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About The Hermiston herald. (Hermiston, Or.) 19??-1984 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 23, 1943)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1943. HERMiSTON HERALD HERMISTON. OREGON. PAGE SIX UMATILLA NEWS By Mrs. Glenn Oetrom Mrs. Albert Vieg returned home last Thursday from Rufus and The Dalles where she had been called by the death of her uncle, Robert Myers. Mrs. Alicia Franklin and two sons left Saturday for California where she will make her future home. Mrs- Franklin has lived here with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Art Bousquet for over a year. Mrs. Tracy Carpenter and two children of San Francisco arrived Fri day night to visit until after the holi days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Cooney. Tommies Hold Vigil in the Desert Ev Nappy fa 1e0z ★ The first Union Flag of 13 stripes was unfurled by George Wash ington on New Year's Day. 1776. This is another good reason for rejoicing at this time, for Old Glory is a symbol of freedom wherever it waves. 1 lie approaching holiday season makes us appreciate more than ever before the priceless value These are not shepherds but British Tommies assembled around the silent glow of a bonfire in the Libyan desert. The Tommies are holding their own Christmas eve vigil far from home under a bright North African moon. An accordionist accompanies them in the singing of their hymns. So, Happiest New Year to you, and God bless you, one and alli of our friends and customers, like yourself. It reminds us, too, of the sacrifices being made by many of our friends now in the service of Uncle Sam. To you, and to all these, go our thanks for your patronage in 1943, and our wishes for a joyous holiday. ************* ART THOMPSON State Farm Mutual Insurance Co. Phone 2011 . OD BLESS YOU, merry gen tlemen, let’s get the Yule log • burning. Bring on the viands and let the joy be unconfined, for Christmas comes but once 9 a year. A At this holiday time, as in ) the past, we are mindful of our " indebtedness to you for your generous patronage, and pledge once more our determination to be still more deserving of your ‘ friendship. SAYLOR’S Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lane Jr. are The present with a future— announcing the birth of a daughter WAR BONDS for CHRIST born last week in the Pendleton hospi MAS. Keep on Backing the tal. Attack. tae Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Chapman and daughter Francis of Walla Walla were visitors here Sunday. Farmers Supply The Masonic and Eastern Star lodges held a turkey dinner and Christmas party for their members and families Sunday evening in the lodge social room. Mrs. Albert Vieg was taken to the Pendleton hospital Saturday where she remained until Wednesday. The pinochle club held their meet ing Monday night at the home of Mrs. Oliver McNabb with Mrs. Dean New- gard as hostess. Gifts were exchang ed. Guests were Madames Fred Ran kin, M. E. Eller, Newgard, McNabb and Glenn Ostrom. F. S. Baker, Earl Rambrush and E. 0. Leight spent the week end in The Dalles with their families. Mrs. John Wurster and Sara. Mrs. Ray McNabb all spent Saturday in 1 Pendleton shopping. . Winnie Stonerook and Jack Hul- sopple were Pendleton shoppers Fri day. The community Christmas tree was held in the gym Friday evening with a program followed by treats given to the children. School doors were closed Friday af ternoon, December 17, until January the 3rd. Mrs. Dean Newgard left Tuesday for The Dalles where she will spend until the day after Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Bak er. Mr. Newgard will join her Christ mas eve. Peter D. Farley was a Pendleton visitor Monday. Mrs. Lillian Presnell and children and Raymond Ollney of Lewiston ar- rived Tuesday to visit until after Christmas with the M. E. Eller and Presnell families. Mr. and Mrs. Pete McNabb have purchased the Wm. Conlon house. The Conlons are planning on moving to the valley soon. Mr. Conlon has been signal maintenance man here for sev eral years and just recently retired because of his health. Mrs. Conlon was librarian here and will be re placed by Mrs. Fred Rankin. Best Wishes Busses will be crowded dering tbe Christmas-New Year Holiday Season On behalf of the men and women in uniform who will be going "Home for Christmas”—we ask that you forego all but the most necessary ins during this period. Thank You! Hermiston Drug Co. Phone 2271 6 ovanuawo==== & ' C/Lndue is hardly justi- fied, but, looking into our crystal ball, we see better days ahead. In the light of this fact we say Happy New Year with the old-time spirit. May the best of everything come your way in 1944. Dr. W. L. Morgan GREYHOUND .asesas t/Hrt win » To the farthest corners of the world our wishes go this Christmas IOLDAY SEASOD E pause to extend our sincere To the one hundred and thirteen men and holiday greetings to our cus tomers and friends. It has been women of our own organization who a pleasure to have served you in are serving with the armed forces « « 1943. We hope for a continu ance of your friendship in 1944. To the sons and daughters of our friends and neighbors who are shoulder to May this New Year*s bear a photographic Cooperative Cannery & Laundry Mrs. A. E. Rugg, Manager [ IE W YEAR’S BEST WISHES shoulder with them in this war * * likeness to the one of your heart’s desire, and And in the same measure to all of you may 1944 be an album of 366 very happy days. This, friends and here at home * * go our good wishes for Christmas and the New Year. patrons, is our New Year’s wish for you. NAOMI’S BEAUTY NOOK PACIFIC POWER & LIGHT COMPANY
