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RATIONING CALENDAR GASOLINE: "A” book coupons No. 6, good for four gallons each, through July 21. “B” and “C” cou- pons cut to 212 gallons in shortage area. SUGAR: Coupon No. 13 good for 5 lbs. through August 15. Coupons No. 15 and 16 are good through Oc- lober 31 for 5 lbs. each for home canning purposes. Housewives may apply to their local ration boards for more if necessary. COFFEE: Stamp No. 24 (1 lb.) is good through June 30. Stamp 21 becomes valid for one pound July 1 ' and expires July 21. Stamp 22 val id for one pound July 22 to August 11. FUEL OIL: Period 5 coupons valid in all tones until September 30. SHOES: Stamp No. 18 (1 pair) is valid through October 31. MEATS, ETC.: Red stamps J, K, L, M. N, expire June 30. Red stamp P became valid June 27: Q becomes valid July 4; R on July 11; S on July 18. All expire July 31. PROCESSED FOODS: Blue stamps K, L, M, continue good through July 7. Blue stamps N, P, and Q will be valid from July 1 through August 7. | 7Ae -Hat minion | ataLd. OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER | wewer ‘ VEE A—’- HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, JULY 1. 1943. NEW HERMISTON SEWER READY FOR CONNECTION SOON SUPERINTENDENT Of SCHOOLS RELEASES PLANS FOR FALL TERM NUMBER 46 SCOUT CAMPAIGN TO BE LAUNCHED HERE , BY BUSINESS MEN . The new Hermiston sewer is almost ready for use. Actual operation is expected to get underway the first of the week as soon as a few minor de tails are ironed out. A huge sludge pump, not expected for several weeks, made an unexpected arrival Tuesday Plans were laid for a Boy Scout ed and work was gotten underway imme ucational finance campaign at a meet diately to have it installed. ing Tuesday evening in the Legion Several instructions have been giv hall. Dr. F. B. Belt was appointed en by engineers and the city council chairman, with Sam Moore, Geo. Har- prior to the connecting up of private kenrider, Al Quiring, Pete Berg. Gene lines. A licensed plumber must con Lear, Sam Nye and G. L. Hughes as nect the private line at the house and sisting in the campaign. where it enters into the main sewer. “This educational finance campaign Individuals may dig their own ditch has two purposes: to inform the gen es and lay their own pipe. It should eral public of the many things the be remembered that a cleanout is Scouts are doing as ordinary program quite necessary where the private line and the big way in which they are extends more than 50 feet. In no in- I assisting on the home front, and also stance should there be a 90 degree to raise funds to continue to see that angle in the line, unless it is a stand Scouting is carried to the youth of ard curved pipe. The city will make our city and country. We, as citizens a connection fee of $1.50. Applica of Hermiston, know the importance of tions for connection are obtainable at our youth taking part in such things the office of the city recorder. as the Boy Scout program.” stated Dr. CUB PACK WILL t BE STARTED SOON TWO BUILDINGS ARE EXPECTED A general pattern for handling the school population of the district is rounding into shape. Final approval The Fourth of July is just around the corner and on certain phases of the plan must be with it another holiday toll of human life and injur secured from Washington, but the ies. With all the attempts of state and federal gov general outlines are set. In addition to the students the schools have ac ernment to avert careless driving and sad accidents, commodated in the past two years, the this week end’s toll will probably exceed that on all district was faced with the addition of our battlefronts. It is therefore well for all motor students from the Ordnance housing h ---------- ists to take heed and obey the laws of the road. The unit. The following plan was worked 1 ' What To Write Soldiers last recent holidays have shown considerable results out by representatives from the office “The soldier wants the intimate de of the U. S. Commissionar of Educa- of good laws and their enforcement and the effort tails of life back home," says Chap | tion. State Superintendent’s office, of most citizens to comply. There are, however, al lain (Major) Alvie L. McKnight of Umatilla Ordnance Depot and a local ways those who know no law and have little con Cleveland. Mississippi, who has just school representative. science, and who take on more than they should of returned to the U. S. after five months 1. Ordnance primary children (that of duty on Guadalcanal. “That the is grades 1. 2 & 3) will be accommo various beverages and cause the death or injury of girl two doors down has taken a war dated at the housing site. children, women and men useful to our great war plant job, or that the couple across 2. Grades 4 to 12 inclusive will be effort. —Contributed the street have had a baby may make transported to Hermiston. Belt. your letter read like a personal col 3. An application will be made un The Boy Scout troop 56 of Hermis umn in a small-town weekly newspa der the Lanham Act to reimburse the ton is one of 55 troops in the Blue per, but that’s what he wants. By all district for the additional cost of the Mountain Council. Last fall the troop means, don’t tell the soldier about project. re-registered with only eight scouts, your troubles. He has enough of his 4. Two new buildings are request but since that time have registered 18 own. Domestic troubles affect the ed: (a) A six room building to be more, making a total of 26 boys reg morale of the soldier at the front more erected in Hermiston, near the pres R. C. Peters, auctioneer, and B. I. istered and several more ready to The Hermiston Kids. suddenly Plans have been completed for an than anything else. Something to ent building; (b) A four room build Whitney, clerk, are announcing a real come into the troop, Earl Watson, live for and go back .to is what keeps ing to be erected at the housing site, grown up, threw a monkey-wrench in- | extensive program of rodeo events on estate auction to be held at a 20-acre scoutmaster, reported. The troop is a soldier going It is what gives a to accommodate the primary children. to the works of the US.O.-sponsored 1 July 4 and 5 at the George Attebury baseball league last Sunday by de Ranch about one mile southeast of tract, consisting of Lots 1 to 20 in sponsored by the American Legion man fight. Home life is everything Application was made for the six feating the league-leading U.O.D. with Dr. F. B. Belt as chairman, and Stanfield, with roadmarkers leading Block “G”, Hermiston Orchards, City to the man at the front.” room building in April and blue team 6 to 2. Fred Rankin, on the Lee Weber and Harry Kelly serving to the place. Activities will get un of Hermiston, on Sunday, July 11. be | prints, plans and specifications have mound for Hermiston, was in rare as troop committeemen from the Le derway Sunday morning at 10 a. m. ginning at 5:00 p. m. The property Farmers To Get Tools been filed with the office of the Re- ! form and aside from a scratch single gion, and with others to be added la with a parade at Stanfield, with the More than 50 hard-to-get items gional Director in Seattle. is located about six blocks from the | ter. ‘, in the third frame by Jim Boylen. U. Pendleton Mustangers and the Her needed on farms will be provided by An amendment calling for the ad O. D. catcher, he was untouchable. Several of the Scouts of troop 56 city center and two blocks from the miston Traildusters also participat a WPB order to manufacturers and ditional building to be erected at the hospital, the property formerly be are planning to attend the Boy Scout wholesalers to set aside specific quan building site was forwarded to the The big right-hander had such fine ing. longing to H. V. Gifford who passed camp at Lake Wallowa this year. support from his teammates that he Rodeo events will begin at the ranch tities. This action puts into effect an same office about mid-June. A final (Continued on Last Page) away several years ago. was faced by only thirty batters in I at 11:00 o’clock and will last until emergency program worked out under decision has not arrived, but since the the entire nine innings, thirteen of Sponsors of the sale state that the 5:00 p. m., giving two shifts at the WPB’s Office of Civilian Require plan has the endorsement of the four Umatilla Ordnance Depot opportuni location and setting will make very ments to make available at retail out most interested agencies, it seems1 whom were retired by strikeouts. After a slow first inning, Hermis ty to attend the show. The same hours desirable home sites, with good soil, lets serving farmers, supplies needed (Continued on Last Page) ton started pecking away at the of will prevail Monday, July 5. Mr At- plenty of water for irrigation, run to increase food production. The list ferings of Smallwood, Ordnance pitch tebury has announced that lunch and ning water at all times for stock and includes such items as auger bits, bat- er, to win going away, in what looked soft drinks will be available during other features necessary for location Mr. and Mrs. Frank Christian teries, chains, chisels, drills, grain like an easy victory. This game leaves the day. of a home. The terms of the sale are Woughter announce the marriage of scoops, grease guns, harness, hoes, the league in a three-way tie for first- Among the rodeo events will be 25 per cent at the time of sale, 25 per their daughter, Miss Eunice Perme- fractional horsepower motors, pails half honors with U.O.D., Echo, and bronc riding, maverick races, novelty cent at the execution of the contract, lia Woughter, to Carl Eddy Johnson, tubs, pipe fittings, pliers, screw driv- Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Woughter an the Indians all having lost only one races, cowboy sports, calf roping and and the balance in reasonable terms son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. John ers, shovels, tire pumps, valves and other features. It has been announced to suit the purchaser. The public is son of Portland. The service was nounce the marriage of their daugh game. wrenches. Other games last Sunday resulted that a special event will be featured invited to inspect the property prior read June 21 at the First Presbyter ter, Florence Lillian, to Lieutenant P. N. Bergerson. U. S. Maritime Service, in victories for the Indians over at the conclusion of the program. The to Sunday. July 11. ian church in Vancouver. Wash., by Soldiers’ Dependents Get Checks Further information concerning the Rev. Hodge. Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Family allowances and voluntary son of Peter Bergerson of Vernonia, Boardman 11 to 10: and Echo over champion bronc rider will be asked to Stanfield by a large score. Next Sun attempt to ride Too Bad Al, a bronc property and sale can be obtained Weeden of Portland attended the allotments-of-pay are now in force for Oregon. The ceremony took place on June day, July 4, will see only four teams with a hurricane deck deluxe. A spec from either Mr. Peters or Mr. Whit couple. about four and a half million soldiers who have more than seven and one- 26th in the Chapel of the First Con in action when U.O.D. plays at Stan ial prize has been promised should ney. Dodgers telling of the event The bride wore a dusty pink dress- half million dependents, the war de gregational church of San Francisco, field and the Indians play at Echo. this horse be ridden. Side bets are al have been distributed or can be ob maker suit with brown accessories and partment has announced. More than with Dr. D. C. Williams officiating. Both of these are postponed games. ready being laid that the bronc will tained at the Herald office. a corsage of orchids. Following the 20 million family allowance and al- Miss Marie Salmi of San Francisco,! The second half of the schedule is win this attraction. ceremony, a wedding breakfast was Admission prices for the rodeo will lotment-of-pay checks have been and Commander O. L. Barsonte, U. S. slated to start July 11 if a first-half served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. mailed to the wives, children and oth Maritime Service, were the sole at champion can be determined by that be $1.00 for the adults, 50c for service Johnson in Portland, after which the time. men and 25c for children. Mr. Atte er dependents of army men in one tendants. couple left for a wedding trip to the bury promises everyone a good time The bride graduated from the Uni-1 year. beach, J at the show and hopes that many will versity of Oregon and attended Arm Mr. Johnson is now with the armed Welcome news came this week from take advantage of the opportunity to 100,000 Dehydrators strong’s Secretarial School in Berke- I Miss Constance Luehrs, instructor in forces and Mrs. Johnson is employed witness a first class show. A plan for making 100,000 domestic ly. The groom graduated from the . . the high school last year, that her at the Hermiston postoffice. food dehydrators before September 1 University of Oregon and attended A regular meeting of the Project brother, Jack Luehrs. is safe and in has been approved by WPB. These the U. S. Maritime Training School in Farm Bureau will be held Friday. Stores To Close Here Monday a neutral country. He was reported dehydrators are urgently needed, says Alameda. Hermiston merchants plan to close killed in action by the German gov July 9, according to President A. H. the War Food Administration, in time The couple is staying temporarily their stores Monday, July 5 (official Cable. The group will meet at the ernment about six weeks ago. Some to preserve farm and victory garden at the Stewart Hotel in San F rancis- Columbia park hall beginning at 7:30 holiday because July 4 comes on Sun doubt concerning his death was felt at fruits and vegetables. A home food co while Mr. Bergerson is attending day this year). The two-day holiday with a pot luck dinner. A program that time as reports from the German dehydrator removes moisture from the "Licensed Officers’ Up-Grading will give weary store clerks a chance The Hermiston Cooperative Can is being arranged for the affair. government, even though given to the raw food, thereby preserving its fla School”. All members are urged to reserve for a breathing spell. Service sta American Red Cross, many times are nery had a regular “field day” Tues vor and food value for later use. tions will be open part of the day. day. establishing an all-time high, ac that evening for the event. very misleading. cording to Mrs. A. E. Rugg, manager. I Alfalfa Hay Under Control Miss Luehrs writes that she is now A total of 2,251 cans were processed Alfalfa hay was brought under with the American Red Cross at the during the day, making it a busy day price control by OPA recently in Ari Station Hospital, March Field. Calif. for the employees of the concern. Due zona, Nevada. Utah, Idaho, and New She states that the weather is very to point rationing and shortage of Charles Hodge, owner of the Her Mexico and in ElPaso and Hudspeth hot and that the country is similar to some foodstuffs, many are canning counties in Texas at the levels estab miston Auto Co., returned this week eastern Oregon. Miss Luehrs says this year who have not done so in the from an extended business trip which lished last February for California, “hello” to all her friends in Hermis past. Also many of the newcomers Oregon and Washington. This is in took him to Salt Lake, Omaha, Chica ton. Author’s note: Apparently Miss in the community are becoming ac go, back through the Dakotas. Mon tended to reduce the price to the far Luehrs does not want to forget her quainted with the organization and mer in the areas brought under con tana, to Spokane and home. En route friends here as she requests a sub- are taking advantage of the setup. he visited many other towns on busi trol for the first time. With few ex scription to The Herald in order that The 2,251 cans were distributed as ceptions the maximum price is $20 a ness matters for the Chevrolet compa she may keep up with news.” follows: Beans, 364: peas, 1.581; ny. ton, loose on the farm, ready to load. beets, 48 cherries, 232, and carrots, Mr. Hodge states that when the war 26. is over he wants to take a month ’ s Prosecute Gas Ration Violators Criminal prosecutions for violation vacation to take some moving pictures of gasoline rationing regulations in of the northwest back to the middle stituted by OPA through April 30. west to show the people the activities The local office of the War Price 1943 totaled 509. Ninety-three cases of this country. He states that he was and Rationing Board has announced involved operators of gasoline sta besieged with questions as to the op that all T-l gas stamps for trucks ex Many letters are now being re tions. The remaining 416 were ac portunities, living conditions and fu pired June 30. Anyone having a T-l ceived locally from the soldiers who tions against individuals ranging ture possibilities of Oregon and book that is not outdated should con were stationed at Stanfield early this from private automobile owners and Washington. tact the rationing office where new spring. They are now located in New filling station attendants to criminal books will be issued. There are some Guinea and are having some real ex “rings” engaged in systematic theft T-l books now out which are dated periences. All of the boys have ex and sale of stolen gasoline ration later than June 30 but these should be pressed their appreciation of the books and coupons. turned in at once as they will not be grand hospitality which they enjoyed valid at gas stations. while in this community. Living Costs Rise Henry Sommerer, perennial board A books which expire July 21 must One staff sergeant wrote to the A rise of 1.7 per cent in food prices member, and Dale Tucker of the Cold be renewed prior to that date. Appli members of the U.S.O. staff to the ef increased the total cost if living for I Springs district were elected for five cation cards for A books are available fect that all of the boys in the com non-rural workers by 0.8 percent in and four year terms respectively on at ony service station. These blanks, pany had never run across such the month ended May 15. Neverthe- the high school board at the annual properly filled, the cover of the old A friendliness since they had been in less, the cost of items making up election Monday night. Mr. Sommer- book and tire inspection which is up the army. As proof, the sergeant nearly 60 per cent of the family bud- er has served for many years on this to date should be mailed to the local went on to say, "We set up camp on get remained practically unchanged, board and was reluctant to serve board. New books will be returned by a hill with weeds about six feet high. This increase of 0.8 per cent compares again but was persuaded by friends mail after the 10th of the month. We finally got it cleared out and it with a rise of 1.5 per cent in the | to accept the nomination once more, Anyone having an A book from out looks very good now. The name of it month ending March 15 and 1.1 per The high school board appoints its side this area must have a basic A is "Little Hermiston”, so you see. Her cent in the month ending March 15 own clerk while in the grade school transfer before he will be granted a miston is even represented in New and 1.1 per cent in the month ending district the dark is also elected by Guinea." April 15. i vote of the people. renewal. THREE TEAMS IN TIE FOR LEAD IN BASEBALL RACE ATTEBURY RODEO DATE GIVEN FOR TO BE FEATURED AUCTION SALE JULY 4TH AND 5TH OF REAL ESTATE MISS WOUGHTER RECENT BRIDE MISS WOUGHTER BRIDE OF LIEUT. JACK LUEHRS IS REPORTED SAFE PROJECT FARM BUREAU TO MEET LOCAL CANNERY HAS RECORD DAY HODGE RETURNS FROM LONG TRIP GEARED FOR VICTORY TRUCK GASOLINE STAMPS NOW DUE HERMISTON ALSO IN NEW GUINEA SOMMERER AND TUCKER ELECTED ri ( ** * Ir
