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By M rt. Bob Woodward
Mrs. Grace Foster returned last
week from Southern California where
she had been visiting her son and
family during the past month.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shulty of
Umatilla and Mr. and Mrs. W. R.
OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER
Phillips were New Year's day dinner
guests of Mrs. Grace Foster and son VOLLME XXXVI
HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, JANUARY 7, 1943.
NUMBER 21
Mark.
New Year's day guests at the Bax
FLASH!
CLUB TO NAME
ARMY CALLS FOR
ter Hutchison home were their son
and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Hut
.22 SHELLS AND
Word was received at The Herald NEW OFFICERS
chison and Patricia of Pendleton.
The A. R. Blinston family moved
i office late Thursday through Paul N.
HUNTING KNIVES
The first meeting in 1943 will be
to Portland Sunday. They recently
I Odegard & Associates that the con-
| tract for the construction of 450 hous- held by the Hermiston Commercial
sold their place here to Sam Carter.
The first news in over three
I ing units for workers employed at the club Monday, January 11, at which
The following letter was received
J U.O.D. was awarded to C. F. David time new officers will be elected. Out by Roy Hale this week:
months from Ray Woodward, U. S.
—
Navy, was received Wednesday. Al SPENCER NAMED
son of Tacoma, Wash. Work is ex- going leaders will be Leander Quiring,
“Due to the present national LAUNDRY TO OPEN
though he does not write of being in
| pected to get underway about the mid- president; E. P. Dodd, vice president, emergency there has arisen a crit
and Charles Hodge, secretary.
|dle of the month.
actual combat, his letter tells that he NEW MANAGER
ical shortage of .22 caliber, long ri IN NEAR FUTURE
The meeting at the U.S.O. will be fle cartridges. These cartridges are
has recently lost all of his personal
The usual custom is to write an POWER COMPANY gin at 12:15 with a luncheon served so urgently needed by our armed
properties. such as clothing, pictures,
The first large business real estate
by the Igloo Inn. Attention is called to forces that the government has di transaction of the new year was an
obituary of a person when he passes
watch, etc.
the fact that the meeting is scheduled rected this office to procure all of nounced this week when Mr. and Mrs.
The H. G. McCulley family were away, but this week Hermiston lost a REVIEWS WORK
for Monday instead of the customary these cartridiges that are available Horace Smith purchased the Dr. W.
surprised New Year’s morning while citizen in the best of health, but who OF PAST YEAR
Tuesday.
listening to the radio news to hear nevertheless deserves a writeup. De
L. Morgan building which formerly
in this district.
the name of Mr. McCulley’s nephew. cember 31. 1942, terminated the ser
It is requested that you assist in was occupied by the laundry and duck
There was one item of the family CLINIC SET FOR
R. D. Shaw of Klamath Falls, as vices of Enos D. Martin with the
this program by reporting all the pin bowling alley. Mr. Smith, also
having taken part in a bombing raid Hermiston Irrigation district, with budget that actually declined in price
full boxes of .22 caliber long rifle owner of the Farmers Supply Co.,
over Germany, and bringing his dam J. M. Spencer taking over his duties during the war year of 1942—and LOCAL TOTS
cartridges that it is possible for you took immediate possession and com
you didn’t have to stand in line or use
aged ship back safely to the home beginning with January 1, 1943.
to
locate. On receipt of a report pleted moving of his stock from the
Immunizations have been completed
base. A very interesting account of
Mr. Martin arrived in this region a ration card to buy it.
showing the number you have as old location across the street from the
at
the
Stanfield
school,
with
a
total
This item was the electric service
the incident was later seen in the in August, 1921, after he had worked
Hermiston Transfer & Storage.
of 140 students receiving protection sembled, with their cost price to
Sunday issue of the Walla Walla on surveys of the Minidoka project ! used in homes served by Pacific Pow-
For the present the Farmers Sup
you, this office will issue a purchase
against
diphteria
and
smallpox
or
newspaper.
with H. M. Schilling, with whom he | er & Light company, according to a tested for tuberculosis. There were order for the amount of your cost ply Co. will occupy the west half of
Mrs. Jendrzejewski reports that her was connected from 1906 to 1911. I year-end review of company opera
i the building and, as soon as necessary
35 children under eight years old giv plus 10 per cent. This is an emerg
son Bernard was recently transferred When he first arrived here he was tions released here by A. M. Thrash
repairs for the equipment can be ob
ency
request."
en diphtheria toxoid, 71 schick test
to a special duty assignment on the employed by the U. S. reclamation er, local manager.
The U. S. army is also asking for tained. the laundry will also open for
ed,
30
vaccinated
against
smallpox
Average cost of electricity used in
east coast. ' Also that the Jendrze- bureau on the survey work on West
hunting knives with blades four business. The move again places the
and 77 given tuberculin tests.
jewski’s daughter, Mrs. George Wel ern Lands. Other work included top- homes on the Pacific system dropped
inches in length or longer. So Farmers Supply Co. baek on Main
There
will
be
an
immunization
clin
ter, is now living near Long Beach, agraphy survey for Western Lands: I during 1942 to a new low of 2.07
ic at the Hermiston USO on Tuesday. pressing is the need for such wea street, having moved some months
Cal., where her husband is now sta investigation and proving dam site of cents per kilomatt-hour, Mr. Thrash
ago from the W. M. Shaar building to
January
12, from 9 to 11 a. m. for pons that the army has promised to
tioned on duty in the air corps.
Umatilla Rapids, associated at this er said. And instead of bein rationed pre-school children in the Hermiston ship the knives by plane, placing the location which they have now va
time with E. R. Crocker; with E. R. residential customers actually used an district. Any child from nine months them in the hands of fighting men cated.
of 5.7 per cent more in 1941.
Mr. Smith’s plans for the old lo
soon after their collection. It is not
BULLDOGS LOSE Crocker on A canal realignment and average
Much of the story of what has hap- of age to six years who has not been necessary to relate in this article to cation are still somewhat indefinite
concrete lining: with E. R. Crocker
protected against diphtheria or small-
AND WIN TILTS
(Continued on Page Five)
but he intends to divide the building
on moving flow line and axis of Mc
what use the knives will be put.
pox may attend.
into living quarters for renting pur
Mr.
Hale
is
anxious
to
cooperate
Kay dam, also sectionizing lands to
Also, school children will receive
be inundated by McKay reservoir; POST OFFICE HAS their annual opportunity to receive in this matter and urges that the poses. The little building at the rear
By Jack Jackson
of the old location, which was former
After a layoff of two weeks the Stanfield distribution system investi
similar protection at school on Wed needed articles be brought to Hale's
ly The Target, has been sold to Mr.
Hermiston Bulldogs traveled to Uma gation and making out estimates for EXCELLENT YEAR
Confectionery
&
Sporting
Goods
and
nesday, January 13.
and Mrs. L. F. Beaver who have fix
they
will
be
properly
dispatched.
tilla Tuesday night to take up bas complete revamping by the govern
These clinics are sponsored by the
ed it up for living quarters.
ketball again. The game was an even ment: sectionizing lands under Wes
Stamp sales at the Hermiston post Umatilla County Health Unit with lo
The latest business deal makes Mr.
contest throughout the first three tern Lands project: complete investi office compared very favorably with cal physicians in charge. There is 1 WEDDING NEWS
Smith one of the most wide-spread
quarters with Umatilla having a gation for locating distribution sys the record year of 1941, according to no charge to the public for these ser
OF INTEREST HERE business property owners in Hermis
slight lead all of the way. Then in tem and making estimates of cost to W. I. Logan, postmaster. Total vices.
ton. He also owns the lot and prop
the last period the Vikings tightened supply water for “Judson unit” below stamp sales in 1942 amounted to $24,-
erty now occupied by the Beauty Ha
their defense and held the Hermiston Irrigon; reconnaissance survey of 460.79 as compared to a total of $24,-
Mr.
and
Mrs.
John
A.
Clarke
of
boys scoreless while they piled up a Paradise project near Pendleton, to 541.75 in 1941. The same comparison ITEMS NEEDED
Sunnyside. Wash., announce the mar ven, operated by Mrs. Charles Hodge.
be watered from McKay: concrete also holds true in the amount of FOR SOLDIERS
safe margin.
riage of their oldest daughter, Edith
The first quarter plainly showed bench flume near Nolin to serve lands money orders sold. In 1942 a total
Elizabeth, to Don Serell of Hermis
that both teams were a little out of under old Teel project.
of 32,574 orders were issued for a
Anyone having any games, books or ton. The wedding took place on New
practice, with fumbling and missed
The above work occupied the space total of $435,513.51. while in 1941, magazines of recent date which they Year’s eve at the parsonage of the LISTED ON SALE
passes for each side. At the end of of three years and in 1924. Mr. Mar 40.131 orders were issued for a total would like to donate to soldiers is Christian church minister in Cald
the quarter the score wos 5 to 4 in tin was appointed superintendent of of $572,259.15.
cordially urged to contact the man well, Idaho. The couple spent the
Earl Brown of Hermiston is the
favor of the Vikings. Much of the irrigation for this project by the U.
That residents in this vicinity are agement at the Hermiston USO. The Christmas week end in Sunnyside proud miner of an ancient auction
game’s scoring was done in the sec S. reclamation bureau. He served in doing thei share towards the pur items are needed at they Boardman and the New Year's week end with sale dodger which was printed in the
ond quarter, and at half time the this capacity until 1926 when the sec chase of bonds is evidenced by the bombing range and also at the Stan his parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ser- Oxford Standard, Nebraska, approx
count was Umatilla 19, Hermiston 15. retary of interior appointed him pro fact that the post office has sold a field camp.
imately 20 years ago. The adver
ell, at Ontario.
The last half was a defensive one for ject manager of the Umatilla Pro total of $108,468.75 during the past
As soon as the articles can be ob
Mr. and Mrs. Serell have known tisement was a reprint from a public
both sides and the final score read ject, at which time the settlers took year. Bonds have also been sold at tained they will be distributed to the each other for many years, having auction sale 81 years prior to that
Umatilla 28, Hermiston 21.
over the actual management of the the First National Bank and have camps by the USO.
gone through high school and college time. Of particular interest in the
The main difference in the two widespread irrigation system. Mr. also been issued at the ordnance de
together. In 1932-33 the team of sale is the listing of several negro
Call Issued For Furniture
teams was the fact that the Bulldogs Martin held that position until Dec pot.
Clarke-Serell went to the finals in slaves. The lineup reads as follows:
could not hit their shots. They had ember 31, 1942.
Mrs. F. B. Belt was informed the high school debate competition at I will sell my negro slaves: two
Pat Emcrt To Attend School
more shots from close in than usual
Although the above listing indicates
Thursday that the club room in the Corvallis. At the present Mrs. Serell men. 35 and 50 years old; 2 boys,
but were unable to take advantage of that Mr. Martin was an extremely
Pat Emert. who has been employed Pendleton air base recreation build is teaching in the senior high school 12 and 16 years old; 2 malotto
them.
busy man, he found time for many in the office of the assistant county ing is now ready and the recent re in Salem and she plans to complete wenches. 30 and 40 years old. Will
The Umatilla B squad defeated the community and civic services. For 12 agent for some months, has announced quest for any type of furniture, the year there. Mr. Serell, who at sell all together to same party, as
Hermiston Bees in the opener 15-13. years he served on the school board, her intention of entering the Kinman books, games and other furnishings present is employed in the Hermiston will not separate them.
Echo Game
and also served as secretary of the Business college at Spokane. She is should now be delivered. Anyone post office, plans to enter officer’s
Other items listed for sale were:
The Hermiston Bulldogs redeemed
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remaining on the job until Gene Lear, here who has a davenport, chairs, training for the army in the near fu fox hounds, 20 gallons of apple
themselves entirely by coming from
assistant county agent, can obtain tables or desk which they would be ture.
brandy, ox teams, 10 gallons maple
behind to edge out Echo 18-16 in a
another secretary. Anyone who can willing to donate towards furnishing
Both Mr. and Mrs. Serell are well syrup, 2 spinning wheels, 32-gallon
DECEMBER
IS
game that was really a thriller. This
qualify for the position is asked to the room is asked to contact either known here. Mrs. Serell’s father. barrel of John Miller whiskey, sev-
was really something to Hermiston’s WET MONTH
Mrs. F. B. Belt or Mrs. W. J. Logan John A. Clarke, formerly was man- en years old, 40-gallon copper still.
get in touch with Mr. Lear.
credit because this game was the
ager of the Pacific Power & Light Co. and many other less popular items.
first loss of the season for the Echo
The owner stated that the reason he
here.
The
past
month
may
not
set
a
rec
outfit. Up to this time they had won
was selling out was that he was
seven straight games and had ran up ord for rainfall, but no one can deny
moving to the Oregon Territory.
the
fact
that
it
was
plenty
wet
for
QUICK
INJURED
lopsided scores against every team
eastern Oregon. A total of 2.06 inch
they had played.
WHILE AT WORK FARM BUREAU TO
In the first quarter it looked like es of precipitation was recorded, in
it was going to be another easy Echo addition to a total of seven inches of
MEET JANUARY 9
victory with the Echo boys jumping snow which fell on three occasions,
Bert Quick, who has been employ
into a 7-1 lead at one time. The first December 5, 6 and 27. The rain was
ed in the shipyards in Portland for
The first meeting of 1943 for the
quarter ended Echo 8, Hermiston 3. fairly evenly divided over the entire
almost a year, was badly injured last members of the Project Farm Bureau
Neither team did much in the scoring month with some recorded every week.
week Wednesday when he fell from a will be held in the Columbia park hall
The following is the report for the
line in the second period and at half
20-ft. scaffold. He received an im Saturday, January 9, according to
time the score was Echo 8, Hermiston past week according to Chas. Taylor,
pact fracture of the wrist and it was President A. H. Cable. The latter is
local weather man:
5.
later discovered that he had also suf particularly interested that all mem
Max. Min.
Date
Things began to happen in the
fered a slight skull fracture in the bers turn out as plans for the new
36
45
December 30 ..........
third quarter when a quick flurry by
fall.
year will be discussed.
................ 51
32
the Bulldogs put them out ahead 12-
He was immediately rushed to St.
Listed on the entertainment pro
34
January 1 ................. 47
10 for a short while. Echo came back
Vincents hospital for treatment. Mrs. gram are a talk by Gaylord Madison
33
January 2 ................. 44
to lead 14 to 12 at the end of the
Quick went to Portland Saturday to on the recent state convention of the
26
January 3 ... ................. 44
quarter.
see her husband anzi returned home Farm Bureau and a picture show by
25
January 4 ................. 36
The final quarter was a battle all
again Tuesday night, reporting that Gene Lear, assistant county agent.
28
January 5 ................. 38
f the way with Hermiston going
he was getting along nicely but that The evening’s program will start at
-
e
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ahead 16 to 14 about half way through
he would be hospitalized for a few 7:30 and a pot luck dinner will be
the period. A final basket by Beit EXTRA GAS FOR
more weeks.
served by the auxiliary members.
gave the Bulldogs the needed margin
About two weeks ago Mrs. Quick
TRUCKS
ISSUED
and the final score was Hermiston
and children went to Portland where NEW CLASSES AT
18. Echo 16.
Mr. Quick had arranged for them to
In the preliminary game Rugg’s
Urgent needs for additonal truck
see the launching of a sub-chaser at USO SCHEDULED
Wolves defeated William’s and mileage are now being taken care of
the Commercial ship yards.
Schoonover’s Gremlins 12-10 in a real at Farm Transportation offices in
Anyone interested in taking a
thriller. Star of this game was Pendleton, Milton-Freewater, Ukiah-
course in mathmatics is urgently re
CECIL WARNER
Johnson at referee.
Albee and at the assistant county ag
quested to sign up imediately at the
ent’s office in Hermiston.
U.S.O. club, according to Miss Mary
WRITES
LETTER
LOCAL
Jens Terjeson. chairman of the
Lou Johnson, director. The classes
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Umatilla County Farm Transporta
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will be held in the evening and are
HAS NEW HOURS tion
committee, requests that only
Rev. and Mrs. C. Warner are in ope n to the public at no charge.
farmers who need additional gasoline
receipt of an interesting V.Mail let
Anyone of any age who wishes to
The war price and rationing board. for the first quarter. January through
ter from their son, Sgt. Cecil R. War take tap dancing lessons may now
No. 85, Hermiston, has posted new of March, make appeals immediately as
ner. who is stationed in England. The register at the USO club. The hours
fice hours which will be effective un- emergency temporary rations will not
latter is stationed in the General Hos for these classes will be determined
til further notice, according to Mrs. be issued after January 31. Farmers
pital and apparently is enjoying his after registration is completed.
Julia Penney, chief clerk. The office, whose quota is suffiecent for the first
work.
? THE AMERICAN FARMER PRODUCES THE MAJOR PART OF
located in the reclamation building, quarter, or the greater part of the
Cecil tells of an interesting exper
Chet Dyer Visits Here
AMERICA'S RAW MATERIALS.
will be open from 12:00 noon to 5:30 first quarter, should delay making ap
ience he had when he was made an
Chet Dyer, who is stationed with
AND EVERY DAY, AS HE WORKS TO SUPPLY MORE AND
p. m. every day. The public is cor- peals until those in urgent need have
honorary member of a club known as the U. S. Marines at San Diego,
MORE FOOD AND CLOTHING FOR THE PEOPLES OF THE
dially invited to make their requests been taken care of.
the 1914-18 veterans group which is spent the week end here with his par
WORLD, NEW INDUSTRIAL USES FOR AGRICULTURAL
oring these hours.
composed of members who served ov ents, Mr. and Mrs. W G. Dyer. His
Operators requesting additional or
PRODUCTS ARE BEING DEVELOPED.
The office force, which consists of | revised truck mileage and gasoline al
erseas (from England) and who saw brother, Gilbert Dyer, visited here a
OuH FAñMS ARE MORE TA/ EVER URE 3EO-ROCKOE
Mrs. Penney. Mrs. Roy Hale and Mrs. lotments should bring their Certifi
action. Cecil was in a group of sev few weeks ago. Both boys are em
AMER/CA. ON NH/CN OUR STRENGTH /S SU/LT —
Julius Gimble, will work in the morn- cates of War Necessity and coupon
en who were accorded the honor, each ployed in the property room at the
G/WING FULL POIA/E/Z TO TH£ WAR EFFORT.
ngs but will be busy with office re ration books as these are necessary in
man receiving a pin signifying his San Diego base and are enjoying their
ports.
membership.
compicting the appeal forms.
work.
E. D. MARTIN RETIRES
FROM PROJECT WORK
AFTER MANY YEARS
SMITH PURCHASES
MORGAN BUILDING
ON MAIN STREET
NEGRO SLAVES
OUR DEMOCRACY
BOARD
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