Image provided by: Morrow County Museum; Heppner, OR
About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (May 17, 1973)
HEPPNER (ORE.) t ,- (1 Commander Clayton Sweek presents an American flag to fly over the Outdoor School at Tupper Work Centerlast week. Principal Don Cole accepts the flag and is pleased to have a new flag for this purpose. Funeral Services in Boardman for Donna Wicklander By.MAKYLEEMAKI.OW Funeral" services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Boardman Community Church for Donna O. Wicklander, 55, who died May 10 at the Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston after an illness of six months. Mrs. Wicklander, wife of Carl Wicklander, had been a resident of Boardman since 1968. and formerly lived in San Jose, Calif. She was born Oct. 5. 1917 at Imbler, and at the age of five moved with her parents to Astoria. She later lived in Klamath Falls. She was marri ed May 15. 1937 in Walla Walla, Wash." She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Lajter-Day Saints, Greenfield Grange, the Boardman Tillicurn Club and Willow Run Golf Club. Survivors are the widower of Boardman; one daughter, Mrs. Stanley (Wanda) Lilly of Boardman; her mother, Mrs. Helen Squires of Oroville, Calif.; three brothers. Delbert Blanchard of Seattle, Wash.. Glendon Frank Blanchard of Los Gatos, Calif., and Lynn Squires of San Jose, Calif.; one sister, Lucille Robertson of Oroville, - and two grand children. Bishop Allen Alder conducted the services, assisted by Arthur Burnett, Victor Marchek and Adrian Skinner. Speakers were Robert Roylance and N. Dee Hymas. Soloists were Blanche Sparks, Susan Roylance and Pamela Balls. Organists were Mrs. Roylance and Mrs. Sparks. Pallbearers were Delbert Blanchard, Lynn Squires, Ray Stone, Delmer Robertson, Charlie Childress and Joe Tatone. Burial was in Boardman Riverview Cemetery. Dedica tion of the grave was by Delmer Robertson. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston was in charge of services. RHS Baccalaureate Baccalaureate Services for the graduating class of River side High School will be held May 20 at the Boardman Community Church at 7 p.m. Speaker will be the Rev. Charles Ashby, pastor of the Community Baptist Church at Irrigon. Members of the class are Rob Adams, Jill Ayling, Randy Baker, Susan Ball, Art Barnes, Wayne Downey, Vickie Gay man, Don Harper, Jim Hiigel, Doloris Hilling, Kitty Hixson, Eugene Hodson, Debbie Hug, Steve Kauffman, Casey Kuhn, Debbie McCoy, Marilyn Pourier, Mike Proctor, Darrel Pummel, David Richards, Bruce Russell, Bob Ryan, Dallas Senn, Pat Skoubo, Jim Ward, Loren Wilson and Pat Witters. Well to be Drilled A well drilling project and the construction of 2,300 lead-line rail facilities in the Port of Morrow Industrial Park was approved last Thursday. The well and rail facility plus a double spur at the plant site, will accommodate the new Desert Magic potato packing plant that is under construction at a reported cost of approxi mately $500,000. The rail lead-line will be extended from the Morrow Product Company's potato packing plant in the industrial park. Rupert Kennedy, port manager, said construction will cost approximately $15.50 per foot, with the grade in place. The port commission is put ting itself in a position through a preliminary engineering pro gram to apply for emergency development funds the first part of July. The commission ruled out any possibility of going to the county 's voters for a general obligation bond issue to prepare GAZETTE-TIMES. Thurday, l the industrial park for indus tries related to agriculture that are on the move towards the Boardman facility. Interchange Needed One of the major projects at the moment is to develop a highway interchange on Inter state 80 North east of Boardman that would permit traffic from the east to enter the park and move to the potato packing plants without driving to Boardman and then back tracking up the river to the industrial park. Kennedy said such an interchange would save vehicles Vi miles and eventual ly 7 miles. Son Born Mr. and Mrs. Gail Enrightare the parents of a son. Brian Dean, born May 9 in the Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermis ton. The baby weighed eight pounds, one-half ounce. Grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sniit of Richland, Ore., and Mrs. Farrell Lemons of Mount Vernon. WAC At Hermiston The Women's Activity Com mittee of Greenfield Grange went to Hermiston last week for a meeting at the home of Mrs. Nathan Thorpe. Guests were Mrs. Guy Ferguson, Mrs. Ernest Obermeier, Mrs. Larry Thorpe and Mrs. Rollin Bishop. Card party hostesses appoint ed were: May 15, Mrs. W. G. Seehafer; Mav 22, Mrs. Chub Warren; May 29, Mrs. Baker; June 5. Mrs. Donovan; June 12, Mrs. Don Ben Tom Harrison. Final plans were made for the pinochle party and bingo game to be held at the grange hall Saturday night. Hostess for the next meeting June 13 will be Mrs. Bill Bates. At the meeting of the Port of Morrow last Thursday Com missioner Dewey West, Jr. said that surveys conducted in recent years show that 30 percent of the traffic moving through Boardman on Inter state 80 North drives off the freeway into the business district. West, a Boardman service station operator and farm owner, said 1-80's traffic at Boardman is estimated at 6,200 vehicles daily. This traffic is split east of Boardman when an estimated 50 percent takes Highway 730 up the Columbia River. Pinochle Winners Winners in the pinochle game held at the Greenfield Grange Hall Saturday night were Del mer Hug for men's high, and W. G. Seehafer for second high. Women's high went to Mrs. Hug and second high to Mrs. Ed Kuhn. Traveling pinochle prizes were won by NellieBusch, Mrs. Tom Harrison and Hazel Car penter. Door prizes were won by Nathan Thorpe, dinner for two at the Hitchin' Post; Nellie Busch, steak dinner at the Nomad Restaurant; Mrs. Arthur Allen, 10 gal. gas at the Texaco. Texaco Station; Julie Hug, a six-pack of Pepsi Cola from Hicks Market; Charlotte Hilling and Donna Ziemer, each one gallon of root beer from the A & W Drive-In in Hermiton. Proceeds of the evening, which also included bingo, will S3 for a scholarship to a Riverside High School student to Girl's State. Mrs. Don Baker was in charge. There were four 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. Roy Ball was hostess. May 17. 1973 Itnnc rink Plnnc The next appearance of the Northwest !Ye Wee Rodeo Court will be nt (he IKRIGON LIONS 3rd ANNUAL PEE WEE RODEO. May 19 & 20 at the Umatilla County Fair Grounds In Hermiston, Parade in down town Hermiston May 19, 9 a nt. 60 contestants from Pendleton. Stanfield, Lexington, Condon, Terrebonne, Alfalfa. Bend, Redmond, Boardman, Hermis ton and Irrigon all in Oregon aud Brush Prairie and Battle Ground, Wash, will compete for trophies, 5 place ribbons, and merchandise. ALL ROUND SENIOR GIRL and BOY TROPHY and ALL ROUND JUNIOR GIRL and BOY TROPHY will be awarded this year. All participants will receive a Special Purple and Gold Riblxw. On May 12 the Irrigon Lions Club sponsored a dance and donated the proceeds to the Pee Wee Rodeo Fund. Music was donated by Lloyd Berger & Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jorgensen, of Irrigon. Pee Wee Rodeo Dance Big Success The Irrigon Lions 3rd Annual Pee Wee Rodeo Coronation Dance was held April 28, at the Lions Hall in Irrigon. Carla V. Leighton of Boardman, official chaperone for the 1973 Court, & secy, of the Rodeo acted as Mistress of Ceremonies. Re freshments of cookies, punch & coffee were served. Guests introduced were: Phill Sherrell, sec & treas. of the Northwest Pee Wee Rodeo Association Board of Directors of Hermis ton. Teen Board Member, Don Leighton Jr., Boardman. Irri gon Lions 1st Vice Pres. Howard House. Board Members Max McRae & Charles Pen nock, of Irrigon. Special thanks to our volun teer musicians: Lloyd Berger, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jorgensen, Irrigon and Mrs. Harold Baker, Boardman. We also want to thank Mrs. Alvin Vetter Sr. of Hermiston for making the court and escorts outfits. Also attend ing was the 1st Pee Wee Rodeo Court, Queen Kerrie Case, Hermiston and Princess Vicki Keith, Irrigon. We are very High prize was won by Mrs. Verne Minnich and low went to Faye Anderson. Mrs. W. G. Seehafer and Mrs. Albert War nock received the traveling pinochle prizes. Here & There Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ball went to Pendleton Sunday to visit at the home of Ball's son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Ball. Mrs. Zoe Billings is in Salem for two weeks visiting at the i. f ,,hi,r RronHa i"1 vl ,K' . Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pieper and daughters Mary and Pat were weekend visitors at the home of Mrs. Pieper's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wyss. Weekend visitors at the home of Mrs. Leo Root were her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Root and daugh ter, Jane of Wasco. Weekend visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Skoubo were their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Skoubo and daughters, Shannon and Heidi, of Pendleton, and Mrs. Skoubo's mother, Mrs. B. E. Getchell of Hermiston. Other visitors Saturday were Skoubo's stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Chub Warren. Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Daltoso were Daltoso's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mario Daltoso, his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Benny Daltoso and six children, and his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Hamilton and five children all of Walla Walla, Wash. Other visitors this week were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hebert of Butte, Mont. Mrs. Frank Marlow was in Pendleton Friday and Saturday visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Clarence Thomas. Temperature was 95 above in Boardman Monday. RIVERSIDE JR. -SR. HIGH SCHOOL MENU Monday - Tuna noodle casse role, vegetable sticks, bread and butter and pudding with topping. Tuesday -- Barbecued beans, cottage cheese, hot rolls r.d fruit. Wednesday - Sauerkraut and weiners, fluffed potatoes, bread and butter and cake. Thursday - Turkey gravy, fluffed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes and jello. Friday - Hamburger, pickles, potato chips, buttered corn and fruit. Bread, butter and milk are served with all meals. Peo Vco Rodeo proud of our Irrigon Lions aid Annual Pee Wee Rodeo Court. At the Finals last Sept. our Queen won the queens contest. They are now known as the 1973 ALL NORTHWEST PEE WEE RODEO COURT. They are Queen Allison Sherrell Prin cess Kathy Case Princess Debbie Hoffman all or Hermis ton. Princess Dana Creamer Irrigon. Then the moment everyone had leen waiting for: The Coronation of the 1973 Irrigon Lions 3rd Annual Pee Wee Rodeo Court. Princess Robin Stewart of Irrigon was crowned by her Escort Deeno Leighton of Boardman, Princess Ida Vetter of Hermiston was crowned by her Escort Wayne Huwe Jr. of Irrigon, and Queen Idella Vetter of Hermiston was crowned by her escort Don l-eighton Jr. of Boardman. These boys will act as Flag Bearers in parades and Grand Entries where our court appears. The Court and escorts will be wearing the lions colors this year Purple and Gold. The Northwest Queen, Allison Sherrell presented the 1973 Court with arm bouquets of red roses, donated by the A-l Motel and arranged by Johnson's Flower Shop both of Hermiston. Queen Idella presented the Northwest Court with red, white and blue carnation corsages, made by Jimmy's Flower Shop of Hermiston. Each girl on the 1973 Court gave her escort a saddle blanket to be used in his official line of duty. Howard House on behalf of the Irrigon Lions presented the 1973 Court and escorts Irrigon Lions Club Booster Buttons. At Arlington On May 5, the Irrigon Lions 3rd annual Pee Wee Rodeo Court rode in the Arlington Jackpot Rodeo Parade and were well received by the crowd. After the parade the Court attended the Queens Luncheon. Mrs. Dale Hurn acted as chaperone due to the illness of the court chaperone Carla V. Leighton. Princess Dana Creamer and Princess Kathy Case of The Northwest Pee Wee Rodeo Court and chaperone Kay Case also at tended the luncheon. At Milton-Freewater On May 12, the Irrigon Lions 3rd Annual Pee Wee Rodeo Court rode in the Pea Festival Parade in Milton-Freewater. Queen Idella Vetter, Princess Robin Stewart, Princess Ida Vetter and court chaperone Carla V. Leighton attended the Queens luncheon following the parade. The Court received applause thru out the route of the parade SpraV ReddV 7" - ...... , U n I nl nm hnn 1 1 rt 1 1 ivioiuliiuii On Saturday, May 26, the Spray Recreation and Amuse- ment Club will again sponsor the Annual Open Half-Marathon Run, distance 13 miles, com mencing at Service Creek and proceeding along Highway 19 to the finish line in front of Cooper's ARCO Station. Trophies will be awarded to the first three finishers in four age groups; Div. (1.) 17 and under; Div. (2.) 18-29; Div. (3.) 30-40; Div. (4.) 41 and over, and a special trophy for the oldest finishing runner. All who finish the run will receive a certificate of accomplishment. Accommodations for dressing will be provided at Spray High School. All runners must report there before 7:30 a.m. to receive assigned numbers. Transporta tion will be provided for participants from Spray to Service Creek at 7:30 a.m. if needed. The town of Spray has few overnight accommodations . . . .. anHrnnnprsshniilrlnlan arenrrt- ingly. (sleeping bag, camper, etc.!!) Starting time for the run is 8.00 a.m. near the Service Creek Cafe. ELIGIBILITY - The run is open to: any amateur; any physically fit man or woman 18 years of age and older; youngsters under 18 with parents or guardian's written consent. RULES - Runners must complete registration firms prior to day of the run. All entries must be accompanied by a per sonal statement of fitness. Any competitor accept- ing assistance from or receiving advice in any form or manner from a mechanical device will automatically be disqual ified. ' Any assistance, except verbal encouragement, from any person enroute will constitute disqualifi cation. Registration forms may be obtained by writing to: Harlev Newland Bono v i i New officers of the Cardinal Club at lone Schools: Mrs, Jim West. Mrs. Richard Sherer and Mrs. I.ee Palmer. By CASSANDRA CHAPEL An lone Community Picnic will be held May 31 at the School cafeteria at noon. It will be a pot luck with punch and coffee served by the newly organized Cardinal Club. This is an organization of parents and teachers and students who cooperate and coordinate in the interests of the schools. Grange Activities Willows Grange will meet May 19. There will be a potluck at 6:30 p.m. and grange at 8:00. WAC will meet at Linda Procks May 18. There will be a potluck dinner at noon. Mrs. Dot Halvorsen and Linda Prock will be the hostesses. Nineteen members of the Willows Grange "went to Rhea Creek for a visitation night on Friday. The Willow's Grange provided a Hee Haw for entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. Berl Akers spent Mother's Day at Gresham visiting with their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Bob Akers. They brought their grandchildren Jeffrey and Julie home for a stay. Mrs. Lee Palmer entertained with a birthday party for Mrs. Marion Palmer on May 8. Those present were: Eleanor Herman, Zela McKinney, and Catherine Thome from Her miston, Catherine Lindstrom, Lou Mcintosh, Norma Rea, Mary Wright, Mrs. Elmer Palmer, Faye Munkers, Lora Holtz, Dot Halvorsen, Helen Pettyjohn, Beula Sherer, and Carmen French. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Springer and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Nash were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Palmer Wed. These gentlemen are Mrs. Palmer's uncles. j Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lancaster and Mr and Mrs Leo Crab- tree went to Troutdale Sunday J- to the Masonic Lodge Mother's Day dinner. for t amily Dinner yt A family dinner was held atT the home of Mr. and Mrs. AjL , - 1. r i T .. . . fru.. mariiKiui muinei auay. muse present were: Alta Lofton (Mrs. Marick's mother), Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jaeger and family, and Mr and Mrs. Chuck Aiken from Condon, Mr. and Mrs. Jessji. Carey and family of Pilot Rock, J Mr. and Mrs. Darold Carev and family of Pendleton, and grand- sons j.u. ana junior Mr. and Mrs. Garland Swan- sun were 111 vui vcaiua uui nig a Mother's Weekend. They alsoJf" visited in Salem and Portland yL htfnr( rplnrnintr ' - " e Edward Salstrom nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Swanson is auite ill with a stroke at his home. He win oe rememoereu . .. ... 1 1 as having worked several summers at the Swanson's. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Rea and family of Portland visited his parents one day last week. Drawing for the doll donated by.Mrs. Coleman was held May 11th at Mrs. Coleman's home. during a meeting of several yL. neucKiin s. int. Yvnnicn wno DUTCH RIETMANN. GRAND CHOIR MEMBER Jan Ekstrom was selected Grand Choir Member for the Grand Assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls which will be held June 21-23. Mrs. Paul Pettyjohn assisted by Diana Hams gave a birthday party honoring Kristina Petty- john who was nine years old. This party was held on May 8. The guests were the girls from the third grade, Kelly and Kim Pettyjohn, Dina Shawn and Craig Hams, and Sabrina White. Lori Edwards were also present. Cake and ice cream Marathon Director Post Office Box 274 Spray. OreRon 97874 3 Community Picnic Harks End of School V were served. The cake was made and decorated by Mrs. Diana Hams. Heppner and lone fifth grades went on a field trip to observe conservation. They ate their lunch at the lone City Park at noon . Shades of the old West were evident here last weekend when another cattle drive went through town heading for high mountain pasture at Ukiah. The cattle were being driven from Ralph Reamer's ranch and stopped overnight at the Bar ratt ranch on Hinton Creek. Cowboys helping with the drive were Gene "Tex" Pierce, Art Vance, Dean Jefe unman, Howard Bryant and friends. 4-H Summer School Counselor Debbie Warren, lone, is one of thirty college girls selected to serve as counselors at 4-H Summer School this year, according to Birdine Tullis. Debbie, a junior in pharmacy at OSU was active in 4-H in Morrow County through her high school years, is an active member of OSU Collegiate 4-H Club, and has recently received publicity as the keeper of the piglets at the OSU Swine Operation. Morrow County summer school delegates will have the happy surprise of seeing a familiar face among the counselors when they arrive at Corvallis, June 11th for a busy week of classes and fun. G-T WANT ADS PAY .j tr' j, 4 j ft T 1 S f 'I 1 G 3- FMAMFM Multiplex Stereo I JUAIIIjJ J J -" 'rJf$W "I 8-Track Stereo Player J J ib 9 m 3 5 m WA 1 1 1 t 11 I v j? j 0 0 r. J J - 1' ' 0 0 . J I GO N TV'S J Methodist Sale & Rain? Locul Methodists are expect ing a big response to their annual Lawn Sale this Satur day. This sale's income goes for home and world missions, to help support the Methodist Home in Salem and to help with the repair and upkeep of the local church and parsonage. Workers are also hopeful that the sale might help promote a good local rainfall. Last year's sale was cut short with "a healthy downpour. They are hoping that the rain will wait until Inter in the day this year. Unusual Silver Some unusual small sterling silver pieces, a nicely dressed lfi inch doll and an over-the-car type canvas tent, have been contributed. The usual delicious baked goods, bright new aprons, and a tasty luncheon are scheduled. New Features New for the 1973 sale are railroader caps, cemetery dec orations, and an assortment of potted houseplants. This sale features miscellaneous house hold articles, but not used clothing. Same Place And Hours Again the sale will begin at 10:00 on the lawn in front of the parsonage on Church St. The lunch and baked goods sale will start at 11:00 and continue until 1:30. The sale will end about 5:00 or sooner if everything is sold. COVE SUMMER CAMPS DATED The Ascension Summer School has announced the following n runs this vear: May . Ecology camp for families led by Dirk Rinehart & Dr, Brant. Emphasis will be on planting an organic garden next t0 tne rectnry and Creation. June 8 -10 Work Camp a family outing in which we prepare the school grounds and repair buildings... (No charge) Just bring a willingness to contribute your time and talents. June 10 - 20 Senior High Camp - Dean - Rusty Kimsey June 21 - July 1st Jr. High Camp Dean - Harry Knisely July 5th - 12 Intermediate Camp Dean Dick Toll July 13 - 20 Beginners Camp Bill Watson and Bob Hall of the Presbyterian Church July 21-28 Combined camp for intermediates and beginners Deans Shep Crim and Dick Thew This is lor those who cannot make either of the other camps. Aug. 10 - 12 Family study camp Dean The Bishop Leader is the Rt Rev. Bennett Sims, Bishop of Atlanta k Campships Available Funds are available locally and from the Diocese of Eastern Oregon to help any child or adult attend camp. Scholarships are available to anyone regardless of church affiliation. Please contact the Rev. David Blackaller for assistance. The leadership this year will be provided from the two sponsoring groups - the Episcopal and the Presbyterian Churches. ajjglY ' m ' ! a Modal RM-4392 (I ; 'A $ 0 N'T Y Heppner Many Helpers Among the many who are contributing and helpng with the sale are Mrs. Owen Lea thers. Mrs. Ida Farra, Mrs. Mildred Padlierg. Mrs. Dan James, Mrs. John Maatta, Mrs. Hermun Green, Mrs. Howard Bryant, Mrs. Elmer Talmar, Mrs. Pearl Wright, Mrs. Emma Drake, Rev, and Mrs. Ed Cutting, Mrs. John Wood. Mrs. Effie Johnston. Mrs. Lincoln Nash. Mrs. Ted Smith, Mrs. John Hopper, Mrs. Carl McDuniel, Mrs. Harry Duvall, Mrs. Theron Adlard, Mrs. Bill Weathorford. Good on Display Some of the ginids to be offered for sale Saturday are on display this week in the window of the Degree of Honor Building between MiLadies and the 1st Nat. Bank. GLEN WARD FAMILY spent Sunday fishing and lazying at Penland Prairie. JUNIOR III TRACK TO CONDON The Junior High District Track Meet will be held at Condon this Saturday. Dorothy Agee, coach, said Monday there would be 25 going over for the meet. studying the stewardship of 1