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Newspaper Page TextPage 7, THE GAZETTE-TIMES, Heppner, OR. Thursday. Feb. 12, 1976 0NA L. HOPPER Edna Lillian Hopper, died in ermlston, Wednesday, Feb. She was born Dec. 20, 1893 in brtland, OR. On Aug. J, 1911, she was iited in marriage to John opper at Winona, KS. They me to Soray in 1933 ana ierated a general itore there .(it 1967. They celebrated leir golden wedding annlver- ,rv in 1961. In 1968 they ioved to Heppner. Mr. Hopper was a memoer the United Methodist Chur- , Heppner and was active in ie retired citizens volunteer isram. Funeral services were held nturday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. at ie United Methodist Church rith Rev. Edwin Cutting off!- dating. I Sacred selections "Beyond lie Blue" and "No Night hjiere" were sung by Carl and j'ttyjiarquardt, with Paul i ,)e Miller at the organ, i f Casket bearers were How i d Bryant, Herman Green, tVne Pierce, John Canaday, jv. Cus Nikandcr and Rob t rt Lowe. f Concluding services and ilterment were at Heppner ? fasonlc Cemetery, with Swe , aey Mortuary in charge of rirangements. Ishe is survived by tte v dower. John, Heppner; a on, Robert Hopper, Hcrmis I an; a daughter, Marie Brltt, pray; seven grandchildren hpd eleven great -grandchildren. lARRiET M. BROWN Harriet M. Brown, M, died mdav at the Umatilla Hos- tal. She was born Jan. 13 in noxville, Iowa. She was educated In Knox- ilie ana sianeu nt-r vm acher at the age of 17 in wa. She was married to Thomas pnhens in 1902 in Knoxviile. they soon moved to Morrow , f ounty where they farmed, fhey moved to Idaho for three ears and then returned to Morrow County where she fargan teaching again. 1 She was married to Roy E. frown. May 24. 1918, at Heppner, where they farmed nd she taught in many of the llorrow Couniy scnoois. ane art utiffh! school at lone for 6 years when they moved to (JAYIIES) 'wiaswswBiipHP5i MACHINES Cimttm Cm .tMri He will love you for It! Valentine's Day is Saturday February 14 We have many fine gifts for him Obituaries Hermiston where they contin ued farming and she taught for 16 years. She retired from teaching at age 72 and they moved to Umatilla. Surviving are the widower; son Jack Stephens, Stanfield; daughters, Ruth Guilland, Umatilla and Rose Lamon, Aberdeen, WA; seven grand children, several great grand children and several great great-grandchildren. Funeral was Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. at Burns Mortuary. Burial was In the Echo Ceme tery. JOSEPH MASON SR. Joseph Mason Sr., 88, died Feb. 7, 1978 at Good Samari tan Hospital, Portland. Mason was born at Rhea Creek, OR, on the family ranch. He was one of ten children. He served with the 9lst Division of the U.S. Army In World War I. In 1923 Mason moved to Prineville, where he lived until the early 1970s. Since then he has made his 'home at Calaroga Terrace. Mason was a lifetime member and past commander of the American Legion, Post No. 29, Prineville, OR. He was on the board of Directors of the Crooked River Round-Up As sociation. Mason was a mem ber of the Isaac Walton League and played a major part in developing Walton Lake Funeral services were held at Caldwell Colonial Mortu ary, Feb. 10. He is survived by one son, Joseph Mason Jr., Portland, OR; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Helen) Duffy, Sa lem, OR; Mrs. Jack (Lural) Saunders, Eugene, OR; one sister, Mabel Cotter, Hermis ton; eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and neph ews. Those who wish may con tribute to the Oregon Heart Fund or a charity of their choice in his memory. JAMES C. WALTON A funeral mass for James C. Walton. 38. Pendleton was held Monday in St. Mary's Church, Pendleton. Mr. Walton, an attorney, was found dead Friday in John Day. Hermitlo Store 24 E. 2nd Suite C Behind Shorty's I'nU 71 pn.w-mi 322 S. Main Pmdb-IM. OR. 27(4441 Richard Wellman Ownrr-Mmagrr Jerry Haines ft-Owaer " iiuiiiiiiimMiiiiiiimim"iiiiiM Sock Him Tiolllm s 3 I i i U Him ,! 1 MEN'S IDEflli i EPFNER, OREGON' 676-9210 j tiillljil Recitation of the rosary was Sunday, 7:30 p.m. in the Burns Mortuary Chapel. Mr. Walton was a graduate of the University of Portland and the Northwest College of Law in Portland. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, and belonged to the 6th Judi cial Bar Association and the Oregon State Bar Association. He began his law practice in Pendleton in September 1961. A long time Eastern Oregon resident, Mr. Walton was born in Pendleton and attended Granite Creek Grade School, Gonzaga High School and graduated from St. Joseph's Academy, Pendleton. Mr. Walton is survived by the widow, Kayella (Rohr man); two children, Kelly James and Lisa Tiffani, all Pendleton; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. "Bud" Walton, Long Creek; a grandmother, Mrs. Agnes Walton, Pendle ton; two brothers, Paul Dean . and Joseph Timothy, Long Creek, and a sister, Mrs. Laurence (Nancy) Carey, Pendleton. Interment was in Olney Ce metery. Contributions may be made to the James Walton Memorial Scholarship Fund for Northwestern College of Law. Lewis k Clark College, Portland. Contributions mty be sent in care of Burns Mortuary. WILLIAM S. GATES A graveside service for William Samuel Gates, 56, lone, was held Tuesday at Haystack Cemetery, Spray, OR. Mr. Gates died Friday in Walla Walla. He was born Dec. 21, 1919 In Portland. He married Pauline Shappell in The Dalles. Sept. 28. 1956. He was a resident of lone for the past six years and formerly of Spray. He was a veteran of World War II. Joint military honors were held at the gravesite by lone Post No. 95 and Spray Post No. 164 of the American Legion Honorary bearers were Vera Evans, Walt Boyer, Vernon Boyer, Bill Matilla, Frank Johnson and Keith Rea. Sweeney Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Survivors are tne widow; ions Thomas and Robert; both of lone; daughter, Lisa Gates, Salem; stepdaughter. Alexis Hughes, Portland; brother Ray, Spray; and sisters, Wilma Moore. Seattle and Cora Esterberg, San Jose. CA. Contributions may be made Cancer Project. 1000 Seneca St.. Seattle, WA 98101. GUATEMALA DISASTER Salvation Army has dis patched personnel to disaster scene. Salvation Army to be involved in housing, providing tents, blankets, new cooking utensils, folding cots and possible feeding program. Cash donations are needed to purchase items. Gifts In kind are discouraged due to shipping expense. Make che cks payable to the Salvation Army. P.O. Box 8798, Port land, OR. 97208. earmarked -Guatemala Disaster." M0TIC Three Months Free Subscription GAZETTE-TIMES Anyone who has not subscribed to the Gazette-Times during the past year can receive the Gaxette-Times for 3 months free. Just send in the coupon below with your check for a one year subscription. You will receive 15 months for the price of 12. The last 3 months are free. : Here Is my check for II mmVk nbMrlpUos) to the Gaiette-Tlmes. I have a4 W a isbtcrltwr tt 12 mmlh. I i4rUi4 1 will receive the Gsittte-Ttmes for IS sUu. The last 1 wwths sre a fret Whim for subscribing asw. i I Name I (lsi Mailing Address SPRAY Mary The Bob Ashmeades, who visited Bob's mother, Effie, recently in Prineville says she is doing well and already happily anticipating Mar. 16, which will mark Effie's cen tenarian birth date. I have a poem Effie gave me a lot of years ago, "Be True to Yourself." It may not have had a great bearing on her longevity, but knowing her as a friend, certainly it has put a store of wealth into those years, valu able to all. Kevin Troxell had guests in for celebrating his third birth day Saturday evening. Pre sent for dinner and sharing the birthday cake were his grand parents, Don and June Trox ell, Ray and Marie Britt and his great grandmother, Alice DeiU. Others included Tuck Jackson, Don and Sue Troxell, here from Sandy, Sherrill and Steve Cossett, Lloyd little, Shirl and Zoreita Potter and Donna Rae Gentry, Heppner. Donna Rea has spent a week here with her grandparents, Ray and Marie Britt. Janet Stroeber and her three daughters spent last weekend here with her ir ents, the Frank Cecils and at "OUTSTANDIN" RATING FOR HEALTH SERVICE The Federal Site Team from Washington, Oregon, and Washington, D.C., which in spected the Eastern Oregon Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services the week of Feb. 2-6, 1976, gave EOCCMHC an overall rating of "outstanding." The Site Team emphasized this rating was seldom given and that EOCCMHS would be used as a "National Model." One seg ment of the EOCCMHS is the Morrow County Mental Health Clinic under the direction of Terry D. Hirni, ACSW, with Jim Angermeyr. MA, staff psychologist, and Mary Pat Lande, secretary. The EOCCMHC was started "'S'l years ago to enable the rural communities -Jo have mental health clinics. Repre sentatives of the 13 counties of Eastern Oregon got together and applied for a federal grant to establish the EOCCMHC. Elsie Ho, of the National Institute for Mental Health Office. Seattle, and Charlotte Market, an instructor of the University of Oregon School of Psychiatric Nursing in Port land, were the Federal Site members who inspected the Morrow County Mental Health Clinic. After their inspection of the clinic's services and talking to the county commissioners. Mental Health Advisory Board members, school prin cipals, and some consumers, both Ho and Markel thought the Morrow County program was excellent. They were quite Impressed ahout how well the community was accepting the Mental Health Clinic. i trial) fUfnstar NEWS Williams. the home of her sister, the Wilbur Alfords. Other visitors at the Alford home were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Alford and daughter Kristen, Condon. Ethel McGreer was a recent visitor here from Redmond, a guest at the Billy Chapman and Don Rardin homes. The "Singspiration" at the Assembly Church Sunday ev ening was well attended and most enjoyable. Refresh ments were served following the musical service. Visitors at the Billy Rich ards home last week were Bill and Ruth Toll of Fruitland, ID. The Tolls were enroute to the Oregon coast for vacationing. Attending funeral services for Amy Bratt in Pendleton last week were Eddie and Evelyn Cress, Joyce and Odell Adams, Lee and Ellen Bris bois, the Gus Streckers, Celia Reed and Amine Nichols. My apologies for this week's brief column. I have been away and only hope you folks will keep in mind your note worthy tid bits. I will be around to pick them up for next week's issue. Thanks. Junior Hodeo Plans are being made for the Morrow County Junior Rodeo which will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 12 and 13, according to Bob Stea gall, chairman. Howard Johnson will fur nish the stock. There will be concessions on the grounds. There will be a dance. Saturday night, June 12, with the music to be announced at a later date. Chairmen in charge are: Bob Montgomery, roping; Bob Van Schoiack, dance; Dick Sherer, grounds; Bob Maho ney. bucking stock; Kite Healy. racing events; and, John Welgers. trophy dona tions. Anyone having questions about the rodeo should call Beverly Steagall, secretary. 989 8413. Saluting the 66th Anniversary of The Boy Scouts of America are teenagers on the move! They're achievers, doers, participants and : leaders. They arc committed to j the pursuit of excellence in a i lifestyle that Includes education, recreation, adventure, and future careers. We are proud of the contributions made by the Boy Scouts In this community and we take this opportunity to u r congratulate and salute scouting i during National Boy Scout Month.) Bmln GfgljgfGblLiul' Y.r rcUnJly Uctl C?tl"ti Lexlncton ence fJEWS Blue Mountain Community College will offer an Expect ant Parents course in Heppner on Monday evenings starting Feb. 23. This 8-week course will be held at the Columbia Basin Electric Co-op. meeting room from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tui tion is $20 per couple. The Lamaze method of trained childbirth will be taught. Women will learn and practice relaxation and brea thing techniques designed to aid them in labor and deli very. Husbands will learn techniques to help their wives in the labor and delivery process. Expectant couples will also receive Red Cross training, learn the physiology of the birth process, study nutrition and learn pre-natal and post natal care. No pre-registration is ne cessary for the class; how ever, anyone wanting more information may contact the instructor, Nonda Sunday, 676-5063. or BMCC Communi ty Coordinator Anne Doherty, 676-5277. PATTERN ALTERATION There are 40 openings avail able for participants in the Pattern Alteration Workshop to be taught by OSU Extension Textile and Clothing specialist Ardis Koester, with women from 5 counties to be included in the district workshop. First priority to attend will be given to 4-H leaders or those who would be willing to teach pattern alteration in their community or study group. The lessons will be held at Helen McCune Junior High School, Pendleton, Mar. 23-24 and 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Those interested should contact either Birdine Tullis, Morrow County Extension Service, Heppner, or Debbie Lee, Umatilla County Exten sion Service, Pendleton. Sign up will be on a first come basis, so prompt action is imperative. Mrs. Gary Engle and Mrs. Beverly Round took Mrs. Joava Enright to Pendleton Sunday where she entered the hospital and will undergo surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Der rick. Long Creek visited Thursday at the Jim Cole home. A CZZD ! r,10nUuJEf4T N Mrs. Bud Mrs. AlleA Hatley returned home Saturday from the Blue' Mountain hospital where she wa recovering from injuries she received last Tuesday when her car went over an embankment on Beach Creek. Mrs. Johnnie Gienger was with her and returned from Bend where she went for medical attention for a broken arm she received in the acci dent. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Osborne took their daughter Leslie to John Day for medical attention after injuring her arm in a fall. Second Lieutenant and Mrs. Klaus Hoehna, Travis AFB, CA, are the parents of a daughter Amy Camille born Jan. 30. She weighed 7 lbs, 9 oz, Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bill McPh erson. Monument. , , Mr. and Mrs. Jim Boyer, Portland, are the parents of a daughter, Jill Stephanie, who weighed 7 lbs, 11 oz., born Feb. 5. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boyer, Monument. The Boyers spent the weekend in Portland to see the new granddaughter. Mr. and Mrs. Neal Lieual len. Milton Frsewater spent the weekend at the Don Capon home. The Capons were John Day visitors Friday. Guests at the Gayle Engle home Sunday were Bob Corley and family, Mr. and Mrs. A TOTAL INSURANCE PROTECTION PLAN When farming is your whole business you'd better be well protected Crops Farm buildings e Equipment Livestock Dwelling and contents Farms, Auto,,Fire, Marine, Hospital Turner, Van Marter, and Bryant 676-9113 the ? r ' J i i Engle Harold Reynolds and daught ers and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Boyer and daughter of John Day. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Ald ridge and children. Longview, WA moved last week to the Ray Ackerman ranch which they recently purchased, for merly the Henry Cupper place. Everett Jr. and Beth have enrolled in high school while Candi is in grade school. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wheel er, Creswell and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wheeler, Bend, visited last Friday at the Everett ' Wheeler home. Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Stew art, Dayville visited Sunday at the Boyd Hinton home. Mrs. Bob Smith and child ren, Madras are visiting at the home of her parents the Wilbur Williams. Mrs. V.C. Brown had a birthday party for her daught er Teresa's 12th birthday Sun day. Guests were Kevin Hunt, Matt Post, Doug Kitterman, Gina Engle and Christie Kilby. Refreshments were served and games played. Mr. and Mrs. Will Martin and daughter Leslie returned home Saturday after spending several days at the Bud Engle home. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Galarneau, Hermiston visited Sunday at the Engle home. Crops, 7 .I I jmnuiitiim"""""