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VOLUME VIII
HEPPNER, OREGON, TUESDAY, FEB. 28, 1922
NUMBER 44
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REVERSES SELF OH LOAN
IMMEDIATE RELIEF FOR. FAR
MERS GOES GLIMMERING
After Agreeing to Crop Security
Chairman Myers Changes Front,
Refu-ses Loans
E. M. Hulden, who farms extensiv
ely on Blackhorne, returned from
Portland last Friday evening where
he spent considerable time during the
winter representing the Farm Bureau
of this county in the efforts being
made to secure early available loans
from the War Finance Corporation
to aid the farmers and stockmen of
the Northwest.
Mr. Hulden worked with Dr. C. J.
Smith, of Fortland, S. F. Wilson of
Rankers Discount Corporation, and
Mr. Jewett, manager of the Washington-Idaho
Marketing association in
their efforts to get quick action,
through the war finance board for
needed loans.
To a Herald representative Mr.
Hulden said Saturday evening that
he is very much disappointed at re
cent development in the matter and
that it now seems certain that no im
mediate relief is to be looked for
from that quarter.
Early in the winter Dr. Smith
went back to Washington and put the
situation squarely before the war
finance corporation, showing them
the imperative need of relief if the
farmers and stockmen of the Pacific
Northwest are to get on a normal
basis soon. The members of the
board were so impressed with Dr.
Smith'3 presentation of the situation
that they urged him to hurry back
to Oregon and get the organization of
the holding corporation, through
which the loans were to be made
completed and ready to operate. Mr.
Myers, chairman of the board insis
ted that the Oregon district be exten
ded to embrace Washington, Idaho,
Montana and northern California
and the sum of $23,500,000 was
pledged by the board for the imme
diate relief of the farmers and
stockmen of that territory. The
plan as agreed upon was that farmers
could pledge their growing crops as
security for their loans ae well as
their real estate and Mr. Myers wa3
so enthusiastic about the matter
that he urged all possible speed in
getting the preliminaries arranged
as the money was then available and
he wished to get quicli action.
Dr. Smith hurried bac'k to Portland
and the organization of the corpora
tion wag completed at once and at
about,that time Mr. Hulden wrote
County Agent Calkins, at Heppnor,
informing him of the situation ai
expressing the belief that war finance
money would be available at Hepp
ner in time to take care of lambing
and spring farming expenses, that
information being printed in
the Herald on January
3rd. Soon afterward Mr. Hulden
came to Heppner to confer with farm
ers and stockmen and found every
one enthusiastic over the promised
relief. He then went back to Port
land and as soon as the necessary
blanks could be printed he was ready
to take he train to return. toHepp
ner and receive applications for loans,
when, like a thunder peal from a
clear sky, came a telegram from the
War Finance Corporation at Wash
ington, saying that they had recon
sidered the matter and that no loans
would be made on Oop security alone
but that some other form of security
would be required in addition to the
crops. Just what other security will
be required, it appears has not been
made plain so the whole scheme is
up in the air and no relief is in right
for the present season.
While Mr. Hulden admitted great
disappointment over the reversal of
the War Finance Board's plan by
the board itself because of the hard
ship it will work on the producers
of this part of the country, he is by
no means discouraged about the ulti
mate outcome.
"It is bound to result in great good
to the farmers and stockmen," Mr.
Hulden declared, "because it will
bring home to the farmers that they
must rf-ly more and more on them
selves in handling the financial and
marketing ends of their business."
When asked what, in his opinion,
was the cause of the board's reversal
of itself, Mr. Hulden replied that not
being on the "inside" he did not
know, positively, "but," be contin-
BOARDMAX MIRROR BOOSTS
HARRY CUMMIXGS
(Editorial in Boardman Mirror)
The North End has its ear to the
ground anxiously awaiting the word
that the Hon. Harry Cummings has
come out for the office of joint rep
resentative A field of candidates
have already entered the race and a
few more entries will not hurt. From
where we sit the field seems to lack
spice. There is not a man in the
Btate of Oregon who did more toward
the election of President Harding
than the Hon. Harry Cummings. The
Hon. H. Cummings has been a loyal
Republican with but few exceptions.
We are not positive, but think he
supported Cleveland. But who has
not slipped on a banana once in his
life? Mr. Cumming's clear cut state
ment of Republican doctrines hold us
spell bound. This same clarity of
thought is needed at Salem. Of all
the candidates running for this joint
office, no candidate excells the Hon.
H. Cummings from a joint stand
point. That the sense of the pre
vious statement may notbe miscon
strued, we will state that anything
in joint form takes the expertness of
a journeyman jointer. Harry, do
hear us calling you?
JUNIOR RED CROSS HAS LIBRARY
Secured by a hang-over fund ac
quired by the junior Red Cross dur
ing the war, the nucleus of a library
for the school children of the county
has been established in the office of
Lena Snell Shurte, county school sup
erintendent. About 275 volumes have been
placed on the shelves and the books
are allot high class, the cheap and
trashy class of fiction being elimina
ted. Teachers or parents can secure any
of these books by calling on or com
municating with the office.
A REAL PROPHET
Lum Gordon predicted the storm
of last week to a minute. On Mon
day morning Mr. Gordon, who was
out in the country, tried to ealt up
this office to advise us that a storm
would break loor,e on the 21st and
last until the 2 5th, but the wire was
down and we did not receive the in
formation. That did not prevent
old Boreas from delivering the goods
as per Lum's prediction, however,
for the the storm started and stopped
just as he said it would. Gordon
does not claim to make the weather
to order as Bill Stewart does. He
just forcasts the situation as it is go
ing to be and when he sticks to it
that winter will last until April 15th
it sounds bad.
RECEXT DEATHS
Anna Mnrlu Rice
Mrs. Anna Maria Rice, pioneer
resident of this county, passed away
at the family home in this city, Tues
day, February 21, 1922, at the age
of 66 years and 10 days. Apoplexy,
with which she was stricken Mon
day morning was the cause of death.
Deceased was the wife of Daniel
Rice, to whom she was married Sep
tember 9, 1881, who surivh"S her.
The following children also survive:
Mrs. J. E. Craber, of Walla Walla;
Clarence R. Rice, of Monument; Mrs.
L. H. Robinson, of Hardman; and
Mrs. Frank Burgoyne, of Lexington.
Mrs. Rice was the daughter of
Reuben and Maria Allen, and came
to this county with her parents when
only ten years old.
The funeral service was conducted
by Rev. W. O. Livingstone, in the
Federated church, Thursday after
noon and were largely attended.
- Rydna Delia Wright
Sydna Delia Wright, daughter of
Mrs. Martha and the late Silas Wright
died at the family home in this city
Thursday, February 23, 1922, a?
28 years, 11 months and 16 days.
Deceased had, been an invalid for
many years and the shock of her
father's death a few days before,
probably hastened the end. She is
survived by her mother and the fol
lowing brothers and sister: Alonzo
Wright, Nampa, Idaho; Pearl Wilght
of Heppner and Moses, Orian and
Dclbert Wright, all of this county.
The funeral was held Saturday af
ternoon from the residence.
ued, "you know Wall street still cuts
considerable figure in governmental
affairs at Washington."
BASE BALL MEETING
WAS ENTHUSIASTIC
THAT HEPPXER WILL HAVE
TEAM SEEMS ASSURED
Tug Day and Dance To Finiiiisli
Finance for Initial
Expenditures
In response to an annuoncement in
the Herald last week, about 2 5 en
thusiastic ball fans met in the council
chamber Friday evening to initiate a
plan for the coming baseball season,
which those present believe, will in- j
sure the best series of ball games
Heppner has had for many years.
Announcement was made at the
meeting thatth e proposed two-county
league is assured with a membership
of four teams; Heppner, lone, Ar
lington and Condon.
L. E. Van Marter called the meet
ing to order Friday evening and ex
plained the details of the plan he
proposes for having some first-class
baseball during the coming season.
The subject was pretty thoroughly
discussed by those present and the
decision was unanimous that the
players must be bonafide residents of
Heppner or the immediate neighbor
hood. Many incidents were shown
where the communities interest in
baseball was shattered when impor
ted players were used. The old plan
of bringing in outside players at
heavy expense for pinch games was
decried by practically every speaker
and the opinion was general that
Heppner has plenty of talent from
which to develop a first-class team
and one that will give a good account
of itself at the end of the season, if
properly developed. A resident of
the community means any man who
Is an actual resident or who is em
ployed for the summer in Heppner or
the surrounding -country, but the
type of player who Is looking for a
Job playing ball for money once a
week and is allowed to loaf the rest
of tho tini3 will not be hi evidence.
It was also the sense of the meet
ing that faithful practice during the
week will be an essential facVor for
membership in the club. If two men
are available for a certain position
on the team, one better than the oth
er, and if Ihe best man fails to turn
out for practice and the second-rater
does turn out faithfully, he will have
the position in regular games, the
theory being that practice will de
velop the poor player while lac"k of
practice will not only detract from
the ability of the better player but
also will Interfere with good team
work and the proper team spirit.
For the purpose of providing in
itial funds for the team it was decid
ed to hold a Tag Sale day the 17th
of March, St. Patrick's Day, and a
dance on the evening of March 18th.
The money acquired this way will be
used buying suitable uniforms, bats,
balls and other necessary equipment
in order that the team will be able
to make a creditable appearance from
the start.
No solicitation of money from the
business men or citizens will be
made but anyone sufficiently inter
ested in good, clean, home-talent
sport as to wish to make a donation
to the cause may do so nd the same
will be appreciated.
A V ERS-R1TCHI E
Mr. Clayton H. Ayers, of Butter
creek, and Miss Bertha Ritchie, of
near Lexington, were united In mar
riage at the court house in Heppner,
County Judge Campbell performing
the ceremony. The wedding was
solmeniied in the office of District
Attorney Notson, the Judges cham
bers at the time being occupied by
the income tax hearing.
The groom is a son of James G.
Ayers, well known stockman of But
ter creek and the bride is a daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. S. J Ritchie, well
known wheat farmers north of Lex
ington. The young couple are well
and favorably known and will be the
recipients of the best wishes of many
friends.
PIA.VO ..TUTIOX Experienced,
capable tuition by Mrs. Bessie Bruce
Gibli at Wattenberger house. 42tf
EYE SPECIALIST CO.MI.VG MARCH
SIXTH AMI SEVENTH
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-?fe?JKk Ti r. ti it ,. .
. yVpecialiht, of Portland,
-i3S0,V " at ",f! H'i",r
' Jewelry store in Hepp
ner, March 6 and 7 to examine your
eyes. 43-44
STATE CHAMBER WILL
I II OBGANIZATiON
Moris J. Duryea, of Plymouth,
Mass., a widely 'known organization
expert and formerly active in com
mercial club circles in this state, has
been chosen as the secretary of the
new Organization and Service
Department of the Oregon State
Chamber of Commerce, according to
an announcement today by Roy T.
Bishop, haed of the department.
The Organization and Service De
partment was authorized at the last
annual meeting of the State Cham
ber, for the the purpose of assisting
local communities throughout the
State in their organization problems.
This service, which is to be supplied
free of cost to the communiteis
which request it, is considered to be
one of the most important phases of
the Slate Chamber's activities.
Duryea has been closely identified
with the work of the United States
Chamber of Commerce and is a mem
ber of the National Association of
Commercial Organization Secretaries.
During the war he was in charge of
community service work in eastern
cities, and lately has been connected
with the Elmira, N. Y. Chamber of
Commerce.
"With the appointment of an or
ganization specialist who will begin
active work after March 1st. the Or
ganization and Service Department
will begin operations immediately,'
said Roy T. Bishop in making the
announcement. "There are many
communities in the State which are
not now represented by commercial
clubs, and many commercial clubs
and chambers of commerce are
neeu oi expert neip and advice on
various phases of organization work
This department will endeavor to be
of every assistance possible in wor
of this character."
ST. I'ATIIIC'K'S DAY WILL BE OIS-
, SERVED IX HEPIWEU
Members of Heppner Division, No
1, Ancient Order of Hibernians, w
I'il
fittingly celebrate the natal day
Hihernia's patron saint in Heppner on
March 17th.
Following the celebration of Mass
at St. Ptrick's church at 8:30 a. m
the division will hold a regular work
meeting in I. O. O. F. hall, which
will be of great interest to all mem
bers of the order and at which all
members are expected to be present.
At 1:30 p. m. there will be a foot
ball game between two teams both of
which will number among their
members many men who, in days
gone by, made their prowess felt In
many a "soccer" game on the fields
of Cloone and Enaghan and Corna
muckla, on the good auld sod.
At 6:30 p. m., members of the div
ision, with their wives, sisters, sweet
hearts and friends, will meet around
the festive board at Hotel Patrick
where a feast of food and oratory
will be enjoyed.
After the banquet the dining room
will be cleared and a dance will be
given to which the public is most cor
dially invited.
The day is a recognized Institution
in Heppner and its observance this
year will no doubt equal any similar
event of the past.
For Three Days Only
During Our Millinery Opening
March 3rd, 4th and 6th
We will have on display a collection of
The Newest Spring Styles
IN
Coats, Suite and Dresses
That Are High in Quality and Low in Price
Take Advantage of This Showing and Come
Prepared to Buy
No Two Garments are Alike
Mrs. L. G. Herren
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ATROX-T E A CHER E XTERTAIX-
MEXT WAS SUCCESS
The entertainment given under the
auspices of the Patron-Teachers as
sociation in the high school auditor-
um last Tuesday evening was a de-
cided success. The leading feature
of the program was the one-act I
farce, "The Burglar," the cast being
filled by Misses Norma Fredrick,
Isabel Wilson, Blanch Fahy, Addie
Quisinbeny and Mrs. Madge Jordan.
The play was coached by Miss Loreua
Palmateer and was well rendered.
Other features of the program were
... ..
solos, choruses and dances by pupils
of the hi,,, school and trades and a
1
vocal solo by Mrs. Chester Darbee.
The program committee in charge
of the affair included Mrs. Bernice
Dafoe Hopper, Mrs. L. 10. Bisboe, Mrs.
W. R. Irwin, Misses Gladys Turner
and Rita Norris. The proceeds
amounted to about $75.00
IX THE SOCIAL REALM
Mesdames W. P. Mahoney and M.
D. Clark entertained about forty
ladies in the pleasant parlors of the
Clark home on North Court street
last Tuesday afternoon at bridge.
The play was spirited and a delight
ful afternoon was spent according to
those present. Honors went to Mrs.
J. Osman Hager, first; and Mrs.
Leonard Barr, second.
The rooms were decorated with
American flags and the effect was at
ice pleasing to tho eye and in keep-
g witn the season which boasts the
natal days of our two best beloved
Americans, Washlntgon and Lincoln
Following the games delicious re.
freshments were served.
Mesdames Arthur McAttee and
Orville Rasmus were also hostesses
at delightful parties on Friday and
Saturday at Ihe Rasmus homo on
August street, there being about 24
guests present on eiicli occasion.
Bridge ws the form of entertainment
and six tables were occupied each
day. Friday honors went to Mrs. D.
C. Wells, first; and Mrs. L. A. Fior-
ence, second; and Saturday's to Mrs.
W. S. Pruyn, first; and Mrs. S. W.
Spencer, second.
The rooms were prettily decorated
and delightful refreshments were
served.
A happy evening was spent In the
. . .
parlors of the Federated church Sal-
' . , . , ...
urday evening when members of the
Illfn otjmoi uric ru n:i a i i iiitu tn n
banquet given In their honor by mem
bers of the Christian Endeavor so-
tuous and the spirit of good will and
fellowship was strongly in evidence.
.
One of the big social events of the
season was the annual formal dance
given by the Elks' lodge in their big
ball room last Wednesday evening,
February 22nd. About two hundred
ladies and gentlemen were present,
the guests being confined to members
of the order, their families and
ladles.
The occasion was a most enjoyable
one and dancing was continued well
Into the weo sma' hours. Music was
furnished by the Heppner orchestra
which is all that Is necessary to say
regarding Its excellence
Ice cream, cake and eofree were
served during tho evening.
PHELPS WRITES MEMO
IN J, D. CASE
HOLDS FIRST LEWIS (OXTP irP
LEGAL TO CERT11V innvr
Disallows Certain Warrants ils luing
Outside Legal Rights of
Directors
Judge Gilbert w pi,.,i.. .
delivered 1 'wvhok
u,mercd (0 (ne attorneys interested
i,, fho ... , . ' - itbicn
. .. J' U DV IBatlon case, n
iiivuiu itlKIimi nn n nn ...t.--.-
lii.-i
views on the case and indicating whaC
ins final opinion wi.ll be.
The case is one in which the North
crn Pacific It. r. Co. ..,, n(W ,.,.,
ownei
m uiL
S Within tlio .11. ., ..!., . .
,,, ,lt gouglll to
'ram the payment of ,..,,.:
ri
'ants issued by ,,e old board of di-
"V .MS of the strict, and also tho
ollec, on f a. ax of 50 cents an arm
Iho Plaintiffs attacked tho
.'0'tiU.ionali,yof the irrigation law.
, . le legality
ty of
..... f,(ill, I I (1 l 'Hnu.rt ,.
"K'uiiiation, Thou- ,),,
However, hud h,.,m ,.i.. ... .. '
, . ' ' Ull u n oy JiKigu
Mps In a a Previous caw, both be
ing sustained.
Tho plaintiffs also challenged cor
am contracts entered into between.
Ihe old board of directors and John
if. Lewis frir in., t,i,
dlstWet , mil voy or tha
(hin. , 111 a" t" omo-
, IT? VM- Tlle
to the nnlnt ...i .
1 up
I! ''Cnt lhat the Project was not feast!,!,".
'""- wm-ie IT liervmiA i
.t unancial standpoint and tho
second contract was declared illegal
I 'i " me u 1st net. Tho
cmirt noIl. however, that Lewis bj
en(l(led to reasonable payment for
I'Viccs rendered the district, that I
of value to the district, and suggest-
e1 "'at this question KhotlTJ bo settl-
0(1 between Lewis and tho new board
or directors or If u,u, c;u,not '
"'at it be taken into court for
""'Judication.
1 The court also held illegal certain
warrants which had been issued by
thc 0,' board Including warrants Is-
""ed to members or the hoard a
''"nipensiition at a rale higher tban
$3.00 a day as provided by statute-
transpoi-fation and expenses paid by-
members of the board and their em-
pl0J"'H whiIe attending convenllonn
nn,i tri.,,F,, ' ns
' ""KRlion congresses: cxnenion
nplll.r(.,i ,,,:,, . .. ' '
"'cuired while circulating pet lions
a,,ornoyH. .., . ,
. mm inn iniiMinir .... i 1. ......
. sanitation of the district; expenses or
picnics and celebration., and the vot-
I ing of a warrant for 15000 for attor-
l" th f", T" '
! 8 8Uit and 0,h,'r
I Tne court held, however, that any
?'al service rendered by attorney
for tno district should be adjudicated
between such attorneys and the now
.board of directors, or, that not being
Posslblen, the matter could bo taken,
1,1,0 court for settlement,
i I' Is generally expected (bat (hn
fflse will be appealed and perhaps
carried to the court of last resort fop
""al settlement,
PROPHET OXITS WEATIII K GAUM
Pill Stewart requests the Herald tn
tell tho world that he and Lum Oor-
don are no longer partners in thu
weather prophet game, he having soM
out to Lum on January 16.
"And," continued Mr. Stewart,
who enjoys a long established repuU.
Hon as a prognostlcator of meterco
logltal events, "If I bud stayed In llm
firm you people would have had a dif
ferent lot of weather than Lum Im.i
been palming off on you lately."
"BIXK" MEIJALLKJV MOW SKXY.
FIO COP
Cecil "Ruck" Lleuallen.
well
known Heppner boy and naval veter
an of the world war, has bwn appoln
ted a traffic officer to assist in pa
trolling the state highways, the ap
pointment being announced following
a conference of the state highway
cnnimlHHioners wlii (lovernor Olcott
and other state olllcialu la-t (Satur
day. Mr. Liemillen was aiiuini; the first
Morrow county boys to r nli- t in the
liuvy when ( It i:i ronnliy enliied tin,
w.ir and made many IripM across llm
Atlantic convoying troop iind supply
ships.
Old Theaters in Louden.
London t,:ill commi, ino ImiMingi
flint wittier,.,! ,. .,,,,,,. ,)f
Klmkn-peai-e', plavH during Sbakit
!cnr's lifethe Nlddla Temple ,n
nd the ball of Gray Ino.