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JAAAAAAAsang WAR: News: Byyvvvvvvvvv« The #4e.tmi&ton gtald 4. OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER VOLUME XXXV NUMBER HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON. JULY 2. 1942. 46 A Week of the War President Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Churchill, in a joint statement on the resulta of their Washington conferences, said the dis cussions covered “all of the major problems of the war . . . We have conducted our conferences with the full knowledge of the power and re sourcefulness of our enemies . . While exact plans, for obvious reasons, cannot be disclosed, it can be said that the coming operations . . . will divert German strength from an at tack on Russia.” "Transportation of the fighting forces, together with the transporta tion of munitions of war and sup- plies, still constitutes the major pro blem of the United Nations,” the statement said. “While submarine warfare on the part of the Axis con tinues to take heavy toll of cargo ships . . . production of new tonnage is greatly increasing month by month (and) it is hoped that as a result of steps planned at this conference the respective Navies will further reduce the toll of merchant shipping." War Production The President reported American plants in May produced 4,000 air planes. more than 1,500 tanks, about 2,000 artillery and anti-tank guns (exclusive of anti-aircraft) more than 50,000 machine guns and 50,000 submachine guns. “We are well on our way’ towards achieving the rate of production which will bring us to our goals,” the President said. This is no time, however, for the Ameri- can people to get over-confident, he said, because there are plenty of ser ious production problems ahead, par ticularly those caused by raw mater ials shortages. War Production Chairman Nelson called on Americans to observe Inde pendence Day this year by working for their freedoms, because “We at home dare not have a July Fourth Holiday in war production.” Mr. Nelson said the U. S. war production program will call for. $220 billion worth of war goods, of which $140 billion must be bought at the average rate of $6 billion a month during this ye • and next, compared with the current rate of $3.8 billion a month. The FBI arrested eight specially trained Nazi saboteurs landed by German submarines at Long Island, N. Y., and at Ponte Vedrà Beach, Fla. A number of “contact men” for the saboteurs were also arrested. OREGON NEWS AND COMMENTS Released by Bateo Newt Service Oregon City, Oregon Fireworks Ban Failed In spite of the official ban on fire- works this season by Governor Sprague, people down on the Clatsop county beaches had their fireworks anyhow. The Sunday night bom barding was a little before the Fourth of July and fortunately did no dam age. We don't want to treat this as sail as a jesting matter, however. In one way however, the effect was good. It jarred the complacency of some of our citizens all to pieces. These were the people who scoffed at the idea of our coast being in the danger zone. These are the people who snicker at black-out practices, laugh at those of us who tug buckets of sand home and don’t take their turn at night sentry duty. Oregon lo Proud We have to be justly proud of the enviable records being made by our enlisted men in all branches of the service throughout the world. No matter if it's in Australia or Ireland, our men are making good. And we are also proud of a younger man, Al Voight, 17, of Salem who is one of 40 high school students in the United States who won a Westinghouse scho larship. Just 13 states were repre sented in the winners who recieve $2400 scholarships. And darned if we aren’t also proud of some of the oldsters who are doing their stuff right at home. For instance. Ray Conway, the man who ate crow, and said he liked it. DRIVE IS EXTENDED FOR TEN DAY PERIOD HERMISTON IS HIGH IN LIST President Roosevelt extended the rubber collection drive Monday for an additional 10 days because collec tions through Saturday had brought in a disappointing total of 219,000 tons. Originally scheduled to have ended at midnght Tuesday, the cam paign will now continue through July 10. Hermiston has again come to the front in cooperating with a national movement. According to J. G. Pear son, local chairman, a total of 43 tons of scrap rubber had been gath ered here by Wednesday evening, with indications that this figure might be increased to 50 tons by the end of the week. Comparatively speaking, this figure will rank high when final tabulations are turned in. The extension of time was ordered upon the recommendation of Secreta ry Ickes, in his capacity as petroleum coordinator, and William R. Boyd, Jr. chairman of the petroleum industry war council. Speaking for Roose velt, Presidential Secretary Stephen Early told reporters in Washington, “In the face of the very serious needs for rubber, the total collections as re ported are disappointing. Hence the continuation of the drive.” Although criticism has been voiced because some citizens are not willing to sacrifice, a warning has also been made not to turn in usable rubber. If your rubber overshoes or your rub ber galoshes are good for another winter—don’t turn them in as scrap rubber in the all-out rubber salvage campaign. “Loyal Americans must realize that upon the success of this cam paign depends both the welfare and efficiency of our fighting forces and the private transportation system so essential to war production. Many of us have not taken the campaign seriously enough or feel that small contributions will not materially swell the nation’s stock-pile. This is entirely erroneous. Every bit of rub ber counts; and every bit can be re claimed to serve some useful purpose in helping win this war.” METHODISTS TO RETAIN PASTOR Rev. Malcolm B. Ballinger has been reappointed as pastor of the Hermis ton and Echo Methodist churches for another year. This appointment was made at the Oregon annual confer ence of Methodist churches held in Portland June 17 to 20. The schedule for the coming months will be Sunday School at 10 o’clock and morning worship at 11 each Sunday for the Hermiston church. At Echo Sunday School will be held at 10:30 with B. B. Middle ton in charge, and evening worship at 7:30. Rev. Ballinger states that it was impossible to give each church a sep arate pastor because of the shortage of pastors. Several have been ap pointed as chaplains in the army, four were retired and several others were left without appointment to at tend school. PULLEY SHOT IN LEG SATURDAY Although officers have not been able to complete the entire picture.' two facts are certain concerning the rumpus in Umatilla Saturday night. These are that E. E. Pulley of Her- miston was shot in the left knee with a .22 calibre automatic pistol and that Cleveland Garrett, 28, of Stan field is in the county jail awaiting a hearing. Pulley was taken to Pendleton about 9 o’clock Saturday night and | was released early this week. His doctor stated that the wound was not | Pay Auto Tar And Like ft serious. Garrett is being held on a No one is extra happy about pay- charge of carrying concealed wea ng that $5 Federal Auto Tax. Many pons. of us think that “lots” of people didn’t pungle up that $2.08 last • Call Made For Graduate Nuroe Spring and it seems that Uncle Sam didn’t do much about it. But don't An urgent request is being made get fooled. Some day your Uncle by Dr. F. B. Belt for a graduate nurse Sam will get around to checking up who is willing to serve in war work on the return cards which were is and who is capable to act in an emer sued when the stamp was purchased. gency. Occasions for private duty When that time comes around it will will also be arranged. Anyone hav take some mighty tall talking to ex ing the necessary training for this plain just why your return card type of work is asked to get in touch isn’t on file. with Dr. Belt, STORES URGED TO FLY FLAGS BUY Admits Killing LOCAL NEGRO IS ate BEHIND BARS AND ADMITS KILLING Hermiston merchants and business men are being urged to display the American flag on Saturday, the 4th. Although no special services or cele bration are planned here, it is hoped that flags will be displayed promi nently on Main street as well as about the residential district. Anyone not owning a flag can buy one from local merchants. BONDS DEFENSE FILMS WELL ATTENDED Despite the unusual weather the Civilian Defense films now being shown in Echo, Stanfield, Hermiston and Umatilla are being well attended according to the local committees in the towns where the films have been shown. There are four films in the group: Fighting the Fire Bomb, The Air Raid Warden, Russia Stops Hitler, and America Produces. The first two films were prepared under direc tion of the Office of Civilian Defense for public distribution in order that every citizen would have an opppor- tunity to learn what must be done to protect their homes in case of bombing attacks. These pictures are being sponsored by local Civilian Defense committees in each community and are being shown by the Pacific Power & Light company as a public service. They report that they have shown these films to over ten thousand people in the past three months. BABY DROWNED HERE SUNDAY Little Larry Ouderkirk, almost two years of age, was drowned in an ir rigation canal drop three miles north east of Hermiston at 8:30 o’clock Sunday evening. The child, son of Mr. and Mrs. Del mar Ouderkirk, residents of this sec tion for about a year, wandered away from his folks and fell into the water and was not found for ten or 15 min- utse. The parents, unable to find a doctor immediately called to Pendle ton and were given instructions in ar tificial respiration, which they tried but to no avail. He was taken to St. Anthony's hospital in Pendleton and every attempt was made to re store life. Funeral services for Larry were held Wednesday in the Latter Day Saints chapel in Pendleton with Bish op Milon D. Smith officiating. Fol som’s had charge of the services and burial was in Hermiston. Fire Alarm Sounds Wednesday Anyone who does not believe cook ing beside a restaurant stove these days is a hot undertaking is asked to contact the cook at Jack’s Cafe. His stove became so hot Wednesday to wards noon that it caught fire and necessitated the calling of the Her miston fire department. Although the flames were extinguished immed iately, the anxiety was strong for several minutes. Should flames gain headway in this weather considerable damage would result. ATTEBURY TO STAGE RODEO JULY 4 AND 5 SLAYER CAUGHT NORTH OF TOWN ", I * George Attebury. Stanfield rancher he A and an experienced rodeo performer, states that everything is in top con dition for his annual rodeo to be stag ed at his ranch Saturday and Sun __ Cut courtesy East Oregonian day, July 4 and 5. Mr. Attebury has Johnnie Lucas Wallace, 49-year- sponsored this show for several years and has always presented an inter old Negro, is being held in the Uma esting program. Due to the fact that tilla county jail for the shotgun slay several other shows in the vicinity ing of John Patterson, 23, Negro, last will not be held this year, greater in Thursday. The charge of first de terest is being shown in the Attebury gree murder against Wallace will be considered by the grand jury in Sep rodeo. Bucking, calf roping, bareback rid tember. ing and novelty races are scheduled as well as other minor entertainment. | A parade has been set for Saturday I morning at Stanfield. Another feature will be the selec tion of Roundup Queen at the dancé in Stanfield Saturday night. Princess es who will be eligible are Rita Rose The Oregon Women’s Ambulance Correa, Yvon Logan, Patty Joe Rog Corps of Hermiston visited the Pen ers. Byrle Dewings and Pat Emert. dleton Corps Tuesday night at which It is expected that a large crowd time a representative from the Pen will see the two day show. dleton Corps gave a report on the state board meeting of all Women’s Ambulance Corps in Oregon which was held in Portland Friday, June 2(5. Uniforms for the Corps have ar Considerable talk has been heard rived which adds much unity and during the past week in regards to seriousness to the work. Military organizing a softball league in Her drill is being practiced every Monday miston. Much interest in the sport night under the leadership of Lts. has been manifested at the U.O.D., Avery and Halverson from the Ord and it is thought that three or four nance Depot. The members of the local Corps teams can be mustered there. It has been * juggested that probably two ! have been typed for blood donations and a list of the girls with their type teams can be organized in town. Steps towards an organization will I numbers is now available for the be taken immediately. Anyone in Umatilla county health department. The women are getting first class terested in sponsoring a team is asked to get in touch with the Herald instruction in motor ■mechanics at office. Daily workouts are now in the Rohrman Motor Co. So far they have learned to change tires, clean progress at the ball diamond. spark plugs, change batteries and patch inner tubes. Regular class dis cussions on poisonous war gases and their treatment are also being carried on. Another business transaction has When the control center has been been completed during the past week completed at the USO building and in which the Farmers Supply Co. | is ready for operation, the Ambu takes over The Target located west lance Corps will serve at the phone of the tracks, across the street from i at all hours of the day in cooperation Stone’s Market. Mr. Smith has indi- | with the civilian defense program. cated that he will move the building to the vacant lot just north of the | Farmers Supply Co. The hamburger stand which has been in business between Saylor’s and the Beauty Haven went into re- | Roy Hale, who is always looking tirement Monday. for something different, comes to the front this week with a novel bond Lindner Now In Texas Pvt. William C. (Bill) Lindner stunt. He proposes to read his cash writes the Herald that he is now sta register at 12:00 o'clock noon Satur tioned at Camp Hood Reservation. I day (Fourth of July) and again at “Deep in the Heart of Texas.” Al- | 6:00 o’clock. During that time every though the climate is quite agreeable dime that is taken in will be used to there, Bill says he wouldn't trade it purchase war bonds. A friendly joke could be played on for good old Oregon weather. He is in a tank destroyer battalion whose Mr. Hale should friends decide to mission it is to destroy enemy tanks. | “buy him out” during those hours. $ GAY UNIFORMS FOR AMBULANCE GIRLS ARRIVE SOFTBALL IS TALKED HERE TARGET SOLD TO HORACE SMITH ROY HALE SETS OWN BOND DAY Your Dime’s In The Army Now! EFFICIENC) HERR RATIONS ESiMÁTES —C.aesrtevv Richard Yardley end RaUimarr Sun. A charge of first degree murder has been placed against Johnnie Luc as Wallace, 49-year-old Negro, who was arrested last Thursday after- noon following the slaying of John Patterson, 23, Hermiston Negro worker, Wallace is being held in the county jail in Pendleton until the September grand jury, according to Deputy Prosecuting Attorney C. C. Proebstel. Wallace has admitted firing point- blank at Patterson’s face but claims that the shooting was in self-defense. According to Wallace's story, the two men had quarreled earlier in the day at a cardroom. Patterson is then alleged to have inflicted three beat ings on Wallace. following him along the railroad tracks in the late after noon as he was going home. Just before heading homeward, Wallace is reported to have picked up his shotgun at a repair shop and was carrying it unloaded. When he saw Patterson overtaking him. he slipped a shell in the chamber and warned his pursuer to leave him alone. The fatal shot was fired near the stockyards just north of the de pot Thursday about 4:00 p. m. In discussing the case the next day, no further reference was made to a statement attributed to Wallace in which he was supposed to have said he had bought the gun “to blow Patterson’s head off.” Chief of Police B. J. Nation and Deputy Leland Smith took the mat ters into their own hands immediate ly following the fatal shot and with in 20 minutes had the slayer behind bars. Securing information at the scene of the crime, they traced Wal lace north on the railroad tracks and overtook him at milepost 195. Wal lace did not resist arrest when he saw the odds were to great. For a time after the shooting, it was feared more trouble would re sult when the Negro population be- came quite stirred up over the tra gedy. However, the excitement died down after an hour or so. Graydon Loree, pastor of the Baptist church, held the funeral ser vices Saturday afternoon from the Prann funeral parlors for John Pat terson. ‘) LOCAL JAIL IS POPULAR WITH TOWN DRUNKS Chief of Police B. J. Nation's roundup of town drunks is continu ing at rapid pace. Aided by Deputy Leland* Smith, Chief Nation is issu ing a warning that drunkeness will not be allowed on the streets and a penalty will be attached to those who persist During the past two weeks the jail has been used to good advantage with several stiff penalties meted out in city and justice courts. On the police blotter during the past two weeks include. S. N. Lock- ard, drunk; John J. Williams, drunk and disorderly; Douglas Daniels, drunk and disorderly; Cleveland Ganxe^t, carrying concealed weapon Johnny Wallace, first degree mur der Mrs. Julian Lavine, drunk and soliciting on street; Wm. S. Nonvale, drunk; George Ray, drunk: W. R Pettit, drunk; Chas. Lee Weddle, drunk; Thus. Holmes, drunk; Benj. Befford, drunk: Ray Gilbert Haw kins, drunk; Paul VanArsdale, dis orderly conduct: Wm. Knox, drunk Ted Banks, drunk; Homer L. Hed rick, driving while intoxicated; Paul Edw. Thebobeaux. drunk; Flourna Patton, bumming on Main street. Jesse Jebth, drunk on highway and possession of liquor: Noah Hayes drunk on highway; Roy Hayes, drunk on highway; Arthur Moore, drunk Edw. S. Ellis, drunk. , ----- — • --- Kindergarten To Continue Miss Maud Alexander announces that the Kindergarten being conduct- ed in the basement of the Methodist church, will re-open Monday morn ing. July 6th. There is still oppor tunity for parents to enroll their children, ages I to 6. in the school which will be held each morning from 9 to 12 o'clock. Those interested in enrolling their children should call Rev. M. B. Ballinger at the Metho- diet church and make reservations.
