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. - V,- JVf ( .TV rtfl -- k"" " SIX The Gazette-Times, Heppner, Ore., Thursday, July 14, 1977 Diploma donated Have you carefully preserved your 8th grade diploma? A 1918 diploma from the Gilliam and Morrow Counties joint school district 27 and 22 which was presented to Alton A. Johnson has come back to the little restored Democrat Gulch Scho ol. He attended the school build ing from which lumber and windows were taken to build the "new" Democrat Gulch School and is presenting a picture of the "old, original" school which he is having framed. An accompanying story with men tion of the teachers he knew there will also be presented. "I remember the Tress Mc Clintock children and Harlan McCurdy. One year, my last year there,, we had three teachers. One only stayed 10 days. Our school functioned for six months each year. The O lone news Eva Hamlett Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Nelson over the 4th of July weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smith and family from Kennewick, Wash. On July 3 they had a picnic at Hat Rock and were joined by Mrs. Eva Smith, and Tom Smith and family all from Kennewick. Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Matthews and Denice spent the 4th of July weekend visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Pat Thornton in Salem. Spending the weekend of the 4th of July at the home of Mrs. Delsie Chapel were Cassie Chapel's roommates from Eastern Oregon College, Mary Fleck from The Dalles, Linda Sieler from Sandy, Sharon Dunlop from Estacada, and Diana Daniels from Baker. On July 3, Mrs. Chapel entertained with a barbecue in honor of Cassie's 21st birth day. Other guests present were: Doug Barrak and Carol Glenn from Hermiston ; David Barnett from Condon; Kel wayne Haguewood, Joe Ken ny, Mike Sweek, and Mike Warren from Heppner; Mrs. Ruby Roberts, Joe and Frankie Engleman, Mrs. Ida Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Rob ert Hoskins, and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Imel. Later in the evening the young people all EXPERIENCED RAVELERS DATOATE-Color-coordlnated case, hands and numer als. Luminous dial. Ivory with black dial; green, red or blue with silver dial. 3W3"x3". $15.9S COMPACT TRAVEL ALARMS BYBULOVA These smart travel companions will keep you on time wherever you go. They make great teachers were paid $55 monthly, I think, and from that they paid out $20 in room and board to a family near by," Johnson, now of Coos Bay recalled. He said the school was deactivated twice because for several periods there were not enough pupils to keep it open. He thought that at one time Frank McClintock was the only child of school age, and was held back until the Johnson children were ready for school and it was re-activated. The diploma Johnson pre sented is signed by Mrs. Kinzsley, his teacher and by J.C. Sturgill who was Gilliam County supertendent. Alton A. Johnson has made two recent visits to this county, he enjoyed the Memorial Week end Pioneer Picnic, and also did more visiting over the Fourth of July holiday. 1 went to the dance in Condon. Visitors at the home of Mr Ruth McCabe are her daugh ters, Mrs. Grace McKinney and children from Fairbanks, Alaska, and Mrs. Chris Eld ridge and children from Free port Long Island, New York. Chris came before the 4th and will be here until July 18. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Harshman of Milton-Freewater spent last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Delsie Chapel. They came over for the Lovgren Picnic at Anson Wright Park on the 4th of July and have been visiting friends and relatives before returning home. Von White of Portland spent the 4th of July weekend visiting with friends and relatives and stayed with her grandfather, Gordon White. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Swan son and family of Auburn, Wash, brought Mrs. Irene Swanson home on June 30, and helped her move into a new apartment located on Church Street in Heppner. Joining them for the 4th of July weekend were Mr. and Mrs. John Swanson and family of Redding Cal. They all spent the 4th of July at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Swanson, and joining them were Mr. LITE-ALARM -Presj 1 button and the dial lights up. Blue, black or brown with matching dial. Polished metal trim. 3W3x3". 113.15 y 4227557 and Mrs. Kenneth Turner and family of Heppner. Mike Swanson stayed to help Jim Swanson in harvest. Two lone residences were broken into on the evening of July 4, one within the city limits and one in the country. Entry was made into one by breaking a glass pane, and the other was unlocked. The names are withheld purposely, and apparently the burglars were looking for money. The reason this sket chy item is put in the paper is to alert people to the fact that this is happening in our area and to take every precaution when leaving your home for awhile. Mr. and Mrs. Adon Hamlett and Mrs. Sharlene Arends of Heppner drove to Portland Friday to help Richard and Tom Hamlett move from their apartment into a house. They returned home late Saturday evening. EL CdoDD (allilld iD lb Second for Mr. and Mrs. Doug Ander son (Karla Luciani) recently became the parents of their second child, Shelby Lucian, born June 10 at St. Vincents Hospital in Portland. She weighed 10 pounds and 4Vi ounces and joins a sister Tiffani Sharene. VanAttas parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill VanAtta, (Bonnie Kessell), Ontario, are the parents of a son, Brandon Wade, 7 pounds, 2 ounces, born July 9. Grandmothers are Mrs. Charlotte Doherty, Heppner; and Mrs. Laura VanAtta, Weston. Story hour Kathryn Hoskins, a long time teacher of young child ren, will tell a story or two beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, July, 18, at the Heppner Library. L 1 1 brary Some excellent, current books are being circulated by the Heppner Library. One large, new, full-of pictures, book was given to the library by Annie Lowe Krebs of Arlington. It is "This Was Sheep Ranching" by Virginia Paul, which was highly rec ommended by professional reviewers and should be of special interest to county folks who recall when this was a bustling sheep and wool coun try. "West of Rail Head" by Dwight Bennett is a 1977 western and "Death is a Drum...Beating Forever" by Weisler, Rill engaged Mr. and Mrs. Myron Rill of Connell, Wash., announce the engagement of their daughter, Trina Renae, to Michael John Weiseler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Weiseler of Mesa, Wash. Trina graduated from Con OM-Tt.E-FARM SERVIC when you mid it 989-8221 Andersons Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Luciani, Butter creek, and Mr. and Mrs. Nels Anderson, Dallas. Great grandparents are Mrs. Rosina Luciani, Buttercreek, and Mrs. Agnes Haugen, Redfteld, South Dakota. Cozads announce birth Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cozad (Sheila Luciani), Patterson, Wash., are proud to announce the birth of their second child, Talia Victoria, born June 30 in Pasco, Wash. Weighing 6 pounds and 8V2 ounces at birth, she joins a sister, Nicole, at home. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Luciani, Butter creek and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Cozad, Huntington Beach, Cal. Great grandmothers are: Mrs. Rosina Luciani, Butter creek; Mrs. Agnes Haugen, Redfield, South Dakota and Mrs. H. Victoria Cozad, Mo desta, Cal. f m features new John Wyllie is a new mystery with a West African locale. Quite a number of 1977 westerns, mysteries and science-fiction and much in non-fiction is available at the library. The Swedenborg Founda tion of Florida sent the library a copy of "A Compendium of Swedenborg 's Theological writings." The great Swedish scientist, inventor and theo logian Emmanuel Sweden borg (1668-1772) has been an inspiration to many persons. Two other adult books cataloged last week which nell High School in 1975 and graduated from Blue Moun tain Community College last month with an Assiciate Science degree in production agriculture. Michael gradua ted from Connell High School I, , 11' "--.1, 'Z-i V 4 ' k v Aim. Everett Jones relates Heppner flood rescue The Heppner Flood of 1903 evoked many acts of heroism from those involved and one of the recipients of such an act recently returned here to relate his. personal exper ience. Everett C. Jones was born in Heppner on June 8, 1902. During the flood on June 14 of the next year, both of his parents, Pearl and Mae Ash baugh Jones, three of their four children, Amy Fay, 9, Mae, 8, and Lester 6, and quite a few other family members were drowned. The one-year-old Everett survived because an aunt, Mrs. Mose Ashbaugh had taken him in one arm and her baby in the other arm to try to save them from the rising waters she lost her balance, slipped and fell and her own child was drowned, but she 1 ' volumes . could be very helpful reading are Doubleday's oversize "Home Repair Book" and "Auto Repair Book." Forty new children's books have been put into circulation and more are expected to arrive soon. Children can keep up with graded books and with the very popular Ranger Rick Magazines at the library during the summer. Residents of this county are welcome to use the library facilities at no charge. All books and magazines in the circulating ' collection are loaned for two weeks at a time. in 1976 an is presently employ ed by T. Bailey Farms, Mesa. A September 3, 1977 wed ding is planned at St. Vincent Catholic Church, Connell. Trina is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Rill, Heppner. managed to save Everett. He was raised by his grand mother Nancy L. Jones (Mrs. James H.) of the Eight Mile' Center. Many members of the Jones and Ashbaugh families are buried in Heppner's cem etery. Jones, who now owns a refrigeration and air-conditioning business in San Jose, Cal. was accompanied on his sentimental look around this Hospital Notes The Pioneer Memorial Hos pital kept very busy between July 5 and July 13. Patients dismissed were Pete McMur try, Gene Starks, Getta Cox, Heppner; James Guthrie, ' , Lois Hunt, Lexington; Dennis Thompson, Evelyn Dolar, lone; Palmon Turner, Con don; Donna Hillman, Sisters. Dee Cox Jr., Heppner, was iransierrea. Joeseph transferred. arrives Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Lamont Miller, Heppner, became par ents of a son Joeseph Adam on July 6. He weighed 6 pounds and 14 '4 ounces at birth. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wheeler, Fruit land, Idaho and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller, Baker. He joins a brother Jermey. Country 0 Wed., Thurs..& Fri. WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF REDKEN MAKE UP AND MENS HAIR SUPPLIES PORK i SPARE nine $H29 Jumbo Maverick BOLOGNA IiimIi II MUArirlr I Court St. MorEiet CHUNK BOLOGNA 69 c. Hi"' nF SMOKED PICNICS 75 PRODUCEPRODUCEPRODUCE LEMONS QC EACH KJ WATERMELONS 12V SEEDLESS GRAPES Jt FRESH CORN area by two of his sons, ; Ronald of Portland and Rich- , ard from Phoenix, Az. The three spent an enjoyable time last Monday morning visiting the county museum and talk- ; ing of family matters with 'v Rachel Harnett. 1 The three Jones men were most interested in the mu seum's fine collection of flood pictures and in some of the old-time harvest pictures. . Still hospitalized are Eug ene Grable, Sumpter; Jerry Brown, Heppner; and Rose Pemberton, Condon. Two babies were born during the week. Moellers welcome son Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry Moeller, Jr., Heppner, be came parents of a son Mark David on July 10. He weighed 7 pounds and 9 ounces. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Miller, Sr., Baker; Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Baker, Baker, and Eldon Hobbs, North Powder. Great grandparents are Delia Bak er, Baker, and Vevia Pearson, Los Angeles. 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