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OFFICIAL U M A T ILLA COUNTY PAPER
COLUMBIA NEWS
By Mrs. Baxter Hutchison
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VOLUME X X X IV .
H ERM ISTON, U M ATILLA
COUNTY, OREGON, SEPT. 26, 1940.
NU M BER 6
Word has been received here by
CHANGE IN BUTTER
friends of the marriage of Miss Bel­
la Madden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
BRAND ANNOUNCED
Cecil Mauden, former residents of
this district. The groom is Dale E.
BY LOCAL CREAMERY
Stowe of Geneva, Ohio. The wedding
was September 12, The young cou­
ple will reside at Geneva where he is
The Umatilla Coperative Cream-1
engaged in business with his father.
ery will soon sta rt marketing its pro­
Della is a graduate of Hermiston
duct as “Challenge Butter” instead j
high school and went with her par­ N E W CARNIVAL
ents this spring to Lamoni, Iowa.
of “Oregon Rose”. The old brand PRESENT PERSONNEL
Maurice Caldwell of Pendleton, FEATURES LISTED
will probably be used for a few
brother of Mrs. R. C. Woodward,
BE RETAINED
weeks or until the grocery trade and T O
spent Thursday evening at the Wood­
their customers become familiar with
Final checkup Thursday evening,
ward home. Mr. Caldwell recently
Actual transfer of the Hermiston
Co-op butter in its new dress, accord­
joined company G as a national before going to press, revealed the
Light
& Power company to Pacific
guard.
ing to Monte Hedwall, local manager.
fact that all booths a t the fair
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Woodward and grounds are filled, all stalls occupied
The Challenge brand is used ex­ Power & Light company was in pro­
children and Mr. and Mrs. Tiny Cald­ and all available space outside the
clusively by cooperative creameries gress this week following receipt of
well went to Pendleton Sunday after­ buildings crammed with tractors,
affiliated
with Interstate Associated the Securities and Exchange commis­
noon to see company G leave for
farm
implements
and
automobiles.
It
Creameries and the Challenge Cream sion’s approval of the transaction.
Camp Murray that afternoon. Mrs.
Woodward states th at the American promises to be a great fair in all re­
and Butter association, both coopera­ Previously approved by the Oregon
Legion, a band and all of Pendleton spects and indications point to the
tive marketing associations. The public utilities commissioner, the
were on hand to see them off.
fact that crowds Friday and Satur­
farmers who own these cooperative formal change of ownership was
D r. George Jordan of Albany, Ore.,
day
will
equal
the
larger
exhibits.
creameries have a “pride of owner­ dated September 21.
son of Mrs. L. W. Douglas, is here on
“An immediate program of service
In the Grange hall, interesting ex­
ship” that is reflected in superior
a ten day visit and hunting trip. He
improvement
and system betterment
bagged his deer over the week end hibits have been arranged by Colum­
quality of raw material and finished
has already been mapped out to make
near Ukiah.
bia, Stanfield, and Westland Granges,
product.
R. B. Wilcox left Sunday for the
the Hermiston area an integral part
Formerly, some fourteen coopera­
veterans hospital in Walla Walla. He while the Shadeland Farm booth is
of the Pacific Power & Light compa­
tive creameries that are members of
went over with Mary Burnham as splendidly arranged. Various busi­
ny system,” George T. Bragg, vice-
she returned to her school at W aits­ ness firms of Hermiston and vicinity,
Interstate Associated Creameries,
president and general manager, an­
burg after spending the week end Bonneville dam, F. H. A. and num­
Portland,
distributed
their
products
here.
nounced to the approximately 850
erous other displays are completed
under the individual brands owned
Mr. and Mrs. John Jendrzejewski
new customers in the Hermiston ter­
be each Now a large part of the
CITY BUDGET FOR
made a trip recently to Klamath for the education and enjoyment of REGISTRATION FOR
ritory.
the
fair
goers.
Falls where they visited their sons
butter made b y coperative creamer­
“We expect a steady increase in
YÌAR 1941 SIMILAR
W alter and Bernard. They report
The Browning Amusement Co. is GENERAL ELECTION
ies in Oregon, as in several other
the use of electricity in this region
a splendid trip and both boys are do­ all set to go, with three rides and
Pacific slope states, may be readily
TO CLOSE OCT. 5
ing fine.
TO 1940 F IG U R E
to result from the company’s well-
recognized by the “Challenge Butter”
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Feldman spent numerous attractions and stands
coordinated facilities for providing
present.
Other
entertainment
in­
brand.
the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Wal­
Saturday, October 5, is the dead­
efficient, low-cost service,” he de­
The City of Hermiston budget com­
ter Maffei.
cludes the football game Friday, don
The local creamery appreciates the clared.
line
for
those
who
must
register
in
mittee met at the council chambers
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Wilson were key softball Friday and Saturday,
business visitors in Pendleton Satur­ the parade Saturday morning at 10 order to vote at the general election last week Wednesday, and after con­ splendid support given the Oregon
The Pacific company, by reason of
day. They were accompanied by
on November 5. Local residents may siderable discussion, passed on a bud­ Rose brand and are convinced that its greater financial resources and
o’clock,
horse
racing
at
1:00,
drum
Ruth McCulley.
register at the Oregon Hardware & get which will require an amount the consumers will find the Challenge power facilities, is in a position to
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hutchison and bugle contest at 2:00, a short
butter as good or better than any furnish electric service to the custo­
and daughters Nadine and Marva of program by the local high school Implement Co. Below are listed necessary by taxation during the
Pilot Rock. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Jo r­ band, a high-diving dog feature, and some of the rules regarding the sign­ year 1941 of $6,378.00. This figure that has been made before. Recent mers of the former Hermiston com­
dan and daughter Dorothy, and Dr.
up.
is similar to that of last year, which additions of new equipment and still pany on a more economical and satis­
George Jordan of Albany met at the donkey ball in the evening. The fair
more careful selection of top grade factory basis than the small company
All citizens and naturalized citi­ was $6,385.
T.. W. Douglas home a week ago Sun­ will be concluded with a dance in th** zens of the United States, 21 years
cream should help in putting over the was likely to be able to do with its
There
were
only
a
few
minor
day and celebrated fo u r September evening with the Troubadors playing.
new brand.
of age or older, or who will become
limited finances and facilities, ac­
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The first activity of this year’s 21 years of age by November 5, changes made in the budget which is
cording to Commissioner Bean’s or­
published
in
detail
on
page
six
of
this
fair got underway Thursday after­ 1940, providing they have lived in
der approving the transfer.
issue.
COLUMBIA GRANGE
noon when a team was chosen to rep­ Oregon six months prior to Novem­
THRILLING ACT
The Hermiston system will be op­
The outstanding water bonds in
resent Umatilla county at the annual ber 5, may register and vote.
erated as an integral part of the
the amount of $9,500, is the total in­ BOOSTER PROGRAM
Pacific International Livestock show
ADDED TO SHOW
Individuals who have not voted debtedness of the City of Hermiston. SET FOR OCTOBER 1
company’s Pendleton district, which,
in Portland. Glen Wilcox won first, during the past two years, and indi­
under the supervision of D istrict
In next year’s budget there is an
“Cowboy” Premier, noted high Theodore Panages, second, and Lewis viduals who have moved to another item of $4000 for water bond retire­
Manager Homer Beale, serves a
Wilson,
third.
They
are
all
members
The public is invited to a splendid large share of Umatilla county. Per­
diving dog, will climb a 50-foot lad­
precinct since they last voted must ment, and it is hoped by the city re­
der and make a daring leap into a of the Columbia Winners Dairy Calf re-register. Voters who return to corder and members of the city coun­ evening’s program being arranged sonnel of the Herat’O » eprage-y is
blanket held by four men as one of club with Miss Eva Wilcox as leader. their former precincts to vote are apt cil that the people of Hermiston co­ for by Columbia Grange’s lecturer, being taken over by the Pacific com­
The annual flower show held in to be challenged.
the feature attractions Saturday a f­
operate by paying their water bills Mrs. Henry Ott, for “Booster Night” pany.
ternoon a t the county fair here. Ed connection with the fair promises to
Registered voters who change resi­ promptly for another year, making it observance Tuesday evening, October
The Hermiston office will be re­
Mayott of Red Lodge, Montana, own­ be bigger than ever.
dence from one precinct to another, possible that the entire bonded in­ 1. The Boster Night had previously decorated, rearranged and given mod­
A more complete review of the fair after registration books close, Octo­
er of “Cowboy”, will also show a
ern lighting as a sub-office for this
debtedness be paid off at the end of been scheduled for September 30.
number of his other dogs in other winners will be found in next week’s ber 5, may obtain a certificate of next year.
The program will be presented in territory. It will have a light con­
feats such as wire walking and jump­ issue of the Herald.
registration from the County Clerk
Considerable discussion was given the Columbia grade school, the usual ditioning center and a display stock
ing.
which will entitle him to vote in his the building of a city jail and fire meeting place for Columbia Grange. of appliances.
The high jumping act was the fea­ MRS. ROHRMAN
new precinct.
John A. Clarke, manager of the
house, since it was thought by some P. If. Corman, worthy master who
ture attraction at Liberty Park in
Hermiston company, will be local
has
ably
served
two
years
in
th
a
t
ca­
that
enough
money
was
available
in
No School Here Friday
Salt Lake City during the Pioneer TELLS OF BUS TRIP
the building fund at the present time pacity will be on hand to greet manager for the Pacific company.
day celebration on July 24 and comes
Friday will be official “Children’s to begin immediate construction.
friends. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hans- Other personnel for the office will in­
BY MRS. A. F. ROHRMAN
to Hermiston well recommended.
Day” at the fair for local school stu­
com of Pendleton, Pomona master clude a clerk, a domestic salesman, a
Notice to Merchants
Suddenly one noon in a very brief dents. Buses will run as usual and
and secretary respectively, will be serviceman and an appliance service­
man.
PARADE COMMITTEE family conference, it was decided that the students will report at 9:00 Closing of business houses on F ri­ special guests.
All heavy line work, construction
the children and I should go to Ohio o’clock in the morning at which time day and Saturday (fair days) from
The program will begin promptly
GIVES DIVISIONS
and maintenance will be handled by
via my home and that I should drive they will be dismissed. Superintend­ 1:30 to 4:00 p. m. is entirely option­
back here a school bus which we had ent W. G. Kersbergen announces that al with merchants. Latest informa- at 8:15. There will be no charge the company’s Pendleton district
The parade committee has an­ ordered. The next night we were buses will leave at the regular time tion Thursday evening was that all ' an(^ Columbia Granges are urged to crew.
nounced that besides the local high rushing onto the midnighi train with in the evening from the regular grocery stores would close as well as show 100 per cent membership at-
Pacific Power & Light company
school band and drum corps units, hurried farewells, after having joy­ place.
( other business firms.
J tendance on Booster Night.
crews will immediately bpgin a de-
there will be four divisions in the ously received the verdict that my
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competition for the float prizes mother-in-law would be in Cleveland
These groups are: 1. Social, namely to return with us.
BULLDOGS LOSE IN
the granges, churches, Townsend club
The trip to Minneapolis was the
and similar organizations. 2. Com­
FOOTBALL OPENER
nicest p art of the train journey be­
mercial, open to all. 3. Farm ers
cause the western trains were much
(Get that old buggy out and dust it
cleaner than those in the east and
The Hermiston High Bulldogs
o ff). 4. Children’s—'Two sub-groups,
there was such gaiety and friendli­
fought a valiant battle against the
pets, preferably attached to carts or
ness among the vacationists. The
Walla Walla B football aggregation
unusually displayed, and bicycles, passengers were mostly eastern and
on the local field last Friday after­
open to all.
they seemed to think driving a school
noon, but finally went down to a 6-0
Prizes will be given in each divi­
bus from Ohio to Oregon was west­
defeat. The visitors scored in the
sion. For first prize in each group, ern atmosphere.
third period on straight line bucks,
$3.00; second, $1.50; third 75c.
We spent a very rainy week in
using power plays to good advantage.
Sweepstakes prize will receive $5.00.
Minnesota matriculating from one
They failed to convert.
Contestants will be paid at the con­ relative to another, finally leaving
The Bulldogs looked both good and
clusion of the parade. Acknowledge­ Minneapolis one night and arriving
mediocre at intervals, but when op­
ment of those who have donated the in Chicago the next morning. Breath­
portunities came to score, fumbled
prize money will be found elsewhere taking Chicago — Minneapolis had
the pigskin. However, with a little
in this issue.
been so vivacious and pretty but here
more experience this fault will be
was Chicago overwhelming with
corrected and some good football is in
DONK RIDERS GIRD
prospect.
speed. No courtesy here— No anxiety
to answer questions of guidance. Onr
Coach Critchfield will send his
FOR BATTLE ROYAL railway ticket, purchased from Mr.
charges against another strong team
Friday when Waitsburg comes to
Woughter, included a Parmelee taxi
Who is smarter, man or beast? The ticket
to take us from one station to
Hermiston
to play at the fairgrounds.
question will be answered Friday and another in Chicago. What a service!
This is expected to be a crackerjack
Saturday when a group of eager lo­ The one hour was all too little to
ball game as both teams are about on
cal riders tangle with the famous
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par as far as strength goes.
string of Jack B artlett’s donkeys.
Each side of the lineup is crammed
B. S. Baker Passes Away
full of famous names, namely: Don­ NIMRODS RETURN
B. S. Baker, who has been a resident
keys— Madam Queen, Jack Dempsey,
of the Stanfield project for many
W IT H VENISON
Jimmy Fox, Jack Benny, Shirley
years, passed away last week at the
Temple and many others. On the
home of his daughter in Seattle, Wn.
The first week of hunting proved
other side we find such names as Rex
Word was received here Saturday
Jackson, Red Myers, P at Flanigan, fruitful to a majority of the local
that Mr. Baker, who had been visit­
Fred Rankin, W alter Hinkle, Ed hunters who ventured into the hill
ing in Seattle for about three weeks,
Lowell, Chas. Hale, Henry Sommerer after the elusive deer. Approximate­
passed away quite suddenly. His
Jr., John Knox, Willis Crampton, ly 50 bucks have been brought into
wife passed away in July, 1938. Fun­
Ralph Crampton, John Dawson, Gene Hermiston during the week with a
eral services were held Monday.
Miller, Eg Moore, Chas. Knerr, Gene majority of the animals of good size.
Rugg, Lloyd Morris, Joe Cooney, Bud As usual several odd stories have
Swarner Returns From Chicago
sprung up. including one about Frank
Rugg and Marvin Rankin.
Lawrence Swarner, son of Mr. and
It is very probable that teams will Bilderback’s kill. For further in­
Mrs. A. C. Swarner, returned last
be chosen prior to the contests each formation, readers are asked to in­
week from Chicago where he attend­
night, in order to give the men a lit­ terview the hero.
ed the Agriculture
Engineering
tle more chance against the donkeys.
To Ed Hug goes the honor for the
school. He will re-enter O. S. C. this
A special skit is promised by Mr. biggest buck to date. He killed a
fall. He left for Portland Tuesday
Bartlett, called the Wild Burro con­ 226-pounder in the Mt. Emily dis­
morning where he will visit for a
trict.
few days before going to Corvallis.
test.
FAIR OPENS WITH
MANY INTERESTING
ITEMS ON DISPLAY
Willkie Talks Over Crop Situation
“Hi Ho, Come to the F a ir”
P. P .& L LAUNCHES
PROGRAM OF SERVICE
IN HERMISTON AREA