Thursday, December 12, 1940
Page Four
Heppner Gazette Times, Heppner, Oregon
Heppner
Gazette Times
THE HEPPNER GAZETTE.
Established March 30, 1883;
THE HEPPNER TIMES,
Established November 18, 1897;
CONSOLIDATED FEBRUARY 15, 1912
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The League Speaks
COUNDNESS of its program in
the last 13 years has caused the
Eastern Oregon Wheat league to be
looked upon with respect by state
and national law-making bodies and
the public generally.
The program emanating from ses
sions of the league at Pendleton last
week end retains evidence of the
same balanced judgment of former
years and will have its effect in bet
tering conditions for eastern Ore
gon's large wheat industry.
Space here does not allow a de
tailed account of the proceedings.
These will be published in book
form later by the league and sent
to all its members, as has been the
past custom. When the book is re
ceived it should have the close scru
tiny and study of recipients, and
others interested in wheat men's
problems should make it a point to
look it over carefully.
Next year the league conference
is coming to Heppner again, and
plans should be laid immediately to
make this meeting an outstanding
success. Heppner has had a good
record in entertaining the league in
the past. But each year the organi
zation has grown larger and strong
er and it will take concerted and
united effort to do the job right next
year.
The general picture of the wheat
industry as brought out at the Pen
dleton conference is not overly
bright as to prospects in the imme
diate future and it behooves all who
are in any way dependent upon it
to lend a hand in doing what may
be done to improve the situation.
The industry is still confronted
by a large surplus, which, while
beneficial so far as meeting national
emergencies is concerned, has a
bearish effect upon returns to the
producer. At the same time pos
sibility of exporting a large amount
has been obviated by the European
war situation, and the restricted
trading possibilities in the world
generally.
The new national defense pro
gram is stimulating consumption at
home to some extent, and certain
beneficial effects may be obtained
through the trade agreements with
other American countries, as pointed
out by Mr. Edminster. Still, as those
who spoke at Pendleton say, there
is no immediate prospect of higher
prices except as may be obtained
through managed production.
AAA program needs to be self
supporting, it was pointed out; and
possibility of outright government
price control to stabilize the farm
er's dollar at 90 percent of parity
was given some thought.
It was emphasized that no change
in general production practices need
be considered, as the welfare of the
industry is best served by each far
mer following cultivation and gen
eral production practices that have
brought highest yields in the past.
There is some opportunity for tak-
lwsJrx.i7.iUK viaiis
J. E. Fitzgerald of Seattle, inspec
tor of Uncle Sam's postoff ices, . gave
Heppner's new building and equip
ment a big recommendation on his
visit here Tuesday. It is one of the
finest plants of its kind n any town
of the size in his territory, and the
quality throughout is on a par with
federal buildings in larger commun
ities, he said. He gave the plant his
wholehearted approval.
EXAMINER HERE 19TII
A traveling examiner of operators
and chauffeurs from the office of
Earl Snell, secretary of state, will be
in Heppner next Thursday, Dec. 19,
at the city hall between the hours of
11 a. m. and 4 p. m. All those wish
ing permits or licenses to drive cars
are asked to get in touch with the
examiner during these hours.
HAND HURT IN WRINGER
Mrs. Lillie Aiken sustained a pain
ful injury when one of her hands
was caught in the wringer of her
electric washing machine at home
last Friday. Fourteen stitches were
required to close the wounds, but
she has been making fine progress.
U-O DEAN HONORED
Dean Theodore Kratt of the Uni
versity of Oregon music school has
been re-elected for a three-year
term on the executive board of the
National Association of Schools of
Music and has been elected as the
examiner of Pacific coast schools
for the organization, it was an
nounced here upon his return from
Chicago where he attended the as
sociation's meeting of the commit
tee on curriculum.
ing clear out of wheat production
lands which do not produce enough
to pay for working them; in making
transportation, taxation and other
savings through more equitable pro
cesses, and in finding new uses for
wheat.
All of these things need to be
considered, and the league has
pointed out the direction which con
sidered judgment, after full debate,
dictates. That is the only wise
course.
V. R. RUNNION
Phone 452
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PENDLETON, OREGON
319 Auto Fatalities
In State Year to Date,
A total of 319 persons lost their
lives in traffic accidents in Oregon
during the first eleven months of
this year, figures compiled by the
traffic safety division of the state
department revealed today.
Of this total, 120 persons, or 37.6
percent, were pedestrians, most of
whom were elderly persons struck
by cars driven by younger drivers
after dark.
During the month of November,
39 persons were killed in accidents,
13 of them being pedestrians. The
November toll was the heaviest for
any month of the year, October com
ing second with 37 deaths and June
third with 36 fatalities.
"The severe traffic death tolls
during the months of October and
November follow the general trend
of increased fatalities during the
winter season," a statement released
by the safety division shows. "Un
less every pedestrian and driver in
Oregon will make a conscious effort
to avoid actions which may result
in accidents, the December toll will
be corespondingly high because
throughout the nation, December is
the worst month, so far as traffic
fatalities are concerned."
A get-together meeting of county
Oddfellows was held Tuesday eve
ning at Lexington with 55 members
present from Lexington, Heppner,
lone and Morgan lodges. Many old
timers were present and interesting
talks were given. A big dinner was
served at the close of the regular
lodge session.
MAKES GOOD SEAL SALE
Leonard Carlson, chairman of the
Eight Mile and Gooseberry com
munities in the Christmas seal sale,
wishes to thank its many patrons
for their kind support in this drive.
A total of $31.50 was collected.
Holiday special on permanents, all
week days except Saturday for girls
under 14 years, $2.50. Myrtle's Beau
ty Salon. tf.
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MUNSINGWEAR. . always
the delight of Milady in
longerie . . .
o Pajamas (silk
or balbriggan)
o Nightgowns
(silk, balbrig. )
Fancy Towel Sets
Pillow Case Sets
Wash Cloth Sets
Lounging Robes
o Hosiery
o Combinations
o Slips
Lunch Cloths
Fine Blankets
Stationery
Candies - Nuts - Oranges
-featured in our Grocery Department, along
with the many other goodies so essentiel to
a Hoppy Holiday Season ...
We have everything to make it, or the
PLUM PUDDING
already prepared
M. D. CLARK