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ca SocieW' feette wzmmx Volume 45, Number 47. HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, FEB. 7, 1929. Subscription $2.00 a Year L L Move Under Way to Fence Cemetery; Action Tak en Monday. That Heppner Is facing a rather acute sewage problem, was brought out at council meeting Monday eve ning when M. L. Case appeared be fore the city fathers and asked for relief in regard to sewage disposal for his apartment building. This is not a new problem in the city, as brought out by the discussion, but one which demands attention. Feeling that the matter was of major importance the entire coun cil took it upon itself to investigate Mr. Case's trouble Tuesday morn ing, and are now taking steps of Investigation to ascertain whether or not the construction of a sewage line would be practical, and just how far the city can afford to go toward the solution of the problem. L. R. Stockman, engineer In charge of reservoir construction, and Mr. Hartenbower, reservoir contractor, who were present at the meeting, gave the council some insight as to what the nature of solutions of similar problems have been at other places and remained over Tuesdoy morning to aid in the investigation at the Case apartment building. Mr. Hartenbower's company was allowed its bill on construction and materials on ground to date, the reservoir contract calling for pay ment of materials on the ground. Progress on construction has been slow since the inclement weather of the past two weeks, though consid erable blasting has bene done.. Frank Gilliam, Spencer Crawford and Robert Wightman appeared be fore the council to solicit aid in fencing the cemetery, on behalf of the Masonic lodge, the Masons and city owning adjoining portions of the cemetery. It Is contemplated to fence the entire cemetery with a durable metal, weather-proof fence, set in concrete. Councilmen Shively, Bisbee and Jones were ap pointed as a committee to act with the Masonic committee In arrang ing details. Frank Shively and L. E. Bisbee were administered their oath of of fice as councilmen, they having been absent from the first meeting of the new council In January. E. R. Huston, city recorder, read the list of committees for the year. Payment of bills and other routine matters were disposed of. Mayor McCarty and all councilmen with the exception of Mr. Sweek were present HOT LUNCHES SUCCESSFUL. At the beginning of school in Lexington following the holidays, the program of serving hot lunches at noon at the school was Inaugur ated, and Mrs. Lillian Turner, teacher of the seventh and eighth grades, reports it a complete suc cess for the month of January, and the plan has proved itself self-supporting so far. The Inauguration of the hot lunch idea at Lexington Is the outgrowth of the lectures re cently given by Miss Case, nutrition expert from O. A. C, who gave much valuable Instruction along this line, and whose efforts were heartily endorsed by C. W. Smith, county agent. The lunch hour at Lexington is in the hands of very competent women, and it is quite likely the progam will be carried forward just as long as the demand exists, which will likely be to the close of the term. NEIGHBORS OF WOODCRAFT. Maple Circle, Neighbors of Wood craft, will hold their next meeting on Monday evening, Februay 11. One of the features of entertain ment will be a Valentine party. All Neighbors should endeavor to be present at this time and each mem ber is requestetd to bring along some sort of a valentine. Our last meeting was well attended, and we hope to see a good representation at the next meeting as the enter tainment committee has a surprise In store. Reporter. I. O. O. F. MEETING PLANNED. The get together meeting of the several I. O. O. F. and Rebekah lodges of Morrow county will be an erent at Heppner on Friday eve ning, February 15. The committee In charge have under preparation an interesting program, and there is to be also a big play time, with plenty of games and amusements, all to be followed by a banquet If weather conditions permit it Is ex pected that the meeting will be largely attended. O. E. S. TO MEET. There will be a regular meeting of Ruth Chapter No. 32, O. E. S., at Masonic hall tomorrow (Friday) evening. Besides the regular order of business there will be Initiation of candidates. A full attendance of the members Is desired. JUVENILE DEGREE OF HONOR. Our Junior Juveniles will meet at the Parish House directly after school Friday, Feb. 8. Be there; election of oflicers. Juvenile Direc tor. ST. VALENTINE'S SPECIAL. In Hope Chests. Just received, rare and beautiful designs. Wal nut outside, moth repellant Tennes see cedar Inside. A never-to-be-forgotten valentine for wife or sweet heart, at Case- Furniture Company. Wm. Boyd In THE COP, Star Theater Sunday and Monday. COURT ENDS SATURDAY. Having disposed of all matters that were ready to be heard in cir cuit court, Judge Fee closed the ses sions of a week at noon on Satur day and departed for his home at Pendleton, accompanied by J. S. Beckwith, court reporter. The last case of importance, requiring a jury was that of State of Oregon vs. Weldon Ayers of Boardman, indict ed on the charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The state presented its testimony, and not being able to corroborate the evidence of the prosecuting witness, the court ordered a directed verdict of not guilty, and the case ended. Dayal Cochran Widam was grant ed a decree of divorce from Carl Widam. Outside attorneys attend ing court during the week were James A. Fee, John Kilkenny, Jr., J. R. Raley and C. Z. Randall of Pendleton and R. J. Green of La Grande. Mr. Fee and Mr. Randall were here as assistants to the dis trict attorney. Prominent Resident of lone Passes On Mrs. Alice Keller, prominent res ident of lone for more than thirty years past, died at her home in that city some time during Wednesday night of January 30. Just the exact time of her passing Is not known, but on Thursday forenoon, when her nephew, Paul Balsiger, passed by her house to deliver her mail, as was his daily custom, he failed to get any response, and on going in, found Mrs. Keller dead In her bed, with the electric light at the head of the bed burning. Mrs. Kel ler was in peaceful repose, and Mr. Balsiger could not realize that she had passed on until he had placed his hand on her brow. From all appearances, Mrs. Keller had died shortly after retiring and without the least struggle. She had not been ill, excepting a slight cold. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church In lone on Saturday afternoon at 1:30, with in terment in the lone cemetery fol lowing. Rev. W. W. Head, pastor of the church, was officiating minister, and Mrs. W. E. Bullard sang favor ite hymns. The services were quite largely attended by neighbors and friends, who came to show their respects to one living in the community for so many years, and whom they had all learned to love because of her very many excellent qualities. Alice Rietmann was born August 6, 1846, at St Galle, Switzerland, and when a mere child came to America with her parents who set tied at Highland, Illinois, where she grew to womanhood, and where, on May 30, 1865, she was united in marriage to Edward Keller. Mr. and Mrs. Keller made their home for many years at Marine, Illinois. He was an educator, and from there they moved to St Louis, Mis- soul, where he was engaged in the schools for years as a professor of languages. Mr. Keller died in 1872. Three children were born to this union, two sons and one daughter. One son had preceded his father In death, and the widow was left to struggle with the battles of life for herself and the two remaining chil dren. The daughter was buried the year following the father's death, and she and the remaining: son lived in Illinois and at St Louis for some years before coming west They then came to Oregon and joined their relatives, the Balsiger and the Rietmann families, at lone in May, 1895, and Mrs. Keller made her home there continuously since that time. She was the last sur viving member of her family and is survived by her son, Edward J. Keller and his family at lone. Mrs. Keller had for years been a faithful Christian nad active mem ber of the Congregational church. She was a charter member of this this church at lone and always ac tive in its every undertaking; a woman of very strong convictions, she was a power for good in her community. At the time of her death, Mrs. Keller was 82 years, 5 months and 24 days of age. IONE DEFEATED 24-18. Heppner town team edged out their opponents from lone in the last quarter of a fast game in the local gym Tuesday evening and aownea tne visitors 24-18, after a nip-and-tuck game from the start. Score at end of first quarter was 0-0, at the end of half 8-8, third quarter 14-14, showing the teams to be closely matched. Playing for Heppner were Doherty and Thorn, forwards; Belghle, center; Poulson and Ferguson, guards. A return game will be played at lone next week. KILLS DEEK OUT OF SEASON. Game Warden Tillotson, who In cludes within his jurisdiction Mor row county, came to Heppner on Thursday last and went to the home of Edward LeTrace on Rhea creek, whom he arrested on a charge of killind deer out of season. Mr. LeTrace was brought before Justice Huston and on pleading guilty to the charge, was fined $100 and costs of $2.50. Mr. Tillotson was accompanied by another deputy game warden from The Dalles. FOR SALE One three-ton In ternational truck; good cab and body, used less than five months, Also one and one half ton Inter national truck In good condition, Will trade for horses. Interstate Horse and Cow Market, Columbia Bvd. and Union Ave., Portland, Or, New Spring Dresses now arriving at Currun Hat Shop. These are priced right 46-tf. JUDGES FACE E Legislature Touches Many Important Matters In Term So Far. (Oregon Voter Servio) Salem, Feb. 6. Two bills which abolish the office of county judge and would create the office of coun ty commissioner to take the place of the county judge's office were Introduced in the house by Repre sentatives Anderson and Carkin and Speaker Hamilton. House bill 265 provides for the appointment of county commission ers for counties of Oregon and the abolishment of the office of county judge. The act provides that in each case the present county Judges are appointed commissioners to fill out present terms of office with du ties, term of office, qualifications and salary to be as now provided by law for the county commission ers of the counties. The commis sioners thus appointed, however, will receive salaries which they would have received as county judges. The act provides that thereafter the county commission ers of each county shall be known as the board of county commission ers of their respective county and that each board shall have the pow er to appoint a chairman from among their own number, to be re moved at pleasure. The bill con tains the proviso that it shall take effect the first day of June, 1929. House bill 266 would transfer all judicial jurisdiction heretofore pla ced in the county courts to the cir cuit courts. It is a companion bill to 265. Selling Liquor to Minors "The penalties for selling intox icating liquor to minors are so small, they merely pay the fines and go ahead as it is now," said Senator George W. Dunn, of Ashland, "and for this reason senate bill No. 27, changing such an act to a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary, has been introduced." They have all kinds of methods for evading the law. These kids go out to a public dance and get drunk and dance until far after 12 o'clock. As this is against the law In, a pub lic dance hall they have Invented so called clubs, where they pay so much and become a member. These clubs are not required to have a license. They join one night and then forget all about It until the next time. To remedy this situa tion I have introduced a bill in cluding these so called clubs under the public dance hall license act Mr. Dunn reports that there has been a great deal of trouble in all counties, especially farming sec tions, where the young boys drive to a distance from their homes and attend these dances where liquor is freely sold. Several sheriffs have asked help In competing with such situation as the organization of these clubs creates. Divorce Problem Touched "There are many people violating the law which provides for a six months period between a divorce decree and remarriage," said Sena tor Colon R. Eberhard of La Grande, "ftnd to validate such mar riages, house bill No. 65 has been introduced. "These marriages are validated to settle questions of the children and property rights. There was an act validating such marriages in 1901, and again in 1919 such an act was passed, validating all marri ages prior to the passage of the act" Transient Voters Revised House bill No. 164 which pre vents transients from voting in school elections has been re-drafted by Representative Joseph N. Scott of Pendleton, its author, so that It does not affect the present system of formation or dissolution of union high school districts," said Repre sentative Lynn S. McCready of Eu gene, chairman of the house com mittee on education. "The bill now provides that the voter qualifications shall be exempt ed for school clerks or in elections on formation and dissolution or the withdrawal of territory from union high school districts," he said. Tobacco Tax Favored "I don't think there Is any man In the senate who smokes more cigars than I do," said Senator W, H. Strayer of Baker, waving a huge black cigar, "but I favor a small state tax on all tobacco sold. It would bring in large sums of mon ey and would not be felt Some out side money is needed to get the state out of debt. Tobacco is a lux ury, not a necessity, and If you didn't want to pay the tax all you would have to do is quit smoking." Rural Fire Protection Units The shrill scream of the Are siren may disrupt the quietude of Oregon farms. Complacent dairy cows may be disturbed in their .pastures, if senate bill No. 54 becomes a law. The bill, which is sponsored by Senator Jay Upton of Bend, would authorize residents of any section or community, outside of Incorpor ated towns and cities, to organize and equip rural Are protection un its. Organization would be perfect ed by a mass meeting or by signify ing such Intentions by presenting XTIT1 (Continued on Pun Six) DID SOME TRAVELING. What is perhaps a record-breaker in the number of miles traveled in the short space of less than 24 hours is held by Case Furniture company of this city in connection with their undertaking business. Mr. Case in forms us that during the month of January they answered three calls for service, one coming from Uma tilla county, another from Grant and the third from Gilliam, and the total miles traveled in this service was 525, and some of it over circuit ous routes, as for instance, the call to Monument required going around by way of John Day highway, thus making the distance a lot farther than would have been necessary, had they been able to go direct from Heppner. LOCAL H ITEMS If arrangements can be worked out Heppner will be treated to a mighty high class entertainment along about the first of April. This will be given by the Whitman col lege glee club, now recognized as one of the finest of its class in the northwest. Laurel Beach of Lexing ton, Whitman student and member of the club, was In Heppner Tues day conferring with Superintendent Burgess as to date and arranging for the use of tiie auditorium. As the matter stands now we shall ex pect the date to be announced soon. The heavy snow that has covered up much of the feed that they might get, has worked a hardship on game birds. Up and down the creek nu merous farmers have been putting out some grain fo rthe birds, and it is not uncommon for the pheas ants to come into the feed lot and associate with the domestic birds at feeding time. It may be that oth ers will think to remember the birds, too, as there seems to be no organized effort being put forth at the present time to bring them re lief. Hell's Kitchen in New York see what its like. Wm. Boyd in THE COP. Star Theater, Sunday-Monday. M. H. Kopple of the Fair Store this week purchased the remainder of the dry goods stock of Pete Prophet and has moved the same to his quarters next door to the post office. The remaining grocery stock has been taken over by Phelps Gro cery company and is being trans ferred to the quarters of the com pany in the corner room of the Case apartments building into which Mr. Phelps recently moved. Pat Connell of SrKJg Hollow suf fered the loss of a few head of sheep during the fore part of the week, when the excessive amount of snow on th big shed caused a part of the roof to fall In. The wreck came at a time when but few head of sheep were in the shed ,and less than a dozen were killed. Reid Buselck and family, who have been visiting with Mrs. Bu seick's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wat- tenburger at Pine City, were in Heppner this forenoon, being on their way home to John Day. They were caught here by the big storm and were not able to make the jour ney home sooner. The total snow fall at Heppner since the storm began is reported as 42 inches by Frank Gilliam, lo cal weather man. This should be equal to about 2 Inches of rain, and will help a lot when it soaks into the ground. The snow has been quite dry but there is enough of it to count a lot The Christian Missionary society met on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. R. Huston, and in spite of the very inclement wea ther there was an attendance of 20, and the program was greatly en joyed. After the program, dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. Jared C. Aiken, special agent for the Hartford Insurance company, is now located at Salt Lake Citv, hav- ng been transferred from Portland. Mrs. Aiken will remain at Heppner in charge of her mother's millinery store, until Mrs. Currans complete recovery trom ner recent opera tion. John J. Kelly, in charge of the Mahoney and Kelly sheep, states that the woohes are making it fine up to date. He has been busy this week in moving a band of ewes from the Wylnnd place beyond Hardman to Cecil where they will be cared for during lambing time. George Haydcn and wife have moved into Heppner for the bal ance of the winter. Mr. Hayden, who runs a lumber mill at Hard- man, says it is no easy job getting into town from Mat part of the county these days, as a lot of deep snow has to be encountered. Mrs. Mac McPherrin, who has been engaged at the assessor's of fice for the past month, while the rolls were being made up, returned on Monday to her home at Athena. While here Mrs. McPherrin was guest at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff French. Oscar Keithley was in town on Wednesday, his mode of travel be ing horses and sleigh. One does not see many vehicles of this kind any more, but the deep snow is causing them to appear, as this is about the only sure means of transporta tion over unbroken roads. L. Van Marter, who motored to Portland last week with John Vaughn, was able to make the re turn journey this week and arrived home on Sunday. He found the highway pretty icy In places, but was able to get through in good shape. Alpine rabbit drive pictures are being shown this week at the Star Theater every night up to and In cluding next Sunday. R. E First Land Seen Madeira Islands; Interesting Letter Received. Our fellow townsman, R. W. Tur ner, now on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, writes while en route on the steamer Adriatic, beginning his letter on January 10, the first day out of New York, and then continues the narrative from day to day until the 18th, when the steam er arrived at Funchal, Madeira, where the letter was mailed. Up to this date, he had been enjoying the journey to the full, and while the sea was pretty choppy Just out from New York, It was not long un til they were in more southerly wa ters, struck the Gulf stream, and then the sailing was smooth and the weather ideal, much like our April and May, and promenading the deck was a delight For about eight days they were out of sight of land, and then the Madeira Is lands began to appear and soon were plainly visible, the vessel trav eling for hours along the southern shore of one of the main islands until Funchal was reached, where they disembarked for their first tour of inspection. This trip Is being made with the Students' Tour to the Holy Land, and by this time Mr. Turner must be pretty close to that part of the world. He stated that on leaving Funchal the next stop would be at Gibraltar, and his relatives expect that he may write again from there. Mr. Turner enters into a detailed description of the company on the Adriatic, giving first his deck and stateroom location, and stating that the latter is shared with two minis ters, whose company is greatly en joyed. The accommodations are all that could be desired, and while many of the passengers were laid up in their berths, many for days, and some for shorter periods, be cause of seasickness, he has been perfectly well and has not missed one of his three meals a day. The tourist party proper, or the ' Boring Tribe," as he designates them, upon standing to be counted numbered , and represents 21 different states, with Virginia in the lead with 19 and Oregon at the bottom with just one, that being himself, and they have designated him "Oregon," to which name he is proud to re spond. The total passenger list is about 1000 and the crew 750, so there is a considerable company on the big mail steamer. The tourists are fully organized for religious, lecture services, amusements and what not, and while on ship board there will be no dull hours. The landing at Fun chal gives him an inkling of what he will meet up with at various stops along the way, as they were beset by hordes of itinerant venders offering merchandise for sale. In fact, while yet anchored in the bay, the small boats came out and upon arising in the morning the decks were found to be turned into places of merchandise, and a lot of it was composed of handiwork and needle work of a very high order, but the passengers were advised to wait until landing before making pur chases, as they would get the goods much cheaper. What Mr. Turner saw of the Ma- deria Islands from the vessel was very pleasing the most of the is lands are mountainous, with abrupt shore line, covered with much green verdure and then dotted along with pure white houses covered with red tile roofs, and the contrast was such as to be very pleasing to the eye. The letter closes by advising the relatives here not to worry about him at all for he is enjoying the dream of a lifetime. EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Holy Communion at 7:30 A. M. Sunday School at 9:45 o'clock. Celebration of the Lord's Supper at 11:00 o'clock. This coming Sunday is called Quinquigesima Sunday. The word comes from the Latin and means about fifty days before Easter. We are drawing very near to the sea son of Lent Lent is a season of serious consideration and serious action. It is a most important fac tor in the preservation of true piety. We must have a clear conception of the end to be attained in Lent. The end in view is the brilliant life and glory which is suggested by the Feast of the Resurrection which comes at the end of the Church's sorrow. In Lent, the principal means to this life of glory is a due appreciation of the Passion of Christ, culminating in His suffering and death upon the Cross. Lenten devotion does not how ever, obscure, beyond the Cross, the gleaming vision of the ascending Christ. This must be our Inspira tion. He has ceased to suffer and has entered Into His glory. We en dure for that "little while" of which He spoke, and then we shall follow. REV. STANLEY MOORE, Missionay-ln-Charge, TO GIVE PATRIOTIC FUOGRAM Students of Heppner high school are preparing a patriotic program to be given in the gym-auditorium the afternoon of February 22. The program will not be elaborate, tho it is expected to be pleasing. Spec ial musical numbers are being pre pared by the music department Patrons of the school are especially invited to attend. There will be no admission charge. MORROW GENERAL HOSPITAL. Mrs. George Peck of Lexington underwent a major operation Sun day for acute appendicitis. Mrs. Peck is getting along nicely and will soon be able to be up again. Mrs. A. M. Phelps has fully re covered from an attack of ptomaine poisoning last week and is able to be up again. Dale Cohoon underwent a minor operation Thursday for infected finger and hand. Mrs. Oscar Minor has been ill the past two weeks with influenza but is now able to be up and around again. , Mrs. Wm. Mays of lower Sand Hollow is ill with influenza and other complications. The young baby of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Barlow of lone is ill with in fluenza. Mrs. E. Rank is ill and confined to bed with the results of an attack of high blood pressure and nephritis. H. E. Inlow, Pendleton, Heads LaGrande Normal East Oregonian H. E. Inlow, who for the past nine years has been superintendent of the Pendleton schools, was elect ed president of the Eastern Oregon Normal school by the state board of regents at a meeting at Salem Saturday. Mr. Inlow was nomina ted by George A. Hartman, local member of the state board, and he received a unanimous election. The matter of choosing a succes sor for Mr. Inlow may not be taken up by the school board right away, for Mr. Inlow will remain here until June 1, though he is officially pres ident of the new normal school now. The board of regents had 17 ap plications for the position before it, but Mr. Inlow was elected on the first ballot with six of the eight votes, and the election was then made unanimous. Mr. Inlow's term will expire June 30, 1933. The sal ary is $4500 a year, the same as he now receives here. Though the new normal school at La Grande will not be completed until early in May, Mr. Inlow will spend some time checking with the heads of the Ashland and Mon mouth Normal schools. At present he is at Ashland conferring with J. A. Churchill, president of that school. He will also visit at Mon mouth before returning home. Before coming to Pendleton, Mr. Inlow was for six years at the head of the Forest Grove schools and for six years he was a director of the Eastern Oregon Summer - Normal school. He holds degrees from the University of Oregon and Stanford university and is now preparing to take his master s degree. In 1928, Mr. Inlow was president of the Oregon State Teacher's association. Mr. Inlow has received recogni tion through the northwest for not able work done by him while he has been superintendent here. LEGION AUXILIARY MEETS. The regular business and social meeting of Heppner Unit American Legion Auxiliary was held Tuesday evening, February 5, with Mes- dames A. H. Johnston and Chas. W. Smith hostesses. There were fifteen members present All members who will be able to attend the dis trict conference at Hermiston on February 15th, will please notify Mrs. Richard Wells on or before Wednesday, Feb. 13. Mrs. Wells has charge of the arrangements for transportation. The Auxiliary will entertain the local Camp Fire Girls and their leaders and guardians at a Valen tine party on Thursday evening, February 14, at the Parish House. The following committee chairmen were named to have charge of the affair: Mrs. Richard Wells, recrea tion; Mrs. D. A. Wilson, decorating; Mrrs. Earl Gilliam, refreshments; Mrs. Jas. Burgess, entertainment; and Mrs. Walter Moore, program. Secretary. BOY SCOUTS. Due to the heavy snow fall that we have had Mr. Hawley, the Scout Executive of the Blue Mointain Council has not been able to get to Heppner. Mr. Hawley lives in Wal la Walla and he says the trip would be impossible without a lot of gTief. However, he has informed us that he will try to get over here some time toward the end of the month, We are not going to hold up the Scout pins that should have been awarded some weeks ago had Mr Hawley gotten to Heppner, but will award them at the next meeting of the troop. The snow has deprived us of the Scout Executive's visit but It has also given the boys a lot of great sport riding the hills on their home made sklis, and taking the bumps on the bob sleds. "EXCESS BAGGAGE" This will be the topic of the Sun day evening messnge at the Church of Christ. As usual it will be a message from God's word. The morning topic will be "Our Money Talks." Bible school at 9:45. Morning worship, 10:50. Christian Endeavor 6:30 Song service begins in the evening at 7:30. The service is over by 8:30. A cordial welcome Is ex tended the public to attend all ser vices. MILTON W. BOWER, Minister. W. O. W. ATTENTION. A regular meeting of Heppner Camp No. 60, Thursday. Feb. 21. In stallation of officers. All members requested to be present. 47-8. J. L. Y EAGER, Clerk. THE COP, with Wm. Boyd, Star Theater, Sunday and Monday, is unusually good entertainment. fill PUY Oil TUESDAY "The Charm School," Fine Comedy Selected, Is Pleasing Skit. The Junior class of Heppner high school will present "The Charm School," a three-act comedy, at the high school auditorium, Tuesday, February 12. The curtain will rise promptly at 8:00 o'clock. The play is full of good, wholesome humor from the opening scene to the final curtain. The plot of the play Is built around the ambitions of a hand some, young automobile salesman, Austin Bevans, whose secret aspir ations are to teach school. Fortun atelyor unfortunately a young ladies' boarding school is left to him through the death of his aunt and he decides at once to take charge of the school, much to the consternation of his friends. The situations which confront him at the school are exceedingly funny, and are such that they will provide good laughs for even the gloomiest audience. Austin proves himself able to cope with the situations, however, and the final curtain leaves everyone satisfied and happy. The cast has been chosen from the junior class, and it shows prom ise of real talent Austin Bevans, the youthful owner of the school, Is played by Henry Robertson. David MacKenzie, a law student and de voted friend of Austin, is played by Fletcher Walker. George Boyd, Jim Simpkins, and Tim Simpkins, all close friends of Austin, are played by Cornett Green, John Par ker and Nolan Turner, respective ly. These young gentlemen all se cure positions as instructors in the young ladies' school, and needless to say, become very popular. Homer Johns, as Harry Wells, holds a mortgage on the school, and is also the guardian of Elise Benedottl Anna McDaid, who is president of the senior class at the school. The school is presided over by Miss Hayes, Harriet Morgan, who Is both loved and feared by all who know her. Miss Curtis, the school secre tary, played by Virginia Dix, makes up in loyalty for what she lacks in efficiency. The senior class of the school con sists of Elise Benedottl. Anna Mc Daid; Sally Boyd. George's sister, played by Evelyn Swendig; Muriel Doughty, Jane Allstott; Ethel Spel vin, Mary Beamer; Alix Mercier, Katherine Bisbee; Lillian Stafford, Erma Schulz; Madge Kent Ger trude Doherty, and Dotsie, Margar et Beckett Tickets for the play will be fifty cents. Don't forget the date Tuesday, February 12, 1929. You can't afford to miss this evening's entertainment Seats will be on sale at various places about town beginning Monday. MRS. P. S. GRIFTFTN CALLED. Bernice Lucile Griffin, wife of Phil S. Griffin, and daughter of Mr. r and Mrs. Chas. Huston of this city, passed away at the home of her parents on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 5th, at the age of 2S years, 2 months and 15 days. Mrs. Griffin had been ill for the past two years with a lin gering disease, and for the past sev eral months had been unable to leave her bed. She is survived by her husband, one son, Norman, her parents, and one brother, Miller Huston, all of this city. Funeral services will be held at the Chris tian church in this city on Friday morning at 10:30, Milton W. Bower, pastor, officiating, and interment will be in Masonic cemetery. FIRST DEBATE FEBRUARY 20. Heppner high school will engage in its first debate in the Oregon High School Debating league this season on February 20 in the local auditorium. Hermiston will be the opponent Four high schools in this district will take part in the contest, Pendleton and MacLaugh lin high school of Milton-Freewater being the other two. Pendleton and "Mac" high meet at the same time Heppner and Hermiston meet and the winners of these contests will meet the victors in the second con test representing this district in the state contest to be held in Eu gene late In May, just before the close of the school year. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. Whereas, it has come to pass that the Supreme Ruler of the Universe has called to his eternal reward, our Brother Knight, C. A. Johnson, and whereas, Brother Johnson was a faithful and loyal member of Dor ic Lodge No. 20, Knights of Pyth ias, Therefore, be it resolved, that Doric Lodge No. 20, extend to the family of Brother Johnson Its sin cere sympathy and express its sor row for his departure from among our ranks. Be it resolved, that the charter of our lodge be draped for a period of thirty days in his memory; that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the lodge, a copy be sent to the family and one given the press for publication. W. W. SM E AD, J. W. HIATT, JASPER CRAWFORD, Committee. The Endeavor society of the Christian church will give Its reg ular monthly social at the parlors of the church on Saturday evening, February 16.