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The Hermiston HeraiJ BLUE GRABS SUNSHINE O S A I FOR COWS ▼OL. XXIV — NUMBER 32— HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1030 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTS TEAC HERS FOR COMING YEAR FARM BUREAU AUXILIARY MEETING HELD AFRO. 4 Miss Sampson, County Health Nurse. Gave an Interesting Talk On Health. The regular meeting of the Farm Bureau Auxiliary was held April 4. The business meeting being short the meeting was turned over to Mrs. Marble who was chairman and she in 'turn gave up the social hour to Miss Sampson, county health nurse, who gave a sensible, instructive talk on health, stressing particularly the im portance’ of keeping communicable diseases such as measles, mumps nnd whooping cough in control as far as possible by careful watchfulness over those who are either afflicted or ex posed and keeping them in isolation. She stated that it is a state law that those who have these diseases in their homes shall be kept away from those who have not had them. Dainty refreshments were served and everyone seemed to have a good time. The next meeting will be held April 18 with Mrs. Henry Hooker as chairman, assisted by Mrs. Lou Hook er, Mrs. Hurst and Mrs. Addieman. The subject w ill be cooking. We welcome visitors at ail meet ings. MAJORITY OF BOTH GRADES AND FISHING SEASON TO OPEN SOON HIGH FACULTY CHOSEN It won't be long now until the Frank E. Shaw Re-elected to Princi- opening of the fishing season and palship of Both Elementary eevry angler is anxiously waiting the day. Licenses are being purchased and High School«. rods and equipment are being put in At a recent meeting of the high shape and everything is being made school and grade boards, a number ready tor April 15. During the past o f teachers now in the local schools few months millions of trout have were re-elected for the following been released in Oregon’s many lakes year. and streams through the hatchery Frank E. Shaw, principal, was re department of the state game commis elected for both grade and high sion. Sizes have averaged six inches schools, and the following high school so that most of the fish that are re teachers are under contract for next leased are Immediately eligible for year: the creels of the anglers. According Miss Jessie Brierley, mathematics to Matt Ryckmaw superintendent of and Latin; Miss Dora Stephens, Soc hatcheries the fishing this spring ial Science and Coach Debate and should be better than last as it is Public Speaking; Miss Clara Voyen, safe to say that the department has released more trout during the win commercial Department. The high school board is consider ter months than were caught last ing Mr. Wallace J. Cochran of Al year. bany for the science teacher and coach, and Miss Margaret G. Elliott A CANADIAN NEWSPAPER for English teacher. ANSWERS SOME QUESTIONS The following grade teachers are ♦ ♦ under contract tor next year; Mr. Gifford Gordon of Philadel * SCHOOL NEWS ♦ First grade, Miss Clar^Gehnert, phia, wrote the editor of the Globe, ♦ * Kulm, North Dakota; second grade, Toronto, Canada, asking various Miss Mary Petri, Fulton, Missouri; questions as to the operation of so- In the grade school declamatory third grade, Miss Catherine Cranna, called government control in the contest held in Pendleton Friday Lakota, North Dakota; fifth grade, Province of Ontario. These questions night Hermiston was represented by Mias Ann Werry, Bellevue, Idaho and answers should be found highly Nina Rae McCulley who placed first sixth grade. Miss Margaret McDevitt, interesting to any student of the and Betty Ralph who placed second. Ione, Oregon. liquor problem. Hermiston made the best showing of Negotiations arc under way for the 1. Is It your opinion that Govern any school participating in the con hiring of the remainder of teachers ment Control makes for real temper test except Pendleton. but several contracts have not been ance? Reply; No. In the high school declamatory returned. 2. Does Government Control de contest held In Pendleton Saturday crease or ^crease the consumption night Hermiston was represented in of liquflF? dReply: Liquor consump the oratorical division by Donald De- ROY SCOUTS HELD tion has doubled in Ontario lu two Moss who placed third. MEETING TUESDAY years. Tentative plans are being made for 3- Does Government Control de tennis meets with Stanfield, Echo Tuesday’s Boy Scout meetings will crease or decrease number of drunken and Umatilla to he held in the near ba long remembered by at least two drivers of automobiles? Reply future. boy« of Hemtaton troop No. 5«. At Drunken drivers have multiplied by Arrangements are being made for a very Impressive tenderfoot lnvest- ten, while cars doubled. a hand work exhibit by the elemen ure ceremony, John Biggs and Eddie 4. Have deaths from accidents due tary and high school soon. This will Parson took the final step and with to drunken drivers increased under show the physical labors of the pup good recommendations of their patrol Government control? Reply ils In art work, home economics leader.«, became full fledged Boy enormously. (sew ing), penmanship, manu Scouts, Here’s to you boys. « 6. Have Industrial accidents de scripts, penmanship awards and type At the close of the ceremony the creased under Government Control? writing, shorthand and bookkeeping boys enjoyed a b it of encouragement Reply: No. Increasing 7 per cent awards. Miss McDevitt, sixth grade given in a short talk by Mr. J. M. faster than payrolls. teacher, w ill be in charge of this Blgga, father of John who was pres 6. Has Government Control elim exhibition. ent to witness the ceremonies. inated the bootlegger? Reply: Large On the evening of April 25 the The nsual evening of games follow bootlegger eliminated, but small boot public speaking class will present a ed the first part of the evening. legger multiplied. program consisting of three one act 7. Has Government Control proved plays as an exhibition of what they NflZATHER REPORT any benefit to the young people? have been learning in the public Reply: No. speaking class. * This Is under the Date Max. Min. Signed ELMORE PHILPOT, direction of Miss Stephens, public April 3 ............................... .... 70 44 Editorial Dept., “The Globe" speaking teacher in the local high April 4 ............................... 67 34 Toronto, Canada, school. April 5 ............................... .... 79 4fr Please turn to last page April 6 ............................... .... 78 36 April 7 ............................... .... 78 47 Gesso Fainting. April 8 ............................... 49 We are giving free lessons in Gesso April 9 ............................... .... 68 23 work every Tuesday and Thursday R e a l Discoverer There was .01 of an Inch of rain. afternoons of each week at Blessing Hardware Company.— adv. T&e County Herlth Nurse Issues Monthly Report For March The county health nurse, Miss Helen J. Samson, issued the follow ing report for the month of March; Total number Investigations. 47; Instructive visits, 81; miscellaneous and other visits, 92; office calls, 21; phone calls, 113; meetings attended, 11; talks given, 4; mileage, 1253; literature distributed, 400. An in stitute for nurses and lay workers, sponsored by the University of Ore gon, was conducted at St. Anthony's hospital, by Miss Anita Jones, field representative of the Maternity Cen ter Association, New York City. The Umatilla County Public Health asso ciation guaranteed the necessary amount to bring the institute to Pen dleton. Thirty graduate nurses re gistered for the Institute besides ten pnpll nurses from St. Anthony’s hos pital. Baker and Pendleton In Ore gon. Walla Walla, Spokane, Pasco, Prosser, Colfax and Dayton In Wash ington. wpre represented. Great In terest wae shown through out the en tire two days’ program and everyone left convinced of the need of pre natal work. 890.00 in registration fees were turned over to the Univer sity of Oregon. The annual meeting of the Una- tilla County Public Health aaaocla- tloa was held on March 2« at the Umatilla connty library. Pendleton. Mrs. Dunbar, executive secretary of DIVERSIFIED FARMS FAY — OPPORTUNITIES ARE HERE. the Oregon Tuberculosis assoc' -»«i, Portland, was present and gave a talk on health problems of Umatilla county. Officers elected were as .fol lows: President, Mrs. George Stangler; vice-president, Mrs. James Hill; sec retary .Mrs. J. P. Stewart; treas urer, Mrs. Herbert R. Decker. Thirty-six members of the associa tion were present. Mrs. Dunbar talk ed In the evening to the pupil nurses at St. Anthony’s hospital. The school children of Weston and Duncan were given the regular rout ine examination. This completes the entire list of schools it the county. Because of Duncan being accessible only by rail, the entire day was spent in that community. Consider able time was taken in talking to the pupils on health subjects, anda de monstration of artificial resplraton was gven to the boys of the higher grades. One pre-school child was examined. In the afternoon, the county nurse talked to the adults of tbs ommunity on various health sub jects. Much literature has been distrib uted regarding measles and whooping cough which are prevalent over the county. Many talks on diphtheria prevention have been given by the county nuree to the school children and parent«. SUBSCRIPTION, $2.00 PER YEAR HERMISTON HI LOSES OPENER TO ATHENA SPECIAL MEETING OF FARM BUREAU HELD FRIDAY LOCALS There was a large attendance of both members and townspeople at a reception given by the Farm Bureau in honor of Assistant County Agent George H. Jenkins and family. Mr. Jenkins recently received the appoint ment as county agent of Coos county with headquarters at Coquille. A program was given and refreshments were served at the close of the meet ing. Mr. Jenkins has been very success ful in his work with the boys and girls along the line of club work and has instituted several lines of work and projects among the farmers, prin ciple of which was the organization of the dairymen Into a cow testing association which continues to oper ate very successfully after two years. E. N. Hauser, who was official tester In the County Dairy Improvement association for two years, will suc ceed Mr, Jenkins in the position of Assistant County Agent of Umatilla county. DEFEATED ON FIELD 9 TO 3. OWN Hermiston to Flay Adams at Adams April 18. W ill Play Helix April 23 Here. The Athena high school baseball team proved too much for the locals last Friday when they brought home 9 runs thus causing the home team to lose the first game of the season. The locals were able to score only J runs during the game. Hermiston has not given up hope yet for the trophy which Is to be given the winner of the baseball lea gue and they will show what they can do when they meet Adams on the Adams' field April 18 and also when they meet Helix here April 23. The line-up was as follows: Jewell Smith, pitcher; Dick Hitt, catcher. Enos Martin, first base; Ed Throop, second base; Vic Addle- man, third base; Don DeMoss, short stop; A1 Kennings, left field; Leon ard Nation, center field; Howard Klages, right field. TAKING OF THE CENSUS IS NOW UNDER WAY Work of taking the census In the Hermiston and Columbia districts is well under way with Mrs. C. S. Mc- Naught as enumerator for the city of Hermiston, and J. S. West working in Columbia, designated as district No. 82. Mr. West also has three districts in Echo and nearby. These are designated as Nos. 71, 72 and 73. The farm schedule, which is filled out by ail farm owners or renters. Blows the census takers down some what as they require an hour or more to make out. The work ««ill not be finished until the latter part of the month. P. T, A. MEETING TO BE HELD THURSDAY, AJ^JL 17 The last meeting of the P. T. A. for the school year will be held Thursday, April 17, in the high school auditorium at 3 o’clock. At this time officers will be nominated and elected for the coming year and all those interested are urged to at tend. The program chairman, Miss Cath erine Cranna, has arranged the fol lowing program for the afternoon. Miss Morris of the State Tubercu losis assocloation will give the add ress of the afternoon. Vocal solo, Mrs. J. S. Burnham. The Highland Fling by Neva Rich ards. Piano solo by Sylvia Shutter. At the close of the meeting re freshments will be served. Seldom Gets Credit ABORTION PROfi ON BERE Reception Held in Honor of Mr. and Mrs. George Jenkins Who are Moving to Coquille. * ♦ MINNEHAHA NEWS NOTES * UMATILLA JOINS . BASER AT.T. T E A GUE ITrsel Hiatt of Umatilla was in Her miston Wednesday letting the entire population of Hermiston know that his city was a member of the newly organized Umatilla County Baseball League comprising the cities of Helix, Athena, Mission Indians and Uma tilla. The opening game of the Umatilla county baseball league which will be played between Umatilla and Athena will be held on the baseball grounds at Umatilla at 2 P. M. Sunday, April IS. While Ursel is not the man ager of the Umatilla baseball club thle year, he states that Umatilla has a strong line-up and prospects are for a bang-up baseball team. Several Hermiston players will be seen on the diamond Sunday, and according to Mr. Hiatt he hopeB to see a great number of Hermiston baseball fans perched in the grandstand and as sures them of their 50 cents worth. « ENROLL IN CITIZENS’ (Grace Rodda, Correspondent) Those from this district who were in attendance at the county court on Wednesday. April 2, were C. M. Jack- son, H. H. Christiansen, E. L. Jack- son snd W. G. Rodda. Thrc': r.ie:i were a part of the delegation of eighteen men who went to Pendleton to discuss the possibility of keeping a deputy sherff in the west end of the county. Mrs. C. M. Jackson and Mrs. E. L. Jackson were In Pendleton shopping Wednesday. W. H. Starr went to Portland to consult an ear specialist. John Ulrich is better after a sev ere case of measles. Dr. Marble is the attending physician. Frank Silvey is working at his farm on the Buttor creek highway. He expects to farm his place himself this year. A. G. Wheatley, who has mnde l|is home on Butter creek the past few years, has sold his property and with his family will move near Seattle where they will make their home. Mr. Wf.ieatley is convalescent after a severe case of la grippe. Mrs. Gladys Comstock and Pete Sheridan of lower Butter creek were In Pendleton Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Relks of Irrigon were visitors at the Pennock farm Thurs day, Mr. Reiks took a load of apples back with him. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kraeger of Pen dleton were here Monday. Please turn to last page MILITARY TRAINING CAMP The first Umatilla county applic ant for enrollment in tho Citizens Military Training camp to bo con ducted June 20 to July 19 at this station is Burke Hayes, 1209 East Court street, Pendleton, whose for mal application was received here to day from George Strand, Pendleton, in charge of enrollment lu the county. Places at the camp are being re served for three additional young men of 17 or older from Umatilla county, it has been announced by Brigadier General Paul A. Wolf, U. S. A,, who will bo in command. The government bears all necessary ex penses, including travel, feed, uni forms, equipment, shelter and medi cal attendance. The Vancouver camp is proving more popular ench year, according to General Wolf, and applicants are more numerous than ever before. As usual, the thirty days of camp life will bo filled with a well balanced program of military and citizenship training, athletics and recreation. Prospective students are advised to forward their applications without delay. Information and enrollment blanks may be obtained from J. M. Biggs or from C. M. T. C. Headquar ters, Vancouver Barracks, Washing ton. UMATILLA PROJECT FARM BUR EAU SPONSORING PROGRAM Dr. Green, Dr. McCapes, Logan Todd and E. M. Hauser doing the Testing Work. The contagious abortion program in this district was started Monday April 7, when Dr. McCapes, of the extension service at the Oregon State college and E. M. Hauser, assistant county agent, started on the first day's schedule and tested approxi mately 176 cows in the Hermiston district. Tuesday, Dr. H. H. Green, assistant state veterinarian, came to Hermiston to assist Dr. McCapes In the testing. Dr. Green, who had Lo gan Todd to assist him, tested about 198 cows in the Stanfield district on this day, while Dr. McCapes and Mr. Hauler tested approximately 136 cows in the Butter creek district. On On Wednesday Dr. Green and Logan Todd tested about 106 cows while Dr. Capes and Mr. Hauser tested 214 animals. Work goes on Thursday and Friday and all cattle in this dis trict should have been tested by that time. The assistant county agent is quot ed as saying that the work is getting along as well as could be expected and they are keeping up with their schedules. Also that quite a bit of interest is shown among the people nnd that they are working very co operatively with him on this testing program. The work Is sponsored by the Uma tilla Project Farm Bureau and no charge is made. A report of the test will be sent to each dairyman about a week after the test is made. EASTER SILVER TEA The Ladles Aid society of the M. E. church will give an Easter silver tea Wednesday afternoon, April 18, at the home of Mrs. Oron Felthouse. Evoryone in Hermiston and sur rounding community is cordially in vited to attend. Don't forget the date and place. There will be a soc ial program beginning at 2 o’clock. Serving will begin at 3 o’clock and continue through the afternoon. CANDIDATE FOR TREASURER Betty F. B. Hart, present county treasurer and candidate for the re publican nomination for treasurer of Umatilla county in the primaries May 16, was in Hermiston Tuesday in the interest of her re-election. She is the present incumbent and has had 7 years experience in handling tho At the M. E. Church. Sunday should, because of Its great county records and one term as significance, bo the great day of this county treasurer. season of the year. Let us observe FATHER DEES'iSTWESf"VIRGINIA it as fittingly as we can. We will reserve a seat for you at 10 o'clock Myron Watson on Thursday receiv in the Sunday school. Epworth Lea ed word of the death of his father, gue will welcome you also at 7 P. M. William D. Watson, of Auburn, W. V. Evening worship at 8 P. M. His death occurred Thursday. Citizeus Are Urged To Help Reduce 7 he Dairy Surplus Every person whether living in tho each member of the rural communi city or country Is deeply interested ties of thle country would consume In ths condition and the possible ef each day one-half ounce more butter fect it may have upon the future food for the next two months It would supply of our country. Those of you likewise dispose of this surplus and who live In the city must realize that result In stabilization of ths indus the farms produce most of your food, try. This appeal is made to both and this Important branch of agri the city and country alike, not alone culture (dairying) must be stabilized In the interest of stabilized agricul in order that the production of this ture. but in the interest of general vital food supply may continue un health and national security. impaired. The farmer cannot con ’’There is no Ctrl ctitute for Butter tinue to produce this food at a lose and Dairy Products.” and any loss he sustains in dairying There is an overproduction In all has a direct bearing upon the produc foreign countries, hence our only tion of al' other forms of foods thut alternative Is to Increase our con come to our table from the farm. sumption at home. The dairy Industry returns to the The average price paid to producers !>rrqprs of this country nearly ono- for butterfat delivered t Portland fourth of their agricultural Income. in 1929 was 48.9 cents. The average i hrqughout the agricultural depress price paid In January of 1920 was ion which began in 1920, the dairy 36 cents and In February 25.46 cows have furnished the farmer of cents. this country a ready and Immediate This is over 12 cents less per pound cash return, which enabled him to than the average of last year and If eary on In feed production, and translated into dollars means that ilurlpg thia time it hza been Ills the dairy farmers of Oregon will greatest mainstay. This source of make just »3.093,735 less than they ready Income and profitable agricul did in 1929 unless the price of but tural endeavo,' Is nov lmp~ir d by an terfat Increases. Thia is an average of $24.00 less per cow than the dairy nnPTcceilented surplus. If each person In l ie United States farmers received In 1929 for their w mild consume one .in-e pat of but butterlat. This means, in ad I in J .. ter each day for t>- e nth, this en- a loos to your community In $920 of tiro surplus of butter woul dlsnp- 24 dollars for each cow of milking liear and a stabilized condition in the age in your neighborhood unless tho iaftw Industry -would follow, or if! surplus 1» taken care of, -,
