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PACT TWO A l £E tjr ^ m u t a t o t i t y r a l ò . . n .......... . '■ THE HERMISTON HERALDt HERMISTON, OREGON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1512 Mr. Todd has long been a resident of Hermiston and Is well known in the west end of the county for his interest in business and civic af- fairs of the county. He is especially interested In an economical program for the county and in the major project for Umatilla, road work. Mr. Stillings announces that he Is in favor of Franklin D. Roosevelt for president but that he will sup port Oregon's choice. He has lived on the project for 21 years and farms land five miles northeast ot town. A complete political turnover I» apt to be seen this year, due to pres ent economical conditions, and the promise of an economical program will be a big campaign issue. the development of the Grand PATRIOTIC MEETING HONORS Coulee on the Columbia, as soon "at • « contracts can be made for the salt BIRTHDAY OF WASHINGTON. Published every Thursday at Hermis » CHURCH NOTES ♦ of power to amortize the cost ol ton. Umatilla County, Oregon, by ♦ • The moat interesttlng meeting | construction to the government.’ Pauline M. Stoop and Alfred Quirlng, ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Mr. Aldrich based the commissions held for a long time was enjoyed by Publishers. BAPTIST-CHRISTIAN CHURCH a fair attendance February 19, at action upon the facts contained In W. E. Jones, Pastor. the club house in Columbia district ' the President's message. Kutered us Second Class Matter by members of the Farm Bureau 10:20 A. M., Communion service. December, 1906, Umatilla County, “A further factor in the situa 10:30 A. M.. Song Service and de Oregon. tion,” says Mr. Aldrich, "is created Auxiliary, In regular seselon, honor by the fact the secretary of agricul ing the 200th anniversary of Wash votional. Subscription Rates: 10:55 A. M., Preaching service ture, when he approved placing the ington’s birthday. At the business One Year ........................................ 32.00 Wallula cutoff on the federal aid meeting, Mrs. Charles Keller and on the subject, “Loveet Thou- Me Six Mouths ...................... >1.00 map, did so with a provision that Mrs. Jackson Herr were appointed More Than These7” Also Junior Thrre iMonths .......................................50 the highway when constructed to make a report of the women’s church for the little folks, Mrs. Wm. should not Interfere with power de achievements In the Auxiliary to Hlnellne, superintendent. KHQ Spokane, for broadcast. After 11:20 A. M.. Teaching service. velopment.” This action by the state highway this report reaches the broadcasting Claasee for all ages. You are wel commission does not necessarily headquarters It will go on the air come. 6:30 P. M„ Christian Endeavor mean that the cutoff is not to be during the noon hour at some future date. Junior and Senior. Topic for Senior completed, Mr. Aldrich said in a "Every board, every person hand The social hour was full ot In Endeavor Sunday, February 25, is statement made Tuesday. River or Road—Which? ling public money, should publish We shall patiently await develop terest centered around the life of What Contrlbutioas to Civilization an account of it.” The action of the state highway ments. the Father of our country, George are Missionaries Making?” Edith Washington. Mrs. N. W. Bloom Clarke Is the leader. On Sunday, commission in deferring advertising ------------------------------ took the religious side of Washing March 6, one of our C. E. honorary for bids on the Sand Station-Wash- Seek Nominations. ‘MEN OF CIIANCE" SAID TO ton's life and related many facts. members will be the leader. Mr. A. Mermlston threw Its hat into the ington state line section of the Wal At roll call, each member arose, E. Bensel will lead the discussion ot political ring this week with the lula cutoff has caused considerable 3E FAST-MOVING PICTURE saluted the flag and remained the topic "What Does it Mean to be filing of R. C. Todd with the coun comment in this section and In The pleasure capitals of Europe Christian?” This will be a conse ty clerk his intentions of seeking Walla Walla, Wn. Road boosters form the background for the next .standing until all had done the same the republican nomination for Uma have perhaps been rightly riled by picture to grace the screen at the and all repeated the flag salute In cration meetlon. 7:30 P. M., Preaching service, tilla county commissioner, and also the action when the cutoff would Oasis theatre Sunday and Monday concert. Ten questions were asked the announcement by H. J. Stillings swing traffic from Portland nearer ‘Men of Chance" Is the title and by Mrs. Summerer and Mrs. Blum subject, "The Power of Sin.” according to advance information that he lias filed with the Secretary the Walla Walla valley, Lewiston, the picture moves along at a fast received first prize and Mrs. Pax BAPTIST CHURCH of State his intentions of seeking Pullman, the Camas Prairie coun oace, being geared to the speed of ton second prize for answering the E. James Cain, Pastor the olection as a delegate to the try, and the Clearwater district. The 'lie life of the places it represents. most questions correctly. Following democratic national convention to Walla Walla Bulletin says "news It is a story filled with the loves his delicious refreshments of cher The new pastor, E. James Caln, this week. the funeral of Mrs. A. B. Stephens of and hates of a dominant man trick ry pie was served by Mrs. Sommerer. Elvin Stephens, small grandson of Pendleton this week. Mr. Stephens be held in Chicago in June. Mr. Stil brought that the new Oregon high cd will preach in the morning at eleven by his enemies through the lings is filing from the second con way commission had reversed the agency of the woman he marries Mrs. Ott, Mrs. Blum and Mrs. Lynch. o’clock on the subject, "The Shak Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Stephens, is very Is the father of A. B. Stephens of Umatilla. action of Its predecessor to hold up Mary Astor and Ricardo Cortez have The main feature of the entertain ing of the Heavens and the Earth, 111 at the Pendleton hospital. gregational district. Miss Verna Byrnes and Paul construction on the Umatilla-Wal the prominent lends, with Jnhn ment was the numbers rendered by and the Immovable Kingdom”. In Walsh motored to The Dalles Sun District Tournament. lula cutoff, partially built in 1931 llaliday, Kitty Kelly and Ralph the school children. A program the evening, service at eight o’clock, day where they visited with Mrs. Ince in the supporting cast. The sub-district basketball tour vlth numbers from each room. with federal aid, proved a disap he will speak on the subject, “When Henry Sommons and daughters, un nament will be held at Umatilla til Tuesday. pointment and more. It raised a A vote ot thanks was given to God Went to a Funeral.” March 4 and 5. There are eight Mr. and Mrs. James Keenie ac teams entering and they all play the teachers of Columbia for this wave of resentment against the ADVENTURE PLUS IN Do not forget to come to the Sun companied by Dorine Lash and their part of the day’s entertainment. day school at ten o’clock. commission and, in particular, E, B. “DANGER ISIAND” the first day. The teams defeated nephew, James Stephens, motored to the first round will be eliminated. Aldrich of Pendleton, who is held Next regular meeting will be held We had expected the Rev. Hund- Pasco Sunday. Those wlnnlpg will compete for Screaming, frenzied cannibals March 4th, with Mrs. Harvey Payne, erup to begin a meeting with us this responsible for the act.” “Grandma” Meacham has return a chance to go to the district tour Before we condem the action of doom in a pit of alligators— Jungle director, and the committee in week, but the church at Cove, Ore., ed to Umatilla to make her home nament at Heppner. beasts— a devastating fire at sea— the road commission, or Mr. Aldrich, a wild quest for a radium fortune harge consisting of Mrs. Gus Lin has been receiving so many bless with her son William Bennett. Schedule tor the first day follows Ursel Hyatt spent Sunday in Ione vs Hermiston; Arlington vs let us consider the reason given for — and desperate gun-fights are only der, Mrs. Barham, Mrs. A. W. Turn- ings from God through Mr. Hunder- Portland. Umatilla; Stanfield vs. Condon; deferring immediate work on the a few of the thrills numbered in blad, and Mrs. Val Knauf. up that they begged him to stay Several Umatilla people attended Lexington vs Irrigon. red-blooded chapter Wallula cutoff. Mr. Aldrich says, Universal’s with them another week. He will play, “Danger Island,” coming to "The basis for the present postpone the Oasis theatre in its first chap STUDENTS OF COLUMBIA SCHOOL be with us next Tuesday and will ment is the fact that for a distance ter, “The Coast of Peril.” hold meetings every evening of the of over six miles the highway, as Based upon a search for precious GIVE PATRIOTIC PROGRAM. •veek. We are sure God will bless proposed, would have been at an radium In the wilds of Africa, the vou and you will have a good time A program reflecting much cre elevation lower than the crest of story concerns an unscrupulous club with us. You will be welcome. the dam at Umatilla rapids, provid man and his equally unscrupulous dit and honor to both teacher and gang who attempt to wrest a map pupils was held in Columbia school ed the dam is built with the top at of the precious metal’s charted lo CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCHES an elevation of 330 feet above sea cation from the scientist-discoverer’ house the morning of the 22nd, hon oring W ashington’s birthday. The level, as suggested in the war de daughter, Lucile Browne. ttjtfln d" wes the subject of the A virile, young sea captain, Ken three rooms were represented in ap partment survey. Therefore the high 1 A Lesson - Sermon In a l l neth Harlan, is confronted with the Churches of Christ, Scientist, on way for the distance stated would enormous task of saving both the propriate pieces and costumes of Co GENERAL FUND Sunday, February 21. have been submerged by the build girl and the metal from the villain lonial times. Cash In Fund December 31. 1930 ............................... A very Interesting feature were 22.252.31 The Golden Text waa, "God hath ous hands of her enemies, and Is Ing of such a dam." Collections during Year (taxes, fines, etc.) .......... 5,383.06 some of the principal episodes In not given us the spirit of tear; eventually confronted also with fact Hope for the development of the Keep them that he loves the girl. Washington’s life, enacted on stage but of power, and of love, and of DISBURSEMENTS DURING YEAR Columbia at Umatilla rapids was en R E P A IR E D The serial appears in 12 chapters and a pretty scene was that of four a sound mind” (II Tira. 1:7). Official Salaries .............................................................21,060.04 courage largely by the President regularly gracing the Friday and school girls in Colonial dress danc Police Salaries ............................................................ 1,680.00 Among the citations which com message to congress February 17, in Saturday night program at the Oasis Fire Department .......................................................... 417.59 prised the Lesson-Sermon was the ing the minuet. A fair attendance Library ............................................................................ 639.55 which he specifically mentioned the theatre. following from the Bible: "The of parents and patrons of the school Streets; Maintenance ................................................. 253.70 Umatilla rapids along with the de Lord gtveth wisdom: out of his O ❖ Streets, Lighting ......................................................... 82 6.30 ❖ ❖ « < were present. A pleasant surprize mouth cometh knowledge and un velopment of the dam at Boulder Industrial Accident Insurance ................................. 394.06 ♦ was a closing feature of the exer ♦ derstanding" (Prov. 2 ;l). canyon, the darn nt Cove creek, and Retirement of Street Improvement Warrants ...... 648.67 > IRRIGON NEW S < cises which came In the form of The Lesson-Sermon also Included Miscellaneous .............................................................. 24 5.75 * « cookies for everyone, arranged by the following passage from the Cash in Fund December 31, 1931 ........................... 1,469.71 Mrs. Sommerer and Mrs. Ott. Christian Science textbook, "Sci 27,635.37 ence and Health with Key to the 27,636.37 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Markham and Scriptures", by Mary Baker Eddy: children visited Mr. and Mrs. R. V. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ HOT LUNCHES "Christian Sclonce reveals lncon- Jones, Monday oventng. IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1 trovsrtibly that Mind ia All-in-all, Mrs. Edwin Wilson left Tuesday ♦ COLUMBIA NEW S NOTES Deficit December 31, 1930 ....................................... 2 166.02 that the only realities are the di REFRESHING DRINKS for Portland for a few days visit ♦ ♦ Collection* During Year—Assessment* .................. 729.05 vine Mind and idea. Thia great with relatives. fact ia not, however, seen to be DISBURSEMENTS DURING YEAR Mri. Annetta Barham was a vis An agriculture committee meeting supported by c?nslble evidence, un Labor end Supplies ................................................ 128.08 SPORTING GOODS was held at the home of W. C. Isom itor at the Gus Linder home Tues Irrigation Water ...................................................... 131.00 til its divine Principle is demon Car Mileage, Water Superintendent .................... 70.03 Wednesday afternoon for the pur day. strated by healing the sick and Miscellaneous .......................................................... .85 that proved absolute and divine. F. W. Lens took a load of pota pose of outlining a program for the Cash in f und December 31, 1931 ......................... 233.07 Thia proof once seen, no other con coming year.' Those present were: toes to Heppner Tuesday. clusion can be reached" (p. 109). Chas. Smith, Morrow County Agent Mrs. Tom Wilson and Mr. and 2 729.05 2 729.05 PHONE 100 Forest Huntington, William Kick, Mrs. Hughes left Friday for Seattle HERMISTON, OREGON Mr. Wood and Garnet Best, Umatil where they will visit for a couple IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 2 ♦ la County agent. of weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Osburn are ♦ • UMATILLA NEWS ITEMS ♦ A very interesting meeting of Ir staying at the Wilson home during Deficit December 31, 1930 .................... 59.46 500.97 rigon Grange 641 was held Wednes Mrs. Wilson's absence. • ♦ Collections During Year— Assessments Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Stockard and day night, with sixty members pre DISBURSEMENTS DURING YEAR A DOLLAR'S WORTH Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Miller and sent. The lecture hour was well Mr. and Mrs. Dave Conrad and their Labor and Supplies ................................ 13.85 motored to Pendleton Sat Operation and Maintenance Charge- -Water Clip this coupon and mail it with $1 for s six week»’ tr ia l juhteriplioa to 74.10 filled. Some of the speakers of the families were visitors at the L. Ham children urday to vleit with Mr. Miller's mo Car Mileage, Water Superintendent .. 26.47 evening were Chas. Smith of Hepp mer home Sunday. ther. Mrs. W. O. Miller, who is ill Miscellaneous .......................................... 2.36 THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR Mrs. Henry Sommerer gave a at the Pendleton hoepital. tier, on agriculture; A. C. Hough Cash in Fund December 31, 1931 ...... 324.73 Published by T m » C h iis t m n S c iin c i P o buih ih o S ociitt Earl Brownell of Pasco, Wn.. was quilting party Wednesday. Those ton ,on world peace; and Jess Rich Boston, Msm nchusett». O. a . A ards of Stanfield, his subject being present were Mrs. Henry Ott, Mrs. a Umatilla visitor from -Wednesday 500.97 500.97 N11 “?r i ,u’. i” 4 "•»■ ®< “>« worl<> tram Ita too »»111 writ«™. Friday of last week. His fa Is ■» Uep»rtin«nU ,lev,,ted to women , end children's Interest, sports music mainly political. Several humorous Charles Keller, Mrs. John Jendrje- until ?e.ric7, lo"-. rM>ia Y ?“ “ « '• « >° » sirun,. into X h „ m . £> ther D. R. Brownell accompanied CITY WATER FUND readings were presented by Grange jewskl, and Mrs. Carson, Mrs. Som- him home. members. The gentlemen members merer's mother. Milo McFarland visited in Port Cash In Fund December 31, 1930 .............................. 4.36 T h « CnsrsTiAN Serene« M onito ». Back Bay S tatio n . Bo«ton. Mas» Collections During Year ................ ...... ...................... A baby boy was horn to Mr. and land over the week end. 1 leas» »end me a alx week»' tria l aubacrlptloo. J enclose cne dollar (»1». 7,453.79 wore on the supper committee, and a Rev. W. O. Miller and Mrs. Duff plendld luncheon was served which Mrs. Moore Monday, February 21, Knight motored to Pendleton Mon DISBURSEMENTS DURING YEAR (Nam*, pietà« print) on Washington’s birthday. Mother day. every one enjoyed. Salary, Superintendent ............................................. 1,615.50 Labor and Supplies ...................................................... 132.05 The Boardmnn high school played and baby are getting along fine. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Butterwood 1»r < Add r m s ) Electric Power ............................................................. 1,111.85 Mrs. Esther Gardiner was a guest and Mrs. Gus Tonies and daughter, the Irrigon hoys Saturday night at Payment on Pipe Contract ............................... 1,800.00 Irrigon and won the game by one t the N. W. Bloom home, for a Barbara, motored to Pendleton Tues Interest on Bonds ............ 1,500.00 (flUU) day on business. point. birthday dinner given for her father Miscellaneous .................................. ».......................... 64.88 -4 K .A .A .A . Mr. and Mrs. Joe Springer motor The grade students presented a Mr. Bloom. Cash in Fund December 31, 1931 ..........._ ............ 1,233.87 ed to Pendleton Thursday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lee, former reel their daughter, Mrs. Wallace Ma George Washington program Friday 7.458.15 7.458.15 afternoon, which was well attended dent of Hermiston, spent Monday honey. Robert Foord and son Dan A large crowd attended the dance and Tuesday at the W. A. Mlkesell of Mrs. The Dalles spent the week end SPECIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND at the school auditorium Saturday home. They have been running a la Umatilla with friends. 12.89 night. furniture store at Lebanon, but sold Mrs. W. O. Miller was able to re Cash In Fund December 31, 193o ___ __________... Collections During Year ................... —.......................... 346.29 Mr. nnd Mrs. Ed. Bensel were out and intend locating here again. turn to her home Monday after Florence Udey returned last Wed spending several weeks In the St. Disbursements During Year ___ guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Isom 359.18 359.18 Anthony’s hospital in Pendleton. nesday from The Dalles where she Monday. Miss Ina Gilbert teacher in the A number from this vicinity «pent a few days visiting. GLADYS AVENUE IMPROVEMENT FUND Umatll|< school«, «pent the week Miss Edith Mlkesell was a vaca end visiting friends In Portland. dressed turkeys for the association Cash in Fund December 31, 1930 .................. ............ 16.58 P O R T L A N D Miss Bernadlne Lash of Seattle Collections During Year ........... ..................................... pool which went from Hermiston tion visitor with her parents, Mr. O R E G O N 999.09 spent the week end with friends In Disbursements During Year— Warrants ................. 935.43 and Mrs. W. A. Mlksaell. Thursday. Umatilla. Mr. Bullard came for her 80.24 ^ * ^ H E N in P ortlan d b a k in d to y o u rs e lf Mrs. Willard, who has bean ill Monday and they returned Tueoday. Cash In Fund December 31, 1931 ............................... Mrs. Williams left Sunday for V.'alla Walla where she will remain tor some time, is rapidly Improving. Miss Sarah Rtx spent the week 1,015.67 1,015.67 and y o u r p o c k e tb o o k . . . stop a t " T h * O. A. Wells was a business visitor end with relatives and friends In for some time with her daughter M u ltn o m a h ." Thar« it n othin g " h ig h h a t" Portland. at the Joe Udey home Monday. who is ill at her home there TOTAL INDEBTEDNESS OF CITY DECEMBER 31. 1931 Bert Dexter of Yamhill, la visiting ab o u t The M u ltn o m a h ." It's just a b ig , Mrs. M. L. Watson and Mrs. O. O. Frank Moody arrived Tuesday Bonds for Construction of Water Works ........ ............. 225,000.00 at the home of his parents, Mr. and fine, h o m e lik a , h o s p ita b le h o te l w ith sur and will work for Frank Brace dur Felthouse were guests at the Joe Mrs. B. D. Dexter. Balance of Water Pipe Contract _________ a ............. 1,028.42 Udey home Tuesday. ing the spring months. Street Improvement Warrants .............. .... ....................... 811.99 p risingly lo w rata* and p o p u la r p r ic e d Mrs Tom Tucker has gone to Voucher« Payable .......................... ...................................... 857.43 Mr. end Mrs. Carol Cobb, who Portland to consult a doctor. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Markham vi restaurants. Construction Charge to U. S. for Irrlg. Dlst. No. 2 ... 131.04 Mr. and Mrs. W. C. lalom of Ir were married In Walla W alla last sited here over Sunday. PUBLIC UTILITY FRANCHISES Emmelt McCoy who has been sig summer, started back to Kentucky, rigon, Mr. and Mrs. Oeo. Kendler. Fourth and nal mounlainer for the past 16 years by way of San Diego. Califordln. Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Burke, and Henry Hermiston Light A Power Co., Hermiston. Oregon Crisman and granddaughter Doro Pino February 19th. They have bean liv thy Mattlce. were dinner guests ot has been transferred to Boardman Pacific Telephone A Telegraph Co.. Hermiston, Oregon. Frewpcoof and will move his family there In ing on part ot tha Hooker ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Oeo. Kendler, 8r., I, Chae. Taylor, Recorder of the City of Hermiston, do hereby certify, the next two weeks. Alpha Christly has bean hauling Suaday. that to the beet of my knowledge and belief, the above statements as Word comes that Mrs. T. O. Wal shown by the books of thia office, December 31, 1931, are true and cor hay from Butter Creek thia weak. A noiseless window shade roller Marvin Watson and O. O. Falt- ler. who has been In the St. Anth- rect. Receipts and Disbursements of all funds for the year 1931 agree hoepital In Pendleton for with receipts and disbursement* a* shown by the books of th* City Treas W IT H B A T H has been perfected that Hops and hous* graded the bus routs road <” any’a time, ts much better and will urer (or the earn* period. locRa automa! lenity. Wednesday. ba able to return bom« some time CHAS. TAYLOR, Recorder. CITY OF HERMISTON Report of City Recorder for Period December 31,1930 to December 31,1931 BOWMAN SHOESHOP Hitt’s Confectionery Headquarters for Eastern Oregon people WWEEBI9BIHH r A ulii (JSMÄrJ !l r a t e s from