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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
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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
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the Union branch experiment station;
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Oregon,” William A. Schoenfeld, dean
and director of agriculture, O.S.C.;
"Some Aspects and Implications of
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American Foreign Policies in the
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comfortable?
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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 .
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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. Those whose,
reading ability is not up to par will
be given a remedial reading course in
their English classes.
HOM E TYPE
49-lb. sack
KITCHEN CRAFT FLOUR
Prices are for Frida
thru Monday, Nov. 25
2 4 ^ -lb . sack .
CHERUB M ILK Tall Cans 4 for 26c
DOC FOOD Strongheart, Is, 6/25c
SHORTENING, Royal Satin 3 lb 39e
ITA LIA N PRUNES
4 lb pkg 19c
KARO SYRUP BI. Label 5-lb can 35c
SCOTTISSUE
3 rolls 21c
G$c
TOM ATOES
Stokely Solid Pack
->« Tin
100
Bleacher
HONEY POD PEAS
TABLE SALT
8-lb. bag
SODA CRACKERS Salted 2 lb bx
LUX TOILET SOAP
3 bars
RUBY CATSUP
3 12-ox bot.
CRAPEFRUIT JUICE 46 OZ C A N
Kraft Macaroni Dinners
Pkg
18e
15«
17«
25c
17«
9c
Pels Naptha SOAP 10 —43*
SU-PUBB SOAP s r 15* s r 29*
Sunny Dawn
TOMATO JUICE
2
4 4-oz. Tins
350