“Courage, moreover, * «y
omen of success; t'
in one's self and
is always ha*
—William
VOLUME XXXII
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HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON,
—Are you: The man who
reprimands an assistant be
fore others . . . . Personal
Efficiency.
DECEMBER 29, 1938,
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POSTAL VOLUME
LOUIS H. MOSSIE
MISS DORA MOORE
MC KENZIE RESIDENCE SHOWS
J. G. PEARSON BUYS
♦ GARDEN CLUB
INCREASE
BRIDE R. MOORE
TAKEN BY DEATH
CHATS
JUDGED OUTSTANDING Postmaster W. E. Logan states Louis H. Mossie. 71, well known teacher
BOYNTON * KELLEY
Miss Dora Moore of Rainier, Ore ♦
in the Hermiston junior ♦
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❖
that the volume of mail going Stanfield farm resident and mem
Garden club meeting Monday,
through the local office at the ber of the Ukiah form of Mossie high school, became the bride of
IN LIGHTING DISPLAY ceeded
Christmas season this year far ex Bros., Inc., died unexpectedly of a Russell Moore of near Heppner, at January 3, in the library at 2:00 p GROCERY STORE
that of last year, with a 15.8 heart attack Wednesday evening, a ceremony performed Saturday af m. This is the day members bring a
ternoon at 5:00 o’clock in the Union seed or plant catalogue and we talk
per cent increase. The heaviest December 21.
about our spring gardens.
day’s mall was Friday, December 23,
TRANSFERAFTER
Death came while he was riding church by C. Warner, pastor.
The bride wore an afternoon drees
when 90 sacks were received and 50 with his brother and sister-in-law,
sacks mailed out.
The committee who started Her FIRST OF YEAR
Mr. and Mrs. James Mossie. to their in old Alice blue and carried a lace
TOLD IN LIGHTS
There were 14,000 cent and one- home at Ukiah, after attending the handkerchief belonging to Mrs. C. miston's first lighting contest wish
half stamps alone sold. The office funeral of a niece at Pomeroy, Wn. G. Page, mother of Mrs. W. A. Hlne- to thank each and every person who
J. G. Pearson will take over the
A blending of blue lights and blue records show that in 1937 there
Louis Mossie was born October 15, llne, which she carried at her wed had the slightest part in helping Boynton & Kelley grocery store af
ding.
stars at the F. C. McKenzie home were 3456.68 in stamps sold, and 1867, in Michigan, coming to the
make the city and countryside the
was judged the outstanding display 3527.22 this year.
Mrs. Robert Smith of Irrigon act brightest and prettiest It has ever ter the first of the year. The trans
community where Ukiah now stands
ed
as
matron
of
honor,
and
Robert
in the local home lighting contest
been at this season. Everyone, young action was completed this week and
A total of 430 sacks of mall were i 'n J?16
1886. With the ex- Smith as best man.
sponsored by the Hermiston Garden received
and
old, has enjoyed the displays, Pearson announced that he would
ception
of
several
years
spent
in
Ida
the week, and 225
A
reception
was
held
following
club, as seen by the judges Wednes sacks sent within
and
the lighting program promises retain the services of Sherman Wells
ho,
he
had
lived
in
Oregon
since
on the outgoing mail.
day night. The display was said to
that time. The last 20 years had the wedding at the home of Mr. and to be an annual affair from now on. in the meat department, with the
be outstanding in its color and de
For the cooperation given, we assistance of one clerk.
been spent farming in the Stanfield Mr. W. A. Hlneline when the bride
cut a three-tier, rosebud trimmed thank
sign.
individuals,
stores and
community.
Boynton and Kelley purchased the
CCC
SUPERVISER
wedding
cake.
The
table
cover
was
churches, and ask their support for store from C. W. Thompson more
-Mrs. Harry Huckstep and Mrs. A.
Mr. Mossie was not married. Im
of
lace
and
the
tapers
of
ivory.
Mrs.
those who may follow us In other than two years ago and it has been
C. McIntyre of Pendleton and Mrs. LAUDS CAMP HEAD
mediate relatives include two broth
Wm. Switzler of Umatilla were the
ers, James M. Mossie of Ukiah, and Hineline poured, assisted by Mrs, years.
operated under the management of
Smith.
Among
those
present
were
The committee consists of Mrs. Vane Boynton since that time.
three judges visiting the lighting
Harry W. Kelley, superintendent Eber D. Mossie of Pilot Rock, and
Mr.
and
Mrs.
J.
S.
Moore,
parents
of
Chas. Taylor, chairman. Mrs. Julius
displays Wednesday night. The par of CCC Camp BR 42, came in for two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Morris of
Pearson is known to residents of
ty was entertained at dinner by the high praise at the hands of Homer Pomeroy, Wn., and Mrs. Rose Finch the groom, John Moore, a brother, Gimble, Mrs. Bert Quick, Mrs. J. H. the west end of Umatilla county as
and
Miss
Josephine
Rhea
of
Stan
Reid and Mrs. B. J. Nation.
committee in charge and were then D. Graham, supervisor of all recla of Cascade, Idaho.
having been with the Echo Auto
taken on a tour of the town and mation bureau CCC camps, recently,
company, for three years, manager
The funeral was held at St. Mary’s field.
The
couple
left
on
a
trip
to
Seattle
country.
of the Stanfield Ditch Co., for four
when members of the Ontario Ki- Catholic church in Pendleton Sat
NETTIE L. TOWNSEND.
years, with the Black & White Gar
Other winners in the city division, wanis club, and the reclamation urday morning at 9:00 o’clock, with and upon returning will make their
home
on
a
farm
near
Heppner.
Nettie L. Townsena passed away age for nine years, operator of the
outdoor lighting, were: Dr. F. B. bureau office staff attended a din Rev. J. L. McKenna in charge. Bur
December 9, in Stockton. Calif., at Pearson Service Station for two
Belt residence, second; Bert Quick, ner at Kelley’s camp.
ial was in the family plot in Olney
the age of 72 years. Funeral ser years, and as local agent for the
third, and R. H. Piersol, fourth.
Graham said that under Kelley’s cemetery.
ATTENDANCE OF
vices were held December 12, at 2 Shell Oil company for the past four
Window division, E. D. Martin, supervision the camp was entitled
p.
m., from the Chapel of the Palms. years.
first; B. Doyle, second, Mrs. Mabel to the best report of any he had
Miss McGonigle Bride.
MEMBERS URGED
Mrs. Townsend was at one time a
Harry Kelley Is associated with
Ralph, third; and Paul Bracher, visited.— Ontario Argus.
resident of Hermiston when she Neil Boynton in the turkey business
Miss Birdie McGonigle, daughter
fourth.
The
officers
of
the
Hermiston
owned
the
building
now
occupied
by
Kelley is a resident of Hermiston of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. McGoigle of Townsend club urge all members to Brierley’s, leaving hcce about 15 here. He is now superintendent of
Winners in the country division
the CCC camp at Ontario, Ore , which
were T. A. O’Grady, first, and A. H. and is well known here for his work Hermiston, resigned her position as be present at its regular meeting years
ago.
keeps him away most of the time.
Cable, second, in the outdoor; and in the contracting and construction stewardess of the United Air Lines, December 30, at the Legion hall, at
She
is
survived
by
her
husband
Vane Boynton has been In the gro
Baxter Hutchison, first, and J. H. field. He was connected with the to become the bride of Eugene 7:30 p.m., to make plans for the
W. Townsena of Stockton; cery store business for a number of
Reid, second, in the window display. Stanfield CCC camp as technical Immel of Forest Grove. They met at coming birthday party which will be William
and
children,
Mrs.
Ivy
Reynolds
of
Forest Grove several years ago when
years, having worked at Echo, and
The Belt residence was lighted foreman before going to Ontario.
Vancouver, Wn.; Ms. Alta Hahn of In the southern part of the state. He
Miss McGonigle was on private held in January.
with colored globes along the line
Grants
Pass,
Ore.;
Mrs.
Nellie
nursing duty. She obtained her
All committees are asked to have
has not announced what he plans
of the porch with a Santa Claus and
nurse’s training at St. Anthony’s reports ready for the meeting at Moore of Stanfield, Ore.; Mrs. Effie or the future.
chimney on the roof. The Quick A LU M N I TO BATTLE
Eaton
of
Spokane,
Wn.;
Arlie
Good
hospital in Pendleton before joining which a short program will be giv
display was a small church, lighted H. S. TEAMS FRIDAY
win of Forsythe, Mont.; Ralph
United’s Portland - Pendldton - Salt en and a Dutch auction held.
windows, bell and sparkles, repre
Goodwin of Hermiston. Ore.; sister OWC OF | A^T
Lake City route in 1936.
The
club
auxiliary
will
meet
at
senting snow. The Piersol display
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Udey of Carrie Cranz of Mouston, Wia.; C I V I L W A R
Two interesting games are sche
portrayed the Holy family in an ef
January
5th. at 1:00 p.m., at which leaves two brothers in Mouston,
Doyle
Family
Reunion.
duled
Friday
night,
Dec.
30,
on
the
fective way.
W is.: 14 grandchildren and five VETERANS DIE
time
members
will work on quilts.
high
school
gym
floor
when
last
The window and porch division
great-grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Doyle enter
year’s
alumni
teams,
both
boys
and
showed unusual originality in all
tained at a family reunion at their
The last man in northeastern
girls,
will
scrap
With
the
high
school
displays and were close contestants.
home in Hermiston on Christmas GET TOGETHER CLUB
Oregon and one of the few in the
The Martin display showed candles boys’ and girls’ teams. It will be re day. Present were their parents,
United States— S. A. Anderdon,
IRRIGON
in six windows and a Christmas tree membered that a number of star Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Doyle of Ply ENJOYS PROGRAM
96,— to see the north and south in
By MRS. W. C. ISOM
cn the porch, making an effective players graduated last year and this mouth, Wn., and Mr. and Mrs. B. M.
bloody conflict died at the home of
picture; the Doyle window pictured game will give local fans another Doyle, also of Plymouth; and Burke
<•
The Get Together Club, District
his son, Logan, in Cove early Sat
in silhouette the city of Bethlehem, chance to see them in action.
Doyle of Seattle. With them was
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kendler and urday morning, December 24.
The alumni boys’ lineup will in also Thomas Doyle of Waterville, 61, of Stanfield, held its annual daughter
and the three wise men; the Ralph
Yvonne of Grand Coulee,
program Wednesday even
His son, S. A. Anderson, Jr., of
window pictured a church with an clude Gerald Keller, Stuart Rankin, Wn. Burke is with the Boeing Air Christmas
ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wn., arrived last Wednesday to Hermiston, attended funeral ser
unusually effective sky lighting in Raymond Knapp, Asa Shaw, Harold plane company and Thomas Doyle is Paul
Conrad. About fifty people spend the holidays with her parents, vices which were held Tuesday un
various shades: and the BFacher sil Laird and Willis Crampton. The al an engineer in soil conservation.
were present, including only mem Mr, and Mrs. W. C. Isom.
der the auspices of the Veterans of
houette pictured a town and church, umni girls’ team will be composed of
Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Jones of Foreign Wars. The body was ship
bers of the club and their families.
Skovbo,
Marjorie
Estle,
in which the bell kept moving with Marie
The following program was present Rainier, Wn., arrived Friday to ped to Dawson, Minn., for burial.
License Examiner Coming.
Santa Claus and reindeer in the sky. Wanda Roberts, Thelma Swarner,
visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. V.
ed:
Born in Bengstift, Norway, July
C. M. Bentley, examiner of oper
The two outside displays in the Vera Sisson, Frances Dawson and
2, 1842, Mr. Anderson came to
Harmonica duet, Clemma and Jones, over Christmas.
Helen
Ralph.
ators
and
chauffeurs,
will
he
in
Her
country division were lighted Christ
Mac and Daphne McCoy of Imbler America at the age of 14, absolu
The game will start promptly at miston Thursday, January 5, at the Jimmy Barber: Reading. Charlotte visited
mas trees, givin"- a note of cheer
relatives here Monday.
tely penniless. He lived first in Wis
Reading, Vernon Sutton:
city library between the hours of Corneille:
The porch and window display at 7:30 p. m,
Mr. Seits from California is visit consin and there he enlisted in com
Dance,
Minuet
in
G,
Zelma
and
Ina
11:00
a.m.
to
4:00
p.m.,
respective
the Hutchison residence in the ru
pany B. Wisconsin, volunteer infan
Reading, Maude Corneille; ing relatives here.
ly, according to a recent announce Sutton;
ral division portrayed the camels EASTERN STAR
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Dexter and Mr. try. leaving for the southern battle
ment released from the Secretary of Reading, Bobby Marker.
and three wise men in one secton,
and Mrs. Calvin Allen were dinner fields March, 1862. At Knob Gap.
A 3-act play, "Too Much Borrow guests of Mr. and Mrs. Haney on Tenn.,
State’s office. All those wishing
the lighted Christmas tree in the CELEBRATES
in December of his first year
large window, and the “Peace on
permits or licenses to drive cars are ing,” Felicia Boggs, Jess Anson, Ow Christmas day.
in service, he captured a cannon
en Anson. Sally Anson, Sarah An
asked
to
get
in
touch
with
Mr.
Earth” in the door window, with
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Nettor of Auro
caisson, five horses and seven
The Hermiston Eastern Star order
son, Lorraine Horner and Newel An ra, Ore., visited Mrs. Nettor’s par and
wreaths in the west windows. The celebrated its 28th anniversary Bentley during these hours.
prisoners singlehanded.
son.
J. H. Reid entry consisted of a Tuesday night, December 27, with
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leicht
Shortly after that he was badly
Reading, Cecil Sutton; Reading, over Christmas. Frankie Leicht ac wounded and lay on the battlefield
Christmas tree, wreaths and a a special program and entertainment
Wool Growers State Convention.
Reading,
Zelma
Geneva
Marker;
large red bell.
companied them home Monday for a without aid for six days. He was
for the husbands of members. Mrs.
The wool growers’ state conven Sutton; Dance, University High short visit.
kept in a southern hospital until
Honorable mention was given the Joe Norton of Mt. Vernon, Ore., was
Clog,
Zelma
and
Ina
Sutton,
Char
tion
will
be
held
in
Pendleton,
Jan
The high school entertained with September, 1862, and then received
R. B. Wilcox display which consis a guest.
lotte
Corneille
and
Geneva
Marker;
uary
8-9-10.
The
auxiliary
will
an operetta and Christmas tree an honorable discharge because of
ted of two lighted trees and spot
Special program numbers were:
lights illuminating the stone wall. Boys’ and girls’ glee clubs directed meet January 9-10 with the west Reading, Ina Sutton; Songs, John Thursday evening of last week The his physical disabilities resulting
Nichols;
Illustrated
Bible
reading,
end
auxiliary
acting
as
host
at
a
large from the injury.
program was enjoyed by
Others given special mention were by Mrs. Alma Greaves; clarinet and
He returned to Wisconsin and
the A1 Quiring residence which was piano duet by Mary Helene Piersol tea Monday, January 9, at the Vert Nora Martin, Clemma and Jimmy crowd.
The Pentecostal church gave a then went to Minnesota, from which
lighted effectively in windows and and Russell Piersol; piano solo by Memorial club room, according to Barber; Song and drill by all the
children;
and
Santa
Claus,
who
Mrs.
Gaylord
MadlBon,
president.
Christmas
play
at
the
church
Friday
state he came to Oregon, 33 years
porch; Frank Bilderback which had the youngest daughter of Sloan
a bright Christmas tree and porch Thomson of Echo; a talk was given The pioneer ladies of Pendleton will gave each one present— a box of night.
ago.
____
candy
and
nuts.
present
a
style
show
at
the
tea
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Sam
Umiker
and
lighting; Alice Wagner, two ever by Miles Barager, master of ceremo
which
will
be
held
about
2
p.
m.
little
daughter
from
the
valley
ar
green trees lighted and also arch
and by past matrons Mrs. Miles
All meetings are open to the pub
Doyle Family Reunion.
rived Saturday to visit Mrs. Umlker’s CANNERY CLOSED
over door; Julius Gimble, porch nies,
Barager, Mrs. Frank Sloan, Miss El-
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leicht. FOR REPAIR
lighting with reindeer pictured at va Berry. Mrs. Curtis Simons, and lic and interested persons are In
Mrs. Rena Waterman enjoyed a
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Warner and
top in silhouette and bright lights: by Mrs. Orvel Dawson, present ma vited to attend.
visit from every member of her fam family. Mrs. James Warner, Mr. and
A. F. Rohrman, blue lights on win tron, Mrs. J. A. Clarke, matron elect,
The Hermiston Cooperative Can
ily over Christmas at the home of Mrs. Foster and family of Hermis
Weather Report.
dow boxes, and three wise men en and by Dr. W. M. Marbut, new mas
her daughter and family. Mr. and ton and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rand nery will be closed until January
tering Bethlehem as a silhouette; ter of Echo order, and J. A. Clarke,
Max. Min. Mrs. Bob Yeager. Others present were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. 16, due to the fact that a four inch
Date
and the Alice Stone window display. new master of Hermiston order.
conirete floor is being poured and
22 ........ ........... 42 .... 12 were Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Waterman Batie Rand, Christma day.
December 23 ........ ........... 51 .. . 37 and two children of Portland, Mr.
Many Not Entered.
Mr. and Mrs. James Amberg spent concrete floor is being poured and
new braces placed. The original
December 24 ........ ........... 54 .... 30 and Mrs. R. W. DeLany and two
The Methodist church and Catho STOCKARD REUNION December 25 ........ ........... 49 .... 36 children of Hoquiam, Wn., Mr. and Christmas with relatives at Pilot years and had rotted, caused by
Rock.
lic church showed fine displays
December 26 ........ ........... 43 .... 17 Mrs. Harold Waterman and two
Ray Sparks from Heppner CCC steam and lack of air circulation
which were not entered. Others were CHRISTMAS DAY
29 children of Bend, Ore., Mr. and Mrs. camp visited his father over the hol under the building.
December 27 ....... ........... 49
the Curtis Simons porch lighting,
December 28 ........ ...... .
The work is being supervised by
50 .... 29 Vernon Waterman and daughter idays.
very effective; the Chas. Taylor
The first family reunion ever to
Mary Jean of Ritzville, Wn.
Precipitation was .03.
Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Beach of Lusk, A. E. Bensel, assisted by Earl Ben-
residence, lighted Christmas tree be enjoyed by the R. H. Stockard
___________
Wyoming, visited their aunt, Mrs. sel.
and deer in a grove of Pondosa pine family was held Christmas day at
W. C. Isom and family. Wednesday
trees illuminated by a spot light, the family home in Columbia dis
of last week as they were enroute to YOUTH IS SERVED
was another outstanding display; trict when 23 were present. Family
their relatives at Hood River.
the W. W. Feithouse home was group pictures were taken and a
’
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Caldwell of IN "BROTHER RAT"
bright with lights; the R. C. Mc dinner enjoyed.
Portland visited his parents, Mr.
Reynolds lighted a tree on their
The Stockards have lived in this
and Mrs. Tom Caldwell, over the
"Brother Rat,” the gay comedy of
porch; the hospital displayed lights district for more than 20 years and
holidays.
life in a military school, which ran
and also the John A. Clarke resi their family is grown and away
Mr. and Mrs. Emery Bedwell on a Broadway stage for eighteen
dence.
from home. Among those present
spent Christmas with their son and consecutive months and had three
were Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Stockard
wife at 8unnyslde, Wn.
First Major Project.
road companies successfully touring
and family of Woodburn; Clement
L. N. Smith of Wallowa, Ore.. Is the country at the same time, is
The lighting contest is the first Stockard, student at Oregon State
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Fred now a picture ad will start at the
major project undertaken and com college, Corvallis; Opal Stockard,
Dohl.
Oasis theatre Sunday.
pleted by the garden club, which is student at Northwest Christian col
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jones went
A considerable portion of the pic
lege,
Eugene;
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Fred
headed by Mrs. F. B. Belt as presi
to Freewater, Ore., to spend the hol ture was made on the grounds of the
dent. The lighting contest is des Davis and family. Vernon, Faye,
idays with his parents.
Virginia Military Institute at Lex
tined to become an annual affair If Alice, Hazel. Walter, Doreen, and
Miss Ingrid Boling is spending the ington, Va., and the entire cadet
the community continues to cooper Pauline, of Umatilla; Paul Stock
holidavs with her parents In Port corps of that famous and hlstor’Vc
ate as It did this year. The commu ard, Prineville; Mr. and Mrs. Victor
land.
school, 700 strong, took part.
nity Christmas tree added greatly to Stockard and family. Jimmy and
Miss Crooks Is vacationing In La
V.M.I. has long been known as the
Patsy.
Stanfield;
Shirley
Stockard,
the spirit of the season, and expres
Grande and Miss Dusenberg at Wei "West Point of the South.” It was
sion of appreciation for its renewal Bly, Ore.
ser. Idaho, with her parents.
the training place of that great Con
Opal and Clement remained at
have been heard.
Rev. and Mrs. Harness and fam federate general, "8tonewall” Jack-
ily and Mr. Sparks were dinner son.
Mrs. Chas. Taylor was chairman home until Friday, and Paul, Low
guests of Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Stew
of the lighting contest committee, ell and Shirley returned to their re
“A "Rat” in V.M.I. parlance is a
ard Sunday.
assisted by Mrs. Julius Gimble, Mrs. spective homes Monday.
freshman, or “plebe" as they are
Mr and Mrs. Jay Berry and fam called at West Point. Those who go
Bert Quick, Mrs. J. H. Reid, Mrs.
ily of Portland are spending the hol- through the four years training to
B. J. Nation.
Rod A Oun Club Meeting.
iriavs with Mr. and Mrs. Emmett gether are called "Brother Rats.
Every contestant received a prize.
The Hermiston Rod & Gun club
McCoy.
Hence the title. They are loyal to
These were donated by the business
Mr and Mrs. Fred Rieka were each other through thick and thin.
houses and individuals. Electricity will elect officers Friday, December
30.
at
a
meeting
In
W.
J.
Warner's
dinner
guests
of
Mr.
and
Mrs,
Wal
This story revolves around the
for lighting the community tree was
ter Grider Sunday.
mishaps of one of the lads who has
furnished by the Hermiston Light * office, according to an announce
Rex
Moses
of
TTmatllla
wrecked
ment
by
Frank
Bilderback,
presi
disobeyed a rule of the Institute and
Power company and the lights were
his car near the Smith place Mon has secretly taken unto himself a
strung by men from that office. The dent. V. C. Smith will give a report
day
when
he
ran
into
a
tree
as
he
bride. Not only that, but he's about
lights and wiring now become per on the Wild Life Federation meet
was tnrnine a corner. He was in to become a father. His pals stick by
manent property of the garden club. ing held recently in Corvallis.
ti,red slightly.
him and get him out of the Jam.
CHRISTMASSTORY
Best Wishes
for a
Happy & Prosperous
New Year!
BASKETBALL-’38 Alumni vs. H. $. - Boys and Girls - Friday, Bee. 30,7:30 P.M.