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Heppner
Gazette Times
THE HEPPNER GAZETTE.
Established March 30, 1883;
THE HEPPNER TIMES,
Established November 18, 1897;
CONSOLIDA-EED FEBRUARY 15, 1912
Published every Thursday morning by
CBAWFOBD PUBLISHING COMPACT
and entered at the Post Office at Hepp
ner, Oregon, as second-class matter.
JASPER V. CRAWFORD, Editor
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Official Paper for Morrow County
t40 DECEMBER 1940
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A Serious Matter
OOW can Morrow county regain
the terrific loss of livestock sus
tained in the last ten years?
That is an important question,
raised by H. D. McCurdy at Monday
evening's chamber of commerce
meeting when he citedl figures from
the county assessment rolls for the
years 1920 and 1940 to show how
alarming the reduction in livestock
population has actually been.
Mr. McCurdy's figures showed
a reduction in valuation of horses
and mules in the county from $527,
000 in 1920 to $50,000 in 1940. There
were 8464 head of horses and mules
in 1920, only 1744 head in 1940. Yes,
but this loss is made up by increased
value of taxable tractors, you say.
But it isn't. Tractors in 1920 were
valued at $117,000; in 1940, $155,000;
a gain of only $38,000.
Sheep declined in number from
146,000 in 1920 to 84,500 in 1940. In
1920 the taxable value of sheep was
$811,000; in 1940, only $172,000; a loss
in taxable value of $639,000. The
tax levied against sheep in 1920 for
county purposes was $15,261; in
1940 it was $2,816; a loss of $13,000.
Mr. McCurdy gave other figures,
but these are sufficient to show the
trend of the serious loss of tax rev
enue to Morrow county from the
livestock industry in the last 20
years. It is a matter which needs
some real thought, for normally the
livestock industry is a good big part
of the county's meal ticket. It must
be salvaged if the county is to main
tain, or regain, its former status as
a livestock county.
It is well to look where damage
has been done to the industry, and
for everyone to work in every way
possible to remedy the causes.
It is known that curtailment of
summer ranges by the federal for
est service has been a very damag
ing factor to the sheepmen. Unfav
orable market conditions over a ser
ies of years have hurt, as has the
prolonged number of drouth years
that have lessened range carrying
capacity. It is impossible for one
not trained as a doctor to diagnose
all the ailments. The fact remains
that the curtailment in livestock
raising is hurting the county greatly.
Everyone should lend a sympathetic
ear and then turn a helping hand
wherever possible.
A Cause for Pride
OEPPNER'S swanky new postof-
fice drew choruses of "o-o-o's"
and "ahs" of admiration when peo
ple poured through it at open house
Saturday. A heavy visitation con
tinued through Sunday with a slight
tapering off each day since, as folks
became generally educated in work
ing the new combinations.
In appearance and equipment the
new postoffice takes its place among
the most modern business plants of
the city. It is a source of satisfac
tion not only to Chas. B. Cox, post
master, and his force, but to the
public as well.
There are a few inconveniences to
those who have been wont to talk
over topics of the day while waiting
for the morning mail, as they arrived
in the lobby some minutes before
the mail was out. The new sloping
bottoms of the mail boxes obscure
vision into the work shop, whereas
at the old stand folks could tell at
all times if mail were being dropped
into their mail boxes; and the post
office force is better sheltered in
case one should occasionally stop to
read a postcard before dropping.
At the new office, also, there is so
far complete absence of the picto
graphs and writings that adorned
walls at the old one, leaving less
entertainment of this nature.
But such inconveniences, actually
are all to the good, and it is to be
hoped that those inclined to van
dalism will display the pride evi
denced by people generally, and as
sist in keeping the new building one
of the neat and clean show places
of the city.
The town is obligated to Postmas
ter Cox for his untiring effort in
getting Heppner a new postoffice;
to the builders for their progres
siveness in adding an attractive
building on Main street, and to the
postoffice department whose sanc
tion made it all possible.
Heppner Gazette Times, Heppner, Oregon
WILLOWS GRANGE NEWS
Thursday, December 5, 1940
Tax Receipts Still
Under Year's Roll
Collection of $208,144.45 on the
current tax roll and $47,542.86 of
delinquent taxes for a total of $255,
691.31, as of December 1st report by
Clerk C. W. Barlow, left the am
ount collected still short of the total
current roll, $290,728.69.
Delinquent taxes as of January 1,
1940, totaled $248,695.37, and with
deduction of $45,542.86 collected so
far this year are now reduced to
$201,152.51. There remains $82,584.24
to be collected on the 1940 roll, all
of which is now delinquent, making
total delinquent taxes at this time
of $283,736.76.
4-II PARTY HELD
To end a successful club year, the
"Stitchers II, III, and IV" held a
dinner party Thursday, November
28, at the home of Mrs. C. D. Conrad,
the club leader. The members, all
high school students, their mothers,
and Mrs. Rodgers were present. A
good time was had by all.
Nothing like a letter from home
as a Christmas present. Why not
give the Gazette Times for a year?
In new location across street
from creamery. Come in and
look around. You are always
welcome. We have many good
buys in used linoleum, wash
ing machines, stoves, sinks,
ironing boards, dressers, ta
bles, chairs, violin, shirts and
socks for boys, overalls, etc.
TRADING POST
Cloy Dykstra Heppner
lice
HARDMAN
I.O.O.F. HALL
SATURDAY
Dec. 7
LUNDELL'S
ORCHESTRA
75c the Couple
Willows Grange
Calendar Full
By MARY LUNDELL
Willows grange takes this oppor
tunity of thanking the friends and
neighobrs of E. C. Heliker, who so
generously assisted in making Sat
urday night's dance a financial suc
cess. We especially thank "Bud's"
orchestra who so liberally cut the
usual fee for music. We thank the
ladies who brought baskets, and the
auctioneer, Mr. Runnion. We thank
the ladies who contributed the cakes
for supper and the friends and mem
bers who assisted in the dining
room and kitchen.
After all expenses were paid, $72.
50 was forwarded to Ernest with
the best wishes and a bit of cheer
for the holiday season, while hopes
for a speedy recovery accompanied
the small community gift. Cheerio,
Brother.
The December calendar is chock
full of interesting grange events, the
first being initiation in the 3rd and
4th degrees on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Candidates who were unable to at
tend the last meeting will be obli
gated in the 1st and 2nd degrees.
On the evening of December 7 the
last of the 12 degree pins will be
given away. Your name may be the
lucky one drawn, so you had better
be present to receive it.
The Home Economics club will
meet at the home of Mrs. Elsie Pet
erson on Wednesday, Dec. 11. As
election of officers was postponed
until the December meeting, this
will feature a part of the business
session of the club.
Members working on fancy work
and aprons are requested by the
committees to speed up their work
and have it in the hands of the
committees not later than Dec. 11,
if possible.
The annual H. E. C. bazaar will
be held in the grange hall in the
afternoon and evening of December
14th. A supper will be served from
6:30 o'clock on by the club ladies.
A sumptuous menu consisting of
chicken pie, creamed, tender peas,
crispy salads, flaky breads, fluffy
potatoes and coffee, such as only
grange ladies can make. Generous
helpings of your favorite pie will
complete a meal worth $1 of any
one's money. Tickets on sale a 45
cents and prices to suit the family
parties. There will be dancing in the
evening, music by a good orchestra.
On December 21 the grange will
have a Christmas program during
the lecture hour and distribution of
gifts. Grangers are welcome.
Morrow County Pomona grange
will hold its regular meeting in lone
on January 4 with Willows grange
as hosts.
Subordinate granges of the county
have been invited to meet on the
January 4th meeting for joint in
stallation of officers. Chas. Wick
lander of LaGrande has been invited
to serve as installing officer.
The installation will follow im
mediately after the lecture hour.
The public is invited to attend both
the lecture hour andthe installation
of officers.
MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS
The Christian Women's Mission
ary society met yesterday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Lester Doolittle
and observed Christmas with an ap
propriate program. Mrs. Jeff Jones,
leadeer presented three papers and
a playlet by various members of
the group.
Hay for sale at Lexington. Ver
non C. Brown, lone. 40-43p.
"I'VE OPENED
MY PACK.
COME IN
AND PEEK!"
The season's biggest gift
discoveries are here!
There's a real adventure ahead for you
if you haven't yet seen our gift collection!
You'll find stunning necklaces, enchanting
silver patterns, and gay, inexpensive little
gifts, appreciated for their 'fashion. And
when we hear you say "Oh!" and "Ah!",
we'll know vou've discovered our fascinat
ing new Christmas Elgins !' Here is beauty
of design at its bestdainty, gentle, lovely
in the women's Elgins handsome, vig
orous, and masculine in the men's. Elgin
prices are from $24.75 to $750.00. Launch
your voyage of discovery now. Come in
and see our thrilling selection today!
A Silverware bright with the richness and glow of the
Christmas spirit. A wide selection of lovely patterns.
B Meat Dish with well and tree. Beautifully designed
border in a finely-conceived motif . The gift for home.
C Brilliantly created 15-jewel Elgin the traditionally
perfect gift. Exciting beauty for a charming lady. $24.75.
D Rings of exquisite loveliness anil enduring sentiment
in a pleasing variety of entrancing styles and stones.
PETERSON'S
I The gift of unquestioned taste and charm a jeweled
cross and chain. Ideal choice for discriminating women,
f Utility and appearance in a striking pen and pencil set.
0 Pocket knife, matching chain. Handsome gift for men.
H The ultimate in distinguished appearance and mascu
line style. 17-jewel Elgin "De Luxe" pocket watch. $35.00.
1 Ever-pleasing, ever popular one of many styles in
bracelets, from jewels and gold to trinkets and charms.
Heppner
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