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Heppner, Ore., Gazette-Times, Thursday, August I, 1974 BARRY Ml'NKERS Barry Ward Munkers of t Lexington, Oregon has been awarded a Central Exchange : Foundation Agri-Business Vo- Tech Scholarship. Barry is one of 37 young men and women receiving $22,200 in scholarships this year in con junction with the agri-business educational program. " The $600 educational schol ia arship is presented to eligible t young persons interested in i receiving training for careers in agri-business. Recipients are selected on the basis of merit and financial need. The scholarship is awarded ' in the interest of expanding employment skills in rural : America and to encourage and assist rural people in acquir i ing those skills. The scholar ship is designed to encourage cooperative agri-business to j look to vocational-technical 1 training programs as re '" sources for the development of skilled technicians trained to serve farmers. The scholarship won by Barry is awarded for the length of the agri-business course and is payable over a maximum period of two years. Barry will be attending r' Blue Mt. Community College. The Central Exchange Foundation is a non-profit j organization established by ? CENEX under Minnesota J laws of 1947. Created to utilize and distribute income property exclusively for t charitable, scientific and ed i ucatiotial purposes, the found ation is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of CENEX president and direct- " ors. tJk. REMINDER OF A tooth BIRTHDAY All friends and admirers of Phebe Thomson Bartholomew are invited to attend her 100th Birthday Party at the Civic Recreational Center in Her Z miston from 2:00 this Sunday afternoon no gifts please. Complete your casual wardrobe. Every woman appreciates a beautiful 17 jeweled watch, but the active woman wants more than just style and dependability. Choose her watch from the Bulova Casual Collection, tailored timepieces designed for every hour of a woman's busy day. II 1 MOT OF FASHION "SO" Clumpttn dial. Water resistant. $70. BULOVA. These days the right time isn't enough. JEWELERS Store Hcurs: 9 A.M. to 6 rVM. 177 MAIN ST. HEPPNER PH. C7$.200 kNitaCMI. Veteran loans increase Oregon veterans' farm and home loans went to 13,013 veterans in 1973-74 in the amount of $272,970,203 for the highest fiscal year on record, H. C. Saalfeld, Department of Veterans' Affairs Director, reported today. This was a 47 per cent increase in loans and a 66 percent increase in dollar volume over the previous record year, 1972-73, when 8,838 veterans borrowed $164,727,632. Loans for the year just closed averaged I, 084 a month for $22.7 million, against 736 loans a month in 1972-73 for $13.7 million. In Morrow County last year, loans were granted to IS veterans in the amount of $349,965, compared with 15 loans in 1972-73 for $222,220. Since the loan program started in 1945, loans have gone to 177 veterans in this county in the amount of $2,272,985. Statewide, 113.097 loans have been granted for $1,499,166,426. The loan program is self supporting and during its 28 years of operation, Saalfeld said, it has earned a net operating profit of $29,665,360. The net profit of $4,105,169 last year was the highest on record. LISA CUTSFORTH ENTERING ARMY This week Lisa Cutsforth goes to Portland to be sworn into the U.S. Army. She does not know yet where she will be stationed. Her parents Orville and Barbara Cutsforth arranged several special events for her last week at their home. Mid-week the three went to Spokane to enjoy Expo '74 and to visit family members. Saturday evening a large number of the Cutsforth family and friends gathered at the mountain cabin on Herren Creek for a farewell party in Lisa's honor. Lisa has contributed many hours of volunteer work at the city library this spring and summer. She has supplied the library with a collection of informative pamphlets about women in tne army. Other Heppner High female graduates in the services are Teresa Wright Weatherford, U.S.N, and Jamie Smith U.S. Army. It is understood that Debbie Yocom, Lexington, will soon be army bound also. "Something Iran the Jewelers is always something special" IORstEN County receives funds Distribution of $7,366,643.32 in highway-user tax funds to the 36 counties of the state was announced today by the State Highway Division. The allocation is based on the statutory 20 per cent for the period April 1 through June 30, 1974. The funds come from the following sources: motor vehicle registration and operators' license fees, gas oline tax, use fuel tax, motor carrrier fees, and fines and penalties collected for viola ' tions of the size and weight statutes where complaints are made by the Highway Division weighmasters. Morrow County received $13,959.67 for 5,187 registered vehicles in 1973. Sell it with want ad. a Gazette-Times LEES & LEVI Checks & Solids Boot Cuts & Flares $6.50 -$9.49 Sizes 1 to 16 Slim & Regular Van Huesen Sh irts Short & Long Sleeves $4.50 - $6.50 Gardner's Men's Store The Store of Personal Service - Harvest operations in full swing It's good news for Morrow County wheat farmers, ac cording to Larry Mills of the Morrow County Grain Grow ers. All stations are in full operation to handle a crop double the size of last years, which was short, due to a dry season. Harvesting is well under way in the northern part of the county while crops in the southern area are later. Harold Kerr, of the Oregon State Extension service re ports that the rain exper ienced the latter part of June helped most crops, but the heat was responsible for pinching some of the grain. 'The pinched wheat is not a serious quality factor and the heat was beneficial for red wheat in that it improves the protein content," said Kerr. A new variety of wheat, Foundation McDermid, is be ing produced by eight Morrow Pacific Trail Coats LA YAW AY NOW! while the selection Is good i .v , 3 i TA s Heppner Mustang varsity cheerleaders who won top honors at Seattle are from the left, Judy Healy, Kelly Harrison, Mary Healy, Kimee Haguewood and Cheryle Turner. County farmers. According to one farmer with 25 acres of the new wheat, it has yielded 36 bushels per acre. Although prices will fluctu ate, farmers in Morrow County expect a good return on their harvest. Harvesting operations will continue in full swing until September 1st. GWEN DRAKE WILL BE AT THE ORGAN During August Pauline Mil ler who is the regular organist at the Heppner United Meth odist Church will be vaca tioning. Gwen Drake, a senior at E.O.C., La Grande will take charge of the church music. Gwen is spending summer weekends with her mother Grace Drake who has rented a Heppner home until Sep tember. HERE, GARDEN REACHING TOWARD THE SKY They have raised sun flowers over 18 feet tall in years past, but this year's plants are still growing. Their corn (bantam variety) now measures almost 9 feet high. If you are a garden watcher, you know that "they" are Ruby and Harold Becket and that their super garden is on South Court St. Several reasons could con tribute to their gardening success like plenty of water from Willow Creek because of their water right. The Beckets keep their own seed, too and they spent many hours labor ing in and loving their garden. Select your wedding invitations at the Gazette-Times MBoaooooooooooaoooooooooooo Ladies' & Children's Starling Friday, Aug. 2 Two Pair of Nationally Advertized Women's or Girls' Shoes For The' Price of One Pair Choose From Such Famous Names As MISS WONDERFUL, AIR STEPS and CHARM STEPS Other Special Prices On Menrsr Boy's and Children's Shoes No Mail or Phono Oidm PImm M, Sale Final Itfuada Bo Eadioauw No durgM or HHS Cheerleaders win honors Heppner High School's var sity cheerleaders won top honors at Seattle Pacific, July 22-26 while attending cheer leader school. In competition with 65 other girls from Oregon, Washing ton and Idaho, the Heppner girls placed first in pom pon, first in team spirit and third in Law enforcement keeps crew busy Sheriff John Mollahan and his assistants handle law and order from the courthouse the eight daytime hours. How ever, the Sheriff's Office never closes, and thus several faithful and efficient employ ees keep, it operating the remaining 16 hours of each weekday and the 24 hours of Saturdays and Sundays. The dean of this after-hours crew is William Clarence Driscoll who has held the midnight to 8 a.m. shift for a mighty long time. Others who rotate hours on various days are Bonnie Buschke (Mrs. Bob), Heppner housewife and mother of two sons, and Dorcas Stewart, ex-librarian at Heppner Elementary School. Dorcas began working just after school ended this Ther&s qp place likg Real Oregon PENDLETON BRANCH 157 S. Main Earl .Moroni, Vice-President & .Manager 47th Semi-Annual IF GOMTY'S Page 5 overall competition. "The team spirit award was voted to Heppner by all of the girls in the competition," said Kelly Harrison, one of the five enthusiastic cheerleaders. Other members of the team include Judy and Mary Healy, Cheryle Turner and Kimee Haguewood. June as a substitute for Jan Morris (Mrs. Kip) and will give the job back to Jan in September. Dorcas will then leave for more schooling in San Jose. Former Resident Dies Peggy A. Pearce formerly of Heppner, died in Oregon City July 18. Private grave side services were held in Bend. Ore. She is survived by four sisters, Patricia Scritsmier, Alyce Bender. Portland; Gladys Prock and Vivian Elder of Heppner. She was preceded in death by her husband Jeff Pearce, son, John Paul Aiken; daugh ter Jane; and grandaughter. Rebecca Aiken. I - BmxAmericu 1
