IA Stye Hmnwiott îîeralh VOL. XIX HERMISTON. UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON, THURSDAY, APRIL 9. 1925 INTERESTINM MEETING OF 17868069 THE COMMUNITY CLUB SEASON OPENS SUNDAY ODD FELLOWS AND REBEKAHS ENTERTAIN TAX RECEIPT AND LONG LOST SON REACH FARMER TOGETHER AMERICAN LEGION BOYS PLAYHOUSE No. 91 WOBBLES GETS A LETTER IN SENIOR CLASS PLAT ASPARAGUS DEMON­ STRATION IS HELD Usually when a taxpayer leaves a Comedy is Called "Green Stockings" The regular meeting of the Com­ check with a county employee in the Because Girl Refuses to munity club was held Tuesday after­ sheriff’s office in payment of his --------- Wear ’Em noon in the library building with ______ STANFIELD SCHEDULED TO PLAT an average attendance of abut 20 AN INTERESTING PROGRAM IS taxes he receives a receipt, a cour­ WILL TAKE OVER THE THEATER REPRESENTATIVE OF KENNE­ teous “Thank you," and that ends IMMEDIATELY How would you like to get a letter WICK ASSOCIATION IN CHARGE RENDERED LOCALS HEBE members preseat. the matter— until the next time. ______ like this: A short business routine preceded It was not so with Peter Neadeau "My darling Woobles— I hardly Local Growers Gather at McMullen an intersting program. A letter of I well known Hermiston farmer, when Inside of Building to be Kalsomined know how to write you. it ail seems Place to Receive Instructions Pierce H u a Strong Line- grateful appreciation was received by ^ tter Wluch he paid his taxes yesterday. and a Coat of Paint Applied 'too hauntlngly beautiful to be true, In Grading, Packing, Etc. An Old Time Dance is Up to Meet the Onslaughts the acting secretary for the gift of In addition to the tax receipt he to the Lobby. I gee your face everywhere— Wob- Enjoyed. of the Visitors *30 which the club had contributed met a stranger. A number of local asparagus grow­ --------- ibies. The very tulips have a look to^ tfie scholarship loan fund. It Mr. Neadeau's name had been At a special meeting called last ¡of you. Oh, dearest, don’t get ers gathered at the McMullen place was decided to renew the subscript­ The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of called by one of the members of the Wednsday night in the library Her- wounded in the war. Wednesday afternoon where a repre­ There Is music In the shrill whis­ ion to the Good Housekeeping for this city sponsored a joint entertnln. office force, and a well dressed miston post of the American Legion “This is my first love letter, Wob- sentative of the Three Rivera grow­ tle of the football referee. A bas­ use In the library, also to replace rnent last Monday night In the I. 0. stranger who happened to be in the voted to buy the Play house In this bles, but even I know how it ought ers association of Kennewick gave ketball game has a certain fascina­ the Literary Digest with the Nation- O. F. hall. A large number of mem- office at the time stepped up to Mr. city. They will take immediate to end. Crosses, Wobbles, crosses, a demonstration in cutting, pack­ tion that Is alluring, but the sport al Geographic Magazine. berg bers of the two orders and a few Neadeau. possession. XXXXX OOOOO. To be taken as ing and grading asparagus. of sport and one that sends a thrill The program was of a rather di­ friends were present. II. C, Pitderbaugh, the man In “Hello, Dad," said he. The Legion will incorporate and required. Thine forever. Celia Fara- that cannot be duplcated down your versified nature but between politics An entertaining program was ren­ {harge of the demonstration, gave The senior Mr. Neadeau was skep­ appoint a board of five members day ” spinal column is base ball. When his and the raising of silver foxes the dered. each number being well re­ tical for a minute, but further dis­ who will direct the affairs of the That’s what poor Celia writes in pointers in the cutting of grass. In nibs "the ump" barks out “play members must have left feeling they ceived by the audience. closure« convinced him that the business. Raymond Crowder was “Green Stockings." the Senior Class this connection he said: “If you find ball" you forget your troubles and had learned something important. The first on the program was the stranger was a son whom he had not appointed temporary manager until p’ay to be produced May 14. But 'a plant that |s weak and is backward In the zecltement of the game you Mrs. H. M. Schilling clearly out­ singing of America by all present seen for twenty-eight years. The son, such time as the board may meet li's all a joke— until the end. when jin its growth don’t cut it this year can slap your worst enemy on the lined the Dawes reparation plan and This was led by Lindon Barnett. whose first name could not be and elect a man to take charge. the joke becomes too real for com­ but let It go to seed. By this you back In token of good fellowship how it hag helped to greatly alleviate The next was a whistline solo by learned, and the father went on to are assured a better and stronger The theatre will be painted and fort. and mutual understanding. the German financial problem. The Mrs. Joe Udey. Mrs. Udey is a real Hermiston together in the younger , kalsomined and every comfort possi- yield next year. The grass should But Wobbles was such a delight— Next Sunday the first games of point was emphasized that Owen D. artist and encore after encore prov­ man’s car.— East Oregonian. be cut six inches above the ground ble added to make it atttractive and a long way off. the Irrigation league for the 192S Young was the leal founder of the ed her popularity along this line of up to data. It was all on account of the “Green with a little white on each stalk. season will be played. Boardman, plan and fhat Charles Dawes was re­ entertainment. This was followed The boys assure the public that stockings.” No, she did not wear If you find plants that have been Umatilla, H^ymiston and Stanfield • The average price to farmers for sponsible for ‘‘putting it over.” Owen by a piano duet by Miss Pearson and comprise the circuit. Reports from No. 1 Burbank potatoes on the Port- only pictures of mrit will be run them— emphatically not. And that’s frosted cut them out for they have D. Young Is at present holding the Mrs. Dinwiddle. The audience was land market for the last nine years , an*l 'f 7 °° have any suggestions at , what it's all about. No Bocks of a tendency to stunt the growth of all of the above mentioned clubs are Important position as director gen­ loathed to have the ladies leave the has been about $1.15 per bushel a"y tln'e concerning a picture you those near them.” After the cutting gra^e ru|m. if you have aapar- foxes, their feeding and care, their man. Devoted to the Interest and Development of the Hermiston Schools recruits into shape. All of the new wouldn’t you? Celia did, and that a ap[Us that w),| not COnform to these The women had brought baskets habits, of the quality of the pelts, members of the team show natural , the play. J rules but are culls, they may be filled with good things to eat and when the pelts were prime, the cli­ Vol. 4. No. 1 ability as ball players und If one Is packed In crates and marked ‘‘sam­ matic conditions necessary for the after the program were sold and al­ to Judge by the stuff they show in SUBSTITUTE CROPS FOR ples’’ and they will be sold on the production of the best pelts, what lotted according to number. Whn Last Friday afternoon the H. H. S. Admiral Grice................... Hugh Walker j practice, can be depended upon to WINTER KILLED LEGUMES I m a r k e t as such. constitutes a true silver fox. why the baskets had been emptied Mrs. base ball team motored to Umatilla William Faraday........ Lawrence Heinl ( handle with credit their respective ______ The following are the aaparagua the 60 per cent silver brings the Crosland at the piano and Mr. Cros- to play the first game of the sea­ Colonel Smith....................»..Earl Bensel ' positions. The pitching staff thin highest price, and many other useful land with the violin furnished the son. The Hermiston line-up was Robert Tarver.............. Frank Swayze State Seed Commissioner of Idaho srade of the U. S. department of year is unusually strong, and is facts. One Judged that the raising music for an old time dance. Most Woodward, catcher, Waterman, pit­ Janies Raleigh.........Donald Shotwell Discusse» Conditions in That agriculture: comprised of the veteran rnoundsman gtate . "U 8. No. 1 shall consist of elaan, of foxes was a highly profitable bust of those present joined in the step» cher, Reid, first base, Parrish, sec­ Martin..............................Wallace Reid Merle Phelps, “Cupid” Waterman ______ j fresh stalks of asparagus which are Hess and one that brings quick re­ that were popular years ago ann ond base, Mlkeseil, third base, Ad- Celia Faraday...................Lenore Dyer and Bob Woodard. For a good Boise, Idaho.— The problem of sub- 1 not wilted or crooked; which do not turns Throughout Mr. Mason’s not until a late hour did* the gather­ dleman, short stop, Lenhart, right many years Merle has been the main­ Madge .................... Reta Loudermilk stitute crops for winter killed leg show broken or spreading tips, and talk was expressed a very admirable ing break up. field, Stockard, center field, Benael, Phyllis.................................Lois Jackson stay of the local's hurling staff. A unies, both alfalfa and clover, is * which are free from damage caused It was a social hour that was really quality, his great love for the ani­ left» field, Gordon, Lenhart's sub­ Evelyn........*..................... Opal Spenner number of Caseys of home town fame now confronting the farmers of by disease, Insects or mechanical or worth while and everyone present stitute. After a hard game in which mals. Perhaps after all is said have sauntered up to the plate with Mrs. ChlBolm Faraday (Aunt Ida) voiced t 'e sentiment that they hsd 'i? ' w nevernl eedj-m i of Maho anl pnrticu-1 other means. - and done it is this which makes hl« the local talent far outclassed that a confident air amid the plaudits 011 larl^ .of Boise, according to ft. B. 1 ' ‘‘In order To allow for variation 1Ä» business a success for love practiced enjoyed every minute of the time. of its opponents, we lost the game of the fans when the bases were full Ahlson, field agronomist and state eldent to proper grading and hand- through errors, and the final score and taken three wide swings at brings success in every undertaking A Forum party was held Saturday seed commissioner. ling, not more than 10 per cent, by CHARLES HAHN SELLS was 7 to 6. We have two more night at Marxen's hall. Each mem. Merle's offerings. Manager Pierce Tho degree of winter killing has count, of any lot may be below the SHOE REPAIR EQUIPMENT games scheduled with Umatilla and ber was allowed to Invite one friend is expecting Merle to bear the brunt been definitely estimated to date, requirements of this grade but hot the tarn is determined to beat them in order to promote the social gay- of this year’s pitching. All indica­ but in pome’eases the farmers have to erceed one-half of this tollerance J. R. Farr», of The Dalle», Ha» Open­ both times, ,, tions show that he will have a good Cty. The evening was spent in felt that the killing of alfalfa and nhall be allowed for any one defect. ed New Shoe Repair season this year. This is the first dancing during which refreshments "The Three Rivers Growers asso- Shop Here. Hermiston made a very fine show­ were served. The music was fur­ clover has been extensive enough to 'clatlon rules require 12 pounds of year for “Cupid" and Bob in this warrant plowing up the fields The ing at the Declamatory contest at nished by the Sunny orchestra. class of base ball but in the practice damage is more likely to result on grass In the box. All stock must be In adeal made recently Chas. Hahn Pndleton. Hermiston winners were games in which they have worked Everyone reported an enjoyable fields that underwent a shortage of at least 3-8 of an inch in diameter STREET TO BE IMPROVED BY sold to J. R. Farra of the Dalles, his Anita Paulsen second in dramatic time. both youngsters have shown they at the butt; showing not more than water last year. entire shoe repair equipment. Mr. in the. high school division. Ruth have a good deal more on the ball GRADING AND GRAVELING 1 1-4 Inches of white. A tollerance “This conlitlon may result to be Farra arrived in this city last Mon­ Bensel first in patriotic and Mary than their fingers. If these two not exceeding 10 per cent, by count, There are bright moments In the very serious,” says Mr. Ahlson, ‘'es­ ______ day and Immediately began moving Brownson first in dramatic in the boys continue the pace they have life of a school teacher. In a recent pecially for farmers who have live­ below these requirements is allow­ the machinery to the new location upper grade division, and Eddie Ben­ examination in general knowledge started the batting average of some Shotwell Contracting Company Ex­ stock to feed. Farmers should loc­ ed in the building next to the Hermis­ sel second in dramatic in the lower of the heavy hitters in the league “The horticultural law require« pect» to Complete the Job in Graham Young defined a volcano as ate sources of seed for substitute ton Light ft Power Co. The gentle­ grade division.’ Eugene Pierce, who will look like the first multiplica­ follows: “A mountain with a hole crops. R. L. Spangler, assistant the grower’s name, address and the About Fifteen Day». man is an experienced Bhoe man hav­ spoke in the humorous division of tion table. in the top, and If you look down the agronomist,’ Boise, Is preparing a net weight of grass on the box. ing spent a number of years In this the lower grades, deserves worthy Next Sunday Stanfield plays the “Note: Spreading tips means seedy hole you can see the creator smok­ seed list and' information on rate, line of work. mention, since he ran very close ing." opening game in this city. Manager grass.” The first part of the week a force date and method of seeding that Mr. Farra will call his shop the competition for first. Pierce is undecided as yet whom he The meet ng was helpful and much mav be obtained upon request, or will start in the box. It may be of men with trucks, teams and fres­ American shoe shop and is now open­ Miss Compton: Now, when you information regarding substitute Information regarding the growing, Enthusiastic work has begun on come to the chorus, swell out. either Woodard or Waterman. At nos started to work on the grading, ed for business. narking and grating of the grass crops and sources of seed may be the senior play "Green Stockings.” any rate the boys are ready and de­ and graveling of Glndys avenue, the Wallace Reid: If everybody’d that heretofore has not been avail­ termined to annex the first game. contract recently awarded the Shot- Reclamation Chief Here This Week Many complications arise which swell out as much as I do, we’d be j obtained from the agronomy de­ able was brought out at the demon­ partment, college of agriculture, Every fan in this city and surround­ well Contracting company by the city R. F. Walter, chief engineer of the gives the play its reputation as a a swell looking bunch. stration. Moscow. ing country .should turn out for the council. It calls for grading, grav­ Bureau of Reclamation, with head­ roaring comedy, nnd Its appealing “As a substitute for alfalfa or contest. Let the boys know you eling and curbing. ' quarters at Denver, was at the pro- story la sure to please The high Bchool operetta, “El clover hay a number of crops, or LOCAL MINISTER HAS are with them and are willing to The cast is as follows: Rapid progress Is being made In ject office this week. Bandido," Apri 25. SUCCESS WITH HENS combination of crops, are suggested. do yOur share towards bringing home the work and according to Mr, Shot- (By A. Segsworth) If alfalfa Is only partially winter the bacon They can and will win well the Job will be completed In This account of whst one small killed and it seems undesirable to the pennant but must have the sup­ about fifteen days. With the pro­ flock of hens has done 1« printed for plow it up, enough wheat or oats port of the fans. It is just as es­ posed improvement Gladys avenue may be drilled In to produce an »he encouragement of those who wish sential as any other element that will be one of the best improved abundant hay crop. Corn Is one of a steady weekly income from little goes toward winning a ball game. streets in the city and will be a the best substitutes when a new crop initial expense. The game will be caled at 2:30. credit to the town These hens are White Leghorns is to be planted to replace alfalfa or Let's go. hatched May 6, 1924. hy Roy T. clover, as It can be utilized for sil­ Chemical Kill» Weed» age or both fodder and grain, and Hands of Cottage Grove. Oregon. Added Attraction at Altar Society A formula for killing weeds, eo- Tthe seed cost of corn is the lowest They were ralRed at Moscow, Ida., Dance pecially dandelions and other fleshy | of these several crop» recommend­ and moved to Hermiston Oct. 21st. Don’t forget the season’s beat rooted plants in lawns is explained ed. Peas and wheat or peas and Their building is of rough hoards dance to be given by the Altar soc­ in a new experiment station mimeo­ oats win give good yields as forage [with plenty of cracks and no glass, iety of the Catholic church on next graph as follows: Boll well one- crops, and the hay is suitable for barge openings on the east aide for Friday, April 17, at the auditorium. fourth ounce of white arsenic In one- livestock feeding. The Boise valley liRht had curtains for ¿old nights. First class music will be furnished half gallon of soft water. Add one by Payant’« Pendleton orchestra. gallon of soft water and one-third Is undoubtedly adapted to growth of For five months, November to March Excellent lunch wil be served. As ounce of caustic soda, and boll soy beans. Sudan grass will supply these 31 hens laid a total of 3125 November 696. December aa added feature Mrs F. D. Calla­ again. Dip the point of a sharp j a large tonnage per acre of forage eggs: 589, Jan. 543, February 623, March han will present a number of her wooden stick in the solution, shake for wintering livestock. class la attractive dances. Marga­ off the surplus, and prick the crown ’ One possijjllity of shortening the 765, an average of 20.7 per day. a ret Waterman, Dorothy Straw and of the plant, which should die In hay feeding period would be to plant percentage of 66.S. As to profit; a family of five ata Jane Warner will Interpret “Spring or days. If desired, the rye for late fall and early spring and Maxine Avery will give amonntg may reduced by dividing pasture. This can be seeded fol­ all we wanted, and we ate eggs In­ a pretty acrobatic dance. each quantity Ay three or four. This lowing grain crops that are cut for stead of meat most of the time, also hay. One can expect to lengthen sold to the amount of $64.41. The solution will Injure the hands or Methodist Episcopal Church clothing1 if »jllowed to come Into the grass period by two or three feetl bill Is not exact, because some of the mil feed, ground oats and It Is dangerous­ Methodist Episcopal church Sun* J contact them naoctbs hy seeding rye for pasture. barley was fed to animals, but 1« ly poison and should he ker*. under day, April 12— Morning watch at Construct poultry range and lay­ approximately $28 50 leaving a net sunrise by the Epworth League. lock and hey. invited. Meet at ing houses after the pattern of types profit resides eggs used, of $35 91. All y o u n g folks ------ ------------ Tlie hens had scratch’ d feetl three that have proved their worth, ad­ church at 5 A. M. Eaater breakfast F. L. Kelly Here From Lexington nr four times a day in deep litter, a served afterwards. Sabbath school vises H. E. Cosby, poultry special- F. L. Kelly was over from his at 10 ft. M.. the Easter lesson. Morn- I 1st for the extension service. Plana rarm wet mash early In the morning wheat ranch near Irtxlngton Thurs­ for successful houses can be had from ’ ann a dry mash before them all the ing worship at 11. an Easter message. ! day. He reports tho prospects for The Ehater program will he given at a wheat crop next year very bright. any county agent or by writing the time, with buttermilk and water to No meat acrap or subeiltute Oregon Agricultural college. Cor­ drink 7:«» F. ' » . ’ -Weekly prayer and Mrs. Kelly Is spending., a few days Bible atody Thursday evening at $. i was fed exespt buttermilk. Alfalfa vallis. at The Danes visiting a sister who A cordial wlcome awaits you. At- | leaves or other greens were fed lives there so Mr. Kelly and Bill Klamath Falls— Three lumber a$d abundantly. I shall be glad to show tend any or atl meetings Henry Skinner, who Is at present working box milla under construction I Hbaata my flock and explain my me'hoda to Young. mHjirtw. ■ on the ranch, M batehlng. • View mill to open soon. , »njrooe. High School Mirror WORK ON GLADYS AVENUE IS BEGUN Our Pet Peeve