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":z — 'i fl NEWS FROM YOUR! OWN S T *’ < vJsX* O<e’ « o l° V><* BY A. L. BUDGET DlrvtCTOR CLAMPS DOWN volume r / e. eXmLlto n -/-/a.ta.LaL OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER xxxn C IT Y C O U N C IL SALEM— David Eccles, state bud get director, is wading into bis Job REFUSES 25-YEAR of controlling public expenditures with a seriousness that threatens to POWER FRANCHISE make him decidedly unpopular with HERMISTON. UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON. APRIL 20, 1938. SUNDAY TO BE OPEN HOUSE A T STANFIELD CAMP PLANS PROGRESSING FOR SECOND ANNUAL HERMISTON DERBY NUMBER 35 UMATILLA DAM RECEIVES 10-5 VOTE OF COMMITTEE Umatilla county residents will have opportunity again this spring some of the tax spenders who have to witness the efforts being made to been accustomed to a free hand in VOTE UNANIM OUS train and prepare CCC boys for use NEW FEATURES TO their spending heretofore. ful citizenship and view the work HELIX BASEBALL WEDNESDAY NIG HT FAVORABLE VOTE The bakery board, destined for they are doing in soil conservation PEP UP R A C E S TEAM W INS OYER dissolution In June, felt the heavy by visiting the CCC camp at Stap- CONSIDERED AS Plans are progressing rapidly for hand of the budget director this field, Sunday, April 23, 1:30 p. m. HERMISTON NINE The Hermiston city council Wed week when salary vouchers covering to 4:00 p.m. An “open house” dis the second annual Hermiston Derby, GOOD O M EN the services of three additional at nesday night, by a unanimous vote, play will be opened to the public, it according to the Derby committee Helix high school won an up and refused to renew a 25-year power consisting of Ben Conner, Jack Smith torneys employed during February is announced by camp superintend The proposed Umatilla rapids nav and Harold Thompson. The dates down battle (from Hermiston high and March met with his disapprov franchise to the Hermiston Light & ent J. R. Chenault. igation dam on the Columbia river on the local diamond Tuesday after Power Co. The matter had been have been set for Saturday and Sun al. The budget director held that The plans include a tour of the received new “life” Tuesday when the employment of the lawyer-lob pending since the last meeting and camp and a display of the work be day, May 27 and 28, and the races noon. The final score read 10 to 9, the house rivers and harbors com after the count had knotted several was disposed of after considerable will be held at the Hermiston fair byists was without authority. While ing done by the soil conservation mittee approved by a vote of 10 to times during the contest, with the discussion Wednesday evening. No he admits the attorneys should be service. Refreshments will be serv grounds. 5 a bill to authorize construction ot .paid for their services he insists definite term franchise was suggest ed according to Mr. Chenault, who, These dates will follow the Waits score reading 9-9 after the end of a $23,700,000 dam near Umatilla be that they be paid by those who re ed and th matter was laid on the ta in cooperation with Lt, Bell, com burg, Wn., races and will precede the regular seven innings. A three base swat and a clean sacrifice in tween Oregon and Washington. The tained their services and not by the ble until a later date. the Union stock show dates. It is Delegations were present at the manding officer, welcomes the at expected that horses will be entered the Helix half of the extra session dam would be one of the key struc state or the bakers. meeting from the R. E. A., the Uma- tendance of Interested groups and from much of eastern Oregon, and spelled defeat for Coach Hodgens’ tures in a project designed to permit <0> ♦ ♦ 4> commercial navigation on the Col F. P. Bureau and the PUD. All individuals. men. Interim Committee Announced— This year’s open house will com because of the convenient dates bet umbia and Snake rivers as far in looked with disfavor on a long term The contest had an auspicious ter horses will be available. It is land as Lewiston, Idaho. All sections of the state are fairly contract and stated various reasons memorate the sixth anniversary of planned to run off the races in rapid opening when Mayor McKenzie well represented on the interim for their opinions. It was garnered the CCC movement. The camp at First authentic news of the ap order and the program will he struck out John Clarke with H. A. proval came Tuesday afternoon by committee announced this week by from their statements, however, that Stanfield has been in operation for Pankow behind the plate. The pitch spiced with other special attractions. president of the senate, Robert M. they would be in favor for a short the past six months, assisting local way of a telegram to E. P. Dodd from A new feature of the Derby will er was aided considerably by the farmers in establishing practical Duncan, and Speaker E. R. Fatland, term franchise. Chas. L. McNary. Another telegram blindness of Stearns Cushing, um be the installation of parmutuel bet for the purpose of making a study came Wednesday which follows: Also present at the meeting was measures to conserve their soil, un ting. This is expected to be an ad pire. of the problem of legislative reap B. M. Thompson of Boise, Idaho, vice der guidance of soil conservation ‘‘Committee voted favorably to re ded incentive for a larger crowd and Helix opened up with a three base portionment of the state. Multno president of the Hermiston Light & service technicians. port Umatilla dam 10 to 5. To An hit and scored a minute later on a Principal accomplishments of the more interest. mah county which hopes to pick up Power Co. and John Clarke, local gell goes the full credit of getting In order to aid in financing pre fly. The next batter smashed a seven additional seats in the House manager. Each spoke in favor of camp include tree plantings for committee consideration. Hill and liminary details two dances have single but was caught napping on through a re-shuffle of the member- the longer period contract but inti windbreaks, brush fences for land been scheduled. The first will be first. Hermiston failed to dent rub Pierce made very strong statements ehip and two or three more senate mated that they would approve a blow control, fences for controlled and their work in getting out votes held Saturday, April 29, and the ber in its half of the inning. seats, is represented on the commit shorter term If so desired by the con grazing, improved irrigation sys along with Angell made success pos second two weeks later, May 13. Rankin, starting H e r m i s t o n sible. Next step is to offer this bill tee by Representative Harvey Wells. sumers of this locality. It was tems, stream bank protection, and Both dances are to be held in the moundsman, struck out three Helix | Eastern and Central Oregon are re brought up that nearby cities were the construction of fire breaks on Hermiston park hall and music will batters in the first half of the sec as a committee amendment to the range land. presented by Senator P. J. Stadel- under long-term contracts under be furnished by the popular Trouba ond. Hermiston ¿ante right hack to general bill reported previously." man of The Dalles and Representa similar set-ups. Neither the bill approved Tuesday dours. dike its only lead of the tilt when nor the omnibus bill, previously ap tive Giles French of Moro. The Wil Other business during the eve WPA PROJECT TO Posters for the Derby have been Pankow hit a terrific home run to lamette valley is represented by Rep- ning concerned the arrangements proved by the committee, would pro printed and are being distributed right field to score Sellers ahead of sentative Eugene E. Marsh of Mc for PWA labor to start May 8, th© START M AY 8 vide any money to carry out the this week throughout Eastern Ore him. Minnville ond southern Oregon by refusal of the city of Hermiston to work. This could he done under a gon by the committee members. Preliminary work on the new ap Senator C. W. Clark of Roseburg. Helix scored two more in the later appropriation bill. purchase several lots in the city lim proved WPA project for Hermiston third inning on a walk and two hits ❖ ♦ ❖ ❖ Different members of the commit its from the county and an arrange will begin May 8, according to May YOUNG PEOPLE GO to again take the lead. Hermiston tee who favored the dam urged that State Fights Bang’s Disease— ment to provide for water usage at or F. C. McKenzie. City water mains failed to score in this session. the bill be accepted at the present Oregon is making real progress in the Hermiston fairground race track will receive first attention with TO C. E.CONVENTION time to provide cheap water trans Helix went down 1. 2, 3 in the for the coming derby and fair. its campaign to eradicate Bang’s di other work to follow. first of the fourth and the locals portation, provide relief to farmers sease from its beef and dairy herds, A group of approximately 12 Approximately 10 men will be em and to force doWn freight rates. The according to J. D. Mickle, director of J IM STUART DRAWS young people, accompanied by Rev. countered with the same perform ployed on that date and will be un ance. project was described as the ‘‘miss the state department of agriculture. C. Warner, and Mrs. Ralph Saylor, Moore replaced Rankin on the ing link” in the chain of channel de More than 350,000 animals are be PRAISE FROM COACH der the supervision f H. A. Pankow, :3ft Thursday morning for Salem velopment of the Columbia to accel city water superintendent. ing tested by the department an where they will attend the annual mound for Hermiston In the fifth in erate river transportation. ning. He allowed one run on a hit Jim Stuart, son of Mr. and Mrs. nually in the fight to wipe out the state Christian Endeavor convention disease. In 1935 more than 25,000 Tom Stuart of Hermiston, is creat OIL COMPANY SEEKS to be held there from April 20 to 23. and a wild pitch. Hermiston scored cattle reacted to the Bang's disease ing quite a bit of notoriety at the The local contingent has taken an twice in its half on a hit on error STUDENTS COMPETE tests. Last year there were onl,y University of Oregon this spring for MOORING PIER active part in the state convention and singles by Knox and Rankin. Knox took the mound for Hermis AT LA GRANDE MEET 9000 reactors, Mickle pointed out. his showing in spring football train in the last few years. ton in the sixth. He was greeted The Standard Oil Co. of California Western Oregon is now fairly free of ing. “Big Jim” broke into the reg The theme for this year’s meeting A group of 65 Hermiston high (Continued on page 2) the disease and efforts of the de ular starting lineup late last fall In has filed an application to the office will he “My Beat for Christ.” school students and instructors of the district engineer at Bonne partment is being concentrated on his sophomore year and has been journeyed to La Grande Friday ville, Oregon, for a permit to con performing capably ever since. eastern Oregon. TWO SEATTLE MEN UM ATILLA RIVER where they participated in the an Vaughn Corley, new line coach at struct a mooring pier, a submarine nual festival which was held this DRAW FINES HERE the university, had this to say about Pipeline and a submarine cable in SURVEY PLANNED Parole Board Pondered— year in connection with the Eaatera Stuart: “That big boy sure looks the Columbia river near Umatilla. Governor Sprague is expected to like the goods to me. He never takes The application came from the Port Oregon Band and Orchestra contest. Hurst Holden Edgeli and William Reports issuod from Washington, announce the personnel of the new a backward step.” Stuart has been land office of the Standard Oil Co. D. C., last week indicated that the John Luma, both of Seattle, Wn. The trip was made in one of O. O. parole board this week. Gerald Ma changed to left tackle during spring were picked up by state police near Felthouse’s busses and several pri Maps showing the exact location son, a member of the present board, season and will be used there when and extent of the proposed work are government Is planning to reopen In Umatilla Sunday nighi on a drunk vate cars. The excursion was un vestigations along the Umatilla river is expected to be retained on the new school opens next September. on file at the office of the Bonne in the vicinity of Pendleton to de en charge. They were brought be der the supervision of Superintend hoard. Others being mentioned in ville district engineer, U. S. war de termine the feasibility of Incorporat fore Justice of the Peace E. P. Dodd ent W. G. Kersbergen. this connection are Dr. Bruce Bax Although the local contingent partment, and have not been re ing flood control with irrigation de Monday and were fined $15.00 each PANKOW TO HEAD ter. president of Willamette univers leased locally. did not participate In the contests, and court costs. The fines were velopment. Officials said previous ity, and Paul Wallace. Salem auto STUDENT BODY they did take part In the festival surveys of a project for flood control paid and the men released. mobile dealer. Dr. Floyd Utter, a where no Judging was attempted. Extension Club Meets Tuesday. The couple was picked up by po member of the present parole board, Another meeting of the Hermis only had shown the cost out of pro lice on the state highway near Uma However, critics will rate the differ portion with the benefits. Don Pankow, son of Mr. and Mrs. is understood to be seeking the Job ton Home Extension unit will be ent representatives as to perform The investigation is being under tilla where the car in which they of state parole officer which carries H. A. Pankow, was elected president held Tuesday, April 25, at the Bert were riding was lying in the ditch ance. This rating has not been re taken pursuant to a resolution intro of the Hermiston high school student with it a salary of $4000 a year. Quick home. The meeting will be ceived to date. The glee club made body at the annual election Wednes gin at 10:30 a. m. with “Spring Sa duced by Senator Charles L. Mc with the men asleep inside. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ an excellent showing and the band day afternoon. Harry Connor will lads” as the main subject of discus Nary of Oregon. Attorneys Refused Hearing— compared favorably with other en R. R. I. Club Holds Meeting. be the new vice president. sion. A demonstration and discus trants. Relatives of prisoners in the state Waterman Win» Recognition. Other officers follow: Marlon sion will be held on the preparation The Royal Room Improvement Vernon Waterman, son of Mrs. club held its third meeting at the penitentiary are advised by the par Pierce, secretary; treasurer, Joyce of a variety of salads, suitable for Rena Waterman of Hermiston, who PWA PROGRAM ole board against the employment of McCulley; Bulldog editor. Bill Belt; spring time. Ideas for simple gar is music supervisor at Ritzville, Wn., H. J. Ott home Thursday, April 13, attorneys to represent the prisoners yell king, Kenneth Bensei; yell All members were present at the nishes. the place of salads in the received recognition last week when meeting at which the various rooms REPORT FILED in their plea for liberation. The queen, Barbara Moore; tdent Judg diet, and how to build a menu parole board refuses to listen to at es, Henry Sommerer and Audrey around the salad will also be some of hlg music students were were discussed as a project. Joyce The greatest PWA program In the chosen to represent that state in the McCulley read a letter from Mr, Holt torneys, according to Cecil Edwards, Null. brought up. national music contest to be held In on safe driving on highways. Jelly history of the northwest enters the secretary to Governor Sprague. best construction season approxi Portland some time in May. Mr. * ♦ * ❖ rolls and punch were served during mately 15 per cent completed, fif Waterman’s sextet and two solo con Public Welfare Necessary— the refreshment hour. The next testants were chosen at the state meeting will be held at the home of teen months ahead of the schedule Public welfare has become a per fixed by law, according to reports tryouts which were held in Cheney, J. Knox on May 29. manent part-of government Just as forwarded to Public Works Admin Wn. The sextet received a superior much as the school system, according istrator Harold L. Ickes by the PWA rating. WEATHER REPORT to Elmer Goudy, administrator of the regional office. Oregon public welfare commission. Work on nearly all projects Four-H Clubs Meet Tuesday The following is the weather re Hermiston golfers eked out a nar Hanson, Herm........... 40 43 % While a return of prosperity would The Hermiston 4-H Sheep and port for the week ending Wednes throughout the region progressed $ Calf clubs met in the office of M. materially lighten the relief load it row victory over Condon on the lo O’Rourke, Condon ..... 39 42 day, April 19, according to Charles satisfactorily during the winter • E. Knickerbocker, assistant county wouldn’t eliminate the problem pre cal course Sunday. The final score Brownson. Herm........ 47 43 months, but the construction pace Taylor, local weather observer. 45 42 sented by the employables, the needy read 26 to 22 for the local tee ar Curry. Condon ...... agent, Tuesday evening. J. H. Hunt has speeded up with the arrival of April 13 ........ 58 39 aged and others who are dependent tists. with the final scores deciding Jones, Herm.................. 43 47 is leader of the former and Kenneth spring and the program is expected April 14 Hollen, Bert, Condon 45 44 1% Bensei Is leader of the Calf club. ...... 72 27 to reach Its peak, with maximum upon others for support. the issue. Old man par wasn’t bro Gurdane, Herm. ‘44 46 1% During the Sheep club meeting Fran April 15 69 43 employment, early In the summer. ❖ * ♦ * ken during the day but Guild of Thouvenal. Condon 41 43 • April 16 cis Madison made a report on Ram- ........70 30 Unemployment Payments Large— Condon shot a par 36 on his second Moore. Herm. . 39 42 $ boullet sheep and Eugene Rugg re Hotel Undergoes Changes. April 17 ........78 34 round to take a clean-cut victory A total of $625,181 was paid ~out i Jackson. Condon 50 45 ported on Hamphslre sheep. Irene The Hermiston Hotel, under the April 18 ........87 unemployment compensation to ,over Todd, his opponent of Hermis- 39 in Simons, Herm. 44 45 2U and Wilbur Hunt wll make reports April 19 jobless men and women in Oregon ‘ton. Matott scored a 79 to win low- Baker, Condon ........82 34 ownership of Jarvis Durfey, has 41 46 l ^ .at the next meeting. All members completed some more Improvements during March. This represents an honor on the Hermiston team. Pearson. W.. Herm. 46 39 1 U were present. and remodeling the past few weeks. The day was ideal for good golf Hollen, F., Condon increase of approximately 20 per Hermiston Wins Tennis Meet 47 44 H _________ _ ______ The entire third floor is now ready cent over the payments for Febru and several other fine cards were Pearson, J., Herm. . 44 44 2H Examiner to be Here April 27. Hermiston high tennis aggregation for business with the Installation of turned in. A return engagement ary, a report by the commission Fiske, Condon .... 39 4 1 3 C. M. Bentley, examiner of opera defeated Heppner high on the local new beds, new linoleum and a new will be arranged at a later date. shows. Chenault, Herm. .. 43 46 0 tors and chauffeurs, will be in Her courts Wednesday afternoon four kalsomlntng Job. Participants, scores and points ♦ « ♦ 4- . Denton. Condon 50 52 0 miston Thursday, April -27, at the matches to two. Hermiston won the won follow: Smith, W.. Herm......... 46 42 Drunken Drivers Fined— 3 City Library between the hours of girls’ singles, girls’ doubles, men’s Heppner Jannt Slated Soon. Player - Town 1st. 2nd. Pts. Williams. Condon 52 50 0 11 a. m. to 4 p. m.. according to a doubles and No. 1 men’s singles. The Thirty-seven drunken drivers ar Guild. Condon _______ 38 36 Hermiston high school will send 3 Richards. Herm. . 47 47 3 recent announcement released from visitors won the men's singles and its baseball and tennis teams to rested by state police during March Todd, Herm. _______ 43 41 0 Banes, Condon .. . 51 48 l t t the Secretary of State's office. All the No. 2 boys’ doubles. A dual meet were sentenced to an aggregate of Eaton. Condon ............ 42 40 Heppner next Thursday, April 27. Bensei, Herm. . 49 49 1% those wishing permits or licenses to will be held with Umatilla Tuesday. 134$ days in Jail and to pay fines Matott, Herm................. 39 40 2H for a combination sports event. Hollen. Bill, Condon .. 51 50 u drive are asked to get In touch with April 25. The local contingent will These teams are keen rivals when totalling $25(1. Hollen. Sr.. Condon . .. 40 41 Klage*. Herm. . . . 51 44 2U Mr. Bentley during these hours. go to Heppner Thursday, April 27. ever they meet on the athletic fields. LOCAL GOLFERS WIN 26 TO 22 POINTS OVER CONDON GROUP; RETURN MATCH SLATED
