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Marsha Matthewson
Community Theatre
Director
If community theatre
proves successful in Heppner,
it will be due in part to the
special talents of one of the
community's own produc
tions, Marsha Matthewson, 27,
of Heppner.
Marsha was raised in Hep
pner and graduated from
Heppner High School in 1967.
She went on , to build an
impressive background in
theatre from her beginning
interest in speech and drama
in high school.
Speaking last week before
the Chamber of Commerce,
Marsha said that the newly
formed community theatre
will need the support of
Mar. 14 set for garden
improvement program
The Heppner Garden Club
invites the community to join
with them on Monday evening,
Mar. 14, at 7:30 in the Degree
of Honor Hall to hear Harold
E. Kerr, the county Extension
agent, talk on vegetable
garden insects. He will also
show a film entitled "Vege
table Insects."
The Heppner Garden Club
hostess is Irene Nolan. Mem
bers of the new 4-H Junior
Garden Club will be honored
guests.
Most gardeners will be look
ing for lots of ways to improve
their vegetable yield this year,
notes Kerr. Rising costs due to
drought in the commercial
production areas and a need
as to the most efficient use of
limited water supply will
make gardening a special
challenge this year.
Everyone is invited to hear
this talk and view the film.
Come meet with other gar
deners on Monday, Mar. 14, in
the Degree of Honor Hall
between the First National
Bank and the Lebush Shoppe
on Heppner 's Main St. There
will be seating for 100 people.
Obituaries
Les Wick
Lester Wick, born in Lone
rock, January 1, 1917, died at
the Good Samaritan Center in
Hermiston February 27, 1977
at the age of 60.
Mr. Wick was a well known
rancher and farmer in the
Lonerock area of Gilliam
County for many years, mov
ing to Hermiston and the
Westland area in 1958.
He was a member of the
Masonic Lodge in Condon and
In Hermiston and a member of
1- the Hermiston Elks Lodge.
He belonged to the Umatilla
County and State Cattlemans
Association.
Survivors are his widow
Marjorie Wick of Hermiston;
p ons Jerry Wick of Ft. Collins,
Colorado; Steve and Mike
Wick of Hermiston; two sis
ters Phoebe Hayes of Board
man, and Roxie Lovegren of
Heppner, and two grandchildren.
businessmen and all other
segments of the community.
Her own contribution to the
success of community theatre
in Heppner begins with a BA
degree in theatre from Pacific
University, where she found
herself teaching lower divis
ion acting in her senior year.
She credits her early inter
est in theatre to a former high
school teacher. The interest
held despite the lure of anthro
pology as a field of work and
study.
"I started in anthropology,"
Marsha said. The theatre,
however, took first place
eventually. While attending
school in Forest Grove, she
Harold Kerr
The Kenneth Palmer home
was the scene of a fruit tree
pruning demonstration by
Mike Howell, Morrow County
Extension agent, Feb. 9, for
the lone Garden Club meeting.
Mike emphasized several
reasons for pruning. It pro
motes growth, thins branches
for more effective spray ap
plications, aids fruit to ripen
more evenly, adds to at
tractiveness of tree, helps tree
resist wind damage, increases
size and quality of fruit and
The funeral was Wednes
day, March 2, at 1:30 p.m. in
the Burns Mortuary Chapel.
Vault interment was in the
Lonerock Cemetery at Lone
rock. For those who wish contri
butions may be made to a
Memorial Fund at the Good
Samaritan Center in memory
of Lester Wick.
Miriam Lea vengood
Miriam Maxine Leaven
good, 57, Albany, Ore., died
Thursday, Feb. 24, in an
Albany hospital of an extend
ed illness.
She was born in lone, Ore.,
on Mar. 31, 1919, the daughter
of Loren and Ina Hale.
Funeral services were held
Saturday, Feb. 26, at the First
Baptist Church, Albany, with
the Rev. Warren Fleischmann
officiating. Interment was at
I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Lebanon,
Ore.
She is survived by her
husband, Coe I. Lea vengood.
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organized and directed child
ren's theatre in the summer
and worked with the Forest
Grove community theatre.
Following graduation, she
again worked with community
theatre at Alaska Methodist
University and also with the
Army Special Services Thea
tre in Anchorage.
Other work in Alaska found
her employed as a Federal
recreation specialist with the
City of Anchorage Parks and
Recreation Department and a
manager for a youth recrea
tion center under the recrea
tion department.
While in Alaska, Marsha put
in hours toward a private
pilot's license and managed
some hours on top of her solo
flight before returning to
Heppner in 1974.
Marsha is currently employ
ed with Kinzua Corporation.
Her job involves support for
sales, rail and truck traffic
required to expedite products
produced at the mill.
Returning to theatre seems
to be a challenge for Marsha.
Her main expressed concern
is the need for community
support.
This week, she has been
'involved in auditions for the
first production, tentatively
scheduled for performance
Apr. 14 and 15.
She will direct a three-act
comedy by Moss Hart and
George S. Kaufman entitled
"You Can't Take It With
You."
makes it easier to pick. He
cautioned to prune only when
tree is dormant and to do it
annually; also, to make all
cuts at a bud and recognize the
direction of new growth from
that bud.
The Extension Office has
print-outs free to the public
prepared by Oregon State
University on Pruning the
Home Orchard; Pruning Or
namental Trees; and Pruning
Ornamental Shrubs and
Vines.
Feb. 25, lone Garden Club
members held their annual
pruning and clean-up project,
assisted by Mike Howell,
Chuck Nelson, Fred Martin,
Roy Lindstrom and Bill Ling.
They pruned and trimmed
the Ornamental trees and
shrubs on lone streets and
surrounding the city churches.
At noon, eight people rested
and enjoyed a potluck lunch at
the Church of Christ.
The next meeting of lone
Garden Club will be Mar. 9 at
Leila Palmer's home. The
program will be a critique of
Leila's yard by members and
a special demonstration by
Judy Osmin.
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Delpha Jones
The Amicitia Club met at
the home of Annetta Klinger.
Present were Mildred David
son, Eileen Padberg, Hilda
Yocom, Marge Wright, Vonnie
Lovgren, Barbara Cutsforth,
and an invited guest, Sharon
Harrison. Mrs. Yocom won
high; Mrs. Lovgren, second
high; Mrs. Wright, low; and
Mrs. Davidson the traveling
prize.
Melba Fish has returned to
her home in Seattle, after
visiting with her niece, Car
olyn Howard, and her family.
Mrs. Pat Wright, her daugh
ter Sandi, and her mother,
Ferida Majeske, were visitors
in Portland last week. They
also visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Mounts at Gresham.
Club
The Heppner Garden Club is
sponsoring a Litter Awareness
Week as a new club campaign
this spring.
Principal Don Cole of the
Heppner Elementary School
invited several Garden Club
members to come to school
this morning, Mar. 3, to
explain the campaign to first
through fourth graders.
The children will begin this
project on Monday, Mar. 7.
They will be picking up litter
on their way to and from
school, using large paper
grocery sacks for their col
lecting. Meeting
The Altar Society of St.
Patrick's Church held their
February meeting Feb. 2. It
was decided upon to have an
Irish stew dinner on St.
Patrick's Day, Mar. 17. This
will be held at the Parish hall
from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., with a
card party afterwards.
Birth
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth
Gorham of Heppner are new
parents of a little girl, Angela
Kay, born Feb. 26 at Pioneer
Memorial Hospital. Her
weight, 7 lbs., 4V2 oz.
Grandparents are Mr. and
Mrs. Owen Gorham, Wallowa,
and Sara Morrison, Cupertino,
Calif., Edwin Morrison, Wash
ington, D.C. Great-grandparents
are Elizabeth Puckett,
Covington, Va., and Col. and
Mrs. L.E. Edwards, Washing
ton, D.C, and Hattie Pearson,
Wallowa.
Angela Kay has one brother
at home, Chris.
Pivots
Center pivot systems should
be treated by assessors as
personal property, according
to a ruling Feb. 24 by the
Oregon Tax Court. The Ore
gon Department of Revenue
had told assessors to treat
center pivot systems as land
improvements.
The Tax Court consolidated
appeals from several taxpay-
$2,433.21
collected
Total receipts for Morrow
County for the March of
Dimes are $2,433.21. This in
cludes receipts by mail, Moth
ers' March, schools and busi
ness. Mothers' March receipts by
areas are as follows: lone,
$132.96; Lexington, $89.37;
Boardman and Irrigon,
$775.00; and Heppner, $713.20.
The generosity of the donors
and the help of the marchers is
very much appreciated by Pat
Gentry, chairman and trea
surer of Morrow County.
If there are any interested
persons who would like to help
organize a Walkathon in April,
please contact Pat Gentry.
This was a very big success in
1976.
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Lexington Grange met Mon
day evening with the overseer,
Kenneth Smouse, in the chair.
The meeting started with a
potluck dinner, after which a
couple of games were played.
Barbara Cutsforth won the
prize.
Guests were Mr. and Mrs.
Cliff Williams. He spoke on
coin collecting ; how one gets
started and its value money
wise and hobby wise. He show
ed different groups of com
memorative coins and told
how and where to get them.
Pomona Grange Master,
Bryce Keene, paid an official
visit, accompanied by his
wife, Louise.
The program at the next
meeting will be a report by
Matt Doherty on the school
budget.
plans clean-up
Each room will compete by
trying to gather the largest
amount of litter. Recognition
will be given to the winning
room.
Because this is a new Gar
den Club project, citizen ap
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Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Morris McCarl
announce the engagement and
forthcoming marriage of their
daughter, Barbara Karen, to
Dan R. Coiner, son of Mr.
Riley Thompson of Spokane,
Wash.
Miss McCarl graduated
from Heppner High School in
1973 and Pendleton College of
personal property
ers for one trial in Salem. The
appeals were filed by Far
West Farms, Oregon Ltd.;
Boeing Agri-Industrial Com
pany; Eastern Oregon Farm
ing Company; Oregon Potato
and Port of Morrow; State
Department of Veterans' Af
fairs and Frontier Machinery,
Inc.
The tax court ruling will
mean a reappraisal of center
pivot systems and a refund on
taxes collected because of
changes in valuation. Everett .
By BirdineTullis
STYLE SHOW SUCCESS
Brights and whites are the look for spring for the younger
set, if the Simplicity Wardrobe shown last week in Boardman
is any indication of what's to come in fashions. Early style
predictions were shown by members of the 4-H clubs of north
Morrow County, in a dazzling array of colors and new
fabrics. Woven fabrics, many well known in years gone by,
such as waffle pique, linen like textures, gabardine weaves in
cotton-synthetic blends, as well as the new look of dishcloth
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fabric, bright and white denims, toweling, ticking and
seersucker, dominated to choices for the young.
Ever popular knits were styled in new and exciting colors
and combinations for sport and leisure wear. Trims of lace,
eyelet and ribbons added feminine touches to many
garments.
The style show was sponsored by 4-H groups of Irrigon and
Boardman, under the supervision of Mrs. Vera Evans.
Decorations followed both the spring and Valentine theme,
including displays of spring's favorite fabrics, spring
flowers, and Valentine hearts. Narrator for the style show
was Ms. Evans. In addition to the Simplicity styles, younger
members of the clothing clubs modeled garments they had
made as 4-H projects.
A tea followed the show, with refreshments provided by the
club members.
Models for the big event were: Lori Witt, Kate Evans,
Kathy Pettys, Lori Russell, Joan Partlow, Becky Hobbs,
Erin Evans, Danette Daltoso, Vickie Daniels, Mari Evans,
Julie Hug, Jyl Hobbs, Ann Evans, Dawn Cox, Monica
McDonough, Angie Evans, Helen Daltoso, Jeanne Carroll,
Scott Witt, and Bill Griffin.
WHEATHEARTS MEETING AT IONE
All wives of wheat growers in Morrow County are invited to
a meeting, Monday, Mar. 7, 7:30 p.m., at the home of Jim and
Monica Swanson, lone, to hear about state-wide activities of
the Wheathearts Committee of the Oregon Wheat Growers
League.'
Special guest will be Susan Snyder, Condon, Wheathearts'
state chairman, who will discuss goals of the women's
activity group, promotion of wheat products and consumer
information programs carried out by the committee.
Lisa Nelson, Lexington, Morrow County Wheathearts'
chairman, and Birdine Tullis, Extension Service, will discuss
forthcoming promotions planned for our local area, as well
as other ideas wheat wives have for public relations efforts.
A special invitation is extended all wives of young wheat
growers, and those who are new in the county to come and get
acquainted with others involved in the wheat industry.
preciation will encourage the
general picking up of litter
and will be the basis for a
stronger campaign next
spring, which may be spon
sored by both the Garden Club
and the Lions Club.
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Barbara McCarl
Beauty. She is presently em
ployed at Lois' Beauty Shop.
Mr. Coiner graduated from
Monument High School in 1973
and is presently employed by
Kinzua Corporation.
The wedding will be Apr. 16
at 4:00 p.m. in the Methodist
Church in Heppner. A recep
tion will follow at Heppner
Elks' Lodge.
Harshmann, Morrow County
assessor, said the court issued
no orders on how the change
should be handled.
According to Extension Ser
vice estimates, there are
about 600 pivot systems in
Morrow County. The systems
range in cost from $22,000 to
$32,000.
Treating center pivots as
land improvements added
significant amounts to a
farm's tax value under the
department of revenue ruling.
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One of Heppner's most senior citizens, Letha Archer,
celebrated her ninety-fifth birthday Feb. 26. What changes the
world has seen since her arrival in 1882.
Some local Rockhound Club members are going to a regional
Rock Show at the County Fairgrounds in Kennewick, Wash., this
weekend.
Mel Dixon and his friendly face came from Milton-Freewater
to visit friends around Heppner last week.
A daughter and other descendants of county pioneer James
Steward came back to search for a family grave on Balm Fork
last week. They visited the County Museum, and said they will
come again and stay longer.
Several persons have really tried to promote the greening of
Morrow's landscape. Some have worked at window washing and
others have washed and polished their cars both of these
endeavors have been real rain stimulators in times past. One
extra big effort was made by Donna Cutsforth, who worked
diligently washing her mother's auto.
So far, only one of the many
an entry blank for the Gallery Art Show coming to Walla Walla.
Terri (Mrs. Mark) Cutsforth of Sand Hollow is preparing to
enter one or two of her works.
Budget fever comes to many public officials and department
heads about this time each year when the annual struggle to
please everyone is taking place. We all know that budgeting is
hard work, but do we appreciate those persons who give up
many evenings to wrestle with
praise and long on criticism?
Plans are not completed yet, but we hear that the ladies of St.
Patrick's Altar Society are going to make ready a real Irish
treat for the evening of Mar. 17, so you should plan ahead to go
with your family to St. Patrick's Hall for a genuine Irish meal
that evening and for some card playing and lots of good visiting.
Details later.
The Degree of Honor Food Sale next week, Friday, Mar. 11,
features the possibility of ordering ahead so phone Martha
King at 676-5382 and order something special.
Don't forget that the annual used book and magazine sale at
the library begins Thursday, Mar. 3, at 7:30. Early shoppers
always have the largest selection.
Members to
On Mar. 14, Ruth-Locust
Chapter 32, Oregon Eastern
Star, of Heppner and lone, will
have a Friendship Night,
honoring 50 year members.
Eight members will be pre
sented with their 50 year pins.
All Eastern Star members
are cordially invited to attend.
A program is planned. This
Doherty's
tour coast
Dennis Doherty, wife Anne,
and children Ben and Lisa
returned to Lexington Sunday,
after 11 days touring the coast
from Astoria, Ore., to Eureka,
Calif. The trip was made in
weather conditions of rain,
wind and hail.
A good time was had by all.
SEW FAIR HEPPNER, MARCH 8
The gals of Morrow and Umatilla Counties have ganged up
to present one of the most informative events ever planned
for those who sew!
There will be demonstrations and informative sessions
going all day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fairgrounds, Heppner,
Tuesday, Mar. 8. Plan to be there at 10:00, to learn how to
care for your sewing machine, the beginning session, which
will be presented only once. Other demonstrations will be
repeated throughout the day. Bring your lunch, stay all day,
beverages furnished.
Demonstrations will include basic sewing, T-shirt
construction, timesaving sewing and fusables, contemporary
tailoring, pressing, scissor skills, sewing collars, sleeves,
and crotches, pattern know-how, couturier tricks, and new
fabrics. ..and More! New sewing machines will also be
displayed for examination.
The Sew Fair is a cooperative venture planned to assist
those just beginning to sew, and those wishing to learn new
techniques or brush up on the old! Instructors will be
Extension staff and skilled volunteers from both counties.
Instructors will be Ruth McCabe, Jeanne Howell, Birdine
Tullis, Rita Sumner, Kathy Jamieson, Debbie Lee, Rachel t
Reeder, Ellen Lewis, Cece Slocum, Joy George, Veda Peek,
Ruth Finch, and other Extension study group members.
Fabrics and fashions for spring are soft and new, requiring
different sewing techniques. Return of the wovens also
present challenges to those who have become accustomed to
the ease of sewing knits, according to Birdine Tullis. She
invites and encourages all women to attend the big spring
sew know-how event! No charge, of course, for all this
valuable information.
4-H GIRLS AT FASHION FORUM
Three Morrow County 4-H members now have the "inside
word" on what it takes to succeed in the fashion industry.
Kathy Palmer, Erin and Kate Evans each had a choice of
attending three of four sessions offered at the Portland Art
Museum, and the opportunity of directly questioning the
speakers.
The girls attended a fashion career forum, presented by
members of the Fashion Group in Portland last weekend, to
hear speakers from all phases of the industry share how they
achieved their current positions, and the hard work involved
in attaining success in the industry.
Each carried home a shopping bag loaded with goodies
from the seminar relating to educational requirements, how
to get a job, writing resumes, and other information relative
to fashion careers.
Fun for the girls was a mini -style show, which included the
latest in styles for the younger generation.
Also attending the forum were 4-H leaders Francine
Evans, Jeanne Howell, and Birdine Tullis. Total attendance
at the event was approximately 800 persons.
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be honored
special evening will be held in
the Heppner Masonic Temple.
Reception
Mr. and Mrs. Don Query and
Mr. and Mrs. Don Pointer are
giving a reception in honor of
their children, Catherine and
Mark, on Saturday, Mar. 12,
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the
Heppner Elks' Lodge.
All friends and relatives are
cordially invited.
Meeting
The Cardinal Club will meet
Thursday, Mar. 10, in the
school cafeteria. All attending
.will have an opportunity to
view the new shop.
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