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Tom's Carpets Tom Mills-Owner Presently at 42 West Oder New Loot Ion on North 10th Street There is nothing like a deep-woven, artistically designed floor covering of properly chosen color to bring lasting beauty to a floor. Here, in the Hermiston area, are many homes, offices and showrooms where living is better because the owners visited Tom's Carpets located on North 10th Street in Hermiston, phone 567-3425. The first step toward having beautiful new carpets on your floors is to contact Tom Mills. Buying new, long lasting carpeting is an Investment In property improvement and should be made with care. The choice may depend on room decor, the wear and, of course, your budget plans. The friendly staff of Tom's CarpcU will advise you and will answer any questions, based on their years of experience. Thews Sheet Metal This firm provides sheet metal and repair at 1907 Southwest Court Place In Pendleton, phone 276-3751. They have built a reputation by their honest efforts and square denlings. If you need an item made of sheet metal, this is the place to take it. They can turn out work to the exact size you desire. There is no misjudging of measurements at this shop. You will hear praise for the quality of workmanship done by this concern. They specialize in commercial and industrial work but will gladly handle those residential Jobs. Unhesitantly we suggest that you submit your problems to them for they are experts and know exactly how to contend with your difficulties. Here you can be assured your work will le as promised. They are your authorized Lennox dealer for this area. He sure to see Thews Sheet Metal Inc. for sheet metal work of all types, you'll be glad you did. Hermiston Ready-Mix Norm Weaver Manager Serving this entire area with ready -mixed concrete for any const ruci ion job, large or small, Is the business of Hermiston Keady Mix at Old River Road in Hermiston, phone 567-5214. A telephone call to them is all that is needed to bring ready-mixed concrete in any amount needed at the proper time for pouring. The mix will be just right, mixed according to specifications for your construction needs. They have a fleet of ten modern trucks for transporting and mixing concrete in any quantity desired. This is a real convenience in building, as It eliminates delay and assures a high quality, hard selling concrete. For your convenience. Hermiston Ready Mix also has an excavahng and crane service, along with rental backhoe, dump truck and loader. If you are in need of this type of equipment, be sure to give them a call at 567 5214. They also have concrete accessories here, It is a sincere pleasure for the editors of this Review to recommend this highly competent firm. Umatilla Co-Operative Russell Dorran- Manager Bill Kopatz-Personnel Director It is a well known fact that there is no one institution in this community that has done more toward the development and progress of this section thun has this reputable co-operative. They operate one of the finest equipped utilities in the U.S. Through their service, rural districts are supplied with power and light and have thus been enabled to secure industries which have aided their progress Umatilla Cooperative Association is owned and operated by the members who use its services. Through democratic processes the members meet each year to select their own choices for the board of directors. The service furnished by this cooperative is rendered at a low . reasonable rale We are glad to call attention to their sen ices It will pay you to support, patronize and boost this necessary local enterprise KOHU Radio 1360On your Dial Harmon Springer - General Manager Radio Slalio KOHU in Hermiston. located on the Old Hermiston Umatilla Highway, is giving the people the best of music and entertainment from local and national sources. They feature a commercial and educational broadcasting service. Wise advertisers consult radio station KOHU knowing that their products will be brought to the attention of a diversified audience Station KOHU's advertising doesn't cost-it pays. We know the entire staff of KOHU to be of the highest caliber In both national and local radio work. Everyone is professional and experienced It is a pleasure to listen to station KOHU In Hermiston. Phone 567500 for any information Always have your dial set for station KOHU. I IM) on your dial Cascade Natural Gas Louis Soros-Manager 121 Fast Jennie Avenue. Phone 567-5538 It is a well know n fact that there is no one institution in this community that has done more toward the development and progress of this section than has this reputable service. They operate one of the finest equipped utilities In the U.S. Through their service, rural districts are supplied with power and light and have thus been enabled to secure industries which have allied their progress. There are literally hundreds of ways each day that gas makes our lives more comfortable and our jobs easier to perform. This gas service pays all taxes as any other business institution. The service furnished by this corporation is rendered at low. reasonable rale. We are glad to call attention to their services It will pay you to support, patronize and boost this neceisary local enterprise. We the editors of this 1975 Review highly recommend the services of Cascade Natural Gas Corporation. Bondurant Construction Dick Bondurant -Owner The Bondurant Construction In Hermiston, located on Agnew Road, phone 567-5083. is noted throughout this section for first class building contracting. They have reputation for getting the Job done properly and quickly. It is good to know that when you employ a contractor you can depend on him to do the Job according to specifications. Experience "d V"m equipment enables this contractor to tackle any contracting or alteration Job and complete it with expert detail. The planners of this 1975 Review point out the first claxi guaranteed workmanship offered by Bondurant Construc tion. We suggest you call them when you need contractor for any reason. Starrett's Decor Center "Personalized Service for Your Decorative Needs-Since 1952" Many have found Starrett's Decor Center located at 1000 north 1st in Hermiston, phone 567-5324 to be of great assistance in decorating problems. They are happy to assist you on one room or an entire home or office complex. What's more, they use the very best of taste and talent. They are known for their ability to keep one eye on the budget while they do their work. Call Starrett's Decor Center and one of the representatives will stop by and discuss the matter with you. Starrett's Decor Center features over 10 national brands of carpeting such as Armstrong, Lees, Congoleum and many others including Indoor and outdoor carpeting. They also specialize in linoleum, ceramic tile, wall paper, and Shexwin Williams paints-"we're long on color." A seemingly endless inventory of draperys which are custom made are also featured here. We the authors of this 1975 Fall Review highly recommend this firm to all our readers as a complete decorating center. River Road Construction Ask for Rod or LeRoy Dickenson-Owners Your commercial & residential Specialists River Road Construction in Hermiston located on River Road is noted throughout this section for first class building contracting. They have a reputation for getting a Job done properly and quickly. It is good to know that when you employ a contractor you can depend on him to do the Job according to specifications. Experience and proper equipment enables River Road Construction to tackle any contracting or alteration Job and complete it with expert detail. The planners of this 1975 Fall Review point out the first class guaranteed workmanship offered by River Road Construction. We suggest you call them when you need a contractor for any reason. Leathers Oil Company Gene Swygart Lessor Sharon Cole Manager Hermiston Station These first class stations are located at 2131 North 1st in Hermiston and on 6th Street in Umatilla, phone 567-9923, Hermiston; and 922 9914, Umatilla, and features well known products. Nothing is more aggravating than to drive into a service station and have to wait several minutes before the operators of the station realize you are there. You can be assured this will never occur here. They realize their customers are often in a hurry and they make it a special point to take care of their needs Just as quickly as possible. This firm has enjoyed good business because they are on their toes and they handle the best grade of products. In addition to the finest in lube and oil work. STP oil and oil and air filters and many auto accessories, you'll not find a more complete firm . These are just some of the many services that go to make up this first rate service station. The editors of this 1975 Fall Community Review suggest to our readers that they make a point of depending on these reliable service stations for their auto service needs. Northrop Steel & Trank Co. Carol C. Northrop Owner Page .THE GAZETTE-TIMES, Heppner. OR. Thursday. Oct. 16. 1975 Mechanix Inc. People of this area are fortunate to have this business In their midst with whom they can deal with confidence. The history of this dependable business shows they are working for a long term career rather than for business sales and they are interested In future business as well as today's. The plans of Northrop Steel and Tank Company, located $ miles north of Hermiston on the Hermlston-McNary Dam Highway, phone 567-2236, is to offer their patrons the best quality steel tank products and service at the lowest possible prices. The tanks and welding supplies as well as soil pipe offered by this firm are the best quality to be found. We suggest them to all of our readers of this 1975 Community Review. Just call 567-2236 for more information. Oman & Sons For masonry work of all types, whether brick, block or stone, residents of this area know that Oman & Sons at 12 Southwest Birch Drive in Hermiston, offers the best in materials and workmanship. Call 567-6773 and talk to one of their cost experts. He has had long experience in estimating for both commercial and residential work. There are so many ways that you can improve the value of your property through artistic use of stone or brick. Oman & Sons are happy to bid on repairs . . . perhaps a chimney that needs "tuck pointing" or a foundation with crumbling mortar. These usually can be restored at minimum cost. Mary Annes Pastery John Degele Baker It Owner We Use No Preservatives" The bakers at Mary Ann's Pastry Shop located in Luthers IGA Store in Hermiston, phone 567-8451, turn out all varieties of delicious fresh bread, rolls, pies, cakes, and pastries. The baker's craft Is an ancient and respected one. and Mary Ann's Pastry Shop lives up to its highest standards. From its clean, modern ovens come white bread, whole wheat bread, rye bread we won't attempt to name them all. What would a birthday party be without a cake, or a wedding without a cake-cutting? This bakery supplies Just the cake needed for happy memories. The compilers of this Review take pride in complimenting this bakery. Troy Griffin Well Drilling Ask for Troy and Ella Griffin-Owners Troy Griffin Well Drilling in Hermiston is completely equipped to drill you a water well promptly and efficiently. Phone 567-6382 in Hermiston for estimates on any water well that you want drilled. Troy and Ella Griffin have had years of experience in drilling and repairing wells. Many in this community have had occasion to call on them many times in the past. They have always offered efficient and reliable service at a fair price. When you think of drilling a new well or repairing your old one. think of Troy Griffin Well Drilling located at 900 West Hermiston. We point out the reliable service offered by these water well drillers in Hermiston and suggest that you call them before having any well drilled or repaired. Kenneth C. Wilson Co-Owner Ruth Wilson Co-Owner Mechanix Inc. located in the Charleston area on the Hermiston-McNary Highway, phone 567-6710. knows the plumbing and heating business thoroughly. They don't guess at your problems, they know the answers. They understand all phases of this type of work and keep up with the latest equipment and maintenance problems. They understand that when you have a plumbing or heating problem you need someone immediately and cannot wait days to have it taken care of. Mechanix Inc. offers you the very best in professional service for your plumbing and heating, whether it be installation or service; commercial or residential. Repair Jobs are given prompt attention at a fair price. For professional services concerning your plumbing and heating problems, call 567-6710. Frank's Sewer Service Norman Ruhl New Owner Frank's Sewer Service is located at Hermiston on Powerline Road, phone 567-8612. They know the septic pumping business thoroughly they don't "guess" at your problem they "know" the answer. They understand this work and they keep up with the latest equipment and maintenance problems. They understand that when you have a septic tank problem, you need someone immediately and cannot wait days to have it taken care of. This firm offers you the best in septic tank pumping and maintenance, both commercial and residential. If you want to do business with someone you can trust, be sure to call them first. In this 1975 Community Review we suggest them to all in need of septic tank service. Hermiston Good Samaritan Center Dorothy J. Ostheller Administrator This is an exceptionally fine retirement center and convalescent home. They are located at 970 West Juniper in Hermiston, phone 567-8337. They have a completely equipped retirement center and convalescent home for the care of residents in the most efficient manner. All precautions for their comfort, safety and weilbeing are taken whether they are residents of the retirement center or the convalescent home all located at 970 West Juniper. Nourishing, appetizing food is attractively served, and its purity and wholesomeness is assured by the watchful care of trained diet il ion. The best of attention is given to all residents entrusted to the care of the Hermiston Good Samariton Center and they are conscientious in seeing that no one is lacking in the conveniences they should have. A cheery air of hopefulness prevails, and the residents find their home very clean and comfortable. The management invites your visit to see the fine facilities they have here. Madison Pacific Mobile Homes Previously Madison-Gillette Mobile Homes All personnel are long time residents of Umatilla County Discover the beauty and value of mobile home living by visiting Madison Pacific Mobile Homes of Hermiston located on Hermiston-McNary Highway in Hermiston, phone 567-2360 Thlyan your authorized factory dealers for the popular Marlette mobile homes. Her, friendly salesmen will discuss your living needs and then give you a guided tour through their fine display of these luxurious, spacious homes. You will find just the model suited to the size of your family, in just the floor plan and decor that is your choice, at prices well below that for a home. n Whether you purchase your new mobile home with or without furnishings, you II treated to one of the best deals in town with long term financing and low down payment, designed to fit your financial capabilities. Don't hesitate any longer, now is the time to discover the exciting difference of mob:! hThe editors of this 1975 Fall Community Review commend this firm to all our readers. The Open Door 2nd Hand Store Pat and Sharon Buchanan Jim and Linda Barton New Owners Here's some first hand information on one of the best second hand dealers in this area. They are located on the Umatilla Cutoff road in Hermiston. phone 567-5950. This dealer of used goods has earned a fine reputation for the many fine values they offer at unbelievable low prices. You can be assured of getting a square deal w hen you trade with ""choose from good used furniture and appliances to interesting old household items, many of which you will want to restore and keep as a collectors item. They invite you to stop in anytime to browse through their merchamse. and there is absolutely no ru.sh to have you make a selection. ... ... . , . lk If you have some used goods you've been wanting to sell, this is the place to take them. You'll receive a fair price for them, and if you want, they will be more than happy to work Th"e writers of this 1975 Fall Review suggest to our readers that they remember the Open Door tod Hand Store for a good buy on some fine used goods. You'll like their friendly way of treating you. Umatilla Ready Mix Bob Hudson Manager Serving this area and the Heppner area, with ready mixed concrete for any construction job large or small, is the business of Umatilla Ready M-x Inc. In Hermiston. phone 567173 and in Heppner. phone 676 9406. A telephone call to them is all that is needed to bring ready-mixed concrete in any amount needed at the proper time for pouring. The mix will be just right, mixed according to specifications for your construction needs. The- have a fleet of modern, radio dispatched trucks for transporting and mixing concrete in any quantity desired. This is a real convenience In building, as It eliminates delay and assures a high quality, hard setting concrete. It is a sincere pleasure for the editors of this 1975 Fall Review to recommend this highly competent firm. Mead's Thriftway Inc. Bob Severson Manager There are quite a few grocery stores in this area, bul what makes one stand out above all the others? It 's the extra friendly service and fair prices at Mead's Thriftway located at 740 West Hermiston in Hermiston, phone 567-6486. This place Is headquarters for people who want to keep their food bill at the lowest possible figure and still eat like a king. No matter what you may need, lender meats, canned goods, dairy products, picnic supplies, or kitchen utensils, they have it here. Due to their large volume of business and Intelligent selections of groceries, vegetables, and USDA Inspected meats St lower prices. Mead's Thriftway has an able and efficient management whose Job is serving you and they are glad to do it. They see that their stock Is complete at all times with food supplies that every housewife asks for. We, the editors of this 197S Community Review would like to bring this friendly, well managed grocery store to the attention of all our many readers. Be sure and stop in soon, v Western Steel Construction Don Proctor Owner Western Steel Construction Inc.. located at 135 West Hermiston in Hermiston. phone 567-5528 are authorized dealers and erectors of famous high quality metal buildings. Metal buildings give you economy with versatility. It can truly be said that Western Steel Construction Inc.'s metal building is "America's best building buy." They are noncombustible. wind resistant, provide economical storage space for crops, machinery, vehicles, bulk, box and stacked goods. The writers of this 1975 Business Review wish to call your attention to Western Steel Construction Inc. and their products to all our readers, because of their business practice, quality products, and the fine workmanship they offer. Roadrunner Sheet Metal Merna Joumot Owner All branches of sheet metal and air conditioning service are featured here, with work turned out to your exact specifications. When it comes to installation of air conditioning and sheet metal w ork, you can't do any better than to place the matter in their competent hands. They know this work must be done on a scientific basis. They have filled many contracts in the way of public business, residents and all kinds of buildings. They are a great aid to the advancement and modernization of the community. Plans, inspection and price estimates are given to all who desire them. We the compilers of this 1975 Community Review recommend Roadrunner Sheet Metal Inc.. located on the Hermiston-McNary Dam highway, near Umatilla (Phone 922-3044) with the highest degree of confidence. Stockdale Real Estate C. Oid Stockdale-Broker Stockdale Real Estate located at 1020 North 1st in Hermiston. phone 567-8316. is the active real estate firm of today. One that meets the demands of conservative people, where all are seeking investments that not only are increasing in value, but where a permanent income is assured. Here, the public has at its service a firm that has been very closely identified with this area in growth and expansion. They offer both the buying and selling public the highest type service. Do not hesitate to consult Stockdale Real Estate in any matter concerning real estate. We the compilers of this 1975 Community Review would like to commend Stockdale Real Estate for their ethical position they uphold. Follett's Pioneer Meat Dan k Jean Follett Owners Follett's Pioneer Meat Company located on McNary Dam Highway in Hermiston. is well known for their excellent custom cutting. They also cure most anything. Regardless of what you have to be cut, wrapped, this meat packing company can handle the Job in the most professional manner, so that you get the most of each particular cut of meat. Custom slaughtering, custom wrapping, and quick freezing is their specialty here. They are never too busy for courteous service. Remember when looking for the best, select Follett's Pioneer Meat Company, phone 567-6651 in Hermiston to do your custom slaughtering. They will handle your beef anytime. We commend the management here for their efforts to serve our people honestly and fairly. Blue Mountain Communications Blue Mountain Communications Inc. located at 895 East Main Street In Hermiston is your authorized sales and service dealer for most brands of trsnsistorized 8-way radios, low band, high band, and 450. They are FCC licensed to service and Install all makes and models of two-way radios. ... , .. This Is a service that requires expert training and FCC licensing before man Is allowed to service 8 way radios. This firm In Hermiston does expert work. Remember that this Is not a Job for the amateur. 8 communications set is sophisticated, expensive package of electronics. So be sure and take your set to the experts at Blue Mountain Communications Inc., phone 567 5304.