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About The Hermiston herald. (Hermiston, Or.) 19??-1984 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 3, 1942)
The A Week of the War -//atmL^on -aald OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER Gen. MacArthur’s Australian head- quarters reported in a special com HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, SEPT. 3, 1942. munique August 31 that Japanese VOLUME XXXV NUMBER 3 invasion troops have suffered a dis astrous defeat in the Milne bay area of New Guinea. A force of Austra lian shock troops had been secretly concentrated along the bay in antici pation of the Japanese landing Aug ust 26, the report said, and as a re sult the Japanese landed in a trap. A statewide “scrap harvest”, de "The war is on and we must keep The Japanese lost all of an “enor signed to produce Oregon’s share of up our full schedule, without a stop,” mous quantity’’ of heavy material the scrap metals needed to keep stated Col. R. C. Scott Thursday con they landed, including tanks, and ex America’s war industries rolling, is cerning a Labor Day lay-off. An cept for a few troops evacuated by scheduled to start September 7, Rob impression gained from an article an enemy cruiser and eight destroy ert B. Taylor of Adams, chairman of appearing in the Herald last week ers, the enemy land force was anni that U. O. D. workers would be re J. A. (Jim) Scott of Hermiston the state USDA war board, has noti School bells will ring in Hermiston hilated. leased was corrected by this state nearly lost his life Tuesday afternoon fied local officials. next Tuesday, September 8, accord The Navy announced that Marines in a freak accident when he was hit Although 70,000 tons of scrap iron ment. Col. Scott was emphatic in ing to Supt. W. G. Kersbergen who holding six islands in the South-East by a Union Pacific engine while have moved from Oregon farms since his statement that all activities would seems to be worrying more about ern Solomons had killed or captured crossing the tracks near the Tum-A- Pearl Harbor, war board surveys go on as usual. how many teachers will show up all Japanese troops attempting to re Lum Lumber Co. According to Mr. show that at least that much more Due to the rubber and gasoline than the number of students who will take the islands. The Navy reported Scott he was crossing the track with remains on farms. Every farmer will conditions, it is expected that little report. The enrollment, in his opin August 30 that seven enemy planes out any apparent thought of a train be contacted during the coming drive, travel will be in evidence over the ion. will be very similar to that of were shot down when they attempted until he heard someone shouting at which will be jointly directed by farm double holiday. Several small gath last year. When asked this week as to raid the airfield facilities which him. He realized too late that he was implement dealers, county USDA war erings and family reunions are to whether his teaching personnel the Marines had captured on Guad standing in the path of an onrushing boards, and county salvage commit planned. was complete he merely crossed his alcanal, bringing the total of enemy train and his attempt to dodge was tees. A majority of the Hermiston gro fingers and “touched wood.” ; 3'twip‘ planes shot down in the Solomons not quite quick enough. The program will be inaugurated I a cery stores will close for the day but To the best of his knowledge all fighting to 78. The Navy also an it is expected that some of the ser teachers will be on hand the opening However, had he not jumped just in each county by the chairman of ___ nounced the Marines, with Navy sup when he did he would no doubt have the war board, the chairman of the vice stations and restaurants will day except Miss Lavina May Lynch Pictured above is Bernard Jendrze- remain open. port, raided the Japanese base on been crushed to death. His body was salvage committee and the county who will report in about three weeks. Makin Island in the Gilberts, killing thrown to the east side of the tracks agent. A meeting will be held in jewski, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Miss Lynch has been undergoing all but 2 of an estimated 330 enemy by the impact, only his foot being each instance to be attended by mem Jendrzejewski of the Columbia dis treatments in the east and will not be trict. who on August 27 graduated garrison. U. S. losses were less than caught by the wheels. Part of his bers of the war board and represen released until the first part of Octo from the Victorville Army Flying 1 to 10 of Japanese. shoe was cut away but the damage tatives of the county and state sal School as a pilot. He has been com ber. In the European theater, U. S. to his foot was only a smashed toe. vage committees, who will make fin An error appeared in last week's Flying Fortresses bumbed the air He suffered numerous abrasions, al detailed plans suited to each coun missioned as a second lieutenant in story on school opening in regards to the Army Air Forces Reserve. drome of Wevelghemen, near Coun- lacerations and also internal injuries. ty situation. the various fees charged in the Bernard graduated from Hermis trai in Belgium, in the eight straight E. F. Pierson and Clarence Miller The warning shout which may have Due to the war emergency there is school. The corrected paragraph operation without loss. In other pre saved his life came from Mrs. Roy will act as chairmen of this commu ton high school and later attended cision bombing raids, the Fortresses Coxen who was standing near the nity and arrangements can be made Oregon State college. He entered in doubt in Oregon as to the available should have read: “In grade schools attacked the Rotterdam shipyards Lee Elwood service station. She with them for the disposal of all to Army Air Forces in December. supply of fuel, particularly wood. text books are free, but a deposit is and an airplane factory at Meaulte realized his predicament and saw him scrap materials needed for the war 1941, and since then has attended Mrs. R. G. Penney, chairman of the required, this is refunded when the primary training school at Visalia, local rationing board, has received books are returned. In high school in Northern France. Lt. Gen. Joseph fling up his arms just as the train effort. Calif., and basic training school at information from the central ration no texts are furnished. The associa W. Stilwell announced August 31 in hit him. She was greatly surprised ing board that the Fuel Administra ted students rent text books, and a Lemoore, Cal. Chungking, China, that U. S. Army to find him alive after the train had tion is requesting a canvass of the student body association fee is planes based in Chinea have made passed, thinking that he was under fuel needs for the forthcoming win charged. This last entitles the hold heavy and successful attacks on My- neath the wheels when he was thrown ter. Dates set for the canvass are er to participate in student activities itkyina and Lashio, the two large across the tracks away from her. September 9, 10, 11 and 12. and attend student games and pro Japanese bases in Northern Burma. Thomas E. Champan, new school The occasion called for the first grams.” Although the registration is not The Navy announced the sinking of use of the new Hermiston ambulance. superintendent at Umatilla, arrived The high school schedule includes: Mrs. Bertha Leicht of Irrigon and obligatory, it is quite necessary that five more United Nations merchant He was taken to th Hermiston hospi this week with his family and imme Grade 9 — Elementary Science, a full registration be completed. Clarence W. Amis were united in ships by enemy submarines in the tal where his condition Thursday was diately began work organizing the marriage Saturday night at the home Questions to be asked will be for the Shop I, Home Economics I, English Atlantic. reported as somewhat favorable. Mr. teaching personnel. He was in Her Joseph C. Grew, former Ambassa Scot,t who is 78 years of age, suf miston Thursday, stating that he was of E. P. Dodd, Hermiston justice of type of fuel used, the amount of fuel I, World History, and General Math dor to Japan newly returned from fered no broken bones but internal looking for two more high school in the peace. Mr. Dodd performed the on hand and the amount of fuel es ematics. Grade 10—English II, Business ceremony in front of a small group timated to be necessary for the com Tekyo, said in a radio address the injuries are giving him much pain. structors. * ing winter. Training, Shop II, Home Economics of relatives of the wedding party. Japanese will fight "with all the The accident came as a shock to He requested that anyone qualified Registration in this area will be at II, Biology, Algebra and Spanish II. Mrs. Leicht has lived for many force and power at their command. . . many of Jim’s friends on Main street. for teaching in this area should con Grade 11—U. S. History and Civ years at Irrigon while Mr. Amis is the irrigation district building, Her until they are utterly crushed.” Mr. tact him at once. ics. Typing I. Bookkeeping, English formerly from Kimberly but recently miston. Grew stated “we are up against a III, Spanish II, and Geometry. has resided at Irrigon. Both the powerful fghting machine. w‘ people' Grade 12—English IV, Typing II, bride and bridegroom are grandpar whose morale cannot and will not be Shorthand, Social and Economic ents. broken even by successive defeats, Problems, and Chemistry. who will certainly not be broken by Glee club, band and physical edu- Plans are progressing for a Labor economic hardships, a people who in cotion are open to all four classes. Work on the Hermiston sewer is dividually and collectively will gladly Day bond program in Hermiston, ac Hermiston high school Bulldogs sacrifice their lives for their emper cording to Roy White, who is work approximately two-thirds completed will play at least seven football con will be finished some time the and or and their nation, and can be ing on the plans. He emphasizes According to Guy Shaw, manager tests this fall, according to a schedule brought to earth only by complete de that the day will be spent in encour latter part of September. However, no definite action has been taken on of the Inland Cooperative, checks for that has been released by Supt. W. G. aging the purchase of bonds and feat in battle.” Kersbergen. Coach Lee Weber is stamps to aid the war effort. Plans the disposal plant, city officials still scrap iron are now available at his Controlling the Cost of Living staying up late these evenings "cook office and farmers are urged to get lacking a sufficient priority number President Roosevelt said he would are in progress for a sound truck and The annual meeting of the Eastern ing up” plays, diagrams and new for them as soon as possible. Due to fire announce his new anti-inflation pro bond personnel who will conduct a to obtain necessary materials. mations for the grid enthusiasts when Oregon Turkey Growers will be held insurance restrictions, the Inland Co- The DeBlasio crew will begin work gram in a nation-wide address the program here. they report for duty next Tuesday. Saturday, September 5, at 2:00 p.m. An old-fashioned picnic will be on the water mains as soon as the operative has ceased to take any more Prospects for the season are just fair at the warehouse in Hermiston, ac evening of Labor Day, and would scrap iron and other arrangements sewer is completed, providing the send a message to Congress earlier held, including races, entertainment at this writing although a few sur cording to John Jendrzejewski, presi the same day. He told his press con and other features. All prizes will material can be obtained. Fortunate will be made. prises might be in store for the cash dent. Two directors will be elected Several carloads of scrap iron and ly supplies for the sewer construction ference that forthcoming steps to be in bonds and stamps. Mr. White and other business will be transacted. customers. control the cost of living will in states that the program is open to were purchased some months ago, steel were shipped from this city. The schedule to date includes only Herbert Byers of Salt Lake City, prior to the freezing of many mater clude stabilization of farm prices as everyone. two home games, but it is hoped that Utah, will be present to discuss tur ials. well as wages, because neither could one or two more may be arranged for. key problems. be stabilized without the other. He Mr. Jendrzejewski urges that all The list follows: Erams Given Thursday said wage stabilization would be flex members be present in order that the Sept. 25 ........... Kennewick here A traveling examiner of operators ible and would not amount to flat business may be efficiently transact Oct. 2 .............. Waitsburg there and chauffeurs is scheduled to arrive Members of the Eastern Star will freezing of wages and salaries. The Oct. 9 ................................... Open ed. Considerable difficulty is ex in Hermiston Thursday, September resume regular meetings next Wed President also said the Government The Hermiston unit of the Oregon pected this fall because of the labor Oct. 16 ................ Heppner here 10, and will be on duty at the city nesday, September 9, at the Masonic is considering one meatless day a State Guard will meet every Tuesday situation. It is important that all Oct. 24 ............ Pendleton there library between the hours of 10 a. m. hall over the Oregon Hardware build week as a plan to be used largely as and Thursday hereafter, according to members be present in order that the Oct. 30 — Kennewick there to 4 p. m., according to a recent an ing, beginning at 8:00 p. m. The a means of saving oceanic shipping new orders which were given Tues problem may be discussed. Nov. 6 ........ Pasco there nouncement released from the Secre evening will be dedicated to social space for the total war effort. He day night. The meeting next Tues Nov. 11 .............. Heppner there tary of State ’ s office. All those wish matters, according to Mrs. David said under the plan American meat day evening, September 8, will be School officials are negotiating | ing permits or licenses to drive cars Mittlesdorf. worthy matron. could be shipped to Nations in need, spiced somewhat when the guards with Wallowa for a game here on Oc-1 are asked to get in touch with the Members and newcomers in Her and this would make 30 to 40 Allied men will be served refreshments fol examiner during these hours. miston are cordially invited to attend. tober 9. Other teams being contact ships available for hauling war nec lowing the drill. ed include Mac High, LaGrande and essities to world-wide theaters of The company is making fine head Arlington. United Nations war activities. way and the drills are becoming more Reports are coming in from the efficient nightly. Stabilization of Farm Prices Columbia district that rabbit hunt- The Office of Price Administration ers are enjoying the sport at night, announced it is planning a price ceil causing considerable concern among ing for live hogs and similar action the turkey raisers in that territory. • is contemplated soon for cattle pri Apparently the hunters drive down ces. The ceiling would be worked out the road until rabbits appear on the Considerable relief from the heat The Herald has undertaken to compile a list in conjunction with representatives wave was experienced the past week road, coming to the lights of the car. The local community ambulance of all the men from Hermiston and vicinity, serv of livestock producers. The office made its maiden appearance Tuesday Although the farmers are glad that when the therometer failed to go said “vigorous steps” are being taken afternoon following the accident of ing the nation’s armed forces now and for the re higher than 88. The nights have the hunters are killing off the pest, to enforce quality grading provisions J. A. Scott at the railroad tracks near been quite cool and citizens are be they would ratheer have the hunting mainder of the war. This list will be valuable of its beef regulations to prevent up the Tum-A-Lum Lbr. Co. The mach ginning to inquire into the fuel prob- confined to daylight hours in order grading as an evasion of price levels. ine is now stationed at the Rohrman historically. It should be complete and correct. | lem and are checking up on their to protect their turkey flocks. The Agriculture Department reported Motor Co. for use in this type of I stoves. If you have a son, husband, brother or a a 9-point advance in farm prices from emergencies. The report for the week, accord- friend or acquaintance in the service please fill in I ing to Charles Talyor, weather man, July 15 to August 15, raising the Sam Moore, local Legionnaire who general level to 163 per cent of the has been greatly instrumental in ob the blank below and either mail or bring it to the I follows: pre-world war I figure, 32 points | taining the new ambulance, stated Date Max. Min. Herald Office. higher than a year ago. August 26....... 78 this week that Mr. and Mrs. Alton 50 The Hermiston Townsend club will Rationing August 27 78 Kingsbury of the Hermiston General 51 meet next Tuesday, September 8, at Name The OPA announced 35.000 new hospital have donated an ambulance August 28 28 54 the pavilion a mile east of town be (please print) (first) (middle) (last) passenger cars will be made available cot for public use. The Rohrman | August 29 79 49 ginning at 9 00 p. m., according to for rationing in September. compared Motor Co. obtained the ambulance for ' August 30 84 47 Mrs. Joe Udey. Members are urged Address ................................................................................................. with 13,250 in August, but all un the local committee and took no fees August 31 ........... 80 50 to attend as several matters of im used quotas were recalled and no for the service, donating all their reg-1 September 1 . ........ 88 42 portance will be discussed. Occupation before entering service ........................ ....... ..... carryovers will be permitted in the ular profits. The riance committee has announc future. The quota of 90,000 bicycles ed that the pavilion will open a ser Bond Sale Nets $146.15 Date of entering service ........... ....... ............... ........... Bilderback Is Improving for September is the same as for Roy Hale’s monthly bond sale ies of old time dances starting this August. Frank Bilderback. popular general proved quite successful last week Saturday with Ed Aldrich and his Branch of service ................................................................................ The Armed Forces manager at Hale's Confectionery, is when a total of $146.15 was taken in old time band furnishing the music. (army, navy, marine corps, etc.) The War Department raised from expected home this week end. He between the hours of 12 00 noon and 45 to 50 the maximum age at which | underwent a serious spine operation Steiner In Fighting 7,one 6:00 p. m. Mr. Hale had previously Other details .... ............. ...................................................................... men “who have character, skills or about three weeks ago at Coffey’s stated that every cent taken in be Word has been received by Nick optitudes which make their enlist Clinic in Portland. Although he is tween these hours would be used for Steiner that his son Emmett is now Your Name .................. ........................................................................ ment desirable and who are other still very weak, Mr. Bilderback is (if you wish to give it) the purchase of War Savings Bonds. somewhere in the fighting zone and wise qualified” and who have draft well on the road to recovery. It will He added enough to this sum to buy apparently in good health. Emmett board permission may enlist in the be some time, however, before he re Your Address ................................................ ...................... ................ two $100 bonds. He plans to make ia with the U. S. Marines and volun A rmy. turns to his work. this a regular feature. teered for overseas work. S(On INJURED IN FREAK ACCIDENT ON R. R. TRACKS SCRAP DRIVE IS PLANNED HERE STARTING SEPT. 7 2nd Looie NO LABOR DAY SCHOOL BELLS IN REST SLATED AT ORDNANCE DEPOT HERMISTON TO RING TUESDAY, SEPT. 8 WARNINQ SHOUT COMES TOO LATE TEACHERS COME TO TAKE CHARGE FUEL RATIONING SCHEDULED HERE TO SEEK DATA UMATILLA NEEDS MORE TEACHERS IRRIGON COUPLE WED SATURDAY BOND PROGRAM PLANNED HERE SEWER WORK IS PROGRESSING FARMERS URGED TO GET CHECKS GUARDSMEN TO MEET BI-WEEKLY FOOTBALL SLATE NOW COMPLETE TURKEY GROWERS TO MEET SEPT. 5 EASTERN STAR TO MEET AGAIN NIGHT HUNTERS ARE WARNED AMBULANCE USED FOR FIRST TIME Who’s In Uniform? WEATHER COOLS DURING _ WEEK TOWNSEND CLUB MEETS TUESDAY
