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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 8, 1973)
MKI'I'M H HUK. CAZKTTrTlMKS, Thurl. November I. 113 VF17 forming county post Local veterans assembled at the Morrow County Gram Coop Building, Oct. M to hear Harold Damm, Vrician of Foreign Wars state senior vice-commander, tell of the need for increased veteran activity Damm was in Morrow County with other VFW per sonnel to assist local veterans with information of a new VFW Post in Heppner to be known as the Morrow County Post. Veterans from Heppner, lxington. Condon and lone are being welcomed to the new Post. The new post will have a special charter issued only to posts that are started in the 1973-74 year as the VFW is celebrating it's diamond jubi lee ot 75 years of service to the veteran and the community. "Coming into an era of peace will make it a lot harder to get new benefits for the returning Vietnam veteran and also harder to just main Lasf rites here for Paul M. Gemmell, 74 Paul M. Gemmell, 74, form er Heppner resident, died in Salem on Nov. 2. Mr. Gemmell was born July 29. 1899 in Morrow County. He graduated from Heppner High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War I. In 1920 he was married to Harriet Sheldon. He was employed by the First Na tional Bank before going into business with Harold Cohn at Cohn Auto Company. Later he operated the Standard Service Station. AWTAL CHARGE MEET SET FOR NOV. 14 Next Wednesday the annual charge conference of the Heppner United Methodist Church will be held in the church basement at 7:30 p.m. Superintendent Askew Crunibley of the conference's central district will preside. KING SIZE -. l ' ' J I - tain what the VFW has alreadv won for them." Damm said I mil a national charter is issued a local election cannot be held. However, those in terested have set a tentative dues structure ol $10 per year. When 25 members are signed 'an election of officers can be held and a dues rate estab lished. Only local members vote in these elections. Simon Winters of Heppner is doing most of the recruiting locally. Persons interested in seeing if they are eligible to join should contact Winters at 989-8415 or 9fN-8221. Six more members are needed to apply for a charter. After a post is formed and a charter issued it can remain open for a period of up to but not more than 90 days to allow additional persons to become charter members. At the close of that period no other names will ever appear on the charter. In 1936. the Gemmells moved to Salem where he was claims accountant for the State of Oregon for 27 years. He retired in 1964. Besides his wife, Harriet of Salem, he is survived by a son, James S. Gemmell. Salem; a daughter, Jean Crawford, Eugene: four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services and in terment were in Heppner Masonic Cemetery, Nov. 5. Tress McClintock, Mon mouth, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Arthur Dalzell, and her husband in lone. Due to the snow, his stay is indefinite. Rhea Creek Grange will meet Friday, Nov. 9, with a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. Elections for the coming year will be held. Cteirli Hem FRIDAY and SATURDAY, Nov. 9-10, Open 9- 9 p.m. SEE THE NEW 5th TRAVELABILITY The exciting Prowler 5th Wheel introduces a "5th dimension" in recreational pleasure. Superbly spacious and fully self-contained Prowler brings you private sleeping quarters for four to six, a gourmet galley, a lavish bath with tubshower and abundant stor age space. Available in 27' and 30' models. Prowler 5th .. . agile sleek and poised See them today and put a" tiger on your truck! BIG DISCOUNT ON 1973 lone Mr and Mr Milton Morgan attended a retirement dinner for Dick Crabtree, manager of Pacific Northwest Grain and Gram Product Association, at the Aero Club in Portland. Oct. 30. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Craw ford and five children visited with his father. Wate Craw ford, and other family mem bers Sunday. Nov, 4. Valhy Lutheran Church held a family potluck dinner Nov. 4. at the church. About 65 attended the affair. A '"sing spiration' followed the din ner. Mrs. Don Peterson led the singing and Mrs. Paul Tews played the organ. A bridal shower was given for Janet Palmateer Nov. 3 in the social room of St. Williams Church. Hostesses were Mrs. Loyd Morgan. Mrs. Don McElligott, Mrs. Bryce Keene, Mrs. Dick McElligott, Mrs. Harold Snider, Mrs. Charles O'Connor. Mrs. Nor man Nelson, and Mrs. Don Peterson. The bride-elect was assisted in opening her gifts by Jean llealy, Bonni Ball, Jodi Hanna and Patti Crawford. Mrs. Bill Healy presided at the punch bowl and Mrs. Helen O'Donnell poured coffee. The Fellow ship Dinner plan ned by the United Church of Christ for Nov. 11 has been cancelled due to conflicting activities. Pastor Bill Arthur reported there is a possibility the Meals for Senior Citizens Program, sponsored by the Neighbor hood Center, might be held once a week in lone if there is enough interest. The United Church of Christ has offered use of its facilities for this purpose. Anyone interested in this program may contact Pastor Arthur for further details. Mr. and Mrs. Randy Tach ella and son, David, and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Burnett, all of Pendleton, were weekend visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Baker. in,' r An informal discussion group has been formed by Pastor Bill Arthur of the United Church of Christ which will meet monthly to discuss current Christian book The first meeting will be Nov. 15 at 8pm. in the church basement. The book that will be dis cussed is Late Great Planet Earth by Hal Lindsey, It is a book on biblical prophecy and current world conditions. Menu for lone Schools, Nov. 1311: Tuesday : chili bean, salad, hot rolls, cake. Wednesday: meat balls, baked potatoes, salad, bread and butler, Jello. Thursday: ham and noodles, salad, finger food, fruit cob bler. Friday: assorted sand wiches, soup, pickles, cookies. Milk served with all meals. Extra milk. 10 cents. There w ill be no school Nov, 12 in observance of Veterans Day. The lone Junior High foot ball team will be treated to a taco feed Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafetorium. Films of a professional football game will be shown. Cardinal Club room mothers are in charge. A Basketball Officials Clinic will be held Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the lone High School gym. It will be conducted by local basketball officials with Jerry Martin in charge. There will be a scrimmage to illustrate the various calls and signals. Coach Del LaRue will give a brief talk on his plans for the Cardinals this year. The public is encouraged to attend. The Cardinal Club will meet Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the cafetorium. Cassy Chapel will show slides of her trip to the United Nations. The lone Schools Advisory Board met in the library, Nov. 1. Remodeling and repair projects to the building were discussed. Recommendations will be submitted in the 1974-5 budget. School was dismissed at 2: 15 p.m. Nov. 5, due to the hazardous roads, snow and ice. caused by rn WHEeS by PROWLER FIFTH WHEEL FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE FROM PROWLER r lt CLEARANCE RENTAL TRAILERS The 7th grade will hold bake sale on Nov. 13 at 11:43 at the school. Mr. Sam (Alice) Crawford entered St. Anthony' Hospital in Pendleton. Nov. 1. Mr. and Mr. Paul Petty john. Skip Pettyjohn, and bob Drake spent five day in La Vegas attending a Mobil Oil convention. Gail Herrmann looked after the Pettyjohn girl. Kim Kell, and Kris. The lone volleyball team played the last game of the season at Riverside, Oct. 31. Each of the three units lost Its match by a score of 0-2. Cindi Martin scored 8 point for A unit. Lori Bergstrom scored 5 for the B unit, and Laurette Piening scored 7 for the C unit . Halloween parties were held in the elementary school Oct. 31 for grades 14. The rooms were decorated with black cats, pumpkins, ghosts, witches, and other things associated with the day. Grades 1-4 had a parade to show their costumes. All grades played games and were served special refresh ments and treats. Cardinal Club room mothers coordi nated the parties. A 2 To insure Christmas orders in 4 r. . lime, oraer now wmie me selection is good and time allows for quick delivery. r Sears Authorized CATALOG SALES MERCHANT Owned and operated by Jack van Winkle. Comes to Morrow County! Ui 10 m on f ALL 1 973 Units Priced tcTselH Tfy (Example: Jrr 73 Tehy"TrerTo"" Save $600 (f ' J ) (.73 Ideal Travel Trailer 21 Vi' Save $600 I '71 PnA ArrAUf AAntnr Mnma MOO OMBT COSt nfi c There wa very little Hal loween trickery done In lone. Perhaps the mow that fell that day dampened the spirits of the "mischief maker." Gene Grabill of Sumpter was a visitor for six day at the home of hi sister and brother-in-law, Mr, and Mrs. Elmer Ellis. He also visited his mother, Mr. Ida Grabill, and other relative, Mr. Evin Osborn, daughter of Mr. and Mr. Clair Walter, returned to her home in Burns Oct. 26 after undergoing emergency urgery in Boise. Mrs. Osborn is reported doing well. Bill Gate was transferred from Pioneer Memorial Hos pital to the Veteran's Hospital in Walla Walla, Oct. 27. American Legion Post 95 will conduct a Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 12, at 10:30 a.m., at the flag pole in Memorial Field. The Women's Fellowship of the United Church of Christ met at the parsonage Oct. 25 with Mary Arthur as hostess. Mrs. Fred Martin presided over the meeting. "' ...L tl XI 1 syj? Parts and Accessorie ROUND-UP CANOPYS Kill l3f -3 Mr. Darrel Wilson wa In charge of the program. "Choose Life" will be the continuing theme for the year. A National School Assembly was presented to grade 7-12 in the cafetorium Nov. 1. "Laugh, American Style," a comedy program of Joke and kils, was put on by the Brotherhood Player. Ten lone eniors went to Hermiston Nov. 2 to attend a college visitation program. Those attending were Mary Pat McElligott, Fred Sher man, Phil Carlson, Kay Berg strom. Teena Stefani, Joan McElligott. Melanie Ball, Jan Ekstrom, Mark Rietmann and Cassandra Chapel. They were accompanied by John Ed mundson, principal. Dance Seafood Smorgasbord Saturday, Nov. 17 Live Music Smorgasbord. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dance, until 2:30 a.m. $3 per person Heppner Elks Elks and out-of-town guests invited 4 lolRPIlMl sirisiuaib Pepsi-Donuts and Coffee Balloons and Gifts mm The all-day Shakespearean workshop held In Heppner Nov. 2 wa attended by 21 lone tudent. Seven other at tended for half a day. Any itudent Interested in the workshop wa permitted to attend. They were accom panied by English teacher, Mary Langston. Mr. Paul Tewi ecaped Injury Friday morning when her car lid on the Icy pavement and went off the highway. There wa ome damage to the car. The lone United Church of Christ observed Stewardship Sunday, Nov. 4, by having ' members and guests partake of a tew dinner following the worship service. About 50 people participated. Mr. and Mr. Alfred Nelon Jr. were chairman of the event. They were assisted by Mr. David Rietmann and the Board of Trustees. J "
