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U. O. D- NEWS 7Ao 4axmiito n ---------------------------------------------- Publithed weekly by the employee» of the Umatilla Ordnance Depot. The reporter» are Charle» Cook, Vivian Hindman, Matilda Ruatell, Bernette VOLUME XXXVll M. Mamigh and Charlotte Nel»on. U. O. D. Rated Excellent Employees and friends of the Uma tilla Ordnance Depot will be glad to hear that it was given a rating of “Excellent” as a result of the annual general inspection made by the In spector General, Headquarters Ninth Service Command, in September. U.O.D. Officer» Stand Retreat The officers of the Umatilla Ord nance Depot stood retreat Thursday evening with the Pendleton Army Air Base band. Following the retreat, the Pendleton band played a concert to the officers and civilians attending. For individuals enjoying a good con cert, this was a special treat, and the personnel of the Depot are looking forward to an early return of the band. OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER HERMISTON, CHAMBER MEMBERS MAKE EXCURSION TO TOWN OF ORDNANCE UOD etald UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, OCTOBER 21. 1943. Evangelistic Team Coming EMPLOY. W.C. MOREHOUSE DDES SUDDENLY WHILE AT WORK Walter C. Morehouse, a long-time resident of Hermiston, passed away suddenly Sunday evening while at work at the Umatilla Ordnance Depot. Mr. Morehouse was in charge of the water pumps and apparently succumb ed to a heart attack. A workman no ticed the water pumps overflowing, and upon investigation found his body lying near the pumps. Mr. Morehouse was born in Denver, Colo., November 24, 1877. He was married to Miss Martha Alice Gilmore on January 12, 1902, at Wasco, Ore gon. The family has resided in Ore gon for about 16 years, the last 13 being spent in Hermiston- For the past 2% years he had ben employed at the ordnance depot. He has been a member of the Chris tian church since 18 years of age and has been a stalwart supporter in the Hermiston church for many years. He is survived by his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Ann Fleming of Olympia, Wash., and two sons (twins) Leland F. of Walla Walla and 1st Lt. Courtland G. Morehouse now stationed at Boise, Idaho. Also surviving is a sister of Portland, and a brother, D. W. Morehouse, also of Portland; two grandchildren. Courtland Deane and Lorraine Sue Morehouse. Funeral services were held Thurs day afternoon at the Central Church of Christ with Rev. C. Warner offi ciating. Burial was in the Echo cem etery. A group of members of the Hermis ton Chamber of Commerce made an excursion to Ordnance Monday noon at the invitation of D. W. Bliss, man- ager of Hermiston’s newest neighbor Mr. and Mrs. E. Gilbert Cays will sity of Enid, Okla. town. The caravan left here at noon begin a series of evangelistic meetings Mr. Cays serves both as evangelist and ate at the Umatilla Ordnance De at the Central Church of Christ Sun- and song leader and Mrs. Cays is a pot cafeteria from where the members day, October 31. This evangelistic fine pianist, soloist and has charge of were escorted to the town of Ord team has done this type of work in children's work. nance. ten of the western and mid-western Services will be held every night, The town now boasts a population states and now have a pastorate at excepting Monday, with two services Prixe» Awarded at Dance of 527 with 164 families now listed on Central Point, Oregon. They are each Sunday. The services will last Three men and three women re- the roster. When completely finished graduate of Northwest Christian Col for three weeks, according to Rev. C. ceived prizes for costuming at the and fully occupied, there will be room lege of Eugene and Phillips Univer- Warner, pastor. Umatilla Ordnance Depot Employees’ for 350 families. The city is conven Association dance at the hall. If the iently located just south of the main success of a dance can be based on the entrance into the U. O. D., making it attendance, then the one sponsored by possible for workers to walk to their the association Saturday night was a huge one. The majority of the crowd work. The business section is not com arrived fairly early. Even if only a pletely filled as yet but boasts an up- minority of the people were dressed to-date grocery store and space for “fit to kill,” their antics furnished The Eastern Oregon Turkey Grow- Superintendent W. G. Kersbergen several other businesses. These will the onlookers with plenty of entertain , . . ____ __ i | ers win receiving turkeys at announced late Thursday that mater will begin be occupied as soon as arrangements 6 8 ment. The climax of the “hard-tim - j " and 3 drawn j ,™ up, . the local H plant November 8, according and ji leases can 1 be made , ial had arrived for registration for er’s” antics was the selection of the ,. , „ i to John Jendrzejewski, president, Book Four of the war rationing pro according to Mr. Bliss. I . : . . prize-winners. From the grand march, Anyone having early birds to market gram. He announced the following Probably the busiest concern at Col. Buyers, Col. Hoffman, and Capt. is asked to contact C. A. Flannigan, dates when registrants may receive Ordnance to date is the two-room McNight chose six candidates. From picking manager, to make arrange the new edition — Tuesday. Wednes school housing the first, second and these, the winners were determined by ment for dressing dates. Pickers and day and Thursday, October 26, 27 and third grades for children of families the amount of applause the crowd of day laborers will be greatly in de 28. The hours will be from 1:00 to residing at Ordnance. The school is fered for each one. For the men, mand and anyone interested is asked 5:30 p. m. each day. There will be furnished and supervised by Superin- first, second and third winners, re to contact either Mr. Flannigan or absolutely no registration on Friday. tendent W. G. Kersbergen of the Her- spectively were : Tom Lloyd, Morey Mr. Jendrzejewski who will be in The rules for obtaining Book Four miston school system. Smallwood, and Dan Weber. The charge of the packing. are very simple but they are also very The housing units are divided into women winners were Sue Lloyd, Ber The plant management is somewhat vital. All that is necessary for the three different types—one, two and nie Mansigh, and Alice Frosh. Prizes concerned over the shortage of help applicant to bring to the school is the three bedroom units. All Ordnance in war bonds and stamps were award and urges that farmers and townspeo old Book Three. All necessary infor houses have stoves, refrigerators, The condition of W. J. “Bill” War ed. First prize was a $25 war bond; ple cooperate in taking care of the mation is contained thereon. lights and water. The prices charged ner, who underwent an operation in second. $5.00 in war stamps; and crop. Pickers will be paid 14c for Due to the detailed work of this are as follows: With utilities and third. $1.25 in war stamps. hens and 16c for toms and day labor registration, it is urged that appli St. Vincents hospital in Portland last unfurnished. 1 bedroom, $27.50: 2 The Esselstyn band was “super” as will be paid the union scale. Anyone cants make it a point to be patient and week end, is somewhat improved but bedroom, $30.00 and 3 bedroom, $33. he has been quite ill since the opera usual, and dancing lasted until the With utilities and with furniture, 1 who cannot work a full shift can abide by the hours announced. It is tion. Word received from Mrs. War “wee” hours—well , anyhow, until make arrangements to work part of another war measure that must be bedroom, $31.50; 2 bedroom, $36.00, ner indicated that although Mr. War one o’clock. Let’s have more of Rod’s the day. met with cooperation from all. and 3 bedroom, $41.00. ner would have to be confined f r band, and let’s have more employee’s The government is buying all the The furniture includes in addition several weeks the outlook far recovery association dances. _ to that mentioned above-—1 bedroom. turkeys until 35 million pounds are was bright. / stored away for the boys in the armed Saturday evening. October 16, Cap 1 dinette table, two dinette chairs, 2 forces. Cooperation in this effort will ELECTION DATE Mr. Warner has been ailing for tain and Mrs. Noland entertained a occasional chairs, 1 studio couch, 1 assure a Thanksgiving dinner for some time and it is hoped that the op group of friends at a dinner party oc double bed with mattress and mattress soldiers. eration will correct his trouble. The annual election of the West casioned by their fourth wedding an bed, 1 chest of drawers and 1 mirror. land Irrigation District will be held niversary. Captain Noland is Post The 2 and 3 bedroom houses are also at the Westland school house on the Engineer at the depot and has been furnished comparably to the 1 bed second Tuesday in November or Nov room with similar furnishings for the on duty here since December 1941. ember 9. One member of the board added rooms. Captain Harry Sutch, adjutant and of directors will be elected. Floyd The town of Ordnance now creates transportation officer, was ordered to RATION BOOK NO. 1 Laird is now serving in that capacity, The following Associated Press sto San Francisco Sunday to attend the a pleasing site with the long rows of Sugar. October 31 — Expiration being appointed by the board to fill ry was of considerable interest here houses neatly divided by green lawns Adjutant’s Conference being held at last week: the San Francisco Ordnance District and paved roadways. Inhabitants are date for canning sugar stamps No. 15 an unexpired term. Nominations for director must be "At least two Pacific Nirthwest this week. He was accompanied by now busy preparing their individual and 16, each good for 5 pounds. Nov Mrs. Sutch and by Mrs. Buyers, who compartment* for the winter months, ember 1—Expiration date for stamp in the hands of the manager not later men participated in the American plans to visit with her son Archie, laying in. food and fuel for the months No. 14, five pounds. November 1 — than October 24 and must be signed bomber raid which knocked the Jap- now employed as a chemist at the ahead. Playground facilities, movies, Stamp 29, Book 4. good for 5 pounds by at least 15 freeholders, resident of anew at Rabaul, New Britain, back the district. and other entertainment is being pro sugar through January 15, 1944. on their heels. Shell Oil refinery in Martinez. Cal. Shoes, Expiration date of stamp “Flight Officer Robert E. Pierson James Henderson has assumed the vided by the management. A visit to the town is not only plea No. 18 for one pair of shoes extended of Hermiston was a member of the duties of head checker on E. P. Sny indefinitely. November 1—“Airplane” crew of the first heavy bomber over der’s shift, replacing Ray Hutsell who sant but educational as well. stamp No. 1 in Book 3 good for one the target. Capt. Ellis L. Brown, resigned recently to accept a railroad pair of shoes, expiration date indefi Duncan, Okla., pilot of the bomber, job. nite. The checkers have heard from their Anxious eyes have been turned to said “we smacked the target right on former associate, lanky Don Winters, the thermometer each morning this the button. As we looked down we RATION BOOK NO. 2 now in uniform and learning Ord November 20—Expiration date of week with each succeeding morning could see ack-ack filling the air be nance mechanics at the Aberdeen Harry Louis McKinney of Umatilla blue stamps X, T, and Z. (processed seeming just a little colder. Although hind us and hitting all around our Proving Ground in Maryland. the rationing board has mailed out oil leader’s plane.” he added. passed away at his home last Satur foods). Pierson is a son of Mr. and Mrs. K. Russell McCoy has moved from day. Funeral services were held from 'coupons to those using this method of RATION BOOK NO. 3 truck headquarters from Motor Trans Prann’s Funeral Parlors Monday af heating, others using coal and wood D. Pierson of Hermiston and a grad (Brown stamps) For purchase of are considerably worried concerning uate of local schools. portation and is now dispatching the ternoon with Rev. C. Warner in meats, fats, etc. motorized weight lifters from the charge. ’ the supply. Local merchants have October 30—Expiration date of been unable to obtain sufficient Magazine Field office. Mr. McKinney was born in Wiscon brown stamps C, D, E and F. Fritz Lightle, Hermiston mechanic, sin September 7, 1872. He came west supply of the latter two and are ra December 4—Expiration date of tioning the fuel in order to spread it is now putting government cars to in 1899 and on December 20, 1900. brown stamps G, H. J and K. G be- out as much as possible. It is thought rights at the repair garage. was married to Miss Olive Louisa Mc- Naomi Wade has just returned from Willis at Waldport, Ore. He later comes valid October 24, H on October that sufficient oil will be obtained. Coach Frank Davison and his foot Kansas where she visited her husband moved to Hermiston but has made his 31, J on November 7, K on November The report for the week, according ball "cripples” will hobble to Hepp ner Friday afternoon to take on the Noe Wade, corporal in the Army Air home in Umatilla for the past seven 14. Each weekly series good for 16 to Chas. Taylor, follows: points. Morrow county seat lads in an annual Max. Min. Date Corps. years. He joined the Odd Fellows 44 “little civil war” encounter. Although Radioman First Class George Ben lodge in 1906 and for 37 years has October 13 ......... ........... 68 RATION BOOK NO. 4 40 the situation is not quite as bad as nett visited his wife, messenger Pa been a devoted member. October 14 ......... ........... 67 October 26-29, registration for Book the above sentence indicates, it is true 35 tricia Bennett, at the Depot last week. October 15 ......... ........... 60 He is survived by his widow, Mrs. 4 in Portland OPA district. Appli that at least three members of the George Turner plans to spend a Olive McKinney, and a daughter, Mrs. cants must present copies of Book 3 32 October 16 ......... ........... 61 backfield are not in condition to play. hard earned vacation in the moun jonn ........... 63 45 October 17 ......... Biair, both oorn oi “ obtain ----- Book "Ye 4. " Public 95 school "VV regis- 91 John Blair. of Umatilla, and a to The most serious of the lot is depend tains /following the deer” next week. sister, Mrs. Jessie Philbrick of Santa tration sites will be announced later. ........... 62 28 October 18 able Blackie Davis—others sporting 29 ...... 58 October 19 Good luck, George. Cruz, Calif. STOVES bruised muscles are Erwin Null and Mr. and Mrs. Russell McCoy also Purchasers must get certificates at Kenneth Johnson. plan to be mountaineers for a few ration boards for most new stoves. On the brighter side of the picture days the week of the 25th. is the fact that Bill Schoonover, early The girls in Fiscal are enjoying the | WOOD, SAWDUST, COAL. By Mr». Bob Woodward season measles victim, is back in har new desks ordered by Mr. Carlson and Fuel dealers must deliver by prior Mr. and. Mrs. Glenn Parsons delivered Saturday afternoon. The ghosts will walk at the Colum ness and the fact that Jackie Rodgers son. ities based on consumer needs. announcing the arrival of Ordnance City is really growing. James bia Grange masquerade party to be is again in fine fettle. The remainder Maurice, on October 14, at St. FUEL OIL Sunday there will be two more addi Anthony’s in Pendleton. held October 30 at the Columbia park of the team is in fine condition and Period 1 coupons in new fuel oil hall, according to Mrs. H. G. McCul anxious for the opening whistle. tions. Colleen Wallace, time and pay- The Garry Levine family are new ■ . WO. — roll. and Bernia Mansigh, plant pro- tenants this week at the Dr. Marble rations last through January 3, 1944. ley. Friends of grange members are place. Mr. Levine is employed at the Coupons with gallonage printed on invited to the party but must come in perty, are moving out from Hermis Hodge dairy farm. the face valid until expiration date masquerade if at all possible. ton. AJ. y t I had ■ shown on coupon sheet for gallonage Irene Dooley > of Chadron, Nebraska, Games, stunts, and square dances from time and payroll, and Harvey indicated on coupon face. will be featured. Grange ladies The regular meeting of the Home GASOLINE One of the largest auction sales in asked to furnish doughnuts for the Extension Unit will be held October lift operators, were married Septum 26 at the U.S.O. building and will be November 21—Expiration date of occasion. recent weeks will be held next Wed ber 30, and are now living at Ord • “Sewing Machine Clinic.” Each No. 8 stamps in A book, each good for nesday, October 27, when the Ford nance. -inz s ; y Mr». Bloom Entertain» W^.CS. 3 gallons. Bros., John and Roy. will sell their Gladys Hamilton of time and pay- Mrs. N W. Bloom was hostess Wed livestock, implements and furniture , _ TIRES roll accompanied her -husband, lat Cars with C ration books must have nesday afternoon to members of the on their ranch four mile* north of Sgt Riley Hamilton, to Portland. Sat one planning to bring • machine are tires inspected every 3 months; B Methodist church W.S.C.S. her Hermiston. They have recently dis Hamilton had been home on furlough asked to pleasel contact Mrs. Bob books every 4 months: A books every home. Regular business and sewing posed of their farm and have moved after being stationed in the tropics Woodward or Mrs. John Graves for 6 months. Commercial motor vehicles was enjoyed during the afternoon. At to smaller ranches south of town. list of tools and articles needed in the conclusion of the meeting, Mrs. R. C. Peters, auctioneer, and Peto the work. The meeting will start at Bloom served refreshments to those Berg, clerk, will compose the auction California (Camp Haan). 10:30 a. m. with a pot luck luncheon first. team. Free lunch at noon. TURKEY KILL TO START AT LOCAL FOR BOOK FOUR PLANT NOV. 8TH AT HIGHSCHOOL a W. J. WARNER IS SERIOUSLY ILL RATIONING CALENDAR PIERSON IN RAID AGAINST RABAUL WATCHED HERE UMATILLA MAN HEPPNER TILT COMES FRIDAY COLUMBIA NEWS GRANGE TO HAVE GHOST PARTY FORD BROS. SET AUCTION SALE NUMBER 10 LOCAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT LAUNCHES IMPROVEMENT WORK NEW MANAGER UTLINES PLANS The Hermiston Irrigation district, under the capable guidance of J. M. Spencer, manager, is writing out an “insurance policy” these days for the future of this project. The district is cleaning ditches, making repairs and otherwise revamping the canals to in sure irrigation water for farmer* and townspeople alike in future years. Tractors, teams of horses and day laborers are at work. Due to the fact that the district finances have passed through several years of depression when much-need ed work was delayed, the condition of the system has suffered considerably. Because the system was originally planned to serve a much larger area, the condition was not alarming, but the time has arrived when this period of safety has passed and consequently the work undertaken. Mr. Spencer and his crew are doing a thorough job of the reconditioning as they go. This wirk will continue until approximately $6,000.00 has been expended and the most critical portions taken care of first. Work of cleaning out the feed canal was begun right at the reservoir and extended west for approximately two miles. Then a skip was made to below Stan field where another three miles of canal is being cleared. The portions of the canal which are being improved are being put into their original con dition as near as possible. In recent years it has necessitated a period of nearly five months of continual run to fill the reservoir to capacity. Due to good fortune weather conditions have always been excellent. However, good business indicated that this per iod could not go on forever and im provements were deemed essential. With the improved ditch, it is hoped that the period can be shortened to three to four months. Doug Gibson is doing much of the work on the feed canal. Considerable cement work is being planned for the A line which is also showing need of repair. Many places the cement has broken through which might prove disastrous should they ever be enlarged. These places will all be repaired during the next few months. Approximately nine miles of the Maxwell ditch will also receive a thor ough cleaning. This ditch, which is used for early spring irrigation and for receiving drainage water from the Stanfield project, wa* considerably run down, according to Mr. Spencer. The flow will be greatly increased by the cleaning operations which will continue as long as weather permits. Some of the other smaller ditches and canals are also receiving a thor ough inspection and the worst spots will be repaired. Among this group is the L line which feeds into the Col umbia district. Mr. Spencer, who assumed the managership of the Hermiston dis trict the first of the year, has had many years of experience in this line of work. Since 1929 he has been wa termaster at Pendleton and prior to that time he was connected with irri gation work in southern Oregon. He succeeded to the local position upon the resignation of E. D. Martin who now resides at Dishman, Washington. The finances of the district have been in capable hands since 1926 when Charles Taylor took over the duties of bookkeeper. Other members of the “official” family are: Bill Mikesell, charge of the feed canal and reser voir; Wm. Lindner, maintenance fore man. and board members are E. L. Jackson, O. H. Thompson and W. J. Templeton. ROAD CONTRACT AT UMATILLA LET Contract for construction of an ac cess road to the Umatilla oil depot in Umatilla county wa* awarded by the state highway commission Tuesday, according to a news dispatch from Salem- The successful bidder was the Western Rock company of Salem with a bid of $24,821.00. The contract calls for 1.3 miles of grading, surfacing and oiling. Umatilla To Sponger Dane» Haloween dance will be held at the Umatilla high school gym Satur day night, October 30, with Hermis ton Music Maker* furnishing the mu- sie. The Pocahontas Council No. 35 is sponsoring the dance. A charge of $1.00 per couple, and 50c for service men will be made. A
