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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 24, 1938)
Thursday, Nov. 24, 1938 Hpnnnpr dvotta Timos Tlarmr. n. rt . Buddy Blakely, vice-president ' of Young Peoples Fellowship regional organization, accompanied Miss Catherine Peterson, missionary from Pendleton, to Baker county Sunday, and on Monday presided at a con ference at that place. They were ac companied by Mrs. E. E. Gilliam, who visited her mother at Baker, and by Harris Baxter of Camp Hepp ner, whose father is rector of St. Stephens Episcopal church at that place. Roy Robinson, breeder of pure bred Herefords, was in the city Tuesday. He reported that his base of operations had been moved to the lower ranch south of Hardman for the winter. A lively demand for his animals was enjoyed this season, and he reported having but six young bulls remaining which he ex pected to take to Spokane a little later. He just about cleaned out all his steers, he said. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Mahoney were among local people taking in the Oregon-Washington football game in Portland Saturday, Mr. Mahoney being disappointed at the showing of his alma mater, U. of W., which lost to Oregon, 3-0. Walter Crosby, down from the Skinner creek ranch Tuesday, re ported the cold weather coming so early was entirely unwelcome though heavy feeding of livestock was not yet required. Oral Scott was in town Tuesday from the Blackhorse district He and Mrs. Scott were among members of Lexington grange who attended the national grange meeting in Portland last week. James Driscoll, first clerk at the postoffice, is taking a vacation this week, having gone to Portland where he expected to take in the Oregon Oregon State football game Satur day. H. A. Duncan went to Pendleton Tuesday with Max Gorfkle of that place and expected to spend Thanks giving at the home of his friends, Judge and Mrs,. C. L. Sweek. W. P. Kilkenny, former U. of W. students, was an nterested spectator at the big game in Portland Satur day. He was in town Monday on the way back to the ranch. Mrs. Marcus Brown, nee Frances Rugg, went to Portland last Friday to join her husband who has a po sition in the city and where they will establish their home. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Eskelson of Lonerock were in the county over the week end and Mrs. Eskelson re mained for a longer visit with Hepp ner friends. F. F. Wehmeyer went to Pendle ton Tuesday on business in connec tion with his position as ranger in charge of the local forest district. Dr. J. P. Stewart, Eye-Sight Spec ialist of Pendleton, will be at the HEPPNER HOTEL, on WEDNES DAY, NOVEMBER 30th, Wm. Kummerland was transact ing business in the city Tuesday from the Heppner flat home. Eric Bergstrom and son "Skeet" ' were visitors in the city Monday from the Gooseberry farm. Mr. and Mrs. Wemer Rietmann of the lone section were business visitors in the city Monday. Ed Rietmann, north lone wheat raiser, was transacting business in the city Monday. Frank Alfred expected to spend Thanksgiving day with Mrs. Alfred at The Dalles. ' Baled alfalfa hay, $10 ton. Lotus Robison ranch, Rhea creek, 1 mile below Rugg. 37th E. L. Smith was in town Tuesday from the north Lexington farm, on business. N 30 W. L. pullets for sale, $1 each, about laying age. Walter Jepson, lone. Rhea Creek Grange Elects New Officers Rhea Creek grange held its elec tion ,of officers at the grange meet ing the first Sunday in November. The newly elected officers are: Mas ter, Orrin Wright; overseer, Floyd Worden; lecturer, Pearl Wright; steward, Frank Parker; assistant steward, Walter Wright; chaplain, Edna Stephens; treasurer, John Bergstrom; secretary, Tacie Par ker; gatekeeper, Ben Anderson; Ce res, Ruth Bergstrom; Pomona, Maud Rugg; Flora, Hanna Anderson; lady assistant steward, Marjorie Worden; executive committee, Ben Anderson, Ed Rugg and Frank Parker. The Home Economics, club will meet at the hall on December 1 in the afternoon for their election of officers. Installation of the newly elected officers will be held Friday evening, December 9. A pot luck supper will be held at 6 o'clock. Lexington and Lena granges have been invited to join us in joint installation. Mrs. Mary Lundell will be installing of ficer. A dance will be given at the hall on November 26th with the Bear Cats of Heppner playing. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Worden and family spent the week end in Port land and Newberg visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Irving Ayers and three children from Denton, Mont., were week-end visitors at the home of Mr. Ayers' mother and sister, Mrs. Emma Ayers and Mrs. Vera Reid. Mrs. Ayers has the Eightmile postoffice. Mrs. Chas. Becket and daughter Florence have returned from Port land. Florence, who underwent an operation some time ago is quite well again. Marjorie Parker is home from the Heppner hospital fully recovered from her recent operation. . Mrs. Marcus Brown (nee Frances Rugg) left for her home at Silvertoh after spending two weeks at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, E. E. Rugg. Eva Smith who is teaching the Liberty school is spending Thanks giving at the home of her parents near Oregon City. Mrs. Clive Huston left Tuesday Thanksgiving Jaw ELKS HALL TONIGHT Nov. 2k Elks and Invited Guests 75c the couple PRINCETT'S ORCHESTRA of THE DALLES "He Advertised" evening for Portland to spend! Thanksgiving at the home of her sister, Mrs. Earl George. Velma who is attending U. of O. will come up from Eugene and join her mother. WILLOWS GRANGE NEWS Willows grange will hold the reg ular business meeting at Cecil Sat urday night, Nov. 26. At this time election of officers will be held. The chairman of the music com mittee asks that members who have borrowed song books called "The Patron" from the grange for practice use at various times, look them up and return them as there are only a few left at the hall. They are needed badly, and more so now that plans are being made for a Christmas pro gram. Many of the patrons attending na tional grange are returning home from Portland now. ATTEND CONVENTIONS County officials who last week end attended conventions of their vari ous state organizations at Salem re turned home the first of the week, Judge Bert Johnson, Commissioners L. D. Neill and George Peck attend ed the county judges and commis sioners meet; engineer Harry iam blyn attended the engineers assem blage; Clerk Chas. W. Barlow met with clerks and Treasurer L. W, Briggs with treasurers of the state. Mrs. Briggs accompanied her bus band, and Mrs. Barlow went with Mr. Barlow as far as Portland, v?S' iting there at the home of her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Akers. 13 TAKE EXAM Thirteen applicants for the posi tion of second clerk at the postoffice took the examination given at the school, Saturday, reports James Driscoll, clerk of the local civiJ service board. FEATURING SUNDAY DINNERS From 12 Noon to 8 P. M. Hotel Heppner DINING ROOM FINE FOOD REASONABLE PRICES Special Thanksgiving Dinner 65c s DON'T FORGET "Caterpillar" John Deere at Braden-Bell's in Heppner SATURDAY, NOV. 26 Entirely New and Different: Lexington Water Project Progressing "Some people seem to think all that is necessary is just to write in and ask for it," . said Mayor Tom Barnett of Lexington in referring to progress on Lexington's PWA-as- sisted water system when in town Tuesday. It takes more than one writing, however, said he, alluding to a great number of forms which the city's attorney had spent two days in helping to fill out and which hadn't yet been completed. "Oh, it's coming alright," Lexing ton's mayor averred, "but we've still got lots of writing to do." It was ex pected things would soon be in shape for advertising for bids. - REBEKAHS ELECT Julia Hill was named noble grand; Neva Cochell, vice grand; Lilian Turner, secretary, and Sadie Sigsbee, treasurer, at the annual election of officers of San Souci Rebekah lodge last Friday evening. A joint dinner for Oddfellows and Rebekahs was planned for the evening of Novem ber 20. O Ten Years Ago (Gazette Times, Nov. 29, 1928) Mayor Noble names coming Sat urday as Boy Scout day. Committees to solicit funds. , Churches observe Thanksgiving with union service. Case Furniture Co. celebrates 20th anniversary. Chas. Cox, president, and C. W. Smith, secretary, attend executive committee meeting of Eastern Ore gon Wheat league. B. P. O. E. to observe annual lodge of sorrow Sunday. St. Patrick's church sets solemn high mass for December 5, on an niversary of death of Father Cant- well, former pastor. Rin-Tin-Tin in "A Dog of the Regiment" is featured attraction at Star theater. Income tax returns show 283 Americans with net incomes of $1, 000,000 or more. (Brisbane's col umn.) Phelps Funeral Home Ambulance Service Trained Lady Assistant Phone 1332 Heppner, Ore. SHIP BY TRUCK The Dalles Freight Line, Inc. SERVICE BETWEEN PORTLAND : THE DALLES : HEPPNER AND WAY POINTS Arrive Tuesdays, Thursdays. Saturdays Warehouse: KANE'S GARAGE Carl D. Spickerman, Agent "PREVENT FOREST FIRES IT PAYS" Tiractor Schoo THE: STAR Reporter SPECIAL HOLIDAY MATINEE THURSDAY, NOV. 24 10c 2:30 p. m. 25c STRAIGHT, PLACE AND SHOW with The Ritz Brothers FREE SHOW SATURDAY 2.30 NOV. 28 Introducing The Lone Ranger Each Saturday afternoon follow ing the free show there will be a Hi-yo Silver Matinee at 2:30 p. m. Admission 10c for everyone. All children and adults who enjoy chap ter plays will find this program in teresting. Sunday and Monday, in addition to ROOM SERVICE with the MARX BROTHERS, we have Disney's FARMYARD SYMPHONY in which grand opera whooping is burlesqued in the romantic efforts of a rooster and a pullet with accompaniment of choruses from the cows, sheep, pigs, goats, ducks and their young. It's a real treat. Also a musical reel and the Movie tone News. "Inside the Magi not Line" is the one topic covered by March of Time which will be shown Wednesday Thursday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1. This is a revealing picture of the defenses be hind which France waits for the next war. The marvelous system of underground fortifications is pic tured in such detail that you will wonder how the French government could have permitted the film to be taken. Just about tops in interest. "DRUMS" is the feature, with Sa bu who caused so much favorable comment when we showed him in "Elephant Boy." Plenty of romance, intrigue, glamour, the spell of In dia as only Kipling has ever done it ... in beautiful technicolor . . . another prominent player in the cast is Raymond Massey who is cur rently making such a hit on the New York stage in "Abe Lincoln in Illinois. StarTheater HEFFNXB, OBE. G. T. Want Ads bring results.