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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
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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
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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