The Hermiston herald., April 24, 1941, Image 1

NEWS FROM YOUR I
OWN STATE fir
COUNTY
COLUMBIA NEWS
By Mr». Bub Woodward
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OFFICIAL U M A T ILLA COUNTY PAPER
VOLUME X X X IV .
HERMISTON.
UM ATILLA
C O U N TY. OREGON, ABRIL 24, 1941.
NUM BER 36
LOCAL CONTRACTOR
The Home Economics club met at
ire Columbia club rooms Tuesday a f­
POURS FOUNDATION
ternoon with Miss t rances Clinton,
Home demonstration agent, in charge
FOR JAIL BUILDING
oi the discussion. The topic titled
"Mrs. Consumer's Questions” was on
the order of a buying guide for farm
Actual construction of the f ir s t!
kitchen utensils, with a display of
unit of the new city hall began this
various types of utensils. The next
week when W. E. Kennedy, local con­
meeting in May will be the last for
tractor. poured the concrete founda­ DEPOT COMMANDER
this season, with a new series of NEW SCHEDULE
tion for the city jail. It was decided j
meetings beginning in the fall.
at the regular council meeting Fri- ARRIVES MONDAY
The F.B.A. ladies held their regu- EFFECTIVE M AY 22
iar meeting at the club rooms last
I day night to build only the first unit
Captain J. M. Piercy, from the of­
Friday. It had been scheduled as
Rate savings to electric customers
! at this time. This will consist of a
“ clean-up” day, but so many were of Pacific Power & Light company
fice of the chief of ordnance at
|
building
14
feet
wide
facing
Main
j
unable to attend that it as postponed
! street, and 34 feet long, facing third Washington, D. C., arrived here Mon­
and those present worked on a com­ from reductions made in the past five j
years now total more than $1,000,000 j
i street. This building includes only ! day to acquaint himself with the
forter for Mrs. Lathrop.
In behalf of the Blahm family, a year as a result of a new $410,000
| an office for the police officers, and : Umatilla Ordnance Depot now un­
der construction. As soon as the
whose home was destroyed by fire reduction just announced, according!
| three cells.
Sunday noon, the Farm Bureau Aux­ to John A. Clarke, local manager f o r !
buildings and igloos are completed
After
considerable
discussion,
it
iliary sponsored an emergency fund,
was decided to hire Mr. Kennedy to under the direction of Captain R. C.
which was solicited by Mrs. Buell the company.
The new rates go into effect May
do the work. No contract price will Williams, constructing quarterm as­
and Mrs. Weeks. The district re­
ter, they will be turned over to Cap­
sponded in a very kind and neighbor-, May 22 throughout the entire Pacific
; be used, but Mr. Kennedy estimated
ly fashion and it was sincerely ap­ system. This is the third system-wide
j that the building at this time would tain Piercy. Capt. Pierey is accom­
preciated by the Blahms. The fire,
cost approximately $4,000.00. The panied by Mrs. Piercy and are at
of undetermined origin, started in reduction made by the company since
1
936.
The
new
schedules
were
blue print specifications of the archi­ present making their home in Pen­
the roof or attic of the house, and
The
U.
S.
Department
of
Agriculture
says
that
American
farmers
termed
by
Clarke
as
another
step
in
.
much of the furnishings in the up-l
tect, C. B. Miller of Pendleton, will dleton until living quarters are
available here.
who cooperated in the 1940 AAA program received a net return of
p tr part was burned, but most of the ! the company’s program of simplifica­
be used, but Mr. Kennedy asked the
nearly 80 cents a bushel for their wheat. Compared with a probable
The arrival of Captain Piercy
furniture on the first floor was tion and reduction of rates as fast as j
permission of the council that he
saved as well as some things from j
return of 40 cents a bushel or less had they been dependent entirely
makes the third member of the j»er-
increased
use
and
savings
in
cost
of
would
not
have
to
follow
the
exact
the basement. Insurance on the
upon the world market. The national farm program aids wheat growers
manent personnel of the army depot.
operation make it possible.
specifications and requirements as
h. use will partially cover the loss.
with crop loans, parity and conservation payments, crop insurance, and
First to arrive was Master Sergeant
This new step in .the company’s
The Cold Springs reservoir was a
presented by the architect. After
an export program.
Ronald A. McLain. The ‘hird mem­
mecca for boating enthusiasts last rate program further standardizes
consideration it was deemed advis­
ber is Leighton C. Smith. He is a
Sunday, fourteen boats of various schedules so that now the cost of ru ­
able
to
grant
Mr.
Kennedy
this
pri­
styles and sizes being counted on the
civilian and is administrative assis­
HERMISTON RED
vilege since some of the specifica­
lake at one time. It is reported that ral service is the same as for city ANNUAL P. E. X.
tant.
tions were not thought necessary and
plans have been made to build a boat service after the first 60 kilowatt-
Work at the site of the ordnance
SOX TAKE FIRST
landing there in the near future. Be­ hours per month. Savings under the PROGRAM SET FOR
applicable to this section, and in or­
depot is gradually gaining momen­
cause of the gradual fall of the wat­ new schedules will go to customers in
der
to
stay
within
the
means
of
the
CONTEST SUNDAY
tum following considerable delay dur­
er during the irrigation season, it residential, rural, commercial, com­ FRIDAY, M AY 2
alloted cost for this building.
ing the past month. All prelim inar­
seems advisable that a landing of the mercial light and power, and indus­
The building will have only one
Standing Umatilla County
floating type be constructed.
ies appear to have been ironed out
The annual Physical Education Ex­
trial
classifications.
entrance on the left hand side of the
Mrs. Clyde Hearing, siater of Mrs.
and the full speed ahead signal is ex­
Minimum charges are reduced by hibition (P.E.X.) program, sponsored
Baseball League
building facing Third street, with
Joe Udey, visited at the Udey home
pected in a few weeks. A total of
by
the
combined
high
school
girls’
on Friday of last week from Wasco, the new set-up to 65 cents for city
three more barred windows on the
W L
Pet.
28 barracks buildings are nearing
accompanied by her daughters, Mrs. service and 95 cents for rural service. and boys’ physical education classes,
same side. There will be two larger
Hermiston ....... ... 1 0 1.000
completion at the site for the housing
Nishem and baby of Wasco and Mr.
Residential rates for Hermiston, will be presented next Friday, May
windows for the office, facing Main
and Mrs. Jack Brown of The Dalles. Umatilla, Echo and Stanfield will be: 2, at the high school auditorium, be­
Wallula ............ ... 1 0 1.000
of unmarried men employed on the
street.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown spent part of
1.000
0
....
1
Texaco
Chiefs
-
project. In addition three adminis­
First 12 kilowatt-hours or less per ginning a t 8:00 o’clock.
the day in Walla Walla.
A steel cot will be in each of the
.... 0 1 .000
Helix
..................
tration buildings are under construc­
The
program
will
be
presented
in
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hutchison month, 85c1
next 48 kwh at
two smaller cells, and as many other tion.
.000
.... 0 1
Umatilla
and daughter, Nadine, of Pilot Rock, 4.2c: next 140 kwh a t 2.5c; excess five different sections. The first will
steel cots will be installed in the
.... 0 1 .000
were Sunday visitors at the home of at 1.5c per kwh. In addition, an op­ be a performance by the high school
Tests are now being made of water
larger cell or ‘‘bull pen”, if thought
his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Baxter
supply at the site. It is reported that
band.
This
will
be
followed
by
a
tional
block
of
500
kwh
at
only
7
Hutchison.
Games Next Sunday— Mission at necessary.
drillers struck water at 1:35 p. m
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Means of mills per kwh is available for auto­ drill by the freshman and sophomore
It is expected to have the building
Thursday afternoon at a depth of
Helix,
Wallula at Texaco Chiefs, and
Portland come last Thursday for a matic water heating under single­ girls’ gym classes. Next will be a
completed within the next two 3 27 feet and by 6 :on was still aver­
visit with her sister, Mrs. Duff meter service. The present 8-mill pageant in pantomime and accom­ Hermiston at Umatilla.
months.
Knight. On Sunday the Knights
aging an estimated 600 gallons per
and their guests motored to Blalock rate for separately-metered heaters panied by music depicting the stages
minute.
The
war
whoops
of
the
Mission
of
a
girl’s
life,
from
babyhood
to
old
also
will
continue
to
be
available.
Island and spent the day visiting a
N.
Y.
A.
PROJECT
The highway which encircles the
Indians
were
somewhat
silenced
Sun­
brother. Clarence Powel, and family
The new commercial rate is $1 for age.
depot has now been graded the full
M-. and Mrs. Means returning to the first 14 kwh or less per month;
day
afte
moon
when
the
Hermiston
The next section will consist of a
APPROVED HERE
P( rtland from there.
distance of about 22 miles. Oiling
Red Sox eked out a narrow 4-3 vic­
Mr. and Mrs. Hickey, who are liv­ next 386 kwh at 4.6c: next 600 kwh performance by the boys’ gym clas­ tory on the local diamond. The Red
ami graveling operations are next in
The
“go
ahead”
signal
has
been
at
3.5c:
next
1000
kwh
at
2.5:
all
ses. The performance will be con­
ing in one of the DeMoss houses,
line. Ties for railroads are stacked
went to Bremerton over the week excess at 2c per kwh.
cluded by the coronation of Queen Sox had a 4-0 lead going into the | given on a new shop building project
end.
In addition, changes have been Marie Hinkle. The entire perform­ last stanza when the Indians sudden­ j at the Hermiston Union high school, in numerous piles about the acreage
and construction work will be pushed
The new tenants moved into the made in the schedule to benefit pow­
ance is under the direction of Miss ly came to life and, with the aid of I according to Supt. W. G. Kersbergen.
Carl Hammer house last Sunday.
with all possible speed.
three
costly
errors,
almost
pulled
one
er
users,
including
combination
com­
The
new
building
will
be
an
addition
Constance Luehrs and Ray E. Critch-
Sunday guests at the R. B. Wilcox
No admittance orders have been
out
of
the
fire.
to the present quarters and will add
home were Mr. and Mrs. William mercial light and power service.
field.
Courtney Morehouse,
Hermston 1800 square feet of shop space, the issued and permits are now required
Van Winkle, sister of Mrs. Wilcox,
Mr. and Mrs. George Peck and Mr.
pitcher, kept the visitors well in hand building being 30x60 feet. A con­ to gain admission to the grounds.
and Mrs. R. B. Rice, all of Lexing- AUDITOR'S REPORT
throughout most of the contest and crete floor will be poured and the Sentinels have been placed at inter­
A
CAPPELLA
CHOIR
11 KB •
was never in serious trouble until the outside finished with stucco to match vals to stop all visitors without the
Miss Eva Wilcox went to Pendle­ SHOWS FINANCES OF TO SING FRIDAY
proper permits.
fateful ninth. Joe Beetles started on the present building.
ton Sunday to ride with the Mus-
As has been the case in the past,
tangers, a riding club of which she CITY EXCELLENT
the hill for the Indians but gave way
The project is being sponsored in
numerous rumors have been circulat­
if a member. They were practicing
The Pacific university A Capella to Carl Webb in the second.
cooperation
with
the
N.Y.A.
setup
for a forthcoming show. She was
Don Brandon led the attack for which utilizes labor of young men. ed during the past week. One stated
An examination of the books and choir will present a concert in the
accompanied to Pendleton by Lester
that the number of igloos had been
Wilcox and David Mittlesdorf, who records of the city recorder and city Hermiston Methodist church Friday the locals, hitting three for four dur- Work is expected to start in a short
doubled
while another stated that all
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spent the afternoon there playing treasurer was made by Piepenbrink evening, April 25. The stop in Her­
time if sufficient labor is available.
work would be held up for the per­
tennis.
miston
will
be
one
of
the
few
on
a
Any
young
man
who
is
interested
in
Burt Stolaas is now staying a t the and Kron, accountants of Portland,
Softball Meeting Scheduled
working on the project is urged to iod of one month. However, no foun­
Baxter Hutchison home. He was ac­ several weeks ago, and a report was tour which takes the group through
dation for either rumor has been
eastern
Oregon
and
western
Idaho.
Any
organization
interested
in
en­
get in touch with Mr. Kersbergen.
companied here by Mrs. Stolaas and I received here this week showing that
found.
There
are
3
6
voices
in
the
choir
tering a team in the local softball
children who remained over the week the finances of the city are in excel­
end at the Hutchison place before re­
which is under the direction of B. league is asked to have a representa­ Dance Review Scheduled Wednesday
turning to their home in W ashing­ lent condition.
Ellsworth H arris. Twenty of the tive at the Hermiston Herald office
Hermiston high school students and BLAHM RESIDENCE
According
to
the
report,
the
total
ton.
members
are
girls.
The
group
pre­
Wednesday
evening,
April
30,
at
7
Interested
townspeople will be guests DESTROYED SUNDAY
Vaughnon Caldwell of The Dalles 1940 budget allotment was over­
was a visitor a t the Bob Woodward drawn in the amount of $998.23. sents a concert that is well balanced p. m. If the interest and coopera­ at a dance review to be staged in the
home Monday.
between sacred, semi-classical and tion w arrants it, there will be an ef­ local high school auditorium next
The Adam Blahm residence in the
Mrs. Anna Hoof of Walla Walla However, this overdraft was due en- j spirituals. No admission will be fort made to equip the local field Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. The per­ Columbia district was completely
tirely
to
the
retirement
of
$1,000
of
j
spent Sunday here visiting her broth­
er Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ryland. Water Bonds in excess of the am ount: charged but a free-will offering will with lights so that games can be formance is sponsored by the dancing destroyed by fire Sunday noon. The
played later in the evening.
school at Pendleton.
fire apparently started from a de­
Mrs. Rod G arrett of La Grande who provided in the 19 40 budget. The be taken.
spent the week end a t the Ryland retirement of $4,500 of water bonds j
fective flue somewhere in the attic
home returned to Walla Walla with
and rapidly burned downward. Help­
during the year, reduced the bonded
Mrs. Hoof.
ful neighbors and Hermiston firemen,
Mrs. Opal Hassey is spending a indebtedness of the city to $5,000.
saved much of the household belong­
few weeks with her mother, Mrs.
Fund cash balances were $3,038.56
Duane Lathrop.
ings although a considerable amount
greater at December 31, 1940, than
The Columbia division of the at January 1, 1940. The year 19 40 j
was also destroyed.
Women’s Council of the Central
So fierce were the flames that
• urch of Christ met at the home of ended with balances in all funds j
even the flue toppled into the base­
Mrs. Forrest Moore Wednesday af- amounting to $10,409.33. Outstand-1
f.t noon.
ment. The dry weather and a
ing w arrants amounted to $986.67, j
Mr. and Mrs. John Hollings, who and with the outstanding water bonds
slight breeze made the fire difficult
. ve west of Hermiston, visited in
to stop. Water from an irrigation
‘his district Sunday at the Henry of $3,000, makes the total indebted-1
ditch nearby was utilised to save oth­
Garberding home, and also with Mr. ness of the City of Hermiston of only i
er buildings. A fair amount of in­
and Mrs. George Liebe.
$5,986.67.
Mrs. R. B. Kahle and daughter Ju-
surance was carried.
A complete report made by the
t of Denver. Colo., arrived Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Blahm wish to thank
* • spend the summer here with Mrs. auditors is on file at the Herald of­
those
who assisted in battling the
fice
and
anyone
interested
1s
wel­
v ahle’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A.
flames and in rescuing the furnitifr“.
W ilson.
come to examine the same.
Mrs. Toe I'dev and mother, Mrs.
'in k . visited at the Bill Kik home
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE
'e a r Umatilla Monday.
TURKEY BREEDER
Miss Maxine Blinston and Miss
KEEPS STEADY PACE
T'-ggv Smith wpre Sunday dinner POOL ANNOUNCED
r-uests of Mr and Mrs. John Jen-
The local office of the Oregon
frzpiewski. Other callers Sunday
State Employment Agency is an ex­
•Uternoon were Mrs. Na«h and =on
C. A. Flanigan, manager of the lo­
tremely popular place these days.
who have recently moved from the cal plant of the Eastern Oregon T ur­
Dndrieiewski house, and now reside key Growers, announced this week
From early morning until late in the
* Stanfield.
evening many men are gathered
Saturday visitors at the John that the annual breeders’ pool will
about waiting for word to begin
'.‘rey home wo-p their son and wife. be held May 1, 2 and 3 in Hermiston.
work at the site of the Umatilla Ord­
V r and Mrs. James Knox of Pendle- It is expected that about 3000 birds
nance Depot. In order to accommo­
will be packed at this time.
Doris and Norma Getchel! spent
date
the contractors, J. A. Terteling
Pickers are urged to be present on
c —dsv in Boardman "isitin<r with
.<■ Son , and to speed up operation,
former’s parents. Mr. and Mrs those dates.
the office will be open hereafter from
V
B H ood
T en rn w ee U n r t
te /f
W ed n esd a y
8:00 a. m. to 10:00 p. m., according
Music Recital Moy 4
* r p e r t la n d v-hp re h e will he pm-
to Lynne Black, senior employment
In honor of National Music week,
' ’" ’ed en e w e|dine* io h
officer.
Dr and H rs Henrr- Burd of Seat- May 4 to 11, Miss Golda E. Mumma
To ilate a total of 376 men have
will
present
a
number
of
pupils
i
n
'
me-'t the naat woet- end nt the
been “cleared” through the local of­
' rr C* ,1,1 1 .,™ , xf —-
W.rrd n-as
her annual recital at the Methodist
* h e —a r* lleU Pram S e n F r e n c is e n church Sunday night. May 4 at 8
fice, according to Mr. Black. This
* n r il e g Pee H o n o tn l— tn — ?ait
th e p m.
total includes 102 laborers, 100 car­
Ensemble work using two
’ a-eea TJ 0 - 1 4 T- t e — i l -
D» q „ -d
penters, 87 truck drivers and the re­
■ — -n -h -e — -* She
o f t h ’ pianos will be one of the features of
mainder made up of minor jobs.
this program.
'.'piveraity of Washington.
AAA Boosts Wheat Income
WORK SPEEDS UP
AT DEPOT SITE
DURING PAST WEEK