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T he H ermiston H erald VOL XV H] RMISTON. UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1920. No. 14 REPRESENTATIVE SINNOTT ASKS FOR MORE MONEY The following article appearing in* a recent issue of the PortlandOre- HERMISTON FARM BUREAU gonian. is of unusual interest to the HOLDS INTERESTING MEETING people of the Umatilla Project. The Hermiston Farm Bureau held Representative Sinnott lodged a a well attended meeting last Tuesday big protest to the house committee on afternoon in the Library and many appropiations which visited the pro ject last summer, showing that mon interesting matters were explained ey available for irrigation purposes by County Agent Bennion, who re viewed the past years activities of was not properly alloted. the bureau. Mr. Bennion also out Representative Sinnott laid before lined a well defined policy and de the house committee on appropiations finite plans for the coming years today a detailed statement showing work that estimates for reclamation pro J. F. McNaught, president of the jects for the next fiscal year sent to bureau, made an eloquent appeal for congress recently by the secretary of state and national Farm Bureau Fed the interior do not give Oregon a erations. fair share of the money available for Geo. A. Cressy discussed the work irrigation. ings of the Oregon Dairmen’s League In the statement he pointed out and its application to local farmers. that Oregon has paid into the recla The meeting was enjoyed by those mation fund $11,165,112 and has re attending, and the information ob ceived in allotments only half that tained was considered profitable in amount. Several states, he showed, its relation to.the farmers of this pro have received several times what ject. they have paid in. Representative Sinnott's protest was due particular GREAT CHAUTAUQUA OPENS ly to the division made of the money NEXT TUESDAY EVENING paid into the reclamation fund from The great Ellison-White Chautau federal royalty provided by the oil qua Festival, which comes to Hermis leasing bill. ton for five nights beginning Tues. “Although Oregon would receive December 21, is the best Chautauqua increased appropriations under the course in the United States. Ellison- estimates submitted to congress, the White have their main offices in increases are small compared with Portland, Oregon, and operate all amounts given to other states, he over the United States, Canada, and held. several other foreign countries. There “Senator McNary and Representa are other Chautauqua courses, but tive Sinnott appeared before Director but none to compare with the Ellison- Davis of the reclamation service to White. The five evenings entertainments day and urged that additional esti mates be sent to congress for two are educational as well as entertain new projects in Oregon." ing. This feature is always upper most in the courses given by this company, as they cater to school FIRST BASKET BALL GAME children as well as the general pub WELL ATTENDED FRIDAY lic, and by this one feature, as much The basket ball game last Friday as anything else, Ellison-White can night at the Auditorium resulted in a count their tremendous success. Get your tickets early for the en victory for Hermiston over Boardman tire course, and have your seat re by a 24 to 13 score. The game was served at Sappers’ Inc., and have the very well attended and greatly en same seat every night. This will joyed. A large delegation coming cost you 10c each night, but it is well from Boardman to witness the game. worth the extra change to have the The Boardman boys put up a same seat, and KNOW you are going scrappy game, and in the last half to have it. scored a number of goals. The local boys played fine ball throughout the Baptist Church Notes game. Last Friday evening, Dec. 10th, the This was the first outside team Baptists held a get-together-social in that Hermiston has met this year, but the basement parlors of the church. is only a forerunner to what is going The excellent opportunity for parents to happen after the holidays, when of the Sunday School pupils to get several outside teams will come to acquainted with teachers and mem Hermiston to play. bers of the church was heartily en- Christmas Program Miss Clare Kersting cordially in vites all Columbia Parents to attend the Primary Christmas Program to be given on Wednesday, December 22nd at 2 p. m. Even though you haven’t any particular interest in the primary department be present to add a smile to the spirit of Christmas with the little folks. Bring the ba bies, the more, the merrier. braced. After feasting upon the bountiful food and entering in to an imated conversation and short talks, the company dispersed with higher ideals of the great work entrusted to their care as parents and Christian workers. Baptist Sunday school will give their Christmas entertainment next Friday evening, Dec. 24th, begining at 7:30 o’clock. Come early and get a seat. Vindictive Raised at Ostend Splendid Program Opening Night The McCords Bring Clever Entertainment to Chautauqua Festival 0. W. R. & N. BUILDING NEW SIDING NEAR DEPOT ‘ The Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation company have a large UMATILLA HOME BUREAU TO HOLD BIG MEETING crew working on a long siding west “The Umatilla Home Bureau will if the depot, and have nearly com ■ discuss putting departments into pleted the work. They started last their organization at their Jan. 6. week and have made rapid progress. The new siding gives the Hermis- 1921 meeting. Mrs. Win. Wade, president of the Woman's Club in ton yards considerable more loading Pendleton, wil talk on the formation facilities where cars can bo spotted of a civic department. Mrs D. D. Ho it convenient places, and will not bart of Pendleton, will discuss the congest the tracks as they have been. The company is also installing a organization of a literature depart ment end Mrs. Edith Van Deusen, cattle pen. so that it will be an easy County Home Demonstration Agent, matter to ship livestock from this will talk on the Home Economics de point tn the future. This feature of partment. The idea is that these de the company’s improvements in Her partments will more closely represent miston is of great value to the ship the interests of the women and be- pers of livestock, and in the future cause the groups will be smaller can more shipments of this nature will Two people with the entertaining ability of halt a dozen—that's the McCords, who will appear here on the opening night of the Chautauqua be more easily entertained In the leave this station. Festival. They bring to you an evening of truly delightful entertainment. homes. A full attendance of the They do all manner of things and do all well. Their program is sort of Home Bureau is desired for this meet Kills Large Eagle * joyous hash of music, monologues, sketches and impersonations" and it’s ing. Last week L. M. Smith brought to somehow different." Mr McCord is one of the cleverest impersonators town a very large eagle which he on the Chautauqua platform, and he brings a lot of fun for you. shot near his place three miles west ARE YOU GOING TO of town. The bird measured evin STORE YOUR CAR NOW? SOCIETY EVENTS OF THE WEEK current interest for variety. For the feet from tip to tip of its wings. It Motorist need not be quick about rose from the ground and was flying regular program timely topics were The Columbia Neighborhood Club given in response to roll call with in putting their cars in storage this year in front of Mr. ’ Smith’s car. He enjoyed a delightful Christmas party formal discussions by the members. in fact, they will get plenty of use speeded up and over run the bird and Wednesday afternoon in the primary Mrs. Patterson read an interesting from them If they don’t store them then shot it with a shot gun. The building of Columbia district. The paper on "The Bishop’s Busy Day," away, for there are many indications bird was capable of picking up 15 or room was artistically decorated with Mrs. Voelker gave a discussion on the in nature that the approaching win 20 pounds and flying away with it. Christmas drawings and growing question “Is Mexico a Christian Na ter will a short and mild one. plants. The program was in charge tion," Mrs. Spencer gave an outline In noting this fact, the United Commercial Club of Mrs. Wm. Leathers, Mrs. Udey of the Near East Relief and European State Tire Company points out that A good meeting was held last Tues- Sirs. Oren Feithouse and Mrs. Sim- Relief drives in which our country one nice thing about motoring in day at the noon lunch of the Com mors. Miss Kersting gave two is interested, also mentioning the call winter is that wear on tires is less mercial club when about 30 members pleasing selections on the auto-harp. of China for help for her starving in cold weather than in the hot sum were present. A motion was put Mrs. A. C. Voelker recited a pleasing millions. mer months. Heat Is the worst en- through by W. J. Warner that the little story entitled “When Elizabeth emy of rubber. If cold weather last meetings, hereafter, adjourn at 1:30, Went Home." Mrs. Udey gave a ed all the year rohnd tire mileage re the motion was unanimously carried. ADDITIONAL LOCALS splendid interpretation of "A Boy's cords would increase amazingly. It was 1:30 when the motion was • Letter to Santa Claus.” The Comp If you are going to put your car put through, so the meeting immed v. C. Young purchased the J. J. any then joined in singing "Silent Casserly residence next to Hermiston away In spite of the prospect of con- iately adjourned. Night, Holy Night” after which Mrs. High School building the forepart of siderable opportunity for its use, here, Edmundson read a clever piece entitl this week. are some things to do with regard to MARINE CORPS MEN ed “An Ethiopian Santa Claus” Next the tires If you want to find them in . CAN GET NEW MEDAL on the program was a puzzle game, There will be a dance Christmas good shape next spring: ? The District of Oregon Hleadquart- honors falling to Mrs. J. E. Watson, eve, December 24th, In the Auditori 1. Wash the tires carefully on out- ers U. p Marine Corps has received Mrs. A. C. Voelker and Mrs. Frank um. Good music, and a good time side to remove oil and grease. the Victory Medals for distribution Beddow. An exchange of Christmas is assured all who attend. 2. Remove tires from the wheels among all Ex-Mariners in the state. and wran them up in paper or cloth. gifts then ushered in the holiday All that,is necessary to secure this 3. Store In a cool, dry place away beautiful emblem of Victory which spirit after which doughnuts and co Harry Crawford was up from coa were served by the committee in Boardman Tuesday and Wednesday from daylight. every man who served with the Ma 4. If tires are left on the car, jack rines during the war Is entitled to, is charge, the company dispersing with transacting business with the Re up the car, deflate the tires and wrap to mall your discharge certificate by a mutual expression that the Christ clamation Service. them in covers. mas party be made an annual affair registered mail to the U. S. Marine 5. Don’t let car stand on tires all Rceruiting Station, 3rd and Alder of the Neighborhood Club. The Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shaw, next meeting of the club will be held an 11 % pound baby boy, at the resi winter, to do so means a new set of St., Portland. Oregon, and your dis at the home of Mrs. Haddox, Wednes dence of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Casserly, tires in the spring. charge will be immediately returned day Jan. 5. December 6th. to you accompanied by your medal. Miss Bertha Davis formerly of the The discharge certificate must be en ALFALFA SEED YIELD W. Home Economics department of the Born—»to Mr. and Mrs. REDUCED THIS YEAR dorsed by this office in order for O. A. C. was a visitor at the H. S. Agnew, an eight pound baby girl on With this week A. F. Ames and Son medals to be awarded. Wednesday afternoon, on her trip December 8th, at the residence of Mr. will have finished their alfalfa This office has a medal for every through the state which she is mak and Mrs. J. J. Casserly. threshing for this season. They Ex-Marine in Oregon, and the sooner ing as field worker visiting graduate have run continuously since the mid they send In their discharges, the Ed McReynolds of Pendleton stop dle of July, first on wheat, barley sooner they will receive the medals. students of the College. Miss Lola Norton, science teacher in the local ped off in Hermiston last week on his and rye, and later on the alfalfa seed E. E. Hammond, Captain, U. S. M. C. H. S. being a former student at Cor way to Portland, and visited his sist .crop of the project and vicinity. In Charge Dist. of Portland vallis. . Miss Davis gave a pleasing er Mrs. W. S. Boynton. Portland, Oregon They report that*the yield Is short address to the high school emphasiz of normal, the pods not filling well Mr. and Mrs. F. C. McKenzie and and also the acreage is much reduc ing the value of continuing in school, Mrs. M. R. Maltin of Spokane and completing the H. S. course follow Mrs. A. W. Purdy drove to Pendleton ed over preceding years. How ever Mrs. Ida Kvool of Knapp. Wisconsin, ing up their chosen vocation with a last Monday In the McKenzie car. considerable seed has been hulled, arc visiting Mrs. E. E. Shaw at her They returned the same day. course in college. mostly in small lots. • home In Cold Springs district. They also visited Mrs. Ross Shaw of Uma- Mr. and Mrs Julian Morfltt and Mrs. O. G. Sapper was hostess at a Attend the High School play which tilla. Mrs. Martin Is the mother and pretty little brige party Thursday their little daughter, Betty Louis, are will be given tonight at the school Mrs. Kvool the aunt of the two afternoon, entertaining twelve of her home with Mrs. Morfitt’s parents, Mr. Mrs. Shaw's. auditorium. friends as guests. At the close of the and Mrs. A. W. Purdy, for the holi afernoon a dainty two course lunch days. eon was served. C. F. McNaught and chilrden drove ANATS Mrs. R. E. Mitchell and Mrs. C. H. to Pendleton Saturday to_ visit Mrs. Kellogg gave the second in a series McNaught and the little new brother. of progressive bridge parties at the Mrs. McNaught and baby Allen ar- Mitchell home Friday evening. Seven rived home Thursday. tables were cosily arranged through- Mrs. Louis Silkey left recently for out three rooms and the guests enjoy- ed a lively evening at cards, follow- Walla Walla where she underwent an peration. Mr. Sikey was over one od by delicious refreshments. day last week and reports that his The senior girls gave a pleasant wife Is fast improving and expects party at the home of Mrs. Burgess in her home in time to spend Christmas honor of Miss Genevieve Thonas, one with her family. of their class mates, last Saturday Geo. A. Cressy returned to his evening. Miss Thomas left Monday for Amherst. Wisconsin where she home last week after being absent will make her home with an uncle. for some time as field man for the Dairymen’s Cooperative The senior class is sorry to lose one Oregon League. Mr. Creasy will remain un of their number but hope she will en } "2" til after the holidays, and while here joy her high school work in Amherst. will straighten up any misunder The Study Club celebrated its first standings the local members of the birthday on Tuesday afternoon at the league may have had. home of Mrs. A. C. Voelker with Mrs. S. C. Haight, representing the R. B. Spencer and Mrs. Arthur W. Rhodes as hostess. At the annual Oregon State Chamber of Commerce business meeting the old officers was here Saturday in the interests were unanimously reelected, retain it the Chamber. Mr. Haight said I that a field secretary would be hera I ing Mrs. Geo. Patterson, as president. Mrs. R. A. Brownson secretary, and soon to help the Commercial club to | Mrs. Voelker as leader. It was de raise its quota to help finance the Cl. LU -----Y “hr P9 V» w— State Chamber which the bocal eiub book “Mexico Today" with topica of pledged itself last summer. . he British Labor Platform on Bannov s. $ fre a * (he .529" fir 2. Raising the battered hulk of H. M. S. Vindictive, which was sunk ’»« -boats. The Vindictive will be towed Ostend harbor to block the German photograph shows the condition of the back to England. This most unusual battered vessel. 21* stesesene. Í
