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COLUMBIA NEWS By Mrt. Bob WooJti ard Services were held at Prann's | Funeral Parlors in Hermiston at 9:00 a. m. Sunday for Mrs. Duane Lath- | rop, who passed away last Thursday evening, July 2, at a hospital in The | Dalles where she had been confined OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER since early last fall with a serious illness. Mr. Lathrop and a son, Leo- k wvi- nar Mopps, were with her at the VEE AAA ‘ HERMISTON, UMA TILLA COUNTY. OREGON. JULY 9, 1942 NUMBER 47 time of death. She is survived by | her husband, two sons, Walter Mopps ■ arm two daughters, Mrs. Melvin Van Schoiack of Willamina, and Mrs. Opal Hassey. Interment was at Los- tine. Ore. Mrs. Lathrop had been a DF( (|D|J\ resident of the Columbia district for over seven years. ari. vi. Mrs. L. T. Smith is in the Hermis- Mother Nature took a hand in the ton hospital suffering from serious The Columbia river softball league, Injuries received last Friday in a Fourth of July proceedings here last composed of teams from Echo, three fall from a moving car. The door Friday night, apparently feeling that from the U.O.D. (P & H, Engineers of the car came open causing her to due to the lack of fireworks citizens fall out. and Ordnance) and two from Her- might forget that the next day would Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Wilcox re miston (Co-ops and Townies), was turned Friday of last week from a be Independence day. Three strong opened Wednesday night with the four day vacation at Hideaway Co-ops tipping over the strong P & Business at the Hermiston post of- fires on as many fronts held the at Springs. Coming as a complete surprise to H team by a score of 13 to 8. From The Fourth of July picnic at the fice has been on the increase for tention of town and country people park was enjoyed by about thirty several years. but the gain of the that evening. Just prior to dusk, a all indications the competition is go- his many friends was the announce persons, some attending from West past fiscal year over that of the prev high velocity wind struck suddenly ing to be extremely keen with some ment this week end that F. C. Mc land and Umatilla. following a day of high temperature. fairly strong teams listed among the Kenzie had sold his half interest in A picnic dinner at the Bob Wood ious 12 months established an all- the Oregon Hardware * Implement The largest fire reported was six. ward home on the 4th was attended time record. Wm. E. Logan, post- by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Beebe and master, reports that the past fiscal across the Columbia river although Tonight (Thursday) Echo will Co. to Mrs. H. T. Fraser. This firm, children, and Mrs. J. Beebe of Stan- year just concluded showed a gain in earlier reports had located the con meet the Engineers, and Friday the which is one of the pioneer business field, Carl Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. flagration just north of the DeMoss Hermiston Townies (remnants of the houses of Hermiston, has been oper Myrnie Caldwell, and Mr. and Mrs. the stamp sale department of $16,- turkey farm. Another fire was start Hermiston Red Sox) will meet the ated by the Fraser and McKenzie 168.02 or a 125% increase. The fig Glenn Parsons and daughter. families for approximately 27 years. Ordnance. The schedule for next Jewell Smith of Pilot Rock was ure in 1941 read $12,946.34, while ed west of Umatilla and a third ori The firm of Fraser and McKenzie visiting friends here Sunday. He re during the past 12 months this num ginated east of Boardman. Most of week follows: Monday, Townies vs. began operations in 1915 in its pres ported that his mother, Mrs. Lennie the fires apparently were started by Co-op; Tuesday, Ordnance vs. Engi ent location. Smith, a former resident of the dis ber was increased to $29,114.36. The bolts of lightning. neers; Wednesday, Townies vs. P & trict. is quite well and now living construction of the Umatilla Ord The wind which struck about 6:30 Mrs. Fraser will continue to oper- H; Thursday, Engneers vs. Co-op, with her daughter, Mrs. Sloan nance Depot is in a large way re- was of terrific force but lasted for ate the business under the same name Thompson, on Butter Creek. and Friday, Echo vs. P. & H. sponsible for the increased sales. only a few minutes. Several trees Guests at the Henry Garberding The contests for the first round and has named Ralph Lieb, employee A total of $46,409 in money orders home on the 4th were his brother and were blown down about the city and will begin promptly at 7:00 p. m. An of the firm for the past year, as family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Garber- was issued the past year while in south of town. attempt will be made to install lights manager. The Oregon Hardware & ding of Sunnyside, Wn. 1941 this total was only $13,512. The Implement Co. for many years has at a later date. Mrs. William Hulisz of Portland amount of sales in 1942 was $685,- served customers from all parts of came Wednesday of last week to 501.55 while in 1941 this was $122,- spend the holiday with her sister West End Umatilla and North Mor- Mrs. Walter Maffei. Other guests at 826.19. row county. That the Hermiston people are ac- the Maffei home were Mrs. Maffei’s The firm had its beginning in 1907 parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Feld- tive in the purchasing of U. S. war | _____ F. C. McMenzie man of Wasco, who spent the week bonds and stamps is evidenced by the in the building now occupied by the Fourth of July passed quite peace end here and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Umatilla Cooperative Creamery. E. tact that at the post office alone a fully in Hermiston with the usual Funeral services for S. C. “ Dad ” Thomas of Portland who were Sun total of $47,175 in bonds and $6,958.-number of friends and family gather- day dinner guests. Cummins were held Thursday after- P. Dodd established the first hard Mrs. William Hulisz of Portland 90 in stamps has been issued to date. I ings in shady spots about the city, - -------- noon from Prann’s Funeral Parlors ware in Hermiston in 1906. At the has returned home after several days Sale of this war effort material is ’ Quite - • a number from here attended with Rev. C. Warner in charge. Bur same time H. T. Fraser was complet- visit here at the home of her sister, al ng the creamery building west of the so made at the bank, retail stores the Attebury rodeo the Fourth and ial was in the Hermiston cemetery. Mrs. Walter Maffei. Mr. and Mrs. In May, 1907, H. T. Fraser and other places of business. He passed away Tuesday in the Her- F. F. Feldman, parents of Mrs. Maf- Sunday. Many took advantage of the A negro named Dan Norwood was and E. E. Littler opened for business A good survey as to the number of two-day holiday to make trips home fei. and Mrs. Hulisz spent the week miston hospital following a week ’ s end nere from Wasco. On the 4th automobiles cavorting about Hermis- to visit relatives and friends or to taken to the Hermiston hospital last illness. Mr. Cummins had been a there. In the meantime, the Dodd Friday to receive treatment from Mr and Mrs. Maffei and their guests ton streets can be made by figures store was purchased by the Honey seek a friendly brook to fish. motored to Bingham Springs to spend several wounds 1 which police state resident of this vicinity for about 12 man Hardware and still later by W. released by Mr. Logan. A total of years, residing on his 40-aere ranch the day. The Columbia park was popular as were inflicted by a knife wielded by Phillips. 2 miles northeast of town. Mrs. Lawrence Hart and two child 1100 $5.00 stickers, amounting to usual with a large number of Grang- another negro. Norwood's condition In 1914 Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Mc- ren returned to their home at Gas- $7000.00, has been issued from the ers enjoying a day of picnicking. The Surviving him are three s and is greatly improved. Kenzie bought the interests of Mi ton, Ore., after spending a week here Hermiston post office up to date. The two daughters: Glen of Boring. Chas, Farm Bureau auxiliary served a pic- with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Police are on the lookout for the of Colorado and Ray of Nebraska, Phillips. It was only a short time stickers did not go into effect until nie lunch at noon. Upham. assailant whose name is thought to be Mrs. Chas. Sable of Multnomah an i later that Mr. McKenzie purchased Mr. and Mrs. Loran Caldwell July 1. Scott, who escaped following the at- Mrs. Erna Kady of Nebraska. the interests of Mr. Littler of the stopped Sunday evening at the Wood- Something new in the way of send tack. ward home while en route to Port- ing messages to boys in the service Mr. Cummins celebrated his 80th Fraser-Littler store and the two land after spending the holidav week is now available at the local post birthday last Christmas. Mrs. Cum- stocks were merged and began opera end at La Grande. Carl Caldwell tions in the present location under office, known as V-Mail Service. wh. spent the week end here from the name of the Oregon Hardware. Tacoma, returned to Portland with Photographic negatives are made them. n This partnership continued until the George Dennise of Echo was se- from written messages and thus sent death of Mr. Fraser last year. Mr. and Mrs. George Voyle of Ba- to various destinations by the most verely injured Fourth of July in ker who at present are making their Mr. McKenzie has been connected home in Hermiston while employed at expeditious form of transportation. Stanfield when he was struck by a Roy Hale, owner of a local confec with city politics practically all the the U. O. D.. visited Mrs. Grace Fos The project was launched in order to car during the celebration there. He tionery and sporting goods store, ter Sunday. The Voyles lived at the cut down the weight of personal mail was taken to St. Anthony’s hospital Funeral services for Mrs. Duane time he has been in Hermiston. He bought two $100 bonds this week with Foster home last summer. to a minimum. Further information in Pendleton where his condition was money his store took in Fourth of Lathrop of the Columbia district were served as mayor from 1915 to 1922, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Reid drove to | considered so serious that it was nec July between the hours of 12:00 noon held Sunday morning from Prann s and again assumed the office in 1933 Seattle Thursday of last week, re- and material for this service is avail- and has been in office since, His essary to amputate his left lower leg. I able now at the local office. turning home on Tuesday. until 6:00 o’clock. Mr. Hale an- Funeral Parlors with Rev. C. War- efforts for the common good of Her He also suffered a fractured back ner of the Central Church of Christ Along the Diagonal: Á very quiet nounced last week that all the money I miston are well recognized by his July 4th. ’ ’ Mr. and Mrs. Lester and fractured pelvis. in charge. Mrs. Lathrop, who has that entered his cash registers be Hammer and children spending Sat- many friends. The climax of his The driver of the automobile was tween those hours would be- used to been ill tor many years, passed away term as mayor has been reached this urday evening with the Everett Sha Garth B. Mitchell, 16, who is em- in The Dalles, July 2. Mrs. Lath1'0 p ven . . Mr. and Mrs. Jendrzejewski purchase war bonds. ployed at the Umatilla ordnance de- had been an invalid during much of year when it was revealed that the visiting Sunday at the Hammer The actual amount taken in was this time. city has “no banded indebtedness” pot, it was learned from the state po- home. . . Considerable excitement last $137.35 and to this Mr. Hale added Friday evening over the grass fires George W, Harper, who has resid lice. She is survived by her widower; and with the construction of a sewer which appeared to be much nearer ed west of Hermiston for the past $12.65 for a total of $150 00, suffi two daughters, Mrs. Opal Dienes of and improving the water system. than they really were . . . More and six years, passed away last Saturday cient for two $100 bonds. He plans Portland and Mrs. JoEllen Mr. McKenzie has not made defi Van more grasshoppers. Julius Gimbel Receii-es Call to make this a regular feature. nite, plans for the future but will re in Walla Walla following an extend Scoyk of Willamina: and two sons, Julius Gimbel, employed with the main in the store for approximately ed illness. Funeral services were Walter Mopps of Lostine and Leon- held Tuesday afternoon from the Pacific Power * Light Co., received ard Mopps of Hermiston. Mr. Lath two months to clean up the business Hennesy Funeral Parlors at Walla word Tuesday to report immediately rop is the deceased’s second husband. I hen Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie intend By Mrs. Ruse Hedrick to take a short vacation. Walla with burial at the same place. at the Portland office of the U. S. Mr. Harper was born July 16, navy. Mr. Gimbel, who is seeking a Miss Glaewin Mellior of the tele- 1884. sy, in Pratt, Kansas. His family commission for service with a con Hermiston American Legion, Post phone company of Portland, accom- . , 7 panied Sammy Nudo here to spend moved to Oklahoma when he was a struction battalion, has been turned 37, elected officers for the coming down on two occasions prior to this the week end at the home of Mrs. 1 child. The family then moved to physical defect but j year last Thursday evening, J. D. Mary Nudo. Miss Mary Nudo of Walla Walla when he was 18 where call because of a atter has now been Todd, local mail carrier, was elected Her miston and Mrs. Howard Herrick he resided until six years ago, at apparently this matter Local officers have not relented Plans are being completed and Commander and Sam Moore, vice a.S0 were guests o. • 27 Mr. and Mrs. John Kruse and which time he moved to Hermiston, straightened up. He left Thursday Commander. Other regular business practice is progressing on a child- from their recent announcement that morning for Portland to report. ren’s program to be held Wednesday, continued drunkeness on city streets daughters went to Langdon Lake for A short time before his death, he was also discussed. July 15 at 7:30 at the U. S. O. The would be punished. During the past their Fourth and Mrs. Kruse re- moved back to Walla Walla with his Ej-aminer Here July 16. Other officers named include: A. mained there a week to rest. family. A traveling examiner of operators R. Blinston, adjutant; Joe Saboe, ser- program which is made up entirely week several stiff fines have been Robert Potenski of Portland is here Surviving are his widow; three and chauffeurs is scheduled to arrive I of children who have taken part in meted out by City Recorder Charles for a week's vacation from his work geant-at-arms, and Dr. F. B. Belt, daughters, Mrs. Walter Widman 1 and the U. S. O. program for the past Taylor. Among those fined on this at the Oregon shipyards. and in Hermiston Thursday, Juy 16, and chaplain. months and directed by Mrs. Jean count were H. A. Hedges, Robert Mrs. Martha Mollsted accompanied Mrs. Russell Travellie, both of Walla will be on duty at the city library be her sisters, Mrs. Lena Kinnard and Walla, and Mrs. Vern Dixon of San tween the hours of 10 a. m. and 4 p. Wilson and Mary Lou Johnson, as Ezekie, Neal King, Ray Wise, George Mrs Emil Belke of Pendleton to Gabriel, Cal.; two brothers. W. M. Red Cross Sewiny Called sisted by Mrs. Ramsey Hill, is as fol Vanisse. Mike Jackson, Carl Beach m., according to a recent announce Bingham Springs for their Fourth, lows: am, Mike Jackson (second time and Mrs. Mollsted had not been up there Harper of Delano, Cal., and Lon ment released from the Secretary of An urgent request has been made First will be exercises by the en ordered to leave town or serve jail since 1917 and thought it wonderfully Harper of Hermiston: and one sister, State’s office. All those wishing per that all Red Cross sewing be turned improved. Mrs. A. L. Mann of Stillwater, Okla tire group, followed by a vocal duet sentence ). Mrs. Moffitt. ----- Mrs. Ralph Barber homa. Also surviving are five grand- mits or licenses to drive cars are in immediately. Further information by Sue and Jerry Jones. Next is a | Among some of the other charges asked to get in touch with the exami as to the place and time can be se and niece. Miss Bernice Hughes, went children. recitation by Dean Iverson with a I were- Paul Cook, held on burglary ner during these hours. to Eagle Point Monday for a week's cured from Mrs. F. B. Belt. vocal duet by Shirley and Sylvia Qui count. Lester Kaller, no operator’s visit with relatives. They and the E. Hughes family and Mr. and ring. A Peep Hole play. "The Gyp- | license; Earl P. O’Hara, vagrancy Mrs Tom Colpitts and familv all sies and the Donkey”, and a recita- visited Nora Colpitts in Hermiston tion by Paula Bracher follow next, I the Fourth. with the children's drill “Showers j At the meeting of the school board and Sunshine” as the last number. f District 61 Monday night the new •To help prevent accidents on the officers were sworn in and Gilbert All parents and friends are cor fnndit Smith is now chairman. Mabel Rich farm, A. M. Thrasher, Pacific Pow dially invited to attend. Tee ‘ — ards again clerk. It was decided to er & Light company manager, has of The Women's Gym class which re Wesley Batterson, representative thy* take out war risk insurance in addi- fered the services of company crews cently changed its name to Vitality of the Oregon State Game commis- tion to the regular policy. One of to farmers who must cross under the .. 4 the carpenters stated that thev put for V ietory club have invited their sion. released four sage hens and up 20,000 feet of lumber last week company lines with hay derricks. husbands to a pot luck dinner at the two males near the Cold Springs res Thrasher said a request in advance so the new building is well under U. S. O. Monday at 6 30, and Thurs- ervoir this week. Mr. Batterson way. School will open September 15, by telephone or mail will bring a day evening the group plans to go stated that 15 sage hens were releas The city council at their meeting P. P. & !.. service man who will eith swimming at the river. June 26 approved the budget for July er raise electric wires to provide safe ed at the same place last September. 1942 to July 1943, which included The birds have been hand raised clearance or will deaden the line un $150 for library and social life. I near Baker, and handed, til the derrick is clear of overhead The public library is pleased to re- to Mr. Batterson, sage birds feed port for the six months now ended a wires. mostly on grasshoppers and other circulation of 4225 books or maga The company makes no charge for as 4 ave wet zines and registered 44 adult and 34 the service. small insects. Just how well they “ “ Cd children as readers. Monte Hodwall, manager of the will prosper in this territory has not Miss Edithann Spencer of Umatil Hermiston Cooperative Creamery and been determined. la is visiting her cousin Carolyn Rohrmans Make Vacation Trip L 4—e toga for many years connected with the Smith. Mr. and Mrs. John Spencer Mr and Mrs. A. F Rohrman and Syt. Hainer On Eurlouyh have recently had their house paint local city council, submitted his res- family returned Wednesday from a ed by Roy Duncan. ignation Monday night Mr. Hedwall Sgt. Cecil R. Warner arrived Miss Marilla Dunning of Stockton. five-day stay in the mountains above gave his reason as the “press of per Thursday night from Ft. Sill, Okla • a!., arrived Monday night to spend North Powder. “Rohr” spent some sonal business in connection with where he has been stationed, to visit her vacation here with her sister, of the time trying out some of his creamery work." his parents. Rev. and Mrs. C. War- Mrs. Nathan Bard, and her father c new fishing tackle. He indicated, This dog makes no bones about helping out in the current rubber drive. Dan Gray, employed with the Her ner for a 12-day furlough. Sgt. War L Dunning. "It’s a bone-i-Fido offering," barked Fido, “and I'm doggone glad that | however, that he had to put consid Mrs. R. A. McLain entertained miston Tum-A-Lum Lumber Co., was ner is physical education instructor had this rubber bons to add to the service station salvage pile." F Ie's her home at the Ordnance Depot at erable snow in the basket in order to named to succeed Mr. Hedwall until in charge of 600 men at the camp and master repaid ths pup's patriotic gesturs by treating him to a lunch of contract bridge Tuesday afternoon. give it any weight. juicy RED hamburger and choice WHITE meat, served on a BLUE uU*» the first of the year. he greatly enjoys his work. *raa*aa ver HFDMITGN DOC | IeI W—IVA I Ve’ -a “Il le- NEVAD. CHOW N(DE ACE OlUW IEVeRsRom STRONG WIND IS EVIDENCED HERE FRIDAY EVENING At Work SOFTBALL SLATE WITH SIX TEAMS OPENS SCHEDULE NUMEROUS CAR STICKERS SOLD M c K enzie sells STORE INTEREST TO MRS. FRASER PARTNERSHIP OF LONG STANDING JULY FOURTH mrreir j &OL —i --er HERE ‘DAD‘ CUMMINS PASSES AWAY NEGRO KNIFED BY CO-WORKER ECHO MAN IS STRUCK BY CAR HALE BUYS TWO $100 BONDS MRS. LATHROP BURIED SUNDAY GEORGE HARPER PASSES AWAY STANFIELD NEWS LOCAL LEGION LISTS OFFICERS POWER CREW TO HELP FARMERS PLANS MADE FOR POLICE CONTINUE U.S.O. CHILDREN'S PROGRAM JULY 15 WAR ON DRUNKS BCNE-I-FIDO CONTRIBUTION « SAGE HENS ARE RELEASED HERE HEDWALL QUITS CITY COUNCIL
