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Hi toricftV Society. alette mm Volume 43, Number 13. HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, June 24, 1926 Subscription $2.00 a Year s Work Will Start ooon WASHINGTON STATE CHAMPION 55 Local Men Take In UttsWeelt Grading Heppner-Spray Bankers' Meet at Moro GIVE IITM Hospitality of All Heppner Extended to County at Legion Carnival. GOOD MATCH LOOMS Stramaglia Said to Be Ranked With Top-Notch Heavies; Will Fight Hard. Hcppner's American Legion carnival on July 8-4-5 looks more promising as the time draws near. The business men of the city are taking a keen in terest in the event, and have added their invitation to that of the Legion in extending hospitality to all Mor row county. The program plans are being com pleted in line with the schedule an nounced with a few minor alterations. The water carnival which was an nounced for the morning of the 4th has been changed to the afternoon af ter the ball game. Plans for this event are announced in another col umn. Arrangements are being made to care for a large crowd, as there is evidence that many will take advan tage of this big amusement oppor tunity. For those who wish to bring their lunches with them grounds will be provided at the court house grove and at the fair grounds. Plenty of shade and good water can be had at these places, giving an ideal place to rest and visit between times. Among the leading attractions on the program will be the smoker events, a championship wrestling mntch between George Barnes, Wash ington state champion of Longview and Frank Pilling of Pendleton, and a big fistic event, in which Rocco Stramaglia of Cle Elum, Washington, will box Otto Robinson as the head line attraction. The wrestling bout will come the evening of July 3, and the boxing on the 6th, both events at 7:30 in front of the new grandstand. That the Stramaglia-Robinson go will be no frame-up, is evidenced by the following letter received from Stramaglia's manager, Mike P. Schwel-mer: "Rocco Stramaglia, the big Italian heavyweight from the coal mines of Cle Elum, Washington, is in the pink of condition for his battle with Otto Robinson, July 5. Rocco has been bowling his opponents over regularly in the gymnasium and the fans are in for a real fistic treat when he crawls through the ropes. "Stramaglia has met and defeated nome of the best heavyweights in the country. He knocked out the sensa tional Eddie Huffman in forty-five sec onds. He has fought Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons exhibition bouts. Rocco expects to knock out Robinson in a couple of rounds as he figures on meeting George Carpentier in Port land during the month of July. Ed die Huffman fought Carpentier a ten round draw a short time ago and as Stramaglia knocked out Huffman In a round the big Italinn stands a good chance of winning over the colorful Frenchman. Rocco knows nothing but fight when he's in the ring, throwing gloves all the time and willing to ex change blows at all times. "I'm Bending Rocco out to end the fight in as short a time as possible." Plans for the athletic events for Monday morning, the 6th, are under way and will be announced next week, All told the carnival will afford a gen uine means of celebration, it is be lieved, and the county is urgently in vited to participate. The road crew is getting on the ground to begin the work of grading the Heppner-Spray road, and dirt will soon be flying on this contract. Out fits have been passing through Hopp er this week and camps will be im- lediatcly established at convenient points along the survey. From what we have already seen, ig trucks and plenty of machinery will be in use and there should be no delay whatever in pushing the job to prompt completion. Heppner will be the supply point for the crews at work on this contract, so we are informed, and in addition to the work now prog ressing on the Lena-Vinson gap, will elp materially in livening the trade at this place. Miss Clark Will Tell of U. of 0. Centcnniai University of Oregon, Eugene, June 22. Mary Clark of Heppner has been delegated by the University of Ore gon to appear before civic organiza- tions and various public gatherings during the summer for the purpose of explaining the Semi-Ccntennial cele bration to be held at the Univesity of Oregon from October 18 to 23. Sh has been appointed a member of the Greater Oregon committee, which has as its main purpose that of explain ine to the people of the state th reason for the celebration of the Uni- versitv's fiftieth birthday. The celebration on the campus I to be a state-wide affair and much expected from Heppner in the way of representation and moral support. Manager Barr Turns Trick for Local Win A good piece of strategy on the part of Manager Barr drug the locals out of a bad hole in Sunday's ball game with Umatilla, enabling the locals to overcome a one-run lead and win 6-2. Umatilla grouped a couple of hits in the second inning, which combined with two passed batters to put across couple of tallies and Heppner made one run in the same inning. The game see-sawed then for several in- ings, and though both sides got men n bases, they were unable to score until the sixth canto. Then, gaining heart by getting couple of men on bases,, the locals took a fresh start. Two outs were made, however, with no scores, mak- ng things look as if the rally would be short lived. Manager Barr would- t have it that way, though, and sent i "Bus" Gentry to hit for Allen Bus" hadn't been hitting much, but the psychology of the situation was n his favor, for he tapped out a little nfield grounder and made first on bobble. The jinx was off then and Heppner scored five runs before the third out was made. Dave Wilson umpired strikes and balls, and F. B. N'ickerson bases. Jack McGinnis was official Bcorer. Heppner will play Boardman here next Sunday. Boardman is strong in the pitching department and will give Heppner something to worry about. Walter Moore, cashier -of the First National bank, Earl Hallock, assistant cashier of the Fanners 4 Stockgrow ers National bank, Cleve Van Schoiack, Roger W. Morse, county ag ent, of Heppner, and Victor Peterson, cashier of the Bank of lone, were Morrow county representatives at the state bankers association meeting at Moro yesterday. The meeting was at- Mnl.r r.;nim ..i. ifvi. tended by some 100 bankers of the I nikoat Jialvint. anA .l,a nnnn 1iinh. lomona orange met at lone June i. eon wa8 pre8idcd over by Sara Baker, This was the first regular meeting of chairman of the agricultural commit' thi Pomnn. nd fiv. rrni.p were tee of the state bankers association. Entertainment Features and Dinner Enjoyed by Joint Pomona. By Arthur Brisbane represented. of Grants Pass. A committee of re- Meetin w. called t order in the Uts of Oregon Agricultural college I. O. O. F. hall by Master Charles " aUo present Wirllmri.. t 11 nvinrk m Aftor The afternoon was spent at the n h.n. k.ih... n..t!n. h..b.t Moro experiment station, when Hinn.r ..rv.rf t th rinV hv n. thorough demonstration was given the trons bankers of what the experiment sta- Followine dinner, a literary oro- tion ' doinS ' the wheat farmers of gram was held at the rink until 4:00 eastern Oregon. Emphas! was laid clock. The program consisted of u " """J "V ,c "v .v.r.1 mimW hv i bov.1 hand nf tllla loucn wjui ine worn ui ue m- Irrigon, also musical numbers, ad- resses, and readings by the various granges. Business was again taken up at the O. O. F. hall, and some very im portant topics were discussed. A mo- lon was passed that out district Po mona go on record, encouraging the lovement of the Hood River Pomona range in regard to forming a bank our present bankers insist on charg ing fifty cents per month on small accounts, and that a copy be sent to Hood River Grange, also Hennis- ton and Heppner papers. The Grange accepted an invitation to go to Boardman for the next Po mona meeting, probably the first Sat- rday in October. A resolution of thanks was extend ed to E. R. Lundell and I. O. 0. F. lodge for the use of the lodge room, and to Mr. Griffith for the use of the ink. The fifth degree was conferred on class of 22 members, the Irrigon degree team exemplifying the work. GEORGE BARNES HOLDER of the $400 belt presented by the citizens of Longview, Washing ton, which will be part of the stakes in the championship match with Frank Pilling here July 3rd. Farmers Will Picnic at Eight Mile Sunday Next Sunday Morrow county farm ers will picnic at the Fred Akers grove, Eight Mile, when an inspection will be made also of the wheat nur sery on the Lawrence Redding farm. A horseshoe tournament under the su pervision of Henry Peterson will take place in the morning, and other games are being arranged. At noon will come the picnic lunch, followed by a short speaking program. Then in the after noon the trip to the nursery, with D. E. Stephens and B. B. Bayles, of the Moro experiment station, in charge. Other outside wheat men may also be on hand, is the word given out. OSCAR EDWARDS PASSES. Word received at Heppner early this morning announced the death about midnight last night of Oscar Edwards, at the Good Samaritan hospital in rortland. Mr. towards had been con fined at the hospital for several weeks, suffering an attack of heart diseasee with other complications, and friends from ' here who had called on him found that he was a very sick man. though all possible was being done to relieve him of his sufferings. Mr. Edwards was reared in this vicinity where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Edwards resided for many years, and he was highly respected by a large circle of friends here. He was a member of the I. O. 0. F., K. of P and Elks lodges of this city, and it is expected that a delegation represent ing these bodies will go to Forest Grove to attend the funeral. Mr. Ed wards is survived by his mother, Mrs. Belle Edwards, of Forest Grove, one brother and two sisters. Races, Diving and Beauty Parade Feature Show at Natatorium. ACCIDENTAL SHOT INJURES BOY. From the Milton Eagle we have the following concerning a former Hepp ner boy, son of Mr. and Mrs, Percy Hughes, who now reside at Umapine, nenr Milton. Edwin Hughes, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Hughes, met with a ser ii.us accident Sunday evening. In trying to catch his shot gun which vas leaning against the wall and was falling, he received the full contents of the load In his right arrn just below the elbow, when it was dis charged. The muscles were torn away hut the bones were not injured. Th boy rnn to the home of W. B. Phillips who lives near the Hughes home. He . was weak from the terrible loss of blood. Mr, Phillips applied a tournl ouet and staunched the flow, then put him in a car and mshed him to College Place sanitarium where Dr. Vlower of Milton put him on the op erating table and cleaned the wound Although it will be some time before the boy will be able to use his arm he Is resting very comfortably, TO HAVE PILLOW SHOWER. The regular meeting of the Ameri can Legion Auxiliary was held at their rooms on'Monday evening, with Mrs. Olson and Mrs. Phelps as hos tesses. It was decided to have pillow shower for Hospital No. 77 at the next meeting on July 19th. Pil lows of all sizes, or donations will be acceptable. At the next meeting del egates will be chosen to attend the annual convention at Marshfield, Aug. 5 6 and 7. A letter was received from the department secretary, Mrs. J. W, Mclnturff, in which she expresses the thanks of the department to the local Twilight baseball league for theif do nation to the hospital and Child Wei fare committee for the disabled ser vice men and children. The Auxiliary ib planning on having a cold drink stand on July 3 and 6 at the Legion dance. HER C1II PLANS COMPLETE MRS. JOHN OLDEN CALLED B DEATH Aunt Dies Suddenly on Saturday at Pendleton Word was received here Saturday evening by Johnnie Hiatt that his aunt, Mrs. Mary Pearson of Echo had died very suddenly at Pendleton on that afternoon, suffering what proved to be a stroke of appoplexy. Mrs. Pearson had accompanied her niece, Mrs. Ed Kelley of Lexington to Pen dleton for the purpose of caring for whil. .h .tended the sessions of Pital where Dr. Johnston attended his MRS. LUNDELL DIES. Mrs. Anna Lundell, aged 84 years. wife of C. E. Lundell, died at the fam ily home in lone early Tuesday morn ing, of heart disease. She had been invalid and bed ridden for much of the past year, and because of her age death was not unlooked for. Fu neral services were hold in lone Wed nesday and burial was in the grave yard at the Swedish church grounds on Eight Mile, the funeral being large ly attended by relatives and friends. Mrs. Lundell, who had been a resident of the Gooseberry and lone sections for many years, was hlghy respected and greatly beloved by a large circle of friends, Mr. and Mrs. Goorge Stephens of Ar lington were Heppner visitors on Sun day at the Gordon home. That the water carnival at the Am- rican Legion swimming pool on the afternoon of the Fourth will be one f the most entertaining features of the big three-day athletic carnival on the 3rd, 4th and 5th, is the opinion of those having the show in charge. There will be something to entertain the spectators all the time, and the ontests have been 60 arranged that 11 swimmers may take part. The water sports will begin imme diately following the ball game, and it is planned they will consume be tween an hour and a half and two hours. The swimming races will consist mostly of short dashes with compe tition in the following classes: boys under 16, girls under 16, boys under 10, girls under 10, free for all for men, and free for all for women. In all these events cash prizes will be awarded the winners. In addition to the scheduled races there will proba bly be matched races between the best Bwimmers present. In the diving contest there will be threeprizes, given as follows: Straight diving, including only tho swan dive and jackknite dive, nrst and second prizes; best all found div er, one prize. In the latter event all forms of diving will be shown and the competition in both classes la expected to be keen, as several local swimmers have been practicing reg ularly the past two weeks, and mnny outside competitors are expected. In the diving events winners will be chosen on the point system. Those intending to enter the swimming ev ents are requested to register with B. R. Finch at the nntatorium on or before July 1st, although where it is impossible to register before that date entries will bo accepted later. It is uinted out by the committee that the water carnival is not a Hepp ner affair exclusively, and they are very anxious to have representatives entered from all points in the county, A feature of the carnival which has received a great deal of attention and one that should prove of interest to all is the bathing beauty contest. In this event there will be numerous prizes and the competition will doubt less be lively. This event is also open to entrants from any point in Morrow county and it is urged that prospective competitors enter at an early date. For their convenience an entry coupon is printed on this page. This should be filled out and handed or mailed to B. R. Finch, Heppner. However, the use of the coupon is not cmopulsory and anyone may enter by registering with Mr. Finch, The judges for this contest as well as for the diving events have not yet been definitely chosen. They will be an nounced next week. Arrangements are being made to increase the seating capacity at the swimming pool and it is expected seats will be available for all who wish to -attend. Mrs. John Olden of Rhea Creek died Tuesday afternoon at the Morrow General hospital from chronic heart and kidney disease from which she had been a sufferer for many years. The remains were taken in charge by Undertaker Case and prepared for shipment to her former home at Hills boro, to which point they were taken last evening, and burial will take place there. Mrs. Olden is survived by her hus band. She had ben ill for some years and during the past few weeks was cared for at the hospital here, every thing possible being done to bring relief from her sufferings. She was ,i very excellent woman, and her death is mourned by many friends in this community where she had resided for a number of years. Mrs. Olden was 51 years of agei Wheat Certification to be Made the Coming Week Inspection for seed wheat certifica tion will be made by a representative of the Oregon Agricultural college and County Agent Morse next week. Ac cording to Mr. Morse there iB need for large supply of good clean seed wheat this fall as the wheat fields of Eastern Oregon are mixed worse than usual. This mixture is due to the freezcout of last year making clean seed scarce last fall. Growers having fairly clean fields should notify the County Agent at once if they wish them inspected for certification. It is expected that there will be a good demand for clean Hy brid 128, Fortyfold, Turkey Red, and Federation. CHURCH OF CHRIST. The Eastern Oregon convention of Christians only closed on Sunday, June 20. Those who had attended other conventions proclaimed it to be the best yet. It furnished a season of delightful fellowship and the pro gram was of a high order throughout, Among the outstanding addresses were those of H. H. Griffis, pastor of the First Christian church of Port- lnnd and C. M. Ridenour of Spokane, The local pastor feels greatly heipe 1 by the convention and will try to bring some of the spirit as well as some of the information derived to those who could not go. Come Sun day morning and hear some 'Echos of the Convention." The evening subject will be that one announced for two weeks ago. "Seven Things God Hates. Bible school and Christian Erdeav- or will meet at the usual hours. MILTON W. BOWER, Minister. TO TEACH AT ASHLAND. Mrs. Margart Cason returned from Tacoma, Wash., on Friday and will spend the summer vacation hero. She has been employed in the public schools of Tacoma for tho past two years, and she, with her little daugh ter, drove over from the Washington city in her car, finding the trip most enjoyable. We are informed that Mrs. Cason has been elected a member of the faculty of the new State Normal at Ashland, and she will take up her work there beginning with the Sep t ember term. tion, it being said that the scope of its work was a revelation to many. The Heppner party in the Morse car took in the wheat belt going to Moro, and though they found the roads not so good, they got a good idea of the crop situation. They report the wheat very spotted with some good fields and some not so good. Outside of Heppner fiat the best looking wheat was encountered near Moro, and this appeared to be hurting some with the warm weather. While at Moro Mr. Morse arranged for field tests in this county of several of the new smut- proof wheats that have been grown quite successfully at the station. These will be planted in small plots this fall on different farms. They absoutely do not need to be treated for smut, says the county agent. Hurt Seriously While Operating Bar Weeder While operating a bar weeder on the George White place north of Lex ington Wednesday morning, Link lo cum was seriously injured. He was in front of the weeder, trying to make dump and at the same time keep the team going, with the result that the machine fell on him and he was dragged for some distance before the team stopped. He was bruised consid erably and his hip was injured Mr. Yocum was brought to Heppner and taken to the Morrow General hos- Farmers Are Tired. 'Money Enough' Mellon. Dancing in Church. Gertrude Tries Again. .m. cWl TW .fnnn.H t .),. injuries, iier an ex-ray win oe taaen home of Mrs.' Elizabeth McGinnis. t0 determine the extent of the injuries Mrs. Pearson having just .returned to his hip and pelvis which are proba- from lunch with Mrs. Kelley, was left in the room with the little girl while Mrs. Keiley stepped out for a few mo- Wedding Anniversary aunt unconscious, the stroke coming on her suddenly, and when a physi cian arrived she was found to be dead. She was the widow of the late James A. Pearson and for many years Is Occasion for Party The 'twenty-fifth wedding anniver sary of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hynd of Cecil was fittingly celebrated on Sun day last by the gathering at their resided with her family on Butter home of some 75 relatives and friends, creek, having settled there long years and Mr. and Mrs. Hynd were thus re ago. She leaves no immediate rela- minded that their silver wedding was tives, as all the members of her fam- at hand. Gathering at the grove sur ly had passed away, but is survived rounding the Hynd residence at But by two brothers, Wm. E. Hiatt of terby Flats, were all of their chil Vancouver, Wash., and Levi Hii.tt of dren besides brothers and sisters of Heppner, and two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Fearson of Lena and Mrs. Eva Pear- sen of Echo, with whom she made her home. Funeral services were held at Pendleton on Monday after noon, with interment in the cemetery there where her husband is buried. L both Mr. and Mrs. Hynd, and a large circle of their friends from one end of the county to the other. A big picnic dinner, furnished largely by those in attendance was spread un der the big trees, and the party was one that will ever be remembered by Mr. and Mrs. Hynd as one of the most pleasant episodes in their married life. Of course there could not be a fit ting ending to such an important event without the marriage ceremony, and this feature was attended to in a manner that could not but be appre dated, especially by the bride and bridegroom, both of whom were prop- Col. C. C. Boone, civil war veteran and formerly a resident of this coun lv lint livmir for thn nast several years at the old soldiers' home at erly presented for the ceremony be- Roseburg, writes this paper that he is starting on a trip to his old home at Ava, Illinois. He expects to visit two nieces living there, returning in the fall, when he expects to make a vsiit to Morrow county. Mr. Boone says he is right on the go, hunting and fishing a great deal, and intends to keep at it throughout the remain der of his days. Guy Cason was in Heppner last eve ning. With his family he came over from Wasco to make a visit with Mor- fore Cecil Lieuallen and the rite was solemnly performed by that worthy in a style that was impressive, if unique, as he had dressed for the event in white clerical robes and there could be no fault found with the style and manner of his ceremony it was word and letter perfect. The bride was properly robed with flowing veil and presented a striking appearance. As to the bridegroom, there was not a great deal to be said, but Jack took his part all right and bore up well un der the ordeal. He says that he can- Dr. Jaeger, Government volcano ex- ' pert, brings from Hawaii an inter esting device. Stored in basement or cellar, this household seismograph will warn the family of any coming earthquake sufficiently in advance. . That interests New Yorkers, told that a big earthquake fault runs from the Statue of Diberty up the Hudson river. But many little earth- quake rumbles mean nothing and af ter a few warnings famiiiea will be come as indifferent to earttiquane warnings as workmen do to bars of dynamite. - There is an automobile for every six people in the United Stats, about half as many as there ought to be. Before long, in hundreds of thou sands of families, there will be a separate car for each person past six teen years of age. Each bird needs its own wings. The Reverend Tertius Van Dyke, sen of the extremely able Dr. Henry Van Dyke, quits his fashionable New York church for a small town pulpit. "The people of New York want their religion with a jazz tempo," he says, and he doesn't intend to shoot off fire works or wear a red vest, to save men's . souls. Mr. Van Dyke's complaint is just. T hen you have bare-footed young 'adies dancing in he church aisles tu "express religion" you push com petition far. But pulpit sensational ism is not new. It was old when in Brooklyn DeWitt Talmadge raced up ai d down his long platform, or Henry Ward Beec'.ier sold a good looking mulatto t re girl at public auction .n his pu'pit. Farire-is ask a fair profit on money, 'abcr end life invested in their farms. rd are told "Oh, that rs ruled by the laws of supply and demand. We cannot do anything about THAT." When railroads tell the Republican Government they want at least seven per cent on fifteen to twenty billions of securities, largely pure water, no supply and demand platitudes are handed out. The Interstate Commerce Commis sion most politely raises freight and passenger rates, and the public pays. The farmers are tired of that. . If you wonder WHY the farmers are tired, look at today's Wall Street news: No. 1: "Class 1 railroads gain 14.7 per cent in earnings." No. 2: "Corn is worth about fifty- seven cents a bushel on the farm where it grows." Bankers wondered how much Secre tary Mellon must borrow to meet the Government's spring payments. Op timists thought he might get along with two hundred millions. Conser vatives said at least three millions. Mr. Mellon amazes high finance by borrowing no money. Uncle Sam can finance himself, thanks to Mr. Mel Ion's management. The people pay him $12,500 a year, and this year he will clear off eight hundred millions more of public debts. Gertrude Ederle, extraordinary young American swimmer, will try the English Channel once more, and says, "Last year's experience will help me." It should help her not to eat another heavy meal before she enters the water. A thoroughbred horse eats nothing on the morning of the race. Men know how to handle horses, but don't know how to handle themselves. Millions of young Am ericans eat heartily and immediately dance the Charleston violently, add ing a heavy percentage to the Amer ican dyspepsia record. Tell that to your children. 1 S-! 1- 1 I...!...... row couniy ir.enus ..u . th.t it h. Wn twontv-five ine his family at lone. Guy has been , . , , playing ball with the fast Wasco nine this season. He joined his family at lone today, Joseph Eskelson was in the city short time yesterday from Lexington, long years since he first led his wife to the altar, but when he looked about him and realized that his family were now all grown, it was brought forci bly to his mind. The party was a most enjoyable af- having just arrived from his home at fnjr and the entire company had a fine Salem. He will be nere until atter dy 0f jt at the Hynd home. harvest and expects to gather in a good crop from his farm. SCOUTS ATTENTION! Next meet- Clarence Carmichael nearly cut of in8 at the church Saturday evening ex finger in the sickle of seven-imriy. oe tnerei duui- hls loft index fingc a combine while at work near Lexing ton on Thursday last. Dr. McMurdo stitched the finger back. FOR SALE Case tractor and Case separator. Can be bought reason ably. J. A. Patterson, Heppner. 13-16 Rhea Creek Grange meets the sec ond Sunday afternoons and third Sat urday evenings of each month. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gem mell of Heppner, a 10-lb. daughter on Tuesday night. Ed Neill, prominent Butter creek sheepman, was doing business here yesterday. Jack Hynd, Cecil flockmaster, was here from his Butterby Flat ranch Tuesday. Ella Bergstrom had her tonsils re moved by Dr. McMurdo on Saturday. Born to Mr. and Mrs, Harlan Jones on June 21, a 9-lb. girl. MASTER. Our young ladies are becoming srphisticated, almost cold. A young gentleman in love with Miss Clara Bow, who did not care much for him, slashed his wrists with a razor. Her comment was, "Gentlemen usually prefer guns, when they commit sui cide for love." Tyndall Robinson, who recently met with a serious accident while handling a plow team, was able to return home from the Heppner surgical hospital Monday. Bathing Beauty Contest-ENTRY COUPON MR. B. R. FINCH, Heppner, Ore. Please list as an entrant in the BATHING BEAUTY CONTEST to be held on the afternoon of July 4th. Signed FILL OUT AND MAIL TO B. R. FINCH, HEPPNER, ORE.