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— ~ VOLUME XXXI .........................— » ' ■ - HERMISTON DERBY INAUGURATES HEW HALF MILE TRACK - ■ ■ ■ — - ■ HERMISTON, UMATILLA NUMBER 40 - - . COUNTY, — ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- . H OREGON, . —M -,. 1 Hermiston 1938 Graduating Class Largest in School History E. R. Jackman, specialist in Farm Crops at Oregon State college, dis cussed various phases of seed pro duction as it pertains to farmers in the west end of Umatilla county, at a meeting sponsored by the Umatilla Project Farm Bureau and the Granges in the Union church Tues day evening. The meeting was ar ranged by Jay T. Pierson, assistant county agent. Mr. Jackman told of the problems confronting farmers who produce seed and considered how it would work into the general crop rotation. To obtain the best production, seed, must be taken from a crop planted on reasonably clean land and mush be preceded by a cultivated crop, such as corn or potatoes. Mr. Jack- man said. Alfalfa fields in this area have a tendency to thin out after the third or fourth year, due to bacteriat wilt. It was brought out at the meeting that many farmers follow the practice of turning these thin stands into seed production aud fair yields have been obtained in many cases, but as a rule the crop is badly infested with weeds, cutting down the possibility of receiving a high price for the seed. Seed production is new to Oregon counties, but last year Malheur county produced more Alsike clover than any county in the United States, Mr. Jackman stated. Seed crop possibilities in this section are alfalfa, red clover, alsike clover, strawberry and sweet clover. Various systems are used in har vesting seed cropR. Seed has been obtained on the first, second and third crop of alfalfa, but usually best results are obtained front the second (Arttiffg. On sub-irrigated land where It is not necessary to ir- (Continued on page 5) The first derby races at the Her miston track will take place as sch eduled, beginning Saturday after noon and continuing Sunday after noon. A parade will be held Sun day morning at 10:30 o’clock. The half mile track has been un dergoing a complete reconstruction for the events. The course was re leveled and graded to standard, and 300 yards of heavy soil spread over the surface, which has been hand raked, graded, rolled and packed. Water is being sprinkled on the course to keep it in excellent condi tion. A new booth has beenyerected at the starting point in the arena, and is connected with the announc ers booth to insure prompt and ac curate reports of results. Ben O’Conner is manager-secre tary, George Corliss, arena director, and W. J. Warner treasurer. The derby dance will be h^Id Sat urday night at the Community hall on the park grounds, with the Troubadours supplying the music. The derby has been widely adver tised and special visits of the man agement have been made to Hep pner. Condon, Fossil, John Day, Ba ker, La Grande and Pendleton to en courage interest, and a large at tendance is expected at the show. Mr. O’Conner assures the public that there will be plenty of good horses, and that the events will be given as recorded in the program which appears on page three of this issue. THREE OSC SENIORS IN W H O S W H O Refrigerated Candy Case. The only refrigerated candy case in west Umatilla county has been installed in Hale's Confectionery. The case was made by Gus Swanson of Hermiston and the refrigeration system insulted {>y a Pendleton firm. Roy Hale, owner and manager states that all chocolate candy and candy bars are kept firm at all times during the summer months. Summer Library Hour«. Summer library hours will be come effective Tuesday. May 31, and will be from 9:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m. Mrs. R. A. Brownton, librarian, an nounced the hour* this week. SEED PRODUCTION PROMOTES CROP ROTATION SYSTEM ALFALFA VARIETIES RECOMMENDED LARGE NUMBER ENTRIES EXPECTED Three Hermiston boys, seniors at O.S.C. this year, have been selected as outstanding students amtng American universities and colleges, chosen not because of a scholarship record alone, but because of their record in extra-curricula activities, athletics and future possibilities. Bob Henderson, son of Mrs. Geor gia Henderson, is listed with the following activities: Member of Al pha Zeta, Blue Key, Thanes, tradi tions and service club; Cauthorn club, president O.S.C. student body 1937-38. vice president student body 1936-37, Alpha Zeta, president Men’s Dormitory, student interest committee, educational activities board 1936-37, inter-collegiate ath letic board 1937-38, student publi cations committee, independent stu dent council. Hobbies are listed as dancing, tennis, politics; and voca tion. agricultural extension service. Dick Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Martin, is also listed with the following activities: Scabbard & Blade, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Yell King 1936-37 and 1937-38, rally committee chairman 1937-38, Cadet Major in Field Artillery, manager of fraternity, Phi Kappa Phi Award, wrestling team two years, tumbling team four years, all sports, especial ly fishing, golf, tennis and swim ming. Vocation, personnel depart ment of some corporation. Walter Jendrzejewski. son of Mr. and Mrs. John Jendrzejewski, is listed with the following activities: Alpha Zeta, Scabbard ft Blade, Blue Key, Mu Beta Beta, president Inde pendent Student Council, manage* Agricultural Journal, president Farm Economics Forum. Hobbles are hunting and fishing, and vocation agricultural marketing. All three of these boys are gradu ates of Hermiston Union high school Their pictures and biographies will appear in the book listing Who’s Who in American Universities and colleges. I MAY 26, 1938 MISS THOMPSON BRIDE OF MR. DUFF Tonight, thirty-six seniors will receive their diplomas from Hermiston Union high school. The graduation will be memorable for it la the largest graduating class in the school’s history. Shown above are, left to right, top row: Gerald Keller, class president; Stuart Rankin, vice president; Helen Ralph, secretary; Nina Rae McChilley, valedictorian; Frances Dawson, salutatorlan; and Raymond Knapp; second row, Nor ma Blahm, Bill Hamm. Thelma Swarner. Frank Rodda, Esther McMullen, C. O. Marble; third row, Asa Shaw, Lola White, Albert Shipp, Re becca Pierson. Tom Lotspeich, Wanda Roberts; fourth row, Frances Lewis, Jim Jackson. Irene Knapp, Harold Laird, Jane Jackson, Lawrence Hunt; fifth row. Bob Follett, Vera Sisson, Rex Boylen, Margie Estle, Frank Furrer, Arilda Foster; bottom row, Elmer Moyer, Marie Skovbo, Harold Neill, Anne Sommerer. Clarence Myers. (Harold Buell does not appear in the group.) POULTRY FOOD EQ UIPM ENTVOTED The by-laws relating to mem bership in the Farm Bureau Coop erative of Hermiston were changed and the board of directors author ized to borrow a sum in excess of $3000 at a special meeting called by the organization last Friday af ternoon. The vote was unanimous. The amendment to the old by laws will permit the cooperative to obtain financing through the fed eral hank for cooperatives. This money will be used in installing a pellet machine which will permit manufacture of poultry and stock feed from local grown grains. Pellet feed is now used ' extensively by tur key growers and the machine will manufacture sides from three-six teenths to one-half inch, for poul try, sheep and calf feed. Pellets decrease waste in mashes and other feeds and Is becoming more in demand in pellet form. H. M. Sommerer. manager of the cooperative, announces that the ma chine will be installed at the ear liest possible date. STORES WILL CLOSE. Jftst a reminder to the housewife that the «tores will be closed both Sunday and Monday, and to Dad that it is a grand opportunity to go fishing. Stock up Saturday for the double holiday. BETTY M O RFITT W INS W IL D LIFE FRANK SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION MEET FRANCES DAWSON GETS NAME ON CUP Betty Louise Morfitt, 17, St. Helen’s Hail senior, and grand daughter of Mrs. Gretchen Purdy of Hermiston, was named winner of the annual Aaron M. Frank scholar ship late Saturday. She la the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Julian F. Mor fitt of Portland. The scholarship Is given each year to the highest ranking senior In the state of Oregon. Miss Morfitt was chosen from fif teen candidates. Attending St. Hel ens on a Bishop of Oregon scholar ship. she has carried through four years with an “E” average. She has edited the school paper, been active in dramatics, held class offices, played basketball and tennis with enthusiasm and been a favorite with the stag lines at all the proms. She will major in languages at college with an eye to entering the diplo matic service. Frances Dawson, Hermiston Union high school senior, was voted the best all around atudent by members of the student body Monday. The choice was based on scholastic stand ing and activities. Frances received 31 votes, Vera Sisson 21. Nina Rae McCulley 13, and Jim Jackson 12. Frances took part in various actl vlties: President Torch Honor socl ety, member Girls’ League, annual staff, basketball squad and tennis team. Nina Rae McCulley and Jim Jack son received the honor of having their name engraved on the plaque for scholastic standing. Vera Sisson received a pin for citizenship, Jang Jackson. Journalism, Gerald Keller, athletics, and Stuart Rankin, actlvl ties. The Wild Life Federation held a dinner meeting at the Hermiston Hotel at which a general discussion was held on the program pertaining to soil erosion, wild life, forests and streams. Representatives from Pendleton were Dick Averill, county chairman, Henry Vorlicker, secretary, Major O. Babcock, Harold Dobyns of the Biological survey. Carl Euling and Mr. Butler of the forest service. Representatives in the federation from Hermiston are Virgil Smith, Hermiston Rod ft Gun club, W. L. Hamm. Commercial club. Lyle Til den, Legion. J. W. McMullen, Uma tilla Project Farm Bureau, Roy Hale member at large for the county. Engagement Announced. The engagement of Miss Esther Stanfield Business Grows. Sibert and W. G. Fisher was an The Farmers' Supply company of nounced Friday afternoon at a tea given by Mrs. W. A. Hineline. The Stanfield has become a growing Union Livestock Show. Many 4-H club boys and girls are date of the wedding was given as business the two months it has op planning to attend the Union Live Sunday, May 29, at the home of erated In the building formerly oc stock Show to he held June 2-4. Miss Slbert's mother In Elberton, cupled by the Orange Cooperative. About 25 head of beef and dairyj Wn. Miss Sibert has taught in the The business'carries a line of Hot calves will be exhibited at the show | commercial department of the Her point electrical equipment, all small from thia end of Umatilla county., miston Union high school for the electrical appliances, lumbar, paint and from 15 to 20 head of sheep 1 past eight years. They will make and roofing and 1« operated by H. Boys and girls will stay at dormi their home in California for the M. Smith of 8tantleld and Roy Shop 'shire and J. E. Ram Nye of Echo. summer. tories. 1 The marriage of Miss Ruth Thomp son, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Thompson of Umatilla, to Jack Duff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duff of Pendleton, took place Sunday, May 22, at’ 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. W. E. Logan. Rev. H. B. Thomas, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Board- man, performed the ring ceremony. The bride wore a gown of white lace over satin, cut floor length, and a Juliet cap of pearls. She carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas. Talis man roses and white snapdragons. The bride was attended by her classmate. Miss Pearl Haven, as maid of honor. Both girls graduated this spring in the class of nursing at St. Anthony's hospital in Pendle ton. Miss Haven wore a gown of dot ted aquamarine organdy and car ried pink snapdragons and white iris. Carl Vortman was best man. The ceremony took place before an archway filled with baskets of yellow isises and yellow roses. After the ceremony a buffet sup per was served. The hostess was as sisted by Mrs. Frank Duff and Mrs. Thompson. A lovely wedding cake was cut and served by the bride, after which Mr. and Mrs. Duff left amid a shower of rice. They will visit a sister of the bride at Yakima and also In Beattie enroute to Vancouver B. C. They will he at home on a farm near Pendleton. Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duff and daughter Peg gy, and son David: Mrs. Emma Duff and Mrs. Laura Jack; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dessler, all of Pendleton. Rev. H. B. Thomas and daughter Miss Maryetta Thomas of Boardman; Mr. and Mrs. It. O. Thompson and son Herbert of Umatilla, W. J. Lo gan, and Mr. and Mrs. W. E Logan and family of Hermiston, host and hostess. Mrs. Spencer Married Mrs. Bessie Spencer, a former resi dent and property ownrr of Colum bia district, sent announcements ot her marriage to Edgar Foote on May 1, to Hermiaton friends. She is Jow In Ran Jose. California.
