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HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES, HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, NOV. 26, 1931 PAGE THREE Real Farm Relief at Last- By Albert T. Raid OREGON DAIRYMEN GET FAIR RETURNS Survey of 514 Oregon Farms Now Completed for Second Yeax; Slight Profit Shown. Oregon dairymen may not be get ting rich these days, but neither are they as bad off as those in some other farm enterprises, judging from figures just compiled by the farm management department at the Oregon State college experi ment station on the results of the second year's survey of 514 dairy farms in 22 Oregon counties. Dairying paid these farmers, on an average, five per cent on their investment in addition to prevailing wages for the dairyman and his family in caring for the cows, dur ing the year between April 1, 1930, and April 1, 1931. The fact that feed prices dropped even before the big slump In dairy prices, which did not hit hardest until early in 1931, is responsible for the comparatively favorable showing, say those in charge of the survey. The work Is being continued another year to get data on the present situation. Average cost of production of butterfat for the year ending last April was 40 cents per pound as compared with 50 cents the year previous. The reduction of 20 per cent Is attributed to lower wages and feed prices. The average price recived for the year was 41 cents, expressed as butterfat prices, or just a cent above production costs which, however, included Interest, depreciation and wages for the fam ily. Irrigated sections of eastern Ore gon again led in low cost of pro duction, the irrigated pastures and cheap alfalfa givng farmers there a, seven cent advantage over the Willamette valley and 5 cents over the famous coast dairy, sections where year around pasture is a great asset. Willamette valley dairymen were favored, however, by the larger out let for fluid milk which was sold at prices generally higher than that obtained for butterfat The inves tigation is a joint project of the farm management and dariy hus bandry departments carried on by H. E. Selby, A. S. Burrier and G. W. Kuhlman of the former depart ment, and P. M. Brandt, I. R. Jones and R. W. Morse of the latter. HARDMAN. MRS. ELLA FARRENS. Mrs Kenneth Bleakman was quite seriously , injured last Satur day night when she fell through a trap door at the Odd Fellows hall where she had gone for the eve ning's entertainment. Mrs. Bleak man had just arrived there and en tered the cloak room to hang up her wraps. As the room was dark she did not notice that the trap door which leads to the hall below had been carelessly left open. She stepped directly into the open space and fell some six or seven feet to the floor below, receiving several bruises about the head but no bro ken bones. Dr. McMurdo was call ed immediately, and he took her to the hospital for treatment. Mrs. Bleakman was brought home Sun day. At this writing she is some what better. Mrs. Harlan Adams entertained at a pleasant party at her home last Tuesday evening. ' Those pre sent were the Misses Jessie McDan iel, Lois and Charlotte Adams, Ne va Bleakman, Lois Ashbaugh, and the Messrs. Forrset Adams, Tom and Charles Fraters and Owen Bleakman, and the hostess and her children, Norvan and Perry Allen. Glen Farrens, who has been work, ing at the road camp for several months, took suddenly, ill last Thursday. . At this writing he is much improved. Mrs. Frank McDaniel is reported to be quite seriously ill at her home here. She was taken to Hepp ner for medical attention Saturday. Friends are glad to know that she is now on the road to recovery. The Rebekahs and Odd Fellows of Hardman lodge entertained their sister and brother Rebekahs and Odd Fellows from Heppner last Saturday night. A program, pre pared by the entertainment com mittee, was much enjoyed. A pot luck supper was served late tn the evening. All present pronounced it a most enjoyable evening. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bleakman were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bleak man one day this week. Roy Ashbaugh was attending to matters of business here one day last week. Bill Johnson, who has been work ing at Wm. Greener's for some time returned home last week. Miss Catherine Peterson held a meeting with the young people last Saturday. She expects to be here again next Wednesday at three o'clock to organize Young Peoples Fellowship and Sunday school. She Positive Proof of ord Economy City of Detroit purchases 137 new Ford cars Hundreds now in use prove low cost of operation THESE 137 new Ford cars represent one of the largest deliveries ever made to a municipality at one time. 21 radio-equipped Ford scout cars were traded in on this purchase. They had been operated day and night for two years in heavy traffic and all kinds of weather. - Their individual records ranged from 78,434 miles to 143,723 miles with a grand total of 2,283,097 miles. The operating cost of the 21 cars was 2.284 cents a mile less than 2 13 cents. This cost included all fuel, oil, tires, repairs and every other item except depreciation and insurance. Of 577 Ford cars in Detroit City service, the 300 in the Police Deparment traveled a total of 6,591,937 miles during the past fiscal year, at an average cost of 2.9 cents a mile. Many claims have been made on operat ing costs, but here in the carefully kept motor car records of the City of Detroit is positive proof of Ford economy. In the paragraphs above, it is seen that 21 Ford scout cars averaged less than 2 13 cents a mile and 300 Ford cars in all branches of Detroit police work averaged 2.9 cents a mile! Day and night, twenty-four hours a day, these Ford cars are in operation. Few branches of transportation demand such grueling service. The records show that low fuel and oil consumption is but one of the Ford's many economies. Ford ma terials, simplicity of design and accuracy in manufacturing provide unusual strength, stamina and freedom from replacements and repairs. The individual car buyer as well as the purchasing department of a city or a busi ness cannot afford to ignore the proved economy of the Ford car. FIFTEEN DIFFERENT BODY TYPES 430to$640 (F, O, B. Detroit, plus freight and delivery, Bumperi and tpare tire extra at low co$t. Eaif time paymenti can be arranged through four Ford dealer,) urges all the young people to come and bring their parents. Mrs. Belle Leathers and sons Ivan and Vernon, and wife, and Miss Jean of Vancouver arrived here the first of the week to- visit with relatives and old-time friends. Whlie here they have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Leathers. The Rev. S. W. Creasy of Canyon City will be here Sunday, Nov. 29, to hold services. Come and bring your friends. Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Avers, Mr. and Mrs George . McDuffee were among Heppner people who attend ed, the lodge meeting here Satur day. . The townspeople entertained., in their honor Friday night at a pub lic dance. Vernon, Ivan, Juanita and .Miss Jean fittingly responded by giving, their old-time friends the treat of hearing them play once more. Mrs. Elmer Musgrave entertained at a quilting party Friday after noon at the home of her mother. Mrs. J. W. Stevens. Those present were Mrs. John Adams, Mrs. Lotus Robison, Mrs. Bert Bleakman. Mrs. Wes Stevens and Mrs. Walter Far rens. . Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. Lorena Isom was calling on relatives here Sunday. The ranch home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Burnside came near burning down Saturday. . They called for help and trucks and cars left here Immediately. By the time they ar- We carry of full line of DAIRY and POULTRY FEEDS . We have the right feed for finishing tur keys for the market at low cost Steam Rolled and Dry Ground Bar ley and Wheat always on hand. Special Rabbit Feed now in stock. Heppner Trading Co. Inc. PHONE 1482 HEPPNER rived the Are had been extinguish ed. Mr. and Mrs. Lotus Robison were visitors in Heppner Monday. The primary department of the grade school presented a clever and enjoyable program at the school house last Tuesday, . under the di rection of their teacher, Miss Mar Jorie Montgomery. The school chil dren and their parents were pre sent Dick Steers and son Gus were in from the mountains last week, spending a few days at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. Carey Hastings were hosts at an enjoyable card party Sunday evening. The eve ning was spent in playing pinochle and "500." Delicious refreshments of huckleberry cake, coffee and sandwiches were served. Those They used to joke about "Chicken Feed" But now it has come to be a substantial source of Income on the well managed farm, this poultry money. . And properly so. Any man with two hundred hens can earn a supporting income . and keep out of debt We know because some of them are our customers. You can too Need any help? Farmers and Stockgrowers National Bank There is No Substitute for Safety CONTENTMENT Are yon satisfied are your ambitions gratified are your feelings at rest because yon pay oash? Or ae you worried because of bills? Yon don't need to worry any longer over bills. Fay cash for your purchases and sleep at night Enjoy a rest. Yon can have perfect contentment by trad, inff nere for we save yon money every day. Savings for Saturday and Monday BACON Med. wgt. well streaked East ern corn fed bacon. Pkg. slab or half-slab. Per POUND 22c Per PAIL LARD Pure Lard Fresh Stock NO. 10 PAILS $1.09 t Pancake Flour "",:r" No. 10Bag49c SYRUP Maximum cane and E IK Tin RKn maple. 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McDaniel was over from Lone Rock visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam McDan iel, Sr., Saturday. Joe Howell, a former resident of this community, is visiting old time friends and relatives here. Phone 1082 Motel Heppner Bldg. Free Delivery Gilliam & Bisbee's VARNISH DEAL Saves You Money With every quart of QUICK-STEP VAR NISH at the regular price of $1.25 per ot. you get a 3-inch bris tle Varnish Brush that sells at 60 cents. This Quick-Step sale continues for 30 days only and will close on the evening of Decem ber 17th. QUICK-STEP is the ideal varnish for floors as well as for all kinds of wood work. In addition to the above we will be glad to furnish you any thing in the Paint and Varnish line. GILLIAM & BISBEE Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Harshman and Earl Redding were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walter Farrensj Tuesday. DIVOBCE DECBEB GRANTED. Irene Yooom was granted decree of absolute divorce from George Yocom in the court of Judge Calvin L. Sweek held here Monday. Try a O. T. 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