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VOL. XVIII
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HERMISTON. UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 1. 1923
I ■
No. 8
which your enthusiasm Is not stirred
minutes play the locals completed
period since the war, better finan­
by one selfish thought of money to
a 25 yard pass which netted them
cially than any state in the Union.
your pockets. In this you do not
another touchdown. Milton tried
_
i Cooperative marketing saved the
wish to work for money. You see a
hard to turn the tide of battle but
S ill
K|owers o{ cotton, tobacco, peanuts,*
great resource at your hand, an op­
to no avail. Hermiston carried the
Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Hayen of Koke­
etc . jn the south, and the time has
portunity that the Creator laid at
ball over the line for the third touch­
______
arrived when the people of Oregon ville, Wyoming, are guests at the
your door. For centuries, and even
down. Addleman kicked goal twice
must recognize that cooperative mar- home of Mrs. Hayen's parents, Mr.
J. IT. TEAL OF PORTLAND IS HEAD longer age for the age for all we
and missed the third.
SCORE IS 20 TO 0
0REQ0N COOPERATIVE GROWERS ketlng is just as necessary for them. and Mrs. E. E. Graham.
OF ASSOCIATION
know, the Columbia river hag flowed
MEETING WITH SUCCESS
The farmer should have no quarrel
over the Umatilla Rapids with Its
Friends of Lawny Hall were
PARENT TEACHER MEET
with the private operartors. They
angry swirl and defiant violence as All of the Scoring ii Done in the
are perfectly within their rights to pleasantly surprised to learn of bis
FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER
9
Project Association Commends Judge the waters rushed down to the migh­
Third Period
Contract Agrees That Unless 75 Per engage in business under conditions marriage to Miss Henrietta Carter
Phelps for Earnest Work in
ty Pacific— and so it Is today.
as they exist. The conditions should at Walla Walla. They were guests
President of State Normal School to
Cent of Hay Tonnage is Signed
Behalf of Move.
Not long ago someone said, ‘'Why
be crltlc’-ed rather than the individ­ of Mr. Hall’s parents Sunday.
Make Principal Address
Up, Contract is Null and Void
not harness this great power? For
ual.
Once upon a time a guy had a
it there Is a need. Here are tens grudge against some fellow. Now
Mr. and Mrs. Roy arrived at their
Government price fixing cannot
Following is the program for the
Hon. J. N. Teal of Portland was of thousands of acres of fertile land
it happened in the course of events Parent-Teachers meeting to be held
succeed. A government cannot leg­ home after nearly two years ab­
“The
Oregon
Cooperative
Hay
elected Monday afternoon as the that need but the application of the
this same guy had a chance to pull November 9, at 7:30 sharp:
Growers membership campaign is islate prosperity into the pockets of sence in Washington.
head of the Umatilla rapids associa­ waters of the Columbia; that con­ something that he figured would
Song, "My Oregon".................By All meeting with progress and support the farmers The influencing of
tion to take the place of Judge G. W. tact can be made by the harnessing even up the score. It was to him
A mistake In last week's notes
Report District Meeting.Mrs. Putman from the farmers far beyond all ex­ prices lies within the power of the
Phelps who was compelled to with­ of this power, now dormant and
should have read Mr. Kaya and fam­
an inspiring sight to see the other Address..............................Mr. Landers pectations,” states A. L. Lovelace, farmers only.
draw from active leadership in the I wasted.”
fellow get the "horse laugh” and
The best authorities agree that ily have moved onto the Spencer
who is here as a special representa­
President Oregon Normal school
work. Before he turned over the
Someone’s thought that here was from this Inspiration was born these
Solo....................Miss Entitle Shotwell tive of the Agricultural Committee cooperative marketing is the only farm, Instead of Paul Jones.
reins to his successor, Judge Phelps the power, the need, and the oppor- words: "Revenge is sweet.” After
Open Discussion..Leader, Mrs. Davis of the Portland Chamber of Com­ solution for the agriculturist, and
recelved strong commendation for his tunity, received community endorse- the Milton game last Friday the
The Columbia Hallowe’en social
no farmer can be proud if he hangs
The P. T. A. is hoping that a large merce.
work he had done in behalf of the ment and someone’s inspiration grew Hermiston high school f oot ball
The contract agree3 that unless back and lets his neighbor carry the last Saturday night was reported fine
crowd will come out to meet Mr.
project during the last three years, until it had back of it the force of squad all agreed that no truer words
by all attending. An interesting
Landers and hear his address. Mr. 75 per cent of the hay tonnage is burden of readjustment.
On motion of William Warner, of . a local community, then the county, were ever spoken.
The hay growers of Washington program was given by the school
Landers is well known by some of signed up the contracts are null and
Alderdale, Wash., a standing vote of j then the state and finally that in­
after which games were played till
Last year the Milton aggregation our patrons, and the highest words of void, which would mean a discon­ have recently organized with about
thanks wa, tendered Judge Phelps. ■ fluence was carried to the Federal
time came for the auction if the
came over to tile local hay baler’s praise are accorded him. They as­ tinuance of the association, and the 85 per cent tonnage signed up, and
Other officers for the association government, and they have seen fit
ghosts. The school netted over $15
the
Washington
and
Oregon
associa­
hay
growers
of
Umatilla
county
are
home town and went back with a sure us that a great treat is in store
as a result of the auction which will
elected Monday Include two vice- to investigate the psoslbllities of this
scalp tucked neatly away in their for the people of Hermiston Novem­ voting by their signup whether they tions should, and no doubt will,
presidents and a treasurer. The vice project and have appropriated $50,-
go for athletic paraphernalia.
formulate
plans
whereby
all
the
hay
want
an
association
or
otherwise.
ber
9.
Remember
the
date.
belt. Although many days have
prenideuts are George Hartman, Pen- 000 that Is now being expended in
will
be
marketed
through
an
agree­
Many of the hay growers who were
passed since this defeat the locals
dlcton, and J. P. Neal, Walla Walla, determining the feasibility of the
Those entering Columbia school
not_ formerly members are joining. ment that will eliminate the possi­
had not forgotten. The Milton game
Columbia Farm Bureau Meets
Pat Lonergan was reelected treas- Umatilla Rapids power site,
this
week are Adaline Kaya 7th
bility
of
unwise
distribution,
avoid­
was the one game they wanted to
There was a meeting of the Farm This is particularly true of the But­
urer. The new president is to name
I am informed that a dam to the
grade,
Charle Kaya 3rd grade, Edith
win. Every man on the team gritt­ Bureau held last night in the Colum­ ter Creek district, where most of the ing the glutting of any one market.
an executive committee of 15 mem- height of 32 feet is feasible and
Kaya 2nd grade, Martin Kaya first
An
orderly
marketing
system
will
farmers
signed
contracts,
and
it
is
ed his teeth and swore by all of the bia district. A. L. Lovelace, for­
grade and Wayne Jones 5th grade.
bers and also a finance committee to that the probable cost would be be-
gods that he had ever heard of that merly director of organization for confidently expected that the Butter benefit the consumer ns well aH the
prepare a budget and to raise money tween twenty and thirty millions
producer,
thus
bringing
prosperity
Creek
district
will
respond
with
100
he would see to It personally that the state Farm Bureau of California,
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hall and
needed for carrying on the work of of dollars; that a maximum lift of
Milton would be on the receiving was the chief speaker. He gave an per cent sign-up, according to Mr. to all the people.
the association.
James Hall returned Wednesday from
150 feet will irrigate approximately
end of the "horse laugh” when the able review of the accomplishments Lovelace.
Yakima.
Aside from the election of officers one hundred fifty thousand acres Same was over.
IRRIGON ITEMS
Mr. Lovelace is a farmer and was
of the Farm Bureau, state and nat­
the feature of the afternoon meeting in Oregon, and that a maximum lift
When the Hermiston team trotted ional, stressing the importance of formerly director of organization
Mr. and Mrs. Jones and family
was an address by Congressman N. of 400 feet will irrigate approxi-
The Irrlgo.: school will give Its
out
on the field and a few moments the farmers organizing and meeting for the state Farm Bureau of Cali­
have returned from Hood River to
J. Slnnott. Mr. Slnnott reviewed the mately two hundred fifty thousand
fornia and was chosen to represent third annual carnival on Saturday their farm In this district.
progress of federal irrigation in Ore- acres of land in the state of Wash- before the referee blew his whistle to consider and discuss vital prob­
the Portland chamber because of his evening. November 3. No admission
lems confronting them.
calling
the
gridiron
warriors
to
com.
gon since he entered congress in Ington. It i3 estimated that there
Mr. Lovelace made a strong plea knowledge! of cooperative market­ will be charged and a program will
Sidney Barnard returned Monday
1913. He told of the successful e f - ; can be developed one hundred bat, a Hermiston player made a
for the support of a 100 per cent ing. He has spoken at various meet­ be given free In the auditorium. from Pasco, Montana.
megaphone
of
his
hands
and
shouted
fort in behalf of the West Exten- i twenty-five to one hundred fifty
ings in the county and says the farm­ Those who have attended before
pion of the Umatilla project; Of thousand horse power secondary, the to his team mates, "remember last Oregon state Farm Bureau and urged
ers are not organizing in order to should notice that this year It will
the
absolute
necessity
of
cooperative
year.”
This
seemed
to
be
their
bat­
Community Club Meeting
the successful effort to secure federal secondary power will supply a power
raise the price of farm products above be held in the new school house In­
The Community club will meet at
aid for the Warm Springs project in that is needed for irrigation pur- tle cry and the score will vouch for marketing. He advised that the
stead
of
the
gymnasium
as
formerly.
a
normal
level,
but
it
is
their
aim
farmers should make an extensive
the library Tuesday afternoon, Nov.
Malheur county, which move was poses and will be available during them having good memories. When
study of this question and that they to eliminate, so far as possible, the Each room has its own booths and 6, at the usual time, from 3 until
finally thwarted by the fact the pro­ the irrigation season only, or during the smoke of battle had cleared away
Should not be impatient if they can­ gamble in the farming industry, and everyone attending will have vast 5. The program committee has ar­
ject directors went ahead and sold the flood stage of the river, which Hermiston was the winner with a
score of 20 to 0.
not see satisfactory immediate re­ thereby stabilize prices and place opportunities for fun and frolic ranged an intcrestisg program for
bonds for private development. is from April to September.
agriculture on a systematic business Everyone should come to enjoy the this occasion which includes papers
sults.
At one stage of the game Milton
Money was then obtained for the
The great Muscle Shoals project,
cider, hot dogs, coffee, home made
basis.
It
takes
time
to
change
from
one
started
a
barrage
of
forward
passes
by Mrs. F. P. Phipps and Rena Wat­
Deschutes project but in that case on which has already been spent
candies, cakes, pies, chocolate, fish
syBtem
to
another,
and
since
each
There
Is
no
such
thing
as
over­
erman. Miss Marjorie Mulheron,
also difficulties were met with. more than one hundred five million fighting for every Inch. All of the
pond, ice cream and eats In abund­
The land owners refused to agree of dollars and will require an addi­ scoring was done In the third per­ member of a cooperative organiza­ production, but there is an under ance, together with side shows, for­ county health nurse, will be present
tion
is
a
link
in
a
chain
that
either
consumption,
due
to
lack
of
knowl­
to present to the club several plans
to the provisions that they sell off tional expenditure of twenty m ill­ iod with Hermiston using passes,
tune telling, etc.
In connection with her health pro­
their land under the requirements ions of dollars will develop only end runs and line plunges in their strengthens or weakens it, accord­ edge of market conditions, local and
gram.
Every woman on the project
of the Reclamation service. Hence ninety thousand horse power pri­ attack. Every member of the local ing to the understanding and sup foreign, and a faulty distribution
School was dismissed last Friday
Is cordially Invited to attend.
the project was dropped and the mary. The Muscle Shoals iproject squad played like a veteran, Addle- port of the member, It is of great system.
for
the
day
so
the
teachers
could
at­
Mr. Lovelace states that the agri,
Baker project taken up. That pro was initiated' with the Idea of de­ man of Hermiston, being the star of importance that the farmers avail
become informed upon the advant­ culturist must receive a fair return tend the institute called by the Co
ject has met with difficulty and its veloping nitrates for use In the man­ the game.
Baptist Church Notes
on his capital and labor Invested, Superintendent for that day at Hepp­
The following Is bits of the game: ages of cooperation.
Rev. W. W. Davis spoke to two
fate is yet uncertain.
ufacturing of munitions for the car­
ner.
The meeting was well attended or he will be forced into bankruptcy.
good audiences Sunday at the Bap_
Coming to the Umatilla rapids rying on of war. It is now intended Hermiston kicked off. Milton re­ and other speakers gave instructive
Supt. J. J. Sturgill was elected at
All other lines of Industry are or­
ceived
ball
and
brought
It
back
10
tlst church. The Interest In all of
project, Mr. Slnnott told in detail of to turn to the purpose of manufact­
talks on various subjects.
ganized and the farmer must organ­ Heppner vice-president of the county the services of the church is steadily
the steps taken to get the survey uring fertilizer for soil enrichment. yards. Tried forward pass but fail­
division
of
the
O.
S.
T.
A.
Irrigon
The
entertainment
committee
fur­
ize in self protection.
growing, but especially so in the
So you can see there is quite a ed to complete it. 2 yards through
measure through the lower house.
nished a pleasing program, then re.
The average farmer of the past school Is 100 per cent O. S. T. A.
Sunday school and the young peo­
At one stage unanimous consent was similarity in the purpose of these line. Completed pass of 15 yards. freshments were served and all got
has led a stern existence, long
ple’s meetings. The chalk talks
required to secure favorable action two projects, the purpose of the Mus- 1 yard around end. Milton fumbled together, shook hands and had a
Miss Leola Beneflel, a Junior, spent which follow the song service and
hours of drudgery were his lot.
and this was had with difficulty. sle hoals will be to supply fertil­ the ball but recovered it. Penal­ good time.
Through all human history the agri Sunday In Umatilla.
ized
5
yards
offside.
Penalized
15
Introduce the sermon of the evening
izer
to
sterile
and
barren
lands
while
Possible objectors were appeased af­
culture of the people has furnished
are proving to be very • attractive.
ter much effort and one man who the Umatilla rapids project will be yards for holding. 10 yards around
the best evidence of the degre of
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hermiston
Mr. and Mrs. F. Strader accom The picture produced lust Sunday
proposed objection arrived too late for the purpose of supplying water end. Milton punted.
Sunday, Nov. 4— Sabbath school civilization to which they have at­ panted by some young people, motor­ evening was a scene on the Willam­
to fertila but now barren lands. returned the punt 10 yards. 7
to do BO.
yards through line. 15 yards thru at 10 A. M., classes for everybody, tained.
ed to Pendleton last Saturday.
ette river. Rev. Davis has arrang­
Reviewing the facts as to the Uma­ Thus each, in its way, will reclaim
Geo.
Patterson,
Supt.
Morning
wor­
line.
2
yards
through
line.
2
yards
It
should
be
the
policy
of
every
ed to produce In pastel and in a size
tilla rapids project, Mr. Slnnott de­ the soil for the benefit of mankind.
Mr. Brown and family left for suitable for framing, each of the pic-
The Umatilla Rapldg project will around end. Hermiston penalized ship at 11 o’clock, special music. community to encourage increased
clared that if the survey is favor­
for holding. 4 yards around end. Epworth League at 7 P. M. Eve- efficiency; to cooperate in every Calfornla Sunday on business.
services. These pictures will be for
able the project will call for the low­ probably result in the electrifica­
Tried forward pass but failed. Punt­ prayer and bible study Thursday practical project in making theirs
sale by the Baptist Ladies Aid and
est proportionate cost of any federal tion of all the adjacent railroads,
Miss Jane Knight was absent from will make very desirable Christmas
thereby reducing the cost of trans­ ed. Ball carted back and forth In this evening at 7:30 In the south room. a better community in which to live;
project in the country.
manner
during
the
first
quarter.
to
cause
every
individual
entering
school
on Wednesday on account of presents.
Welcome
awaits
you.
Henry
Young,
Another important speaker of the portation. _ There is about two
The plays responsible for the minister.
that community to feel a cordial at­ Illness.
afternoon’s program was Lewis A. thousand miles of railroad adjacent
first touchdown was as follows: Mil-
mosphere; to encourage every ambi­
McArthur, vice-president of the Pac. to this power site, and this wauld
Hallowe’en Party
Miss Gertrude Graybeal was In
ton kicked off. Hermiston advanced FATHER AND SONS BANQUET tious person of integrity to further
Power & Light Company. Mr. Mc­ provide a market for a hundred
Saturday
evening Mrs. J. S. Dyer
ball 18 yards. Four yards through
agricultural and industrial advance­ Umatilla Friday and Saturday visit­
Arthur spoke informally and express­ thousand horse power. There are
entertained at a masquerade party
ing
friends
and
relatives.
The
Father
and
Sons
banquet
will
line.
4
1-2
yards
through
line.
ment.
No
community
can
boast
a
ed the interest of his company in unlimited factory possibilities. There
In honor of her nieces. Misses Len-
1-2 yard around end. 3 yards be held in the parlors of the M. E. permanent prosperity unless all are
the project and in the general cause will be great domestic consumption
Practicing for the program for the- ore and Alice Dyer. The house was
church
on
Friday
evening,
November
given
an
equal
opportunity
for
ad­
'around
end.
4
1-2
yard3
around
of electrical development. Repre­ for a reclamation of four hundred
Hallowe’en carnival Is progressing artistically decoded W$th autumn
end. 3 yards through line. 6 1-2 16. The ladies of the church will vancement.
sentatives from the various localities thousand of acres of arid land
leaves, witches, black cats and grin­
nicely by the various rooms.
serve
and
wish
every
father
and
It
is
an
undisputed
fact
that
Cali­
yards
through
line.
5
yards
through
were also called upon for brief re­ means thousands of people, means
ning pumpkins. Georgiana Brlgga
son
on
the
project
to
attend.
An
line.
3
yards
around
end.
4
yards
fornia
is
the
outstanding
state
in
marks. Pat Clark responded In be­ factories and cities.
Miss Thomas, Mrs. W. B. Howard’s dressed In old fashioned clothes and
interesting
program
will
be
ren­
cooperative
marketing,
and
that
state
through
line.
25
yard
run
through
So again I say, you are to be lik­
half of the Walla Walla delegation.
ha3 passed through the readjustment sister, visited school Wednesday of Edith Mikesrll, in men’s attire, made
'senator R. N. Stanfield, who drove ened unto the great Steinmetz that line for touchdown. After a few dered.
the hit of the evening. Lois Jack-
this week.
from Weiser, Idaho, to attend the gave so much to the world, for if the
son was a Chinese girl, Gertrude
meeting did not arrive until after ad­ Umatilla rapids project is to be ac­
Rev. Mummau, Irrigon's regular Belsse German peasant, Earl Ben-
journment. He had prepared an ad­ complished it must be done through
minister, failed to fill his pulpit Hel clown, Nancy McNaught old lady,
dress showing his support of the pro­ your efforts.
Sunday evening and Mr. W. B. How­ Edna Unwkish clown, Frank Swayze
So far as your delegation in con­
ject and it was released for publi­
ard of Irrigon took his place and sheriff, Lawrence Helnl Uncle Josh,
gress Is concerned, they want to do,
cation. His paper is as follows:
Vernon Waterman sailor, Karr Lom­
gave a good talk.
Mr. President, ladies and gentle- as far as It lies In their power, what
ax old man, Don Shotwell mystery,
men.— A few days ago we were all i you want them to do but the only
The Shotwell road men are runn­ pirates, Elizabeth Ptraw Plerette,
startled with the word that the life . way we can know your desires is by
in g a crusher east of town at full Edna Gould clown. Forest Campbell
of a great genius had passed. S tein-‘ your imparting them to us. I hope
| blast this week. Mrs. Paine >f Her dude, Lester Lomax clown, Isabel
netz, the electrical wizard, was no an appropriation can be secured dur-
miston i.i’ ived Wednesday as cook Dodd old fashioned girl, Oscar Mlke-
more. This morning as I scanned ing the 68th Congress to carry on
and everything Is assuming regu­ seli farmer, Dorothy Shotwell and
the paper I read these words, "Dr. the work that Is now started and
Opal Doblman Turkish dancers.
lar order.
C. P. teinmetz leaves no estate: he I that this will be followed until the
Tommy Lenhart, Earl Grigg sheiks,
drew no salary." "When teinmetz one time dream of the possibilities
Most of the empty houses in town Irwin Thomas hayseed. Joe Mc-
entered the employ of the General of the Umatilla Rapids project has
i are being occupied by people w ' io are Naught George Washington, Doug­
Electric Company a score of years i become an accomplished fact,
working for Mr. Shotwell on the ins Smith clown. Alice Dyer krazy
ago, he declared, ’I do not wish t o (
highway. This will increase the kat. Tiny Eensel Ignats Mice, Mar.
work for money. Let me draw it, I
VISIT SCHOOL WEEK
garct Waterman officer pup, George
I school enrollment.
meaning money, as I wish and if 1 1
— ——
Currie clown.
draw too much tell me. Do not fix
The week 5th to 9th of November
W. R. Walpole sprained his ankle
an amount. If I think of money 1 1 inclusive Is to be ’*¥1*« School
Margaret and Russel Nelson are
Friday of last w eek while attempt­
will not work as well. Build me a , Week.”
spending the week end with their
ing to cros an Irrigation ditch.
house If you wish and a laboratory.
Turn a duty to a pleasure and visit
parents, Mr. ad Mrs. Andrew Nel­
That is all I want.’ "
I the public schools during next week.
son, in Pendleton.
Armistice Day Celebration
Steinmetz passed out of this world ' Everyone has a very special In-
The Echo American Legion will
practically a penniless man. but h e , citation to visit at any hour or any
The diamond drill which Is being
put on an Armistice day celebration
left behind him a wealth and a herl-' day. It is hoped that the parents
Monday, November 12. An appro­ used In connection with Ihe Umatilla
tage tb it but few have achieved. wlll make an extra effort to see oor
priate program Is being arranged for' rapids Investigation struck a flow of
His invention’ have made less ardu­ school at work during "Visit School
the day and a dance will he held In artesian water recently.
ous the toll of man.
Week."
the evening. Rev. George L. Clarke
Rome people, in the zeal and am­
A banner will be given to the
Mr. and Mra. Harold Sulivan, of
of Pendleton has been secured as the
bition to acquire money, become Im. room receiving the greatest number
speaker.
j Portland, are spending a few day»
bued with the idea that human ef- of visitors. A nice blooming plant
■ —«i i — in .
...
with Mr. Rullivan'a parents. Mr. and
fort, thought and desire are only t o : will be given the room receiving the
The government la rebuilding one Mrs. P. P. Sullivan of South Hill.
be bought and sold for mercenary greatest number of men visitors,
and one-balf mile* of the hlllalde Harold ia one of the earliest gradu-
purpose- but you people gathered
The awards will be made In pro-
dit-.b in the Fourth unit, which Is ates of thellermiston high school
today -Ire blest to that thought for portion to the enrollment of each
a part of (he reconstruction of th e , and one of the boys who helped sub-
you. like IH great Steinmetz. are room and will be announced at the
R system that was approved at a I due the sand and sage. He la now
here in th- interest of a project In j Parent -Teachers meeting of Nov. 9.
*— ¡ recent meeting of the district board, employed by the Standard Oil Co,
RAPIDS MEETING
HELD IN PENDLETON
HERMISTON HIGH
BEATS MILTON
HAY GROWERS
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