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Tuesday, March 23, 1999, Corvallis Gazette-Times, Corvallis, Ore. Community Northwest A3 Today in history horses and other farm activities. Survivors include: his wife Pauline Stevenson of Albany; his son Donald Stevenson of Albany; his daughters Donna Myers of Albany and Nancy Vause of Bend; six grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. At the request of Mr. Stevenson, no public services will be held.

A private vault inurnment will be held at Oaklawn Memorial Park. Contributions can be made to Benton Hospice in care of McHenry Funeral Home, 206 N.W. Fifth Corvallis, OR 97330. Frank Hubert Stevenson April 24, 1917 March 21, 1999 Frank Hubert Stevenson of Albany died Sunday at his home. He was 81.

tlr. Stevenson was born in Corvallis, the son of Frank H. and Ethel Watson Stevenson. He moved to Philomath in 1956. He lived in Albany for the past eight years.

He enjoyed fishing and living on a farm, especially taking care of Eva M. Keller July 2, 1902 March 19, 1999 Eva M. Keller of Corvallis died Friday at her home. She was 96. She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, to Oscar and Else (Krath) Damschneider.

She immigrated to the United States in 1926, living in Wethersfield, Conn. She married George Keller, also a Danish immigrant, in 1928 and they lived in Wethersfield. She was a housekeeper at the historic Webb House in Wethersfield for 40 years before retiring at age 86. She was an active member of the Danish Sisterhood of America for more than 50 years until moving to Junction City. She moved to -Corvallis in 1992.

Her husband preceded her in death in 1976. Survivors include her son, George H. Keller of Corvallis; and two grandchildren. At her request, no services are scheduled. McHenry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

independent republic within the British Commonwealth. In 1965, America's first twoper-son space flight blasted off from Cape Kennedy with astronauts Virgil I. Grissom and John W. Young aboard. In 1983, President Reagan first proposed development of technology to intercept enemy missiles a proposal that came to be known as the Strategic Defense Initiative, as well as "Star Wars." In 1983, Dr.

Barney Clark, recipient of a permanent artificial heart, died at the University of Utah Medical Center after 112 days with the device. Ten years ago: Fawn Hall, former secretary to onetime National Security Council aide Oliver Northrcom--pleted two days of testimony at North's Iran-Contra trial. Five years ago: Luis Donaldo Colo sio, Mexico's leading presidential candidate, was assassinated in Tijuana. Twentythree paratroopers were killed when a F-16 fighter jet and C-130 transport collided while landing at Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina. (for your information) Kiwanis Club, noon, O'Callahan's Restaurant, 1550 N.W.

Ninth St. Weekly member meeting. Lunch: $6.25. Mid-Valley Singles, 6:30 dinner at Clodfelter's, 1501 N.W., Monroe Ave. Information: Dave, 754-8182.

Corvallis Duplicate Bridge Club, 7:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Taylor Ave. If you need a partner, call 745-3925. Cost: $3, Government Celetrijte Z000 I futur Countdown ORISON STATE UNIVERSITY Tax help WEDNESDAY Income Tax preparation help and electronic filing service, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 N.W.

Tyler Ave. Free help with federal and state income tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages. Volunteers are professionally trained and IRS certified. Appointments are available by calling 757-6959. Children's activity WEDNESDAY Infant storytime, 10 a.m., CorvaT-lis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W.

Monroe Ave. Stories for children ages 6- to 18-months old. Free. Information: 757-6794. Information meeting WEDNESDAY An information, meeting spon- Suspected drug house burns down The Associated Press PORTLAND Firefighters stood by helplessly Monday as a suspected drug house burned to the ground hours after officials delivered an eviction notice to its occupants.

Sheriff's deputies discovered the suspected drug lab after they'd gone to the house about 11 a.m. to evict several people living there. Firefighters were waiting for Oregon State Police experts to arrive when they saw smoke coming from the building about 4 p.m. Battalion Chief Mike McGuire, in charge at the fire scene, said firefighters are restricted from entering buildings with working methamphetamine laboratories. 1-0 WEDNESDAY Corvallis Open Space Advisory Commission, 7 a.m., Parks and Recreation Department conference room, 1310 S.W.

Avery Park Drive. Benton County Board of Commissioners work session, 9 to 11 a.m., Benton Plaza meeting room, 408 S.W. Monroe Ave. Lincoln County Board of Com- missioners, 9:30 a.m., BOC meeting room, Lincoln County Courthouse, 335 W. Olive, Newport.

The Associated Pres Today is TtJesday, March 23, the 82nd dayof 1999. There are 283 days left im the year. Today's Highlight In History. On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry made his famous call for America's independence from Britain, telling the Virginia Provincial Convention, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" On this date: In 1806, explorers Lewis and Clark, having reached the Pacific coast, began their return journey. In 1919, Benito Mussolini founded his Fascist political movement in Milan, Italy.

m19337the German Reichstag adopted the Enabling Act, which effectively granted Adolf Hitler dictatorial legislative powers. In 1942, during World War II, the U.S. government began evacuating Japanese-Americans from West Coast homes to detention centers. In 1956, Pakistan became an RY.L sored by a group of individuals interested in developing a safe and supportive community center for people experiencing emotional distress will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at conference room A at Good Samaritan Hospital, 3600 N.W.

Samaritan Drive. People who are unable to attend can send suggestions by e-mail to seashellpeak.org or call Nancy at 757-7812. Clubs WEDNESDAY Credit Professionals International, 7 a.m., Burton's Sunnybrook Restaurant, 119 S.W. Third St. Information: 758-9512 Le Tip, 7:01 to 8:30 a.m., O'Calla-han's Restaurant, 1550 N.W.

Ninth St. Weekly meeting of professional organization of men and women for the exchange of business tips. Information: 740-5050. Altrusa International, nooripU.S. Bank, 2600 N.W.

Ninth St. Monthly board meeting 752-5248. Philomath Lions Club, noon, First. "Baptist Church, 335 S. 26th Philomath.

Weekly luncheon meeting. Information: 453-5181, 929-6448. aoit NW Monro ttiMt (aoro from OSU) 753-1444 2nd 10-2 ft9 1 iiiiwrm- r-T 'j i-" I wr- nn Department Auxiliary. Survivors include: her husband, Charles Adamsof Albany her sons, Stan Adams of Orlando, Ron Adams of Corvallis and Kevin Adams of Klamath Falls; her daughters, Diane Persson of Salem and Karen Coronado of Battle Ground, 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial reception will be held at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, March 24, in the family home at 4486 Evergreen St. N.E. in Albany. Private burial will be at Oak-lawn Cemetery in Corvallis. Memorial contributions can be made to Benton Hospice Service in care of McHenry Funeral Home, 206 N.W.

Fifth Corvallis, OR 97330. She sewed as a hobby and also enjoyed attending Bible classes with her friends. Her apricot toy poodle, Princess, was dear to her. She was a member of North Albany Baptist Church. Survivors include son Paul M.

Kinsey of Jefferson; daughter Veda Hamm of Ogden, Utah; brother Ruey Ryan of Battle Ground, 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, at Fisher Funeral Home, Albany. Services will be at .10 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, at North Albany Baptist Church.

Burial follows at Willamette Memorial Park. Memorial contributions can be made to American Heart Association, in care of Fisher Funeral Home, P.O. Box 156, Albany, OR 97321. Survivors include her husband, James "Jim" Palmer of Albany; son Brian Thomas Palmer of Dallas, daughter Mary Catherine Palmer of Woodstock, N.Y.; her parents, Alfred "Shorty' and Sophie Yunker of Scio; sisters Sheryl Kundert of Albany and Patty Yunker-Burton of Tigard. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, March 23, at Fisher Funeral Home, Albany. Funeral Mass will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Albany. Burial will follow at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions can be made to American Diabetes Association in care of Fisher Funeral Home, P.O. Box 156, Albany, OR 97321. 1990, and a brother, Lester Walker. Survivors include sons Robert Leabo of Junction City and Roger Leabo of Harrisburg; daughter Deanna Gilbert of Bend; 11 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, March 23, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Halsey. Memorial contributions can be made to the Mennonite Home or the American Cancer Society in care of Fisher Funeral Home, P.O. Box 156, Albany, OR 97321. mm I kit II Your. Over 344 SW yy 0 HKST ALTERNATIVE JmSl i.r a ni Nellie Marie Adams May 6, 1928 March 20, 1999 NellieMarieTAdams ofATbany" died Saturday at her home.

She was 70. She was born and raised in Wichita, the daughter of Silas and Elsie Beckner. She married Charles C. Adams on May 26, 1946, in Wichita. They moved from Kansas to Hillsboro in 1946, and to Corvallis from the Oregon coast in 1974.

She worked at the J.C. Penney department store in Corvallis in addition to being a homemaker. The couple moved to Albany in 1980. She belonged to the Lutheran Church and the Garibaldi Fire Velma E. Howton Aug.

2,8, 1911 March 20, 1999 Velma E. Howton of Albany died Saturday, March 20, at Tim-berview Care Center. She was 87. She was born on the family homestead at Cedar Glades, to Ernest and May (Hall) Ryan. She married James Kinsey in January 1929 in Alamo, Ark.

He died in 1956. She married Frank Howton on May 2, 1959, in Piney, Ark. He died Jan. 17, 1990. She lived in California during World War II, and in Arkansas and Kansas before moving to Oregon in 1950.

She and her husband owned Model Dry Cleaners from 1952 to 1968, and she then worked from her home for 10 years. She taught seamstress classes at Linn-Benton Community College. Judith A. "Judy" Yunker Palmer Aug. 6, 1947 March 20, 1999 Judith A.

"Judy" Yunker Palmer of Albany died Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis. She was 51. She was born in Albany to Alfred "Shorty" and Sophie Yunker. She grew up Scio and graduated from Scio High School in 1965. She took nurse's training in Portland, and then attended Western Oregon State College and, for three years, Oregon State University.

She married James "Jim" Palmer June 26, 1971, in Stayton. She enjoyed herb gardening and crafts, especially making potpourri. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Laura Bell Leabo Sept.

19, 1910 March 19, 1999 Laura Bell Leabo of Junction City died Friday at the Albany Mennonite Home. She was 88. She was born in Harrisburg to Horatio L. arid Ora Dell Warner. She married Edwin Leabo on Sept.

6, 1930, in Oregon City, and lived her entire life in the Harris-burg-Junction City area. She was known for loving to have company She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin, On Nov. 10, Lynn Emmanuel fVhite Sept. 9, 1926 March 20, 1999 Lynn Emmanuel White died in Salem on SaturdayShe was 72. A celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m.

Wednesday, March 24, in the AAsum Funeral Home Chapel. Private interment will be at Willamette Memorial Park. Arrangements were by AAsum Funeral Home. Ora B. SIawter Ora B.

Slawter died Saturday, March 20, in Albany. She was 97. Arrangements will be announced by AAsum Funeral (ccorf'C) AUmechanicalvJ 928-4817 Heating Air Conditioning Sales Service Installation It's Hani To Slop A 928-4817 "Visit us at www scotts mechanics! com" Carl William Bennett Sept. 2a, 1914 March 21, 1999 Carl William Bennett died at his Philomath home on Sunday. He was 84.

He was born in Fall City to Robert and Frances (Harris) Bennett. He moved to Philomath with his parents in the early 1920s and attended Philomath High School, then worked in the logging and sawmill industry. He married Juanita Wyatt on April 11, 1936, in Philomath. She preceded him in death in November 1998. After retiring in the mid-1960s, he drilled water wells and entered the hardware business.

He and his wife owned and operated a myrtlewood hobby shop. In 1975, he began work at the Timber Supply Shop in Philomath. He was Oregon's "state" trap shooter for a couple of years in the. early 1960s. He enjoyed golf and all outdoor activities and was a fan of Philomath High School sports.

He was a life member of the Elks, Al Kader Shrine, Masons, Moose and the Odd Fellows. Survivors include sons Dennis Bennett of Philomath and Don Bennett of Albany; daughters Janice Bennett of Corvallis and Karen Berklund and Joanne Thomas, both of Philomath; brothers Marvin and Ron Bennett of Philomath and Raymond Bennett of Corvallis; sisters Marvelle Christenson of Philomath and Roberta Barnhouse of Corvallis; and nine grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, at McHenry Funeral Home. Private vault inurnment will follow at Mt.

Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Benton Hospice Service in care of McHenry Funeral Home, 206 N.W. Fifth Corvallis, OR 97330. Betty Louise Cordle May 23, 1926 March 20, 1999 Betty Louise Cordle" died in Albany on Saturday, March 20. She was 72.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, in the AAsum Funeral Home Chapel. Private cremation services have been held. Arrangements were under direction of AAsum Funeral Home, Albany. Verona Inez O'Brien Verona Inez O'Brien died Saturday, March 20, in Albany.

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