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U- O. D- NEWS -------------------------------- 7 he Hermiston The Umatilla Ordnance Depot Em- ployees assiciation dance was held Monday, July 26th, at the park hall in Hermiston. Music was by Rod Es- selstyn and his Stardusters of Pen- VOLUME XXXVI dleton. A very good time was report ed by the several hundred who attend ed. It is the intention of the Associa tion to hold these dances every month. The price of admission is a member ship card, so it pays to buy one. The dues are only 50c per month. The more memebrs. the more social af fairs for the Ordnance employees. A picnic was recently held and while the weather was not as good as could be, we hope the next one will be really a lot of fun. Join now, you people, it will be worth your while. WASHINGTON—President Roose A lot of sad looks when the pay checks were distributed Monday. velt announced last night the end of Why? Gues it must have been the coffee rationing for civilians and a tax withholding. Most of us think it probable increase in sugar allotments. a grand idea. Just think—no more He attributed the moves to a vast in worrying when March 15th rolls crease in available shipping space around. Your tax will have been paid and greater success in the war against and as someone said. “If you don’t U-boats. "One tangible result of our great have it you won’t spend it. But who can save that much to be paid in one increase in merchant shipping—which lump sum?" It looks like quite a lot will be good news to civilians at home right now and especially for the first —is that we are able to terminate the check but after we get used to the rationing of coffee.” he said in his idea it will be money saved. Don’t be broadcast report to the nation. “We confused. Your income tax return also expect that within a short time will have to be filed as previously. we shall get greatly increased allow Your exemptions will be listed as be ances of sugar.” He warned that while we have been fore and if you have paid too much, you will receive a check for the losing fewer ships and destroying amount over your regular tax. Won’t more U-boats for several months “we it be wonderful to receive a check must not lower our guard for one from the Government instead of hav single instant.” ing to send them one? RATION BOOK NO. 2 Tertletown has finally been moved. July 31—Expiration date for red A little confusion, that’s true, but everyone seems to be settled and used stamps P. Q, R and S (meats-fats). to the idea of living a little closer to Ped stamp U becomes valid August 1; his work. The new houses at Ord V on August 8. and W on August 15 nance are really fine. Most of the — all, including T, expire August 31. people say they are much cooler than Each weekly series good for 16 points. August 7—Expiration date for blue the old houses. We do hope everyone is satisfied and we know that Ord stamps N, P and Q (processed foods). nance will become a regular city. The Blue stamps R, S and T valid from Civic Center is not yet completed but August 1 through September 7. when it is they will have a grocery RATION BOOK NO. 1 store, meat market, beauty shop and Coffee. August 11—Stamp No. 22, just about everything anyone will good for one pound, expires. want. Here’s to Ordnance—may you Shoes. October 31—Stamp No. 18, grow and grow. good for one pair of shoes, expires. Everyone donning sweaters, jackets FUEL OIL and coats to keep warm Tuesday September 30—Period 5 coupons morning. What a grand feeling to be a little cold again especially after a valid March 26 through September 30. Heating coupons—one unit, val few of those hot days we have had. Lt. and Mrs. Sutch left Sunday on ue ten gallons; ten units, 100 gallons. the Streamliner for Chicago, Ill. You GASOLINE have never seen two more excited peo September 21—No. 7 stamps in A ple. It’s the first time they have been book, each good for 4 gallons, valid home for quite awhile so it is any through this date. wonder they were thrilled? They ex TIRES pect to be gone until the midlie of Cars with C ration books must have August. Of course, Lt. Sutch is mix ing a little business with pleasure. tires inspected every 3 months; B We also understand he is picking up books every 4 months: A books every a brand new car. Mightly lucky, be 6 months. September 30 next inspec lieve me. Lt. Avery also left on the tion deadline for A book holders. Streamliner for New York City. The old general store has been made into a time clock for the Maga zine Area. This is going to make a lot of difference to those who had to W. E. Logan was almost forced to stand in line for so long waiting to check out. Imagine it will make every rely on a “photo finish” decision be- one happy. A new set up is of course tween the stamp sales for the first six always a little confusing but when we months of 1942 and for the same per get going it will really save a lot of iod in 1943. In 1942 the sales were time. Also the new lunch hour start $11.431.69 while this year they were ed Monday. Only a matter of fifteen $11,435 62, or a difference of $3.93. minutes longer but believe it will help Although the gain is very small it is a lot especially for those who have to quite noteworthy in view of the fact walk to the cafeteria for their lunch that the 1942 sales were augmented greatly by construction work at the es. The Traildusters, the newly formed U.O.D. Mr. Logan reports that sale of riding club, went on an honest to goodness ride Sunday evening. It bonds has slumped a little during re seems the Stanfield club was to start cent weeks but is hopeful that citizens from there at 7:30 and the Hermiston are saving their money for the gigan bunch to start from Hermiston at tic bond auction scheduled here for 7:30. Then, of course, they were to August 11. meet in the desert at the Chuck Wag on where food and drink was to be served. Someone in the Hermiston club decided that it would be a lot more fun to take a short cut to the The Hermiston Rotary Club will Chuck Wagon. Consequently, at sponsor a drive in the near future to 10:30 the eleven members were still ridin’ hard and fast but to no avail. to provide a number of recreational The Chuck Wagon was no where in chests to our men in the armed forces. sight. Discouraged and disgruntled, The chests are filled with all types of they made their way to the highway games, cards, books. Bible, contests, and came home. After this I rather magazines and other knick knacks. imagine they'll start out equipped They will provide many hours of re- with compass, etc., even though our creation for the boys in uniform. A ancestors did travel according to the sample of one of the chests can be moon (which, by the way. was minus) seen in the window of the P. P. & L Co. and the stars. Their next meeting is The idea originated with the Vic to be held August 5th at which time the next ride will be planned accord tory Service League of which Charles The ing to modern roads and biways—not Hodge is sponsor in this area. Rotary Club will aid in obtaining just the wide open spaces. Roy Duncan is announcing a new several of these chests to be sent to bus schedule effective July 30. For the soldier boys. Individuals are urged the day shift the bus will leave Stan to make small donations to aid in the field at 6 40 a. m., leave Hermiston pu rchase of the chests. at 6:55 a. m. and arrive U.O.D. at Dodd Attend» Dam Meeting 7 20 a. m. The return trip will leave U.O.D. at 8:15. arrive Hermiston 8:35 E. P. Dodd, Hermiston’s strongest a. m., arrive Stanfield at 8:55. For Umatilla rapids dam backer, attend the swing shift—Lv. Stanfield 3:05 ed a meeting for this purpose in Wal p.m., Lv. Hermiston 3:17 p.m.. arrive la Walla Wednesday. Among the no U. O. D. 3:47 p.m. The return trip tables present was Hal Holmes, repre is Lv. U.O.D. 4:35 p.m.. Ar. Hermis sentative to Congress from the Fourth ton 4:55 p.m.. arrive Stanfield 5:10 district in Washington, who present p.m. For the graveyard shift—Lv, ed a vivid picture of the situation in Stanfield 10:55 p.m., Lv. Hermiston Washington. D. C. Mr. Dodd reports 11:55 p.m.. arrive U.O.D. 11:35. Re that nothing particularly new devel turn trip, Lv. U.O.D. 1:05 a.m., Ar. oped at the meeting but that a con Hermiston 1:25 a.m.. Ar. Stanfield tinued fight is to be maintained for 1:40 a.m. the construction of the dam. ROOSEVELT TELLS OF WAR AND END OF COFFEE RATIONING MORE SUGAR IS ALSO PROMISED CLOSE RACE SEEN IN STAMP SALES etald OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON, JULY 29, 1943. 3-RING CIRCUS COMING TO TOWN ON AUGUST 24 , ‘ II OUT if It YOURSELF BACK UP YOUR BOY htreast your payroll tavlngt to your family limit INDIANS DEFEAT HERMISTON KIDS IN CLOSE TILT A circus is coming to town! The The U.O.D. Indians won a 13-12 following item is written for the bene contest over the Hermiston Kids fit of all youngsters in the commu (mostly grays) in a closely played nity who have waited many years for game on the local diamond Sunday an opportunity to see a large circus. | afternoon in the only actual contest The Arthur Bros. 3-ring circus has of the league. Stanfield forfeited its scheduled August 24 as the date for contest with the strong U.O.D. squad the Hermiston showing, one in the af and Echo and the Boardman Bomb ternoon and another in the evening. ers also failed to complete a league The circus will feature Titania, the conflict when neither team was able largest beast that walks the earth ; i A. F. Rohrman, owner of the Rohr to field a full nine. the Sing Lee Sing Troupe; the world-1 man Motor Co. garage here, Wednes The local game, played under a famous fighting lions: performing day redeived a “go ahead” signal on blistering sun, brought out some good seals; clowns and all the other items repairs to the building which recently and also some poor baseball. “Wild- Re cat” Henry, Indian twirler, went the that go to make up this popular type was severely damaged by fire. modeling work will start tomorrow route for the Indians while the Kids of entertainment. The circus contains 26 thrill-packed (Friday) and will take approximately divided the chores between Schoon- | over. Woodward and Wilcox. The acts and will also have other side- : 10 days to complete. shows, hamburger stand entertain- ! Mr. Rohrman stated Thursday that Hermiston team jumped on Henry in it will be necessary to close the shop the second inning for six runs but ment. Popular prices will prevail. but he will continue to operate the this lead faded away as the Indians parts department and gas station scored five in their half of the third during the rebuilding operations. and kept up the attack, finally nosing Announcement of opening of shop out a one-run win. repair will be advertised next week. The Indians scored 13 runs on 13 hits while Hermiston scored 12 runs Of general interest to everyone in on 12 hits. Woodward led the local this district is the fact that a group batters with four out of five. of U. S. Army engineers have leased Games next Sunday are: Echo vs. a former service station building at Stanfield at Echo; Hermiston vs. U. Umatilla and are at present doing O. D. at Hermiston: Indians vs. The young people of Hermiston will some river survey work on the Col Bombers at Hermiston. This sched- umbia. As to the exact nature of be given the opportunity of receiving ule makes it a doubleheader for the their work no information has been two weeks of Biblical instruction be local diamond with the captains of released. ginning Monday morning. Registra each squad to decide which teams However. Umatilla rapids dam en- tion will be held in the Methodist play first. thusiasts are always willing to be- church between 8:00 and 9:00 o’clock Heve that “they’re working on the with classes to start at 9:00. All dam.” youngsters are invited to participate. Departmental instruction will be conducted in the Baptist and Metho dist churches. Parents who live too C. J. Jackson, for many years but far from school for the children to termaker at the Umatilla Cooperative walk are urged to use the “share the Creamery here, resigned his position ride” plan and take turns transport last week effective immediately. Mr. The fire department was called to ing the neighborhood children. Jackson in recent years has ranked the Bert Little home at the east end Classes will be held in Bible work, of Main street Tuesday evening when music, stories, handwork and recrea very high in the rating for butter makers of Oregon, recently winning a a mattress became ignited in some tion. war bond for highest rating in this manner or other. Helpful neighbors district. and firemen entered the house and re Mr. Jackson has not announced his moved the smoking mattress before plans for the future but intimated the and serious damage was done. first of the week he intended to take a The alarm sounded several times short rest and then attempt to get over the week end, each time calling Dale Christopher Howe, 19-year- some outside work. “I’ve been inside attention to grass fires in outlying old truck driver of Stanfield who is districts, The most serious one was listed on the state police report as a now for too many years. I want to near the Tom Stewart farm west of native of Echo. Wednesday morning see how it feels to be out in the open,” Cold Springs reservoir, but is was ex pleaded guilty before Circuit Judge stated Mr. Jackson. tinguished before much damage was C. L. Sweek at Pendleton to a charge done. of assault with intent to rape. Judge A. F. ROHRMAN TO BEGIN WORK OF RENOVATION ENGINEERS WORK ON RIVER SURVEY BIBLE SCHOOL TO BEGIN MONDAY JACKSON QUITS JOB AT CREAMERY MATTRESS FIRE CAUSES ALARM YOUTH ADMITS RAPE ATTEMPT Moores Have New Baby Boy Mr. and Mrs. Elbert “Eg” Moore are announcing to the world that they are the parents of a bouncing baby boy born Wednesday at St. Anthony’s hospital in Pendleton. The little fel low weighed seven pounds. 12 ounces, and has temporarily been named Guy Elbert Moore. Guy is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Wells. The latter quar tet is taking the matter in stride with the exception of Mr. Wells who seems quite shaken by the experience. I Sweek deferred sentence pending a 1 check of Howe’s record, and remand ed him to the custody of the sheriff. The plea was entered on an infor mation by District Attorney A. C. Mc Intyre. who said the prisoner left his car on the highway west of Hermis ton Monday night and accosted two 17-year-old Hermiston girls, grabbing one of them. They escaped, however. and notified Chief of Police B. J. Na tion and state police, lle was arrest- ed Tuesday. Howe has been in similar trouble before. Molly Pitcher Tag Day, August 4 SAM MOORES BUY HODGE HOUSE Mr. and Mrs. Sam Moore this week purchased the Charles Hodge resi dence west of town, known as the for mer Mrs. H. T. Fraser property. Mr. and Mrs. Moore have resided in the house owned by the Standard Oil Co. across the street from the reclama tion building for a number of years and expect to move to their new home some time next week. Approximate ly five acres of land go with the trans- action. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Miller will move Into the former Moore home while Mr. and Mrs. Hodge will move into one of the Hodge cabins after some alterations. WARM WEATHER CONTINUES HERE ROTARY CLUB TO SPONSOR CHESTS % NUMBER 50 PLANS FOR BOND AUCTION PREPARED BY COMMITTEES PARADE SLATED PRIOR TO RALLY Plans are shaping up quite rapidly for a gigantic bond auction on Her miston Main street Wednesday. Aug ust 11, beginning at 8:00 o’clock. Ec ho. Stanfield, Umatilla and Hermis ton are cooperating in the event which promises to draw many from all parts of the west end Umatilla county. According to Pete Berg, gen eral chairman, everyone is cooperat ing wholeheartedly in the affair and it promises to be a “big show.” Col. Lymon S. Phillips of the Pen dleton Air Base and Col. A. S. Buy ers of the U.O.D., are also cooperating in the event and will furnish some equipment for the parade which will be in Echo at 6:15, in Stanfield at 6:45 and in Hermiston at 7:30. From Pendleton will come the air base band, jeeps, amphibian jeeps and other mil itary vehicles. Col. Buyers has stated that he will furnish an ammunition display, trucks and other needed items. Col. W. J. Hoffmann is ar ranging the display. Other features planned for the parade will be the Hermiston Trail dusters, Ambulance Corps, a Hill Bil ly band. Boy Scouts, State Guards, Bert Michel’s orchestra and possibly other features. The G.S.O. has agreed to furnish a luncheon to the Pendle ton delegation upon their arrival here. Gene Lear, program chairman, an nounces that he will have several in teresting features. R. C. Peters, Her miston auctioneer, will be the "spiel er” for the evening. An attempt is being made to get Walter Holt, coun ty agent, to act as master of ceremo ny for the evening. Notables present for the evening will be Col. A. S. Buy- er«, Col. Lymon S. Phillips. Lowell Stockman, congressman, Guy Johnson, county bond chairman, and others. The Pendleton Roundup quartet and Bert Michel’s orchestra will furnish the music. Ralph Lieb, procurement chairman, is working on obtaining merchandise prizes for the evening. An attempt will be made to contact every mer chant. business man and others for donations to be given away during the evening to purchasers of war bonds. Already livestock, turkeys, watermel ons and numerous other items have been donated for the evening. The various granges and other organiza tions are also contributing. Representatives from other towns | who are working on the project are as follows: Echo, Joe Middleton: Stan- field, N. D. Bard; Umatilla. Bert Nu, gent. Mrs. Marie Knutsen, Vera Daw. son and Ursel Hiatt; Westland Grange, Jack McKay; Project Farm Bureau. A. H. Cable and J. H. Reid. An attempt will be made to sell as many bonds as possible to aid in the Umatilla county quota for the naming of a giant bomber," The Spirit of Umatilla.” LOWELL ALFORD JOINS SEABEES The past week saw another three- number thermometer reading when a Lowell C. Alford Sr., who for the 101 degree mark was recorded Satur day. The remainder of the week has past several years has been in charge seen the thermometer score in the I of the garage at the U.O.D., this week higher 90’s but not breaking 100. The | will leave for Spokane, Wash., where nights are still comparatively cool he will report August 2 for duty with with each succeeding one getting a I the Seabees. Although Mr. Alford little more comfortable. The most does not know what his exact duties serious damage to date is damage will be. he has been informed that he caused by fire due to the extended dry will be sent to Norfolk, Va., for pre spell. liminary training. The enlistment is for the duration and six months. His The readings for the week were: Date Max. Min. title will be Chief Machinist Mate. July 21 ...................... 98 70 R. W. Hindman will replace Mr. Al July 22 97 63 ford as head mechanic at the Ord July 23 99 63 nance garage. July 24 ..................... 101 64 July 25 . 99 60 July 26 . 95 64 July 27 ..................... 94 59 SHAARS TO LEAVE HERMISTON SOON SGT. REEVES IS HOME ON VISIT O The modern Molly Pitcher will greet you throughout the nation on August 4th when brigades of Mollys will tag every buyer of War Bonds and Stamps. They will carry on the tradition of the Revolutionary War heroine who has gone down in history because she aided her fighters at the battle of Monmouth In 177«. Sgt. Fred Reeves, who has been in the service for 14 months, returned to Hermiston Tuesday night a married man. Wedding rites were held July 23 at Grand Bay, Ala., when Sgt. Reeves and Miss Nan Carol Dees, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Dees of Grand Bay. exchanged vows at a church ceremony with friends present. Sgt. Reeves is connecced with the Sig nal Corps, attached to the Air Corps. Sgt. and Mrs. Reeves will leave August 1 for Drew Field, Tampa, Fla., where he is stationed for the present. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Shaar plan to leave Hermiston in the very near fu ture, expecting to go to the beaches for several weeks and later going to California for the winter. Mr. Shaar recently disposed of his barber shop and the Shaars sold their residence south of town to A. W. Behrman who expects to “move in” as soon as the house is vacated. Mr. and Mrs. Shaar have been the honored guests at numerous social functions in recent weeks. Mr. Shaar stated early in the week. “Please tell the people we greatly appreciate the many kindnesses shown us and we will always have a warm spot in our hearts for Hermiston.”
