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OFFICIAL U M A TILLA COUNTY PAPER
VOLUME X X X lll.
HERMISTON AND
HELIX TIED FOR
LEAGUE HONORS
H ERM ISTO N, U M ATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, JU N E 27, 1940.
TEMPERATURE HITS
EVENTS LISTED
NU M BER 45
STAGE IS SET FOR GALA
JULY FOURTH CELEBRATION
Our Lady of Angels Catholic
102 DURING WEEK
FOR PET PARADE
church was the scene of a morning
ceremony on Sunday when a high
AND TRACK MEET
The past week saw only one day
school and college romance culminat
with extremely hot weather although
ed in the marriage of Miss Helen
Considerable enthusiasm is being
at no time did the thermometer hit
Ralph, daughter of Mrs. Mabel M.
any low spots. The hottest day was shown in the morning pet parade on
Ralph of Hermiston, and Mr. Gerald
Monday when 102 above was record the Fourth of July. Youngsters are
Keller, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. CHAMPIONSHIP
ed, according to Charles Taylor, preparing their pets and will enter
ACTION TO GET
Keller of Hermiston.
the parade to win a prize or know DISTRICT 9 SCHOOL
weather man.
The church and altar were decora T O BE D E C ID E D
UNDERWAY W IT H
The following is the report for the the reason why. The kiddies’ divi DIRECTORS CHOSEN
ted with white shasta daisies. Father
sion will be followed by a parade of
week:
Alban Cullen performed the ceremo
County League Standings
M ORNING PARADE
Date
Max. Min. local saddle horses and Shetland pon
W L Perc.
ny.
The annual Union High school
ies, with prizes going for the various
June
20
.......................
86
__
54
The bride, given in marriage by
Helix ....................... 7 3 .700
district No. 9 election was held Mon
The stage is all set for a gala
June 21 ....................... 85 .... 45 # divisions.
her uncle, Mr. W. J. W arner of Her
Hermiston .............. 7 3 .700
The committee in charge of the pet day afternoon from 2 to 7 with a Fourth of July celebration in H er
June
22
.......................
87
....
55
miston, wore a princess gown of
Reservation ............ 6
4 .600
parade have announced the follow fairly good vote cast. Ralph Rich miston with a record crowd expected
June 23 ....................... 94 .... 44
white satin with long train. Her fing
Stanfield ................ 6
4 .600
ing divisions for the parade which ards was elected to the five-year term for the day. Plans have been com
June 24 ..................... 102 .... 48
er-tip length tulle veil fell from a
Umatilla ................ 4
6 .400
will
form at the American Legion with a vote of 35 while H arry An pleted and action will get underway
June 25 ....................... 98 ... 67
coronet of white flowers, and she
Pilot Rock .................0 10 .000
hall
and
will march to the park drews received 12 write-in votes.
promptly a t 10:00 o’clock in the
June 19 ....................... 90 .. . 59
carried a shower bouquet of white
In the two-year term, George Lie- morning with no letup until after the
grounds. Pets may be transported
lilies. Miss Charlotte Ralph, sister
Things happened fast and thick in
by bicycle, coaster wagons or wheel be was elected with 35 votes, while fireworks and dance in the evening.
of the bride, was her only attendant. the final round of games in the UMATILLA
PLAYS
barrow or in any other contraption. John Jendrzejewski received 6 write- The affair has been well advertised
She carried an arm bouquet of Umatilla County Baseball league
Three
divisions are being listed: ins and Andrews 4. The names of and indications are that delegations
pink and white carnations.
Sunday when the dust had cleared HERE SUNDAY
dogs—heaviest, smallest, best cared Richards and Liebe appeared on the will come to Hermiston from many
William Jackson of Hermiston act away and the weather had some
The Hermiston Red Sox will meet for, longest tail, muttiest looking and ballot.
other cities.
what cooled off, the Hermiston Red the strong Umatilla baseball team on trickiest; cats—silkiest hair, largest
ed as best man.
The morning activities will sta rt
Little Sally Pearson was flower Sox found themselves tied with He the local diamond Sunday afternoon. and smallest; other pets— most un
with a kiddies* pet parade a t 10:00
LAWNS
REQUESTED
girl. She also wore a long pink dress lix for the league lead. This will Arrangements were made following usual, largest, smallest and best
o’clock. Stearns Cushing Jr., Mrs.
and shoulder length veil and carried necessitate a playoff for the champ Sunday’s tilt in which Ursel H iatt’s groomed. Competent judges will be
F. B. Belt and Mrs. Emil Zivney are
ON
THE
FOURTH
a tiny nosegay of pink roses and ionship and a silver trophy. This team defeated Helix, league leader, selected for the listing of winners.
in charge of the program and have
crucial tilt has been scheduled for 9 to 8 in a red hot ball game. The
sweet peas.
Mrs. Emil Zivney, Mrs. F. B. Belt,
announced a list of events which will
The
committee
in
charge
of
the
A fter the ceremony, a buffet July 4th as part of the celebration defeat dropped Helix into a tie with Guy Shaw and Stearns Cushing Jr.
Fourth of July celebration is request be found in another writeup on this
luncheon was served at the home of to be held here.
Hermiston for first place.
will be in charge of a track meet at ing that the citizens of Hermiston co page. Youngsters are asked to groom
Umatilla did the unexpected when
the bride’s mother. The bride’s table
Hermiston holds two victories over the grounds, following the parade operate in making available shady their pets for the parade, with priz
was centered by the Jarge white wed they upset the applecart by defeating Umatilla during the regular season with races and other competitive
spots and lawns for picnic lunches es being offered by merchants of
ding cake surrounded by white dais the league leading Helix nine, 9 to 8, but the latter team has improved in events going on at the same time.
for out-of-town visitors on that day. Hermiston. In connection with the
ies and white tapers in crystal hold on the Umatilla diamond. The score- recent weeks and now boasts a heavy In addition to the various foot races
Experience in the past has found that pet parade will be a saddle horse and
ers: the entire centerpiece being set board read 8 to 6 for Helix going in hitting lineup. The game will sta rt other events listed include folding
picnickers are willing to clean up all pony competition with prizes going
to the ninth inning. Umatilla bunched at 2:30.
on a huge mirror.
chair relays, pushmobile, three-leg paper and “left overs” and do no for the best dressed rider, best look
The couple left immediately after four hits in the last frame to score
ged, baseball throw, paper bag race, damage to the grass.
ing horse and rider and most realis
the reception for a short wedding the three runs.
Saturday Night Dance Planned
tire race, broad jump, sack race and
This is a good occasion to show a tic cowgirl and cowboy. The morn
A similar game was played a t the
trip and upon their return will make
The Fourth of July season will be bicycle race. Prizes will be given good neighborly spirit which no doubt ing events will be concluded shortly
Reservation with the Stanfield team ushered in this Saturday night when winners in each division.
their home in Hermiston.
will be greatly appreciated by both before noon.
For traveling the bride wore a winning 10 to 9 in a nip and tuck the Troubadors will play in the local
Visitors are asked to bring picnic
the committee and visitors here on
dusty pink silk crepe dress with navy battle. This ruined the chances for park hall.
lunches
and the numerous lawns of
that
day.
Anyone
having
grounds
Local Group Attends Conference
blue fitted coat and navy blue and Philip Guyer’s team for a tie for
Hermiston and shady spots about the
available
should
notify
any’
member
white accessories. She wore a cor first place with Helix and Hermiston.
Train Schedule Time Changed
Mrs. R. H. Stockard, Mrs. Levi of the committee so th at all spots city will be available. Also the var
The Hermiston Red Sox had an
sage of pink rosebuds.
Effective June 28, train No. 61 Reeder, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Neill, will be utilized.
ious restaurants of the city will be
easy day of it when Pilot Rock for will arrive at Hermiston at 1:59 in
aided by hot dog stands in order to
Patsy
W
arner
and
Mr.
and
Mrs.
C.
feited its contest.
stead of 2:19 a. m., according to F.
STEARNS CUSHING
take care of the demand.
This was the final round of games C. Woughter, agent. No announce W arner left Tuesday morning for the FAIR DATES SET
Will Peterson, prominent attorney
state
convention
of
Churches
of
IS RE-APPOINTED
in the league with the championship ment was made as to the reason for
of Pendleton, will deliver a short
Christ
of
Oregon,
which
convenes
in
FOR SEPTEMBER 26-28 patriotic address shortly after 1:00
in doubt until July 4 when Helix and
Turner, June 25 to 30.
Among the appointments made re Hermiston tangle at the fa ir grounds the change.
o’clock at the park grounds. Loud
cently at the Oregon Annual Confer here.
Hermiston will have another fair speaker facilities will be installed by
♦
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ence of the Methodist church was
this year. This decision was reached Mor-Tone Sound Service ,for the
that of Stearns Cushing, Jr., again
at a recent meeting of the local fair event.
to Hermiston. This begins the third JORDANS ENJOY
board which also set the dates at
Horse racing will be next on the
vear of service in this community.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, program with competitive events for
VACATION
TRIP
The conference this year was held
September 26, 27 and 28. Tentative local saddle horses and Shetland pon
in the First Church, Portland, under
plans are already being formed, ac ies. Prizes are being offered fo r the
Col.
and
Mrs.
L.
W.
Jordan
re
the leadership of Bishop William C.
cording to Enos D. Martin, with con three-eighth mile race, a shorter race
Martin. According to the local pas turned Thursday afternoon from a
tacts being made for a donkey soft- for the shetlands, stake race and a
two
weeks
vacation
trip
and
report
a
tor this session was a very strenuous
ball company and other entertain reining race. Indications are that
most
enjoyable
time.
Their
first
ex
one. One of the pronouncements
ment.
plenty of horses will be on hand for
cursion
was
the
Seattle
City
light
which is of widespread interest was
A definite announcement will fol the occasion.
tour
up
the
Skagit
river
which
af
regarding peace. The action taken
low soon when a meeting will be held
At 2:30 a baseball “natural” has
was th at peace was desirable but forded a most pleasing sight. They
with the fair association, county fair been scheduled, with the two top
th a t there were certain principles then motored to Vancouver, B. C.,
board and the county court. Premium teams in the Umatilla County Base
which could not be sacrificed regard from where they took a train to J a s
lists will be printed soon thereafter. ball league playing a deciding game
per
park
where
they
spent
three
days
less of the cost, namely, the right of
for the championship and a silver
at
Jasper
Park
Lodge.
freedom of speech, worship and
trophy.
The Hermiston Red Sox and
They
again
boarded
a
train
and
press.
HARTLEY TO START
Helix have defeated each other in
Rev. Cushing has been appointed went to Prince Rupert, B. C., re
two close games during the regular
NEW DAIRY ROUTE
to serve on the Board of Education, turning from there to Vancouver, B.
season and now find each other
the committee on Christian Citizen C., on the S. S. Prince Rupert which
perched on top of the heap. Pierce
ship and Federation, as well as being was en route from Alaska to Seattle.
H. R. Hartley, prominent Jersey
The Jordans were on the boat two
a member of the secretarial staff.
breeder of Hermiston, has announced is expected to sta rt on the mound for
Helix while Berry will probably do
days, passing through the “wide pas
that he will begin a milk route in
the chucking for Hermiston.
sage” with beautiful scenery all the
Hermiston July 1 and will also sell
DOUBLE WEDDING
Following the fights there will be
way. The peaks were snow covered
milk to local stores. He will be as
a
large
fireworks display at the fa ir
and
the
rivers
and
lakes
added
to
the
ANNIVERSARY HELD
sociated in the business by his son
grounds. Considerable money has
picturesque landscape.
Rodman. Mr. Hartley has shown his
A double wedding anniversary was
been spent in preparing for this
Jerseys at the state fair for the last
celebrated Sunday when relatives and
event. The dance hall will open at
six years, and also a t Union and lo
friends gathered at the Jack Duff FUNERAL RITES
the same time with a dance also
cal fairs and has won his share of
home in Adams. The honor guests
scheduled for Wednesday evening to
FOR
WOOD
HELD
ribbons.
were Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Thompson
open the Fourth activities.
Milk will be produced by 17 pure
of Umatilla and Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
bred Jerseys, all of which are from
E. Logan of Hermiston. Mr. and
Funeral services for Louis Wood, J
one foundation cow which he obtained MISS PAUL RESIGNS
Mrs. Thompson were celebrating their 56, were held Saturday evening at
in 1919. Beauty Olga Chimes has
40th anniversary and Mr. and Mrs. ' Boardman. Wood passed away June
been the foundation for Mr. H artley’s OFFICE SECRETARY
Logan their 20th. All members of 15 following a fist fight in Hermis-
entire herd which numbers 30 at the
the family were present except one ton. He was a section employee for
present time. The herd has been
with a picnic dinner as a highlight of | the Union Pacific railroad and was
Miss Maxine Paul, who has served
double tested for 18 years with no as office secretary for Assistant
the day.
stationed at Messner. Friends made
reactors showing during the entire
Present were Mr. and Mrs. Duff | arrangements for the services,
County Agent M. E. Knicekerbocker •
time.
Attempts to locate some member of
and son, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Thomp
for the past several years, resigned
son and daughter of Waldport, Mr. the family proved futile although it
her position effective Tuesday and
and Mrs. George Beamis of Grand was thought he had two sons in the
W.P.A. ALLOTMENT will leave soon for San Francisco.
view, Mr. and Mr.. Eldon Thompson east, a brother in Spokane and an
Miss Geraldine Mullins, daughter of
TO BE W ITH D R A W N
and son of Elmer City, Mr. and Mrs. aunt, also of Spokane. An insurance
Mrs. Bert Mullins, will replace Miss
Herbert Thompson, Umatilla, Mr. policy was made out to his relatives.
Paul. She attended Oregon State
Information has been received college the past winter and is a re
and Mrs. W. J. Logan of Hermiston,
that all W.P.A. labor projects are be cent graduate of Hermiston Union
Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Thompson of
LAIR D -A LSTO TT
ing discontinued until further notice. high school.
Umatilla and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E.
Miss Alma Laird, daughter of Mr.
In Hermiston the present sidewalk
Logan and family of Hermiston.
Miss Paul will be married July 6
and Mrs. Floyd Laird, and Don Al-
and street improvement will be dis to Guy Jeppe, son of Mr. and Mrs.
i stott were married last Saturday at
continued on June 28 and will be W. A. Jeppe of Clackamas. He is
Carson Returns To Maryland
Lewiston, Idaho. They were accom
closed down until further notice.
Private W. D. Carson, son of Mr.
connected with a motor transport
panied by Mr. and Mrs. Sloan Spen
Attempts are being made by Mayor company in San Francisco where they
and Mrs. S. L. Carson of near H er
Dean
Groth,
popular
Pendleton
a
fine
battle
against
the
popular
cer. Following a short wedding trip,
F. C. McKenzie to continue the pres will reside.
miston, will leave Monday for Fort
they returned to Hermiston where mit artist, will appear on the main Pendleton fighter.
ent work but no definite answer has
Dupont, Delaware, where he is sta
Sammy
McCracken,
youthful
local
event with Kenny Austin of Omaha
j they will reside.
been received. The withdrawal of
tioned with the 30th Engineers Div.,
- Mr. Alstott is employed with the as p art of the Fourth of July cele boy, is expected to get the battle of funds will hamper present plans to
Woolley To Attend Meeting
U. S. Army. He has spent the past
his
life
from
Johnny
Jackson
of
Spo
i Grandview Packing Co. at Hermis- bration in Hermiston.
improve various sites in the city.
month visiting his parents while on
kane.
This
is
the
fastest
company
R.
L. Woolley, manager of the
i ton.
a furlough.
The highlight of the day’s pro which Sammy has yet faced and both
Umatilla Electric Cooperative asso
Boptist Picnic Sunday
gram will probably be the fight card boys áre of the type which are will
ciation, left Wednesday for Portland
Quartet To Appear Here
Dodd Suffers Heart Attack
which starts at 7:00 o’clock in the ing tq mix.
The Baptist Sunday School is where he will attend a meeting of
The Northwest Christian college
E. P. Dodd was taken to the Pen evening. Fight experts predict that
Preliminaries include: Mike Mos- planning a picnic to be held in Col R.E.A. representatives of Oregon.
male quartet of Eugene will present dleton hospital Wednesday morning the Hermiston card is one of the chello vs. Frenchy Valdes; Tornado umbia park Sunday, June 30, imme While in the valley he will also visit
an evening’s entertainment of quar following a severe heart attack best which has been lined up in east- Partlow vs. Peter Hung: Billy Stev- diately following the morning service. at the home of Mrs. Woolley’s p a r
tet numbers, solos and readings at Tuesday morning. He had been in ern Oregon for many years. Heading enson vs. Tony Van Pelt; Roy Marr Transportation will be provided from ents, Mr. and Mr», Robert S. Can-
the Central Church of Christ (Union) the best of health with no warning the card is the scrap between Dean vs. Gus Berger and Stan Jones vs. Si the church to the park for those de nell, a t Forest Grove. Mrs. Woailey
Saturday evening, July 6. The quar of the coming illness. Latest reports Groth, scrappy battler of Pendleton, Rose. At least three of these everts siring to attend. There will be a is there at the present time to visit
tet is making its fifth annual tour of Thursday were th at he had rested and Kenny Austin of Omaha, Neb. are expected to be whirlwind affairs pot luck lunch with lemonade and ice with her sister, Mrs. Eric Taplin,
the northwest. There will be no ad- easy Wednesday night and seemed to The latter is a veteran of over 200 with experienced fighters carrying cream furnished by the Sunday who recently came across the sea
miasion charge.
be somewhat improved.
ring fights and is expected to put up the attack.
from the war torn continent.
School.
DEAN GROTH, Pendleton
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