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IIF.PPNF.K tOHE.) r.AZF.TTIMIMKS, Thursday. January IH. I!73 tf.l. Pilgrimage Topic Told Dcsrdmap rf (JV C Jv7 OifVv tftS ic.ffe 5 tfQ nl ! ' lA'W fr " Mighty Mustang JV squad Front row. ..Karl ..Harrison. Cory Hunt, ..Jerrr ..Gentry, Dirk Sunlap, ..Barry Munk n. Mike ..Mills. ..Kelwayn Haguewood ...Joe .... Kinney, Coach Chuck Starr. Back Row. ..Tom ..Roberts. Dare McLeod, Charlie Sum ner. Jack Chitty. John Kil kenny. Mark Cutsforth. Doug Gonty and Matt Greenun.. Mustangs Split Weekend by GREG GREEN Heppner lost by one point in overtime to the Condon Blue Devils 65-66 then turn ed around and defeated highly rated Umatilla Vikings Sat urday night 66-58. It was touch and go during the first quarter of the Uma tilla game but the Vikings lagged behind at halftime un der the Mustang's second per iod hustle. Halftime score was 37-23. The Vikings pace picked up during the second half but not enough to over come the Mustangs. The Mustangs outrebounded, Umatilla 48-31. Somewhat of an outstanding feat against the Viking front line. which includes players of 6-4 and 6-7 height. Heppner shot 68 per cent from the floor. Lloyd Wil son led the scoring attack with 14 counters. Kenny Eck man was close behind with 13, John Boyer lO.MikeBerg strom and Allen McCabe each 9. Heppner was behind by two in the closing seconds of the Condon game when Kenny Eck man went to the line. Eck man dumped both shots in the one and one situation to bring the game to an overtime. The Mustangs found them selves down by two again in the last six seconds of the overtime period. This time Boyer went to the line and made one of two shots to bring his team within one. Before the game was over, a Mustang player was fouled again but the free throw at tempt was missed and Condon went hme with a one point victory. Heppner shot 54 per cent compared to the Blue Devils 45 per cent but were out rebounded 50-41. Both teams committed 31 personal fouls for which four Condon players and five Hepp ner players left the game. The Mustangs being their second and third league games of the season with Sherman there Friday and Stanfield here Saturday. Girls Basketball Tonight The Heppner High School irls' basketball team will kirk off their season tonight (Thursday), with a game Against the Echo High team. Game time is 6:30 p.m. on the Heppner court. Darre II James From the Darrell James now at Turner who formerly taught in lone, "We like it very much down here and are becoming adjusted to the change from small town East ern Oregon. My school sit uation is really great ev erything is running smoothly. We'll be doing Li'l Abner this spring. Lots of work but will a lot of fun, too." Play Nites -Feb.l&3 Rehearsals areprogressing smoothly for the evening of one-act plays to be presented by the Heppner Community Drama Club February 1 and 3 on the Heppner High stage. The program will consist of "The Boor," a comedy set in 19th century Russia; "Overtones," dealing with the hypocritical side of people; and "Balcony Scene", where a man returns to his funeral and doesn't like what he sees there. "The Boor" is be ing directed by Jane Rawlins, the other two plays by Lynda Slusher. This will be the second production by the Drama Club since the '72-'73 school year began. Mark your calendars now so you won't miss the even ing of one-acts. There should be something there for everyone. Man's ingenuity in getting out of tight corners is exceeded only by his dumbness in getting into them. Mrs. Floy Akers Services Sat. Mrs. Floy Akers died in Salem, Ore., January 16 at the age of 86. Survived by her sons, W. Dale Akers, Milton-Freewa-ter; Gordon Akers, Salem; a daughter, Mrs. Bill (Freda) Mason, Salem; a sister-in-law, Mrs.MattieFrazier.Mil-ton-Freewater. Nine grand children and 22 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Akers was born April . 11, 1886 in Morrow County. She married Fred Akers in Morrow County January 1, 1904. They lived in Morrow County for many years and then moved to Hamilton and to Union, Ore., in 1949. Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 20, at 11:30 a.m. at the graveside in the Island City Cemetery near La Grande with Rev. William Carr officiating. Munselle - Rhodes Funeral Home, Milton-Freewater, is in charge of arrangements. The Heppner team will be led by two junior girls re turning from last year's snuad. Susan Healy and Clyde Allstott. both good shots, will also be adding their speed and rebounding abilities to the game efforts. Kristi Haguewood, another returning player, will contri bute her height and jump ing ability. Other team members are Mary Healy, Lolita Mar quardt Judv and Sandv Ben nett. Kimmee Lou Hague wood, Donna Bellamy and Molly Pierce. Manager is Juanjta Wil- son. the Anita Davidson was on team, but due to a re- occurring back injury, sne will be scorekeeper and trav el with the team. The team has been practic ing steadily since the first part of December. According to coach Dorothv Agee. "I think they're ready. The girls have worked really hard." The public is encouraged to attend the games to give support to the team. No ad mission is charged. WE URGE YOU TO CONTRIBUTE AT THE jj MOTHER'S MARCH J (or the MARCH of DIMES I WEEK OF JAN. 21 27 ( Mothers will call at your door during this week in Heppner, lone, Lexington, Boardman and Irrfgon. 1 H THIS MESSAGE SPOKSOHED DANK OF KEMBEB. InnA Pump Switch Blew By CASSANDRA CHAPEL On Saturday there suddenly was a water shortage in lone. Something had gone wrong with the pump on the well and the pressure just wasn't there. Citizens were cautioned not to use any water that was not absolutely necessary, not to flush toilets, do any washing, etc. There was speculation that if the pump could not be repaired for a while the old well would have to be used. That would have meant heavy chlor ination, which might not have been pleasant. The lone -Wheeler basketball game even had to be played on Saturday night in Heppner. But happily, the pump was repaired on Monday and everything got back to normal. Mrs. John Jepsen was hostess for the American Legion Auxiliary at her home Jan. a. The regular order of business was conducted. Two of their projects are Child Welfare and Girl's State. Mrs. Jepsen is the chairman of the Girl's state Project. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Larson and Jerry of Portland were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Jepsen. Mr. Larson is with the Paramount Pest Control. Mr. Jepsen is conven tion chairman for the Regional A Quarter of a Million American Children Are Born Each Year With One or More Birth Defects. Your Contribution Can Help Save This Hu man Potential BT TOOT HOME-OWNED BANK D Jzastern Oregon vrnNTD TONE ARLINGTON FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE COHPOHATIOH liiiiilili Up ...Temporary Water Shortage Shortlived Pest Control Association. This meeting is being held in Pendleton on March 4,5 and 6, at Indian Hills. While they were here they attended a planning meeting in Pendleton. Texans Visit Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Owen of Texas spent part of their vacation at the home of Mrs. Charlotte Millman. Mr. Owen is a son of Mrs. Millman. Mr. Owen is now in Korea and Mrs. Owen will live in LaGrande. Palm Springs Wedding A recent wedding in Palm Springs, Calif, united in marriage Mrs. Louise Crutcher, formerly of Gresham and Otto Mortensen of Santa Barbara at the Yucca Valley Christ Church at Palm Springs. Among those attending the ceremony were Mrs. Crutcher's son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J.J.Goodin and son, Regan, and her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Elmo McMillan of Salem, who are spending several months at Desert Hot Springs. The couple have purchased a house in Palm Springs and will make their home there most of the year. Mrs. Mortensen is well-known in lone having visited here frequently with her brother Roy W. Lindstrom and other relatives. AS A COMMUNITT 5 EH VICE Attend Funeral Mrs. Anna Salstrom died suddenly Jan. 3. Her funeral was Jan. 5th in Salem, Ore. Mrs. Salstrom is the sister of Mrs. Garland Swanson. Mr. and Mrs. Garland Swanson attended the funeral and returned Jan. 8. While in Salem they visited with family and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Rietmann went to Nampa, Idaho to visit her father one day last week. While they were gone their son Chris stayed at the Murray residence and their other two sons Michael and Kevin stayed at the Bill Rietmann residence. AAUW Program The AAUW Shakespearean Program will begin at Justine Weatherford's on Jan. 18, at 7:30 p.m. They will be studying the Merry Wives of Windsor. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. If in need of a ride contact Mrs. Gene Rietmann. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Morgan returned Wednesday from Seattle where Mr. Morgan attended a National Wheat Growers Convention. WAC will meet at Mary Lindsay's on Jan. 19. This will be an all day meeting. Mary Lindsay and Helen McCabe are The Chnnglnu Character of the United Nations" Is the topic for this year's essay contest for sophomores and junior sponsored by the Oddfellows. Each venr, the IochI organ ization donates $400, to be split between the winners from lone and Heppner high schools. Whoever wins local ly then competes In a Dist rid speaking contest hn Pen dleton on March 2. The win ner of the speak-off will re present this district In the annual Pilgrimage for Youth trip, sponsored by the Odd fellows. . Essays must he from 70 to 1000 words lone, muRt be tvped and double space. -Three copleis must be turn ed in. without the writers name on them. Deadline for the e-says Is Feb. 12. Judclne will take place Feb. 15. Pete McMurtrv Is general chairman of the contest for this area Health Directors Speak at AAUW Meeting The American Association of University Women held a meet ing on Jan. 6 in Ihe home of Mrs. Dennis Doherty. Guest speakers were David Mitchum, Mental Health Di rector and Evelyn Jensen the Day Treatment Director from the Mental Health Clinic in Pendleton. Topics discussed were the mental health services that are offered, including community mental health education, con sultation, day treatment pro grams, out patient clinic and individual and group therapy and sensitivity groups. The clinic in Heppner is just getting started and would appreciate donations of the following: lamps, tables, con ference table, coffee, large electric coffee pot, waste baskets, magazines and sub scriptions, coat and hat racks, coat hangers, toys, book shelves, cups, mugs, floor pillows, and a bathroom mirror. The office is located on Willow, the phone number is 676-9161. Another topic discussed at the meeting was the Shakespeare study group, which has been organized to study the Shake spearean plays to be presented in Ashland this summer. If you are interested in joining this group please contact Jane Rawlins. Plays being studied are Othello, Merry Wives of Windsor, As You Like It and Henry V. Members of AAUW have decided on a project for the new year, they will present a Craft Fair & Book Sale on April 14th. Anyone interested in displaying their crafts or selling them please contact Liz Curtis or Karen Mitchum. Also if you have any books you would like to donate, members will pick them up. Educated guess: what college students use to answer multiple choice questions. University. 4-H Poster Contest Due Announcement is made of the 1973 4-H Poster Contest with entries due in Morrow County Extension office by February 20. hostesses. Members are bring salads or dessert. to Willows Grange Willows Grange will meet Jan. 21 at the Grange Hall. There will be a .potluck dinner before Grange. Mrs. Helen McCabe, Mrs. Mary Lindsay and Mrs. Ruth McCabe visited Mrs. Leland McKinney at Boardman on Sunday, the occasion being Mrs. McKinney's birthday. The lone Social Club met at the home of Mrs. Mike Mathews Jan. 15. This was a no host meeting. There were twelve preseni. Games were played. Junior High Basketball Last Thursday lone Junior High played their home opener of 1973 against the Arlington Goslings. The "B" team con tinued their winning ways as they defeated Arlington 28- for their 3rd straight. Danny McEiligott led the scoring with 10 points. In the "A" game lone lost by a score of 41-9. The next opponent is Riverside at Riverside. From all over the United States and Canada teen-age students a thousand strong will again converge on the United Nations next summer. They will be in New York to take part In the twentieth annual "United nations Pilgrimage for Youth", sponsored by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and It's Bister organization, the Rebekahs. Plans are already well ad vanced for the project. All Odd Fellow and Rebekah Lodges of Umatilla and Morrow will again send a student. This was announced by R.G. (Pete) McMurtry, Heppner, Oregon, chairman for the above area. Arrangements are being made with the 15 high schools for the selection, by competi tion, of a qualified student to take part in the pilgrimage's week of observing the United Nations at work. For students to be eligible for selection, they must have com pleted the sophomore or junior year by June, be 16 or 17 years of age at the time of the Pilgrimage, and be in good health. Scholarship, leadership, interest in community welfare, concern in world affairs, and general fitness to take part in the project will be taken into account in making the selection, in addition to writing an essay. The Pilgrimage project has been on the approved list of National Association for Secondary-School Principals since 1956. While at the UN, the delegate will study and observe the UN in action, tour the buildings, hear business conducted in the five official languages, listen to behind the scenes explanations of various departments and agencies, have meals in the UN's Delegates Dining Room, and interview representatives of member nations. They will also visit Inter national House where graduate students from more than 80 countries live under one roof. They will have an evening at Radio City Music Hall, and a 3 hour boat trip around Manhat tan Island, a visit to the Empire State Building Observatory and many more places of interest in New York as well as thruout the United States and Canada. Dane Ritchey Graduates BILOXI. Miss.-Airman Dane Ritchey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren E. Ritchey of Heppner, Ore has crariuated at Keesler AFB, Miss., from the U.S. Air Force space control and warn conducted by the Air Training Riverside High School, Board Command, man, Monday a collision of two The airman, who learned to cars occurred at Kunze Road operate electronic consoles and Kinkaid. Tina Phillips 15, used in space tracking and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John control systems, is being assigned to Mount He bo Air Force Station, Ore., for duty with a unit of Aerospace Defense Command which pro tects the U.S. against hostile aircraft and missiles. Airman Ritchey is a 1970 graduate of Franklin High School, Portland, Ore., and attended Portland State Posters may be made by any 4-H member or by a club or a team of members. Recommended sizes are 11 by 14 inches up to 22 by 28 inches, either horizontal or vertical. The use of copy righted cartoon characters cannot be accepted. Name, address and age of members should be clearly written on back of poster. Purpose of the poster contest is to give young people a chance to express visually what 4-H is and does, and opportunities in 4-H. Morrow County may enter five posters in the state selec tion. Previous entries from Morrow 4-H'ers have been winners in the state contest and gone on to national selections.' Marianne Pettyjohn Heads Marianne Pettyjohn, 2nd year student of CWSC at El lens burg has been elected president of the Central Wash ington State College Rodeo Club. Dick Powers, profes sional cowboy and educator, is coach. The Rodeo Club is a member of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Associ ation. Marianne is the daughter at Mr. and Mrs. Lee Petty john and is a graduate of lone High SchooL She is a Business Education major. She attended BMCC last year. March of Dime Members of the St. Patrick's Altar Society will be collecting for the annual March of Dimes In the Boardman-Irrlgon area the week of Jan. 21 27. The upper grades of the CCD. clashes will be assisting with the Mothers' March. Port of Morrow Meets All officers of the Port of Morrow were re-elected In the organization at its meeting Thursday of last week. The officers include: Car Swanson, president; Oscar Peterson, vice-president; Dick Krebs, secretary; Larry Lindsay, treasurer. In other action the Port agreed to an engineering con tract with the Pettyjohn Engineering Company of Port land for the first phase of the engineering program on the development of the port's 350 acre food processing park. The commissioners placed a ceiling of $7,500. on the first phase engineering costs. Swanson said the park will be designed to accommodate 7 to 10 tenants in lots with 400-foot widths. The side for the park inside the port's industrial track, is northwest of the junction of Highway 730 Interstate 80 North. The facility would have a five million gallon water reservoir. Greenfield Grange There were five tables of pinochle in play at the card party held Tuesday of last week at the Greenfield Grange hall, sponsored by the Women's Activity Committee of the grange. Mrs. Walter Hayes was hostess. High prize was won by Helen Busch and second high went to Mrs. Don Downey. Mrs. Tom Bamhartand Mrs. Walter Wyss received the traveling pinochle prizes. The Women's Activity Com mittee of Greenfield Grange met last week at the home of Mrs. Larry Phillips. Mrs. Rollin Bishop was a guest. A donation was given to the Eastern Oregon Hospital and Training Center in Pendleton. Card party hostesses for the next five weeks were to be: Jan. 16, Mrs. Bill Bates; Jan. 23, Mrs. Tom Harrison; Jan. 30, Mrs. Phillips; Feb. 6, Mrs. Bishop; Feb. 13, Mrs. Chub Warren. Hostesses for the night party Jan. 20 to be Mr, and Mrs. Bill Bates. jjna pnjipS Hurt " Following the memorial ser- fnr Pnarh Don Hendnx at Phillips of Boardman was taken hv ambulance to the hospital with a possible broken bone in her hand and numerous lacera tions. The operator of the car was a juvenile. There were two pther juveniles in the car. The second car operated by Vern Minnich, Boardman had three of his grandsons from Portland as passengers. They were not injured. Citation was issued to the operator of the first car and her mother for permitting an un licensed individual to operate the vehicle. lone Beats Umapine The lone Varsity met the Umapine Varsity last Friday at Umapine. The Cardinals scored a victory of 67-38. lone led throughout the game and the score at half-time stood 25-12. Donal McCarty and Dick Snider led the Cardinals in scoring with twelve points. Other scorers for lone were: M. Warren and H. Gutierrez 8, G. Wilson 6, E. Winkelman, H. Reitmann, J. Peterson, P. Peterson 2, and P. Carlson 1. CVSC Rodeo Club w ) CP: ' J
