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3ft? Wnmafcm Iforalò HERMISTON, UMATfbLA COUNTT, OREGON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1924 ¿ 5 High School Mirror DavotMl to the Interest end Development of the Hermiston Schools Vol. 4. No. 1 The local high school football team was defeated 24 to 6 In the game at Pendleton. The Pendleton team played good ball while Hermis ton failed to take advantage of breaks which might have made the Pendleton score lower. Our team did 1 not play as well as at Walla Walla. Shifts in the line-up due to injuries In the Walla Walla game accounted In part for Hermiston’s weakness Pendleton has a team of veterans and should go a long way If they keep up : the fight. Hermiston plays Union here on November 1. The high school girls glee club en- , tertained the Community club lad ies Monday afternoon by the deliv ery of two songs, “The Dance of the Butterflies” and “To the Brook.” RESOLUTIONS Adopted By Umatilla Project Farm Bureau Plans are in progress for a high school party Saturday night. WHEREAS, STATE TAX COMMISSIONER U SH E R ’S RE PORT SHOWS THAT IT IS COLLECTING TAX FROM INCOMES OF OVER 20,000 PERSONS WHO WERE A CTO AT.TV HOT ON THE TAX ROLLS OF THE STATE IN ANY MANNER. THE COMBINED INCOMES OF THESE PEOPLE IS OVER 4 8 0 ,0 0 0 ,- 000. IN OTHER WORDS, THAT MUCH HIDDEN WEALTH, THAT HAS BEEN PAYING NO TAX, IS NOW HELPING TO RELIEVE THE OVERBURDENED FARMS OF TOTS T AT T/lA Tl THEY ARE CARRYING. AND, WHEREAS, THE INCOME TAX HAS REDUCED THE STATE PROPERTY TAX 1.2S MILLS. THIS IS ADMITTED BY C. C. CHAPMAN, WHO IS MANAGING THE ANTI-INCOME TAT CAMPAIGN. BUT NOW THAT THE LAW HAS SUCCESS FULLY STOOD TRIAL IN THE STATE SUPREME COURT, THE AMOUNT IT WILL COLLECT IS FOUND TO BE DOUBLE THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF. >1,250,000. OR, TO STATE IT DIF FERENTLY, IT WILL COLLECT ALMOST $3,000,000 PER AN NUM, WHICH WILL BE JUST THAT MUCH TAKEN OFF TWtt PROPERTY TAX, MOST OF WHICH HAS TO BE P ATTI BY THE FARMERS. THE LAW PR0VIDE3 THAT IT SHALL NOT BE AN INCREASED TAX, 1V T SHALL 0 N 1 Y EQUAL WNAT WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE B EEN PAID BY THE PROP ERTY, AND WHEREAS, THE CLAIM HAS BEEN MADE THAT IT IS DRIVING CAPITAL OUT OF OREGON. BY LOWERING REAL ESTATE TAXES IT SHOULD INDUCE CAPITAL TO COME TO THE STATE, AND THE FACT THAT PORTLAND AND OTHER CITIES ARE GROWING MORE RAPIDLY THAN AT ANY FORMER TIME IN THE HISTORY OF THE PROVES THAT THIS IS JUST WHAT IT IS DOING. STATE, FACTOR IES AND OTHER ENTERPRISES ARE REPORTED DAILY IN THE PRESS OF THE STATE AS BEING STARTED. ONLY THE FARMER REMAINS UNPROSPEROUS. WHEREAS, A GREAT FUND HAS RCTW COLLECTED TO DEFEAT THE INCOME TAX LAW, ALREADY ONCE ENDORS ED BY THE PEOPLE. THE TAX DODGERS ARE DESPER ATE, AND WILL RESORT TO ANY MISREPRESENTATION TO DEFEAT THIS LAW, FRAMED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HOME OWNER AND HONEST TAX PAYER. A VOTE “NO” SUSTAINS THE LAW AND DEFEATS THE REPEAL. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT EVERY FARMER, EVERY HOME OWNER AND EVERYONE WHO RF.TJCTF.ft BIG INCOMES AS W E IL AS THE HOMES SHOULD BEAR THE TAX BURDEN, SHOULD VOTE— 313 NO. Against Repeal AND KEEP THE INCOME TAX LAW ON THE STATUTE BOOKS OF OREGON. Umatilla Project Farm Bureau. (Paid Advertisement) Nò. 7 P. T. A. GOUNTY COMMUNITY CLUB MEET NOV. 8 HOLD LUNCHEON LOCAL ASSOCIATION WILL EN AFFAIR IS GIVEN AT THE HOTEL TERTAIN COUNTY COUNCIL OREGON MONDAY ence Skinner, Lillian Walker, Edith Mtkesel, Georgianna Briggs, Frank Swayse. Chet Rhodes, Don Shotwell, Karr Lomax, Earnest Addleman, Earl M eeting W ill Be All Day Session in In tiestin g Papers Given and Speeches School Building. Program in In Behalf of Various Presidential Bensel. Earnest Parish and Chet Pel- Full W ill be Published Canddateg are Made. Straw mulder. N ext Week Vote Is. Taken. Monday evening a group of high school folks gave a surprise party in The Couny Council of the Parent- honor of Bessie Hammer, a former high school graduate. The evening Teacher association will meet in Her was spent In the form of a welner miston on Saturday, November 8, at roast, after which all reported a good 10:30 A. M. in the school building. This meeting will be an all day ses time. sion and luncheon will be served. The local P. T. A. is urging every B right Sayings of Chemistry Student member to be present. We want to “The unit for measuring heat Is make our P. T. A. a huge success the atom.” “A calorie is the amount of heat this year and we feel In order to do necessary to raise a column of mer so, we must get a good start. This is the way te get that start. cury one degree.” Remember the date, Saturday, November 8, at 10:30 A. M. In the Grade News Four new pupils have entered the school building. The program will be printed next week. second grade and two the third. The Hermiston Community Club held a very enjoyable lunch eon with a good attendance at the Hotel Oregon Monday, October 20th. Mrs. C. M. Voyen read a splendid paper on Famous Players and Sing ers. Mtsg Compton and the girls’ Glee Club pleased everyone present with two selecting. The last num ber on tho program was a political symposium. Mrs. F. V. Prime, Mrs. J. M. Biggs and Mrs. J. K. Shotwell poke In behalf of the three presiden tial nominees, John W. Davis, Cal vin Coolidge and Robert M. La Toil ette, respectively. Following these Intensely Interesting speeches was a spirited general discusión. Among others, Mrs. Nugent spoke for Mr. Coolidge and Mrs. A. E. McFarland for Mr. La Follette. both women from Umatilla. In the straw vote Mr. Coolidge polled 23 votes, Mr. La Foll ette 9 and Mr. Davts 8. Before the meeting was adjourned Mrs. Mc Naught president of the club, urged all women of the project to come out November 4 th and avail themselves of the privilege as well as fulfill the duty of voting. |3he brought out the point that the 48 per cent of the voters who did not vote at the last presidential election could have changed the results of the election by voting. I^t the women of this com munity, at least, redeem themselves by turning out 100 per cent at ths pools. A surprise party was given last Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Briggs In honor of . their daughter Eleanor. An enjoy able evening was spent at cards and dancing. Dainty refreshments add ed the finishing touch to the merri ment. Those present were Anita Paulsen, Nancy McNaught, Edna Bo- 1 kish, Lenore Dyer, Lois Jackson, Flor The regular meeting of the P. T The girls of the seventh grade A. was held October 10 Instead of have organized a base ball team. October 9 In the high school audi The most brilliant of the eighth torium. Mrs. L. C. Dyer, president, presid graders. In whom we all feel an in terest, are Ruth Bensel, Marlon How ed, Mrs. Geo. J. Perkins, Btate pres ard and Edith Sale, who received ident of the P. T. A. was present and the three highest grades In the six gave a very excellent talk on the aim and niiss'on of the P. T. A. She weeks exams. emphasized the necessity of coopera- ton betwen teachers and parents. ¡BEE KEEPERS WILL SEND NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB Mr. Yeager, principal of the Adams DELEGATE TO STATE MEETING ELECT OFFICERS schools was present and gave a talk. Jim Tabor Chosen Delegate and W. Next M eeting W ill Be Held Nov. 8 Mrs. Baker, president of the Stan field P. T. A., Mrs. Harry Wessel, G. Rodda Substitute. A t Home of Mrs. S. Thomas secretary, Mrs. Hills, Mrs. Cotent, of Stanfield, were visitors. At a meeting held Monday night The Neighborhood Club met with Several musical numbers were giv the Umatilla County Beekeepers' Mrs. Howard Reid on Wednesday af en. The meeting was well attended Association elected Jim Tabor of ternoon. The following officers were and It Is hopd the Interest will he President, Mrs. Oliver kept up for the balance of the year. ficial delegate for the association to elected: The regular meetings are the sec the state beekeepers annual conven Brooks: first vice-president, Mrs. Howard Reid; second vice-president, tion that is to be held in Portland Mrs. Baxter Hutchinson; secretary, ond Thursday of each month in the IN MEMORY OF THE D EPARTED high school auditorium. November 5-6. W. G. Rodda was Mrs. Frank Beddow; treasurer, Mrs. J. Alexander Craig Thom was born elected substitute. W. A. Mtkesell; press superintend at Dewitt, Iowa, October 10, 1856. This convention is being held dur ent, Mrs. N. W. Bloom; park board, ELECTION RETURNS WILL BE RECEIVED I T T .B F In 1879 he came to Oregon and set ing the week of the Pacific Inter Mrs. H. J. Belscamper and Mrs. W. tled at Pilot Rock. Fifteen year» national Stock Show which will en A. Mikesell. Mrs. Howard Retd and The city of Hermiston has made ater he moved to the Thom home- able the beekeepers to obtain reduc Mrs. Lester Hammer served delicious arrangements whereby Its citizens tead on the Umatilla river. He aha ed railroad rates in addition to tak- refreshments. and guests may be entertained on lived in various place8 in Umatilla [i Ing in the two events in one trip. The next meeting will be with the night of November 4 when the county since that, time. He died at | The Pacific International this year Mrs. S. Thomas on Nov. 12. election returns will be announced Pendleton, Oregon, October 13, 1624. offers particular attraction for bee- I at the the two Pastime parlors, from Mr. Thom had three brothers still ' keepers as a space this year has j AWARDS IN POULTRY DIVISION the stage of the Playhouse and the living: George Thom of Correction- been allowed for honey display un- J Ole, Iowa, T. R. Thom, now sheriff Hermiston hotel. . der the supervision of the State Bee Mrs. Durfey will throw open the of Terry county, Iowa, and John1 White Leghorn, young pen— 1, A i keepers association. To supply met- ' of Hermiston. Another lobby of the hotel for the ladies who horn | erial for this display beekeepers all Buhman; 2, L. H. Dyer; 3, Will are interested in knowing the status brother, Robert Thom, proceeded Rhodes. i over the state have been requested Rhode Island Reds, pen— 1, J. D. of the three presidential candidates him to the Beyond some ten years , to contribute fifty pounds each, pre- 80. Waghorn; 2, Dr. Beletskl; 3, Wm. before the papers make the announce ; ferably in glasss; this honey will ment the day following. The din One by one, Earth*B ties are broken. Ogden. later be sold and used to pay the Barred Rocks, pen— 1, 2, S. L. Car ing room of the hotel will be open And our loved ones slip away. expenses in connection with the for the serving of light refresh To that unknown. Mystic City, son; 3, John Leek. display, and what may be left over ments. Mr. Davis of the Playhouse While we wait and watch and pray. Any other breed, pen—Jersey will be used for advertising honey will entertain with a show. Issuing during the National Honey Week, Black Giant, Dr. Beletskl 1st; Gol den Camplnes, Lawrence Hughes, 1. pass-out checks to all who desire this And we miss them oh so sadly, November 16-22. Ducks, Pekin, pen— 1, Mrs, Belet kind of amusement intermittently. As we wander on alone. A professional demonstrator will The Pastime Parlors will be open And we treasure up In memory, be in charge of the display during ski; 2, Mrs. H. H. Stockard; 3, H. for those who enjoy the sports to be Every gentle word and tone. Woodard. the entire week and will give lec found there, and everybody will be i Mallard Ducks, pen— 1, Mrs. Geo. tures and practical demonstrations welcome and may come and go as But the days so sad and lonely. Genn. on the UBe of honey. A list of all Turn our thoughtg the heavenward Geese— 1, Frank Stone; 2, Roy they please. who contribute honey will be print way, ed and furnished prospective honey Sullivan. And with eager feet we hasten. Turkeys— First pen, Mrs. George FIRE ON PEARSON RANCH buyers and the honey will also be Toward the unknown, untried way. Genn; second, Walter Botkin. judged and ribbons awarded. Best single bird of each pen of On the 13th of this month l’hough no voice can pierce the shad above classses— White Leghorn— ows. Mail Carrier Appointed there was a bad fire at the ranch Cockerel, 1st, A. Buhman; 2nd, L. Word has been received to the H. Dyer; 3rd. C. Cllnesmith. of L. H. Pearson, destroying the And no voice the silence break. effect that Jim Todd received the ap Pullets— 1st, A. Buhman; 2nd, C. barn and cow barn together Those we loved have passed beyond them. pointment as .mail carrier for route Cllnesmith; 3rd, Will Rhodes. with a wagon and about ten tons And we too, the. path would take. i 1 from this postoffice. A number Barred Rocks— 1st, 8. L. Carson; of hay. The fire originated in of men from this locality took the 2nd. H. M. Sommerer. the grass west of the haystack. 'or as earthly claims diminish, examination in Pendleton some time Pullets— 1st, S. L. Carson; 2nd, No insurance was carried. The Itronger grow the ties of Heaven. ago for the Job. Jim will assume hlR Mrs. Prtndle; 3rd, 8. L. Carson. duties in the near future. Rhode Island Reds— Cockerel, 1st, loss was about ¡$700. Neighbors And as years go on deaths features J. D. Waghorn; 2nd, Dr. Beletskl; arrived in time to save the gar Wear the smile of llfes sweet even. 3rd, Wm. Ogden. age and car. Luckily the main Pullets, 1st, J. D. Waghorn: 2nd, haystacks were located a con And the grave will loose Its terror Changing to a bed of rest, J. D. Waghorn; 3rd, J. D. Waghorn. siderable distance from the Since Its chilling armH have folded. Jersey Black Giants— Cockerel, 1, barns. Those who loved us to Its breast. Dr. Beletskl; Pullet, 1, 2, and 3, Dr. CONGRESSMAN GOOD TO SPEAK TUESDAY Beletskl. People of HermiBton and vic inity will have an opportunity to hear one of the most noted speakers coming to Oregon in this year’s campaign when James ■ W.Good, co-auther of the bud- get bill, will make an address i for Coolidge on the night of Oct. Golden Camplnes— Cockerel, 1, L, D. Hughes. Pullets, 1, 2, 3, L. D. Hughes. , Pekin Ducks— Drake, 1, Mrs. Bel etskl: 2, D. Bensel; 3, Mrs. R. H. Stockard. Duck, 1, Mrs. Beletskl; 2, Mrs. R. H. Stockard; 3, H. Wood ard. Mallard Dueka— Drake and duck, 1, 2, 3, Mrs. Geo. Genn. »• Mr. Good was elected to congress in 1908 from Iowa. He pursued a i policy of retrechment in govern ment expenditures as chairman of the appropriations committe ' and sponsored the budget bill j, vetoed by President Wilson. It is said o f him that he cut estimates o f government require ments much deeper in tw o years i then they had been cut in 20 or 30 years preeeeding. He retired with a record o f b rillia n t ach iev ement and the gratitude of the ij public. 8URPRI8E PABTY Mr. and Mrs. Ben Spencer, of Umatilla, were delghtfully sur prised when a number of their many friendg of Hermiston gathered at thetr home Thursday evening, Oct. 23. laden with parcels and bundles containing many useful articles for the home as well as baskets filled with good things to eat, which every one enjoyed Immensely. A good time was enjofed by all until a late hour, when their friends departed for their homes, leaving the young couple with many expressions of good wishes for the future. VOTE 30« YES— And save the Dairy Induitry. Alter many months of vexations de lays, the postoffice department has announced an order establishing free mall delivery In North Bend, effective October 1. A. C. McIntyre, who was nominat ed at the republican primary election for the office of district attorney of Umatilla county, has withdrawn from the contest. Russell Lantis, llyear-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lantis of Yam hill, shot and killed a bear that was roaming about In the wooda near the Lantis place. Pioneer Arch, erected on Sarvlcs creek on John Day highway near Fossil, waa dedicated In honor of the pioneers of Gilliam, Wheeler and Grant counties. Damage amounting to more than 85000 resulted from a fire at Oak vllle, about 12 miles south of Albany, when a prune dryer and 13 tons of dried prunes were destroyed. Struck by a south bound Bull Run luterurhan electric train, Uriah Taw- aey, 83 years old. was killed on the right of way of the Portland Electri« Power company near Portland. For when death has torn the heart strings From the hearts round which they twined. Earth desolves with all Its beauty, \nd the unknown shines sublime. Mrs. F. B. Pennock. Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday, October 26—Sunday school at 10 A. M., morning worship at 11. Special music, Mr. Linden Barnett will sing a selection from Elijah, 'It Is Enough." Epworth I-eague, 7:00 P. M. Evening worship, 8. A cor dial welcome awaltg you. /Henry Young, Minister. The Christian Science services are held In rooms next to the Auditorium every Sunday at 11 o’clock. Sunday school at 10:16. All are cordially Invited to attend. Wednesday eve ning meeting first Wednesday each month. Lutheran Sunday school and Bible rtudy at Columbia school Sunday at 2 P. M. GOOD TEAM to let for the winter for their keep. Apply A. Raymond.
