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Give to the Umatilla County United War Fund Drive - - U. < - D- NEWS 'T/ia. Ordnance Showt Excellent Safety Record axmLiton 4ia.iG.LaL OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER Every so often, even the most reti VOLUME XXXVU cent of persons or institutions has to brag a little, and this time we’re boasting quite loudly about the fine record of industrial safety made by several branches of the Umatilla Ord nance Depot. For instance, the Equipment and Supply Section and the Plant Protec tion Section have not had a single lost 'time accident since June, 1943, and in addition, the Guard Unit has come through seven months, since last Feb ruary, without an accident which caused time to be lost. Then the Inspection Branch comes Solicitors in the Umatilla County in for its share of praise with a rec War Chest Drive will begin work in ord of only one lost time accident Hermiston this week end and all next since last March. Six months of in week. Rev. W. A. MacArthur, Mrs. specting all kinds and conditions of Helen Belt and Lee Quiring, with the ammunition with but one accident is cooperation of the Hermiston Boy commendable, indeed. Scouts, will head the campaign in Since May, 1943. Plant Property Hermiston and surrounding territory. Section has marked day after day The local quota is quite high and it from its calendar without one acci will mean that everyone will have to dent causing lost manhours. The Mo help in order to make the drive a suc tor Transportation Section, too, has a cess. A total of 17 national war-re fine record of no lost time accidents lated agencies, a group of state child since last July. care agencies and county youth and Of course, the best is saved until servicemen’s groups will benefit from last. The entire Utilities Branch of 150 employees, has gone about its the moneys collected. Each business house will be given work since July, 1943, without a lost time accident, and in addition to this an envelope in which will be placed fine record of the entire branch, the donations from employees. Receipts track crew, roads and grounds crew, will be given all donors — at least a and the paint shop are credited with day’s pay being asked from every not a single lost time accident during worker. No other relief drive except for the Red Cross is scheduled for the the whole year. next 12 months, with the United War It is very gratifying to note the spirit of cooperation evident in all Fund Drive being a combination of all branches of the Depot with regard to drives into one gigantic campaign. The slogan for the campaign is. the efforts being made toward the safe prosecution of all phases of work, “We can’t all fight—but we can all and so you can hardly blame us, can give.” Each individual will be asked you, for pointing with pride to these to give a total equalling all the con tributions he makes over a one-year splendid records of safety? period for the variius funds to which he contributes. Charles A. Sprague | Women with their various bright of Salem, ex-governor of Oregon, 1 colored finger nails, have been a sub heads the state War Chest, part of ject of much criticism and have been accused of having adopted a foolish the national fund. Hermiston in the past has always fad. Having at times puzzled the done its share in the various cam man as to what they may do next, paigns and it is hoped that no let-up they have at last been rescued by the will be felt in the present cause. Much probability that their motive may publicity and education has been read have been for a very good cause, that and heard concerning the present war of safety, which is proven by the fol fund drive so no further explanations lowing article taken from the October need be made. Funds may be left at Issue of “Occupational Hazards.” “In the operation of certain mach the Herald office if that method is ines where nimble female fingers are more convenient. Information from Pendleton headquarters is to the ef necessary, painting the nails red fect that contributions may be deduct serves as a safety measure. The bright twinkling finger tips are easily seen; ed from income taxes. HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, OCTOBER 28, 1943. IS In Naval UNITED WAR CHEST KENNEWICK COMING FRIDAY TO LAUNCH CAMPAIGN FOR RETURN TILT A return game with the strong IN HERMISTON SOON Kennewick squad will be played on W. A. MAC ARTHUR TO HEAD DRIVE hence danger of their being caught by swift moving parts are minimized.” FUEL COUPONS MAILED OUT Lieutenant D. B. Zirbel returned to Umatilla Ordnance Depot on Thurs F. C. McKenzie, chief clerk of the day. October 21, from Camp Santa Anita, California, where he has been local War Price and Rationing Board, attending the Basic Ordnance Offi stated Wednesday that all fuel oil coupons had now been mailed out if cers’ Course for the past month. proper applications were made. Res Friday evening, October 22, the idents who have not as yet received Officers’ Club was the scene of a din their coupons, should contact the board ner dance honoring the return of the to find out the cause of delay. Where newlyweds, Lt. and Mrs. Edward a change of residence, or other chang Lynch, to the Post. Music was furn es have been made, a new application ished by the Pendleton Air Field must be made. The oil is rationed to the house and not to the tenant. dance orchestra. Considerable trouble is still being Miss LaVelle Hunt, secretary to the experienced by the board for renewals Civilian Personnel Ofifcer, visited her of B and C gas rationing coupons. home in Baker Saturday afternoon, Many are sending in for renewals and remained through Monday, Octo without sufficient information and ber 25. LaVelle’s father, who is em consequently are not getting any re ployed in Northern California, is turns. These people should also con home for a short surprise visit, and tact the board. she chose the opportunity to complete this informal family reunion. She was accompanied to Baker by Miss Hazel Brown. Civilian Personnel Branch, resident of Haines, Oregon. the Hermiston field Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. Coach Frank Davi son and his proteges have not forgot ten the defeat at the hands of the Washington lads earlier in the sea son and will throw all abandon to the winds in order to even the count. The Bulldogs will be in better condition than they were last Friday when they defeated Heppner 14-0 in a ragged contest. Hermiston defeated the Morrow county seat lads quite handily but did not look very impressive, with a good percentage of the regulars enjoying much of the contest on the sidelines due to injuries. Vance Matott. a made-over lineman, almost made the hall of fame when he took the open ing kickoff and came within two yards of returning it for a touchdown. A few plays later Bill Schoonover, ap parently recovered from a recent case of chicken pox, crashed over for the first score. In the second quarter, tall, dark and lanky Dick Belt reached into the sky to haul down a pass from Blackie Da vis for the second count. This ended the scoring for the day as both teams seemed content to keep the other fel low from reaching pay territory. H. O. THOMPSON PASSES AWAY Monday morning remnant sale, farm- mers and townspeople alike flocked to Hale’s Confectionery & Sporting Goods store Wednesday morning when news spread like wildfire that a shipment of shotgun shells had been received. Nine cases (4500 rounds) of shotgun shells and 1000 rounds of 30-30 rifle shells were sold out in almost less time than it takes to read this article. Hunters are having considerable trouble getting a fair number of pheasants this year, due to the rainy weather and the extreme wildness of the birds. Major D. R. Charleson left Mon- day evening, October 25, for Camp Lee, Virginia, where he will be sta tioned until November 27 attending the Basic Depot Course. From there he will go to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, for a period of approximately two weeks where he will take the Advanced Depot Course. i - • = From there he will return to the Umatilla Ordnance Depot. Major Ordnance Women Make Fine Record Charleson is now working in the West No lost time injury was incurred by Area, and is Depot Control Officer. any woman worker during the entire month of September, whereas nine Jean Nolt is spending a few days men lost one day or more due to ac at the Bremerton, Washington, hospi cidents. In justice to the men it tal with her husband who is recover should be stated that they worked ing from an operation. Jean works in over two and a half times as many the West Area. hours as the women. Air Reserve Pictured above is Raymond Ernest Hollomon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pres ton S. Hollomon of Hermiston, who graduated recently from the Naval Air Training Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, and was commissioned an en sign in the U. S. Naval Reserve. Hollomon received his preliminary flight instruction at the Los Alami tos, Calif., reserve air station. He is a graduate of Hermiston schools where he starred in athletics and was prominent in other school ac tivities. It is thought that he is the first Hermiston youth to be commis sioned in the Naval Reserve. LOCAL HOSPITAL NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT ARTESIAN WATER NOW IN MAINS GOES UNNOTICED What, you haven’t noticed the change? Hermiston housewives who for years have been complaining be cause the local water was “so hard” failed to make muih comment during the week concerning the change of conditions. Either that or because of the rainy weather, tney were so con cerned about getting the wash dry, they failed to notice that they were using a much softer and just as pure water from the city mains. Kenneth Gibbs, water manager, made the switchover to the artesian well about ten days ago without fan- fare or much halloo. The new pump house and pumping supplies were re cently completed by Frank Sargent and the connection made with the city mains. Surplus water from the well runs into the storage reservoir on the butte. CHAMBER GROUP TO MEET MONDAY AT U. S. O. CLUB A regular meeting of the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will be held Monday evening at 7:00 o’clock at the Hermiston U.S.O. All Chamber mem bers and their friends are urged to be present. Tickets afe being sold in order that dinner arrangements can be made. Two speakers will be present for the program following the dinner. W. W. “Nellie” Nelson, roving report er for the Walla Walla Union-Bulle tin, will tell of activities of the Du pont organization around Hanford and Pasco. Mr. Nelson has spent con siderable time in that area and has made a study of the developments. Major Clifford Long, Oregon State Guard, of Pendleton, will tell mem bers of activities of his organization and various ways that a community can support a State Guard Unit. Henry O. Thompson, born in Emer ald Grove, Wisconsin, July 27, 1874, Hermiston citizens, who had heard passed away October 26, at the age of 69. Mr. Thompson was united in rumors to the effect that this town marriage to Lilly Ruth Steele on June might be without a hospital, were 20, 1900, at Cottage Grove Wiscon greatly relieved to learn this week sin. To this union eight children were that arrangements have been made born: Grace Fern Logan, Hermiston; whereby the facilities of the hospital Leslie Allen, Portland; Pfe. Herbert not only will be Continued but consid Rueben of the U. S. Army; Gladys erably improved. Miss Ina L. Moore, Faye Gordon. Seattle; Henry Eldon, with the backing of Hermiston doc Portland; Agnes Rosella Bemis, Yak tors, will manage the hospital. Miss ima; Lilly Ruth Duff, Adams, and Moore states that several changes in service are being contemplated in the Ella Mae, deceased. • Mr. Thompson was confirmed in the very near future. Miss Moore, who has been on the Lutheran church at the age of twelve. When he was 26, he transferred his hospital staff for two months, has By Mre. W. L. Hamm membership to the Presbyterian had many years of nursing experience. The women of Hermiston are urged church in which he has been a faith For the past six years she has been ful worker until his recent illness. He in Idaho but prior to that time she to save every tin can and every ounce helped organize the Community church has travelled to many parts of the of fat. Wash and dry the cans, cut at Umatilla of which he was an elder world in the capacity of a missionary. out the bottom, mash flat and store in for many years. The family moved Much of the time she was in North a dry place. There will be a collect from Wisconsin in 1909 to Emmett, Africa and in the Orient. ion within two or three weeks. Miss Moore stated Thursday that The saving of tin is of vital impor Idaho, where they resided until Nov. 1917, when they moved to a farm two she wanted the residents of this ter tance. When the Japs took our is miles east of Umatilla. He resided ritory to know that the hospital will lands, we lost the source of 90 per not only carry on but the staff hopes cent of our tin supply, so we must de here until his recent passing. He was a carpenter all his life. He to improve the facilities also. pend on reprocessed tin. It takes the reprocessed tin of two was a long time director of the Herm iston Irrigation District and for three tin cans to make one syrette. The years was superintendent of the Stan syrette is a little individual morphine hypodermic syringe which soothes the field CCC camp. Mr. Thompson was pain of the soldier lying wounded on an active member of the I.O.O.F. for the field. Tin encases the emergency 34 years and of the local lodge for Dear Kiddies: This little story is written to you sulpha ointments which protect him 26 years. He is survived by his widow, three because this time it is your turn to from deadly infection, which help heal sons and four daughters; his mother help your big brothers and sisters win his burns, which relieve inuries to his in Wisconsin, five brothers, three sis- I this war for all of us. Saturday night eyes. Tin safeguards the precious blood ters and 10 grandchildren. Funeral is Halloween! In years past it has services will be held Friday, October been so much fun to cause everyone plasma which enables the medical 29, at 2:00 p. m. at Folsom’s in Pen a great deal of trouble by soaping corps to save countless lives right at dleton. Rev. C. Warner of Hermiston store windows, carrying away gates, the front lines by promptly treating will officiate. Burial will also be in blocking streets and tipping over loss of blood, shock and burns. Re woodpiles and generally causing lots cently a blood plasma shipment was Pendleton. of grief for grownups. held up five days because of lack of Yes, it is lots of fun. We did our tin containers- share of it when we were young. But All of these emergency medicines right now, things are so much differ are shipped in tin containers because ent. Everyone is working overtime to tin is the most perfect protective cov The annual West End 4-H Achieve get this war over with so Big Brother ering. ment meeting will be held at the Her can come home. He is “over there” Don’t throw that can away. It miston high school building Friday fighting his best. might be the difference between life evening. October 29, at 7:30 p. m., an If you fellows will skip doing dam- [ and death for some boy you know. nounces Myrtle Carter, Home Dem age this year, next year when the onstration Agent, and Frank Hackler, war is over (we all hope) we’ll help Revival Meeting» Scheduled Here assistant county agent here. Moving you have an extra good time. Rev. and Mrs. Floyd Smith, well pictures will open the evening’s pro Signed : known colored evangelists, are begin gram and will be followed by granting Mayor F. C. McKenzie ning a series of revival meetings at of pins, awards and special recogni Chief B. J. Nation the Pentecostal Tabernacle here on tion to 4-H members and leaders who Sunday. October 31. Meetings will be Hermiston Herald ■ — - - — • -- completed their 4-H work for 1942-43. held every evening at 7:45. Rev. and CARD OF THANKS Club members, parents, leaders, Mrs. Smith, who come here from Spo We wish to take this opportunity of kane. Wash., are especially known for and anyone interested in 4-H are in vited to come. Refreshments will be thanking our friends and neighbors their music and singing. served by the West-End 4-H Leaders for the kindness and sympathy shown during our recent bereavement. We Church Property I» Improved association. wish to especially thank those who The Challis property, located one W. J. Warner I» Improving sent floral gifts and cards and those block south of the Hermiston Mercan W. J. (Bill) Warner, who recently who helped with funeral arrange tile store, was recently purchased by the Pilgrim Holiness church. The took a leave of absence from his law ments. practice here to undergo an operation building will be used for a parsonage Mrs. W. C. Morehouse in Portland, is improving and grad after remodeling is completed. The L. F. Morehouse ehureh has also recently been re ually regaining his strength, accord 1st Lt. C. G. Morehouse ing to word received here. Betty Ann Fleming wired. SHOTGUN SHELLS CAUSE STAMPEDE 4-H ACHIEVEMENT DAY OCTOBER 29 Mrs. Bessie Jackson, Civilian Per sonnel Branch, was surprised Monday evening, October 25, by a short visit from her son Robert, who is an Ap prentice Seaman in pre-medical train ing. nother War Effort WOMEN URGED TO SAVE TIN AND FAT HALLOWEEN TO BE POSTPONED NUMBER 11 HERMISTON U.S.O. TO OBSERVE BIRTHDAY WITH DANCE FRIDAY MANY PROJECTS ARE COMPLETED It was two years ago today that United Service Organizations, under the direction of Y.W.C.A., opened its operation in Hermiston. This second birthday of U.S.O. will be celebrated by a joint anniversary and Halloween dance at the local U.S.O. club Friday. October 29th. This two years of con tinuous service by USO makes the Hermiston club one of the oldest in the entire western region. For the first three months that U.S.O. was here, activities were con ducted in the Federal Irrigation build ing where the ration board is now lo cated. Upon the completion of the federal building in January of 1942, U.S.O. continued its program in the new club house in the city park. In the past two months U.S.O. has been sponsoring activities within the Post of the Ordnance Depot and also with in the new housing unit of Ordnance. Since the inception of U.S.O. in Her miston, 116,000 persons have enjoyed the facilities of this national organi zation. 53.000 Persons have taken part in the many group activities of fered by U.S.O., and 9,000 people have received some sort of individual ser vice, including such items as showers, checking, information, counseling and room inquiries. The U.S.O. club in Hermiston was established primarily to offer a rec reational and educational program for the war production workers employed at the Ordnance Depot. This is one of the few U.S.O. clubs to provide this type of service since only 5 per cent of the U.S.O. funds are utilized in this manner. Whenever members of the armed service are stationed in the community, however, the local U.S.O. club plans special parties and entertainment for them. Approximate ly 20 per cent of the total attendance of the past two years has been mem bers of the military forces. The local U.S.O. club welcomes everyone to come to enjoy its facili ties and the staff especially invites all war production workers, military personnel and persons of the commu nity to attend the birthday dance, Oc tober 29th. BOOK 4 SIGNUP ENDS TONIGHT + The concern which experienced the biggest boom during the week at the high school where W. G. Kersbergen and his corps of instructors helped 3000 people sign up for Book Four. Much less confusion than in previous signups was experienced this time be cause citizens apparently are becom ing educated to the plan. The above total does not include those who signed up at the Umatilla Ordnance Depot where Mrs. A. C- Eb ert stated Thursday that she had al ready signed up 750 and expected the figure to run to about 1000. Signups are also being made at the Columbia school but no figures were available there before press time. MEDALS WON BY RALPH MARBLE Word has been received from Ralph Marble, son of Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Marble of Hermiston, that he has been awarded the Air Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster for having completed ten successful missions. This is consid ered quite an accomplishment. On October 3, Marble completed his 15th successful mission which placed him leader of his squadron and win ner of his second Oak Leaf Cluster. . Boh Jackton Virit» Here Bob Jackson, Seaman 3rd Class. U. S. Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Jackson, spent several days here this week visiting his parents and friends. Bob is attending medical school at Willamette University in Salem under the auspices of the Navy department. He was a pre-med major at the Uni versity of Oregon last year. Football - Kennewick High vs. Hermiston High Bulldogs * Friday, 2:00 P. M.
