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OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER
COLUMBIA NEWS
By Mr 8. Bob Woodward
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VOLUME XXXV
HERMISTON,
UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON, OCTOBER 23, 1941
NUMBER 10
The 4-H Blue Ribbon Cooking club
BULLDOGS TANGLE
members and a few invited guests en
joyed a taffy pull and corn popping
WITH WA-HI BEES
at a party in the H. G. McCulley
home Saturday evening.
HERE SATURDAY
The first meeting in the new fall
series of the home extension unit will
be held next Tuesday afternoon at
Ray E. Critchfield’s high school
2 00 p. m. at the Columbia club rooms.
I
Bulldogs
will play a return engage
Miss Frances Clinton will lead the
ment with Walla Walla high school
discussion on ‘ Program Planning.”
Everyone is welcome to attend these WORKERS TO UTILIZE
B aggregation on the local gridiron LOCAL GROWERS
meetings.
Saturday afternoon at 2:00. The first
Guests at the Charles Keller home RECLAMATION HALL
meeting of the two squads earlier in TO MEET SOON
this week were Dr. Davis and Mr.
the season proved to be a real battle
Ladd of Portland who came for the
A recreation program has been
with the Bulldogs squeaking out a I In cooperation with the Umatilla
2
pheasant hunting.
launched in Hermiston which will em
victory.
The Washington lads will county production goals for the 1942
Wesley Townsend and H. G. Mc
brace
tiny
infants
to
men
and
women
come to Hermiston determined to farm defense program, farmers of
Culley were among the local hunters
" y
j this region will meet Wednesday eve
going to the mountains this past j of the community. Miss Mary Lou
avenge the defeat.
week.
■Johnson, representing the United
Hermiston at the present time ning, October 29, at 8:00 o'clock in
HI
Miss Opal Wilson had her tonsils Service Orgaizations, and George
(with fingers crossed) is the only the Hermiston high school gymnas
L
J
removed Friday at the Hermiston Wallace of the State WPA recrea
unbeaten A team in eastern Oregon. ium according to Gene Lear, assist
hospital. She was able to return to tional organization, have been busy
The closest thing to a defeat is the ant county agent.
her work Monday at the U.O.D. where
Umatilla County’s production goals
she has recently been transferred to this week making preliminary plans.
7-7 tie recently with Pendleton. The
In the offing, under this setup, is
a new position.
latter team has been beaten twice. for the 1942 farm defense program,
if
Jack Seaton and Leland Wilson a large $28,000 building to be con
Milton-Freewater lost its first en calling chiefly for increases in milk,
were dinner guests Sunday at the H. structed near the dance hall in the
counter
of the season last Saturday milk cows, eggs, cattle and calves,
A. Wilson home. Both men are from Hermiston park. Bids for this struc
- 4.
against
Clarkston high of Washing hogs (spring pigs), chickens, turkeys,
the Ordnance Depot.
fresh shipment and processing vege
ture will be let soon with the work
ton.
Mrs. A. H. Cable, Mrs. H. G. Mc
? 2. seas
tables,
and farm gardens, were es
to
be
completed
by
the
first
of
the
Other
remaining
games
on
sched
Culley, Mrs. Paul Bracher and Mrs.
Glenn Case attended the home exten I year. The exact specifications of the
ule include a tilt at Wallowa next tablished and approved by the county
sion meeting for leaders in Pendleton building have not been announced
Saturday and the annual Armistice USDA agricultural defense board at
Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Cable i but it is understood that it will be
day
classic with Heppner to be played an all-day meeting Friday, October
went to Pendleton again Tuesday,
17.
id
a
modern
structure
which
will
house
this
year on the local field.
accompanied by Mrs. Bob Parker,
Mp
As announced by A. R. Coppock,
various
recreational
features.
Mrs. Bracher and Mrs. Case. The two
toy t
chairman of the defense board, the
latter attended another home exten
For the time being, the program
2nd
FIRST AID CLASS
sion meeting.
county goals represent percentages of
will be sponsored in the Hermiston
Mrs. Lavida Archer and Marie reclamation building. Plans for the
increase needed over 1941 production
MEMBERS
REGISTER
Zerba are house guests at the H. A. heating and upkeep of the building
of the farm commodities included in
Wilson home this week.
Red Cross workers are on the job in all Army and Navy camps and stations
Mrs. Will Reed of Wasco visited are now being completed. Actual op
A number of Women of this ter Secretary of Agriculture Wickard's
throughout the country to assist in the important task of maintaining morale.
Monday evening at the Walter Maf erations will begins next Wednesday.
ritory have made known their inten “foods for freedom” list. These goals,
Above, an Army fiier leaves unfinished personal matters for the Red Cross
fei home.
October 29, according to Miss John field director to take care of while he embarks on an emergency flight across
tions
of joining the proposed classes representing this county’s minimum
Mr. and Mrs. Maffei were Pendle son and Mr. Wallace.
country. The Red Cross is the official means of communication between service
in Home Nursing and First Aid to | contribution to the nation’s all-out
ton visitors Tuesday.
men and their families back home.
Included in the program will be
be sponsored by the Umatilla county | agricultural mobilization for defense,
. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Wilson enter-
rained a hunting party at dinner on games such as ping pong, table
i chapter, American Red Cross. Classes were announced as follows.
Farm Gardens, 38 per cent in
Wednesday.
games, card games, horseshoes and
will run for 20 hours and will either
Mrs. August Lindner was taken to basketball for outside activities. For MANY CHILDREN
crease:
hogs (spring pigs), 20 per
FIRST
TURKEY
POOL
be held once or twice a week in two- |
Portland Sunday evening for medi
cent increase: cattle and calves, 12
hour sessioss.
cal treatment. She was accompanied the girls there will be cards, sewing, ATTEND HERMISTON AT LOCAL STATION
by her daughter, Mrs. Walter Bless reading and various other means of
The classes will be sponsored by per cent increase: milk, 12 per cent
ing. Previously Mrs. Lindner had recreation. Features for adults will HEALTH CLINIC
the American Red Cross organization increase: chickens, 10 per cent in
TO
BE
NOVEMBER
4
been taken to the local hospital where also be arranged.
with no expense to the enrollees. Any crease: turkeys, 10 per cent increase;
she was given a blood transfusion to
In the very near future it is ex
one
wishing to join the classes is ask eggs, 6 per cent increase: milk cows,
Killing
operations
at
the
local
plant
strengthen her for the trip.
Over 200 children attended the im-
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer spent pected that funds will be available
ed to get in touch with either Mrs. F. 3 per cent incerase: processing vege
to renovate the dance hall building at | munization clinic held Tuesday in of the Eastern Oregon Turkey Grow B. Belt or Mrs. James Todd, or to | tables, 3 per cent increase; and fresh
last week-end in Portland.
Verne Dunham drove to Elgin Sat the park. If this is done prior to the the Hermiston library basement un ers is scheduled to get underway
shipment vegetables, 2 per cent in
urday and returned Monday accom completion of the main structure, der the direction of the Umatilla Tuesday, November 4, according to leave their name at the Hermiston | crease.
Herald office.
panied by Mrs. Dunham and child
In determining these goals, the de-
ren. The Dunhams will stay at the some of the activities will be trans j County Health Unit. Schick tests C. A. Flanigan, plant manager.
(Continued on Last Page)
ferred
there.
Martin Lenz place during the absence
were given to 78 children, diphtheria Pickers, both those who have worked ENGLISH LETTER
f Mr. and Mrs. Lenz who left Mon-
Miss Johnson and Mr. Wallace stat toxoid to 100, and 55 were vaccinated
previously and others wishing jobs,
lay night by train to visit for sev- ed this week that they were greatly
THANKS FOR GIFT
HERMISTON’S NEW
eral weeks with relatives in Iowa and in need of chairs, floor lamps and any for smallpox.
are asked to register immediately
Dr. R. H. Wilcox, Umatilla county
other midwestern states.
Alvin Elkins, owner of the Hermis LAUNDRY OPENS
Mr, and Mrs. Myrnie Caldweli type of furniture that can be utilized health officer, was assisted by Dr S. with Mr. Flanigan whose phone num
were Walla Walla visitors Wednes for recreational purposes. Anyone S. Merrill and Dr. I. C. Bohiman of ber is 2627, Hermiston.
ton Laundry and Dry Cleaners, re
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Elkins this
having some of this material avail
The first pool will consist entirely ceived a letter from England Wed-
Mr. and Mrs. George Rand and Mr. able is asked to get in touch with Hermiston. Assisting the doctors at
week are opening their new establish
I
nesday
thanking
him
for
the
gift
of
the
clinic
were
two
public
health
of
young
toms
which
are
reported
to
ar.d Mrs. Batie Rand and sons of Ir-
r¡gon were Sunday evening visitors them. A truck will be sent to pick up nurses aided by volunten helpers, Mrs. be in fine shape. It is estimated that a revolver some months ago. The let- ment, the Hermiston Laundry and
Dry Cleaners. Accordington Mr. El
the articles. Old books, magazines Thomas Fraser and Mrs. Clara Bry there will very probably be about the ter follows:
at the Foster home.
Mrs. Mabel Weeks entertained a and other reading material will also ant.
kins,
the doors were opened Monday
“
I
have
recently
had
issued
to
me
same amount of birds as last year.
large family group at dinner Sun be greatly appreciated.
and already the concern is doing a
a
S.
&
W.
revolver
which
was
pre
There
will
be
a
similar
clinic
held
Bids
for
feathers
should
be
enter
day of last week. Guests were Mr.
Further details concerning the plan the beginning of December to offer ed not later than October 30, accord sented by you to The American Com fine business.
and Mrs. C. E. Foss and daughter,
Mr. Elkins states that his firm will
Mrs. A. R. Carpenter and Mr. and will be published next week.
further immunization to school child ing to Mr. Flanigann, as arrange mittee for the Defense of British
Mrs. R. J. Wilbur, all of Pendleton,
endeavor
to please all its customers.
Homes
and
I
wish
to
say
how
very
ren and townspeople.
ments for disposal must be made
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Schroeder, Rob-
The plant is located just across from
I
much
I
appreciate
your
gift
and
MONEY
FOR
SCHOOLS
prior
to
that
time.
ert and Barbara Schroeder of Emi-Í
CARI) OF THANKS
thank you for your practical expres the Oasis Theatre, in the Dr. W. L.
grant Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ros-
We w’ish to take this opportunity
Fraser and Belt in Band Work
sion of sympathy for the cause for Morgan building.
enau, Ray Anderson and Henry ARRIVES THIS WEEK
Wheeler. The occasion honored the
to thank our neighbors and friends
Hermiston residents who witnessed which we are now fighting.
birthday of Mrs. Weeks’ daughter,
The sums of $6,720 for the grade for the sympathy and kindness shown the Oregon-California football game
“We in England are confident that, FIRE CHIEF DOYLE
Rachel, a grandson. Robert Schroed
er and a son-in-law, Walter Rosenau. school and $3,780 for the high school during the loss of our beloved mother Saturday were pleased to note that with the support and sympathy being
Henry Garberding made a business arrived this week, according to Sup- and grandmother. We especially thank Tom Fraser and Bill Belt were mem given to us by America, our victory ISSUES WARNING
trip to Kennewick and Prosser last eiintendent W G. Kersbergen. These those who presented floral offerings bers of the Oregon band. Apparently is assured.”
Saturday.
amounts represent exactly one-third for the funeral Sunday afternoon.
Hermiston Fire Chief B. A. Doyle
the training they received in Hermis
Signed :
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hammer and
Mr. and Mrs. L. Brownell, Mrs. ton is proving quite handy in their
is issuing a warning that the best
Reginald J. C. Ives, Lt.
Ted and Dick visited in Richland. the amount originally promised to aid
way to stop fires is before the fire
university activities.
I Wallington, Surry, England.
Washington, on Sunday with her sis local school authorities in handling Gertude Sanders, Robert Brownell.
students brought to Hermiston
starts. At the present time leaves on
ter. Mrs. Adeline Dickerson.
Carl Hammer madie a business trip through the construction of the Uma
roofs, trash around stoves and fur
to Walla Walla Monday.
naces and also leaves around the yard
tilla Ordnance Depot.
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Feldman of
If, in the opinion of the United
are presenting a hazardous condition
Wasco were week-end guests of Mr.
and citiezns should take extra pre
and Mrs. Walter Maffei. Arthur Wat States government, more funds are
kins and Miss Mary Alice Burns, also needed when these are depleted, more |
caution.
of Wasco visited Sunday evening at will be forthcoming. Mr. Kersbergen
Five cars of local firemen are now
the Maffei home.
AHEV SORE DO MAKE IT
equipped with fire lights. Residents
Mr. and Mrs. John Jendrzejewski stated Wednesday that he was pre- ।
EASY TOR THE CHILDREN
are warned that if these lights are
were hosts Sunday to two fellow paring to return all tuition money
CerTo ^OOL NOWADAYS
countrymen. Stanley Granowski, for paid by students earlier in the year.
flashed, traffic must stop until fire
merly of Chicago, and Stanley Obra-
apparatus passes by. Failure to com
knocks
I
HAP
TO
WALK
moski of Denver, Colorado. Both men
ply with this is subject to arrest.
are employed at present at the ord TURKEY GROWERS
MHfS
TO
SCHOOL
AND
_
nance depot. Though they had never
met Mr. and Mrs. Jendrzejewski MEET SATURDAY TO
BA&E AGAIN, IN ALL KIND5
FIRST SGT. HARRIS
they decided to call when told by a
DISCUSS
PROBLEMS
friend that they were of the same
OF WEATHER. SUMMER 0
NOW AT BEAR LAKE
nationality. Mrs. Jendrzejweski re
ported that they had a grand visit
Approximately 30 turkey growers
and quoting her, “Hitler may have of the project met Saturday at the
Sgt. William H. Harris, son of Mr.
taken Poland, but Hermiston has
and Mrs. George Harris of Hermis
Umatilla
Field
Station
to
discuss
been invaded by the Poles.”
ton, was recently promoted to First
Along the Diagonel: Hunters afield problems concerning the turkey rais
Sergeant rank. He has been trans-
early Wednesday morning ... a very ing industry. A lunch was served at
ferred from the 26th Pursuit Squad
noticeable exodus of campers, trailer 12:00 o'clock.
house families and boarders from
ron to the 51st Pursuit Group. The
The
following
men
were
present
to
this district during the past few
I promotion for Harris was announced
days . . . corn-binding at the J. H. discuss different phases of the in-1
while his troop was in maneuvers at
Reid farm . . . and who is the steady dustry: Turkey Disease Problems.
Big Bear Lake.
aller at the H. A Wilson home?
Dr. E. M. Dickinson: Looking Ahead 1
First Sgt. Harris, in a recent let-
in the Turkey Industry, H. E. Cosby;
I ter to his parents, stated that activ-
SCHOOL BUSES TO
Discussion and Demonstration on Se- !
tie were going on in full force with
lecting Breeders, and Market Pros
EXTEND SERVICE
all members of the troop busy.
pects for 1941 and 1942, N L. Ben-
LOCAL RECREATION
PROGRAM PLANNED
BY U.S.O. GROUPS
RED CROSS AIDS ARMY MORALE
B
erg
is as
es
te) rie
FARM GROUPS 10
AID NATIONAL
DEFENSE PROGRAM
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The Oldtimer
Beginning Wednesday, the local
school buses have doubled their routes
an 1 bus facilities are now available
for all students living more than 1 12
es from school. This is in accord
with state regulations, according to
Superintendent W. G. Kersbergen.
There are now six buses on sched-
ule in the morning, six at noon and
five in the afternoon. In each case
all the buses are loaded to the limit.
nion; Explanation 1941 Feeding Ex-
periments, H. K. Dean. Assistant
County Agent Gene Lear was also
present.
AUnr Society Hollin Card Party
A fair sized crowd attended the
Altar Society card party at the Leg
ion hall Monday night. Cards and
others games were the diversion of
the evening. Ed Miller was award
ed the feature prize of the evening.
SCHOOL CAFETERIA
TO OPEN MONDAY
New s which has been awaited for
some time was giv n out this week
■< superintendent W. G. Kersbergen
The high school cafeteria will open
| for business Monday under the su
pervision of Mar garet Finley who has
had experience at Linfield college.
Football - Saturday 2:00 - Wa Hi B Squad vs. Hermiston, Unbeaten to Date