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I h r H cppner Gazelle-Times, Hcppner, ( fregoli Wednesday, (X to b e r 15, 1986 • T I M Obituary Agnes Davis Funeral scrv *x was held Tuesday, Sept 23. ji the I one ris k ( imimuiu ly Church in Lonerock for Agnes D a vit Mrs D iv is died Sept I Hat the Hcppner Nursing Home at the age o f 92 Agnes Mary Davis was horn Dev V I89T at A/alea. Oregon, the daughter of W infield Sam and Mary Jane Booth She attended schools at (ilrndale and Ashland. Oregon and graduated from lew iston Normal School in Idaho in I 9 | t She did her student teaching at Sweetwater. Idaho and taught a year at Kanuah. Idaho She came to Lonerock in 1916 to teach and married Emmett Davis from Galax, Virginia, July 18. 1917 They were married at the Andrew Neal Ranch which is now owned by Campbell Livestock Co She and Emmett purchased the George Perry building in lonerock and ran it as a hotel for 16 years 1-ater they hi night the Perry Ranch in Needlefork After the death o f her husband in 197V. site stayed on at the ranch with son Carroll until ill health in 1981 forced her into the Condon and Heppncr Nursing Homes lor 2 years Die last remaining two years were spent with her daughter lo n e rock Mrs Davis was very involved in community affairs taking an active part in school, church, grange and the literary society She had a natural talent for writing and wrote many songs, poems, stories and school plays She was city clerk for many years and a news correspondent for the Condon and Hcppner w eekly papers Survivors are sons Lee Davis, Genesee. Idaho. Carroll Davis. I one rock, and daughter Blanche McDaniel, Lonerock. 12 grand children and 20 great grands Preceding her in death other than her parents and husband were a son Homer, grandson Roger, nine sisters and four brothers O fficiating at the service was her grandson Elder Steve McDaniel from Rock Springs. Wyoming Casket bearers were grandsons C raig, Evan and Cris Davis, Scott and Rick McDaniel and Butch Can Craig Davis from Genesee. Idaho sang three songs - Old Rugged Cross, Where is Heaven and In the Garden Honorary bearers were all former students Conc luding serv ice and in ferment were at the Lonerock Cemetery. Harry (i. fta rs o n Harry G "S w ede" Pearson. 65, o f Canyon City, died Thursday. (X 1 2. 1986 as a result o f injuries receiv ed in a motor vehicle accident Pearson, son o f Swedish im migrants, was bom in New York C i ty on December 30, 1920 He was sent to live with an aunt in Santa Bar bara. California, following the death o f his mother when he was eight y ears old While there he became an Eagle Scout and was active in 4 H He met Anna Lena Svcndsen at 4 H camp, they were married on Dec 5. I942. shortly after Pearson was in ducted into the U S Army During W orld War II in the Pacific Theatre. Pearson participated in the Aleutian Campaign and the battles for Kwajalein. Leyte and Okinawa with the 7th Infantry Dtvi cam He received the Bmn/e Sur for heroism during the battle o f le y te Island Pearson was graduated from Oregon Sute College School o f Forestry in 1948 and was named to X i Sigma Pi. an honorary forestry society He worked for the forestry department in Oregon for five years at Veneta. I0 years at Sisters, three years at Pnnevtlle. and in 1965 mos ed to Grant Civunty Pearson had served as district warden o f the fa st Central Oregon District of the Slate Forestry Depart ment. mayor o f Canyon City, Grant ( ounty commissioner and on the F l OAC tivard of Directors He was a member o f the L'mted Methodist Church, kiw anis Club and Oliver Museum Board and was active in the Grant C ountly " k e e p Oregon G reen" Association He is survived by his wife, Anna, at the home in Canyon C ity , daughter Linda Shaw o f Hcppner. sons, Steven o f Boise, Mark o f Juneau. Alaska, and Ron o f Canyon C ity, brother. I cru rt Pearson o f Sweden, sisters. Ruth Swanson o f Massac husetts and Alice Ramstedt of Sweden, and eight grandchildren Friends who wish may contribute toward a 4 H Camp Scholarship Fund through D riskill Memorial Chapel. 241 South Canyon Blvd , John Day, or to a charity o f choice A memorial funeral service was held Saturday. Oct 4 Sheriff’s Report The Morrow County Sheriff" s Of flee at the M orrow County Cour thouse in Hcppner rcp>rts handling or dispatching tfie following business during the past week October 7 a Morrow County S heriffs deputy handled a complaint o f missing livestock October 7 a deputy responded to Rhea Creek after receiving a com plaint o f hunters spot lighting October 7 the S heriffs Office ar rested I,add Wayne kanyid. 25. Boardman. on an Irrigon Justice Court warrant for Failure to Pay Fine D riving W hile Suspended He posted bail and was released October 7 a deputy investigated a suspicious vehicle near Cutslorth Corner Die vehicle was unaltcnd ed and appeared to be okay October 8 a Morrow County deputy investigated a suspicious vehicle at the Port o f Morrow ecu The vehicle was found to be a possi blc road hazard and the owners were advised that it would have to be moved October 8 a Morrow County deputy responded to a residence at Ridgecrest Drive near Boardman after receiving a complaint o f a miss mg guitar October 8 the S heriffs Office issued a citation for Furnishing an Alcoholic Beverage to a Person Under 21 Years o f Age to Mitchell Ray M elees. 27, Boardman October 9 a M orrow County deputy investigated a reporty o f a sign that was knocked down and the October 9 a deputy responded to a restaurant in Heppncr to assist the Heppnet Police Dept in response to a complaint o f a person nuking threats October It) the S heriffs O ffice attempted to deliver a message in the Irrigon area (X tober 10 a deputy located an unsecure building in the lone area A responsible party was called to secure (Xtober 10 the S heriffs Office dispatched the Hcppner Fire Dept to a grass fire on M a tlixk St (X-tober 10: a deputy responded to a complaint of a person trespassing in the Black Horse Canyon area (X tober 10 a deputy assisted Heppncr police and responded to a business in Hcppner to investigate a co m p la in t of a fig h t (Xtober 11 a deputv attempted to locate a suspicious vehicle near le x ington Male subjects were reported ly try ing to avoid (raveling on nuin roads and highways (X tober I I the S heriffs Office dispatched a Hcppner ambulance to the Penland la k e area and transported a female with a broken leg to Pioneer Memorial Hospital (Xtober 11 a depulv responded to the lo n g Canyon area to investigate the report o f a deceased subject Bob Harris. 69. Hcppner. was found deceased from natural causes, a heart attack (Xtober 12 a deputy responded to the Boardmaqn area after receiving a complaint o f a possible intoxicated driver A vehicle was k x jtc d at 2 3 t and subjects were found not to be intoxicated (Xtober 12 the S h e riffs Office assisted the Boardman Police IX pt in attempting to locate a vehicle which had reportedly tried to run another vehicle o ff ku n /e Road in Boardman Die vehicle was located at 3 10 a m and Morrow County deputies assisted the Boardman Police in arresting the driver, kevan Roger Baunun, 25. kenncwick. Washington for allegedly Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants He was released on his own recognizance October 12 the S heriffs Office responded to a residence outside the Hcppner city limits after receiving a complaint o f a possible assault In vcstigation is continuing suspect vehicle was parked near the Irrigon location October 9 the S heriffs Office received a report o f a person trespassing in the lone area A depu ty is continuing the investigation October 9 a Morrow County deputy, at the request o f Heppncr C i ty Police, handled a report o f theft w ithin the city limits Bookworms select new members By Justine Weatherford The Bookworms Club, now over 60 years old, has always consisted o f 12 women who gain much pleasure from reading books and then each resiewing at least one book eash year lor the members of the group They meet in members' homes on the second and fourth Tuesdays during the months from September into May IXiring 1985 86 three members were lost from the group Inez F.r- wm. Sadie f*amsh and Ruby Beckcl The nine who remained active have selected three new members Marge Gardner. Mary Gohcen and l.ucile Peck Every September (he ladies have gathered for a pKluck dinner This year lo rcn a Jones was ihc hostess for this event on Septemfxrr 9 At tfie meeting held after the meal, careful consideration was given to the selec tion of the three new members, who were unanimous choices Also of fleers were elected for this year The members were delighted to have the current officers w illing to continue for another year kathryn Hoskins is president. Sylvia McDaniel, vice president. Helen Currin. Secretary treasurer and Florence Green w ill continue the important office of Nx>k checker who keeps records o f the hunks the members are circulating Die club's first hook review meeting was held on September 23, with Helen Currin as hostess and with the three new members begin ning their attendance Die after noon's review was presented by Madge Thomson who is the longest tune member o f the group She chose to review Donna Dyer's irue storv "T h e Bride's I \<ape" which tells of a I ' year old Armenian girl's escape from waring Turks to America early in this century The first (Xtober meeting o f the Bookworms was (Xtober 14 with Sslvia McDaniel as hostess and (arena Jones the res lewer. ( >n ( Xt 28. Florence Green w ill have the meeting in her home and torena Jonev w ill prevent the review Soroptimists plan activities By Axon Melby ActivHies until ttve first o f the year have been vet by Heppncr (Tub o f Somptinust International, a women's service organization Already held to add funds for scholarships and other service ac tivities was (he rumnuge sale in September and a white elephant auc lion held by club members last week First public event of the group w ill be a style show on November 15 at the Catholic Parish Hall Mervhan dive from Country Rose, Gardner's Men's Wear. Shoe Box. Sears, and Morrow Counts Grain Growers w ill he iikxlrled A number o f otJier met chanis w ill be displaying holiday gift suggestions A feature w ill be the "m ake ove r" o f an individual by Country Shears This w ill include a new hair style and clothing Punch, tea and coffee w ill be served, with hors d'orusrrs made bs club members Drawing tor a hand nude Santa Claus w ill be held Die prize w ill be awarded at the show Santa w ill be in the window o f Gardner's and at Sears for inspection tor several weeks before the event He w ill be delivered with a bait fu ll of at least Bv Just I nr W eatherford At their first Monday rcgularlv scheduled monthly meeting on (K t 6. in the home o f W ilbur and Dorothy Jackson. Heppncr Garden Club members learned about flower arranging and began planning for their annual Greens Workshop Each member brought an arrange ment of jutum n flowers Ihcsc ar rangem ents, now p ro p e rly designated "artistic designs", were displayed and some were analyzed according to the principles of design, such as rvthmn. proportion, local point and the use of colors The wreath making machine Die old adage "Clothes nuke the n u n ” apparently applies to birds' plunuge as well, reports National W ildlife nugazine Research on chickadees and several vpccies o f sparrows has shown that the width o f colored bands on the birds' heads and chests determine (heir social rank w ithin the flock which (he club has purchased was on display laist year the evergreens us ed at ihc workshop were brought to Hcppner fro m the W illam ette \ .»lies President Jane Rawlins thanked the members for their work during the spring and summer in watering and grooming (he plantings along Hcppner's Main Street and around the nursing home section o f the Pioneer Memorial Hospital She cn courages! members to attend the fall Blue Mountain District No It) meeting which is being held in Ir ngon in the Stokes landing Senior Center this week on Diursday. (X t 16 ijfo lim o W arranty » f* f and always look both ways before starting out again ” Die Sheriff explains that it's easy for children to get into a routine in traveling back js d forth to school However, he stresses that children should remind ihemselves and he reminded by their parents that practicing salcty everyday can save them from serious injury "Remember that a bicyclist is like a m o to rist," Sheriff Drago con eludes "H e must be skilled like an automobile driver in handling hiv vehicle and should always be cautious when (raveling the roads Clothes make the binl Garden club begins planning workshop Sheriff Drago offers hiking safety tips "A s school resumes, children w ill again be riding their bicycles to and from school," Sheriff Roy D ragoof Morrow County predicts " A ll too often, children like adults become creatures o f habit and overlook simple safety precau lions I would like to ask all school children who ride their bicycles to remember a few safety rules Only one person belongs on your bike Never let a second person ride with you Allow plenty o f room for a sate slop Never follow bikes or cars too c losclv Always give proper signals keep a firm grip on the handle bars with your right hand and use your left arm and hand to signal turns and stojis Arm straight out is a left turn, arm hent up is a right turn, and arm bent down at the elbow is a stop Avoid riding your bike at night If you must ride at night, equip your bike with a good headlight and rear reflectors Wear light colored or reflective clothing so others can see you casilv Make sure you obey all traffic signals S lip completely at s lip signs 20 wrapped toys as gifts for the winner During this month a delegation o f d u b members jttended a tw\> day district meeting in Baker, and w ill attend an area meeting in Pendleton (X tober 27 Soroptimists w ill sell gifts at the Artitactory the first Satur day in December and w ill avsist the 1 ion's Club in its door to door orange and grapefruit sale the second Saturday New president o f Soroptimists, Ann Spicer reminds the annual Youth Scholarship award applica lions are now available at local high schools and are due to be completed and turned in by December 15 All New Water pumps Shocks Spark plug wires Battery cables Mufflers OEM type Hand tools Brakes & Disk pads Chassis parts Gy Master cylinders B ...and justice for all Hcppner Auto Parts 676-9123 148 E. Center K v Multi-Peril Crop Insurance Seminar Q n o n e n r ori hu WHEATLAND INSURANCE CENTERS and CROP HAIL MANAGEMENT Attend The Seminar Most Convenient For You IN PENDLETON Tuesday, October 28. 1986 Harvester Restaurant ______7:00 - 9 00 p.m.______ IN IONE Wednesday, October 29. 1986 Willows Grange Hall 7:00 • 9 00 p.m. The MPCI Program Will Be Explained Emphasizing The Changes For The 1987 Crop Year For More Information Pendleton: 276-7441 422-7410 lone: Pilot Rock: 443-5121 566-3761 Athena: Pie & Coffee Will Be Served There is no charge for this seminar WHCMIMID INSURANCE CENTER INC -> The law of the land applies to everyone, right9 Not with Ballot Measure 15 On misdirected emotion, backers of Ballot Measure 15 are asking Oregonians to pass a law that applies to one single Oregon company. Teledyne Wah Chang Albany A law that responsible experts say is unnecessary Government agencies, independent researchers and worker safety advocates ail agree the wastes from producing zirconium, niobium and hafnium metals pose no danger to Patd tot <ir 1 duthonziTt by N<, t Cry' '- Oregonians or to the environment The sponsors of Ballot Measure 15 want you to make a complex scientific decision on unproven allegations, and ignore years of evidence by state and independent researchers Base your decision on facts Say no to 15. I ' Hallot M easure 15: ^ 1 + not fa ir to people, w 1 * X not fa ir to business, not fa ir to Oregon. V.trv N<;i<ion Treasurer 867 l itx’rty St NE OH 97301 (503) 363 7084 For more information, write Get the Facte, P 0 Box 12945. Salem. OB 97309 Salem
