perty insurance. New Business: Consider recommendation of Transportation Committee; consider contract run on Goose berry bus run at lone; consider requests for staff changes 1973-74; formal adoption of economics benefits to em ployees for 1973-74; approve dates for school vehicle bids; authorize printing of 1973-74 budget document and consider contract renewal for District Superintendent. Reports: Auditor's report - Fred Witherell and demonstration on systems 80 teaching machine Mick Tolar. Announcements: Serial Levy Election December 19, 1972, Christmas programs: Heppner - December 19, 7:30 p.m., lone -Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m and A.C. Houghton - Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. ; next regular meeting, January 15, 1973, 7:30 p.m., District Office. yeRE we go f-cauoLhg! Offensive Team Defensive Team . r fe. a V K I V- 1 Iftl I MIKE Jfr. Kik Mnu. J IZZn .? KCT BILL JEPSEN " BERGSTROM 36B '" L3 ) is i --1972 Columbia Basinm (vttS r agsg Football Team, i i rj SpF "' Lli,.,,,,,.,. J .U'.g U imiBB 7z isffl j'- - ar:' WEATHER By DON GILLIAM Hi. .Low.prec. Dec. 6 13 9 .22 Dec.7 10 -7 .07 Dec. 8 5 -15 Dec. 9 11 -11 Dec. 10 9 -12 Dec. 11 14 -6 Dec. 12 17 -2 .18 y2" snow 3" snow HOSPITAL NEWS Patients receiving medical care at Pioneer Memorial Hospital are Myrtle McMillan, Lexington; Stella McCarty, Heppner; Ben Cox, Heppner; and Norm Rickert, Heppner. Dismissed were Clarence Bloomfield, Heppner; Albert Wright, Heppner; and Scott Carlson, Lexington. BERGSTROM on the 1972 ItmiitiMito. The Heppner Mustangs were well-represented Columbia Basin conference All Star Football Team. Shown above on the offensive team are Bill Jepsen, Jeff Marshall and Mike Bergstrom. On the defensive team are Mike Bergstrom, Bill Jepsen and Dale Hedman. The Oregon Class A ll All-State football team was announced last weekend. Mike Bergstrom of the Mustangs, an end and a 190 pound junior, was named to the A!'-State first team defense. JERNSTEDT & SUMNER PLAN LISTENING SESSIONS Senator Jernstedt and Repre sentative Jack Sumner are covering as much of their territory as they can before the State Legislature convenes in January. They want to visit with individuals as well as county and city officials to learn how people think and feel about some of the problems of the state and of the area. Thursday -Dec. 21 They are having a breakfast meeting at Boardman at Dodge City. At 10:30 they will meet with County officials at a public meeting at the Morrow County Court House. At noon they will be guests of the Heppner Soroptimist Club. The meeting will be open to the DALE HEDMAN public at 12:30 for persons who want to talk to either Jernstedt or Sumner. They will be in Condon in the afternoon and Moro that evening. Shirley Rowell Taken In Death Shirley Katherine Rowell, 16 years of age, died December 8, at Pioneer Memorial Hospital. She was born in Heppner on June 3, 1956 and was a lifetime resident of the Lexington - lone area. She was married to Mike Rowell in lone and is survived by her husband Mike, a daughter Melissa, her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Nichols, of lone; four sisters, Mary Wilson of lone, Barbara Flint of Connell, Wash., Linda White of Lexington and Ann Garcia of Medford; two brothers, Gordon Nichols of Coeur d'Alene, Ida. and Frank McFadden of Port land; and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 11, at 2:00p.m. at the lone United Church of Christ with the Rev. William Arthur officiating. Concluding services were at High View Cemetery in lone with Sweeney Mortuary in care of arrangements. Carl and Betty Marquardt sang "In The Garden" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" accompanied by Rikka Tews. Casket bearers were Jerry Pettyjohn, Dick Snider, Ed Winkelman, Paul Ashurst, Fred Sherman and Kent Gutierrez. Conu Rations may be made to the lone United Church of Christ Memorial Fund. Bertha V. Nelson Passes Bertha Viola Nelson, a resi dent of Terwilliger Plaza in Portland for the last six years died Friday, Dec. 8, at the Holladay Park Hospital, Port land. She was born in lone, Oregon July 12, 1891. She was a daughter of Milton R. and Elizabeth (Chrisman) Morgan, both members of pioneer families in the Gooseberry district. She taught school at Top, , Rhea Creek and Lexington. She was married to Alfred H. Nelson August 31, 1912 at Heppner, Oregon and resided at their ranch on the Baseline Road until retirement in 1947. She was a charter member of Lexington Grange and was active until her 1 death. -. Surviving are her two sons, Norman .and Alfred, Jr. of Lexington, Oregon; two daughters, Ellen Mason and Clara Slonecker of Oakgrove, Oregon; half-brother, Milton Morgan of lone and a half sister, Ina Bartlemay, Salem; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Anna, and her hus band, Alfred H. Nelson, Sr. The funeral was held on Dec. 13 at the lone United Church of Christ at 2.00 p.m. with the Rev. William Arthur officiating and Sweeney Mortuary in care of arrangements. Donations may be made to the lone United Church of Christ , Memorial fund. Interment was in the family plot at Lexington Ceme tery. Active casket bearers were Kenneth Smouse, Sam McMillan, Orlow Martin, Paul Tews, Don Pointer and Randall Martin. Honorary bearers were Omar Rietmann, Cecil Thorne, Lewis Ball, Orville Cutsforth, Sr., Oscar Peterson and Roy . Campbell. Hurley Sager aiki C.irl Mar qikiiut ang Deaiiiiiul Isle of Somewhere" and "Beyond the Sunset", accompanied by Rikka Tews at the organ. i