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PAGE TWO HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES, HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1931 BOARDMAN ident Mrs. Waite. The two former is now on her vacation. She spent week and returned home Monday MRS. A. T. HEREIM. Correspondent The Fourth of July community picnic, parade and program was greatly enjoyed by the large crowd at Warner's camp park. There were two divisions of the children's par ades, the pets and the vehicles. In the latter division Billy and Bobby Morgan, grandsons of Mrs. Weston, received first prize. Their vehicle was a little express wagon portray ing the "Spirit of 1776" in the form of a covered wagon. Bobby was dressed as the man with a long beard and wearing overalls and straw hat Billy was dressed as the woman with a gingham dress and bonnet on. The two boys pulled the wagon. Janet Gorham won sec ond prize and Echo Coats, third. Both of the girls had their doll buggies, prettily decorated with crepe paper. In the pet or animal parade Dorothy and Donnelly Chan ning received first prize with their lambs and lion. Two of their pet lambs were hooked to a small wa gon on which their dog rode in a cage. The large dog was sheared to resemble a lion. Donnelly led the lambs and Dorothy followed carrying a bottle of milk for the lambs. Frances Skoubo, who was awarded second prize, carried two baskets of little kittens, three in each basket The baskets were draped with red, white and blue crepe paper. Vernon Russell won third. He was dressed as a clown and carried his pet kitten. After the picnic several patriotic songs were sung by the crowd and then Rev. W. O. Miller delivered the In dependence Day address. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Mead and fam ily, Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Dillabough and family, and Mrs. Nichols and son left Tuesday for the coast to spend their vacation. Mr. Dillon was a Pendleton vis itor last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. King nad family and Mary Healey were guests at a lovely dinner at the Dil lon home on the Fourth. Friends have received announce ments of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Humphrey, born June 22 at Colfax. She has been named Donna May. Another Fourth of July picnic was that at the Dillabough picnic grounds to which the Strobels, Sundstens, Spagles, Bradleys, Jen kins and Packards journeyed. Miss Bethmyrl Miller went to La Grande Friday to join a group of friends and then to go to a lake to spend the Fourth. The Ladies Aid Silver Tea met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Sundsten on the beautiful shady lawn. A new feature of the tea is the birthday table. Members who have birthdays during the month of the tea are guests at this table. The table was prettily dec orated with yellow crepe paper and the white daisies which is the July flower. Those seated at the table were Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Ellis. Presfdent Mrs. King, and Vice Pres- ladies have birthdays in July. A dainty lunch was served by Mes dames Sundsteu. Dillabough. Blay den, Gorham, J. F. Barlow, Rands, and Wilkens. The next Ladies Aid meeting will be Wednesday, July 15, at the Warner camp park. Mrs. D. W .Miller held the lucky ticket for the Home Economics hope chest given at the Fourth of July celebration. The Umatilla people who came to Boardman for the Fourth with Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Miller were Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Bremer, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Miller, and the latter's brother from Portland. Mrs. Robert Berger's brothers. John and Roy Brown of Mitchell, and Miss Helen Thomas of Rich mond were week-end vsiitors at the Berger home. Howard Packard spent the holi day with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Fortier and Norma of North Powder and Earl Cramer were guests during the week-end at the Frank Cramer home. Mrs. Cramer returned to North Powder with the Fortiers Sunday evening. Clarence Berger was in Board- man over the week end. A family dinner that was greatly enjoyed was that at the J. F. Bar low home on the Fourth. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Guy Barlow and Chloe, Mr. and Mrs. Coats and Echo, Mr. and Mrs. Gil lespie, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Mes senger and family of La Grande Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barlow and daughter Lucille of Heppner, and Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cox and family of Government Camp. Dale Cox who has been visiting in Boardman for the past week returned home with his parents Sunday evening. Mrs. J. C. Ballenger of The Dalles spent the week in Boardman, Mr. and Mrs. Baker and family motored to Immigrant Springs Sat urday to visit a few days with Mr. Baker's brother. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Hubbel and family and Mr. and Mrs. Agee and Emma spent Saturday at Well Springs. The highway patching crew which has been camped in Board- man for the past week moved away Thursday. Mrs. Morgan and sons of Port land came last week to spend the summer with Mr. and Mrs. Weston. Miss Ella Miller of Redmond came Saturday to spend her vaca tion with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Miller. Mrs. Ray Brown and Katherine and Hattie Schultz returned Wed nesday from several weeks camping trip. Mr. nad Mrs. Leo Root and Ver non spent the Fourth with relatives in Hermiston. Ray Brown spent the week end at home in Boardman. Company at the E. T. Messenger home over the week end was Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Messenger and fam ily of La Grande, Mr. and Mrs. U. H. Messenger of Portland, and Miss Mildred Messenger of The Dalles, Mildred Messenger who Is in training at The Dalles hospital a week in Portland and will stay J Boardman until Tuesday when she will resume her work at The Dalles. Mr. Mead's sister, Mrs. Nichols, and her son from Michigan, are visiting at the Lee Mead home. Mrs. Rands and Donna Jane, and Mr. and Mrs. Ingles, left last week for Hood River where they will vis it with Mr. and Mrs. Howell and family. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Channing and family and H. M. Channing mo tored to Pendleton last Sunday. Mr. H. M. Channing returned home to Tacoma Monday. Last week some one entered the school house by breaking the lock and forcing their way into the en gine room where they used a heavy instrument to break up the gas pump. No motive could be found for such actions. Little Cecil Channing was severe ly burned on the face, hands and back Sunday when he tipped a pan of hot water off of a table over himself. Last Friday Mrs. Arnold stepped on a spike, running it deep into her foot Mrs. Ves Attebury has been dressing and taking care of the wound. Mrs. Ayers who has been very ill for the past week was taken to the Heppner hospital Monday. Mrs. Wilbanks and Mr. Ayers took her over in I. Skoubo's car. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Smith of Port land vsiited several days this week at the J. R. Johnson home. The cooperative creamery at Her miston started operating July 1. A truck will come every other day to collect the cream from the Board- man project. Miss Ella Miller and Mrs. Martha Titus motored to Pendleton Mon day. Tom Brew who had his hand bad ly cut in a sickle of the mower last week is still in the Hermiston hos pital but is getting along fine. One hundred and fifty stitches had to be taken in his hand. W. A. Price spent Saturday and Sunday in Portland. LEXINGTON NEWS morning. Mrs. Ola Ward entertained a number of folks at dinner at her home in Lexington on the Fourth. Those present were Dallas Ward, John Drager, Edward Cummins, J. E. Gentry, Buster Gentry, Keith Gentry, Mrs. Eva Lane, Vester Lane, Dale Lane, Emm Lane, Vel- ma Bunton, Wilma Leach, Axel Sundquist, Tom Barnett Ray Mc- Auster, and the hostess. Vernon Warner, James Valentine and Vernon Scott went to John Day Saturday, the Fourth, and returned home on Sunday. The dance given in Leach Mem orial hall by the Cecil orchestra on the Fourth was largely attended by folks throughout the county. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Eskelson and daughters, Beulah and Zelma, mov ed to Heppner on Wednesday, July 1. They will make their home there as Mr. Eskelson has been promoted to the managership of the Tum-A-Lum Lumber company in Heppner. HARDMAN. MRS. ELLA FARRENS. Independence Day was celebrated in various ways here. A picnic, sponsored by the Hardman Sunday school, was much enjoyed by those who attended it at the Blue moun tain home of Harry French. Many people attended the Rodeo and dance at Wm. Greener's. Other families joined for reunions or went camping in the mountains. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Devore and son spent the week end visiting Mr. Devore's father, B. F. Devore. Mrs. John McDonald and sons, Raymond and Lewis, Mrs. Kenneth Bleakman, the Misses Jetta and El vira Bleakman celebrated the 4th at Ukiah this year. They report a very good time. Everett Harshman, Earl Redding, Al and Vic Lovgren, Chas. and Tom Fraters were Eight Mile young peo ple visiting Bill Johnson, Saturday, the 4th. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Harshman were visiting friends and relatives here Monday. Mrs. Harshman was returning home from a week's va cation, camping in the mountains at their sheep camp located near the Harry French ranch. Herbert McDaniel was visiting here Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Burnside were visiting friends and relatives here Saturday and Sunday. They spent Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Saling were calling in town Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Johnson spent the Fourth at the home of Mr. Johnson's brother, Nets Johnson, at Dry Fork. George Samuels departed for Echo Sunday where he expects to find employment. Carey Hastings left for work one day last week. Max Buschke left Sunday for work. Goldie Johnson spent several days at Ukiah last week, attending I the celebration there. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Bleakman en- Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McDaniel and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McDaniel as guests. Miss Mary Ellen Inskeep accom panied Jim, Edith and Alta Stevens on a picnic in the mountains on the Fourth. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Harshman were attending to matters of busi ness here last Tuesday. ' Mr. and Mrs. Jim McDaniel were business visitors in Heppner Mon day. Rho, Everett and Clifford Howell were visiting friends and relatives here Sunday. Mrs. Floyd Adams and Miss Lois are spending a few days in Hepp ner this week. Harlan Adams left Sunday for the Martin Lovgren ranch in Eight Mile where he will work through harvest Forrest Adams has gone to work for Floyd Adams during harvest. John McDonald and crew have begun harvesting at Mac Biddle's place. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Knighten of Heppner, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Batty and family of Eight Mile were vis iting Mr. and Mrs. Neil Knighten Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd .Harshman were out from the Rood ranch near Heppner and took dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Buck Adams. Wes and Jim Stevens went down to Nelson Johnson's ranch to work Mondav. Run a G.-T. Want Ad. By RUTH DINGES. On Thursday, July 2, Dallas Ward accompanied by Dale Lane, John Drager and Buster Gentry went to Pendleton to attend the baseball game between the Morrow County American Legion Junior team and the Umatilla county juniors. The score was 13-9 in favor of the Mor row county team. Dale Lane and Kenneth Warner, another Lexing ton boy, are on the squad. The following people spent a plea sant day at the home of Mrs. A Reaney on July 4: Mr. and Mrs, Karl Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Miller and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dinges, Mrs. Sarah Booher, Olivia Baldwin, Gladys Reaney and Danny Dinges. The Misses Mae Gentry, Peggy Warner and Gwen Evans motored to John Day on Thursday of last tertained at dinner on the 4th with ill Sunset One clear call for a loved one comes. The living must face the inevitable responsibility. 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