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NEWS FROM YOUR!
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COLUMBIA NEWS
By Mrs. B axter H utchison
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OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER
VOLUME XXXIII.
H ER MISTON, I'M A TILLA COUNTY, OREGON, AUGUST 15, 1940.
DUCK HUNTING
SEASON EXTENDED
BY SECRETARY ICKES
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NUMBER 52
Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Hughes and
YOUNGSTER RUN
children Dean, j_,a* Verne anu Loretta
HOWDY,
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YOU
AT
SALEM
01 concoruia, Kansas, are visiting
OVER BY AUTO
Mr. and airs. E. C. Hughes this week.
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F. V. Hughes is a nephew of E. C.
Gayle Spencer, two-year-old son of
Hughes anu his wile is a niece. Mr.
Mr. and Mrs. Sloan Spencer had the
Hughes is city clerk in Concordia. Ha
thrilling experience about six o’clock
likes the looks of Oregon and thinks
Sunday night when he dashed out in
this project a fine place to live. Mrs.
Amy Elder of Mankato, Kansas, sis SHOOTING DAY
to the street and was run over by a
ter of Mrs. £. C. Hughes, accompan
milk delivery truck driven by Mrs. PREMIUM LISTS
ied them here.
Harvey Payne. The accident was
ALSO
LENGTHENED
Everyone seems to be anticipating
unavoidable
according to eye witnes BEING DISTRIBUTED
a good time at the Farm Bureau
Secretary
Ickes
at
Washington,
ses
who
stated
that Mrs. Payne was
-Auxiliary ice cream social to he held
The next big entertainment in thia
driving in second gear and did her section of the country is the North
in the F. B. A. club rooms Friday D. C., announces that the hunting
night, August 16.
season for ducks, geese, coots and
best to avoid hitting the youngster. Morrow county fair to be held thia
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Schulty made jacksnipe had been extended to 60
No serious injuries were received year at Irrigon on Friday and Sat
a trip to Portland Sunday, returning days this year from the 45-day limit
except for a bruised mouth, although urday, August 30 and 31. Premium
Monday.
of last season.
it is believed that one wheel of the lists are now being distributed by the
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Wilbur of Long
Announcing the annual regulations
truck passed completely over his bo secretary-treasurer, H. C. Warner.
Creek are visiting at ner mother s
dy.
home, Mrs. Mabel Weeks, this week. for shooting migratory waterfowl,
Robert Smith of Irrigon is president
The Columbia school board is hav the secretary said the extension was
of the fair, and directors are Mrs. A.
ing a new well drilled for the school. made possible by an increase in the
NIGHTS TURN COOL C. Houghton, Forrest Huntting and
1 ne casing m the old well became de population of these birds.
Elmer Sullivan.
fective and it seemed advisable to
The
regulations
also
lengthened
DURING PAST WEEK
drill a new one rather than pull the
Highlights of the two days are the
old casing. The school house has the hunting day. Shooting may start
4-H club demonstration at 2:00 p.m.
at
sunrise
and
continue
until
4
p.
m.
been given a new coat of paint and
The Tast few nights have been con Friday, the sports program at 2:00
the inside is being kalsomined. Childs for waterfowl and coot. Last year
siderable cooler heralding the ap p. m. Saturday and the dance Satur
Barham and B. E. Getchell are doing the hours were 7 a. m. to 4 p. m.
proach of fall weather. Nothing in day night. The fair, which is held
the improving on the school building. Jacksnipe may be hunted from sun
the way of excitement in weather one year at Boardman and the next
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woodward rise to sunset.
conditions has been noted during the at Irrigon, has proven exceeding pop
and children accompanied by Mrs.
The bag limit on ducks remains at
Woodward’s grandfather, J. L. Hat
past week although cloudy weather ular in .past years, drawing exhibits
field of Umatilla, attended the wed 10 a day.
and a wind storm were recorded F ri from many miles around.
ding of Mrs. Woodward’s brother,
Shorter seasons were provided,
day.
Superintendents of the various di
Myrnie Caldwell and Alice Reuber of
The report for the week according visions are as follows: Vegetables,
Stanfield. The wedding took place however, for woodcocks, and the bag
at the Peace Lutheran church in Pen limit for geese was reduced from
to Charles Taylor, weather man, fol Frank Brace: Fruits and Melons, F.
dleton Sunday afternoon. They also to 3 a day.
lows:
C. Frederickson: Farm Crops, R. V.
attended the reception following the
Shooting season on ducks, geese,
Date
Max. Min. Jones: Bees and Honey, B. P. Rand;
ceremony held at the bride’s home in coots and jacksnipe are:
Stanfield.
August 8 ......... ....... 96 ... . 53
Poultry, Carl Knighten; Livestock,
Northern zone from October 1 to
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Wilcox left
August 9 ......... ......... 92 ... 68
H. D. Rutledge; Domestic Arts, Mrs.
November
19;
the
intermediate
zone,
early Sunday morning for Portland
August 10 ......... ......... SO ... 56
Ida Brace; Art, Mrs. Maud Swearin
where they attended the Spanish October 16 to December 14; the
11 ......... .......... 97 ... . 45
August
gen;
Flowers and Plants, Mrs. Ada
War veterans picnic held there in southern zone from November 2 to
~>And it's Montie Montana, no other! He’s bringing Ms troupe—and
August 12 ......... ......... 89 ... . 54
Huntting; Canned Fruits, Vegetables
Laurelhurst park. They returned December 31.
his horses—to the Oregon state fair, September 2 to 8. Montie, the
August 13 ......... .......... 85 ... . 54
and Meats, Mrs. Joyce Smith; Cooked
home Monday and were accompanied
youngsters will tell you, is one of their Hollywood heroes.
As in previous years, the number
here by Mr. Wilcox’s brother and
August 14
.......... 89 ... . 47
Foods, Mrs. B. P. Rand.
family, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilcox of waterfowl that may be possessed
All exhibits must be entered and in
and daughters, Mildred and Jean, and at any time is limited to two days’ RUEBERXALDWELL /
place not later than 1:00 p. m. Fri
'BIG J IM ' TO BE
also a sister of the Wilcox brothers, bag but a new rule makes it possible
HERMISTON THIEF
Mrs. Frank Gorrel.
day in order to be eligible for compe
to possess the legal limit for 20 days
OREGON M AINSTAY
BREAKS FROM JAIL
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Cable and after the close of the season instead NUPTIALS HELD
tition. Anyone wishing to enter ex
daughter Doreen and Mr. and Mrs. of 10 days.
hibits may mail them to the president
W. A. Mikesell made a trip to La
Miss Alice Mary Rueber, daughter
George
Madden,
who
was
arrested
of
the fair with charges prepaid.
The
bag
of
canvas
backs,
redheads,
Grande Sunday. They drove on to
Jim Stuart, son of Mr. and Mrs,
It is expected that a delegation
Wallowa Lake and came home by bufflehead and ruddy ducks is limit of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rueber of Tom Stuart of Hermiston, has a big in Arlington several months ago af
Toll Gate.
ed to 3 a day, of any one of these Stanfield, and Myrnie E. Caldwell, load to carry this fall when Tex Oli ter breaking into Rohrman Motor Co. will go from Hermiston to view the
son of C. J. Caldwell of The Dalles,
in Hermiston, again broke into print exhibits which are usually found to
A one o’clock luncheon was given species.
at the F. B. A. club rooms Wednes
were married Sunday, August 11, at ver, Oregon coach, issues orders to Sunday afternoon when he escaped be of high quality.
day by the Blue Ribbon Cooking and
the Peace Lutheran church at Pen report for practice. “Big Jim” will with two fellow prisoners from the
the Columbia Stichers 4-H clubs. Miss F.B.A. TO PRESENT
dleton,
with the Rev. E. M. Buton- h expected to carry the brunt of the Pendleton jail. The men sawed their HEPPNER RODEO
Frances Clinton was honor guest. The
tackle duties. According to a recent way out with the aid of a hack saw
shon reading the ceremony.
girls’ mothers were also guests.
ICECREAM SOCIAL
issue of the Oregon Emerald, Oregon blade which was given them by a THIS WEEK END
The
bride,
given
in
marriage
by
Miss Elma Dunham left Tuesday
will be the weakest at the tackle po
for Wallowa Lake to spend her vaca
Plans for the Farm Bureau auxil her father, wore a gown of white sitions where All Coast Stuart is the prison trustee.
tion.
celanese
sheer
with
a
full
length
veil
A delegation from the Heppner
His freedom, however, was short
iary ice cream social and program on
M rs. W. H. Bennett, who has been Friday, August 16, have been com and carried a bridal bouquet of roses. only regular returning for duties.
Rodeo
association was in Hermiston
lived
as
he
and
one
companion,
Her
Oregon is expected to have anoth.
quite ill due to heart trouble was tak
pleted and indications are that a Miss Irene Rueber was her sister’s er strong club this year although bert Becker, were recaptured that Tuesday telling of the event to be
en to a Portland hospital Sunday.
F. W. Lenz was celebrating his large crowd will be in attendance. maid of honor and wore a gown of Coach Oliver’s boys are expected to same evening near the Collins Flour held this Friday, Saturday and Sun
day. “She’s Wild” has been adopt
birthday Sunday evening. A number The program committee, Mrs. Fern rose pink celanese rayon.
have considerable trouble with Ore Mill in Pendleton.
of his children and their families Zivney and Mrs. Emma Hutchison,
Bridesmaids were the Misses Neva gon State which also boasts a better
ed as this year’s slogan and reports
were present.
Behme and Josephine Rhea of Stan
are that this will be the case. The
Miss Marjory Cooper of Pullman, announces that an entertainment pro field who wore dresses of lace and squad. Friends are hoping that Ore FINE AMUSEMENT
committee
in charge promises some
gram
has
been
lined
up.
Wn., was an over night guest at the
gon will make a fair showing during
thing doing every minute.
Barager home Monday.
The auxiliary will meet Friday to celanese rayon. The flower girl, Bet the year in order to give Stuart a PLANNED FOR FAIR
Johnny Knox, who has been em complete the decorations for the ty Jean Rueber, sister of the bride,
Each year a large delegation from
ployed at Condon this summer, came event which will be held that evening. wore a white organdy floor length chance for All American honors.
Hermiston
attends the rodeo and ac
Some
excellent
entertainment
for
home for a visit Sunday with his
gown. Harry L. Rueber of Stanfield
companying events which include
the
coming
Umatillu
County
Fair
on
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Knox. It is being announced that a quilt
Corner Home From Coast Visit.
September 26, 27 and 28 is being dances, carnival and other entertain
Mrs. John Knox’s mother, Mrs. Geo. and several pillow cases will be given was best man.
Metteer, came with him for the day. away during the evening. Visitors
Ushers were George MacDermott
A. P. Garner, former owner of lined up by the committee in charge. ment.
Miss Susan Knox returned with them are asked to take the west entrance of Stanfield and Bill Nation of Her Garner’s dairy, and his daughter, At the present time several fatures
for a week’s visit at Condon.
Mrs. Clyde Hebert and a sister who where plenty of parking space is miston. Garth Clark sang before the Mrs. Florence Davis, returned Mon are rather tentative although some COMMISSION OKEHS
ceremony.
day from a three weeks visit at the have already been contracted for
is visiting her from Spokane, made available.
a business trip to Eugene last week.
A reception was held at the home home of a son, Dr. Louis C. Garner
The Browning Amusement Co., SALE OF COMPANY
Jimmie Lamar’s mother is here vis
H'ateirneZon Disease Studied
of the bride’s parents for the bridal and family, at North Bend. Mr. Gar which is showing at the Heppner Ro
iting from California.
Frank P. McWhorter, plant patho- party. For traveling the bride wore ner states that he did considerable deo this week end, will be here for
According to news dispatches com
Mrs. Clif Myrick and children
Frank and June and Mrs. L. W. ligist of O. S. C., spent Monday of a dress of black with white trimmings fishing while there and made some four days. A donkey softball show ing out of Salem, the public utility
excellent catches. They had to re will be staged Friday and Saturday. commission has approved the sale of
Douglas spent Tuesday at Pilot Rock this week with Assistant County and accessories to match.
at the Marvin Hutchison ranch.
Agent M. E. Knickerbocker studying
The couple will reside in Hermis turn home, however, as Mr. Garner On the tentative list is a football the Hermiston Light & Power Co. to
Tom Haun and Dennie Blackstone diseases of watermelons and canta ton after August 18. Mr. Caldwell was suffering somewhat from the game, a drum and bugle corps con
Pacific Power & Light Co. The ar
of Milton-Freewater were dinner
test and a fight card.
I colder weather.
guests and business visitors at the loupes in the Hermiston area. Mr. is employed at O’Conner’s Cafe.
rangements for the transfer owner
Knickerbocker reports that it is be
H. A. Wilson home Monday.
ship were made several weeks ago.
Mr. and Mrs. John Conrad accom lieved that some method of control
Although the sale is now final, no
panied by Mrs. John Gray and daugh may be worked out before next plant
definite information has been given
ter Bonnie made a trip Sunday to La ing season that will enable growers
by P. P. &. L. as to operations of the
Grande for a few days visit.
Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Hughes and to avoid the severe losses of plants
local plant.
experienced
this
year.
children, Mrs. Amy Elder, and Mr.
and Mrs. E. C. Hughes made a trip
PREMIUM*LfST TO
to Milton-Freewater Sunday to see
Family Reunion Enjoyed Here
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hughes’ two sons
Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Doyle and
BE READY SOON
and their families who are picking
family were hosts Monday at a fam
prunes at that place.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin McKnlght ily reunion. A dinner was served at
The Umatilla county fair premium
and Mrs. Jessie Hooker spent Sunday 7:00 o’clock with visiting enjoyed un
lists are now off the press and will
at Dixie. Wn., with Mrs. McKnight’s til a late hour. Present for the oc
aunt, Mrs. Blanch La Salle.
be ready for distribution the first of
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hutchison casion were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Doyle
the week. The books are bound in
came down Saturday from Pilot Rock and family of Seattle and Mr. and
attractive green covers and are dur
and spent the day with Mrs. Hutchi Mrs. J. M. Doyle of Plymouth, Wn.
able enough to stand extra wear and
son’s mother. Mrs. L. W. Douglas.
tear.
Marva Hutchison, who has been visit
House Takes Over Cafe
ing her grandmother, returned home
Several changes appear in this
Jack House has taken over the
with her parents.
year’s premiums and it is essential
Mr. and Mrs. Lou Hooker of En business of his cafe here following
that each exhibitor obtain a list.
terprise were visiting in this vicinity the departure of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Saturday and Sunday.
Andreson, who had leased the cafe
Knickerbocker On Air Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Blahm spent
Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. for the past nine months. Mr. House
Chas. Rector of Pendleton, grazing
states that he will keep his business
Virgil Warren.
supervisor of the Umatilla National
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Colpitts and open for 24 hours a day and will con
children of Stanfield spent the day tinue the same service as formerly.
Forest, will be interviewed by Assis
at the H. A. Wilson home Sunday.
tant County Agent M. E. Knicker
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rogers had as
Troubadors To Play Here Soon
bocker on the regular weekly pro
dinner guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs.
gram of the Umatilla county exten
Another of a series of dances be
J. D. Neill.
sion service over KUJ, Walla Walla,
Mrs. Ed Hugg’s sister. Mrs. Vera ing held in the local park hall will
Madison and husband and daughter be presented Saturday, August 24.
on Saturday, August 17. The pro
'Bent Sunday st the Hugg home. The
gram is scheduled at 1.00 p. m.
The
dance
held
last
Saturday
night
Madisons are from Kentucky.
Mrs. Nelson, s sister who is visit brought out one of the largest crowds
Local Women Join Riding Club
ing Mrs Clvde Hebert, is ouite ill.
in many months. The Troubadors
Mrs. Mabel Weeks and daughter will play for the next dance.
Mrs. Jarvis Durfey and Miss Eva
r achel '-¡sited from Monday until
Wilcox have joined the Pendleton
Wednesday on Emigrant hill last
Large Peach Displayed Here
riding club to be known hereafter as
week. Rachel remained for a ten
H, H. Gailey, who has an eye for
dav visit there.
the Westward Ho Riders. The club
Jessie Moore was home from Pen- peculiar things, was displaying an
at present is composed of 40 mem
-leton over the week end.
oversize J. H. Hale peach this week
bers with the requisite that each
Mr. and Mrs. Verne Dunham were
member own his own horse and rid
business visitors in Pendleton Toes- which weighed one pound and six
ounces. He picked it at the Thatch
ing equipment. Walter Holt of Pen
'ay.
er garden.
(Coatlaued oa last page)
dleton is the president of the group.
MORROW COUNTY
FA IR P R O M IS E S
TO BE STANDOUT
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About that Time
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