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OREGON NEWS COMMENTS. 2 ANO The 4atmiòto n 4]e,ia.LdL OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER VOLLME XXXV HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON. DECEMRER 18, 1941 PROSPECTS FOR CITY VERNON WILLIAMS SEWER DIMMED BY CHANGE IN PLANS M MUER 18 23 no Io, the star, which they saw in the cast, went before them, till it came and stood ober where saw the star the poung child was. Ohe DEFENSE CHAIRMEN APPOINTED AT MASS MEETING SUNDAY PORTLAND—Although the gover nor, in a radio talk last Sunday, said he did not believe it would be neces ATTEMPT MADE TO CITY IS PREPARED sary to call a special session of the FOR EMERGENCIES legislature, those who are in the CHANGE RULING “know” say he will. The need for A large sized crowd was present more funds, etc., for the state guard, The prospects for a new sewer and Sunday afternoon at a mass meeting the act creating which was passed by disposal plant and an improved wa held in the high school gymnasium. the last legislature, will necessitate a ter system in Hermiston became James D. Todd, local defense chair- special session. The governor be somewhat dull this week with the an man, was general chairman of the lieves ample funds are available for nouncement by the federal govern I meeting and told of the defense move- the guard and more can be obtained ment officials that bonds must be paid ment with Mayor LaGuardia of New from other sources, should it be nec primarily by revenue bonds and sec York as national leader and Jerrold essary, without calling a special ses ondarily by an ad valorum tax. This Owens as Oregon’s state coordinator. sion. However, the politically wise means that if the revenue is insuf- In Oregon each county is represented men say the governor is badly mis ficient to meet interest and retire- on the state board with Sprague Car taken and that more money will be ment, a general tax must be levied to ter of Pendleton representing Uma- needed for the emergency. The same cover the difference. j [ilia county. County Judge Carl source is also of the opinion that it The city council, which has been Chambers, at a recent meeting in will be necessary for the legislature working on the matter for some Pendleton, named Mr. and Mrs to enact several other laws for the months, had planned to call a rev- James Todd to serve in Hermiston. « period of the emergency, which can’t enue bond election soon to meet the wait until the regular session . one „ . city’s share of the proposed $87,000 The civilian defense program has The Gospel according to St. Stlatthe w 1/ been divided into various divisions year hence. Therefore the wise new sewer and $56,000 water system Fa’ with chairmen as follows: public util men see a special session for some | improvement. Now, however, city of- ities, Art Thrasher: necessities, H. K time in January. If a session is ficials are confronted with changes in Dean : protection, Sam Moore, com called, every effort will be made to | the original plans which may unless munications, N. W. O’Donnell. obtain pledges from the legislators to the setup con be changed, tend to up- Mr. Thrasher, in discussing his introduce only the several bills re- set the “applecart.” Pa particular division, told of what had s. quired to cope with the present emer- According to original plans with been done and what was being plan gency. However laudable such a | the defense public works division of ned to take care of the power, water, thought, it seldom works out that the federal works agency, the city way. When the lawmakers gather was to receive grants for part of the fuel and sanitation problems in Her miston and vicinity. He has named it’s open season for everything and costs, the city to assume about $40,- Curtis Simins as head of the power anything. It’s a cinch bills galore 000 for the sewer and disposal plant, department; Kenneth Gibbs, water; will be dumped in the legislative hop and $25,000 for water extensions and the R. A. Brownson, fuel, and Dr. F. B. per on every subject under the sun. possibly a new well. These sums were i . Belt, sanitation. to be met by revenue bonds. ‘ ar The annual meeting of the Western He further stated that a guard is An attempt will be made to change Forrestry Conservation conference, stationed at the city reservoir and the setup according to original plans. held here last week, was well attend plans are being formulated for addi ed by lumbermen from all parts of Representatives from the Seattle off tional water supply in case of emer ice of the F.W.A. are expected here EVACUATION AT ENGINEERS TAKE SUNDAY BLACKOUT Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Mr. gency. A guard is also on duty at the George F. Jewett of Spokane, nation this week to further discuss the mat- I SCHOOL SUCCESS CHARGE OF WORK NOT SATISFACTORY transformer which controls the power latten —----- ally known authority on tinmberland ter with city officials. The latter used by the Umatilla Ordnance De A practice evacuation was held at taxation, pointed out the need for a group is quite frank in saying that AT ORDNANCE SITE pot. Fuel and transportation facili as unless the original plan is followed the local high school this week A practice blackout in Hermiston “crop” tax on timber. ties are also quite well taken care of part of the defense program. Accord- no election will be called. Sunday night was not as complete as Portland folks have arched a high here. Electric power is quite suffic Major changes enacted by congress Engineering work has been com- ; ing to Supt. W. G. Kersbergen it took had been hoped. Although approxi and inquisitive eyebrow in the direc pleted for both projects and, unti) two minutes to clear the building of recently which took construction of mately 95 % of the city was blacked ient, even though trouble should arise tion of Dr. Paul J. Raver, Bonneville the above news was received, it was all students and teachers who were defense projects out of the hands of out, the small percentage of scattered in a certain area, as it can be revers administrator. The contract he of felt that everything was in readiness told to get all personal belongings the quartermaster corps and dele lights here and there spoiled the pic ed to come in from another line. fered the Portland General Electric for the calling of an election and ul- and clothes. but not their books. gated that responsibility to the corps ture. according to Sam Moore and R. (Continued on Last Page) Co. for re-sale of Bonneville power timat construction operations. Mayoi Within three minutes there wasn’t a of army engineers, were received at H. Piersol who were atop the butte nad the “Do as we say, or else” McKenzie has received word from the student in sight of the building. the Umatilla ordnance depot Monday. to check the blackout. LOCAL YOUTHS tacked on it. Dr. Raver told the P. government that priorities have been A further check was made to see The work at the depot is now practi Hermiston main street and Tertel G. E. Co., which has been negotiating set up for the materials necessary. how soon students could get to their cally completed but what still remains Town was almost 100% black as were ENLIST IN NAVY for a long-term contract to redistri However, all hope is not lost, and homes within the city. It took from to be done will be under the new set- several other sections of the city. Tho bute power through its lines, that the an earnest attempt will be made to three to 16 minutes for all students up. worst offenders in the blackout were Hermiston is doing right well in company would have to sell its Van- j clear up the above obstacle in order to reach their respective homes. Stu Major Harry Schuppner, who has residents in the Cox addition and sev furnishing men in the United States couver and Woodburn properties to that a sewer might become a reality dents who usually ride in buses were heretofore been constructing quarter- eral trailer houses located within the armed forces. The most recent addi the cities or no contract. James H. in Hermiston. told to go to some friends home in master, will now be a resident engin city limits. In some cases where tions to the navy are five young men Polhemous, president of the P. G. E. the city. eer, under command of Colonel Moore, shades were drawn, lights could be who left this week for various loca Co., offered Bonneville an option to During a fire alarm, where stu division enginer, at Portland. The seen from the outside. tions. Those going were Gene Miller, purchase the entire system, but de AMBULANCE FUND dents do not take coats and hats, a change was made here with little No further blackouts will be at- son of Mr. and Mrs. Hogan Miller; clined to sell it piecemeal. Rumor GAINS IN SIZE record of 57 seconds has been estab confusion with most of Major Schupp- tempted in the near future. Leslie Estle and Bob Estle, sons of has it that Dr. Raver is mighty sore. lished. ner’s officers assigned to the corps Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Estle: Harold L. The people of Portland handed the of engineers. In most instances, these STANFIELD TO HAVE “Manny” Woodward, and Jim Geer, PUD bill a beautiful pasting via the The Hermiston ambulance fund has POST OFFICE TO officers were not quartermaster de son of Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Geer. The ballot box when the issue was voted now reached a total of $936.00, ac- partment officers but assigned to the TRIAL BLACKOUT former four enlisted at Walla Walla BE OPEN LONGER on close to two years ago, and it is cording to Sam Moore, who is heading Q.M.C. from different branches of and Mr. Geer at Portland. alleged he blames the utilities for the the drive. The Hermiston post, Amer Clyde Kenison, civilian defense co- Postmaster W. E. Logan has an- military service. It is expected that several more defeat of his pet measure. The cities ican Legion, launched the drive re nounced that his office will be open Finishing details of construction ordinator at Stanfield, is announcing will leave within the next 10 days. of Astoria, Springfield, Elgin, Baker cently by donating $400 towards the Saturday night until 6:00 o’clock in are now receiving attention by J. A. a practice blackout in Stanfield Sun and Hood River and many others also cause. The Ladies Episcopal Guild order to help take care of Christmas Terteling & Sons, contractors. The day night from 7:00 to 7:30. This rejected the PUD via the ballot box, has also given $400 towards the fund I mail. Many workers at the Umatilla field crews have been greatly reduced will be the first time that a black- SECOND CALL MADE which made the Dr. anything but which will greatly aid the project. | Ordnance depot and elsewhere find it in the past few weeks. This firm out has been attempted and it is urg- FOR RED CROSS happy. This community is greatly in need difficult to come in by closing time poured a runway at the Arlington ed that all cooperate to the fullest ex- Due to the extra demands placed on bombing field during the past 10 days' tent. Those Who Come And Go—The F. of an ambulance and it is urged that | in the evening. the American Red rules and regulations as Ned Cross, a second roll anyone interested subscribe to the Similar The office will be closed all day in addition to the work at the ord B. I. men of the northwest here to get additional instructions on matters fund. It is hoped that the ambulance Christmas and New Year, according nance depot here. This work was have been used elsewhere will be fol-call is in progress. A sum of $50,000,- 000 is asked for an American war lowed at Stanfield. completed the middle of the week. concerning the war. . . And the A. F. and necessary equipment can be or- to Mr. Logan. fund, for use in civilian defense work, of L. sawmill workers in convention dered before Christmas. The donors military and naval welfare service, will be published each week. rub elbows with the “G” men. . Much aid to families of men in the service, The donations to date read as fol- wailing heard because the Rose Bowl Red Cross nursing service to the U. game has been cancelled. . . For Pas lows: j S. army and other services. adena, anyway. . . Oregon State grads American Legion Post No. 37 $400.00 The quota for Umatilla county has 400.00 and others wonder how long it will Ladies Episcopal Guild ..... I been set at $5,250 with the Hermis» be before the Rose Bowl comes their Umatilla Project Farm Bureau 100.00 ton share t be slightly over $400. The way again. . . Ralph Cake, bigwig Re. Sam Moore ............................... 10.00 first three days of the voluntary call 1.00 publican, does a little huddling with B. E. Getchell ......... ............... here netted $202.10. the boys. . . and Charles Leach, Dem Home Economics club and The second call is voluntary and no Columbia Grange No. 867 25.00 ocratic war-horse, says hello to Neil drive will be made unless the pros Allen, Republican state chairman— pects for the new quota look dismal. Total $986.00 but that’s all. . . These two boys will | Receiving stations ate the First Na have their tomahawks out for each Pre) uri tional Bank, Dr. F. B. Belt’s office other very soon. . . It’s getting close AIMENI VICTIM and at The Herald where the ladies to election time. . . Jay Bowerman, an AAlmep | APPAP of the Eastern Star, Rebeccas, Altar ex-governor, passes by, but never IMPROVED Society and Legion auxiliary have stops to talk politics. . . But ex-Gov- --------- been stationed. Cooperation is urgent ernor West does. . . once in a while. 1 Little Dwight Miller, who was ly asked in this humanitarian appeal. anyway. . . Another ex-governor, : quite seriously injured in an auto Charlie Martin, tells the boys what mobile-bicycle collision Tuesday morn- GRADE SCHOOL it’s all about and in slam bang fash- ' ing near Tertel Town, is greatly im- ion, too. . .Much talk about a special proved at latest reports. He suffered PROGRAM SET session. . . and the big-shots of both a broken right leg and a fractured parties say it’s “shore” to be. . Every- skull, as well as other minor bruises, FOR FRIDAY NIGHT one tunes in for news broadcasts a The accident occurred shortly be- dozen times a day. . . War news want, fore eight o’clock as Dwight started The Hermiston grade school will ed. . . and war news they get. . . on his paper route. He was going east present their annual Christmas pro- GIVE Everybody seems to feel better since towards town when his bicycle was gram Friday night, December 19, at the blackouts have been partially struck by an automobile driven by the high school auditorium. The play lifted. . . Memory of man can’t recall 'Miss Jane Jackson. | will be under the direction of Ted when Portland was so quiet at night, I Roy. . . no noise at all. . . A break for those U. S. O. CHRISTMAS The cast of characters include: Rex living in down town hotels. . . they at | Casper, Betty Cox, Richard Snyder, least get a few nights’ good sleep. . . PARTIES COMING Patsy Berg, Donald Roberts, Patri The first time in many years, . . . J. D. cia Kerwin and Rosemary Doyle. Perry and Fred Thiel, both lawmak According to Miss Mary Lou John There will also be a large chorus and ers of St. Helens and Astoria, talk a son, different groups of U.SO. orga- those taking part in numerous tab- ttle shop. . . Clint Haight, editor and nizations are planning Christmas | leau pictures. publisher of the John Day Blue parties this week. The business girls The story of the play is centered Mountain Eagle until he sold out, ! are planning a party for Friday around interesting facts about the looks forlorn. . . Clint is going to try. night, while the story hour and hand- most familiar carols, their origin and his luck panning gold up Baker way. | ¡craft groups will celebrate Saturday. 1 how they happened to be written. they rejoiced with exce they were come poung child with /Wa reat jop. And when e house, they saw the other, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their they presenten unto hin gifts; gold, frankincense and mprrh 12 Preparedness Week
