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The ier mi fun Heraln Troubles are often the tools by which God fashions us for better things - Henry Ward Beecher. VOLUME XXIV NUMBER 22 HERMISTON HERALD NAMED OFFICIAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER HERMISTON NEARLY HALF FILLED Enos D. Martin, manager of the Hermiston Irrigation District, states that the Cold Springs storage reser voir is nearly half full, and under present conditions will be complete ly filled by April. The canal has been running full for forty days, and at half flow for fifty days. Mr. Mar tin says that another sixty day run will fill the reservoir. The prospects for spring water shed this year is twenty per cent greater than last year, Mr. Martin stated, according to present indica- tions of snow in the mountains. Hopes for two early irrigations in the Butter Creek district aie held by farmers. The foothills now hold 17 Inches of snow, with a water con tent of .37, compared with no snow at all this time last year. Candidates for the high school carnival were elected Wednesday afternoon by the student body. One out of four candidates from each class was chosen as follows: Mar garet McMullen, senior; Maxine FORMAL COUNTY COURT ORDER Paul, junior; Bonnie Lamberson, sophomore; and Efie Nelson, fresh ISSUED TODAY. man. The contest will close Febru One of Two Newspapers in County ary 15, at 4:00 P. M. To Show Largest Circulation; Protest Withdrawn. The Umatilla county court issued an order Thursday, January 24, au thorizing the Hermiston Herald and the East Oregonian as the two offi cial county newspapers in which the county court proceedings will be published. The selection is based on the circulation of the newspapers and was made by the court on Jan uary 12th, at the regular January session. A contest of protest was filed at that time by the Freewater Times against the affidavit of circulation filed by the Hermiston Herald, but has since been withdrawn after posi tive proof of circulation has been presented to the county court show ing a total circulation of over 1000 on the Herald mailing list. The Freewater Times, published at Freewater, Ore., and the East Oregonian, published at Pendleton, Ore., and edited by E. B. Aldrich. have formerly been named as the two official papers, having been able to show the largest circulation with in the county. During the past three years the Herald has more than doubled its circulation, and now has a complete coverage in west Umatilla county. Such a court order makes the Her- aid eligible to publish any county legal as well as the county court proceedings. The order was signed by Judge Clive 8. Cheshire, J. O. Hales and Wm. Meiners. PRETTY HOME WEDDING SOLEMNIZED SUNDAY. Miss Goldie Shutter of Hermiston became the bride of Mr. John Pedro of Echo, at a pretty home wedding Sunday, January 20, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Curtis Simons. Rev. W. A. Briggs, pastor of the Metho- dist church of Hermiston, read the vows. The birde was lovely In a tight bo dlee white crepe gown with a flow ing lace collar and carried a bouquet of pink rose buds. Little Shirley Maxine Simons, niece of the bride, lead the procession as flower girl, and Miss Sylvia Shutter, sister of the bride, acted as maid of honor. Alfred Cunha of Echo was best man. Immediately preceding the cere mony at 2:00 o’clock. Miss Sylvia Shutter sang "I Love You Truly." She was accompanied by Miss Golda Mumma at the piano. A buffet dinner was served fol- lowing the ceremony at which the bride cut a gorgeous. three-tier wedding cake which held a clever miniature bride and groom. Mr. and Mrs. Pedro left on a two week’s va cation trip along the Oregon coast and into California. Upon return ing they will make their home in Echo. The bride Is a graduate of the Hermiston high school, and the groom graduated from the Echo high school where he has since made bis home. Invited guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Cunha and Fred George of Echo; Mrs. F. L. Kelley. Miss Gol da E. Mumma. Miss Norma Davis. Mr. Eugene H. Hanby. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Grindstaff and son Clair Gor don. Mr. and Mrs. George Harkenri- der and son Frank. Miss Julia Col- pitta, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Simons and daughter Shirley, all of Her miston. Missionary Society Organized. C In the Cross English test, a stan- dard form given to all Hermiston high students on January 16. Edna Turnblad. senior, ranked highest with a score of 172 out of a possi ble 187 points. Neva Richards, sen- lor, ranked second with 169; and Geo. Knapp and Charlott Ralph tied for third place. By classes the average scores are as follows: Seniors 140, Juniors 133, Sophomores 131, Freshmen 127. These averages place the English classes equal with and in some cases above the standard set for high schools. Cross test or Purdue tests have been given to the English classes for the past five years to determine the standing of Hermiston students as compared with other schools. Mr. McAtee, who attended the Oregon Teachers' Association held during the Christmas vacation, re ports that a change has been made in the eligibility rules for athletes. An amendment was passed to the effect that all local students or those who were residents In the district at the beginning of school year have to be enrolled eleven days after school begins to enable them to take part in athletics. An amendment which would ena- hie a student to play in a sport only eight semesters instead of nine was not passed. The senior class play "Adam’s Evening" will be presented January 81, at the Oasis theatre under the direction of Miss Sibert. In this three act comedy things begin to happen right at the start. Adam gets home at four a. m., after a busy night with a strange woman, only to find that his wife and mother-in-law have unexpectedly arrived. He bribes Casper, the negro man, but forgets about Gertie, the maid- of-all shirk, who spills the beans. He then hatches up a story about an accident in which Mr. Cokes, his friend. Is killed. His nosey mother- In law sends a notice to the paper and a wreath to Mr. Cokes’ home. The "hard-boiled” Mr. Cokes then | descends on the Adams’ household with fire in his eye and a wreath around his neck. The plot thickens! The strange woman appears, followed by Mrs. Cokes, who came to collect Mr. Cokes' insurance after hearing the “cheerful” news of his death. Dr. Fragonl comes in search of his wife who later proves to be the strange woman. The "nutty” taxi driver, who ' rought Adam home the night be fore, wants to commit suicide and makes considerable commotion. Don’t miss seeing poor Adam! The ladles of the Hermiston Union church met at the home of Mrs. A. M. Smith. January 16, and organized a new missionary society with 12 charter members. The following officers were elect ed: Mrs. C. R. Moore, president; Mrs. Raloh Saylor, vice president; Mrs. Date ry: Mrs. W G. January January as spent talking January erest pertaining January January church. Max Min. .... 88 .... 28 __ 29 .... 12 ..... 13 — 5 .... 10 .... -6 21 ...................... .... 27 .... « January 22 ...................... .... 43 ... 26 January 23-------------- __ 51 .... 33 the group ad- There was .03 precipitation this second Wed- SUBSCRIPTION, 11.00 PER YEAR SUPPORTS NEW PRESIDENT. All Standing Committees Named ; Park Committee New; Dues Set At $2.00. W. ident club, SECRETARY TO INLAND WATER BULLDOGS UPSET IRRIGON WAYS ASSOCIATION WILL SPEAK. 30-14 IN FAST GAME H. G. West, managing secretary for the Inland Empire Waterways association with headquarters at Walla Walla, will conduct a meeting in the Stanfield high school audi- torium next Monday night, January 28. at 8:00 o’clock. Mr. West will explain the progress made by the as- sociation since its organization, the work now being done, and what fu ture prospects are seen in the river development program. - Mr. West will be at Stanfield fol lowing a meeting in Pendleton Mon day morning at 10:00 o’clock. All farm, civic and commercial organi- gâtions are expected to be represent ed. ATTEND PCA MEETING IN PENDLETON TUESDAY. The Production Credit association meeting which was held In Pendle ton Tuesday, January 22, was atten ded by W. A. Sawyer, assistant county agent. Mr. and Mrs. J. Jen- drxejewski, W. G. Webber and S. A. Anderson, Jr., of Hermiston. J. D. Leigh, field man for the as sociation, with headquarters at Spo kane, was the main speaker, and told of the value of the Production Credit association plan. Sportsmen Will Meet. There will be a meeting for hun ters and anglers Friday night, Jan uary 25th, at the Automotive Ga rage & Machine Shop, owned and op erated by Virgil Smith. The meeting is called for 7:30, and all sportsmen are requested to be present. New Postal Clerk Named. Miss Snow McCoy of Irrigon has been named as clerk at the Hermis- ton post office, with Mrs. Merle Phelps as assistant, according to an nouncement made by H. J. Stillings, postmaster. Parties Postponed. A series of card parties which have been planned by the Hermiston Unit of the American Leglou Auxi- liary, have been postponed for the present due to uncertain weather conditions, The first party was planned for Thursday, January 24. Farm Auxiliary Ladies Meet. Because of Inclement weather the usual turnout at the regular meeting of the Farm Bureau Auxiliary was not present last Friday, January 18. Among those present who accom- plished quite a little in the way of quilting were Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Wm. Mikesell. Mrs. Alfred Cable, Mrs. Baxter Hutchison and daugh ter Lois, and Mrs. C. L. Upham. The committee for the February 1st meet ing is Mrs. Henry Hooker. Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. B. Hutchison. Mrs. A. W. Christopherson and daughter Barbara returned Sunday from Portland where she attended a national defense conference of the American Legion Auxiliary. Scoring one goal In the final per iod won the game tor the Umatilla high school basketball team Friday, January 18, over the Bulldogs, who came back Saturday night by win ning over the Irrigon team. 30-14, in an exciting game on the home floor. The boys played neck and neck in the Umatilla game, tieing the score 15-15 in the third quarter and again 19-19 in the fourth which they held until Umatilla sunk a deciding bas ket in the overtime period. The final score stood 21-19. The Irrigon quintet scored In the first half but the Bulldogs barged ahead and held their lead to the finish. In the first half the score favored Hermiston 16-10, and at the end of the third quarter 20-10. The locals scored ten points in the final period. A handful of spectators witnessed the game here Saturday night, bue to zero weather. Blackhawks Stage Comeback. The Blackhawks staged a come- back Saturday night when they de feated the Irrigon town team 49-18, in a snappy play on the local floor. Hatton was high point man for Her- miston, and Eddie for Irrigon. Umatilla Position Hermiston R.F. (7) Lane S. Rankin Dexter Crampton (10) L.F. C. Moore ( 9 ) (6) McKenzie R.G. (2)W. Roberts Driscoll L.G. (6)Montgomery F.. Knapp Substitutes: C. Roberts, Umatil- la; Willeutt, Hermiston. Irrigon Position Hermiston R.F. (12) Caldwell Willeutt (2) Markham S. Rankin («) L.F. Ellis Crampton (6) C. Sparks R.G. Driscoll (8) Leicht L.G. Knapp (4) Substitutes: F. Rankin (4), Her- mlston; Lamoreaux and Scarlett, Ir rigon. Irrigon (18) Hermiston (49) Tippie (2) Hatton (24) R.F. Eddie (8) Henning (18) L.F. West M' Pierce (2) C. McCoy McKenty (4) Williams (2) L.G. Yeager (2) Substitutes: Irrigon, Atkins, Mark- ham; Hermiston, M. Pierson, Down ing. SEMESTER SCHOOL HONOR ROLL COMPILED THURSDAY MORNING. The high school and grade school honor roll was completed Thursday of this week and lists the following students: Freshmen—Francis Dawson, Jane Jackson, Nina Rae McCulley, Re becca Pierson, Vera Sisson. Sophomore — Margaret Clarke, Dorothy Conrad, Helen Dunning, Ronnie J. Follett, Irene Kennings, Wayne Powers. Juniors — Eleanor Dawson, Bill Jackson, Maxine Paul, Charlotte Ralph, Alton Sisson. Seniors—Juanita Allen. Chester Dyer, Florence Lewis, Margaret Mc Mullen, Neva Richards, Mary Rodda, Edna Turnblad. (Copyright, « N. U.) | ALL FORCES UNITE ON COLUMBIA RIVER PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR CHANNEL WORK EXPECTED SOON. E. P. Dodd Confers With Portland Groups ; Colonel Robins Urges United Effort on One Program The Umatilla Rapids dam Is on all tongues these days, Along with our own much talked of project aro likewise the several Snake River dams. Crews of surveyors are busy, public meetings are being held, Port- land officials are discussing the plans, the chief engineer of the Northwest and his offices are at work compiling data and drafting final plans, and senators and con- gressmen are preparing measures for congress and plans to present to Mr. Ickes and the president. E. P. Dodd was called to Portland several days ago by the Portland Chamber of Commerce and the Co lumbia Valley association to discuss ways and means to unite all efforts toward securing the adoption of the present proposed plans by the gov ernment and urge early construc tion of the works. He found the members of the two boards of executives, and of all the Portland organizations and their officials, and of the editors of all the three leading newspapers very earnest In their belief and desires that the Umatilla rapids should be the next great navigation structure built on the Columbia and that work should be commenced at once. He was taken to the Army engineers of fices and asked for Information rel ative to the region about the differ ent dams, and arrangements were made for him to travel homeward on the same train with Col. Robins, chief engineer, to discuse means of uniting all efforts of the people of these several states In presenting an adopted plan before the administra- tion. The plan, with perhaps some mo dification when all surveying data is complete, is a 7 6-foot dam at Umatilla rapids. This will pool the waters to the foot of Five Mlle ra- pids on the Snake and to several miles above Pasco on the Columbia. This will provide 110 miles of good barge navigation on the Columbia and start the development up the Snake which will be followed with six dams on the Snake providing barge navigation to Lewiston and Asotin. The Umatilla dam will coot around 135,000,000.00. It is assumed that *400,000 for channel development between Celilo and Umatilla will go forward very soon. Col. Robins is very desirous that all river organizations and the pub- lie generally get behind this plan, and endeavor to convince Oregon senators and congressmen, and na tional officials, of Its merita and of the importance of immediate con struction. It is estimated that (Continued on page 4) Grade School Honor Roll. First Grade—Billy Barlow, Fran cis Clarke, Fred Gimble, Barbara Christopherson, Lois Lamberson. Audrey Phelps, Ruth McCulley. Second Grade — Robby Connor, Velma Knapp, Leona Laird, Bob Martin, Erwin Null, Mary Lou Payne, Donna Jean Meyers, Goldie Williams. ........... ....... -------------- -------------- .... ....... week in the form of melted snow. MEMBERSHIP Knotty Problems Weather Report. 17 18 19 20 COMMERCIAL CLUB FAVORS IMMEDIATE BONUS PAYMENT J. Warner, newly elected pres- of the Hermiston Commercial named all standing commit- lees at the first regular dinner meet ing held this year In the Hermiston Hotel Tuesday night, Thirty-two were present in support of the new president. A question of major importance CASE OF INFANTILE PARALYSIS which came up for consideration CLOSE SCHOOLS AT ECHO was that of a resolution for immedi- ate payment of the Veterans Adjust A case of infantile paralysis has ed Service Certificates, presented by been definitely determined at Echo Sam Moore, commander of the in the illness of Susan Thomson, American Legion Post No. 37 of daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sloan Hermiston. The members passed the Thomson of Butter Creek, who be i resolution and instructed the secre- came ill the first of the week. ' tary to mail it to Washington, D. C., School was closed to rthree days immediately. only, but will not open now until In presenting the resolution Com Monday because of lingering fumes mander Moore stated that "payment from fumigation which prohibits at this time will bring into the state occupation of the school building. Of Oregon *20,679,000 and yet the Latest reports Wednesday stated people of Oregon will return only a that the patient was somewhat im- very small proportion of that a- proved. mount to the federal government. In other words, it is certainly good MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS business judgment for you as busi ness men to go on record as being ENJOY BANQUET, PROGRAM. In favor of the Immediate payment At the Mother-Daughter banquet, of their certificates.” sponsored by the ladies of the Meth Dues for the year were set at *2, odist Episcopal church on Thursday $1 of which will be collected I im- evening, Januaiy 17, the Girls’ mediately and the final payment : at League furnished the program and the end of a six months period. nelped sell tickets. On the ticket Committees appointed were as selling committee were: Mildred follows: Phelps, chairman, Genevieve Burn- Roads—F. C. McKenzie, N. side and Rebecca Pierson; the pro- gram committee was Ruth Dodd. Mueller and Geo. Wagner. Finance-—R. A. Brownson, A. H. ■hairman, Mary Burnham and Floy Norton and Chas. Taylor. Attebury. Membership — <* O. Felthouse, Approximately one hundred moth- ers and daughters enjoyed the deli Geo. Harkenrider and Wm. Shaar. cious banquet. River Development—E. P. Dodd, The program was as follows: A H. T. Fraser and B. S. Kingsley. humorous toast to mothers by Re Pankow, Al Boy Scout—H. becca Pierson; two numbers by the Quiring and Oscar Payne. sextet under the direction of Miss Entertainment—J. A. Clarke, Roy Daily; a reading by Neva Richards; Hale and Sam Moore. a toast "To Our Mothers” by Mar- Park—E. D. Martin, Guy Ams- garet McMullen; a mother-daughter berry and M. G. Hedwall. duet by Mrs. J. S. Burnham and Ma ry Burnham; a toast “To Our Daugh- CARD OF THANKS. ters” by Mrs. C. R. Moore; a read We wish to express our thanks ing, “An Order to a Picture” by Leah Harris. Ruth Dodd, mistress and appreciation to our friends and of ceremonies, called upon Mrs. A. neighbors for their many acts of E. Marble, president of the Ladies kindness shown us during our re- Aid, and Miss Esther Sibert, Girls’ cent bereavement. We especially wish to express our appreciation to League adviser, for short talks. the ladies of the Methodist church. Peter Neadeau, . Stanley Sannes, a member of the Mark Neadeau, army engineers river survey crew, N. Neadeau, who suffered-a dislocated knee and Ted Neadeau, cuts over the eye in an accident on Mrs. Rose Sampson, the river last week, is reported as Mrs. W. G. Ferguson. improving. A high school carnival has been planned by a general committee that consists of Don Moore, Fred Hensel, Neva Richards, Julia Colpitts, Mr. Hatton, and Mr. McAtee. This carni val will be held February 15, at the auditorium. Last week the committee met and decided to have a queen to rule over the carnival. There will be eight girls chosen, two from each class in high school. The minimum is five votes at one cent a vote In order for a person to vote for a candidate. The close of the contest will be at 4:30 P. M. February 15. The vote will then be counted and the name of the queen will be announced. The queen will be crowned by the president of the Associated Student Body, Fred Hensel. Various classes and school organi zations will be asked to put up booths. Throughout the evening there will be stunts and other en tertainment. to be amused.—Thomas Carlyle. UMATILA COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1935. COLD SPRINGS RESERVOIR HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Pleasure is the last resort of the desperate. Happy people do not need ALONG THE CONORETE Mrs. Chas. Taylor left her break- fast dishes dejected In the kitchen sink Wednesday A. M. to take a stroll down the road to town. But who wouldn't on a spring morning like that. Third Grade — Eddie Jackman. Free showers were being offered Alta Barlow, Magdolene Jackman, by the Hermiston Hotel Tuesday John McMullen, Wayne McFarland. morning, but not a soul accepted Frances Rainwater. Johnnie Lewis. because it is still a bit chilly to Linda Mary stand under a flow of water coming Fourth Grade Neary, Aletha Briggs, Lois Laugh from an outside pipe. Old Man Win- lin, Doris Follett, Barbara Connor, ter released his grip on the pipe and Dorothy Hiatt, Hazel Miller, Ken forth came the water. neth Elwood. Ye Ed has frequently indulged In Fifth Grade—Elvin Laudermllk. sympathetic gnashing of teeth, but Oscar Payne. Donna Saylor, Betty never with such sincerity as Satur day P. M, when our firm under Rood, Barbara Follett. standing slipped and we found our- Sixth Grade — Maribelle Clarke. selves suddenly seated upon some David Hamm, Mary Harris, Maxine Ice near the railroad track. Tish and Mead, Barbara Moore, Bettyann tush you say! Well, try it and see. Morehouse. Geo. Wagner and Joe (Dachshund) Seventh Grade — Harry Connor, out delivering freight early In the Allan Clarke. Bob Jackson. Wanda morning. Moore, Joyce McCulley, Betty Ellen seen walking Tom Fraser Payne, Robert Pierson. home Monday noon. We are not even Eighth Grado— Maxine Blinston, Oron Felthouse talked himself Virginia Dyer, Mary Jane Hammer. Ralph Marble, Jesse Moore. Geral- hoarse last Thursday night trying to dine Mullins, Gladys Pierson, Leo keep up with the women at the Ruby, Glenn Elwood, mother’s and daughter’s banquet.
