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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 14, 1972)
IIFPPNER (ORE.) G A7.KTTE-TI M KS, Thuwdiiy. Dece mher 14. 172 Adult Education Procrcmo Told By CASSANDRA CHAPEL A group went to the Annual Wheat League meeting In Portland In the Sheraton. Those who went are: Mr. and Mrs. Milton Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Smouse, Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Msrtin. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Crum and Mr. and Mr. Norman Nelson. Mm. Larry Prock gave a birthday party for her father at her place Wednesday. Shower Mrs. Lewis Halvorsen and Mrs. Ray Heimbigner went to Richland for the bridal shower of Vickie Ninkle. Vickie flinkle is the future bride of Tom Heimbigner. lone Schools Present InitUlU On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Leo Crabtree took Mrs. Crab tree's mother Mrs Blanche Sceelar to Salem. She had spent the last two weeks visiting with the Crabtrees. While there they visited Mrs. Crabtree's brother, Mr. and Mrs. Don Sceelar. On the way home they visited In Portland with Mr. and Mrs. E.E.Myers. On Sunday afternoon Mr. Crabtree was installing officer at Fairview Lodge Number 92 'Troutdale Masonic Lodge. Mr. Myers a long time friend of the Crabtrees was installed as Worshipful Master. They re turned home Sunday evening. f hrictmae CzntacV Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rietmann unrisimasrdnidsy took Bil,.g motner Mrg Vera The lone annual Christmas musical will be presented Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. in the school. The Christmas Fantasy will be directed by Sherrie Bahr and Becky Frazier will be accom panist. Among the numbers the High School band and choir are doing is "The Noel Suite". Favorites of the Junior High Band and choir are "Sing Noel" and "White Christmas". The 5th and 6th grade choir will sing "Christ Is Born The Holy Child" and "The Gift of Love". The 6th grade band will play three numbers and their favor ite is "Jingle Bells". The students of the first through sixth grade will present the play "The Windows of Christmas". Rietmann out to dinner. The occasion was Mrs. Vera Riet mann's birthday. Joe Rietmann celebrated his 15th birthday at his home. Dinner guests were his grand parents Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Anson and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Thornburg. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rietmann hosted the dinner. LaGrande and Pilot Rock have been added to BMCC's Adult General Education Centers. The program provides educational opportunities to anyone over 16 years old who has not completed high school. A total of 194 students between 16 and 60 years old are currently enrolled in the seven centers. Other centers are on BMCC campus, Umatilla Indian Reservation, Hermiston, Millon-Freewaterand Heppner. Anne Doherty is the instructor in Heppner. The program includes Adult Basic Education, General Vircinia in Michigan Virginia Whitaker has re turned from a week long business trip to Grand Rapids, Mich. She was there along with 300 other Nutralite distributors, attending meetings sponsored by the Amway Co. which is merging with Nutralite. The distributors were guests of the Amway Co. While there, she gave out letters about Robyn Petrik's plight to all the other Nutralite people, and she is happy to report that she is already getting responses from people all over the U.S. Education Development, Adult High School Diploma program and refresher courses. Adult Basic Education stresses studying of main skills in materials generally below the eighth grade level. The GED program is designed to prepare students to pass the General Educational Development testa in order to receive the GED certificate. The Adult High School Diploma allows adults to satisfy the 19 credits required in Oregon of all high school graduates, Students taking refresher courses are categorized as special students. They gen erally seek refresher help in one or more areas of the basic skills. Persons interested in any of the programs are encouraged to contact Pat Harris in the Study Center, Pioneer Hall at BMCC, Pendleton or to call 276-1260 extension 232. Morrow County First Graders Receive American Flags The Lions Clubs of Morrow County, Boardman, Irrignn and lone have presented all the first grader in the county with a small American flag and holder. Ray Boyce, president of the lone Lions Club and Bill Siewert presented the flags to the three first grades at Heppner. Mr. Boyce explained their program was to help the youngsters understand and appreciate Americanism. "The American ideals of freedom, justice, rights and opportunity are the opposite of hatred, bigotry and intolerance. It is the creed that emphasizes justice, fair play, decency and progress in human endeavors. It puts a great premium on the virtues of loyalty, hardwork and understanding." "II a 9 MKS. KIJMUND.HON'S FIRST liHAUK Back row: Steve Plocharsky, Scott Carlson, Rebecca Bunch, Lane Dick. Mark Chitty. Front row: Mark Way, Deanne Maatta, Riki Cate, Sid Kennedy, Terna Galbraith and Pat StrutheM. Ray Boyce standing In rear. Progressive Dinner Successful Willows Grange Meets Saturday Willows Grange will meet Dec. 16 to enjoy a turkey supper at 6:30p.m. Salads and desserts will be potluck. Santa Claus will be there. Grange meeting will be held at 8 p.m. WAC of Willows Grange will be held Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. at Dot Halvorsens'. There will be an exchange of gifts. Former lone Teacher Passes Mrs. Harriet I. Hall who taught grade school in lone for many years, passed on Nov. 17th at Anaheim, Calif. She was a native of South Dakota and was educated there and at Oregon College of Education, Monmouth, Ore. She traveled in the U.S. and abroad and had many interests, including public affairs and as a member of the League of Women Voters and left her extensive personal library to the Anaheim Public Library. She had enjoyed teaching and living in lone and kept up her subscription to the Gazette Times to keep in touch. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gale D. Smith, Anaheim, and Mrs. Robert O. Payne, New York City, and by three grand children. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Hall. The Jaycee's Progressive Dinner started at the Clyde Allstott's with hot mulled cider and progressed to Archie Ball, Jr. for hors d'oeuvres. A delicious soup was served at Jerry Hollomon's and everyone enjoyed the main course at Ed Struthers' home. There was ham, baked potatoes, peas and hot rolls, which constituted a luscious meal. Dessert was apple pie and cherries jubilee at Marv Gerking's. Then the party returned to Clyde Allstott's "here everyone sang Christmas carols and exchanged gifts. There were about 13 couples present and all had a wonderful time. Ttiel's Caffo under new management will be Closed on Mondays OP Beecher needs a day of rest THANKS to all my friends who have patronized the Cafe. My cook will be on duty both noon and evening meals. OPEN 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. - - r or later INTRODUCING . IT'S A GIRL Morrow County's population increased by one Dec. 12. Mr. and Mrs. David Morgan, lone became the parents of their first child, a girl, born at Pioneer Memorial Hospital. She was named Belinda Suzette and weighed 6 lb., 4i oz. Grandparents include Mrs. Vi Granger, lone and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Soehl, Lay Center, Wa. Julia Cooper of McLean, Tex. is her Great-grandmother. y. H ' MRS. RILEY'S FIRST GRADE Front row, L to R: Karen Carlson, Lovena Marlatt, Jacki Hudson, Chip Ayers, Bobby McEwen, Dean Rill, Mitch Teal, Shawn Britt. Back row, L to R: Cathy Lindsay, Steve Curtis, Matt Howard, Curtis Lynch, Anne McLaughlin. Not pictured: Micnele aaling, Bert Rpark. I .-Vv m r MRS. DICK'S FIRST GRADE From left: Eric Thompson, Laurel Groce, Rusell Brannon, Kevin Kenison, Carla Miles, Pat Schwarz, Kenneth Gochnauer, Angela Fraser, Kenny Roberts, Terrell Rea and Robert McMillan. (Standing in rear, Ray Boyce and Bill Siewert.) 0 A THE IONE HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR will sing Christmas Carols at the Nursing Home on Thursday of this week. Port of Morrow Commission will hold their meeting today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at Gar Swanson's home at lone. I72CGG Has 1st League Game In their first League game, the MCGG basketball team won over Hansell Hogs last Wednes day 68 to 51. John McCabe was high with 24 and Del LaRue had 14. On Sunday, MCGG met The Office at lone for their second League game. Both teams did lots of running trying to get into shape. MCGG won 101 to 34. Lee Padberg had 25, Del LaRue 24, Frank Halvorsen 24, Gordon Meyers 14 and Marvin Padberg 14. Frank Halvorsen received quite a gash Over his eye. He insisted in playing the rest of the game. The Office Members of The Office team and points are Ronnie Palma teer, Joe Halvorsen 8, Virgil Morgan, Jerry Steffani, Tom Pointer 14, Jay Ball and Scott Wilson. MCGG will play Dec. 12 with Umatilla Electric at Hermiston. Dec. 13 they meet Eastons who were the No. 2 team last year and are said to have added a couple more good players this y:ar. tfend HOLIDAY presented by the hm Music Department fSlff 1 dl In the evening High School Band & Choir Jr. High School Band & Choir 6th Grade Band Et&nentoty School ploy Qfc Sherrie Bahr, Director Becky Frazier, accompanist Thel't Cafe Akers Motor Service Jordan Elerator Co. Bristow's Market Gene's Chevron Station Independent Garogo Chos. O'Connor, Insurance Rietmann's Hardware lone Lions Club Lindstrom Bros. Iron Works T & C Storage Stormor Bins 423-7437 Ham's Truck Line 422-7X77 The Office Ekstrom Trailer Sales Nomad Travel TralUn Pickup Campn 422-7239 Lindsay Kfncaid B & C Repair Port of Morrow Paul Pettyjohn Co. Morrow County Grain Growers. Bank of Eastern Oregon m Dobyn's Pest Control Joha W. Jspwa Murrays Rx Stables Bod Murray Ion, Ortfon