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OR-:-: HISTORICAL SOCIETY TLA :D, o:-.r. . Volume 47, Number 49. HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, Feb. 19, 1931. Subscription $2.00 a Year mmzti BARGES 01 RIVER NOT COMING SOON Progress Slow, Secretary of Columbia Association Tells Alpine Meeting. MONEY NOT LIKELY Proper Method Not Followed in Seeking Appropriation; District Engineer and Others Speak. That no Immediate relief for Mor row county whcatgrowers can be expected through projected develop ment of the Columbia river for transportation purposes was evi denced by the address of R. H. Kipp executive secretary of the Colum bia Valley association, who spoke before an assemblage of interested farmers and others at the Alpine school house Monday evening. A report of activities of the associa tion for the past year, mimeograph ed copies of which were given out at the meeting, contains the infor mation that even should the $858,000 appropriation, the amount deemed necessary to make navigation at all feasible east of The Dalles, be ob tained from congress it would take two years to actually put barges on the river. "Farmers should disillusion them selves of the belief that barge trans portation on, the Columbia river will solve the farm problem," Mr. Kipp asserted, adding that the best rate on wheat to port will probably not be more than three cents under present rail rates. However, that it would bring some relief is cer tain, he said. Not only would rates be lower on the commodities ship ped by the farmers, but they would also be lower on such commodities as could be shipped by water which he receives from the outside. Many Mistakes Made. Mr. Kipp told of the progress of work of the association, which has been slow owing to Inadequate fi nancing and the large territory to be covered. Mistakes have been made, and from them much has been learned. Especially was this true, he said, in regard to getting an appropriation through congress. He explained that the $858,000 asked for would probably not be granted by this session of congress, because the proper procedure in getting it before-that body had not been fol lowed. When the appropriation was ask ed for, the association failed to note that the survey on which the amount was based was signed only by the district engineer, and that it had not been given proper endorse ment by several other higher gov ernmental agencies through which such a recommendation must pass to gain official recognition in con gress. The procedure through which ap propriations for new projects must go, as touched on by Mr. Kipp, was explained more fully by Mr. Koontz, district engineer of Portland, who also spoke at the meeting. Mr. Koontz especially stressed the fact that Uncle Sam has a set policy of not undertaking construction on any new project until it has been defi nitely ascertained that such project is needed and Is certain to pay Its way. Water Route N coded. Much of the history and economic importance of water transportation was given in a paper read by Capt Arthur Ward, secretary of Western Inland Waterways corporation, a public utility company which is at tempting to sell stock to operate barges on the river. Figures were quoted showing a large rate advan tage in water over rail transporta tion, and history of other sections related to show that development of water shipping facilities has been responsible for holding Industries In, and bringing new industries in to, those sections. Captain Ward asserted that industrial develop ment of the inland Pacific empire had not only reached its apex but is on the wane and no hops for re covery can be had until cheap trans portation, possible only through de velopment of the Columbia river, is obtained. Mr. Richards, chairman of the Farmers' Rate council and ardent advocate of river transportation gave a short talk in which he plead the need for farmers to take advan tage of every opportunity to better their condition. The "river" men spoke at the meeting through the invitation of J. Perry Conder, who presided, and who presented two resolutions for the meeting's consideration; one, for endorsement of Western Inland Waterways program, and the other asking for immediate construction of a grade crossing at Irrigon. Fol lowing the program a bountiful lunch was enjoyed by many attend ing. C. W. Smith motored to Arlington Monday evening where he met F. S. Ballard, county agent leader, who remained over Tuesday and part of Wednseday assisting the local agent in making up the program for this year's work. Ho was taken on to Pendleton Wednesday evening by Mr. Smith. Marie Dressier and Polly Moran In CAUGHT SHORT, Star Theater, Sunday and Monday. K. OF P. VETERANS PRESENTED JEWELS 67th Anniversary Meet of Doric Lodge Attended by 150; Grand Chancellor Makes Address. One hundred and fifty people as sembled in the I. O. O. F. hall Tues day evening as guests of Doric lodge No. 20, Knights of Pythias, in ob servance of the 67th anniversary of the establishment of the order and to witness the presentation of 25 year membership jewels to three veteransof the local lodge, Chas. Thomson, Herman Neilson and Os car Davis. D. T. Colliver, who was to have received a like jewel, was unable to be present The presen tation of jewels and address of the evening were made by H. E. Dixon of La Grande, grand chancellor for the domain of Oregon. J. W. Gwinn of Pendleton, a past grand chancel lor, was a guest of honor. "There is as great a need for fra- ternalism, if not greater, today than ever before," Mr. Dixon told the assemblage. "While it is true there are more diversions and more dif ferent kinds of entertainment now than there were a few years ago, friendships are cherished just as much now as they were then, and charity and benevolence play just as important a part in our social structure. While much of the grana chancellor's address was directed more especially toward the local lodge membership, yet it contained much meat for all, and the capable manner in which he handled his subject, Interjected with appropri ate humor made it of popular in terest A sumptuous supper was served at 7 o'clock wyh the special pro gram following. After-dinner cer emonies opened with Dr. C. W. Barr as chairman, by the singing of America." Musical numbers were given by Miss Charlotte Woods, in solo, Mrs. Merle Venable, Mrs. Crocket Sprouls and Miss Doris Hiatt in trio, and Harold Becket who played two selections on the banjo. Miss Alice Montgomery of Lexingtn and Miss Velton Owens each gave two readings. Both mus- c and readings were heartily en cored. Mr. Gwinn made appropri ate remarks relating to his long connection with the order. Andrew Baird, father of Mrs. C. C. Patter son and Mrs. J. O. Hager, was in troduced by the chairman as a vet eran member of the order with con tinuous membership for 49 years. Mr. Baird's home lodge is in Penn sylvania. Eight members of Lone Rock lodge were present and ex tended an invitation to Heppner Knights to attend an open meeting and "stampede" of their lodge to be held tomorrow evening. The evening's entertainment was concluded with an "old-time" dance. EDWARD HUNT, 62 DIES; RITES HELD Native Californion Camo to County In 1882; Suffered Long From Incurable Ailment Death came to Edward B. Hunt at his home In this city late Sunday afternoon, following a short illness, though he had been a sufferer for many years from what proved an incurable ailment. At the time of his death Mr. Hunt was aged 62 years, 9 months and 19 days. Funer al services were held on Tuesday af ternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Meth odist church, Rev. Glen, P. White pastor, officiating and interment was in the Masonic cemetery, ar rangements being in charge of the Phelps Funeral home: Heppner lodge No. 66, I. O. O. F., of which he was a member, attended in a body, and their funeral and com mitment services were held at the grave. The members of Maple Cir cle, Neighbors of Woodcraft attend ed and had a part In the funeral ceremonies. Edward Baker Hunt was born April 27, 1868, at Red Bluff, Calif., and with his parents came to Mor row county In 1882. The family set tled on Rhea creek, and this com munity has been his home since. He was married to Maggie Shlck at Heppner and for many years thev lived on a farm In Sanford canyon where Mr. Hunt met with success, but was compelled to retire from this work a number of years ago because of 111 health, and he and Mrs. Hunt took up their residence In Heppner. He is survived by his widow and one son, Earl Baker Hunt, one grandchild, 2 sisters and one broth er, besides other relatives, and nu merous friends of long standing, who will ever remember Mr. Hunt as an upright citizen, loyal friend and generous neighbor. CARD OF THANKS. we lane mis means or tnankmg all the neighbors and friends who so generously assisted In every way during tho illness and death of our bqlovod Edward Baker Hunt; also tor the. many floral offerings. Mrs. Maggie Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hunt and relatives. J. W. Becket, former prominent resident of this county, was up from his Portland home the first of the week to attend to matters of busi ness here. For many years Mr, Becket was a leading wheatralser of the Eight Mile Section. Insect Damage Threatens Stored Grain, Says O.S.C. With an unusual amount of grain stored in farm granaries and coun ty eleators in Oregon, the problem of protecting it from insect damage has become important says. the ex periment station. For fumigating bulk grain on the farm, carbon bisulfide is still the standard insecticide, according to Dr. Don C. Mote, station entomolo gist. Probably the best method of application, he says, is to spread burlap sacks over the grain in the bins and throw the carbon bisulfide on the sacks. Caution is necessary in using this material, however, as it is highly inflamable, and is harm ful if too much is breathed by the operator. The rate of application is 4 to 20 pounds per 1000 cubic feet of bin space, depending on the tight ness of the bin and the weather tem perature. Although more expensive two oth er gasses are on the market which are non-inflammable and safe to man, and therefore more suitable for elevators where the fire hazard is greater. Detailed directions for using any of these materials may be obtained direct from the college or from county agents. Cummings Car Stolen; Two Thought Involved A black 1929 Ford roadster, Ore gon license 123-661, belonging to Merle Cummings, wa3 stolen last night about 12 o'clock from the va cant lot between the Bergstrom & Kane garage and the Martin Reid residence on Main street, according to report made at the sheriff's of fice this morning by Mr. Cummings. Mr. and Mrs. Cummings reside in the Reid house. The car contained about a gallon of gasoline, Mr. Cummings said, and it would have been impossible for the thieves to have gone far with out obtaining more. That two per sons were implicated in the theft was evidenced by tracks In the mud where the car had been pushed by hand. Theft insurance was carried on the car. This is the first auto theft reported locally in many years. Star Theater Resumes Nightly Run Pograms A full program with showings ev ery night at the Star theater, is an nounced by B. G. Sigsbee, manager, who has resumed the full-time schedule after having discontinued the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs day night shows for the last month. Matinees at 2 o clock Saturday and Sunday afternoons will be contin ued, Mr. Sigsbee says. The new schedule took effect this week with the showing last night of "The Vagabond King," a techni color talking picture which will be shown again tonight I'LAY GIVEN AT HARDMAN. The play, "Rube and His Ma," given at Hardman February 14 was a great success and due to the rep utation the players won for them selves they have been asked to give the play again at a later date and different location, which will be an nounced later. The cast was as follows: Effie Stevens, Hattie Bleakman, Forest Adams, Raymond McDonald, Har lan Adams, Zetta Bleakman, Ken neth Bleakman, Ed Moreland, El vira Bleakman and Ethel Bleak man. Harlan Adams and Zetta Bleak man carried the leading parts and from the way they put over the love scene we believe they are quite experienced In that line of acting. The fact is also worth mentioning that Forest Adams played the part of Rube as well as if he were real ly Rube, the green country lad. Contributed. ENTERTAIN RELIEF CORPS. At the regular meeting of the Legion Auxiliary on Tuesday eve ning the members of Rawlins Post, Womans Relief corps, were guests and a very enjoyable time was had. After the business session, Mrs. Harriet Gemmcll entertained with a musical reading and the auxiliary trio, composed of Mrs. Georgia Moore, Mrs. Coramae Ferguson and Mrs. Ethel Smith, sang two num bers, Mrs. Lenore Poulson assisting at the piano. Following the pro gram refreshments in keeping with Washington's birthday, were served. CELEBRATE WEDDING EVENT, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin D. Cox of Hinton creek .celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary at their home on Friday the 13th. No elaborate preparations had been made for the event, but "a few of the near rela tives gathered to spend the day and report a grand good time. Mr. and Mrs. Cox were married on the 13th day of February, 1882, and practlc ally all of their journey together has been spent on the ranch on Hin ton creek some 11 miles east of Heppner. GOES TO HOME OF SON. George W. Dykstra, who has been 111 for several weeks at his home In this city, was removed to the home of his son, Arthur Dykstra, at Hal sy, Oregon, on Tuesday night. He was taken to the Valley In the Phelps ambulance driven by Claude Hill, and accompanied by his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Arthur Dykstra, who spent a short time here. Mr. Dykstra has been a sufferer for many years, and because of his ad vanced age It is not expected that ho will recover from his present Illness. HEPPNER STORES TO FEATURE WOOL All State Interested In Lamb Week; Supper to be Held Tuesday. Heppner stores will cooperate al most 100 per cent in helping put across the "Lamb Week," February 22-28, sponsored by the Women's Auxiliary of the Oregon Wool Grow ers association, reports Mrs. J. G. Barratt, president of Heppner unit No. 1, who is in charge of the local campaign. Mrs. W. P. Mahoney, president of the state organization, who was in Corvallis and Eugene the first of the week stimulating in terest, was expected In Portland to day to make final arrangements for the campaign there. Mrs. Mahoney reports enthusiastic Interest over the entire state, and expresses pleas ure at the hearty cooperation espec ially accorded her efforts in Port land. Displays of sheep and wool prod ucts, and tie-ups in newspaper ad vertising constitute the part Hepp ner stores will take in stimulating public consciousness to awareness of the week, held to be of vital im portance to one of the county's large basic industries. Radio ad vertising and store displays will feature the week In Portland, with practically all the large stores and packers besides many leading ho tels and many organizations featur ing lamb and wool products. Mr. Mahoney reported this morn ing that Mrs. Mahoney had been successful in asking the Portland Chamber of Commerce to feature lamb at its weekly luncheon, and its heads have also agreed to ask the hotel where the luncheon is held to feature lamb regularly on its menu. To aid in stimulating the cam paign locally, Heppner unit has ar ranged for a lamb supper to be held next Tuesday evening at the Epis copal parish house. Lamb and oth er Morrow county products will be featured on the menu. Tickets for the supper, to sell for 50 cents, will include two hours of old-time danc ing following supper. "The supper is planned as a jolly get-together," Mrs. Barratt says, "and we want everyone to come and have a good time." Funds raised by the supper will be used in, behalf of the campaign. . IRA MORGAN DIES; WAS NATIVE SON Funeral Services Held in Washing ton for Formr Heppner Crenm eryman ; lone Activities Told. . JENNIE E. McMURRAY. Ira Morgan died at 4:40 p. m., Sunday, Feb. 15, at his home at Leavenworth, Wash. Funeral ser vices were held Wednesday. Mr. Morgan was the son of M. R. Mor gan of this place. He was born and reared in Morrow county and has many friends here who mourn his early passing. He was about 40 years of age. He is survived by his widow and four adopted children, by his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Morgan; his sister, Mrs. Alfred Nelson; two half-brothers, Edison and Milton Morgan, and a half-sister, Mrs. Perry Bartle may. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Nelson and Edison Morgan left Tuesday for Leavenworth to be present at the funeral services. Mr. Morgan, a graduate of Oregon State college, was a butter-maker by profession and for two years was manager of the Morrow County Creamery com pany at Heppner. Ned Carr is driving the Edison Morgan school bus while Mr. Mor gan is out of town. Edmond BHstow, who for the past year and a half has held a re sponsible position in the Trotter Clothing store at Baker, was trans ferred the first of the year to Wei ser, Idaho, and placed in charge of a branch store which Mr. Trotter operates at that place. Just recent ly It was necessary for the proprie tor to make a trip to California and Mr. Brlstow was recalled to the Baker store. Until it is decided where he will be located permanent ly, Mrs. Brlstow and the two chil dren are guests In lone at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Grabil and at the home of her hus band's parents, Mr. nnd Mrs. E. J. Brlstow. The basketball games in the lone gymnasium Friday and Saturday evenings were witnessed by an en thusiastic audience. In the games of Friday with Lexington, our teams won, the scores being, girls 4-20, boys 12-15. Saturday the games were with Umatilla and resulted as follows: girls 19-19, boys 24-25, lone winning. Saturday closed the bas ketball season for the girls teams. The boys play one more game be foro the tournament. This will be with Bonrdman Friday night on the home floor. Following Is the lone girls' bas ketball schedule showing the scores made in the various games: lone 21, Echo 22; lone 24, Echo 22; lone 46, Irrigon 1; lone 15, Condon 16; lone 14, Lexington 18; lone 26, Heppner 1; lone 23, Irrigon 4; lone 20, Lex ington 13; lone 11, Condon 14; lone (Continued on Tuge Six.) Revival Meeting Claims Interest as it Continues The first week of the evangelistic meetings at the Methodist church came to a close with gratifying re sults, reports Rev. Glen P. White, pastor. A goodly number have come to the altar and sought defin ite salvation and found it A real revival of religion has come in our midst. The messages have been forceful and gripping. This is a great opportunity to hear the gos pel preached in power and unction. Services every night except Satur day. Also morning prayer meeting at 9:30 and Bible reading at 3 p. m. at the parsonage. Special music each night. The young peoples' choir is rendering good music, sing ing the old Negro spirituals. The subject of the message on Friday night will be "The Sin God Will Not Forgive." On Sunday morning the title -will be "The Full ness of the Holy Ghost" and in the evening, "Driving Away the Spirit" A very earnest invitation is ex tended to Christians and to those who are not to be present in these meetings. Farmers Protest High Gas Price; Meeting Set A heated protest against the in creasing price of gasoline in the face of a general reduction in com modity costs was voiced by an as semblage of farmers which packed the county court room at the court house in Heppner Saturday after noon. Withdrawal of the low con tract price to farmers, and cancel lation of many existing contracts for prices at less than the tank quotation to retailers, was cause for the grievance. New prices in effect have increased the price to farmers four cents a gallon, it is said. A result of the meeting was the appointment of a committee to In vestigate the matter more thor oughly, and to report its findings at another meeting to be held next Saturday afternooni in Leach Me morial hall at Lexington at 2 o' clock. All farmers interested are urged by the committee to attend. Heppner Rod-Gun Club Enters Annual Shoot Heppner Rod and Gun club has been entered again in the annual Oregonian telegraphic trapshooting tournament, to start this year March 1, announces Chas. H. Lat ourell, president. Many more clubs are expected to enter this year, and competition is expected to be much keener, with the inclusion of clubs from the state of Washington. Heretofore the shoot has been con fined to Oregon clubs. Always a runner-up in this shoot, the Heppner club has the distinction of winning first place the year the shoot was instituted, four years ago. RHEA CREEK GRANGE NEWS. MRS. O. E. WRIGHT, Reporter. The play the Willows grange pre sented at the Rhea Creek hall on Friday evening was a real success in every way. A large crowd at tended from the surrounding coun try. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. We have recently installed in our hall the new Flamo lights. This improves the hall wonderfully, be sides lessening the fire hazard. Frank Parker and Ralph Benge, two of our active members, have been doing some repair work in the hall this week. They built a new cupboard In the dining room and added a new hot-water tank which gives us both hot and cold water in our kitchen. Our next social night meeting will be the 21st. The juvenile grange will entertain us with a circus. They are active little people and are after all the spare pennies they can get to buy their grange equipment, so bring a few extra pennies for they might have something "sweet" to sell. S. D. Wright, our past master, has been ill, but is somewhat improved at this date. This is a busy season for some of our members, especially the sheep men. Lambing has just started at Wright brothers ranch. Clyde Wright has nearly finished lambing with one band, having started the first of the month. We are Indeed glad to welcome back to grange the Robert Alstott family, who have een "shut-ins" for so long with scarlet fever. SMOKESTACK TO ARISE. Recently the high winds blew down the big smokestack at the lo cal power house, which had bejn a land mark in that part of the city since 1913, when Heppner Light and Water company enlarged Its plant and installed heavier machinery. Another stack is now to take Its place, the Pacific Power and Light company having received the new steel chimney on Wednesday. It ar rived in three sections of 30 feet each and will stand 90 feet in the air when placed over the boiler room. The stack is 42 inches in diameter and Its raising will be the work of the company's special crew which will arrive at Heppner short ly to Install It THE DALLES TO PLAY. Tho national guurd basketball team from The Dalles will visit the local gym Saturday evening to en gage the Heppner town hoopsters. The game Is slated to start at 8 o' clock, with a school game between eighth graders and freshmen set as a preliminary. In a previous game nt The Dalles tho Heppner boys de feated the soldiers 34-23. EFFORTS COMBINED IN TREE PLANTING Many Suggestions Considered for Observing Washington Bicen tennial; Committee Appointed. A uniting of efforts toward a worthwhile observance of the Wash ington Biceptennial through tree planting was indicated by a meet ing of representatives of various organizations of the city at Ameri can Legion hall at 5 o'clock Monday evening. Mrs. Arthur McAtee, rep resenting the Woman's club which has taken the lead In the work lo cally, was chosen chairman of the meeting and Mrs. Spencer Crawford acted as secretary. Among suggestions given special consideration were the planting of trees on the city ground at the forks of Willow creek at the site of the city's artesian well, and beau tifying of a piece of land which It was suggested the city might buy, adjoining the American Legion swimming tank. The latter project was proposed for the purpose of making a city park. Other suggested projects that might be undertaken as a fitting ob servance of the bicentennial were made by various representatives. Among them were planting of trees and installation of fountain on the city lot at the corner of Willow and Gale streets, planting of an avenue of trees along the cemetery road, planting of trees along the road to the golf course and on the links, re moving dead trees at the court house park and replacing them with live trees, beautifying the school grounds and planting of an avenue of trees along the highway down Willow creek. A committee to investigate these suggestions and any new ones which might be presented to them was ap pointed by Mrs. McAtee as follows: C. W. Smith, chairman, Earl Gor don, Mrs. Lucy E. Rodgers, Mrs. J. D. Cash, Walter Moore and Claude Cox. The committee will report its findings at another meeting of the local association to be held at the American Legion hall Monday eve ning, March 9, at 5 o'clock. Organizations represented at the meeting included the Woman's club, American Legion, American Legion auxiliary, Lions club, Elks and Ma sons. Other organizations are ex pected to be approached to take part in the work. MRS. J. L JOHNSON COUNTY PIONEER Death Summons Native Oregonian At Age 79; Came to County in 1873; Funeral Services Held. Mrs. Josephine L. Johnson, long a resident of this city, died at her home on Thursday, February 12, fol lowing an illness of many weeks' duration. She was aged 79 years, 2 months and 13 days. Her funeral, which was largely attended by friends and neighbors, was held on Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church with Rev. Glen P. White officiating, and interment followed in the family lot at Masonic ceme tery, where the remains were laid to rest beside those of her husband who preceded her in death in 1921. Arrangements were in charge of Phelps Funeral home, and there were many beautiful floral offerings. Josephine L. Johnson was born near Salem, Oregon, November 30, 1851, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Riley Munkers, pioneer settlers of Oregon who crossed the plains to the Willamette valley in 1845 and settled on a donation land claim near Salem where Mrs. Johnson was born and reared. She was mar ried to Henry C. Johnson in 1870 and in 1871 they moved to Walla Walla, Wash., where they resided for two years and then came to Heppner in 1873, living here for a short time when Mr. Johnson filed on a claim on upper Willow creek. Later returning to town, they lived here until 1889, when they returned to Salem to live until 1898 when they again moved to Heppner and this city was the home of Mrs. Johnson since. Mrs. Johnson had been a member of the Methodist church of Heppner for 41 years, and she so lived in this community that all were glad to call her friend. She was also a member of Maple Circle, Neighbors of Woodcraft having belonged to this order for many years. Mrs. Johnson is survived by four sons, Harry, Charles and Thomas of Heppner, and Ralph of Salem; also three sisters residing at Salem, two grandchildren and one great grandchild. One son, Percy, died In 1905. CARD OF THANKS. We are very grateful to all the neighbors and friends for their ex pressions of sympathy in our be reavement, and for their kindly as sistance in the death and burial of our mother and sister, Mrs. Jose phine L. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Johnson, Mrs. Katie Herren, Harry Johnson, Chas. Johnson, Thomas Johnson. ANNUAL BALL SATURDAY. The annual Washington birthday ball of Heppner lodge 358, B. P. O. Elks, has been planned for Satur day night. Invitations have been Issued to Elks and families and a large attendance Is expected. L REPORT EXP0S1T DM Jeanette Turner, Harold Gentry Tell of Trip to Lions Club. DRIVE OVER BY $34.25 W. W. Smead Reports Final Sum; Frank Turner Talks Insurance; Charter Celebration Flan. A report of the educational expo sition held at Corvallis last week end, as given by Miss Jeanette Tur ner and Harold Gentry, Heppner high school students who attended, held the interest of Lions at their Monday luncheon. W. R. Poulson, school superintendent who accom panied them, also made a report At tending from here besides were Miss Alice Cason, and Earl Thom son, students, and Miss Jessie Pal miter, faculty escort The special program for the day was in charge of Gay M. Anderson and Frank Turner, song leader, and was featured by numerous songs, among which was a contest in which half the members sang one song, and the other half another, each trying to outdo the other. Honors appeared about equally di- . vided. W. W. Smead reported for the lo cal Red Cross committee that popu lar subscriptions amounting to $84.25 had been received, putting the special drouth relief drive over in the county by $34.25. Class Pays Expense. The purpose of the educational exposition held annually at Corval lis, as told by Mis3 Turner, Is to help high school seniors determine where to go to college, and to find out what they are especially fitted for. Special classes were held for this purpose, and in addition ex hibits were prepared by the various schools and colleges of the institu tion which not only added their en lightenment but served to entertain them as well. Traveling expenses of the local delegation were paid by the senior class of the high school, and living accommodations were provided by the college during their stay over Friday and-Saturday at Corvallis.. Miss Turner admitted special in terest in the home economics de partment, where she learned that the three leading disinfectants are soap, water and elbow grease. She told of many exhibits, including a mechanical cow which produced "milk" chemically from the raw in-' gredients and tasted just like cow's milk. Big Machine of Interest Mr. Gentry found much of inter est about the engineering laborator ies where he inspected a machine weighing several tons that easily reduced railroad ties to splinters, its special use being to measure stresses and strains of large beams, and a neon electric light machine by means of which pictures are pro duced on ' a rotating disc. He thought the boys' conferences, ad dressed by noted educators from outside states, were of much benefit At these conferences questions were permitted and it was necessary on several occasions to call In profes sional advice when, questions "stumped" the man being quizzed. When one boy asked if there was a field for English instructors, Mr. Gentry said the speaker declared that one could not drop a stick on a busy city street without touching an English teacher. The boys were entertained at a fraternity house, some of the mem bers of which thought to provide special entertainment for their ben efit Just after the Heppner boys had retired, sounds of a vehement quarrel emitted from the hallway outside their sleeping quarters. Presently one fellow threatened to shoot another. Seven shots were fired, hubbub ensued, Including the sounds of an arriving. ambulance, and taking of the victim to a hos pital. Everything was all right Mr. Gentry remarked, except they for got to clean up the catsup, and Earl Thomson was so sound asleep he fayed to hear the shooting. Heppner Boys Have Fart Mr. Poulson told of visiting the model dairy and model creamery at the exposition, where Marvin Wightman, Heppner student, was in charge. He looks for no over supply of college-trained dairymen the next few years with only five seniors in the department He stressed the benefit of the exposi tion to education within the state generally, and complimented its ex cellence. Roderick Thomson, another Hepp ner student, took part In the typing exhibition at the exposition. The disadvantages of patronizing mall-order insurance companies not accredited by the Oregon Insurance department, were told by Mr. Tur ner, In quoting an article written by the head of the state department. C. L. Sweek, president, told the club of approval of the executive committee for holding a ladles' night and celebration of tho anni versary of charter night on March 15 or 16, the 15th being the anni versary date. Further discussion of tho matter will be had next week. G. A. Bleakman and Chas. Swln dlg were named as the special pro gram committee for next week.
