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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (June 23, 1927)
HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES, HEPPNER, OREGON, THUR SPAY, JUNE 23, 1927. PAGE FIVE C. A. Hales of Waitsburg, Wash., was receiving three cars of sheep here Friday. The sheep were yearling wethers that Mr. Hales was taking to his place at Pasco. Years ago Charley was operating a wheat ranch in this county, and he comes here once in a while in the course of his business as a buyer and seller of sheep. He never saw the county look ing liner from the standpoint of crops than it is at present, and he stated to the editor of that paper that he thought Morrow county was still a mighty good place in which to live. District Attorney Notson arrived home Monday morning from Nelson, B. C, where during the week he had been in attendunce at the sixth' an nual convention of the Northwest As sociation of Sheriffs and Police. He reports a fine trip and a good session cf the association, and was one of the speakers on the program. The con vention for next year will be held at Boise, Idaho. While at Nelson, Mr. Notson met Guy Boyd, formerly of this city, who is now sheriff of Ada county, Idaho, and residing at Cald well. Gay Anderson, Gay, Jr., and Dr. A. H. Johnston made up a party of fish ermen going from Heppner to East lake over in the Bend country on Fri day. They returned home late Sun day night, having gathered in their portion of the big fish. The Gazette Times force was complimented with some fine samples of the catch by these .gentlemen, for which they have our thanks. We are not much on catching the fish, but we sure can rat 'em. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mills of Kamiah, Idaho, drove over to Heppner from Pendleton on Monday and spent a couple of days in this city renewing old friendships. Mr. and Mrs. Mills left here thirteen years ago for the Idaho country, and their last visit here was nine years ago this sum mer. They note that a lot of im provement has been made in the old home town during that time. They went on to Portlund from here. Sam Devine came over from his home at Seattle the past week and is enjoying a visit at the home of his son, Joe, of the north Lexington country. Having resided in Morrow county for many years, the elder Mr. Devine is rejoicing over the very bright outlook he finds here for the oncoming crop. It is his opinion that the county will have the 1 urges t yield in its history. Roy Glasscock, son of Mrs. Mattie Smead of this city, was a visitor here for several days during the past week from his home at Mt. Vernqn, Grant county. Mr. Glasscock gives a good report of conditions of both grain and range in his part of the state. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Vaughn return ed from Portland Sunday, having spent several days in the city during the past week. Mr. Vaughn brought up a Buick sedan which Messrs. Vaughn & Goodman had sold to Jack Hynd of Cecil. Dean Goodman, Jr., accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn to Heppner and will be with his fath er here for a short time. Mr. and Mrs. Orve Brown and daughter, accompanied by Mrs. Frank Rasmus, departed Sunday for Bend where the ladies go as delegates to the district convention of Neighbors of Woodcraft. Following the con ention the Browns will go on to Gold Hill, Oregon, for a short visit at the home of Mrs. Brown's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Tindal Robison of Eight Mile were visitors here Mon day. Tindal had the fever pretty bad for a fishing trip into the interior country, where he might land up some of the big ones, and was out fitting himself with the proper tackle while in the city. A little later he will be very busy in putting his crop of wheat in the sack. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Martin, their son Merle and his wife and child were visitors over Saturday night and part of Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Jones in this city. Mrs. Martin is a sister of Mr. Jones and their home is at Willard, Wash., where Mr. Martin is employed in the lumber mills. They returned home on Sunday afternoon. Boys leaving Heppner last Thurs day for Vancouver, Wash., where they will be in the training camp for a few weeks, were Maurice Edmundson, Terrel Benge and Harlan Devin. Clarence Hayes had intended going, but was unable to do so. He hopes to be able to make the trip another season. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Boyer were vis itors here from their home at Monu ment several days the past week, while attending to business matters. While here Mr. Boyer disposed of a portion of his holdings on Hinton creek to Uzz French, who recently purchased the Whetstone place ad joining. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parker were visiting with relatives at Walla Walla a day or so the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Hall returned to their home at Centralia, Wash., on Monday, after having en joyed a pleasant visit of several days i.t Heppner with relatives and friends. John Bellenbrock, Monument stock man, was a visitor in Heppner on Sat urday. He states that crop and range conditions were never much better than at present in the Monument country. Chas. Cox and his brother-in-law, Mr. Gordon of Hermiston, were fisher men who journeyed to East lake the end of the week and enjoyed a fine catch of big trout. The specimens brought in were enough to arouse the envy of any disciple of Isaak Walton. Martin Lovgren was In the city from his Hail Ridge farm on Satur day. His section will be getting into harvest about the middle of July, and there will be something doing in get ting the grain ready for market. Erik Bergstrom, extensive wheat raiser of the Gooseberry section, was a business visitor in Heppner on Sat urday. The grain out his way is com ing along just the finest ever, and will make a big yield. Postmaster Smead and La Verne Van Marter took time off from the busy affairs of life the end of the week and drove to East lake in the Van Marter car to spend a few days in fishing. FOR SALE-r20-foot combine, Holt motor. $70 new extras, never been used. Cut 160 acres last three days used. A bargain at $550. Ferguson & Stapleton, Heppner, Ore. 12-14 Earl and Leonard Gilliam made the journey to East lake, south of Bend and spent the week end fishing for the big eastern brook trout. The boys got some very fine fish. FOR SALE Holt motor combine, 16 or 20 foot cut; new drapers; 26 horse hitch; lately babbited. All for $700. TROY BOGARD, Eight Mile. For Sale J. I. Case separator, 24 inch, and Case tractor; bargain. See J. A. Patterson, city. 7-tf John Cochran, government trapper of lone, spent a part of Saturday in Heppner. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Olden of Rhea creek were Saturday visitors in Hepp ner. A ranch to rent, 1000 acres; plenty of water. D. E. Gilman, Heppner. Adv. 6tf. ? t ? ? i t t ? ? "FAN 'EM ALL" RODEO JULY 2-3-4 LOST VALLEY :: Big Springs Cattle Ranch Fine Camping Among Big Pnies Electric Lights Short Order Meals at all hours. Pony express, bucking horses, wild cow milking contest, wild horse races, and the funniest clown. Dancing and Other Specialties. 20 Miles from Condon Follow the Signs I I I ? I I I t I I I I I ENJOY THE WARM WEATHER Take a Swim in a Will Wife Swimming Suit Guaranteed All Wool Men's and Women's $5.00 and $6.00 Misses' and Boys' $4.00 We, have a fit for any member of the family. Straw Hats in the latest shapes and materials for either dress or work. Th omson Bros. MORGAN Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Ely and daugh ter and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morgan and family spent Sunday at the river and were joined by Mr. nad Mrs. Louis Balsiger of lone and had a very enjoyable time. Mrs. W. G. Farrens was visiting in Morgan the first of the week. Mrs. Franklin Ely left for La Grande Saturday where she will at tend summer normal school. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pettyjohn, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Medlock, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pettyjohn, Mrs. J. A. Troed son and Mr. and Mrs. C. Hutchcroft all enjoyed Sunday at the Ellis Mi nor home. S. Birk of Salem came up last week to look after his crop. He was ac companied by Mr. and Mrs. C. Rod gers of DallaB who will have charge of the ranch. Franklin and Elvin Ely are helping Jack Hynd with his haying. Earl Morgan was doing business in Heppner Thursday. Deloris Crowell was visiting Mrs. Ralph McCormick Wednesday. Delbert Cool of Heppner spent Sun day at Morgan. Rood Eckleberry was the dinner guest at the N. E. Pettyjohn home Sunday. Mr. Fisher has purchased a new combine. Geneva Pettyjohn returned to John McDevitt's Sunday evening after spending a week at her home. FOR, SALE. THE JOHN HUGHES RANCH, situated on Willow creek, four miles northwest of Heppner, the County Seat of Morrow County, Oregon. Con sisting of 70 acres Alfalfa Land, 48S acres Wheat Land, 1205 acres Graz ing Land. All under good fence. Both the O. & W. Railroad and the Oregon Washington Highway pass through the ranch close to the home place. Good large barn and numerous out houses. Water right is of record. High school at Heppner and district school three-quarter mile from ranch house. Address ARTHUR SMITH, Trustee, Heppner, Oregon. ORDERS TAKEN THIS WEEK FOR SUNFREZE 3-layer brick contains French Vanila, Vic toria Nut and Malted Pineapple. DELICIOUS NORMAN ICE CREAM We carry the bulk. McAtee & Aiken s A F E T Y & S E R V I C E THE FINISHED JOB IS THE ONLY STANDARD BY WHICH ACHIEVEMENT IS MEASURED YOUR bank book will show if you are getting on. The story of BIG DOINGS, and BIG GETTINGS of men who have gone the highes tis the story of men who did not despise the day of small things -they had vision -they had eyes in ther iminds -they maintained a bank account. If You Do Not Have a Bank Book Here Call and Get one Fir& National Bank HEPPNER, OREGON RODEO TO BE HELD AT LOST VALLEY 4TH CELEBRATION Condon, Ore., June 22. People from Gilliam and neighboring counties are already making preparations to at tend the three-day "an-'Em-AH" ro deo, celebrating the Fourth, to be at the Big Springs Cattle ranch in Lost V alley under the management of War uell Bros. The abundance of camp ing grounds amid the tall pines and rear the big springs is an added fea ture that seems to be attracting many for the three-day affair. Seven thousand persons attended the celebration last year on the day of the Fourth and with a greater va riety of entertainment, the manage ment expects a larger crowd this year. People from every county in the state and every state in the north west were in attendance last year. The best assistants from Gilliam i;nd Wheeler counties have been se cured by the Wardells. They an nounce that Ray M. Dukek is to be the arena director; that E. R. Woods will be cashier and that Manley Downing, who has charge of the horses, is getting some hard ones from Bill Pentecost and Ivan Mat teer of Wheeler county. Morals or Molars "I need lots of pull to succeed in my business," remarked the dentist, at; he extracted another tooth. FOR SALE Ford truck with "Rux" pxle. See J. Perry Conder. "Look for the Sign" Woodard Garage Anything for the Car. Information of the City. LADIES' REST ROOM One-half mile east of Shrine Hospital on Sandy Blvd. Phone Gar. 2521 Day or Night E. L. Woodard, Prop. 2280 SANDY BLVD. There's Nothing SO GOOD in Spring as VEGETABLES We Serve Them Fresh FOUNTAIN SPECIALS and BAKED GOODS ELKHORN RESTAURANT ED CHINN, Prop. MEcSale At Wm. Hendrix Place on Heppner Flat. Saturday, June 25 Starting at 1 o'clock, P. M. New 2-in.. Wagon. Winona Wagon, S-in., almost new. Hay Wagon, Studebaker (good condition), 314 inch. lHack. 1 Set Chain Harness, 1 Set Leather Harness. y2 Set Good Harness. 1 10-ft. Blade Weeder. 1 Walking Plow. 1 Woods Separator, Fordson Engine, Self feed, wind stacker, (good condition). 1 Black Stal ion, 9 years old, weight 1600 1 Black Gelding, 5 years old, weight 1550 1 Black Gelding, 5 years old, weight 1425 1 Brown Gelding, 5 years old, weight 1425 1 Brown Gelding, 7 years old, weight 1475 1 Brown Gelding, 8 years old, weight 1350 1 Bay Gelding, 10 years old, weight 1200 1 Roan Gelding, 7 years old, weight 1400 1 Black Mare, 9 years old, weight 1450 1 Sorrel Mare, 9 years old, weight 1150 1 Sorrel Mare, 11 years old, weight 1350 1 Bay Mare, 12 years old, weight 1350 1 Roan Gelding, 4 years old, weight 1050 1 Brown Gelding, 2 years old, weight 900 1 Black Gelding, 2 years old, weight 900 1 Black Mare Mule, weight 1200 1 Brown Horse Mule, weight 1100 1 Roan Mare Mule, 6 years old, weight 1100 1 Black Mule, 2 years old, weight 1000 1 Brown mare, weight 1100, age 5 years. 1 Bay mare, wt. 1100, age 6, with mule colt. 1 Bay gelding, weight 1000, age 6 years. 2 Mules, weight 800 each, age 2 years. 1 Gelding, weight 1100, age 6 years. 1 Black mare, weight 1200, age 12 years. 1 Bay mare, weight 900, age 2 years. 1 Brown gelding, weight 1100, age 3 years. 1 Bay mare, weight 1300, age 10 years. 1 Light bay mare, weight 1200, age 6 years. 1 Bay gelding, weight 1200, age 6 years. CATTLE 2 Dry Jersey Milk Cows 1 Hereford Cow, 3 years old 4 2-year-old Steers 1 2-year-old Heifer to be fresh soon 1 Heifer Calf, 1 year old, Jersey 1 Calf, 9 months old Other Things Too Numerous to Mention. TERMS: rSums of $20.00 and under, Cash; time on larger amount on good security. WM. HENDRIX, Owner G. L. BENNETT, Auctioneer These 'Stand the Gaff Men's Work Shirts Blue and gray chambray, full size, 2 pockets, Moore Brand 85c Heavy Iron Man extra quality coat style $1.35 Old Fashioned Hickory blue and white stripe $1.25 Underwear Athletic Unions, "Yieldfit" 60c "Eldorado" Athletic $1.00 "Munsingwear" v-neck, web back, no sleeve $1.00 "Munsingwear" knit, fancy stripes, silk mixed, no sleeves athletic, close fitting $1-50 "Munsingwear" summer weight, ankle length $1.50 "Three Seasons" light and medium weight, long sleeve, ankle length $L50 Malcolm D. Clark