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OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER
COLUMBIA NEWS
By Mrs. Baxter Hutchison
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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
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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.
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