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On April 10, 1944, the 'depot re
ceived the coveted War Bund Treasu
ry Flag for 90% participation and
10% payroll deduction, After receipt
HERMISTON’, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, AUGUSt 10. 1944.
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of this award the goal was set for VOLUME XXXVII
100% participation and 15% payroll
deductions. The report for the pay
period duly 16-July 31 shows 99.6%
participation and 14.6% payroll de-
duction.
The Umatilla Project Farm Bureau
In striving for the goal of 100 and
O. W. Pedigo, Hermiston, received
Corp. David Hamm. U. S. Marines,
15. the depot has received an addition
a letter from his brother. S/Sgt. Ern will hold its regular meeting Friday son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hamm of
al award for reaching 95% partici
ie Pedigo, this week stating that he night at the Umatilla Field Station as Hermiston, recently was wounded in
pation nand 12% payroll deduction.
had recently received a shrapnel the guests of H. K. Dean. There will action, probably in the battle for
Employees of Umatilla Ordnance De
wound in his face. He writes, “They be a pot luck dinner at 7:00 o’clock Guam. How serious the wounds are
pot are justly proud of this record
grafted on new skin and if you never and those attending are asked to is a matter of conjecture, as is his
and are confident that the next
knew about it. you would never notice bring their own table service.
custom. David’s letter, which was re-
An interesting program is being ceived here this week, makes light of
month’s report will place this depot
it.” About a year ago
piece of
The Hermiston schools will open
planned for the evening.
among the few Governnment installa-
the matter. He merely states that al-
The annual U. O. D. picnic held last shrapnel went into his right side and
tions having 100% of its civilian em-
out the left. At that time he spent
though he did receive some wounds. for the current term on Tuesday, Sep
Sunday at the Hermiston bail park
ployees subscribing 15% of their pay
six weeks in a hospital.
“they are not serious and don’t wor tember fifth. During the summer the
turned out to be one of the most out
buildings have been cleaned inside
for the purchase of War Bonds.
About the latter incident he writes.
ry.”
standing and successful events ever
Corp. Hamm, who is a member of and out. Floors and blackboards
“I came out of the hospital as good
Fire Department
carried out by the employees of the
the 4th Marine Regiment, has been in have been refinished and walls where
Zearl “Scotty” Gillespie of Station depot. An estimated crowd of over as new but a lot madder. The hospi
at least three major engagements needed. Both buildings have been re
No. 2 enjnoyed a weeks visit from his 2000 people was in attendance, and tals are the best in the world. Each
since going overseas about a year and painted on the outside and present a
father. J. E. Gillespie, of Tulare. Cal. from all appearances everybody had one specializes in one kind of wound.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ripley have re a half ago. He has sent home numer much improved appearance.
Logan Todd has been ill with siatic an old fashioned fun-fest, especially Last month I directed artillery fire
A full corps of teachers has been
and counted 32 dead. So I guess I ceived word, via telephone, that their ous souvenirs, indicating that he has
rheumatism for several weeks.
the children who really made great
son. Flight Officer Ted Ripley, has seen considerable action and been in under contract for some time, and
got
even.
It
wasn
’
t
nice
to
see
so
West Area
quantities of ice cream and pop dis
many dead but wish there had been returned to the United States and is many places. Mr. and Mrs. Hamm barring last minute resignations, the
West Area is proud of Miss Jean appear.
now at Norfolk. Va. He telephoned are anxiously awaiting further word last minute search for instructors, a
more.
”
Brown who won first prize in the
A special feature of the day was
feature of the last three years, need
his parents Sunday stating that he from David.
bathing beauty contest.
the playing of the Pasco Naval Sta-
not be indulged. The past three years
had
just
arrived
from
overseas
and
West Area celebrated two birthdays
tion band, which furnished music at
extreme uncertainty of the size of en
was
getting
about
on
crutches.
“
Just
Saturday during the lunch hour, Miss various times during the afternoon
rollment made it impossible for school
stopped a piece of flak,
ak,” was his ans-
Mary Jane Laurie and Bob Keith. An and early evening. Their music was
boards to have an adequate corps on
wer to an inquiry as to what had hap-
gel food cake baked by Nora Coppin thoroughly enjoyed by all. and the as
hand.
pened.
ger was served. Appropriate gifts sociation extends thanks to the band
Col. R. F. Olson. adjutant-general
Elementary school faculty roster in-
Flight Officer Ripley has been in
were presented.
members and their commanding offi of Oregon, and Gen. Ralph P. Cowgill, service overseas almost 18 months and
Daniel C. Bartlett. Inspector, Uma- eludes: primary. Jessie Hineline,
Miss LaVelle Markham attended a cer for their splendid performance Oregon state guard commander, re
has been in the service four years this í tilla Ordnance Depot, received serious Catherine C. Sommerer, Eleanor Nors-
church meeting for several days in
cently made an appeal for volunteers October. Most of his time overseas injuries and is in the McCaw hospital by. Marguerite McKay. Gladys Chap
and willing cooperation.
Milton-Freewater this week.
The afternoon’s events were headed to fill the ranks of various guard recently has been in Italy. He is the in Walla Walla following a mishap man, Helen Cowan, Alice Smith, Lois
Headquarters
by a softball game between the Mag units of Oregon. They stressed the pilot of a fighter bomber and has seen while attempting to destroy unservice Norsby and Janet Newkirk; interme
Vivian McIntyre visited her par
azine Area champions and the All importance of state guard troops as considerable activity. It is hoped able ammunition at the ordnance de diate teachers. Clara McReynolds,
ents in Elgin, Ore., this week end.
Stars, with the Magazine Area team protectors of Oregon in an emergency that he will be able to come home in pot last Friday morning. Robert W. Laura C. Morris. Eleanor Dudley and
Guards
Bailey, munitions handler, received Elizabeth Rooper: junior high school
emerging the winner by a comfortable and as now being the only troops sub the near future.
Congratulations to Dennis Holland
minor burns and returned to work. assignments, Thelma Myer. Nora Per-
margin. Following the ball game, a ject to the call of the governor. They
who was recently married to Miss
Mr. Bartlett’s condition is considered cey. Rema Fleener, Glenna M. Jones.
scheduled program of racing and stated that well-trained and organized
Ruth Hails, former Guard here.
excellent, according to reports re Harriet M. Brown and Myrtle Wilker
special events was carried out to the guardsmen are the bulwark of Ore
Glenn Darby is ill in the McCaw
son. G. C. Humphreys will direct
ceived here this week.
interest and amusement of all. The gon home defense.
Hospital in Walla Walla. Wn.. with
Capt. V. E. Daugherty, local com
A post card from Mr. Bartlett to band and orchestra, and T. J. Means
contestants and spectators were very
recurrent attacks of malaria fever
enthusiastic, in fact, pork chops were manding officer, stated this week that
For the first time in some time, The Herald Thursday morning (to- will be principal of the elementary di
contacted while he was in New Gui-
too much in demand for just one mo the local company still needed more Hermiston was without bus service day) had this to say. “Improving vision. In addition to the regular
nea.
ment. but all in all. the entire pro men and urged more enlistments.
Wednesday when drivers of the Union steadily from shock. Will be seeing academic courses in junior high school
Chester Vohs is spending 10 days
gram was completed very successfully
Pacific stages refused to operate fol you soon.” He continued: In Appre instruction will be given in art. music,
in Eugene, Ore., visiting friends and
and without serious incident.
lowing
a dispute of long standing ciation: “I wish to publicly express sewing, shop work and physical edu
relatives.
over
assignments
of regular and tem my sincere appreciation to Col. A. S. cation.
The
final
event
on
the
program,
Eugene Horton is on leave due to
The high school faculty includes:
porary drivers.
Everything was Buyers, the surveillance section, and
the bathing beauty contest, was won
the death of his father.
many other true friends for their ex G. C. Humphreys, Audry Hall, Ethel
patched
up,
however.
Wednesday
by
Dolores
Jean
Brown
of
the
West
Motor Transportation
A financial statement of the City evening and by Thursday morning pressions of sympathy and condolenc B. Clark. Frank Davison. Clara Bur
Miss Dolly Correa entered the Post Area, who will rule as “Miss U.O.D.'
of Hermiston can be found on page 3 I buses were again operating on sched- es since the unfortunate and painful rell, Alma Greaves. Olive Ridge, Mar
until
the
next
annual
picnic.
Hospital Monday morning.
accident last Friday morning. Your garet Morris. W. A. MacArthur and
Presentation of the “Miss U.O.D.” of this issue. In checking the figures. ! ule.
Rose Evans of Walla Walla visited
kind acts will always be remember Annabell Nilsen. The schedule of
it is revealed that the “city fathers”
Although
the
interruption
caused
award
was
made
by
Colonel
A.
S.
the Garage last Saturday. Rose was
classes includes: English. 5 units? na-
ed.”
Buyers, who also made the awards to have done au excellent job of man some inconvenience, everyone accepted
a former employee here.
turai
science, 4 units (general science,
agement
during
the
past
few
years.
the situation in good humor.
the prize winners in the recently com
Personnel
bioligy, physics and chemistry), social
The
city
not
only
has
no
indebtedness
Miss Dorothy Prahl left Thursday pleted Bond Sales Contest in which
science, 4 units (world history. United
but has a surplus of moneys in sever
night for Redmond. Ore., to visit her the Depot went over the top with fly al departments.
States history, civics, social and eco
brother Lt. Commander Charles- G. ing colors. Winners in this contest
nomic problems and world geogra
This
money
will
be
put
to
good
use
were Catherine Wahner. 1st; Char
Prahl.
phy). physical education, 1 unit, mu
as soon as the war is over and build
Three new directors were named at sic. glee clubs and band, commercial,
Personnel said. “Happy Birthday” lotte Nelsen. 2nd; Mabel Rand, 3rd:
ing
restrictions
are
removed.
Many
to Estie Correa Monday with a party Wyoma Rosenbaum, 4th; Pauline Jen
The August meeting of the Ameri a special school election held Monday 5 units, elementary business training,
improvements are being planned in a
for her during the lunch hour. A sen. 5th; Matilda Radford. 6th; Mar post-war program.
can Legion Auxiliary will be held at the elementary school. A. H. Cable typing I. typing II, shorthand and
“Super” delicious birthday cake baked jorie Gordon, 7th: and Leila Hender
Thursday evening, August 17. at the was named for a five year term. Mrs. bookkeeping, languages, latin and
by May Daugherty was served. Estie son. 8th.
Legion hall. Officers for the ensuing Margaret Fraser for a four year term Spanish, mathematics, general math
Colonel Buyers expressed his pride
was presented with a nice gift and
year will be installed: Mrs. Jeanette and Harry A. Andrews for a three ematics. algebra and geometry.
and appreciation for the splendid
received a ‘spanking’ later!
Saboe. president; Mrs. Ethel Clark, year term.
Student activities will be about as
Payroll
Charles Hodge, who recently re- in former years and will probably in
showing made by the Depot in this
recording secretary; Mrs. Grace Lo
gan, financial secretary.
signed when he moved to Heppner, clude student newspaper, annual year
Mrs. Elna Thrasher is on leave Fifth War Loan Drive as well as in
Work was begun this week by
while her husband Arthur Thrasher, the greatly increased output since go
Reports of the state convention will will be replaced by a director yet to book, class organizations, school par
Frank P. Sargent on the construction be given at this time. Mrs. Sâboe and be named by the board. Lee Quiring
Electrician’s Mate 1st Class, is here ing on the nine hour day.
ties, class and school plays, band and
on furlough from Corpus Christi,
After Colonel Buyers’ closing re- of extensions to the Hermiston sewer Mrs. Ethel Tiller, delegates from the is the other holdover director.
glee club concerts, girls league acti-
Texas.
marks, the band played a short pro- system. First to receive attention local unit, are attending the conven
vities, home economics club. Torch
was
the
district
in
the
southern
part
Thelma Holmquist who has been in gram and finally, with the playing of
tion in Portland this week end. AH
Honor club, lettermens club and last
Lakeview, Ore., is now employed in The Star Spangled Banner, the of the town, where conditions were members are urged to be present.
but far from least, will be the school
quite
urgent.
Payroll. Thelma was formerly with U.O.D. Picnic of 1944 became pleasant
athletic program. This latter wilt in
W. E. O. Criger. engineer on the
Art Thrasher Vieits Here
Fiscal.
history.
clude football, basketball, baseball and
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Springer spent
A. M. Thrasher. Electrician Mate
The success of this picnic was due. job when the original sewer was built,
Officials of the Umatilla Ordnance tennis team. Competition will be both
the week end at Immigrant Springs in large measure, to the cooperation is also in charge of the extensions.
First Class, arrived last week end to
intra mural and inter-scholastic.
Park in the Blue Mountains. Mary and assistance rendered by the busi
spend a little over one week here on Depot are making another urgent call
The first item in the sports is of
for
munition
handlers.
Although
oth
Dance Scheduled At Umatilla
reports a few stiff joints from quite ness people of Hermiston and the sur
leave from his base at Corpus Christi.
course
the football schedule. The plan
Pocahontas Council No. 35 is an Texas. Mr. Thrasher, former man er workers are also needed, there is a
a “rugged” hike.
rounding vicinity. The U.O.D. Em
calls for eight games, four at home
definite
shortage
of
munition
workers.
nouncing
another
of
a
series
of
dances
Stock Control
ager of the Pacific Power & Light
ployees’ Association gratefully ac
and four away from home. To date
Maxine Jeppe left Saturday morn knowledges contributions made by the at the Umatilla high school for Sat Co. here, appears to be in fine fettle Employees in this department are now seven games have been scheduled,
averaging
53
hours
per
week
with
urday,
August
12.
with
the
Ione
Car
ing for Seattle where she will visit following firms and individuals:
and as always .s enjoying his visit
overtime at 1142 times for all hours four away from home and three at
with friends here.
her sister. When she returns she will
Hales’ Confectionary (Sam Nye), dinals furnishing the music.
home. It is hoped to schedule one
over 40.
bring her daughter.
Pheasant Cafe (Ben Conner), Oregon
more home game. The home games
parties
may
register
Interested
Lt. Warren left Friday morning for Hardware. Brierley Dry Goods Store,
already scheduled are Pasco. Kenne
employment
office
in
either
at
the
Seattle, Portland, and Mt. Ranier on L. A. Moore. First National Bank.
wick and Heppner.
Hermiston or at the Umatilla Ord-
official duties. He expects to be Hermiston Laundry, Farmers Supply,
nance Depot.
away a week.
Hermiston Dry Cleaners, Tum-A-Lum
Electric Shop
Lumber Co.. Hermiston Grain & Feed,
Mr. and Mrs. Mordhorst entertain Inland Cooperative, Co-op Service
Traffic over the Union Pacifif main but it is too powerful for Jack.
ed Sunday with a picnic dinner at the Station. Farm Bureau Co-op., Moore line was halted all day Sunday by a
Mrs. Cora Longwell, Echo librarian,
The president of the Oregon State
park. Guests were Mrs. Radford and & Ripley Drug Store. Hermiston Food break in the Furnish ditch which and Mrs. Carrie Willis left Wednes
Federation
of Labor. A.F. of L., will
washed
out
10
rail
lengths
of
track.
day for Baker on a week’s vacation
daughter Jerrie, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Store. J. G. Pearson. Hermiston Drug
be in Hermiston Thursday, August
The break occurred on the hillside
Monday evening. August 14th. at
Clark of Stanfield and Mrs. Thomp- Co., Carver’s Barber Shop, Hotel Her about a half mile south of town and trip to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Gerald
24. to discuss the post war program
Longwell. Mrs. Wm. Helmick is act
son from Enterprise. Ore.
miston, Dr. W. L. Morgan, Rohrman the resulting rush of water stripped ing as librarian during Mrs. Long- 8:00 p. m. at the U.S.O.. there will be
with local carpenters and others in-
Stock Control
a meeting of local dairymen to discuss
Motor Co.. O. O. Felthouse. Saylor’s the top off a short stretch of old high well’s absence.
terested. The meeting will be held in
way
30,
and
made
a
big
cut
in
the
Mary Jane Laurie has transferred Dry Goods, Ernest Ghormley, Herb’s
A letter from Tech. Sgt. Jack Gas the possibilities of petitioning a dis
the carpenter’s hall and members of
from Stock Control to the West Area. Grocery. Naomi’s Beauty Salon. Her railroad embankment and flooded the kill states that he was all set for a trict to eradicate bovine infectious
farm land of Tom Able. Muri Berry furlough trip home but army red tape
the Rotary club. Chamber of Com
Lost and Found
Quite a few dairy cows
miston Barber Shop (V. E. Daugher and part of the Joe Ramos ranch.
prevented. Jack is in an army avia abortion.
merce. Hermiston city officials and
Did anyone lose two childrens’ jack ty). Dr. F. B. Belt. Pearson's Shell
The break, which occurred about 10 tion ground crew in Italy, where he have reacted to the test for bangs di
others are invited to attend.
o'clock
in
the
morning,
was
repaired
ets at the picnic Sunday? One yellow Service Station, Roy E. Williams.
has been for several months. A pho sease in this area, and the local dairy-
More particulars as to the program
and one blue and red. Owner may Hermiston Auto Co. (M. K. Ransom), so that rail traffic could be resumed tograph accompanying the letter re men are quite anxious to eliminate
about 6:00 o’clock that evening. Sec veals Jack and a pal riding a motor
will be printed next week.
have them by calling at Plant Securi Lester Marshall, Miller’s Trading tion creaws from all the towns from
this disease, according to Frank E.
cycle constructed by them from odd
ty Office. Building T-52.
Hackler, assistant county agent.
Post (W. D. Miller). Beauty Haven Rieth to Umatilla worked on the re parts.
Myrnie Caldwell Is 111
An Award of Merit Emblem from (Barbara West). Temple Cafe (Mrs. pair job. The long sidetrack south of
Interested persons are urged to at
Mrs. Verden Heliums and two child
Mrs. Myrnie Caldwell left Tuesday
Echo
was
also
washed
out
and
was
ren have returned from Norfolk. Va.. tend the meeting.
the Maritime Commission, and a Pen Christenson and J. W. Roberts), Uma
for San Francisco where she was
not completely replaced until Wednes
and Pencil set were found on the pic tilla Co-op Creamery, Null’s Texaco day. Although some farm land was where they spent two months with
called by the illness of her husband,
Mr. Heliums. He expects a furlough
nic grounds Sunday. These can be Service Station. Hermiston Mercan covered with several feet of water, soon for a visit in Echo. Verden is
Seaman Second Class. U. S. Navy,
claimed through Harry Nelson, secre tile Co-op (A. E. Rugg). Associated the owners report no damage was a carpenters mate first class at the
who is in a station hospital there, ap-
done
to
crops
or
fields.
Virginia training center.
tary-treasurer of the association.
Service Station (C. A. Miller). Union
parently suffering from a stomach
Mrs. Louis Scholl Jr., a resident of
On the other hand, two galvanized Bar (Clyde Belles), Stone’s Grocery,
ailment.
It is not thought that the
Pfc. A. C. (Jack) Ramos, who is Echo many years ago, was visiting
wash tubs turned up missing. Advice Hermiston Trading Co., Safeway doing
Mrs. I. W. Geer recently received a ¡lines is at all critical. Mr. Caldwell
radio work in the South Pacific friends here Tuesday. T.
The .........
Scholls
as to their whereabouts would be ap Stores, all of Hermiston.
in a signal corps aviation unit, writes reside at Wasco but are spending the certificate, signed by the President of managed the Pheasant Cafe prior to
preciated.
Pingree's Cafeteria. Fosters’ Mar his father, Joseph Ramos, that living summer at their camp north of White the United States, in grateful mem entering the armed forces.
Box Factory
ket. Renneeker’s Market, all of Ord conditions there are not very pleasant. Salmon. Wash.
ory of James Elgin Geer, who pre
Mrs. Dewey Haron has recently ar nance; Bill Roesch Brewing Co. and His unit is housed in tents, and the . Echo Ladies Aid society will serve sumedly lost his life at sea. off Savo Floyd Pierce In Merchant Marinin
extreme sultry heat and swarms of dinner at the church basement Mon
rived from Weiser, Idaho, to make her Gillanders * Burroughs (Olympia rats interfere with restful sleep. He day evening. August 14. at 6:30. Pro Island, while aboard the U.S.S. Laf
Floyd Pierce, recently of Prineville
home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brewing Co.) of Pendleton; The Tav says food is improving now. the first ceeds of the dinner will be used for fey. on November 14, 1943.
but a graduate of Hermiston schools
Phil Jones. Mrs. Haron’s husband is ern and The Pastime of Stanfield; meal of roast beef and fresh potatoes purchase of windows for the church
The certificate states, “He stands and a son of Mr. and Mrs. o. c.
in the Navy somewhere in the South and Columbia Cafe. Rodenbaugh’s and having been secured recently. A cou building.
in
the unbroken line of patriots who Pierce of this city, recently enlisted
ple bottles of beer were allotted to
Sloan Thomson, who was in the
Pacific.
Sy’s Place of Umatilla and Griffin’s each soldier but Jack says the stuff Pendleton hospital suffering from have dared to die that freedom might with the Merchant Marines and is
Daisy Dexter is able to be back to Cash Grocery (Mrs. Naughton) at was terrible and he gave his away. A pneumonia, was brought home Mon live, and grow, and increase its bless now in training at Avalon. Calif. He
little coke is in stock at the exchange day. The pneumonia has been con ings. Freedom lives, and through it, was employed in the logging industry
work this week. She has been on Victory Square.
being cold is in great demand. trolled but he will be confined to bed
leave several months.
Contributors, their employees and and
he lives—in a way that humbles the near Prineville prior to his enlist-
Some of the boys sample a drink made for some time.
(Concluded next week)
ment.
(Continued on Last Page)
undertakings of most men.”
(Continued Next Week)
from cocoanut milk by the natives.
OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER
MANY ATTEND U.O.D.
ANNUAL PUNK AT
LOCAL PARK SUNDAY
ERNIE PEDIGO
PROJECT FARM
MEETS FRIDAY
HERMISTON SCHOOLS
ANNOUNCE LIST OF
TEACHING PERSONNEL
BUILDINGS ARE
NEWLY PAINTED
PASCO BAND IS
DAY’S HIGHLIGHT
HAS WOUNDS AND
MAY COME HOME
STATE GUARD IS
IMPORT ANT NOW
INJURY CAUSE
VICE IS
HERMISTON HAS
FINE FINANCES
INSTALLATION
IS AUGUST 17
DIST. 14 NAMES
NEW DIRECTORS
SARGENT BEGINS
MORE MUNITION
WORKERS URGED
Furnish Ditch Break Near Echo Is
Quickly Repaired by Railroad Crews
DAIRYMEN WILL
TALK CAMPAIGN
MRS. GEER GETS
MEMORY PLAQUE
HEAR LEADER