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OREGON NEWS ?" ; 1 -25- u AND . win COMMENTS, yby. d , • y get 1. 7 he atald 4etmiséon OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER VOLUME XXXV VERNON WILLIAMS Portland, Ore.—A roar that could be heard all over the state went up last Monday when taxpayers receiv ed their first bill for the six months ending June 30, 1942. In many cases the bill was close to double the 1941 amount. Small home owners are the hardest hit and the repercussions from this unpopular move on the part of the state tax commission are bound to be a red hot issue in the coming campaign. The next legislature will no doubt remedy the evil, but in the meantime thousands of voters who are property owners make no bones about what they intened to do at the ballot box May 15. The Republican primary campaign for governor ""om ises to be a close affair—ten thou sand votes or less may decide the contest, and it is very reasonable to believe that the increased property tax may be the one issue which will swing the pendulum one way or the other. In this column several weeks ago we told you of a case then before the U. S. supreme court which was of vi tal interest to Oregon people. The case was the Pacific Fishermen’s un ion vs. the Columbia Packers, Inc. Members of the Fishermen’s union received a shock when the high court by unanimous decision, speaking through Justice Hugo Black, declared the “union” was an association of business men. The union was suing | the Columbia Packers, Inc., who op erate on Bristol bay and the Colum bia river. All the bigwigs of the la-1 bor staff, CIO and A.F.L., joined in | writing a brief showing that it was a dispute between employers and em ployes. When the arguments had been dis cussed the curt adjourned and re turned last week saying that inas much as the union was only an assoc iation of business men and the only matter in dispute was whether the Columbia Packers should buy fish ex clusively from the union, it was not a disagreement between employers and employes but a controversy over the sale of a commodity. Furthermore, the court said that the so-called union members are in dependent business men, owning their own equipment, some cost as much as I $15,000, and they hire and fire their crews. Also, Justice Black pointed out that at least two members of the | union are not fishermen at all—not | even connected with geai—but are buyers of fish the same as the Col umbia Packers. Members of the un ion are residents of Tacoma, Seattle and Columbia river towns. The de cision came in time before the boats start for Alaskan waters. One for the book is the proposed | bill to be introduced in congress by a brilliant (?) Minnesota congress-! man, which would pay all soldiers time and a half for all duty perform ed in excess of 40 hours a week. We herewith most respectfully suggest an amendment to the bill as follows: "No soldier is to shoot at any enemy soldiers unless he is in good stand- ng, with his dues paid, and he must show his card prior to firing to indi cate he is all O. K.” When folks read of such proposed legislation, as they did last week when the story came out of Washington, it makes us wonder what is wrong with the ‘greatest deliberative body in the world”—-the congress of the United States. • * * The Democrats of Oregon will at tempt to fill their campaign war chest with the “long green” via a $25 per plate dinner to be given the eve ning of February 23. All of the big shots and office holders are supposed to bounce enough hard cash on the ine to buy several of the $25 tickets, while the rank and file pay but $1.50 for the eats, which yeaves no profit for the war chest. The affair will be nationwide and it is expected the na tional committee will gather in over one half million iron men to start their campaign. President Roosevelt s scheduled to address the gather- ngs via a nation-wide radio hook-up. ♦ ♦ ♦ FARM BUREAU MILL AND SERVICE STATION REPORT ON BUSINESS HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON. EEHRI ARY 19. 1942 Bulldogs Battle Sor District Championship MEMBERS ELECT NEW DIRECTORS U Members of the Farm Bureau Co- operative met last Friday in the basement of the Central Church of Christ for an annual meeting. Re ports presented during the afternoon were very favorable of the past year’s business. W. A. Baker, vice president of the board of directors, read the annual report of the feed mill and service station. Sales of the feed depart ment for the past 12 months amount ed to $187,215 against $180,904 for 1940. Profits for the year amount ed to $2,257, slightly less than the previous year. The auditor’s report recommended that earnings should be ineleased $10,000 before rebates are considered. The report of the service station Pictured above is the H. H. S. Bull Miller, Ray Holloman, Kenny Elwood. and truck service showed a 10 per dogs’ basketball team. From left to (Bottom row) Bernard Cullen, Les cent gain with a net income of right are: (top row) Jerry Coxen, ter Wilcox, Lowell Tiller, Bill Buck $6.680. This was returned to mem Richard Rugg, Francis Foss, Gene | num, Jim Naughton, Carl Longhorn bers in patronage dividends with | $3200 distributed in checks and the MOBILIZATION OF balance in certificates of ownership. PIONEER RESIDENT The service station report showed a | DIES FRIDAY FROM WOMEN UNDERWAY gross business of $51,951 while the truck service business amounted to EXTENDED ILLNESS The task of registering all women $12,223, making a grand total of | of this region in the mobilization $$64,174. W. B. Finley, pioneer resident of “Charles Poole, sales manager for Oregon and for more than 20 years program launched this week is prov the Pacific Supply Co-operative, a resident of Umatilla and Morrow ing quite a job althohgh the job will talked on the problems confronting counties passed away at the home of be completed soon. Soon difficulty the average purchaser during war his son, Arthur Finley, Friday morn time and stressed the need of greater ing after an extended illness. Mr. was experienced in obtaining suffi cooperation among farmers. Also Finley would have been 90 years of cient forms in this area. Every housewife in the county will present was Virgil Wilkes of The age next April. be asked to list the various occupa Dalles, former manager of the ser He for many years operated a tions she would be able to fill if vice station. large wheat ranch in Morrow county called upon. Election results were as follows: and also engaged in sheep activities. A. C. Heyden of Stanfield, represent Mr. Finley is well known by all old ing District No. 1, J. Dell Christley, timers here for his active interest in HAN BY BAGS LONE representing District No. 3 and R. agricultural affairs. G. Savior of Echo, representing Dis He, for many years, operated a COYOTE RAIDER trict No. 5, were re-elected. Hold- 11, 1852, and had spent his entire over directors are H. J. Ott, chair life in Oregon. He married Anna Hank Hanby, Hermiston nimrod of man of the board, and representative Windon of Brownsville in 1876. She no mean ability, Sunday bagged a of District No. 4, F. S. Green of passed away several years ago. Sur coyote southwest of Hermiston while Stanfield of District No. 2, R. V. viving are three of six children, making a trip over the desert coun Jones of Irrigon of District No. 6, Claude and Ralph of The Dalles and try. He first noticed the full grown and W. A. Baker of Boardman from Arthur of Hermiston. male fairly close to the road but the District 7. Funeral services were held Mon- coyote ran some distance before The organization went on record day afternoon at the Central Church Hank got out of the car to shoot. urging the commissioners of the Port He made an excellent shot, killing of Umatilla to build a railroad spur of Christ with Rev. C. Warner in charge. Burial was in the Hermis the animal on the run. The coyote from the present Union Pacific rail ton cemetery. was in good condition for this time road at Umatilla to connect with the Í of year. It will soon be on display Port of Umatilla docks. among the collection at Hale’s Con A fair crowd was in attendance | GUN SHOOT SET fectionery. during the afternoon. ----- —-- A renewed effort to cover the en tire west end Umatilla county in the bond pledge drive will be made this week with all books due Saturday, according to Guy Johnson, county chairman. “Minute Men” are urged to complete their respective areas. Anyone who is not contacted and who wishes to pledge is asked to get in touch with the following places prior to Saturday. Echo residents should go to the Tum-A-Lum (C. H. Esselstyn), Stanfield residents to Stanfield Irrigation District (F. A. Baker), Hermiston at the Herald of fice and Umatilla should contact Ur sel Hiatt. With the seriousness of war con ditions at the present time, citizens are becoming more war-minded. Un cle Sam is in dire need of more mon ey for war purposes and this must come from everyone living in the United States. SIGHT OF AMERICA IS WELCOME ONE F. V. Follett, brother of D. D. Fol lett of Hermiston, was a surprise vis itor at the Follett home Friday fol lowing his return from overseas. A short time before war was declared, Mr. Follett sailed for Honolulu and Somaland as foreman of a steam shovel concern. No word had been received of his whereabouts since his departure until his arrival in San Francisco February 5. Mr. Follett stated that sighting of America was the most welcome sight he had ever experienced. Speaking of taxes, don’t forget to make out your statement for federal and state income taxes. You have only about three weeks left to even up your score with the government, while the state gives you until April REID-HAYNES Î to file your return. Scores of Miss Mary Viola Reid, daughter of federal men are in the field check- ng on taxpayers and the lineup at Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid and Rob the local bureau of internal revenue ert Haynes, both of Hermiston, were reminds us of the ticket window at married Saturday, February 14, at Lewiston, Idaho. (Continued on Last Page) HERMISTON WINS AND LOSES TILTS FOR DISTRICT TITLE NEXT CONTEST AT MAC HIGH FRIDAY Hs 6 BOND PLEDGES TO BE COMPLETED NUMHER 27 FOR SUNDAY COMMERCIAL CLUB TO MEET TUESDAY Another practice gun shoot will be held Sunday afternoon at the Her — miston trap grounds just south of The Hermiston Commercial club Hermiston on Highway 30 according i will meet next Tuesday, February to Dan Hutchison, president of the 1 24, in the American Legion hall for Hermiston Rod & Gun club. I a noon luncheon at 12:00 o’clock. Any Hermiston business man or Anyone interested in trap shooting and wishing a little practice is cor woman and others interested are cordially invited to attend. dially invited to attend. BUY A SHARE IN AMERICA I BUY UNITED STATES /BONDS AND STAMPS DEFENSE PLEASE HUAS • 8 and Coach Ray Critchfield. Since this picture was taken Gene Miller has joined the army and Francis Foss and J. Coxen have dropped basketball CARPENTERS LOCAL ACQUIRES INTEREST OF IGLOO INN Hermiston Carpenters Local, 933, this week completed arrangements for the purchase of the Igloo Inn, lo cal restaurant, from Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Hart. Although no price has been announced, it is understood the transaction was a cash deal. The union has made no definite arrangements for the future, accord ing to Roy White, business agent, and will not take any definite steps in the immediate future. Mr. and Mrs. Hart will continue to operate the cafe until other arrangements can be made. The Harts have operated the cafe for several months and are only sell ing the business because of Mr. Hart’s health. He expects to under go an operation soon. FIRST SHIPMENT OF SCRAP IRON MADE The first carload of scrap iron which has been gathering along the tracks between the Farm Bureau and Inland Cooperative left today (Thurday) for Seattle. Guy Shaw, chairman of the drive and manager of the Inland Cooperative, which has donated the time and labor, states that the drive will continue and that there will be another carload or two to follow. A drive was held in the Westland district Tuesday. The following peo ple contributed to make a total of 6400 lbs. which was added to the pile in town: Guy Knapp, who also donated his truck for hauling, Dan Dan Lambert, V. V. Lewis and Wm. Van Orsdall. FOOD STAMP PLAN TO CONTINUE HERE — A greatly rejuvenated Hermiston high school basketball team is in the thick of the fight for the district championship and the right to play the winner of the The Dalles-Hood River series for a free ticket to the state tournament at Salem in March. The Bulldogs came back with a re- sounding boom Monday to blast the Pendleton Bucks 28 to 18, only to lose a one point thriller to Mac High Wednesday night, 25-24 before a packed crowd in the local gymna sium. Pendleton was eliminated from the playoff Tuesday night at Milton- Freewater when the Bucks lost a 32- 28 contest to the Rufus Fox coached lads. Mac High now leads with two wins, no losses, while Hermiston has a win and a loss, with Pendleton eli minated. The series is double elimi nation making another game neces sary between Mac High and Hermis ton which will be played Friday on the former’s court. Scrapping from the opening whis tle and uncorking a zone defense Pendleton couldn’t handle, Hermiston trounced the county seat boys 28 to 18 in the opening game of the play- off at Pendleton Monday night. Both teams missed innumerable easy shots but Hermiston steadied in the pinch es to run up a 10 point lead. Pendleton failed to make a field goal in the opening quarter which ended 3 to 1 for the Bulldogs with Tiller sinking a long one and Rugg sinking a gift shot. In the second period the count was knotted at 5- all and then Pendleton went into the lead by two points. Baskets by Rugg, Holloman and a “hope” shot by Wilcox connected, giving the Bulldogs a 11 to 7 lead at the rest period. • ' The Bulldogs came back like only a Bulldog can and ran the count to 16-7 before Pendleton broke the ice. The third period whistle saw Her miston leading 17 to 13. Smart court strategy in the final period brought an easy victory for the Bulldogs. Ray Critchfield had his boys “suck” Pendleton out of position by stalling (Continued on Last Page) STONE MANAGER MARRIED SUNDAY Of interest to their local friends is the marriage of Miss Eleanor Maxwell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Maxwell of Spokane, and Rod ger Olin, son of Mr. and Mrs. O .E. Olin of Spokane, at Couer 'd Alene, Idaho, Sunday. The ceremony was performed in the Baptist parsonage in that city with the Rev. Hughes of ficiating. Mr. Olin is manager of Stone's Market here. The couple will reside in Stewart’s Auto Cabins. SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVES EXCELLENT The fact that the Food Stamp plan A large crowd was in attendance is going to continue was stressed to- last Friday night at the mid-year day by Lincoln P. Bloomfield, acting concert of the Hermiston high school area supervisor of the surplus mar music department. The program was keting administration, in announc under the direction of G. C. Humph ing the discontinuation of the use of reys, music director. continuation cards for retailers. The concert was presented by the Hereafter, all stamps received by re band and glee clubs and was well re tail merchants are to be placed on ceived by those present. This phase master cards only, for purposes of of the high school curriculum haa im redemption. All continuation cards proved by leaps and bounds in recent now in the hands of wholesalers and years. banks must be submitted to the Port land Audit office for redemption, SAYLORS OPEN Bloomfield said. “Some retailers have misunder PASCO STORE stood this change in procedure to mean that the Food Stamp plan is Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Saylor this going to fold up,” he continued. “This I week aie renovating a store building is definitely not the case. The Stamp in Pasco prior to opening a clothing Plan is going to continue.” business in that city. They will con tinue to operate in Hermiston and LICENSE EXAMINER | will divide their time between the two places. SCHEDULED HERE No date has been set for the open- | ing in Pasco but it is hoped to get A traveling examiner of operators underway by the time building opera- and chauffeurs is scheduled to arrive | tions begin in that region. in Hermiston Thursday, February IN APPRECIATION 26, and will be on duty at the city We deeply appreciate the kindness library between the hours of 10:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m., according to a shown during the illness and death recent announcement released from I of our father, W. B. Finley, and for | the expressions of sympathy. Also the Secretary of State’s office. All those wishing permits to î for the beautiful floral offerings. Arthur Finley and family drive cars are asked to get in touch Ralph Finley and family with the examiner during these Claude Finley and family. hours.
