to V W * •» • Bife llmmata Hmtlh VOL. XVIII IRRIGATION APPRO­ PRIATION UR6ED HERMISTON. UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 22. 1923 DRILLING OPERATIONS ARK RESUMED HERE A. A. Durand Start* Contract on Oil Well FATHER AND SON BAN­ QUET WELL ATTENDED ORGANIZATION OF THE BUREAU OF RELAXATION Secretary of The Interior Issues An Order Effective Jan. 1, 1923 FARMFR2 FORM iHnniLiiu runni i CHOP ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL TEAM WILL * eat turkey at union Thanksgiving Dinner Will be Given Them by Local Commercial Club After the Game No. 11 ¡HERMISTON HI OUT­ PLAYS THE DALLES A. A. Durand, of Walla Walla, CONGRESS ASKED TO EXTEND A Btarted drilling opertions for oil at SPEAKING AND MUSICAL NUM­ According to an order Issued by DECISION REACHED AT MEETING Thanksgiving day the members of VICTORS BY A SCORE OF 19 TO 0 SUM OF $250,000,000. the well near thia city last Wednes­ the Secretary of the Interior effect. BERS COMPOSE PROGRAM WEDNESDAY NIGHT SATURDAY the Hermiston foot ball squad will day. Mr. Durand is drilling under Ive January 1, 1924, the Bureau of not have a chance to partake of the contract awarded him by the North, Reclamation will be organized as fol­ roast turkey and pumpkin pies that Extension of Time To Settlers Frown­ eastern Oregon Oil Exploration Com­ Over Two Hundred Were Seated at lows: Keen Interest Displayed in Product­ mother makes for they are sched­ Local Boys Play a Brand of Foot Ball pany some time ago. ed On,— Reclamation Congress Under the supervision of the Secre­ The Tables Which Was Spread ion of Asparagus, Berries and That Completely Baffles the uled to play the Union high school Makes Recommendations Under the contract a well for 2000 tary of Interior, the Commissioner on Main Floor of M. E. Poultry Work. Visitors at Union. But after the game they feet, or until gas or oil is discover, of the Bureau of Reclamation, with Church • will be ushered into the dining room ed, must be drilled by the contrac- offices at Washington, D. C.. shall of the hotel at Union where a real A resolution that congress be re- tor. Mr. Durand is a driller of much have charge of all work of the Bur­ A comprehensive program for the Thanksgiving feed will await them. When you go out to watch the Jtuested to appropriate at an early experience, owning six large drill Over two hundered men and boys eau. The Commissioner shall report development of horticulture in the The Hermiston Commercial club as home town team play foot ball and dSte the sum of 1250,000,000 or ing machines. He has drilled in the attended the Father and Son ban­ to the Secretary of the Interior. west end of Umatilla county on lands a token of appreciation of the rec­ more for expenditure under the re- | oil regions and Is familiar with the quet last Friday evening on the main you have heard a good deal about the Under the supervision of the Com­ adapted to fruits, vegetables and spe­ ord made by the team this season, visitors having a squad that was un­ clamatlon law as promptly as such different formations and stratas. *floor of the M. E. church. missioner of Reclamation, the Chief cialty crops was presented to the will make all arrangements and will money can be wisely expended, was The directors feel highly pleased beatable, they claiming the cham­ From a point of attendance it was Engineer, with office at a point de­ farmers last Wednesday night at a stand the expense of the banquet. adopted by the western states re. ' with having closed the contract with signated by the Secretary of the In­ meeting held under the auspices of the most successful event of Its kind pionship of Eastern Oregon, and from At the luncheon of the club Tues­ 'clamation association, meeting in . him as it will give the assurance of ever held In this city. The local terior (now Denver), shall have the Hermiston Commercial club and the rumors you heard you be­ day noon Superintendent Day stated convention at Salt Lake City. a thorough test of the local struct- Commercial club sponsored the ban­ charge of all engineering work, In­ the Columbia Farm Bureau. that more money was needed by the lieve the locals haven't a chance 1« The meetings are being attended tire. Heavier tools will be used and quet. The supper was prepared and cluding reconnaissance, investiga­ Speakers included C. L. Long, Lee school for athletic purposes. A the world to win, and then the nome by representatives of 13 western a double shift put on which will served by the ladles of the M. E. tion, design and construction, and Lampson and Fred Bennion. Prob­ committee was immediately appoint States—Washington, Oregon, Cali­ make drilling more rapid. At pres­ church. such other work as may be assigned. town boys grab the game with a score lems of fruit growers on the west ed to go out during the afternoon and fornia, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Nev­ ent the structure drilled through is Theose down on the program for The chief engineer will report to the end project wa8 discussed by Mr. raise the money. In a short time of 19 to 0— "Oh, man. Isn’t It a Commissioner. ada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colo hard basalt rock, the drlll8 going Long, fruit specialist of the O. A. C. over a hundred dollars was procured trand and glorious feelln* ", short talks were Professors Day, Gra- ja d o , Nebraska, Wyoming and Texas down about five feet a day. Under the supervision of the Com­ extension service. Mr. Lampson in lapp and Gullfoil of the high school which will he turned over to the Those who attended the game laHf --an d all phases of seml-arid land faculty. Mayor Todd, E. P. Dodd missioner of Reclamation, the Field his talk considered some of the fun­ student body to be used for athletic Saturday between The Dalles high BODY FOUND IN RIVER problem,, are under discussion. and Dr. F. V. Prime also spoke. A, Commissioner, with office at a point damental steps necessary In the act­ equipment. •-nd Hermiston high were treated to THAT OF EDNA ROGERS E. Bensel gave an address for the designated by the Secretary of the ual production of both asparagus and Other resolutions adopted follow: The business men of this city are lust such a thrill. “We re-affirm the original policy grade schools and Earl Bensel and Interior, shall have charge of the strawberries. proud of the team and the honors The news of The Dalles victories Cold Springs Mystery Cleared and operation of reclamation projects, In­ adopted by the western states re­ Hugh Walker replied. The main Questlonaires were recently sent they have garnered and stand ready Body Found Identified as That clamation association at its organiza­ address of the evening was given by cluding delivery of water; lands; out to the farmers in the west end to aid them financially or in any had traveled In advance of the team. of Former Umatilla Girl tion in 1909. Rev. W. W. Davis. The pnuslcal crop production, handling and mar. to ascertain their desire8 as to putt­ other manner they are able to do so. They had met and defeated Van­ couver, Washington, Dufur and oth. numbers by Enos Martin, Paul De keting; improvement of farm con­ ing out acreage of grapes, asparagus, "We appreciate the fact that both The skeleton of the woman foqnd ;rs by large scores. The day before ditions, industrial betterment, col­ the republican and democratic par. in the Columbia river five miles above Mortlmore and W. L. Hamm were strawberries, etc. .Forty-four re­ lection of water and other charges, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS ACTIVE the game with Hermiston the Pendle­ ties In their national platforms In Cold Springs recently has been iden­ well received. replied to the questionaire. The in­ ton Buckaroos had gone down to de­ (By Gladys Whitsett hnd settlement of land. The Field 1920 advocated favorable reclama­ tified as Edna Rogers-Pitman, a for. formation received shows that 12 It was Indeed gratifying to the feat before them by a score of 21 to Commissioner shall report to the Club work Is well founded In Col­ tion of arid lands. We urge that mer Umatilla girl. Mr. and Mrs. commercial club to witness the in­ farmers are Interested in producing 0. Taking these things In congidera- Commissioner. umbia district as Is proven by the the national convention of 1924 re­ Rogers, of Eagle Valley near Baker terest displayed by thone who attend­ new potatoes; 28 have intentions of Under supervision of the Commis­ putting in asparagus beds; 14 will four Industrial clubs this year. .* ton. the dopsters had It figured that affirm that declaration. were here on Wednesday to view the ed. A get-to-gether meeting of this Interest has been created which tends the locals had the same chance as a "We of the west have seen the remains and were quite positive In nature brings about a mutual under­ sioner, Field Commissioner and the have acreage devoted to strawberr. to enlarge the enrollment for next flea at ahull pup’8 convention. Chief Engineer, project managers, ies. There were 29 who expressed a benefits of federal irrigation and the the Identification of thier daughter, standing between father and boy When the two terns trotted out on spring. The work lias proven not with offices at points designated by desire to develop their poultry flocks. miraculous transformation of desert who has been missing sincee Decem­ and both receive a great deal of the field Hermiston’s stock did not the Commissioner, shall have chkrge A committee composed of E. P. only btneficial to the boys and girls wastes into prosperous farm homes ber 9, 1922. She had written from good from them. of the work of all kinds related to Dodd, Tom Fraser, J. H. Reid, Harry but also an asset to the district as raise any. The Dalles team looked and Jksgl ye communities, court North Powder to her parents saying their respective projects. The pro­ Straw, Otto Heinl, Sidney Barnard It has in other communities. Thanks heavier by a good many pounds. ;jin, etching examination of that she and her husband were start­ Community Club "Bill” Warner, the referee, blew are due to the four different club ject managers shall report to the jits and value to the nation, ing home and that was the last that The last meeting of the Community Commissioner, Field Commissioner and Dr. Beletskl were appainted to leaders who gave their time and Ills whistle and the game waB on. ih e death of President Harding had been heard from her. Shortly club held at the library Tuesday and Chief Engineer according to sub­ carry on the work. After a few minutes of play It was About 100 were present at the help to the work. Those members Ration suffered a deep bereave- afterwards parties had been seen afternoon, Nov. 20, was fairly well ject matter as Indicated by this or completing their work and filing pparent that Hermiston had the bet­ meeting. driving along the Cold Springs road m«*'J the west lost a sympathetic attended and those present took a der. their final reports at Corvallis are; ter team. When The Dalles had the f / 1) | and reclamation an earnest answering the description of Edna marked interest In the straw vote Poultry Club— Gertrude Hall, ',all she was unable to make yardage Under supervision of the Chief Hermiston Man on 0. A. C. Team supporter. We extend to Mrs. Hard­ Rogers and her husband and a arti­ of choice for next president. Only Gladys Whitsett, Pearl, Geneva and while the locals made gains through Counsel, located at Washington, D. Oregon Agricultural College, Cor­ ing our heartfelt sympathy and shall cle in a Portland paper of recent date the total votes of each candidate "enter, around the endB and In every C., the district counsels, with offices Leroy Guislnger, Harvey and Don­ vallis, Nov. 22.— John Thomas Had- ah’ ays hold In profound respect and telling of the finding of the skeleton from the entire list of clubs will be ald De Mosa and James Waugamun. ether manner that they so desired, at points designated by the Com dox ,of Hermiston, is one of the men veneration the memory of this truly of a woman decided the parents to given out. Mrs. Schilling gave a This club was a one hundred per loon the boys began to realize that missioner, shall have charge of the turning out regularly for the first investigate. great and good president. report of the legislative committee. cent club as all members finished The Dalles wa( a monster In name legal work in their respective dis­ year wrestling team. Haddox is "The western states rec—.T.aiion The identification Is complete be­ Mrs. Day, Mrs. Schilling and Mrs. tricts and .shall when called upon showing up well in the 150-pound and therefore will receive a diploma only. With this realization they be­ association looks with disfavor upon yond any reasonable doubt, according Brownson were appointed to conduct assist the Field Commissioner and class. He Is a freshman In com. pf acknowledgement f/011, Washing­ gin to gain confidence and lu a few to the prosecuting attorney and the the proposed law to extend the period the book campaign. A box for the ton, D. C. It Is already In possess­ minutes of play the ball was carried the Chief Engineer and their forces. merce. of payment by settlers of government coroner. The markes on which the W. C. T. U. orphan’s borne at Cor­ ion of a charter from the above men­ over for a touchdown. Longhorn The District Counsel shall report to reclamation projects an additional 40 identification depends Include curved vallis will U>e placed . In Sappers’ the Chief Counsel. tioned place. The member,, appre­ kicked goal. The crowd went wild. years. Such extensions would be joints on the little finger and the Inc. so that anyone wishing to con­ J. N. TEAL TO ciate the help given by Mrs. Lulu The unexpected had happened. Her­ construed, although unfairly, by op. little toes, a mark on the teeth, and tribute to the Home may do so. VISIT HERMISTON Rhodes, their club leader. miston had crossed The Dalles goal TO THE FARMERS nents of reclamation as an admission an old scar on the shin bone of the Sheets, pillow cases, towels and cloth­ line the first team to accomplish this Bee Club— Helen Bennett, Gladys of the failure of government recla­ right leg. ing are acceptable. Mrs. J. W. The one thing necessary to success Banquet Will Be Tendered Him by Whitsett, Sherlock Stockard, Mur. feat so far this Heason. The body when taken out of the Campbell read a splendid paper on In the hay growers’ organization Is mation projects and with equal un­ Commercial Club In the second qquarter another rell Bennett, Gilbert Whitsett. fairness as a set in the attempted re­ water was minus both hands and one "Representative Prose and Poetry more members. touchdown was made by Hermiston. The members of thts club are plan­ pudiation. foot was missing, but enough of the Writers of Oregon.” Mrs. Camp­ Seventy-five per cent of the hay J. N. Teal, of Portland, president This time Longhorn missed goal. Mean„ for practical, definite, im­ skeleton has been gathered together bell’s paper was both educational and cannot be* signed without every of the Umatilla Raptdg Association, ning on a larger enrollment next spring. Their framed charter may The Dalles had nothing In their as­ mediate relief for those settlers cov­ to show some of the marks. interesting. Several Important poli­ hay grower helping out. will visit Hermiston today according sortment of plays that seemed to fool She was 19 years old at the time of tical questione were discussed and ering a sufficient period of time to The solicitors have gone over tho to word received from Pendleton. be seen In the Columbia school house. the boys. In a number of Instances enable them to adjust their affairs, her death, the parents said. Her the club moved to go on record to whole district, and a lot of growers Mr. Teal Is making a personal visit Thanks are given the club leader they nipped tho man with the ball so as to meet their payments to the husband, whose last name was Pit­ endorse them. Election of new have not signed. Some are about to the rapids to observe the drilling Mr. B. H. Stockard for his help and before he could move. government are provided under ex­ man, but whose given name 18 not officers for the ensuing year will be ready to sign. All It needs is a work now under way. It is also his Interest. In the third quarter Hermiston Pig Club-—Lowell and Sherlock isting laws and regulations, and ex. known, is suspected by Mr. Rogers a feature of the next meeting. All neighbor to help out. desire to meet Mr. Crocker who Is tho tensions thereof is now tendered by of having killed his daughter. He the club members are urged to be Now let’s all work together. Let engineer of the government survey. Stockard, Tom Lenhart, Alton and scored again but missed ktcklng goal for the third time. the needing such relief. Moreover, threatened to kill her when the present at this meeting. the hay office know who can be Mr. Teal will arrive in Pendleton Alvin Hooker, William and James The Dalles only chance for a touch­ the fact might be considered that young couple were living near Echo. signed; bring him Into the office for from Baker and will leave Immedi­ Waugaman, Gilbert Whitsett, Carl down came In the last quarter. Her­ failure of payment impairs the prin­ Mr. Rogers says, and she returned 1 a contract. ately for the rapids. He will stop Iladdor, Sumner and Bryce Robin­ Library Board Appointed cipal of the revolving fund to be to the home of her parents. If we don’t put this over the mar­ over In Hermiston and a luncheon son, Tllford Stillings and Leon Nor­ miston tried to punt but the ball At the last meeting of the city was blocked. It was The Dalles ball Later Pitman came to the Rogers council this body confirmed the ap­ ket will break and the profit will will be tendered him by the Commer­ quist. applied to pending projects. This This club exhibited at Salem state and only a few yeards from Hermis­ association urges Bettlers on recla­ home In Eagle Valley, visited his pointments made by Mayor Todd of be gone for this year and-your op. cial club. ton’s goal line. The Dalles tried mation projects to accept this, cer­ wife and her parents for about A number of the business men of fair and International Llaestock Ex­ those who will serve as member^ portunity for Oregon Is gone. See hnrd to put over the ball but failed. tain relief as against the improb-, month, and then persuaded her to of the board of Hermiston’s public your neighbor. this city will accompany the party position and brought home the bacon. A team consisting of the They lost the ball on downs and Her­ ability of securing favorable con. return to him and live with him. library. The appointments made Do It now!!! to the rapids site. first three mentioned represented the miston punted out of danger. gressional action at this time, or at They worked for awhile near Hunt, and confirmed were as follows: One Oregon Co-operative Hay Growers club at the International. Henry Every man on the local team play­ ington and on December 9, 1922, s year term, O. G. Sapper. Two year. < any other time In near future. Hermiston, Ore. An Episcopal meeting will be held Sommerer, their local leader, was a ed almost perfect foot ball. It “The western staes reclamation letter written by Mrs. Pitman was re­ Mrs. J. K. Shotwell. Three years. Wednesday evening, November 27, great aid to them in all their activ­ would be hard to pick the individual association hereby extends Its thanks ceived by her parents In which she George Patterson. Four years, H. For Thanksgiving. Fresh oys. at the Hermiston hotel. The speak, ities. stars of the agme. to Honorable Hubert Work, secre­ said she and her husband were com M. Schilling. Four years, Mrs. T. H. tern. Order your turkey early. Clty ers will be Rev. Tenbrook, Laughlen tary of the interior for his sympa­ in to Eagle Valley. That was the Gaither. Calf Club—Gladys and Gilbert When The Dulles beat Pendleton Meat Market.— Adv. and Mrs. Wells, deaconess. thetic and helpful attitude toward last word ever received from her. Whitsett, Carl Haddox, Walther Ott, last Friday they laid claim to the Pitman is said to be six feet four t'eclamation. Victor Addleman. Oscar Whitsett, championship o f EuHtern Oregon and ‘We recommend that serious con­ inches tall, has piercing eyes. Is erect William Waugaman, Gerald Haddox, their claim at this time was well sideration be given to a plan where­ In carriage and thrusts his chest out Alonzo Lenhart, George Beddow and founded. By winning from The by the government shall upon each with a swagger when he walks. He Dalles Saturday Hermiston grabbed Loren Jackson. transfer of ownership, receive a fix­ Is reputed to be part Cherokee Indian. Thl„ club was also a one hundred the Eastern Oregon high school Mr. Rogers told the coroner that ed percentage of the difference be­ per cent club. Plans are being for­ championship. / V r ttM M R VUrtËH KV tween the amount at which the land from his investigations made at Echo The town Is Justly proud of the mulated for a purebred Jersey calf UHi.Lt GtOftfet <$AV£ ME is sold and the agreed basic price since coming from his home over the Club and probably a purebred Hol­ team. Much credit Is due to Coach of the raw land, plus the cost of im­ Blue mountains, he had found that A PIM E TO 0UV • «,Ten u ter- serve as officers for the coming year. J the business men that the camalgpn giving cervices Thursday morning at . ----------- - ■ ■ — C. Ban -oft, rreeident; L. L. Penney., will be put over and a seventy-five 10:30 o'clock. You will be wel- Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer and daugh- vlee-c eslder •; L. Buhman, Secretary, per cent sign-up secured by the last I eome to any or all of these meetings. | ter. nt Hermiston, attended church and treasnur. ,Of this wpefc. i ¡Henry Young, minister. In Irrigon Sunday night. Pumpkin Pie ]