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About The Boardman mirror. (Boardman, Or.) 1921-1925 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 23, 1921)
Notion E S 11 Feb 21 THE AN MIRROR VOLUME 1. BOARDMAN, OREGON, FRIDAY, DEC. 23, 1921 NUMBER 46. OREGON NEWS NOTES OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS HAPPENING DURING WEEK There are 2792 persons of school age In Tillamook county. Marion county's contributions to the Red Cross now total $3600. Lumber shipments from St. Helens last week totaled close to 4,000,000 feet. An epidemic of shoplifting has made its appearance in Portland stores dur ing the present holiday season. Forty carloads of Oregon evergreens have been shipped to California this season for Christmas tree purposes. Of 3771 head of milch cows in Lane county tested Dy state and federal ex perts only seven have showed reac tions to the tuberculosis test. The new $60,000 high school build ing just completed at Hermiston is said to be one of the finest structures of the kind in eastern Oregon. The assessed valuation of Salem, as announced by Oscar Steelhammer, county assessor, is $11,991,013, or ap proximately $370,600 greater than last year. Improvements in the system of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph com pany in Eugene, amounting to $60,000, will be made at once, according to an nouncement. The La Grande American Legion post will erect a memorial tablet in honor of the soldiers from Union coun ty who made the supreme sacrifie? during the war. The upper Columbia river highway, which has been blocked by snow and ice resulting from a recent storm, was reopened to traffic between Hood Riv er and Rowena Tuesday. Standardization of potato varieties in Clackamas county, with a view to the ultimate establishment of a co operative marketing system, is to be undertaken by the growers. Practically all of the 1921 crop of prunes has been sold at prices satis factory to growers, according to R. C. Paulus, manager of the Oregon Growers' Co-operative association. As the result of an altercation in a pool hall at Klamath Falls, Oliver Jef ferson, a Modoc Indian, 30, is dead, and Watkins Davis, 19, a Klamath In dian, is in jail charged with the killing. D. C. Tenney, vice-president of the American Gas Construction company, was in Corvallis last week from New ton, Iowa, to investigate the pos sibilities of starting a gas plant in the city. The Shell Oil company of California has remitted to the secretary of state $4105.19, covering the tax on the cor poration's sales of gasoline and dis tillate in Oregon during the month of November. A disease that has been causing trouble among sheep in various parts of Jackson county is diagnosed as malignant oedema, or dropsical tu mors, by Dr. Derflinger, deputy state veterinarian. Oregon postmasters have been ap pointed as follows: Clifford E. Pratt, Cascadia, Linn county; Decatur Bald win, Springbrook, Yamhill county; Mrs. Estrelle Hailey, Thornberry, Sherman county. With only a 40 per cent vote in Med ford and A 20 per cent vote outside, the mill tax levy for county fair grounds improvements was carried at the special election in Jackson county by about 900 votes. A committee of women representing the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Portland held a conference with Governor Olcott at Salem with relation to a stricter enforcement of the prohibition laws. The initial issue of $10,000,000 of bonds authorized under the so-called bonus and loan act will be sold Janu ary 16, according to a resolution adopt ed by the members of the world war veterans' state aid commission. Requests that armories be opened for general use as sleeping quarters were refused by George A. White, adjutant-general, on the ground that the available space at Multnomah county armory is barely sufficient for the use of ex-service men: From 100 to 150 cots will be provided if necessary for use ef honorably discharged men who served In any war. Oregon livestock breeders will con tinue to enjoy the 20 per cent reduc tion in the freight rates on livestock in all cases where the rates exceed $100 a car, Senator Stanfield was advised by the interstate commerce commis sion. This special rate was to have expired December 31. but the railroads according to the commission, have of their own accord requested a six months' extension. Letters have been received at the executive office at Salem from Gov ernor Hart of Washington and C. C. Moore, acting governor of Idaho, to the effect that these states wil! be represented at a conference to be held in Portland to discuss means for com bating the white pine blister rust, which has made its appearance in seme sections of the west. Idaho will send W. D. Humiston and C. L. Bill ings, representing the department of agriculture, while Washington will send its state forester. Welcome news to Southern Oregon fishermen, hunters, campers and auto tourists is the fact that the federal forestry service has just granted a permit to James T. Grieve of Pros pect and Frank Amy of Medford to establish a summer resort at Union creek, within the Crater National for est, and located on the Medford high way to Crater lake. Amy and Grieve plan to establish before next season's opening a general store, dining room, hotel, garage station and small cot tages for summer sojourners. Reclamation of more than 35,000 acres of arid land, largely in Des chutes county, is assured by the proj ect of the North Canal company, ac cording to an official announcement. The plan, which supersedes all others, and brings to an end a condition un favorable to irrigation and settlement. Is financed entirely by Oregon and Washington capitalists, with Samuel Hill as one of its originators. Develop ment of the project from the waters of the Deschutes river, with a huge storage reservoir at Crane I'rairie, 30 miles southwest of Bend, will require in excess of $1,000,000, and will be un dertaken as soon as state approval is given. Three highway bills were submitted to the consideration of the legislature, which convened in special session Mon day, by the so-called legislative com mittee appointed by the executive to devise legislation having for Its pur pose the conservation of the stat 's highways. The tentative measures follow: A bill for an act granting po lice powers to the highway commis sion for the purpose of enforcing mo tor vehicle and highway statutes and which will amend the highway r-om-mission code. A bill for an act placing certain commercial vehicles under the jurisdiction of the public service com mission, defining and classifying, pro viding for review of rates, for bonds, regulation of franchise and other mat ters pertaining thereto. A bill for an act to amend the motor vehicle law of 1921 revising speed and weight sched ules, placing addKlonal nominal fees on certain commercial vehicles, ex, tending the jurisdiction of the high way commission over roads, provid ing for permits; limiting loads and activities; correcting certain defects found in the 1921 code and making more definite other implied regulations. royou JA NAME OF LEGION POST CHANGED AT . MEETING NOW ELMER C. MEFFORD THE FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE Many years ago very many years ago a small party of men landed from an open boat on a rock coast. The men came from Palestine and the inhospitable shore was the shore of barbarian England. The party was headed by one Joseph of Arimathea and he came to tell the people of England, for the first rime, of Jesus, who died for men and women. The natives would have nothing to do with them would not listen, or go near, them, or give them food. For days they travelled, chill and hungry, until, despair ing, Joseph sank down. As he did so, he thrust his staff into the ground. To the amazement of the pilgrims, the stick began to bud; the buds turned into leaves and fra grant blooms unfolded before their astonished eyes. "It is a sign from God!" said Joseph. "He bids us have courage, Let us settle here,. and preach about Jesus." They built a rough house and chapel alongside the little tree and many years later that house was replaced with beautiful Glastonbury Abbey. But the tree lived all through Joseph's life and long after, and it is said that it blossomed every Christmas Eve. Such, friends, is the beautiful legend of the world's first Christmas tree. And that is why our little children's Christmas tree cannot beof bare branches, but must be green blooming. Blooming, as blooms the eternal love of the man of Galilee for all humanity. MESSAGE FOR MEN OF MORROW COUNTY Millions have been born and are gone. Millions now live and millions are to be born. Great events have passed and great events are to come, but the past and the future will never compare with the present. The Millennium Is with us. The great nations of the earth have met and said there shall be no more war The significance of the act will reach the soul and body of every living being. it is the realization of a dream that has troubled the restless sleep of mankind since the Birth of Christ. Now that the state mansions are being placed in order, what of your cottage and mine? Is it "Peace and Good Will" or "Strife and Might is Bight"? Do we function in opposite orbits? Shall we rotate in cohesive units? Men of Vorrow county, opportuni ty is within your grasp. You may leave a living monument or just a simple foot marker. The John Day project, an unknown state in the making. The uncut dia mond denied the sparkle through the strife of man. Is there no com promise in your hearts that the dif ferences may be adjusted? Would you have your house In order thai you might derive the benefits from the McNary-Smith Reclamation BUlt If we must mark time, let no voice be raised in protest that Oregon do. not receive her share of reclamation money, for Oregon is you and I, and 1 there is no good in us. Be humble, that you may live on earth as well as in Heaven when you are dead. Be humble that you may live while you live. W ILL WIND, ETC, A regular blizzard visited this por tion of the universe Sunday and con tinued until Wednesday, when the weather moderated, Consequently there was no school Monday, and as that broke into the regular course of study, the directors decided it would be best to give a two week's vacation instead of one. The teach ers were overjoyed at the prospect of having more time to spend with the home folks. Prof, Signs and two children left on the noon train Mon day for Tort land to be with his wife and Alone. Misses Price, Runner and Glatt left on the midnight train for Salem and way points. Miss McNeil loft Tuesday for Portland, and II. II. Crawford and Mrs. Watkins left on Tuesday for Ilepimer, where they will take the teacher's examinations before returning home for the holi days. Guy Lee will remain here as he and his wife are expecting friends from Monmouth to spend the Christ mas with them Miss Esther Chaffee left Tuesday for The Dalles for a few days. At a special meeting of the Hoard man Tost of the American Legion Called December 19th the following business was transacted: William Kinnell presented his resignation as Post Finance officer as he was leav ing for Spokane, Wash. His resigna tion was accepted and a vote of thanks give for his services to the Post, H. V. Binns was elected as his successor. It was decided to Change the name of the Post from Board man Post 104, to the Elmer C. Meii'ord Post 104, in honor of Its eased comrade. This name will be placed on the permanent charter. program committee is planning to put on a play after the holidays. SAM BOARDMAN BOOSTER says ; x.io ttk-times S. H. Hoardmau was called to Hepp ner the first of the week to attend to court business. Sam is one of the falthfttl boosters for the Boardinan project and is ever found oit the job .leaking a good word and doing all ;n his power to promote the best in oresls of the irrigation projects in he north end of Morrow enmity. tie is, furthermore, a wen posted man in irrigation matters and can be re tied upon as an authority on that subject. Mr. Bo.udiimn is also a 'i lie touchy regarding his part of the county, and does not tail to pro perly resent any misrepresentations, ilher printed or spoken of that sec tion, and is rather caustic in his re marks concerning some recent ut terances printed by Heppner and Pendleton papers and treating on the Wallula cut-off. He favors the com pletion of the Columbia River High way right through to Wallula and feels that the position of the Port land Chamber of Commerce on this proposition is right. People wilting on this subject should bo a little bet ter Informed as to the facts, Mr. Iloardman thinks. Heppner Gazette-Times. KIN NELLS LEAVING THIS WEEK KG ION GIVES MASK HALL The Masquerade lliill given by the American Legion In the Auditorium December 17th was greatly enjoyed i all in attendance. The prize for i he best Impersonation was won by Nate Macomber, representing Charlie Chaplin. He sure looked Hie part. Vonen Keyes, by the aid of all Of his mothers pillows, waltzed away with the box of candy given for the best clown. Edna Kroylos and Delia Ol--.on, representing lied ("loss nurses, were judged as having the most ori ginal cost nines. 1. It. JOHNSON HAS I'INE HOME J. It. Johnson, who has a nice home down on the Iloardman project, ;ind who was formerly a resident of this part of the county, was In the city on Monday and Tin sday, be ing Interested in mailers before the ircuit OOUrt, Mr. Johnson has built one of the best homes in the Board' man community and has prospered well since going there a few years ago, Heppner Gatette-Tlrues, milk Horn: STARTED A milk route has been started by M. L. Morgan, who commenced Wed nesday leathering up the milk for tin' cheese factory. Practically all of the dairymen of the project patronise him, but the rest will be In line be fore long. Pram Messenger and Paul Hatch are back from O. A. C. for a short stay. The house has passed Ihe bill to add one cent more tax on gasoline to help finance the 1925 Fair. There was absolutely no chance for a land tax or income tax to pass. Highway Commissioner Booth says this will not cripple the highway bond. Iloardman will be nearly depopu lated for the next week or two, ow ing to the fact that many of our peo pie are spending Christmas out of town. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Kinnell are packing their household goods pre paratory to leave for Spokane where they expect to make their future home. Board man deeply regrets this departure since they have been deep ly interested In all community af fairs. Mrs. Kinnell has been super intendent of the Sunday school, sec retary of the Ladies' Aid and Christ inn Endeavor Society. She is the possessor of a beautiful soprana voice and has been unfailingly gen erous in singing for various enter tainments and at church. Mr. Kin nell also has a good voice. He is a member of the American Legion, was CitJ recorder, and has had charge of the lumber yard here for the past twO and a bait years. Their future plant are not definite as yet, but pro bably Mr. Kinnell will go to school tliis winter. They will visit at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and also, Potlatch first Mrs. Kinnell will leave Friday night and W. L. on Saturday. l-'AHEWKLL Your silvery laugh, your lilting uiu, your sunny smile will linger long. You are here today and gone in the morn. Por such is life! Kor some are born. In serve and cheer, others sulk to hold the Pniverse in arrears. What is our less is someone's gain. Cor t Lis. Ood so ordained. May your path b- strewn with streamers of sunshine. A community wishes you God Speed. Maj your Inline fooling instead of two by fours be four by fours. The scantling! twelve by twelves. The ii hings line to grain and clear of knols. May your new field appro Clate your public spirit as the com munity has I hat you now leave. May i be best of the best be Bill's. BIRTH Of A NEW COl'NTY The following is taken from an editorial in the Arlington Bulletin of December Kith: "There are a number of big things tn be done, namely, organizing the north end of Gilliam and Morrow counties Into a new county with har monious Interests." Webster defines harmonious as be ing agreeable, symmetrical, symph onious and concordant, if Arlington and Iloardman can not be all of that we feel that Webster lived In vain. We should like to expand with this Idea. Baker and Pendleton are plan ning on dividing the state. 1 We should like to ask Arlington If it could be "symphonlous" with the capital of this new state located at Iloardman, we being fully "symme trical" wllb th county seat at Arl ington. With the past display of unwashed political linen we feel we bare rluht to ask for this new capital, situated us we are on the banks of the mighty Columbia and at our very door, the Mother Lode of 9oapetone. if this has a dlscord ani note may we suggest that we make It concordant by locating botb Capital and county seat at the mouth ol Si Mile Canyon. Heppner please take notice. " - - 1 1 i -