ri C H 1 O Wightman Acquires French Stock and cident . near Spray Thursday, bept. h..!nmah1 9. were held from the Hepipner rfl niTlRni Church of Christ at 2 p. m. Sun LHU,rmV"1 day. O. Wendell Herbison officiat Ranch Eaumment Move To Augment Dairy Production, New Owner States A deal of considerable importance . Honorary pall bearers Sunday was closed the past week-end when "J V J. J. Wightman of the Alfalfa Lawn & McCurdy, Heptpner; Chad Hay Dairy acquired the stock and equip- nes, Hifcboro and Earl Bryant, ment of W. H. French- The ranch Spray. Active pallbearers were proper- which French has been Victor Lovgren. Alfred Lovgren, operating for a number of years Claude Buschke Arthur Hughes, was sold by him to the Kinzua Pine Gary Hastings and Charles Haynes. Mills Co about six years ago. The Born at Hardman Oct. 27, 1897, mill company acquired valuable Ivan was the seventh child of Nich timber holdings in the deal and not olas and Belle Leathers- He grad neediing the hay land and other uated from Hardman high school ranching facilities, granted French and throughout life was a reader t-ermission to remain and operate of good literature. He also was an his stock business. In recent years accomplished musician, his reputa his health has been failing and he tion for beauty of tone and execu has been obliged to spend much tion on clarinet and saxophone be time away from tha olaee. inS widespread in the Vancouver ' Wightman has been dickering for area whfre he had. made his home the French holdings for some time ""l yearn His willingness to with a view to strengtening the "aufit aW & mountain ranch through a tie-in with the mill company will provide Surviving are the mother, Mrs. summer range for dry cows as well Belle Leathers, Portland; four bro as permit expansion of the Alfalfa thers, Milt, Antcne, Ore., Otto, Van Lawn dairy herd. couver. Wash.. Owen of Hardman Marvin Wightman and Claude and Vernon with the armed forces; Graham, son and son-in-law re- and three sisters, Fannie Emery and spectively, have taken over Mr. Joy Leathers of , Vancouver and Wightman's interest in the dairy Juanita Carmichael of Lexington, and he' and Mrs- Wtehtman ex- pect to spend the summer months LOCOI Farm LODOr at the mountain ranch, while re- frr. . . taining their apartment at the UlTICC TO 1011 tlllllG dairy. There are 45 buildings on the Recruitment and placement or French ranch, headlined by a good farm laborers, both temporary and residence, with modern equipment, year-round, will continue to be electric lights, hct and eold water the responsibility ' of the Oregon system ana numerous ouier con- state -college extension service TfclSnch left Sunday to spend county agents in the two weeks at a health resort after vno?9 jmties and applications which he will return here to wind for farm laborers can be placed up business affairs preparatory to with the Morrow county agent after going to Texas to make his home. Sept. 15 when R. B. Rice's ap- pointment as temporary farm em Building More Road ployment agent terminates. Kinzua Pine Mills company is . 3639011 Jor form labor extending its paved highway into ln Morrow county has passed and a new timber belt in southern Mor- while many crews were operating row county with the building of an short handed throughout harvest additional five or six miles of new and haying and there was a ra- road. A large construction crew is ther large turn over of hired help, busy grading from the eastern en- we gotten by better ex trance of the present road leading ted c D- from the Herner-Spray highway - to Camp Wetmore eastward towards a5em- Z GXSdbSi0UinKS 33 UNSIGHTLY GROWTH REMOVED A standard Ipaved highway is Ten members of Heppner Cham contemplated, matching the 12-mile ber,of commerce, pledged at Mc-n-stretch already in use. Such a rosd meeting to do something oth permits aU-year heavy traffic and er n taU about civic improve aids in maintaining regular opera- tued Tuesday evening tion of the mill at Kinzua. and, clear ofi unsightly weed and shrubbery growth on east Bal- SISTER DIES IN CALIFORNIA tim,or? stre,et between Main street Word was received by Heppner relatives Saturday of the passing l Mr4: h G- Atherton sister of Mrs. Frank S. Parker and O. G. Crawford. Death occurred at Los Angeles, to which city Mrs. Ath- erton was taken from Vale about a month ago by her daughter. Mrs. Tracy Moore Mrs Atherton was uit; acwuiiu wiixu vx uiu ictutr xkv. and Mrs. J. V. Crawford, long-time xaeppner rtwnu.. one uvea m d evening until the iob is done. Heppner one winter, occupying the : , side,n.navUowned bLM'iand HAND INJURED IN WRINGER Mrs. William Bucknum, Mr. Ather- Mrs Lonme Ritchie sufferd se ton passed away in March 1941 in vere iniurv to her left hand Tues. Vale. Surviving are the daughter, ,day morning when she got that Mrs. Moore and two sons. Tracy member cauaht m the wrmger Moore. Jr. and Jerome Moore, both while turning out the family wash members of the armed forces; two ing on 0f the sisters, Mrs. C. A. Jones of Pasco 4 was tQm loosei requiring 12 and Mrs Parker of Heppner, and Pitches to draw it together. While two brothers, Garfield Crawford of amfuj, the iniury wiU not cause Arlington. Tex. and o. G. Craw- permanent damage, according to her ford of Heppner. physician. CORW1NS ENTERTAIN TEACHING STAFF Coming as a delightful opening to the school year was the faculty party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Corwin Sunday afternoon. About 20 guests assembled to enjoy the hospitality of the genial super intendent and his wife. As some of the faculty are married, the hus bands and wivts also were present. A buffet supper was served at 5 o'clock. Mrs. Corwin was ably as sisted by her young daughter Joan. Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, September 1 6, 1 943 s Funeral services for Ivan Leath ers, 45, who met death in a car ac ing. . Arrangements were in charge of Phelps Funeral home. A large gatering of sympathizing friends at tended the final rites for one who had known Morrow county all his life. assist others was a characteristic wJLbe remembered by his ana tne scnooi property, n was a matter of about two hours work to j i.iv e v, u much remain to fae done m of disposing of the piles of debris. as well as ridding the school play eround of a youiy, orest of weeds 'ihose turning out state they enjoyed e exercise and feel that other of the club wiU get great joy out of helping to finish the job. a tumout each Tues. BUY JONES PROPERTY - Mr. and Mrs. Claire Ashbaugh have purchased the residence pro perty of Mrs. Emma Jones ad joining the apartment house. The Ashbaugh family has been living in the Wells apartments on th eoppo site side of the street. Mr. Ashbaugh is in Portland at present receiving medical treatment. John W. Maidment, pioneer stock man of the Lone Rock section, ac companied by his son Charles, was transacting business in Heppner today. Grade School Up In Count; High School About Same More Upper Class men Expectd to Register Shortly Attendance figures at the Hepp ner grade school attained a new ; .. j: l j i i- up of first week registrations had been completed. Sutt. George Cor win announced Wednesday that 261 .ufiia iiau ciuyixTr-a in me wiutb St y:? 215 last year. It is possible that this figure may increase a little, al though Corwin seems to think that most families with children in the grades had settled for the winter. High school registration showed a minor decrease compared to last year. With five or six more stu dents to come in the registration was 91, as against 97 last year. This may also be increased in com ing weeks with shifting of more families from outlying districts to town. axe f l . xl V VA KJ liaise nuatvi ' h.h ' .r " r' - v - . ... Supt- Corwin, who has been ob- nylon hosiery which is not usable mounts and the army authorities of liged to accept the role of athletic 0 their local clothing store before -Pendleton accounted for some 19 coach this year, expressed pleasure date according to C D Con- Pieces of modern war equipment at the turnout of football prospects , ' , v,;J ' which in all made a parade worth Tuesday afternoon. A corps of 25 rad; roty salXage rman- traveling miles to see. A oolor youths ranging in weight from 175 above action is being taken squad made up of American Le pounds down to 108 pounds showed because of the portion of silk and gionnaires and army men led the an eagerness to learn the game. All nylon being returned is at a declin- procession. . -of the varsity squad graduated last ing scale due largely to the fact Auctioneering opened with the spiring and some of the second that no hosiery, either silk or ny- offering of a quilt made and dona squad are not in school. He will ion, has been manufactured for the ted by Mrs- H. D. McCurdy which have four or five reserves to build ipast several months. was bid in by Henry Peterson for his squad around, the rest of the women Morrow county, as &m- That was a good mark to group being green material. . . , shoot at so Runnion put on the A schedule has been arranged weU as YT T Pressure on each succeeding sale. A including games with Arlington, n wflent ob on this part of look at itemized list below will Oct. 8, there; Condon,. Oct. 22, here, the salvage program and are being show how investors look "Upon the Arlington, Oct. 27 here and Condon, asked to continue giving their co- value of government bonds and lack Nov. 5 there. Other games are con- operation to this war effort so that of space forbids entrance into indi templated but definite dates have this part of the program can be vidual discussion. There were many not been set cleaned up by the end of the month, noteworthy examples and one at Livestock Slaughter Quotas Suspended A two month suspension of live stock . slaughter quotas by the war food administration will permit all IIIUl dU licensed slaughterers in Morrow uuuiiiy uiuiuuing larra siaugnverers, to operate without quota limitations until October 31 according to USDA health nurse. At the next meeting, war board reports. Sept. 28 .the auxiliary iplans to All other provisions of the licen-ew lor the veterans' hospital. De sing program still remain in effect licious refreshments were served. and it is still necessary to obtain a license to slaughter livestock for other than home consumption, col lect ration points for all meat de livered stamp each carcass or cut with the license or permit number, and pay lor hogs not less than war food administration support prices or more than OPA ceilings. BOOKWORMS RESUME A dinner party at the Lucas Place marked the opening of the faU program of the Bookworms club luesday evening. A business meet ing followed the dinner. Mrs. Ture We"?' J9 Pr-f W Jones, vice president and Mrs. L. E- jjick. jr., secretary-treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. E. R Huston had craWlier l iracioi-s wm ue avau- Noel DobynSi 3 yr. subscription as dinner eup-;t3 Snnrlaw Mr Qr,ri fble in Oregon in the last quarter Gazette Times, $1,000.00. as ornner guests ounday Mr. and b M Btirney Doherty, 1 cream can, Gil Mrs. Alex Green and Mr, and Mrs. ot G year- Ham & Bisbee, $1400.00; 2 hens. Mr. Lee Serivner. These three families Oregon has been given a quota and Mrs. Denny, $900.00 ; 1 gal. Anti-' dine at each other's homes period- cf crawler tractors for agricultural $ZyWTlg2 lcauy, a custom lollowed for several ournoses for that period, which will Jim. Valentine, $300.00. years- nuiRn lvicijaugniui drove to Port- and Monday on a short vacation wLlZJ22 ,b:V Tad Miller and Walter Skuzeski who wanted to see the bright lights be fore settling down to school work. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Nikander were Portland visitors the first of the week. Mrs. L. E. Dick Sr. and Mrs. L. E. Dick Jr. of Heppner and Mrs. B. C. Forsythe of lone were Pendleton visitors Tuesday. Mrs. Ellis Hendrickson of San JL,eandro. Ualii. arrived in Hennner Mondav night tn v Uit lr Xr Monday nignt to visit her mother, uuiuM ouirca, ciiu ouier reia- tlves- ' Mr. and Mrs- Frank Spittle of Astoria are guests at the home of nfS'iV?1 daUer' Mr- and Mrs. T. E. Peterson. They are on a two weeks vacation, most of which will be spent here. Rationing Board Here Reorganized Reorganization of all war price and rationing boards in the district is being completed by Harley Rich ardson, board operations represen tative of the district office at Port land. Richardson was in Heppner Wednesday evening and with the assistance of P. A. Mollahan, local board chairman and J. O. Turner, CCD coordinator, revamped the Morrow county unit. Mrs, George Corwin has been selected as chief of volunteer service and will work with the ration office in enlisting essential volunteer he p. to serve w ""V" "- ot. a .y vuii y vii wic HJ- mil, Richardson states there will' be no Tt,Ts u ,74w , ? , , , ori ui ir, and that unless the people of each community cooperate with the ra- tioning (program and their local m me Know to reel that way tor boards, rationing will be slowed Auctioneer Bob Runnion was de down and many will have to wait mandmg stratospheric prices for much longer for their rations. Women May Keep Old Hosiery Now The nation's hosiery collection nroeram will come to a close on Thursday. Sept. 30, and all women i.rltoAtuvn eilb- onr! . MRS BROWN HOSTESS TO LEGION AUXILIARY Mrs. Chris Brown was hostess to the American, Legion auxiliary at her home Monday evening, when 11 members and one visitor were i HT TJ.. r, . ..' . ' , y , ent was in cnuxKe oi uie mceuiiK- Feature of the program was a talk r Mro Rnr Thomas, emintv by Mrs. Roger Ihomas, county HEAR FROM PRISONER SON Mr. and Mrs. Chris Brown have received a card from their son Paul, prisoner of the Japs in the Philippines. It is one of the formal Prnee r'arrlsl Vint llPlirj Pnill S nwrl denature. His health is cood and he has never been under treat- ment he stated- Pauls address is Military Prison Camp No. 1. New Tvoe Tractor ltJW I ype lUWIUr Farmers who will need new ' , . a, crawler type tractors during the last three months of 1943 are asked t0 fUe aPPlicatiion With county USDA war board before Oct, in m,W new 1 a a i. -ii 1. :l i f u,, v, ,.,0 production board on recommenda- ticn of state end ty war boards. Requests for tractors will no doubt bz greater than the quota allowed and in order that applications may receive equal consideration and the new tractors placed on farms where they will make a maximum contribution to the food production programs, the state war board has set Oct. 15 as the last date for , .... ,. ,. submitting applications- Mr ariA Mrt W ' O WoMomoi- A fmm TV, naH00 cr T j . Alle "cuies ouiiudy after spending several weeks there, during which time Mr. McJNamer submitted to a major surgical op- eration. He is quite improved in health. Mrs. Lucy t?odgers. who -at tCNlmeriTeJUf; ing their absence, has returned to her residence in the Jones apart- menU Volume 60, Number 25 Bond Purchases Soar at Auction Sale Here Saturday Buyers Pay Fancy Prices for Articles Donated for Cause "A stranger walking into the midst of the auction sale at the county fair pavilion Satunihv after noon and not knowing what was back of Jt might have thought he wis in a different wo- fyt MOTTOW COUntV fo ks Dlace h ffh Morrow county folks place, hiffh values on articles they buy or selL There was every raason for one not evKi.yuuiiK (Jiu ud cfnu in must cases he got them. Result of onei afternoon's work more than $138, 000! The afternoon program opened with a parade. Lacking a band or some other type of music, it was a tiptop showing of horse-age and gas-age equipment. Horse lovers of the pminfv bmiicrlit nut tfvMr finpeh waai isms jor a mue space, ivir. ana1 ?r9: Chris Brown donated two Cocker Spaniel puppies. The mother is the property of their "V1 wh,2, 13 a Prisoner in the jJipp'n9.- v.8 3 stVnent bac ofth!s that had a special ap peal aiia tiiK, sironR, ousy men wno have no time to devote to net bid ,i . , . . , tl T V Jf m d turned them back for r.esa e- P"6 -L them finally fell into the hands of Earl Blake Jr. who in- vested in $2000 worth of bonds to get it. In listing the sale, the purchaser's name is given firrt. donation second, donor third and amount last. Terrcl Benge, 2 cartons cigarettes, Heppner hotel, $500.00. Earl Blake, bull dogging, Lee Beck ner. $1000.00 ; 2 steak dinners, Elkhorn restaurant, $500.00. Mrs. Earl Blake sandwich Dlate. J- - Peterson, $1000.00 Earl Blake, Jr., 1 pup, Frank Young, $1600.00 Dale Brown, $5 meal ticket, White's restaurant, $500; tray, Gordon's $000.00. K(jy (;!imp()(,i 3 fryerai Jir anij jyrSi Newt 'Harra' moM- 0 w cutsforth, 1 sow, 5 pigs, Ralph S3 100. 00 : X e-al oi 1 . Chas Vaughn, $500; $jmeal ticket, Whites restaurant, $1000 ; 1 cocker spaniel, Mrs. Chris $1000; 1 heifer' Fred Ma"kin, Clyde Denny, 1 cake, Heppner bak- ery, 2.000.00 ; 1 pup, O. W. Cutsforth, 1200.00; 1 battery, Jackson Imp. Co., $700.00 W. T. Doherty, 2 sks wheat. Dee Cox. Jr. $400. Vimk rireMH m? &. WOOm!"' M , p,tttr'' 1 fat lamb- Art ste" Mrs. Rose Francis, 1 bull calf. Earl Blake. $6000; 1 hog, O. W. Cutsforth, ffy French, 1 Hamp. buck, Ernest Helikcr, $1100; l mnrkinaw. J C. jnn- 1. 1 heifer' ' W' Cuts" Mrs. Cl-ira Gertson, 3 fryers, Mr. and Mrs. O'Harra, $1200.00 Leo Gorger, 1 yr. steer, Hughes Bros.. $5400.00; 1 ewe, Chas. McKluott, $700.00. Alex Lindsav 2 sks. wheat. Barnev Doherty, $s.oo; 1 shampooo and ttn- waV Myrtle's Beauty salon. $200; case beer, o'Donneii. $3000.00 ; Xgal. paint, Turn a Lum, $oou. MuntoSSoOOO1 hr' welding' TresS p. w. Mahoney, 1 treatment and bottle Vitamins, Dr. Rockwell, $300.00. $5CdMankin. 1 ase beer, McAtee. Harvey Miller, carton light globes. p. p, & L. Co. $1100. Continued on faf Dlht O r to o a n 'A