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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 4, 1977)
0-v 0 0-.rrr--.'l'r'rrr--i0 0--0 V0-0-r-00 0P-V-0 -ww 0-r 0 0-0-0 0 w0- - w 0 ' r- 0 w r 0 .00 0 . t r- The Gaiette-Times, Heppner, Ore., Thursday, August 4, 1977 THREE , . l y - . V,Ji, , ;. - v ; ) v . 1 r " - , ," H Large attendance at '25-'29 reunion With near perfect weather over the weekend of July 23 and 24, the Heppner High School classes of 1925-1929 convened here in special observation of the 50th an niversary of the 1927 class. The group first met Satur day evening for a dinner at the Elks Temple with arrange ments overseen by the Lady Elks. Sunday morning the classmates met for a lawn breakfast at the Graham ranch and finally the festiv ities moved on to the Fair grounds for an all-day picnic. At the Saturday evening dinner, the invocation was given by Rev. Charles Notson, with Vawter Parker serving as master of ceremonies. Reports were given by the class representatives concerning people and events and prizes were awarded to winners of a number of contests. Ellis Thomson won the award for traveling the long Senior citizens have day at Oregon State Fair For the first time, senior citizens will have their own day this year at the Oregon State Fair. Anyone 65 years and over will be admitted free to the Fair on Tuesday, August 30. Along with the free entrance will come free admission to the entertainment at the Armory for the 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances of Clay Hart an Sally Flynn, formerly of the Lawrence Welk Show. In the Arena will be the Rodeo-Horse Show featuring Albert Ostermaier and his famous Andalusian and Lip pizan Stallions. Tickets are Daughter welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones Jr., Pendleton, are the parents of a daughter, Jane Marie, seven pounds, six ounces, born July 25. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Yocom, Lexington; and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones Sr., Baldwin, Fla. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dick Yocom, Rufus; and Mrs. Venice Hendrickson, Lexington. Chuck and Kay invite you to attend BUCUMUrJTS TAV1RP3 FIRST ANNUAL GOOD TIMES Cufsforfh Parle Picnic Sunday, Aug. 7 . 12 Noon til ? TRimrfoumLF.A salad AHooimmm AND JOIN ItnHnm, FOOD AHB GAMtS est distance having arrived from New York City to join the reunion. Joe Brosnan, from Little Rock, Ark., was second farthest from home and Margaret Notson Moser of Columbia, Mo., was third. A review of a letter from Doloris Pearson Fawns, a faculty member in 1926 and 1927, was made by Merle Becket. Mrs. Fawns, wife of a Fresno, Cal. doctor, had planned to attend the reunion but was unable to because of illness. A group songfest, arranged by Velma Huston Parker, Ethel Moore Knighten and Joy Erwin Sanders was greeted with enthusiastic participa tion. The Sunday morning break fast at the Graham ranch was a pleasant start for a full day of reunion activity. More than 90 persons were served a fare of hot cakes, ham, eggs, juice and coffee. Lots of planning went into the morning meal priced at $2, $3 and $5. A special Senior Citizens Program on the concert Plaza Memorial A memorial bridge fund has been established in Portland to honor Larry Vincent who was fatally injured July 21 at the Circle Ranch west of lone. A new path for the use of bicyclist and joggers is now under construction along Cor nell Road near Larry's home west of Portland in the Cedar Mill area. The bridge would be a link in that path. The memorial is the wish of his mother, Mrs. Ray Lokting, his father Andrew M. Vincent Jr., and his brothers and sisters, all of Portland. Mrs. Vincent is the former Linda Rae Helen Young convalescing Mrs. Helen Young is con valescing at home following major surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital. and the abundance of volun teer help was appreciated. The grande finale, a day long picnic at the Fair grounds, was attended by more than 100 persons. It was a time for visiting, reacquain ting and group picture taking. Lunch for the classmates, their spouses, relatives and friends was provided by a gracious group of the Heppner ladies. At 3:30, concluding comments were made by Vawter Parker and with the benediction delivered by Rev. Charles Notson, the reunion was officially closed. Fare wells and leavetaking com pleted the two-day event. Special recognition and appreciation are due Happy Graham and her group of local helpers for their contributions in arranging for facilities and refreshments. Without them, the reunion would not have been such an outstanding sucess. stage will include continous wntertainment from noon through 7 p.m. fund set Heimbigner, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ray Heimbigner of lone. Those wishing to participate in the memorial may forward contributions to the LARRY VINCENT MEMORIAL BRIDGE in care of the U.S. National Bank of Oregon, S.W. 4th & Harrison Branch, Port land, 97201. Legal aid available Oregon Legal Aid represen tative, Rob Ehmann, will be coming to Heppner again. He will be at the Neighborhood Center on August 3, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. for consultation with residents at no charge. It is recommended that people phone Pat Brindle at 676-5873 for appointments with Mr, Ehmann. Attending by classes were: 1925; Harold L. Becket, Virginia Hill O'Donnell, Marguerite Hisler Chapin, Cecelia Kenny Bucknum, Erma Lovgren Keithley, W. Vawter Parker (class representative), Mary Patterson Guild, Alena Red ding Anderson, Durward R. Tash. From the class of 1926; Ruth Babcock Bergstrom, Melba Chidsey Ward, Victor Groshens, Guy E. "Brick" Hall, Anita Hughes Lutcher, Irene Lovgren Nevis, Victor Lovgren, Ralph S. Moore, C.L. "Bus" Neel, Irene Peck Nolan (class representative), Charles Notson, Margaret Prophet Rutledge, Crocket Sprouls, James G. Thomson, John Turner. From the Class of 1927 Frida Akers Mason, Nellie Babcock Jones, Laurence Becket, (class representative), Esther Berg strom, Grace Buschke Kari, Joy Erwin Sanders, Paul Hospital notes On August 2, the Pioneer Memorial Hospital reported Florence Anderson, Heppner; Susan Johnston, Lexington; Rahles Goodell, Fossil as new patients. Recently dismissed were: Winona Roberts and Nancy Leavitt, lone; Carole Campbell and Alma Vincent, Heppner. Two baby girls arrived at the hospital on July 24. Mr. and Mrs. Derald Moen, Con don, welcomed a daughter Tammy who weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces. Her grandpar ents are Mr. and mrs. Alfred Go electronic. Just ask for the Bulova Caravelle "Electrotime". See all the handsome s Former) and women. A beautiful buy, from $49.95 to $69.95. tyles. fr 3 M Aff XV, B CARiWELLE ELECTROTIME Peterson's Hisler, Elhel Hughes Gaarde, Velma Huston Parker, Kath leen Monahan Hisler, Ethel Moore Knighten, Lois Read Winchester, Louise Thomson Becket. Thomas J. Wells, Anna Wightman Graham, Marvin R. "Dick" Wightman, Audrey Beymer Hanna. From the Class of 1928; Florence Bergstrom Becket, Marvin Brannon, Joe Bros nan, Mildred Green Lundblod, James Hager, Letha Hiatt Rippee, Kenneth Oviatt, Oriez Parker. Zaida Tash McClard, Stephen Thompson (class representative), Ellis Thompson, Robert V. Turner. From the Class of 1929; Valoice D. Bramer, Vivian Cason Elder, Harlan J. Devin (class representative), Eliza beth Elder Ward, Julia Harris Hill, Clarence Hayes, W.E. "Ebb" Hughes, Paul N. Jones, James Monahan, Margaret Notson Moser, Velton Owen Stark, Gerald Swaggart. Aamodt; Bagley, Minn.; and Mrs. Ada Moen, Walker, Minn. Selma Soberg of Oak ley, Minn, is Tammy's great grandmother. Tammy joins four sisters and a brother at home. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Oster lund, Condon, became parents of Anne Marie who weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Hill, Condon and Mrs. Wayne Osterlund, As toria. Anne Marie's great grandmother is Mrs. Mary Magioncalda, St. Aklean, Calif. White enamel dial. Roman numerals. Daydate. Lizard strap. $59.99. I r a ffd Jewelers Pioneer celebrates 90 'years of living' Frank Howell, son of an early Oregon pioneer family, celebrated his 90th birthday in Spray, July 29. The next day relatives gathered for a pot luck dinner at the home of the Everett Howells. Frank is the only surviving member of the original family of eleven brothers and sisters who came to Hardman when Frank was one year old. Frank's father Stanford How ell, died when Frank was in his third year. His mother, Adel iane Howell, and he lived on McKinney Creek for many years. On June 26, 1910 Frank Howell and Mable McDaniel were married and raised a family of four boys, Buster, Clifford, Everett and Marvin Howell. On June 26 of this year Frank and Mable celebrated their 67th wedding anniver sary with a dinner on Wall Creek at the home of Clifford Howell. MAKE SUMMER COOKING A BREEZE CHUCK STEAii u HILL'S 12 oz Pkg. SLICED BOLOGNA ta7lie Brand of the Western Family 9 A s CATSUP SALAD DRESSING FRUIT COCKTAIL :; ft 5? VW hi Pacific Friend Pre-Cooked Oysters Mayon mjuii;uj Darigold BUTTER i.,.. S&W Brand Pitted Olives Darigold Canned Milk Jumbo CANTALOUPE NECTARINES ORANGES WE DELIVER ON TUESDAY & FRIDAY Frank worked driving teams of horses, plowing, freighting, and in wheat harvest. He freighted with teams of horses from Hard man to Heppner, stayed all night at the local livery barn, then returned to Hardman the next day with his load of freight. In the spring of the year, he was away with a shearing crew in Montana, Wyoming as well as many places in Oregon. His average head count for shearing was close to a hundred head of sheep a day. Lots of days he received eight cents a head for the shearing. At the various celebrations held in Morrow County, Frank was the champion foot racer, beating the local talent as well as the outsiders. The family lived in Morrow County until 1935 when they moved to Wall Creek in Grant County where they resided for many years. After they re $09 We$f 3j.i. 79 e at. jJ9e 1 39e If !k Betty Crocker Cake Mixes S7C if w each 59 ib. 45c 8,bi$1 7 tired, Frank and Mable moved to Monument, then to Spray in the summer of 1976. Relatives present for the celebration were Gladys Cor rigal and Cecil E. Keith of Portland; Alice Hastings, Opal Cook, Elsie Leathers, Grace Buschke of Heppner; Clifford, Charlotte and Paddy Howell of Monument; Bill and Ollie Howell, Frank and Valorie Howell, Jack and Loretta Howell, Everett and Josephine Howell and Terry Haldy, all of Spray. Ertz family return home Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Ertz and their three children have returned from a trip to Bonner's Ferry, Idaho. They were called there to attend the funeral of Ernie's mother Mrs. E.S. Wilson last week Thursday. 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