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OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER
VOLUME XXXV
VERNON WILLIAMS
SOLDIERS ARRIVE
AT ORDNANCE SITE
CHRISTMAS NIGHT
HERMISTON,
COMMERCIAL CLUB
MEETING SET FOR
NEXT TUESDAY
UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON, JANUARY 1, 1912.
War Needs Money—YOURS!
N I MEER 20
SEWER ELECTION
FOR BOND ISSUE
EXPECTED SOON
U. S. 0. MOVES INTO
NEW BUILDING AS
WORK COMPLETED
Due to the fact that dedication
Word is expected daily for the go
PORTLAND—With a day-old new
ceremonies of the U. S. O. building
ahead signal on the Hermiston sewer
year just here, it might be appro
may conflict with the regular meet
and water improvement project. Sur-
priate for the people of Oregon to GLAD TO BE HERE IS
ing night of the Hermiston Commer
vey preliminaries have all been com DANCE SCHEDULED
take an inventory of the past year’s
cial club, this date has been advanced
pleted, according to Mayor F. C. Mc
This
war
calls
for
every
ounce
happenings. Oregon has been for GENERAL OPINION
to Tuesday, January 6, in the high
Kenzie, who stated Wednesday that a FOR SOLDIER BOYS
of energy, every dime and dollar
tunate in many ways, and unfortun
school cafeteria. The Rebekah lodge
house-to-house
canvass indicated that
we can muster for ships—and
By Rilie R. Morgan, Jr.
Moving operations of the U. S. O.
ate in many others. During the past
will serve a dinner at 7:00 o’clock.
Hermiston
residents
are greatly in
planes—and guns.
Approximately 2100 soldiers of the
center were in full swing Wednesday
year we have seen many industries
According to President George
favor of the proposed project.
Hit the enemy with a $25
go to other states which should have 164th Infantry arrived at the Uma- Harkenrider, several matters of im-
Following receipt of the go ahead when all equipment, which has been
Bond. Hurt him with a $50
been located here. Several others tilla Ordnance depot Thursday even- portance will be brought up during
signal.
Mayor McKenzie and the city housed for the past few months in
Bond Help to blow him sky-
have moved over the line to Wash- ing and Friday prior to being dis the evening. An election of officers
council will call an election. Approx the Hermiston Irrigation building,
high with a $100 or $1,000 Bond.
ington. Old industries, too, which persed at strategic points through- will also be held.
imately three weeks must elapse from was moved to the new location Wed-
Don
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t
delay
—
every
hour
have been successfully operating here out the northwest. The troops, which
It is urged that all members and
the calling of an election before act nesday afternoon and Thursday,
full program of activities is slated to
in Oregon for many, many years. arrived in trains and motor convoy, new business men of Hermiston at-
counts.
Buy United States
ual voting is done.
get underway Friday, according to
Why? Some day the people of Ore were housed in the barracks located tend the dinner as plans for the new
Defense Bonds and Stamps
Miss Mary Lou Johnson, who is in
gon will wake up to the fact that the at the depot and in tents which were year will be discussed.
TODAY
WAR CAMPAIGN IS
charge of the local program.
state tax structure, as it now exists, carried for that purpose.
The 164th Infantry is a national
has done more to keep new industry
COMPLETED HERE
A series of presentations are nec
out of Oregon than any other thing; guard regiment from North Dakota ONE DAY HOLIDAY
essary prior to U. S. O. acceptance of
MAC
HIGH
COMING
the state income tax being the chief which contains approximately 800 SCHEDULED HERE
Response to the second Red Cross the local building. F. W. Gregory,
bone of contention of all business, men taken into the army under the |
FRIDAY
NIGHT
roll call or war fund campaign was of the federal works administration,
selective service act. The regiment
large and small.
‘ met with splendid response in Her- will present the building to Don Or-
Students of Hermiston schools will ‘
Both Washington and California, was inducted into federal service1 enjoy a one-day rest over New Year's. | One of the best basketball games of miston and vicinity. A total sum of put, representative of the federal se
curity, who in turn will present it to
with their sales tax, have successful- from their home stations February
Regular classes will be held Friday. | the season is expected Friday night | $375.78 was turned over to the coun
Miss Mary Lou Johnson, represent
ly answered the tax question to the 10. Upon induction the troops were ,
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| ty chairman this week by Mrs. F. B.
acording to Superintendent W. G. when the high-flying
ing the United Service organization.
• detriment of Oregon, which, as we all stationed at Camp Cliaborne, Louis Kersbergen, who indicated that it was | keteers come to Hermiston to meet Belt, Hermiston chairman.
know, has consistently voted down a iana until December 14 when they easier to attend classes now than in I
The Hermiston Legion auxiliary
Anyone wishing to donate further
Coach Ray Critchfield’s Bulldogs.
sales tax each time it has been before were moved under sealed orders to the summer when hot weather begins.
will
be host Friday night to a group
to
the
cause
is
asked
to
leave
contri
The game is expected to be a guage
the people. The tax experts conser San Francisco. Cal., where they were
of soldiers now stationed at the ord-
butions at the First National Bank.
Final
examinations
for
the
first
se
this
as
to
the
apparent
strength
of
vatively estimate that Oregon is los placed on harbor defense by the mester will be given next week. Re
nance depot. A regimental band from
circuit which must contend with The
ing over five million a year, because Fourth Army Commander. After port cards will be issued the week fol
the troops will play during the even
trip
Dalles
or
Hood
River
for
a
free
RESERVOIR
AT
COLD
a sales tax gets everyone, while the nearly a week of duty on the harbor, lowing.
ing. Refreshments are also being
to the state basketball tourney.
income tax does not, by a long way. the regiment was withdrawn and
planned. Dances will be held here-
SPRINGS
HALF
FULL
Little
drop
in
enrollment
has
been
two
teams
are
very
evenly
The
And, incidentally, the sales tax is the placed in control of the commander noted during the past few days. Ten
after every Tuesday and Friday.
matched, each having defeated Pen
real answer to old-age pensions and of the ninth corps which detailed the new students enrolled Monday and
Members of the auxiliary are urg
Foi
the
first
time
in
recent
years,
several
years
dleton.
It
has
been
relief. Both of our neighboring troops to this area.
Tuesday of this week.
since Hermiston has been given any little fear is felt that Cold Springs ing that young women of the com
While awaiting movement at San
states have successfully solved this
chance to defeat the “twin city” boys. reservoir will not be full when irriga- munity especially attend the dance
probem through the sales tax. The Francisco, the regiment which is com
A doubleheader has been scheduled tion season rolls around next sum- Friday night. Items needed during
DONNA
SAYLOR
TO
money continues to roll into the trea- manded by Col. Earle R. Sarles, was
for the evening with th first tilt to mer. According to E. D. Martin, the next few weeks include coat
surer’s office in far larger propor- called for strike duty when employ
manager, the reservoir is over half hangers, magazines and books, and a
COMPETE FOR TRIP
get underway at 7:30.
tions than is ever collected by a state ees of the ship welders industry were
full at the present trme and with the favorite with the young men is the
income tax. The next session of the picketing workshops in that city.
Each year the D.A.R. of Oregon USO KITCHEN FUND falling snow in the mountains a full cookie jar which will be filled by
legislature should give this burning
It is believed that an undetermined
volunteer contributions. Volunteer
reservoir is assured.
question prompt attention and again detachment of troops will be retained sponsors a contest for leading senior
ladies
are also urged to report as
Irrigation
officials
are
greatly
submit a sales tax measure to the at the Ordnance depot while the ma- girls in the various high schools of LAUNCHED HERE
lieved concerning the condition, as it hostesses.
the
state.
First
prize
is
a
free
trip
people for their decision. It might jority will be stationed at strategic
The building here has been accept
is now possible to shut off the flow
A fund which will provide an elec
be well to remember that the people objectives such as bridges and rail- to Washington, D. C. Contestants
in the feed canal during sub-freezing ed by the government from the con
must
be
senior
girls
of
high
scholas
tric stove, cooking utensils and dishes
rejected the state income tax mea road tunnels.
tic standing and leaders in local cit for the new U.S.O. building has been weather, thus avoiding any trouble tractor, McCormack & Foley, Ine.,
sure several times before they enact
Regimental headquarters and the
from frozen ditches and canal gates. with the exception of hardware, in
ed it. Therefore it is reasonable to regimental supply headquarters have izenship. Miss Donna Saylor, daugh started in Hermiston this week. The
stallation of which is scheduled to
believe the voters might say yes the already moved to Walla Walla where ter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Saylor, has funds are expected mainly from re
take place immediately. The pro-
been
chosen
to
represent
Hermiston
in
turned “dividend" checks from a sum
next time, on a sales tax and repeal they will take charge of the admin
ASSISTANT COUNTY AGENT
.feet, including furnishings which
the contest.
of money raised last year when Her
the income tax.
TAKES COOL DIP IN ICY
istration and supply of the different
have not yet arrived, involved $28,-
Each representative is required to miston merchants purchased a tract
CANAL DITCH WATER
units.
000. The building is 72 x 94 feet,
write an essay. Those not winning of land west of the city and donated
war has certainly given t
outside dimensions, and is of very
Several companies have been sta- the coveted trip to the United States
it to the U. S. government for the ❖
cumbent office-holders a break. Gov tioned at this time and in many cases
Gene Lear, assistant county • strong wooden construction on con-
capitol will be awarded pins.
construction of Tertel Town.
ernor Sprague, who, the political the units have been reduced to guards
• agent, experienced the thrill of • crete foundation. It is equipped I with
A balance from this fund has been • of a life time last Wednesday • modern heating plant, large fire-
prophets said, was running second of seven men while others are sta-
returned to donors on a pro rata bas ❖ when he was plunged into the icy • place and lavatory with shower faci-
for re-nomination prior to the out tioned in groups as large as 30 men. ONE INJURED IN
is. A return of these checks to be • waters in an an irrigation ditch • lities.
break of hostilities, has seen his poli
The entire regiment took part in AUTOMOBILE WRECK
used for the kitchen fund is urgently ❖ on the Ralph Saylor farm in the ❖
tical stick take quite a jump in the
The building is of an ivory । color
flag raising ceremonies at the depot
requested by the U.S.O. committee. ❖ Butter Creek district. He at- • with green composition roofing. In
last few weeks. War news has pushed
Saturday when the site was trans
An almost fatal accident occurred Meetings of the Commercial club, Ro- • tempted to walk a foot bridge • front stands a flagpole. The build
all political publicity and politicians,
ferred from the construction engineer
Tuesday morning on the jinx curve tary and numerous other organiza- ❖ across the canal when he discov- • ing is termed “federal community
except the governor, back to the
to the Army Ordnance corps. The
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vice Station south of Hermiston and it is necessary to equip the kitch- • was a loose board floating on top • erated by the U. S. O. in defense and
generally read the ads about goiter
appeared on the program which was
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when two cars smashed up due to en with the necessary utensils in ad- ❖ of the water.
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held and gave appreciation of the1 1.
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The net result was a very wet •
The interior of the building fea
troops for the fine hospitality of the . .
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injured was Cal Israelson of Seattle,
Anyone wishing to aid in this wor- ❖ and chilled county agent. Aside • tures a large central room which also
because he is governor, much to the
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and minor bruises.
it urged that those receiving surplus ❖ New Year’s resolutions will be, • which may be used for game rooms or
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able to return to a climate such as
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and then some.
Don t change horses
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Occupants of the other car escaped checks cooperate in this project. A • no doubt, a better inspection • whatever the USO decides upon.
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! this after spending so long in the i
with minor bruises. Both cars were | list of donors will be published next • hereafter of foot bridges.
n the middle of the stream will pro-
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• Floors are of hardwood, ceilings of
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badly smashed up.
week.
bably be the campaign cry of the in-
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ivory colored fibre-board blocks,
cumbents, and it might work.
walls of fibre-board kalsomined in
TRIPLE KILLER'S
buff and with wooden trim a tan col
Small manufacturing firms in
or. The windows are covered with
Ore-CASE POSTPONED
gon might get a break in the next
Venetian blinds.
few weeks. The 0PM and priorities |
A formal dedication program is be
had, in most cases, deprived them of
Homer I. Watts and Charles A.
ing planned but no definite date has
necessary raw materials, forcing Peterson Monday filed formal notice
been set.
many to drastically curtail their out- in circuit court in Pendleton that John
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ut and some to close down entirely. Anthony Soto pleaded not guilty to
LOCAL TEACHER
Representatives of OPM are now in charges of murder because “he was
Oregon looking the situation over and insane or mentally defective’ at the
HOLIDAY GROOM
it is understood they will lighten the time of the alleged commission of the
priorities ban, which will allow many | crime and “therefore is not guilty as
Of interest to his many friends
f the small manufacturers to resume charged in the indictment.
here is the announcement of the mar
Representations also were made by
derations: and that means many
riage of Miss Alta May Alverson and
the attorneys they had not yet been
men will go back to work.
Mervin Werth on Saturday, Decem
able to obtain ertain depositions to be
ber 20, at McMinnville. Mr. Werth
THOSE WHO COME AND GO— taken in California and asked that
has been an instructor in the local
Ed Bailey of Eugene, lawyer and the case be continued until the Jan-
schools for several years ami is pop
former candidate for governor, pays uary term of court. Judge Sweek ac
ular with the students.
a visit. . . Harry Boivan of Klamath quiesced by signing an order contin
Mrs. Werth is now teaching school
Falls, former speaker of the house, uing the case until next month
at Canby and expects to complete the
Soto has been held in the Umatilla
and Phil Parrish, editor-in-chief of
year’s contract. Mr. Werth, son of
M it.
the Oregonian, break bread together. county jail without bail since his ar
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Werth of Wil-
. . . Bill Perkins, who used to be rest early in October for a ' triple
lamina, returned to Hermiston last
with the Eastern Oregon Wheat slaying. He is charged with the mur-
week end loaded with cigars.
league and now a cafe operator here, der of Mrs. Cora Tobin, her son Ken-
The wedding ceremony was per
flits by. . . Dow Walker of Newport, neth Gorsuch, and her nephew, Mar-
formed at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
ex-big clansman of the Ku Klux days, vin Adams, of near Hermiston.
C. F. Grover in McMinnville with the
is here. . . Ex-lawmaker John Hall |
Rev. James Osborn officiating.
and Speaker Robert Farrell, Portland 1GIFFORD ESTATE
boys who have made good, chat for .p PPAP -
LOCAL STORES TO
a while. . . Mr. Chin Su, Chinese con- | I > r ROB A TED
sul, pays his lunch bill to Cashier El- |
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LIMIT DELIVERIES
sie Johnson, the tall good-looking |
The estate of Henry V. Gifford
blonde, and looks twice. . . Senator who passed away December 11, 1941
The Hermiston Trailing Co. and the
W. H. Steiwer of Fossil, who, it is leaving an estate valued at about
Hermiston Food Store have announc-
said, will be the next president of the $6,500, was probated last week by
ed a new policy of only one delivery
state senate, looks things over. . . W. County Judge Carl W. Chambers, who
daily, at 10:30, beginning the first of
D. Blackstone of Freewater, Mrs. E. appointed the deceased’s widow, Ruby
the year. The step was taken to fall
L. Knox and O. Seaman of John Day D. Gifford, administratrix.
in line in the conserving of vital prod
sit and watch those who come and
F. B. Swayze, Pete Berg and Dale
ucts such as rubber ad gas for nation
(Continued on Page Five)
Draper of Hermiston are appraisers.
al defense.
An Industrious New Year to You
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