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alette Wimzti eppet ' HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, OCT. 3, 1929. Subscription $2.00 a Year Volume 46, Number 29 Eighth Rodeo Witnessed By 3500; Irrigon Band Popular Feature. QUEEN REITA RULES 73 Contestants Enter, Many From Afar; Local Boys Make Good Showing. Turk Greenough, world'B cham pionship buckaroo at Pendleton last year and who placed third In the event at the recent Round-Up, car ried off the bucking crown at Hepp ner's eighth Rodeo ending Satur day. The bucking contest was one of the outstanding events of the Rodeo, witnessed by more than 3500 people. On Saturday Heppner was jammed with what was probably the largest number of people ever as sembled In the city. Chilly, drizzly weather greeted the opening Thursday, while Fri day was cloudy. On Saturday, how ever, Old Sol stuck his beaming head above the horizon and warmed the atmosphere as well as the hearts of the throng to make of the day one of the biggest finales in Rodeo history. The famed Irrigon school band of more than 30 pieces made its ap pearance Friday morning and was a factor in keeping things livened up on through Saturday. This band, reputed to be the only children's band in the United States composed wholly of 4-H club members, made a big hit with the crowds by the way its members played. All the youngsters took their parts with a gusto ad pomp which showed ardu ous training and drill, and the mu sic was of a quality comparable to that of more advanced organiza tions. Miss Relta Neal, queen of the 1929 Rodeo, was seen in the forefront of the parades Friday and Saturday with her attendants, Miss Cecelia Kenny, Miss Inez Hayes and Mrs. Ruth Peterson, following shortly af ter C. W. McNamer, president of the association, who was flag bear er. Then came the band, followed by a long string of mounted Rodeo performers and boosters. Queen Relta on her beautiful dapple-white mount was formally introduced to the stands Saturday afternoon, be ing accompanied by her lady as sistants, Mr. McNamer, and a cor tege of officials and performers. Her rule was mighty popular, Judg ing from the ovation received. Seventy-three numbers were Is sued to Rodeo participants this year, which exceeded any previous year with the exception of last when 69 were given out. Cowboys all the way from Klngsville, Texas, and Achilles, Oklahoma, to Dead wood, S. D., Red Lodge and Miles City, Mont, were entered in the lists, besides a large number of lo cal people. Lending an additional touch of color was a group of In dians from Okanogan, Wash., who had their tepee pitched near the barns in true Indian fashion, and what with the column of blue smoke going up from their camp-fire little stretch of the imagination was needed for one to go back to the early days when Indian and white man raced their ponies before the tepees in the wide-open spaces. The Indians had two of the fastest horses on the track and won their share of the races. They were mighty well pleased with the treat ment received and assured the man agement they would be back next year, bringing more of the boys and more horses with them. Gen eral satisfaction was expressed by the cowboys, too, who were well satisfied with the judging of events, and many of them were heard to express themselves to the effect that they will surely be back next year. This was the case with Turk Greenough of Red Lodge, Mont., who won the bucking champion ship, and Eddie Woods who was with him in the restaurant after Saturday's show. Eddie halls from Ellensburg, Wash., where one of the leading cowboy shows of the north west Is held. Both these boys fol low the show game as a profession, and they declared Hppner's to be one of the very best small shows they had ever participated In. Turk was naturally feeling good over winning the championship, but showed himself to be a good sports man along with It. He gave the other boys plenty of credit and ad mitted It was far from a walk away. He is used to winning cham pionships, however, and proudly displayed a silver watch fob that he had won a short time before In his home state of Montana. Then as before said, he won first in the World's at Pendleton last year, and third in the same event this year. From Heppner he went back to Pendleton for a few days, then to Dallas, Texas, and he will make shows In New York and Chicago before again hanging his hat on Us home peg In Red Lodge. Events at the arena passed off without as many mishaps as In for mer years. Only one accident could be considered as serious. It hap pened Friday when Lloyd Mate son was thrown by Indian Lou and had to be carried off on a stretcher. Lloyd's elbow was broken and he was quite badly bruised. Another slighter accident occurred in the 1929 Legion Officers Will be Installed Chas. W. Smith, county agent and popular Heppner Legionnaire, will be installed as commander of Hepp ner Post No. 87, American Legion, next Monday night The Installa tion ceremonies will follow a big turkey banquet at Legion hall, slat ed to begin at 6:30. Other officers to be inducted Into office, also are Jas. M. Burgess, vice command er; J. D. Cash, adjutant and finance officer; C. J. D. Bauman, sergeant, at-arms; W. E. Moore and Richard Wells, executive committee. Ap pointive officers have not yet been announced. J. M. Biggs of Hermis ton, deputy state commander for the sixth district, will act as Instal ling officer. An urgent Invitation is extended to all ex-service men in Heppner and vicinity, whether members of the Legion or not, to attend the banquet and the ceremonies follow ing. A charge of $1.00 per plate will be made for the feed. Tickets may be secured from P. M. Gemmell, J. D. Cash or Spencer Crawford. How ever, tickets need not be secured in advance. At a recent meeting of the post retiring commander Earl Gilliam and retiring adjutant-finance officer Alva Jones made verbal reports which showed the organization to have been active the past year. bulldogging Friday when Ivan Ma teer in making a sensationally quick catch, broke a horn on his steer and was thrown violently with the wind taken out of him. He was soon up, however. Mr. Matteson was one of the local boys who had a prominent part In the how. Emery Moore, who tied with Ray Cody of Klngsville, Tex., for second and third places In the bucking, is another. Joe Kenny got into the money in the calf roping, and Vic Lovgren made the semi finals in the bucking. Others seen in action were Buck Padberg,- El mer Hake, Edwin Hirl, Charley Hirl, Jack Kennedy, and Eddie Sheridan. Prominent In the races were Frank and Gerald Swaggart, Add Moore and Johnny Eubanks. Uklah fur nished two of the leading race con tenders in Neil White and Geo. Caldwell. The crowds found diversion eve nings at the open air dancing pa vilion where the Blue Devils orches tra proved very popular. A carni val company with merry-go-round and giant whirl proved at attrac tive resort for the kiddies as well as man adults, and the big smoker Saturday night drew a record at tendance. Other arena features were a daily drunken ride by Bill McCormlck of Echo, a pretty exhibition ride on Saturday by Ollie Osborn, Pendle ton cowgirl, bareback riding, and clowning by two tumblers who made a big hit. Following is a complete list of results of events: Saddle Horse Race Thurs.: Mat thew Bill 1st, Willie Bob 2nd; Fri day: Geo. Caldwell 1st, Willie Bob 2nd; Saturday: Neil White 1st, Ger ald Swaggart 2nd. Ponv Express Race Neil White 7:06, Matthew Bill 7:17, Gerald Swaggart 4: 44 14 (two day time). Calf Roping Thursday: Eddie Woods :37, Joe Kenny :51, Len Smith :57; Friday: Cliff Gardner :27V4, Jack Kennedy :46, Eddie Woods :50; Saturday: Bud Colvin, 29, Frank Smith :38Mi, Jack Ken nedy :S3. Boy's Pony Race Thurs.: Babe Thompson 1st, Johnny Eubanks 2nd; Friday: Johnny Eubanks 1st, Allen Struthers 2nd.; Sat: Johnny Eubanks 1st, Reba Roberts 2nd. Bulldngglng Thurs.: Phil Coop er :41, Ivan Matteer :57; Friday: Jack Kennedy :30, Frank Smith :35; Sat: Jack Kennedy :1B, Clin" Gardner :37. Bucking Contest Judged on av erage rides. Turk Greenough 1st, horses ridden: Bert Hoover, Col ored Boy and Butteer Creek. Ray Cody and Emery Moore und and 3rd; Cody rode Al Smith, Roan Gurdane and Wickiup; Moore rode Ben Bolt, Teapot Dome and Muck- a-Muck. F. E. Studnlck, Staten, Ore., 4th; rode Muck-a-Muck, Black Diamond and Black Bottom. Other riders in finals were Ivan Matteer, thrown by Al Smith, and Jack Ken nedy, thrown by Ben Bolt Relay Race Gerald Swaggart 10:58 7-10; Nell White 11:07 1-2. Special Race Friday: Matthew Bill 1st, Howard Conly 2nd; Satur day: Geo. Caldwell 1st, Nell White 2nd. Cowboy Race Gerald Swaggart Geral Swaggart 1st, Frank Swag gart 2nd; Roy Olmstead 1st, Elmer Hake 2nd; Friday: Del Wright 1st, W. A. Anderson 2nd; Sat: Johnny Eubanks 1st, Howard Conly 2nd. Morrow County Derby Matthew Bill 1st, Howard Conly 2nd, Gery Copenhaver 3rd. Chariot Race Clarence Moore, driving Orrin Wright horses, 1st; Add Moore 2nd. Deaconess Katherlne Phelps will speak at the Parish House Monday, Oct. 7th, at 2:30. Miss Phelps has spent many years at St James Hos pital, Anking, China. She will tell us of her work and experiences there. This meeting will take the place of the monthly meeting that was to be held Thursday. Lawrence R e a n e y, Lexington wheat farmer, was looking after business here today. He Is busy now putting in the fall grain, but Is not too well pleased to be work ing in the dust. Jos. Eskleson, Salem resident and extensive owner of real estate at Lexington, was doing business here today. Meeting for Clerks and School Board Members Mrs. Lucy E. Rodgers, superin tendent of schools, announces that there will be a meeting of clerks and school board members at her office at the county court house on Saturday afternoon at 1:30, and she is urging that all directors and clerks be present "Mr. J. W. Crites of the State Department of Education will be present and will speak on 'School Finance and the New Accounting System.' He will be prepared to answer any and all your questions relative to the new budget blanks, new warrant books and new ac count books," states Mrs. Rodgers. If you have already made out your budget, bring a copy of it with you. WILL ATTEND MEETING. Recently a call was Issued by President Hoover to all of the state attorney generals to meet In con vention at Memphis, Tenn., on Oc tober 21 and 22, and It was also sug gested that each of these officials appoint two district attorneys from his state to accompany him. In pursuit of this request, Attorney General Van Winkle of Oregon has included as one of his appointees District Attorney Notson of Morrow county. Mr. Notson considers this quite a distinguished honor, and he has completed his arrangements to leave Heppner In due time to be present at the Memphis meeting, there to gather in the knowledge that will be dispensed. Mr. Notson will be absent some two weeks on this journey. MEADOW GRASS PLANTED. H. A. Lindgren, livestock exten sion specialist from Oregon State college, took a couple of extra days while in Heppner to judge the wool exhibits at the Morrow County Wool and Grain show and inspected for age conditions at Ditch creek and Camas prairie. At each of these places nurseries will be established where new grasses will be sown in rows and plots and their adaptabil ity, palatability and productiveness will be studied, says Chas. W. Smith, county agent R. A. Thomp son, R. I. Thompson and B. B. Kelley are cooperating in the work and will sow five acres each of their mountain range. NEW PASTOR ARRIVES. Glen P. White, appointed by the conference in session at Portland during the week to be pastor of the Methodist church at Heppner, arrived here yesterday. Mr. White has been pastor for a number of years of the Methodist church at Fossil, and come to Heppner from that city. He will take up his work here at once, and will be in the pul pit of the church both morning and evening this coming Sunday. ARMSTRONG-HOWARD. A marriage of interest occurred at Walla Walla Monday when Miss Esther Armstrong, daughter of Mrs. Dora Armstrong of that city, be came the bride of George A. How ard of Heppner. Mr. and Mrs. How ard arrived in Heppner Tuesday. Mr. Howard is the popular assistant manager of the local J. C. Penney Co. store, and the young couple have been busy receiving well wish es of their many friends. EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Rev. Stanley Moore, Misslonary- ln-Charge. Holy Communion at 8:00 A. M. Morning prayer and sermon at 11. Church school at 9:45. "He that keepeth the command ment keepeth his soul, but he that is careless of his ways shall die. Prov. 19:16. J. B. Huddleston, Lone Rock sheepman, was a visitor at Heppner for a couple of days this week. BY EM HQWE . The Safe ofPohh ASOKA, BARBARIAN A SUGGESTION. UNWISE NAPOLEON. I have not been able to find an account of a man who was entirely intelligent, or of one who was en tirely honest. The best example of an honest and intelligent man was possibly Asoka, a barbarian. It is said of him that though he con quered in battle as easily as did Napoleon, he grew to have a horror of war, and would have no more of it. Asoka had victory to his credit In full measure. No one could say he was a coward, or that he was not the best of commanders. He was rich, and regal in splendor of pal aces, robes, jewels, and obedience from his subjects. So the man chose to thereafter court fame by becoming a just and Intelligent ruler, and this course met with so much success that he is at this distant day, best known and respected of the notables of his time. Any page , devoted to a summary of a thousand years of history, gives brief mention of rulers much alike; so many victories, so many defeats, and through it all about the same thievery and oppression. But Instead of the usual line given an ancient ruler In the necessary brief summary of history, Asoka gets a Deer and Birds are Now Available and Quest is Popular. With the opening of the deer hunting season last Thursday noon by Governor Patterson, and the bird season opening Tuesday, a general rush of hunters has been the order for the last week. There has been a large influx of outside hunters in to the Heppner territory besides the usual number of local people, and it is a common sight these days to see a car pull Into town with a deer or two tied on behind or loaded in the tonneau. Governor Patterson made news of the opening known Thursday morn ing and it was greeted with glee by throngs of sportsmen. Coinci dent with the opening of the hunt ing season the forest closing order that has been in effect throughout the state was rescinded. One of the first parties to come into town with deer was made up of local men who hunted in the vi cinity of Ditch creek Sunday. In cluded were Dr. A. H. Johnston, C. L. Sweek, Chas. Cox, Albert Adkins, Earl Hallock and Ed Bennett Mr. Sweek and Mr. Adkins were the fortunate nimrods, and it so hap pened it was the first deer for each of them. Their deer were not of the moose variety, however, and so were not entered in competition at the Peoples Hardware company who are offering a fine gune for the largest buck deer killed this season within the state and weighed in over their scales. To date Lee Smith of Ukiah has the prize deer, weigh ing 237 pounds. Another kill re ported was made by W. O. Bayless. Other local men who have been out or are now out and report more or less luck are L. Van Marter, in company with "Buck" Bigbee of Portland, D. A. Wilson, Leonard Schwarz, Marlin Gramse, Earl and Leonard Gilliam, Chas. Vaughn, L. E. Bisbee, Ollie and Gene Ferguson, and a number of others. In fact it has rustled local business houses to keep enough help on hand to do business. Along with the deer hunting sea son opened the grouse and native pheasant season as well, and these have proved attractive game for many. Then beginning Tuesday for eight days in two weeks, the season was opened on Chinese pheasant and Hungarian partridge. Hunting for these birds is on Tuesdays, Wed nesdays, Sundays and Mondays. The bag limit is three roosters and one hen for each day, or six roost ers and two hens for any one week. Former Heppner Resident Dies at Portland Home Mrs. I. N. Hughes, who many years ago resided at Heppner when her husband, Rev. I. N. Hughes, was in business here, died at her home in Portland on Tuesday, Oct 1, after an illness of long duration. Mrs. Hughes was aged 64 years, and besides the widower she Is survived by the following children: G. N. Hughes of Vancouver, Wash.; Ar gus Hughes of Benton City, Wash.; Mrs. Laura F. Driskell of Heppner; Mrs. Eva M. Newell of Bellingham, Wash.; B. L. Hughes of Lewiston, Ida.; Clarence and R. J. Hughes, Mrs. Bertha Wilson and Mrs. Maud Coan, all of Portland. Funeral services for Mrs. Hughes were held in Portland on Wednes day afternoon, with interment at Lincoln Memorial park. star in front of his name, and footnote recording distinction no other king, president or chief has. The history of Asoka Is shadowy, and I somewhat distrust it, but it at least persists, and is a sugges tion a modern ruler might have made reality. Why should not a ruler acquire fame with honesty rather than with the roguery that has distinguished his class almost without variance? Napoleon was a rarely Intelligent man. In the Russian campaign, which wrecked him, he took a chance that was surely unnecessary He appreciated he could not suc cessfully invade England because of the channel separating Calais and Dover, but overlooked a more ser ious handclap Winter in invading Russia. Why was It impossible for Napo leon to be as wise as the barbarian Asoka, who, after becoming satiated with victory and power, chose to try for still greater glory, as a just and intelligent ruler t st Helena is a good story, but an uneccssary tragedy: I regret Napoleon's history Is not an Inspiration to all men that honesty is the best policy. Had Napoleon adopted Asoka's plan as late as Austerlitz, ne would have not only his present fame, but a ereat deal more, and of a better kind. Bear Tears Up Camp; Chases Trapper Out "He was as big as a mountain!" This is what Adam Knoblock, government trapper, is reported to have said of a bear that tore up hiB camp on Swale creek one day last week, besides chasing Mr. Knoblock out At least this is the story told by Harold Dobyns, assist ant predatory animal inspector from Portland, now making the rounds in the county. Mr. Bruin's foraging expedition resulted in tearing down the tent, wrecking the bed, and almost com plete annihilation of the commisary. Mr. Dobyns is thinking of putting on another trapper to assist in put ting Mr. Bruin where he will do no further harm. Mr. Dobyns asks that anyone de siring to have predatory animal poi son put on range and who is will ing to furnish old horse for bait, can secure this service by getting in touch with him. EXJOY FAMDLY REUNION. Members of the Phelps clan en joyed a reunion and pleasant visit together at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Hill of Willow creek on Saturday, the first time they had all been together for many long years. Mrs. Hill, the daughter of the clan, had as her guests for this occasion her brothers, Ira A. Phelps and wife of San Francisco; L. W. Phelps of Oakland, Calif.; N. S. Phelps and wife of Kelso, Wash., and R. C. Phelps and family of Wapato, Wash. L. W. Phelps was a resident of Heppner some years ago, going from here over to the Yakima coun try and later to Oakland, where he has resided for the past six years. R. C. Phelps, who has been in busi ness at Wapato for some time, re cently disposed of his Interests there and may decide to locate perman ently at Heppner. The other mem bers of the family departed for their homes on Sunday. MORROW GENERAL HOSPITAL. Walter Scott received treatment Friday for a broken thumb received while cranking a truck at the road camp Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Charles Cox who recently underwent a major operation Is able to be up and around again and will soon be able to go home. Lloyd Matteson received a badly fractured elbow and dislocation when thrown from a horse at the Rodeo grounds Friday, and will be compelled to keep his arm in a sling for some time. Elbert Cox is able to be around again after a short attack of influ- AUXILIARY MEETS. The American Legion Auxiliary met October 1 at Legion hall. Our membership committee reported 33 memberships renewed for the year. There are still 22 who have not paid, and as October is membership month throughout the department, we are hoping that at our next meeting, we will have our entire membership paid up. Mrs. Elbert Cox drew the lucky number and won the lemonade tray given by the membership chairman to those having heir dues in by October 1. The Auxiliary and women of the Relief Corps met October 2 to sew for the U. S. Veterans hospital and child welfare at the Legion hall. Ruth Chapter. 0. E. S. To Have Official Visit The regular meetine of Ruth Chapter No. 32, O. E. S., will be on FriHnv evenine. October 11. at 8 o'clock, at which time there will be initiation and reports from the del egates visiting the last meeting of the grand chapter in Portland. On Wednesday, October 16, the chapter will receive an official visit fmm Mrs. Cflrrie Jackson, associate grand matron, of Baker. There will be a school of instruction in the afternoon and the conferring of de grees in the evening. This will be a special meeting of the chapter. "A GROUP OF SINNERS." There are several groups we might have In mind but it so hap pens it is a group from the scrip tures whose sins will be discussed at the evening service at the Church of Christ. The hour of meeting is now 7:30 and our aim is to have an Interesting and profitable time on every Sunday evening. The pub lic is Invited to attend. The morning sermon will be, "The Plowman." The hour is 10:50. Bible school is at 9:45 and we are building for Rally Day which is a week from Sunday. Be on hand and give us a boost. Christian Endeavor for all young folks meets at 6:45. MILTON W. BOWER, Minister. O. G. Haguewood of lone was a pleasant caller at this office while in the city for a short time today. HEPPNER DEN INITIAL MEETING The first meeting of the Heppner Den, Lions International, has been called by President Burgess for next Monday at 12:10 sharp, Ameri can Legion hall. I0NE lone was very quiet during the three days of the Rodeo. Everyone who could attended the "big show" at the county seat A party of friends gathered Tu esday evening of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edison Mor gan on Second street They spent a pleasant hour with the newlyweds and presented them with many use ful gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Balsiger and son Alfred motored to Seattle on Wednesday of last week. Alfred went to resume his studies at the University of Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Balsiger were the guests of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Learned. They re turned home the middle of this week. A goodly number from here at tended the James Michelbook sale held on Tuesday at the Daybreak ranch eight miles north of lone. Fred Harris of Fairgrove, Mich., arrived recently and is with his friends, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Mis ner on their ranch north of town. Mr. Harris hitch-hiked from his home to Los Angeles, and from there to lone. He states that he had a very enjoyable trip and made many friends along the way. He plans on staying in Oregon for some time. At present he is assist ing Mr.'Misner with the fall seeding. Vera Moen arrived last Thursday from Vancouver, B. C, and is the guest of her aunt Mrs. Laxton Mc Murray. Clair Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Young of Dry Fork, has gone to Ashland where he has a position in a MacMarr store. Mr. and Mrs. Al Martin and two sons, who spent the summer here with Mrs. Martin's father and other relatives, have gone to Vancouver, Wash., to spend the winter. ! Last week Laxton McMurray pur chased from John K. Honey of Portland one hundred and sixty ac res of wheat land lying between the Pasco Brown land which Mr. Mc Murray recently bought and a lar ger tract of land which he has owned for some time. This brings Mr. McMurray's holdings up to 4192 acres. Miss Janet Carlson has returned to Corvallis to again take up her work in Oregon State college. Miss Carlson was accompanied on the trip by her mother. Mark Weatherford of Albany was a business visitor In lone Saturday. The practice football game which lone played with Lexington Friday forenoon on the Lexington field re sulted in a defeat for the lone team, 13-0. Miss Mildred Kelley of Caldwell, Idaho, arrived Friday. She is a niece of Mrs. Charley Shaver. She will spend the winter with her aunt and attend shool at lone. Mr. and Mrs. Shaver drove to Arlington to meet her. Charley Shaver will leave shortly to help his brother, A. T. Shaver, with his well drilling near Bend. Mr. Shaver expects to be away all winter. The school board of Morgan has found it necessary to hire a second teacher for its school. Mrs. Young mayr of North Bend has been hired for the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades, .while Miss Mangold, who has had charge of the school since the opening the first of Sep tember, will teach first second, third and fourth grades. Hazel Ledbetter has bought the summer fallow on the Daniels place which was advertised for sale by Mr. Eckleberry. Mr. Ledbetter is getting the ground ready for the fall seeding. E. A. Shaver, father of Charley Shaver, has left lone on the return trip to his home in Fort Scott, Kan. Mr. Shaver spent three months vis iting here and at other points in the northwest The temperature was below freez ing both Friday and Saturday nights in this vicinity. Local sportsmen who have taken advantage of the privilege to go deer hunting are Bert Mason, M. E. Cotter, Elmer Griffith, Fred Man kin, Henry Smouse, Blain Blackwell, Oliver Haguewood, Walter Corley and Jack Whitesides. Elmer Grif fith, Blain Blackwell and Oliver Haguewood returned without deer, but Bert Mason and M. E. Cotter drove in Monday with a four-point buck which had been killed by Whitesides. Robert Harbison, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Harbison of Morgan, and Miss Estelle Mays, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Baker of Hood Riv er, were married Sunday, Sept. 15, at Hood River. The young people went at once to Eugene where Mr. Harbison will continue his course In architecture and Mrs. Harbison will take special work in music. They have the best wishes of the many friends here. Roland Wade of Walla Walla is a guest at the home of his sister, Mrs. E. J. Bristow. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Troge have been spending a week In the Valley, attending the state fair and visit ing relatives. Miss Lucile Bristow had as week end guests Erma and Nellie Miller and Melvln Simons, all of Walla Walla. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Engelman were business visitors in The Dalles Sat urday. Last week Mr. and Mrs. Carl Feldman received the Intelligence of the death of Joseph Hurvey of Lat ourell Falls. Mr. Harvey died at his home Wednesday, Sept 25, at the age of 71 years. Funeral ser vices were held at Gresham Satur day and Interment was made at Corbett. The deceased leaves to mourn his loss his wife and son, (Continued on Pas Six) T Dr. Poling, O.A.C., and Dr. Moore of Cornell are Two Instructors. Two days of intensive schooling for the teachers of Morrow county started in the Heppner school aud itorium this morning under the di rection of Lucy E. Rodgers, county school superintendent The occa sion is the annual teachers' institute which is being held in Heppner for the first time in several years. An imposing staff of instructors was in the city for the opening. Dr. Poling, remembered by every O. A. C. grad for nearly half a century as the popular song leader at a majority of school convoca tions, is here to lead audience sing ing besides giving a selected ad dress this morning and leading the high school discussion groups at 2:30 today and 2:15 tomorrow after noon. Dr. Clyde B. Moore, professor of rural education, Cornell university, is another prominent educational figure who will appear on the pro gram tomorrow. At 9:15 his ad dress will be, "Citizenship Through Education." He will lead a discus sion group at 11 on "Conduct and Character Through Education," and at 1:20 deliver another address, "Progress and Our Faith in Educa tion." Institute opened this morning with registration at 8:40 followed by opening exercises at 9 which In cluded invocation by Rev. Stanley Moore, missionary-in-charge All Saints' Episcopal church, vocal solo by Miss Kate Frances Ede and an nouncements. Miss Henrietta Mor ris, director of child health educa tion, Oregon Tuberculosis associa tion, appeared at 10 o'clock on "Se lection of Materials for Use in Health Education." Outside instructors in charge of discussion groups convening at 10:45 are Miss Kate L. Houx, direc tor of training school, Eastern Ore gon Normal school. Miss Alice Mc Donald, primary supervisor of the same institution. Miss Caroline Wil liams, head of the art department also of the Eastern Oregon normal, Miss Morris and Dr. Poling. Sessions this afternoon opened with a piano solo by Mrs. W. R. Poulson, audience singing led by Dr. Poling and announcements. Ad dresses are by Miss Houx at 1:20, "Modern Trends in Elementary Ed ucation," and James M. Burgess, su perintendent of the Heppner schools, "The Work of the O. S. T. A." Sectional discussions begin at 2:30. L. E. Marschat, principal of the Boardman schools, is Included in the list of instructors for tomorrow. He will have a part in the discus sion led by Dr. Moore, presenting the high school view on "The Slums of Pedagogy." Milton W. Bower, pastor of the Christian church, will deliver invocation at the opening tomorrow morning, and Carl W. Hoisington, superintendent of the Irrigon schools, will present two trombone solos at the noon open ing. Dr. Poling will lead group singing at both openings. Mr. Burgess appears on the pro gram again tomorrow at 2 o'clock with a presentation of the Morrow County Declamatory league. A meeting of the Morrow county unit O. S. T. A. at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon will wind-up the sessions. Mr. Burgess appears on the pro gram again tomorrow at 2 o'clock with a presentation of the Morrow County Declamatory league. A meeting of the Morrow county unit O. S. T. A. at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon will wind up the sessions. J. D. Cash Returns From Convention J. D. Cash, manager of the local J. C. Penney company store, arriv ed home Saturday from a week at the fall convention of the com pany held at the Multnomah hotel in Portland. In addition to the executives of the company who presided at the general sessions and held Individual conferences with the store manag ers, buyers for seven important merchandise divisions were present with full lines of merchandise, Mr. Cash said. "Plans for late fall and early winter business are the most comprehensive in the history of the business," he reports. "There are more than 400 new J. C. Penney Co. stores in operation, bringing the total number to over 1400; many new sections of the country have been covered, and much remodeling of older stores has been done in the past several months. "In all lines of merchandise, the showings made by the buyers re vealed striking notes In style and quality. Plans for store advertising in local centers have taken Into consideration the usual heavy in crease in sales during the holiday periods and the necessity for keep ing the advertising message of the store constantly before the buying public." METROPOLITAN PLAYERS. A special attraction at the Star theater next week will be the Met ropolitan Players, a company of ten capable artists, who will give a ser ies of five plays, comedies and dra mas, and many special features be tween acts.