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fEftnetf a$ette 1 . ' p 0 r- Volume 50, Number 36. HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, Nov. 15, 1934 Subscription $2.00 a Year SKFal NEWS Governor's Election A Democratic House Few Veterans By A. L. LINDBECK SALEM. Election of General Chas. H. Martin as governor of Oregon was not surprising. No more so would have been the elec tion of either Joe Dunne or Peter Zimmerman. Pre-election propa ganda and the element of uncer tainty in which the entire campaign was shrouded up to the very last minute, had prepared the people to expect anything. There were some surprising fea tures of the election results, how ever. Martin's plurality for instance. No one, except perhaps, his most rabid partisans who were claim ing everything, had expected the general to roll up the huge plural ity which he did. A 5000 vote lead, or at the most 10,000, had been pre dicted by his more conservative sup porters, whereas Martin ran more than 21,000 votes ahead of his near est rival, Peter Zimmerman, and nearly 29,000 votes ahead of his re publican opponent, Joe E. Dunne. Martin's strength, and by the same token, Dunne's weakness in the outstate counties was a real surprise to most neutral observers of the gubernatorial campaign. While it had generally been con ceded, even by the republicans, that the democratic candidate would run well in Multnomah county where he was well known and popular, as witness his overwhelming election to congress two years ago, it was just as generally believed that the out-state vote would be very close. Especially was the general believed to be weak in eastern Oregon where it was pretty generally conceded that Dunne would receive a plur ality of the votes cast On the con trary Martin carried 14 of the 18 counties east of the Cascades with the other four going to Dunne and Zimmerman drawing a blank so far as any pluralities were concerned although he was runner-up in sev eral counties. Dunne's strength in Klamath county was another surprise, it be ing generally believed that Zimmer man would run ahead In that coun ty on the strength of Mahoney's support. Failure of the Progress ive candidate to carry Klamath county is generally accounted for by Mahoney's eleventh hour repu diation of Zimmerman and endorse ment of Dunne's Bonneville dam program as broadcast in a radio address by the Klamath mayor on the night before election. While Zimmerman's strength was known to lie largely In the Willamette valley and he had been conceded most of the counties in that section of the state, the Pro gressive candidate displayed unex pected strength in Marion and Washington counties, both of which he carried by substantial pluralities. West of the Cascades, also, Mar tin revealed surprising strength, carrying eight of the 17 counties in the first Congressional district. In fact the strength of the Democratic candidate was pretty evenly divid ed over the entire state. Com pleted returns show that he received a plurality of approximately 21,400 votes. Of this total he came out of Multnomah county with 7,372 votes to the good, picking up 14,000 more in the out-state counties. Since slightly more than one-third of the total vote cast was In Multnomah county the pluralities in and out of that county are almost In exactly direct proportions to the vote cast Martin carried a total of 23 coun ties, running second in 10 and third In three. Zimmerman received pluralities in seven counties, all In western Oregon and was runner up in eight. Dunne carried only six counties but ran second In 18 oth ers and trailed behind Zimmerman and Martin in 18. The New Deal landslide of No vember 6, In addition to electing a Democratic governor for Oregon also swept the Democrats into con trol of the House of Representa tives at the state legislature for the first timo since 1878. Thirty-eight members of the par ty of Jackson, Jefferson, Wilson, et al will sit in the House next January and February whereas only 22 Republicans weathered the po litical storm that upset the GOP applecart. Not only do the Demo crats dominate the situation in the House but they seem also to be in a very fair way to dictate the organi zation of the Senate, what with some help from the Progressive Republicans of that body. With 13 votes in their own right, Just three short of a constitutional majority, It Is entirely probable that the Dem ocrats will be able to form a coallr, tlon with the left wing Republicans to at lenst prevent the election of Harry Corbett to the senate presi dency, as had been planned, if not actually elect one of their own num ber to that olllce. Corbett although unquestionably one of the most able members of the Senate, and a hands-down fa vorite for the Senate presidency up until the recent upheaval, is ad mittedly of the ultra-conservative school and as such Is not any too popular with the more liberally minded members of his own party. Among these latter might be in cluded Zimmerman and Burke of Yamhill, Spaulding of Marlon and Wheeler of Lane. The support of two of these men would enable the (Continued on Page Six) Federal Loans in County Pass Quarter Million Morrow county farmers received 71 Federa Land bank and Land Bank Commissioner loans for a to tal amount of $253,650 during the past 18 months since the emergency mortgage refinancing act was passed, it is announced from the bank's headquarters In Spokane. Oregon farmers throughout the state have received 2318 regular type land bank loans for $8,761,019 during the same period, and 3708 Land Bank Commissioner loans for $7,530,450, or a total of 6026 loans of both types for $16,291,469. Farm ers of the four northwest states have received more than $55,000,000 in loans which refinanced $80,000, 000 of old indebtedness, saving them $750,000 a year also in interest charges. Regular land bank loan9 are made at a low rate of Interest on first mortgage security up to 50 per cent of the appraised normal value of the land plus 20 per cent of the value of the permanent In sured buildings, with amortized payments automatically extinguish ing the debt after a period of from 20 to 36 years. These loan funds are supplied by private investors who purchase long-term land bank loans. A low rate of interest is pos sible because the land bank oper ates on the cooperative principle. Commissioner loans are made out of a special fund to meet the emer gency need for refinancing distress ed debt, usually involving an ad justment with creditors. They are made on either first or second mortgage security, up to 75 per cent of the appraised normal value of the property, repayable ordinarily in 13 years, bearing 5 per cent in terest. Often, both types of loans are made jointly, on a single appli cation. Approximately 91 cents out of each dollar of the $16,291,469 which Oregon farmers received through the land bank since May, 1933, went to refinance and substantially re duce old, indebtedness, President E. M. Ehrhardt says. "Almost every one in the community benefitted from this refunding of pressing in debtedness," he asserts. "Former creditors have been paid, store ac counts settled, local bank loans liquidated, and back taxes cleared off. "At the same time, by getting their mortgages refinanced on a sound, long-term basis with a lower rtte of interest, these farmers now face the future with increased se curity, renewed hope and better pj ospect of working their way out of debt. The paralyzing threat of wholesale foreclosure has also been largely overcome." Now that they have gained this benefit, borrowers are showing their good faith by meeting their install ment payments promptly when due in order to preserve their credit standing and fulfill their responsi bility as stockholding members of this permanent cooperative credit system. All during the past emer gency period the land bank has fol lowed a lenient policy, granting ex tensions to those who temporarily could not meet their payments. But with farm income now showing im provement, President Ehrhardt states that the bank is naturally firming its collection program, ex pecting borrowers to meet their payments regularly, though consid eration is given to each case on its merits. Ruling Received on Hog Processing Tax Payment Jae Belanger, county agent, is in receipt of a ruling from the inter nal revenue service, affecting the payment of the processing tax on hogs. The ruling, as follows, Is self-explanatory: "Replying to your letter of No vember 10, you are advised the ar ticle appearing in the Oregon Far mer under the heading "Must I Pay This Tax," is in error in re spect to the statement that a far mer may sell meat to a neighbor without the payment of a hog pro cessing tax provided the neighbor is actually a farmer and actually consumes the meat in his own home. The matter of correcting this error has been taken up with the Oregon Farmer and the notice was scheduled to appear in their next publication on November 15. It Is thought the misunderstanding arose from the ruling Issued by the De partment that farmers and others who buy live hogs and slaughtered them for their own use are not sub ject to tax, but there Is no provis ion in the prior regulations for al lowing exemption of dressed pork sold to anyone for home consump tion, as this always has been con strued as hogs slaughtered or sold for market. "Effective November 1, a change has been made in the hog regula tions which now requires that far mers and feeders will only be re quired to pay processing tax on pork products sold by them direct to consumers. In all other cases the tax will be paid by the first per son, other than the hog producer or feeder, who performs any oper ation in receiving, handling or other distribution of the product; notice of this change is incorporat ed In the attached mimeograph cir cular Issued by this oilice, a supply of which Is enclosed herewith." Copies of the circular mentioned piay be obtained at the county ag ent's olllce. EXPIIKSSF.S THANKS. To the many friends who sup ported my candidacy for the olllce of county treasurer In the recent election, I give my sincere thanks. RAY H. TURNER. IG1 coitions LAUDED YVIS!T0R Mrs. Kaser, Widely- Trav eled Hostess, Com pares "Poor" South. "GUVAMENT" COMES Educational Relief firings New Era, Lions Told; Boy Scout, Bed Cross Work cited. "There are no poor in Oregon." This statement of Mrs. Ursulla Ka ser, widely-traveled guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Tenney whose charming presence reflected her re cent position as hostess of a large resort, was made in a talk before the Lions Monday luncheon. It was based on a first-hand compari son of conditions in Oregon with conditions which prevail in parts of the South where she recently visit ed. More especially was her compari son based on the difference in scen ic and educational wealth enjoyed by Oregonians and that enjoyed by the people in the southern section of which she spoke, leaving it to her audience to see from- the com parison that, in truth, there are no. poor in Oregon. She described the lowly conditions which prevail among these southern people, where boys and girls are prevented from attending the one room school by lack of the neces sary clothing, even though all that is required is two pairs of overalls! and a shirt for the boys, and twoi dresses for the girs; where, as one passes shanty after shanty, an ever younger baby is in the arms of the shabbiy-clad mother at the door. These people have been poor al ways, she said. Herself a republican of the Ver mont republicans, Mrs. Kaser gave a picture of a new era invading this southland in the advent of govern ment educational relief, quoting a popular author in the picture's drawing. Just now are these peo ple beginning to realize they are part of the "guvament." A young housewife Joined one of the SERA classes, with visions of making a place In the world. To her the promise of a clerkship in a five and ten store was a promise of heaven for the release it offered from the drudgery of womanhood in the home. A young man of 21 declared he wanted to "lam" seventh and eighth grade arithmetic. He was stub born in his demands, though he had never completed third grade arith metic. Another young man, just becom ing conscious of the government wished to know whether govern ment were spelled with an "a" oxf art "r." Everywhere folks talk of the "guvament" as some strange, new benefactor. But though there Is much illiteracy, these folks of the southland are showing a great thirst for knowledge. The govern ment educational relief program there is doing far more than provid ing jobs tor needy teachers, its first consideration, the speaker said. Linking in well with Mrs. Kaser's talk, was a short sketch of the life) of Booker T. Washington given by Dean Goodman, Jr., to give another Insight into the work of the high school English department Wash ington, negro educator, lecturer and writer, was educated at Hamp ton college, founded by a relative of Mrs. W. C. Cox of this city. Claude Pevey, assistant scout master, gave a short talk on the need for leadership and the Boy Scout training which equips boys for such leadership in introducing LaVerne Van Marter, Jackson Gil liam and William McCaleb, Boy Scouts who gave demonstrations in signalling and first aid bandaging. Josephine Mahoney, chairman of the county Red Cross chapter, told of the annual roll call which start ed Sunday and continues until Thanksgiving, soliciting Lions' co pperation in putting Morrow coun ty over the top. State Auxiliary Officials Attend Meeting Here Guests at a special meeting of Hcppner unit, American Legion Auxiliary last evening were Mrs. Celia Gunn of Hood River, state president; Mrs. Gladys Turnbull of Portland, state vice-president, and Mrs. Beatrice Christopherson of Hermiston, president of district 6 of the auxiliary. Mrs. Gunn, hav ing just returned from attending the national convention of the or ganization at Miami, Florida, gave a very interesting description of the national meeting and of her trip 10 norma, sne also discussed the plans of the Auxiliary for the com ing year In Oregon.. From here the ladies went to lone for a noon meeting today and will be in Ar lington this evening. FREAK APPLES SHOWN. Stanley Minor has an ambitious Red June apple tree. A few days ago he picked a cluster of Its fruit, resulting from August blossoms, the second crop the tree has put forth this year. Like most second growth fruit, however, the apples were not well formed, and were considerably stunted. They are on display at the county agent's office. Elk Bull Attacks Woman; Marked Elk in Bag of 8 Mrs. Larry Lewis of Portland, hunting with a party of 11 on Hoo doo mountain near the head of Powder river in Baker county, had the exciting experience of being attacked by a wounded elk while taking advantage of the open sea son last week. The story was told by Frank Swaggart of Butter creek, who was a member of the hunting party, while In town Monday. On wounding the bull, Mrs. Lewis was turned on by the animal. She emptied her gun twice and was forced to take to the brush several! times before finally bringing the animal down. Other members of the party witnessed the incident but were unable to shoot at the maddened animal for fear of hitting Mrs. Lewis. In the party were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lewis of Portal nd, Mr. and Mrs. George Hinton, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hinton, W. W. Hinton and Frank Swaggart of Butter creek, and four Domas boys of Grant county. The party of 11 killed eight elk in all. Among them was a gov ernment marked bull whose tag is being traced through the county agent's office. I0NE ;'y MARGARET BLAKE Mrs. Bert Mason and son .Junior, and Mrs. C. F. Feldman and daugh ter, Katheryn, drove to Portland last Friday afternoon, returning home Monday. Mrs. Ellen Brenner of Portland visited with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Carence Bren ner, last week. Funeral services for the late F. H. Robinson were conducted by the B. P. O. E. lodge of Heppner at the American Legion hall here on last Thursday afternoon. A large group of friends gathered to pay final re spect to the deceased. There were many beautiful floral offerings. Mu sical numbers were sung by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Balsiger, Mrs. Walter Roberts and E. J. Keller, accom panied by Mrs. Lee Howell. Inter ment was made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Haas of Roseburg, Dode Benedict of Dillard, Mr. and Mrs. Fay McNabb of Lyle( Wash,, and Mrs. Goldie McCusky of Portland spent the latter part of last week here attending to the af fairs of their father, the late T. M. Benedict. Mrs. W. Guy Cason and son Bob by of Arlington were week-end vis itors at the home of Mrs. Caaon's mother, Mrs. Lar.a F&dberg . - - Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brenner have moved to the Emert ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Art Stefani have re turned to their house in town. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Allyn who have been living there have moved into the residence of Mrs. Helen Long. Frank Engelman has been quite ill at his home during the past week. Milton Morgan, Jr., Joel Engel man and Norton Lundell attended at O. S. C.-U. of O. game in Port land last Saturday. While in the city Mr. Morgan purchased a new car in which the return trip was made. Mrs. Nettie Lundy of Portland arrived In lone last Saturday for a week's visit with relatives and friends. The Home Economics club of Willows grange will meet at the home of Mrs. E. C. Heliker on Fri day, Nov. 16, at 1:30 p. m. Willows grange ladies who are not members of the club are also invited to at tend this meeting. Patrons and friends of the Wil lows grange are looking forward to a good time at the old time dance which has been announced for Thanksgiving night, Nov. 29, at the Grange hall at Cecil. The lone Sheep and Dairy 4-H clubs held their regular meeting for November at the Legion hall last Wednesday evening with a full at tendance. Dot and Dimple Crab tree were two new members en rolled in the dairy club at this meeting. Projects for the club year were discussed and a program outlined. The dairy club program is as fol lows: December meeting, Breeds of Cattle; January, Classes of Sheep and Hogs; February, Care of Cow Before and After Freshening; March, Care of Calf Until Weaned: April, Care of Calf at Weaning and After; May, Fitting Cattle for bhow; June 4-H Club Achievement (Continued on Page Six) 'Selling Oregon to Campaign Let's sell Oregon to ourselves! Once again the annual campaign of Oregon Manufacturer's associa tion is being waged to impress upon Oregon people the fact that prod ucts of high quality are made with in the borders of the state, and that by showing these products prefer ence in their purchases Oregon's buying public will help to build big ger payrolls within the state, there by creating a larger buying power by keeping money ut home, which In turn may be applied to still greater upbuilding of the state. The campaign for "Oregon Prod ucts Days," November 17 to 24, is meeting with approval of merch ants throughout the state, who see the wisdom of stopping the flow of Oregon dollars to Kalamazoo for stoves, to Boston for clothes, and to the thousand and one other out state manufacturing centers for ar ticles which are made just as good In Oregon. Merchants of Heppner STATE WOOL MEN EJJUL 14-IS Idaho, Washington Meets Set Not to Conflict; Speakers Assured. LOCAL MEET MONDAY J. G. Barratt, Vice-Freslednt, Asks Organization Representatives to Help Set Local Plans. Oregon Woolgrowers association will hold their annual convention In Heppner, Monday and Tuesday, January 14 and 15, according to an nouncement by Walter Holt of Pen dleton, secretary. Though Hepp ner was chosen as the meeting place two months ago, the dates were just made known this week. Delay in setting the dates for the convention in this state was made to avoid conflict with conventions in neighboring states, so as to make it possible for national officers, commission men and speakers to be available at all the conventions. The dates for the three states of Oregon, Idaho and Washington have now been set so as to make the attendance of these men possible. The Idaho convention will be held just before the convention here, the dates being Jan. 11-12, and the Washington convention will take place at Yakima immediately fol lowing the Oregon meet, on Jan. 17-18. J. G. Barratt, state association vice-president, through whom Holt's announcement was made, be lieves the date schedule for the northwest conventions will assure the attendance of outstanding speakers here, and from reports gathered on his trips over the state he is confident Heppner will draw one of the largest attendances that has been present at a state conven tion in years. Because the meet is state-wide in nature, it is bound to draw Heppner into the spotlight for the two days the convention is in session, and it behooves the entire community to lend its support tow ard its successful entertainment. The chance is offered to leave a fa vorable impression on people from many parts, not only in Oregon, but iionx outside the state. " That the facilities of the city may be coordinated to the best possible extent in staging the convention, Mr. Barratt as local contact man for the association, has asked for representatives of all organizations of the city to meet with him at the Elks hall next Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. At this meeting he will outline what is usually done by 'immunities in providing facilities and entertainment for the conven tions, to show what will be needed here, and to perfect, if possible, a local organization to care for the several details involved. Among those who are expected to attend the convention from outside the state are Fred Ellenwood of California, president, and Fred Marshall of Washington, secretary, of the National Woolgrowers asso ciation. The annual convention for the national association is slated to be held at Phoenix, Ariz., the week following the Oregon convention. ATTEND FUNERAL. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moyer were called to Grandview, Wash., on Monday to attend the funeral of their nephew, Andrew Lewis Tuck er, Jr., who died at the hospital in Yakima on Friday, following an op eration for the closing of a gun shot wound. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Turner took Mr. and Mrs. Moyer to Grandview and also attended the funeral as the parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Tucker, were neighbors of theirs for several years. The lad was 11 years of age and the acci dent which ultimately caused his death occurred a month ago when he took his single shot .22 rifle out to the edge of the lake near the home to shoot ducks. The artery near the collarbone was torn by the bullet and this did not heal, the lad finally bleeding to death. He was born in this county and his par ents lived here for a number of years. Ourselves' Gets Wide Backing are endorsing the campaign, and are asking shoppers in making their purchases next week to in vestigate the large number of fine quality Oregon products which may be purchased from them. In addition to the specal advertis ing messages carried in this issue of the Gazette Times, local stores are flaunting the banners of the campaign and are making special window displays of Oregon prod ucts. Special recognition of the week will be given by the Business and Professional Women's club and the Lions club at their Monday meetings to emphasize the message of Oregon products. Buy Oregon for tine quality prod ucts! Buy Oregon to create a mar ket in Oregon for Oregon's raw ma terials, to keep Oregon money at homo with which to pay Oregon taxes, to eliminate Oregon unem ployment, and to foster the state's growth and prosperity. Library to Hold Open House for Book Week In celebration of national Good Book week, the Heppner Public li brary will hold open house at the library next Saturday, assisted by the Bookworms and American Le gion Auxiliary. Two story hours will be started at this time to be continued at intervals following. One for pre-school children and pupils of the first and second grades will be conducted by Mrs. Jas. G. Thomson, Jr., and the other for pu pils of the third, fourth and fifth grades will be conducted by Mrs. Merle Becket. Mrs. Thomson's hour will be at 2 o'clock and Mrs. Beck et's at 3 o'clock, Saturday. An informal program for parents and other adults interested is slat ed from 3 to 5 o'clock. At this time Mrs. W. O. Dix will discuss newer trends in small children's literature, Miss Miriam McDonald will discuss literature for the upper grades, and Bert Evans will discuss high school and adult books. An exhibit of 50 books from J. K. Gill Co. will be available for in spection of those attending. From 3 to 5 also, tea will be served in charge of Mrs. E. L. Morton, Mrs. Chas. B. Cox and Mrs. Spencer Crawford. All folks of the county are invited to the open house. Work Starts on Last Gap Of Heppner-Spray Road Fischer Bros, of Oregon City, successful bidders for grading and surfacing the remaining portion of the Hardman-Chapin creek sector of the Heppner-Spray road, with some of their equipment, passed through Heppner Friday evening. They announced that work would start immediately, with other equip ment on the way from near Odell lake, which would be moved in from the Spray end of the road. Their contract for finishing the last gap of 6.1 miles was obtained on a bid of $32,000, and they have until next September to complete it. They said work would be pushed right along, however, weath er permitting. GRANGE DINNER SET. Rhea Creek grange has sched uled a Thanksgiving dinner to be held at its hall at 1 o'clock, Thurs day, Nov. 29, with all members and prospective members urged to at tend. Installation of officers will be held December 2, as follows: Mrs. O. C. Stephens, master; Mrs. Floyd Worden, lecturer; Mrs. Fred Kru ger, secretary; A. E. Wright, treas urer; Mrs. F. E. Parker, chaplain; Chas.-J?eket, overseer; Joe Steph ens, steward; Clayton Wright as sistant steward; Ben Anderson, gate keeper; Gladys Becket lady assist ant steward; Pearl Wright, Ceres; Eva Wright Pomona; Hannah An derson, Flora; Floyd Worden, F. E. Parker, O. C. Stephens, executive committeemen. PATTERSON-PAIMER. A quiet home wedding of interest to their many friends was that of Miss Muriel Patterson of lone to Mr. Elmer Palmer of Lexington at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Munkers in this city at 10 o'clock last Sunday morning. Joel R. Ben ton, Christian minister, performed the ceremony in the presence of Im mediate relatives and friends. The living room decorations consisted of white and gold chrysanthemums, and the bride was tastefully arrayed in a black gown. She wore a sweat er suit for traveling. The young couple left immediately after the noon luncheon for a two weeks' wedding trip taking them to Port land, Salem and way points. They will be at home on their return on the ranch near Hardman. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Pal mer, parents of the bridegroom; Mr. and Mrs. Marion Palmer, Mrs. James McCabe, Miss Dimple Crab tree. Mr. Archie Munkers, Miss Ruth Luttrell, Mr. Kenneth Pal mer and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Mun kers. SHOWER GIVEN. Mrs. Joe Batty and Mrs. James Cowins were hostesses for a shower honoring Mrs. Bruce Bothwell at the home of Mrs. William Cowins this week. Those present were the hostesses, Mrs. Fred Albert, Mrs. John Pieper, Mrs. Arnold Pieper, Mrs. Mitchell Bell, Mrs. Richard Wells, Mrs. Cletus Nichols, Mrs. Oral Scott, Mrs. Joseph Synder, Mrs. Henry Scherzinger, Mrs. Min nie Furlong, Mrs. William Cowins. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. AUXILIARY BENEFIT PARTY. The American Legion auxiliary is sponsoring a card party to be held Nov. 20, 8 p. m., at the quarters in Odd Fellows hall. Auction and con tract bridge will be played. Tick ets 25c each, will be on sale by members. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Notson will sail from Vancouver, B. C, Satur day on the last lap of their journey from the United States to the mis sion field near the border of Tibet Their schedule calls for an 18-day crossing with disembarkation at Shanghai, from which point they will cross China for their field of work near the Tlbetian border. This word was received this week by Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Notson, parents of Mr. Notson. Carnival, bazaar, dance, lunch served, I. O. O. F. hall, Friday eve ning, Nov. 23, beginning 6 o'clock. Auspices Past Noble Grand club. 2t Henry Ranch was doing business In the city Tuesduy from out north-of-Lexington way. T -OFF IT 'FEED' 200 Men, Boys of Commu nity Enjoy Banquet ; Council Head Speaks. BOOSTER CLUB SET Many Folks Cooperating Receive Thanks of Committee; Program Given; Badges Awarded. Scout days in Heppner were giv en a royal send-off Tuesday eve ning when 200 men and boys of Heppner and neighboring commu nities were seated at the annual Fathers' and Sons' banquet in the basement of the Christian church. At the festive board were told plans and purposes of the Boy Scouts and of the local days in which men of the community will join a Boy Scout Booster club to put the local troop on a permanent financial ba sis. The drive for booster club mem berships is being made today, slat ed as the closing time for the scout days. Individual memberships are being sold at $1 and firm member ships at $2.50, with the committee reporting good cooperation. Elk was the piece de resistance at Tuesday evening's banquet, the meat being given by Glenn Hayes, Gene Ferguson, Fred Lucas and Earl Eskelson of Heppner, and Earl Warner, Ralph Jackson and Clar ence Carmichael of Lexington, a hunting party who bagged five elk the first two days of the season last week. Widespread cooperation wa3 received througout the community in making the banquet a success. D. O. Justus contributed carrots, Morrow County Creamery com pany donated the butter, stores of the city gave generously, while Mrs. Earl Eskelson, Mrs. Warren Blake ly and Mrs. Henry Aiken roasted the elk, and the Business and Pro fessional Women' club and the high school domestic science class assist ed with the servng. The dinner was planned and supervised by Mrs. Ada Cason. Tablea, chairs and ta bleware were made available by the Christian and Episcopal chur ches and the Elks and Masons. Edward F. Bloom, toastmaster, expressed the regrets of Judge Cal vin L. Sweek who was unable to ac cept the invitation to give the main address of the evening, and the judge's place was capably filled by Robert Hayes of Walla Walla, ex ecutive of the Blue Mountain coun cil, whose theme "Scouting as a preparation for citizenship," was forcefully handled. The banquet was opened with prayer by Joel R. Benton, pastor of the Christian church. Billy Barrat depicted "The Ideal Dad," with his father, J. G. Barratt, responding with his idea of "The Ideal Boy." Two vocal solos, "Smilin' Through" and "Mem ories," were sung by Claude Pevey, accompanied by Mrs. Pevey. Boyd Redding and Billy Schwarz played a saxophone duet, accompanied by Miss Juanita Leathers. Expression of appreciation for the cooperation reecived was made by J. D. Cash, chairman of the scout executive committee, and Spencer Crawford, scout committeeman, outlined the purpose of scout days. Explanation of the scout oath was made by Dick Benton. The banquet closed with all singng the first verse of "Amer ica." Oscar Payne, scoutmaster, a member of the scout committee and three patrol leaders of Hermis ton were guests, besides a number of Lexington folks. Following the banquet Chairman Cash presided at a court of honor. Mr. Hayes presented the first class scout badge to Joe Aiken, and mer it badges as follows: Billy Bar ratt, scholarship; Dan Chinn, pub lic health; La Verne Van Marter, poultry husbandry, markmanship and machinery; John Crawford, marksmanship and machinery and T" i 1 ITT . . .. jniciiaru xiayes, marnmanship. ir i were to choose a text for my talk this evening, I would turn to that much read section of the newspapers which reads "Men Wanted'," said the council execu tive in opening his a'ddress. He paid tribute to the flower of American manhood whose blood was shed In the last great war, and whose mem ory had so recently been honored by the nation on Armistice day. "The places left vacant by these men have been filled by substitutes who In many instances have fallen far short" He recited the poet's great poem, "God Give Us Men," in preluding a discussion of the many phases of Boy Scout work which fit the boys of today to be the men, of tomorrow. "The Boy Scout gives his services cheerfully, without hope for re ward," said the speaker. Sworn to do his best to lead a clean, moral life, and to keep his mind and body healthy and fit, the Boy Scout is taught to be self-reliant, re sourceful and honest, and to be of service to others whenever and wherever the occasion may arise. The oy Scout manual, which has had the greatest number of sales of any book with the single exception of the Holy Bible, encourages the Boy Scout to have a practical know ledge of all the arts, crafts and sciences. It teaches him respect for law, love of neglhbor, and every DAYS SEND (Continued on Page Six)