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DIVElfflHED TA M B IA Y — OFPORTUNITIEA AXS HEXE. vol . xxm The Hermiston Herani OREGON STATE NEWS OF GENERAL INTEREST M’KAY DAM NEAR PENDLETON FURNISHES GREAT PISHING Hundreds of Eastern Brook Trout are Taken Prom Dam Every Day I* Report. happenings of importance listed Principal Event* of the Week A<- tembled for Information of Reader* Fire which wa* caused by an sxplo-- aloe of gasoline In a pop-corn shop on Strand street in 8t. Helen*, caused a property damage of between >6000 and >7000. The controller of the currency has appointed John H. Cole* of Oakland, Cal., aa receiver for the defunct As- Mrta National bank to succeed W. C. Crawley, resigned. Officers of the Umatilla County Pl» neer association have agreed upon Fri day and Saturday, May >1 and June 1, as the date* for the 37Ut annual re union of that body. The Swope-Rice Construction com pany of Portland were the successful bidders for construction the new union high school at Cloverdale. The con tract price was >38,900. The Arlington city council will in the near future let a contract for the erection of a grandstand at the ball park to replace the one washed away during a recent cloudburst. Only the infantry, field artillery and engineer and brigade troops will train in Clatsop county this year, as the coast artillery will go to Puget Sound tor the annual training period. Reports from Eden In Wallowa coun ty it s t i that bald eagle* o» the brakes of the Grande Ronde river ark swoop tag down on young lambs Mid carv ing them off in great nnmtxfrv. 4 The 1939 seaelon laws have been printed and are ready for distribution, according to announcement made by J t a M U ita y t f state. The hook eon- tains 8*6 pages, as against 820 in 1927. More than 2850 tons of Wasco coun ty cherry production have been con tracted for by local marketing agencies, at prices regarded unusually favorable, it was announced at The Dalles. With the addition of an extra 150 men to take care of a night shift which started a few days ago, the payroll of the Owen-Oregon company at Medford now bears the names of 800 men. Although his automobile was wreck ed, J. D. Manning of Klamath Falls escaped injury when his ear crashed into a lrage blacktatt deer on the Green Springs highway near »Hayden mountain. Eighth grade pupils from all over Jackson county, will gather in Ashland May 2* to bold their commencement at the armory. It to expected that at least 1000 persons will attend from out of town. A survey of fruit conditions in the Rogue river valley indicates that while the pear crop will exceed that of last year, apple, peach, apricot and cherry orchids will yield yess than half a normal crop. Actual construction of the addition to the Salem postoffice will be nnder way within the next two weeks, a» cording to announcement made re- ceatly by G. L. Hanaaman, represent tag the contractors. Construction of an Episcopal cburcb In Bend, replacing the parish house Used by the congregation for a number of years, was started recently. It to to be ready for occupancy by Septem ber 10 of this year. A aew edition of the Chamber of Commerce booklet, "Portland and tbs Wonderful State of Oregon," bas Jus« been published by the advertising and promotion department of the Cham her. It Is eight pages larger than Its predecessors and contains six foil-page color plates, as well as numerous photographs of sceaic. Industrial and recreational attractions of the city and state. O. I- Mowery, maoager of the Pe» plee' West Coast Hydro-Electric cor poration at Stevenson, Wash., has an noenced that the com pen y will extend a line from Cascade Locks to Malt aomah Falls to supply current to pa trans there. J. F. Hsrrto has trapped 11.830 moles and gophers within the pest four years, according to records of the county clerk He has Martan county exclusively. were trapped an seven SUBSCRIPTION, 12.00 PER YEAR HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1929 — NUMBER SS— Sportsmen of Umatilla county and the adjoining territory are experi encing the greatest fishing they have ever known, in the McKay dam loc ated several miles from Pendleton. Eastern brook trout by the hundreds are being daily taken from the dam and sportsmen of Umatilla county re gard the place as a second Diamond lake. In a letter to the state game commission Sol J. Baum of Pendle ton reports that fish in large num bers up to 20 inches in length are being caught every day. The com mission made its first planting of eastern brook trout in the dam in 1927. The fry planted were on an average of fi^e inches in length. Subsequent plantings haMe been made until the waters of the dam abound with the trout. More plant ings will be made this year. One reason given by the commission for the great growth of the eastern brook is that the dam contains almost an unlimited supply of natural food. ANNUAL REPORT OP CHURCH SHOWS LARGE DISBURSEMENT The annual fiscal report of the local Baptist-Christian church for the year ending May 1 showed a total disbursement of >1625.15. Of this amount >174.99 were for improve ments of the property, while thp balance was for various current ex penditures. The entire amount was raised locally as the church now re ceives no outside aid. The church school showed an enrollment of l i t and an average attendance for the year of 75. LOCAL BARBER SHOP SOLD TO ECHO MAN RECENTLY HERMISTON DROPS GAME TO INDIANS STILL TOPS LEAGUE WITH ONLY TWO DEPEATS Mission Turns in 11 Rons to Win Prom Locals by Five Points in Sunday’s Game. Hermiston ................ Eagles ....................... Indians ...................... Adams ............. Won Lost Pc. .750 8 .375 > .286 1 .286 7 Where they play next Sunday: Hermiston vs. Adams at Hermis ton. Peadleton vs. Mission at Pendle ton. The Mission Indians proved too much for the locals last Sunday when they brought home 11 runs thus breaking the winning streak that has followed Hermiston since early in the season. The locals were able to score only 6 runs during the game. Hermiston is still topping the lea gue with only two games lost during the whole season and six won. The Pendleton Eagles, seceond high, can boast only of a three win record with five games lost. Four more games are to be played before the series ends on June 16. Next Sunday Hermiston meets Adams hers on the local diamond with the game scheduled to begin at 2:30 in the afternoon. June 2 the locals play the Indians at Mission, the next Sunday they meet the Eagles at Pen dleton and oa June 16 they end the season on the home diamond in a game with the Eagles. MORRIS JAMES PRIDDY THOMPSON-NORTON The marriage of Miss Vera Thomp son and Mr. Joe Norton was solemn ized at 10 o’clock Monday morning at the Christian church parsonage in Pendleton, with the Reverend Guy L. Drill, pastor of the Christian church, officiating. The only guests present at the ceremony were Mrs. Minnie Norton, mother of the groom, and Mrs. Drill. The bride, whose home was In North Dakota, has been a teacher in the local public schools during the past year and is a vtery talented musician. The groom is a promi nent business man of the commun ity. Mr. and Mrs. Norton left immedi ately following the ceremony for a short wedding trip to Portland. They expect to return to Hermiston the last o f the week and Will be at home In their new residence on Fourth street. LEGION AUXILIARY TO SELL POPPIES FLOWERS MADE BY DISABLED VETERANS Is Annual Event Sponsored By Aux iliary During Week Before Memorial Day. Little red poppies, made by Invalid soldiers in the veterans hospitals throughout the country, will be on sale at all business houses In Hermis ton beginning Friday evening and continuing through Memorial day, ac cording to the local American Leg ion Auxiliary members. The poppies are sold for ten cents apiece, with one cent -going to the soldier who made ths flower and the remaining nine cents to his family, if he has one, or for general care of the dis abled veterans. Saturday evening at the local theatre, a motion picture known as the poppy film will be shown along with the regular feature picture. This film depicts the actual making of the popples with interesting views taken in the government hos pitals. The same film will be shown next Wednesday night. Fannie Todd is the local chairman for the poppy sale. Morris Jam«« Prtddy died at his home in Umatilla W ilnesday, May 22, at 1:20 P. M., following a long illness. Mr. Priddy has recently moved from Yakima where he had resided for several years and at the time of his death he was making his home with a son. Funeral services w ill be held at Kennewick, Washing ton Friday at 11 o'clock with inter ment in the Kennewick cemetery. LEASES BUILDING He is survived by his wife, Etta E. F. Pierson has recently leased Priddy, one son and one daughter. the building formerly occupied by Iris Little of the Herald, was upln the E. P. Illsley blacksmith shop and Pat O'Meara, mayor and Implement is now proprietor of the Hermiston the air at Pendleton Sunday— riding in the new new tri-motored Ford dealer of Wasco, wag a visitor In Her Auto Wrecking company. miston Thursday. plane. The barber shop formerly operated by Bert Mullins was recently pur chased by Claude R. Keck of BScho. Mr. Keck has been employed by Carl Gilbert in Echo for the past two years and is an experienced barber. Mr. and Mrs. Keck and daughter have moved to Hermiston and are making their home on Fourth street. Party At McKenzie Home. A delightful afternon party was given at the home of Mrs. F. C. Mc Kenzie Tuesday when Mrs. McKenzie with Mrs. F. B. Swayse and Mrs. W. J. Warner entertained at nine tables of bridge. The prise for high score was won by Mrs. C. J. Blelman, the consolation by Mrs. George Shelton and the other prize by Mrs. George H. Jenkins and Mrs. C. S. McNaught. Has Birthday Party. Mrs. F. V. Prime entertained for nine boys Monday who were guests at a party honoring Buddy’s birth day. The boys enjoyed an outing near the river at Umatilla where a lunch was served to them by the hos tess. Mrs. Prtme was assisted by Mrs. Leo Huriy and her sister, Mrs. Brown. On Fishing Trip. , _______ Floyd Kneer and a two sons, Kenn eth and Oliver, were over on the Deschutes river fishing for a few days last week. Attending Grand Lodge. Six representatives from the local chapters of the I. O. O. F. and Re bekah lodges are In Medford. Oregon this week attending sessions of the grand lodge. The Hermiston dele gates include Cecil Warner. W. R. Longhorn. Herbert Thompson. Mrs. Bert Mullins, Mrs. Jasper Templeton and Miss Nell Reeves. Entertain* At Card*. Mr*. George Newell entertained four tables of guests at 690 last Wed nesday evening. The prize for high score woo awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Cortis Simons, with second honors going to Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Blelman and tke consolation to Miss Margaret McDevitt. Oscar Payne displayed his prowess as a fisherman by catching a large catfish which he has been displaying at the Kingsley »tore. SERVICES PLANNED FOR MEMORIAL DAY AMERICAN LEGION WILL TAKE CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS Rev. 0. W. Payne to Give Address at 10 O'clock Meeting in Columbia Theatre. Tentative plans and arrangements for the observance of Memorial day have been completed by the local post of the Amrican Legion. The main services which will be open to the public will be held In the Colum bia theatre beginning at 10 o'clock in the morning. In the absence of the Post Commander H. W. Kelley who will be out of town on that day. H. E. Shescly has been appointed to conduct the meeting. The following program has been arranged: Invocation, Rev. J. T. Dowell. Vocal solo. Miss Goldie Mumma ac companied by Mrs. J. M. Norton. Vocal solo, Fred Barker accompan ied by Mrs. Norton. Introduction of the speaker by Mr. Shesely. Adddress of the day, Rev. O. W. Payne. Standing tribute to the heroic dead. Star Spangled Banner, audulcnce Benediction, Father Nesdale. Immediately following the program at the theatre, a line of march will be formed and the crowd w ill go out to the cemetery in cars. Logan Todd has been appointed to have charge of the color guard and the firing squad. Local boy scouts will officiate as ushers at the theatre. LEGION AUXILIARY SPONSORS DANCE FOR FRIDAY EVENING Fletcher's Orchestra to Pnrilish The Music for Dancing; Supper To Be Served. The local unit of the American Legion Auxiliary Is sponsoring a dance to be given at the Hermiston auditorium Friday evening, May 24. Music for the occasion will be pro vided by Fletcher's orchestra from Pendleton, Supper will be served later in the evening by the members of the auxiliary. Fi H. Morlan was a visitor In Walla Walla Thursday. Wear a Poppy Memorial Day BLUE GRASS SUNSHINE IDEAI TOR COWS WALHER OTT PRESENTED WITH WATCH BY LOCAL CLUB Adjudged B u t All-around Student By Vote of High School Faculty. NINETEEN RECEIVE DIPLOMAS FRIDAY W. R. DAVIS OF WHITMAN COLL EGE GIVES ADDRESS Walther Ott, valedictorian and prominent member of the senior class of the local high school, was pre sented with the handsome watch of fered by the Hermiston Commercial *rtsoc|ation ho the best all-around student In the class. Presentation was made by W. J. Warner, president of the association, at a special as sembly In the high school auditorium last Friday morning. Each year a watch Is awarded by the association to the student ad judged by the high school faculty as the most deserving. Selection ts made on a basis of scholastic ach ievement, school citizenship and gen eral accomplishment in activities. Previous to the final selection of the winning student, a boy's and girl's watch, one 06 which wag to be awarded by the association, were on display In a show window at the Herald office. Talks on Cost of Educating Youth Under Present System in Vogue • In United States. As evidence of the successful com pletion of four years preparatory work, diplomas were awarded to the 19 members of the senior class of Hermiston high school at the annual commencement exercises In the audi torium last Friday evening. The commencement address was delivered by William R. Davis, head of the English department at W hit man college. He discussed at length the American system of edu cating young people at public ex pense, and pointed out that it 13 unique in the systems of education known throughout the world. The speaker also discussed the quuestlon of whether or not we can afford to educate our (youth, Xr reliable statistics show that the ex CHAPEL CAR TO BE SENT pense to the taxpayers for such edu TO HERMISTON IN JULY cation mounts tlo prodigious flg-l ures each year. In speaking of the Dr. O. C. Wright, secretary of the need for something more than mere Oregon Baptist state convention, an money in a community for keeping nounces that the chapel car “ Mes up the schools, he said: senger of Peace” will be sent to Her 'The people of the community miston about July 1. Some old tim must be Interested In the school and ers will remember that the first Its teachers In order to provide a church services held here were In real education for the children and the chapel car "Evangel” In charge young people.” of Rev. Hermiston about 24 years In discussing the problem of high ago. Dr. Wright, accompanied by er education, be emphasized the now Mr. F. G. Leary, Portland, and Roy prevalent Idea of educators that Penland of Helix, members of the everyone should not attempt to ob state board, recently visited Her tain a college or university educa mlston and conferred with the local tion. Some are not fitted for such, Rnptlst organizations. and In this day of popularized edu cation overcrowded conditions in all ‘THE PERFECT CRIME” IS institutions of higher learning are BEST PICTURE OF ITS KIND necessitating a system of eliminating those unfit, either through some lack Film to Be Shown at Local Theatre of mental facilities, lack of Interest or some other condition which ren Saturday and Sunday, May ders them incapable of m aintaining the scholastic standard set by.the In 26-27. stitution J’ According to Don Olson, manager Presentation of diplomas to the of the Columbia theatre, the feature graduating class was made by super picture, “The Perfect Crime,” starr intendent E. L. Cherry, folowlng the ing Olive Brook Is one of the best close of Mr. Davis’ address. Two pictures of Its kind filmed. Advance selections by the high school girl's press notices have been most compli glee club comprised the musical mentary, and the film Is heralded numbers on the program, In addition everywhere as one of the best of a to the processional and recessional type that bas enjoyed unprecedent played by the high school orchestra. ed popularity within the past few The graduates were Ruth Bensel, Earl Grtgg. Everett Hamraan, Mar- months. The star, Clive Brook, was before da Hannan, Dorothy llltt, Grace his advent Into the movies, a distin Jackson, Walter Jendrzejewski, Clif guished English actor of the stage. ford Jenkins, Ruth Kaiser, Edward The picture will be shown at the Klages, Donald Kluges, Ina Lenhart, local theatre Saturday and Sunday, Thomas Lenhart, Walther Ott, Hugh Roberts, Kathryn Rogers, Emmett May 26 and 27. Rogers, Edith Hales and Dick Upham. Here From Pendleton. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Storey were In Hermiston from Pendleton Wednes « ♦ day, Mr. Storey wag reoently trans « HOSPITAL NOTES ♦ ferred by the Shell oil company to « ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Pendleton. Mr. and Mrs. Fay Rogers of Cla Elenv Washington, are the parents Here From Vale. Leo Smith, who hss been athletic of a nine pound baby girl born May director at the Vale. Oregon high 17 at the Hermiston hospital. Mrs. school for the past year, returned to Rogers was formerly Zona Bensel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Ben Hermiston last week. sel. At Baptiit-Christian Church. A. P. Smith of Echo is in the Sunday services May 26. Bible school 19 A. M. Lesson topic, God's local hospital receiving medical Law in the Heart. A worth while treatment. lesson topic. You be on time with A seven pound baby girl wa* your bible. Preaching by the pastor at 11 o'clock. Sermon topic, "Th» born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Colpltts Message of Sacrifice. Evening ser of Stanfield May 19. vices at the usual hour. Evening Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ornduss ars topic. The fools I have met In the thirty-five years of my ministry. A the parents of a six pound hoy born cordial welcome to ail. A. J. Ware, May 22 at I t s lo:ol hospital. pastor. Mrs. A lb .it Bottser of Echo, who has Lccn receiving medical tnatm ent Hitchery To Be Opened. ) The Bingham Springs hatchery on returned to h«r home Monday. Umatilla river which has been Idle SPECIAL LEGION MEETING for two years will be opened this sea son by the state game commission. A special meeting of the Hermis ¡For some time the sportsmen of Un s- I tllla county have bsen urging that ton Post of the American Legion I this be done Eastern brook trout Is culled for Tuesday, May 28. for and rainbow trout hatched and cul the purpose of perfecting plans for tured there will be released in the Memorial day exercises. AU l e g htreams of the surrounding territory ionnaires are urgently requested to attend as this I» an event we feel should not be slighted. On Farm. H. W. Kelley. Post Commands». Marjorie. Morris, Roberta and Qer- aldine Mullins are spending the week Ion the Mullins farm near Echo while Return From Trip. Mr and Mrs. E. L. Cherry have re- Mrs. Mullins Is In Medford attending !a session of the Rebekah Grand tnrncd from a short motor trip to various « t*l*rn Washington point*. l.od<o.
