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i w V' FOUR The Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, May Queen named 'best dressed9 The Morrow County Fair and Rodeo Court has made two appearances in parades and grand entries at Arlington on May 5, and Spray, May 26, according to the court's chap erone, Mary Ann Palmer. At Spray, the court received a first place ribbon and Queen Deborah Palmer was named the best dressed cowgirl. Those attending were pennant bearers Anita Palmer, Sylvia Ladd, Melanie Sietz and Pammie Holtz. Lutheran Church summer class program Hope Lutheran Sunday School is going informal for the summer. Instead of closing up shop for the summer, classes will become activity-centered in stead of lesson book-centered. Class leaders are selected for a four week activity, then they are replaced by someone else with a new four week activity. Children will be Veterans install year's officers On May 9, a joint install ation was held for VFW Post and Auxiliary 4184 at the American Legion Hall. Installed as Post Officers were Jim Launer, command er, Herbert E. Cole, senior vice, Thomas Troxell, junior vice, Raymond Batty, quar termaster and adjutant, Cliff Aldrich, service officer and Millard Holt, chaplain. Auxil iary officers are Beverly Launer, president, Alice Smith, senior vice, Jean Ball, Summer story hour at library begins June 21 A summer story hour spon sored by AAUW will begin Thursday, June 21. The story hour will be held at the city library each Thursday morning at id: 30 a.m. for six weeks. AAUW members are re sponsible for the half-hour program. Volunteers this' summer are Marion Abrams and daughter Alice, Carol Helphinstine, Susan Schu bothe, Laura Broderick, Joy Krein nd Cloe Pearson. Children from pre-school age through ten years are welcome to participate. The springtime story hour now in session will meet for the last time Thursday, May 31 with Vicki Tollefson in charge. This Thursday, ar Cradle Shower for birth Mrs. Kenneth Jones enter tained on Saturday with a luncheon and cradle shower for Mrs. Jim Bowen of Hermiston. Following the luncheon the honoree opened her gifts assisted by her sister Valda Smith. Cake and coffee were served later in the afternoon. The cake was designed in shades of blue and pink with baby dolls in cradles and rattles across the top. Games were played with Susan Johnson and Valda Smith winning prizes. Guests for the afternoon were the honoree and a sister, Mrs. Stuart Smith and daughter Melissa, Linda and Delpha Jo, all of Hermiston, Jo Irvin of Irrigon, Judy Groshens of See Us For Your June Wedding Flowers Posy Patch Heppner 676-9246 Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Palmer and Donna, Mrs. Marion Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards, Mrs. John Wenholtz, Mrs. Elmer Ladd, Tony Seitz, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holtz and Tim. On Sunday, May 27, the court attended the Morrow County Pioneer Picnic and their next appearance is Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Junior Rodeo in Heppner. Pi ans involved in everything from producing puppet shows to interviewing people, to simu lating how food resources are distributed in the world today. Sessions begin each Sunday morning, starting June 3, at 10 a.m. and end at 10:45 a.m. Thco are class groupings for three year olds, 4-5 year olds, lst-4th graders, and 5th-8th graders. All are welcome at any time. junior vice, Gladys Van Win kle, treasurer, Ina Books, chaplain, Alberta Johannes, conductress, Wilma Mabe, guard, Florence Hall, three year trustee, Millie Breeding, two year trustee, Freda Majeske, Leona Winter, secre tary, Martha King, patriotic instructor, Zelma McDaniel, historian, Betty Aldrich, first color bearer, Zelma Mc Daniel, third color bearer, Florence Holt, musician. They were installed District 8 officers. by rangements have been made for Chief Officer Dean Gill man of the city police to visit with the children. Featured Charlene Whitney, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jones, Lexington, is featured in the latest issue of the Rainier World as project manager of Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Office, Rain ier. To test newly-installed equipment, the temperature was raised at PNB's facilities to 118 degrees as a stress experiment by Western Elec tric, the system's manufac ture and supply organization. Heppner, Florence McMillan, Delpha Jones and the hostess Linda Smith, of Lexington. HOME REMODELING?? Contact your Only Local Person Specializing in Sales & Installation of: Insulated Aluminum Siding Mastic Vinyl Siding U.S. Steel Siding Patio Covers & Car Ports Aluminum Storm Windows & Insulated Windows Local References Free Est. Given Gladly Home Remodeling is This Company's Only Business Ken f if kid Construction Co. 31, 1979 I V - ' T ! g 1 l ,: ' i 4,... r -jt;stti & Mrs. The former Alaskan couple wed in Heppner Mary Patricia McElligott, Nome, Alaska, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dick McElligott, lone, and Ernest H. Collins, Nome, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Collins, Greencastle, Indiana, were married April 21 in a nuptial mass at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Heppner. Officiating was Father Jim Poole of Nome. Maid of honor was Heidi Hadcock, Cutbank, Mont., a former classmate of the bride at Carroll College and the bridesmaid, Catherine McElligott, sister of the bride. Best man was Chris Knox, Burkett, Tex., a former class mate of the groom. Ushers were Charlie and Danny McElligott, brothers of the bride. Serving as vocalists were Terry McElligott, the bride's cousin and Steve Girolami, Helena, Mont., a former classmate of the bride. The organist was Rikka Tews. A reception was held at the Parish Hall, featuring a wed ding cake appropriately en titled "Snow Princess", made for the bride by her aunt. lone reunion slated June 30 lone High School classes which were graduated during the 40's will gather for a reunion of all classes on June 30 at the lone American 1940's Legion Hall. Dining and dancing are planned with fellowship. A steering committee has been established headed by Aloha DeSpain. Class chairmen are: 1940, Ted Palmateer; 1941, EilenePadberg; 1942, Charley Doherty; 1943, Earnest Mc Cabe; 1944, Melba Miller; 1945, Bob Rietmann; 1946, Joyce Snider; 1947, Lorraine Ball; 1948, Louis Carlson and in 1949, Art Warren. Those knowing the names and addresses of out of town graduates are requested to contact the class chairmen. All graduates of the 1940's are urged to attend. Licensed & Bonded Hermiston -567-1534 Heppner- 676-5051 Ernest H. Collins Mary McElligott Maryan McElligott. In honor of the newlyweds, a lamb barbecue was held later in the afternoon at the home of the bride's parents with Henry Krebs officiating as chef. Following the reception, the bride and groom traveled to Hawaii for their honeymoon. They are residing in Nome, Alaska. The groom is employ ed with the Social Service Division of the State of Alaska and the bride is employed with Muntz Airlines. Women to meet Jiine 4 The June meeting of the Heppner Christian Womens Club will be held Monday, June 4 at 6:45 p.m. at the West of Willow Restaurant in Hep pner for a salad bar preceding the meeting. The theme for the June meeting is "A Girl's Best Friend". The special feature will be a talk on diamonds by local jeweler Randall Peter son and the speaker for the meeting will be Judy Nielson of Nyssa, Oregon. Music will be provided by Norita Mar quardt. For reservations call Lyn nea Sargent, 676-9621 or Cindy Green, 676-5097. Correction Glen Ward The Gazette-Times inad vertently reported under a picture of Glen Ward's ac ceptance of the Key to the city of Heppner that his wife's name was Dorothy. Her name is Jovce. byWYLER Raised coin-struck POCKET WATCH Peterson's Book shower staged by lone Topic Club Mrs. Jack Barak of Hermis ton entertained members and guests of the lone Topic Club at a luncheon at her home Wednesday. To confer degrees Five students from Morrow County will receive degrees in the HOth commencement June 3 of Oregon State University. They include Gary D. Hunt, Lexington bachelor of science in science, Gregg D. Wilson, lone, bachelor of science in engineering, Kay E. Berg strom, lone, bachelor of science, home economics, Bruce L. Russell, Boardman, bachelor of science, agricult ure and Donald E. Russell, bachelor of science, business. Between 3,300 and 3,400 degrees will be conferred this year by President Robert MacVicar. The final total will not be determined until spring term grades are processed May 31 for those who have applied for graduation. Marriage announced Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Ander son have announced the mar riage of their daughter, Dee Martin of Portland, to Jim Erdmann of Beaverton, Ore gon on May 18 in Reno, Nevada. The couple is residing at 1420 S.W. Bertha Ave., Port land. Patching elected president John Patching, a senior, has been elected student body president for the coming year at Weston-McEwen High School. He attended Heppner High during his freshman and sophomore years and moved with his parents, Charles and Lesley Patching and his younger brother, Will, to Weston a year ago. New face in town A new face is in town. Reidun Martinsen, IFYE delegate from Norway, is staying with the Roger Pal mer family. She arrived May 18 and will leave June 11 with the 4-H Summer Week dele gates. She has slides of Norway which she is showing to interested groups. If your group would like to see Reidun 's slides, contact the Palmers. The Palmers also had an International 4-H Youth Exchange member last year. 11 UU Vests are in style! Pocket watches are fun . . . worn with or without chains. But hisSignalWyler is more than tunfashion. It's a superb timekeeper you can rely on and show off. Spring-open cover reveals a smart Victorian face with classic arabic numerals and a second dial. Shown: Fishing scene, also available hunting scene, both deeply die-struck. In white or yellow. True beauty 4SS 53 95 oo Ml fj 676 9200 Following the regular busi ness meeting of the club, a book shower was held for the library. Guests for the day included Shirley Palmer, Mar garet Troedson and Reidun Martinsen. New officers elect ed for the coming year are: Margaret Morgan, president; Loree Hubbard, vice-presi- Girl born to Greg Tullius Mr. and Mrs. Greg Tullius of Gresham are the parents of a baby girl born May 1 at Woodland Park Hospital in Gresham. She has been named Sheridan Ann and weighed 9 lbs., 11 oz. Mrs. Tullius is the former Muriel Turner of Heppner. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ben Connor of Caldwell, Idaho and Mr. and Mrs. Dail Turner of Heppner. Great grandparents are Mrs. Francis Roberts of Stayton, Oregon, Mrs. Marietta Schultz of Prairie City, Oregon and Mr. and Mrs. Basal Turner of Prineville, Oregon. l MY WWW i d God's word j WW ft tn.ic ' ft M V Hope Lutheran Churchy Vo' 9 Cowins & Alfalfa 0 VVSX Valby Lutheran Church V South of lone V V John Maas, Pastor V 0 676-9940 0 nN et Code's tteat Each Trip Includes: Hundreds and Hundreds of $$$ in FREE coupons, issued by the town's leading casinos... Slot Coins. Meals Around The ( lock. Blackjack Bucks, Gifts, Keno Tickets, Photo Portraits, Silver Dollars and much, much more; and THEY ARE ALL FREE! 233 N.MAIN HEPPNER Phone 676-9426 dent; Katherine Lindstrom, secretary and Helen Proud foot, librarian. The afternoon program was given by Reidun Martinsen, an I.F.Y.E. 4-H exchange student from Norway. She showed colored slides of the mountains, waterfalls, countrysides, schools and churches and gave a brief description of each one. She said the children enter school at the age of seven years and 'are required to attend until they complete the ninth grade or are 16 years of age. Reidun, who lives with her parents and three brothers in Furnes, located in the eastern part of Norway, has com pleted nine years of 4-H and has served as a junior leader. Her 4-H projects were in cooking, knitting, pottery and batik. She is interested in drama and has much exper ience in this field. She modeled a striking blue em broidered costume made by her mother for the program. Reidun has attended college for three years and hopes to return to prepare for a career in teaching. ing The Oriofis With Bobby For Your Listening & Dancing Pleasure From 9-2 Back At Beecherft Friday & Saturday Sunday Dinner Specials Virginia Style Baked Ham $4.75 With Candied Sweet Potatoes and Raisin Sauce Chicken Fried And Featuring Salad Bar In I 1 1 WW iEECHER'S SSJONE 'Y 9 all Conic! ouse fashion you to a V IV ' y f t , 1 1- r t ! f 1 .Ukarfl fejdjAftl&MtfcM Laurie Jacoby Recipient of of the annual award given in memory of the late Esther Kermis, Morrow County Extension home econ omist, is Laurie Jacoby, Lookingglass. The award is sponsored by the Oregon Extension Homemakers Coun cil represented by Evelyn Treadway, left, council presi dent from Sheridan. The Douglas High graduate, now a junior at OSU, is interested in a career with the Extension Service. for Beechefsi On Drums Steak $4.00 The Best The Westl ULstn m his i 3 9Mday Q Alps 9b 4G Q wen ukwayl One in June, one in July and one in August. ntek Qbdajj With a $5 minimum purchase.. .Drawings will be held at the end of each month.
