Ifeppet PUBLIC A 'J D I T D ' Volume 47, Number 10. HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, May 22, 1930 Subscription $2.00 a Year 1U CARRIES COUNTY WITH 299 Nominees for Governor, Joseph and Bailey, Run Second Here. CAMPBEIX LEAD BIG Benge Defeats Bennett In Close Race on Democratic Ticket For County Judgship. George W. Joseph, republican nominee for governor, and Edward F. Bailey, democratic nominee for governor, were of second choice in Morrow county. Norblad carried the county with a tally of 299. Joseph had 255, Corbett 196, Hall 16, Jeff rey and Bennett 10 each. Wilbur received a vote of 67 as democratic candidate for governor. Bailey's count was 60. Piper was third with 45 and Hough a poor fourth with 9. Considerable interest was shown locally in the race for contested county offices, judge and commis sioner. Campbell lead the field in seeking the republican nomination for judge, winning with 353 to Bleakman's 290 and McNamer's 159. The nomination for the judgeship on the democratic ticket was close ly contested, Benge winning by a mere seven votes over Bennett, 97 to 90. Peck Proves Favorite. Seeking the republican nomina tion for county commissioner, Peck had more than a 2 to 1 lead over his closest competitor, Devine. The count was 453 to 224. Owen receiv ed 76 and Dykstra 24. Sam Turner, democratic candidate for commis sioner, unopposed received 152 votes. Frank Turner, republican received 457 votes for assessor, and Briggs, republican for treasurer, had a tally of 658. Wells, democratic candidate for assessor, was given a poll of 180, while Tamblyn, running on the same ticket for surveyor, received 130. A few names were written in for some of the contested and un contested offices but the number any one received was not enough to en danger in any way the lead of his opponent Williams, who received 421 votes In Morrow county for republican na tional committeeman, was first, for his opponent, Walker, received but 330. For democratic national com mitteeman, Pierce ran almost a lone race, for when the vote was counted he had 144 to 36 for West. Both Williams and Pierce were elected to the positions sought by a safe majority over the state at large. McNary Receives 702. McNary, republican candidate for U S. senator, unopposed, polled 702 in the county, while Butler, running alone on the same ticket for repre sentative in congress, second dis trict, had 622. Watkins, democratic candidate for U. S. senator, was giv en a vote of 137. Campbell won easily over Shep herd for the republican nomination for justice of the supreme court, dis trict 5, the count being 424 to 219. His lead was proportionate over the state at large. Coshow, democrat, unopposed for the same office had a total in the county of 130. Belt, re publican unopposed, received 568 votes here for justice of the su preme court, position 6. Kiddle, republican, scored 590, as candidate for senator, 19th district. Staver, republican, was given 570 for representative, 2nd district. Scott, democrat, received 132 for the latter office on his own ticket. Howard received 623 for superin tendent of public Instruction and Gram 693 for commissioner of labor on the republican ticket. Precinct Vote Given. The vote for precinct offices In North Heppncr precinct was: re publican county central committee man, C. L. Sweek 161; justice of the peace, E. R. Huston 54; constable, S. P. Devin 39; democratic county central committeeman, C. B. Cox 34; justice of the peace, E. R. Hus ton 31; constable, S. P. Devin 4. For South Heppncr precinct the vote was: republican county central committeeman, P. M. Gemmell 90 justice of the peace, E. R. Huston 23: constable. S. P. Devin 20. The democratic vote was: county cen tral committeeman, Hanson Hughes 30; justice of the peace, E. R. Hus ton 29; constable, S. P. Devin 4. Legion Post Prepares For Memorial Program Further plans for the Memorial day program, at which Dr. u. v. Poling of Oregon State college will speak, were made at the American Legion meeting Monday night. The firing squad Is practicing regularly under the leadership of Clarence Bauman. Members of the post will meet at the Legion hall at 7 o'clock Sunday morning to clean up the cemetery for Memorial day. The post will meet at 10:45 Sunday morning to attend the memorial services at the Methodist church. CARD OF THANKS. To all who took part in the Lad les' Minstrels, and helped in making the entertainment a complete suo cess, the Ladies auxiliary of the Episcopal church extends Its thanks; and to the public as well for its generous support Benefits of National Co-Operative Talked A representative number of Hepp ner wool men were brought togeth er on Tuesday evening to listen to some discussion of the benefits to be derived by the Individual wool men in associating themselves with the National Woolgrowers Market ing association. Outside men at the meeting were J. F. Sears of Yaki ma, secretary of the Washington Wool Marketing association, and J. W. Hoech, vice president of the First National bank of The Dalles. The sole purpose of the gathering was to get further information over to the local wool men regarding the operation of the co-operative plan proposed by the national farm board act The workings of the Washington association were explained quite thoroughly by Mr. Sears, and Mr. Hoeck also stated reasons why sheepmen of The Dalles and Shan Iko districts had tied up this year with the Washington association, signing up to market through that medium something around 1,000,000 pounds of wool. Mr. Sears also reported that there would be 600,000 pounds or more go through his association from the Nyssa district, and we understand quite a large portion of the Heppner clip" will reach the market through this source. At Lakeview 1,300,000 of wool is reported as going to market through the wool marketing asso ciations of northern California. J. W. Goode, wool expert repre senting Draper & Co., has also been in the Heppner community during this week and kept busy appraising the clips of Morrow county produc ers on which advances may be made through the office of his com pany, the designated representatives of the national marketing associa tion. The advances amount to 90 per cent of the appraised value of the wool as made by Mr. Goode. Funeral Rites Held For George Lambirth George William Lambirth, for whom funeral services were con ducted at the Echo Methodist church, May 14, by Rev. Ralph Hinkle of Pendleton, was born in Washoe county, near Reno, Nevada. As a small boy he came with his parents by wagon to Umatilla coun ty in 1880. He continued his res idence in Umatilla county until nearly five year ago, when he mov ed with his family to Alpine. Mr. Lambirth was married to Pearl B. Beydler May 27, 1911, at Pendleton. The Lambirth family lived on a farm near Pendleton un til residence was taken up at Al pine. The deceased lived to an age of 55 years and 11 months. Mr. Lambirth is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lambirth, three children, Cela tha, Doris and Lester, and three brothers, John Lambirth of Pendle ton and Lafe and Frank Lambirth of Home. Dinner Honors Seniors Hardman High School Honoring the graduating class of Hardman high school, a banquet was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Farrens Friday evening. Members of the senior class are Darrel Farrens, Zctta- Bleakman and William Johnson. Zetta Bleakman read the class prophesy. Darrel Farrens gave the valedictory address. William John son gave the class will. Presenta tion of diplomas was by Louise Torre, principal. After the dinner the group played games. The eve ning was brought to a close by the burning of the "Old Blue Faithful." Those present were Mrs. is. ti. Bleakman, Delsie Chapel, Louise Torre, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Farrens, Lucille, Darrel and Mildred Far rens. Elvira and Zetta Bleakman, Mary Ellen Inskcep and William Johnson. REPORTS WHEAT WEEDY. Joe Devine and Harry Shriever, extensive wheatraisers of Lexing ton, took time off on Sunday and made a trip over much of the Mor row county wheat belt. From their observation they report an exces sive amount of weeds in the fields, this being the rule in a majority of the fields. Mr. Devine states that wheat Is showing up well ev erywhere, but owing to the weeds the yield will be short. This has been a year when the conditions In the early development of the grain were such that it was impossible to do successful work in destruction of weeds, and Mr. Devine says that he feels some better since making this trip of inspection, as It proved he was not the only farmer suffer ing from the weed pest to excess this season. TO DELIVER ADDRESS. Rev. Wallace Smith arrived from Thorp, Wash., on Tuesday evening to take Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Notson to that place on Wednesday for the commencement program of the Thorp high school. Edward Notson their son, is principal of the Thorp school, located some nine miles out from Ellensburg, and Mr. Notson was called to deliver tho address to the graduates, the closing exercises of the school being held Wednesday evening. SCHOOL TESTS SET. Another state examination for seventh and eighth grade pupils will be held throughout Morrow county June 6 and 6 for all those who failed to pass the May examin ation, and for those who were un able to take the May examination, BLANKED BY FOSSIL 14 TOD Winners Show Class in All Departments to Get Victory. KUSS FANS TEN MEN Blngles of Heppner Aggregation Scattered, Four Being in First, Fourth and Eighth. Wheatland Leag-ns Standing! Won Lost Pet. Arlington 5 0 1.000 Condon 3 2 .600 Fossil 3 2 .600 Wasco 2 2 .500 lone 1 4 .200 Heppner 0 4 .000 Lat Snnday'i Beanlts At Fossil 14. Heppner 0. At lone 0, Wasco 5. At Condon 3, Arlington 9. Next Sunday's Games Heppner at Arlington; Fossil at lone; Condon at Wasco. Superior pitching, fielding and batting by the Fossil nine coupled with loose fielding and inability to hit by Heppner enabled the Fossil baseball team to blank Heppner 14-0 in a game played Sunday on the Fossil diamond. A feature of the game was the excellent pitching of Kuss of Fossil who fanned 10 bat ters, and had steady support In the field. Only 29 Heppner batsmen faced Kuss in the nine innings. Fos sil clouted the horsehide with regu larity, making 17 hits, six of which were doubles. Heppner's four hits were scattered, one in the first, one in the fourth and two in the eighth. Neel Singles to Center. First up in the first Inning D. Bleakman fouled out to first. Neel singled to center and was out trying to make second. Burns was out sec ond to first. For Fossil Van Horn got on on error by short Smith bunted for a single. Van Horn was out on a peg from catcher to third. Schomp was tossed out at first. Kuss walked, Johnson filed out to third. Second inning Heppner's three batters were thrown out on infield bingles, B. Bleakman, short to first Thomson third to first and Fergu son, second to first. Hill of Fossil reached first when short muffed his drive. O'Rourke walked. Putnum poled one to left field for a double. Luther singled to right, and Hake pegged to second to put him out on an attempted steal. Van Horn was out pitcher to first and Smith, third to first One-Two-Three is Order. Third Inning Hake, Evans and Lewis fanned. Second fumbled a drive by Schomp, Fossil's first Back er, allowing him to reach first Kuss walked again. Johnson rapped out a hot double, the ball going just inside the third base line by Inches. Hill singled, but was thrown out shortly at the second sack. O' Rourke whiffed the breeze. The side was retired when Putnum was out pitcher to first Fourth Inning D. Bleakman filed out to right field. B. Neel connect ed for a single to left Burns drove one to the right of second and he and Neel were out on a double play, second to short to first Fossil's Luther singled to right, and went second when the fielder fumbled. Van Horn singled to left Luther and Van Horn advanced when Smith sacrificed to be put out by first baseman, unassisted. Schomp was out at first. Kuss doubled, scor ing two players. Johnson filed out to center. Heppner Gets On. Fifth Inning B. Bleakman wait ed and walked. Pitcher pegged him out at second. Thomson fanned. A fielder's choice put Ferguson on first He was thrown out at sec- (Continued on Page Eight) Class to Hear Poling On Commencement Day Dr. D. V. Poling of Corvallls, di rector of radio station KOAC, Ore gon State college, will deliver the commencement address for the 1930 graduating class of Heppner high school numbering 30, at 8 o'clock next Thursday evening at the high school auditorium. Dr. Poling serv ed as secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at the college during the World war and since had been pastor of the First Presbyterian church at Al bany, until accepting the position he now holds. Miss Mary Beamer will play the "Marche Hongrols," Henri Kowal- ski, Milton W. Bower, pastor of the Church of Christ, will give the Invocation. The high school boys' glee club will sing "Uncle Rome," Homer. The Norton Wlnnard mem orial cup will be presented to its winner by Earl Gordon. The high school chorus will sing "The Kerry Dance," Molloy. William R. Poul- son, superintendent of schools, will present the class of 1930. Presenta tion of diplomas will be made by Charles Thomson, chairman of the school board. BOOK UNDER DISCUSSION, Nine members of the Book Worms gathered at the home of Mrs. Spcn cer Crawford last Thursday eve ning to hear tho discussion of "Ste phen Escott," by Lewisohn, a study of marriage from the Jewish stand point, led by Mrs Arthur McAtce. The hostess served refreshments of strawberry shortcake and coffee. VIIIHtlltllllHtllllllMMIIIIIIIItlllHIMIMMtllllMlHIIItlimitg iComing Events SCHEDULED DOHIQS OF THE I WEEK IN MOBJtOW COUNTY j nillllllllllltlllHtllllllllllllllllllHIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlmillMII? Tonight Elks flag day program (open to public); Commencement, lone. Friday Eastern Star; Degree of Honor, Senior Club. Saturday Eastern Star Cheer Club; Dance, Fair Pavilion. Sunday Memorial Service, Meth odist Church; Baccalaureate ser mon, High School Auditorium; Baseball, Heppner vs. Arlington at Arlington. Monday Lions Club; Neighbors of Woodcraft Tuesday Degree of Honor; Book Worms. Wednesday Odd Fellows. Thursday Heppner High School Commencement MATTHEWS SPEAKS LEXINGTON GRADS Seven Receive Diplomas During High School Commencement Program on Thursday. James T. Matthews, professor of mathematics at Willamette univer sity, Salem, In delivering the com mencement address for the Lexing ton high school graduating class last Thursday evening in the school aud itorium, gave a forceful message to the graduates and those attending, who packed the auditorium, and the substance of the talk was put across in an Interesting manner for it was spiced with many anecdotes and humorous stories. The theme of his talk was Jacob's ladder, al though no mention of Jacob was made in handling the subject mat ter. He declared that education is worth all the effort it entails. He told of the young man's dream of ladder reaching from earth to heaven, as he first set out in the world. The ladder is a means to climb. To get somewhere in life one must labor. Most events In life come either from opportunity or temptation, he said. No place in life is free from re sponsibility. Faithful plodding and fidelity of service are the path to real success. Service la the key to happiness. In concluiTVr he urged the graduates not to start out in life without having God in their plan. Members of the class are Miss Mae Gentry, Miss Helen Valentine, Miss Mary Slocum, Edward Bur chell, Wayne McMillan, Freeman Hill and Vernon Warner. Miss Helen Falconer played the processional. The invocation was given by Rev. Glen P. White, pas tor of the Heppner Methodist church. The salutatory address was given by Edward Burchell. The school glee club sang "The Four Leaf Clover" and "Twilight Memor ies." Misa Mae Gentry gave the valedictory. Miss Helen Valentine was heard in piano solo, "Alt Wien.' Arthur MacGregor sang "The Trum peter," and an encore number, ac companied by Mrs. MacGregor at the piano. Miss Mary Slocum announced the 1930 class gift to the school, which was the beautiful blue curtains, trimmed with gold, that were seen on the school's auditorium stage for the first time on commencement night. George E. Tucker, principal, pre sented the graduating class. The class is the first in the school to graduate after receiving its eighth grade instruction under Mrs. Lillian Turner, the remaining high school classes, also having received their eighth grade work from her. Harry Dinges, chairman of the school board, awarded the diplomas. Members of the eighth grade class, all of whom expect to be grad uated, were presented to the audi ence. They were Earl Bundy, Earl Hawks, Erma Lane, Fay Luttrell, Randall Martin, Alva Reaney, Jack McMillan, Delpha Meritt, Vester Thornburg, Claud Wilcox and Jeff Yocum. Certificates of perfect attendance were given pupils who had not been absent or tardy during the year. Those receiving the certificates were Elwood Hunt and Kenneth Jackson, first grade; Jeanette Blakely, second; Harvey Smith, third; Billy Burchell and Evelyn Kirk, fourth; Lyle Allen and Ken neth Palmer, fifth; Edward Hunt and Rose Thornburg, seventh. Liberty School Marks Closing With Festivity Nearly 30 parents and friends gathered at the Liberty school Fri day afternoon to enjoy a fine din ner, served shortly after noon and a program put on by the children under the direction of Miss Velma Huston, teacher. The program cel ebrated the final day of the present school year. The pupils sang In chorus, "Turn on the Heat," "Picking Petals Off Daisies," and "Happy Days." Play ing piano solos were Norma Beckct "The Trumpeter," "The Wind," Jun ior Hosklns and "First Waltz," June Huston. Florence Becket sang In vocal solo, "Tiptoe Through the Tulips." Tommy Huston recited "The Spot ted Skunk." Betty Clark entertain ed with her recitation, "School Days." June Huston recited "The Daffodils." The whole school joined In staging tho play, "Sleeping Beauty." C01ERC AL CLUB SET Plans to Show Artesian Water by Fountain Talked by Lions. MANY VIEWS AIRED Installation of Meters by City Water Department Will Tend To Distribute "Load." Steps toward reorganization of the Heppner Commercial club are expected to be taken next Monday noon when part of the Lions club luncheon hour will be given for this purpose. An invitation is being ex tended those not Lions, who have signed the commercial club roll, to enjoy the fellowship of the Lions luncheon. Immediately following a short business session or tne Lions which will include nomination of officers, the meeting will be turn ed over to discussion of the com mercial club. It is hoped election of officers and other steps necessary toward permanent organization will be taken. Fountain Plan Discussed. A lively discussion of the matter of preserving to view the flow of water from the city s artesian well followed President C. L. Sweke's presentation of the subject on be half of the city council, who desir ed an expression of opinion from Lions as citizens and taxpayers. From the many expressions given, all agreed with reservations that it would be a fine thing to keep the well's flow visible, to be seen by any who might so desire. A park in connection was talked, as well as several proposals made as to how the water might be presented to the public gaze. Plans for a fountain at an esti mated cost of something under $1000, were said by Mr. Sweek to have been presented the council by L. R. Stockman, engineer engaged for the purpose. The council, sens ing a diversity of opinion on the matted of proceeding with the pro ject, sought to find out how people generally view the matter. Matter Not Pressing. The Lions' discussion resulted more in expressions as to how it should be done, rather than wheth er it should be done. A more con servative idea was given in that the project was not pressing and that it might be well to see whether the flow is going to be maintained be fore money is expended in beautify ing it It was also said that the money might be used to better ad vantage if applied toward improve ment of the pipe line, and in bring ing the water to town. Mr. Sweek declared there was no call for any large expenditure of money on the pipe line. He asserted there was little doubt but that the pipe line as it now stands, or with very little repair, will bring an abundance of water. With the installation of me ters the necessity of forcing every one to irrigate at the same time will be obviated, and the "load" will be more evenly distributed through the day, thus lowering the high "peak load" of the past Miss Kate Francis Ede, supervis or of music in Heppner high school, sang a vocal solo, being well re ceived. Oscar R. Otto Dies Suddenly at Irrigon Funeral services for the late Os car K. Utto, resiaeni oi irnguu, were held this, Thursday, afternoon from the Christian church In Hepp ner, Milton W Bower officiating, and funeral arrangements being in charge of Case Furniture company, undertakers. Interment followed in Masonic cemetery. Mr. Otto died very suddenly early Tuesday morning. He had ridden out from his home a short distance and was sitting on his horse in con versation with C. A. Minor, when seized by a heart attack, and fell to the ground, expiring instantly. Word was sent at once to M. L. Case, coroner at Heppner, who Im mediately went to the scene and upon ascertaining the facts, pro nounced death from natural causes and decided an inquest unnecessary On August 26, 1924, Mr. Otto was united in marriage to Miss Bertha Minert, niece of Mrs. Anna Natter of Heppner. They took up their home at Irrigon where Mr. Otto had a small tract of land, and had lived there continuously since. For a number of years previous to go ing to Irrigon, Mr. Otto had made his home at Heppner, engaging In the music business here. He had formed many warm friendships both here and at Irrigon. He was born April 24, 1873, at Vcgesack, Sonderhausen, Germany, and was 57 years of age at his death. Besides his widow, Mrs. Bertha Otto, he Is survived by one brother residing In Germany, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Carrie Otto, and four children living at Portland. SCHOOL HOLDS PICNIC. A picnic was held by Eight Mile school at the McCorkey ranch on Rock creek Sunday with 46 parents, friends and children attending. The school which is taught by Miss Al- cna Redding, closed Wednesday afternoon. HIZATI! Lady Minstrels Play Before Packed House Two hours of humorous and de lightful entertainment was provid ed for the packed house that wit nessed the program of the Lady Minstrels Tuesday evening at the high school auditorium under the auspices of the Episcopal auxiliary. Musical and speaking numbers fea tured the first act with leading cit izens being the victims of jokes pulled by the minstrels. A favorite pastime was that of the audience trying to figure out the identity of the performers. In the second act the Cohn and O'Shea dancing classes entertained. The baby class enacted nursery rhymes, the juniors "Cherry Blos som Time," and the senior class staged the "Black Tappers' Review." Mere man had little part in the program, but the four that appear ed in quartet were given hearty ap plause with their comic number. Frank Harrington, Henry Ford's fiddler, pleased with a group of old time dance numbers. Poppies Will be Sold To Aid War Veterans Arrangements of the poppy sale was the main order of business at the American Legion auxiliary meeting Tuesday evening. The pop pies are made by non-compensated disabled ex-service men with fam ilies, who receive one cent for each one made. With the exception of contributions to the national hospit al and child welfare funds, every penny earned by the poppy sale In Oregon is used for hospital and child welfare work in this state. Mrs. Floyd Adams has been ap pointed chairman of the poppy com mittee succeeding Mrs. Marlin Gramse. Mrs. Alva Jones, Mrs. J. G. Barratt and Mrs. Raymond Fer guson will conduct the sale Satur day. The Camp Fire Girls will aid with the work Wednesday and Thursday, while Mrs. C. B. Cox and Mrs. Spencer Crawford will handle the sales on Memorial day. The unit will award the essay medal at the Heppner high school commencement program. Mrs. W. E. Moore, Mrs. Paul Gemmell and Mrs. Earl Gilliam have been named on the nominating committee to select nominees for unit offices for the coming year. Clinic Arranged for Pre-School Children Physical examination of children who will enter the Heppner school as first graders next fall will be made by local physicians during the first week in June in the sum mer round-up of the Heppner Par ent Teachers association, according to announcement of William R. Poulson, president-elect The local organization in conduct ing the round-up is falling in line with the national "Getting Ready for School" campaign, the object of which is to send to school in the entering grade a class of 100 per cent free from remedial defects, In order that the child may do the best scholastic work. Many cases of poor school work are traceable to physi cal rather than mental defects of the child so it falls as an obligation on the parents to have their chil dren examined during the round-up Chautauqua Requires Amounts Now Pledged Those who have made pledges for the 1930 Chautauqua will be visited by the soliciting committee begin ning June 1, but in order to aid in the work those who have made pledges are asked to either send them to the committee immediately or to have them ready when the solicitors call. The funds must be turned in not later than June 8. Appointed on committees to aid in the work of staging the Chautau qua are: grounds, Albert Adklns, chairman, Frank Turner, George Bleakman; advertising, Jasper Crawford, chairman, Kenneth Ack ley; property, Mrs. Neva Cochell, chairman, Harry Quackenbush; ticket, Earl Gordon, chairman; soli citing, Mrs. Ray Oviatt, chairman. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED. Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Devin were agreeably surprised Sunday after noon when their children and grand children called, bringing with them the requisites for a fine dinner, en joyed in celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Devin's 30th wedding anniversary. Those who gathered at the Devin home for tho surprise party were Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Clouston and daughter Alma Louise of Pendle ton, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Heydn of Stanfleld, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Par ker and Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Devin and son. FIELD DAY SLATED. An Invitation has been extended the public to attend the field day and picnic sponsored by the Wil lows grange, Sunday, June 1, be ginning at 10 o'clock in the morn ing at the Hynd brothers ranch two miles north of Cecil. Various farms are to be visited and machinery demonstrations viewed. A picnic lunch will be served at 12:30. BACCALAUREATE SET. Guy L. Drill, pastor of the Church of Christ, Pendleton, will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for the Heppner high school graduating class at the school auditorium bun- day evening. Rev. Glen White will give the Invocation and Rev. B. Stanley Moore, the benediction. The high .school glee clubs will provide special muslo for the occasion. WATER L By Signing Ordinance Passes First, Second Readings Before City Body. WELL WATER COMING New Entrance to City for Road And Stock Driveway from Heppner Flat Sought Two ordinances, one authorizing the purchase, installation and con trol of water meters, and the other putting into effect the signing of streets and numbering of houses, passed first and second readings be fore the city council at Its mid month meeting Monday evening. The ordinances will come up for third reading and final passage on Monday, June 2, when the council meets again in regular session. An emergency clause is included in the meter law to speed its progress. Two meter salesmen displayed their wares at the meeting. The council will not be in posistion to enter into any contracts in this re gard until after the ordinance is passed. Its adoption seems assur ed, however, and it Is expected the meter installation will then be pro ceeded with as rapidly as possible. Water Coming Soon. That the new water may be in Heppner ere another week passes, is the present expectation. The council authorized W. E. Pruyn, water su pervisor, to connect up the well flow with the pipe line immediately, the pipe being already in the ground for the purpose. Before the new water is turned into the system, however, Mr. Pruyn expects to have the reservoir and city mains drain ed and cleaned. The water supervisor expects the work preparatory to bringing the water to consume three days' time. Residents will suffer a little incon venience in this time, he said, es pecially as Irrigation will be stop ped. Rains have alleviated this want to a great extent, and it is thought the coming of the water will completely make-up for any up sets in the service from making the changes. The council was not prepared to take action on the proposed foun tain to preserve the well's flow to view. This matter Is expected to be taken up later. Driveway Sought. Steps will be taken immediately to obtain a right of way for a road and stock driveway through the William LeTrace and F. S. Parker property on the north edge of town. W. W. Smead, Charles B. Cox and Charles Thomson, acting on a com mittee with Mayor W. G. McCarty to interview the owners, reported the cost of the right of way at ap proximately $300. The new route will divert the lower Heppner flat road from Its present course around the rocky point where it comes Into Morgan street Estimates are that the new route can be put through for little more than it would cost to make a standard grade over the present road site, hence little money will be spent on the road in its pre sent location. A survey of the right of way will be proceeded with im mediately. A communication from the state board of health was read, asking what the city is doing towards elim inating pollution of Willow creek, and the installation of a sewerage system that would bring sewerage being turned into the creek, Into a plant for treatment The council authorized reply that a survey is being made of the situation and such steps taken as are possible at the present time. The proposed water meter ordin ance is as follows: An Ordinance providing for water meters for the City of Heppner, Oregon, authorizing the purchase and installation thereof, and de claring an emergency. The People of the City of Heppner do ordain as follows: Section 1. That all water supplied by the City of Heppner, Oregon, to its residents or the users of such water shall be metered and the wa ter meters for such purpose shall be furnished and Installed by said City at the residences and other places where such water is to be supplied. Section 2. That for the purpose of supplying water to the users there of, the City of Heppner is hereby authorized to purchase and Install such number of water meters as shall be required, and the cost there of and Installing the same, shall be paid out of the water revenues now on hand and not otherwise ap propriated. Section 3. It is hereby adjudged and declared that existing condi tions are such that this Ordinance Is necessary for the immediate pre servation of the public peace, health and safety of said City and the res idents thereof, and owing to the ur gent necessity of preserving the wa ter supply of said City, an emer gency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall take effect and bs in full force from and after its passage by the Council and ap proval by tho Mayor. METER COUNCIL