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Page 6 Heppner, Ore. Gazette-Times, Thursday, July 4, 1974 Irrigon news Muriel Ruggles of Moscow, Idaho, has been visiting her sister, Itol Rueker, in Irrigon during the past week. She has returned to her home with her daughter, Violet Lopez, who also visited relatives in the area. Pastor and Mrs. Robert Sehmoll and family went to Sidney, Mont., to attend his high school 10-year class reunion. He also planned to visit his parents who still live there. During his absence the Rev. J. Vernon Morgan of Salem will fill the pulpit for both Sunday services and Wednesday night prayer meeting. Services are at 7 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. John Brandt of Irrigon vacationed in their travel camper through Cali fornia, visiting Disneyland. Mrs. Al Partlow and Sheryl Partlow left this week for a vacation in Hawaii. They traveled with her sister and nephew. Mrs. Gene Berg and Ronnie, to Seattle where the Part lows took a plane to Hawaii and the Bergs went on to Canada. Mrs. Partlow is the postmaster here. During her absence Mrs. Don Eppenbach will be in the post office. The Riverside High School class of 1964 will have its 10-year reunion July 5-6. A dinner is planned at the Boardman Grange Hall for the evening of July 5. with a picnic in the park the next day. This includes all Irrigon and Boardman students of the class of '64. Mr. and Mrs. Warren McCoy . attended the VFW convention in Medford last week. McCoy was elected state chaplain. He had for merly been inspector. Irrigon resident claimed Louisa P. Horner, 85, Irri gon, died at Good Shepherd Hospital, Hermiston, last Tuesday. She was born in Illinois, Jan. 5, 1889, and had been a resident of Irrigon for the past 42 years. Survivors are a son, John Horner, Irrigon; a brother, Truman Paulson, Enterprise; sisters, Mrs. Carl Knighten, Irrigon, and Mrs, Tom Gurd ane, The Dalles; two grand children and four great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Thursday at the Olney Cemetery, Pendleton. Burns Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. SILVER ANNIVERSARY FOR THE DON FORDS Mr. and Mrs. Don Ford, Irrigon, celebrated their sil ver anniversary with a recep tion and dance at the Irrigon Lions Club Hall, June 8. The couple was married at the Presbyterian Church, Grandview, Wn., June 9, 1949. Hosts for the occasion were their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Tarter; their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ford; and Mrs. Ford's mother, Mrs. Edith Brandenburg. A sur prise guest was their son. Sgt. Larry Ford, U.S. Air Force. LEXINGTON SERVICE STATION IS SOLD Jerry Levis has sold his. Lexington Standard Station to Lee Hamilton of Washington State. Campers up late Campers who planned to get to sleep early up at Cutsforth Park Saturday night were out of luck. The lone Grand Squares, a square dance club, held its annual picnic and dance at the park Saturday night. Four squares of people turned out to kick up their heels and keep three callers busy calling out the dances. Campers at the park didn't seem to mind. They came down to the dining hall to watch the dance. A potluck picnic preceded the dance, the last regular event for the club until September. However, mem bers will be attending dances around the state. A group plan to join with Pendleton square dancers next Saturday night in a trip to Elgin to dance to the calling of Rocky Angland. Little League champions The B & I Majors are champions of the Columbia Little League with a 13-3 record. Other Columbia LL teams are from Umatilla, Stanfield and Echo. Coaches were Billy Griffin, Jerry Watts and Burrel Cooley. Rudy Montoya, Billy Schnell. Tim Griffin, David Cooley, Tom Abercronibie, Rocky Steagall and Larry Wilson were selected for All-Star tryouts from the B & I team. The first tryout will be Tuesday, July 2, 6 p.m., at the Irrigon field. Team members other than All-Stars are Gene McKee, Scott Daniels. Jimmy Peck, Donnie Rock, Eldon Reneman and David Christiansen. OverTta Free health Tea Cq By RA L After several weeks of entertaining and traveling, this past week was a time for enjoying cooler weather and the course at home, which was exactly what a dozen did last ladies' day. Vi Lanham and Bev Gun derson were the winning duo for the morning, putting to gether the best combined low gross score. Marie McQuarrie won honors for her skill on the green. All other golfers ac cepted coffee and lemonade as their reward for games well played. John Edmundson and Gene Pierce hosted 20 men at the morning play Sunday. Lowell Gribble shot the low gross score; Ray Ferguson captur ed low net. La Verne Van Marter Sr. had the least putts; Edmundson made his long putt on number 1 a prize winner. Dave Harrison made the KP shot on number 3; Forrie Burkenbine was a winner w ith his second shot on number 6 for another KP situation. Harry McCauley had the long drive for the day on number 6. We understand thai the men's Wednesday evening play hasn't gotten off the ground yet . Evening is a love ly lime of day for golf here; why don't you gents give Ed Hiemstra a call and indicate to him your preference of day and hour for tee-off? There are still two months left for some excellent twilight golf ing. There are several barbe cues and a visitation planned for this month. If you don't have a copy of the barbecue and play schedule for the summer, pick one up from Vi Lanham, our general chair man. Our club events are more fun when everyone participates. GRANGE MEETING IS JULY 12 Rhea Creek Grange regular meeting will be Friday night, July 12, starting at 8 p.m., instead of the usual potluck supper. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. Mrs. Walter Wright was hostess at the CWA ladies' meeting last Thursday. A picnic at the park was planned for the July 18 meeting. exams for students Free health examinations for pre-school and pre-high school students will be offered by qualified medical staff. The service will be available in two locations: Irrigon Elementary School, Monday, Aug. 26; and Heppner Ele mentary School, Aug. 27. These examinations are re quired of students entering school next term. The medical information will be sent to parents. Appointments are required, and should be made with Tiny Sweeney, Morrow County Health Department; or Birdine Tullis at the Extension Service. Volunteers are needed to assist with the clinics. Those able to donate a day or part of a day's service should call Mrs. Tullis at 676-9642. Nurses and lab technicians are also needed. Big summer ahead for rodeo youth This summer 170 boys and girls from Oregon and Wash ington, aged 9-18, are com peting in a scries of seven rodeos under the Western States Junior Rodeo Associa tion. Representing the local area are David and Jana Steagall, whose parents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Steagall, Lexing ton, and Jerry Gentry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gentry, Heppner, In the June 15-16 competi tion at Halfway, David placed 1st in breakaway roping and Jerry took 5th in calf roping. Jana came home from the Lakeview Rodeo, June 22-23, with 1st place honors in barrel racing. David gained 3rds in calf riding, breakaway roping and team roping with Lynn Parsons, Walla Walla, Wa. The June 29-30 Redmond Rodeo gave Jana a 1st in pole bending and 3rds in barrel race and scurry race. David secured another 1st in break away roping in which he is now ranking 1st in finals for the year. Next in the series is the Hermiston Rodeo, Aug. 8-10, and the final show will be Md at John Day, Aug. 24-25. CLASS OF '61 Anyone interested in renew ing friendships with the Class of 1964, Heppner High, is in-, vited to attend the reunion at the Elks Club, 8 p.m., Satur day, July 6. I I Roofing and Painting New roofs, roof coating, built up-roofs, shingles oiled and stained. Home, farm, and ranch painting, including elevators and grain storage. 1 flats Yes, we have CAMP TRAILERS FOR RENT also a fine stock o Dayton Steel Radials '40.000-mile guarantee, Tires to fit most imports. Garden Plowing -Koto Tiller Rentals Cal'S ArCO 676 5062 30 years experience Call Claude Pettey 989-8184, eves. 3Pfflfflmnmunnifflinimniii I Da DaaI Taa i uaic kuui neto &s 1 Buy early and save! -fVW Recent visitors at the McCoy home were her sister and daughter, Mrs. Katherine Cameron and Kris, Portland. 1 WHIRLPOOL STB ATM Specialty Distributors Phone 395-2553 Box 305 Manpin, Oregon 97037 Shade trees, fruit and flower ing trees, bedding plants. Tod quality. Before you buy, AKt Hr Come in and compare for quality and f price. Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday inrougn aaiuraay. WHITB READ'S RIVERSIDE NURSERY (Over the bridge and across the river on Hwy. 11, Pendleton) wttmrniHiimiimiRUUiutuas Notice to Water Users Due to improvements to our wells, we will have to limit our water usage. We have plenty of water but do not have adequate transmission line. Therefore, we request that those living on the west side of Main Street water on odd days and those on the east side of Main Street water on even days. Your cooperation will be appreciated. Marshall Lovgren, Recorder, City of Heppner Don't Miss the 29th Annual Crooked River Saturday & Sunday, July 13 & 14 Grand Entry 1:15 each day Parade July 13, 10 a.m. IPARI-MUTUEL RACING July 10, 11, 12, 13 Twilight Post Time 7:30 p.m. Cowboy Capital of Oregon V What a ball club! r v The lone Indians are winners of the 1974 Willow Creek Little League season, with a first half record of 9 wins and no losses. They finished the second half of the season with a 9-0 record, for an overall season re cord of 18 wins and no defeats. In the picture the champions are, left to right, front row: Gregg Rietmann, Larry Thompson, Bobbie Roberts, Robbi LaRue, John Kincaid, Dennis Stefani and Ralph Morter. Second row: Duane Fetsch, Craig Rea, Jamie Kincaid, John Murray, Shawn LaRue, Craig Gutierrez, Scott Martin and Treve Peterson. In the back row are Coaches Bill Arthur and Jerry Stefani. The lone Indians are sponsored by the Morrow County Grain Growers. "Our entire personnel is proud to participate in this worthwhile community activity, " said Larry Mills, manager. Beecher's Cafe Akers Motor Service Jordan Elevator Co. , Bristow'i Market B & C Repair The following merchants congratulate you for your achievements Independent Garage Chas. O'Connor, Insurance Dobyn's Pest Control John W. JpMn Murray's Rx Stables Bod Munay Iom. Orgoo Bank of Eastern Ortsn Morrow County Grain Growers Kitten's Hardware ... ., . lone Lions Club , The Office i Paul Pettyjchn Co. Cenex yf ic n a