HISTORICAL SOCIETY o : f. ' . - . - .- - t p U P. L ' C A . - i v - f' - ' p o r. Tivft'i o r ' . alette Volume 50, Number 3. HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, Mar. 30, 1933 Subscription $2.00 a Year T Forest Supervisor Irwin Tells Lions Chances of President's Program. RANGER ASKS HELP Community Fire Patrol Desired; Organization and Equipment Told by Wehmeyer. The local district of the Umatilla National forest came up for discus salon -before the Lions club Mon day, with talks by J. F. Irwin, dis trict supervisor, and F. F. Weh meyer, ranger In charge. Irwin touched particularly the benefit which this district may be expect ted to derive from President Roose velt's reforestation program, while Wehmeyer confined his remarks to protective work, appealing for fur therance of the cooperation of Heppner in providing a volunteer flreflghting crew. Raising of the county's Red Cross relief quota of $40 was dis cussed by S. E. Notson, and the club voted to cooperate In the work with appointment of a committee to stage a benefit dinner in the near future. W. W. Smead was named chairman of the cornimlttee, with Earl W. Gordon, Jasper Crawford, E. F. Bloom and Ray Kinne, mem bers. Supervisor Irwin said that while there is little cut-over or burned over area In the Umatilla National forest that will require replanting, he believed there was a possibility of the forest reaping considerable benefit from the president's refor estation program. He believed the program recognizes that conserva tion of the present timber Is as im portant as the .culture of new growth, and that the local forest may expect to receive considerable money for extending .roads and trails end in other conservation and protection measures. Such money will probably be expended after the same manner used last year in carrying on emergency re lief work, with county courts co operating in selection of the men, he said. Wehmeyer outlined the part played by community volunteer firemen in conservation work, part of the administration program aim ing at hourly control of fires. The forest administration now insists on 24-hour control, he said, mean ing that any fire reported must be under complete control within 24 hours. He especially urged attend ance of local volunteer firemen at the annual spring ground school, to be held May 22-23-24, where the principles of flre-flghting and oth er work connected with forest management is taught. He gave an account of the organ ization and equipment employed In the Heppner district of the Uma tilla National forest which Includes 300,000 acres with 180 miles of for est boundary. Besides taking charge of this area cooperation of the federal service is extended to protect 100,000 acres of land under state protection. Organization of the district in cludes 2 lookouts, 3 firemen, 3 firemen-lookouts, 4 emergency lookout-firemen, 3 cooperative crews. The state has 5 firemen and 1 look out. Present Improvements include 250 miles of road, passable to good; 160 miles telephone line; 60 miles trail, 90 miles stock driveways, 75 water developments, range; 6 cor rals, range; 40 miles drift fence, range; 8 station pastures, protec tive; 2 camp grounds, recreation al; 2 lookout towers, protective; 1 standard lookout cabin, protective; 3 tree towers, protective; 7 cabins, protective; 1 barn, protective; 3 water systems, protective; 1 cabin, administrative; 2 pastures, admin istrative; 1 garage, protective. Further improvements are con templated the coming season. Irwin and Wehmeyer were work ing on a check-up of the local dis trict this week. ATTEND EPWOKTH MEETING. The Epworth League institute for the Clunfbla river district was held at Hood River on Friday, Sat urday and Sunday of the past week. Attending from Heppner as repre sentatives of the local league, were Rev. Glen P. White, pastor of the Methodist church, Marion Ovlatt, Herman Green, Edwin Dick, Billy Cochell, Marie, Lucille and Louise Moyer, Ireta Taylor, Rachel Ang lin, and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Nlckan der, An instructive and profitable time was enjoyed by the visitors during the sessions of the Institute GOVEItNOIl NAMES GOODMAN. Dean T. Goodman of Heppner this week received notification from Governor Meier of his appointment as Morrow county member of the state-wide advisory committee to the governor in the matter of au thorization of loans from the Re construction Finance corporation for self-liquidating rehabilitation projects. Legislation providing for such projects as an unemployment reief measure was passed by the recent legislative session. Mr. and Mrs, J. A. Troedson, up from the farm near Morgan today, report heavy rains over that part of the county that will do a lot of good to the newly sown grain. KfflEB R MAY BE BENEFITTED LEXINGTON By BEULAH B. NICHOLS. The vaudeville, country store and dance, Lexington high school's an nual feature show, will be present ed Friday evening, March 31, at the high school auditorium at 8:00 o'clock. There will be a full eve ning of entertainment for young and old, including drama, dancing, singing, skits and stunts. Prizes of groceries and livestock will be giv en away. After the show th 2re will be a dance in the gymnasium where there will be both old time and modern dancing. Lunch will be served at midnight. Admission: Adults 35c, children 10, including everything show, dance, country store and lunch. Those who do not care to dance will be admitted to the vaudeville for 25c and the charge for the dance only will also be 25c. The house on the Pat Currir ranch about ten miles north of Lex ington was burned to the ground early Thursday morning. Tae cause of the fire was unknown. All the contents of the house were de stroyed with the exception of a washing machine and sewing ma chine. Miss Naomi McMillan entertained with a farewell party Tuesday eve ning, honoring Miss Edith Broad- ley before her departure for Cali fornia. The guests included E Broadley, Peggy Warner, Ruth Din. ges, Grace and Doris Burchell, Ruth and Fern Luttrell, Rose Thornburg and Danny Dinges. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Helms and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson of Pendleton were calling on relatives in Lex ington Sunday. Mr. and ira. Glenn Davis came over from their homo at Bend Sat urday evening to be with Mr. Da vis' father. Mr. and Mrs. George McMillan, who have been with Mr. McMillan's mother during the past week, re turned to their home at Cherry ville Wednesday. They . were ac companied as far as Portland by Dale and Edith Broadley who went on to visit with their father at San Fernandino, California. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Slate an-1 two children came over from their home at Bend Saturday. Mr. Slate returned Sunday but Mrs. Slate and the children remained to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Davis; Maxlne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Devine, is staying with ner grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Devine. She has entered school here. Dan Gillis, William L. McPher son and Ernest Tuller, all of Port land, were guests of George Gillis ast week. Mr. Tuller and Mr. fcic- Pherson returned to Portland Sun day evening, but Mr. Gillis remain ed for a longer visit with his broth er. Clarence Howell was calling on Lexington friends Wednesday af ternoon. Mrs. Loren Mikesell of Toppen- ish, Wash., is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Davis. Mr. Mikesell came over with her but returned home Sunday eve ning. Lonnie Henderson is confined to his home with an attack of measl-' s. Laurel Beach returned to Eu gene Saturday to continue with his work at the university. Mrs. Ed Burchell was hostess at a delightful party F.lday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gale Johnson, honoring her son Edward who was home from O. S. C. She was assisted by Mrs. Minnie Leach McMillan. Those present were Ed ward Burchell, Naomi McMillan, Ruth Luttrell, Helen Valentine. Mary Slocum, Peggy Warner, Ruth Dinges, Opal Leach, LaVerne White, Grace and Doris Burchell, James Valentine, Vernon and Kenneth Warner, Vernon Munkers, Vester Thornburg, Billy Munkers, Paul Nichols, Mrs. Minnie Leach McMil lan, Mr. and Mrs. Galey Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Burchell. The guests spent the evening working jig-saw puzzles and playing cards. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Slocum of Heppner were visiting at the home of Mrs. Kathryn Slocum Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Duvall were hosts at a delicious turkey dinner at their home Saturday evening. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. El mer Hunt and daughter, Louise, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jackson and children, Kenneth and Marcella, Mrs. Laura Scott and William Smith. After dinner the guests en- Joyed playing 600 during the eve ning. Ralph Jackson received high score. The Sunshine Sewing club met Thursday afternoon at the home of LaVerne White. Those present be sides Miss White were Mary Slo cum, Ruth Luttrell and Vera Bresh ears. The hostess served dainty refreshments at the close of a verv pleasant afternoon. Mrs. James Pointer of Oakland, Calif., came in Tuesday evening to be with her father, W. J. Davis, who is seriously 111. Miss Harriet Pointer, who was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Or vllle Cutsforth a few days of last week, has returned to her home at Salem. Miss Irene Tucker returned to school at La Grande Saturday eve ning after spending her spring va cation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Tucker. Alfred Caldera Is 'working at the Lawrence Palmer ranch at Hard man. Edward Burchell has returned to Corvallis to resume his studies at Oregon State college. Elwyn Peck, son of Mr. and Mrs George Peck, underwent a minor (Continued on Page Four) BAND APPEARS IN INITIAL CONCERT Senior and Junior Organizations to Play Tomorrow, Assisted by -Girl's Quartette. The Heppner School band is all prepared for Its big event of the year, the first annual spring con. cert, tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock In the school gym. The members of this organization have been working hard to make this initial appearance a success, and if determination and hard work mean anything the concert will be a success. It was hoped that the band could have the opportunity of attending the state band contest this year. but owing to economic conditions this has been omitted from their plans; however, they wish to se cure uniforms as soon as possible, one of the reasons for the small admission fee charged to the con cert Following is the program: Assembly Processional, March Herriok Prairie Flower, Waltz Chenette Western Plains, Indian Dance Chennette Band Determination, Overture Hayes Little Wonder, Novelette, Chenette Canadian Line, March Chenette Band Japanese Love Song Thomvs Girls' Quartet Sailor's Song, March Metcalf (Continued on Paso Four) Wheatland League Opens April 23; 25c Set as Fee The Wheatland league season will open Sunday, April 23, by vote of directors representing all the clubs participating, who met at Ar lington last night to perfect organi zation for the 1933 season. Making of the 10-game playing schedule was. left in the hands of Werner Rietmann of lone, retiring vice president, who nresided. New of ficers elected are Frank Hollen of Condon, president; R. B. Fergu son, Heppner, vice-president; John ny Baker. Condon, secretarv-treaa- urer. Directors from Heppner, lone, Arlington, Condon, Fossil and Rufus - Blalock, the competing towns, were present at the meeting held at the Vendome hotel. The directors also decided on a flat admission charge of 25 cents for all leaerue eames. with erratic. school children admitted free when accompanied by parents. It was decided to leave the post money at $20 for each club, to be posted be fore the first game. Championship money will again be divided with $75 going to the team placing first and $25 to the team placing sec ond. Lists of elieible Dlavers were asked to be posted with the secre tary Defore the fifth game. Per mission was granted Heppner to use Bobby Woodward at pitcher. Attending the meeting from Heppner were John Anglin, mana ger; R, B. Ferguson, director, Jap Crawford and Roy Gentry. Better Wheat Varieties Found by Moro Station Addition of one cent Tier mishel to the price of wheat grown in six eastern Oregon counties bv means of improved quality or smut resist ance wouia aaa from 125,000 to $150,000 annually to the income of wheat growers in those counties. This gives an idea of the goal in view through years of painstaking wheat varietal testing at the Moro branch experiment station and co operative field stations just now reported on in detail through a new bulletin entitled, "Wh.eat Varieties for the Columbia River Rnsln nf Oregon." It may be had free. .pear is sometimes expressed that improvement in yield of wheat Varieties Will result in inorensert production," say the authors, D, E. stepnens, superintendent, R. B. Webb and J. F. Martin of the Moro station. . "Some people believe that a decrease in production Is desir. able. If so, the sensible way to bring this about is to reduce acre age and let low producing, margin al land go back to pasture or other purposes." A number of Dromisinfif vsrietie believed to offer definite improve ment over existing sorts for somo areas at least, are reported on in this new bulletin. Hitrh-vielHlncr disease-resistant wheats of high quality have been sought through all the wheat breeding and testing work at the branch station. Many years of nursery, plot and field trials are necessary to determine accurately the suitability of new varieties. In fact the task of test ing out new wheats takes longer man to produce tnem, according to the research men. New Winter wheats showinc promise in a number of eastern Oregon sections are selections from the crosses of Fortyfold x Federa tion, 'ortytold x Hard Federation, and Arcadian x Hard Federation, and have shown such high yields and early maturity that they may replace other varieties when fur ther Improved for hardiness and smut resistance. Two smut-resistant selections of Turkey Red wheats, Oro and Rio, have proved superior to the com mon Turkey wheats and are expect ed to replace them where hard red winter wheats are favored. Onas, Federation. White Federation and Hard Federation led In most spring wheat trials over a period of year.) jMiiiiiiiiHiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiMmMiiiniimiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiu GRIST From Happenings Here and Ton Concerning "P" Objects Shall We be "Mum"? Petty Politics and other things of more or less moment as seen by The G. T. REPORTER Apologies to "P." He doesn't want the gum wrappers on the streets any more than the library management wants them in the haJway, Young Heppner, and be cites Ordinance 67, section 1, which makes it a misdemeanor for throw ing anything in the streets. That puts Grist in a tough spot. ' Can only advise chewing the, wrappers along with the gum. As for the "cig" stubs, if you have a weak stomach, you might reach for a sweet instead. There's ping pong and jigsaws as recourse if you have a tendency toward obesity. Or maybe the woodpile, lawn or garden needs some attention. Which reminds Grist that many lawns and gardens about town have been receiving considerable atten tion, even to interfering with the golf game of some of the gentry. But as April showers bring on May flowers, the bitter pill will be as of a passing moment, and the good judgment of the better half will be the more deeply appreciated. And a regular artesian gush of pride always comes with knowing that you have a better looking yard than the other fellow's. It would probably be surprising to know how many kinds of flow ers and shrubs are crown in Her,D- ner. Grist welcomes information on the subject from any of the numer- (Continued on Page Four) Wheat Shippers Win $500,000 Refund Case Sixtv-three wheat Rhinnera of the Columbia basin would receive $500, 000 from the Oregon-Washington Railroad, and Navigation company and other carriws under an order Issued yesterdav bv Charles M. Thomas, Oregon public service com missioner, according to a Salem dispatch in the Oregonian this morning. The $500,000 was alleged ly overcharged by the railroads through charging the interstate rate on wheat where Thomas says the lower intrastate rate should have been aDDlied. Thomas also asked that the railroads desist from further application of the higher rate in such cases. Farmers National Grain r-ornnr. ation was said to have, hrono-ht the case to test by refusing to pay the nigner interstate rate, for collec tion of which suit was instituted by the O.-W. R. & N. Co. Annenrin y as lntervenors for the shippers were tne farmers National, Grain Sta bilization corporation, Balfour & Co., Crown Mills, and Kerr Gifford & Co. Thomas' ruline In evnontoH to save Morrow county wheat farm ers a cent a bushel on their trans portation charges. BIRTHDAY'S REMEMBERED. At the parlors of the Methodist church Monday evening there was a Jolly gathering of members and friends of the church, the occasion commemorating the birthdays of Mrs. Sarah Parker, 89, S. E. Notson, 66, Alberta Adkins, 8, and Helen Knowles, 8. While the gathering was in special honor of Grandma Parker, the others came in for th ir share of the congratulations as the birthdays occur near the same date. A program, especially prepared for the occasion, was given in the main by those who have passed the half century mark, and each num ber was an outstanding feature, and presented in the following order: Violin solo. Judge Campbell; read ing (tribute to Grandmother Par ker by Mr. Notson), Mrs. Notson; quartette, Mr. and Mrs. Shannon, Ruth Stevens, Mr. Brlggs, accom panied by Mrs. Gibb; their offerings were "Loves' Old Sweet Song" and "Church In the Wildwood"; reading, "jNODOdy .Knows tsut Mother." Mrs. Wlghtman; she wore Mrs. Case's wedding dress; musical readine. Mrs Gibb; reading, "The Mother's Grave," Mrs. Briggs; a poem that Mrs, Briggs memorized when a girl but had nevor attempted to re cite in public, but which she was able to recall in detail after these many years; solo, Mr. Gibb; read ing, Mrs. Mattie Adkins; violin so lo, Mr. Briggs; short talk by Grand mother Parker; violin solo, Judge Campbell; reading, "Second Boy hood," Mr. Case: duet, Lillian Tur ner and Mrs. Rodgers with Mrs. J. O. Turner accompanying; quartette, Mr. and Mrs. Case, Mrs. Taylor and A. P. Parker; a sort of a musical and recitatlonal mix-up in which each one had something different to present, and In a manner to be distinctly and individually heard. This number created no end of mer riment The evening's entertain ment was climaxed by refreshments of coffee, sandwiches and cake. Supper and free dance at I. O. O. F. hall in Lexington on Saturday eveing, April 15. Watch for fur ther announcement. SCHOOL RELIEF STEPS OUTLINED Emergency Measures to Help Chil dren and State Outlined by Superintendent Howard. From the office of the superinten dent of public instruction at Salem comes the following emergency rec ommendations and suggestions for the immediate consideration of school board members, school clerks and school executives. The pamphlet was handed this paper by Mrs. Lucy Rodgers, county school superintendent, and we are giving it in full for the benefit of the pub lic at large, and those in charge of the schools of the county in partic ular. Introducing the recommen dations, Superintendent Howard says: "School districts are now faced with the all-Important problem of planning for their schools next year. The financial situation in many of them is extremely critical. Some schools In several counties will unquestionably be forced to close during the next school term If not before. "The condition of the times Is such that each school board and the people of the community must cooperate closely in an effort to solve their pressing school prob lems. Careful study should be giv en to planning a constructive course of action in! order not to deprive the children of an educa tion nor allow an undue burden of (Continued on Page Two) Forest Boundary Not To Reach Hardman Someone In Washington had n change of heart since Senator Fred erick Steiwer wired a few weeks ago that extension of the forest boundary to Hardman to permit completion of Heppner-Spray road was Dracticallv assured. Now Ktei. wer writes G. A. Bleakman, ex- county commissioner and leading Spray road enthusiast, that he is advised the "Forester" will not con cur In the matter of extending the Boundary. His letter reads: "This will acknowledge rece.int of your letter of March 18, regard ing tne completion of the Spray Heppner highway project. "A few davs aeo I took the mat ter up with the Director of the Bu reau ol -rtiblic Koads, and I am now in receiDt of the following art- vices from him: "'Further reference Is mane, to my letter dated January 10, 193S, regardine the extension of Orecnr, forest highway project No. 32, to Hardman in Morrow county. "Alter careful consideration the Forester feels that he cannot con cur in the recommendation for the extension or the northern terminus of this road, a distance of 5.5 miles and located entirely outside the sorest Doundanes. " 'The Forester states that the records indicate that the entire, no- operation of the two counties amounting to iuu,uuo was expended not on the forest highway but on sections entirely outside the for est boundaries, and that the Re gional Forester on November 29, 1929, informed the Morrow county court that the Federal Government had been liberal in extending the Heppner-Spray project 13.4 miles beyond the Forest hound nrv en' could not agree to the further ex tension at that time.' "I sincerely regret that I am not able to send vou a more favornhie reply at this time, but it appears mat under regulations of the econ omy program of the new Adminis tration the Forest Service is pro hibitetd from assisting in the con struction of roads not actually with in the boundaries of the Notional Forests." 0. E. S. District Meeting To be Held at lone 13th A district meeting of the Order of Eastern Star is scheduled for lone on Thursday evening, April 13th. when Locst chanter will he host to the chapters of Morrow and Umatilla counties, gathered on this occasion to receive an official visit from Anna Ellis of OnrihnlHI worthy grand matron of Oregon. in wis connection it is requested that all members of the order at HenDner who contemplate attend ing the meeting at lone, notify Earl Lioraon, we desires especially to list any cars that will make the trin. so that transportation mnv he arranged for everyone wishing to attend. "H" CLUB SMOKER SET. Twelve snappy bouts have been scheduled by the high school "H" club for Friday evening, April 17, at the fair pavilion. Among headline bouts announced are Billy Schwarz vs. Ralph Breedon, Reese Burken- bine vs. Louis Gilliam, Mat Kenny vs. Jimmy Furlong and Floyd Jones vs. John Hanna. Curtain raisers will Include a bout between Dicky Ferguson and James Barratt. Dance is scheduled after smoker, all for 25 cents; grade school, 10 cents. ON HONOR ROLL. Eastern Oregon Normal School, La Grande, March 23. Irene Tuck er of Heppner is among the stu dents on the honor roll for scholar ship of the Eastern Oregon Normal school for the winter term just clobed, This distinction represents no grade below B. I0NE JENNIE E. MCMURRAT. A large crowd was in atetndance at the taxpayers meeting which was held at the school house Wed nesday evening, March 22, for the purpose of discussing the financial condition of the school district It seemed to be the concensus of op inion that the teachers' salaries for the year 1933-34 would have to be cut 25 per cent, but that the school year should continue to be nine months. At the school board meeting which was held the following eve ning, It was voted to reduce the principal's salary for the coming year to $150 per month, the other high school instructors to $95, and the grade teachers to $90. Con tracts were given all of the preseit teachers except Mrs. Lyle Riggs, who did not wish to continue her work in the lone school next year. Miss Madeline Goodall of Portland has been offered the position now held by Mrs. Riggs. Sixty-three were present at the Union Sunday school Sunday morn ing. It was quarterly review and the lesson was conducted in an es- pecialy interesting way, each class giving by means of song, story or questionnaire, the complete review of the lesson assigned them. All meetings of the Union Sunday school will be held in the Congre gational church during the month of April. The evening services at the Baptist church, under the lead ership of Miss Oddveig Thompsen, continue throughout this week. The Congregational Missionary so ciety will hold Its regular monthly meeting Thursday afternoon, April 6. The usual religious services are held each week in Pentecostal Mis sion. Catholic services are held the second Sunday morning in each month at the Paul 0Meara home, with Father P. J. Stack, mission ary in charge. The sophomore class were hosts at a wienie roast at the Cool ranch below town last Friday evening, at which the members of the three other classes in high school and the faclty were guests. All report an enjoyable time. Two baseball games have been scheduled so far. The first will be April 7, between lone and Arling ton and will be on the Arlington field. The second Is also with Ar lington, April 28, on the home dia mond. Pasco Brown of Pendelton was calling on friends in lone Wednes day of last week. Fred MoMurray made a business trip to Hood River last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Montague of .Bonneville were guests last week at the home of Mr. Montague's grandfather, W. E. Ahalt, and at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Fred Buchanan. They came up Wednes day, returning Thursday. Mr. Mon tague was buying . hides and was using the Bill Ahalt truck for haul ing. Mrs. Esper Hansen of Portland has been visiting for the past week with her mother, Mrs. Frank En gelman, and other relatives. Mrs. Engelman has been very 111. but Is now much Improved. Mrs. Earl Blake, Mrs. Kenneth Blake, Mrs. Charley Christopherson and Mrs. Carl Allyn were hostess 'S at a bridge party Friday night In the Legion hall annex. Thirty-two ladies were present and seven ta bles of bridge were at play. High score was made by Mrs. Frank Lun- dell and low by Mrs. P. O'Meara. Mrs. Louis Bergevin and Mrs. M. E. Cotter were hostesses at a bria?e party Saturday afternoon at the pleasant Cotter home on Second street, ten tables being at play. The list of guests Included several la dies from Heppner. High honors went to Mrs. Roy Lieuallen and Mrs. Arthur McAtee; consolation Mrs. D. M. Ward. Kenneth Akers who has been at tending school in Athens, West Virginia, returned Saturday to his home in lone. Mrs. A. E. Stefanl has been quite ill with quinsy. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Howell, Mrs. Ernest Lundell and John Louy mo tored to Heppner Wednesday eve ning of last week, to meet with other representatives of the Re bekah and Odd Fellows lodges of Morrow county. The object of the meeting was to make plans for the state convention which will be held at Pendleton during the month of May. On last Friday E. J. Bristow, Miss Lucile Bristow and Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Bristow made a busi ness trip to Pendleton. Sunday morning Edmond Bristow departed for Nampa, Idaho, where he went to take a position as assist ant manager of the Montgomery Ward & Co. store at that place. Mrs. Bristow and children will re main In lone for a few weeks. Mr. Bushman who recently was made section foreman at this place, last week moved with his family to Relth, where he has work In tra railroad yards. He was one of the many section foremen to lose his job In the general shake-up among section men on this division. Chas. Massey, former foreman here, bat now of Heppner, will have charge of the tracks from Heppner to a point below lone. Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Graves, ranchers from north of Lexington, were attending church in lone Sun day. They were guests at the home of Mrs. Graves' parents, Mr. and Mrs Fred Pettyjohn. Mrs. Lonnie Ritchie left for Port land Thursday of last week. She was called to the city by the illness of her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Lincoln. Miss Oddveig Thompsen, mission ary from British South Africa, spoke to the Girls' league at the (Continued on Ptga Four) MIGHT BASEBALL WILL START SUNDAY Crows, Magpies, Badgers, and Porcupines Are Team Names. TWO GAMES SLATED Double-Header of Five Innings Each to Give All Opportunity To Flay; Schedule Later. Plans for formation of a twilight league in Heppner progressed rap idly after the organization meeting at the Elks hall Friday evening, at tended by 30 interested fellows, at which John Anglin was elected manager of the . town team, and Anglin, Raymond Ferguson and Jap Crawford were named as a committee to represent Heppner at the organization meeting of the Wheatland league at Arlington last evening. The four teams decided upon to participate in the twilight league play were left in the hands of the same committee, working in con junction with Roy Gentry of the high school, to decide upon line ups, playing schedule and other de. tails connected with the league. This committee met again at the Elks club Tuesday evening and from names of the fellows who had signified their intention of playing, made paper line-ups of the four teams endeavoring to evenly divide the ball playing talent at hand. Ap plication of local color was thought advisable in the selection of names, resulting in the choice of Badgers, Magpies, Porcupines and Crows. Designation of the teams by these names was decided by lot. Hank Robertson, George Mabee, Clarence Bauman and Mark Merrill were se lected as respective temporary cap tians for organization of their teams, as the most probable catch ers of each. A definite playing schedule will not be worked out until after the Wheatland league schedule Is re ceived, but it was decided to open the league next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with double-header games of five innings each, Badgers vs. Magpies and Porcupines vs. Crows. An admission price of ten cents from spectators and partici pants will be charged for the pur chase of , baseballs. Details for further play are expected to be worked out at that time, with the expectation that at least two games will be staged next week. The line-ups of the teams are an nounced as follows: Badgers Hank Robertson, John Anglin, Graham Kelly, Crocket Sprouls, Wrex Langdon, Harold Gentry, Vinton Howell, Luke Bib by, Billy Cox, J. D. Cash, Ben Rob ertson, Joe Green, Francis Nicker son. Tommy Hottman. Magpies George Mabee, Bob Benton, Gay Anderson, Roy Gentry, Clinton Rohrer, Jap Crawford, Lyle Cowdrey, Harlan Devin, Ed Ben nett, Mr. Kelly, Howard Furlong, BUly Cochell, Raymond Reid. Don Turner. Porcupines Clarence Baumm. Cleo Hiatt, Curtis Thomson, Gene Ferguson, Massey, Paul Aiken, Reese Burkenbine. Alex Ulrich. J. H. McCrady, Doc Sherer, Chester Christenson, Homer Hayes, Gerald iason, warren Blakely. Crows Mark Merrill, Glen Hayes, Rod Thomson, Dave Wilson. Don Cowdrey, Ray Ferguson, Clarence Hayes, Hubert Gailey, Marvin Mor gan, Marcel Jones, Bill McRoberts, Louis Gilliam, Billy Thomson, No lan Turner. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS Being suddenly attacked hv fainting spell at the store Wednes day forenoon, Frank Gilliam fell to the floor, striklnc with full fore .. his face. A cut mouth and mashed nose resulted, his lower lip being lacerated. Mr. Gilliam hd plained of not feeling well just be fore starting to leave the office and fell as he was going out the door. He was taken home and while nnl yet feeling any too well, there Is uu indication mat he Is suffering from anything more serious than a slight stomach trouble. Mr. and Mrs. J. CI Rnrrott ,i parted for Portland Wednesday af ternoon, where Mr. Barratt is call ed on business. They also received word that W. B. Barratt, father of J. G., who just recently suffered an other stroke, was not doing well. io late word nas been received, however, by friends here as to how Mr. Barratt, Sr., Is doing. The Flaming Arrow natrol met in room eight of the high school Wednesday. March 29. The. first aid team practiced some first aid. There will be a first aid contest be tween the patrols at the regular "i meeting. Tne i'laming Ar rows got the decision in the con- test last Wednesday. Baby chicks: Lee-horn nH Rocks. High quality at low price All parent stock 100 blood tested. Hen and turkey eggs custom hatch ed. "Vinorbllt" Hatcherv ton, Ore. B2-3 S. E. Notson this week moved his office to a room In the court house. He has been located for the past few years in the I. O. O. V, building. f