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OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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