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PAGE S*K THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 194« TH E H E R M IS TO N HERALD. HERM ISTON. OREGON. JUNIOR PLAY IS WELL RECEIVED RECLAMATION HEAD REPORTS ON STATE IRRIGATION WORK (From the Bulldog The junior class of Hermiston high Completion of reclamation projects school presented the hilarious three- act farce, “A Ready-Made Family”, now under construction in Oregon to an appreciative audience in the will help relieve the population pres school auditorium Friday evening, sure in western irrigation states as a To our Father God. the Creator and Ruler of the universe, to November 15. The play was w rit result of the westward migration whom is justly ascribed all power, all glory, all honor and all ma ten by Jay Tobias and was under the from the prairie states, said John C. jesty; in whom we live, from whom we receive every good thing, direction of Miss Lavina May Lynch. Page, commissioner of the federal and by whole favor we are sustained. The enactment portrayed the mat- bureau of reclamation, in a special There surely can b ■ no attitude of man more pleasing to God rimonal tie-up of Agnes Martyn, a i message to the recent Oregon Recla than one of humble gratitude and adoring worship; and surely widow ably played by Maribelle mation congress meeting in Klamath there is nothing so fitting, there can be nothing so fraught with Clarke, and Henry Turner, a wid Falls. benefit to mankind as this looking up to Him with love and won ower, by John Allen. Each of them i The Deschutes project, now being der and appreciation in our hearts thanking Him for the benefits was unpleasantly surprised by the completed with the construction of He has bestowed and is bestowing upon us. discovery that the other had children the new Wickiup darn, will offer op by a former marriage. The children portunity of a home and livelihood to Let us thank Gcd for physical life and health and food and of each parent decided that it was perhaps 1000 additional families in clothing and shelter. Let us thank Him for physical beauties of their duty to tantalize their step-par this state, said the commissioner. The form and color and sound and for the innumerable commonplace ent until the marriage bonds were regional planning commission for the blessings that we enjoy. dissolved either by divorce or annul Pacific northwest estimates that in Above all may we be thankful for the revelation of Himself I the last decade, 400,000 persons have ment. that God has given to us in His Holy Word, the Bible: and for Agnes’ three children Bob, Marilee migrated into Oregon, Washington, Christ whom he sent to complete that revelation, revealing perfect and G rade, delightfully portrayed by Idaho, and th at part of Montana ly the character of God, His will and way of life for us. The way Raymond Holloman, Phyllis Sires and west of the continental divide. that can save us from fear and despair and hate and war and sin. The Wickiup dam, now being con Barbara Follett, respectively, prac- The way that can lead us ever upward toward hope and faith and structed largely by CCC labor, will tk-ally gave their new step-father a power and life. Christ said, “I am the way.” May we be thank store water for the irrigation of heart attack with all their quaint ec- ful that there really is a way. A way that is adequate and effect . . ntricities including Bob’s conniption about 50,000 acres of select lands in ive. Being thankful for it, then let us pray that the way may be fits, Marilee’s incessant baby twad the vicinity of Madras and Culver. It followed, that God’s will be done, that His Kingdom come in the will also provide a supplemental sup-i dle and G rade's demonical tricks. hearts and lives of mankind. ply of 47,500 acres from Crane Johanna Casper and Don Cellars Prairie storage, the commissioner in the roles of Doris and Sammie pointed out. The Crane Prairie Turner persecuted their new step dam, which is just above the Wicki PHONE We re Here mother with kleptomania, chatter of up dam on the headwaters of the 3011 to Serve I an operation, and murderous fits, un Deschutes, is already complete. til she finally ordered Henry to leave. “It is worthy of mention that these "Gef the Facts— and you’ll get a FORD” All the trying situations finally two dams will add 230,000 acre-feet ironed themselves out when the child to the two and three-quarter million and the decaying leaves will supply ren thought they had discovered that <♦ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ••• ••• ••• ••• *2* * acre-feet of developed reservoir stor fertility. Mulching may be leaves, their own parent had lost the family ♦ GARDEN CLUB * straw, strawy age capacity in Oregon,” said Com manure, cut cornstalks, wealth and the step-parent had re missioner Page. “Reclamation pro * CHATS * litter, moss peat, and cottonseed hulks cently made a fortune. HERMISTON, OREGON jects in the state today are capable and sawdust, too, is often desirable Donna Saylor did an outstanding of providing a full supply of irriga by Mr8. Vera Doyle if it has been weathered for one or piece of character acting in the role tion water for 161,983 acres of land, Dlr. Adv. of the old maid aunt, Lydia Martyn, and a supplemental supply for 135,- Roses here were taboo a few years two years. Fertilizers should be applied after sister to Agnes’ first husband, Hor 483 acres, or a total of nearly 300,- back in the gardeners’ yard but some one braved the pessimistic reports and the ground is frozen and may be con atio Martyn. Characterizations of the 0ft0 acres.” made, the staff met once before each Hunter and Mae McGee, a duet by lo, they grew beautifully. Now a t tinued until 3 months before freez Martyns’ negro servants were well The Reclamation congress adopted Bulldog was due to come out and Johanna and Elamae Casper, and least one rose bush is in most every ing weather is expected. During the enacted by Bob Dawson as Nicode- a resolution asking that, in the in their assignments were given them. four solos sung by Ethel Clarke, Mol one’s yard. Each year finds some freezing weather do not overstimulate mus, the handy man, and Mary H ar terest of national defense and for This way, they will hold a general ly Ann Ripley, Mary Hazen and Ma one planting and adventuring with as it may cause a forced growth ris as Begonia, the colored cook. other reasons, engineering studies be meeting while eating lunch and dis bel Rauch, respectively. Phyllis Sires something new and with proper care, which will be susceptible to frost and made of the state to determine wheth cuss the Bulldog, receive assignments is the accompanist. soil conditions, and plenty of water, kill the plant. er additional reclamation is feasible, and attend to any other things that The performance is set for the OFFICERS OF EOWL (Continued next week) it will grow here. For instance we reports Dr. W. L. Powers, secretary need to be done. P.T.A. meeting December 19. have the Umatilla Field Station to ARRANGE PROGRAM o f the congress and head of the soils Since the assignments will be made The Friday, November 22 meet show us that shrubs and ornamental department at O.S.C. INTELLIGENCE Commissioner Page estimates that each week, the news will be written trees will grow here, which are tried ing will be postponed and turned over BY 'HEADLINERS' right when it happens and therefore, to the Red Cross drive sponsored by Oregon has enough unused water to and proved for this locality. These TEST GIVEN An unusually “high powered” pro irrigate new land and to supplement| will be more timely. shrubs and trees may be for home the Hermiston Garden club. The Intelligence tests were given re grounds, or about public buildings, in drive is again under the supervision gram has been arranged for the thir existing systems to the extent of cently to all freshmen, and those who parks, golf courses, play grounds, or of Mrs. F. B. Belt. We shall con teenth annual meeting of the E ast 1,410,000 acres. GIRLS' GLEE CLUBS vene in the library at 2 :’0 p. m. F ri ern Oregon Wheat league in Pendle had no previous intelligence quotient, highway borders. day, the 29th. on record. ton December 5 to 7, according to WORK ON CANTATA The beginners must be assured that Wishing you a happy Thanksgiv the detailed list of topics received PRESS CLUB PLANS The tests, under the supervision of they will withstand extremes of cold ing day. Miss Ross, are standard examina from officers of the league. in winter, heat in summer and heat WEEKLY MEETINGS (From the Bulldog tions given to all high school stud After Thursday’s sessions devoted and cold at all seasons', adapted to The girls’ glee clubs under the di ents, and a record of each score is entirely to committee meetings, the food supply, moisture, and acidity of CAMERA CLUB (From the Bulldog) rection of Miss Ross are practicing kept in the office. league will begin its general two-day the soil and able to compete with At the last Press club meeting the for their Christmas cantata, “The meeting on Friday morning. Follow staff decided to hold a weekly meet Music of Bethlehem”, composed by other plants for moisture and miner ELECTS OFFICERS al foods in the soil, and light and ing is a condensed outline of the pro ing in the Home Economics room Fred B. Holton. • P. A. sunshine in the air. At a business meeting held Tues gram as now arranged. during the first half hour of the The cantata is composed of eight Friday, December t> In the Farm er’s Bulletin No. 1826 day, October 2 4, the Camera club •V E L V E T lunch period every Tuesday noon. numbers by the chorus, a trio by Forenoon— Opening musical select This is so that it will not conflict Frances, Doris and Barbara Follett, mulching is stressed a good deal and adopted a new constitution and elect • HALF & HALF ion at 9:30 o’clock; address of wel with any classes. plays an important part for all ed the following officers: a trio by Frances and Doris Follett THOMPSON'S DRUG come, C. L. Lieuallen, mayor of Pen shrubs and trees. Mulch is more im Charles Knerr, President. Before these arrangements were ant Ethel Clarke, a duet by Bonnie dleton: response by Harvey Miller, portant than cultivation. Newly David Hamm, Vice President. Heppner; president’s annual address planted they require cultivation for Barbara Connor, Sec.-Treas. 2 or 3 years but it is desirable from Mervin Werth, leader of the club, by C. K. Barker. Condon; report of the start to control weed growth with reports they have been developing and Charles W. Smith, secretary-treasu mulch rather than by stirring the printing pictures. He also said the rer; "Trends in Livestock and Crop soil. Mulch will provide as good a club has approximately 26 members Production in the United States,” by moisture-retaining cover to the soil and is open to anyone wisinhg to join. Orlo H. Maughan, director of re search, Farm Credit administration, Spokane; “The World Wheat Situa tion and Outlook,” Gordon P. Boals, federal economist, Washington, D. C. Afternoon — “ Experimental Re sults of Feeding Wheat to Livestock,” by D. E. Richards, superintendent of x ’x ’x 7 i ’x * x X '> ; the Union branch experiment station; L /t z \ Z .Í z \X > “Desirable Land Use Adjustments in KXz* ,z'xz*< z'>J - L--'z’\f x X - ' z-j 'TX - ’ |L\ /*\ z’ C y * \ S \ Oregon,” William A. Schoenfeld, dean and director of agriculture, O.S.C.; "Some Aspects and Implications of j American Foreign Policies in the you like things comfortable? W e ll, g e t a l i n e o n th e B ig -C ar R id e in t h e 1 9 4 1 FORD... HERM ISTON MERCANTILE COOPERATIVE Rohrman Motor Co. Ilk The Flour made especially FOB HOME BAKING M ay t h e H o r n o f P le n t y B e Y o u r s, Is O u r W is h . ▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲A SALMON Peanut Butter Ripe Olives Large Can PUMKINS 2 'iS iz e Salad Dressing PRUNES California's MILK Tall Federal Calumet Baking Powder 2 29c Quart 25c 2 For 25c Can 9c Quart 19c 4 Lbs23c 3 For 19c Lb. 1 6c Connor’s Cash Store PHONE 2761 — HERMISTON Present World Situaton," R. L. Ed- minister, assistant to the secretary of state, Washington. D. C. Evening banquet and entertainment at 6:30 o’clock. Saturday. December 7 Forenoon "Plans for Distributing Bonneville Power," Paul J. Raver, administrator; “Agriculture and D e- j feme,” Grover C. Hill, assistant sec-1 retary of agriculture. Washington, ' D.C.; "Farm ers’ Programs for Meet-j ing Wheat Problems," N. E. Dodd, director of western region. AAA, Washington,D. C.: reports of feder-j al agricultural and conservation pro- i grams committee, and transporta tion committee. Afternoon—“Modern Millers’ Pro- j blems in Meeting Changing World Conditions," A. M. Scott, president of the North Pacific Millers’ associa tion: reports of committees on pro duction, handling, marketing and weed control, taxation, legislation, and rural electrification and land use: business session and election of officers. Rending Test Taken Ry Students A remedial reading test was taken by the students in all four grades in high school November 1 to determine their reading ability. 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