Page Four Heppner Gazette Times THE HEPPNER GAZETTE, Established March 30, 1883; THE HEPPNER TIMES, Established November 18, 1897; CONSOLIDATED FEBRUARY 15, 1912 Published every Thursday morning by CSAWFOBD PUBLISHING COMPANY and entered at the Post Office at Hepp ner, Oregon, as second-class matter. JASPER V. CRAWFORD, Editor SPENCER CRAWFORD, Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $2.00 Three Years 5.00 Six Months 1.00 Three Months .75 Single Copies 05 Official Paper for Morrow Connty A Latent Resource NCE upon a time Heppner homes were warmed by coal mined right here in Morrow county. That is no myth, and may it be hoped that un like childhood stories of like be ginning there exists probability of recurrence. The "Coal Mines" has long been common nomenclature, locally, in dicating a particular spot in the mountains south of Heppner. It is as much the name of a particular spot on Morrow county's map as is New York, Paris, or London on the world visage, even though coal mines generally may be as plentiful as hay fields or apple orchards. Yes, coal was actually mined at the Coal Mines on upper Willow creek where you start up the grade to Ditch creek which again is specif ically known as the Coal Mine hill. Considerable local capital was ex pended uncovering Morrow county's paleontological stratum at this par ticular point, it is true, without re turning dividends on the invest ment, and some of the county's old er residents would like as not to forget the venture as the cause of considerable headache. Still, the coal was mined, such coal as was more or less successfully burned in some local stoves, and that fact was well enough established to cause a geol ogist from the state department of mines to pay the spot particular no tice while in the county the end of the week on a tour of mapping mining resources. Unfortunately, many of the rec ords of this early day mining ven ture seem to have disappeared. If they were accessible, a better idea could probably be had at this time of future possibility of such devel opment. There is encouragement in the fact, however, that some usable coal was mined, and that in uncov ering it there was produced evi dence of such paleontological de posits as are known to make coal. For instance, in slate taken from Ihe mines were well formed impres sions recognizable as palm leaves and other vegetation peculiar to a tropic clime. Possibly it is not well to build hopes to high that a great latent resource lies beneath Morrow coun ty's crust. But it is encouraging to SCO old man Oregon playing Little Sammy Horner. He is sticking his thumb into the pie and we hope he may pull out a plum. "Nothing to Report" OEN engaged in scientific research 'are usually a "headache" to re porters. More than likely they will answer when accosted, Nothing to report" That, of course, is as it should be, for many years of painstaking check ing and rechecking of infinitesimal factors, of searching through a math ematical maze is often required to establish definite trends on which to base progress. Still, when the sci entist's work is completed it may entirely revolutionize an industry or the mode of living be the biggest news of the day. These men who work beyond the pale of public scrutiny are often un sung. Veritably few of their large number break up an atom or ex pound a theory of relativity; few assume proportions of a Thomas A. Edison. Yet any one of a multitude of these fiends for facts may pro duce a formula, trivial in itself, that forges an essential link in the long chain of progress. Heppner To be honored are these men who get a thrill out of finding the facts of life. For upon the framework builded by them is hung the broad picture of civilization. Though they be an unusual sort who get as big a thrill out of being able to say, "Well, this and this, and this and this being so, then this is definitely so," as Tommy does out of his first firecracker, and who more likely than not are apt to appear with un couth hirsute adornment and a vile pipe, they are in there plugging for the betterment of humanity. They often appear mysterious to fellow men, being subject to vacant stares and awful lapses of memory, still the work of these scientists is readilv understandable. In whatever field of work it may be, they are simply placing together known fac tors to determine unknown ones, or reducing the integral into component factors to determine which are known, which are unknown. It takes a lot of plugging and a lot of patience to be a scientist. And the field is not crowded. Each per son could apply himself to scientific research in his own sphere. In fact, the scientist's technique or modus operandi' is the reasonable way of life. It does not bar imagination, nor noes it bar romance, and it leads to a deeper appreciation and more thorough enjoyment of life. High School Graduates 25 at Commencement Dr. Poling Urges Purpose in Life; Members Honored Twenty-five seniors who complet ed their high school career in Hepp ner high school received diplomas from the hands of Chas. N. Jones, chairman of the school board, at commencement exercises held in the gmy-auditorium last Friday eve ning. Encouraging each individual grad uate to decide upon a definite course in life, Dr. Dan V. Poling, repre senting the state higher institutions of learning, brought an inspirational message. He emphasized that edu cation without purpose does not pay dividends, and that education may be had without attending a higher institution of learning if pur pose be present. The fundamentals for success lie within the individual, based upon self-determination, self control and self-appreciation. While not belittling the benefits to be obtained from college if the student is working to a purpose, Dr. Poling cited that many of the world's greatest men did not so much as complete grammar school. A list of what were considered to be among immortals in their various fields was produced at a banquet of lead ing educators, the speaker said, and of the men whose names were list ed only a few completed a college course. Some had attended college, but did not finish. A still higher percentage went no farther than high school while a large number did not advance in school beyond the eighth grade, yet all became edu cated in their various fields to be recognized as highest authority. One example given from the list was Thomas A. Edison. Recognition of student achieve ment was made in presentation of three awards. Miss Frances Mc Carty received the Norton Winnard Memorial cup from Earl W. Gordon, classmate of the honored member of the class of 1918. Robert Scrivner was given the Jane Mitchell trophy by Miss Jane Boyer of John Day who told appropriately of the award's significance. This award was made for the first time this year in honor of Miss Boyer's grandmother, Mor row county pioneer and mother of Guy Boyer, its sponsor. John Craw ford was named for the school honor plaque with Robert Knox, principal making the presentation. Prelude and processional were played by Miss Dorothy Howell at the piano. Rev. R. C. Young pro nounced invocation. Helen Lundell Gazette Times, Heppner, 1939 SENIORS OF HEPPNER I-II6H 'in"" mms:: MJmitli 1 in mmmmmmmmmmmmmmlm .. "... '' Here are 24 members of the 1939 senior class of Heppner high school. Two who received diplomas are not pictured. They are Lee Pettyjohn and Lloyd Burkenbine. Pictured are, top row, left to right: Betty "Robinson, Leland Edmondson, Thomas Gonty, William Barratt, Frances McCarty. Second row from top, left to right, John Crawford, Joan Wright, Don Frederickson, Bethal Blake, Richard Wilkinson. Third row from top, left to right, Rufus Hill, Helen Lundell, Robert Scrivner, Sibyl Howell, Floyd Williams. Fourth row, left to right, Arthur McAtee, Helen Egan, Omer McCaleb, Betty Happold, Emery Coxen. Fifth row, left to right, Howard Patton, Edna Hughes, Alvina Casebeer, Joseph Aiken. (Engraving courtesy Pendleton East Oregonian. Photos by Rose Leibbrand.) and Jack Merrill sang a duet, and Carolyn Vaughn, Jeanette Blakely ad Helen Lundell sang a trio. Alden H. Blankenship, superintendent, pre sented the class as follows: Joe Aiken, William Barratt, Lloyd Burkenbine, Emery Coxen, John Crawford, Leland Edmondson, Don ald Frederickson, Thomas Gonty, Rufus Hill, Arthur McAtee, How ard Patton, Robert Scrivner, Dick Wilkinson, Floyd Williams, Lee Pet tyjohn, Bethal Blake, Alvina Case beer, Helen Egan, Betty Happold, Sibyl Howell, Edna Hughes, Helen Lundell, Frances McCarty, Betty Robinson, Joan Wright. HOSTESS FOR WOOL LADIES Mrs. W. H. Cleveland will be hostess for a bridge tea meeting of Morrow County Wool Growers aux iliary at her farm home tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. As this will be the last meeting until August, all members are urged by Mrs. Helen Cohn, president, to at tend. Each member may bring one guest, and those who do not play cards should attend anyway and bring their knitting. A large crowd and an enjoyable meeting is expect ed, said Mrs. Cohn. 4-room house, furnished, for rent, on Jones St.. Mrs. Kenneth Oviatt, phone 1222. For sale, Dodge fast four, $55 cash. Call 552, city. Oregon Mayor Bleakman Proclaims Poppy Day In a proclamation issued today by Mayor George Bleakman, Saturday, May 27, was designated as Poppy Day in Heppner. The proclamation asked all citizens to observe the day by wearing a memorial poppy in honor of those who gave their lives in the World War, and to contrtt ute for the welfare of the disabled veterans and dependent families of veterans. It stated: Whereas, when the forces of ruth less autocracy committed aggressons against the United States in 1917, the best young men of this nation offered their lives in the nation's defense, and "Whereas, among these young men were many from Heppner, who serv ed gallantly and sacrificed greatly in the conflict, and "Whereas, more than one hundred thousand young Americans were called to sacrifice their lives that America might be secure as the land of liberty, justice and democ racy, "Now, therefore, I, George Bleak man, Mayor of the City of Hepp ner, believing that the memory of their high patriotic sacrifice should be kept bright for the inspiration of America, urge all citizens to wear their memorial flower, the poppy, on Saturday, May 27, and give for Thursday, May 25, 1939 the poppy as generously as they are able to aid the war's living victims, the disabled veterans and depend ent families. "To that purpose, I do hereby pro claim Saturday, May 27, to be Poppy Day in the City of Heppner." FATHER PASSES R. G. Sowers, father of Mrs. J. A. Anglin of this city, passed away at Palouse, Wash., Sunday morning, May 21, at the age of 80 years, 2 months and 20 days. At time of pass ing he was living at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dean Morrow of Pa louse. Mr. Sowers was a native of Virginia, moving to Pendleton, Ore., as a young man and later residing in different parts of Oregon, Wash ington and California. He was known to many people here as "Dad," was always friendly to everybody. He made several visits with his daugh ter here and was well esteemed by all whom he met. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Margaret Sowers, six daughters, two onn nnd w.-vcral grandchildren, und great gnmJchil dren. Funeral service) were hold at Palouse yesterday at 2 p. m,, with burial at the same place. Mrs, An glin was called to her father's bed side the end of last week, previous to his passing, and Mr. Anglin went to Palouse yesterday morning in time for the services. Get results with G. T. want ads.