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HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES, HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1932. PAGE FIVE LnD Hupp mm Mr. and Mrs. Lester Doolittle went to Echo on Monday afternoon to attend the funeral service of Mrs. Roy Nell who passed away at her home near Pine City on Satur day morning. Mrs.. Neill was well known in this city where she re sided for a number of years, and where she had many friends of long standing. Others going from here for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Prank Shlvely, Mrs. J. P. Con der, Mrs. Martha Wright, Mrs. Geo. Moore and Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Devln. Mrs. Frank Hulburt, sister of the McCullough brothers, David, Sam and Bob, who has been spending several weeks here, returned to her home at Elko, Nevada, Monday. Mrs. Hulburt was called here by the illness of her brother David, who was suffering from injuries that he received some weeks ago while attending to the chore of milking the cow. He in some way receiveda dislocated hip and the exact manne of his injury has not been figured out Anson Wright was in town Sat urday from the ranch up Hardman way. Some new snow fell out that way during the week, and over Heppner flat as well. This drifted along the highway, and the ditches were filled to the depth of several feet. Mr. Wright looks for better weather conditions to prevail soon, however, and the abundance of moisture will Insure better crop and range conditions than have prevail ed for a number of years past. It is noted that the farmers in the vicinity of Alpine are now quite busy with their spring plowing. The fields in that part of the county have received a lot of moisture from the snows and rains of the winter months. Fall sown grain was also well protected and there will be no necessity for any reseed ing on account of freezing. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shurte of Wa pato, Wash., arrived here Monday for a visit at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schwarz and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schwarz. Mr. and Mrs. Shurte, with their children, are on their way to Los Angeles where they expect to make their home in the future. Walter Jepson, rancher of Rhea creek, was a visitor here Saturday, bringing in a lot of fresh eggs which he disposed of to local mer chants. The egg market is down and the producer does not get much for the time and trouble and feed that h spends on his hens just now. Jason Biddle was in town Satur day afternoon from the farm on Rhea creek. Grass and grain out that way are booming along in fine shape since the break in winter weather, and the moisture is abun dant He was getting ready to start plowing. Mr. and Mrs. Joel R. Benton mo tored to Salem the past week, re turning Friday evening. They were accompanied home by their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Robert Benton and little daughtere, who, It is expected will be joined here later by Mr. Benton. Joel R. Benton, Vawter Craw ford and Eph Eskelson attended the funeral services for the late Mrs. L. D. Neill at Echo Monday afternoon, and with Chas. Thom son, Frank Shively and Joe Devlne acted as pallbearers. Mrs. Walter LaDusire arrived from La Grande on Sunday for a visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Turner. Mrs. Turner, who has been quite il for a couple of weeks, is now about well again. Among those from Heppner who attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Roy. Neill at Echo Monday af ternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Thomson, Mrs. J. W. Beymer, Mrs. W. E. Pruyn and Frank Farns worth. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Campbell were in the city Thursday from the So cial Ridge farm of Judge Campbell. Merle Becket returned home with them and will have work on the farm tor a while. Guests at the homes of David Wilson and Alva Jones during the week were Mrs. Jess Deos and daughter Isabel of Willows. Mrs. Deos Is a sister of Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Jones. Born, to M and Mrs. John Graves at the home of Mrs. Maggie Hunt in Heppner this week, a 9 pound son. Mr. and Mrs. Graves make their home in the Lexington vicinity. Mrs. John Anglln returned Mon day from a visit to Yakima, Wash., where she attended to business In connection with property interests which she and Mr. Anglin have there. Dr. F. E. Farrlor, former Hepp. ner dentist, was In the city Mon. day evening visiting friends. He drove a new automobile over from his home at Pendleton. Chas. Bartholomew, Pine City ranchman, was lookinar after busi ness in Heppner Saturday. He was accompanied by nls aaugnter, Mrs Marion Finch. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Clark left Tu esday night for The Dalles whore Mr. Clark has taken a position with the O.-W. R. & N. company. County Clerk Anderson and As . Hpnnnr Wallfl motored to Echo Mon day afternoon to attend the funeral of Mrs. L. D. Neill. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Turner and Mrs. P. A, Anderson visited at the home of Mrs. Ella Webb In Walla The Business and Professional Womens club will meet this eve ning at the home of Mrs. W. R. Poulson. Walter Dobyns and wife were visitors in the city on Saturday from the Olden farm near Fair view. Clyde Wright,. McKinney creek sheepman, was looking after bus! ness in Heppner Saturday. LEXINGTON NEWS By MRS. HARRY DUVALL. The local tryouts for the declam atory contest were held here Tues day evening and the winners of first places will represent us at the district contest to be held in lone on Friday evening, March 18. The program was as follows: Division III, grades 1, 2, 3 and 4: non-humorous, Elroy Martin, "The Old Flag Forever"; Eileen Kelly "The Childhood of Hiawatha"; Donald Peck, "Old Flagr ; Jerrine Edwards, "Bobbery"; humorous, Norma Howell, "Entertaining S 1 s t e r's Beau"; Edwin Omohundro, "I'm Gettin' Sleepy"; Billy Nichols, "So Was I"; Kenneth Jackson, "Hey, Ma!" Division II, grades 5, 6, 7 and 8: non-humorous, Kenneth Palmer, Death Bed of Benedict Arnold"; Danny Dinges "Flag of Our Coun try"; Alma Van Winkle, "Thrush"; Evelyn Kirk, "Death of Paul Dan by"; humorous, Iris Omohundro, "Socrates Setting a Hen"; Ellynne Peck, "The Blue Eyed Sheik"; Lola Bundy, "The Young Man Waited"; Marvin Cox, "Jimmy Jones Studies Geography." The decision of the judges was: Division III, non-hu morous: Jerrine Edwards first, Ei leen Kelly second; humorous, Billy Nichols first Norma Howell second. Division II: non humorous, Evelyn Kirk first, Alma Van Winkle sec ond; humorous, Marvin Cox first Iris Omohundro second. Heppner, lone and Lexington high school divisions will hold their contest here on Saturday- evening, March 19. Admission will be 15 cents. Mrs. Charles Inderbitzen left Wednesday by stage for Portland. She will also visit in Albany be fore returning home. At the sub-tournament held last week end in Umatilla, our - local boys played Irrigon on Friday af ternoon and won by a score of 24- 14. In the evening they played Condon, winning by 31-22. The final game was played Saturday evening with Arlington and our boys were defeated, the score being 49-30. The three winning teams were Arlington, Hermiston and Lexington. They will compete at the tournament held In Heppner this week end. Two new pupils were enrolled in school Tuesday morning. They are Gordon Harper, 3rd grade, and Billy Harper, 6th grade. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Har per from Freewater. They have moved to the Bell ranch on Black Horse. Last week the school completed the six weeks tests. Following is the honor roll for Mrs. Turners room: 7th grade, Paul Brown, 7 ones; Olivia Baldwin, Kenneth Peck and Bernlce Martin, 4 ones; Jose phine Moyer, 3 ones; eighth grade, Alma Van Winkle and Betty Do herty, 11 ones; Edith Edwards, 10 ones; Zelma Bundy, 8 ones; Gladys Reaney, 6 ones; Doris Burchell and Iris Omohundro, 4 ones, and Alberta Fulgham, 3 ones. George Tucker and Joe Bond vis ited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hunt While they were here George had the misfortune to lose his Elgin watch somewhere on NEW ACCOUNTS Life is a gamble but we all play our own cards. This bonk Is a Financial Service Station for you and all the people of this com munity. Our officers are eager to ad vise with you on money mat ters or business problems. If time is money many are rich and don't know it Don't put your problems off put 'em OVER, Farmers and Stockgrowers National Bank There la No Substitute for Safety the streets. It was a high school graduation gift from his parents and he feels very bad over his loss. Born, Thursday, March 3, to Mr. and Mrs. John Graves, a daughter, weight 9 lbs., name Betty Jeane. The home of Dee Cox was the scene of a delightful party Satur day evening when they entertained a large group of neighbors and friends with cards and dancing. Refreshments were served at mid night and a good time was report ed by all. Mr. and Mrs. John Harbke of Portland were in Lexington Satur day evening calling on friends. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hunt, Mrs. Harry Schriever, Mrs. Sarah White, Tom McDaniel, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Devine attended the funeral of Mrs. Roy Neill Monday afternoon In Echo. Mrs. Neill had many friends here who regret to hear of her death. Hayes Stockard and son Shirley of Hermiston spent Sunday with Gene Gray and family. Dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Nich ols were Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Nich ols and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Nich ols and son Billy. Eb McMillan returned home Sat urday from Pendleton where he had been for the past few days con sulting a physician. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Mojeske were shopping in Pendleton Satur day. The Three Links club will give a dance at the hall Saturday night March 26. There will be tables pro vided for those who wish to play cards. More details will be given in next week's items. Born, Monday, March 7, to Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Haguewood, a baby girl. Grange will meet Saturday night March 12, beginning at 7:30 o'clock. There will be initiation Into the third and fourth degrees. All mem bers are requested to be present. Mrs. Beulah Nichols went to Ar lington Wednesday to meet her sister, Irene Tucker. Miss Tucker holds a position in Oregon City and she is here for a short vaca tion to visit her folks. Mr. and Mrs. George McMillan are here from their home in Cher- ryville. They just recently returned from Tucson, Arizona, where they spent the winter. Mrs. McMillan's mother will accompany them home the last of the week. Grand ma is going down to consult a doc tor in Portland. The Morrow! Oil company is pay ing patronage dividends. All stock holders will receive their's by call ing at the Beach Hardware com pany. For Sale 6-room house with nearly acre of ground, handy cel lar and garage; also business lot and used lumber. ' Box 65, Heppner. Methodist ladles will give a chick en and lamb dinner from 5 till 8, Friday, March 11, at Case's resi dence. A good meal, for 35c. 52 To Rent 3100 acres of range land on Wall creek, good grass and plenty of water. H. C. Robertson, Box 529, Heppner. 61-n2p. . The Gazette Times' Prlntlnar Ser- vice is complete. Try It PINE CITY ALMA NEILL, Correspondent The people of the Pine City com munity were sadly shocked Satur day morning by the news of the death of their friend and neighbor. Mrs. Roy Neill. Mrs. Neill was helping her husband with the milk ing when she was taken suddenly ill with a cerebral hemmorhage which left her almost completely paralyzed, and she died the follow ing morning. Funeral services were held in the Echo church Mon day afternoon at 2 oclock. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Devine of Lex ington and Miss Elsie Strain of Pine City stayed at the Roy Neill home Saturday and helped with the work. Mr. and Mrs. Devine re turned home Sunday but Miss Strain remained until Monday. A. E. Wattenburger and son Burl made a business trip to Portland Thursday morning, returning home Friday evening. Fred Rauch and H. E. Young drove bus for them while they were gone. Marlon Finch took a bus load of people into Echo Friday evening to the party given by the P. T. A. for which the Pine City band played. "Prof. Pepp" has been chosen as the high school play. Tryouts will be Wednesday and rehearsals will soon follow. Tom O'Brien moved a bunch of about 600 sheep to the Mrs. Ollie Neill ranch. Miss Nancy Kononen visited at the Healy home last Tuesday eve ning to help Marie and Jack Healy with their school work. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bartholomew and Mrs. Marion Finch and daugh ters went to Heppner Saturday af ternoon to visit Mrs. Mary Bar tholomew and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Dooly. Miss Mary Cunha returned to school Monday after two weeks ab sence caused by illness. Mr. Smith of Irrigon, who has been baling hay at Fred Lee's mov ed to Roy NeiU's Sunday. The Pine City school was dis missed Monday on account of the funeral of Mrs. Roy Neill. Miss Nancy Kononen and Stan D. Atkin went to Heppner Satur day to help correct the county eighth grade tests which were giv en Wednesday and Thursday of last week. The Pine City band was unable to play at Alpine at Farm Bureau Saturday evening due to the ab sence of so many band members. Mrs. Charlie Plourd and son Don ald of Pendleton are visiting Mrs. Plourd's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dee Neill, and Mrs. Plourd's cousin, Miss Alma Neill. Mrs. Plourd ex pects to remain on the creek for about a week. Mr. and Mrs. Reid Buseick and daughters, Barbara and Donna, of Long Creek visited Mrs. Buseick's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wat tenburger Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Buseick and daughters are going to stay with her parents for a week or two but Mr. Buseick and Earle Wattenburger returned to Long Creek Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Neill and children, Lois Jean and Gwenneth, of Baker are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Dee Neill. They expect to THEY MUST BE GOOD When you consider that 1 MONARCH CANNED FOODS I have been favorites of the American public s for more than 60 years you can come to but one conclusion-'THEY MUST BE GOOD" 1 QUALITY FOODS ALWAYS AT j Hustons Grocery fashion Says FabrEc Glovco Spring 1931 79o pair SPRING 1932 Imported! Smart-fitting S-bufton cot ton totde ilip-ora with tliif season's moderate flar I White, eggshell, bege. Wash beautifully, dry quickly. remain until the last of the week. Two bands of Tom Boylen's sheep are lambing at Roy Neill's ranch. COOKING CLl'B MEETS. A meeting of the 4-H Cooking club of Heppner. was called to or der on March 7 by Miss Wightman, the leader, to elect officers. Elect ed were: Genevieve Hanna, presi dent; Margaret Sprinkle, vice-president; Dora Bailey, secretary; Nicka Coblantz, news reporter. Discussion was had on the time and place of meetings but no decision was made. i Don't overlook GILLIAM & BISBEE for your needs in gar den seeds, grass and flower seeds. Plow Repairs, etc. Sherwin Williams' sheep marking paint Lamy Black and Oil. Everything for 'Clean Up Week' in Paints, Varinshes, etc. Don't forget that prices have declined. GILLIAM & BISBEE We have it, will get it or it is not made. GET rP-TO-DATE HEARSE. R. C. Phelps, proprietor of Phelps Funeral home, returned the end of the week from Yakima, Wash., with an up-to-date used hearse which he purchased there. The ma chine, a popular make automotive vehicle, is a late model in excellent condition, and Mr. Phelps believes one that suitably meets the de mands of his business. For Sale S. C.-R. I. Red baby chix. Hardy farm stock. Heavy layers. Blood tested. Sunny Slope Hatchery. Baker, Ore. 52 3. CARD OF THANKS. 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