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T he H ermiston H erald VOL. XV HERMISTON. UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1920 FIELD DAY AT EXPERIMENT STATION BEST EVER HELD Field Day. in the words of Shake- spear (?), was a "hum-dinger." From the weather man to the small boy who won the potato race, every one did his best. Almost 1000 peo ple turned out to enjoy a good pro gram, and each other. Great credit is due Superintendent Dean, who proved himself, again, a manager with few peers. The cooperation of County Agent Bennion, Miss Har mon, and Cash Woods certainly is worthy extravagant praise. The pro gram went off In almost every par ticular just as planned. The large number of men and women who con tributed eats, instruction and fun were well pleased with their efforts and lack of space forbids a detailed mention of all. First, every one was tagged with their name and district so that no introductions were necessary. Then while the ladies prepared the repast every one got .acquainted and the children romped and played. About noon after they had first been filled to overflowing, the band boys under Professor Voelker, led the procession which • finally passed through the big tent for eats, cafateria style. About one o’clock the speaking be gan. Mr. Cobb of Boardman intro duced the lovely men who were con testants in the Beauty Contest and their managers made eloquent com ments on their (the candidates) rare comeliness of form and feature. J. F. McNaught, vice-president of the County Farm Bureau, then took charge of the program. Professor G. R. Hyslop was the first speaker and his subject was "Alfalfa." He ad vised the project farmers to grow the Grimm variety. Mrs. Edith Van Duesen was introduced as the new home demonstrator agent, succeeding Miss Harmon to whom a large meas ure of credit for the days’ success is due. Mrs. Van Duesen made friends right away and the project women feel sure of her success. Mr. Jardine director of the Oregon Experiment Stations spoke on the status of the work at the local station. All felt that although a new leader in this work, Mr. Jardine has a grasp of our needs and will work successfully for the future. The orator of the day was our Con gressman. Hon. N. J. Sinnott, who spoke of past and future efforts for reclamation. The Congressman only deepened the confidence of our peo ple In his untiring 'and intelligent work in behalf of his state. His pro posal that a large fund be raised with which to bring the eastern members of congress to the reclama tion projects of the west was re ceived with enthusiasm. Mr. George Root, President of the Dairy and Hog show told of the plans for the com ing event and urged full cooperation toward the building up of a note worthy show. After the speaking, Supt. Dean took the visitors over the farm and discussed the work of the past year. Then the sports were pulled off. Prizes were offered by the business firms of 'Hermiston and there was competition In all the events from the start to the finish. Votes in the Btauty Contest were counted and C. E. Baker won first prize, a years’ subscription to the Herald, and Mr. Geo Mitchell drew the consolation prize, a box of talcum powder. The results of the contest were very sur prising and are accounted for only by the old adage, "nobody loves a fat man.” The Hermiston Calf Club team composed of Miss Dorothy Briggs. James Hall and Earl Bensel won the stock judging contest. ¡The Home Bureau exhibits included millinery, dress forms, fireless cookers and ice- less refrigerators. Miss Virginia Todd had a Red Croes exhibition dis playing by actual photographs the work of the society. One of the greatest treats of the day was the appearance of the Happy Canyon Quartette from Pendleton. A train wreck delayed their coming Rather than disappoint us the boys made the trip by auto, arriving in time to close the set program with songs and monologues. The quar tette Is composed of Messrs. Jack Doiph, Ed Olsen. Bert Jerard and Rudolph Moliner. The quartette was furnished through the courtesy of the Pendleton Commercial Club. At about 5_ 0‘clock the crowd be gan to disperse, happy and already planning for the next big Field Day. And now one last word to complete a tale which could not possibly do justice to the day and all who par ticipated. Mrs. H. M. Gunn made the coffee. B. F. Strohm B. F. Strohm one of the most widely known and generally beloved citizens of the west end of the coun ty died of acute indigestion at his home in Hermiston, Monday at 9:30 p. m. . Mr. Strohm was born April 11. 1843 at Plainfield, Pa. He was mar ried to Anna Grove also of Plain- field, July 13, 1865. To this union six children were born, five of whom are living. Mrs. H. A. Buchanan, the eldest, having passed away at Der ange, Colorade in 1907. Those sur viving are: Mrs. A. W. Isbell of Hood River; Elmer Strohm of Seat tle; Bert L. Strohm of Holstein, la.; George and J. H. Strohm of Hermis ton. Four of the children will be present for the funeral. J. H. Strohm being detained in Chicago. On July 13th, 1920, Mr. and Mrs. Strohm celebrated their 55th wed ding anniversary. Mr. Strohm was a veteran of the Civil War, having served the last nine months and par ticipated in the Battle of Gettysberg. He had been somewhwat of a pioneer all his life, going to Chicago in 1870 where he worked for the railroad as bridge builder and In 1880 went to Iowa when that country was all prairie. He lived there until 1908 when he came to Hermiston another new and prairie country. He built up a fine home in Hermiston and had an acquaintance that extended from coast to coast. Funeral services will be held today in the Baptist church at 2 p. m.. Rev. Gallaher officiating. Interment will be made tn the Hermiston cemetery in charge of the American Legion. Wm. E. McElroy The first death in. the McElroy family for 43 years occurred last Saturday when Wm. E. McElroy, an old Civil War Veteran, answered his last roll car: and received his final discharge from earthly service at 11:20 p. m., at the home of his son. C. H. McElroy. He had been ill since attending Decoration Day Services last June. Comrade McEroy was born in Ten nessee, May 8, 1843. After several changes of residence he came to Her miston four years ago. He had an excellent military record, serving in the Civil War from June 1861 to July, 1865. First in the Home Guard then in Co. K, 12th Kansas Infantry, finally in the 7th Mo. Cavalry. From all these branches of service he held honorable discharges. Besides many skirmishes he was in the noted bat tles: Lone Jack, Mo.; Cameron, Mo.; Wilson Creek, Mo.; and Jenkins Fer ry, Mo. In the last of these battles Mr. McElroy fought 17 days on half rations and four of the days he was without food. At the close of the war he returned to Kansas and was married to Miss Margaret Dufferar, September 15th. 1865. Eight children came from this union, five of whom are living. Al en In California. Canna Spencer in Colorado. James In Kansas. Charles ind John In Hermiston. These with his wife and sister, Mrs. Martha Rush of Adams. Oregon, and 20 grandchildren with many friends mourn his loss. The funeral services were conduct ed at the house by the Rev. Ira D. Hall, pastor of the Baptist church. Rev. M. R. Gallaher returned to Hermiston the first of the week af ter several days absence in Spokane and Moscow. The latter city was the scene of the Methodist conference and Mr. -Gallaher was assigned to fill the pulpit at Prineville. Oregon for the coming year. Rev. 8. R Jackson takes Mr Gallaher’s place In Hermiston. Send the Herald to your friends. SIX PROJECTS COMMON THE PLAY HOUSE OPENS TO EASTERN OREGON ITS OOORS TO PUBLIC Plans to strengthen and enlarge Wednesday evening Hermiston's the type of farm bureau program new beautiful theatre. The Play now followed in Eastern‘Oregon and House, formerly opened its doors to to recommend a federation of the the public. The presentation was farm bureaus of the state to further Wallace Reid in "The Valley of the its adoption rather than to branch Giants." A sterling good attraction out in new activities, were made at which filled the theatre two per- a meeting of Eastern Oregon farm formances. bureau presidents attended by repre The Play House is one of Eastern sentatives of six of the nine farm bu Oregon’s finest theatres and is a reaus in that district held at La credit to any city. C. H. Crandall, the owner, has given Hermiston a Grande recently. Those attending the meeting were: substantial building that shows his Jay H. Dobbin and G. W. Franklin faith in the future of the city. We of Wallowa county; Albert Hunter congratulate Mr. Crandall on the of Union county; V. V. Hickox of completion of the building and only Malheur county; W. W. Harrah of hope that he will realize that his Umatilla county; Oscar Keithley of judgment was not ample, but on the Morrow county; V. H. Smith of Sher contrary, too small and wish to see man county. Baker and Deschutes the day when he will have to add an counties were not represented. Har other story to Ms building. George H. Adams, who has leased ney, Lake and Wasco counties are carrying on an extensive program, the building gave us a hint of what but are not yet organized farm bu will be in store for us in the future. The opening night was a grand suc reaus. It was the opinion of those attend cess in every particular ,and Mr. ing, that the strength of farm bu Adams has spared neither expense reaus rested in a county program of nor energy in giving us a theatre development based upon community which we can well be proud of. He divisions and selected by the people proved on the opening night that he themselves within the communities. is fully capable of entertaining the It was recommended that a state public.and those who were fortunate federation be formed with an execu enough to see the opening perfor tive committee consisting of three re mance were loud in their praise for presentatives from Eastern Oregon the man who was responsible for giv and a like number from Western Ore ing them such wholesome entertain gon. This committee would meet ment. We wish Mr. Adams every success a few times each year, according to plans projected, to assist in carrying in his new venture. out farm bureau policies in the state Protects Visitors and to represent the farmers when ever occasions requiring such repre No price boosting or profiteering at the expense of visitors to the Pen sentation might arise. In view of divisions of opinion and dleton Round-Up is to be counte lack of a working policy of value to nanced by the Pendleton Commercial Oregon on the part of the National Associations. This body, comprising Farm Bureau Federation, it was rec virtually all business men in the city. ommended by the farm bureau pres at its last meeting drafted resolu idents that Oregon farm bureaus wait tions censuring any persons who take a year before taking steps to affiliate advantage of the forthcoming event, Sept. 23, 24, and 25, to boost prices. with the national organization. The programs of work of the farm In the past the few complaints heard bureaus ' in Eastern Oregon show from visitors have been against out- marked similarity and an analysis of-town fly-by-night venders who developes the fact that there are six make all state fairs and carnivals. projects common to practically all of the counties comprising an Eastern Reclamation Officials Here Oregon program. The projects in A. P. Davis, director of the U. S. clude in this program are: Reclamation Service and H. L. Hol 1—Application of sulphur to alfal gate, district counsel for the service fa. conferred with H. M. Schilling, pro 2—Establishment of Grimm alfal ject manager and the board of di fa. rectors of the Hermiston Irrigation 3—Silos and silage crops. District, and also directors of the 4—Seed certification and pure Umatilla Water Users’ Association, seed. relative to the conditions and terms 5—Stock improvement. of a general contract involving the 6—Peat control. operation and maintenance and con Sufficient accomplishments have struction charges of the east side been attained or. all of these lines to unit of the Umatilla project. demonstrate conclusively their value. There are approximately 100,000 which have never organized around acres of alfalfa in Oregon, for in development programs carried out stance, the yield of which would be with the assistance of county agents, increased a ton per acre by sulphur also that those counties are the only application. There are also 50,000 ones in which sulphur Is not being acres now in alfalfa which would re applied to some extent to alfalfa. turn increased yields if sown to With profitable livestock production Grimm, a hardy type, better adapted dependent upon large quantities of to high altitudes than the common forage. It was the opinion of those varieties. Equally valuable results present that this type of work offered are possible along the other lines a large field for effort In Eastern enumerated, judging from accom Oregon. It was recommended that i the farm bureaus do not engage in plishments already recorded. It was also learned, that the only | direct marketing activities, but on counties In Eastern Oregon without the other hand, render assistance In silos, which greatly reduces the cost that regard wherever there is a of livestock production, are those clearly defined need. Charles E. Hughes Joins Actors In Paying Tribute to Harding On the same day that sixty members of the Harding Coolidge The- qtrical League journeyed from New York to Marion to greet Senator Harding, Charles E Hughes dropped off the train at the now famous Ohio town to visit the Republican nominee for President. Al. Jolson, president of the league, immediately elected Mr Hughes a member, and together they played an Important part In the day’s program. Here we see Senator Harding, Eugene O’Brien, motion picture star, and Mr. Hughes. NO. 1 COLUMBIA BASIN ALFALFA GROWERS ASSN. ORGANIZE BOARDMAN WILL HOLD COMMUNITY SCHOOL FAIR The hustling little town of Board- man will hold a Community School Fair on Thursday. September 23rd. That date was chosen so that their exhibits might be expressed on the following day to the State Fair at Salem to be used in the Morrow county booth. In connection with the fair, it has been suggested in Boardman, that members of the community who are interested in the disposal of any items of live stock, might organize an auction sale for Thursday after- noon. It is hoped that the Boardman Fair will get a email appropriation from the state funds apportioned to Morrow county, since that county will not hold a fair this year. If they succeed in getting this appro priation, cash prizes will be given to all first and second prizes. However, the school exhibits will receive prizes regardless of the appropriation. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Those interested in the public school of this city will be interested in learning the enrollment of the school which is as follows: First grade ....................................... 25 Second grade ................................... 24 Third grade ..................................... 26 Fourth grade .................................. 25 Fifth grade ..................................... 22 Sixth grade ..................................... 33 Seventh grade ................................ 22 Eighth grade ............... . 31 Total ............... 208 High school ..................................... 84 Grand total . 292 The Hermiston High School.had a campaign lust week for the Til Tay lor Memorial fund. The total amount handed in was $22.55. Jane Gunn and Herald Waterman were the com mittee appointed to manage the cam paign. Mias Gunn receiving the girls contributions and Mr. Waterman the boys. The High School boys are now much Interested in foot ball and are training with Mr. Bensel as coach. The team will probably be a light though fast one. There are enough high schcol boys to have one good team and several substfutes. Paul Stockard has been chosen man ager of the team and is busy getting games with neighboring towns. The High School has been challenged by Heppner and we hope to play them in a few weeks. The High School girls are planning to start basket ball practice soon. The classes of the High School met Monday, September 12th, and elected class officers. The following were chosen: Senior clans: President, Jane Gunn; Vice-President, Harold Waterman; Sec.-Treas., Martha Win- slow. Junior Class: President, Doris Swayze; Vice-President. Clerico Wat- son; Sec.-Treas., Dewey Payne. Sophomore Class: President, Her bert Hall; Vice-President. Zona Ben- sei; Sec.-Treas, Norman Pennock. Freshman Class: ’ President. Grace Skinner; Vice-President, Perry Jen sen; Sec.-Treas., Claude Haddoc Columbia Basin Alfalfa Growers Association Organize 36 More than a hundred Interested alfalfa producers met at the Public Library Tuesday night, September 14th. Boardman and Irrigon had a delegation of 20 men present. The purpose of the meeting was to con- sider the matter of making perman ent the* temporary organization the alfalfa men established several weeks ago. The temporary body had a committee prepare by-laws for con sideration at this meeting. These were read and discussed by Articles and minor changes were made. Great interest was manifested in the selec tion of a name for the association, several having been suggested by the by-laws committee for choice. The meeting finally decided upon “Col umbia Basin Alfalfa Growers Assoc- iation." The by-laws were also proposing to align the alfalfa raisers with the County Farm Bureau by making each member belong to both organizations paying the annual fee to each. This measure caused much discussion. A vote showed finally that a majority present favored the committee ’ plan which had been stated by Fred Bennion and L. A. Hunt, county agents respectively of Umatilla and Morrow counties, both of whom were present. When discussion of the by-laws of fered by the committee had ended, adjournment was taken to Tuesday evening. September 28th. By this time opportunity will have been given for full study of the by-laws by all hay producers interested In the movement; amendments wanted may be prepared and each man will have In mind his choice for permanent of- fleers of the association. The by-laws as amended will bo adopted at this meeting and officers and directors chosen. The by-laws proposed are as fol lows: (Continued on page four) Western Hero in Vulcan’s Attire William Desmond has played hu morous cow-punchers, dare-devil ed- venturers and whimisical characters galore, but he has never appeared quite as funny as he does In "Danger- ous Waters," his latest production. In this picture the genial Bill dis ports himself as Vulcan, the god of thunder und patron of Iron workers, hammer-throwers and other iron- fisted humanity. Clad In an abbrevi ated costume of cheese-cloth and ac companied by his pal. Dinny O’Moore, who is cast as our old friends Bac chus, god of booze and the grape, Desmond attends a banquet of the gods and goddesses on Mount Olym pus ( Ritz-Carlton, New York City > You will get a little of everything In this picture. There is humor, and a lot of It, too. The kind that reaches the vitals. There Is a trag edy that isn't a tragedy. What It is, wc can't tell you, else we'd give away the big surprise punch In the climax. But it ends with a fast finish two husky men battling under milady’s window, and the best man wins. This picture will be shown al The Play House Sunday, September 19. L. A. Hunt, Morrow county Farm Agent, was a pleasant caller In Her miston Saturday after the big Field Day meat. He was accompanied by A. W. Cobb of Boardman. Mr. Cobb was loud In his praise for Mr. Hunt, staling that he was one of the best assets the county had to break his collar bone last week while playing with his schoolmates. Mr. Bensel has obtained an organ The windows in the first grade for the Eighth grade room and has been busy cleaning and getting It room have been made attractive with ready for use. , pretty plants which the pupils have collected. The Sixth, * seventh and eighth The third grade room which was grades are expecting an Indoor base formerly the lunch room is walling ball outfit soon. for Improvements such as black The sixth grade girls expect to or boards and a teacher’s desk ganize a team In vohey ball this The following pupils. Hazel Suth- week. erland. Julius Gimble, Marion Stey- The fifth grade hi becoming In ens. Gladys Skinner, Lawrence Win terested In a weighing chart. Each alow, Fred Gordon and Alton Hor- pupil will be weighed each month ker passed the recent eighth grade examinations and enrolled as Fresh- and their weight kept on a chan t. men In the High School Tuesday Fred Reeves had the misto rtune morning.
