Bicentennial Forum
Pioneer Profiles
TIIKIIYNI) FAMILY
By Justine Weatherford
The first Hynd to regularly tread Morrow soil was Robert
Forbes Hynd (born 1806. Forfarshire, Scotland; buried 1921,
Portland, OR). He is said to have heard of this area from his
seaman father who came to Portland years earlier and
"Jumped" ship and looked into Eastern Oregon. Robert came
here via Canada and lead others of his clan, his four young
cousins, Will, Jack, David and Charles, his brother William
and sister Eliza (later Mrs. W.B. Barratt). Robert settled in
Morrow in the !88()s, worked as a laborer and warehouseman
(or several years and became a U S, citizen In 1893.
In 1889 he took a band of sheep on shares, starting with
1200, By 1902 he owned one-half interest in 6,000 head and
one-fourth interest in 20,000 head and was a stockholder In the
Penland Livestock Co. which owned 25,000 acres. He was
secretary and treasurer of this company at the same time
holding the same two offices in the Morrow County Land and
Trust Co., headquartered in Heppner. He owned a fine
residence in Heppner (about where Tom's TV Shop is now)
and property in various places (including the Sand Hollow
Ranch now farmed by Fritz Cutsforth). He sold that ranch to
his four cousins.
R E Hynd married Zoa Sigsbee (sislerof the photographer
Bert Sigsbee, aunt of Elaine George), and they were the
parents of two young children, 4 and 2 years old. On the
fateful June 14, 1903 the Sunday afternoon flood swept this
family away. Only Robert survived; Mrs. Hynd, the two
small children and a Just-born infant were victims of the
flood.
In 1904 Mr. Hynd went to Scotland where he married Agnes
Jane Baxter Brown in October. They returned to live in
Portland where they reared their three children, Robert
Baxter Hynd. William Brown Hynd and Elizabeth Hynd.
The next Hynds prominent here were the brothers William
G . Jack, David and Charles and their sisters, William's twin,
Jennie Hynd Uwe (Mrs. Tom H. who married in England
and had their five children there and did not come to this
country until 1913); Annie Hynd, Maggie Hynd Doney Case
(George Doncv. URoy Case) all of whom were born In
Durham, England where their Scotch parents farmed at
Butterby Flats. They all came here from Canada.
The brothers first worked for wages on various ranches at
50 cents a day until they had accumulated sufficient means
by their industry and economy to warrant launching into
business for themselves. (The second and third brothers
came first, in 1898 a sister and brothers four and five and the
The brothers first worked for wages on various ranches at
50 cents a day until they had accumulated sufficient means
bv their industry to warrant launching into business for
themselves The first son of the family, Tom. visited briefly
before 1898 but returned to Canada. Thus. Sue Jepson's
records show that of the nine children of William and Annie,
one staved in Canada; one. Minnie, died at sea. and the
others had lasting influences in this county. William G.,
David and Annie never married. The others. Jennie Lowe,
Maggie Doney Case, Jack and Charles brought up families
here (Maggie raised a niece, the late Nellie Doney).
Brothers Will, Jack, Dave and Charles formed the Hynd
Brothers Corporation in 1902 and their headquarters ranch at
Cecil carried on the family farm name from England as
Butterbv Flats Ranch. They bought and developed this land
on lower Willow Creek after the Sand Hollow ranch proved
too small for their enterprises. They also acquired other land
in this county and at I'kiah.
Jennie and Tom Lowe's children are Annie Lowe Krebs
.Mrs Henry Krebs. Arlington), Bill and Bob Lowe. Heppner
and Minnie Uwe Layment (Tacoma. WA). Jack Hynd and
his wife Susan (Shaw) were parents of C. Herbert, Annie
Hvnd Schaffer. Violet Hynd Lieuallen, and Jack Hynd. Jr.
Charles Hynd married Bessie Ewing and their children were
J F.wing and the recently deceased Lilias Hynd Cheney.
In 11 four s ond generation members of the corporation
were named county livcstockmen of the year. These were
brothers Herb and Jack Jr.. their cousin Ewing and
brother in law. E R. "Scnaf" Schaffer. The corporation .
holdings have been sold now. Three surviving members of
the l2group are retired, along with their uncle Charles. 96.
Scnaf and Annie. Jack and wife Hazel (Pettyjohn), their
lister Violet Hvnd Lieuallen (Mrs. C.L. "Buck ") and their
sister -in law Mrs Herb ( Beth Bieakman) now live in Pendle
Ion All are most interested in Morrow affairs and attend the
annual pioneer reunions
Of the fourth and fifth generations of Hynds. those still
hung in the countv include Henry Krebs. a daughter and
Hirer sons Carlene Krebs West (Mrs. James) and two sons;
Hill and Bob Lowe; and Violet Lieuallen daughter Suzanne
Jensen "Mrs RoIktI II and a daughter and son. The Hynd
(amilv has alwavs been very active in agriculture, civic.
fraternal and church affairs. Although Presbyterians in
Scotland and England, they have long been affiliated with the
1 Episcopal Church here
Providing a
livelihood
"1 believe in the dignity of
labor, whether with head or
hand; that the world owes no
man a living but that it owes
every man an opportunity to
make a living." John D. Rock
efeller. "If a free society cannot
help the many who are poor, it
cannot save the few who are
rich." John F. Kennedy.
Suppose we can't find work,
or are physically unable to
work! Should we be provided
with the necessities of life?
What are the necessities
anyway? These questions
grow ever more vexatious as
America's cities, states, and
federal government stagger
under a huge and growing bill
for social programs. In New
York City, for example, rou
ghly one out of every seven
people is on welfare. Does a
-Welfare state" destroy the
work ethic? Or is a measure of
security necessary to give
people the courage to take
risks? Is there enough work to
go around? If not, should the
government create jobs?
Should it subsidize sabbati
cals, voluntary national ser
vice, rotation of jobs and new
career patterns? Should wor
kers be retired earlier to make
room for others? And when
one does retire, are Social
Security and private pensions
adequate? Who is to pay for
welfare and how does it affect
their work ethic? We have a
long tradition of voluntarism,
and some argue that private
philanthropy, not government
programs, ought to care for
the aged, the unemployed, the
hungry and the homeless. But
can philanthropy cope with all
of the needs of a complex
urban society?
As a result of the Panic of
1893, banks close, 156 rail
roads go into receivership,
and unemployment mounts.
By 1894. there are nearly 3
million out of work. An army
of the jobless from the
Midwest led by General Jacob
Coxey. march on Washington
in the summer of that year to
demand work relief pro
grams. At Franklin Roosevelt's in
auguration in 1933. some 15
million are out of work. The
Works Project Administration
is created with an initial
appropriation of $5 billion. By
19;i the WPA employs 4
million to build schools, parks,
roads, irrigation dams. A
branch of the WPA is the
Federal Arts Project, which
employs actors, painters and
writers; another is the Na
tional Youth Administration,
which helps 400.000 youths
continue their education.
The Social Security Act of
1935 provides old age insur
ance beginning at age 65 and
financed by an equal tax on
workers and employer; un
employment compensation,
administered by the states but
financed by a federal payroll
tax. federal aid for destitute
people, child health, materni
ty care, crippled children, the
aged and the blind
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We need a model
By Father JohaX. O'Brien
Pastor. St. Patricks Church
While the thoughts of Christmas and the birth of our
Saviour, Jesus Christ, are fresh in our minds, it would be well
to dwell on the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph. (
Scripture tells us little about the early life of Jesus. It does ,
tell us when He was twelve years old His parents, after three
days of searching for Him, found Him in the temple teaching .
and asking questions, and scripture goes on to say He went
back to Nazareth and was subject to His parents. From the
very earliest times the Church has made the Holy Family at
Nazareth the model of all families. In that home, peace, '
happiness and tranquility existed. According to worldly (
standards. Jesus, Mary and Joseph were poor. Joseph was a
carpenter by trade and worked hard to support the child
Jesus and His blessed Mother. Mary kept herself busy
making things nice and comfortable for Josephine and her
divine son. Jesus was like any child in the neighborhood yet
in all his actions, He was continually doing the will of His
heavenly Father. He says, "I have come not to do my will,,
but the will of Him who sent me." ...
It is important at the present time when the influence of the
family is declining throughout the world that we as God
loving parents have and by our actions show the real concept
of fatherhood, motherhood and family.
It has been the traditional teaching of Christs Church that
parents have the complete responsibility for the upbringing
of their children. All other agencies, schools, recreation
programs, etc. are mere aids to the parents. All modern
psychological research gives full support to this teaching.
One of the discoveries of modern science is the immence
importance of environment. The way a child will develop
depends much more on his environment than on his heridity.
In many modern homes there is discontent and friction. We
have unrest in our schools and colleges. Many well meaning
young people are disillusioned and honest in their opposition
to our social and our religious standards.
Materialism is the cancer that is undermining our every
day standards. We do not have a true Christian sense of
values and our youth sense this, and in their frustrations very
often go to extremes in voicing their opposition and distrust
for society.
How often have we heard from parents who sincerely think
they are doing the best for their children say, "What did 1 do
wrong?", when they see their child grow up disrespectful,
rebellious and according to modern standards a failure.
Many times to justify themselves they blame the schools,
companions and even the Church while the real cause is in
their own homes. They give their child everything but that
which counts-real love. .
Our modern society fosters everything material. We often
make Gods' and Goddesses out of the lowest caliber of our
society. The real heroes and heroines are the parents, who by
their examples and love, raise their children in love of God
and give them a true Christian sense of values.
Parents today have a tremendous responsibility and if they
themselves have not a real God-like attitude they cannot
import it to their children.
Parents must exercise authority over their children with
love and out of love. They must show them that they like
themselves must love, serve and depend on our perfect
Father-Almighty God. It is only by making God the central
figure that we will have peace, love and tranquility in our
homes like the holy family at Nazareth.
Page 5, THE GAZETTE-TIMES, Heppner, OR. Thursday. Jan. 22. 1976
EOfJE NEIYS
By Julie Nelson
The Bunchgrass Rebekah
Lodge No. 91 was held at the
home of Delsie Chapel in
regular session with 9 present.
There was a short business
meeting and Margaret Akers
was installed as Inside Guar
dian by District Deputy Mary
McMurtry. Refreshments
were served and games fol
lowed. The next meeting will be at
Ida Coleman.
The score for the Jr. high A
team game with Echo was
38 20, lone's favor. The B team
defeated them also with 21-7.
There will be a game here
with Heppner on Jan. 22. The
girls will play at 1:15 and the
boys at 2 p.m.
The lone varsity lost to Echo
Saturday night 42-52 while the
JVs won 72 27.
Chamber of Commerce, Elks Lodge
Heppner Lions Club
1st & 3rd Tues., Wagon Wheel
Roardman Lions Club
1st & 3rd Thurs.,
Boardman Grange Hall
Senior Citizens Dinner
Elks Lodge. Tues & Wed
Bov Scouts of America. Elks
Saii Souci Rebekah Lodge.
Ileooner. 1st & 3rd Fridays
Social Security Representative,
Neighborhood Center
Newcomers Club, 1st Monday
Legal Aid, Bank of EO j
Board Rm.
School Board Meeting
lone High School
Willow Creek C.C.
Annual meeting. Col. Basin Coop
Mon. noon
6:45a.m.
8pm.
4:30pm.
Wed, 7 p.m.
2nd Friday of mo. 10-noon
Wagon Wheel, noon
2nd 4lh Tues, 1:30-5 p.m.
Jan. 19,7:30pm.
Jan. 22,7:30 p.m.
March of Dimes,
Mother's March
M C. Planning Com.,
Court House
, Thurs. Eve, Jan. 29
Mon. Jan. 26, pm.
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HIGHWAY-USER TAXES
During the period July 1 to
Dec. 31. 1975, the State
Highway Div. has distributed
$9,906,467.65 in highway-user
tax funds to the incorporated
cities of Oregon, it was
announced by Fred B. Klaboe,
Highway Division Adminis
trator. The allocation is based on
the statutory 12 per cent and is
distributed on a monthly basis
as a result of action taken
during the 1975 legislative
session. It went to 240 incor
porated cities in Oregon whose
combined population now to
tals 1.320.323.
The funds come from the
following sources: motor ve
hicle registration and opera
tor's license fees, gasoline tax.
use fuel tax. motor carrier
fees, and fines and penalties
collected for violations of the
size and weight statutes where
complaints were made by the
Highway Division weighmast
ers. The City of Heppner with a
population of 1,500 received
$11,254.60.
MARCH OF DIMES DRIVE
INDERWAY
The March of Dimes Janu
ary fund drjve in Morrow
County irnow underwaysa'ys
Pat Gentry, director of the
campaign.
This new year gives us a
special opportunity, not only
to celebrate our country's
200th birthday, but to insure a
happy 'birthday' for genera
tions of children to come. Con
tributions to the voluntary
agency go to prevention,
treatment and cure of birth
defects, the nation's number
one child health problem."
Among the campaign acti
vities planned for the month
are the Mothers March, in
w hich local women go door-to
door distributing MOD edu
cational material and seekinf
contributions.
"The campaign will nee
volunteers as well as givers.'
said Mrs. Gentry. Person:
interested in serving may cal
676-9296 for further informa
tion.
Heppner School
Fri.. Jan. 21 schools' choi
ce. Mon.. Jan. 26-sloppy joe.
buttered corn, handy dandy
salad, fresh fruit, milk.
Tues.. Jan. 27 hoi dogs,
bun. green beans, pickles &
potato chips, pudding, milk.
Wed.. Jan. 28-rice, ground
beef gravy, vegetable salad,
rolls, butier. milk, fruit &
graham crackers.
Thurs.. Jan. 29 vegetable
beef stew, pear half, grated
cheese, trench bread, butter,
milk.
Fri.. Jan. 30 peanut butter
sandwiches, vegetable soup,
lettuce salad, cake and milk.
We'd like to get
J to know you.
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Heppner Branch
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF OREGON
Prices effective Jan. 23-24
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Please support
Morrow County's
Dover's Oarch
Evening of
Thursday, Jan. 29
Volunteers will be contacting
all Morrow County homes and
businesses for this life-giving
crusade.
Give a child the giftof Life.
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