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PAGE TWO HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES, HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY. MARCH 14. 1929 BOARDMAN - . f Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Blayden, Mr. Jack Gorham and daughter Mardcll loft Monday by motor for New Ply mouth, Idaho. Mrs. Gorham will visit a fornight The Blaydens will remain longer and Mr. Blayden will bund some tourist cabins for his son-in-law. Will Anderson, who has campgrounds and a service station there. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Howells and ba by are here from Hood River and will stay for' a time at the Royal Rands home. The frequently postponed play, "Our Awful Aunt" was given Fri day night to a packed house. While the plot was a bit weak all who took part did very well. Mrs. Nate Ma comber as the Awful Aunt was a decided success, and Mr. Macomber as the negro helper played the com edy part in a splendid manner. Lee Mead as the leading man played op posite Helen Chaffee. She and her friend, played by Catherine Brown, the mother's part taken by Mrs. Leo Root, were all minor parts as was the part of the villain and his assistant played by F. A. Fortier and Carroll Kennedy, and anyone of them could have well carried a heavier part The two policemen, Leo Root and Ed Barlow, made a hit with the audience. The second sketch called "Abie Eats," was a clever bit of comedy with Ed Bar low and Z. J. Gillespie as Abie and Izzy in the Highway Inn. "The Flapperettes" singing "That's My Weakness Now" was a neat little sketch between acts. Sybil' Grace Macomber, Celia Partlow, Adeline Wilbanks and Selma Avers were the flappers. Norma Gibbons and Gladys Wicklander in quaint old fashioned gowns sang "Where the Silver Colorado Wends Its Way." Alec Ayers and Buster Rands sang two popular songs with Mrs. Rands accompanying. Mrs. J. C. Ballen ger coached the plays and skits. This entertainment was given for the benefit of the cemetery associa tion. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Alder of Cham pion, Alberta, Canada, were over night visitors at the Geo. Gross home Friday. They were enroute home from a motor trip to Califor nia. Mr. Alder is the man for whom Mr. Gross worked last sum mer during harvest J. R. Johnson, who has been hav ing iritis, had his tonsils removed on Wednesday at The Dalles. These were thought to be a possible source of infection causing his eye trouble. Mr. Johnson got along nicely and came home the .fore part of the week. Miss Rachel who has been attending school in Portland came home Wednesday and will re main here for a time. Mrs. John son was with her husband for three days last week going down Wed nesday. Mrs. Royal Poinds, Mrs. Brice Dillabough, and Mrs. E. M. San ders were hostesses Wednesday at the Silver Tea at the Rands home. About thirty ladies were in attend ance and enjoyed the social after noon. A short business meeting was held, conducted by Mrs. M. K. Flickinger, vice-president of the La dies Aid in the absence of Mrs. Johnson. At the close of the meet ing a most delightful repast was served by the hostess. The next meeting, March 20, will be at the nome of Mrs. W. A. Porter, and the April Silver Tea will be given at some home in the East End with Mrs Flickinger's committee in charge. Ex-sheriff Cookingham of Pen dleton was a speaker in Boardman Wednesday evening, representing the Anti-Saloon League. His com ing was not suiliciently advertised and only a few were present. Mr. Cookingham, who is an ex-minister as well as ex-sheriff, is a convinc ing speaker and stressed the point of citizenship, speaking of the citi zen who was willing to report in fraction of the law but didn't want his name mentioned, wanted the officers to bear all the burden and the blame. That the American peo ple as a whole are whole-heartedly in favor of the 18th amendment was evidenced by the overwhelming majority given Hoover and if each community will clean up its own particular hacienda it will be only a matter of time until the circle will grow larger and larger and the law violations instead of being tol erated will be brought to justice. Fortunately Boardman has only a few persons of this type in the com munity. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Moon and Mr. and Mrs. Morris of Eugene stopped Sunday night for a short visit with Air. and Mrs. Will Wilbanks. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gorham and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ackerman mo tored to Pendleton Wednesday where they shopped a bit, took in a "talkie," and also consulted Dr. McKenzie about Jack's eyes, and Mrs. Gorham also had her glasses changed. Mrs. W. C. Thomas of Richmand, Ore., who spent six months with her daughter, Mrs. E. M. Sanders, left last week for The Dalles. Mrs. Sanders accompanied her. The Senior Frolic will be held on Friday, March 15. This is an an nual affair and funds are used for purchasing the Seniors' gift to th school. Frank Ackerman left Monday for Klamath Falls. Mrs. Ackerman re mained to keep house for her bro ther, Jack Gorham and Janet, while Mrs. Gorham is visiting in Idaho. Frank Otto has rented his ranch and is moving to Portland this week. Mr. Otto is one of the early pioneers on the project. He also has a large apiary. Mike Marshall and daughter Cath leen were visitors in Heppner on Tuesday. W. H. Mefford took a load of hay to Arlington Saturday for J. C. Bal- lenger. Miss Cathleen Marshall spent Fri day of last week visiting in Walla Walla. A great many Boardman peopl Here Are America's Oldest Turns I h-AV i lurvi ) 1 rli in riffht. William and Harrv Brum of Woodville. 0.. believed to be America'i oldest twins, who celebrated their 95th birthday anniversary recently. For more than sixty yeirs they were partners in a mercantile business in WoodvlUe. attended the dance given Saturday night at Irrigon. The Boardman orchestra played. The fourth of the series of card parties was given by the Home Ec onomics club Tuesday night at the Chas. Wicklander home, A large crowd attended. At the close of a good game a lunch was served. Alfred Troedson, wife and daugh ter of Morgan were guests Sunday at the Ward Gaves home. Walter Knauff has been hauling out to the Carty ranch in the sands. Cathleen Marshall and Ethel Broyles were shopping in Pendle ton Monday. F. L. Brown left Monday with his crew for Klickitat county, Wash., where he has a big road contract It is to be regretted that so few persons attended the meeting Sat urday night at the school house held by County Agent C. W. Smith, County Superintendent Lucy Rod- gers and R. C. Kenhull, assistant state club leader. Both spoke and a film was shown. There is no bet ter training for the boys and girls in citizenship, in economics, in man agement, than club work, and it is hoped that though only few were present the boys and girls may be enrolled in the club work. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Allen and daughter and Mrs. Kelly were guests Sunday at the C. S. Calkins home. Because of the great stress of so cial activities it has been found nec essary to change the date of the novelty minstrel, "In the Olden Gol den Days," and have it some time early in April. Will try to an nounce the date next week. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Blayden and Fred Coskey were guests Sunday at the Hereim home. Mr. and Mrs. Dutcher were Pilot Rock visitors on Sunday. Mrs. Kathryn Hango and five chil dren, of Brockett, N. D., are visitors at the Chas. Hango home. A joint meeting of the Morrow county division of the Oregon State Teachers association and county in- titute will be held in Boardman March 29. All teachers of the county, 82 in number, are expected to attend. Each teacher has been asked to bring an exhibit of school work and this with the Boardman exhibit will be on display at the school. The P. T. A. will serve a chicken dinner to the teachers at 50c per plate. ALPINE. C. Melville accompanied by J. C. Thompson and daughter Peggy, were Pendleton shoppers pn Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Irl Clary and chil dren, Irl Jr., and Mildred, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lambirth and family. Dr. J. P. Conder of Heppner mo tored out to his ranch in Sand Hol low on Sunday. Merle Miller of Lexington spent Saturday evening at West Camp ranch. Mrs. Irl Clary and children, ac companied Miss Gertrude E. Tich enor to Hermiston Saturday. Mrs. C. Melville visited Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr. and irs. J. C. Thompson. Willard Hawley, Elec Lindsey and Celatha Lambirth made a business trip to Lexington Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. C. Melville, the for mer's brother, Charles Melville, and their niece, Miss Gertrude Tichen or, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Crockett Duvall and family. Miss Naomi Moore was the Sun day guest of Miss Peggy Thompson. Helen Bennett, who is employed at the J. C. Penney store in Hepp ner, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Bennett Mrs. Mike Sepanek and daughters Bernice and Bertha made a busi ness trip to Heppner Friday. Merle Miller of Lexington and Miss Margaret Herndon of the West Camp ranch, spent Sunday with Miss Peggy Thompson. Charles Melville, accompanied by his niece, Miss Gertrude E. Tichen or, spent Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Dee Neill on Butter creek. Olin Richey and Peggy Thomp son were visitors in Heppner on Saturday evening. Mrs. George Lambirth and chil dren, Dorris, Lester and Celatha, spent Saturday with friends and relatives In Pendleton, Kenneth Geiger, formerly of Springfield, Ore., was a guest Sun day at the home of J. C. Thompson. Mr. Geiger is now employed on the Frank Saling ranch near Lexing ton. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Simonton were Pendleton shoppers on Wednesday. Roy Neill of Pine City was a bus iness visitor in Hermiston Satur day. Mr. and Mrs. Crockett Duvall and children Alvin and Helen mo tored to Echo on Saturday and vis ited at the home of Chas. Lambirth. Mr. Lambirth is suffering from a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lindsey and children Elec, Bruce and Annie Ree were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bowman of Pendleton on Saturday. March 30 at 8 o'clock sharp the young people of the Sand Hollow community will present to the pub lic a three-act comedy entitled "Her Step-Husband." Folks, you cannot afford to miss it, because it is one continual round of laughs. Helen Bennett of Heppner visit ed on Saturday with her sister, Mrs. John Nirshel of Pendleton. Church services were held at Pine City last Sunday, a fairly good crowd attending and enjoying the Interesting talks. Services next Sunday will be at Alpine. Milton Bower of Heppner in charge. Ev erybody is welcome ' to come and bring their negihbor. Messrs. Merle Bennett and Gro ver Sibley made a business trip to Wasco on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Bennett re ceived word last week that their granddaughter Juanita Rose Nir schel of Pendleton is suffering from the mumps. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Bennett were George Lam birth and children, and Irl Clary and children. John Williams is assisting with the spring plowing on the B .P. Doherty ranch. On March 22nd at 8 o'clock the students of the Pine City high school will present to the public a three-act comedy, "Sonny Jane." The laughs are countless In num ber and all who will attend will en joy it. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Bennett spent Monday at Heppner and lone. For a GOOD MEAL at ANY TIME ELKHORN RESTAURANT ED ClilNN, Prop. F. W. Turner & Co. GENERAL INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE WHEAT AND GRAIN HARDMAN Miss Golda Johnson spent a few days with her aunt Mrs. Myrtle Smith at Lexington last week. Elmer Musgrave returned Sunday from The Dalles where he purchas ed a new Durant coupe. The funeral services of Wm, In gram were held here last Mon day. Mr. Ingram formerly made his home here but for the past few years he has lived with a daughter at Fossil. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Batty and their son and daughter were guests at the home of Joe Batty last week. Mr. and Mrs. Carey Hastings went to Lone Rock last Sunday where they will work for Bill Hud dleston during lambing. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Booher and Mary Saling were visitors in Hard man on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Farrens and family visited relatives here this week. Carol Ziegler is a guest this week at the home of Blaine Chapel. Bill Brown was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Johnson last week. Darrel Farrens spent last week at the home of Ray Wright on Rhea creek. Mr. and Mrs W. P. HrnnnpT and daughter Shirley were here on bus iness mis weeK. Ernest Cannon and Tom Mcln tyre made a business trip to Hepp ner on Saturday. Beulah Batty spent the week end at home. Charles Hackman returned from Portland where he had spent sever al weeks. Mrs. B. H. Bleakman has a letter from her mother, Mrs. Lydia Mc Daniel of Clagstone, Idaho, ackow ledging the receint of a heantifni quilt which a number of her old Canada-Cuba Flyer K -Jir ' George Haldeman linked Canada and Cuba by an unbroken airplane flight starting at Windsor, Ont and reaching the tropical soil of Cuba in less than thirteen hours. He was ac companied by James F Hayden, a mechanic. neighbors and friends made for her here, last week. She expressed her joy and appreciation at being re membered so kindly. Dan Barlow was in town Friday on business. Mrs. Ima McDaniel of Lone Rock is visiting relatives here. Walter Bray, who resides east of Irrigon on Columbia highway, was here on Monday. 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