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NEWS The 4 a^mLí^o n etald A spontaneous desire to help the families of the disaster victims led to OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER a voluntary contribution being spon sored by the Employees’ Association HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, MARCH 30, 1944. and the response was magnificent VOLUME XXXVII from the entire personnel of the de pot, both civilian and military. Deep est sympathy is extended to the be reaved by all on the depot. Mrs. H. C. Sutch entertained at a dessert bridge party last Friday af ternoon at her home. Three tables of bridge were in play during the after A large group of Umatilla county Sam Moore, president of the Her noon. men and some transfers from other miston Chamber of Commerce, has an Lt. and Mrs. Simpson are in Gel- i counties left Pendleton Tuesday night nounced that C. L. “Buck” Lieuallen lette, Wyoming, visiting Lt. Simp I for induction into the U. S. Navy in and Carl Engdahl, state representa Portland. All previously had taken son’s parents. tives of Pendleton, will be present at and passed their physical examina- the regular meeting of the Chamber Mrs. Ransdell transferred from ■ tions. group Monday night,' April 5. to dis Time & Payroll to the Fire Depart- Washington—Estimated cost of the | As announced by the county selec- cuss various items of interest now ment. confronting the state legislature. The Helen Fix and Mrs. Triplett from Umatilla dam on the Columbia river | tive service board, the navy inductees meeting will begin at 7:00 o’clock at was increased last week $20,000,000 are: Fiscal are ill this week. Dale O. Stephens, Warren Mitch- the U. S. O. club with a dinner served to make it a $69,479,000 project. Colleen Wallace is spending a week The increase was included in a riv- ell Estoup, Lawrence Robert Haney, by Pete Laas of the P. & G. Cafe. visiting at the home of her parents in ers and harbors postwar planning bill Jackson David Reeves, Cecil Irwin Several items of importance are Condon. passed by an overwhelming 213 to 36 Strong, Jasper Shippentower. Perry slated for discussion at the meeting Felix Baty is enjoying a visit from vote by the house. The bill authorizes Milton Jones. Charles Burton Carnes, | Monday which will be the first under his grandson. construction and improvements cost- | LeRoy Benjamin Kicker, Floyd Ed- the new set of officers elected at the Georgia L. Cummings of the Maga ing nearly $400,000,006. win Long, Elwin Kerking Beck, For- last session of the group. zine Field Office underwent an appen The measure carried no appropria- i rest Milton Hodgen, Gerald Rober t | Tickets for the event will be placed dectomy at the St. Anthony’s Hospital tion, however, and the report of the 1 Bruce, Don Daniel Allstott, Howard j Pictured above is Technical Ser on sale this week end. in Pendleton last week. rivers and harbors committee stipulat Alfard Butler. geant Vern Daugherty Jr., son of Mr. Ramona Cloud transferred from the ed that no work could be undertaken James Metteer Knox. Walter Har and Mrs. Vern Daugherty of Hermis Dispensary to the Magazine Field of until after the war unless specifically vey Alenbaugh, John Thomas Hanke, ton. who recently was announced fice. recommended by a war agency. The Alton Estel Sisson, Charles Edward I “Lost in action.” He was a member Wells. William Donald Largent, Ralph Do you know that the Civilian Em bill now goes to the senate. of an American Ranger battalion and ployees of the government are invest The additional cost of the Umatilla James Mooney, Lewis Samuel Lowary. was in action on the Italian battle A. M. Rennecker, who recently ing enough in War Bonds through dam is expected to increase power out Chester Lyle Knapp, Alvin Cowser, front. No further word has been re Payroll savings to carry on the war put. Originally the dam was sched James Herbert Boylen, William Don ceived by his parents but this week opened the Hermiston Riding Acade for only 6 hours and 15 minutes of uled to produce about 450,000 kilo ald Coe, Darrell Dee Coppock. Leslie letters written to Vern were returned, my, states that considerable activity every month. This means that our watts. It is now expected to go up Willim Jarvis. Neal R. Neilsen, Hart indicating that he has not as yet been is being displayed in the venture. He states that with the coming of better boys can depend upon supplies paid to 690,000 kilowatts. This would ley Cooper. located. weather, his horses will be kept quite LeRoy John Hoover, Richard Mel for us only 6 hours and 15 minutes make it larger than Bonneville dam, Sgt. Daugherty has been overseas busy but will add more to his string every 30 days and the rest of the farther down the Columbia river, vin Walker, Roy Edward Goodman, for approximately a year, going first time what? Come on let us increase where 540.000 kilowatts are produced. Donald Harold Coe. Harry Abe Sny to North Africa and then being sent if the needs require. The academy is our bond deductions! The bill also included a $30,200.000 der, Lloyd Eugene Claunch, Louis W to the Italian battle zone. It is located at the “big red barn” one block south of the Hermiston hospital. On March 19, Captain McCoy, Rail proposal for the Snake river. It Quaempts., James Penny, Howard E. thought that he was a member of the Mr. Rennecker. who has had many Campbell, Derwood Dean Berry. Don would provide four dams between Pas Transportation Officer, and Mr. Doo battalion that took part in the Anzio years of experience in handling hors ald Melvin Thomas and Charles Hus ley. Sr. Traffic Manager in the Rail co., Wash., and Lewiston, Idaho. With beachhead action below Rome. The es, states that he will give free riding Transportation Office, took an educa the Umatilla dam they would make ton Martin. last letter received here from him was lessons every Saturday morning to Ben Boylen, brother of James Boy- tional tour to Walla Walla, Pasco, navigation to Lewiston possible. dated January 2. children who wish to ride. Prices for len and also of Hermiston, left to- Umatilla. Messner, Irrigon. Board Vern graduated from Hermiston riding horses are $1.06 for the first in- night for Fort Lewis for induction Washington — The proposed $70, man, and back over Highway No. 30 high school in 1942, later working at hour and 50c for each hour thereaf to the Umatilla Ordnance Depot to 000,000 Umatilla dam across the Co to the Army. the Umatilla Ordnance Depot. Fol lumbia river between Washington and acquaint Captain McCoy with the sur lowing his enlistment at Walla Wal- ter. rounding territory and railroad con Oregon would be named the McNary la, he was assigned to the armored dam in honor of the late Senator forces and received his training at nections. Fort Knox, Ky. He later transferred Roy F. Taylor of Stanfield has Charles L. McNary of Oregon under by request to the Rangers. joined the Rail Transportation Divi- legislation proposed Tuesday by Sen ator Bailey (D-NC). stion Division on the Depot. The Treasury Department, Internal His proposal was in the form of an Revenue Service, has notified the Her Janet McNabb is on annual leave Catfish fishermen, baseball gloves visiting her husband in Seattle who amendment to the rivers and harbors ald that a deputy collector will be in COL. A. S. BUYERS TELLS and spring gardeners were very much bill recently passed by the house. The is in the Harbor Defense. Hermiston April 10 to assist taxpay OF LOYALTY SHOWN BY in evidence here the middle of the of bill would authorize construction ers in preparing their Forms 1040ES, ORDNANCE EMPLOYEES James Sutley and Joyce Hendrick week when the thrmometer hit a high Declaration of Estimated Tax for the son volunteered during an emergency the dam after the war. mark of 74 degrees Wednesday, re calendar year 1944. These forms are The following is an expression to work a 16 hour shift. That’s the minding citizens that it won’t be long now in the process of being mailed from Col. A. S. Buyers. Com spirit! Thank you. now. A total of .13 inch rainfall was out. some here having received their manding Officer, Umatilla Ord The Roving Reporter—Did you recorded for the week, according to forms during the past week. nance Depot: ever notice that the things that go the Chas. Taylor, weather man. The final day of filing the Declara “The loyal spirit shown by all farthest toward making life worth The report follows: Reports that “B” gasoline coupon tion of Estimated Tax is April 15, the employees at the depot following while are the little things that cost so Max. Min. Date holders will receive additional mileage same date that the state income tax the disaster of March 21, 1944. very little in either money or human 38 60 March 23 allowances are “entirely without statements are due. is to be highly commended. Loy effort—for instance that pleasant 33 . 55 March 24 foundation at this time”, the Portland alty such as yours will speed the smile—it only takes 26 muscles and 35 54 March 25 district OPA office has been advised day of victory for the United Na it won’t crack your face, so let us see 40 54 March 26 by Leo F. Gentner, regional adminis tions. I wish to express my ap it often-—it always brings a smile in 15 56 March 27 trator of the Office of Price Adminis preciation to all employees for return. 67 21 March 28 tration. your cooperation.” Geraldine Nelson, Elizabeth Hank 23 ... 74 March 29 Gentner also declared that reports ins and Helen Greer are new employ that expiration dates on “A” coupons The first social meeting of the ees in Personnel. Mrs. Jackson has would be removed'were equally "in year for the Traildusters riding club returned from a short trip to Eugene consistent with fact.” was held at the U. S. O. club Wednes where she attended her son Bob’s wed Gentner’s statement was issued af ding. Mrs. Fitzpatrick has returned ter a long-distance telephone conver day night, in the form of a pot luck supper. A goodly crowd of about after a few days off. sation with Col. Bryan Houston. OPA The churches of Hermiston will ob Mrs. Wayne Casseday received a Clara Correa underwent a major national ration chief in Washington, thirty enthusiastic riders attended serve Good Friday in a united worship this gala affair and made plans for cablegram early this week from her operation at the post hospital Friday who declared the reports gained cur service. This will be held in the husband, First Lieutenant Wayne the coming season. March 24. She is improving nicely. rency through "misunderstanding.” The club is now looking forward to Casseday. that he had completed his Baptist Church at twelve noon. Everyone in the box factory reports “The Cross Interprets Christiani a busy summer with the following oc 26th mission over enemy territory, a very enjoyable noon Friday, March ty. ” Minor differences of opinion as casions already arranged for: A Cow the goal of all airmen. Although it 24. The occasion was Mr. Johnson’s boy Breakfast at the Attebury ranch, is understood that he is eligible for to proper methods of worship disap birthday. He was surprised by birth with Jack Hartman as host, in April; a furlough, the cablegram did not pear in the shadow of the Cross. God's day greetings. Cake and ice cream sacrifice, prompted by divine love, the President’s Ride at the Golda My state what his future plans were. •were served to all. Lt. Casseday’s base has been some molds into one mighty body all who The government has announced rick ranch in May; and an all day Norman Anderson. Fire Depart- that temporary solid fuel surpluses picnic at the Lee Beckner ranch at where in England and his missions profess the name of Christ as the ment, has entered the armed forces. have taken him into the heart of “Only Begotten Son” of God the Fath Ben Munzenreder is back on the job are becoming available and may con Ione in June. er. enemy territory. tinue to be made available for a time. after six days off. With this in mind the churches of Catharine Wahner, Guard Force, is This interpreted intb every day Eng Hermiston unite in calling to remem lish means that for the next several improving. brance the event that changed the his Marilyn Rawls and Bonnie Mansigh months there may be a surplus of tory of man. spent the week end visiting in Hunt coal and dealers may be able to re Mrs. Joe Baumgartner received ceive increased shipments during that ington. word this week from the Commanding Jerry Batchelor spent Saturday in time. The student body of Umatilla Pendleton on business. It is urged that anyone using coal Officer, U.S.N.R., that her son, Ed Mr. MacLean. Office Service Com should stock up now while the surplus win Archie Isensee. C.8.K., has been high school will present a one-act mand Engineer, Fort Douglas, Utah, is available. The lesson of this order recommended for appointment to Act play, entitled "The Farmer’s Daugh is visiting Plant Property and Post proved quite valuable to many dur- ing Pay Clerk, under a temporary ap ter”, Friday evening, March 31, at The past week has seen a return to Engineers. ing the past winter when those with pointment. The message further stat Umatilla high school. This playlet is normalcy at the Umatilla Ordnance Mr. Power is taking charge for full fuel boxes had plenty of coal ed that Isensee had been in the pay a genuine, old-fashioned "meller- Depot following the igloo blast of Vern Lewis who is absent due to his when others who had failed to heed clerk activities since August, 1943. drammer” with a hero, heroine and a Tuesday. March 21. Workers were and during that time has proven him villain. The cast is composed of Don wife’s illness. the warning were considerably taken to the scene of the tragedy and Kennedy, Ellamae Ewing, Ann Mary self to be of the highest military and Sam Parsley has reported for work ried. Sherlock, Sara Wurster. Joe Tucker were assured that the destruction of after two weeks leave. The Tum-A-Lum Lumber Co. is tell personal character. Isensee was made Chief Store Keep and Jimmie Linn, with Mrs. H. L. one igloo would in no way endanger Carl King is now in the U. S. Navy. ing of the new government order on people working in nearby magazines. er October 1, 1943, and since that Hansen as director. Edith Snyder, Box Factory, is back Page 5 of this issue. Some fear had been felt as to the During the same evening, one-act time has earned the promotion by his on the job having taken only 18 days employment problem following the plays will also be presented by Echo work, according to the message re off for an appendectomy. Plucky girl. high school (“A Quiet Home Wed blast but actual reports were that ceived by Mrs. Baumgartner. Viri Willson just back from Seattle ding”) and by Stanfield high school more and more workers were seeking reports much snow in the mountain (“Waiting for the Trolley”). The employment at the Depot. pass. first play will begin at 8:00 o’clock Frank Hackler, assistant county Mathilda Radford underwent a ton- Former Hermitton Man Named with the other two following imme- milectomy at the Post Hospital last agent, met with the “Out for Victory” diately. The announcement that Henry M. Wednesday and is recovering nicely. garden club March 26 at the home of Gunn of Portland had been named Pat O’Brien was called away by his Rieta Graves. This being the first Voters for the coming primaries Caldwell ft Vititor Here new superintendent of Eugene schools meeting since the new books for the and election may register at the Ore mother's illness. Paul Van Patten, Rail Transporta- club have been received, Mr. Hackler gon Hardware & Implement Co. Any My mie "Tiny” Caldwell, who re was of interest here. Mr. Gunn for tion. returned after two weeks illness. showed the members how to fill out one who has lived in the state six cently completed six weeks of boot merly resided here, attending Hermis Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bowen visited in the records and also answered ques months and 30 days in the pecinct and training at Camp Farragut with the ton schools. He graduated from Her Portland last week. Mr. Bowen had tions. It was decided that with the who is an American citizen may reg- U. 8. Navy, is spending a short fur- miston high school in 1916, being pres a pleasant reunion with his associates aid of the other 4-H clubs in this com lough here with hs family. Mr. Cald ident of the student body in his sen of the S. P. * S. Railroad. They were munity a program will be given be well, who operated the Pheasant Cafe ior year. He later was teacher and glad to get back to our “windy" city. fore the Columbia grange some time dence to another precinct must also prior to entering the service, states coach at Umatilla elementary school The "railroaders" are looking for register to be eligible to vote. that some sort of sea duty is expected from 1923 to 1925. For the past 19 ward to a good ol’ get-together in the The various 4-H clubs are aleo The primaries will be May 19 and soon after arrival back at Camp Far years he has been connected with the near future. planning an Easter party but no def- the registration closes for the prima ragut April 4. He came through the Portland school system. The new po I inite plans have been announced. sition comes as quite an advancement. (Continued on Page 4) ries 30 days before that date. rigid training in fine shape. UMATILLA RAPIDS DAM PASSES HOUSE IN REVISED FORM LARGE GROUP "Lost in Action” PENDLETON MEN TO TALK BEFORE FOR INDUCTION PROJECT RATED AS POST WAR JOB RENNECKER HAS RIDING ACADEMY TAX DEPUTY TO BE HERE APR. 10 THERMOMETER IS POPULAR TOPIC ••••*******• • FALSE RUMOR GOOD FRIDAY TO URGED TO STORE SCHOOLS PLAN ONE-ACT PLATS AT DOD FRONT TO GARDEN CLUB SHOULD NUMBER 33 UNITS IN VICTORY SQUARE ARE OPENED BY NEW RULING NO RESTRICTIONS Housing conditions in Hermiston are better today than they have been in many years. With the rennovation of 83 Victory Square units, the con struction of 35 houses by Interstate Homes, Inc., the 10 units constructed by the former Hermiston Housing Corp and many others built by pri vate owners, the conditions for suit able housing have been greatly re lieved. D. W. Bliss, manager of the town of Ordnance and Victory Square in Her miston. has received word from Geo. W. Coplan, regional representative of National Housing Authorities of Se attle, that the government has relax ed from the restrictions governing the renting of units in Victory Square and that now they can be rented to prac tically anyone with the proper credit credentials. Heretofore, they were restricted to employees of the Uma tilla Ordnance Depot and the various oil companies. The houses in Victory Square, which have only recently received con siderable improvements, will rent for $27.50 per month for one-room units and $30.00 for two bed rooms. The houses are unfurnished except for kerosene kitchen ranges, coal heaters and electric refrigerators, according to Mr. Bliss. The appearance of Vic tory Square is very pleasant with its new streets, sidewalks, lawns, com munity hall and other additional buildings. Floyd Bressler, a member of the concern of Interstate Homes. Inc., phoned The Herald Thursday morn ing stating that all restrictions have been lifted by F. H. A. for the pur chase of a new home in Hermiston. In terstate Homes. Inc., recently con structed 35 new housing units here and about 18 still remain to be sold. Mr. Bressler stated that anyone having a good credit rating may enter an application for the purchase of a new home. Some member of the firm will be in Hermiston next week end but in the mean time applications may be left with Elmer Fritzke at the Hermiston Hotel. WESTLAND HAS A nice crowd was in attendance at a meeting of the Westland Grange March 24 which was in the form of a farewell for Don Alstott who recent ly entered the Navy. Musical selec tions by Mrs. W. T. Davis and a read ing by Arthur Greer were enjoyed. Movies were shown by Frank Hackler and later a dance was enjoyed with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Michel furnishing the music. A surprise visit was made to the club by the past master, Harold A. Laird, U. S. Navy. The next H. E. C. meeting will be held April 12 at the home of Mrs. Elmer Watson. The next grange meeting will be April 14 with initiation in the third and fourth de grees. A scheduled pie social and 4-H entertainment have been postponed because < f the presence of scarlet fev er in the neighborhood. REDMOND JOB M. E. I.arive, who has been the head of Echo schools for the past two years, has been elected superintendent of the Redmond union high school and has signed a contract for that posi tion. Mr. Lari ve states that he re grets leaving Echo, but the new posi tion is an advancement in his profes sion with a material increase in sal ary and he feels that he cannot af ford to miss this opportunity. He will remain at Echo until July 1 to assist the local board and his suc cessor in lining up a program for next year. ___ Na Point» On Frozen Food* Point values of all frozen fruita and vegetables, accounting for about 6 per cent of all rationed processed foods, will be at zero for the period of April 2 through April 29, Willard Case, district OPA food rationing ex- ecutive, announced today, following advice from Washington. The action was taken at the request of the War Food Administration to release cold storage space for meats, dairy and poultry products, and other foods from 1944 production.
