RATIONING
CALENDAR
7 he 4 ezmisto n
4^e^aLdL
MEATS, CHEESE, etc.
Book 2 red stamps. P, Q and R val-
id through July 31.
PROCESSED FRUITS &
VEGETABLES
Book 2 blue stamps N, P and € val
OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER
id through August 7.
SUGAR
HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, JULY 15. 1943.
NUMBER 48
Book 1 stamp 13 good for 5 pounds VOLUME XXXVI
through August 15, stamps 15 and
16 good for 5 pounds for home can-
MRS. WALDO DYER
ning.
COFFEE
WINS $2000 CASH
Book 1 stamp 21 worth one pound
AND $2000 BONDS
through July 21; stamp 22 worth one
pound July 22-August 11.
GASOLINE
Whoopee!
The most important
Coupons worth 4 gallons each.
news of the week, at least to Mrs.
Renewal of books to be made on ap
Waldo Dyer, came in the form of a
telegram stating that she was second KENNETH GIBBS
plication blanks obtainable at filling
Two serious fires caused thousands of dollars damage
place winner in a magazine contest,
stations. New books will be issued
in
Hermiston Wednesday morning and early afternoon.
for use starting July 22.
with a prize of $4000 in cash. Mrs. IS INSPECTOR
Dyer chose to take half of it in War
FUEL OIL
The first alarm sounded about 8:30 a. m. when the Rohr
The Hermiston city council has
Savings Bonds. Mrs. Dyer, needless
Period 1 coupons in new fuel oil ra man Motor Co. building was gutted by flames which con
«
passed
Ordinance No. 214 dealing with
to say. is quite elated over the matter
tions valid until January 3. 1944,
sumed the entire shop interior, with only records and some
and almost refused to believe the tele the new Hermiston sewer recently
worth 10 gallons per unit. Last year's
gram. However, a few days later the completed and placed in operation.
period 5 coupons valid through Sep office equipment saved from damage by either fire or wa
ter. The second alarm sounded shortly after 1:00 o’clock
tember 30.
actual money and bonds arrived and | Citizens are urged to study the ordi
nance carefully as every phase of the
the “dream came true.”
when a grass and brush fire started some distance west of
sewer operation has been covered and
It started like all other contests in steps for its enforcement have been
BOB FOLLETT IS the Harry Connor ranch and east of the highway and rail
a
comparatively
simple contest. Fol i listed. Kenneth Gibbs, city water
road tracks.
lowing completion of this phase, Mrs. superintendent, has been named by
NOW FIRST PILOT
The morning fire started when
Dyer was asked to submit a 200-word the council as official sewer inspector
sparks from a welder ignited gasoline ORDNANCE TEAM
essay on “My Choice for American whose duties it will be to operate and
a
considerable
distance
away.
With
The following letter was received
WINS FIRST HALF
Hero No. 1.” She wrote the essay on control the sewage disposal plant un
by Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Follett from in a few minutes the entire interior of
George Washington, in which she told der the direction of the mayor and
their son, First Pilot Bob Follett who the garage was aflame with employes BASEBALL FLAG
the example set by this great lead council. He will also be in charge of
COACH LEE WEBER of
is stationed somewhere in North Af- able to remove only a few cars from
er
in early warfare and hoped that it
the shop and some materials, includ
rica:
In one of the tightest ball games TO LEAVE MONDAY would be the shining star in the pres | inspection of all connections to the
sewer.
ing
all
records
and
equipment,
from
“Dearest Folks, I have been in this
played on the local diamond this year,
ent great conflict. Due to copyright
camp three days now and this is the the front office. The fire department the strong Umatilla Ordnance team FOR WASHINGTON ownership the article cannot be print-
The ordinance follows:
first chance I’ve had to write you. answered the call immediately and won the first half championship Sun
ed this week.
was
battling
the
flames,
fanned
by
a
You’d be very much surprised at the
day by defeating the Indians 3-2 in a
Lee Wilson Weber,, who has been a
Friends are congratulating Mrs. ORDINANCE NO.214
climate here—the ocean breeze keeps strong wind, only a few minutes after contest that was not decided until member of the Hermiston high school Dyer on her good fortune.
the
alarm
sounded.
Due
to
the
thick
it cool and very comfortable. Not at
Dayton “Bucky” Harris drove a sharp faculty for the past two years, will
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR
ness of the smoke and the location of
all what I had expected.
A SEWER INSPECTOR AND
single through the pitcher’s box to leave Monday for Washington to be
the
flames,
it
was
some
minutes
be
STORES
TO
OPEN
ESTABLISHING RULES AND
“Our trip across was one of the ex
score Joe Boczar from second in the gin training for Red Cross assign
REGULATIONS IN REGARD TO
periences I’ll never forget. We had fore the water took effect. However, last half of the ninth. Mr. Harris al ment overseas. Mr. Weber, better NIGHT IN WEEK
CONNECTIONS
WITH
THE
fair flying weather all the way. Occa firemen broke through the roof in two most proved the goat of the game in known to Hermiston as Coach Weber,
CITY SEWER SYSTEM AND
sionally we would hit a tropical storm, places and by skillful use of the hose the sixth when he dropped a pop fly recently was advised by telegram that
Hermiston merchants and business THE USE OF SAID SYSTEM.
but most of the trip was swell. We soon had the blaze under control.
just behind the pitcher’s box to lead he has been appointed to a position as men have voted to cooperate with the
The
fire
damaged
seriously
the
en
flew thro rain that was so heavy we
Section. 1 : Sewer Inspector. City
to the first scores of the game. His Assistant Field Director for Recrea
could barely see the wing tips. “Vic tire interior, damaged four cars in the winning single in the ninth more than tion. He must report in Washington workers of the Umatilla Ordnance Council shall designate some one of
Depot by remaining open Wednesday its employees as City Sewer Inspector
ki” took it like an angel and we had shop for repair, considerable equip redeemed the earlier miscue.
July 23.
nights until 9:00 o’clock in order to and such Sewer Inspector may be
no trouble at all. We hit one hail ment. some tires and inner tubes, gar The contest was a pitcher’s duel
changed or discharged for any reason,
Although the exact nature of his
storm, a dust storm, and a few rain age supplies and many other items. from the start with neither Albert work is not known, it is thought that give workers an opportunity to pur at any time.
chase
supplies
and
seek
recreation
storms, but really had a grand trip. The building »belongs to Dr. J. C. “Wildcat” Henry of the Indians nor he will be sent overseas to help foster
Section 2: Control. The Sewer In
The longest hop took 111 hours all Kern of Pendleton but all the equip Mora Smallwood of the U.O.D. team recreation among the camps. He comes during the middle of the week. The spector under the direction of the
ment belongs to A. F. Rohrman. The
Saturday night opening of stores will Mayor and City Council shall operate
over water—quite a grind.
handing out many base hits. Nary a well qualified for this position as he
and control the sewage disposal plant
"The islands north of South Amer latter estimated late Wednesday that run was countered until the sixth has spent most of his life in this type continue to exist, giving workers two and the sewer system as now or here
nights each week.
ica were very beautiful, much like the exact loss could not be determined
after built and of the building, main
Hawaii. The South American jungle until an estimate of repairs could be when the Indians scored twice on two of work. During the past two months
Col. A. S. Buyers, commanding of tenance and repair thereof and all
really took my eye though. We saw made but thought that it would run errors on the part of the Ordnance he has been assistant director at the ficer of the U.O.D., is cooperating by connections thereto.
solid carpets of green and red, then upwards of $8,000.00.
team.
local U.S.O., assisting with recreation furnishing bus transportation from
Section 3: Application. No private
stretches of jungle 100 miles or zo,
No more runs were scored until the al activities.
Mr. Rohrman stated also Wednes
the Ordnance Depot to Hermiston and sewer or sewer connection shall be
so thick you couldn’t see through.
built, repaired, extended or connected
Mrs. Weber, who is employed at back each Wednesday night.
Very beautiful. The Amazon river day that he would move his office eighth when the U.O.D. squad evened
with any public sewer or drain unless
was another sight. It is 70 miles temporarily to his building across the the count. It looked like the contest the Tum-A-Lum, plans to remain in
and until an application has been
wide at the mouth. Looks like a darn street from the garage and would car- would go into extra innings until the Hermiston.
made and plans for same submitted
RIDING
ACADEMY
big creek
to the Sewer Inspector. All applica
"We went into some OP the towns ry on as usual. He expected that bus last half of the ninth when a two-bag- l
for sewer connection permits
in Brazil. Gosh what a sight. Every- iness in the shop would be hampered ger by Harris scored Boczar from PLANS MADE FOR
NOW AVAILABLE tions
shall be made by the property owner
thing about 90 years behind us. We for several days but that his plans second. The game was almost over
or by the person, firm or company
had a few funny things happen to us were to “get going” as soon as possi an instant before when Pellissier con BIBLE SCHOOL
employed to perform the work. The
Arrangements
have
now
been
com
there, but I’ll tell you about that when
plan shall show the whole course of
ble. No damage was done to the rear nected for a lusty three-bagger but
I return.
pleted whereby Ben Parsons, who has
private sewer from its connection
“Our first touch of Africa was as of the building which houses the body was called out trying to stretch it in Details connected with the conduct been in similar work for many years, the
with the house or building to the pub
I had it pictured, that is the part be- and fender department. Cleanup op- to a home run. The U.O.D. players ing of a successful Bible School were will be at the fairgrounds at all times lic sewer and show the location of all
low the Equator. What a place! The
._
. on - Last . —
protested loudly to Umpire-in-Chief ironed out in the workers conference
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Page)
to rent horses for those seeking that
Arabs and niggers running around in
Pierce but needless to say their argu Sunday afternoon.
form
of
recreation.
Mr.
Parsons
re
their sheets and rags, and talk about _ —
FI * P AIRATryu
The following department heads
ments proved to no avail.
stink- wow! Up here it is much dif- a • Êr » DJEL.LUEEd 1
were selected: Mrs. Hineline, super cently spent three years at Sun Val PORTLAND FIRM
ferent. The people are much cleaner g=y=== agirme y curgu
it — li** —
intendent of Beginners; Mrs. McGee, ley lodge in the same capacity.
and whiter. Just got my laundry UIV u H
JOHN H. DUNNING Superintendent of Primaries; Mr. Reservations for horses may be BEGINS WORK ON
back from an old Arab. He did a
fair pob of washing, but no pressing.
Graves, superintendent of Juniors and made by calling the U.S.O., with the 40 NEW HOUSES
Frank P. Sargent, recently of Her AVIATION CADET
I give a darn though! We wear ’em as
Mr. MacArthur, superintendent of In following prices prevailing: $1.00 for
miston. has been awarded a $4,952.00
is.
termediates. The success of this ef the first hour and 50c for each hour
“I just got back from ferrying a contract for the construction of a
John H. Dunning, son of Ed Dun
Interstate Homes Inc. of Portland
ship to the front. It’s only a short pump house, cutting off and removal
fort
depends upon cooperation and it thereafter. Classes for young enthu
ning of Hermiston, has recently been
siasts
will
be
started
in
the
near
fu
began
work this week on the con
hop from here. Had a good trip out
is urged that all who are interested in
of it, also some excitement. We are of existing deep well casing, furnish designated as an Aviation Cadet and
ture.
struction of 40 new housing units in
this
school
confer
with
the
departmen
at a training center here, have to ing and placing of deep well pump is now undergoing preliminary train
Hermiston. Lots have been staked
train for the next three weeks. Now with electric motor, automatic con ing at Garden City Army Air Field, tal head in which you wish to work.
out
and several carloads of lumber ar
here is the good news! I am now a trol, float switch and connecting wir-
Parents can help solve the trans •A1 BOOKS MUST
Kansas. John has had two months
rived on the scene Wednesday, indi
1st Pilot. Have been taken off the
portation
problem
by
“
share
the
ride
”
old crew and when I leave, I’ll take ing to reservoir for the city of Her- training in the Glider Corps prior to principle, taking turns transporting BE RENEWED
cating that building operations will
my own ship and my own crew. Sure miston.
receiving his cadet appointment. Ca
get underway immediately. Floyd
I
the
children
from
their
neighborhood
is a swell deal. Should be a 1st Lt.
Mr. Sargent’s bid was accepted by det Dunning completed elementary
Bressler, president of Interstate
The
local
office
of
the
War
Price
Ito and from school.
soon I hate to leave the old gang and
several days ago but flight training at Chickasha, Okla.
Homes Inc., was in Hermiston several
“Vicki”, but its really worth while. I the city council
and
Rationing
Board
has
announced
haven’t met my co-pilot yet but he was not announced publicly pending
weeks ago to make arrangements for
He is a graduate of Hermiston high
that
renewals
for
A
gasoline
books
are
West
land
Grange
To
Meet
will probably be a 1st Lt. but I'm still approval of the bid by the Federal school and later went to Portland
All members of the Westland coming in very slow. The new books the building project.
the boss, and he’ll do as I please.
Works Administration of Seattle.
Local operations will be in charge
where
he
was
a
shipfitter
for
Oregon
Grange
are urged to be at the meet- become effective July 21 with all ap
“We are living in a tent, pretty
Work is expected to get underway
of Mr. Schoetz of Portland. He
good though. We have a radio station
Shipyards.
ing
July
23
as
immediately
following
plications
for
renewals
due
prior
to
here—Red Skelton is on now. That immediately on actual construction.
stated Wednesday that a digger is ex
Upon completion of the course at the meeting there will be a farewell that time.
good old U.S.A, music sure sounds
Garden City, Cadet Dunning will party for Mr. and Mrs. Byron Foley
It is necessary for an applicant to pected here next week. A good per
swell. I met one of the old gang from SECOND HALF OF
graduate into single or multi-engined who plan to leave this district soon, obtain a registration blank at any centage of the 40 housing units will
Hawaii today, we really had a lot to
talk about. I have also located Harry LEAGUE STARTS
advanced schools. He will receive the The next meeting of the Home Econo service station, have his tires inspect have full basements. In the mean
Conner, and I’ll try and see him soon.
coveted silver wings at the completion mies club will be July 21 with Doris ed by a qualified inspector and pre time lumber will be unloaded, build
“Will write again as soon as I can,
sent the filled out blank with neces ing sheds built and preliminary plans
of advanced training.
Davis in charge.
in
With
the
first
half
championship
Love, Bob.”
sary information to the local ration made.
(Four days later) “Dearest Folks, the U.S.O. baseball league in posses
Although the definite location of
ing office.
Pardon me just a moment while I tie sion of the strong U.O.D. ball club,
this camel to yon date tree, and I’ll the five other members of the league
the 40 houses has yet not been defi
give you the latest news flash from
nitely decided, it is known that there
are already laying plans to defeat the
FLOYD DANIEL
Darkest Africa.
will be some constructed on Ridge
“We have been training darn stea “champs” as play gets underway
way Avenue, some on Gladys Aven
TO
HAVE
SALE
dy these few days, all high altitude Sunday afternoon. Although there
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative
formation bombing. We have been was some talk that there would be a association this week enters its sixth electric devices saving a substantial
ue, some on Hermiston Avenue across
amount of labor are in the farm home,
getting a few comforts fixed up here.
|
the
track and others scattered on va
Another of a seemingly long series
My bed is made of a tent stuffed with substitution in teams, nothing devel year of supplying electric service to including water systems, washing
straw, but its a snug sack. We con oped and the same six teams will par farmers and other rural consumers in machines, ranges, refrigerators and of auction sales this summer will be cant lots about the city.
Further information as to the occu
fiscated a few boards and constructed ticipate in the second half play.
held next Tuesday, July 20, at the
this area.
irons.
pancy of the new units will be re
bed steads out of them, so we are off
Floyd
Daniel
ranch
five
miles
SW
of
The
schedule
follows:
•
Citing
the
progress
of
the
Coopera
The
War
Production
Board
’
s
liber-
the ground, at least. This morning
July 18—Hermiston vs. Bombers at tive since its lines were first ener alized service connection order has Stanfield on what is known as the old leased as soon as definite announce
brought an old Arab to our door with
some “fresh” eggs— anyhow they was Boardman; U.O.D. vs. Echo at Her- gized on July 16, 1938, Manager Ray made it possible for the Cooperative Dr. Dorn ranch, beginning at 1:00 p. ment is forthcoming from Interstate
eggs. We bought 21 dozen for 50 miston: Indians vs. Stanfield at Stan- L. Woolley, recalled that the system to supply electricity to many new m. Mr. Daniel states that due to the i Homes Inc.
r
francs, about $1, and was glad to get field.
had only 381 consumers at the end of farms engaged in livestock, dairy and shortage of farm labor he is unable
them. We hard boiled the whole works
July 25—Echo vs. Bombers at its first month of operation. Today poultry production, according to Mr. to carry on large scale farming oper- 409940000********
and have been munching good old hen
fruit all day. They tasted pretty good Boardman: Hermiston vs. Indians at the Cooperative furnishes electric ser Woolley. Service has been extended ations.
THANK
----- YOU • •
after some of the specimens we have Hermiston: U.O.D. vs. Stanfield at vice to 774 consumers along 271 miles to 8 farms under the order so far.
Included in the sale is his entire •
been having in mess hall.
For 28 years I have been fav- •
j Stanfield.
of distribution lines in Umatilla and Farms eligible for such service - are dairy herd of 32 head of milk cows, •
Yesterday we had the afternoon off.
August 1—Echo vs. Stanfield at Morrow counties.
near present lines of the Cooperative. Guernseys and Jerseys, some calves, • ored with the patronage of Her- •
so we got a pass and went to town.
Farm members of the Cooperative They must meet certain minimum and other livestock including 90 feed • miston and vicinity, and I wish •
It’s a beautiful city in snots—but in Echo: Hermiston vs. U.O.D. at Her
other, not so good. We found a swell miston: Indians vs. Bombers at Her have come to depend more and more production requirements and use one er pigs, chickens, bucks, and one sor • to extend my sincere apprécia- •
restaurant and had dinner there. Be- miston.
on electric equipment to save labor or more specified electric devices — rel gelding. Also for sale will be a • tion to my friends and acquain- •
Jieve me it was solid chow. For appe-
August
8
—
U.O.D.
vs.
Indians
at
and increase production of such vital water pump for livestock, milking milking machine, separator and num ! • tances for their loyal support. •
tizer we had cauliflower, onions, pick-
les. cucumbers, sardines, boiled eggs, Hermiston: Stanfield vs. Bombers at foods as milk, eggs, poultry and machine, milk cooler, incubator, or erous farm implements. R. C. Peters • and ask that they continue this •
cabbage salad, pig knuckles, toma-" Stanfield: Hermiston vs. Echo at Ec meats, Mr. Woolley said. The 647 feed grinder.
is the auctioneer and B. I. Whitney is • support to my successor, Vern •
toes. French bread and olives, celery, ho.
• Daugherty.
•
farms served by the Cooperative con
The Cooperative’s program got un Clerk. __________________
creen peppers and then a steak din-
• Because of ill health it became •
August
15
—
Hermiston
vs.
Stanfield
sumed
an
average
of
129.4
kilowatt
derway
on
June
7,
1937.
when
the
ner on ton of that. That was the first
CARD OF THANKS
• necessary for me to dispose of •
real dinner we had had here and be- at Stanfield; U.O.D. vs. Bombers at hours in June as compared with 86.7 REA alloted 1129,000.00 of its first
We take this means of thanking • my business and home, but oth- •
lieve me. we stowed it all. For dessert Hermiston; Echo vs. Indians at Her kilowatt hours a year ago.
loan to the system. Construction
we had strawberries.
Sho hit the miston.
The cooperative encourages its started after a contract had been let our friends and neighbors for the • erwise I would have remained •
spot. These French really know how
Slight
revision
of
the
schedule
was
members
to make the beat possible use on December 27, 1937, for the build kindness and sympathy shown during • here. When my health is re- •
tn cook and we really knew how to
necessary
in
order
to
avoid
playing
of
existing
electrical equipment and ing of 126 miles of line at a cost of the recent death of our husband and ! • stored I may come back home •
pat.
I’d still like to sample a good
home cooked meal though, and some double headers at Hermiston every to build home-made devices, Mr. Wool- 8107.638.00. REA has advanced the father, Carl Ulrick Reed. We es • again. Mrs. Shaar and I shall •
good old mountain water.
Sunday. In instances where double ley said. The Cooperative has plans Cooperative a total of 8274.274.00 on pecially wish to thank the Inspection • always regard Hermiston as our •
"Am sure looking for some mail headers occur, managers of the par for several home-made appliances its construction allotments
of Crew at the U. O. D. and residents of • home, and will never forget the •
soon. Mohamad Khan Jameson (the ticipating teams should get together such as a chick brooder and fruit and April 30, 1943.
Cabin City for their assistance.
• many friends we have here.
♦
navigator on “Vicki”) says hello to
Mrs. Carl Reed and
•
W. M. SHAAR ♦
you and the crew send their love. Lov- and arrange time fir games to be vegetable dehydrator which require Since that time succeeding allot-
Joy and Franklin. $422292248284*0
ingly, Sahib Follett”
played.
few critical materials. Many of the
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WEDNESDAY FIRES DESTROY
GARAGE INTERIOR AND HONE
Accepts New Duties
R. E. A. Enters 6th Year
CITY COUNCIL PASSES
NEW ORDINANCE FOR
OPERATION OF SEWER