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PAGE TWO HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES, HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 1936. Desert Operetta Appealingly Given By High School Music, Mystery, Ro mance, Comedy, Pro vide Entertainment. "Jewels of the Desert," comedy- : romance operetta, was presented before an appreciative audience at the gym-auditorium last Friday eve ning by high school students under direction of Norbert E. Peavy. Dora Bailey as Nana and Ellis Williams as Benarulah were the charming young lovers about whose happily-ending romance was woven a theme of comedy and mystery, set in a desert camp ruled over by An drew Shoun as Abdullah. Profes sor Lythe (Bill McCaleb) and come ly daughter Betty (Harriet Hager), were domiciled at the camp under pretense of the professor to be bug hunting much of which was done late at night. Betty was captivated by Lt. An drews (Norton King), a member of the British expeditionary forces. Gerald Cason as Caesar", colored gen'man from U. S. A., and Jack son Gilliam as Cheeks, the lieuten ant's Arab boy, carried the weight of the comedy, climaxed by Cason's very realistic fall which brought a gasp from the audience. In other supporting roles were Maxine McCurdy as Miss Lythe, the professor's devoted sister; Ruth Cow ins as Carrieall, Nana's nurse; Neva j Bleakman as Lady Grady, just over from London, and Don Turner as the Arab. In the end Professor Lythe turned out to be a representative of Scot land Yard, and Benarulah a U. S. sleuth, both interested in a jewel of fabulous worth which came to light in Nana's possession. Helping to tell the story of love and romance throughout were solos, duets, and chorus numbers carrying plaintive desert melodies. Piano ac companiment was played by Mar jorie Parker. Adding to the aesthet ic appeal were dances by a group of girls in bright costumes. Members of the chorus were Betty Happold, Louise McFerrin, Betty Bergevin, Patricia Cason, Richard Hayes, Gerald Roberts, Lela Ed mundson, Betty Robinson, Juanita Phelps, Anne Mclntyre, Irena Mc Ferrin, Donald Turner, Hubert Hud son, Harry Tamblyn, Marjorie Mc Ferrin, Margaret Browning, Norma McFerrin, Carolyn Vaughn, Omer McCaleb, Jack Merrill, Bill Barratt. Soldiers, comically mustached and ill-behaved, were Leland Edmund son, Harry Tamblyn, Scott McMur do, Gerald Roberts, Jack Merrill, Bill Barratt, Omer McCaleb and Hu bert Hudson. Dancers, coached by Miss Mitchell, were Cora Scott, Betty Hughes, Mar garet Doolittle, Frances McCarty, Jeanette Blakely, Shirley Wilson, Rose Cunningham and Eileen Kelly. BPW Enjoys Party, Gives Children Toys Business and Professional Wo mens club annual Christmas party was held Tuesday evening with din ner at Hotel Heppner followed by a social hour at the home of Mrs. Lu cile McAtee. Clara Beamer's talk on "White Collar Unions" featured the dinner hour, and greetings were ex tended by Msis Evelyn Humphreys, past president, in the city from Los Angeles for the holidays. At the McAtee home, Christmas carols were sung and Christmas tree enjoyed with exchange of toys which members played with for a while then turned over to the church welfare council for distribution to less fortunate children. CONVENTION SHAPING. J. G. Barratt, president, was in Ontario Monday to assist in complet ing plans for the Oregon Wool Grow ers association convention there Jan uary 11-12-13. He was accompanied by Walter Holt of Pendleton, secre tary. Enthusiastic welcome is being extended by the host city to all vis itors, with arrangements in hand to entertain 500 delegates. LIFE'S BATTLE ENDS FORT. J. O'BRIEN Prominent Butter Creek Sheep Operator Dies at The Dalles; Rites Held Here Yesterday. Funeral rites were held from St. Patrick's Catholic church at 10:00 o'clock yesterday morning for Thom as J. O'Brien, prominent Butter creek sheepman who died at East ern Oregon hospital in The Dalles Sunday night ioUowing a seven years' illness. Father James O'Rielly conducted the services which were largely attended by relatives, friends and neighbors. Interment was in Heppner cemetery in charge of Heppner lodge 358, B. P. 0. Elks, of which Mr. O'Brien was a member. Thomas James O'Brien was born in County Leitrim, Ireland June 15, 1885, the son of James and Kath erine O'Brien. When a young man 18 years of age he first came to Morrow county and entered the employ of C. A. Minor, pioneer live stock operator. He married Lucv B. Corrigall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Corrigall, county pioneers, in November, 1917. Shortly after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien established their home on the But ter creek ranch near Pine City where they have since resided and engaged in livestock raising, while rearing a family of six children, Isabella, James, Malcolm, Gordon, Pat and Catherine, all of whom, with the widow, survive. He is also sur vived by four sisters, Mrs. Pat Campbell of Lone Rock, Mrs. John Mitchell of Pendleton, Mrs. Lou Bianchi of Atlantic City, N. J., and Mrs. Mary Ann Cafferey of Gran ard, Ireland; and two brothers, Pat OBnen in Ireland, and James O' Brien in England. Like many another son of old Erin Tom O'Brien came to Morrow coun ty to make a home in the new world, Like others, he started with little and with application of toil and tal ents, became a large individual op erator while also becoming a sub stantial citizen of the land of prom ise. He was of that substantial type of timber on which the foundation of the county's growth and pros perity has been laid. Respected and loved by all who knew him, Thomas J. OBrien has left a place which may not readily be filled. lone Masonic Orders Install Jointly lone lodge 120, A. F. & A. M., and Locust chapter 119, O. E. S., held joint installation of officers preceded by turkey supper for members and families at Masonic hall in lone on Wednesday evening of last week. For the Masons, Bert Johnson as installing officer and Walter Rob erts as marshal installed the follow ing elective and appointive officers for the new year: Alex Huber, W. M.; E. R. Lundell, S. W.; Henry Smouse, J. W.; E. J. Blake, S. D.; C F. Feldman, J. D.; George Ely, sec retary; Elmer Griffith, treasurer; W. J. Blake, tyler; Roy Ekleberry and George Krebs, stewards; Walter Roberts, marshal. Viola Lieuallen, installing officer, assisted by Anna Blake, marshal; Delia McCurdy, chaplain, and Gladys Drake, organist, installed for Locust chapter as follows: Roxy Krebs, W. M.; George Krebs, W. P.; Mary Beckner, A. M.; Alex Huber, A. P.; Ruth Mason, secretary; Lena Lun dell, treasurer; Mabel Krebs, con ductress; Beulah Mankin, A. C; Mildred Lundell, Adah; Elaine Riet man, Ruth; Anne Smouse, Esther; Dorothy Smith, Martha; Alva Ma son, Electa; Jennie McMurray, war der; George Ely, sentinel; Orral Feldman, marshal; Ruby Roberts, chaplain; Margaret Blake, organist. FARM HOUSE BURNS. The house on the old Marlatt farm just east of town, belonging to C. W. McNamer, burned to the ground in short order last Saturday morning from fire of undetermined origin. E. E. Adkins and Charlie Ritchie were using it as a sheep camp. Boys from the CCC camp adjoining responded at once when the flames were dis covered, but could do little toward saving anything. The house burned so quickly that the city fire truck could not be used. Some insurance was carried. Masons, Eastern Star Hold Joint Installation Turkey Dinner, Pre sentations Feature Lodge Ceremonies. Heppner lodge 69, A. F. & A. M and Ruth chapter 32, Order of East ern Star, held joint installation cere monies Monday evening at Masonic hall. Preceding the installation members of both orders and fanv ilies enjoyed a bountiful turkey din ner. ceremonies were marked by a number of presentations, in which Mrs. Lena Cox, retiring worthy ma tron of the Star, and Lawrence L. Koah rot ifinrr V. 1 , , , 1 n x n of the Masons, were presented past j ? worthy matron and past master jew els by Mrs. Eppa Ward and C. J. D, bauman, respectively. Mrs. Cox was also presented a gift from the chair officers by Mrs. Virginia Tur ner, incoming worthy matron, and J. O. Turner, retiring worthy patron, was given a similar gift by C. J. D, Bauman, incoming patron. Past Worthy Matrons club pre sented Mrs. Turner with a basket of large chrysanthemums through Mrs, Gertrude Parker, and Mrs. Ealor Huston, installing officer; Mrs. Hazel Vaughn, installing marshal; Mrs. Jessie Pruyn, installing chaplain, and Mrs. Cora Mae Ferguson, organist. were each presented with flowers. Star officers inducted were Vir ginia Turner, worthy matron; C. J. D. Bauman, worthy patron; Mary Patterson, associate matron; Harold Buhman, associate patron; Faye Fer guson, conductress; Madge Thom son, associate conductress; Muriel Vaughn, secretary; Emma Evans, treasurer; Gertrude Parker, chap lain; Carna Campbell, marshal; Et ta Parker, Adah; Lotta Tibbies, Ruth; Nancy Cox, Esther; Oma Cox, Martha; Ella Benge, Electa; Anna Schafer, warder; Lyman Tibbies, sentinel; Coramae Ferguson, organ ist. Lawrence L. Beach and Frank S. Parker installed the Masonic officers as follows: J. O. Turner, W. M.; W. Vawter Parker, S. W.; J. O. Peter son, J. W.; Frank S. Parker, treas urer; Spencer Crawford, secretary; Archie C. Ball, S. D.; Harold Buh man, J. D.; C. J. D. Bauman, mar shal; R. C. Wightman, chaplain; W, D. Campbell, tyler. C. J. D. Bau man was installing marshal. RHEA CREEK ROAD GIVEN HEARING Commissioners Peck, Parker Encouraged; Condon Road Awaits Ickes' Signature. County Commissioners Frank S. Parker and George N. Peck returned from Portland last week end with encouraging reports on resurfacing and oiling the Heppner-Spray road to Rhea creek following a hearing before the state highway commis sion last Thursday. They learned from the commission that it had already obtained esti mates on this work, though no def inite promise was made as to when it might be expected. They learned that the commission had already placed its stamp of ap proval on completion of the Hepp-ner-Condon road, and that the pro ject was then awaiting the signature of Secretary Ickes to place it under the PWA program. OFF FOR ROSE BOWL. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Cohn and son Phill and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Thomp son and daughter Kathryn left by automobile this morning for Los An geles and the Pasadena Rose Bowl where they expect to witness the Washington-Pittsburgh football game New Year's day. They expected to be gone about ten days. Mr. and Mrs. Al Troedson and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Ekleberry of Morgan were business visitors in the city this morning. Mr. Troedson reported blows the first of the week doing considerable damage in his district. 2 MEN ARRESTED, ALLEGED FORGERY Richard Lee and Roy Martin Face Charges; Lee Said to be Wanted in Grant County. Richard Lee and Roy Martin were lodged in the county jail last night on forgery charges as the result of passing alleged forged checks at two local business houses yesterday Complainants were J. C. Penney Co. and Harry O'Donnell pastime, who cashed checks for the men, two of which in amounts of $50 and $42.60 were drawn on Joseph Hayes, and one for $42 on Harry Moore. Geo. Howard, Penney store man ager, became suspicious shortly af ter cashing the $50 and $42 checks, and investigating i the signature of Mr. Hayes through the bank found it irregular. The sheriffs office was notified, and finding that the men had gone to the depot about train r.T, ,u"j " w"f they had boarded the outbound train. The train had left when the officers started for the depot, but the men were seen coming back up town and were taken into custody. It was learned that Lee is facing a warrant in Grant county on a sim ilar charge and he may be turned over to authorities there. Lee and Martin made some pur chases of merchandise at the Penney store, taking only part of the amount of the checks in cash, but the cash found on theni when arrested did not account for the full amount, Legion Auxiliary Prepares Xmas Cheer lhe members of Heppner unit American Legion auxiliary, held their annual Christmas party Tues day afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. O. Turner. Seventeen members were present, and after the regular business meeting children of some of the members provided a short musical program.. Marylou Fergu son played a piano solo, Hugh Craw ford played two solos on the bari tone horn, and Christmas carols were sung by Dorotha Wilson and Peggy Tamblyn. uenerous boxes ot truit, jams, cookies, etc., were prepared for the occupants of the county poor house. Also a number of toys were collect ed to be used for local child wel fare Christmas cheer. Reports were made concerning boxes of clothing which had been distributed. The sewing club has completed the piec ing and tieing of a woolen quilt. Inexpensive gifts were then ex changed by all present and delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Turner and Mrs. R. B. Ferguson. Street Plan Okehed; Settlement Offered Its tentative action a week ago to retain Frank Hayes, Pendleton en gineer, to draft the city's street sur facing project for application for PWA assistance was ratified by the council in regular session Monday evening. Hayes arrived in the city Sunday and has been working on the preliminary survey this week. Contractors Pierce and Conner, appearing before the council to ask settlement on their work of replacing one and three-quarter mile of pipe line in the city's lead main, which work was rejected by the city on failure of work to fulfm contract) were offered $4000 to complete pay ment and to relieve them of liability in completing contract. The tractors asked $5000. con- IN AUTO ACCIDENT. John Simas, Frank Gabler and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Schafer, all of Mon ument, received more or less severe injuries in an auto accident Satur day when their car collided with that driven by Henry Gamble. The Monument party was on its way to attend a road meeting at Condon when they met the Gamble car on a curve a short distance below Kim berley. Simas is reported not yet out of danger from severe loss of blood through lacerations. Gabler received a broken arm and Mr. and Mrs. Schafer were each painfully injured. Occupants of the Gamble car escaped injury. All the Monu ment people are known in Heppner. Producers' Head Asks Anti-Strike Legislation Arbitration Bill Given Support; All Agriculture Hit. In every agricultural section of Oregon there is a growing demand for immediate legislation which will outlaw strikes and lockouts until every possible means of arbitration has been exhausted. Such was the belief expressed this week by James B. Adams, promin ent Sherman county wheat grower and newly elected president of the Oregon Producers and Shippers as sociation. "As means of self-protection and self-preservation, agricultural groups in every part of the state plan to sponsor and urge the passage of a measure requiring a 30-day truce while the State Board of Concilia tion endeavors to bring about a set tlement of disputed points between employer and labor," said Mr. Ad ams. "Such a meaure would at least help to prevent the chaos which now exists in the agricultural industry as a result of the current maritime strike. "The present shipping strike came at a time when our Hood River ap ple and pear growers were in the midst of shipping their fruit to do mestic and world markets. For more than a month they have been com pelled to ship their fruit by rail to British Columbia for trans-shipment by water. This is not only costing them more than six cents a box in added transportation charges but has cut down their available markets. ' "In my own county as well as in all the wheat growing counties of Oregon we have millions of bushels of wheat in storage, unable to mar ket it as a result of this devastating shipping strike. Not only are our growers losing the markets they had built up for their wheat, but they are forced to pay hundreds of thou sands of dollars in added storage and insurance charges. 'The same situation confronts our wool growers, hop growers, fruit growers and other branches of the farming industry. We have thou sands and thousands of cases of the finest canned fruits and vegetables in the world packed almost to the rafters in our local warehouses but we cannot move them to the mar kets because our water-borne trans portation is paralyzed. 'The farmers of this state are be ginning to wonder just how long public opinion is going to' permit this state of affairs to exist. We are not interested in fighting the battles of the employers. But we are in terested in protecting ourselves and the public. We simply want an ar bitration law which will compel both employer and labor to submit their differences to an impartial board of conciliation before they are permitted to paralyze the agri cultural industry and bring want and suffering into nearly every home in this state. "Our arbitration bill is fast gain ing support from responsible agri cultural groups and leaders. The Hood River Growers Council and their transportation association al ready have endorsed our proposed measure. Similar, groups will give it their endorsement within the next 30 days. We confidently expect the coming legislative session to pass this fair and just arbitration meas ure by an overwhelming vote." MRS. LEORA WYLAND PASSES. Mrs. Leora Wyland, pioneer of the Hardman section, died yesterday af ternoon at Grandview, Wash., at the home of her son, E. K. Wyland. The body will be brought to Heppner to day and prepared for burial by the Phelps Funeral home. Funeral ar rangements are still pending, await ing arrival of relatives. EXCHANGE BUSINESSES. Andrew Baldwin and Pat Molla han completed an exchange of busi nesses this week, when Baldwin took over the Mollahan service station and Mollahan assumed control of the Baldwin delivery business.