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TWO The Heppner Gaiette-Tlmw. Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, December Ti, 1983 The Official Newspaper of the City of Heppner and the County of Morrow The H eppaer S 02TFA GAZETTE-TIMES JtONOM COUNTY'S HOMt U.S.P.S. 240-420 Published every Thursday and entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Heppner. Oregon under the Act of March 3, 1879. Second-class postage paid at Heppner, Oregon. Office at 147 West Willow Street. Telephone (503) 676-9228. Address communications to the Heppner Gazette Times. P.O. Box 337. Heppner, Oregon 97836. SIOTX) in Morrow, Umatilla, Wheeler & Gilliam counties: $12 elsewhere. David and April Hilton Svkes, Publishers Obituaries Vester 'Stub' Hams HERM1STON - Vester D. "Stub" Hams. 66, of Hermis ton. died December 25. 1983, at Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermiston. Graveside services and vault interment were at Hep pner Masonic Cemetery on Wednesday. Dec. 28. with the Rev. John Maas officiating. He was born September 19, 1917 at Hardman to James and LaVella Kirk Hams. Mr. Hams farmed in the lone area for many years until he retired in Hermiston in 1975. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the American Legion. C. Ervin (Editor's note: A previous obituary for C. Ervin Ander son was incorrect. Following is a correct account : HEPPNER - Memorial services were held December 6 in Heppner for C. Ervin Anderson who died December 4. 1983 at Pioneer Memorial Hospital. He was born April 22. 1909 in lone to Charles J. and Nellie Akers Anderson. His parents, a brother Harold, and sister Olive, preceded him in death. He farmed in Gooseberry and Eightmile before moving to Heppner in 1946. Here he owned and operated Anderson Builder Supply for many years. He was a longtime member D.A.'s Report Kenneth Alan Endsley, 33, of Boardman. was arraigned in Morrow County Circuit Court on December 21 on a charge of alleged Driving While Revoked, reports the Morrow County District attor ney's office. Endsley is to enter a plea on January 1 1. His release on his own recogni zance was continued until that time. 1619 DEC 79 Best Wishes Here's a warm New Year's toast for all our many patrons. Your continued friendship is our assur ance of a wonderful year. Howard, Jo, Larry, Kerry, Duck, Greg, Pat and Bev, We will be closed Mon Jan. 2 -CWNrO NEWSPAPES On December 14. 1979, he married Illene Johnson in Heppner. Survivors include his wife in Hermiston; daughters Karen Palmer and Cheryl Ployhar. both of Heppner: sons Wayne Hams of lone and Lee Hams of Pendleton: brothers Darold Hams of Heppner and Pete Hams of lone; and 12 grand children. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oregon Cancer Society, 033O S.W. Curry, Portland, Oregon 97201. Sweeney Mortuary. Hep pner, was in charge of ar rangements. Anderson of the Heppner Elks lodge, and the Rock Hound Club, and was a life member of the National Rifle Association. On September 1. 1950, he married Alena Anderson in Salem. Survivors include his wife, Alena. Heppner; three daughters: Adelia Erdmann of Aloha. Nancy McLennan of Hillsboro and Carol Portos of Minneapolis. Minn.; and a niece. Carolyn Reynolds, Boulder City, Nevada. Music selections were by Carley Drake, pianist, and Ron McDonald, vocalist. The Rv. Don Shelton officiated. Sweeney Mortuary, Hep pner. was in charge of ar rangements. Ciirrin does well at Red Bluff rodeo Tony Currin of Heppner, a junior at California Polytech nic State University, San Luis Obispo, won the steer wrest ling event and finished second all-around at a rodeo at Red Bluff. Calif, recently. The Cal Poly men's and women's teams extended their leads in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Asso ciation's national and team standings at the Red Bluff event, said a university spokesperson. Marriage Licenses A Marriage License application was accepted at the Morrow County clerk's office at the Morrow County Courthouse in Heppner from : Noel Gay Harshman, 27, and Linda Joy Maker, 34, both of Salem. a OFF CHRISTMAS ITEMS Dfl HEPPNER Sheriffs Report The Morrow County She riff's Department at the Mor row County Courthouse in Heppner handled the following calls, cases and reports during the past week: On December 19, a Board man ambulance responded to a Boardman residence. The patient was not transported. On December 20, a Heppner City Police Department offi cer responded to an accident involving a snowmobile at the intersection of Linden Way and Gale St. in Heppner. The snowmobile, driven by Chris Dahl. 21. of Lexington, was headed north on Main St. when it passed another vehicle. The snowmobile was reported traveling at a high rate of speed and failed to negotiate a corner and hit a stop sign. Dahl was cited for alleged Careless Driving. On December 21, James Duane Fowler. 21, of Lexing ton, was arrested by a she riff's deputy on a Pendleton Police Department warrant for alleged Failure to Appear on a charge of having an Expired Vehicle License. He posted bail and was released. Also on December 21, a Boardman ambulance re sponded to a Boardman resi dence for an ill female. She was transported to Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermis ton. On December 23. a Board man ambulance responded to U & I. Inc.. Boardman. and transported a male with un known injuries to a medical facility for treatment. On December 25. Boardman Fire One and Rescue One vehicles responded to a house fire at 108 Willowfork Dr. in Boardman at the Sills resi dence. Also on December 25. a Boardman ambulance re sponded to a Boardman resi dence and transported a male to Good Shepherd Hospital. On December 27. Kenneth L. Howard. 23. of Pendleton, was arrested by a sheriff's deputy for allegedly Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. He was released on his own recognizance. P.G.G. mails checks to members Checks totaling $254,092 were mailed December 15 to members of Pendleton Grain Growers. Inc. These checks, which are historically mailed at this season of the year, represent a portion of the profit made by P.G.G. during 1974. pon Cook, general manager, commented this brought the total amount of cash paid back to local mem bers during the year to a total of $514,899. Cook added. "These are local profits being re'urned to local economies, which is good business for the entire community." OREGON s Public Meetings Tuesday. Jan. 3 Morrow County Soil Conservation Ser vice, north Morrow annex, Irrigon. 8 p.m.; Heppner City Council, city hall, 8 p.m.; lone City Council, city hall, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 - Morrow County Court, courthouse, Heppner, 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9 - Morrow County Fair Board, fair ground's dormitory, Heppner, 8 p.m.; Heppner Planning Commisson, city hall, 8 p.m.; Heppner Fire Department, fire hall. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 10- Lexington City Council, city hall, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 - Mor row County Court, courthouse, Heppner. 9 a.m.; Port of Morrow Commission, 1 Ma rine Drive, Boardman. 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 - lexing ton Fire Department, city hall. 7:30 p.m. Monday. Jan. 16 - Morrow County School Board. Sam Boardman Elementary School, Boardman, 7:30 m.; Heppner Fire Department, fire hall. 7:30 p.m.; lone Plan ning Commission, city hall. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 18 Mor row County Court, courthouse, Heppner. 9 a.m. Monday. Jan. 23 - Heppner Fire Department, fire hall. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 24 - Pioneer Memorial Hospital Board, hospital. Heppner. 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Jan. 25 - Mor row County Court, north Mor row annex. Irrigon. 9 a.m.; Heppner Public Library Board, library. 8 p.m. Monday. Jan. 30 - Heppner Fire Department, fire hall, 7:30 p.m. Correction A story in last week's Gazette-Times was incorrect.' The story stated that San Souci Rebekah Lodge's num ber was 44. The number is 33. W.CCC. ladies to meet The Willow Creek Country Club ladies will hold a meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7. at Kate's Pizza and Pastry in Heppner. The pur pose of the meeting is to hold an election of officers, said a club spokesperson. FOR SALE BANK OF EASTERN OREGON STOCK Capital stock offered by Mid Columbia Production Credit Association, for $100 per share with a minimum of 5 shares per unit. For information contact: Mid Columbia PCA 701 Hostetler P.O. Box 243 The DallesrdR 97058 (503) 298-5191 OR WATTS 1-800-452-8575 WAlfATTS 1400-547-8581 COMPUTER FORMS r Available Gazette-Times 6769228 Hospital Notes The following patients were admitted and released from Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner during the past week: Richard Schmidt, Sr., Hep pner - admitted December 21, released December 26; Charles Walsingham, Hep pner - admitted December 22. released December 23; Wayne Florea. Heppner -admitted December 24, re leased December 24; and Elvira Irby, Heppner - ad mitted December 25, released December 26. These patients were still receiving care at the hospital as of Monday. Dec. 27: Martha King, Heppner -admitted December 23; Melvin Hammons, Heppner - admitted December 25; Ilene Laughlin, Heppner -admitted December 26; and Vivian Elder. Heppner -admitted December 26. Surplus cheese to be distributed Dec. 30 By NEOLA MACKEY Surplus government cheese will be given out to those who qualify at the Heppner Neigh borhood Center on Friday, Dec. 30. from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cheese will be distri buted on that day only. Those who are unable to pick up the cheese are asked to call the center. 676-5873. Applications for L.I E.A P. (fuel assistance) need to be Hermiston group has Christmas musical here By JUSTINE WKATHERFORD About 20 vocalists from the Interfaith Christian Center of Hermiston came to Heppner s United Methodist Church to present a Christmas Musical Wednesday night. Dec. 21. The singers were trained and directed by Rick Drake who grew up in Heppner. The lone Topic Club enjoys Christmas celebration The women's Topic Club of lone had a most enjoyable Christmas celebration on Fri day. Dec. 16 at the home of Lorraine Ladd with Frances Carlson assisting. A delicious potluck luncheon was served at colorfully decorated tables, said a club spokesperson. Following a business meeting chaired by President Helen tee will be closed Mon. Jan. 2 " Randall, Marlene, Vi and Ginger Congratulations to Judy Kennison winner of our drawing for an Ikora dish A Peterson's VrTi Jewelers Heppner Justice Court Report ' Morrow County Justice Court at the Morrow County Courthouse In Heppner han dled the following cases dur ing the past week: Alma Elizabeth Vinson, Heppner - Exceeding the Max imum Speed (65 mph In a 55 mph zone), $13 fine. Shawn Eugene Cowett, Heppner - Exceeding the Maximum Speed (75 mph in a 55 mph zone), $30 fine. Edgar Ralph Murty, Lex ington Exceeding the Maxi mum Speed (70 mph In a 55 mph zone). $21 fine. Darla Suann Patterson, Heppner - Excessive Noise (Tires), $15 fine. Deborah Ann Royer, Hep pner Expired Vehicle Li cense. $9 fine. returned either in person or through the mail to the Hep pner Neighborhood Center. Those who have not yet ap plied but intend to do so are also asked to contact the center. Appointments for help in filling out the applications will be scheduled for Friday, Dec. 30. Clients must have an ap pointment to be helped with the application process. singers and narrators told of creation, of long years of development and waiting, and finally of the first Christmas night. Rick and his wife. Cecelia, were among the seven who took solo parts in the production. Many of the performers are known in this communitv. Proudfoot. a Christmas gift . exchange was held and holi day desserts were served. During the business meeting a revised constitution was adopted by the club members. It was announced that the January meeting would be a library workshop held at the lone Public Library. J 1 rtra? ... YY'A-s111, to 5 fJJ 676-9200 ED G Mon., BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUCTIONEERS AUTO PARTS HEPPNER N DENTISTRY t HOWARD I AUCTIONEER I "We do all types of au V your belonitiniis to Thomas F. Alexander, D.D.S. General Dentistry Tues. and Thurs. 1st Interstate Bank Bldg. 676 5410 or 481 9462 (collect) ELECTRICIAN Tom Wlborn FLOOR COVERING r it v d tinno rnuroiur. f-sN Linden Way Carpet, 676-9418 Ceramic Hippntr Cobinets. FURNITURE CASE FURNITURE Heppner Carpet, linoleum, Counter Tops Installed Beauty Rest Mattresses, Fabrics and Accessories, Sherwin Williams Paint INSURANCE -44iLJ Tienurn . V VAN MARTI R KXJ) I BRYANT PO BOX bb 18 N MAIN, MEDICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY Fr Voting $rv(t on Von - ft: 1 I 4 Located in the Medical Center 1100 Southgate, Pendleton 276-1531 OIL PRODUCTS Chevron DEVIfJ OIL M CO. 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