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OREGOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY PUBLIC AUDITORIUM portla::o. ore. Volume 47, Number 32. HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, OCT. 23, 1930 Subscription $2.00 a Year alette wiper AUNT LUCIA SHOWS TO LARGE HOUSES Production Sponsored by Lions Club Heartily Received. PROGRAM IS VARIED School Children and Business Men Compose Baby Show, Cast and Choruses for Entertainment Well, It's all over but the shout ing, folks, and most everyone seems to be agreed that "Aunt Lucia" pro vided an evening of excellent enter tainment, measured as home talent productions go. The two presenta tions Tuesday and Wednesday eve nings were greeted by 800 people, conservatively estimattd, as a com plete check on attendance had not been made this morning. Tuesday, the high school auditorium seating 610 people was well filled, while last evening about half the balcony seats remained vacant. The Lions club committee in charge of the produc tion express appreciation for the manner In which it was greeted by the public, and the spirit shown by participants. Attendance exceeded their expectations. A diversity of entertainment was provided by "Aunt Lueia," featured by hilarious comedy situations. The audience was put in a receptive frame of mind by the curtain-raiser In which a large number of young sters aged 3 to 8 years, dressed In pajamas, put on a bed-time act with Mrs. P. M. Gemmell, dramatic reader, telling the story. The young sters took part with gusto and thor oughly enjoyed their part of the performance. Comedy Skit Given. Earl Gordon and Raymond Fer guson, as two college freshmen, next had the footlights to them selves In a floor-sweeping scene In a fraternity house at Bula Bula college, telling several appropriate jokes with application of local characters. Act one presented prin cipals, girls' choruses and glee club with announcement of the coming of Aunt Lucia, spinster millionair ess, and a group of songs led by the glee club and acted out by the chorus. Betwcen-the-act numbers featur ed the Flapper chorus of Bula Bula college, which presented many prominent business men in the roles of modern flappers, a feature that occasioned oceans of mirth. A sail or maid and a milk maid song and dance by high school, girls were other between-act numbers that proved attractive. Many In Lead Roles. The story of Aunt Lucia portray ed the home-coming at Bula Bula college, with the wild antics of the fake Aunt Lucia marking the height of the comedy situations. The real Aunt Lucia never arrives, and the story Is climaxed when the mis representation of one Jerry Watson is apprehended. Principals were W.. R. Poulson in the role of Jerry Watson (Aunt Lucia); Paul Marble and Stanley Reavis as George and Dick, college boys; Bernlta Lamson and Beth Bleakman as Betsy and Molly, sweethearts of George and Dick; Helen Olson as Ethclyn, Jer ry's girl; Grace Nixon, the school dean who wins the heart of Prof. Gaddis in the person of Al Rankin; Claude Cox, the butter and egg man; Russell Pratt as Collin's, Dick's dad; Jim Cash and Juanita Leathers as Dr. and Mrs. Seamore; Jim Cash as fraternity president; Kenneth Piercy, messenger boy; Earl Gordon and Ray Ferguson, two college freshmen; Frank Tur ner, glee club leader, and Eddie Kenny, yell leader. Miss Esther Wood Bang a love song in one act Tuesday evening, but was unable to perform last evening due to an af fliction of her voice. Mrs. W. R. Poulson was accompanist. Girls' choruses and glee club were made up of business men and boys and girls of the high school.. Much credit for the smoothness with which the production was car ried out is given Miss Jacqueline Dobbins, coach from the Universal Producing company. WHEAT IN STORAGE. The commercial wheat stock at the several ports is reported as fol lows by the bureau of agriculture: Atlantic and Gulf ports, 23,369,000 bushels; interior and lake ports, 186,526,000 bushels; Pacific ports, 8, 120,000 bushels, or a total of 218, 015,000 bushels. The corresponding date last year the total was 200,548, 000 bushels. There are 20,184,000 bushels of Canadian wheat in bond in this country, against 24,680,000 bushels at the same time last year, and there are 4,910,000 bushels of United States wheat In store In Can ada, against 8,633,000 bushels last year. Mrs. Garnet Barratt entertained at bridge Friday evening at her home on Hinton creek. Guests In cluded Mesdames William R. Poul son, Earl W. Gordon, Charles Smith, Raymond Ferguson, Paul M. Gommoll, LaVerna Van Marter, David A. Wilson, and George How ard. Pumpkin Ice cream, wafers and coffee were served. Mrs. Wil son received honors. Case Mortuary Dedicated Sunday by Fitting Service Entirely in keeping with the new structure, were the dedicatory ser- vices held at the Case Mortuary on Sunday afternoon, attended by as many people of the community as could possibly gain admittance. The completion of the new mortuary was accomplished during the week and Mr. and Mrs. Case and their assistants had everything In read iness for the program, which in every particular proved appropriate. The sermon of dedication was de livered by Rev. F. R. Spaulding of Hood River, pioneer Methodist minister of the northwest and for mer Heppner pastor. Mr. Spauld ing spoke eloquently of the beauti ful structure, touching upon its fit ness for the purpose for which it had been built, and in suitable words dedicated the building to the memory of Lawrence Spafford Case, who gave up his life in an effort to save that of his companion. This part of the address was particularly touching, as It brought to the mem ory of each one present the events leading to the passing of the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Case. We are attempting no word pic ture of the beautiful new mortuary building than to say that it has been built on a plan that makes it emin ently suitable as a funeral home, every detail to that end having been worked out to an exactness, and the finishings both inside and out, in cluding interior decorations and furnishings, while not lavish, are all In splendid harmony and display good taste. Mr. and Mrs. Case were recipients of the hearty congratu lations of the entire company upon their accomplishment and the spirit of confidence they have thus mani fested in the future of Heppner and the surrounding community. The dedication service program was as follows: Prelude Mrs. J. O. Turner Solo Mrs. Mary Adele Vann God Shall Wipe Away All Tears Cara Roma Accompanist - Mrs. Ray Taylor Invocation Rev. W. W. Head Solo.... Mr. Arthur McGregor (a) The Lord is My Shepherd Led die (b) The End of a Perfect Day Bond Accompanist Mrs. Ray Taylor Scripture Reading .Rev. B. Stanley Moore Solo. Mr. O. H. Spaulding Open the Gates of the Temple Accompanist Mrs. Roy Kunsman Dedication Address. Rev. F. R. Spaulding Solo Mrs. Mary Adele Vann Stranger of Galilee Mrs. Morris Accompanist Mrs. Ray Taylor Voluntary --.Mrs. Jesse O. Turner Benediction Rev. Glen P. White Dr. Love Gives Talk At Parent-Teacher Meet Dr. Love, head of vocational edu cation at Oregon State college, spoke to members of the Parent Teachers association assembled in the Heppner high school auditor ium Tuesday afternoon. "Vocation al Guidance" was his theme, and those attending report an Instruc tive talk. W. R. Poulson, president, presid ed. Other numbers presented In cluded a piano solo by Miss Teresa Breslin; two solos, "Sylvia" and "LdVln' You" by Miss Esther Wood accompanied by Miss Grace Nixon; program by third grade directed by Miss Helen Olson and Miss Wood; Lois Jones, announcer; song. "Columbus," entire grade; story of Columbus by Bettie Marie Adkins; play of Columbus In two acts, first act "Boyhood of Columbus," second "Around the World." A selection was given by the grade rhythm band. The next meeting falling on Armistice day has been postponed intil the day following, Wednesday. YOUNG PEOPLE MARRIED. A wedding of much Interest to Heppner folks was that of Miss Jean Ellis of Pendleton to Kenneth Oviatt son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Oviatt of this city, which occurred at the Methodist church parsonage In this city last evening, Rev. Glen P. White, pastor, officiating. Attend ing as witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Baldwin and Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Devln, friends of the newly- weds. Mr. Oviatt, a graduate of Heppner high school two years ago, has been employed with the Mac Marr stores in Pendleton for the past year, and has just received a transfer to Freewater, where the young couple will make their home. This paper joins the many friends who will wish them much happi ness. GRAND CONDUCTRESS VISITS. Mrs. Ada M. Ellis of Bay City, grand conductress Order of East ern Star for Oregon, acting in the capacity of district deputy worthy grand matron, will make an official visit to Ruth chapter of Heppner this evening. A special meeting was called for her Inspection, and initia tion and supper are on the pro gram. Special Invitations have been issued to lone and Arlington lodges to attend. WILL HAVE FOOD SALE. The Willing Workers of the Chris tian church will have a cooked food sale on Saturday forenoon at the Humphreys Drug store. Many good things for the Sunday dinner will be displayed. W. O. Staver, candidate for joint representative of Morrow and Uma tilla counties, accompanied by Mrs. Staver, came over from their Pilot Rock home Saturday to enjoy the good time of the pioneers at Lex ington, Mr. Staver, who some time since Buffered a severe stroke, is rapidly Improving and gets about with little difficulty now, feeling that he will soon be entirely recovered. To Cheer A new feature of Oregon cheer leading is the presence of these three co-eds, who will lead gongs and cheers for the "Oregon Dads" when they come to the University of Oregon on October 25. The girla are, left to right, Marguerite Tarbell, Portland; Marjorie Clark, Heppner; and Maxine Glover, Salem. PIONEERS ENJOY Annual Event Attended By Many; Fine Dinner Features Day. Lexington was again host to Mor row county pioneers Saturday, when some five hundred people gathered in the little city to participate in the generous hospitality of the com munity, manifested by the many long tables abundantly laden with the best the land affords, strung out side by side in Leach Memorial hall, where all were completely sat isfied from a gastronomic point of view and then some following which the proverbial "twelve bas kets full" were gathered up and furnished plenty for another feed for those remaining over for the evening festivities. The table for the elderly pioneers was especially attractive, and 52 of the guests, ranging In ages from 60 years up, were gathered here, thor oughly enjoying the festive hour, in recalling former days, and many discussing the journey from the states to the west coast; the early settlement of the Oregon country and the pioneering of Morrow coun ty. The enjoyment these peope got out of this hour around the festive board was such as to make all glad they were privileged to be present. We did not learn exactly who was the oldest among those at this ta ble, but some of them are nearing tna point of 90 years, and there might have been some there over this age. No set program had been prepar ed, so the greater portion of the time was spent in visiting and a grand social time. High school girls from Heppner, taking part in "Aunt Lucia," gave a song that was well received, and later in the afternoon there was singing by Harvey Miller. J. O. Turner and others, and Grand ma Booher gave a recitation. The evening hours were spent in danc ing on the floor at Leach Memorial hall, thus closing the day in a joyful manner. We had arranged to get the list of the pioneers present, but this has failed to arrive in time for this week's issue. 4-II TEAM TO PORTLAND. C. W. Smith, countv nirent will acconinanv the Mnrrnw pnnnfu steck judging team to Portland ounaay 10 compete uctober 27 in a contest conducted as part of the Pacific International Livestock ex position. Members of the team are George Graves, Clayton Shane and Delbcrt Machan of Boardmnn. who won the right to represent the coun ty Dy placing as the three highest members of any club to compete at the recent North Morrow County fair. Mr. Smith is also taking the first prize wheat and wool exhibits from the Morrow County Wool and Grain show held at Heppner at Rodeo time. He will act as clerk of the Shorthorn show at the Pacific International exposition. Frank Bcnefleld was among the former residents of Lexington en joying the pioneer reunion there on Saturday. His brother, Chas. Ben efleld of Irrigon, was also among the pioneers present. These men many years ago engaged In farm ing near Lexington. Frank Is now living at Dayton, Wash. To Degree of Honor members: Kate J. Young lodge No. 29 of the Degree of Honor Protective associ ation will meet in Odd Fellows hall Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to be present Clara Beamer, secretary. - JOURNEY'S END reveals the stuff of which men are made, Star Theater,' Sunday and Monday. REUNION AT LEX for "Oregon Dads" at University Committees Appointed For Wheat Conference Practice of songs for the Aunt Lucia presentation and discussion of future programs featured the Lions club meeting Monday. Arthur McGregor of Baker was present and entertained with songs which brought out the fine quality of his bass voice, and gave much pleasure to his listeners. Mrs. W. R. Poul son was his accompanist One of the main projects now be fore the club is the sponsoring of the annual conference of the East ern Oregon Wheat league to be held in Heppner December 11 to 13, when more than 150 visiting farm ers from neighboring counties are expected. President C. L. Sweek with the assistance of Charles W. Smith, county agent, has selected the personnel of committees, which has been announced as follows: Housing, F. W. Turner and Al Rankin. Meals, F. B. Niekerson, J. G. Bar ratt, J. D. Cash. Banquet "eats," ChaaT Thomson, Vawter Crawford, Albert Adkins; program, Gay. M. Anderson, J. J. Nys, H. Bull. Program, Earl W. Gordon, W. E. Moore, D. A. Wilson. Reception, S. E. Notson, C. B. Cox, Chas. Smith, Chas. Swindig, Paul Marble, Carl Cason, C. L. Sweek, Spencer Crawford, R. A. Thompson, R. L. Benge, W. P. Mahoney. Advertising, Jap Crawford, W. W. Smead, John Hiatt. Guy Matlock Passes At Pendleton Hospital Caswell Guy Matlock, 48, cousin of Leslie Matlock of this city and a resident of Pendleton all his life, died at St. Anthony's hospital in Pendleton last Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock following a serious operation which he underwent the Saturday previous. He was long prominent in public life In his na tive city, being a member of the city countil and a pioneer motion picture theater owner. He had a host of friends in Heppner. Funeral services were held Sunday after noon at the Church of the Redeem er, Pendelton, with interment in Ol ney cemetery, relatives and friends from here joining in the throng which attended the last rites. The following obituary material was taken from the Pendleton East Ore gonian on Friday: Mr. Matlock was born In Pendle ton and was the son of the late Cas well J. Matlock and Mary Ann Mat lock, who came here from the Wil lamette valley fifty years ago. The late Caswell J. Matlock was born in Tennessee and later lived in Mis souri, and his wife was born in Ill inois. Mr. Matlock was married in June, 1914, to Miss Sylvia Harvey. He is survived by his widow and three sons: Harvey Cox, aged 13, John Wesley, aged 11, and Henry Collins, aged three. A sister, Mrs. Lucy Donaldson of Pendleton, and a bro ther, Charles Dee Matlock of Sal mon, Idaho, survive. The latter has arrived here for the funeral. PRESIDENT TO VISIT. The department president of the Womans Relief corps will make her ofllcial visit to Heppner, November 12, and will greet local members at 2:30 at Legion hall. All members are requested to be present, wear ing their badges. There will be In itiation. By order of the president Mrs. Chas. Latourell. Mrs. C. W. McNa-mcr, press correspondent At the Christian church Sunday morning the Bible school will -convene promptly at 9:45 to be follow ed immediately by the communion service. Features of the morning service will be a solo by Mr. Arthur McGregor, "The Lost Chord," Sulli van. It being World's Temperance Sunday, Dr. Cornier has consented to bring the mossnRe. Let every one be on time for tho Bible school. JOURNEY'S END, a real drama, not of war but of nu n, Star theater, Sunday and Monday. IONE MRS. JENNIE E. McMURRAY. Correspondent The school report cards covering the first six weeks work were hand ed out the first of this week. A new grading system has been ad opted. The four grades above pass ing are represented by the numer als, 1-2-3-4, 1 being the highest grade. In order to obtain the first honor roll in the high school, the student must have one 1 and no grade below 2. Those on the first honor roll are: sophomore class, Ruth Keene and Elwayne Lieuallen; junior class, Ralph Thompson; sen ior class, Norman Everson. To attain the second honor roll the student must have a combina tion of l's and 2's or four 2's, with only one grade less than 2 and none lower than 3. Those on the second honor roll are: freshman class, Al fred Nelson; sophomore class, Leo Lieuallen and Charles Lundell; sen ior class, Gladys Brashears, Francis Troedsoh, Grant Conway, Irvin Rit chie and Geneva Pettyjohn. The honor roll of the grade school follows: eighth grade, Clifford Yar nell and Harriet Heliker. Miss Hel iker leads in her room, making five l's out of a possible seven. Seven th grade, Harlan McCurdy. Sixth grade, Junior Mason. Fifth grade, Betty Bergevin, Maxine McCurdy and Bertha Akers. Fourth grade, Joan Sipes. Third grade, none. Sec ond grade, Mary K. Blake, Grace Lindeken and Mary Merritt. First grade, Van Rietmann, Paul Riet mann, Glenn Warfleld, Lauretta King and Eleanor Ball. Pupils neither absent or tardy in the primary room are: First grade, Rose Gorger, Van Rietmann, Fred die Ritchie and Glenn Warfleld. Second grade, Melvin Brady, Mary K. Blake, Grace Lindeken, Betty Jean. Mankin, Mary Merritt and Robert Perry. J. C. Ballenger, hay buyer of The Dalles, was transacting business here on last Friday. John Cochran moved his furni ture to Yakima, Wash., Monday. The transfer was made by truck. Lynn Dempsey, who recently un derwent an appendicitis operation in a Heppner hospital, returned last Friday to his home in lone. He is recovering rapidly. Mrs. Rex Fisk of Kennewick, Wn., has been in lone, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Alice McNabb. Mrs. A. A. McCabe has been en joying a pleasant visit in the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCabe, who are living on the French ranch above Hardman. Mr. and Mrs. Blaln Blackwell have rented the John Cochran house on Second street Mrs. Oscar Cochran is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Sam Warfleld, at La Crosse, Wash. Mrs. Ed Dezell and two sons, Ar thur and Vera, were calling at the Charley Botts home Friday of last week. Mrs. Dezell is an extensive farmer of the Dry Forks district. Her son, Vern, recently returned from a Portland hospital and is much Improved in health. Much interest Is being taken In the community singing class which meets each Monday evening in the Congregational church. Everyone is urged to attend. Many of our people attended the Morrow county pioneers' reunion at Lexington Saturday and all report en enjoyable day. Lexington always proves to be a genial host. On Wednesday of last week Gene Engelman departed for Portland where he has office work In the ad vertising department of.R. K. O. distributors. Albert Petteys and family have moved Into the C. W. McNamcr house in lower lone. The Louis Bal slger ranch on Willow creek, which Mr. Petteys has been farming, has been taken over by a man from Moro. Miss Fern Engelman and Johnnie Turner motored to Portland for the Oregon-Washington football game. (Continued on Pas Bight) Hallowe'en Pranksters Must Watch Their Step The time again nears when wan dering spirits rove, and sometimes thoughtlessly engage In playful pranks that in reality jeopardize life and property. Hence, in his capacity as head protector of health life and property within out little municipality, Mayor W. G. McCarty has taken occasion to admonish the thoughtless that certain acts this Hallowe'en will not be coun tenanced and if perpetrators of any sucn are found, or even suspicion ed as being perpetrators of such acts, tney will be summarily dealt with. This with no view to dampering any legitimate fun that might be appropriate on the occasion. He says: "With the approach of Halowe'en, it is appropriate to again remind the citizens of our city that a little precaution and watchfulness may be the means of preventing damage to property and possible loss of life: and to admonish those who may be inclined toward deviltry, to forego doing any overt acts. Especially is it very dangerous in this day of automobiles to place an obstruction of any kind in the streets, as to do so is to endanger human life. It should not be necessary to remind anyone that it is unlawful to de stroy or In any manner molest oth er people's property. Therefore, to assist in safeguarding the life and property of the city this Hallowe'en, October 31, 1930, I hereby give full power of police to all property hold ers within the city, on this day, urg ing those whose property may be molested to make immediate arrest and to turn the offenders over to the regularly constituted authorities; and to ask everyone to cooperate in reporting suspicious actions, that damage of any sort may be averted. It would be wise for youths to think twice before doing anything rash, as those found guilty of violations will be severely penalized." Library Benefit Tea Slated for October 31 To help relieve the financial strin gency of the Heppner Public Li brary association, and to bring its benefits more forcibly before the public, officers of the association are sponsoring a tea to be held from 2:30 to 7 o'clock Friday afternoon, October 31, at the American Legion hall. Appointed on the general committee by Mrs. Lucy E. Rodgers, president are Mrs. Sybil Wells, chairman, Mrs. Charlotte Gordon and Mrs. Clara Beamer. The com mittee reports fine progress in ar rangement of details, and in asking attendance by everyone assures that there will be plenty to eat at a reasonable price. On the menu will appear creamed chicken on toast pumpkin pie with whipped cream, salad, wafers, tea and coffee. The hours have been arranged in order to give businesa men of the city opoprtunity to get their supper at the tea, and it is especially urged that they do so. Other committees appointed in clude Mrs. Arthur McAfee, in charge of the library for the after noon; Mrs. W. P. Mahoney, chair man of advertising; and soliciting committee with the following mem bers, Mrs. Georgia Moore, Mrs. Ar thur McAtee, Mrs. Sybil Wells, Mrs. C. W. McNamer, Mrs. Clara Beamer and Mrs. J. D. Cash. Mrs. Walter Moore has charge of the program. Local Masons Receive Fifty Year Jewels A number of local Masons attend ed a district meeting at Echo Wed nesday evening to hear an address by Dr. Otto C. Hagmeier, grand master for Oregon. A feature of the meeting was the presentation by Dr. Hagmeier of 50-year jewels to Frank Gilliam and John Her, two members of Heppner lodge No. 69, A. F. & A. M. Frank Sloan of Stan field, district deputy grand master for district 16, presided at the meet ing. Included in the Heppner party were Mr. Gilliam and Mr. Her, C. J. D. Bauman, Robert C. Wightman, W. E. Pruyn and F. S. Parker. METHODIST CHURCH. Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.. Worship hour at 11, "Echoes from the Mis sionary Conference," several taking part Epworth League at 6:30 p. m. Gospel message and song ser vice at 7:30, "Things of the Spirit." We will preach at Liberty school house next Sunday at 2:30 p. m. and the following Sunday at Cecil at 2:30 p. m. REV. GLEN P. WHITE, Pastor. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Ward were at the reunion at Lexington on Sat urday from their home in Eugene. Seven years have passed since they last visited the county, and they were greatly enjoying the meeting with former friends of the county and those gathered In from outside points with whom they associated in times gone by. They returned to their home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Nichols of Puyallup, Wash., were greeting old time friends at the Pioneer reunion in Lexington Saturday. They were formerly residents of Lexington for many years, Mr. Nichols being en gaged in the mercantile business there with the firm of Nichols and Leach. Tho Degree Juvenile club will meet at 4 o'clock Tuesday, Oct. 28, in I. O. O. F. hall. Come masked and ready for a good time. Clara Beamer, secretary. ELMER HAKE DIES RESULTAGCIDENT Second Victim of Auto Crash of December 22, 1928, Succumbs. SKULL INJURY FATAL Funeral Services This Afternoon Attended by School Associates; Interment on Butter Creek. Elmer Ray Hake, 19, a Junior in Heppner high school and prominent in school athletics having been a member of the football team so far undefeated this season, died at The Dalles hospital at 10 o'clock a. m., Tuesday, where he was taken Mon day evening for an emergency op eration. The injury which caused his death was received in an auto mobile accident on December 22, 1928, which also took the life of Frank Tracy, a young man who had been in Heppner but a short time. Tracy was buried in Brainard, Minn., his former home. Young Hake received a fracture of the skull in the forehead from the accident and was in a critical condition for some time afterward. He underwent several operations which were apparently successful, and with the exception of intervals w hen he suffered severe pain which at times led to unconsciousness, he enjoyed normal health. One of these spells was responsible for his being rushed to The Dalles hospital by ambulance Monday. He never re gained consciousness and died at 10 o'clock the next morning. An operation revealed a blood clot on the brain at the site of the Injury which was held as the cause of death. The body was prepared for ship ment and brought to Heppner in charge of the Phelps Funeral home, which also had charge of funeral arrangements. Funeral services are being held at the Christian church this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. B. Stanley Moore, missionary-in-charge of All Saints Episcopal church, officiating. Interment is being made in the Little Butter Creek cemetery. In honor of the memory of a beloved classmate the student body of Heppner high school is attending in a body, with pall bearers chosen from among his immediate friends. A profusion of flowers are a tribute to many fast friendships. Elmer Ray Hake was born at Echo, Oregon, September 18, 1911,' and has lived in or near Heppner all his life. Being a red-blooded American boy with a splendid phy sique he participated in many lines of sports, and was prominently iden- unea witn many high school and town athletic teams. Though he was aware of the serious hurt re ceived in the accident, he was un able to withstand the impetuous vigor or youth and was always in clined toward a rigorous life. Tragedy doubly marked his pass ing with the leaving of a bride of two weeks. He was married to Miss Alma Wehmeyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Wehmeyer of this city, on the Tuesday just two weeks previous to the day of his passing, Tuesday, October 21, at The Dalles. Besides his widow, he leaves his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Coxen, a step-sister and step-brother, and his grandfa ther, Henry Robertson, besides nu merous other relatives and a host of friends, all of whom deeply mourn his untimely death. In mem ory of his comradeship, the football game to be played between Hepp ner and Arlington high schools to morrow afternoon has been post poned. State and National Turkey Crop Cited The production of turkeys in Ore gon this fall is estimated at 93 per cent of last year according to the regular fall turkey report of the Federal-State Crop Reporting ser vice. Several causes are given by reporters for the decrease in the number of turkeys for market this fall as compared with last year but the most general is the poor re turns from last year's large produc tion. In some localities this year depredations of hawks and wild ani mals have caused losses sufficient to reduce the number of market able birds to about the same as last year or a little below from a hatch under excellent conditions which was larger than the hatch In the spring of 1929. Prices for feed have been too high in some sections, according to reports, and that Is the principal reasorujor the reduc tion in these sections. Of the total number for market this fall, comments around October first indicate that a little less than one-half would be ready for market by Thanksgiving with most of the remainder ready by Christmas. The turkey crop for the country as a whole Is about three percent smaller than that of 1929, but larg er than cither the 1928 or 1927 crops, according to the turkey re port of the department of agrlcul tu re. JOURNEY'S END, Star theater, Sunday and Monday. J