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.
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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.