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NEWS FROM YOUR I OW N STA' E & COUNTY 7Z •MO ‘»uaSn3 COLUMBIA NEWS By Mrs. Baxter Hutchison Q. ¿iniqyi 0 i° ’0 VOLUME XXXIII. e ïm L ito n U M A T IL L A C O U N T Y PAPER HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, MARCH 28, 1940. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grover of Portland were here Friday visiting at the R. B. Wilcox home. Mrs. Grover and Mrs. Wilcox have been friends since childhood. Mrs. Grover is a teacher in the Portland schools and her husband is train adjuster of the State Accident Commission. Allen Wilkes is out of school on account of measles. Bernard Jendrzejewski left Tues day for Klamath Falls where he will LARGE CROWD HEARS take over the work of supervising the growing of certified seed pota INTERESTING TALKS toes. While Bernard would have The Umatilla county unit of the completed his first year of college this June, the offer was too good to Oregon Wildlife federation met last turn down. This position carries Thursday in Hermiston with a large great responsibility and commands attendance. The highlight of the eve an excellent salary. Bernard will re ning was a unanimous vote for a enter school in the fall. Myrl McKee of Coulee dam was a resolution to open the migratory bird dinner guest at the John Jendrzejew- hunting season November 1 and close ski home Sunday. it December 31, for allowing shooting Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Warner were calling at the Forrest Moore home one-half an hour before sunrise until 4 p. m. President Henry Vorlicky Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Leeper and was in charge of the program with Mrs. Mary Haar were Pendleton vis the turkey dinner being served by the itors Monday. While in Pendleton they called at St. Anthony’s hospital Hermiston Rebekahs. James Gerow, U. S. game manage to see Mrs. H. M. Sommerer. They report finding Mrs. Sommerer doing ment agent, discussed migratory birds nicely and in good spirits, also that and management problems. He ex her room was filled with beautiful plained the varying desires of differ flowers. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Foster were ent clubs and different sections for callers at the Christley home Mon duck hunting seasons not in agree day evening. ment with local desires. He also ex Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Roberts of pressed the doubt that the next sea Lyle, Wn., and son Hugh were visit ing at the C. L. Upham home and at son will run over the 45 days now al-1 the Otis Buell home Sunday. They lowed. He also stated that it was the WITHOUT TRAFFIC are former residents of Columbia. hope pf the game management group Mr. and Mrs. McAlpine came up that vegetation be planted in McKay S afety lighting you with Bobby Trumbull from The Dalles recently on business. They vi and Cold Springs reservoirs in order IEE OBSTRUCTIONS TOO sited at the Weir Cassady home. Mrs. to offset the damage being done to \ T E - H I T THEM AT GREATER Alpine is a daughter of Mr. Hart, crops in Umatilla county. »PECDS W ITH MORE DEADLY who a number of years ago owned the Charles Lockwood, assistant state Marvin Hutchison farm. IMPACT game supervisor and also director of James Knox was in Pendleton Sun scientific liberation, asserted that lib day. Pauline Morris came home Friday erations of fish now are being made Z 1T /U Z 7/ evening. Saturday, Pauline and her according to recommendations of J o&r mother left for John Day where Mrs. trained biologists of the state. Plac Morris will teach a summer school. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Leeper of es best suited for the various species Yakima are visiting Mrs. Leeper’s are used and stated that a stream sister, Mrs. Mary Harr. They ar and lake survey is being launched in INTERESTING BOUTS HERMISTON TO rived here Saturday. order to further this work. He also Mrs. Emma Christley who had a very bad cold the first of the week stated that the suggestions of local FEATURE SMOKER AT HAVE BASEBALL sportsmen are welcome and will be is much improved. SCHOOL WEDNESDAY TEAM THIS YEAR Mr. and Mrs. Alva Stone and son taken into consideration. Wilfred of Heppner spent Sunday at He touched briefly on the elk sea the A. H. Cable home. Mrs. Stone is son and stated that elk are on the in One draw, one knockout and four Plans were launched Tuesday night a sister of Mr. Cable. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woodward crease. About half of the offspring decision bouts spiced the high school at an enthusiastic meeting of base and family were visiting friends in per year is being killed each year, smoker held in the gymnasium Wed ball players for a Hermiston town Umatilla Sunday evening. tending to increase the number rap nesday night before a large crowd. team. Approximately 16 players V. L. Warren has traded his old idly. In addition to the high school fights were present with indications that tractor for a new rubber tired trac Glen Mitchell, U. S. Forest Ser a non-decision exhibition scrap was several more are available here. Al tor. R. J. Wilbur of Pendleton,son in vice, Portland, gave a full approval staged between Dean Groth, 165, of though no definite action was taken law of Mrs. Mabel Weeks, was here to the game commission’s program of Pendleton and Sammy McCracken, in regards to schedule and line-ups, Thursday and Friday. Mrs. Wilbur scientific research. He urged that all 135, of Hermiston. Ringside experts various plans were discussed. accompanied him for a visit with her sportsmen give the commission full voiced the opinion that McCracken Several would-be pitchers were mother. has made rapid strides during the present at the meeting but little in Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Upham attend support. ed Easter services in Pendleton and Carl Ewing, supervisor of the Um past few months and gives promise dication as to their strength is avail called on friends. atilla national forest, called atten of developing into a first class fight able. Plenty of infielders and sev Adam Blahm was a Pendleton vis tion of the Pendleton chamber of er. eral outfielders give promise of a itor last week. The following is a list of the other fairly strong club. The first prac Sunday afternoon, Myrl McKee, commerce committee’s approval of Helen Jendrzejewski, Nina Rae Mc the game commission’s present activ bouts and the verdicts: Roberts a de tice has been called for Sunday af Culley, Lawrence Hunt, all students ities along lines of scientific man cision over Parker; Harris a decis ternoon at 2:30 at the Hermiston at 0. S. C., left for Corvallis. They agement. Harold Dobyns, junior dis ion over McKenzie; Allen a decision park diamond. Anyone interested in were accompanied by two other stu trict agent, biological survey, com over Buell; Piersol and Pierson bat baseball is asked to turn out. dents from Ukiah. A. L. Hatfield of Umatilla, grand plimented Hermiston sportsmen and tled to a draw; Holloman won a de It is probable that merchants of father of Mrs. Robert Woodward, citizens in general on the interest cision over Dawson and B. Corpe Hermiston will sponsor the suits for spent Sunday at the Woodward home. they have shown in wildlife activi scored a kayo over Hale. the team with lettering of the firms Mr. and Mrs. Bud Hooker made a The Groth-McCracken mix went appearing on the uniforms. business trip to Pendleton Saturday. ties and the cooperation they have for three rounds with McCracken en Lucille Montgomery accompanied given the administrators. W. D. Humphrey urged that liber deavoring to reach his larger oppon BASEBALL OPENER them. Alma Dunham, who teaches at ation of spiny rayed fish in McKay ent throughout. Groth, however, made Union, was home over the week end and Cold prings reservoirs be con no attempt to injure his opponent and TO BE TUESDAY with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eu tinued, such as large mouth bass and was content to box and spar with gene Dunham. The opening baseball game for Mrs. Lewis Douglas accompanied catfish. Mr. Lockwood answered that Sammy. Groth is exceedingly fast her son Otis Jordan and wife to Pen where they are doing well, the plant and is blessed with excellent floor Coach Critchfield’s Bulldogs will be dleton Monday. ings will be continued. work for a big fellow and local fans Tuesday, April 2, when Athena comes Visitors at the /Tom Melton home are. anxious to see him fight in his to Hermiston. The Bulldogs have Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Al Moody, DONALD LEE PIERSON own weight class. It is expected that been considerably hampered by ad Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moody, Mr. and The funeral services of Donald Lee he will appear on the Fourth of July verse weather conditions the past Mrs. John Barnes and daughter Cathrine and Mrs. Rhoda Herman, Pierson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. card here. week but expect to put up a battle all of Pendleton. Young Tiller fought his way Tuesday. K. D. Pierson, were held Thursday Tuesday of last week Maxine Bhn- A return game will be played some ston came home in answer to a tele afternoon, March 28, from the Her through a cream pie to take the pie gram from Ruby Knight. Maxine miston Methodist church with Rev. eating contest. Much to his dismay, time later. To date these two games worked in the beauty parloy through Stearns Cushing Jr. officiating. Don however, his prize was another pie. are the only ones scheduled. the Easter rush and returned to her ald Lee was born May 17, 1939, and school in Portland on Sunday. passed away Tuesday, March 26, af Cleve Metcalf, a friend of the Blin- ston family and a studtnt at O. S. C., ter an illness of several days. He is survived by his parents, four (Continued on page 5) brothers, Robert, Gilman, David and Paul; four sisters, Rebecca, Dorothy, Margaret and Kathryn, and the pa ternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. New committees for the 1946 golf making arrangements for pasturing M. Pierson of Hillsboro and Mrs. Cox season were appointed Wednesday the course and other matters pertain Miss Florence Woughter, who is a of Lyle, Wn. night at a divot meeting held at the ing to its upkeep. Walter Smith will A. W. Prann was in charge of the junior at the University of Oregon, Hermiston Trading Co. with Presi be in charge of the tournament com is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. services. dent Jim Todd in charge. Plans were mittee which will line up a suitable F. C. Woughter. MISSIONARY TO SPEAK HERE completed for the annual Umatilla schedule of inter-city matches and Donald DeMoss won first place in county golf tourney held at Pendle select teams for the matches. The Rev. Ira Gillette, a Methodist ton which comes this year on Sunday, the oratorical division of the declam The following is a list of golfers atory contest held Thursday evening missionary to South Africa, will April 7. Score cards should be turn and the holes for which they will be speak at the Hermiston Methodist ed in immediately in order that hand responsible for: 1. A. E. and Ed at Echo. L. C. Dyer, last year’s president, church Wednesday, April 3, at 8:00 icaps may be sent to the Pendleton Bensel; 2. Walt Pearson and a help called a meeting of the Umatilla Pro o’clock . The local Sunday School for club by the end of the week. er; 3. Jim Pearson and a helper; 4. ject Fair association to order at many years has helped to support the R. A. Brownson will be in charge Jim Todd and R. A. Brownson; 5 which C. M. Jackson, L. C. Todd, Wil work of the Gillettes. Mr. and Mrs. of collection of the yearly dues B. A. Doyle and Glenn Ripley; 6. C. liam E. Logan, L. C. Dyer and John Gillette are in America on furlough, which are set at $10 with single lad J. Jackson and Bud Beard; 7. Wal Jendrztjewski were elected directors and while in this country they are ies entitled to play for $5. The $10 ter Smith and Howard Klages; 8. touring the Pacific northwest telling dues include the rights for an entire Shorty Matott; 9. Al and Lee Quir- for 1930. Warning— Chief of Police H. W. about their missionary work. The family to play throughout the year. ing. Kelley issued a statement today in public is cordially invited to hear this It has been asked that dues be paid Various other matters were dis which he declared he will tag all cars able and interesting speaker. to Mr. Brownson at the Tum-A-Lum cussed during the meeting. Ministers for illegal parking, failure to stop as soon as possible in order to save will be allowed to play free of charge. Mr». Burnham'» Nephew Vieit» at intersection stop signs, speeding, the necessity of making the rounds. Plans were revealed for a card par etc., without fear or favor. Earl Hammond of Stockton, Kan Dues must be paid by May 1. ty and fun night in order to raise Mrs. C. C. Durfey spent the week sas, visited Wednesday and Thurs M. T. "Shorty” Matott was ap money for golfing activities. Differ end in Pendleton visiting. day at the home of his aunt, Mrs. J. pointed chairman of the greens com ent means of making collections for Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Felthonse en S. Burnham. Mr. Hammond, who is mittee and he will in turn appoint a non-paid up members were also tertained with a delightful w affle a county treasurer, was called west group to assist him. F. C. McKenzie brought up but no definite action wan supper Sunday night. due to the illness of a brother. and A. E. Bensel will have charge of taken. WILDLIFE GROUP URGES LONGER DUCK SEASON AT MEETING A fte r D a r k !!... by Rice l T NIGHT u r n vi mu J S FAR MORE DANGEROUS! Ten Years Ago -/-/eXtxLdL HERMISTON GOLFERS TO TAKE PART IN COUNTY TOURNAMENT AT PENDLETON APR. 7 NUMBER 3« S E V E N T H B IR T H D A Y DFfFNT DAINt ADF TO BE OBSERVED BENEFICIAL FO R NEW SPRING CROPS KtVtNI KAIN) ARfc OF CAMP STANFIELD Umatilla county residents will have an opportunity to participate in Camp Stanfield’s observance of the seventh birthday of the Civilian Con servation corps Sunday, April 7th, from 2:00 to 4:00 p. m. Superintendent Chenault of the Soil Conservation Service CCC camp at Stanfield said today the public is invited to an “open house” on that date when visitors may learn first hand what is being don«, to train and prepare CCC boys for useful citizen ship and view the work they are do ing in soil conservation. Company • Commander Bonnewitz and Superintendent Chenault will welcome camp anniversary callers, and other technical and administra tive personnel will assist in acquaint ing them as fully as possible with the work and objectives of the camp. The plans include exhibits, inspection of camp, and a tour of the work area. Free refreshments will be served in the mess hall. The Stanfield camp has been in operation since October 15, 1938, as sisting local farmers in establishing practical measures to conserve soil and moisture. COUNCIL PROPOSES N E W ORDINANCE A new ordinance dealing with the need for building permits was read for the first time before the city council at a meeting held Monday night. Before the ordinance becomes law it must be read two more times and passed by the council. Permits for the construction of new buildings will be required in the area between Fourth street east and Fourth street west and from Ridge way street on the north to Maple street and Newport avenue on the south. Included in the ordinance is a clause forbidding any outside toi lets and requiring that such present buildings be made as fly-tight and odorless as possible. New buildings must contain inside plumbing and septic tank facilities. TON Y VEYRODEO SET FOR APRIL 28 The annual Butter Creek rodeo, to be staged at the Tony Vey ranch 17 miles southwest of Echo, will be held Sunday afternoon, April 2?, it was announced this week. Mr. Vey reports that a total of $520.00 in prizes for winnings in eight events will be posted and action is sched uled to get underway at one o’clock. The following is a list of events: bronco riding, calf roping, bareback riding and head heeling, all the above to be split three ways for prizes; wild cow, wild ride, wild horse race and cow riding, all split two ways. TEMPERATURE HITS 79 DURING WEEK The recent rains have contributed greatly to crop and range condition* throughout the entire district of Um atilla and Morrow counties. With heavy moisture conditions during the last three months the supply of water for all wheat land and ranges and for the irrigated lands assures one of the best seasons in years. While the ground storage of water in the mountains, and also the stor age of snows, are reported below nor mal for the season, it has been ob served that the recent rains have un usually increased the flow of the Um atilla river and its branches and it is expected that the streams will con tinue a good supply for some time. McKay reservoir has a storage of 48,000 acre feet and Cold Springs has 43,000 acre feet and will be filled by April 15 to capacity. Ten days ago the manager of the Hermiston dist rict was preparing to open the canal* as the warm days were making irri gation needs apparent. The recent rains, however, have practically pro vided one irrigation and such crop* as young alfalfa, pastures and grains will be in much better shape for irri gation when the water is needed. Because of the unusual amount of moisture in the ground, the supply of water required for the first irriga tion will not be so great as usual. All crops seeded during February and early March are piping along well in advance of the customary spring sea son and no prevailing winds have oc curred to hinder growth. The Butter Creek region is 50 per cent irigated and the rains have greatly improved the prospects for crops on lands not yet covered by ir rigation. The flow of the creek con tinues and some other lands will yet be covered though little snow yet re mains on the heads of the branches of the creek. There is still much snow at Toll Gate but in the Meacham ter ritory the remaining supply of snow is very short for this time of year. The sheep men have completed lambing and their bands are now on the ranges with the grass at least 60 per cent better than at this time last year, with prospects for good grass until time to go to the mountains. The following is is the weather re port for the week: Max. Min. March 21 ...... ............ 75 .... 26 March 22 ....... ........... 78 .... .... 27 March 23 ................... 79 .... .... 34 March 24 ....... ........... 74 .... 53 March 26 ...... ............ 67 .... 49 March 26 68 ... .... 47 March 27 ....... ........... 61 ... 40 A total of .61 rainfall was record- ed. PECK BUYS INTEREST IN MILLER'S STORE SENIORS TO PRESENT "SKIDDING" APRIL 5 J. E. Peck, recently of Redmond, has purchased a half interest in Mil ler’s Trading Post operated by C. E. Miller. Mr. Peck took possession this week. The men are friends of long standing having known each other for many years prior to coming to Her miston. They plan to expand the bus iness in order to accommodate the in creased trade in second hand articles. Mr. Peck has rented the Mrs. Lau ra Morris farm in Columbia district where the family will reside. Twin» Born At Umatilla. The senior class has chosen for its spring production, Friday, April 5, “Skidding,” a three-act comedy which was written by Auronia Rouverol, re leased through Samuel French, and will be under the direction of Miss Lavina May Lynch. The play serves as a basis for M. G.M. Studio’s famous Andy Hardy picture starring Mickey Rooney as Andy Hardy and Lewis Stone as Judge Hardy. Pre-views give indi cation that the coming attraction will provide an evening of laughs. Mr. and Mrs. Merritt M. Probst- field of Umatilla are the proud par PRISCILLA 4-H CLUB ents of twins, William Randolph, 4 lbs. 8 oz., and Priscilla Ann, 4 lbs. BEGINS WORK 13 oz., bom March 22 at St. Antho ny’s hospital in Pendleton. Mr. The Priscilla 4-H Sewing club met Probstfield is a U. S. Army engineer in the school cafeteria Monday of last stationed at Umatilla. week. After the regular meeting the members began work on their ma Parent Study Group To Meet. terials. Members include Grace Bensel, The Hermiston Parent Study club will meet Monday .April 1, at the president, Donna Saylor, secretary, Walter Hamm home. Mrs. H. G. Mc Lucy Holloman, vice president, Mar Culley will be the leader on the sub ian Andrews, Folrence Kowitz, Lor- ject, “The Family’s Fears.” Anyone cne Holling, Lois Williams, Anne interested is cordially invited to at Piersol, Kay Logan, Thelda Milan, Emmabelle Moyer and Lauree Gim- tend the session. ble. Mrs. L. S. Burrell is the leader. Anolfcer Danee Planned Birthday Annivertary Enjoyed Another of a series of dances stag ed in the Hermiston Community park Bob Alstott Sr. was honored on his hall will be held Saturday, April 6, 65th birthday Sunday when a large with the Troubadors furnishing the group of relatives and friends gath music. These semi-monthly dances ered at the Alstott home for an *11 are proving popular and are being day celebration. All members of the well attended. family were present.
