r it? so' so: ?:?- n . r. 1 HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, July 18, 1935 Subscription $2.00 a Year Volume 52, Number 19. TAXPAYERS ACT TO GET FLOOD UMS 14 Signatories Promise to Work for Organiza tion of District.. ENGINEER VISITS Government Official Advises Step; Gives Encouragelng Report on Prospect; $300,000 Cost Are Willow and Rhea creeks to relieved In the future of damaging floods such as have taken heavy toll In the past? They will if the object of action taken this week by 14 prominent taxpayers reaches fruition. The 14 taxpayers, namely Frank S. Par ker, J. J. Wightman, W. C. Cox, Fred Hos-kins, Grant Olden, J. U. Thomson, Jeff Jones, R A. Thomp son, Henry Cohn, E. E. Rugg, H. J. Biddle, R. H. Lane, W. E. Barnett and James L. Leach, signed a state ment to the war department that they would work for the establish ment of a flood control district in the territory affected, which dis trict would provide rights-of-way for the construction of two dams, take care of maintenance, and oth erwise hold the government harm less from damages in case the gov ernment sees fit to construct the dams. Necessity for organization of a flood control district to take care of the local angle of the dam con struction was pointed out by En gineer Darr, In charge of second Oregon rivers and harbors district, when in the city Sunday. He said that legal advice had been received that county courts have no right to obligate themselves for the local expense end of such projects and advised organization of a flood con trol district as provided for by an act of the 1935 legislature. Darr was enthusiastic about the feasibility and advisability of con structing the flood control dams, and believed a convincing showing could be made to the board of army engineers at Washington. His rec ommendations showing type and location of dams was complete. The estimated cost was placed at $300, 000, the majority of which expense would be for labor, as material costs would not be large. Following his advice the state ment to the war department was signed Monday and placed in the mail that evening, so that it could be Included with his report. It was believed the statement of taxpayers in the district would help facilitate action in Washington, but it is probable that actual con struction cannot be started until the flood control district is organ ized. Before the district can be organ ized It is necessary that proper pe tition be made to the state engin eer, the boundaries of the district established, and an election held at which a majority of the taxpayers within the proposed district must sanction Its establishment Judge W. T. Campbell and Com missioners Frank S. Parker and George N. Peck, members of the county court who made application for the project, all believe chances very favorable for obtaining the dams. While It is necessary to as sume some obligation locally In or der to obtain them, they believe the benefits the money which will be spent in the work of construction, and the reduction of flood hazards in the future far out-weigh the financial risk Involved, and that the project should find ready support from everyone in the proposed dis trict ENJOY TRIP TO CANADA. Ed Gonty and Jim Archer re turned home Sunday from a trip into Canada, going as far as Medi cine Hat, Saskatchewan. They re port wonderful scenery through the Canadian Rockies, but say that economic conditions In the section visited appear to be considerably worse than prevail here. They went north by way of Kings Gate, and passed the site where a mountain side gave way, completely burying the old mining town of Frank. Passing this site the curiosity of the men was aroused by the Im mense heap of boulders. A tourlbt bus was stopped there, and a "spieler" was apparently telling the story of the catastrophe. The men did not stop, and did not know what it was all about until they reached the home of Mr. Archer's niece near Medicine Hat, where the men visited. There, Mr. Archer said, they learned something of the story. Frank was an old mining town with some 300 or 400 inhabitants, situ ated in a deep canyon. The pre cipitous mountainside gave way, completely filling the canyon, and so far as Is known no living thing ever came out of the town. Len L. Gilliam once made a trip past there by train, and on returning home Mr. Archer learned from him that the catastrophe happened In 1903, the same year as the Heppner flood. At one time the government had engineers look over the Bltuation to ascertain the possibility of re covering a considerable amount of gold which was In the Frank bank at the time, but the work of recov ery was considered hopeless. City Play Improvements Told by W.S.C. Professor "Play" was the theme of a So cratlc league discussion led by S. E. Notson before the Monday Lions luncheon, which brought a number of suggestions for improvement of recreation facilities of the city. Prof. C. R. Ham, Washington State college, In the city auditing books of the various school districts, sug gested building of tennis court and swimming tank as two much need ed play assets. Professor Ham gave the site for merly occupied by the old PalaceT notel as an meal piace tor tne lo cation of a tennis court, believing that contribution of labor toward putting the lot into grass surround ed by trees would beautify what is now an eyesore. Appropriate to the subject in hand was the presentation made by Chas. B. Cox to Dr. Richard C. Lawrence of a pair of running shoes. The shoes are expected to be used by Lawrence in a match race with Harry Dinges of Lexington, an event which promoters hope will be presented as a feature of Rodeo time. The spikes were used by the 200-odd pound doctor when he was a 10-second man in Pendleton high school. He had sent for them a few days before, and having ar rived unbeknown to him, were caused to be presented as a feature of the luncheon. Fred Lucas Appointed New Justice of Peace Meet his honor, Judge Fred Lu cas. It wouldn't be advisable to meet him officially. To do so might en tail a stiff fine and costs. For the judge is no other than Heppner's new justice of the peace who, Tues day, completed his commission re ceived from Governor Martin. It will be his duty, privilege, and may hap pleasure to preside over justice court and to pronounce sentence upon such trangressors as may ap pear therein. Heppner has gone justice-of-the-peaceless for some two months, since the late judge, E. R Huston, resigned the post. Governor Mar tin first appointed S. P. Devin, late city chief of police, to the post but Mr. Devin declined to accept. Now, Fred says he's the goat. Rhea Creek Rallies in 9th To Nose Out Local Team Heppner stole the lead from Rhea Creek in Sunday's ball game at Rodeo field only to lose it in a heart-rending finish, as Rhea Creek won 15-14 after a ninth Inn ing batting spree. Fred Hoskins, R. C. manager, helped boost the score along as he poled out two home runs, both off the offerings of young Bill McRoberts, who took over the pitching chore from Low ell Turner in the fifth Inning. It was the seventh win for Rhea Creek in ten games played this sea son. Clinton Rohrer got the longest hit of the day for Heppner, a three bagger. Playing on the respective teams were, Rhea Creek, Williams, c; Dale Brown, p; Fred Hoskins, 1; Jones, 2; L Lieuallen, 3; E. Lieu alien, s; H. Hayes, If; H. McCurdy, cf; Cole, rf. Heppner, B. Massey, c; L. Turner, p-s; Burchell, 1; D. Turner, 2; J. Farley, 3; B. McRob erts, s-p; C. Hayes, If; C. Rohrer, cf; Cummings, rf. Judge and Mrs. Campbell Pass 49th Married Year "Forty-nine years ago today I met a girl in Walla Walla and mar ried her the same day." Judge W. T. Campbell was author of that statement Saturday. The judge qualified the statement by saying that it really wasn't a case of love at first sight. The meeting had been prearranged, and the Mrs. Campbell-to-be arrived by train. With just a year to go until their golden wedding anniversary, Judge and Mrs. Campbell made no spec lal celebration of the event Satur day, but plans are being laid to .make proper observance of the 50th anniversary. Already their son, Arthur W. Campbell, chemist with National Chemical Products com pany at Terre Haute, Ind., has an nounced his intention of being home for the occasion. BETTER TIMES SEEN, "Big Mat" Matthews, he who holds the long distance record among traveling salesmen still making the Morrow county trade, was in Heppner yesterday showing considerable Improvement since his recent severe illness. He has been back on the road for a couple of months and finds considerable In dication of Improvement over his territory. The wheat crop's not going to be too hot, but difficulties in the lumber industry have work ed to the advantage of the pine mills In the central Oregon district. It's the first time in his memory that Burns and Bend papers have carried advertisements for sawyers, he said. While there are more young hoboes along the main high ways than he ever saw, still folks over In the John Day country are having difficulty getting hay hands. OSC ENGINEER ARRIVES. Earl T. Fulkerson has been ap pointed engineer In charge of the local soil conservation service work and arrived on the job last week. Since his arrival he has been oc cupied with looking ovec the field to outline the work which will be undertaken as soon as the CCC camp gets under way. PIONEER MOTHER PASSES AT 1 0 N E Mrs. Emily McMurray, Native of North Carolina, Dies; Three Children Beside in County. By MRS. MARGARET BLAKE Mrs. Emily McMurray passed away at her home In this city on 1 Tuesday morning. Although in poor health for some months she has been able to be about until about ten days ago when she suffered a stroke from which she did not rally. Mrs. McMurray was born in North Carolina on February 18, 1851. She was married to W. G. McMurray In 1869. To their union were born twelve children, ten of whom survive her. With Mr. Mc Murray a home was made in Ureo, North Carolina, until 1917 when they came to lone. Always cheer ful and independent she lived out her years in a spirit that will long be remembered by friends and neighbors. She was a member of the Baptist church. The sons and daughters who sur vive Mrs. McMurray are Mrs. Laura Prince, Campobello, South Carolina, ! A. L. McMurray of Columbus, N. C, Fred McMurray, Hermiston, Laxton McMurray, lone, Clarence McMurray, Mullen, Idaho, Hugh McMurray, Sharon, Wash., Mrs. I. R. Robison, Mrs. Loren Hale and Mrs. Ralph Harris, lone, and Mrs. H. E. Werst, Clarkston, Wash. She also leaves 21 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Baptist church on Wednesday af ternoon, Rev. W. W. Head of Cath lamet Wash., giving the address. Appropriate songs were sung by Mrs. W. G. Roberts, Mrs. Paul Bal- siger, Paul G. Balsiger and Edward Keller accompanied by Mrs. E. J. Blake. Pallbearers were E. J. Bristow, Bert Mason, P. J. Linn, E. J. Keller, J. H. Bryson and M. E. Cotter. Interment was made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. Mrs. O. G. Bergstrom and sons of Portland are visiting at the Eric Bergstrom farm. Lou Russell and J. M. Morrell of the Shaver Forwarding company of Portland were business visitors here last week. Mr.' and Mrs. George Stanton (Josephine Woolery) of Portland spent a part of Saturday calling on friends and relatives. Mrs. Thelma Hall and George Newton of South Bend, Wash., ar rived on Friday. They returned home Sunday accompanied by Mrs. Millie Newton and Mrs. Jalmar Koski and daughter, Thelma Jean, who have visited here for some time. Mrs. Opal Christopherson and James Farley, son of Mrs. Margaret barley of willows, were married at Yakima, Wash., last Friday, July 13. They will make their home here. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nichoson, Mrs. Frank Engelman and Mrs. Millie Newton visited friends in Echo on last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Propka and two sons of Tulsa, Oklahoma, have been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Holub. Mrs. Holub, a sis ter of Mr. Propka, accompanied them to the Willamette valley for a visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Mitchell and daughter, Mrs. Ivy Wetherford, of Grass Range, Montana, arrived on Sunday for a visit with old friends. The Mitchell's used to live on the Feeley farm, leaving here about the time of the Heppner flood. Mr. Mit chell Is in the stock raising busi ness in Montana and says that crops there have been poor for the past two years or so. Miss Evelyn and David Wheeler of Colorado accompanied by Mrs. Chas..M. Wagner of Portland ar rived at the A. W. Lundell ranch on Monday. On Wednesday, ac companied by the Lundells they drove to Nampa, Idaho, for a short visit with an uncle of the Wheelers and of Mrs. Lundell. Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Lindseth and children and Mrs. Elizabeth Gar field visited Mrs. Ella Davidson a few days last week, departing for their home in Portland Friday. Paul Dickey, student pastor of the Congregational church, gave a talk on his work in a South African mission among the Zulu's at the women's ' Missionary meeting last Thursday afternoon. On Sunday evening he gave an illustrated lec on the same subject, showing about fifty photographs he had taken of the country and people. Mrs. Blanche Hummel has re turned to Portland aftea visit at the Heliker farm. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Swanson and Mrs. Elmo McMillan were Pendle ton visitors Monday. Miss Betty Jean Mankln hna been visiting at Sunnyside, Wash. Mrs. Wrex Hickok returned to her home in Portland Monday, R. B. Rice of Lexington was a business visitor here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Koehrlng (Arlene Balsiger) and children of Indianapolis and Mrs. Elsie Combe are visiting at the P. G. Balsiger home. Mrs. Combe is a sister of Mrs. Balsiger. They expect to be here about six weeks. Paul Dickey went to Portland Monday to attend a church confer ence. He will return Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Blake have moved to Heppner where Mr. Blake is in charge of the Morrow County Grain Growers warehouse. Mrs. Mary Cunningham who has been visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Elmer Griffith, re- MINING PROSPECT HELD PROMISING Metal Discovery Made on Wilson Prairie; Val ue Set at $200 Ton. MARKET AVAILABLE Nick Leathers and Irl Clary, Hard man, Make Aluminum Find; Idaho Concern Interested. It's not the lure of gold but of aluminum that is building high the hopes of a group of Morrow county fortune seekers who are staking claims on Wilson prairie, some 17 miles south of Hardman adacent to the Heppner-Spray road. Irl Clary and Nick Leathers of Hardman are the prospectors whose picks revealed a promising looking ore, reports G. A. Bleakman, for- mer county commissioner anu Hardman stage operator who him self has staked out a claim in the vicinity of the "find." Assay re ports show the ore to be about 75 percent aluminum, with two other metals of value present, and the alleged value is set at $200 a ton. The ore was discovered by the Hardman miners three weeks ago, and Clary who formerly worked for a mining company in Idaho, sent samples of the ore to that concern. He received answer from the com pany that they would give him a re port on It by Friday last. However, instead of a written report, three representatives of the mining com pany called at the "diggings" last week end, and are credited with the statement that if the ore is present in sufficient quantity the company will take the entire output. Mr. Bleakman, who was a sour dough in Alaska and has had con siderable mining experience in this county Including an interest in the "Pat Shea" mine fabled mine which failed to produce operating costs was not permitting himself to become overly excited from the prospect of immediate wealth, but he did think the prospects were fa vorable for developing something worth while. The vein apparently runs north and south across the center of Wil son prairie, he said. A good road leads to the prairie from the Heppner-Spray road, via the Bull Prairie turnoff, making the diggings easy of access, so that should the mine prove of real value there would be little trouble getting out the ore. Sherman County Editor Named Lynch Successor Giles L. French, publisher of the Sherman County Journal, Moro, was named representative from the 22nd district to succeed Paul F. Lynch, resigned, at the meeting of county courts of Morrow, Gilliam, Sherman and Wheeler counties at Arlington Monday afternoon. French was the only nominee and his election was unanimous. Sherman county was generally conceded the position since it is the only county in the district which did not have a citizen legislator. Morrow county has J. G. Barratt in the senate, Gilliam has E. R. Fat land in the house, and Wheeler has W. H. Steiwer in the senate. French is a republican, and his election marks a decrease in the democratic house majority, since Lynch adhered to the bourbon faith. The newcomer is a keen student of government affairs, a capable journalist, and well quali fied for the position. Having the interests of his district at heart, it is expected he will represent the district with credit. W. T. Campbell, Judge, and Geo. N. Peck and F. S. Parker, commis sioners, were all present at the elec tion meeting. TREES COMING BACK. The park in the rear of the court house presents a refreshing appear ance these days since Installation of the new well and pumping sys tem has made irrigation possible. The grove of locust trees, which for several years appeared to be dead, has been brought back to life and is fully leaved out. Adding to the appearance is a patch of corn which the warm nights is making to grow exceedingly well. Members of the court Justly point with pride to the remarkable improvement. The lawn on the front exposure of the grounds has also taken new lease on life with adequate irrigation. turned to her home at Post Falls, Idaho, Friday. Mrs. Franklin Ely entertained In honor of the fifth birthday of her daughter, Francine, Tuesday. Mrs. Elmo McMillan gave a party Tuesday afternoon for her daugh ter, Beverly, the occasion being her eighth birthday. Games were play ed and refreshments of punch, cake and ice cream in the form of ani mals were served. Guests were Bobty and Pntricla Drake, Billy and Norma Lou Lundell, Bobby Everson, Allen Howk, Maxlne Al len, Wilma Dobyns and Richard Purvine. Mrs. Katherlne Turner who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Elmer Griffith, departed on Wednesday for La Grande where she will at tend the pioneer reunion. PLEASANT HEAT OF 103 FELT HERE Does Not Approach 25-Year Rec ord of 108 in 1928! Wave Has Little Damaging Effect Heppner folks basked in com fortable warmth this week, while all around reports came of an In tense heat wave over the Pacific Northwest. Even Portland and Willamette valley points were re porting new record high tempera tures, while the mercury's peak here of 103 Saturday and Sunday did not approach the 25-year record of 108 reached in 1928. Len L. Gilliam, official govern ment weather observer, who gives the figures, may be accused by some of pouring ice water on the ther mometer. The heat Saturday was sultry and little relief was felt thru the night, causing those who stayed in town through Sunday s heat to perspire considerably more than usual. Declining temperatures since Sunday dropped into the 80's yes terday, and cooler nights have caused residents to pull covers over them before morning. The hot weather has speeded up the harvest season by helping to dry up green weeds and thus al lowing the ripened grain to be cut sooner than many farmers expect ed. Some damaging effect may have been had on the later ripening fields, though no general alarm has been sounded. Crops, generally short before the heat wave, are turning out to be of high quality, many reports say. Harvest has been under way in the north end of the county for two weeks, and many farmers to the south are just starting or are pre paring to start their harvest shortly. LEXINGTON By BEULAH B. NICHOLS. At the meeting Saturday eve ning Lexington grange went on rec ord as opposing the railroad ruling that 60,000 pounds shall be the min imum load limit to be shipped out in cars. The grange desires that the old rule of loading out 40,000 pound cars be maintained. Fourteen candidates were given the third and fourth degrees. The grange decided to dedicate the new hall on Saturday afternoon, Aug ust 10. Further announcement con cerning this will be made later. The grange will enter a float in the parade at the Heppner Rodeo in August and a committee has been appointed to make arrangements for this. Chas. Wicklander, deputy state master, was present and organized a juvenile grange. The officers elected were: Master, Eileen Kelly; lecturer, , Doris Scott; secretary, Billie Nichols; overseer, Billy Mar quardt; steward, Bobby Kelly; chaplain, Erma Scott; treasurer. Colleen Miller; Ceres, Shirley Smouse; Pomona, Eileen. Scott; Flora, Mae Jo Marquardt; gate keeper, Gene Cutsforth; assistant steward, Billy Scott; lady assistant steward Gene Marie Schriever. The youngsters will hold their meetings in the dining room of the hall on the same dates as the subordinate grange. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Cutsforth and family and Mr. and Mrs. Shel by Graves and daughters were among Lexington people who en joyed a picnic at Ditch creek Sun day. Word reached here last week of the death of Earl Slmonton, Jr., at Annaheim, Calif. He was the eldest son of the late Earl Simonton who formerly resided In this communi ty, and was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Saling. The Lexington Home Economics club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Miss Jessie McCabe with fourteen members and six vis itors present. Those present were Pearl Devine, Pearl Gentry, Ber tha Dinges, Alda Troedson, Maxlne Jeub, Bertha Nelson, Tena Scott, Annie Keene, Elma Scott, Ruth Mc Cabe, Nancy McWaters, Lorena Miller, Trlna Parker, Myrtle Schriever, Alta Cutsforth, Beulah Nichols, Frances Troedson, Ellen Nelson and Jessie McCabe. Cake, fruit salad and punch were served at the close of the meeting. The next meeting will be held at the grange hall on Thursday afternoon, August 8, with Mrs. Devine and Mrs. Nelson as hostesses. T. W. Cutsforth returned last week from a trip to Walla Walla. Mr. and Mrs. George Allyn visit ed relatives in Heppner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Tucker and family of Grandvlew, Wash., spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moyer at their Black Horse ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matlock and family of The Dalles spent the week end with Mrs. Matlock's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvannus Wright. Their daughters, Juanita and Lulu, remained here for a longer visit with their grandpar ents. T. W. Cutsforth Is enjoying a visit with his brother, William Cutsforth, who arrived here from Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon. O. M. Scott was a business visit or in Pendleton Monday. Mrs. Carl Whlllock of Heppner spent Tuesday with her mother, Mis. Charles Breshears. Ruth Cowins returned to her home in Heppner Saturday' after spending the week with her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Al lyn. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Tucker and Woodrow and Wllma Tucker mo Oddfellows and Rebekahs Hold Public Installation Oddfellow and Rebekah lodges of Heppner were hosts to the pub lic last night at Installation of offi cers for the ensuing year, with offi cers of lone Oddfellows installed at the same time. Following the installation ceremonies a musical program was given, and refresh ments of ice cream and cake en joyed. Providing music were the Lions quartet F. W. Turner, Dr. R. C. Lawrence, Joseph Belanger and Blaine Isom; cornet solo by Miss Irene Beamer, and piano solo by Miss Marjorie Parker. Local offi cers installed were: Oddfellows: Harold Ayers, N. G.; Al Macomber, V. G.; Emmett Ayers, sec; J. L. Yeager, treas.; Cornet Green, warden; Frank An derson conductor; Ralph Beamer, R. S. N. G.; Paul Nichols, L. S. N. G.; Pirl Howell, I. G.; R. C. Phelps, O. G.; Rev. Joseph Pope, chaplain; Chas. Barlow, R. S. S.; Harry Din ges, L. S. S.; Claude Hill, R. S. VI G.; Joseph Belanger, L. S. V. G. Rebekahs: Mable Chaffee, N. G.; Anna Graham, P. N. G.; Clara Bea mer, V. G.; Hattie Wightman, war den; Verna Hayes, conductor; Alice Rasmus, I. G.; Opal Ayers, O. G.; Ella Benge, R. S. N. G.; Olive Frye, L. S. N. G.; Elizabeth Campbell, chaplain; Tacie Parker, musician; Millie Doolittle, R. S. V. G.; Alice Gentry, L. S. V. G. Miss Ilene Kenny Leads In Initial Queen Vote Miss Ilene Kenny, representative of Lexington grange, led the voting for queen of the 1935 Heppner Ro deo at the kick-off queen's dance here Saturday evening. Results of the balloting were Miss Kenny 9300, Miss Maxine McCurdy, Rhea Creek grange, 3300; Miss Aileen Farley, Willows grange, 2700; Miss Camilla Stanley, Lena grange, 1300. Second of the queen's dances will be held at lone next Saturday night A series of six dances, with ballot ing at each dance, is being held to elect the queen, the candidate re ceiving the most votes to be queen and. the others to be her attendants for the three days of Rodeo, August 22-23-24. The remainder of the schedule is, Rhea Creek, July 27; Lena at Heppner, August 3; Lex ington, August 10, and Heppner, August 17. A large crowd packed the county pavilion at the kick-off, and enjoyed dancing to the music of Kauf man's orchestra of Pendleton. Turkey Expert to Speak Willows Grange July 27 J. C. Leedy, manager of the Ore gon Turkey Growers cooperative, will be a speaker at the Willows grange Saturday night July 27. Mr. Leedy has been intimately connect ed with the development of the tur key raising business in Oregon for several years. He was largely in strumental in starting the turkey show at Oakland which has devel oped Into one of the largest shows of its kind in the United States. One of the most important phases of the turkey business is marketing. This is especially true in areas lo cated some distance from central markets where the bulk of the birds raised must be shipped. The Ore gon Turkey Growers' cooperative has has a rather remarkable growth since Mr. Leedy assumed active management about two years ago. Mr. Leedy s talk should be of keen interest to everyone in Morrow county who will have any turkeys at all to sell this fall. NEWLYWEDS VISIT. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Farley, who were married last Thursday at Baker visited over Saturday night at the home of Mr. Farley's parents Mr. and Mrs. James Farley, on their way to John Day. While here they were busy receiving the con gratulations of their many Heppner friends. Mrs. Farley was formerly Miss Bessie Madden of John Day, Paul Jones, representative of a wholesale drug company, visited in Heppner Tuesday at the home of his brother, Ralph Jones. Alex Gibb has recovered suffl f iently from his recent accident to return home from the hospital. tored to Salem Sunday. Mr. Tuck er and Woodrow and Wilma re turned Tuesday but Mrs. Tucker remained in Salem for a few weeks, visiting with her father, T. M Scott J. G. Johnson, janitor at the local school, sustained a bad cut on his wrist Tuesday evening when his hand slipped while he was attempt ing to open a window at the school house. He was taken to Heppner to a physician to have the injury treated. A special meeting of School Dis trict No. 12 has been called for Wednesday afternoon, August for the purpose of voting on the budget, as the budget was rejected at the annual school meeting in June. Miss Opal Leach returned from Los Angeles the first of the week She has been visiting relatives and friends there for the past six weeks. Mrs. Velle Brlnkley of Corvallis is visiting her mother. Mrs. Ola Ward. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hunt and children have returned from a three-weeks' trip to the Willamette valley and the coast. Mrs. J. F. McMillan and family spent Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Emma Ashlnhust In Sand Hol low. Charlie Cutler of Athena is vis iting at the home of his brother, R. M. Cutler, URGE ATTENDEE T Farmers Asked to Take Holiday to Meet Sec retary Wallace. EMPHASIZE NEEDS Hope Held to Impress Secretary With Demand for Export Sub sidy, Allotment and AAA. The importance of Morrow coun ty farmers joining in the mass meeting at Walla Walla next Mon day to receive Henry A. Wallace, secretary of agriculture, cannot be over emphasized, say Chas. B. Cox, Heppner; Bert Johnson, lone, and Harvey Miller, Lexington, the com mittee appointed by Mac Hoke, president of Eastern Oregon Wheat league, to arouse local interest Every farmer who can possibly get there should attend, even though it means stopping harvest ' for the day, to help impress the secretary with the widespread de mand for export subsidy on north west wheat continuance of the al lotment plan and other features of control which have proved benefi cial to this section, the committee asserts. Secretary Wallace is slated to ad dress the Walla Walla meeting at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon in Pio neer .park. Visiting farmers who care to do so are invited to parti cipate in lunch served by the city in the park, prior to the meeting. Arrangements are being made to entertain 10,000 visitors, and ample parking space will be found within two blocks from the park, accord ing to announcement following a preliminary meeting in Walla Wal la last Saturday. The Walla Walla stop is the only one to be made by Secretary Wal lace between Montana and Seattle, and the opportunity to Impress him with the needs of this section should not be overlooked, says Mr. Hoke. It is his first visit to the Inland Em pire since he became secretary. During the 1933-34 season the emergency export corporation dis posed of more than 28,000,000 bu shels of wheat through Portland, Hoke points out thereby relieving a critical surplus situation. This last season, because of drouth, the AAA discontinued the export plan, despite continued surplus in this district which resulted in a heavy carryover this July. With the new crop on now, revival of the export plan is vital to the northwest wheat industry, Hoke believes. Too much emphasis cannot be placed upon the importance of hav ing a large attendance to greet the secretary," said Bert Johnson in speaking for the local committee. "Naturally, if Just a handful were to meet the secretary he would not be greatly impressed with the wide demand which exists here for rees- tablishment of the emergency ex port corporation. In this instance, truly, strength lies in numbers; and there is every probability that ev ery wheat raiser will be benefitted more by attending the meeting than he would be by staying at home to harvest from four- to ten-bushel wheat. "If the farmer and the business man who is absolutely dependent on the farmer in this county will consider for a moment what the allotment money has meant to all of us during the last two years and then try to visualize what it will mean if allotment money is stopped abruptly, the farmer will be willing to stop harvesting his mighty slim crop for one day and go to Walla Walla on July 22, and by his pres ence there convince the secretary of agriculture that the farmer is in favor of a continuance of the allot ment program, subsidized wheat ex port and the AAA. The farmer must show some interest and some fight in and for the things he wants; otherwise he is whipped without even trying to land a punch. Ev eryone who can possibly go, should make the trip; do not expect a few to get results when many are need ed. The larger the attendance the more consideration will be given de mands. "The farmers should make this a holiday and go to Walla Walla and be at the city park at 1 p. m., July 22. Cars will leave county agent's office at 10 a. m., and' will take care of as many as possible." COUNTY 4-H PICNIC SET. The Morrow county 4-H club picnic will be held at the H. E. Cool ranch below lone on Sunday, July 21. Basket lunch will be set at noon, and demonstrations will be held in fitting and showmanship. All 4-H club members, their par ents and friends are welcome, and a good time awaits all, announces Mrs. H. E. Cool, local club leader. Expert rtano Tuning. Prof. Arthur Erlcson, former In structor of music In conservatory, Berlin, Germany, will again be In Heppner about July 24-25. Tuning $3. No money accepted til work Is approved and satisfactory. Leave your names for tuning at Gazette Times office. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Mitchell and daughter, Mrs. Ivey Weatherford, of Grass ange, Mont, visited with friends In Heppner the first of the week. WALLA J