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Volume 57, Number 42
Heppner Elks
Burn Mortgage
At Celebration
Sweek, Cohn Pay
Tribute; Large
Class Initiated
Two charter members, Frank
Roberts and Leslie L. Matlock, tou
ched the match to the mortgage evi
dencing removal of all debt against
its home when Heppner lodge 358,
B. P. O. Elks staged a big celebra
tion for the event Saturday.
Judge C. L. Sweek of Pendleton,
a past exalted ruler of Heppner
lodge, inspired his large audience
with a short address before himself
introducing the mortgage-burning
ceremony, in which he paid tribute
to the older members whose con-1
stant and faithful effort made the
good lodge home possible and re
sulted in final payment of the large
indebtedness which they had the
courage to incur. Introduced as
playing an important part in lifting
the mortgage debt were the trustees
who served for many years of the
most trying times. L. E. Bisbee,
Chas. B. Cox and D. A. Wilson. .
Judge Sweek especially paid tri
bute to the order of Elks for its high
ideals of Americanism. Its more than
two million members serve as a real
bulwark against subversive ele
ments within the country, for it of
fers refuge to no isms except Amer
icanism, he said.
In making his official visit to his
home lodge, Harold A. Cohn, dis
trict deputy grand exalted ruler for
Oregon northeast, reemphasized the
words of the principal speaker in
offering commendationto the lodge
for passing the important milestone
recognized by the occasion, and in
calling attention to the Americanism
program which is being strongly em
phasized by the grand exalted ruler.
Bringing the grand exalted ruler's
greetings, Mr. Cohn said everyone
can most effectively combat the en
emies within the country by full
cooperation with regularly constitu
ted authorities rather than by at
tempting to take corrective measures
into his own hands. He also out
lined the grand exalted ruler's pro
gram of assistance to underprivil
eged children which the order is
carrying on throughout the country.
Hearkening back to inception of
the local lodge in 1897 when it was
instituted by The Dalles lodge 308,
was the exemplification of initia
tory work by officers of that lodge
headed by W. R. Webber, exalted
ruler. Twelve candidates were in
ducted in the name of General John
J. Pershing whose name was being
similarly honored by lodges all over
the United States in compliance with
desire of the grand exalted ruler.
The lodge session was held begin
ning at 3 o'clock in the afternoon,
and during its progress, ladies of
Elks were entertained at cards at
Lucas Place with Mrs. J. G. Barratt,
Mrs. P. W. Mahoney and Mrs. Gene
Ferguson as hostesses.
Visitors from neighboring counties,
members of Heppner lodge as well
as members of sister lodges, came
for the day's events which culmina
ted in a grand ball in the evening at
which a special floor show from
Portland was presented.
Among distinguished visitors was
Earl Snell, secretary of state, a mem
ber of Heppner lodge, and his chief
clerk, George Flagg, who arrived too
late for the lodge session from a
goose-hunting trip. They were ac
companied by Dave Lemon of Ar
lington, and departed early in the
evening. Other visitors registered
for the day included Henry Scher
rer, J. E. Peck, E. E. Phetteplace,
L. K. Dunahoo, W. R. Taylor, S. P.
Jurgemmeir, Vince Corrigan, Jim
McHale, Edward B. Cosgriff, Rodney
B. Cooper, Roy Phillippi, Fidelis
Wilson, Ed Wassem, Thomas Glavey,
Heppner,
LARGE AUDIENCE
GREETS OPERETTA
Charming Foster Music Gives
Students Outlet for Talent
In Well Acted Vehicle
A near-capacity audience gave
"An Old Kentucky Garden," annual
high school operetta, a hearty re
ception at the gym-auditorium last
Friday evening. Featuring the
charming music of Stephen C. Fos
ter, action of the play moved
smoothly through the picturesque
setting in the garden of Colonel
Staunton's home in Kentucky, per
iod 1850.
Humor and romance were well
interspersed throughout, and those
cast in character roles all gave true
portrayals. Music was directed by
Miss Jean McElhinny, dramatic di
rection was by Norbert Peavy, Miss
Martha Blair directed the dances,
and Mary E. Curran was piano ac
companist. Cast and chorus personnel includ
ed: Stephen Foster, beloved trouba
dor, H. Crawford; Jeanie, Colonel
Staunton's niece, L. Barlow; Col
onel Staunton, poor but aristocratic.
J. O'Harra; Phillip, Jeanie's brother,
D. Bennett; Joy, Phillip's financee,
D. Wilson; Hannah, thrice a widow,
P. Tamblyn; Henry Blow, a gold
prospector of '49, B. Blakely;. Rich
ard, Phillip's northern friend, J.
Barratt; Majundahr, a Hindu magi
cian, T. Starkey; Joe Buzzard, av
aricious money lender, D. Evans;
Elmina, K. Chapin; William, N. Os
borne; Seth, A. Gibb; Andrew, B.
Swick; Adaliza, F. Wilkinson; Lily,
colored plantation singer; P. O'
Harra; Tom, colored plantation sing
er, J. Kenny; Mr. Moneyfold, music
publisher, J. Skuzeski; Mr. Arti
choke, music publisher, P. Cohn.
Individual dances were given by
J. Farley, Hoe Down; W., Howell,
tap dance, and T. Starkey, Hindu
dance. A waltz number was done
by F. Wilkinson, L. Healy, C. In
stone, J. Farley, L. Ashbaugh, B.
Pinckney; Schottisch by M. Sims,
D. Wilson, F. Wilkinson, B. Pinck
ney, D. Benett, H. O'Donnell; and
quadrille by K. Chapin, H. Healy,
K. Thompson, P. Tamblyn, H. O'
Donnell, B. Scrivner, J. Farley, B.
Blakely, caller J. Kenny, violin L.
Warfield, guitar J. Hoselton, oboe
P. Tamblyn. -
Composing the girls' chorus were
L. Ball, W. Beymer, N. Bleakman,
J. Brown, A. Butterfield, M. Clary,
B. Cunningham, P. Dooley, C. Drake,
F. Egan, V. Gammell, L. Green, L.
Healy, E. Hiatt, W. Hudson, E.
Hughes, M. Sims, J. Smart.
In the boys' chorus were I. Clary,
H. Gilliam, A. Thompson, J. Mc
Laughlin and L. Pepper.
Lex Grange Slates
Christmas Party
Lexington grange has slated a
Christmas party for tomorrow eve
ning, which all members and their
families are urged to attend.
There will be an interesting pro
gram, a tree with treats for the
children and old-time dance. The
evening will conclude with a pot
luck supper.
An old-time dance will also be
held at the hall on Saturday eve
ning, the 21st.
XMAS POSTAL SERVICE SET
The local postoffice will remain
open until 6 o'clock Saturday eve
ning, and will remain open an
hour after the mail is distributed
Sunday morning to assist local pa
trons in sending and receiving
packages, announces Chas. B. Cox,
postmaster.
John Helzer, K. K. McDonald, all
of The Dalles lodge; John Matlock
of Pendleton, H. H. Anderson of
La Grande, and Frank Buckmiller
of Baker.
Handling local arrangements for
the event were J. G. Barratt, E. O.
Ferguson and J. Logie Richardson,
assisted by Kenneth Akers, exalted
ruler.
Oregon, Thursday, December
Santa Claus
Make Visit Despite
Illness Epidemic
Schools Close Til
January 2, Program
Is Cancelled
An epidemic of illness, with res
piratory disorders largely prevailing
among cases in Heppner, resulted
in closing of the schools at lone the
first of the week and of the Hepp
ner schools yesterday afternoon.
The widespread nature of the epi
demic, with many cases of influenza
reported at other points, is evidenc
ed by news of closing of schools at
Portland, Walla Walla and other
places throughout the northwest.
California dispatches also tell of pre
valence of such illness.
Cancellation of the Christmas pro
gram to have been given at the
school tomorrow evening has result
ed from the epidemic, though fire
men report that the treat formerly
scheduled at the gym-auditorium
will be dispensed at the community
tree on Main street at 7 o'clock to
morrow (Friday) evening, with
Santa Claus appearing in person
to greet all youngsters who attend.
Children who are prevented by ill
ness from attending will be visited
later in their homes, if names are
left with Santa Claus, the fire boys
promise.
Firemen, too, are continuing with
plans for their annual ball, sched
uled for Saturday evening at the
Elks hall, and promise all who at
tend one of the enjoyable social
events of the season.
The Gazette Times reader family
has the epidemic brought home to
it this week by absence of the lone
items. Postcard word comes from
the Elmer Griffith family that all
memers are ill, while conveying
word of the lone school closing.
Continuing increase in absences,
reported at 25 percent of total en
rollment on Monday, led to advice
or the county health doctor for the
closure here yesterday. Shut-down
will continue through the holidays,
with re-opening set for January 2,
announces Supt. A. H. Blankenship.
All absences from school were not
due to illness, as for the last few
days some parents withdrew their
children as a measure of precaution.
Many students with light colds were
also included in the number, as
the school authorities sent pupils
home upon first indication of a cold.
Planing Mill Starts
On 23-Hour Shift
Heppner Lumber company's plan
ing mill that has been under con
struction for several months started
operation Monday night and has
since been going on a 23-hour shift,
announces Orville L. Smith, man
ager. Several million feet of lumber
turned out by the sawmill and now
stacked in the yards will be put
through the planer for delivery to
Bridal Veil Box and Lumber com
pany, a large stockholder in the mill.
Sawmill operations were momen
tarily delayed this week when the
main boiler froze, but while the cold
snap hindered plant operations it
assisted in the logging end, helping
to bring a quantity of much-needed
logs, Mr. Smith said.
COURT SESSION CALLED
The scheduled term of circuit
court called to set last Monday by
Judge C. L. Sweek, was adjourned
shortly after it convened as a wit
ness in the case to. be tried was
prevented from attending by illness.
Judge Sweek empaneled the new
grand jury before adjournment, in
cluding Cornett Green, W. T. Ger
ard, Ralph I. Thompson, Cecil H.
Thorne, Noah Pettyjohn, Norman
Nelson, Else M. K. Peterson.
19, 1940
SLICK HIGHWAY
SPILLS AUTOS
Heppner Paper Carrier Frustrated
In Attempt to Speed Service;
Travel from lone Delayed
Freezing rain that covered the
highway to lone with a glare of ice
yesterday morning discouraged tra
vel while resulting in at least two
'accidents.
Walter Carlson, local Oregonian
distributor, was the victim of one
turn over. Driving down the branch
to meet the train and pick up the
morning's bundle of Oregonians, as
is his wont to give customers better
service when the train is late, Carl
son found himself upside down in
the ditch when the car skidded out
of control. The morning paper ser
vice was delayed as a result, but
the progressive operator escaped
unscathed. The car received some
dents and the interior was consid
erably damaged from the spilling of
acid and oil.
S. C. Salter, chicken hatchery op
erator at lone, is reorted to have
had a similar experience, though
details were lacking.
E. R. Lundell, lone garage opera
tor called to Heppner on jury duty
yesterday morning, reported consid
erable difficulty in keeping his car
headed in the right direction, though
he brought his load safely through.
Bert Palmateer started to Heppner
early in the morning from his Mor
gan farm, but turned back on reach
ing the highway and traversed a
round-about route in order to avoid
hazard offered by the ice-glazed
road. He made it to town in due
season to transact business, how
ever. Heppner saw some slick streets
for awhile as a result qf the storm,
but the freezing north wind was met
by balmy south winds in this vicin
ity. The south wind tempered the
lowering temperature during last
night and ice which prevailed on
streets early this morning was soon
dissipated. A soft southern sky for
the moment omens at least a mo
mentary respite from the colder
north winds.
Football Pictures
Mis-Scheduled, and
Elks Denied Treat
Heppner Elks had the promise
of a real football treat at their
lodge session this evening. Dallas
Ward, assistant coach at U. of
Minnesota who is visiting here at
the home of his mother, Mrs. L.
Redding, had expected to show
moving pictures of this year's
Minnesota-Purdue game.
The pictures were ordered to
come from Corvallis where Mr.
Ward had left them, but through
mistake, Bill McKalip, who had
them in charge, missent them
back to Minneapolis. Mr. Ward
didn't learn of their whereabouts
until yesterday morning, too late
to do anything about it except to
extend apologies to the lodge.
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GIRLS SELL HOLLY
Heppner Camp Fire Girls are
conducting a sale of holly, announces
their sponsor, Miss Rachel For
sythe. Anyone desiring holly for
Christmas decorations may contact
any troop member, or call at Hughes
grocery store.
MASONS, O. E. S. DELAY DINNER
The joint installation dinner set
by the Masons and Eastern Star
for next Monday evening has been
indefinitely postponed due to the
prevalent epidemic of illness, an
nounces Madge Thomson, worthy
matron of the Star.
Herman Neilson was a business
visitor in the city Saturday from
the Rood canyon farm, it being his
first visit to town for some time.
Hale and hearty in spite of 75 years
of hard work, Mr. Neilson was look
ing forward to a bright year next
year.
Subscription $2.00 a Year
Airport Possibility
To Be Probed By
Commerce Group
Nominations Held;
Annual Meeting Set
for January 14
Possibility of obtaining airport
facilities for Heppner will be push
ed, it was determined in action of
the chamer of commerce meeting at
Lucas Place Tuesday evening.
Report of the airport committee
indicated that an appropriate site
is available, and it remained to be
determined what aid, if any, could
be obtained from federal sources. A
recent questionnaire from the Civil
Aeronautics authority, answered by
F. F. Wehmeyer, local forest ranger,
showed possibilities of the site loca
tion, answering requirements as set
out in the inquiry.
To push the work at this time,
President B. C. Pinckney added P.
W. Mahoney, E. O. Ferguson and
Jap Crawford to the committee al
ready named, including J. O. Turner,
J. J. Wightman and Orville L.
Smith.
Authority of the group was given
the sign committee to place a con
tract for painting the sign to be
placed on Main street which will
list all chamber members in good
standing.
Nominations for five directors
whose term expires this year, were
made, and balloting was announced
for the annual meeting to be held
January 14. This will be the only ;
chamber meeting held in January.
Nominated were P. W. Mahoney,
Chas. B. Cox, Har'f-n McCurdy, E.
O. Ferguson, C. D. Jonrad, George
Howard, J. O. Turner, L. E. Bisbee,
E. H. Miller, Orville Smith, W. C.
Cox, J. V. Crawford.
Hold-over directors are W. C.
Rosewall, B. C. Pinckney, D. A.
Wilson, F. W. Turner and Hanson
Hughes.
Locals Defeat Lex;
Tonight's Fray Off
Heppner high's basketball team
won its fifth straight game Tuesday
night by defeating Lexington, 27-20.
The Mustang squad has been rid
dled by flu so that but three of the
first squad were in uniform. These
three, together with support from
the second team, were able to stave
off a determined Lexington drive
and bring home the victory. The
Mustangs built up an 8-0 lead in the
first few minutes but from there
on the Jackrabbits began to creep
up until early in the fourth quarter
when they went ahead 19-20. Then
the Mustangs began to spark again
and threw in four baskets while
holding their opponents scoreless.
Johnny Skuzeski was the big gun
for the Mustangs with 10 points.
Padberg of Lexington also had 10
points to his credit.
The second team squeezed out a
close 13-10 victory over the Lex
ington second team.
The game with Hermiston which
was scheduled for tonight has been
postponed because of the flu epi
demic. According to present plans
Hermiston will come here January
4 to play this postponed game.
Mrs. Charles Corder of Portland
is assisting her mother, Mrs. Lillie
Aiken, who received a severe in
jury to one of her hands last week
when the member was caught in the
wringer of an electric washing ma
chine. Mrs. Aiken reports the in
juring mending nicely, but she can
not use the hand as yet. Mrs. Cor
der will return to her home before
Christmas.
Among out-of-town people in the
city Monday on jury duty were Lax
ton McMurray, Frank Lindsay and
E. R. Lundell of lone.