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o or o IOQIIC. Oftt, 07403 s Ranches Change Hands In recent land iraiiHwciioitK in Morrow County, Dr. and Mrs. H. S. Huber sold a portion of their Toolhacres Ranch proper ty to Jim and Barbara Bloods worth. This trad hits 250 ami of Willow Cmk irrigated hay land mid wheat land. In another transaction, the Mutters bought 000 acres of the Bert Mason estate on Social Ridge NOTICE The June 23 Klittua alnrers Square Dance Mount will be cancelled vacation. due to scheduled Bcrney Marshalls in Headon Mr. and Mrs. Barney Mar shall were involved in a head-on collision on the Starkey-La Grande road near Fly Valley Friday evening. They had been up to visit her family who were CBmped at Fly Valley and were enroute back to La Grande. Barney and Susan and the three men in the other vehicle were all hospitalized. Barney and Susun both were wearing seat belts. Susan hit her head on the dash and broke her glasses which caused cuts around her eyes. The seat belt pulled across her abdomen which caused pain and kept her in the hospital for County-USFS The Umatilla National Forest and Morrow County recently entered into a Road Cooperative Agreement. The purpose of the agreement is to set forth general terms and conditions for the cooperative nl.iMtiitirl imnrnirpm(nt mAtnt- K tv ! . ... ...... j , enalice and use oi roans ana trails which are of primary importance to the Forest Ser vice and communities adjacent to the National Forests. Former agreements between the Forest Service and the counties are outdated, and the new agreement allows the counties and the Forest Service to improve roads where needed and exchange maintenance re sponsibilties on roads to the Cliff Aldrich Benefit Merlin Cantin who chairman ed the Cliff Aldrich Jack Pot Bowling benefit said Monday that a check for $305. had been presented to Cliff who is still in Pioneer Memorial Hospital. He also will receive 35 gallons of gas from dealers in lone, Lexington and Heppner, Prizes were donated by the Two Eern Top awards were earned by Rhonda and Mark Sargent of Heppner at the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show held June G-9 at Union. Rhonda had the Champion Hampshire Market , Lamb, which also won the Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb award. She was named Reserve Champion Senior Sheep Show man and Reserve Grand Champion Showman. The Ore gon Wheat League trophy was presented to her for the top market lamb fed wheat ration and the American Hampshire EARLY NEWS The G-T will appear a day early July 4th week. We will print on Tues. instead of Wed. We will be most grateful if you will call or write in your news early for that issue. Thank you. Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Holt will be managers of the Van Winkle Motel, according to announce ment of the new owners. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Halsey. EARL JAMES PETTYJOHN is interning this summer at Murrays Drugs. He is attending Oregon Slate majoring in Pharmacy. G-T WANT ADS PAY COth Yosr! Heppner, Oregon Jcclipot niflc Shoot The Morrow County Rifle and Pistol Club invite all marksmen to their Jackpot Rifle Shoot this Sunday at 1 p.m. '.'You will shoot only against rifles like your own" according to Dick Calvert, publicity chairman. The rifle range is on the Heppner-Lexington Highway. There will be cash prizes. three days for observation. Barney received head cuts when he hit the windshield with his head and the steering wheel injured his chest so that stitches were required. Barney stayed in the hospital over night. The driver of the other vehicle was given a citation. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Bailey of Washington DC have been visiting for 10 days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wilson. They had all gone camping near La Grande so that Barney and Susan could come visit. Road Pact benefit cerned. of both parties con- There are eleven counties locaied partially within the National Forest boundaries. Presently, agreements are being discussed with eight counties. These are the only nmmiiw-u-hii.fi litru pnrtrf "thaf - are in cooperative status. Of the eight counties, agree ment has been made with Morrow County and tentative agreements made with Grant County in Oregon and Columbia and Garfield Counties in Wash ington. Agreements with all eight of the counties expect to be completed by the end of the year. merchants of Heppner. Those working on the promotion, Phyllis Cole, Shirley Cox and Lorraine Ball join Merlin in saying "thank you" to all the merchants, bowlers and non bowlers who donated or partici pated in helping the committee make it a success. Top Honors Association awarded her a desk pen set for the Champion Hampshire Market Lamb. Mark had the Champion Suffolk Market Lamb and he was Reserve Champion Inter mediate Sheep Showman. In breeding stock, Mark had the Champion Suffolk producing ewe, Champion Cross hied yearling ewe and Champ ion Crossbred ewe lamb. He then went on to win Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Crossbred ewe. Mark also won first place on his pen of three market lambs and first plat e on his Crossbred flock. WEATHER .By DON GILLIAM Wed. 68 Thurs. 67 Sat Sun. 69 Mon. Tues. 83 49 48 43 45 39 41 43 Hospital Admitted to Pioneer Mem orial Hospital this week and still receiving care are El mer McQuinn, Spray; Mar garet Wehrli, Condon; John DuPont, Gary Dexter and Ed win Miller, all of Heppner. Melvin Ashbeck, Heppner, was dismssed. Grain Market White - 3.09H Red 2.98 Barley 80-50 97836, Thursday Swimming offers fun in the sun for everyone. About to take the plunge (left to right) are Sonja Biddle, Sandra Ward, Judy Ward, Brian Thompson. Jody Marlatt, Jim Malcom. Dclhcrt Turner and Lottie l.aughlin. The first set of swimming lessons begins Tues- Columbia Basin Union negotiations The Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative Board and Man agement are in negotiations with the I.B.E.W. Union and employees on annual wage negotiations. The first proposal from the employees through the Union was a request for a 10.5 percent wage increase. The proposal from the Columbia Basin was to hold to the 5.5 percent wage guidelines. The total payroll for 1972 for Columbia Basin was $253,916.00. The employees were also asking a 1 percent additional contribution equal to wages toward a savings plan in the nature of additional retirement. Pacific Power & Light Co. I.B.E.W. Union employees and management had agreed to a $ii.80 an hour scale for linemen and it is presumed that will be approved. This was an increase of 0.7 percent. rp:-" -jt YOUR OPINION IS IMPORTANT! The U. S. Army Engineers recently completed a review of the Willow Creek Lake multiple-purpose project that was authorized for construction by Congress in 1965. The Corps is conducting studies that will result in a design report to be used as the basis for construc tion plans. This report is scheduled for completion later this year. Colonel Richard M. Connell District Engineer, said, 'To insure that our studies reflect the desires of the citizens affected by flood and water problems in the Heppner area, we are holding this meeting so you can present your views on the project. We are also interested in discussing ecological and environ mental factors June 21, 1973 Swim Lessons 0 r- Registration will be Monday at the Heppner Muncipal pool for the first set of swimming lessons which will begin Tues day, June 26. A complete set of lessons will be offered. Sessions will be held Tuesday through Friday for two .,.wek9.-: SwimoirsiiaJl.,bF, at 9:00 a.m.; Intermediates at 9::); Advanced Beginners, 10-00: Beginners at 10:30 and K 'V. Evelyn Farrens whose friends sang a rousing Hap py Birthday to her Sunday associated with our study WiyWC Begin Monday 11:00; Mother-Tot at 11:30 and Lifesaving at 4:00 p.m. A fee of $2.50 will be charged ". for each swimmer enrolled in lessons. Adults who might be interest ed in taking lessons are asked to contact either the pool or City Hall to set up a time. " According to a report from the pool, there is still a problem on her 85th bithday at the father of the Year, barbecue. - 15 cenU KuinberlS with dogs following swimmers to the pool. Fights often follow from these gatherings, and the pool crew does not have to be responsible for this type of problem. Parents are asked to please keep family pets at home when swimmers leave for" the pool to help keep this problem at . a minimum. Success The Rod Murrays sold their trailer with a Gazette-Times Another success was Bill Lande's sale with a G-T want ad of a pistol and a rifle. You, too, may have success converting unused or surplus articles into cash with a G-T want ad. Just call 676-9228 or 676-9492. , "" A large crowd gathered Saturday night at the Fair grounds to honor Glen Ward, Morow County's 1973 Father of the Year. Everyone had brought a pot luck" and barbe cued their own steaks over an outside fire.' After the meal, Mrs. John Eubanks, president of Morrow County CowBelles, gave a welcome to all present. She 1 h f 1V 1 ' 1 ...... r - - J ' '' s ' V . " ? ' r " i UiHou Dan Public ttootinrj Tonlgfii The Walla Walla District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will hold a public meeting June 21, 1973 at 8 p m. at the Morrow County Courthouse to present a review of flooding and water supply problems In the Heppner areas. The Walla Walla District has recently completed a review of the Willow Creek Lake multiple purpose project that was auth orized for construction by Congress in 1965. The Corps is conducting studies that will result In a design report to be used as the basis for construction plans. This report is scheduled for completion later this year. Colonel Richard M. Connell, District Engineer, said, "To insure that our studies reflect the desires of the citizens affected by flood and water problems in the Heppner area, we are holding this meeting so Coronation Come one come all to the old time "Medicine Show" with Dr. Killum in charge. The show is due to start promptly at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Fairgrounds Grand stand with great fanfare and drums. Queen Jeanne will be crowned with great pomp and then the fun will begin. The variety progam is filled with old time and new time favorites. Country Hospital Engineers Meet Here The Eastern Oregon Hos pital Engineers Assn. met last week for a tour of Pio neer Memorial Hospital This was followed with a meeting at Columbia Basin conference room. This new organization met for its 3rd meeting at Hepp ner. Most of the members had never seen the hospital. They were more than pleased and somewhat surprised at the facility. They had many words of commendation for the appearance of the hos pital both inside and out. Deputy state fire marshall Court Upholds Vordid Judge Howard J.,Blanding of Oregon City after a two-day session of Morrow County Circuit Court here on Tuesday handed down a verdict of guilty of intentionally killing Don W. Hendrix, Riverside High School coach on Jarmary 6th to Matthew Aloysius Grochowski. This was an appeal. The Big Turnout Honors Glen Ward introduced Evelyn Farrens who had her 85th birthday, and the crowd joined in singing Happy Birthday to her. Virginia Grieb, chairman of the barbecue, introduced the Scout Troop present to honor Mr. Ward, an active Scouting official. Mrs. Grieb introduced past fathers of the year who were i " Cla Ward and his family Joyce, Boa, Judy and San. dxa. Judy holds th ptaauo prosonUd to br dad by th Morrow County CowBoUes. you can present your views on the proji-ct. We are also Interested in discussing ecolog ical and environmental factors associated with our study." During the Corps' study, planners have considered : 1. Reducing flood damage, primarily from devasta ting cloudburst storms, in Heppner. Consideration was also given to reducing these damages in Lexing ton, lone, and agricultural areas downstream from Heppner. 2. Development of supple . mental water supplies for irrigation in Willow Creek Valley. 3. Development of additional sources to meet growing demands for water in Heppner. You are urged to attend this meeting and make your wishes known. Saturday musicians will keep your toe tapping with a polka and schottische, harmonica, a Girlie Girlie dance, guitar and sing ing, a rousing "old time religion" hymn, folk numbers to close with square dancing. Gene Pierce is Dr. Killum. Birdine Tullis chairmaned the entertainment committee". The Rodeo board is setting up the stage. The show is free and fun. Dave Teeter was the guest speaker. Fire Chief Fritz Roden of Pendleton talked on Fire Protection. The hos pital engineers exchanged ideas and problems.. Among those here were Bud Barter of Baker, Jim Clark and Doak Cole, both of Enterprise, Pat Phelan of Str Anthony's-"" chairman ' of the group, Dwight Klrkland of La Grande and Dick Roth, business manager of the Grande Ronde Hospital of La Grande is secretary of the group. young man had been found guilty of murder in a trial here March 1 and 2 when Circuit Court Judge Harlow F. Lennon of Portland presided. Prosecution in both cases was by Morrow County District Attorney Herman W. Winter and Assistant District Attorney Dennis D. Doherty. present for the event: Louis Carlson, Gene Pierce and Bob Jepsen. 'She introduced Mr. Ward who thanked the CowBelles and all present. He introduced his relatives who had joined with others to honor him. It was a most happy occasion for all. 3.:".r i 1 Ui3 T e Is- mm mm
