RATIONING
CALENDAR
The 4^atmLäto n
RATION BOOK NO. 2
May 16—Red stamp H (meats-fats)
in book No. 2 valid: J valid May 23. I
All, including unused E and F stamps
valid through May 31. Each weekly I
series good for 16 points.
May 31- Blue stamps G, H and J
valid through May 31.
May 14—Last day for retailers to i VOLUME XXXVI
register with local boards and receive I
allowable inventories of meats and I
LABOR MEASURES
SUGAR
May 31—Stamp No. 12, book No. 1.
good for five pounds, expires at mid-
night.
COFFEE
May 30—Stamp No. 23, book No. 1. i
good for one pound, expires at mid-1 MAN
OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER
HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, MAY 13, 1943.
lAUDRA WHITE
HOME FROM VISIT
MRS. FRAKER TO
RESIGN POSITION
ORDERED TO HELP
Mrs. Audra White returned this
week from a two months visit which
CONTROL OF WORKERS took
her to Florida. Washington, D.C.
A
NUMBER 39
SENIORS TO HAVE
BUSY WEEK WITH
GRADUATION WORK
Mrs. Edith Fraker, who represents
the Cold Springs district on the local
union high school board, this week
____
and other places of interest. On the
turned in her resignation to accept a
HOUR LOSS
trip she visited her husband, Gerald
position as principal in the Umapine LARGE CLASS TO
White, who just recently finished of
schools, Mrs. Fraker was elected at
SHOES
the last election and has proven a GET DIPLOMAS
TO BE CORRECTED ficers training school at Richmond,
June 15—Stamp No. 17, book No. 1
Va. He will now be stationed at
faithful member.
valid for purchase of one pair of
All war workers in the West are Palm Beaeh. Fla.
According to Henry Sommerer,
Honor
Next week will be a busy one in the
shoes, expires at midnight.
Mrs. White is doing a fine job of
now under control of the new man-
board chairman. no effort will be lives of Hermiston high school sen-
the
FUEL OIL
power policies as a result of orders taking her husband's place on the ru-
made at the present to fill the vacan I iors who will complete four years of
September 30—Period 5 coupons issued today by William K. Hopkins, ral mail route here while he is in the
cy
until the next election which comes 1 study, climaxed by receiving their
Dead
valid March 26 through September regional director of the war manpow- service. Rev. C. Warner substituted
sòme time in June.
diplomas Thursday night. A total of
30. Heating coupons—one unit, value er commission, establishing stabiliza- for Mrs. White during her absence.
25 seniors will conclude their high
ten gallons; ten units, 100 gallons.
tion plans in areas not heretofore cov
i school days, to enter new fields of en-
GASOLINE
JACK LUEHRS IS
ered.
| deavor which at the present time are
May 21—No. 5 stamps, in A book,
Many counties in California and COUNCIL NAMES
none too bright.
REPORTED
LOST
each good for four gallons, expire at Oregon, which have been classified as
Saturday,
May
29
Baccalaureate services will be held
BUDGET
GROUP
midnight.
“residual areas”, were brought under
Sunday evening in the high school
TIRES
Unwelcome news received this week auditorium beginning at 8:00 p. m.
the same controls already set up in
The Hermiston city council met at TAX EXPERT IS
May 31—Cars with C books must most of the West to stabilize the sup
was that Jack Luehrs, brother of Miss with Rev. c Warner delivering the
a regular session Friday night at I
have tires inspected by this date; B ply and flow of labor.
Constance Luehrs. had lost his life address. Musical selections will be
which time a budget committee was AMONG MISSING
books by June 30. First inspection
while in action with the armed forces | rendered by the high school chorus
_____
By this action, Hopkins completed
for A bookholders must have been the blanketing of five western states named to meet Friday, June 11, with AT LUNCHEON
overseas. The word was received by under the direction of G. C. Humph-
made by March 31: subsequent inspec and Alaska with labor control meas the council to draw up a budget for
her parents at Ontario where Miss, revs.
tions within every six-month period ures which were ordered into effect the coming year. The following men
Luehrs had gone to visit for the week | Graduation exercises will be held
J.
S.
Cooper,
income
tax
consultant
thereafter, but at least 90 days apart. by presidential decree on April 17. were listed: Lee Quiring, Curtis Si
end.
. Thursday evening. May 20, beginning
September 30 next tire inspection The industrial areas of California and mons. H. H. Gailey, Sam Moore. Otto of Colfax, Wash., failed to appear at
There is still some faint ray of at 8:00 o’clock. The program will be
the
Chamber
of
Commerce
luncheon
deadline for A books.
Oregon, as well as the entire states of Pierce, C. J. Jackson and Walt Pear Monday due to unavoidable reasons, hope, however, as the news was re- | opened by the processional by the
ceived from the Red ( ross from a [ high school band, followed by the in-
Washington, Nevada and Arizona and son.
Insurance for Soldiers
Mayor F. C. McKenzie left this • but will come at a later date, accord German government source
Alaska
were
already
under
stabiliza
which vocation, and a musical selection by
All soldiers can get financial pro
week for Portland and Salem on mat ing to President A. M. Thrasher who might be misleading.
the chorus. Charles F. Walker, pres
tection through the national service tion plans worked out by representa ters pertaining to city problems. received a telegram from Mr. Cooper.
tives
of
management
and
labor
under
ident of Behnke-Walker Business Col-
life insurance program, if they act
Among matters which he will inves A fine crowd was in attendance at the
before midnight of August 10. the sponsorship of the war mapower com tigate include the sewer, water sys meeting with Col. A. S. Buyers and AUXILIARY PLANS lege, will deliver an address on “Now
Is Not Always.”
war department has announced. Max mission.
Captain H. K. Iverson of the Ord
Job controls now in effect are tem and the access road to the Uma nance Depot as special guests.
Prior to the presentation of diplo-
FOR
POPPY
SALE
imum policy is $10,000. The payments
tilla Ordnance Depot.
aimed
at
reducing
loss
of
man
hours
mas
by the president of the school
will be made to beneficiaries only in
H. K. Dean, chairman of a commit
through switching of jobs. Changes
board, Henry J. Sommerer, the chorus
tee named to check on the farm labor
monthly installments.
Faith in America with those who
of jobs can be made only when clear BASEBALL SLATE
situation here, reported that al have died in the nation’s service will will present two more numbers. Fol
ance
is
granted
through
prescribed
Crop Corps Certificates
though the matter was not as critical be pledged anew on Poppy Day. May lowing will be the benediction and re
Certificates of service will be channels, with certification by means IS TALKED HERE
here as in other parts of the country, 29, Mrs. F. B. Belt, American Legion cessional by the high school band.
considerable help would be needed by Auxiliary Poppy chairman, said today Mary Sommerer is valedictorian and
awarded to the 3,500,000 persons who of a “certificate of availability” or
work on farms this year in the U. S. transfer slip. The new WMC order
It is very probable that Hermiston farmers during peak periods. He sug as the Auxiliary continued prepara Doris Follett and Dorothy Hiatt will
crop corps, and to those who work in extends this and other provisions of baseball fans will not be disappointed gested that all those with any spare tion for its annual distribution of share the honor of salutatorian.
A list of graduates follows: Court
canning and other food processing the stabilization system to the hither this year as Lee Weber, high school- time register at some central point.
memorial poppies.
land Brock, Clemit Brock, James Belt,
coach and physical education instruc
It was requested by the club that
plants, the War Food Administration to “open” areas.
“
The
wearing
of
the
poppy
is
a
per
Hopkins, in announcing extension of tor, is attempting to organize a league this work be done by Gene Lear, as
Alfred Buell,' Gerald Cóxen. Jack
has announced. The certificates will
the
labor control plan, pointed out and is getting quite a bit of support sistant county agent, with his office sonal pledge that we will not ‘break Drake, David Dufur, Kenneth El
be presented “for patriotic service on
faith'
with
those
who
died
but
will
a farm or in a food processing facto that wasteful turnover in employment from various organizations. Teams at the Farm Bureau mill. It is hoped carry on to the achievement of the wood, Jay Gimbel, Clarence Kennison,
ry” and will bear the signatures of ranks has been cut to a considerable who have already made application to that anyone having a day or two a things for which they gave their Carl Longhorn, Maynard Neal, Rich
ard Rugg, Lowell Tiller. Lyle Tilden,
Chester C. Davis, war food adminis- degree in other areas of the west join include an official U.O.D. team, week off or has a vacation listed la lives,” said Mrs. Belt.
where
he
previously
established
sta
Lewis Wilson, Merle Eldredge, Gene
an Indian team from the U.O.D., the ter in the summer and who would be
trator, Paul V. McNutt, chairman of
“Millions of Americans will wear
the War Manpower Commission, and bilization programs.
U.O.D. firer.ien, Hermiston youngs willing to earn some extra cash while the poppy this year as a tribute to vieve Blinston, Barbara Connor.
Frances Culver. Dola Mae Daugh-
“These regulations are a sincere at ters. and other teams interested are getting a “workout” will register at
the state director of agricultural ex-
tempt on my part to fulfill the inten Echo. Irrigon and the Boardman the office of the assistant county the dead of both World Wars and a erty, Doris Follett, Lauree Gimbel,
tension in each state.
mark of their determination to con Norma Getchel, Gloria Hammer, Dor
tion of section 3 of the executive or Bombers.
agent.
clude this war with complete victory. othy Hiatt. Maxine Huddelston, Mar
der
issued
by
the
president
on
April
Coal Supply Is Low
Sam Moore, head of the local civi The flower is the symbol of life given
If the league materializes, it is
Stocks of bituminous coal are not 8. The intent of that section, as we thought that doubleheaders will be lian defense program, reported on in service for America. The wearer jorie Knapp, Joy Minielly. Vivian
large enough to tide the nation over have interpreted it, is exactly what it played Sundays and possibly some government insurance for all workers makes an unspoken pledge to the na- Morris, Hattie Peterson, Audrey Rob
of civilian defense with blanks avail tion’s heroic dead that he will live as erts, Molly Ann Ripley, Mary Som
any prolonged suspension of mining, says—to prohibit the transfer of games during the week.
merer, Noreen Townsend, Jewell
able at the office of E. P. Dodd. Any they died, serving America.”
solid fuels administrator Harold L. workers for higher pay except as such
Townsend, Norma Williams, Betty
one connected with home defense
Ickes said recently, as he urged all transfers are in the interest of the
will be offered to everyone
Miller. Wanda Dunning, Irene Cox,
HENSEL TO STUDY should fill out these papers which are in Poppies
users to conserve coal. Regarding the war effort.
Hermiston' by the women of the
war
manpower
Marjorie Skow and Donna Kelly.
“For some time the
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without cost.
nation’s “insecure fuel position.” ad
Auxiliary on Poppy Day. No price
ministrator Ickes said, “It is essen commission has been promoting vol- 1 FOR AIR FORCE
will
.be
asked
for
the
flowers,
the
pen
____ _
tial that every consumer conserve untary control over transfer of work-
YOUTHS FINISH
nies of children being just as welcome FROST HITS HERE
ers
through
what
is
known
as
employ-
Rudolph
F
(Fred)
Hensel of Her-
every pound of coal posible so that
as the dollars of the wealthy. A pop
ment
stabilization
plans.
The
basic
|
miston
has
arrived
at
the
University
TIN COLLECTION
TUESDAY NIGHT
the maximum amount of coal will be
py over every heart is the goal.
available in the event the coal emer- purpose of these plans is to see that of Wichita, at Wichita, Kansas, for a
Contributions given to the Auxilia
workers are placed in positions which | course of Army Air Force instruction,
gency continues.
Youngsters from the Hermiston ry’s volunteer poppy workers will go
Although the thermometer dipped
will fully utilize, their skills to the The training will last approximately Junior high school spent several busy in their entirety to the rehabilitation to 32 degrees Tuesday night, very
best interests of the war effort.
five months at which time he will be hours Wednesday collecting empty tin
Revised Feed Prices
and child welfare funds of the Amer little serious damage was reported
"These
plans
spell
out
those
condi-
appointed as an Aviation Cadet in the cans which had been prepared by ican Legion and Auxiliary, where about the town. However, citizens
Saving to farmers are expected to
result from OPA’s revision of retail tiens of transfer which are in the in- Air Force.
housewives. Although fhe collection they will help support the Legion’s are beginning to wonder if summer is
prices of animal and poultry feeds. terests of the war effort. In general,
Upon completion of the course, was not enormous, it nevertheless will and Auxiliary’s efforts for the dis ever coming. The past fortnight has
Previously, the retailer has been al they say specifically the workers can which includes numerous academic aid the war effort when added to abled' fighting men of both wars, and been quite cool greatly retarding the
lowed a fixed mark-up of $7.50 a ton not transfer from one essential acti courses, he will be classified as a pi that collected in other towns.
for the children of the dead and dis- growth of victory gardens and farm
on all kinds of feeds. Now, feeds vity to another except with availabi lot, navigator or bombardier and go
Anyone having been missed Wed abled.
crops.
have been classified, and there is a lity issued either by the employer or on to schools of the flying training : nesday is asked to leave his donation
The report for the week follows:
schedule of mark-ups ranging from the local war manpower authorities.” command for work in these special-1 on the city lot at the rear of the city
Date
Max. Min
A worker who was most recently ties.
LICENSE
MAN
IS
.......
$5.50 to $10.00 a ton.
May 6
.... 66
44
jail.
engaged in agriculture may be hired
May 7 .......
67
43
COMING
MAY
19
for
work
in
a
non-agricultural
activi
War Work For Women
May 8 ........... ............ 74
35
Important war work for women in- ty only upon referral by the United
May 9 ...........
73
57
States
employment
service,
or
to
ag
eludes hundreds of unexciting jobs in
10 ...........
A traveling examiner of operators
62
42
stores, restaurants, laundries, offices, ricultural work without regard to the
and chauffeurs is scheduled to arrive
May 11 ...........
61
41
restrictions
set
forth
in
this
plan.
schools, hospitals, public institutions,
| Wednesday, May 19, and will be on
May 12
32
Any worker or employer who claims
transportation, communications, pub
I duty at the American Legion hall be
lic utilities, and other necessary com that any determination or action tak
tween the hours of 10:00 a. m. to 4:00
munity esrvices. A new list has just en under this plan is unfair or unrea
p.
m., according to an announcement LODGES HOSTS TO
I, Earl Snell, governor of the state of Oregon, do
been compiled by the Women’s Advi- sonable as applied to him. may appeal
released from the secretary of state’s GEORGE STROHMS
hereby designate and set aside Wednesday, the 19th
sory committee of the WMC.
from such determination or action
office.
through the local office of the U. S.
day of May, 1943, as African Victory Day—as an oc
All those wishing permits or licenses
Employment Service which made the
Rebekahs and Oddfellows of Her
Butter, Cheese Orders
casion
on
which
the
people
of
this
state
will
cele
to drive cars are asked to get in touch
miston gave a pot luck supper Mon-
Fifty percent of all butter and 70 determination or took the action in
I
with
the
examiner
during
these
hours.
brate the redemption of the continent of Africa—
day night honoring Mr. and Mrs.
percent of all cheddar cheese pro- volved.
the first continent reclaimed from our enemies.
George Strohm. Mr. and Mrs. Strohm
duced in May, June, and July must be
--nnc,
COLUMBIA YOUTH have been active and helpful members
held for governmetn uses, the WFA HERMISTON WINS
The occupation of northwest Africa was an Amer
the local lodges for more than
has announced. Thirty percent of
ican
program.
The
command
of
the
African
cam
s
AGAIN
PROMOTED of
$
twenty-five years, and will be great
butter and 50 percent of cheese has TENNIS MATCH
paign was vested in our General Eisenhower. Amer
ly missed from the community.
been required for government use
ica’s ground, aerial and naval forces played a spec
The Hermiston high school tennis
Present at the supper were Mr. and
Bernard Jendrzejewski, son of Mr.
since February.
: team, under the tutelage of Miss
tacular and vital part in the final battle of Tunisia. $ and Mrs. John Jendrzejewski of the Mrs. B. J. Nation and Duncan Camp
I Claudine Hale, won a -2 decision over
Columbia district, has recently been bell, who were neighbors of the
Traffic Declines
Britain has rung its church bells and rejoiced
promoted
to First Lieutenant accord- Strohms when they lived on the west
Traffic on rural roads in the east the Heppner racqueteers this week.
throughout the land over the liberation ; Russia and
ing to a recent letter. He has been side of the river, when the project was
ern rationed area was 48 percent less This was the last match of the sea-
China have rejoiced. It is improper for America to $ training on the east coast, mostly with very new. Others present were Mrs.
in March than the same month of son which included matches with Pen-
leave to its comrades in arms the observance of this
1941. It was about 37 percent less in i dleton, Stanfield and Heppner.
single motored planes but now will Rena Waterman, her daughter Enid
Those taking part in the Heppner
the rest of the country, according to
begin work with twin motored mach Delany and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.
first decisive and absolute victory of the second
Marvin Watson and daughters, Mr.
the Public Roads . Administration of contests were Glen Wilcox, singles
ines.
world war.
the Federal Works Agency. Traffic winner: Roy Sires and Bob Alford,
According to First Lieutenant Jen- and Mrs. Curtis Simons and daughter.
It is my hope that on the 19th of May every com
in February was off 52 percent in the boys’ doubles winners; Dorothy Jor-
drzejewski’s letter, his ambition is to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Logan, Kay and
munity in Oregon will join in this observance, in ev-
fly one of the large four-motored Virgil, Mr. and Mrs. Gwyn Hughes,
east and 35 percent elsewhere, com dan, girls' singles loser; La Desea
Mr. and Mrs. George Sale and George
Pieper and Alt* Mae Guerrant. girls’
pared with February, 1941.
ery way that it can be managed without interference $ planes.
I Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kennison,
doubles winners; and Frances Culver
with
the
war
effort.
And
Oregon
invites
the
states
Mesdames Thelma Harkenrider, Gla
and Dick Belt, mixed doubles losers.
Sewage Facilities For Homes
Mn/or General Visits Here
of the union " to
co join with
win her
ner in ceieoration
celebration oi
of ine
the vic
vic- 4 ?
dys Hale. Ruby Matott and Audra
Home owners can now obtain sew
Hamman Advanced Again
tory of our armed forces and the accomplishments of
Major General Frederick Gilbreath, White.
age facilities by having their muni
During the evening Mrs. White told
Harry Hamman, who some months
our home front.
Commanding General, San Francisco
cipal authority write a letter to WPB.
very
interestingly of her recent trip
Port
of
Embarkation,
visited
the
The letter must certify that the work ago enlisted with the Seabees, has
On from Africa to the redemption of Europe and i} Umatilla Ordnance Depot Saturday, to Washington,
D. C.. Florida, and
is properly authorized; that it will made another advancement according
Asia !
May 8. General Gilbreath was ac other states and places. George Sale
require less than $1,500 for under to a recent letter received by his par
companied by his aide. Captain Kerr. Jr., who is in the armed forces, told
ground, and less than $500 for above- ents. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hamman. He $
EARL SNELL,
ground construction. The letter itself is now rated as a Chief Petty Officer
Governor, State of Oregon. ′ I Announcement of the visit was made what he could of army life and life in
by W. J. Hoffman. Lt Col., Ord. general in San Francisco and other
constitutes an authorisation to con- and is on duty somewhere in the west
a
Pacific.
coast cities.
Dept., Public Relations Officer.
nect sewage facilities.
Aid
the
Living
POPPY DAY
L
4 2ald
S
: ’
Victory Proclamation