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PAGE SIX HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES, HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, DEC. 31, 1931. IONE JENNIE E. McMURRAT. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Linn motored up from their home at Siletz, ar riving in lone Monday evening. They are guests at the home of Mr. Linn's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Linn. Rev. William P. Napier who has been pastor of the lone and Lex ington Congregational churches for the past few months, will spend but two more Sundays with us. Next Sunday morning he will preach in lone, his subject being "Open Doors of the New Year." Sunday evening he will preach in Lexington church. January 3, he will speak in Lexington in the morning and in lone in the eve ning. Louis Balsiger and his mother-in-law, Mrs. McNay, went to New berg last week in time to be pre sent at the large family dinner served on Christmas day. Present also were Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Ka than and Mrs. Louis Balsiger who had motored up from Coquille. Mrs. McNay remained at her home in Newberg and Mrs. Balsiger accom panied her husband when he re turned home Monday She had been spending a month or more with her daughter, Mrs. Kathan, at Coquille. Rev. William P. Napier visited from Thursday until Monday in Portland. Alfred Balsiger who has been in a critical condition following an operation for ruptured appendix, is now making a rapid recovery. He is a patient in a Hood River hos pital. His sister, Mrs. Allan Learn ed of Darrington, Wash., is in Hood River to be near him. His mother, Mrs. Paul Balsiger, returned home Monday. Carl Allyn of Lexington is soon to open a barber shop in the Oscar Cochran building on Main street He hopes to be ready for business by the first of next week. This will give lone two barber shops. The L. M. and B. W. club had dinner Sunday at the Roy Lieual len home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lu cas of Lexington and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. McNamer of Heppner were guests. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Shipley mo tored to Lostine last Thursday to spend the vacation week with Mrs. Shipley's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Christoph reson visited recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs Harry Seely at Ar lington. Going with them was Marjory, little daughter of Clifford Christopherson, who greatly en joyed the visit with her grandpar ents. Mr. and Mrs. Clair Calkins of Hermiston are guests at the home of Mrs. Calkins' parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Christopherson. About three inches of snow fell here Monday. The temperature was above freezing and much of the snow melted as it fell. Tuesday was much colder and our blanket of snow is still with us. Some of the farmers report that the high wind of Monday night caused the snow on the wheat fields to drift badly. The Oliver Kincaid ranch home was the scene of a pleasant party on Christmas day. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mason and sons, Mrs. Adelia Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Cotter, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Buschke and three children. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bergevin transacted business in Walla Walla one day last week. Clarence Nelson made a business trip to Yakima on Tuesday of last week, returning Friday. Accom panying him were Mrs. Jane Col lins and Robert Botts who visited at the home of their sister, Mrs. Jack Griffith. Mrs. Minnie Forbes is spending this week with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Os- teen, whose home is near Sandy. Miss Opal Finn spent the holiday vacation with friends at Mon mouth. Mrs. Delia Corson was made hap py Christmas eve by a long dis tance telephone visit with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Corson, who reside in Chi cago. Mrs. Corson tried to visit with her young grandson, Donald Keith, but he refused to hold a conversation with a lady to whom he had not been formally intro duced. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Warfleld and young son of La Crosse, Wash., spent Christmas with Mrs. War- field's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Cochran. Mrs. Harvey Ring and children are spending vacation week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Rowell, at Stanfleld. Gene Engelman of Portland vis ited Friday and Saturday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank En gelman. William George, a freshman at the University of Oregon, was a holiday guest at the home of his mother, Mrs. Charles Battersby. Mr. George made the trip by auto in company with four other Uni- versity of Oregon students whose homes are at Heppner and Her miston. George Ely and son Francis spent Christmas with relatives in Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Matthews motored to Roseburg the last of the week to spend the holiday va cation with relatives of Mr. Mat thews. Principal George E. Tucker and Mrs. Tucker have been spending several days in Portland while Mr. Tucker was in attendance at the state teachers' association meeting in Portland. During their absence baby Maxine Tucker was a guest of Miss Maxine McCurdy. Mr. and Mrs. Elmo McMillan and Beverly of Salem were Yuletlde guests at the home of Mrs. McMil lan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Swanson. Mrs. Earl Wright and children of Baker are visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Grabill. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Grimes and Mrs. Grimes' daughter, Mrs. Carl Leehters of Hardman, departed Christmas day for Portland where they visited relatives for several days. During their absence Mrs. Ida Fletcher was looking after the Grimes boarding house. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Botts and chil dren and Charley Griffin, all of Yakima, have been guests the past week at the Charley Botts home. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bristow, Lucile and Walter, and Roland Wade mo tored to Baker Sunday to spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Ed mond Bristow. Pearl and Hazel Padberg came up from Portland last week to spend Christmas with their mother, Mrs. Lana Padberg. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Miller recent ly spent a happy day at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Griffin whose home is at Boardman. Accompany ing them on the trip was their son Russell Miller. As a Christmas gift the deposit ors of the defunct Bank of lone re ceived a 10.5 per cent divident This cevied a 10.5 per cent dividend. This dividends have been paid, making in all 35.5 per cent PINE CITY ALMA NEILL, Correspondent Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wattenburg- er of Echo and daughter Ina who( has been teaching school in Can fornia were Saturday visitors at the A. E. Wattenburger home. Miss Elsie Strain is working for Mrs. W. D. Neill during vacation. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Wattenburg er and children were business vis itors in Hermiston Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Emery Cox and daughter Betty Bernice of Black- horse spent Friday and Saturday at the H. E. Young home. Mrs. Truman Sether and daugh ter Phoebe are spending Christmas at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Charley Bartholomew, Mrs. Sether was formerly Miss Mary Bartholomew. The Pine City grade school as sisted by the school band gave a Christmas program Wednesday af ternoon. An exceptionally gooo program of plays, recitations and songs was given and immediately following the program sacks or candy and nuts were given to all present Most of the parents of this community attended and were very much pleased with the child ren's performance. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bartholomew, Lila and O. F., Mrs. Sether and Phoebe, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Finch and children, Betty, Francis and Patty, spent Chrsitmas day at the home of Mrs. O. F. Thompson Mrs. Corrigall who has been vis iting her daughter, Ruby Corrigall in Heppner, returned home Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Walt Wigglesworth visited Mr. and Mrs. Burl Watten burger Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Helms and daughter Charlotte visited at the John Healy home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Carlson and Henry and Dick went to Portland Thursday afternoon and returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lon Wattenburger made a business trip to Hermiston and Echo Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Reid Buseick and children. Dona and Barbara, of Long Creek visited Mr. and Mrs Wattenburger a few days last week. They returned home Sunday, Paul Bull of La Grand spent Christmas day at the H. E. Young home. Mrs. Ollie Neill and daughters Neva, Oleta and Lenna, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Wattenburger and son Earle, Mr and Mrs. Roy Neill and Alma, Mr. and Mrs. Reid Buseick and children Barbara and Dona, ate Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Wattenburger and chil dren. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Gorley made a business trip to Heppner Monday. Reid Buseick and Earle Watten burger were business visitors in Pendleton Saturday. James, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. O'Brien, returned home from Salem Wednseday to spend the holidays. A young cyclone greeted the But ter creek vicinity Saturday after noon. Roofs off the sheep sheds of Roy Neill, Charley Bartholomew, the roof off the Helms barn were demolished. Charley Morehead chicken house was completely turn ed upside-down, which resulted in a lot of work to replace it Mrs. A. Ackley, formerly Vivian Nation of Hermsiton, and son Rus sell, "Babe" and Billy Nation, were Saturday visitors at the Lon Wat tenburger home. John Healy made a business trip to Heppner Thursday. Most of the Pine City people at tended the Christmas program at Alpine Wednesday night A few numbers on the program were giv en by Pine City, including selec tions by the band. Miss Wilma McCarty of O. S is spending vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam McCarty. Wilma had her ton sils removed in The Dalles before coming home. Harold Neill is spending a few days at the home of his uncle, Roy Neill. Charley Morehead made a bus iness trip to Hermiston and Echo Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Finch, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Applegate, Lila and O. F. Bartholomew, Audrey, Naomi, John and Russell Moore and Oscar McCarty attended a dance given at Vinson's, Saturday night Jasper Meyers of Jerome, Idaho, is now working for his uncle, W. D. Neill. He worked for Clarence Neill of Richmond for some time before coming to Pine City. Mr. and Mrs. Burl Wattenburger and children, Junior and Lucille, made a business trip to Heppner Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Abbot are away on their vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Plourd and son Donald visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Neill Monday. Bernice Neill returned home with them. The ground is covered with a blanket of snow. Mrs. Ollie Neill and daughters, Neva, Oleta and Lenna. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Neill and Alma were Christmas guests Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Neill. Miss N. Kononen is spending va cation in Portland. Miss Helen Heath is spending the holidays at her home in Couer Alene, Idaho. Mr. Atkin is at his home in Wal la Walla. Jack Healy is on the sick list this week. The Misses Opal and Shirley Jarmon are spending the holidays at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Jarmon. iiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiniiiiiiiiiin At Heppner CHURCHES CHURCH OF CHRIST. JOEL R. BENTON, Minister. Mrs. Wm. Poulson, Director of Music Bible School, 9:45 A. M. ' Morning Worship, 11 o'clock. Senior and Junior Christian En deavor, 6:30 P. M. Evening Worship, 7:30 o'clock. Choir rehearsal, Wednesday eve ning, 7:30 o'clock. Church Night, Thursday evening, 6:30 o'clock. Keep On Keeping On! "No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God." Luke 9-62. A man once said to me: "I have had many ups and downs; I have faced many difficulties and many discourageing situations; many times it has seemed there wa3 only one thing to do, and that was to quit and give up; but somehow I have always set myself to KH-ir" ON KEEPING ON." And it is only the man with that sort of spirit, in these or any other times, who can and will succeed in the rough and tumble of life. The man with that spirit never turns back, no matter how unpromising and discouraging things may seem to be. He will find a way to turn even his failure to success. A spider, climbing the twelfth time on the beam of a roof, and falling each time, but succeeding the thirteenth time, gave Robert Bruce, who had also failed twelve times, courage to make the thir teenth endeavor' in which he met and defeated King Edward, and was himself crowned king. The man who fails but has the grit and courage to KEEP ON KEEPING ON, will sooner or later wear the coveted crown of success. Paul said: "I can do all things thru Christ who strengtheneth me." Phil. 4-13. And the man who has this sort of help is the man who will win thru who will KEEP ON KEEP ING ON! In clean, fine, righteous living. If you have not a Church home. begin this New Year by coming to Church here. We invite you. At tend our Bible School. You will en joy the spirit of this friendly Church! This Thursday evening, will be held, in the parlors of the Church, our yearly Church Meeting; be ginning at six-thirty around the supper table. Then we will later watch the old year out and the new year in. We wish you all the very best for this New Year. For the coming Lord's Day the sermon topics are: For the morning serv ice, "Taking the Inventory." For the evening service, "A Tomb of a Temple?" BRIGHTER OUTLOOK FOR WOOL IN 1932 (Continued from First Page) months of 1931 and for 1930 showed that 49,238,000 pounds of three eighths wool was used, compared to 32,169,000 pounds for the same period in 1930; 122,816,000 pounds of fine combing or 20,000,000 pounds more than for nine months a year ago. The United States consumed 56,000,000 pounds of halfblood wool, or 16,000,000 pounds more than the first three-quarters of the year 1930. "World wool production for the entire year of 1931 was four per cent above that of 1930, totaling 2,669,000,000 pounds. Figures on the entire year's consumption are not-yet available, but for the first ten months of 1931, world consump tion was estimated to be 20 per cent greater than in 1930. In the first ten months of 1931 the United States had consumed 357,600,000 pounds of wool, exculsive of carpet wool. This compares to 294,820,000 pounds for the same period a year ago. "Estimated United States produc tion for 1931 is 432,700,000 pounds or 28,000,000 pounds more than a year ago. "It is interesting to. note that the course of wool consumption thru out 1931, domestic as related to foreign, has risen steadily since passage of the Fordney-McCumber bill in 1922. Index figures based upon 1926 consumption of domes tic and foreign wools, including carpet wools, at 100 in each case, show the upward trend in domes tic wool. At the same time they show the lack of demand for for eign wools. "Consumption of domestic wool in 1931 was 28 per cent larger than the average for the past five years, while consumption of foreign wool for the same period was 26 per cent less, as indicated below: Domestic Foreign 100 92 82 97 60 60 86 1926 1927 1828 . 1929 1930 . 100 125 132 134 110 1931 (Estimate) 150 5-year average 122 "With all of these factors in our favor enough to discount the ex isting economic discouragements with which we are all familiar the National Wool Marketing corpora tion and its 40,000 grower-members look forward to the new year with brighter hopes than In the past" STOCKMEN MOURN RESEARCH FRIEND "Bob" Withycomhe Headed Branch Station SO Years Working On Farm Problems. In the recent death of Robert Withycombe, 61, son of the late Governor James Withycombe, Ore gon agriculture lost a friend who has devoted 30 years to research in the betterment of farming, partic ularly in the eastern part of the state. Mr. Withycombe has been connected with the Eastern Ore gon branch experiment station at Union sinoe its establishment in 1901, and has been its superintend ent since 1902. Throughout this period "Bob" Withycombe, as he was universally known, has been somewhat of a "patron saint" of the entire eastern Oregon livestock industry, for at the Union station he has carried on most of the important research work for the cattle, sheep and hog raisers of the state, and more re cently added work with dairy cat tle and poultry. Every important problem of the eastern Oregon livestock industry from the early question of various methods of winter feeding of steers to the recent subject of man agement of farm sheep flocks, and feeding of baby beef has been studied on this branch station, us ually with highly valuable results accruing to the stockmen, actual records reveal. Withycombe was author or joint author of 12 bul letins which together constitute a progressive textbook of livestock management east of the Cascades, Though the primary interest of the station has been the livestock industry, crop improvement has been developed to a high degree on the 600-acre experimental farm. There Withycombe bred and devel oped the famous Union beardless barley after plant breeders had told him it was impossible to produce a beardless barley that would not shatter. It was there also that Grimm al falfa was first introduced in this state on a field trial basis, and the original field of Grimm is still pro ducing hay crops. Since its suc cessful introduction it has become the standard variety throughout the state as it is superior in nearly all respects to the old common types. Mr. Withycombe succumbed in Portland to an attack of blood poi soning a few days before Christ mas. Experiment station officials at Oregon State college have made no announcement of a possible suc cessor. THRONGS ATTEND NAT WEBB RITES (Continued from First Page,) friends whose projects his intelli gence approved or his affections cherished, "When I first became acquainted with him 36 years ago he was a stu dent at the college and he had then the same simple directness, the same modesty in his judgment of himself which has characterized his whole life. He never expected any return from his own generos ity and kindliness; he lavished his admiration on his fellow students and teachers and always ascribed the affectionate regard in which he was held by all who knew him to their goodness rather than to any merit of his own. He would have been surprised could he have known the great body of people who car ried hearts heavy with grief during the days after the seriousness of his Illness was reported. He did not realize, nor did we know fully, how large a place he had come in his quiet way to occupy in our common life. Loyal Friends Were His "He was a successful business man. He combined in his work both with sheep and with wheat an educated native intelligence with a willingness to give his per sonal attention and strength thru long, hard days of effort. I suspect too, that a part of his success was due to the loyalty of the men who worked for him. He looked out for their physical needs in food and shelter so generously and respect ed their manhood so thoroughly In all his dealings with them that his crews were always capable and willing. Because of his success in his personal affairs and because of hi3 unimpeachable Integrity his judgment came to be widely sought and as bank director, college over seer and board member of import ant clubs and organizations he was able to render distinguished public service. "As boy and man he valued and loved his home. Since they have had their beautiful place here, he and Mrs. Webb have rejoiced to spend thoir resources and them selves in making It a center of cul ture and a haven of good cheer for all their friends. Their hospitality was never ostentatious but was warm with genuine good will and friendliness. Had Gonlus For Friendship "I think Nat Webb had a genius for friendship. He was interested in the lives of men and women of every class and wherever he was could establish sympathetic con tacts with his fellows. But with a few of the boys and girls with whom he grew up he established ties of abiding affection which have bound them through life and have constituted for them and for him unspeakably precious possesions. "In the death of Nat Webb Whit man college has suffered a serious losa It was at the college in the happiest days of his young man hood that he formed those friend ships and s had those experiences which have meant most in his life. It was at the colege that in organ ized courses In literature, science and history he consolidated his young ideals into that philosophy of life and that nroeram of service vhich he has followed so persist- ently. He loved Whitman college, and this love was more than an af fectionate sentiment born of mem ories of joyous youthful exper iences; it was a deep-seated under standing of the functions of the college as an instrument to be used in the- preservation and improve ment of the most worthwhile fac tors in the life of the Pacific North west It became therefore, for him a privilege and a pleasure to pledge his full support to it and to become one of its pillars among the alumni, a valued member of its governing board. Became Bulwark In Community "A quiet life, lived modestly, but building itself into the fabric of our community at those points where kindness and generosity, loyalty and good judgment foresight and constructive energy are most need ed, was his. "Our sense of loss is heavy, but it does not obscure tiur feeling of gratitude that we enjoyed his friendship through many years and that we have known his modest, unassuming but sound and helpful life. "We pay our tribute to him and we extend our deepest sympathy to thsoe whose loss has been great est because of the closeness of their relation to him. May comfort shine out through their clouds of grief from beautfiul memories of the as sociation by which their lives have been enriched. "Hail, old friend, and farewell!" LEXINGTON NEWS By MRS. HARRY DUVALL. B. S. Clark from Gresham was greeting old friends here last week. He was here on business connected with his wheat ranch out north of Lexington. Lawrence Beach spent the Christ mas holidays with friends at Walla Walla. Jack Mulligan from the Pendle ton Music House was in Lexington one day last week, delivering a new piano to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hunt. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Tucker went to Condon to spend the holidays with Mrs. Tucker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Meyers. Eva Wilcox, student at Portland art school, and Veda Bundy, stu dent at Behnke-Walker Business college, returned home last Tuesday to spend their vacation at home. R. B. Wilcox met them at Arling ton. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Gorham and family from Walla Walla were guests last week at the Charles Valentine home. Mrs. Gorham is a daughter of Mr. Valentine. Ed Burchell and family served a turkey dinner Christmas day to the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Galey Johnson,. Mrs. Minnie McMil lan, Opal Leach and Paul Nichols. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shriever en tertained Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hunt and daughter Louise on Christmas day, at their country home. Miss Clara Holey left last Friday night for Yakima to visit with friends. Erma Duvall returned home Thursday from Oregon State nor mal. Orville Cutsforth and family ate Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. George Allyn. Bill Barnhouse from Antone was a guest over Christmas at the Gus McMillan home. The Social Ridge neighborhood had a party Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adolp Ma- jeske. The usual crowd was pre sent and games and cards were played. During the evening lunch was served to the guests. Gus McMillans held a reunion at their home Christmas day. The family was all present Vernon Scott returned home last Wednesday from San Francisco where he had been attending bus iness college. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Gentry and Kieth, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jack son, Kenneth and Marcella, and Vernon Scott enjoyed a lovely Christmas dinner with Mrs. Laura Scott. There will be a dance at the Leach hall, Friday, January 1. Ev eryone Invited to come. Roy Yardley made a trip to Pen dleton Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Lewis spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Munkers. Mr. .and Mrs. Fred Lucas return ed home from Wasco where they have been visiting with Mr. Lucas's sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. F, R. Fortner. Mrs. Crockett Duvall and child ren, Alvin and Helen, from Nyssa are visiting at the Harry Duvall home, Guests over the week end at the Fred Lucas home were Mr. and Mrs. Del Ward from lone. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Loney from Walla Walla and Mr. and Mrs, Frank Parker from Heppner were visiting last Saturday evening at the W. F. Barnett home. Harry Wells from Heppner vis Ited several days this week with his sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs, Cletus Nichols. Jake Reuber from Stanfleld was in Lexington over night this week attending to business, Willard Hornschuch from Salem visited last week at the Duvall home. The young peoples class of the Congregational church and their teacher, Mrs. George Allyn, met at the church on Thursday evening and held a Christmas party. Three tables of progressive "Travel" were played. Archie Munkers won first prize. Lunch was served at the close of the party. Those who enjoyed a turkey din ner at the George White home on Chrsitmas day were R.- H. Lane, Mrs. Goldie Leathers, Ralph and Ray Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Lester White and Mr. and Mrs. George White. William Van Winkle and family had dinner on Christmas day with Lawrence Palmer and family. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Miller, Mrs. Maggie Reaney, Mr. and Mrs. Har ry Dlnges and Danny, Mrs. Sally Booher and Mrs. Nettie Crowe went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Galey Johnson last Saturday night and gave them a Christmas party. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hackett nave been gone for the past week to Aberdeen, Wash., vsiiting with Mrs. Hackett's parents. Mrs. Marie Mor ris from Centralia, Wash., acted as depot agent during Mr. Hackett's absence. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Allyn and daughter Maxine have been visiting with Mrs. Allyn's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bergstrom In Eight Mile. Joe Clark, father of Mrs. Ted McMillan, and Roy Kintzley, both of Arlington, were holiday guests at the McMillan home. Mrs. Ted McMillan and small daughter ac companied them back to Arlington to visit for a few days. Miss Vel Ward from Corvallis is spending the holidays with her mo ther, Mrs. Ola Ward. Mrs. Ethel Wilcox returned home Monday from Salem. She went down last week with her brother, Earl Eskelson, and family. Christ mas day they enjoyed a dinner at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Eskelson. Sunday they had a family dinner with their sis ter, Mrs. Ernest Frederickson and family. While on their trip, they also visited in Portland with their brother, Jimmy Eskelson. A group of young people gathered at the Earl Warner home last Sat urday and spent the evening danc ing. Guests for Christmas dinner at the J. B. Cramichael home were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Duran and son Will iam. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Helms and son Gerald from Echo were visiting relatives here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hunt and family took dinner Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. Art Hunt GOOD HEALTH FOR 1932. From State Board of Health. In wishing the people of the State of Oregon a happy, healthful and prosperous New Year we re mind you that good health habits once established form an easy road to health. Good health habits set an indi vidual apart from those who are careless in the niceties and refine ments of proper living. The proper discharge of one's dally duties in accordance with the laws of hy giene is the primary requisite of physical fitness. Men and women of distinction are men and women realizing the important part physi cal health plays in their success. Diet, exercise, rest, fresh air and recreation occupy a much larger part in the program of leaders than fprmerly was the case. The fun damental living rules, as a matter of fact are as rigid and exacting as those of society. Years ago, the necessity for good health habits, while always import- Father of Radio Senator Guglielmo Marconi was honored by a world-wide broadcast in which forty nations in turn praised him during one of the greatest hook ups ever made. STAR THEATER Beginning January 1st, all evening admissions 40c for adults and 20c for children. Sunday Matinee at 2:00 p. m., one showing only, 30c and 15c. Now Running Every Night, Three Changes Per Week. FRIDAY and SATURDAY, JANUARY 1 and 2: WILLIAM POWELL In "THE ROAD TO SINGAPORE" With Doris Kenyon and Mirian Marsh, from the play "Heat Wave" by Roland Pertwee. Story of Ceylonese jungles. Charley Chase two reel comedy PANIC IS ON, and Burns' I)e tective Mystery. SUNDAY and MONDAY, January 3 and 4: GEORGE ARLISS in "THE MILLIONAIRE" With Florence Arliss, David Manners, James Cagney, Noah lloery and Evelyn Knapp, Story by Earl Derr Blggers, dialogue by Booth Tarklngton, An outstanding performance by a great artist a chuckling comedy and heart warming romance. Also Harry Lauder in ROAMIN' IN THE GLOAMIN Harry in his native Scotch dress, singing "Roamln In the Gloamin" and "The End of the Road," with humorous chatter between songs. And SPLASH, a sport reel showing swimming' and diving champs. Evening shows Sunday and Monday are now 40c 20c. TUES., WEDS., THURS., JANUARY, 5-6-7: BERT WHEELER and ROBERT WOOLSEY In "CAUGHT PLASTERED" With Dorothy Lee. Dishing out new laughs In a wide open drug store. They're off again In a dizzy whirl of brand new nonsense. A barrel of laughs with the spigot open get under and get your share. , - And Vlvienne Osborn In MASQUERADE, a musical drama of the New Orleans Mardl Gras. COMING NEXT WEEK: Ken Maynard in FIGHTING THRU and ADVENTURES IN AF RICA, January 8 and 0. Bert Lohr and Charlotte Greenwood In FLYING HIGH, Janu ary 10 and 11, THE BIG PARADE, a return showing, with sound and music add ed, January 12, 13 and 14. ant, were not so particularly essen tial as they are today. Life moved at less speed, enervating duties and pleasures were not so abounding as they are at the present time, and the highly specialized aids to com fort did not exist. In the old days much that is now done by machin ery was accomplished by the indi vidual. Exercise and open air ac tivities were a necessity and fact. Riding, walking and outdoor life in general occupied the attention of everyone either by compulsion or choice. That the disease rate was much higher in the good old days was not based on a lack of ex ercise but upon the inability of science to properly cope with the communicable diseases of infancy and early childhood. Today the situation is quite re versed. Amazing progress has been made in the last fifty years against the ills of humanity. Smal pox, by reason of vaccine; typhoid fever, through the proper control of milk and water supplies; tuber culosis on account of modern treat ment; diphtheria to immunization; the maladies of children due to pre natal and well-baby care; all of these have succumbed to the on slaught of science and are there fore pre-eminently under control. NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCK HOLDERS MEETING. Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of Heppner Mining Company will be held at the office of the First National Bank in Heppner, Oregon, on the second Tuesday in Febru ary, being the 9th day of February, 1932, at the hour of 2 o'clock in the afternoon of said day. The meet ing is for the purpose of electing officers and for the transaction of such other business as may appear. D. B. ST ALTER, President. J. O. HAGER, Secretary. Shell Fish AND Oysters ON OUR MENU DAILY afford a delicately appetizing change . for your diet. Prepared to your . order the way you like them. MEALS AT ALL HOURS ELKHORN RESTAURANT ED CHINN, Prop.