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OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY PUBLIC AUDITORIUM PORTLAND. ORE. mmzUz Volume 48, Number 37. HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, Nov. 26, 1931 Subscription $2.00 a Year BACK US REUEFBENEFIT Progress of Work to Aid Unemployed Told at Meeting Monday. REPORTS RAT DRIVE Inroads Believed Made on Pests; Next Drive Slated December IT; Red Cross Plan Explained. In lieu of a cash contribution for unemployment relief, which would necessarily be light in view of their pay being received in the form of warrants, W. R. Poulson, city school superintendent, told the Lions club Monday that the Heppner school faculty was willing to present a play, the proceeds of which, less expenses, would be turned over to the local relief committee. The idea met with hearty endorsement from the club, and the date of the play was set for December 22. Unemployment relief was dis cussed from several angles, with M. L. Case, chairman of the central committee, reporting that needs of Beveral families of the community were being cared for. He also told of advancing money to one family to pay transportation of the mem bers to Idaho where they went last week to join relatives. Chas. W. 'Smith, club president and a mem ber of Governor Meier's county committee on unemployment re lief, reported that the state road work had started Monday at the rocky point just east of the Petteys farm below Lexington, and that the best efforts of the committee were being used to see that the work went to men most in need of it Earl W. Gordon reported that the wooden posts, being replaced by metal posts at the cemetery, were available for wood in the adminis tering of unemployment relief. Club Memberships Cited. In responding to the Red Cross roll call, attention of members was called to the fact that by forming clubs of five with a single contri bution of five dollars, $4.60 would rpmuln with the local chanter. whereas if each of the five member ships were taken individually, only $2.50 would stay at home. John W. Hiatt and W. W. Smead from the Lions club are assisting in the lo cal roll call, having charge of so licitation in the business district The drive on wharf rats, started at the club meeting the week pre vious, was reported by Mr. Smith to have received a good response from interested people. Fifty-two persons attended the meeting, and many baits were distributed, though every section of the town known to be infested by the rats was not covered. Some good reports had been received on the result of the drive, he said, and more reports were welcomed in order that more comprehensive plans for future con trol might be laid. It was expect ed the next drive would take place December 17. Road Money Available. To correct a report prevjously given that Morrow county might not get its portion of the last half of the state market road money, S. E. Notson explained that there was no doubt, only in the minds of mem. bers of the county court, and that the money is available. Jasper Crawford was appointed to assist F. W. Turner as contact man between the club and the Lion Boy Scout patrol, which it is spon soring.' Francis Nickerson is lead' er of the patrol. Earl Hallock, in the city on bust ness from his home at Shanlko, was a guest of' the club. Mr. Hallock was the club's first secretary. TREASURE HUNT ENJOYED. MiBS Jessica Palmlter and Miss Madge Coppock were hostesses Sat urday evening for a treasure hunt party which convened at their apartment in the Jones apartments. An automobile tour took the party to seek hidden directions to the treasure which was at last found at the Gay M. Anderson cabin In the mountains up Willow creek, where refreshments were enjoyed before the log fire in the fireplace, made doubly cozy by the eight inches of snow covering the landscape there about Attending besides the hos teases were Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Gay and June, the Misses Dorothy Straughn, Miriam McDonald, Char. lotte Woods, Helen Olsen, Mary Patterson, Anna Wightman, Vivian Messrs. William R. Poulson, James Messrs. Wlllam R. Poulson, James Thomson, Monte Hedwall, Clarence Hayes, Jasper Crawford, Terrel Bentre, Claude Graham," Harold Buhman. Marvin Wightman and Neil Shuirman. - ' HAS BIRTHDAY PARTY. The home of Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Gemmell was the scene of a very pleasant little party Monday after noon, given in honor of the 7th birthday of their daughter, Jean. Games' were played to the delight of the invited guests, and Mrs Gemmell served them with refresh ments. Those present Were Peggy Tamblyn, Juanlta Phelps, Anna Mario Johnston, Dorotha Wilson, Shirley Wilson, Alberta Adklns, Kathryn Thompson and Jean and Jimmy Gemmell. JUNIORS MAKE HIT WITH CLEVER PLAY "Sonny Jane" Presented to Large Audience by High School Stud ents; Much. Humor Provided. A large audience was pleased with the presentation of "Sonny Jane," a three-act comedy drama given by the junior class of Hepp ner high school at the gym-auditorium last Thursday evening. Moving slowly at the beginning, the play gained impetus as the plot de veloped and the cast warmed up to their parts to unravel a maze of complications in an uproarious cli max. Viola Brown presented the at tractive Sonny Jane Marquardt, who, after having lost one news paper . to three male adversaries, turned the tables and, unbeknowing to them, operated another newspa per for them and made them like it, at the same time winning the heart of one Charles Mitchell, with Herman Green in the role. The other avowed enemies, Sam Streck, bald-headed candidate for congress, and Larry Randolph, cheerful, hu morous and happy-go-lucky, were portrayed by Ted McMurdo and Ralph Forgey, respectively. Mrs. Amelia Spitzendorf who had lost two husbands and was determined that Sam Streck should be the third, was a humorous German character who made a hit with the audience as played by Phyllis Pol lock. Randolph was not adverse to the charms of Lucille Brandon, a pretty neighbor, presented by Hazel Beymer. All scenes were laid in the living room of the Foster Boarding house, whose capable and energetic man ager, Peggy Foster, was portrayed by Beatrice Thomson. Pansy Pros- ser, the hired girl whose drolled-out witticisms added to the humor of the play, was done by Annie Crump. She was not too slow to keep out of the way of one Joe Martin, aspir ing young journalist, with Billy Becket in the role. The real Ruby Wade whom Sonny Jane impersonated to gain control of her rivals' newspaper, was play ed by Nancy Jane Cox. Nancy Wade, her cousin, who befriended Sonny .Jane, was played by June Anderson. Freddie Beadle, whose father was the richest man in town and which fact landed Freddie a job on Sonny's newspaper in spite of his sheikish tendencies, was an other humorous character, por trayed by Edmond Gonty. The play was presented under the direction of Miss Dorothy Straugh an, English Instructor, with Ted Lumley, advisor. Members of the faculty and student body assisted in its presentation. Unemployment Register Shows Increasing Total With Lexington, lone, Irrigon and Hardman unheard from for the last two weeks, total registration of unemployed people in the coun ty yesterday showed 124 with 274 dependents. Latest figures gave 74 unemployed in Heppner, with 172 dependents. The registration of unemployed now exceeds that of a year ago, last year's total being 115, although the number of dependents is less. as the total dependents last year numbered 284, just ten more than the total to date this year. Ten men are being employed on the state emergency road work in the county this week, and it is an nounced tlAt 20 will be used next week, GRANGE HAS SOCIAL EV9NING. Rhea Creek Grange met at their hall on Saturday evening for a so cial Catherine, the first item on the program being a Thanksgiving ain- ner served at 6.30. The restive board was surrounded by a total of 125 persons, who were amply served with turkey and chicken, with all the flxln's. At 8:00 o'clock the en tertainment features were begun and the large crowd enjoyed the presentation of the program, the first number of which was a nag drill by Velma Huston's school; reading by Frances Kugg; piano solo by Doris Allstott; recitations by Lerry Stephens and Don All stott; piano duet by Frances Rugg and Velma Huston; playing grange by Evangeline Phillips' school; two readings by Mrs. Paul Menegat ana a short talk by Mr. Menegat. Dane ing and a general good time fol lowed the program. FIRST SNOW FALLS. Rain which began at an early hour Tuesday night, with modera tlon of the weather, turned into snow yesterday morning, which continued to fall at tne time ol going to press yesterday afternoon. The heavy wet blanket of snow is welcomed on top of the rain which is believed to hiave thawed the ground thoroughly, as it is expect ed to assist growing grass and grain. GEORGE HARVEY PARKINS. George Harvey Parkins, 76, died at his home three miles from Pa louse, Wn., Thursday Novmeber 12 according to word received by rel atives here. He formerly lived for several years at lone. He leaves his widow, Effie Parkins; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Parvln of Colfax, Wash., and Mrs. Foster Dally of Palouse, Wash., and one son, Wllber Parkins. John Barrymore in THE MAD GENIUS, Star Theater, Sunday and Monday. THANKSGIVING DAY :: 1931 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ffrorlamatum We approach the season when, according to custom dating from the garnering of the first harvest by our fore fathers in the New World, a day it set apart to give thanks even amid hardships to Almighty God for our temporal and spiritual blessings. It has become a hallowed tradition for the Chief Magistrate to proclaim annually a national day of thanksgiving. Our country has cause for gratitude to the Almighty. We have been widely blessed with abundant harvests. We have been spared from pestilence and calamities. Our in stitutions have served the people. Knowledge has multi Filed and our lives are enriched with its application. Edu cation has advanced, the health of our people has increased. We have dwelt in peace with all men. The measure of pass ing adversity which has come upon us should deepen the spiritual life of the people, quicken "their sympathies and spirit of sacrifice for others, and strengthen their courage. Many of our neighbors are in need from causes beyond their control and the compassion of the people throughout the nation should so assure their security over this winter that they too may have full cause ot participate in this day of gratitude to the Almighty. NOW, THEREFORE, I, HERBERT HOOVER, Presi dent of the United States of America, do hereby designate Thursday, November 26, 1931, as a National Day of Thanks giving, and do recommend that our people rest from their daily labors and in their homes and accustomed places of worship give devout thanks for the blessings which a mer ciful Father has bestowed upon ub. IN WITNESS WH0R0OF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the City of Washington this 3rd day of Novem ber, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty one, and of the Independence of the United States of Amer ica the one hundred and fifty-sixth. (SEAL) HERBERT HOOVER. By the President: Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of State. i mii ii i minniiiMHi Cast Selected for Benefit Play by Heppner Faculty "The Home Town Mystery," com edy-mystery play to be given by the Heppner school faculty for the ben efit of local unemployment reuei on the evening of Tuesday, December 22, has started rounding into shape since announcement at uons ciud Monday that the play would be giv en. W. R. Poulson, superintendent, announces the cast as follows: Art Paul Menegat; Evelyn, Madge Coppock; Edith, Dorothy Straughan; Gram, W. R. Poulson; Gramp, Harold Buhman; George, James T. Lumley; Captain, Neil Shuirman; Alice, Adelyn O'Shea; Fred, Charlotte Woods; Ted, Jessi ca Palmiter; Kay, Miriam McDon ald. Only expenses of the play, expect ed to be very light will be deducted from the receipts, the balance of which will be turned over to the central committee in charge of lo cal unemployment relief. I0NE JENNIE B. McMURRAT. Mrs. Nancy Matthews who died at her home In Pendleton was laid to rest Sunday in the cemetery near the old Dean homestead. Mrs. Matthews was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dean and was a sister of Mrs. Adrian Engelman. Alfred Balsiger was a passenger to Portland Saturday where he went to resume his Btudies at Ad cox aviation and automotive school. Louis Balsiger and his mother- in-law. Mrs. McNay, attended ser vices at the Methodist church in Heppner Sunday where Mrs. Mc Nay has many old friends. Mr. and Mrs Harold Rankin and Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Stefanl motored to Portland Saturday. Mr. Stefan! drove the truck which took a load of the Rankin turkeys to the city market and Mr. and Mrs. Rankin went down to superintend the sale, Week-end guests at the Henry Clark home were Mrs. Mary Rood, her daughter Betty, and nephew, Bobby Sparks, all from Portland. Mrs. Blaln Blackwell and Mrs. Oliver Haguewood drove to Hood River on Wednesday of last week, returning Thursday. They were ac- companied home by their sister, Mrs. C. J. Calandra, who will visit here for some time. Will Ryan of Beach Creek was seen on our streets one day the middle of last week. The O. E. S. social club held Its regular meeting at Masonic hall last Friday afternoon. Eight ladles were present. Mrs. Lee Beckner was hostess, serving vegetable sal ad, wafers and coffee to the guests. Jack Warren of Kinzua has been visiting the past week or more at the Charley Botts home. Basketball practice for both girls and boys is on in earnest at the school gymnasium. Several inter class games have already been played. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bergevln were called to Walla Walla Friday by the death of Mr. Bergevlns uncle, Joseph LaFortune. Funeral ser vices were held Saturday. " Mrs. Elmer Griffith is very 111 with influenza at her home In lone. A road camp has been established at the Fred McMurray ranch on Willow creek. The state road work started Monday. Four lone men have been given employment, The first work being done Is on the rock point just above the Petteys ranch, ' Mrs. John Farrls returned home last week after- a pleasant visit in Portland, Salem and Medford. Mrs. Earl Blake and Mrs. Bert (Continued on Pag Six.) iiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiMniMiiMiiniiiiiiiiiiiitiii h PLANS ARE LAID FOR HEALTH BODY Officers Elected and New Plan Told; Seal Sole Starting To morrow Supports Work. Revision of the constitution and election of officers were included in the order of business r , the, annual meeting of the ' Morrow "County Public Health association, held in connection with a meeting of the Lexington Parent Teachers asso ciation at Lexington Monday eve ning. With plans for the years work well in hand, and with an In creasing publio interest the asso ciation expects the coming year to make new strides toward its pur pose of promoting a higher stand ard of health throughout the coun ty- Sadie Orr Dunbar, executive sec retary of the Oregon State Tuber culosis association, was present and addressed the meeting on the value of organization. Lexington school pupils entertained with a Thanks giving program. Refreshments of coffee and cake were served, and a social time was enjoyed. L. E. Marschat of Boardman, president-elect, announced a new plan of organization that will be attempted in his regime. Under the plan the county will be dis tricted with a local organization es tablished in each district It is ex pected each town and community center will be the seat of a local district More efficient work in the promotion of good health is ex pected to result from the success ful establishment of the smaller or ganization units. Other officers elected were J. O. Turner, Heppner, vice-president; Rachel Johnson, Boardman, secre tary, and Bert Mason, lone, treas urer. Appointive officers included county committee chairmen, as fol fows: social service, Mrs. C. W. McNamer, Heppner; finance. Jack Gorham, Boardman; education, Mrs. Irl Clary, Alpine, and public ity, Jasper Crawford, Heppner. Ed win Ingles, Lexington, was named chairman of the Christmas seal sale which starts tomorrow. Proceeds from the sale of Christ mas seals is the sole means of sup port of the organization, from 40 to 60 per cent of the proceeds of the sale remaining with the county as sociation, depending on the per capita amount of seals sold. The association has set as its objective five cents per capita, meaning that the total amount of the sale when divided by the county's population will amount to five cents for each man, woman and child in the coun ty. Everyone is urged to buy free ly of the little health stamps to help reach the goal. REBEKAHS ELECT OFFICERS. San Souci Rebekah lodge elected officers at their regular meeting on Friday last as follows: Margaret Phelps, N. G.; Kate Swindlg, V. G.; Lillian Turner, secretary, and Opal Ayers, treasurer. Appointive offi cers will be announced before in stallation, which will take place the first of the year. JOE RECTOR FAILING. . Joe Rector, aged pioneer of this city, who has been in ill health for the last several years, was reported In a very critical condition yester day morning, and his recovery was not hoped for. John Barrymore in THE MAD GENIUS, Star Theater, Sunday and Monday. CEMETERY FENCE BEING REPLACED Long Desired Improvement About to be Realized With Placing of - Woven Wire About Grounds. A long talked of and much hoped for civic improvement Is about to be attained with construction under way of a new woven wire and iron post fence about the cemetery. A crew of six men has been at work for several days under the super vision of Robert C. Wightman and Clarence Bauman, for the Masonic Cemetery association, and had it not been for the rain that prevented the men from working yesterday, all the posts would have been in place ready for stretching of the wire. As it is all but three of the posts are in place. The work is being done by the Masonic Ceme tery association with cooperation of the city. Inside the new fence is being in cluded six acres of additional ground, recently purchased by the association. The old association plot Included about four acres. For many years the old wooden fence has been in a dilapidated con dition, and the best efforts of the association to keep it in repair and to keep the gates closed have not prevented stock from adjoining pastures getting into the grave yard and at times breaking thru graves. Not only will the new fence be stock tight, but it will add much to the sightliness of the cemetery. Along the front side knobs will be screwed on post tops, giving the fence a finished appearance. Two pedestrian gates and two vehicle gates, all of the swinging type, will be placed on the front side. New rules governing the opera tion of the cemetery, especially re garding closing of the gates, are expected to be put into effect with completion of the fence. Turkey Shippers Advised To Meet Tag Demands Local growers shipping turkeys are reminded of the law which re quires that more than ten. dead birds in a shipment must be mark ed by a blue tag, obtainable with out charge at the sheriff's office. When live turkeys are shipped, a bill of lading will suffice for identi fication. . This information, given by C. L. Jamison of Canyon City, secretary of the Cattle and Horse Raisers' as sociation and deputy state veterin arian who was in town Tuesday, is published for the benefit of grow ers who may experience inconven ience in shipping their turkeys If the law is not complied with. Mr. Jamison said there have been several reports of stolen turkeys so far this season, and that state police are checking over shipments at Hood River to make sure that the rightful owners are in posses sion. The law requiring the blue tag was passed for the protection of the growers, to make it more difficult for thieves to market stol en produce. Union Thanksgiving Services This Morning Union services for Thanksgiving will be held this, Thursday, morn ing at 10:30 at the Methodist church. Joel R. Benton of the Churcn or Christ will deliver the sermon and music will be by the singers from the various churches of the city. A special feature of the music will be furnished by Jon Conder and Mr. Davidson of Pendleton. These young men are engaged in teach ing piano and voice at Pendleton, and also have the leadership of the choir in the First Christian church of that city. Mr. Davidson will sing, while Mr. Conder officiates at the piano in this morning's service. ANDREW J. SAFFELL. Andrew J. Saffell, 61, died at Heppner hospital Monday morning from pneumonia and heart trouble. He came to Heppner a year ago last May and was in the employ of O'Connor brothers, stockmen. He came to Pendleton In 1915 from In dependence, Virginia, his former home. Funeral arrangements, In charge of Phelps Funeral home, had not been completed at noon yesterday, though word had been received from a brother, Ralph 13, Saffell. 1305 Russell Road, Alexan der, Va., and a sister, Mrs. Neal Carv of Indlanhead, Maryland. A nephew from Pendleton was here yesterday. It was expected the body would either be shipped to fenaie ton or to Virginia for burial. BOARDMAN BOY FINED. On complaint filed by W. E. Fran cis, state policeman, in the court of Justice C. G. Blayden at Boardman on Monday, Buster Rands of that place was fined $25 and assessed $d costs for trapping fur-bearing ani mals out of season. Francis said young Rands had three skunks and one muskrat in hla possession, 'ine boy plead guilty. SISTER DIES IN NEW YORK. Anne Clemens, sister of Mrs. Em ma Whetstone of this city, died at Rochester, New York, recently, ac cording to word received by Mrs, Whetstone. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jones were here from their Butter creek ranch on Tuesday. Winterish weather pre- vails out their way just now. Isaac A. Dempsey Dies At Home in Rickreall L A. Dempsey, 66, died at his home at Rickreall last Thursday and was buried at Dallas Saturday afterrloon. Heart trouble was given as the cause of death. Mr. Demp sey was well known in this county, having worked on Morrow county roads for 12 yaers, coming here first in the spring of 1919 and work ing almost continuously up to the summer of 1930 when he returned to his home at Rickreall. A faith ful worker and a man of high in tegrity, Mr. Dempsey was well liked by all who knew him, and he leaves a host of friends in this county who extend sympathy to the family in their bereavement Isaac Arthur Dempsey was born in the state of Tennessee, May 2, 1865. He came to Oregon as a young man and located in the Willamette valley. He married Jennie Davis July 26, 1887, in Oregon. To this union four children were born, three of whom, with the widow, sur vive. One child, Ralph, died in early childhood. The living chil dren are Mrs. Mary Adams, Harry and Lynn Dempsey. Two brothers, Tom of Kelso, Wash., and Frank of Harrisburg, Ore., survive, being the last living members of Mr. Dempsey's immediate family. " Funeral services were held at Dallas, with the burial service in charge of the Dallas Masonic lodge, Mr. Dempsey having been a member of Heppner lodge No. 69, A. F. & A. M. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Campbell, friends of the family, who went from here to attend the Aineral, reported a large concourse of friends in attendance and a great profusion of floral offerings The Masonic service was said by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell to be the sec ond held in Dallas under the new burial rites of the order, and they were greatly impressed with lta beauty. LOCAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Campbell re turned home Tuesday from Dallas where they attended the funeral of the late Isaac A. Dempsey. They encountered fine driving conditions on the trip both going and coming, getting back just in time to escape the snow storm of yesterday. Mr. Campbell reported seeing much state road work for unemployment relief under way all along the line. Miss Margaret Wightman, sister of Robert and John Wightman, Is visiting at their home during the Thanksgiving season. Miss Wight man, who is engaged in public health work in Alaska, and who has spent many years in the north, will leave lmmediatetly for St Pe tersburg to resume her labors among the natives in that territory. John Barrymore in THE MAD GENIUS, Star Theater, Sunday and Monday. Clarence Bauman left yesterday for Portland with 13 of his pet fox es which he expected to have pelted by a taxidermist at Oregon City. Three red foxes and ten silver foxes were included in the lot Mr. Bau man, Morrow county sheriff, expect ed to spend Thanksgiving in the city. Funeral services were held at St. Patrick's church in this city on Sun day afternoon for the late Joseph Blessing, whose death occurred some time since In Grant county, and for whose death Ed McLaugh lin was sentenced to the peniten tiary, at Canyon City the past week. Miss Helen Curran returned home Saturday night from Port land, where she had been visiting for a week. She was accompanied by her friends, Miss Yvonne Mor- genson and Frank Burrell, who re turned to their Portland homes on Monday, Miss Marjorie Clark returned on Saturday from Eugene where she attended the home coming of U. of O. and visited with her sister, Mrs. Mary Riggs. She was accompan ied home by Miss Marion Jones of Portland, who has been a guest at the M. D. Clark residence this week. A. J. Saffel, aged 60, died in this city on Monday morning from protracted illness of heart trouble and complications. Funeral ar rangements were handled by Phelps Funeral Home. It could not be as certained that he had any relatives residing In reach of Heppner, Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Spaulding of Arlington were over-Sunday visit ors In Heppner, guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Case. Mr. Spaulding, who is a talented tenor singer, gave a solo at the Metho dist church services Sunday eve ning. A pleasant party at the W. O. Dix home on Friday evening honor ed Rev. and Mrs. Stanley Moore of Ontario, who were in the city for a short visit As a climax to the enjoyable evening, dainty re freshments were served by the hos tess. Mrs. Wm. Morgan has arrived from New York to Join her husband and son, Milton, who have been in Heppner for several months past The Morgans contemplate making their home in the west for the fu ture. David and William Hynd of Rose Lawn ranch, Sand Hollow, were looking after business in the city on Saturday. They report the wea ther rather "nippy" out their way and winter seems to be in the off ing. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Scrivner and two sons of Democrat gulch, were visitors in Heppner Saturday, spending several hours here while trading and attending to other mat- tcrs of business, OA BULBOSA MAKES IUITIAL Bl HERE famous Grass of Rogue and Willamette Valleys May Prove Savior. LANT FIVE PLOTS Thrifty Bulbous Plant Has Good Record, and May Offer Relief Needed for Range Land. The day when cattle and horses roamed knee-deep, and sheep over their bellies in the native bunch- grass of Morrow county, bringing string of clinking sheckles Into the pockets of stockmen, has passed with the passing of the bunchgrass. Fond recollections of those days, In which many independent fortunes were made from the natural in crease in value of pioneer lands, remain in the minds of those famil iar with local history as they shake their heads and say, "Times ain't what they used to be." But what nature once did for man, man may some day do for himself. The hope is conveyed to some visionary minds by the magic , words "poa bulbosa." Poa bulbosa, bulbous grass, other wise known as winter bluegrass, was isolated several years ago near Medford on the farm of Hanley and Hoover. It has proved to be a thrifty plant combining food val ues of grain and forage crops, on which sheep, cattle, hogs and poul try thrive. With the hope that it may do for farmers here what it ' has already done for some In the Rogue and Willamette river valleys, test plots were planted last week on five Morrow county farms by A. E. Brockway, representative of Han ley and Hoover, and Chas. W. Smith, county agent Plats were planted as follows: Wightman Bros., 5 acres; R, B. Rice, 2 acres; J. G. Barratt, 5 acres; W. P. Mahoney, 10 acres, and George Woodward, 2 acres. Of the plant it Is said: "Bulbosa blue grass or poa bulbosa Is distant ly related to the famous Kentucky blue grass, although very distinct from it Its name is very appro priate as may be seen from Its des cription. It possesses character istics which are rarely found among grasses. This plant never produces flowers or seeds. In place of seeds it produces a great abundance of small bulbs or bublets which ap pear where flowers and seeds nor mally appear on other blue grasses. These bulblets are very small and superficially resemble grass seeds, but they form without blossoming, while seeds on other grasses can not form except from blossoms. Furthermore, it also produces be low ground enormous quantities of bulbs the size of a small grain of wheat; hese occur in dense mats ' just below the surface of the soil and posses short, shallow, matted roots. "Bulbosa blue grass also reverses the normal order of growth. It goes on a vacation during the en tire summer. Soon after, the first fall rains the bulbs revive and send up a beautiful green, dense growth from three to six inches high. In the Rogue River valley It remains green and furnishes a splendid pas ture throughout the entire winter and spring.. This characteristic is its chief claim to notoriety. During April and May the plants send up slender, almost leafless shoots, from 8 to 12 inches high on light soil, and from 12 to 20 Inches high on fertile soil. The tops of these shoots branch and produce an abundance of minute bulblets. The plants then dry up, become perfectly dormant and remain so throughout the en tire summer. This is the rest per iod and it Is very profound Indeed. Irrigation, fertilization and cod dling have no effect on its growth at this season. Usually about the first of September it starts growth again and the year's cycle has been completed." Experiments with the grass In the Rogue and Willamette valleys have shown that it grows well on various types of soils; that It grows well in connection with alfalfa; that it holds its own with and even crowds out various obnoxious weeds and that it grows better when being pastured off than when allowed to stand unmolested. Experts have recommended poa bulbosa as a likely pasture grass. And while it may not prove the val uable forage crop that the bounte ous bunchgrass once was, its local adaptation will be watched with In terest by stockmen. CARD OF THANKS. We wish by this means to express our sincere thanks to friends and neighbors and the good people of Heppner in general, for their help and assistance rendered when our home burned, and since. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid. GRAND JURY MEETS 3RD. The grand Jury for the December term of circuit court will be con vened December 3. Making up the body are Frank Saling, Ed Bennett Floyd N. Adams, II. A. Cohn, Chas. Vaughn, T. J. Jones and Guy Shaw. Mr. .and Mrs. Mark Taylor of Portland have been spending the week visiting at the home of Mrs. Taylor's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Huston.