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
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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
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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