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OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER
VOLUME XXXV
VERNON WILLIAMS
DEFENSE SAVINGS
BONDS CAMPAIGN
IS UNDERWAY HERE
HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, JANUARY
5.8.
Treasury Department
Defense
Savings Stai
PLEDGE FOR REGULAR INVESTMENT IN
DEFENSE SAVINGS BONDS
NOTE— This is not
The Signer will buy Defense Savings Bonds
by one of the methods liated below :
To aid the National Defense, I pledge that.
I will invest the sum of *__
I will buy these Bonds:
TRIPLICATE
(CONFIDENTIAL)
in Defense Savings Bonds (or Stamps) each
MM HER 23
CITIZENS TO VOTE
ON BOND MEASURE
SATURDAY, JAN. 24
Portland, Ore., Jan. 22—Of consid
□ From • post office, bank, at other sales agency.
erable interest to Oregon folks is a
□ By mail from the Treasurer at the United States, Washington, O. C.
PUBLIC MEETING
case which was argued last week be 'MINUTE MEN'WILL
Q Under a Pay-Roll Savings Plan (or other similar arrangement for regular purchasing) to
chasing Defense
fore the United States supreme court,
CALL AT EVERY
HOME
SET FOR FRIDAY
between the Northwest Salmon Pack
—
ers and the so-called Fisherman’s un
□ Through • regula- purchase plan installed by the following organisation:
The cities of west end Umatilla
ion. “So-called” is used advisedly. The county will fall in line with other
•
A public mass meeting for eli-
union, whose members catch about 90 cities of Oregon to maintain the rec
• gible city voters has been sched- ♦
I
will
faithfully
fulfill
this
pledge
for
the
duration
of
the
War
or
so
long
as
I
am
financially
able
to
do
so.
per cent of all fish packed by the can ord of the “pace-setting state” in the
❖ uled for Friday night, January
ners, demanded that the canneries national defense savings bonds cam
• 23, at the high school gymna- ♦
(Print)
buy fish from no person not a mem paign. A concentrated drive will get
(Middle utial)
(Given name)
❖ sium. City officials will be pres-
ber of the union. There is no disa underway this week end to get all
sent to answer questions and
greement over wages, hours or any residents of these cities to sign pledg,,
(City)
• discuss all phases of the bond
thing else. The packers advanced the cards which will help assure the Unit
• election which comes the follow- ♦
argument that the union is not an ed States government a steady income
(Signature)
(Date)
• ing day, January 24. All voters ♦
ordinary labor organization, but is in | for war purposes for the duration.
❖ are cordially invited and urged
fact an association of business men
Guy Johnson, Pendleton fuel dealer
• to attend this meeting in order
rather than working men. The mem and county chairman of the bond
• that an intelligent vote might be
bers own all of their own equipment, drive, was in Hermiston Wednesday
Pictured above is a replica of the United States savings bond pledge which citizens will be urged to sign this • cast for or against the bond is- ♦
such as power boats, nets, etc., which night to discuss the coming campaign. week. So that all residents may be ready for “minute men” when they knock on the door in the defense sav-
♦
• sue.
represent
.
, , an ,, investment of several Sam Moore of this city has been ap- ings pledge campaign a careful study of the bond pledge card is urged. The plan will be fully explained by
thousand dollars each. They also hire pointed regional chairman for the those canvassing the city and a cordial welcome by residents is urgently requested. “Minute men” are work
and fire their own crews. In these west end cities and will also head the ing without pay and are doing their part in addition to buying their share of bonds. Make their task easier
Saturday, January 24, is the day
circumstances, contend the packers, local drive. Mr. Moore has appointed by responding wholeheartedly. “Remember Pearl Harbor” can also be applied to this undertaking.
when Hermiston voters will make a
the union is not a labor organization a group of men who have been assign
gigantic decision as to the future
but a group of independent business ed certain blocks in the city.
welfare of this city. On that day
COMPLETION DATE
men, and to agree to buy only their
JOHN H. NYE WINS
Those making the canvass, known WOMEN'S SKILLS TO
they will either accept or reject a
fish would be a violation of the anti- as “minute men”, will make a house
proposal by the United States gov-
AT ORDNANCE SITE
BE CANVASSED HERE JAP PLANE' BOND
trust laws.
to house visit to give everyone an op-
eminent to aid the city of Hermiston
For the union appeared the chief
FINDS WORK DONE
portunity to sign a pledge for the I STARTING FEB. 16
in constructing a sewer system which
Every time a Japanese plane bites
counsel of the CIO and AFL and Ed purchase of bonds during the ensuing
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will cost not to exceed $73,000 and
the dust the “kitty bank” at the Her
win Smith, a former member of the months. The signed pledges, when
“It can’t be done,” was a general improving the city water system to
A canvass designed to determine miston Food Store tinkles with ten
national labor relations board. Rep
once made, should be strictly adhered the number of women who would be cent pieces. The plan is this; Each remark about a year ago when it was the extent of $53,000.
resenting the packers were Jay Bow to in the future.
The regional office of the Federal
: available for defense industries in morning the front page of a Portland announced that the government would
erman and Ralph Moody.
construct
1000
igloos
just
west
of
Works
Agency has recommended that
Governor
Sprague,
in
a
recent
ad-
case
an
emergency
should
arise
will
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newspaper is scanned for the number
dress, formally endorsed the cam- be launched in Umatilla county Feb- of Jap planes which have been down Hermiston. The negative statement the government grant $60,000 toward
To two members of the democrat paign and urger that Oregon continue ruary 16. Mrs. Frank Duff of Pen-
to do with contract which called the sewer system which would leave
ed during the preceding 24 hours. For had
party goes the honor of being first to
to set the pace. He stated, I predict | dleton will act as general chairman each plane accounted for, members of for the completion date as January only about $13,000 to be paid by the
file for governor. Last week Howard
1942. This date came this week city in bonds. In this project would
the loyalty of our people will be dem-for this county, Mrs. Maude Stangier,
Latourette, former speaker of the
the defense bond group place a dime
onstrated by their overwhelming re also of Pendleton, is a member of the
found the gigantic job essential- be included the cost of the construc
and
in the little bank. At the end of the
house and democratic national com- sponse with signed pledges.”
tion of a disposal plant, sewer mains,
ly completed.
i
sponsoring
committtee,
and
Mrs.
F.
B.
week the money is counted and a de
mitteeman for Oregon, and Lew Wal
Palmer Hoyt, state defense bonds
The major portion of the work was necessary equipment and other inci
lace, state senator, both of Portland, chairman, declared at the same gath Belt will act as regional chairman for fense bond purchased. This then is
completed about a month ago but dentals. A map as to the location of
presented to one of the group.
filed via the petition route. It is ex ering, “Free people of Oregon, be | the west end cities.
the sewer pipes has been placed in
The purpose of the inventory is to
pected that Governor Sprague and ready, willing and enthusiastic when
The lucky winner this week was since then the loose ends have been the window at the Oregon Hardware
picked and the job, which seemed im
create a reserve of 30,000,000 work- John Henry Nye.
Earl Snell will file not later than
the ‘minute men’ knock on your door.
possible a year ago, is history. Due & Implement Co. The general drain
February 1. Wallace goes into the Cheer them on with as substantial a I ers to support 3,000,000 men in the
to good leadership, high morale age would be in an easterly direction.
contest with the support of both labor pledge for purchase of defense bonds American army. This means .that
The water improvement project
among the workers, good weather, co-
I soon it will be necessary to find more LOGAN APPOINTED
branches, namely CIO and AFL. Eu
as you can make.”
calls
for the construction or purchase
operation of adjacent towns and a
than ten times the 2,850,000 workers
gene Allen, able editor of the Oregon
It is hoped that Hermiston will con
general spirit of “get it done”, the of a well, pumps, chlorinating plant,
now employed in defense industries WITHOUT TERM
Labor Press (AFL), so the story
tinue its high record in response to
Umatilla ordnance depot was finished water mains, equipment and accesso" -
I in order to feed, clothe and otherwise
goes, is to direct the writing end of
various drives in the forthcoming de
ies. A legal notice presenting specific
W.
E.
Logan
has
received
word
in record time.
equip the expanding military forces.
Wallace’s campaign. This move on the
fense bond campaign.
details is found on Page 4 of this is-
from
Senator
Chas.
L.
McNary
that
part of labor seems peculiar, to say
Although a small office force will sue.
The registry of available women
Gene Lear, assistant county agent
the least. Heretofore any indorsement here, is in charge of the canvass to be I workers will be placed at the disposal his appointment as Hermiston post- remain for several weeks to clear up
Only voters who are registered
master for an indefinite period has
given a candidate by the AFL was al
made among farmers in this region. I of the employment service and if been approved. It now only needs the bookkeeping, the constructing with the city recorder will he eligible
most sure to be a sign of thumbs down
! women are called for employment in
personnel will soon move elsewhere to vote. Anyone who voted at the
for the CIO, and vice versa. It may
the state’s offices, factories or fields, several signatures which, it is under- to take up other work.
(Continued on last pagel
stood, is only a formality.
be that the olive branch recently tend DUCKS SUFFER IN
they will be fully paid.
All in all, it has been a great year
Mr.
Logan
received
his
appoint-
ered by CIO John L. Lewis to William
for this section of the country and
Mrs. Duff of Pendleton will be
COLD WEATHER
Green and the AFL is having its ef
present at a meeting to be held Mon ment under the civil service plan again it is proven that anything can DEFENSE WORKERS
fect away out here in Oregon. If so.
day at the U.S.O. building, beginning which makes it quite permanent and be done with the proper cooperation HAVE PREFERRED
this will be one of the very few times | The
ine past
Past two weeks
wee have been ex- at 2:00 o’clock, All women are cor not susceptible to political favor.
of leaders, workers and those sup
that any candidate has had the bless- | tremely difficult for wild life in this dially invited.
porting the project.
NEW CAR RATING
especially
ducks.
During
the
ing of both labor organizations. Lat- area.
As regional chairman, Mrs. Belt LICENSE EXAMINER
ou rette, who is looked upon as a con- past few days numerous reports have has appointed the following women
A telegram was received from A.
servative, has never been too popular come in that wild ducks are starving to act as city chairmen: Hermiston, TO BE HERE JAN. 29
STANFIELD PLANS
F. Rohrman Wednesday stating that
with the leaders and big shots of la- to death can can be picked up handily Mrs. R. H. Piersol; Stanfield, Mrs.
because of the fact that Hermiston
bor, but has considerable strength ¡ because of their poor, weakened con R. G. Penney; Umatilla, Mrs. Melvin
PUBLIC MEETING
A traveling examiner of operators
is in a defense area, workers will
dition.
among the rank and file of labor.
Eller, and Echo,"Mrs. A. C. Ebert.
and chauffeurs is scheduled to arrive
have a preferred rating in purchase
Roy Hale and Frank Bilderback
❖ • ❖
A special mass meeting will be held of new cars. Mr. and Mrs. Rohrman
in Hermiston Thursday, January 29,
Broad smiles, back slapping and through cooperation of the state game
and will be on duty at the city library at Stanfield Monday night, January are attending the National Automo
_ ... 1 handshakes
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1 of , | ' commission,
7. m eet. a are
co feeding
£224150 many
4 of
q€ the
+16
Mrs. Keller Sues For Divorce
hearty
was ,1
the
order
Mrs. Gerald Keller of Hermiston between the hours of 10:00 a. m. to 26, at the high school auditorium be bile Dealers association convention in
the day when members of the North birds at the present time. It is stated
last
week sued for divorce in Pendle 5:00 p. m., according to a recent an- ginning at 7:30. All residents within Chicago.
that
a
wild
duck
needs
sand
or
gravel
west Livestock Credit association met
ton
on
the grounds of cruel and in nouncement released from the Secre- the city limits of Stanfield are asked
Leon Henderson, price administra
in Portland last week. Prices on all to exist, both of which have been
to attend. Lloyd Russell will act as tor, gave out the above information,
tary
of
State
’
s
office.
human
treatment.
She
is
asking
$75
covered
with
snow
for
some
time.
classes of livestock are good and the
All those wishing permits or licens- chairman for the meeting.
stating that defense workers living in
future looks very rosy, so say the live- This, in addition to the lack of food, a month support for herself and in
At
this
gathering,
pledges
for
de
get
in
es
to
drive
cars
are
asked
to
property
settle-
rural communities where the use of
fant
daughter
and
a
is
causing
a
great
loss
among
the
stockers. Over 100 members from all
parts of Oregon and Washington at large flocks of ducks on the Columbia ment. A. S. Cooley is the attorney touch with the examiner during these fense bonds and stamps will be sign- a car is necessary in getting to and
•d.
hours.
from work receive a preferred rating
tended the convention and the boys river and at the various reservoirs. for the plaintiff.
in obtaining new cars.
were feeling better than they had in
Just how authentic this information
years. What a whale of a difference RIPLEY SENT TO
is cannot be determined until the
a few cents a pound can make. Every_
Rohrmans return to Hermiston with
one is happy. Jay Dobbins, the sheep- TRAINING SCHOOL
complete details. However, on the
man from Enterprise, gave the boys
surface, it appears that Hermiston
one of the best talks of the program.
Ted Ripley, son of Mr. and Mrs.
will be one of the very few cities in
• * *
Glenn Ripley of Hermiston, has been
the
state where new cars will be sold.
Representative of Oregon pepper chosen in a group of five to attend a
mint industry are in Washington, D. flyers’ training school in Santa Ma
C., trying to persuade the office of ria, Calif. Ripley has been stationed
KERN IN FAVOR
price control that the industry needs in Pendleton for the past several
no price ceiling. At least, not a ceil months and has established a fine
OF BOND ISSUE
ing that overlooks the cost of produc record with his work.
tion. Many Oregon lumbermen are
He will be stationed at Santa Ma-
In a letter addressed to The Her
also high-tailing for the national cap ria for seven months and then pro-
aid, M. S. Kern of Pendleton heartily
ital. The lumber industry may be bably transferred to another post.
endorses the issuance of bonds for a
further affected if a proposal now be-
sewer and water improvement project
ing studied is carried out. The grow
in Hermiston. Mr. Kern is a heavy
you
IMAGINE
DELINQUENT
WATER
ing scarcity of metals is becoming so |
taxpayer in Hermiston and is greatly
serious that there is a good prospect ! USERS ARE WARNED
interested in the future of Hermiston.
of orders discontinuing private dwell- |
“If we want Hermiston to grow,
ing construction for the duration.
The Hermiston water department
we will have to have an adequate
this week is adopting an ironclad rul-
sewage and water system,” writes
In the next few <days every citizen ing which will be strictly enforced in
Mr. Kern.
of Oregon will be solicited to pledge the future During the past several
a certain amount of his income for "...
years »hi«
this department has realized
the purchase of defense stamps or that at times it was difficult for
PAPER DRIVE IS
bonds. Squadrons of volunteer solic- some citizens to promptly pay a $3.00
LAUNCHED HERE
itors have been organized in every monthly rate.
city, town and village in the state. All
However, beginning with the new
of us must do our part to win the war year the rate has been reduced to
Hermiston Scouts this week began
and to loan money to our government $2.00 but with the understanding that
a project to collect all waste paper in
is a most necessary part. Besides be- "everyone pays”. The new watermas
the city to be used for national de
ing the safest investment on earth, ter has been given instructions to cut
fense. The Scouts ask that any per
defense stamps and bonds will help off a delinquent account.
sons having paper on hand leave it
all of us to start that savings account
at either of the following concerns
which is going to come in so mighty Credit Union Planji Annual Meeting
Farm Bureau mill, Hermiston Trad
helpful after the war is over. There is
The regular annual meeting of the
ing Co., Dr. F. B Belt home, Co-op
bound to be a wave of unemployment Credit Union will be held at the Her-
Cold Storage and Safeway. Anyone
and general business recession when miston Legion hall Friday, January
living in the city with a large amount
peace comes. Then is when a few dol- 30, at 8:00 p. m. All members are
of paper should call either 3832 or
lars or a few hundred will look good urgently requested to be present, ac
3571 to contact the Scouts who will
to all of us.
I cording to Ed Dunning, secretary.
pick up the paper.
Fair and Warmer
JIM PRICE HAD POTH H‛5
EARS FROST- BITTEN LAST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT CAN
THAT ?
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