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PAGE SIX HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES, HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, FEB. 5, 1931. THREE HUNDRED AT F A R M WEEK IONE Seed Industry Forms First State Council ; Economist Sees Improvement Ahead. More than 300 farmers, represent ing 18 Oregon counties and includ ing several special groups such as the seed growers, hop growers, and a group particularly interested in pastures and irrigation attended the special Farm Science short course at Oregon State college last week. The week's program included 125 lectures, demonstrations and special conferences, with daily addresses by Dr. W. J. Spillman, agricultural economist, U. S. D. A., Washington, D. C. C. B. Denman, livestock rep resentative of the Federal Farm Board, spoke at the opening assem bly. A permanent organization, to be known as the Oregon State Seed council, was formed by the seed growers in a special conference fol lowing a series of lectures on seed problems. A. M. Hand or tne uurt Hand Seed company of Portland, was elected president; Vernon Bur lineham of Forest Grove, vice-pres ident; and Grace M. Cole, seed an alyst at the college, secretary. Pro posed seed legislation was also dis cussed. With 125 representatives of the hop industry present, this group al so formed a temporary organization to be perfected in permanent form at a later meeting to be held in Sa lem. Control of the hop downy mil dew and improvement of market in formation service are two of the major problems on which the new group will cooperate. Relief that orosDeritv caa be brought back to the agricultural in dustry in the not distant future was expressed by Dr. Spillman. He re viewed the present situation, which he attributes to over-production, under-consumption and expansion in farm acreage due to new dry land farming methods, and suggest ed complete embargo on Russian wheat and lumber and the conver sion of part of this country's grain acreage to other uses as measures which would help solve the problem. LIONS GIVE SEND-OFF TO RED CROSS DRIVE (Continued from Page One) lamb, buy a roast and let your wife dress it up some new way. Pretty soon you'll find that you do." Lamb is one of the most healthful of all meats, she said. Now's a good time to lay in a supply of woolen batting, bedding, and other woolen goods, too, she emphasized, while the price is low. As a special musical number Mrs. W. R. Poulson and Mrs. J. O. Tur ner pleased the luncheon assem blage with a piano duet Albert Adkins and John Wight man have charge of next week's program. RIVER MEET SLATED. R. H. Kipp, executive secretary of Western Inland Waterways cor poration, and Capt. Arthur Wood, managing director, are scheduled to address a meeting at the Alpine high school, February 16, at 7:30 p. m. According to J. Perry Conder, sponsor of the meeting, these men have reported "the progress and plans to have barges on the river by early fall of 1931, and have as ured a saving ora the wheat ship ments alone of a million dollars an nually to Oregon and Washington, with an estimated saving of three million dollars annually on all com modities shipped to and from in land territory, besides other bene fits which will come through indus trial development." (Continued from First Page) been visiting since Christmas with his mother and sister in Portland, and with a brother in Oregon City. Fred Nichoson and Albert Petteys motored to Portland last week where Mr. Petteys went to consult a specialist Mr. Nichoson return ed home Monday while Mr. Petteys remained in the city and on Tues day underwent an operation for the removal of cancer. The lone high school boys lost the game played Friday night at Boardman, the final score being 15 16. Saturday night our teams mo tored to Condon. The girls lost 11 14, and the boys' second team won 18-16. The boys' first team won 15 18. The basketball season will soon close. Mrs. Fred Mankin who has been receiving treatment in the Heppner hospital will return to her home this week. The special services at the Bap tist church each evening are being well attended. From 7:30 each eve ning, the junior choir is singing choruses on the street and next Saturday the junior choir will enjoy a picnic. Rev. C. W. Cutler used as his sermon subject Wednesday evening, "Boys-eye View of Relig ion," and on Thursday evening "Girls-eye View of Religion." On Wednesday evening of next week Rev. Mr. Cutler has chosen as his subject, "Before He Pops the Ques tion" and on Thursday evening, "Be fore She Answers 'Yes'." Come out and hear these sermons. The American Legion auxiliary met in regular session at their club rooms Tuesday afternoon with 12 ladies present As this was their regular sewing day, the afternoon was spent in making tray cloths, hot water bottle covers and other articles for the Veterans' hospital. A large number; of these articles were completed, after which dainty refreshments were served by Mrs. Mabel Cotter. The next meeting will be February 11. W. E. Ahalt is the champion trap per of the valley. He has 326 ani mals to his credit 1 weasel, 66 wood rats and 259 gophers. David Grabill was quite ill last week and was taken to the Hepp ner hospital. At last reports he was much improved. The lone ground hog did not see his shadow on Monday. The old chap, the pussy-willows and the early flowers, all seem to herald the approach of spring, but we have our doubts. We have not yet seen a single boy playing marbles. Robert Grabill departed last week for Portland where he enrolled as a student in the Adcox school of mechanics. Walt Smith of Portland was a re cent lone visitor. Mrs. John Bryson is happy to have as her guest her half-brother, Al William Allen of Malheur, whom she had not seen for 35 years. Mr. Allen arrived in lone Monday. On February 7 the Rhea Creek grange will put on a play at Cecil hall. On February 13, Willows grange will give the play, "Two Days to Marry," at Rhea Creek hall. Each play will be followed by a dance. On Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Amer ican Legion boys were hosts at a delicious turkey dinner served at 7 o'clock in Odd Fellows hall. The men prepared and served the dinner and their guests, the Legion auxil iary are loud in praise of the bro thers' culinary ability. About 30 were present. Following the din ner the legionnaires held their reg ular meeting to their hall over the Cash market IRRIGON Elden Allen, little son of Mrs. Hugh Grim, was accidentally struck on the head by a baseball bat Tues day, necessitating the taking of sev eral stitches in his scalp. Though very painful the wound was not serious and Elden is again in school. Chas. Smith of Heppner and Os car Keithley of Eight Mile were vis iting farmers in this vicinity Tues day. Mr. Keithley was trying to buy some young heifers. Mrs. Lucy Rodgers of Heppner, accompanied by Mrs. Sinnard, cloth ing specialist of O. S. C, spent Wed nesday at the school house, where Mrs. Sinnard demonstrated cutting of patterns and remodeling of cloth ing, also giving a very interesting discourse on fashions, materials and colors to be chosen for the coming season. Lunch was served by the ladies at noon for all present A large number of the high school girls were excused from classes for the afternoon program and judging from the close attention giveni can not fail to receive a great b'eneflt from Mrs. Sinnard's discourse. Basketball games by the boys and girls teams here and the Umatilla teams were played in the gym Tues day evening, the Umatilla teams winning both games. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Grim motored to Echo Wednesday, where Mrs. Grim is receiving medical treat ment. Mrs. Blanche Watkins was a din ner guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Is- om Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. O. Coryell were call ing on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brace Sunday. Word was received here recently of the marriage of Miss Dorothy Isom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Isom and George Kendler, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Kendler of Uma tilla, at Ontario, Oregon, Jan. 27th, by Rev. M. J. Mahon. Mr. Kendler is employed in the Shea camp while Mrs. Kendler is the guest of Mrs. Pat Mclntire at Nyssa for the pres ent Friends here unite in wish ing them lota of happiness and pros perity. Mr. and Mrs. George Raucier and daughter of Echo, were in this vicin ity looking after business interests Sunday. Mr. Whitford of Hermiston called on W. C. Isom Sunday. Rev. Clark, a traveling evangelist of Nebraska, filled the pulpit at the community church Sunday morning and again Sunday evening. He was assisted by Miss Mabel Edwards in the song service. Rev. Clark an nounced that revival meetings would start Tuesday evening, Feme Willis Bruce having charge of the service, assisted by Miss Edwards and staff, to be carried an for an indefinite period. Mac McCoy was a dinner guest of Donald Isom Sunday. Mrs. Edwin Wilson has her daughter and granddaughter of Portland as guests at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Marshal Markham of Pendleton were visiting relatives here Sunday. Leo Root of Boardman was call ing on members of the fair board Sunday in the interests of the com ing fair. Mrs. Coryell has her uncle as a guest in her home for the present Em Bedwell, who has just recov ered from a bad attack of stomach trouble, was taken ill with mumps Sunday. The benefit dance for the band Saturday night was well attended considering the short notice of the changed date. Ira Grabiel visited his grandpar ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Grabiel Sat urday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Haskell vis ited their daughter, Mrs. Dom Brooks Saturday night. ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Rev. Stanley Moore, Missionary-in-Charge. Holy communion at 8:00 o'clock. Church school at 9:45. Morning prayer and sermon at 11. Young People's Fellowship at 6. "The sacrifices of God are a brok en spirit a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise." Ps. 51:17. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that I will not be responsible for any bills or accounts contracted by Gladys S. Clulow after February 1. J. B. Clulow. LOAN WANTED $600, 8 mo., 10 pet interest, good security. Inquire this office. The Wickersham report drew the largest volume of publicity of any news break of the day, only to tell the world that the prohibition prob lem remains as much of a dilemma in the United States as ever. A mass of jangled opinions it gave naught of enlightenment Its outstanding accomplishment is probably the bringing of Newton D. Baker into the limelight as a contender for the democratic presidential nomination in 1932 on a repeal platform. Dressier and Beery in MIN AND BILL, Star Theater, Sunday and Monday. Estrayed Black gilt sow, bob tailed. Reasonable reward. A. G. Edmondson. 47-8p. See Dr. Clarke about your eyes. In Heppner, Wed. & Thurs., Feb. 11 and 12. 47 Dressier and Beery in MIN AND BILL, Star Theater, Sunday and Monday. The BEST Gray Hair Remedy is Home Made To half pint of water add one ounce bayrum.asmall box of Bar bo Compound and one-fourth ounce of glycerine. Any druggist can put this up or you can mix it at home at very little cost. Apply to the hair twice a week until the desired shade is ob tained. It will gradually darken treaked, faded or gray hair and make it aof I and glossy. Bar bo will not color the acalp, is not sticky or greasy and does not rub off. Dr. Clarke, EYE SPECIALIST, in Heppner WED. & THURS., Feb. 11, 12, at Hotel Heppner. Consultation free. 47 Matinees Saturday and Sunday, Star Theater, at 2:30. T HOUGHT SHE WAS DOOMED TO SUFFER "Sargon restored my health at a time when I thought nothing would help me, for I had suffered torture S ' '' j MRS. VIOLA LAMB for three years. I was miserable after meals with indigestion. My heart would beat so wild and fast and I'd get so short of breath that sometimes I'd think I'd smother to death. I was bothered with consti pation and sick headaches and a dull pain In my side. "I will always feel grateful to Sar gon and Sargon Pills. My appetite is simply wonderful now and I eat anything I want without suffering. For the first time In years I'm free of constipation and everyone of my troubles is gone. I feel as well as I ever did in my life." Mrs. Viola Lamb, 6039 South Lawrence St, Ta coma. Sold by Patterson & Son; drug gists, Heppner. I. H. S. Alumni News. E. R. Curfman was serving his third year as principal of lone school in 1922, and at this time eight completed the course. Vera Engel- man was bookkeeper at the Bert Mason store prior to her marriage to Victor Rietmann of the class of '15. Mr. and Mrs. Rietmann are successful farmers of the north of lone district and the proud parents of two fine boys, Bobby and Billy Joe. Ted Blake had one year's study at the University of Oregon. He is now farming In company with his father in the Eight Mile coun try. Keithley Blake married Ruth Rogers, a Eugene girl. Mr. and Mrs. Blake are the parents of a lit tle daughter, Betty Belle. They re side in Klamath Falls, but answer the harvest call each year and re turn to Morrow county to help In the wheat harvest. Arline Balsiger is now Mrs. Paul Koehring and her home is in Indianapolis, Ind. Before her marriage she attended school at Willamette university and at the University of Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Koehring have two children, a boy named Alfred and a girl named Paula. Alice Rietmann mar ried Victor Peterson and they make their home In lone where Mr. Pet erson is In business. Mrs. Peterson was a student at O. S. C. for a year, later holding a position as assistant cashier in the bank at lome, and still later a position as bookkeeper in the First National bank at Heppner. Mabel Smith, following her high school gradua tion, fitted herself for a teacher, a work she has followed since. At pre sent she Is primary teacher in the school at Mapleton, Oregon. Jack Howard is also following the pro fession of teaching . He taught last year In the Balm Forks school near Heppner. Sam Warfield married Eunice Cochran of the class of '25. They are located at La Crosse, Wash., where Mr. Warfield holds a responsible position in a warehouse. They are the parents of a fine boy, Charles Wayne. Bertie Lee Keen, beauty expert, left for Arlington Thursday, Jan. 29, and after a week or two spent there and In Condon will return to Hepp ner again for at least ten days, and ready to serve her customers with more treatments. Call 1153 or leave orders at Clark's barber shop. Ad. FOR SALE Purebred Plymouth Rock and R. I. Red hutching eggs, 50c per setting; also female canary birds $1 each. Mrs. Eph Eskelson, Heppner. 47-4 SPRING Not Far Ahead There will be lambing sheds to repair, new' out houses to be built, and maybe you are plan ning a residence or other new additions to your property. The point if3. vrP have the ma terial as good as caa Le had right here at home, and you will find our prices right, and service unexcelled. Heppner Planing Mill & Lumber Yard A. R. REID Phone 1123 There's Real Reason For Buying NOW A N OLD adage says "Things are never so lau but what they could get worse'' and sometimes we just thihk things are bad. Take . time to compare and you will find that PRICES on nw :iy commodit ies we handle are the LOWEST IN HISTORY Don't get panicky on a "Buyer's Market" that affords a real op portunity to SAVE. GILLIAM & BISBEE We Have It, Will Get It, or It Is Not Made HIATT & DIX "THE RED & WHITE STORE" YES MA'AM We'll Send It Right Over! "Ready" and "Willing" to give you every service phone, delivery, charge accounts, and at savings which only group buying can accomplish. You are Inivted to Do AH Your Food Buying Here. SATURDAY'S SPECIALS COFFEE, 3 Lbs 84c R. & W. COFFEE, Lb. 35c SNOWDRIFT, 2 Lbs 51c 3 Cans No. 2, 1 each Corn, Beans, Peas .... 41c R. & W. JELL DESSERT, 4 Packages .... 29c Large Size GRAPEFRUIT, 2 for 15c Large Package Those Good Gingersnaps 20c Pint Jar Sweet Mixed PICKLES 24c Garden Seeds No wOn Display Full Line Come Early for Best Selection. QUALITY Always Higher Than PRICE GLASSES SPECTACLES Why patronize a traveling optician when you can be fitted by a local optician who is in Heppner 365 days of each year. When You Buy a Tractor or Other Farm Equipment Consider the Dealer from Whom the Purchase Is Made and His Ability to Furnish You with REPAIR SERVICE ZEE When you order genuine John Deere Repairs from us, you get repairs that are exact duplicates of the original parts that go into all John Deere Implements. Users of John Deere farm machinery say that our repair service is all that they could ask and that our prices are fair to all. It will be to your advantage to consider this service if you are planning to buy new implements this year. We Assure You Good Implement Service When You BUY Our Imple ments and When You USE Them PEOPLES HARDWARE COMPANY I At this Store You Get QUALITY SERVICE 1 HearYe! Hear Ye! tea Toper Tavern A THREE-ACT COMEDY will be presented by The Young People's , Fellowship of the Episcopal Church High School Auditorium WEDNESDAY February 1 1 8:00 o'Clock Admission 50c Matinee for children at 2 o'clock. Adm. 25c A Lot of Fun for Everyone!