RATIONING
CALENDAR
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RATION BOOK NO. 2
October 2—Expiration date of red
stamps X, Y and Z, last of the red
stamps series in War Ration Book 2.
X becomes valid August 22;
on
August 29, and Z on September 5.
September 20—Expiration date of
blue stamps R, S and T (processed
HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, AUGUST 26, 1943.
foods). Blue stamps U, V and W be VOLUME XXXVII
NUMBER 2
come valid September 1, good through
October 20.
RATION BOOK NO. 3
(Brown stamps) Replacement book
containing coupons to be used as those
in ration book 2 run out.
A meeting of 4-H club leaders and
October 2
Expiration date of
the Hermistin fair board is being
Hermiston
might
be
a
small
town
brown stamps A and B. October 30
Mrs. Mary Brierley, mother of Miss
to many but already this little hamlet called by Frank E. Hackler, new as Jessie Brierley, passed away Tuesday
—Expiration date of brown stamps
sistant
county
agent
here.
The
group
has enough men in the air corps to
C, D, E and F. A becomes valid Sep
morning following an illness of sever
fly and man a 10-man bomber. Some is asked to meet Friday night, August al weeks. Funeral services were held
tember 12; B on September 19; C on
27,
at
9:00
o
’
clock
in
the
U.S.O.
build
of the first to leave for air service
September 26; D on October 3; E on
this afternoon (Thursday) in the
were Bob Follett. Harry Connor, Ted ing. The meeting is being called to Methodist church with Rev. C. War
October 10; and F on October 17.
decide
on
a
definite
date
for
the
4-H
Ripley and Wayne Casseday. Others
Each weekly series good for 16 points.
Every farmer, butcher and local who have joined since include Bill club fair to be held some time next ner officiating. Burial was in the
The Hermiston public schools will
RATION BOOK NO. 1
Hermston cemetery. Mrs. Brierley open for the 1943-44 term on Tues-
slaughterer who slaughters for deliv Corpe, Vester Shaw, Tom Fraser. month.
Sugar.
October 31—Expiration
Other plans and details of the has been a resident of this project day, September 7, the day following
ery to other persons whether for sale Gale Felthouse, Ray Hollomon, Gene
date stamp No. 14, five pounds. Can
forthcoming event will also be dis- since December 7, 1912. when the Labor day, according to W. G. Kers-
or as a gift must have a slaughter Rugg and possibly others.
ning sugar stamps No. 15 and 16. each
family moved to a farm near Cold bergen. As to how high the enroll-
cussed.
permit frm the County USDA War
Not knowing all their assignments,
good for 5 pounds, through October
Springs reservoir from North Dako- ment will go this year is a matter of
Board, announces Mrs. McIntyre,
31.
the team lineup will not be picked at
U.
chairman. County War Meat Commit
guesswork but it is thought that it
present. However, it is known that
Shoes. October 31—Expiration date
The Brierleys lived on the farm un will not fall much below that of last
tee. Although meat regulations have
of stamp No. 18 for one pair of shoes.
Bob Follett is a pilot, as is Ted Rip-
til 1928 when they moved to Hermis year. Accommodations and arrange-
been in effect for several months there ,
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ley: Bob Pierson is known to be a co
Stoves. August 24—Rationing of I
ton. Mr. Brierley passed away that ments are being made for that many
is still some confusion as to when
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pilot, Harry Connor a radio man. Ves-
cooking and heating stoves begins— ,
same year at the age of 72. Mrs. by school authorities.
slaughter permits are required.
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includes most new stoves burning
aar
.12
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n ter Shaw a rear gunner. Wayne Cas-
Brierley and her daughter, Miss | Elementary registration will be at
To insure the consumer of legally
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coal, wood, oil or gas for domestic use.
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", seday a dare-devil pilot. The others,
Major Chester L. C. Johnson, son Brierley, have lived in
in Hermiston the elementary school on September 7,
slaughtered and inspected meat and
Purchasers must get certificates from
no doubt, fill in wherever help may of Mrs. Rose Johnson of 257 S. E. since that time.
but high school registration will be
fair
distribution,
all
wholesale
cuts
be
needed
ration boards.
Mrs. Brierley was born May 27, conducted during the coming week,
Third street of Pendleton, is a prison-
must be marked with the permit num
FUEL OIL
If it were possible that a bomber er of the Japanese in the Philippine 1857. at LeRoy, N. Y. On December
ber of the slaughterer,” said Mrs. Mc
that is August 30 to September 3, in
September 30—Period 1 coupons in
could be manned by 10 men from the Islands, according to word received 27, 1882, she was married to C. S.
Intyre. “By purchasing only proper
clusive. The high school building
new fuel oil rations valid through
above group, the writer would be will by his mother.
Brierley. The first four years of will be open for that purpose from
ly stamped meats, the consumer is as
January 3. 1944. One unit, period 5
ing to vouch for it in any type of air
Major
Johnson
their
married life was spent at Sus 8:30 to 11:30 each morning of the
is
a
former
Hermis-
sured that sanitary requirements have
coupons valid through September 30
battle.
ton boy. having graduated from the pension Bridge, New York, where Mr. week. High school students are urged
been met and there has been maxi
for 10 gallons. Ten unit, period 5
local high school where he was very Brierley was superintendent of the to register during this week as it is
mum salvage of valuable by-products.”
coupons, valid through September 30
prominent in all school affairs. He Deveaux college farm. From there expected that classes will be crowded
Farmers, butchers and local slaugh-
for 100 gallons. Coupons with gal
later was appointed to West Point by they moved to Kalamazoo. Michigan, and in many instances equipment lim
terers who have provided dressed
lonage printed on the face valid for
and from there to Fargo, North Da its the number of class members. Late
Rep. Walter Pierce.
meats for the market in the past have
amount indicated until expiration date
Major Johnson had not been heard kota where Mr. Brierley superintend- registrants are warned that they will
little difficulty in securing a permit.
Hop pickers are notified that pick
shown on coupon sheet.
An individual quota is set up with ing at the Williams & Hart (formerly of directly since April 14, 1942, when ed a large wheat ranch.
have less choice in selecting classes.
GASOLINE
Mrs. Brierley is survived by one
F rank Davison, recently of Mon
each slaughter permit, based primari L. W. Dixson) ranch will start one he was stationed in. the Philippines,
September 21-—Expiration date of
ly on records of the pounds of meat or day earlier than originally announced. and news that he was alive and well daughter, Miss Jessie Brierley, and tana. new physical education instruct
No. 7 stamps in A book, each good for
or and coach, has not arrived as yet
number of head of animals slaughter Operations will get underway Tues proved a joyous message for his moth several nephews and nieces.
4 gallons.
,
er. A postcard came from him, stat-
but is expected in a few days. A
September 1—Old type B and C j ed for sale in 1941 although a farmer day. August 31, according to Harry ing: “Health excellent. I am unin-
who has no record may secure a per Kessler, foreman. Mr. Kessler is very
schedule of seven football games will
gasoline coupons not valid after this
confront Coach Davison upon his ar
mit to slaughter for sale up to 300 enthusiastic about the crop and states jured. Not under treatment. Am
date. May be exchanged by mail or
rival here. He will have less than
pounds of three animals, explained that unless unforseen circumstances well.” He is interned at the Philip
in person at ration boards for new
three weeks to whip his squad into
Mrs. McIntyre. Ration points must arise a bumper crop will be harvested. pine military prison camp No. 1.
type coupons.
A group of Hermiston boys left last condition before Waitsburg comes here
be collected and surrendered to OPA
Pay for picking will be highest in
Friday for service with the armed September 24. The remainder of the
for all meat sold or transferred. There many years, according to Mr. Kess
Earl E. Shaw Passes Away
forces. The local delegation joined a schedule is: At Kennewick, October 1;
Earl E. Shaw, formerly of Uma is no charge for the slaughter permits ler. He will pay 4c per pound with
larger group from Pendleton and oth vacant, October 8; at Pasco, October
tilla, passed away Wednesday morn which must be applied for at the 12 c bonus. Free transportation will
er points and from there proceeded to 15: at Heppner. October 22; Kenne
ing at a The Dalles hospital. He had County USDA War Board office, be provided to and from Hermiston.
Workmen discovered the body of an Spokane, Wash., where they under wick here, October 29; Pendleton here,
been in ill health for six months but AAA office building. Pendleton.
unidentified
negro floating down the went examinations. Mora Smallwood November 5; Heppner here, Novem
Strict observance of these rules in
was taken to the hospital only Sun
Columbia river Saturday morning. and Carl Longhorn were rejected in ber 11.
regard
to
slaughter
permits
not
only
day. Funeral services will be held
County authorities were notified and the present call due to physical de
The teaching personnel is almost
Sunday at the Presbyterian church in means that everyone gets his fair
Deputy Sheriff Bob O’Neal removed fects but expect to be called later.
completed, according to Mr. Kersber-
Stanfield at 2:00 p. m. He will be share of meat through regular mar
the body from the water just over the
Those receiving assignments were: gen. Only a few vacancies need to be
ket channels but insures an adequate
buried in the Echo cemetery.
supply of lend-lease and our armed
There will be a meeting of all Boy Morrow county line with the assis Bob Miller, U. S. Army; Clemit Brock filled and it is hoped to complete the
forces, Mrs. McIntyre said. “Permits Scouts at the American Legion hall tance of Morrow county officials who and Bud Rugg, U, S. Navy; Don Neu- staff by time of school opening. *
apply only to beef, veal, sheep and next Tuesday night, August 31, at were notified. Don Alstott, Umatilla stai, Jack Drake and Bill Schinder-
ling, Seabees, and Fred Rauch left
hogs, and not to rabbits, poultry, 7:15. All Scouts are urged to be pres police chief, also gave aid.
It is thought that the body had been earlier in the week for service with
goats or other edible meats.
ent
in
order
that
the
new
fall
Scout
The first of nert week, Charles B.
Inquiries regarding the war meat ing program may be launched. Plans in the water at least a month. Mor the U. S. Army Engineers.
Erickson, the genial and accommodat
program may be referred to the meat for Senior Scouting in the form of a row county coroner took the body to
ing express agent at Ordnance, will
The Soldier's Medal has been
committee chairman at the war board new program, Air Scouting, will be Heppner where funeral rites were
assume his new duties as commercial
awarded to Vernon E. Davis of Uma
held.
No
clue
has
been
discovered
as
offices.
discussed.
agent for the company in Tacoma,
tilla. He is a member of the United
Earl Watson is Scoutmaster with to whether the man met death by acci
Washington. Although “Charlie” has
States Army Fourteenth Air Force.
Rev. W. A. MacArthur slated to take dent or by foul play. He was dressed
been with the express company only a
The medal came as a result for hero
in
a
pair
of
white
swimming
trunks.
over the duties of Air Scouting.
A delegation of American Legion ism when a transport plane crashed
very few years, and at Ordnance for
Auxiliary members of Hermiston re near an airdrome in China and burst
a little more than a year, he has
turned Saturday after four days of into flames, the War Department an
earned a nice promotion in his new
The local War Price and Rationing
meetings and gatherings at Baker. nounces.
position He came here from La-
board this week is mailing out appli
The state convention of the American
Grande. This time there will be no
Davis, with several others, was
cations for renewal of fuel oil ration
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. White left this Legion and Auxiliary was in progress among the first to arrive at the scene
house hunting, for one is already
for heat and hot water. The blanks
during the four days. Mrs. Gladys of the crash. He entered the burning
waiting. Mrs. Erickson and the child
Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Taylor, recent morning (Thursday) for Portland
should be used only by those whose
Lemons of Pendleton was elected vice plane to rescue the crew. Finding the
where
Mr.
White
will
receive
a
new
ren, Linda and Erian, will join Char
ration last year was for the same ad- ly of The Dalles, have purchased the assignment with the Western Union president of the state auxiliary. At
lie shortly after the first of the month.
erew members had already gotten out
Sunfield Cold Storage and Creamery
E. W. Fehr of Pendleton took over dress, Unless error is found or con- from G. G. Smith. The firm has en Telegraph. Mr. White has requested tending from here were Mrs. Helen of the plane, they strived to save the
dations have changed the same ration
day work as he has spent the past 10 Belt, Mrs. Hattie Hamm, Mrs. Ethel equipment which was removable and
the agency at Ordnance last Tuesday.
as last year will be alloted to each joyed a profitable business in recent years as wire chief at Umatilla, all Clark and Mrs. M. C. Ransdale.
W. W. Rodehaver, route agent from
fought the fire in an effort to prevent
years
under
the
management
of
Mr.
Mrs. Belt, department historian, it from spreading.
night work.
Walla Walla, witnessed the change- user.
Smith.
Mr.
Taylor
has
had
many
Opportunity, however, will be given
Mr. White, better known in Herm gathered data at the convention for
over. With twenty years experience
“This heroic attempt to salvage vi
to accept less oil where not needed or years of experience in the creamery iston as Radio Louie, has closed his her report for the past year which,
with the company, Mr. Fehr comes
tal equipment in the face of personal
and
cold
storage
business
and
comes
local radio shop which he operated when completed, will be sent to the na danger is an act worthy of the finest
well prepared to handle everything additional oil issued where conditions well qualified for his new duties.
demand. The blanks should be filled
during
his leisure moments. Radio tional convention.
from bombs to bobby pins.
traditions of the military service,"
Mr. Smith will devote all his time
to the
Louie stated Wednesday night, “Send
For the present, at least, Mrs. Fehr out immediately and returned
the citation stated.
to
his
large
turkey
flock.
me the Herald as we don’t wish to
and her mother will remain in Pen local board.
forget our Hermiston friends."
dleton. One son, Ernest Jr., is a tech
nical sergeant with the engineers, and
Young Men Enter Training
another son, John, is a dispatcher at
George Leroy King of Stanfield and
John W. Campbell, formerly Of |
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La Grande.
David Jerome Slattery of Umatilla
Mr. Fehr is a member both of the
Hermiston
but
a
resident
of
Portland
Funeral
services
for Olin Samuel
Students of both grade and high entered the marine corps last Satur
W. G. Rodda, honey producer and
American Legion and the Odd Fel
for the past 15 years, passed away Richey were held in the Stanfield
noti-
schools
at
Stanfield
are
being
day.
They
will
leave
for
San
Diego
general farmer residing near Hermis
Friday, August 20. Funeral services Presbyterian church this week with
lows.
ton, would make a fine representative fied to register on Wednesday, Sep- and basic training on September 4, were held Monday at the Portland Rev. C. Warner of Hermiston officiat-
1:00
tember
1,
between
the
hours
of
after
taking
short
furloughs
at
home.
of a west end commercial club. The
Crematorium.
ing. Mr. Richey received critical in
background for his enthusiasm comes and 9:00 p. m. If it is impossible to Private Slattery attended Umatilla
Mr. Campbell, one of the early res juries last Frday when he was struck
register
during
this
time,
it
is
urged
high
school
for
three
years
playing
from his own little ranch where he
idents of this project, came here by a crystallized grind stone in his
specializes in raising fne berries and that registration be completed by mail. basketball and baseball. Private King about 1907. For many years he was garage at Stanfield.
It is expected that there will be an has been employed at the Umatilla
vegetables in addition to the famous
associated with his father in the gro-
He was born at Lexington Febru-
increased enrollment in the Stanfield Ordnance depot as an ammunition
Rodda
honey.
eery business in Hermiston, later im-, ary 5, 1907. He was married to Jen
Army and navy authorities and
handler.
This week Mr. Rodda brought a schools this year.
proving considerable land, and farm- ' evieve Bowman of Echo August 16,
electric service companies of the Pa
The
Herald
branch
of
blackcaps
to
ing on the project. Approximately J 1934. He
U-*ad
----in
------- bus-
Lea
had been
in *
the —
garage
cific coast region have just complet
15 years ago he moved to Portland | iness in Stanfield for about four
ed organization of the Utilities War- office. The berries were extra large
I with his family where he has been in years.
time Aid Program of emergency ser and luscious. Due to their easy ap
j the insurance business. He took an
Surviving him are his widow, two
vice to army posts and navy stations, proach on the counter, however, they
active interest in Hermiston even in children, his mother, Mrs. 8. J. Rich-
aicording to A. M- Thrasher, local were not on display very long.
| recent years, making periodic trips ey. two sisters, Hazel Richey of Mot-
manager for Pacific Power & Light
For years our govern
Bonneville Dam
here.
‘
[tinger,
Wash., and Mrs. •
Clayton Ay-
ment has worked to
company.
improve conditions
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. res of Echo.
D. R. McClung, assistant general
for our citizens every-
' Alice Taylor Campbell; two sons,
77
_
superintendent, represented the com
where. Bonneville
John
W.
Campbell
Jr.,
naval
train-
pany at the organization meeting in
Dam in Oregon is
Central Church of Christ will Or-
ing. N. Y„ and Lt. Thomas R. Camp
San Francisco and helped set up the
one of hundreds of
projects
erected for
bell, south seas; two daughters. Mrs.
dain one of her own sons to the Chris
program.
our benefit.
Robert E Speer and Sylvia Campbell
Under the aid plan, the electric tian ministry Sunday evening. Glenn
of Portland; one sister, Mrs. Maurice
companies will help military authori Warner, son of Rev. ad Mrs. C. War
A record crowd attended the Ar
D. Scroggs, Ontario; one brother. thur Bros, circus in Hermiston Mon
ties train crews which operate the ner, who is entering his fourth year
Thomas Campbell Jr., New York Ci- day night. Despite the fact that ev
electric systems in military establish at Northwest Christian College and
ty; and his mother, Mrs. Thomas erything went wrong for the travel
ments. In addition, the companies in is a graduate of the local high school,
Campbell of Ontario.
cases of emergency will furnish their is the candidate for ordination.
ing show, a creditable performance
The Christian churches of Milton,
own experienced crews to help re
was staged. Three circus trucks were
In Russia the Soviets
Roy White’» Father Patee»
store service in military posts. In Athena and Heppner are all sending
wrecked near Walla Walla en route
with the help of Ameri
can Engineers harnessed
turn, the army will make its erews their pastors to assist in the ordina
A telegram was received at the Her to Hermiston. One of the trucks, con
the waters of the Dnie
and facilities available to the utilities tion service, along with the pastor and
ald office shortly before press time taining the power generator, as tip
per River. Hitter’s Huns
the eldership of the Hermiston church.
from Roy White that his father had ped over.
in ease of disaster.
marched in and the
The companies also will continue to The service will be held at 8 o’clock.
Due to the various mishaps, the
passed away and that funeral ser-
Russians destroyed their
It will be a public service and the
supply engineering advice and will
vices were held Thursday morning. circus was late in arriving, was short
generation.
help survey military electric systems public is invited and urged to be
Mr. White, local business agent for of help, and very short on lights. But
Carpenters Local 933, was called to in spite of it all, those attending en
in their areas and report on reserve present. This is the type of service
the public does not often have the op
joyed the performance which was of
portunity of witnessing.
ther’s illness.
first class calibre.
tion and maintenance.
OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER
RULES ANNOUNCED BY
COUNTY WAR BOARD
FOR SLAUGHTERING
HERMISTON CAN
FOURTH FAIR TO
SCHOOLS TO OPEN IN
HERMISTON SEPT. 7TH
FOR NEW FALL TERM
CREW WITH MEN
MUCH IN DOUBT
CHESTER JOHNSON
NOW PRISONER
HOP PICKING TO
START TUESDAY
YOUTHS LEAVE
FOR TRAINING
BODY OF NEGRO
FOUND IN RIVER
SCOUTS TO START
FALL PROGRAM
CHAS. ERICKSON
UMATILLA BOY
RECEIVES MEDAL
LADIES RETURN
FROM BAKER
FUEL OIL RATION
STANFIELD FIRM
FOR PORTLAND
CHANGES HANDS
JOHN CAMPBELL
PASSES AWAY
RODDA RA
FINE BERRI
STANFIELD MAN
ACCIDENT VICTIM
POWER GROUPS
TO COOPERATE
WITH ARMY-NAVY
B0NDS OVEK AMERICA
GLENN WARNER
TO BE ORDAINED
CIRCUS SHOWS
vreer --even,
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