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IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED "Every man (In the Cong ress) is great man, an orator, a critic, a statesman; and therefore every man upon every question must thow his onttory, his criticism, and his political abilities," John Ad ams. "Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote." George Jean Nathan. "Can this National Legisla ture be competent to make laws , for the free Internal government of one people, living In climates so remote and whose "Habits and Parti cular Interests' are and prob ably always will be so different?" Samuel Adams. In a sense, Congress is even older than the Republic. The Constitutional Congress of representatives from the stale, met in Philadelphia in 1774, and since then we have regularly elected representa tives to serve and speak for us, Itut how far can the 535 legislators who assemble in that magnificently domed building on Capitol Hill really represent us as individuals? Government of the people, by the people, and for the people is one of our favorite catch phrases. Hut with each mem ber of the House representing an average of 500,000 consti tuents, is it a hollow phrase? When should a rnemlier of Congress follow his constitu ents? When should he lead them? The House has been called "the forge of democra cy." legislating for the com mon good. Does it really? Or do its deliberations and legis lation reflect narrower con cents, the needs of particular constituencies? Can it be otherwise? Some argue that there is a serious confusion of roles in the three branches With the Kxecutive Branch steadily growing In power, what chance does Congress have to make its influence fell? ( OKMECTION. Last week we stated that Carl Ithea, Lexington, was the son of Columbus A. Hhea's youngest son Carl. Carl and his sister Mary iMrs. Leoi Ashbeck are children of Curtis C. Ithea. There are five more grandchildren of CA Khea living in nearby I'matilla County communities, all chil dren of his son Curtis C. Khea. Ladies Night Dinner Thursday, Dec. 4 Stuffed Pork Chops by Eleanor Gonty Memorial and Initiation to follow Heppner Elks RobeS and GownS by Deena and Miss S Mil w-r ? A lay-away X J plan L j one-third y XL down. y Bicentennial Forum PIONEER PROFILES Robert Bennet Wilcox was born June 18, 1879 at the family home near Oakland, Oregon on the Tyee Mountain which is bounded by the Callapooya on the south and the Umpqua on the west. His father, Charles Rennet Wilcox was born at Galva, IL in IHSfi. His mother, Margaret Jane McGcc was born at Rich mond, MO in 1854. Both parents came to the Willamet te Valley while quite young from the east by wagon train. Charles and Margaret were married at Oakland, OR in 1877. His mother died and was buried at Fossil when the family was moving by wagon to what was then, the Wash ington territory, Robert was 2 t years old and his brother was a small baby. Their father relumed to Oakland with the children and placed them in the care of their mother's brother and wife, diaries and Nancy McGce. After spending a few years in the Stale legislature from Douglas Co unty bis father remarried and returned with his wife to Colfax in the Washington ter rilory, A daughter Genevieve was born to this union in 1887 several months after their father was killed in a tragic accident and before he had Robert to Join the family at Colfax, Charles and Nanny lcGee raised both Rolx-rt and Geo rge as their sons. Robert became an avid hunter and outdonrsman, spending many days on the Tyhee Mountain and the Umpqua and Rogue River country. Robert was the only native Oregotiian volunteer in Com pany B. 2nd Regiment Volun teers in the Spanish-American War and the Phillipine In surrection in April 1898 where he served in Manila, the Phillipine and received an honorable discharge Aug. 7. After attending Pacific Uni versity at Forest Grove, and as an engineering student at Stanford University. CA, he started teaching school in Morrow County at Social Ridge in 1K) and in 1WK! became the first Superinten dent of the Lexington High School which he founded Kthel Fay Kskelson a born Aug' 19. 18H7 at the family home near Lexington. OR Her father. Joseph Kskel son was born Jan 2. 1856 in dinner Lodge Arriving on Dec. Long Dresses for the holidays and early spring By David Alan and Miss Shaeen ont of a kind of these beautiful gowns Our selection will be large We will have the gown that you are shopping for. The shoppe that people will 676 - Copenhagen, Denmark and her mother Mary Ann Phariss was born in Petaluma, CA, June 18, 1859. They were married in Montana June 7, 1882. Later they moved by covered wagon to Lexington where Joseph helped the spur line from the river to Heppner, OR. He then took out a homestead in the Clarks Canyon area, Robert B. Wilcox and Ethel F. Kskelson were married Aug. 17. 1904 at the family home near Lexington, OR. Robert continued to teach at Lexington until 1915 when the family moved to Oakland where he farmed with his brother George and Uncle diaries McGce for one year. They moved to Klamath Falls where Robert worked with the Reclamation Service in the Klamath Irrigation System, taught school and farmed. They returned to Lexington in 1023 where he continued to farm and teach school. They moved to Hermiston, OR in 1915 where he continued to farm until his retirement in 1947. They traveled extensive ly then settled in Ashland, OR, before coming to Portland in 1957 where they have since lived He became a member of Scout Young Camp. Portland, OR until its dlsbandment and has been commander of the Spanish American War En campment for two years Tole painting class filled Preregisl ration for the tole painting class to be offered by HMC'C this winter is nearly complete. The class size is limited to 20, and there is now a waiting list for others wishing to take the class. Persons who formerly phoned Anne Dohcrty. the college co ordinator, to reserve class space are reminded that a check for $15 is needed to hold ihnt snace. Checks payable to BMCC should be sent to Anne Doherty. P.O. Box 582, Hepp ner. Do not send checks to the college. Any persons not having paid the fee by Dec. 6 will be dropped from the regi stration list. Sufficient interest has been shown for Private Pilot Grou nd School, so the course will definitely lie offered starting Jan. 12 Persons may still preregister for the course by sending checks for $10 payable to BMCC to Anne Dohcrty at the above address Mrs Doherty will be out of town until Dec 6. so checks should be mailed rather than delivered to her house. Leadership position laical .students have been elected to leadership positions in School of Agriculture honor societies and clubs at Oregon Stale University. The list of leaders for 1975 76 was announced by Wilbur T. Cooney. dean ol agriculture, and includes Charles Pointer, lxmgton Pointer is a senior in agriculture, president of the Wilhycomlie Club which is for students interested in animal science Elaine 11 Baby doll peignoirs and PJ's $7.95 - $13.95 Lebush Shoppe keeps prices where shop at home. 5561 f! rt M U- ' - ' z ' ' M ' . i v . v . .... . '.:. " , - I - , y'A . ,0! This eye catching sight leaving the city of Heppner, is not the mosl eye appealing. Arfifactory, It s still the Artifactory, it's still on Saturday. Dec. 6. in Heppner but the location has moved from the Ford Garage across the street to the Gilliam and Bisbee Building which until recently housed Case Furniture. The Artifactory is the an nual arts and crafts show and sale sponsored by the Heppner Branch of the American Association of University Wo men. This year the show features "lost home arts" thanks to the able assistance of Morrow County Home Ex tension Women. Demonstrations will come in two forms for the first time this year There w ill be hourly demonstrations throughout the day and these are grinding wheal, shaping yeast rolls, soap making. Christmas floral arrangements, candy making and some form of dying Other demonstrations will go on all day long and people are being encouraged to come and try their hand at some of the techniques being show n. Folks can try their hand at quilting, tatting, macranie. broom stick lace, making of ter rariums and throwing pots on a pottery wheel. All of this will be set midst the txKiths where oil paintings, acrylics, sketches. china painting, tole painting, stained glass, applehead and corn husk dolls, candles, pottery, wooden toys, decorated soaps, macrame. stuffed animals, all choose gold antique karat gold wires, or fashionable gold-filled sterling silver styles 14 karat gold posts. Many shapes, sizes, and styles to make you earriffically differentl . (rA 676 - Dec.6 sorts of Christmas decorations and more will be on sale. There is room for more exhi bitors to show and-or sell their items. AAL'W members have been calling those they think would like to take part but they admit that there are many new people in the area that they don't know. They are asking anyone who would like to have a table to call Nonda Sunday or contact the Morrow County Extension Office. Ex hibitors are to provide their own table. There is a $1 fee per card size table and no limit on the number of tables per exhibitor. Santa Claus will also be on hand thanks to the Soropti mists. They will have a booth where children can have their pictures taken with him. Several of the exhibitors and demonstrators have also do nated one of their items for dKr prizes to be drawn throughout the day. Though on the surface it may im more convenient to take lot of clothe., resist dial impulse! Your ears never had it so terrific! A fabu lous collection of comfortable styles to compliment any wardrobe. Visit us and from sterling silver with finish and 14 many other or with mm 9200 Page 3. THE GAZETTE-TIMES. Heppner. OK. Thursday. Nov. 27. 1975 Turkey Trot Saturday night The traditional Thanksgiv ing Weekend dance, the Tur key Trot begins at 9:30 p.m.. Saturday in the Morrow Coun ty Fairground's Pavilion Building. This annual dance is ar ranged by the Soroptimist International of Heppner as a holiday weekend get-together, a reunion for young people who have been out of town going to colleges or working and for persons who have stayed in town during the fall. The Depot II will perform during the evening from 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Money cleared above the expenses of the dance will go into the Soropti- .i have a nice weekend. End o feud WATER PROBLEM? SOLVE IT ONCE AND FOR ALL WITH A JACUZZI SUBMERSIBLE If enough water is your problem . . here's your long-term answer! A Ja cuzzi submersible that will give you top performance in your well for years on end. installed and serviced by Jamison & Marshall. Call Jamison & Marshall now. We've got the pump to solve our water pro blem once and for all. JAMISON & MARSHALL PLUMBING & HEATING Condon, Oregon 384 2773 ff COME HAVE FUN at the annual ftrt t: Visit with returned friends and help the Soroptimst Scholarship Fund THIS MKSS GE SPONSORED BY YOl R IIOME-OM NED BANK AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE BANK OF JZastern Oreqon IIEPPNt R-IONE-ARUNC.TON MEMBER, FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION mist's scholarship tund. Sin gles will pay $2.50 and couples entrance will cost $5. Nadine O'Brien and Mar lene irey are co-chairmen of the committee that includes Shop early for your artificial Christmas arrangements. Serving Coffee and cookies, through our large 676-9426 Get Out in without Getting Cold j i Don't waste time warming up in the lodge. You can stay S warm out on the slope . . . with DUOFOLD. This unique 2-layer ski underwear keeps you warm g ? and comfortable without heavy bulk. Soft, no-itch, S j moisture-absorbing cotton next to your skin. An insu- S : lating air space to keep body heat in. And a wool-content : outer layer to keep cold out. And, SURPRISE! This cozy -j warmth without weight comes In some luscious colors ': and prints. And we have your size in stock. : Come in for your DUOFOLD. When you're out on the ji i slope, you'll know what it's worth. S i Hew York Store V S.W. Emigrant and Main jfiJ yL 47A.4i.41 Pendleton I A m w vvve I . 1 THANKSGIVING WEEKEND TURKEY TROT Fairgrounds Pavillion Building MUSIL uy LUC UCfJUl 9:30 - 1 a.m. Admission: Stags $2.50 Couples $5.00 Mr. and Mrs, Bob Abrams. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Sweek. Clista Venard and Pat Wright. Everyone is invited to come enjoy this Turkey Weekend get-together. while you browse selection. ! the Cold " i i,-'. II 7 i' ) V ', - 1 1 t2?r "
