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Job Methods Training is in full
swing. It seems rather odd to see
men like Nelson, Smith. Pearce. Carl
son, Swingley and the rest running
HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, AUGUST 12. 1943.
NUMBER 52
around like mad trying to find some VÚLVME XXXVI
way of improving the set-up in his of
fice. The idea is to reduce time and
NOTICE TO BOND BUYERS
work. Wonder how it feels to these
fellows to have to have his lesson be
It will take several days to ♦
fore going to class? However, J MT
is a very good thing and the people
prepare bonds purchased at Wed
In San Antonio,
instructing are certainly doing a good
nesday night’s auction, accord ♦
Alamo Chapel
Taxas, stands a mis
ing to F. B. Swayze of the First
job. This branch is under the super
sion fort of which is
National Bank and W. E. Logan ❖
vision of Lt. Billington who has had
written:
"Thermopylae had
of the postoffice. They will be ♦
special training along these lines. At
her messenger of de
ready for distribution, however, ♦
the present time the heads of the de
feat, the Alamo had
partments are being “schooled”. Just
next Monday. Persons may call
none.” 182 men gave
♦ for them either at the bank or at
where the line will be drawn as to the
their lives here in 1856.
people attending these classes, has not
the postoffice at that time. If
By W. G. Kerebergen
as yet been determined.
the bonds are not at one place
The Hermiston public schools will
they
will
be
at
the
other.
The West End Umatilla county
i open for the 1943-44 term on Tuesday,
The suggestion boxes have been a cities “did themselves proud” Wednes
September 7, the day following Labor
little on the empty side lately. Are day night when a total of $58.031.25
Day. As has been the case the past
we out of suggestions or haven’t we in war bonds was purchased at the
two years, it is impossible to estimate
How many relics, dear
had time to write them? By the way, bond auction held in Hermiston with
with any certainty the enrollment be
to
the
heatts
of
millions
according to Bill Pearce, the air hose Umatilla, Stanfield, and Echo coop
of Europeans, Hitler has
cause of the shift in population and
for the parking lot has been ordered erating. The total far exceeded the
wantonly destroyed?
this year to a lesser ertent there is
and while this is a difficult item to hopes set by the bond auction commit
Thousands of shrines
The Hermiston Legion auxiliary uncertainty as to how many high
linking the present with
purchase, it is hoped it will arrive be- tee with the two auctioneers working
met Thursday evening, August 5, at school stludents may elect to continue
past glory have been
fore too long. The UOD Employees ! at top speed for over three hours
the Legion hall for a regular meeting. on their summer jobs rather than re
smashed to rubble.
Association is still sponsoring these “selling” merchandise which had been
Installation of officers was the prin turn to school. However such esti
suggestions and the committee asks donated by West End bond boosters.
cipal business of the evening. Mrs. mates as can be made indicate that
that more be sent in. Many of those The bonds will go towards the Uma
Ila Ripley was presented with a beau the enrollment should be about the
that have been received are ones that tilla county quota of $300,000.00
tiful past president’s pin by the aux same as last year or a little higher.
are either in operation, or are being necessary to have a giant army bomb
iliary for her efforts during the past
The construction of the housing
put in—that is, of ciurse, before they er christened “The Spirit of Umatil
year.
project at Ordnance complicates mat
were received by the committee. Let’s la.”
Marie Todd, past district president, ters a little. The intention was to
have your suggestions.
Wednesday night’s auction was pre
installed the following officers for transport children from that project
ceded bp a parade which started in
the coming year: Helen Belt, presi- to the local schools with the exception
Echo, came through Stanfield and as
The Army Bomber
dent: Lillie Bensel, first vice presi of primary children of the first three
sumed longer proportions here. Sev- l
They sail into the midnight skies
dent; Ovelyn Alford, second vice pres grades. These primary children would
eral hundred persons jammed Main
Grim messengers of doom
ident; Ethel Clark, recording secre be accommodated by a small building
Plans have been completed and ac
The Vacation Day Bible School hit
The craters that their eggs shall blast street to see the parade, attend the
tual work begun of rebuilding and re a high mark in registration Monday tary; Jeannette Saboe, financial sec at the building site. Application for
bond auction, or both. The parade,
Will be the Axis’ tomb.
decorating the interior of Stone’s Gro of this week with a total of 134 retary; Marie Todd, historian; Alice facilities for handling this situation
featuring numerous items of military
The Japs all shudder when they hear equipment from Jeeps to huge block cery recently gutted by fire which youngsters registered. The Begin Kik, chaplain; Grace Logan, sergeant- was made late in April, but the gov
ernment has rendered no decision. It
damaged not only the building but a ners numbered 52; Primaries. 33; at-arms.
The Bombers’ dreadful roar
buster bombs, from the Pendleton Air
seems probable that some provision
considerable
portion
of
the
large
They know that soon their bombs will Base and the Umatilla Ordnance De
Juniors, 24, and the Intermediates,
will be made but not in time for the
stock. Officials of Stone’s Store have 25. The school is sponsored by the
burst
X
pot, was led by the Pendleton Field
opening of school. The local schools
informed The Herald that they plan West End Umatilla County Minister
On Nippon’s hated shore.
band, and also included members of
will endeavor to provide some facili
to open for business again as soon as ial Association. The following church
the Oregon
Women’s Ambulance
The Germans scatter to and fro
ties on a temporary basis.
the work can be rushed to completion. es are represented: Lutheran, Ad
When they hear the bombers dive. corps, the state guardsmen. Boy
Elementary registration will be at
Work of disposing the damaged ventist, Pilgrim Holiness, Pentecos
Consumers
of
fuel
oil
for
heating
or
Scouts, the Traildusters, Bert Mich-
For when the holocaust is o’er
goods is in the hands of O. D. Ran tal, Baptist, Methodist, Christian and hot water purposes who are now reg the elementary school on September
el’s old time irchestra, and other fea-
There may not one survive.
dall, a salvaging concern. He stated 20 in the school registered no church istered with their local ration boards 7, but high school registration will be
tures. The parade proved exception
Thursday that he wishes to dispose of preference.
will receive by mail in the next few conducted during the preceding week,
And Hitler and his satellites
ally interesting to a greater majority
that is August 30 to September 3, in
some
of
the
perishable
goods
imme-
Are furious when they hear,
The annual night for parents will days renewal application forms for
of the crowd who had not previously
diately and will hold a “fire sale” be held Thursday at 8:00 p. m. in the rations for the new heating year clusive. The high school building will
Their largest towns are burning
had the opportunity to see such a va
some time next week. An announce- Baptist church. The community will starting October 1, the district OPA be open for that purpose from 8:30
A Despot’s funeral pyre.
riety of fighting equipment.
of the date will be made next have an opportunity of seeing the announced today. The renewal blanks to 11:30 each morning of the week.
The program was opened by Roy , ment
High school students are urged to
Hail to the Army Bomber!
school in action. The school proper should be filled in and returned to the —gn Scnoo. students are urged to
White, business agent of Carpenters week
The dreadnaughts of the sky.
boards promptly by mail to expedite register during this week as it is ex
will
close
Friday
morning.
“Bombs for the Japs and Germans!” Locali 933, who was in charge of the
pected that classes will be crowded
The Ministerial association and issuance of the coupons.
installation of the grandstand and
Is America’s battle cry.
All consumers who applied for ra- and in many instances equipment
faculty
wish
to
take
this
opportunity
loudspeaking equipment. He intro-
.
_
limits the number of class members;
of saying “Thank you,” to one and tions for the 1942-43 heating year, in
therefore late registrants will have
Our little Betty Esselstyn became duced E. P. Dodd who made several
all who have had a part in making the cluding those who have received part
less choice in selecting classes.
the bride of Don Grossmiller who is appropriate remarks. “The boys in
of
their
next
year
’
s
ration
for
sum
school a success.
The faculty is not complete in eith
in the Navy and stationed at Pasco, the service are doing a fine job, but
mer
filling
of
storage
tanks,
must
fill
Walter Earl Cebula, soldier at Pen-
er the grade or high school but is
Wn„
Wn.. Sunday, August 8, at Echo, Ore. they
—) must
i have
Tei equipment
- of
. every
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in
one
of
the
blanks
in
order
to
receive
Betty was formerly employed at the description. It all takes money—lots dleton field, is in custody of military HOP PICKING TO
rations for the coming heating year. nearly so in both cases. It is hoped
awaiting trial after
Depot in the Field Service. Our very of it. If we do our job, they can and authorities
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The renewal form, R-1167, is simple,
Col. A. S. Buyers of arrest in Hermiston Sunday night by
best wishes to you both.
I I will
do
theirs.
requiring
name
and
address
of
appli-
the Umatilla Ordnance Depot spoke ! Chief of Police B. J. Nation on a
cant, address where ration will be
charge of attempted rape. After Ce-
;
for
a few
minutes . on . the part that ...
We see
Captain
Randolph
back
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Harry Kessler, foreman at the Will used. whether or not a smaller ration
again and smiling all over himself. I the U.O.D. is playing in the present bula was lodged in, the local jail he iams & Hart hop ranch east of town, than previously issued will serve,
Guess a little trip away from the De-conflict and pledged every effort to requested a glass of water. A short
announced this week that picking name of oil supplier and type of oil
pot either makes them glad to get aid the home front in doing its best, time later Chief of Police Nation dis- would start about September 1. The used.
Col. A. S. Buyers, commanding of-
back
or
gives
them
memories
of
a
Captain
Robert
A.
Tagart,
of
the
Pen-
covered
that
the
youth
had
broken
the
back or gives them memories of
ranch is located four miles east of
Consumers do not need to go to the ficer of the U.O.D., introduced Mrs.
dleton
Field,
introduced
the
leader
of
glass
and
attempted
suicide
by
slash-
wonderful time while gone. Captain
ing his throat and wrists. The wounds Hermiston and formerly was operated boards in person but are asked to mail John Jordan of Echo at the bond auc-
Simola also returned from a trip to the band and spoke a few words in
were
not deep enough, however, to do by L. W. Dixson. Mr. Kessler stated in their blanks, and coupons will be tion Wednesday night as the mother
Seattle and way points. He likewise behalf of the Pendleton Field. Guy
that the pay for picking would be issued and mailed back by the ration of four sons, all of who are in the
Johnson
and
Kenneth
Longballa,
Pen
serious
damage.
looks on the happy side.
higher this year than ever before, 4c board.
service. Mrs. Jordan, who stated that
A
statement
given
by
the
girl
said
dleton bond workers, were present to
per pound with 1c for bonus.
if all those present had sons in the
that
the
soldier
walked
with
her
to
aid
in
the
activities.
Pete
Berg,
gen
Ordnance families are finally set
Registration
may
be
done
any
time
service, all would buy more bonds.
the
home
of
a
friend.
The
two
found
tled—that is as much as they ever eral chairman of the bond auction,
now at the hop ranch. Free trans
Mrs. Jordan displayed a Japanese
no
one
at
home.
The
girl
reported
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on
Last
Page)
will be. Everyone seems to like the
portation will be furnished to and
officer’s sword which had been sent
that
the
soldier
then
attacked
her,
but
new houses fine (always the few ex
to her by one of her sons. The sword
that she fought off his advances. from Hermiston during the picking
ceptions, of course.) As a matter of
season.
W. R. Nugent of Umatilla informed had been taken on the field of battle
Screams
heard
by
passersby,
brought
fact, several families are waiting un
The Herald Thursday morning that early this year.
aid, but the soldier fled. He was cap-
til some of the larger units are com
Mixs Hale Uundergoex Operation
he wished to take this means of thank
tu
red
later
and
brought
to
the
local
pleted so they can move in. The shop
jail.
Miss Claudine Hale, daughter of ing the members of his committee for
ping center building is going up fast.
incident
stirred
up
quite
a
bit
The
Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Hale, was operated their aid in making the Wednesday
Mrs.
A.
E.
Rugg,
manager
of
the
It’s one of the best looking things we
of
ill
feeling
about
town
and
for
a
on for appendicitis Tuesday morning night bond auction such a success. The
have seen yet. Should be quite a Hermiston Cooperative Cannery, stat
time
it
looked
as
though
the
jail
would
in St. Anthony’s hospital in Pendleton. members of his group did an excellent
ed
Thursday
(today)
that
the
concern
RATION BOOK NO. 2
community when everything is finish
be
stormed
by
the
angry
crowd.
How
Mrs. Beulah Prim of Hermiston is job in donating items for the auction
August 31—Expiration date of red
ed. Go take a look at the houses. has been operating at full speed dur
and
in
attending
the
sale.
ing the past month with no sign of a ever, peace was restored when army Miss Hale’s special nurse. At latest
You’ll be surprised!
In turn, Pete Berg, general chair stamps T, U, V and W (meats and
report she was doing very nicely.
letup as yet. She advises that due to officials came for the youth.
man.
wishes to thank Mr. Nugent for fats). T series became valid July 25;
Vera Sisson and Lois Hamer left the heavy canning season, all canners
U valid August 1; V on August 8, and
his efforts.
Monday for Rock Island where they should please come early in the day
W on August -5. Each weekly series
good for 16 points.
will go to school. The instruction to avoid congestion. There will be no
seems to be along the line of “job canning after 11:30 a. m. and 4:00
September 20—Expiration date of
blue stamps R, S and T (processed
classification.” We hope they really p. m. each day.
Many rumors have been going the after reductions are made.
Mrs. Rugg also wishes to inform
learn what it is all about so the wages
foods). Blue stamps R. S and T valid
“It is requested that the entire de
and classifying at this Depot will be canners that each individual will be rounds concerning employment at the
from August 1 to September 20 .
The past week brought out some ex-
limited to two boxes of tomatoes and Umatilla Ordnance Depot. This is pot organization enter into the spirit
RATION BOOK NO. 1
satisfactory to all.
that larger amounts can be processed probably due to the fact that an en and purpose of the reduction with a cellent weather and was especially
Sugar. August 15—Expiration date
deavor has been made to give know- determination that the war be won in favorable Wednesday night, apparent stamp No. 13, 5 pounds. Stamp No.
Have you seen all the new officers by appointment only.
| ledge of the present conditions to em- the shortest possible time with the ly willing to cooperate 100% with the 14 valid August 16 through October
on the Post? Seems we’re having
bond auction held that evening on the .31. Canning sugar stamps No. 15 and
' ployees directly before making any least possible loss of life.”
quite a number of them. We should
public announcement. In order to set
Under these instructions, the depot local Main street. Not a day did the 16, each good for 5 pounds, through
have a “get acquainted” party as the
those rumors at rest, the following in was called upon to make a consider thermometer exceed the 90 degree October 31.
ones who have been here are a grand
formation is now furnished, for the able reduction in force. In accom mark, rather exceptional for early
group of fellows and we're sure the
Shoes. October 31 — Expiration
benefit of all.
plishing this, it was necessary to let August weather here.
new ones are too. At any rate, we
date of stamp No. 18 for one pair of
The Hermiston Rotary club wishes
The readings follow:
Instructions were received from the go those in general whose departure
welcome all of you to the UOD.
shoes.
to thank all those who contributed to
Max.
Min.
War Department as follows:
would
cause
the
least
possible
detri
FUEL OIL
the chest for soldiers in the armed
... 85
59
August 4 .....
“Great strides forward have been ment to the operation of the depot. A
drive of forces which has been displayed in
We're going to start
September 30—Period 1 coupons in
... 82
62 new fuel oil rations valid through
August 5 ....
UOD association membership, so all the window of the Pacific Power & accomplished in the war effort, but more liberal policy was adopted with
56 January 3, 1944. One unit, period 5
... 88
August 6 ....
of you get ready. You’ll probably be Light Co. office. Contributions will the war is far from being won. We regard to requests by employees for
... 87
59 coupons valid through September 30
August 7 ....
contacted and asked to join. After be received for another week towards are at the crucial point in our war release for employment elsewhere, and
53 for 10 gallons. Ten unit, period 5
... 85
August 8 ....
effort which calls for drastic action selection of others for separation was
all, this is your association and we the purchase of several more.
... 90
46 coupons, valid through September 30
August 9 ....
to cope with the severe manpower made according to best judgment of
hope to do a lot with it. Just don’t
The cost of a chest is $17.50. and
... 90
54 for 100 gallons. Coupons with gal
August 1$ ...
start running if you're asked to sign contain hundreds of items to intereat shortage which is interfering with ci relative merit. Such separations are
vilian economy, the harvesting of the I not to be considered as reflections on
lonage printed on the face valid for
up. At least give us a chance to ex- boys in the service.
crops, industrial production and the | the employees, and efforts are being
plain. Thanks.
amount indicated until expiration
replacement of men called to the fight 1 made through the Civil Service Com
date shown on coupon sheet.
ing fronts.
NOTE: Anyone who has any news
mission to transfer such employees to
GASOLINE
"Field Service Depots have operat other War Department agencies, and
to go in the paper, please send it in
September 21—Expiration date of
ed a sufficient length of time and de through the United States Employ
to Lt. Purse, Building T-52. We still
The American Legion Auxiliary No. 7 stamps in A book, each good for
veloped an organizational plan of op ment Service to other employment.
want your articles.
Wednesday night sold a total of $70 4 gallons.
The U. O. D.won a loosely played eration that makes it possible for them
It is believed that with this present in war stamps. The ladies, approp
TIRES
contest on the local diamond Sunday to share their manpower with indus- change the employment situation at
Lt. Pitne To Have Training
riately dressed in frontier costumes.
Cars with C ration books must have
Lt. R. 8. Purse of the Umatilla afternoon with the former team win trial establishments, farmers and the the depot is pretty well stabilized. The kept alive the old tradition and did tires inspected every 3 months; B
Ordnance Depot will leave next week ning 17 to 11. In the other game of fighting forces. Through changes in various rumors, such as that civilian | their part in aidng the war effort.
books every 4 months; A books every
for the San Anita Ordnance Base in the league Echo defeated the Hermis procedures, improvements in methods, forces are being reduced 85 per cent
The ladies were somewhat handi- 6 months September 30 next inspec
California to take a Basic Ordnance ton Kids 7 to 6 at Echo.
reorganization of departments and and that civilian employees are to be capped in their project by receiving tion deadline for A book holders. Com
Course Lt. Purse is not certain as
In the only game of the league this general all around good management, replaced by the use of troops are en- very litio publicity and also necessary mercial motor vehicles—tire inspec
to his assignment at the completion of Sunday. Echo will play the Indians Field Service Depots will do an even tirely without foundation.
material for the drive failed to arrive tions every 6 months or every 5.000
on the local diamond.
the training period.
better job with remaining employees
Signed Col. A. 8. Buyers
from the central office.
miles, whichever occurs first.
OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER
WEST END COUNTY
SUBSCRIBES $58,000
INU S WAR BONDS
SCHOOLS TO START
HERE SEPTEMBER 7
SAYS KERSBERGEN
10NDS OVER AMERICA
LARGE CROWD
SEES PARADÉ
VERY UNCERTAIN
MRS. RIPLEY IS
AWARDED GIFT
Ever Alert
Buy War Bonds
REMODELING OF
STONE’S STORE
GETS UNDERWAY
DAILY VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL TO
END HERE FRIDAY
FUEL OIL RATION
BLANKS COMING
SOLDIER HELD ON
CHARGE OF RAPE
START SEPT. 1
JAP SWORD IS OF
INTEREST HERE
*
NUGENT THANKS
HIS COMMITTEE
CANNING WORK
SPEEDS UP HERE
RATIONING
CALENDAR
Rumors at U.O.D. Cleared
WEATHER COOLS
CHEST DONATIONS
ORDNANCE AND
MOLLY PITCHER
DRIVE NETS $70