The workers of West Ordnance
really celebrated New Year’s Day by
having a pot luck dinner, including
fried chicken. New Years Day should
VOLVME XXXVII
come more often.
Have you noticed the huge patch on
Fenner Foster’s nose? The reason is
that he got in the way of a steel drum
and it really did its damage.
INTERSTATE HOMES
ANNOUNCES SALE OF
NEWLY BUILT UNITS
OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER
HERMISTON^
HAMM RATED
STAFF SERGEANT
UMATÍL^A COUNTY, OREGON, JANUARY 6, 1944.
KEEP ON
NUMBER 21
FIRST MARKET SALE
SCHEDULED HERE
Coaeh Frank Davison's high school
Bulldog basketball players did not for
get all they learned prior to the holi FRIDAY, JANUARY 7
AT BOARDMAN
Staff Sergeant William D. Hamm,
WITH ,
23, on duty with the Marines at Tu-
tuila. American Samoa, was recently
WAR BONDS 1
promoted to his present rank. He is
days because they came back strong
attached to a Marine aviation unit.
Wednesday by scoring 46 points at
The former public utility company
Boardman while holding the Morrow
Mrs. Cora Miller has been enjoying
employee enlisted in February, 1942.
a visit from her two daughters, Mrs.
county lads to 24. The contest was
“Bill" is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
played on the latter’s floor.
Roberta Chilcutt of Seattle, Wash.,
The announcement, awaited by W. L. Hamm of Hermiston.
Much interest is being manifested
The Bulldogs will engage the fast
and Marjorie of The Dalles.
many for several months, is finally
Arlington five on the local floor Fri in the forthcoming series of market
day night in the first contest between day auction sales to be held every Fri
The Magazine Field • Office will being made. Julius Schuetz, local
day afternoon beginning tomorrow
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Belles have re these two teams in several years.
lose two of their clerks this month. representative of Interstate Homes
(Friday) at 12:30 p. m. at the sale
ceived word from the Adjutant Gen
Miss Leota King will leave for South Inc., announced Thursday that appli
yards at the east end of Main street.
eral, Washington, that their son, Pvt.
Dakota to be with her sister and Mrs. cations for the purchase of the 35
The sales, which are being sponsored
Martha Ragan is going to St. Louis, homes recently constructed by that
Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Pierce have been Kermit A. Belles, is missing in action.
by the Hermiston Livestock Commis
firm will now be received. Mr. Schuetz
The
telegram
follows:
Missouri.
sion
Co., will provide a meeting place
stated that the old adage of “First notified that their son, Gene, has been
“Mrs. Rhody Belles:
promoted to a captaincy. Captain
Harry Kessler, foreman of the Wil- for buyers and sellers of the entire
The Secretary of War deisres me to
Cecil Williams has been enjoying a come, first served” would hold true in Pierce has been in the armed forces
week’s vacation from his duties at the deciding which purchaser would get for two and a half years and has been express his deep regret that your son, liams and Hart hop ranch east. of west end of the county.
The membership of the commission
a certain house.
Pvt. Kermit A. Belles, has been re Hermiston stated this week that an
Magazine Field Office.
The present 35 houses were con overseas for about 18 months, being ported missing in action since Novem extensive enlargement program is is composed of a group of farmers
structed by Interstate Homes Inc. un stationed in Australia most of that ber 26 in the North African area. If now underway. The old field of 28 and business men of the west end of
On Saturday evening. New Year’s
der the F.H.A. plan, which must ap time.
acres is now being improved with Umatilla county all of whom have
Day, Colonel and Mrs. A. S. Buyers
Captain Pierce is a graduate of further details or other information
prove a purchaser before he can oc
new wires and the heigh th of the contributed funds in equal amounts
are
received
you
will
be
promptly
no
entertained officers and civilians of
cupy a new home. Details and further Hermiston high school and later was tified.”
poles are being increased from 12 to towards the expense of building the
the depot in the traditional spirit of
information for the transactions can employed as head teller in the Pen
The telegram was received last Fri 17 feet and other improvements sale yards and pavilion. None, how
the season. During the course of the
ever, hold a controlling interest. The
be obtained by calling 2752 or seeing dleton branch of the First National day and to date the Belles have had made.
evening guests arrived and departed,
contributing members have long seen
Ridgeway Bank of Portland. Capt. Pierce was no further information.
Mr.
Schuetz
at
Sixth
and
also
stated
that
about
Mr.
Kessler
bringing with them good wishes for
married last summer in Australia,
25 more acres are being levelled and and felt the need of an active market
a better and a victorious 1944, and streets.
and
his wife, who is an army nurse,
Hermiston
About
2*
years
ago
will
be planted to hops next year, mak where livestock and other merchandise
carrying away a sense of well-being
is now in New Guinea.
ing a total of approximately 55 acres. may be bought, sold and traded in at
produced by pleasant surroundings was alloted a total of 50 homes by
Federal Housing Administration. At
The quality of the Hermiston hops all times.
and the graciousness of their host and
R. C. Peters, popular auctioneer,
that time the Hermiston Housing Cor
have been excellent in the past sever-
hostess.
and Pete Berg, clerk, have been en
poration was formed and later con
al
seasons.
Oscar E. Joel.son of Eugene and his
gaged to perform those duties at the
Miss Trevah Weissenfluh, secretary structed first ten units of the allot
crew of men began work this week of
forthcoming sales. Both are exper
ment
of
50
homes.
When
these
were
to the Adjutant,'arrived back at work
furnishing
approximately
12,000
ienced in their lines. They will be
completed
by
Tri-State
Construction
A fine crowd was in attendance last yards in stock piles to the Oregon
Monday from Christmas vacation
assisted by other members of the com
Co.
of
Portland
for
the
Hermiston
Friday
when
the
Hermiston
Carpen
spent with her family at Ukiah, seem
State Highway commission. The gra
mission and others to perform the
ingly ready to tackle whatever prob Housing Corporation they were imme ters Local 933 entertained a group of vel will be used on the Cold Springs
various duties necessary in promoting
diately
sold
to
U.
O.
D.
workers
and
Hermiston business men and wives of and Holdman highways. A rock crush
lems might have accumulated during
Birds are arriving from far and this type of project.
others.
members at a turkey dinner in the er has been set up at the junction of near at the local plant of the Eastern
her absence, even though her return
Special features will be presented
About a year ago, arrangements Union hall. Nick Steiner was on the
to the office was postponed somewhat
the Wallula cutoff and Highway 730. Oregon Turkey Growers. One of the from time to time. For instance, next
were
made
with
Interstate
Homes
serving end of the table and heaped
by “Dat Ole Debbi! Flu.”
Mr. Joelson stated that a crew of farthest shippers this year is Wallace week, Friday, January 14, the pro
Inc. to construct the remainder of the generous portions of food on each
eight or ten men would be employed Campbell of Prairie City who brought gram will be broadcast over the Pen
The formal dance given by UOD units in the original allotment. To plate.
for about two months on the contract. in about 800 birds from his ranch dleton radio station.
Roy White, business agent, was
Officers’ Club January 1 was well at date 35 of these are nearly completed
there.
Listed for this week’s auction are
tended and much enjoyed. Music was and are now being offered for sale. master of ceremonies and called on
A turkey picking machine was in all types of livestock, including milk
various guests and members for short
furnished by the Pendleton Field
stalled
this
week
which
will
facilitate
Home Ec Club To Meet
and beef cows, heifers, as well as
talks. Later in the evening Mr.
Dance Orchestra, and snacks were
that end of the process. Activities farm machinery, household goods, and
The
Westland
Home
Economics
White discussed the history of the
served all during the evening.
will continue for the next several numerous other items usually expect
club will meet with Mrs. G. E. Sturm Umatilla Rapids dam and indicated
Although two grade school instruc weeks until the end is reached.
ed at an ordinary sale.
Wednesday, January 12, for an all that he thought early construction is
Payroll Deduction Over The Top
tors are ill with flu, the attendance
From the interest being shown, it
The Umatilla Ordnance Depot I day meeting. The next Westland contemplated.
$ mark of the students is holding up re
is
expected that a large crowd will
Grange
meeting
will
be
Friday,
Jan
f re ached its goal ef rar 10% payroll
markably well, according to Supt. I
=====
,4 %
attend the first sale Friday
deduction in the War Savings Bonds. uary 14.
W. G. Kersbergen. Although a num- INTEREST HERE
It is a little low, however, in its total
ber of pupils are absent in the grade
number of depot employees participat
school, the high school attendance is
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Brown
ing. For the pay period ending Dec
up to par.
of
Lebanon. Ore., announce the marriage
ember 15, 11.6% of the gross pay of
Mrs. Ollie Moreland and Mrs. Lau- of their daughter, Gladys Delores, to
Frank Bilderback of the Hermiston
the depot went into the purchase of
Rod & Gun club has received a request ra Morris are the two teachers who James M. Jackson, son of Mr. and
The adult night commercial classes
United States War Savings Bonds.
from David B. Charlton, president of are taking a forced leave of absence, Mrs. E. L. Jackson of Hermiston.
RATION BOOK NO. 3
conclude their first term of work in
The Time and Payroll section was
The wedding was solemnized Christ January. Inquiries have been coming
(Brown stamps) for purchase of the Izaak Walton League of America, being replaced by Mrs. Frank Sar-
highest in putting 21.9% of its pay
. Oregon Council, for unused duck and gent and Mrs. Dorothy Klinefelter.
mas eve in the Rose City Presbyter in about when new classes will begin.
into War Bonds. They are to be con meats-fats, etc.
ian church in Portland and was at Miss Thomas, instructor, reports that
January 1—Expiration date of goose feathers. These have been re
gratulated. Eight divisions on the de
quested by the War Production Board
tended by relatives and a small group registration for second term courses
pot have 90% or more of the employ brown stamps L, M, N, P and Q.
of friends. Those attending from Her in typing and shorthand will be at
January 29—Expiration date of for use in manufacturing army cloth
ees taking war bonds under the pays
miston were Miss Jane Jackson and the high school Monday, January 10.
brown stamps R, S, T and U. S ser ing. Two feather bags have also been
roll deduction plan.
Classes which began in October will
Miss Vera Sisson.
ies valid January 2, T on January 9, sent to Hermiston for this purpose.
A meeting will be held at the U. S.
Although it is too late for the duck
continue with their second term of
Two more depot employees received U on January 16. Each weekly ser
and goose season, it is thought that 0. Thursday, January 20, at 8:00 p.
work. Good work has been done by
recognition this week through the sug ies good for 16 points.
some hunters saved up some feathers m. to elect officers for the Girl Scout
these classes, and fine progress haa
RATION BOOK NO. 4
gestion plan. R. F. Stanton and Roy
been shown.
(Processed fruits and vegetables, and would be willing to donate them. association. The nominating commit
L. Henderson each received a check
Also someone may have an old com tee has prepared a ballot, but nomi
Classes are held Monday and Wed-
jams
and jellies.)
for having made a suggestion that
January 20—Expiration date of forter or pillows not in use and would nations will be made from the floor.
Recruiting Specialist Joan Rams nesday nights, from seven to nine.
was accepted and put into practice on
It is very imperative that everyone kill of the WAVES will be in the Those wishing to begin typing or
green stamps D, E and F. Green like to donate these. If interested
the depot.
stamps G, H, and J valid January 1 please notify Roy Hale, or Frank Bil interested in the establishment and Pendleton area until January 8, in shorthand courses may do so, and
derback and Sam Nye at Hale’s Con continuation of a strong Girl Scout clusive, to assist young women here in those who want to “brush up” so that
From “The Challenge” (published to February 20.
association should be present.
fectionery.
SUGAR
learning about their opportunities in they may fill clerical positions are
by the Civic Association of Herlong,
January
15
—
Expiration
date
of
the
WAVES, reports Chief John H. urged to drop a card to Miss Helen
Calif.) “Every time a store clerk gives
MANO "S UP I YOUR KTCN O To SERVE AS A DARY REMNDER
Bedford, in charge of U- S. Navy re Thomas. Box 573, as classes begin
with this line: ‘Well, you might as stamp 29, in Book Four, good for 5
cruiting activity in the Pendleton- January 10. A nominal registration
well spend your money because the pounds.
SHOES
LaGrande area, including WAVES ap fee is charged.
government will take it in taxes any
Stamp
No.
18,
Book
One,
and
“
Air-
plications.
way, he or she, as the case may be,
Recruiting Specialist Ramskill will
should be severely reprimanded. Every plane” stamp No. 1, Book Three, valid
be on duty at the U. S. Navy Recruit
time you spend a dollar for something for one pair each for indefinite per
ing substation at Pendleton, Ore., in
you don’t need, you add one more dol iod.
STOVES
Room 205, Post Office Bldg., from 8
lar to burst the bubble of inflation
The thermometer dropped to 15 de
Purchase certificates available
a. m. to 5 p. m. daily. Young women
that hangs over our heads. If you
Help shorten the war - save American lives-
from this area who wish to talk with grees above one night the past week
want to keep from paying taxes, buy local ration boards.
with a precious fighting weapon-F00D
WOOD, SAWDUST, COAL
her about the WAVES are requested for the coldest mark of the present
more war bonds so that Uncle Sam
Fuel dealers deliver by priorities
to write her for an appointment at winter. Snow threatened for several
will not need tax money with which
based on needs.
U. S. Navy Recruiting Station, Pen days but to date no fall has been ex
to fight the war.”
FUEL OIL
dleton, or to call on her to set the perienced.
The readings for the week were:
January 3—Expiration date of
time.
Date
Max. Min.
period 1 coupons in new fuel oil
For the special convenience of young
December
22
29
29
tions.
women
who
work
through
the
day
and
SHARE your food?
December 30
. 28
26
February 8—Expiration date of
find it inconvenient to schedule inter
December 31
28
27
period 2 coupons.
views
during
the
business
hours,
night
lighting
men
and
lighting
On the ( m 7................... □
January 1
37
30
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Stockard re
March 14—Expiration date of per
interviews are available. These can
At«?......................... Q
h
the Vidoy Goden?..... Q
January 2 :
48
31
ceived a clipping from a newspaper iod 3 coupons (become valid January
be arranged for by writing Recruit
January 3 :
45
22
from Deming, N. M., in which ap 4.)
ing Specialist Ramskill or Chief Bed
fully?.
□
January 4 /
39
16
peared a picture of their son, Sgt.
GASOLINE
ford at the Pendleton address above.
Sherley Stockard, holding a young
January 21—Expiration date of
Visits to cities near Pendleton will
food than you really need?. •
Waterman To Teach In Portland
mountain lion. The story reads, “This No. 9 stamps in A book, each good for
be made by Recruiting Specialist
Vernon Waterman, who has resided
pussy, mascot of the Quartermaster 3 gallons.
Ramskill on which anonuncements will
PLAY SQUARE with food?
on a ranch east of Stanfield for the
Company, is on strictly a milk diet
Value of gasoline coupons—A, B-l,
be made.
past year, has secured a teaching po
now, but wait until he grows up. C-l. 3 gals.; B-2, C-2. R and T, 5 gal
sition in one of the Portland schools
Adopted by Sgt. Sherley Stockard, lons; D, 1.5 gals.; E, 1 gallon.
rationed foods?
□
beginning next week. Mr. Waterman
□
who found him while hunting in near-
TIRE INSPECTION
is a former teacher but has not taught
by Black Range mountains, the moun
Cars with C ration books must have
□
for the past several years. The Wa
tain lion should be quite an asset to tires inspected every 3 months; B
termans
are moving to Portland this
the K-9’s DAAF’s dog guards. His books every 4 months; A books every
Emmett Cooney was named a direc week end.
name is Leo and the QM boys say he’s 6 months. Commercial motor vehic-
tor of the Hermiston Irrigation dis
nice to have around.”
els—tire inspection every 6 months or
trict this week by the other members
Project Farm To Meet
Mr. and Mrs. Stockard also have every 5,000 miles, whichever eomes
of the board, He will fill the unex-
A regular meeting of the Project
two other sons in the armed forces: first.
pired term of H. V. Thompson, de- Farm Bureau will be held Friday,
food is THE MiG'TEST
Second Lt Clemit Stockard in Italy,
PRICE CONTROL
ceased.
January 14. at the Columbia park
WEAPON OF THEM AL
and Lt Col. Paul Stockard of Greens-
Refer price inquiries and complaints
Mr. Cooney it well known in this hall, according to the secretary, C. L.
borough, N. C., but recently of the to the price clerk of your local war
area, spending his time between his Upham. A pot luck dinner will be
price and rationing board.
Aleutian area.
ranch and in the carpentry trade.
served at 7:30.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl
New Year’s week end
Idaho, visiting friends.
Gooch spent
in Caldwell,
FIRST COME TO
BE SERVED FIRST
LOCAL YOUTH IS
BEING SHOWN
SAYS TELEGRAM
GENE PIERCE NO W
RATED CAPTAIN
W.& H. HOP RANCH
ROCK CRUSHING
JOB UNDERWAY
HOSTS AT DINNER
TURKEY PLANT
IN FULL SWING
TEACHERS OUT
WITH INFLUENZA
WEDDING RITES
DUCK FEATHERS
NIGHT CLASSES
PLAN NEW TERMS
RATIONING
CALENDAR
ELECTION SET
FOR SCOUT GROUP
WAVE RECRUITER
IN THIS REGION
TO SPEED
COLD WEATHER
OUR BOYS HOME!
SGT. STOCKARD
COONEY NAMED
NEW DIRECTOR
Basketball - Friday Night - Arlington High vs. Hermiston High