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4/o.tmL'ito n Herald Section Christmas Affairs Are Numerous OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, DECEMBER VOLUME XXXVI Maestro! (From the Bulldog) Along with all the fun and festivity of the holiday season came numerous and interesting school affairs varying from gala to awe-inspiring, depend ing upon the occasion. The grade school glee clubs, under the direction of Mrs. Greaves, and the grade school orchestra, under the St direction of G. C. Humphreys, pre Tn, .s sented a musical program last Friday afternoon for both the high and jun ior high school students. The band and chorus groups, under the direction of G. C. Humphreys, pre sented their annual Christmas pro gram in the gym Friday night. De cember 18. The past week end brought forth the junior class en masse to decorate for the traditional Christmas formal j which was held last night. Today the primary grades gave a program and tomorrow, for the final | tr assembly of the year, Mr. Humphreys j will again present the band and chor- | Pictured above is G. C. Humphreys, us in selections taken from the the talented maestro of H. H. S. He “Christmas Pantomimes.” displayed not only his musical genius To add to the Yuletide spirit, a last Friday night but also his artis huge tree decorated with gayly color tic abilities in pantomime scenes for ed lights and icicles has graced the the chorus groups. His program was upper hall since last Thursday. well chosen and very well rendered. - • =------- Both he and the musical groups de serve much praise for one of the most effective programs ever to be pre sented in Hermiston high school. 279 s she Yuletide Formal Is Gala Affair (From The Bulldog) Students, alumni and friends of Hermiston high school gathered around a huge, brilliantly-lighted tree in the high school gym Monday night to celebrate with music and dancing the second war-time Christmas in the memory of the high school. The Yuletide spirit was every where. Long paper streamers float ed down from the high ceiling to meet the tops of the Christmas trees that dotted the floor, adding to the atmos phere that was on the lips of every one. A colorful castle scene, borrowed from the Christmas program a few Erre - : Mthae, sia days earlier and rendered by the ar tistic hand of Mr. Humphreys, was on the stage. The medieval influence was not out of keeping with the old- fashioned way in which most every one is celebrating Christmas this year; not extravagantly, but with even more of the traditional rever ence and grace of the occasion. Music for the evening was furnish ed be the high school swing band. The dance was under the direction of the juniors and Miss Lavina May Lynch, the class adviser. Mrs. Burrell, the other junior class advisor, headed the refreshment com mittee and the home ec girls, under her supervision, made cookies and punch for the occasion. The SPIRIT 07 1 SANTA CLAUS » Teachers Make Vacation Plans (From The Hulldog) It seems as though gas rationing is keeping quite a few of the faculty in Hermiston for the holidays. How ever, wherever they will be during va cation we take this opportunity to wish each of them “A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.” Mr. Kersbergen doesn’t know as yet what he is going to do but will prob ably stay in Hermiston. h na: : ie ph planning 1 VM9 HERE will be many shadows clouding our Christmas Day this year; but— Christmas is important! It comes at the close of the old year binding up the wounds of bitterness, making fast the moorings of friendship, renewing the promise of peace and good will, invoking the magic of memories. T Christmas is the children's feast: has the Master not said that what we do unto the least of His little ones we do also unto Him? It is twenty centuries since there was no room for Him in the inn and many children have neither a bed nor place of safety these nights. For these, we give our efforts, our bundles, and our prayers. In America, the children must not lose their faith in Santa Claus. The best explanation regarding Santa Claus and the Christmas Spirit I have ever been offered or able to figure out for myself. Is the one that was given to me by my mother on that fateful day when I accidentally caught a delivery boy entering the house bearing an ill-concealed rocking horse. Santa Claus typifies the Christmas Spirit: the mothers and fathers, those be- whiskered gentlemen in the stores (who puzzle lots of boys and girls by being so numerous), the delivery boys, and all of us who support and participate in the campaign of spreading cheer, we are the life blood and sustaining power of the Christmas Spirit. The children of today must have their toys this Christmas; and wo must be extracareful that no child has occasion to lose his faith in Santa Claus. There are plenty of sleds and drums, dolls and painted carts and Christmas trees Io go around: but it Is up to Santa's helpers to see that every child in the land is remembered. And we grown ups must have our Christmas, too. For when we out grew our toys we set this day aside to reunite our families and strengthen the bonds of friendship. Spokane where he will visit friends. Miss Luehrs is going to her home in Ontario for the holidays and states that she will probably spend part of the time in Portland. i Miss Lynch doesn’t know what she is going to do and says it depends on people and thing a few days in Portland and Walla Walla. If she can get bus reservations Miss Hall will spend her vacation at her home in Eugene. Miss Thomas plans to spend the Christmas holidays with her family in Portland. Mrs. Burrell states that she and her family shall stay at home and en joy the beauties of Hermiston. Mr. Weber wants to know what you can do on four gallons of gas a week | so evidently he will stay at home dur ing Chrstmas vacation because of gas rationing as will Mrs. Bracher, Mrs. Clark and Mr. Humphreys. Mr. Humphreys will write music during his spare time. " Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlast ng Light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight." XUMHEK 19 24, 1942 Mrs. Burrell Gives Cafeteria Statistics Mrs. L. S. Burrell, home ec teacher and cafeteria supervisor, gave out I some interesting faets concerning the school cafeteria the other day. She I stated that for a lunch consisting of i hot dog sandwiches, potato salad and fruit jello it took 16 pounds of wein- ers, 14 dozen buns, three gallons of potato salad and five gallons of jello. . Spanish rice requires 12 pounds of rice. 12 cans of tomatoes and four pounds of meat. Four gallons of orange tapioca pudding are required for a day’s aerving. Seven gallons of beef stew, three to four gallons of apple salad and 14 cakes are necessary for one day’s lunch to feed the hun gry mouths. Chili con came for a noon’s supply is made of 15 pounds beans, 10 cans tomatoes and four pounds meat. Three gallons of vegetable salad are required for a serving, as are 16 pies. Six or eight girls work during the home ec periods and 12 girls during the noon hour in order to finish up all the tasks, and to leave the loom in order. ilerri Gentle Mary laid her Child Lowly in a manger; There He lay, the undefiled, To the world a Stranger. Such a Babe in such a place. Can He be the Saviour? Ask the saved of all the race Who have found His favor. —Joseph S. Cook. Ren. an firs. a. 3. Ballinger anh Dauiù The Methodist Church HERMISTON-ECHO. OREGON Happy New Year Although like all other American commun- ities, Hermiston has felt in full measure the impact of a year that for the most part has been filled with t} • trials, sorrows and difficulties that traci H( ing y men may live and PROM ■ free men aligned on th such HOPE cannot help the AAA AAA icto: y weight s to and AAABBAAAAXA AAAAAAAAAAA Make this New Year’s pledge:-- "Help save the wheels of America.” This worthy war effort warrants the support of every loyal citizen. You are cordially invited by the Hermiston Auto Co. to join the crusade to actively lead the way in conserving America’s Automobile Transportation System which is so vital today. Are you willing to cooperate? There is absolutely no cost involved. Co to the Herm iston Auto Co. and receive a FREE Victory Service League Auto Handbook and other official insignia. This is one way you, too, can help in the war effort. Sign the Victory Pledge today! Happy New Year from the Hermiston Auto Co Our Job Is to Save Dollars Buy War Bonds Every Pay Day Hermiston Auto Co. PHONE 3661 — HERMISTON we dedicate ourselves ir i the coming year, We must pledge ours elves to the cause that the loss of these 1 heroes will surely result in humnitarian gain for the more fortunate world which now benefits from their acts. The year 1943 must be a con stant, living fulfillment of such a pledge. For this is why these men of ours are Chas. Hodge.
