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U. o fO. Library Stye Wrmiato Heralh Section 1 VOL. XV HERMISTON. UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON. FRIDAY, MAY 20. 1921 a : meni festivities No. 37 ber of the class. The class colors of blue and white were artistically car ried out in table decorations, at the end of a splendid dinner toasts were O f The Wee* given by Miss Jane Gunn who toasted Mr. J. D. Watson came over fiom the hostess, Mr. Albert Headwell Walla Walla last Saturday afterroon who honored the girls of the class to close up his husintss affairs in and Mr. Voelker who took the class Hermiston prior to the removal of motto “Success" for the subject of The Commencement season is c¿t»- the family to their new homo in his remarks. The young people » The big gathering at the Bungalow hand and the Hermiston high school I J77-V, o Walla Walla. On Sunday evening then spent a happy hour around the graduates a class of seven girls and | L ^ fiS is O y S Auditorium Thursday evening when about forty friends of the family piano singing the familiar old school the Commercial Club and the Com two boys this year. These are the arrived unannounced to spend one songs. Several class "brother-in- munity Club were hosts to the coun first boys to graduate from the more pleasant evening in a home law“ then made their appearance try folks proved that there exists a school since 1918. The commence friendly spirit of cooperation between ment festivities began last Friday Last Saturday Mr. T. Hall’s house wbich bas always been one of the and a Jolly evening was*^ spent nt On Wednesday of next week, the the town and surrounding country. evening when the Junior class gave I caught fire and flames covered the dell8bifully hospitable homes In the games and only the thought of the the annual reception to the seniors, Hoof before the alarm was given. The community. A bountiful supper impending exams of the next day last uay of school, there will be a big The committee in charge of the ar the details of which will be found In house would have been completely soon was readY and served cafateria induced a willingness to bid their school picnic to which everyone that rangements are to be congratulated is interested in the schools Is heartl on pulling off what is considered one another column. Miss Dorothy burned but for the quick work of the 8tyle from the dinln8 room. After hostess good-by. ly Invited. Mothers, fathers and lit of the finest get-to-gether meetings BrlggB entertained the members of fire department. Within three min- BupPer the guests spent a pleasant tie ones are expected to unite with ever held on this project. The 590 the class and the faculty at a dinner utes from the time the alarm was eveninK at music visiting and singing the pupils In a day of rest and fun or more people were a happy, Jolly party at the home of her parents given water was on the fire and the deParttng at a late hour with many The committee of the Parent-Teach good natured bunch and the commit Tuesday evening. On Friday even-J flames were quickly extinguished. exPre88ions of sincere regret that ers’ A8oclation has had a number of tees had not omitted a detail In the ing, May 29 the class night exercis- The house was not Insured. Mr. Hall Mr' Watson and family are soon to places under consideration along the entertainment of the visitors. From es will take place In the school audl- has begun to rebuild his house and ,eave this place where they are count- torium, when the class history will will soon have it completed. I ed among the pioneers. Mr. Watson The Club Ladies of Pendleton will river, but none arc really satisfactory the time the orchestra struck the first be review, the prophecy given by ‘old -------------------------- I 'e^t for Walla W’alla Monday morn give a play In Hermiston the evening so it was decided at the suggestion of note until the last weiner dissappear- man Warriner’ the final will of the DIAGONAL ROAD WORK ing t0 whlch p,ace the f»"illy will of May 27th for the benefit of the Mrs. Hinkle to hold the picnic in the ed chairman E. J. Kingsley had some class read, a chalk talk by the class I follow him ' immediately after the Hermiston Community Club. The orchard and pasture of the Hinkle thing doing all the time with not one artist and songs and stunts will vary I NEARS COMPLETION | cl .se of school. proceeds to be used to decorate and home a mile south of town. There is dull moment. Mr. Voelker’s school the program. A small admission fee improve the rest and lecture room plenty of shade and grass and play orchestra opened the program with ground so all can enjoy the day several selections which were well will be charged to help defray ex- Work on the construction of the I Honoring Miss Beaulan Scott who at our Library. penses. On Sunday evening the bac- Dlagonal road is progressing nicely I recently announced her engagement Watch for posters concerning de Each family is expected to bring a received and also furnibhed music fofr well filled kasket of one or two ar the informal dance at the close of calaureate sermon to the class will and next week early will see the com- Ito Mr. Jack Langforth of Los Angeles, tails. be delivered by Rev. F. R. Jackson p*e^'on °f this work. The road is Mrs. W. W. Illsley assisted by Mrs. The Community Club will open the tides, and then the children will be the evening. The patrol wagon in of the M. E. Church, at a union ser- 16 feet wide and extendB from the I J. D. Watson and Mrs. H. Hitt were reading room at the library every served In cafeteria style. The list charge of Policemen Warner and Mc vice which will be held in the Bap- clty to the Columbia school hostesses for a pretty bridal shower evening except Sundays from 7:30 from which to select the eatables is Kenzie was kept busy for a spell salad, sandwiches, cake, pio, pickles, bringing ‘criminals’ before Judge tist church. On Wednesday evening house' a distance of three and one- given at the home of Mrs. Illsley last to 9:30 beginning June 1st. cottage cheese, deviled eggs. The the Commencement exercises will be <,Uarter Tbe grading of the Wednesday afternoon. When the Children over 12 and adults are in children will meet at the school at Prime to be tried and sentenced. A held at the school when the class will road ^or the surfacing was donated I guest of honor came in from school vited for reading and quiet games ten o’clock and those having cars are heavy fine was imposed on each cul be addressed by Dr. G. W. Van Wat- by the rancberB of the east end while where she had been teaching for the such as chess, checkers, crokenole requested to drop around and pick prit, but the fine was remitted in ers of Portland and the diplomas will the BUriaclng wai let under contract past two years, she found a rosy nearly every case and the policemen etc. While books can be taken from up the children that have no other told to pay it for the prisoner. be awarded by the Chairman of the to the shotwe11 Contracting Com- "Path of Life” laid out for her. Gath Board, F. B. Swayze. Examinations pany by tbe county. I ering interesting looking parcels shelves and read, the circulating de way of going. Of course, if neces These proceedings brought forth are taking place this week and the ”^be Shotwell Contracting Com- I along each mile stone the blushing partment will not be open evenings. sary they could walk, but lets give waves of laughter from the crowd Wednesday evening June 1st is them a ride. Remember the »time first part of next and the school year pany bave a similar contract for I bride to be reached her Journeys end who enjoyed seeing the other fellow will close with a big school picnic abou* tbe Bame mileage of road to bel where thq parcels revealed many the opening night and we will have and place and plan to be present. In the toils of the law. A quartet which is sponsored by the Parent- bullt out front Echo. I dainty and useful gifts. Tables an interesting program to which all consisting of Dr. Prime, A. W. Adam Teachers’ Association, and will be I were then prettily decked with spring are cordially ipvited. son, M. D. Scroggs and llarry Straw The room will be under the super BUSINESSMEN HOLD CARNIVAL held at the Hinkle home next I HERMISTON STILL I blossoms and the guests enjoyed a sang "Carry Me Back to Old Virgin Wednesday, May 25. The members HAS PEPTTEfiT gfjfiRP. delicious luncheon served by the host- vision of one member of the Commun AT HAPPY CANYON, PENDLETON ia” and were forced to respond to n of the class of 1921 are, Jane Gunn, I ______ Jesses after which a pleasant time was ity Club each evening. hearty encore. A ladles quartet also Martha Winslow, Laura Phipps, Vlo- | Hermiston won the eighth straight spent ttt vlsit,ng and Btnglng- Pendleton merchants and manu made a hit with the audience In their Following are the dates for the facturers will be hosts to the entire first appearance and responded with members for the summer: la Bennett, Ruby Scott. Nlda Patrick, game Sunday when th .y met Umatll Th Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society- Dorothy Briggs, Max Warriner and )a on the local grounds. The game (Our chairman kindly asks if you county at Happy Canyon, May 26 My Hosiery” a take-off on "My Albert Hedwall. 1 was Interesting from the start. Urn- I m6t at the bome ot Mrs- F- P' Adams cannot serve on your date to be sure and 27, when the biggest industrial Rosary.” The quartet is composed and merchandising pagent ever stag of Mrs. W. W. Illsley, Mrs. Correll, Following is the program for Class atilla leading for the first two in Wednesday forenoon for an all-day to get a substitute.) ed in the Inland Empire will be pre Mrs. B. 8. Kingsley and Mrs. J. K. business and social meeting. At Night, Friday. May 20: nlngs when the locals forged ahead 1 Adamson, A. W. June 2 noon a bountiful dinner was sup 2 Ashman, R. V. 3 sented. No charge will be made to Shotwoll. E. P. Dodd spoke briefly Music ............ High School Orchestra I and were never in any great danger 3 Athey, Anna 4 the public; the carnival is for the on the necessity of getting acquaint plied by the ladies and served cafe Class History ................. Jane Gunn afterwards. One of the big features 4 Baker, C. F. 6 purpose of acquainting the people ed and on cooperation and said that Class Prophecy .......... Max Warriner of the game was the home run slam teria style. After dinner sewing was 5 Belsse, A. F. 7 of Pendleton and neighboring com resumed on the little aprons to be < Benedict, M. A. the man who seems distant at first Vocal Solo ................... Laura Phipps bY Pitcher Phelps. 8 used to raise funds for the new 7 Blessing, W. L. 9 munities with the quality, scope and usually turns out to be a fine fellow Class Will ................. Dorothy Briggs | At Irrigon Echo won and at Stan *8 T. W. 10 prices of goods handled by local mer when you get acquainted with him. Stunt .... Nida Patrick, Ruby Scott, field the Boardman team took the church house. A very Interesting 9 Botkins, Brown, M. A. H chants and with the products of lo Mr. McKeen told some storieH which letter from Mrs. Eric Ericson who I short end. Viola Bennett. 10 Brownson, It. A. 13 cal mills and manufacturing plants. with her family is sojourning in Cal Interested the audience tmmensley, 11 Campbell, J. W. Chalk Talk ............... Albert Hedwall 14 Standing of Teams Fifty booth have been taken and as did Mr. Ed Bensel. ifornia was read and enjoyed by her 12 Campbell, Thomas. 15 Class Song. W L Pet many old time fzlends. Plans were 13 Casserly, J. J. ig there are calls for many more. Hap The games and contests that were ... 8 Program for Commencement Night Hermiston . 0 1000 laid for a June picnic to be held on 14 Chezik, F. A. 17 py Canyon will be made a veritable on the program were enjoyed by old May 25: Stanfield :... .... 6 ig bower of springtime. Blossoms and 2 750 the W. A. Leathers lawn, in the form 15 Cook, Ella 16 Correll Esther 20 branches will hang from the celling and young alike. The candy race .... 4 Selection ...... High School Orchestra Echo ........... 3 714 of an evening silver tea. caused a roar where two men chew 17 Creasy, Geo. A. 21 Umatilla ..... .... 3 5 375 18 Crocker, 22 and Japanese lanterns and canary ing at the ends of a string to see .... 2 Valedictory ............ Martha Winslow Irrigon ....... 6 250 19 Crpsland, A. D. 23 birds will punctuate the color scheme which ono could beat the other fel The parlors of the Masonic Lodge 20 Dodd, E. P. Boardman ... .... 0 7 24 Booths will be separated by lattice low to the stick of candy tied in the 000 rooms were the scene of a pleasant 21 Felthouse, W. W. 25 work and individual decorating will Address ........ Dr. G. W. Van Waters Next Sunday’s Games middle of the string. The potato 27 party on Wednesday afternoon when 22 Fraser, H. T. Class Song Irrigon at Echo, 23 Gaither, T. H. race for men was a close contest and 28 predominate. the Ladies of the Eastern Star gave 24 Presentation of Diplomas ................... Stanfield at Umatilla. Guiwftz, Miss Mary 29 Entertainment will consist of or showed that the men had had ex a farewell party in honor of Mrs. 25 Haneline, Martha 30 chestral music afternoon and even perience In picking up spuds. Mr. ..................... Chairman F. B. Swayze Hermiston at Boardman. Mabel Jensen and Mrs. La Barre who 26 Hayden, P. E. July 1 Song, Alma Matter ................. School 2 ing of both days, a public yedding, Leathers carried off the prize, and plan to leave Hermiston immediately 27 Helnl, Otto Hinkle, J. T. 5 vocal solos and other features to be Miss Elsie Parker won first honors “IMPROVING THE TOWN” after school to make their home else- 28 79 Hitt, Henry g arranged by' the committee headed In the ladies’ potato race. The suit IS SUBJECT OF CONTEST I where. The afternoon was happily 30 Holland, George 7 by Philo Rounds. The committee case race was a scream when Mr. spent at fancy work and visiting 31 Illsley, E. P. 8 9 Is looking. Just now, for a bride and Lochrle, Mr. Crossland and D. Camp High Schoolers Write on Most Need-1aiter which dainty refreshments 32 Illlsley, W. W. 33 Jackson, C. M. 11 groom, who will plight their troth on bell were each given a suit case and ed Improvements, in Competition I were served by a committee in 34 Jackson, E. L. 12 such a memorable occasion. Local told to open it, and put on the wom charge. 35 Kellogg, C. W. 13 merchants will be generous In furn en’s apparel theiein, then run to tho for $100 Prize One of the pleasant school func 36 Kingsley. B. S. 14 37 Leathers, W. A. tions lncidently to the closing days . 15 ishing the wardrobe and other mar other end of the hall, remove the ap What three improvements are the| The reK»laf monthly business and 38 Livermore. Melissa 16 ital necessities. The license and parel, put It back and close the case of school was the Junior Prom, given most needed in my town?” is the 8OC,aI meeting of the Woman's Corn- 39 Ixtchrie, 8. C, 18 minister have already been signed and return to the starting place. The by the members of the Juniors .in subject of an essay upon which high I munlty Club was held at the Library 40 McNaught, C. 8. 19 up for the occasion. men showed considerable adeptness in honor of the Seniors at the Bungalow 41 McKeen, Susan 20 Pendleton expects thousands of donning women’s aprons and 'Mr. Auditorium last Friday evening. The school seniors of the state are com- Par,orB on Tuesday afternoon with a 42 McKenzie, F. C. 21 petlng for the four cash »100 schol-1 ,arge n"mber ot members present 43 Mathay, Geo. 22 people at Happy Canyon May 26 and Crosland came in first with Lochrle hall was. beautifully decorated in The program had been announced as 44 Mikesell, Dora 23 27 and Is making every preparation a close second. green and white with large floral arshtps offered by the college. 25 to make their visit here both educa Suggestions for new lawns, b u ild -It,Sp€C,al Llbrary Day event and Ml’”' 45 Mitchell, R. E. The refreshment» followed the pro baskets topped with a gaily painted 46 Palmer, S. 8. 26 Nason the county Librarian was pre gram and the large good natured tional and enjoyable. 47 Peed, J. A. parrot strung all along the center of ings, grounds, or any type of com 27 sent to give an address on Library 48 Pelmulder, Henry crowd had hearty words of appreci 28 the room. The orchestra bower was munity improvement, may be offered rules and regulations as well as «9 Percey, Chas. 29 ation for the committee of men who well as the cosy nook arranged for in this paper, which constitutes the PENDLETON HIGH CHAMPION plans for the future. Mrs. C. R. Tayl not only roasted the weines to a turn the teachers and patronesses were first of the three contests. The cash 51 Prann, F. J. " August 1 or gave a short talk on "Fiction ¡n OF EASTERN OREGON but also made such good coffee as 52 Prime, F. V. both lavishly hidden in blossoms and awards, made possible through gifts, 2 Literature.” During the business 53 Purdy, A. W. mother used to make. The commit the stage where tables had been cos are available to any high school sen 3 session plans were discussed for 34 Putman, I. E. 4 At Union last Saturday, Pendleton tee consisted of Carl McNaught, Har ily arranged for those who preferred ior. a community picnic to be held on 55 Ralph, J. W. 5 won the championship of Eastern ry Straw, C. H. Kellogg, Henry Hitt to play games was never more love Papers will be judged by men and the Fourth of July and a committee 56 Robb, A. E. < Oregon at the dual high school meet and F. B. Swayze and the way these ly. large shaded lamps added to the women selected by the principals of 57 Roberts, W. T. 8 was appointed to make definite plans 58 Root, Geo. color scheme. Punch was served the schools. Students receiving 9 scoring 66 >4 points against 22 for men handled the situation mado for the same. The club then adopted 59 Sapper, O. O. 10 Baker, 20 for La Grande, Union 15, many women give the wiveB credit during the evening at two attractive first, second, and third ranks and plans for keeping the Library open 60 Scroggs, M. D. 11 Joseph 8, Wallowa 7, Pilot Rock 5*4 for their training in the cullnary ly arranged tables, by five young honorable mention in each high 61 Shaar, W. M 12 evenings during the summer months, art. To the weines and coffee were girls. The young people and their school will be placed in contest 62 Schilling, H. M. 13 and Enterprise 3. different members to take charge of 63 Shotwell, added pickles, rolls and dough nuts J. K. guests enjoyed a delightful even’ng against similar contestants from all 15 Turgeson of Pendleton set a new the same, alphabetically. Games 64 Bilvey, Hattie 16 mark for Eastern Oregon In the dis In such quantities that there were at dancing and games after which other high schools of the state. will also be provided for the young 65 Stewart, R. A. 17 not only ’Just enough’ but also some Ice cream and cake were served. At President W. J. Kerr of the college people and supervised by the ladies 66 Straw, H. M. 18 cus throw of 109 feet 8 Inches. The left over. After the lunch the or closing time the or-heslrn led the will appoint the judges who will se Swayze, F. B. 19 former record was 105 feet. in charge. Mrs. C. S. Lochrle was 67 chestra struck up a tune and nearly 68 Taylor, Chas. dt’Mcgjs and singers in a pretty rend- lect the winners. 20 appointed as chairman of the re 69 Taylor. F. If. everybody joined the merry throng 22 e’lng of "Alma Mater” which was High school principals In some freshment committee for the June 70 Ttldpn, Carrie The first meeting of the Delta of dancers who spent an hour In rhy 23 touch enjoyed by onlookers. Pat towns and country districts send the 24 Alpha club met at the home of Miss thmlc motion to the strains of some meeting. After the regular meeting 71 Young, Ruth ron« sees for the occas'on were Mrs. best of these stories to the local press 72 Voelker, A. C. 25 Myrtle Silvey Tuesday, May 16th. a comfortable hour was spent over 73 of the popular airs. The committee J. D. Watson. Mrs. B. 8. King «’ey. to stimulate interest and give sugges Waehorn, J. D. 26 the tea cups, with Mrs. T. Gaither In 74 Waller, J. L 27 The evening was spent by Initiation had secured a supply of confetti and Mrs. C. 8. McNaught. Mr«. Rena tions for.‘‘the town beautiful." charge of the tables. 75 Warner. W. J. 29 of members and sewing, after which for a time there were showers in the Wi.terman and Mrs. H. T. Fraser. 76 Waterman. Rena 30 light refreshments were served by air and tills was no respected of per 77 West, J 8. 31 the hostess. “My Lady’s Garter” Coming Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Briggs delight 78 Winslow, James sons, landing In some open mouth or Sept. 1 Dr. R. O. Gale left for Spokane the Jacques Fut relic’s novel. "My La fully entertained the members of the gently working Its way down a per latter part of last week and will un dy’s Garter,” has been produced as Senior class and Mr. and Mrs. A. C. E W. Mack Is having an attract- Mrs. J. II. Ecus*, of Rupert, Idaho, son’s neck where It had ‘accidently’ dergo a very serious operation soon. a Paramount Artcra/t picture by Ma Voelker at Seven o’clock dinner last lv«» marquise constructed around Ills mother of Mrs. H. M Schilling ar fallen. The guests departed at a late His many friends in Hermiston wish urice Tourneur and will be shown at I Wednesday evening honoring their store, and will add a great deal to rived Sunday for a visit at the Schll- hour, glad that they live near Her- Li|m » spo’d recovery. !S? Play House Saturday, May 2J. daughter Miss Dorothy who is a mero- the attractlvness of the ImlKIIng. I ling home ” (Continued on page eight) Society Events WILL BEGIN FBIDAV EVENING CLUBS PUT OVEN BIG STUFF School Picnic Next Wednesday Hall Dwelling Pendleton Club to Present Play Here “Junior Prom” Artistic Affair
