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OREGON NEWS ANO COMMENTS. The Hermiston 4zrald OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON. May 14. 1942. VOLUME XXXV VERNON WILLIAMS LOCAL CHURCH LISTS OFFICERS FOR NEXT YEAR All Ready to Dvnamite Bridge and Japs i , : ■ -ar*. i* y I. U. S. O. DRIVE STARTED HERE THIS WEEK NUMBER 39 ELECTION DAY INIEREST PICKS UP ON STREETS A drive to raise $600 for U. functions was launched here this week under the direction of James Portland, Ore.—In less than 24 Todd, who has been appointed chair POLLING PLACES hours Oregon voters will start their man for Hermiston. This sum is REPORTS GIVEN trek to the polls, which results will exactly three times the $200 raised NAMED BELOW decide who are to be the nominees on BY OFFICERS here last year, and is the Hermiston both tickets for the grand finale this quota for the $5500 expected from When voters in Hermiston go to fall- Everyone looks for a light vote Umatilla county. the polls tomorrow (Friday, May 15) —some say that not more than 45 The Fourth Quarterly Conference component agencies they will have but two contests to de U.S.O per cent of the registered voters will of the Hermiston ‘Methodist church are the Young Men’s Christian As- cide as far as county officers are take the trouble to cast a ballot. How was held at the local church Wednes sociation, the National Catholic Com- concerned. Four men are fighting it munity Service, the Salvation Army, out for the republican nomination for ever, regardless of the predicted light day night of this week with Dr. Si the Young Women’s Christian Asso- county commissioner, Burdett Ross, vote, the political seers say a few las E. Fairham, superintendent of the ciation, the Jewish Welfare Board and w. G. Rodda. Allen Thomson and surprises are in store for some of the Cascade district of the church, pre- | -, siding. Reports of the work of the the National Travelers Aid associa- | Henry Biamont. Upholding the op- incumbents. | presented to the con- tion. Moneys donated will be used | posite sex are two ladies, Pauline In Eastern Oregon the 81-year-old past year were. Pr. „fficcrs and com ference by various officers and com both locally and in the field where- Mosgrove and Betty DeHart (incum- veteran, Walter Pierce, is in danger mittees of the local church, and of ever boys are in the service. The need bent) who are waging a spirited fight of being edged out for the Democrat ficers and committees were elected for financial aid has been increased ! for the county treasurer post. ic nomination for congress by his for the ensuing year which begins many fold during the past few Unopposed candidates are as fol younger opponent, Charles Mack, of July 1st. months. low: county commissioner, Paul The pastoral relations committee Kiamath Falls. The Klamath coun The Hermiston firemen will aid in Kaip, democrat: clerk, Mrs. E. B. making the campaign a success here. Casteel, republican incumbent; judge, ty assessor has conducted a vigorous reported that the church would like They will make an attempt to call on | Carl W. Chambers, republican, in campaign, and it is reported that a to have the present pastor, Rev. Mal business houses and residences in cumbent: recorder. Jack Folsom, re- number of well known Democrats colm Ballinger, re-appointed to this This photograph was taken somewhere in the embattled Philippine are actively supporting him. The church for another year, and that he Islands. It shows Filipino soldiers who are determined to see that the the city. Stations will also be locat- publican incumbent: coronor, Allen same section of the state gives Earl be relieved of his responsibilities with bridge is completely destroyed, if necessary. The soldier in the fore ed up town where donations can be Folsom, republican incumbent; Uma- tilla port commissioner, Glenn Storie, Snell the nod over the encumbent. the Echo church so that his full time ground is distributing sticks of dynamite to be placed all over the bridge made. The U.S.O. campaign officially republican incumbent; Umatilla port Governor Sprague, according to re could be devoted to the increasing du to play havoc with Jap troops, if and when they come. started May 11. The national goal commissioner, Harry Hull, republi ports coming from the wide open ties of the Hermiston parish. The following officers and commit of 32 million dollars is to be raised can. spaces. The veteran Charles Mc POPPY DAY TO FEAR FELT FOR tees were elected for the coming by public subscription throughout the Not much in the way of interest Nary is favored to defeat Arthur nation. A year ago the total of $10,- appears in the ranks of the four men Geary for the Republican nomination year : BE OBSERVED Trustees: John DeMoss and Oron MATERIAL NEEDS 765.000 was to be raised for U.S.O. seeking the state senate and house for United States senator, and the Felthouse for the three year term OF CITY WORKS work among our armed forces and in seats, Seniors J. A. Best (Umatilla IN HERMISTON same source of information gives Dr. defense areas. This work was start county, and Rex Ellis (Umatilla, Macbeth Milnes the lead over Walter to expire in 1945: Garrelt Casper, Whitbeck for the Democratic nomi Alva Boulware and Mr. Leonard for for' ed with 339 U.S.O. clubs and units Union and Morrow counties) are Plans are already underway term to expire in 1944; Henry J. Ott throughout the country, and has ex without opposition, and so are Repre Although no definite information nation. and Marvin Watson for term to ex has been received, some concern is be- the annual poppy sale on the streets panded along with our armed forces sentatives Carl Engdahl, republican, of Hermiston. The campaign will be and defense work until at this time and C. L. Liuallen, republican (Uma Additional air fields are to be pire in 1943. ing felt locally that sufficient mater- conducted by the Hermiston Ameri- Stewards: Mrs. Oron Felthouse there are 647 clubs and units in full sprinkled over Oregon as the defense - . —1 ----- Mrs Ger- ials for the completion of the city can Legion auxiliary on Saturday, operation, and will be expanded fur tilla county is entitled to two seats ’ . They will program moves forward. . reasurer „ , _ _ . benevolen- sewer and water projects will not be May 23. Funds raised by the annual ther as the army, navy, and marines in the house of representatives). Mr. be east and west, north and south trude Sanders, treasurer Lieuallen, now mayor of Pendleton, is ces- Mrs Rena Waterman, commun- available. At the present time, ma-sale are used for Red Cross work, and on the high desert of central Ore- ion’steward; Miss Rebecca Pierson, terials for the disposal plant are giv-community service, U. SO., commu- and air force and defense programs not seeking re-election so that he might be a candidate for the legisla- gon. Plans have been made and sites recording steward, president Metho- ing the most trouble and should these nity Christmas box, child welfare expand. In addition to the regular clubs and tive post, now held by Rep. Alfred H. selected but all depends on the pass dist Youth Fellowship, alternate lay not be available, the use of the sewer | and a new plan has been adopted units there are mobile units that con- _______ 11 1___ 11] ... -a —C +1 -Fawil age by congress of an appropriation where some of the funds will be used tact men who are on detached ser- Cunha, who is not a candidate. would be held up C... for Ll, the duration. Principal political talk centers on bill asking for 200 million dollars. member: Alva Boulware, financial However, all possible effort will be to relieve the aid for dependents of vice. the republican race for governor in This sum will not be spent in Ore- secretary: Mrs. Alva Boulware, sup made to secure sufficient priority men in the armed forces. erintendent Sunday School: Mrs. Ray which Governor Sprague is meeting gon but a large chunk of it will. The poppies are made by disabled rating so that materials can be ob conside able opposition from Secreta Existing fields are to be enlarged Woolley, president W. S. C. S.; Geo. tained. war veterans who are paid 11c for TRAILER CAMP ry of State Earl Snell. Both men and runways provided at least one Sale, lay member annual conference: each poppy, they sell for 10c, leaving Preliminary work is now underway RULES GIVEN have come out with direct arguments mile in length—it requires that dis Mes. Myrtle Withnell, director relig- by the contractor on the sewer con 812c for welfare work. during the past few days and a neck tance for a heavy bomber to leave ious education: Mrs. A. E. Marble, struction. He is beginning near the Further information for the drive Preston Holloman, John Pace, C. W. Clark, state tourist inspec to neck race is in prospect. Even the the ground. Many of the fields will Mrs. will be published next week. Mrs. Charles Shown. Mrs. Henry J. site of the disposal plant southeast have accommodations for ground Mayor F. C. McKenzie’s proclama tor, met with the county sanitation most ardent prognosticators are re crews to service army planes, but I Ott, Mrs. Jess Prindle, Mrs Ermol Af.rMezpiston and wor ine towar ” inspector C. W. Daley and 26 trailer luctant to place too much money on tion follows: for general repair they will be recon- Sater. Kenneth D. Pieison, Mrs. (■ ______ ___________ _ “Whereas, the American Legion and auto camp owners Wednesday the line on this one. On the democra- ditioned at the great sprawling de- relt Casper. Auxiliary observes Saturday before evening at the U. S. O. to go over tic side are Senator Lew Wallace: problems of auto camp sites and Howard Latourette and Grover C. Membership committee: Mrs. Pres- KOONS DISPOSE pot seven miles from Spokane, where Day as Poppy day, civilian mechanics will do the work, ton Holloman, Mrs. Henry J. Ott, _____ ... re. Memorial “And whereas the funds are used rules and regulations concerning Fretwell, all of Portland. The demo No political influence will alter the Mrs. M. L. Watson and Mrs. Chas OF DUPLEX APTS j for welfare work, them. crats are banking on a split republi • —’—-Shown. Finance: Henry J. Ott. Al- The auto camp owners who attend can vote for the fall election as a re lected the places where -1- the develop- “And whereas the needs of welfare program: officials have carefully se- va Boulware, George Sale, Mrs. O. | work will be increased many times ed promised cooperation towards sult of the heated race for republican maintaining more sanitary conditions. nomination. ments are proposed and the selections O. Felthouse, Mrs. Gertrude Sanders, | Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Koon this week because of world conditions. Robert S. Farrell. Jr., of Portland, have been based on strategy and mil and Alfred C. Swarner. Pastoral Re | completed arrangements whereby “I therefore designate Saturday The new state trailer and auto camp itary importance. At a rough guess lations: Alva Boulware, Miss Omega Mr. and Mrs. Sam Moore and Mr. May 23rd, as Poppy day in Hermis- regulations will be enforced on all is the lone candidate for secretary of state, while Francis Lambert is the about $5,000,000 will be spent on the Sater, Miss Jesse Brierley, John De and Mrs. John Henry Nye take pos- 1 I ton, -1-9 and ----- urge -‘-DY all persons to - buy "4 and parks and camps. -mi only democrat seeking the office. air fields. A few of the fields will Moss, Alfred C. Swarner. Nomina session of the duplex apartments at | wear a poppy in memory of those The race for the congressman from be the home of a dozen planes with tions: Garrelt Casper. Mrs. O. O. the east end of Main street. Mr. and who gave their all in both world RIPLEYS LEAVE the second district is developing into accommodations for fliers and ground Felthouse, Henry J. Ott, Mrs. . Ray Mrs. Koon constructed the apart- wars. F. C. McKenzie, Mayor.’ Alva ments last year and resided there FOR MERCED a real race. Charles H. Mack, young crews. No breakdown has been an Woolley, Mrs. Alva Boulware, Earl La Giande assessor, is waging a spir- nounced as to where the air fields Boulware, the pastor. Audit: Miss while Mr. Koon was in charge of the, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ripley left ited battle against the veteran Wal- Lear. Records: Joint Meeting Scheduled survey work at the Umatilla Ord- will be: that for the time being is a Watson, Gene Jesse Brierley. Member at large, nance depot. They have now moved I A joint meeting of the 4-H West Wednesday morning for Merced, Cal ter Pierce, Lowell Stockman of Pen- military secret. land Garden, Poultry and Dairy ifornia. where they will visit their dleton and Marvin Klemme, Burns, Church Board of Education, Mrs. K. ' to Portland. Mr. and Mrs. Nye moved into the clubs will be held Sunday afternoon son who is undergoing training for will fight it out for the privilege of There will be no surplus of eggs in D. Pierson. Parsonage: Woman’s east apartment this week but Mr. at the Katherine and Dorothy Sturm Oregon this year. Lend-lease offi- Society of Christian Service. army flying. Ted will graduate from meeting the winner of the Pierce- Moore is renting the other to a group home. All members are urged to be Mack battle this fall. rials are trying to fill an order for i of girls now employed at the Ord-1 present, according to G ene M. Lear. the San Diego school soon and will Hermiston voters will vote in the 99 million pounds of powdered eggs, then be transferred to Arizona. 1 assistant county agent. ' nance depot. following polling places: Precinct 32 or 240 million dozen, for the Rus- NEW PROJECTS (west side of tracks), at the Central sans. This is in addition to the de- Church of Christ. Precinct 33 in the mand for powdered eggs from the NOT APPROVED city library basement British. The price to be paid for Information received this week by the lend-lease eggs will be about 35 TRACK ATHLETES Mayor F. C. McKenzie from L. R. cents a dozen. • • • Durkee, regional engineer of the AT STATE MEET Government has been advised that Federal Works agency at Seattle, in- 10 ME THE SMARTEST STAMP COLLECTORS there are about 200 plants in Oregon dicated that there is no chance that Bud Rugg and Lowell Tiller left APE BOVINO DEFENSE SAVINS STAMPS WITH which can dehydrate fruit and vege government funds for a city hall or , Wednesday for Corvallis where they tables. With the shortage of tin, can- additional fire fighting equipment | Ah i PENNIES AND WHEN MOV COLLECT EOHTEEN will attend the state track meet Sat Bing will be a problem and it is be will be available at the present time. urday. Preliminary tests will be ing suggested that as much food as Due to the scarcity of essential | POLLAK AND SEVEN TY-FI VE CENT WORTH AND CON- held Friday and those qualifying will possible be dehydrated. The names materials and the need of such ma- | VEET THEM INTO DEFENSE PONOSUNCLE SAM WILL participate in the Saturday finals. and locations of these Oregon plants terials for war purposes was given I Both boys are high jumpers and have been submitted to the proper as the principal reason for the disap have showed promise this spring of puy T PACK FOR authorities, together with the daily proval. developing into first class artists. tonnage capacity. Also submitted is TWENTY- FIVE DOLLARS Rugg and Tiller surprised the track a list of the fruits and vegetables AT THE END OF TEN YEARS, dopesters by tieing for first place at grown in Oregon that can be pro- SCHOOL BUDGET the district meet in La Grande Sat cessed by this method. GROUP TO MEET A NICE PROFIT FOR VOU urday when they both made leaps of Machinery of the bureau of the five feet, two inches. census is being oiled up to operate A meeting of the Hermiston school | This will be the first time in years for a nose counting of all the canned budget committee will be held Friday that Hermiston has been represented and preserved food in the country. in a state track meet. OPA has requested the census in or evening to discuss an estimated bud der to have definite facts in issuing get for the last half of the present SEVERE FROST price control regulations for the fu- school year and for all of 1943." A ture. Every cannery in Oregon will tentative schedule has been drawn up INJURES CROPS re visited by the checkers: all the but will be thoroughly gone over Fri- j day evening. wholesalers and the warehouses of Temperatures fell to 28 above in A report of the budget will be the various chain grocery stores and the Hermiston district Sunday night printed next week in the Herald. the packing plants. The corner gro- and many early gardens suffered a cery will not be investigated. By go- severe setback. Considerable damage Jackton Wins Prr-Mcd Honor ng to the sources of food supply was reported at the L. W. Dixson PM believes that the goods found Robert University of Oregon hop ranch where much of young hops, n the shelves and in stock will give ert Jackson of Hermiston, was ini- | just recently trained, was killed. an approximate idea of food resour- Early potatoes and tomatoes also tiated last week by Asklepiads, pre res in each community and how much were listed among the casualties. Al food has been consumed from last med honorary at the University of though May 10 seems late for a kill Oregon. Previous to the initiation season’s pack. ing frost, weather records show that • • • the 15 newly chosen members could one has appeared as late as June 24. Unless someone upsets the apple- be recognized by the bones they wore No damage has been reported from -art The Dalles will have two indus- tied with green ribbons around their (WNU Service) ■ the wheat fields around Pendleton. (Continued on Page 8) I necks. j The Oldtimer
