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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 16, 1973)
IIKI'PNRIt (OKfC.) aZi:TTi:-TIIKS. Thumduy. AU(!ut U, 1973 Beverly Morinaga is a July bride Mrs. M linkers to head campaign Dccket cordon A place of beauty, a source of food S ill r I 1 I V U , : f .1 Mrs Kiicy Alunkm has been named chairman of the Breath of Life CanipaiKii to fiUht children's luntf diseases, according to I Kin Schollunder, honorary chairman of the Oregon chapter, National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation. Mrs Munkers will lead local volunteers in raising funds to support research and care programs for children affect ed by lung-damaging diseases like cystic fibrosis, severe asthma, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, and a con dition called "childhood em physema." Children in Oregon and Southwest Washington are diagnosed and followed at the CF Center, University of Oregon Medical School A house to house appeal in Heppner is scheduled for Sept 10 Iti Mrs Munkers will ! assisted in the campaign by American Legion Auxiliary &JUSalon no ,V2, of which she is amcmber. Cystic fibrosis, an incurable genetic disease, is inherited when both parents carry the recessive gene for CF. It is believed that one in 2o persons or 10 million Americans may carry the CF gene, usually without knowing it. Current research funded by the Na tional Cystic Fibrosis He search Foundation is seeking a practical test to identify these carriers. ll.m.ltl.ind Kuliy Meckel tire among Heppner suer gar deners Their flowers are lovely .mil their fruit and vegetable are very practical--and cutting fowl cost Is news these days Surrounding their "new" home their gardening efforts stand out The yard is unusual. Its focal point is the stone fireplace which is the only monument to their old burned down home. The back yard and south garden produce much of the Meckel's winter food, besides generous good gifts to neigh bors and friends. Both Meckel really work miring the late spring growing mon iv pi uiiinjj. thinning, watering They don't buy seed they save It from year to year. Su , : "r ime mean weed ing.v i li. ii vesting, pre servint ..! iifc'ing They have .nun right that permi; i..em to irrigate from Villot Creek In June l'7l their i omplele establishmenl was inundated by the Shobe Canyon Hooding A tremen dous amount of debris was deposited on their land. An unusual feature of their vegetable garden is the gigan tic sunflower of several varieties-some have achieved over 17 feet In height. These giants shade the lower plants. (Clarence Maker' garden at Heppner' northern boundary also show tall sunflowers used as shade from the afternoon sun t A "tree-type" spinach is a favorite of Kuby. Harold dotes on raspberry pies all winter long from frozen berries off their bushes. Their trees yield many apple, peaches and apricots -most years. "I mrd lo win many prize at the l.nr with flowers and vegetables, but I haven't entered much lately-especial ' ly since the last big flood." Huby says So inspi'c of a devesting fire and several very discouraging floods-and their involvement in many activities- these two pioneer descendant continue to raise their own beauty and food, and their yard and garden always attract envious glances from persons who pass by on South Court St. Two anniversaries are celebrated New plan for oldsters to become involved MR. AND MRS. HIXKLEY Beverly L. Morinaga be came the bride of Ronald L. Hinkley at a 7 p.m. candlelight ceremony at the Boardman Community Church, July 28. The double ring service was performed by Pastor Neil King before an altar deco rated with large baskets of pink gladioli, orchid carna tions and white daisies. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kaz Morinaga of Ontario, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Hinkley of Irrigon. Airs. Ed Skultety of Hermis ton played the nuptial music on the organ. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore her mother's wedding gown of white satin with a long train, fashioned with long sleeves and long waist with small buttons down the back. The headpiece and collar were decorated with matching pearls. Her veil was fingertip length. She carried a nosegay of pink roses, white daises and baby's breath. Mrs. Jon Starke, twin sister of the bride, was matron of honor and wore a long lavendar printed dress fash ioned with empire waist, V-neckline, accented with lace. She wore a lavender floppy hat, and carried a nosegay of pink roses, laven der carnations with baby's breath. Marcy Morinaga, sister of the bride, and Peggy Hinkley, sister of the groom, were bridesmaids and wore gowns identical to the matron of honor except in pink, and pink hats. Their flowers were also identical. Jon Starke, brother-in-law of the bride, was best man, and ushers were Donald Hinkley, brother of the groom, and Glen Morinaga of Mc Minnville, brother of the bride. Following the ceremony a reception was held at Dodge City Inn with Mrs. Joe Tatone hostess. The three-tiered cake, decorated with pink and orchid roses and silver and white bells, and topped with a bridal couple, was cut and served by Colette Yamaguchi, cousin of the bride, and Cheryl Easterling, sister of the groom. Yvonne Larson and Susan Morinaga were at the punch bowls. Bonnie Mori naga and Maria Ymaguchi were in charge of the guest book, and in charge of the gift table were Carol Morgan, Carol Morishita and Grant Kitamura. For her daughter's wedding Mrs. Morinaga wore a short dress of pink organdy with WOMAN TO SPEAK ON TRIP TO MEXICO Dorcas Stewart, back from a trip to Mexico, will speak at the Lexington Church of Christ Sunday, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m. She and a group of 15 others from over the U.S. left from El Paso, Tex., June 16 to spend six weeks in the Mexican culture, helping missionaries with their work there. In her speech she will relate her experiences in Mexico City, how she went to church in a pig pen. and of her opportunity to eat chocolate covered chicken. The public is invited to attend. chiffon sleeves. The groom's mother wore a short dress of orchid knit. Their accessories were white. The bride is a graduate of Ontario High School and the groom is a graduate of Riverside High School in Boardman. After a trip to the Oregon coast they are living in Mckenzie's Trailor Court in Boardman. The groom is employed by Union Pacific Railroad and the bride in employed at Dodge City Inn. For going away the bride wore a blue-green pants suit. Guests attended from Ontario. Vale. McMinnville. Hermiston, Irrigon and Tri- Cities. Wn. A family gathering was held at the Harold and Inez Erwin home in Heppner to celebrate two silver wedding anniver saries. Aug. 11 and 12. Guests of honor were her brother. George Clibon, the oldest in a family of eight children and an only son, his wife. Cora, a daughter, Una marie and a sister, Una Clibon. from Chino, Ca. From Hoquiam. Wn., were another sister Judith Martin son, and her husband, George, son, Larry and daughter, Patrice. Una Clibon was the only one who had been a member of both wedding parties 25 years ago, so she was chosen to Along Butter Creek Mrs. George Currin's brother, A.W. Knotts, and Mrs. Knotts. Eugene, visited over the weekend. Each of the Knotts attended a 40th class reunion. He met with his class of 1933 at Pilot Rock High School and she met with her 1933 class at St. Joseph's Academy in Pendleton. The Milton Miller family was enlarged for several weeks while daughter Bonnie and her husband, Ron Chris topherson. and their small son Heath visited from the Mt. Home Air Force Base in Idaho. Mrs. Vern Richman, Milt's mother from Milton Freewater, has also joined the Miller household for one week. The Paul Hislers have been entertaining Mrs. Hisler's brother and sister-in-law the past week. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Causey flew up from their Douglas, Az., home. Mr. and Mrs. John Swanson and family from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, spent Aug. 7-10 visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gar land Swanson. Contemporary Questions And Conflicts are analyzed in a weekly column by Rev. Lester Kinsolving How moral is steri lization? Are violent sports sinful? If the church supports the ends of Black mili tants, must it support their MEANS too? Rev. Kinsolving probes the pros and cons of these and other contemporary controversies. As an ordained clergyman, he is in close touch with the religious as pects of topical issues. As an experienced re porter, his style is in formative yet enter taining, factual and fascinating. Watch for his col umn every week. Starting next week. propose the first toast. Anni versary cakes were baked by Inez for Judith and George Martinson, who were married July 4. 1948, and for George and Cora Clibon. who were married Dec. 19, 1948. They received gifts from the family. Guests attending and other family members were Mr. and Mrs. Willard Cameron and daughter, Mariann, and friends of Walla Walla; a second cousin, Bruce Duncan of Walla Walla: Mr. and Mrs. Gary Duckworth and daugh ters. Susan and Keri. Ponie rory, Wn.; and Mrs. Wyoma Duckworth from Clarkston, Wn. DRAMA CLUB MEETS AUG. 16 Anyone interested in par ticipating in the Heppner Community Drama Club, through acting or behind the scenes in make-up or set building, is invited to the Aug. 16 meeting. The club will meet at the Jane Rawlins' home, 260 Gilmore, at 8 p.m. Agenda will include a dis cussion of possible plays for the coming season and elec tion of officers. CHARLES LINDBERG LIKES IT HERE Charles Lindberg of St. Helens visited his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Reo J. Russell Sr.. Aug. 4-5. Lindberg, a police officer in St. Helens, said he likes this area so well he would like to move here if he could find employment in police work. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Con nor, Mike, Dan and Calla, have returned to Forest Grove after a week's visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Connor of Heppner. , Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is being organized to serve Umatilla and Morrow Counties. RSVP is designed to return senior citizens age 60 or over ( there is no upper age limit ) to community life through vol unteer work at non-profit agencies or organizations. "The. assignments are as numerous and diverse as are the senior volunteers. The activities will be assigned to coincide with the person's special interest and talents, such as a handyman, teach er's aide, delivering hot meals, working as 4-H leaders and visiting shut-ins. The community needs the volun teer's experience and wisdom, regardless of background and interests. Number of hours and days work are determined by the participants to fit individual need," according to Marilyn Thomson, represent ative for ACTION. RSVP is seeking a senior citizen coordinator to recruit volunteers in Morrow County. In Heppner there is a special need for sewing volunteers at the Neighborhood Center. Also, the Neighborhood Center needs help in preparation of hot meals which will be expanded to two days a week, one day in Heppner and one day in Irrigon. Volunteers are paid 10 cents a mile from home to worksite for their own transportation, or transportation will be provided. Meals will either be provided or the volunteers will be reimbursed $1 per meal. This RSVP program is the first in Eastern Oregon. Blue Mountain Collegevis grantee for the program which is part of ACTION, the federal vol unteer agency which also includes VISTA, SCORE.the Peace Corps, Foster Grand parents and several others. The main office is in Pendleton; however, Morrow County residents may contact the Heppner Neighborhood Center at 676-5873 for infor mation and applications. Ms. Thomson, has been in Morrow County to contact all non-profit agencies in order that they may utilize RSVP volunteers. Church related organizations do not qualify for this program. Ms. Thom son will speak and show films to any group interested in RSVP. She may be contacted through the Neighborhood Center. Baked food sale will support club projects Wives of Elks Club mem bers are invited to participate in a Baked Food Sale to be held Aug. 24, 10 a.m., at Turner, VanMarter & Bryant offices. Any type of dish will be fine, Dorothy Agee, food sale chairman, announced, in ex pressing her appreciation for the help given the program on previous sales. Proceeds of the sale will be used for the eye clinic, and local improvement projects, as well as for improving the women's lounge at the Elks Club. Lady Elks continue to col lect eyeglasses, and to date have sent 138 pairs to the eye clinic. Persons having glasses to donate may leave them at the Elks Club. The lone United Church of Christ recently collected 65 pairs of eyeglasses and turned them over to the Elks. TOPS CHANGES MEETING DATE The Heppner TOPS have changed their meeting nights from Tuesday to Wednesday J nights. The meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center Room of the Gilliam Bisbee Building, Main Street. CqI's Lounge & Cafe now features Chinese Dinners every Wednesday night. Complete dinner includes: Err Foo Yung Chow Mein (choice of four varieties) Sweet and Sour Spcrerlbs Barbecue Pork Shrimp Noodle Soup Coffee or Tea Vou may order a complete dinner to take out by SS5 2 phoning 676-5015 S Lady Elks Baked Food Sale Aug. 24 10 a.m. In front of Turner, Van Marter & Bryant insurance office Proceeds go to the and for refurbishing lounge. Eye Clinic the ladles' 99 I GIVE A DING-A-LING r 3 I I tY or MATCH 'm T fe SW II- 'fjf Pont and top coordinates . . . "5 j j I Blouses ... Polyester Jeans I I Ring a bell to the turn of the cen- , I ' ' ' I ury' buf swinging colors. ft &:3 I Winter Jackets i . Sf&tfjr b0,d,y $,arts 1 -Back to School clothing- I I I B CU X A . -Somthig from th jwlrs 5 jnup ror your f'! d ' to olwav tomething special" H PA Rodeo needs Af lHfm I 1 I JEWELERS I , mm mm 9 m . gl 177 MAIN ST HEPPNER 9 A 1 W I MiLadies Aooare II Wfol I mBk It's school time again and Elma's Apparel has made it easy on parental pocketbook and "easy on the eye school-bound boys and girls. For the boys: Knit and woven shirts, sizes 4 to 14. Wranglers Jeans, flare and slim fits, 418. Also Mann's Jeans. ' Health Knit socks. Spruce line of briefs and T-shirts. For the girls: Blouses, body shirts, slips, knee-highs, dresses, in sizes infants to 12 years. "for 1 i to $26 For the boys and girls: Weather Tamer COATS Lined, sizes infants through 14 Elma's Apparel 11 I i ll II at ( i i
