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HII't'NtK MlKK.t UAMTTK-TIMKS. Turda. October . un r I . Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Confer. The Dalles, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Darlene Ann to Dane L. a. son of .Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Way. The Dalles. Miss Confer is a 1972 graduate of The Dalles High and a recent graduate of Northwestern College of Business. She is employed b Kendall & Associates of Portland. Her fiance is also a It::' graduate of The Dalles High and is a sophomore at Portland Slate I'niversity. No date has been set for the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Way are former area residents. United Nations Week observed ' Oct. 24 was United Nations Dav. It commemorated the date in 1W5 that the required number of nations signed the United Nations Charter. 1 In the United States, the President annually issues a proclamation urging all U.S. citizens, communities, gov ernment officials and organ gations to observe UN Day with special programs. Heppner s Soroptimist Club opened the week preceeding UN Day with a program at its Oct. 18 luncheon meeting. This club and its large interna tional women's organization are represented at the UN by an official Soroptimist ob server. The entire organiza tion is committed to support for the UN. Cassandra Chapel. lone, and Greg Davidson, Lexing ton, who were members of last summer's tour to the UN, given to speech contest win ners by the Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges of Oregon, gave a review of their trip. They showed slides taken at the UN headauarters and spoKe knowledgeably about the world organization. They You'll learn to love it in 10 days We're pretty sure ycu'ii love AIR STEP'S neues! up front pantshoe So sure, in fact, that we want yu to try it for 10 days... on us If you're not satisfied. youH get your money back Pure and simple. air step. shoes I i n-s 1) also presented pictures of New York City. Washington. DC. and of interesting places going to and returning from the East Coast. Birdine Tullis, Soroptimist program chairman, intro duced Etta Parker, a life member of Soroptimist. who offered a brief introduction to the program. Before the program began, Etta and Elaine George gave each person present a copy of the 1973 UNICEF Children's Fund Greeting Cards Catalog. The cards and calendars offered in this catalog were designed by children in member UN na tions around the world. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bauman met Peter Lennon in Pendleton Sunday, and brought him home. He had spent about three weeks in the veterans hospital in Seattle. 1 1 SALE j Tonife 7pm 9pm Towels odds and ends 13 off One rack of young 13 Soroptimists meet at Enterprise The fifth semi annual area meeting of the six Soroptimist Clubs of Northeastern Oregon held at Enterprise Saturday was attended by five Heppner women. Club President Marlene Pe terson and members Elaine George, Etta Parker. Clara Gertson and Justine Weather ford participated in the one day meeting at the Enterprise Community Church. Mrs. Peterson was one of the candidates for area chair man; Erna Ratcliff of the Wallowa County Club was elected The Heppner club's invitation to hostess the next area meeting in Spring 1974 was accepted tentatively with the possibility left open that the Ontario club might feel ready to take its turn. During the morning busi ness session outgoing Area Chairman Dr. Margaret Mc Devitt, Pendleton, appointed Terry Griffith, former Hepp ner member now of La Grande, Mabel Osborn, Wal lowa County, and Justine Weatherford as a committee to draw up standing rules for the area organization which are to be submitted to the six clubs at or before the next meeting. Elaine George contributed to the after-lunch programing Rummage sale will boost kindergarden A Formica table, a mangle and a stuffed chair are featured items offered at the Heppner Community Kinder garten rummage sale. Friday, Oct. 26. and Saturday, Oct. 27, at the fairgrounds pavilion. Hours are 8a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Mothers of kindergarten students have been collecting assorted rummage for the annual fall sale since early summer. The work assign ments were divided into sections and each mother assumed an area of respon sibility as there was no chairman appointed this year. The two sales are the organisation's only money making activities. Proceeds are used to pay to teacher's salary and other kindergarten expenses not covered by tuition fees. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will hear a report of the United Nations tour by delegates Greg Davidson and Cassandra Chapel at the IOOF Willows Lodge No. 66, lone, Oct. 20, at 8 p.m. The public is invited. men's slacks: off with her talk on the different levels of the Soroptimist In ternational Organization. She stressed that individual mem bers and their local clubs are the base on which the whole structure rests. Irving Nuss. Mayor of Enterprise, welcomed the group Attorney Kurt Swin burnson gave the luncheon address on the theme "If Not You. Who?" Northwestern Regional Governor Dorothy Berry, Portland, attended as an honored guest and advisor. Three of the Heppner trav elers had made a trip to the west to Sunriver the previous Saturday. This trip eastward also took them through color ful, beautiful country. They went east via the SON freewav through La Grande in the morning and returned on highway 204 through the Toll Gate area in the late after noon. There seemed to be more visible water to the east-the Grande Ronde, Mi nam and Lostine rivers didn't seem to show drought dam age. Again the hillsides and stream banks were at the peak of their fall color. One sad con-dition to the east not yet apparent to the west is the terrible tussock moth damage to the beautiful and valuable evergreen trees. Attend wedding in Richland Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Ruggles, Heppner, attended the Oct. 13 wedding of their granddaugh ter in Richland, Wn. Donna Fastabend, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Fastabend, Richland, became the bride of Kenneth St. George, Richland, at the Christ The King Catholic Church in an afternoon cere mony. A reception was held at the Catholic school next to the church. Other area residents at tending were the bride's great-grandmother, Mrs. Ola Ruggles. Heppner, anHUrs. Earl McKinney. Hermkston. Mrs. Fastabend is the Rug gles' daughter. II." .'lit Chef Craig Bernier invites you and your family to Dine out Sunday at the WAGON WHEEL Choice of soup or salad Chicken and Dumplings served with mixed vegetables hot biscuits and honey Choice of beverages . . . coffee, tea, milk dessert Served with a complimentary glass of white wine to adults Adults, $2.44 SERVED NOON TO CLOSING TIME Wagon Wheel Lonsgv & Cafe Tri County TOPS meet in Fossil The appearance of a Fat Ugly Witch and a Beautiful Thin Witch contributed tome fun to the Hallowe'en theme of the District Recognition Day held by TOPS Club of Morrow. Gilliam and Wheeler counties at Fossil, on Oct. 16 The gathering held in the Fossil United Methodist Church began with a low calorie dinner prepared by the Fossil TOPS. During the evening the women sang lively songs and discussed weight loss promo tion ideas and worthwhile club contests. District Captain Chris Nix, Condon, gave recognition to the best losers. Ruth Hcim bigner, lone, with a 14 pound loss and Joan Froman, Con don, with a 21.75 pound loss, were declared division run ners up. First place winners were Lucille Vertress. Con- Bible lectures are set Four evenings of Bible lectures on the Book of Genesis are being offered to interested persons here next week. Dr. Gertrude Boyd Crane, retired Professor of Religion at Pacific University and a well-known Bible student and teacher, will appear at the Heppner Methodist Church, Monday through Thursday, Oct. 29 - Nov. 1. This will be Dr. Crane's third season as a guest lecturer here. She has been lecturing throughout a large area and comes here from Arlington, where she has lectured annually for many years. Dr. Crane will be a guest ol the Edwin Cuttings while she is here. Everyone is invited tc come to the Methodist Church basement at 7:30 p.m. on tht four evenings. The Methodist women will serve refresh ments during the break perkx each evening. f iMiii "f- " j.-,-.." Children under 12, $1.29 don. who led Division S by losing 26 pounds, and Ann Evans. Condon, who topped Division 3 with a 25.50 pound loss. Best loser from Lexington's club was Florence McMillan. Karen Springer won recogni tion for her loss as a member who transfered from the Heppner Club to Lexington. Three Lexington members, Irene Padberg, Catie Padberg and Karen Springer were each given a rose because they have progressed to within 10 pounds of their goals. Margo Sherer. lone, and Dorothy Dunn, Fossil, won Alumni KOPS honors. Six members from Lexington at tended: Mary Doherty, Char lene Papineau, Florence Mc Millan. Irene and Catie Pad berg and Karen Springer. WOOL CONTEST The Make It Yourself With Wool Contest will be held Nov. 10 at the Blue Mountain Community College's Pioneer Hall. Judging will start at 9 a.m., with the style show at 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided for girls this year, served fol lowing the judging. Last day for acceptance of entry blanks is Nov. 1. Wool grower sponsors this year are Joe P. Doherty Sheep Ranch Inc., Cunningham Sheep Co., Krebs Bros. Inc., Mr. and Mrs. Jim West, Oscar McCarty. Wavel Wilkinson. Shirley Rugg, Harold Wright, Robert Hoskins, Stiewer Ranches and Pendleton Wool en Mills. The Story of Eric, a film depicting the Lamaze method of trained childbirth, will be shown in the West Park Elementary School gym in Hermiston, Wednesday. Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. Any interested "expectant" family is invited to attend. 0 Sale Tonight, 7 Simmons Hide-a-beds Standard was $375 now $249 Queen was $459.95 now $349 Queen was $419 now $279 Couches $329 reduced to $239 $407 reduced to $284 $450 reduced to $349 $279 reduced to $179 Bonus Special Fashion-Craft couch and chair, was $850, 4 Barstools $26.95, now $13.95 each 25 off on Lazy Boy and Burris recliners, 3 Bedroom sets, 3 Bunk sets, Pole Lamps, Swag Lamps, End Tables, Early American Dining Room Set with hutch and buffet Queen and Standard Mattress Sets Braided Rugs New Selection of Fabrics Special discount tabfe of fabrics up to 50 off Carpet Specials Candy stripe foam back carpet installed priced at $5.25 sq. yard. Gold tweed loop nylon installed over Vi inch pad at $6.95 Small remnants up to 2 off Cash or terms can be arranged. Trees ingplor for landscaping What criteria should be used in choosing a tree when landscaping a home? Have you considered colors in trees as b means of beautifying your property? Rev. Cutting asked these and other questions at the Oct. ft meeting of the Heppner Garden Club meeting at the home of Ed LaTrace. De ciderous trees for Morrow County was the evening's topic. Some of the considerations in tree planting Rev. Cutflng covered were the range of temerature, moisture and type of soil in the area. He listed trees which have nat ural resistance to insects and diseases common , to this climate. "Decide whether you should plant a tree or a shrub and know the difference between them," said Cutting. "In some areas it is necessary to gain the permission of the city council before planting near public sidewalks. If you do not Plan to help women in the job market Women who want to re-enter the job market or upgrade their job level can apply for TAP scholarship. The Heppner Soroptimist club along with the national organization is sponsoring TAP. Training Awards Pro gram, to help women train in a chosen field. TAP is a national contest carried on in 15 regions in the United States. Last year 29 women received $29,250 in scholarships. "Patricia Brindle, Heppner, was one of the northwestern region winners last year," stated Daisy Collins, member of the Heppner chapter. Pat received a $1,000 schol arship to use in training for Standard Standard water or irrigate, the only two plants that grow well in' Morrow County are Junipec, and sagebrush." Rev. Culling has a revised list of deciderous trees for Morrow County, and further information ran be obtained from him. 1 During the business meet-1 mg. a committee was named to help with name tags and registration Bt the Blue Moun tain District No. 10 meeting,. Wednesday. Oct. "24. at the: Pendleton Elks Club. The Heppner Garden Club will be represented at the Driftwood Show in The Dalles,' Friday. Oct. 26. The next meeting will be; Monday. Nov. 12, at the. Wallace Wolff home. Mrs.; Marilyn Cambers, Pendleton: district director, will make1 her visitations; and Mrs. Alayne Dallas, Pendleton, will give a demonstration on pine cone corsages. The evening will include a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. social work. Her goal is to become a coodinator of com munity activities for the el derly. According to Mrs. Collins,; the Heppner Soroptimist Club, is looking for candidates for a TAP scholarship. Applications can be ob tained from Mrs Collins at Heppner Cleaners. All appli cations must be returned by Jan. 1, 1974. Mr. and Mrs. Alton B. "Pete" Christenson of Port land visited his uncle, Clar ence Bauman, and Mrs. Bau man in Heppner Saturday. - 9 p.m. Tempo Hide-a-beds was $239 now $179 was $259 now $194 Davenos & Chairs $269 now $199 $219 now $169 $239 now $185 Couch and loveseat $449 reduced to $299 now $450 Sale prices on ladies blouses, shirts, slacks, dresses, and lingerie EUIA'S APPAREL Camel, Black, Brown Cgsq Furniture Th. C7S-SSS Gonty's Heppner mm
