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TWO-The Heppner GsWte-TIBe Heppner, Qrfgow. Thursday, Th OHkioI Nwpopr o i,iy of Hppnr ond County of Morrow J 028TA The JUrrr Csntj'i IWOwid Weetlj Mwsmk' U S P S. 240-420 Publish every Thursday and ent"-d as second Vlass mallor al th- Post Office at Heppner. ttrrporjunoVr the Act of March 3. 1879. Second-class Msi,it'.J Mid at Heppner. Oregon. II lire iit 147 West Willow Street. Telephone 503 Add'ss communications to the Heppner Gaiette Tim h I'll Box :K7. Heppner. Oregon 97R36. $10 i in Morrow. Umatilla. Wheeler & Gilliam counties: $12 00 elsewhere. ; ' V David and April Hilton Sykes, Publishers Obituaries Robert V. Turner HEPPNER - Robert V. Turner of Pacheco, Calif., a former Heppner resident, died November 27 at Walnut Creek, Calif., at the age of 71. He was born October 15, 1911 in Heppner to Frank and Lillian Cochran Turner. He lived in Heppner until 1928. He attended Whitman College and graduated from the Uni versity of Oregon. He then settled in Portland. In 1955 he moved to southern California. On January 2, 1962, he mar ried Lois B. Turner. They recently moved to Pacheco in the San Francisco, Bay Area. Mr. Turner was president of Kalabar Corp. in Walnut Creek and a member of Wil lamette Lodge No. 2. AJ". & A.M., the Scottish Rite Tem ple, anbd Al Kader Shrine. Graveside services were performed December 1 at Heppner Masonic Cemetery by Heppner Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Lois Turner, of Pachedo; a daughter, Mary Comer, of Bethel, Conn.; sons Michael F. Turner of San Mateo, Calif, and Steven R. Turner of Springfield, Virginia; a sister, Jeannette Huddles ton of Boise, Idaho; and seven grandchildren. Memorial contributions, for those who wish, may be made to the Oregon Kidney Associ ation or the American Cancer Society. Sweeney. Mortuary, Heppner, was . in charge of arrangements. Raymond Smith HEPPNER- Raymond Smith died November 27 at his home at Democrat Gulch at the age of 60. He was born September 26, 1922 at Coffeeville, Mont, to Thomas and Belle Forcier Smith. Mr. Smith had been em ployed at the Jim Farley Ranch, Heppner for 15 years. No services were held at the family's request. Survivors include brothers Roy and Hubert of La Grande, sisters Mary Alice Cook of Woodburn and Cecilia Weir of Anchorage, Alaska. Sweeney Mortuary, Heppner, was in charge of arrangements. Senior News The Morrow County Senior Citizen Advisory Committee will meet in Heppner on Wed nesday, Dec. 8, 1 p.m. at the Columbia Basin Electric Co op conference room. Entertainment at the Hep pner Senior Mealsite on Wed nesday, Dec. 8 will be provid ed by and eighth grade combo. Chrtistmas music will be fea tured for everyone's enjoy ment. Any senior citizen desiring a noon carry out meal on Wed nesdays is asked to call Cher rie Clark, 676-5222, or Bill Collins, 676-9947. Seniors attending the noon meal at the mealsite are not charged for transportation. For those over 60 who do not attend, the cost is 75 cents round trip. Cost for commut ers under 60 is $1.50. Heppner seniors needing a ride to the mealsite should call Mary Nikander, 676-5571, to make arrangements. Httpner John A. Pfeiffer HEPPNER - John A. Pfeif fer died November 24, 1962 at his home in Heppner at the age of 72. He was born March 18. 1918 at Spirit Lake, Idaho to John and Caroline Ha us Pfeiffer. He was raised at Seattle, Wash. On August 11, 1940, he mar ried Betty Seymour at Pros ser. Wash. They moved to Heppner in 1949. He and his wife owned and operated the Heppner Western Auto Store for 28 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Heppner Masonic Lodge and the American Legion. He had also served on the Pioneer Memorial Hospital Board, the Heppner Cemetery Board and the Heppner City Council. No services were held at the family's request. Survivors include his wife, Betty Pfeiffer, of Heppner, a daughter, Julie Saling, of Portland ; a son, John Pfeiffer, of Washougal, Wash.; and four grandchildren. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of their own choice. Sweeney Mortuary, Hep pner, was in charge of the arrangements. Clyde W. Cox HEFNER - Clyde W. Cox of Heppner died Nov. 25, 1982 in Hermiston at the age of 83. He was born September 25, 1899 at Draper, Utah to WiDian and Lillian Mathander Cox. At the age of five, they left Utah for Oregon in a covered wagon and trav eled to Top, where the family homesteaded. Mr. Cox worked hauling freight by wagon from Hep pner to Monument. He also formed and helped build the first roads in that area. Before retiring in Heppner in 1966, he worked for Hanson Brothers, Hines Brothers and Krebs Brothers ranches. Graveside services were held Sunday, Nov. 28, at Monument Cemetery. Survivors include sisters Mable Corley of Hamilton and Sophie Ayers, Lydia Wilson and Wilma Mabe, all of Hep pner; brothers Richard and Carl of Monument, Fred of White City and Archie of Fossfl. Sweeney Mortuary, Hep pner, was in charge of arrangements. Low Income Energy Assistance Program now underway ByNEOLA MACKEV The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (L.I.E.A.P.) began December 1. Packets containing papers directions to fill out applica tions and client appointment times have been sent to last year's clients. The vouchers have not been received as of yet for fuel vendors. Miriam (Bunny) Hollybur ton, an energy assistance worker, will be working with L.I.E.A.P. clients at the cen ter and in their homes on a part time basis. The Neighborhood Center will have a table at the Arti factory December 4. Many gifts and decorations will be for sale. December t, IMS New quarter of study to begin at First Christian This Sunday, Dec. 3, marks the begi nning of a new quarter of studsy for the Sunday school classes at the First Christian Church In Heppner. The quarter will run from December through February and will focus on the early life of Jesus. There are classes for all ages to Join in, said the Rev. Don Shelton, pastor. The beginner and primary deparatment will focus on "Jesus, God's Son" and cover much of Jesus' early life as he began preaching. The lesson this Sunday will deal with the Angel's visit to Mary and his message to her. These lessons are for children age four through grade three, Shelton said. The Middle and Junior groups will focus on the mes sage which Jesus brought to the world. It is divided into three units of study. "Pre paration for the message," dealing with prophecies of the Old Testament concerning Christ's coming, will be covered in December. Janu ary's session will focus on Jesus' preparation for deli vering the message. The quarater will conclude in Feb ruary with a look at how we and others have received the message, Shelton said. These lessons are geared toward fourth through sixth graders. .Grades seven through nine will be looking at a series of lessons entitled "How It All Began." This class will at tempt to look at why we were created and why the things that have happened to us happened. It will conclude with a look at God's plan for exalting and glorifying those who are his children, the pastor explained. Maker-Bakers 4-H Club meets By DEANNA CAREY At the first sewing meeting of the Maker-Baker 4-H Club, members made tape measure holders. At the second meet ing, November 18, they made hot pan holders. Springfield priest to serve St. Pat's The Rev. David J. Hazen has come from Springfield to temporarily serve as the priest at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He began serving St. Patrick's on Thanksgiving Day and will stay until the Rev. John O'Brien returns from Ireland, probably about the first of next year, said a spokesperson. Scouts plan canned food drive in Heppner Cub Scout Pack 661 will be going door to door in Heppner on Saturday, Dec. 11 to collect canned goods for the Heppner Neighborhood Center's Christmas basket project. The Scouts will begin their drive at Work on Christmas baskets at the center will begin De cember 6. Toys, clothing and food are still needed for the project. J Vera Rietmann's Friends and family in the area are invited to celebrate Vera Rietmann's 80th birthdayi on December 11, 1982 from j 2 to 4 o'clock in the afternoon at the Bill Rietmann home in lone. No gifts please. s- .jfc A class for all adults who are interested In jcirins to gether for a time of in-depth Bible Study will also be held. The Sunday school hour be gins with an opening exercise for all children at 9:45 a.m. "As always, we invite al) those in the community who are interested to come and Join us for those studies. Our Sunday School hour is followed at 11 a.m. with worship services to which the public is always welcome," he said. Sticky Stitchers Club meets By KERRY BRUCH The Sticky Stitchers 4-H dub met Monday, Nov. 22 at the fairgrounds In Heppner. They learned the parts of a sewing machine and how to sew with a machine as weO as to hand sew. The leader, Irene Piochar sky. passed out project ma terials. Jodi Wilson, president, con ducted the business meeting. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 8, at the fairgrounds. Lexington couple has visitors Bob and Betty Wight of The DaDes and three of their guests spent the Thanksgiving holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Green of Lexington. While there, the Wights celebrated their first anniversary on November 28. Sewing Members are going to make Christmas presents and after wards they plan to start work-,. ing on clothing. I am hoping that the Maker Bakers will be a successful group. 4-H members learn to make puding By CARRIE BR0WNFIELD At the second meeting of the Maker-Bakers 4-H Club, mem bers were put into groups and made different kinds of pud ding. They ate the pudding with different things. The next meeting will be held December 3. 10 a.m. a nd hope to conclude it about 12 noon. Chairpersons for the drive are Trish Sweeney, 676-S226 and Helen Riehl, 676-5086. "We hope to canvas the whole city," said Riehl. A Social Security represen tative will be available at the center on Friday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. 80th Birthday - Afcajss Ji awsffsss-wwssmw Sheriffs Report The Morrow County sher iffs office at the Morrow County Courthouse in HWipner handled the following calls, cases and reports during the past week; On November 25, a Board man ambulance responded to a one-vehicle accident at the junction of Highway 730 and Interstate 84. Driver of the vehicle, Lee Docken, was transported to Consolidated Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston with reported chest injuries. On November 26, a Board man ambulance and Board man Police responded to a one-vehicle rollover accident one and one-half miles east of Boardman. Driver of the ve hicle, Elizabeth A. Rayborn, of Twin Falls, Idaho, appar ently suffered minor injuries and was transported to Con solidated Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston. Board man Police say the vehicle was totalled in the accident. On November 27, Margie Caster of Boardman reques ted an am bulance to transport her husband to Consolidated Good Shepherd Hospital, Hermiston. Also on November 27, a Boardman Fire Department rescue vehicle and a Board man ambulance responded to ' a 5:55 p.m. one-vehicle roll over accident in the eastbound land of Interstate 84 at mile post 155. Driver of the vehicle, Brian Wayne King, 24, of Portland, was pronounced dead at the scene. Boardman Police say King's Jeep had rolled over several times and King had to be freed by rescue workers. Both lanes of 1-84 were blocked approximately 45 minutes while fire fighters worked to free the victim, the police said. On November 28, the Mor row County sheriff's office took a report of a one-vehicle rollover accident on Highway 207 near Baseline Road. Dri ver of the vehicle, Teruo Chinen, 42, of Spokane, Wash., reported 1 received minor in juries. Also on November 28, Ser geant Hudson of the Board man Police Department ar rested August Jon Weigel, 24, of Boardman, for allegedly Driving While Suspended. Hudson posted bail and was released. In a third November 28 incident, a Boardman ambu lance responded to a call at the Shell station, Boardman, to transport an unknown woman to Consolidated Good Shepherd Hospital, Hermis ton. In another November 28 incident, a Boardman Police Department officer arrested David Allen Johnson, 19, of Hermiston on a charge of alleged First Degree Theft. Johnson was lodged with the Umatilla Police Department. Several stolen items were recovered. Kk. CULTURED PEARL genuine ruby vK&c Beauty in Suspense A truly elegant gift for that special woman in your life. We have different pendant styles ranging in price from $15 & Up. See us before making your Christmas gift selections. ( AqS) MEMBER AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY . .- . wi.i'ftiLslJsswstSJimJPfcMwwsMfcfc Public Meetings Wednesday, Dec. 1 Morrow County Court, Courthouse, Heppner, 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6 Heppner City Council, city hall, 7:30 p.m.; Heppner Fire Depart ment, fire hall, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 7 - Morrow County Soil and Water Con servation District, Morrow County annex building, Irri gon 8 p.m.; lone City Council, city hall, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8 - Morrow County Court, courthouse, Heppner, 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 Port of Morrow Commission, 1 Marine Drive, Boardman, 1 p.m.; Lexington Fire De partment, city hall, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13 - Heppner Planning Commission, city hall, 7:30 p.m.; Heppner Fire Department, fire hall, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14 - Lexing ton aty Council, city hall, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15 - Mor row County Court, courthouse, Heppner, 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20 - Morrow County School Board, District office, Lexington 7:30 p.m.; Heppner Fire Department, fire hall, 7:30 p.m.; lone Plan ning Commission, city hall, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 - Pioneer Memorial Hospital Board, hospital, Heppner, 9:30 a m. Wednesday, Dec. 22 - Mor row County Court, county building, Irrigon, 9 a.m.; Heppner Public Library Board, library. 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27 - Morrow County Planning Commission, courthouse, Heppner, 7:30 p.m.; Heppner Fire Depart ment, fire hall. 7:30 p.m. Monday. Dec. 27 - Morrow County Planning Commission, courthouse, Heppner, 7:30 p.m.; Heppner Fire Depart ment, fire hall, 7:30 p.m. Justice Court Morrow County Justice Court at the Morrow County Courthouse in Heppner handled the following cases during the past week: Robin Don Scott, Heppner -Improper Passing, $19 fine. James McFadden Sirewalt, Spray - Disobeyed Stop Sign, $29 bail forfeited. Jimmy George Wimer, Fos sil - Excessive Tire Noise, $39 bail forfeited. Wayne Downey, Boardman -Transport of Minor Forest Product without Permit, $70 fine. 30 day jail sentence suspended conditionally. , A cup of vinegar can absorb cigar, cigarette and pipe odori. fSOfVs yjj Jewelers1 ' D.A.'s Report Morrow. County Deputy Dis trict Attorney Harold McLean reputed four CdsrutTtan resi dents have been charged by a District Attorney's Informa tion in Morrow County Justice Court (Irrigon) on four counts of alleged Delivery of a Con trolled Substance, three counts of Criminal Conspiracy and two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance. The four are John Thomas Find ley, 23; Helen Leatha Findley, 46; Linda Ellen Findley, 22; and Elwyn Coy Findley, 56. A preliminary hearing was held for Elwyn and Helen Findley in Irrigon Justice Court on November 29. Elwyn Findley was bound over to Morrow County Circuit Court on all charges. Helen Findley was bound over to Morrow County Circuit Court on three counts of alleged Criminal Conspiracy and two counts of alleged Possession of a con trolled Substance, McLean said. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for John andXlnda Findley on December 7. In other news. McLean re ported David Allen Johnson, 19. of Hermiston, was charged in Morrow County Justice Court (Irrigon) November 29 with one count of alleged First Degree Theft by receiving for selling tools stolen from Max Louder. Johnson was arraign ed in Irrigon Justice Court and Dennis Hackler of Pendleton was appointed as council for him. A preliminary hearing has been set for December 7, McLean said. Pedestrians paid a nickel to be the first to walk across the just-opened Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco in 1937. BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUTO PACTS IIEPPfJER AUTO PARTS 234 N. 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The following patients were still receiving care at the hospital as of Monday, Nov. 29: Mildred Morgan, lone ad mitted November 21 ; Frances Mitchell, Heppner admitted November 23; Ethel Dunbar, Heppner admitted November 24; Verlln Matthews. Heppner admitted November 26; and Ava Wright. Heppner admitted November 28. Hpad Report , The Morrow County Public Works Deparatment has re leased the following Work Report for the week ending November 27: Roads that were bladed and graveled this past week were Lindsay and Kemp. Roads that were bladed in clude: N.S. Campbell Ranch, Barlow Canyon. Liberty Srhoolhouse, Juniper, Dale Brown, McElIigott, Barclay, V. Dalzell Ridge, Keck Can yon and D O. Nelson Road. Gravel was spread on Homestead, G. Cutsforth to Baseline and Clark-Rice-Beach Road. Weeds and brush were burned from the ditch lines of several county roads. Counter Tops CASE FURNITURE Heppntr aC yout iJruuumfit muM OWAJW WANT INC. 676.9633 PRODUCTS I . - a iA.jth.Jh
