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NEWS FROM YOUR I W N STATE & COUNTY 7 / Q. OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER COLUMBIA NEWS By Mrs. Baxter Hutchison almLlton 4/ataLdL VOLUME XXXIV. HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, DEC. 26, 1940. Mr. and Mrs. Hal Clark have a JIM STUART TO new baby boy born December 22 at the Hermiston General hospital. This WED JANUARY 3 is their third child. Miss Helen Jendrzejewski and her brother Bernard are home for Christ Coming as a complete surprise to mas. his many Hermiston friends, is the It is reported that Mr. and Mrs. announcement of the forthcoming Miles Barager will not leave the pro marriage of Miss Joan Dalen of ject but are the owners of the Eugene and Verne Dunham ranches. The Lakeview and Jim Stuart, son of Mr. Dunham families will take over the GROUP RECOMMENDS and Mrs. Tom Stuart of Hermiston. Barager property near Elgin where The wedding will take place Janu they will move some time in March. SINGLE ELK L IM IT ary 3 at Long Beach, Calif., at the Miss B arbara Reid came home home of her relatives there. Big Jim from Corvallis last Thursday. The Umatilla county unit of the Miss Eva Wilcox and Lester Wil will play in the annual East-West cox, who belong to the Mustangers Oregon Wildlife federation at its an football game January 1. nual meeting last Thursday night in club at Pendleton, attended the meet Miss Dalen’s parents reside at ing held at the Roundup grounds the Pendleton elected Dr. F. B. Belt of Lakeview, and both Miss Dalen and first of the week. They took their rid Hermiston, president; Sam R. Hunter Stuart are students at the Univers ing horse along and spent the day. The affair is reported as quite an of Milton, vice president; Frances ity of Oregon. Mrs. Stuart will go to Dobyns, Pendleton, secretary; Henry event. California to see her son play in the Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rosenau of Lazinka, Ukiah, treasurer, and Roy annual classic and also to attend the Pendleton spent Sunday night with Hale, Hermiston, fifth member of the wedding. her mother, Mrs. Mabel Weeks. Mrs. Mary L. H arr is spending the executive committee. The new officers will be installed Christmas holidays with her sister in CHRISTMAS FUND Yakima. Her nephew, Robert Lor- at the January meeting, to be held cnze of Seattle, drove here for her at Milton, at which time the farm AIDS TO SPREAD the latter part of *the week. They bureau there will sponsor a dinner. made the trip to Yakima Sunday. Rev. J. R. L. Haslam will begin CHEER TO NEEDY Thursday night passed ( Mr. and Mrs. E. , C. have , The group ,. Hughes . - . , ... , ... , . 1 evangelistic services at the Hermiston •a new great grandchild whose recent i an amended resolution submitted by . .. . , , arrival was at St. Anthony’s hospi- a committee appointed to study the ’a!> c 111 ' 11 llh " 11 . 1 A total of 22 baskets were delivered tai in Pendleton. The parents are olv ait„at;nn The The county e o n n tv unit „ n i t voted. v o te , I ! He was scheduled elk situation. , , , , to be here Friday „ ,, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Geer. Mrs. Geer to recommend i a bill vu xu 4 4 .,. b u t w as delayed by an a tta c k of the Monday night to as many homes in to the state leg- ■ • Hermiston by a committee under the flu. was formerly Ethel Barber, resident,. . . , , . „ „__ f this district for many years. lslature declaring one elk — re o rd - sponsorship of the Hermiston Minis Amos Wilkes, brother of R. W. less of sex or age—be allowed each Ii- terial association. Funds were pro Wilkes, died last Friday. The funer- j censed hunter during the open sea- RED CROSS QUOTA vided by the Christmas Cheer Fund al was at Fossil Tuesday. Amos Wil- i son> reduction of the cost of an elk started by the Herald several weeks « b £ wErohs , " , " . ; 5 i > « ? •= - — — “ p” « - IS OVER SUBSCRIBED [ ago. Final figures amounted to other relatives. I ln£ the game commission to open and A total of $188.50 was realized by j $43.00, the entire amount of which Mr. and Mrs. Alva Stone and son j close seasons at its own discretion. the local Red Cross drive, exceeding I was used in spreading good cheer. Wilfred of Heppner spent Sunday at Dr. Belt submitted a motion to re Workers who distributed the bas- the home of her brother, A. H. Cable duce the membership dues from $5.00 the quota of $150.00, and surpass 1 kets had many interesting stories to and family. ing all former records. The record Mrs. Carl Hammer and daughter to $2.50 a year in the hopes more in tell. In most instances the baskets Carole, who have spent the past three terested organizations would join the speaks well of the generosity of local proved a godsend and were appreciat citizens. weeks visiting relatives in Berkeley, county unit. This matter will be tak Calif., are home. They returned with en up at the January meeting. Twen The subscription, in charge of Mrs. ed to the fullest extent. Food, cand Mrs. Hammer’s father, J. Bundrick, ty organizations belonged to the coun F. B. Belt, president of the Hermis ies and nuts, small toys and other Christmas articles were purchased who drove up to spend the holidays ty group during the past year. By a ton Garden club, was closed Novem for distribution. here. ber 30. Mrs. Otis Buell is able to be about big majority vote, the unit adopted an The following donations were made after her recent illness. She spent amendment reducing the number of the last few days before the distribu Monday morning with Mrs. Mabel members required to constitute a MISS DYER WED ON tion was made: Weeks. Mrs. Mary Myftck, mother of Cliff quorum from 50 per cent to five CHRISTMAS EVE Previously reported ................$31.50 Myrick, passed away early last Fri members. Mr. and Mrs. N. Boynton ....... 1.00 The elk committee making the re day morning in Walla Walla. The Hermiston Trading Co............... 2.00 funeral was at Walla Walla Saturday port which preceded adoption of the The Hermiston Baptist church was A Friend .................................... 1.00 afternoon. Mrs. Myrick had often above-mentioned resolution, consist 2.00 the scene of a beautiful candlelight Rebekah Lodge ................. visited here at Hermiston. Mrs. Eugene Dunham, who has ed of S. R. Hunter, Henry Lazinka, service Christmas Eve at eight George Harkenrider .......... .50 .oeen with her daughter who has been Virgil Smith, W. D. Humphreys and o’clock when Miss Alma Vivian Dyer, A Friend 1.50 ill at Union, returned home last week. Lowell Rugg. It was quite generally .. 2.50 Mr. and Mrs. William English are agreed that the group favored a rea daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Dy Altar Society er of Hermiston, became the bride of Curtis Simons ............................ 1.00 spending the holidays in Salem. Mrs. Laura Morris is reported to sonably long season, but not one too ] Eugene A. Watson, son of Mrs. Ar- late in season because of the snow be ill with the flu. Total $43.00 | thur Ginn of Pendleton. Roy Rogers came home from Camp danger. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Gailey asked The bride wore an informal pale Murray last Thursday because of ill It was urged that all member or ness. He will not return to his work ganizations pay their dues as soon as blue silk gown and carried a bouquet to make a contribution but were per until after the holidays. of white lilies. She was attended by suaded to furnish a truck for the dis Frank McLouth, uncle of Mrs. possible, so that their memberships her sister, Miss Virginia Dyer, who tribution which was a great help and Bud Hooker, spent several days here would be continuous. At the end of wore a gown of pale green taffeta. greatly appreciated. last week. His home is at Harwick, the business meeting motion pictures The best man was Chester Dyer, Minnesota. were shown. Miss Cooney On Hanoi- Roll brother of the groom. Miss Nina Rae McCulley is home Patsy Cooney, daughter of Mr. and from O. S. C. and her sister, Miss Candles were lighted by Miss Ger Mrs. Emmett Cooney of Umatilla, is Joyce, is also home for the holidays H. SMITH ESCAPES aldine Watson, sister of the groom. with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. listed as an honor student at Maryl- Immediately preceding the cere INJURY IN WRECK G. McCulley. mony, Christmas carols were play hurst college for the fall semester, Dinner guests at the Joe Udey res- Horace Smith, owner of Farmers ed by Mrs. Melvin Follett who also according to a statement issued De .fence Monday evening was John Mil ler, O. L. Looney and Mrs. Florence Supply Co., miraculously escaped played the wedding march. The Fol cember 20 by the registrar. Miss Kowitz. Cooney is a sophomore majoring in serious injury last Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Henry Garberding about 4:45 when his Chevrolet pick lett trio sang “I Love You Truly” and chemistry, and is spending the holi expect to spend Christmas with rela up and a large semi-truck loaded with Bruce Follett sang “Ah, Sweet Mys days with her parents after having tery of Life.” tives at Grandview, Wn. “Buster” Caldwell is here from a tractor sideswiped near the Diver The service was read by Rev. Gray- enjoyed a week of pre-Christmas ac tivities on the campus. She will re Camp Murray to spend his vacation sion dam between Hermiston and den Loree, pastor of the church. of two weeks with relatives and Umatilla. The visibility was exceed turn to college for the reopening of friends. He is Mrs. Bob Woodward’s ingly poor due to the rain and just classes January 6. TWO DANCES ON brother. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Wilcox, accom between dusk and nightfall. License Examiner To Be Here The Smith machine was complete SCHEDULE HERE panied by E. J. Myers of Stanfield, A traveling examiner of operators attended the Malibou camp meeting ly wrecked. Persons seeing his pick if Spanish war veterans in Pendle up following the accident marvelled Two dances for the Hermiston park and chauffeurs is scheduled to arrive ton Thursday. at the fact that Smith was not killed. hall have been scheduled for the fol in Hermiston Thursday, January 2, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Bradshaw ex He, however, is none the worse for pect their daughter, who lives at lowing week. This Saturday night and will be on duty at the city library Grand Island, Nebraska, to arrive the accident except several bruised the Hermiston Townsend club is spon between the hours of 11:00 a. m. to with her husband and two children in bones. soring a benefit dance with music 4:00 p. m., according to a recent an time for the Christmas holidays. They nouncement released from the Sec from Pendleton. will probably make their home here W. J. Logun Reported As Low cn the project. A hilarious New Year’s dance has retary of State’s office. All those W. J. Logan, aged Umatilla pro Miss Elma Dunham came home on been arranged for Tuesday night, ! wishing permits or licenses to drive ject pioneer, is reported as in a ser December 31. A big crowd is ex I cars are asked to get in touch with Tuesday from Union. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Moore called ious'condition at the Hermiston Gen the examiner during these hours. n Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McMullen on eral hospital. His family was called pected at the annual event with bal loons and noisemakers available for Sunday evening. Children Benefit By Cafeteria Chas. Nelson of Kinzua is spend home Wednesday night to be at his all the dancers. The Troubadors will Free lunches at the cafeteria are bedside. Coming were Dr. A. V. Lo ing the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. furnish the music. i now served to 100 grade students and gan of La Grande and R. B. Logan Virgil Warren. (an additional 75 get hot dishes at a Mrs. Bob Woodward's sister, Mrs. of Olympia. They are staying at the Call E or Help Issued Glen Parson, and her husband and W. E. Logan home. reduced price. daughter Glenda arrived Monday to ------- The Herald editors are asking for This has been made possible by the spend the holidays here with rela Stores To Close Next Wednesday help next week from correspondents joint financing of the N. Y. A., which tives and friends. Their home is in As has been the custom in years and advertisers. New V ear comes in furnishes part of the labor, and the Tacoma, Wn. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Melton and past, all business houses will close on the middle of the week and it would Surplus Commodities from the Coun 'amily have been having a siege of New Year's Day. Although no spec-. be greatly appreciated if material to ty Welfare Board. The grade school flu but are better and expect to spend ial activities have been planned, the be printed would be received at the board underwrites some of the def Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. A1 day will be utilized in family gather- office Monday or at least Tuesday icit as does the high school cafeteria Moody and Mr. and Mrs. Jean Har- ings and relaxation. \ morning. to some extent. wer in Pendleton. DR. F. B. BELT TO HEAD W IL D L IF E UNIT IN COUNTY l To Hold Meetings NUMBER Science Wars On Tuberculosis 19 O'GRADY DISPLAY AWARDED GRAND PRIZE IN CONTEST CITIZENS URGED TO VIEW SCENES The Christmas spirit in Hermiston was greatly enhanced this year with many beautiful lighting displays by local residents. Although for a time it looked like there would be but few entries in the lighting contest, the last few days saw many take part. Also there were many interesting dis plays noted which were not entered in the contest. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. O’Grady were I awarded the grand prize by a com mittee which consisted of Mrs. Herb Dr. Maxim M. Steinbach. Co F. Cooper of Echo, Mrs. Obie Miller lum bia U niversity Medical School, of Umatilla and Mrs. N. D. Bard of working in laboratory on one of Stanfield. medical research project: financed The O’Grady scene was worthy of by tuberculosis C hristm as Seals. all the comments made. The display depicted the story of Christmas, with camels treading their way to Bethle BAPTIST CHURCH hem. The Christmas star shone brightly above and Bethlehem, the PLANS SERVICES goal, was illuminated with unique in direct lighting. The scene was dis The Baptist church has planned an tinct with its soft indirect lighting. evangelistic campaign to begin Fri Mr. and Mrs. O’Grady have received day, December 27, and continuing many compliments for their efforts. each evening at 7:30 until Sunday, Those who have not had the opportu January 5. The speaker will be Rev. nity to visit the display, should do so J. R. L. Haslam, noted evangelist. this week end. Some of his subjects will be: “God There were also many other beau Bless America”; “Here’s Your An tiful scenes which received pleasant swer” ; “ Unpardonable Sin, What?” ; comments from visitors. Among those “Peace in Time of War” ; “Have a receiving considerable praise were Heart” ; “Faith in Realities”, and Mr. and Mrs. Emerald Tilden, Mr. “The Long Look Ahead.” and Mrs. Chas. Taylor, Mrs. Chas. The public is cordially invited to Weeks, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Doyle, Dr. attend, according to Rev. Grayden and Mrs. F. B. Belt, Mr. and Mrs. P. Loree, pastor. Bracher and Mr. and Mrs. S. Wells. Others who had outstanding dis HIGH SCHOOL BAND plays although some were not enter in the contest were'- Mr. and Mrs. HAS UNIFORM DRIVE ed Walt Pearson, Mr. and Mrs. James Todd, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kennings, Seventy-five per cent pf approxi Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Gimbel, Mr. and mately $400 needed to supply the | Mrs. W. E. Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Day- Hermiston high school band with new 1 ton Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Wil uniforms is assured, according to Bill cox and many others. Belt, band president. In an effort to The following prizes were award secure contributions from civic groups ed: Doorway, first, Mr. and Mrs. and business houses, band members i Tilden; second, Mr. and Mrs. Tay have begun a soliciting drive and lor. Window, first, Mrs. Weeks; sec progress to date is very reassuring. ond, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle. Porch, The greatest part of the fund is to first, Dr. and Mrs. Belt; second, Mr. be derived from the drive, while the and Mrs. Bracher. Grand prize went remainder will be matched by the to Mr. and Mrs. O'Grady. The Meth school board. odist church also had a miniature Contributions to date are as fol display. lows: City of Hermiston, $50; Uma tilla County Fair, $25; American MRS. G. W . RUGG Legion, $10; American Legion Aux- BURIED SATURDAY iiary, $5; Hermiston Herald. $3. Every organization and merchant in Hermiston will be canvassed dur Mrs. G. W. Rugg, mother of Archie ing the coming few weeks in order Rugg of Hermiston, who passed away that the uniforms will be sanctioned at St. Anthony’s hospital in Pendle in the near future. ton Thursday morning, December 19 The band, resplendent in snappy following an automobile accident, was maroon and white outfits, will be a buried at 2:00 o’clock Saturday af valuable asset to the community. ternoon. She died without gaining consciousness after the accident. Vesta Rugg was the daughter of PAST WEEK SEES Mr. and Mrs. E. Gilliam and was MUCH RAINFALL born at the Gilliam ranch, south of Pilot Rock February 6, 187 2. She The 1940 Christmas season was on Butter Creek where Mr. Rugg is somewhat conspicuous because of the 1891, and spent her entire life in absence of snow and cold weather. In Umatilla County. stead, the Hermiston district stole Besides her husband, her five child some of the prestige from coastal cit ren survive: Archie Rugg of Hermis ies by coming up with comparatively ton, LaVelle Cleasby of Los Angeles, warm days and considerable rainfall, Grace Grey of Portland, Lowell Rugg a total of .55 in. being recorded for of Butter Creek, and Jack Rugg of the week. Pilot Rock. The record, accordi ng to Chas. Rohrman Buys Messner Building rylor, weather man, follows: Date Max. Min. Arrangements were completed this December 19 35 ..... 21 week whereby Mr. and Mrs. A. F. December 20 40 . 32 Rohrman take over the property oc December 21 4« ..... 34 cupied for many years by the West- 51 . 33 land Irrigation District, across the December 23 ......... .... 47 . . 32 street from Rohrman Motor Co. The December 24 58 35 sale was for cash and was purchased December 25 54 28 from Mrs. Etta White. Y ----- A.
