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About The Hermiston herald. (Hermiston, Or.) 19??-1984 | View Entire Issue (May 18, 1939)
Do you know ? D riv e O ld In D riv e Every 40 seconds of every day, somebody buys a new CHEVROLET. Do you kn o w ? That CHEVROLET is the biggest selling car for seven out of the last eight years. Do you kn o w ? ’ 0 Exclusive Vacuum Oe&rshift Your C ar & Out a New Chevrolet No other car combines all these famous features— 0 ♦ Perfected Hydraulic Brakes ♦ New “Observation Car” Visibility, with Improved Shockproof Steering New Aero Stream Styling, "Now Bodies by Fisher * ^Available on Master DeLuxe Models Only 0 New Longer Biding Base 0 85-Horsepower Valve in Head Six 0 Tiptoe Matic Clutch Hermiston Motor Co. H. OAKES, Owner and Manager ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ * GARDEN CLUB * * CHATS ♦ Because of the display of Spurias In the recent show, the following by Howard Weed the iris expert, may be of Interest: “In shape, the flow ers of this species are identical with the Dutch and Spanish iris, but the plants have the added advantage of having roots instead of bulbs. They grow into large clumps with sword- like foliage and flower stalks four to six feet high. They do well in any soil, but will grow in a wet soil in which the bearded iris cannot exist. The Spurias, like the Siber ian, should be transplanted in the fail, when the dry season is over.” Keep chrysanthemums and cosmos pinched back, for later profuse Do not water snapdragons in the blooming. late afternoon or evening. This Next meeting—June 5th, when practice encourages the rust spores. we will get 'a report of the doings at the state convention of garden clubs, The last few hot days have from the delegates who are now in brought out the aphis. New shoots attendance at Forest Grove. on spirea and other shrubs are in fested with them. Spray thorough Would you show the passer-by ly. that the "desert will bloom like the Perennial phlox will thrive in rose?” The editor of the Herald has partial shade, and this will add en made the suggestion that flowers durance to their colors, but see that are welcome in his window, as pro these locations have good air circu paganda to the tourist to show whiat lation. else mildew will trouble the can be done here, as an advertise ment for the activities of the Gar foliage. den club, and perhaps Just simply to make us all happier for the shar A fine demonstration of the value ing of the beauties of our gardens. of the birds in the garden was giv It seems like a good idea. The win en during the last few days, when dow faces north, is easily seen by the moth of the coddling worm de the tourist going through town and scended upon us in force. All kinds a fresh bouquet in a pretty contain of birds flew in and out of trees, er always in the window, with no and did their best to reduce the pest. thought of commercialism (except The wonder is that some of the fea as above stated, a slight hint of thered bug-catchers could fly at all propaganda!) is sure to be enjoyed. by the end of the day, so bountiful had been the feast. flowering time. Columbines prefer the morning sun hut will thrive well in either shade or full sun. Columbine seeds should be started in July and the plants from these will bloom the fol lowing season. Along about October put some barnyard fertilizer in the columbine beds. Either at the same time or early in the spring, dig in a This is the last month to plant trowelful of bonemeal around each plant. Keep the beds well cultivat- most summer blooming bulbs and ed and give them plenty of water In tubers. HOLD EVERYTHING! 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Package FREE! | 7^ Connor’s Cash Store Phone 101 MOTHER'S DAY TEA ENJOYED Mrs. Walter Hamm, program chairman, presented the following numbers at the Legion Auxiliary tea May 11. The high school girls’ sextet sang two numbers accompa nied by Miss Gwendolyn Ross. Bill Penney presented two violin solos, accompanied by Phyllis Sires. Kay Logan gave, "When Ma Upped Her Hair.” James Jackson favored with two solos, accompanied by Phyllis Sires. One of his numbers was en titled “Mother.” "Little Old Lady” and "Minuet In G” were violin solos presented by Virgil Logan, accompanied by Bob by Jackson. Mrs. James Todd’s Jun ior girls sang, "God Bless America.” The entire program was well pre sented. Approximately 50 guests were present. Mrs. David Mittlesdorf had charge of the tea table which was lovely with lace cloth and spring flowers. Mrs. Rene Waterman and Mother Kelly poured. Each mother was Introduced and presented with a lovely corsage by her daughter for the day. Alice Stone made the lovely corsages. The Juniors purchased a beautiful potted plant to be presented to our Gold Star Mother. Mrs. Tucker, as a Mother’s Day remembrance. The Juniors enjoyed a wiener roast near the Umatilla river last week. Mrs. Todd had charge of the young ladies. Auxiliary members will be busy at their next meeting waxing poppies for Memorial Day and nominating officers. Every member is sked to be present on May 25. TOWNSEND FLASHES AU members are urged to be pres ent at the Townsend meeting Fri day, May 26 to hear important re ports from headquarters about our bill. The Townsend Auxiliary ladies have a velvet slumbering quilt on display at Burnham store, which will be sold. The returns from this quilt will help pay the delegate’s way to our Townsend National Convention at Indianapolis. There will be a program put on by Mrs. Jeea Prindle and a jitney lunch served by the Auxiliary club. At the last meeting our secretary, Mrs. Foreet Moore, resigned on ac count of llinaaa In her family, and Frank Gubrtta was elected to take her place. COUNTY NURSES REPORT ON WORK COOPERATES The month of April was an un usually busy one for the staff nurs es as tuberculosis testing was done throughout the county. Hermiston was included in the list of cities where this work was accomplished. Several very instructive talks were given about the county during the month. Several Important meet ings were held to examine children and suggest remedies. Miss Pauline Keller and Miss Ros anna Winter returned to Umatilla county to finish the audiometer teat- ing. At Umatilla, Stanfield and Hermiston 383 group tests were done, 75 retests and 25 individual tests. Out of this number 16 child ren were found to have defective hearing. Mrs. Whipple assisted with these tests. JACKSONELECTED VICE PRESIDENT There are a number of cooperative organizations in our commu nity. They are all worthy of your fullest support. Buy and sell cooperatively! This community has a reputation for cooperation. Help build and maintain It. IT PAYS— C A T SU P TOM ATO JU IC E IO C 12 oz. bottle 46 oz. tin 18c 40 ft. roll Se Big cans 1 7 c Qt. jar 1 Coco Hardwiter Castile The Wonder Soap. Ideal for hard water. B lu in g L e ttu c e X 9c 9c 5c Medallón - 12 oz. bottle Large Solid Heads Bill Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Jackson of near Hermiston, was elected to the vice presidency at We’re Here Pacific university at Forest Grove at to Serve! the annual elect ons held last week. He will be a junior next year and is making quite a name for himself KQ Club Entertains Mothers. at his school. On May 13 the K Q Cookery club Bill has been pledged to Blue Key, national honorary fraternity, and entertained the mothers of the Tau Kappa Alpha, national foren members at the home of Vivian Caldwell. An interesting program sics society. Bill is a graduate of Hermiston Union high and is continuing the prestige being set by Hermiston graduates in winning high honors at the higher institutions of learn ing. HERM ISTON M ERCANTILE PHONE COOPERATIVE 401 appropriate to the occasion was giv en and refreshments were served. Mrs. Houghton is leader of the K Q club. CLEAN UP AT COLUMBIA PARK Wednesday, May 24, has been set as another clean up day at Columbia park. At the previous clean up quite a lot was accomplished but there is still much to do before the summer picnics begin. A pot luck dinner will be served at noon. At the last meeting of the Farm Bureau Auxiliary Mrs. Rosine Stew art gave a very interesting reading on “Pioneer Mothers.” SIGNERS SOUGHT FOR RANGE PROGRAM Umatilla county farmers were re minded today by A. R. Coppock, chairman of the Umatilla County Agricultural Conservation commit tee, that June 1 Is the final date for ranchers to file requests for prior approval of range-building practices offered under the 1939 range con servation program. He said that approximately 80 ranchers in this county will take part in the 1939 range program, carrying out practices designed to promote conservation and continue good range management. Among popular practices in this county are deferred grazing, spring and reser voir development, drilling of wells and reseeding. All range-building practices must be approved by the county agricul tural conservation committee. Re quests for prior approval of practi ces should be made to the county agent or secretary of the county conservation association. Approximately 1400 Oregon ranch ers, representing around 6,000,000 acres of range land, are taking part in this year’s range program, ac cording to word received by the county agent. MONEY-SAVING PRICES FOR MAY 19 - 20 - 22. NOB HILL ARMOUR’S PURE CANE COFFEE PICNICS SUGAR Cello Wrapt Cloth Bag 1 ,b........... 18$ 2 lbs..........35f! P « Lb.......... 17¿ 10 lbs 49< Inland Valley 2$F P E A S ............................... ..... 3 No. 2 tins Great Northern 2$F . 3 No. 303 tins CORN Mayonnaise NU-MADE - It’s Dated .... ....... Quart jar Van Camps PORK & BEANS .......... Tall tin ££ Pierce’s FRENCH DRESSING 16 oz. bottle Kllchen Craft FLOUR 491b. bag $ 1 ,2 9 Krispy .............. 2 lbs. 25< ........ No. 2 tin 1O< LEMON JU IC E...... .......... .... 3 8-oz. tins 25* CRACKERS Libby’s PEARS M.C.P. ORANGES..................................... 2 doz. Sunkist - Juicy ONIONS ....................................... 3 lbs. 29* f Texas Wax Bermudas RADISHES.................................2 bunches 5 Points or GREEN ONIONS to remember about Briquets A 100% petroleum fuel— ideal for furnace, fireplace or stove. (No special equipment needed) Highest heat content of any solid fuel. No banking or shaking. fire all day or night. Hold No ashes or clinkers to carry out. One ton of Oasco Briquets is equal to two cords of the best grade first-growth cord wood. Gasco Briquets coat less per season than the best grade bit uminous coal. In lan d Cooperative CARROTS............................... 3 bunches ~ f Af or TURNIPS or BEETS LETTUCE..................................... 2 heads Giant Fresh Heads BA N A N A S..................................... Per lb. Luscious Ripe Fruit IVORY FLAKES...................... Large pkg. 19< VELVET or PRINCE ALBERT .. Pocket tin 10< JELL WELL - Ass’d. Flavors............pkg. 4< FORM AY - All veg. shortening....... 3 lbs. 4 5 STOKELY’S K R A U T .................... 2y2 tin 10< KERR REGULAR L ID S ............................. 9< JELLSRITE PECTIN.................. 2 bottles 25< PAPER NAPKINS................ Cello. Wrapt 10< CARNATION MILK ................... Tall tin 6< FLAVORADE - Thirst quencher .. 3 pkgs. 10< OLD DUTCH CLEANSER ................ Tin HARVEST BLOSSOM FLOUR 49 lbs. $ 1 .0 9 P A G SO A P ...........................10 giant bars 39< ZEE TISSUE - Plain or Tinted ..... 4 rolls 15< WESTAG VANILLA .............. 8 oz. bottle 15^ HEINZ S O U P S ........................ 2 large tins 25< ?