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U. O. I- NEWS The Hermiston 4etald More about “Ideas For Victory”. OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER It's up to us “to pass the ammuni- tion” Suggestions .received have VOLUME XXXVH HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, APRIL 6, 1944. NUMBER 34 helped us to do just that. The ques* - tion has been asked by many as to | why their suggestions have not been . recommended for sevt t recommended for adoption. adoption. Every suggestion has been given full consid eration. Many of those received have merit but cannot be recommended for adoption because of the shortage of Members of the Hermiston Ameri Funeral services for Wilbur Loren critical materials, or because they are can Legion Auxiliary have contribut Hunt were held Wednesday afternoon identical to those already submitted ed $10.00 towards the purchase of two at the Central Church of Christ with by others or to plans or programs al clubmobiles which are special “trucks” Rev. C. Warner in charge. Wilbur, a WATERFLOW OFF ready initiated by the Ordnance De equipped eo carry “ creature comforts ” sophomore in Hermitson high school, partment. Be assured that even to the men on the front lines. The passed away Sunday in a Portland though a suggestion cannot be recom A fine crowd was in attendance at I money has been sent to the state of- hospital after a very short illness. mended for adoption, the thought and the regular meeting of the Hermiston i fice which in turn will be forwarded Burial was in the Hermiston ceme effort behind it is sincerely apprecia Chamber of Commerce Monday even-to the national auxiliary office. A to- tery. In attendance at the funeral Irrigation water in Hermiston will ted. Every employee of the depot is ing at the U.S.O., with the dinner tal of $948 has been contributed by was the high school band members be started this week end west of the eligible. Let’s have more suggestions. served by the P. &.G. Cafe. Princi- the 78 auxiliaries in Oregon, and the local Boy Scouts of which tracks but east siders will have to The following received cash awards pai speakers .of the evening were Carl lt will cost $21,000 to finance one Wilbur had been a member. wait until next week when workers for the month of March: Charles M. Engdahl and C. L. “Buck” Lieuallen | Clubmobile Unit per year and the na Wilbur was born March 23, 1928, will complete extensive repairs on the Grubbs, Charles Houston. Dave Stea- of Pendleton, both aspirants to the tional auxiliary is planning to pur and spent all of his life in this dis “K” line just east of town. The pros gal, W. J. Swaney, Emil Herrmann. post of representatives from Umatil chase two of these affairs. These trict. He attended Cold Springs pects for sufficient water on this pro W. B. Kemp, Obern Standerfer. Myr la county in the forthcoming elections. specially equipped trucks carry cigar school until entering high school here. ject are quite bright but the outlook tle Markham and A. F. Perkins. Various items of interest came up ettes, doughnuts, coffee, candy, writ- In addition to being* active in high in many other parts of eastern Ore Ordnance Flashes—Army Tire Re for discussion during the business ing material, phonograph music, etc., school and Boy Scouts, he was an ar gon is quite dismal due to the light pair crews accompany combat troops , meeting. Pete Berg told of the sus to the men who are fighting on the dent worker in 4-H affairs. He was snowfall and other precipitation in in battle carrying with them all the | pension of the weekly Friday auction front. a Senior Scout Leader. the mountains this winter. equipment necessary to do as good a sales of the Hermiston Livestock & JOHN W. BRICKER The Hermiston American Legion Wilbur was baptized in the Church Especially discouraging is the sit- job as the repair shops in our large Commission Co. and requested aid Many Republicans from this | of Christ in 1936. taking part in the nation on Butter Creek where the and Auxiliary enjoyed a joint birth cities. More than 4,000 tons of ene from the chamber in obtaining a li vicinity are planning to greet Gov. day party March 16 on which date various church affairs. flow is expected to be far below nor my weapons, including more than cense. He stressed the importance of the Legion was celebrating its 25th John W. Bricker of Ohio, candidate He is survived by his parents, Mr. mal. H. K. Dean, manager of the for the Republican nomination for 1,500 items, have been received at the such an organization and quoted dis- birthday. A pot luck dinner was en and Mrs. Harold Hunt, and the fol Umatilla Field Station, has prepared President, Thursday, April 13, when Army Ordnance Proving Ground at | tances that various buyers have trav- joyed with Lt. Bob Pierson. Lt. Tom lowing brothers and sisters: Lawrence the following information showing the he will speak at a luncheon meet- Aberdeen. Maryland, for study and . eled to attend the sales. Fraser and Vic Epperson as special in the Air Corps, Lois, Mrs. Irene conditions in this area: ing at Salem and then address a test. i Mr. Berg also talked on the neces- guests. Mrs. Hattie Hamm gave the large meeting at the Multnomah Crampton, Verne. Irvin, Ralph, Dale The snow cover on the Blue Moun The prize fish for last week consis- | sity of a licensed veterinarian in this history of the Legion and Mrs. Grace Hotel In Portland. Cliff A. Lewis and Donald: his grandparents ,Mr. tain water shed has been improved ted of steelheads and salmon brought area. Ted Hodge of the Hermiston Logan and Mrs. Laura Kelley furn is in charge of the Salem arrange and Mrs. J. H. DeMoss and Mrs. A. materially by early March storms as from Minam, Ore., by the luck fish- ' Dairy also told of the drastic need of ished birthday cakes. ments and Lowell C. Paget of the M. Hunt, and also several uncles. determined by the Umatilla basin Portland program. ermen, Lt. Halverson and Phillip this service, stating that undulant The next Auxiliary meeting has aunts and cousins. forecast committee at its annual Beaumont. fever might spread in this area un been postponed from April 13 to April Pall bearers were some of Wilbur’s meeting in Pendleton this week. No George Keys, of Inspection, is en- ■ less drastic steps are taken to test 20 because of conflicting dates, ac- friends at Hermiston high school. actually serious irrigation water joying a new home in Cox addition cows periodically. He stated that the cording to Mrs. Helen. Belt. shortage was anticipated on the basis which he recently purchased. | percentage of cows with Bangs di- GREER-BOOMER of information submitted and sum We wonder if Ray Harmon has sease was greater this year than in Miss Dorothy Ellen Greer, daugh- marized by the forecasters except in That Hermiston and Ordnance will found large enough space to store a years past. Following considerable ter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Greer, the Butter Creek area. Butter Creek’s have new grade school buildings for certain shipment we heard about. discussion, Sam Moore, president, ap next fall was assured here Thursday became the bride of Haven M. Boom flow with some 2500 acre feet yet to Julius King left last week for New- pointed the following committee to when Superintendent W. G. Kersber- er in Vancouver, Wash., February 27. come, will be only 39 per cent of aver port. Ore. Mrs. King will return look into the matter: Pete Berg, R. Umatilla will unveil a huge plaque gen received a telegram from Lowell with the Rev. Fred C. Taylor officiat age and 17 per cent of last year’s A. Brownson. Herman Plass, Frank containing the names of at least 68 with him. ing. flow. Predictions were that 2,500 Fairy Van Housen is a car checker Hackler and Ted Hodge. This com service men at an impressive ceremo Stockman. Oregon congressman, that The bride wore a suit of turquoise acres on Butter Creek would get wa in the Magazine Field office. mittee met Wednesday and outlined ny Thursday. April 13, at 2:15 p. m.. the application had been approved and blue, with corsage bouquet of pink ter and be in good condition, with that President Roosevelt had signed Lt. and Mrs. Simpson have just re its program, a complete resume of according to W. R. Nugent who is in bill to release sufficient moneys. Al and white camelias. Mrs. Howard 1.500 acres “poor” because of short turned from a visit in Wyoming. which will be printed next week. charge of the arrangements. The though plans and details are not be Beck, matron of honor, wore a suit of water. Hattie Wolverton is helping her Frank P. Sargent told of the pro money for the plaque was raised last Aircraft blue, with corsage of dutch Reservoir storage was pronounced daughter move to Walla Walla this posed construction of a cold storage winter in a series of dances. The ing announced as yet, it is known that irises and yellow rosebuds. Robert generally good. Superintendent J. M. locker building here and some of the memorial will be presented Thursday present specifications call for an Ezell was best man. week. Spencer of the Hermiston Irrigation eight-room building in Hermiston and Marjorie Nelson. Magazine Area, difficulties confronting him. He stat afternoon at the unveiling, including Mrs. Boomer was a graduate of District reported that the Cold visited friends in Pasco last week. ed that unless prospective users de music by the Hermiston and another a 4-room unit at Ordnance. Pendleton high school in 1940. Mr. Springs reservoir is full, with 50,000 The telegram from Mr. Stockman Miss Cooper, Inspection Division, posit their moneys for a year’s rent band, speakers from the Umatilla follows: “Pleased to advise approval Boomer attended the University of acre feet: and irrigation already has visited Bessie Winters at Miam, Ore- soon, the plan will be dropped. Ordnance Depot and official guests by FWA Oregon 35-166 Umatilla Washington and was affiliated with started in the Hermiston vicinity. C. gon. last week. I The Hermiston hospital came up from surrounding towns. L. Tice, superintendent of McKay res county school district No. 14 estimat Phi Kappa Psi. Janet McNabb, Rail Transporta-for considerable discussion and var- Mr. and Mrs. Boomer are living at ervoir for the Bureau of Reclamation, ed cost $79.400 for federal construc tion, has returned from a leave and ious proposals discussed pro and con. tion. President last week signed bill 747 Ogden Meadows, Vancouver, Wn. reported that reservoir contains 55,- Although members all agreed that it is now on the day shift. 650 acre feet, or roughly three-fourths to release $115,000.000 to FWA and Rail Transportation day shift of is virtually important that the hospi filled. This storage, plus predicted fu funds for Hermiston project should fice force gave a surprise farewell tal be maintained, they did not agree ture flow of 15,000 acre feet, would be made available under this appro- party with refreshments and remem on ways and means of its continuance. give a good supply to the Stanfield The past week greatly resembled I priation." Lowell Stockman. brance gifts for Veri Crane, Norman Mr. Moore appointed the following mid-summer weather at times, with and Westland areas. The Umatilla A telegram from Guy Cordon. U. S. Engle and Frances Gronquist, who committee to check into the matter the thermometer reaching 81 degrees The next meeting of the Umatilla river water shed is reported to have Senator, was received here shortly be immediately: Dr. I. C. Bohlman, Al Monday and Tuesday. Gardens are are terminating. P. T. A. will be held April 11 at 8:00 one of the best water supplies in the William Woodard and Ernest Rich Quiring, Dr. F, B. Belt and E. P. now springing up everywhere and res fore press time, stating the same news p. m. at the school auditorium. An state this year. as the above ttlegram. ardson who have been receiving treat Dodd. idents are settling down for the sum election of officers will be held with Mr. Moore then introduced Mr. Eng mer months, cleaning out irrigation ment at the local hospital report they Four-H Club» To Meet the following nominating committee: dahl who told those present of some both expect to return to work next ditches, burning rubbish and putting The two Home Economics 4-H clubs Mrs. Mary Bousquet, Miss Ina Gil of the inner workings of the state leg week. up awnings. and the two Dairy 4-H clubs will give bert, Mrs. Jeff Stephens, Mrs. Lloyd Harry Jeppe, Brakeman, is a new islature. Mr. Engdahl is a member The readings, according to Charles a program and pie social at the West Harriman and Mr. Eckert. A new of the Ways and Means committee and employee in Rail Transportation. land Grange hall Saturday, April 15. legislative committee has been ap Taylor, follow: Mrs. Florence Powe, stock control, has served several terms in the leg Coach Frank Davison has lined up Max. Min. Everyone is cordially invited to at pointed. Date has returned to work after an extend islature. Mr. Lieuallen. who has just at least two baseball games for his ... T6 41 tend. The ladies who can will please March 30..... A new project for the P. T. A. will completed his first term in the legis ed illness. 44 ... 71 bring pies to be auctioned off by R. be improvement of the city park and spike-clad youngsters, both with Athe- March 31..... Dorsey Johnson is back working in lature, stated that is sometimes is ... 71 28 €. Peters, auctioneer. A fine pro building of an out-door fireplace. Re na. Hermiston will go to Athena April 1 quite difficult to have a bill passed the garage after a long absence. 29 gram will be provided and everyone freshments will be served following April 11 and a return contest will be ... 80 April 2 Compliments to our Ordnance em because what suits one party does not played here April 18. To date no fur ... 81 41 should come prepared to have a good the meeting next Tuesday. April 3 ployees who are always ready to put suit the other. ther games have been scheduled. 56 ... 81 time. April 4 in long hours, and do extra work Although the starting lineup is not whenever it is necessary. certain. Coach Davison has named the Several crews from the Magazine following players: Schoonover and Area are working in the Box Factory Wileox, pitchers; Belt and Johnson, this week. catchers: Null, Wilcox, Bounds, Dav A total of 18 new homes have been The ministerial association of Her is, Rodgers and Matott. infielders: Seen Along Ordnance By-Ways— sold to date of the 35 recently com miston will conduct an hour service of Harkenrider, Pierson, J. Belt, Jenson, The Dummy that caused so much ex pleted by Interstate Homes. Inc. Pur worship tomorrow on Good Friday Norton. Hughes and Hibbard, out citement in the Garage on April 1st. chasers make application to F.H.A., from 12:00 noon to 1:00 o’clck p. m., fielders. Others may be out prior to The Railroadmen doing a bit of land and if approved make a down pay at the Baptist church. This is one of game time. scaping around the classification ment and then make monthly install the outstanding services to be held yards. ments which include interest, payment during Holy Week by the churches, dinner Lt. Col. Hoffman was on the principal, taxes and insurance. and it is hoped a goodly number of guest of Captain and Mrs. Sutch on Among those who have purchased the community can attend. Monday evening. homes to date are: Clarence Keyes, The tentative program has been an Welland Dorn. Plant Property, Albert Malden, Royal Stanton. Geo. nounced by the chairman. Rev. H. V. leaves for the army this week. E. Lyons, E. E. Endricks, Ray M. McGee, as follows: F. C. McKenzie, chief clerk of the Bill Pearce. Plant Property, visited Oviatt, Raymond Gallon, Miss Rebek Invocation, Rev. S. E. Graves. local war price and rationing board, Spokane on business Wednesday. ah Pierson. Ray T. Longhorn, Fred Hymn. “In The Cross of Christ.” has announced that extra allotments Virginia Herd, Plant Property, vis Study, D. C. Bartlett, Louis May, H. Scripture, Rev. C. Warner. of gas will be made available for ited her home in Arlington last week. F. Lindner, Harry Olsen, Wendell Special music, “Jesus”, by Mrs. those raising gardens some distances Beryl Logue. Headquarters, re Brown. Charles Hodge, James P. Doris Davis. from their homes. turned from a weeks vacation spent Matheson and Herman E. Carr. Prayer, Rev. H. V. McGee. Several requirements are necessary: at Huntington. Ore., and Caldwell, Hymn, "Must Jesus Bear The The garden must average at least Idaho. Cross." 1500 square feet, the applicant’s la Sgt. Lefstein left on the Stream Sermon. “The Cross For Our Day”, bor must be necessary at the garden, liner Monday for Rock Island, Illinois, Rev. W. A. MacArthur. a car-sharing plan must be attempted, on a 14-day furlough. Hymn, “Beneath The Cross of the distance must be given and extra Alene Mallory, Plant Property, is Elmer FriUke this week was ap Jesus.” gas needed must not exceed 300 miles. enjoying a visit with her mother. Mrs. pointed by Oregon State College ex Benediction, Rev. C. Warner. Further information is available at D. M. Thomas, who is here from Un tension service to handle agriculture the office. ion, Oregon. labor for the west end of Umatilla Mrs. Laurie, West Area, enjoyed county, stated Frank Hackler, assis two days visit with her daughter. Miss tant county agent, Wednesday. Annie Laurie, from Kaiser shipyards. Farmers who are in need of men Lt. Lynch has returned from a should leave their names and address Charlie Edgar Rogers, an uncle of short official trip to Seattle. with Mr. Fritxke at his office at the V. S. venset Senvice PHOTO. Mrs. W. A. Hineline. passed away in Hermiston and surrounding terri Contractors in the West Area have Hermiston Hotel. the Convalescent Home in Walla Wal tory again has gone “over the top" in “A »moke-jumper" gets training on the “let-down rig” recently completed several projects in- la Tuesday evening. Mr. Rogers, af the Red Cross campaign which has Three Receive Sentence» Here eluding cement run-ways, firewalls, et Seeley Lake, Lolo National Forest, near Missoula, Mont. fectionately known here as “uncle”, now officially closed, according to Derwood J. Stewart, Bessie Brown and concrete floors in some buildings. This jumper has on complete uniform except for gloves. had been quite ill for some time. Mrs. Roy Tiller, general chairman. A Mrs. Zelma Culver entertained Lou- and Della Overstreet, all colored peo The pocket on his right trouser leg contains a length of Mr. Rogers was born in Iowa Sep total of $2380.00 has been turned ella Corey, Doris Gollyhorn and Ma ple, were arrested this week on charg rope so the “jumper" can let himself down, should he land tember 17. 1857, and came to Her over to the county office, or a total of mie Belt at dinner last Thursday es of disturbing the peace. They were in a tree. He carries also a two-way radio. U. S. Army miston in June, 1981. In recent years $880 over the quota of $1500.00. brought before Justice of the Peace evening. he had made his home with his niece. medical officers are among those assigned to Seeley Lake Mrs. Tiller and her various commit O. V. Baker. Clifferd Tolbert. Geo. E. P. Dodd and fined and given a jail Mrs. Hineline. Funeral services will tees wish to thank all those who con for parachute training. Trained “jumpers” are to be kept Rowe and Courtney Belt of West be held in Milton Saturday morning 'tributad to the fund and especially Area were in Tacoma on business last suspended, however, providing they on yearlong duty for rescue work. at 11 00 o’clock with Rev. C. Warner those who spent many hours in solici- leave the county and not return for a RURAL enzes sIcnON—OWI. of Hermiston in charge. (Continued en Last Page) DFDDECENT A TIVFC TALK AT MEETING OF CHAMBER GROUP SERVICES HELD 13 FOR WILBUR HUNT GOV. BRICKER COMING IN PURCHASE OF TO OREGON APRIL IRRIGATION WATER TO BE TURNED ON THIS WEEK END BY MEMBERS UMATILLA HAS NEW MEMORIAL HITS 81 HERE UMATILLA PTA TO MEETAPR.il TWO BA------ TILTS SLATED many buy new HOMES HERE “Smoke-Jumper’s" Training Wings GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE AT NOON EXTRA GAS FOR GARDEN OWNERS S NAMED FRIT TO HANDLE LABOR el "r. UNCLE ROGERS RED CROSS FUND OVERSUBSCRIBED
