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PAGE EIGHT HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES, HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1930 IIS FOR TIE FARMER Outlook Tells How to Stay Overproduction. are now above the pre-war level. American beef has practically lost the European market to South Am erica. Australia is tne world s great source of wool, growing three times as much as thirty years ago. Asiatic Russia is competing strongly in cot ton, producing nearly twice as much last vear as before the war. All nf the European countries are Government Agricultural giving sharp attention to agricul ture. .Many are suosiuizmg agricul tural settlement in their colonies where land is abundant and cheap. All are emulating American scienti fic methods and machine produc tion. The apparent certainties are that within a few years agriculture in the United States will be devoted to feeding the people of the United States; that all farm products will be handled from farm to consumer by farmer-owned cooperative mar keting associations; that these as sociations will dictate to their mem bers the amount of each particular product to be produced in any given season and so an equality will be maintained between production and consumption which will put agri culture in general for the first time on the basis or a Dusiness enterprise. The "out" about this program is the independent farmer who will refuse to join the cooperative and whose "bootleg" crops will disturb the market and work to the detri ment of his neighbors. And this may result on a national scale in the repetition of such activities as those of the "nightriders" in the Kentucky tobacco war between the Equity and the independents, twen ty years and more ago. If the Federal Farm Board car ries out its gigantic program intelli gently and succeeds in impressing upon every farmer the necessity of cooperating farming in the United States will be stabilized in time, Unless that is done, it will continue to be a hit-or-miss gambling enter prise with the odds against the gen eral run of farmers. WORK ON CENSUS FOR 1930 STARTS Manufacturers Give First Data; Population and Information On Farni9 to Follow. By CALEB JOHNSON. Hand in hand with the Govern ment's efforts to regulate the mar keting of farm products In such a way as to give the farmer his right ful share of the price which the ultimate consumer pays, and to equalize distribution so that food stuffs will not be dumped on glutted markets, goes the attempt to regu late agricultural production. The plain fact is that farming in America suffers more from overpro duction in most of the staple crops than from any other one cause. And this condition has been getting worse ever since the war, according to the Secretary of Agriculture. "No marketing machinery can insure good prices and satisfactory income if the farmer plants and breeds unwisely," says a recent bul letin of the Federal Farm Board. It does not follow that because a farmer got a good price for the corn he grew on 50 acres last year he can get twice as much for the crop from 100 acres this year. The re verse is likely to be true, if all of the corn growers, or any consider able part of them, plant more corn than they did last year. The Agricultural Outlook for 1930, just issue by the Bureau of Agricul tural Economics, is full of danger signals for the farmer. If all farm ers are guided by them, the average of farm prices will be higher than last year. If they are generally disregarded, agriculture will not be very profitable to most of those en gaged in it. No one farmer and no one community can control the sit uation. Until all farmers are or ganized into marketing associations handling practically all of each sta ple crop, the only production con trol possible is through appealing to the intelligence of individual farmers. The Federal Department of Agriculture's program for this Spring includes the spreading of the information contained in the Agri cultural Outlook as widely as possi ble, so that each farmer can govern himself accordingly. Here are the danger spots to which the Outlook calls attention: In general, demand for all farm products is likely to be less in 1930 than in 1929. Corn acreage should be decreased definitely. Wheat cannot be expected to bring higher prices, and no increase in planting should be undertaken. Cotton acreage is high enough now and should not be increased. Hog prices probably will average as high as 1929, with a reduction In supply already indicated. That should not be taken as an invita tion to breed more hogs, as demand is falling off., Beef cattle herds are too large now, and prices are tending down ward. Dairy herds should be closely cull ed and more heifers slaughtered If bur.er prices are not to drop still furir next year and the years af ter. 5ip and lambs are at the top tf swirg now. No improve- ntr zz. i wool market is looked J-.r t;-.r next year. Az.t zncrease in poultry and egg froi-jcMca will result in lower prices. Tie Lay demand is for alfalfa and similar legume hays, but less sweet clover for seed should be sown this year. Flax looks good. A third increase in acreage would not materially af fect prices. New apple orchards should be set out only where conditions favor growth of highest grades. Grape fruit and oranges will be in greater production. Grape prices are ex pected to go lower. The peach out look is unfavorable, wtih heavy pro duction and low prices expected. Cantelope and watermelon grow ers should reduce their acreage. The outlook for strawberries Is good, and production can safely be increased. Present projected increase of 0 percent in potato acreage is unfav orable to price maintenance. Lettuce demand continues to in crease but marketing difficulties help keep prices drrsn. Sweet po tato acreage shoulr be reduced. To mato acreage shoi.ld not be increas ed. Dry bean production should be kept at las' year's level. The early cabbage market looks very favorable; late cabbage not so good. Peanut crops should be re duced. The tobacco outlook is good. Growers of Virginia fire-cured and Maryland can safely plant larger acreage. Rice prices are tending upward. Sugar at present produc tion levels should hold up to present prices. In other words, American farm ers must watch their steps. And the ones who watch most intelligently are the ones who will survive. For it is clearly on the cards that there will be fewer farms and fewer far mers ten years from now than there ure today. More and more, American farm ing must be done for the American market Secretary Hyde of the De partment of Agriculture points out that in the world markets Canada, Argentina and Australia are crowd ing the United States out. In those three countries agricultural acreage has trebled since 1900. They now grow more wheat than we do. Ar nentina haa become the world's largest exporter of corn. We are buying much of our flaxseed from South America. The southern hem isphere has multiplied exports of butter by Beven In 30 years. Europe, too has Increased production of live stock and dairy products until they ALPINE. Frank Lambirth is here from Home, Oregon, visiting his brother, George Lambirth. He came to Echo to attend the funeral of his brother, Charles, and will remain here for a short time. Spring plowing has started at the B. P. Doherty ranch. The cater pillar has been hauled out, over hauled and has been going day and night shift for the last week. Folks! Don't forget March 15 at Alpine. The ground has been snowcovered here every morning this week, but the rays of the sun have melted It before noon each day. The buttes toward Blackhorse are snowcover ed. The Alpine high school students are happy. Examinations are over for another six weeks. Rudolph Klinger motored to Pen dleton Monday, attending to busl ness there. A number of the peopl in this community are preparing to plant their gardens already. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Curran re turned to the Wade ranch early last week. The Alpine school grounds are being made beautiful through the efforts of the grade pupils. Flower gardens are being laid out at pre sent Mrs. Madge Doherty motored from La Grande for her small grand daughter, Josephine Smart, who has been visiting with Mrs. W. T. Doherty. "Baldheaded Abadiah! If a dead mummy costs $50,000 what would a live one cost?" Don't miss Racker in "The Mummy and the Mumps," March 15, by the Alpine high school. Come early and be sure of a seat. Rosella Doherty and Mrs. P. J. Curran and daughter Betty were Pendleton visitors over Friday and Saturday. In the grade declamatory contest for the northern half of Morrow county, which will be held at Al pine on March 22 at 8 p. m., there will at least be contestants from Boardman, Irrigon, Pine City and Alpine. Doris Lambirth will rep resent us in the upper grade div ision and Lester Lambirth and Juanita Nirscel in the lower. Lester will speak in the non-humorous sec tion and Juanita in the humorous. Everybody come. We are sorry to have to charge an admission but the prices 15 cents and 25 cents are uniform at all the preliminary con tests and has to be made in order to have sufficient funds to buy the gold and silver medals to be given at the county contest at Heppner on April 5. Also there must be competent judges. On March 22 and also at the high school contest on March 29, blue, red and white ribbons with gold lettering will be given. C. Melville, district road master, has been improving the roads in this district the last few days. They surely need it Henrv Rauch and daughters Ed na and Mae were visitors in Hepp ner Saturday. Alex Lindsay has been absent from school Monday and Tuesday due to illness. G. L, Bennett and Dan Lindsay visited the school Friday evening. Thev fixed the pump which has been out of working order for some time. A large crowd attended the Farm Bureau meeting held at the Bchool Saturday night. A number of men spoke with the intention of organ izing a grange here. Farm Bureau officers will be elected April 5. Taking of the 1930 government census in this district, which com prises Morrow, Umatilla, Gilliam, nion, Wallowa and Wheeler coun ties, has been started under the di rection of A. C. Mclntyre, district census supervisor, who has his headquarters at Pendleton. Only the census on manufacturing has been started, but the work of gath ering census data on population and agriculture will be under way April Assistants to Mr. Mclntyre are Raymond O. William of La Grande chief assistant, Miss Nedra Brad shaw of Pendleton, stenographer and Miss Lenore Dyer of Hermis- ton, clerk. George McDuffee has received the appointment as enumerator of the census of distribution, an industrial survey, for Heppner and Morrow county and has been at work on his new duties. He has been effered the appointment to gather the pop ulation and agricultural census here and is considering the matter. Ev- ry farmer in the district will be mailed a copy of the agricultural schedules so that he may familiar ize himself with the conditions and questions asked. City census is to be completed within two weeks from April 1, and the rural census during the month of April. It is believed that local census figures will be available for publication here before being sent to the Bu reau of Census at Washington, D. , May 1. President Hoover's proclamation issued recently emphasizes that it is the duty of every person to an swer all questions on census sched ules applying to himself and fam ily and his farm or other abode, re fusal to do so being a subject to penalty. It is not the purpose of the census bureau to pry into peo ple's private affairs, but complete information as asked is required to secure general statistical data on the resources of the country. It Is in no manner being used for tax ation purposes and can do no one harm. The information is for the bureau and all employees are pro hibited from imparting any of it. Grocery Employees Meet At Walla Walla Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Fred Painter, Clar ence Hayes and Harlan Devin were taken to Walla Walla Sunday by Terrel Benge, where the MacMarr employees attended a meeting of the MacMarr chain. Pendleton, La Grande and Yakima districts were represented. Business sessions were conducted the morning and afternoon and were followed by a banquet at the Marcus Whitman hotel, attended by more than 100 MacMarr employees and their ladies. Terrel visited with Robert Turner, student at Whitman college, while the meeting was in progress. 4-H CLUBS FORMED. Two 4-H clubs were organized at Eight Mile Tuesday by Charles W. Smith, county agricultural agent, and Mrs. Lucy Rodgers, county school superintendent. Five mem bers joined a sewing club open to girls and five also became members of a poultry club which is open to boys and girls alike. TAXES BEING RECEIVED. Taxes for the first half of 1929 are coming in at a fair rate but somewhat slower than last year at this time. The rate of payment of the taxes is expected to increase as the dead-line for payment of the first half is neared, believes C. J. D, Bauman, Morrow county sheriff, The dead-line is May 5. Alpine Students Will Stage Comedy Mar. 22 The extremely funny comedy, "Mummy and' the Mumps," will be given by the high school at Alpine assisted by several others of the community, March 22 at the high school. The play is full of laughs and will be enjoyed by all. Arthur Schmidt, in the role of Sir Hector Fisk, has a great time with the mumps, while Alex Lindsay as Brisky tries to make everyone be lieve he is Sir Hector. Both the boys have to impersonate Miss Laid- law in an attempt to escape from the predicament, but are detected by that lady after they have passed inspection by the not too-vigilant sheriff. The cast includes Grover Sibley, Arthur Schmidt, Alex Lindsay, Lau rence Doherty, Irl Clary, Ruth Ben nett, Celatha Lambirth, Rosella Doherty, Dorothy Doherty and Mar garet McDaid. LAXD TRANSFERRED. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dimmitt of Los Angeles, Calif., conveyed to F. B. Shannon of Walla Walla county, Wash., five acres of land about two miles east of Irrigon and within half mile of the northeast corner of Morrow county, acording to deed filed with the Morrow county clerk, February 25. 3 Teams Victorious In Hoop Tourney (Continued from Page One) on personals as did Clark of lone in the last half. Heppner (28): R. Thomson (14) and Green (6), forwards; Evans (3), center; Gentry (2) and Furlong, guards; C. Thomson (3), Farley and Hayes, substitutes. lone (21): Mason (2) and ttu- banks (2), forwards; Clark (10), center; McCabe and Lundell (1), guards; Morgan (5) and Ely (1), substitutes. Outcome In Doubt The Arlington-Fossil game, which opened the Saturday night series, was nip and tuck all the way and the outcome was in doubt until the final gun. The score was tied three times during the first half ana at half time Arlington lead by only three points, the score being 11-8. The teams tied at 14-all in the third quarter. From then on the battle grew hotter and hotter. Arlington took the lead, just to lose it seconds later. Fossil ran its score to 23 and Arlington rallied to advance her score to 26. Fossil was fighting hard and looped a field goal to bring its score to 25 just a few seconos before the game ended. Arlington (26): Ogilvy (9) and Bailey, forwards; Harford (9), cen ter; Learn (7) and Fisk (D. guards. Fossil (25): Van Horn (13) and Stewart (6), forwards; Beeson (4), center; Thomas and Arne, guards; Sasser (2), substitute. In the Heppner-Lexington game, Heppner lead until about the mid dle of the final quarter, except once in the first period when the teams were tied at 5-5. Thomson had his shooting eye working during the first half and contributed 9 points of the 11 made by Heppner. At the half, Lexington was chalked up with 8 points. Burchell of Lexing ton took high point honors with 14, and R. Thomson was next in line with 13. Players Out on Fouls. Furlong went out on personal fouls in the third quarter, being re placed by C. Thomson. Ruhl of Lex ington also was out of the game on personals. K. Warner came in to take his place and scored enough to thwart a Heppner victory. As the game came near an end the fighting became more heroic. With Heppner leading 16-9, Lexington be gan to sprint to gam uie vn-iuiy necessary to give the team a chance at the district championship. They ran the count to 16, with their op ponents at 18. R. Thomson, threat ened by the Lexington defense sank a quick long shot that went through the basket without hitting the rim. Setting a territlic pace, K. Warner looped three field goals and Ruhl one to put the game on ice for Lex ington. Lexington (24): V. Warner (2) and McMillan, forwards; Burchell (14), center; Ruhl and Hill (2), guards; K. Warner (6), substitute. Heppner (20): R. Thomson (13) and Green (3), forwards; Evans (3), center; Gentry (1) and Furlong, guards; C. Thomson, substitute. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiiiiii! BASEBALL CLUB ELECTS. With warmer weather coming on and the feeling of spring in the air, baseball-minded residents of lone met Sunday, electing Werner Riet mann manager, and Jack Ferris, secretary-treasurer for the team. The club plans to use only local talent in filling the positions on the ninet GRANGE SPONSORS CLUB. A 4-H sewing club, sponsored by the Lexington grange was organiz ed at the home of Mrs. Alfred Nel son six miles east of Lexington Sat urday afternoon by Mrs. Lucy Rod gers, county school superintendent. Seven members joined hte club, to be lead by Mrs. Doris Graves. COUNTY NURSE BACK. Miss Edith Stallard, Morrow county nurse, returned from Port land where she attended a success ful and instructive meeting of pub lic health nurses from all parts of the state. Among the things of in terest on the program was a lunch eon held at the Louise home. PLAN REPORT LOW GRADES, Blue slips will be sent to the par ents of Heppner high school stu dents who have low or failing grades. These will be sent out ev ery three weeks, stating the facul ty's belief for the reason of poor work. The faculty stands ready to cooperate and take up with the par ents methods of improving the qual ity of the student's work. RAIN FALLS TUESDAY. Rainfall to the extent of .26 inch fell in Heppner Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, accord ing to Frank Gilliam, local observ er for the U. S. Weather bureau This precipitation is expected to prove of considerable benefit to wheat and pasture. OFFICE MOVED. The office of the John Day Valley Freight line has moved to the build ing owned by Dr. A. D. McMurdo on May street, diagonally opposite the Gilliam & Bisbee store. The change in location was made to give the company more space, especially for warehousing. Why Not Build 1 A vacant lot's a funny thing," Declares Bill Der, "fo it don't bring A cent of money to its owner To leave 'em that way's snre a boner' 0-0-0 A vacant lot brings in no rev enue, but the taxes go on just the same. Why not convert YOUR empty real estate into an asset by building on it and getting the rentals? You just bet we have the building ma terials! And our prices will not scare you away! THE Heppner Planing Mill and Lumber Yard Phone 1123 The Home of Friendly Service iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimi Resolutions of Condolence. Whereas it has pleased our Heav enly Father to summon to his Eter nal Home our beloved brother, Wil liam Hendricks, who was a faithful member of Willow Lodge No. 66, I. O. O. F. Be it resolved that we bow in humble submission to the will of the Omnipotent, and that we extend to his bereaved our deepest sym pathy; that we drape our charter in mourning in memory of our de parted brother; that a copy of these resolutions be spread on the min utes of the lodge and copies sent to relatives and one to the press. J. L. YEAGER, SHERMAN SHAW, ADAM KNOBLOCK, Committee. Grade and high school students at Lexington will participate In school eliminations for the declam atory contests at 9 o'clock Friday morning. Winners of this compe tition will represent Lexington in the divisional contests. Resolutions of Condolence. Whereas it has pleased our Heav enly Father to summon to his Eter nal Home our beloved brother J. H, Campbell, who was a faithful mem ber of Willow lodge No. 66, I. O. O, F. Be it resolved that we bow humble submission to the will of the Omnipotent, and that we extend to his bereaved our deepest sympathy that we drape our charter in mour ning of our departed brother; that a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of the lodge and a copy sent to his sister and one to the press. , J. L. YEAGER, SHERMAN SHAW, ADAM KNOBLOCK Committee, Notice- The belief that I am op erating a beauty parlor is erron eous. Persons seeking this service should visit the shops in business for that purpose. MAY GILLIAM Heppner high school students will receive their report cards next week for the six week's period, which is one-third of the school term, having been completed this week. W. P. Mahoney, who motored to Portland Tuesday, was accompan ied by Frank Gilliam, who is look ing after business interests In the city. J. D. Moyer and family returned to Heppner the first of the wee from Vernrjnia where they have been spending the winter. Mrs. C. W. McNamer went to lone Wednesday to attend a party given by Mrs. Mike Cotter in honor of Mrs. Del Ward. For Sale Rhode Island Red eggs for setting, high egg-producing strain, 75c per setting. Ralph But ler, Cecil, Ore. Gltf. For Sale Pure bred Barred Rock eggs for setting, from selected hens, $1 per setting. Mrs. Eph Eskelnon, Heppner. 50tf. Alonzo Edmundson went to Port land by stage today to receive fur ther medical attention lor his in jured jaw. Wanted Girl for general house work. Mrs. W. H. Cleveland, Hepp ner. 61tf. $25 Kewairdl For information leading to arrest and conviction of the person or persons who broke into our store Saturday night, March 1, or early Sunday morning. PETERSON'S Jewelry Store St Laugh and the World Laughs With You Your share of laughing will be clone EE when you attend 1 Cyclone Sa H PRESENTED BY LEXINGTON GRANGE Thursday, March 13 EE- Curtain Rises: 8 P. M. Lexington High School Auditorium Cast of Characters Jack Webster, owner of the Webster estate Elmer Palmer Sally Graham, "Cyclone Sally" Alice Montgomery Reggie Manners, a young Englishman Ellis Moyer Jim Jerkins, a persistent suitor Joe Thornburg Jenny Thatcher, object of Jim's courting Mrs Harry Duvall Willie Clump, Sue Baseom's beau .. Russell Wright Vivian Vernon, belle of Cedar Point ...Helen Falconer Effle Varde, a cute little neighbor Edith Miller Ruth Thatcher, peach sought by Reggie Ruth Dinges Prices: Adults 50c; Children 25c NO SEATS RESERVED 23Ri )P f M. D.Clark : Hiatt & Dix UNITED WE STAND FOR COMMUNITY PROSPERITY. Patriotism "begins at home". . . It is socially and economically to your advantage to patronize the INDEPENDENT march ants of your community . . . Red & White Chain Stores are independently owned by citizens of the communities in which they live . . . They are joined together for economies in buying which are reflected in their service and prices. Saturday & Monday (March 8 and 10) Red & White Super-Specials nvn the b 45c WE RESEBVX THE BIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES White King (gran.) Soap, Lg. Pkg B&M Baked Beans 2 Large Cans 43c Mazola Oil Quarts 48c Serv-us Peaches 2 Cans 63c R&W Peaches 2 Cans (22s) . 53c R&W Corn 3 Cans 53c B&W Corn 3 Cans 47c NBC Premium Sodas 2-Lb. Carton 36c R&W Macaroni, Spaghetti- Noodles, 3 for THE OWNER SERVES Serv-us COFFEE Special Pkg. 39c !i45c Malt-O-Meal Package 24c R&W Chili Con Carnc 2 Cans (Is) 29c Serv-us Pineapple 2 Cans (2'2s) 58c R&W Sliced pie, 3 Cans .. Pineap- 39c W R&W Flour 49-Lb. Sack .. 1.84 R&W Pumpkin 2 Cans (2'2s) .... .33c 20c B&W Sardines 2 Cans ( s) THE BUYER SAVES 27c 3gK. Baas) gyiaimns