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IIKPPNKR tORK.1 GAZETTE TIMES. UwUty. OeteWr H. ItTI a CloiHb coonfly fl-H honored Tim were awarded to 4-H numMT in North Morrow County during the H Awards Banquet Thursday at AC. Houghton Grade School, Irri gun. Carolyn Richards, Irrigon 4 H er, was master of cere monies for the banquet. Morrow County extension agents Mike Howell and Birdine Tullis presented county medals and awards to the following: Robert Rich ard, Irrigon, achievement; Wayne Uuwe. Irrigon. beef; Marci Linnell, Boardman. beef, and Mary Ann Proctor, Irrigon, horse. Two community awards were presented to Clarence Fredericksnn. Irrigon, and Gladys Hobbs, Irrigon, for their outstanding contribu tions to 4-H. Woodcutters need owner permission Persons seeking relief from the energy crisis this winter by cutting their own firewood are reminded that they must have permission from forest landowners, according to the Oregon State Department of Forestry. The department noted that there has been an increase interest in cutting of firewood. Concern over possible fuel oil shortages and electricity cut backs has caused many fami lies to look to the forests for wood fuel. Both commercial woodcut ters and those cut'ing for their own personal use must know Extension News The Morrow County Wheat Growers League will meet Nov. 14, reports Harold Kerr, Morrow County extension agent. agent. During the meeting, election of new officers for 1974 year will be held. In addition the standing com mittees of the Morrow County Wheat Growers League will make their reports. The resolutions and findings of these committees will be presented at the Oregon Wheat Growers League an nual meeting in December at Portland. The Cooperative Rural Manpower Project has an nounced the following job vacancies in Morrow County: general labor and farm jobs in the Boardman area. For further information call 676-9642. The food stamp program is intended to make limited funds extend farther, accor ding to Birdine Tullis, Morrow County extension aide. . This program is designed to improve health through better nutrition. Anyone who could benefit from the food stamp program is urged to seek additional information. The Tri-county homemak ers' advisory will meet Mon day, Oct. 29, in New Hoke Hall, Eastern Oregon State College, in LaGrande. Morrow, Umatilla and U nion counties homemakers will listen to Dorris Graves, director of the Tri-counties, along with wo guest speakers. Dinner is now available to senior citizens in Morrow County three days a week at no charge. On Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons in Heppner, senior citizens can enjoy a meal at the Elks Club. Senior citizens in Irrigon can receive a meal at 4:30 p.m. at the Lions Club. According to Birdine Tullis, Morrow County extension aide, volunteers are needed to assist with preparation and serving in Irrigon. Donated foods are accepted for both programs. Calendar Oct. 29, District VII (tri county) advisory meeting, Hoke Hall. La Grande. Oct. 30, Visual Aid i How To Teach Training, Pendleton Very Little Theater. ownership of the lands on which they are cutting and must have expressed permis sion for the activity. Know ledge of land ownership may be different because the typical ownership pattern is often intermingled county, state, federal and private lands. State-owned forest lands are widely scattered and offer only limited opportunities for cutting firewood. Information on woodcutting permits may be obtained from Department offices at Astoria.Tillamook, Forest Grove, Coos Bay, Mehama, and Philomath. APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS Voters are reminded that Nov. 1 is the deadline for securing applications for ab sentee ballots to be cast in the Nov. 6 bond election. The forms may be picked up at the office of Sadie Parrish at the court house. The Nov. 6 election is for a $1.6 million bond issue to complete the building of Blue Mountain Community College. HOOF AND HORN AWARDS PIN'S At the first meeting of the new season, Oct. 10, the Hoof and Horn 4-H Livestock club members completing one through eight years in 4-H received year pins. Achievement certificates were also presented. The club decided to take its annual tour of Lehman Hot Springs on Oct. 20. Elected officers for the coming year are: Rhonda Sargent, president; Sandra Palmer, vice-president; Pam Cantin, secretary-treasurer; Mark Sargent, reporter; Joe Mollahan, historian; and Syn di Samms, sergeant-at-arms. New members are Pat and Matt Clark, beef; Stephinie Samms, sheep; and Scott McEwen, swine. The officers of classes and organizations of lone High school were photographed for. the Ionian on Oct. 19. This group of musicians decided to play a few nunffeeri for the audience Saturday night at the Old Time Fiddler Contest while judRes were picking the winners. They are from the left. Don llaynei. Pete llanes. I.loyd Amos. Bill Vokey and Lloyd VYanser. Manser was the National Fiddler C hampion for many years. Pete llaynes makes musical instruments, such as the "later bug" that Vokey is playing. Wheat program data due Jan. 1 Wheat producers have until Nov. 1, 1973 to furnish produc tion data to be considered for the 1974 Wheat Program. To be eligible for the program, a producer must have produced wheat on the farm in 1968. 1969. 1970, 1971 and 1972 and be able to provide reliable proof of production. Acceptable production evi dence is limited to bin measurements, sales or ware -house receipts, warehouse ledger or summary sheets, or a producer's share of the total production when such pro-' duction is not known. This, evidence must be identified by the farm and year of produc tion. ! Production data received in ' the Morrow County ASCS office by Nov. 1 will be considered before notifying farmers of the official 1974 farm wheat yield. According to the ASCS, a change in the proven yield provisions will be effective for 1975 and future crop years. The new provision reads to prove a 1975 yield, production information for the 1973 crop must be submitted to the county office before Jan. 1, 1974. In the future all production ill have to be proven in the year produced if yields are to 5e cased on actual bushels oroduced. For further information :oncerning acceptable pro iuction evidence and time of filing contact Morrow County ASCS office, Gilliam 4 Bisbee Building, Heppner. Walter Harold Mason dies in California Walter Harold Mason, 80, son of a Heppner pioneer family, died Oct. 8, at Elk Grove, Ca. He was born in Heppner, Sept. 25, 1894, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mason. The Masons ranched in the Rhea Creek area since the early 1870s. After graduating from Oregon State University in 1916, Mr. Mason enlisted in the U. S. Navy. During World War I, he was stationed in England to assemble airplanes. After the war he taught high school manual training in La Grande, Redmond and Hood River for a number of years. Mr. Mason returned to the family ranch for a few years and became interested in horse training. He moved to California 30 years ago and devoted the rest of his life to that career. He was employed at the ranch of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stardar in Elk Grove until a year ago, and resided there until his death. Services were held Oct. 10 and burial was in Sacramento Veterans Cemetery. Survivors include ' two sis ters, Clara E. Kincaid, Pio neer Memorial Nursing Home, Heppner, and Mabel E. Cotter, Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Hermiston; and a brother, Joseph Mason Sr., Calaroga Terrace, Port land. . Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF MORROW Estate of : Paul G. Smouse, Deceased. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Probate proceedings in the estate of Paul G. Smouse deceased, are now pending in the above entitled court, wherein Kenneth J. Smouse, the undersigned, has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of said estate. All persons having claims against estate hereby are required to present them, in due form and properly verified, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the under signed at the following ad dress now designated as the place for the presentation of claims, to-wit: Kenneth J. Smouse, lone, Oregon 97836. (s ) Kenneth J. Smouse ' Personal "representative of the estate of the above named decedent. Attorneys WINTER & DOHERTY Attorneys at Law Box 582,- Heppner, Ore. 97836 . Published Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 1973. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Arlet Campbell Monday were Mrs. Avery Campbell of Bend and Mrs. Ardeen Reed and son of Prineville. HI Cur 5 .ofctock feet Fit, comfort and long-lasting service these are among the many extra value feature that have made Red Wing work shoes and boots best sellers. Come get toe inside story for yourself. REP ITiTJG if? GOOTY'S Moo ITonight Only, 7 to 9 PETERSON'S has a fine selection Elgin Watches for ladies and men, priced from $55 to $100. They will be offered for TWO HOURS ONLY for Half-Price Moonlight Special Glass Bowl and Spoon, regularly sold for $3.25. Your Moonlight price, $1.50 "Something Iran the )weWrs Is always something tpeewzi" JEWELERS Stan Mean: I A.M. to C J. ITT MAIN ST. KtmU PH. 6?6 M00 CRttN STAMP VLAST RITES FOR EMMA CLAPPER Funeral services were held Oct. 20 in Chewebh. Wn . for Emma Clapper. 72, who died Oct. 20 at Kootenai Hospital. Couer d'Alene, Idaho, Survivors Included her daughter, Mrs. Joe Carr Heppner, and grandson, Jim Frazier. Heppner. Mr. Clapper resided with Mr. and Mrs. Carr in Heppner for about Iwo yean and later spent her summers here. (I 1 De CcrcfuH All our little Trick or Treaten should wear !iftt colored costumes or tome reflective tape on their clothing. Mr. Motorist, please be especially watchful for the little ghosts and goblins. In all their excitement, they are apt to be careless. So, be extra careful, please. Present) ky the Iom Amerksa Lefloe Peat N. M a r I Tonight, 7-9 o'clock! 3 $3.98 O-track tapes $2.99 Four or more, $2.50 each Combs reg. 290 90 one size Stretch Pantyhose reg. 990 690 9 r-. I V J 7 Simpson Wide Rule Cjy spiral Moxeuoons reg. 980 690 Russell Stover 1 lb. candy reg. $3.75 $2.99 Club Aluminum Roaster reg. $24.95 $21.00 2 Quart Covered Pyrex casserole with cradle reg. $7.95 $6.49 9 Pyrex cheese server with tray reg. $5.95 $4.95 Village Bath Soap Dishes reg. $3 $1.50 Coty Sweet Earth Solid Colognes reg. $2.75 $1.75 Triaminicin 12's, reg. $1.19. 600 24's, reg. $2.08 $ 1 .04 Children's Chewable Triaminicin reg. $1.93 $1.00 Maalox reg. $1.75 $1.59 I I way 'A HEPPNER OREGON MONEY y uMiTfp To Save. YOU money S HOURS 8 to 6 PUf 676-9158