Major General Campbell, Chief of
Ordnance, sent the following teletype
to Colonel Buyers:
“The Invasion Liberation has been
successfully launched. Due largely to
the efforts of the Industry-Ordnance
team our troops are equipped with an
i
j ample supply of the finest weapons
that American engineering and pro
s duction genius have been able to pro
duce. I know that they ean count
upon your re-doubled efforts to keep
Them supplied with weapons in quan
tities sufficient to conquer our ene-
mies. The Ordnance job continues to
rest with the men and women of the
Industry-Ordnance team. I have full
confidence in the results of your re
newed and continued efforts on behalf
of our troops who are fighting for
you on the battlefields of the world.
Signed: Campbell.”
The Hermiston -!-/oxaLdL
OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER
HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON. JUNE 8, 1944.
VObVME XXXV11
INVASION NEWS IS
BEG TOPIC Of WEEK ON
HERMISTON STREETS
CHURCHES HAVE
PRAYER MEETING
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SY'S PLACE HAS
One of the largest robberies in some
time was reported in Umatilla Sun-
day night when thieves entered Sy’s
Place and stole the entire safe with
all its contents. Included in the loot
was approximately $600.00 in money,
important papers, jewelry including
rings and watches, and other valua
ble articles.
Sy’s Place is owned by Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Puller and the loss came as quite
a blow. To date officers have found
no trace of the stolen goods.
Examiner Here Next Wednesday
Word was received by The Herald
this week that the traveling examiner
of operators and chauffeurs is sched
uled to arrive in Hermiston Wednes
day, June 14, and will be on duty at
the Legion hall between the hours of
10:00 a. m. and 4:00 p, m. All those
wishing permits or licenses to drive
cars are asked to get in touch with
the evaminer during these hours.
HOSPITAL TOPIC
OF FORUM TALK
BELT IS CHOSEN
PLANS COMPLETED
NEW COMMANDER FOR FIFTH WAR LOAN
Dr. F. B. Belt was chosen command- I
er of the Hermiston American Legion
post at a recent meeting of that or-—"- 111 HIM AR
ganization. Other officers named in- ;
——
eluded: Joe Saboe, vice commander:
Harry Kelly, adjutant; George Sav- !
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age, sergeant-atarms; Thomas Means,
chaplain. Retiring officers were: A. I
The fifth war loan drive will offic-
H. Cable, commander: Dr. F. B. Belt,
vice commander: Sam Moore, adj u- | ially get underway in Hermiston next
tant: Joe Saboe, sergeant-at-arms; Monday, June 12, and will continue
for one month, according to A. F.
Glenn Ripley, chaplain.
Rohrman, chairman of the campaign
here. Mr. Rohrman was named chair
man for West Umatilla county by Guy
H. Johnson, Umatilla county war fi-
nance chairman. Others named in
The war department has released this area include: Joe Middleton. in
a statement that several hundred Ger Echo: N. D. Bard, Stanfield, and U.
man prisoners of war soon will be E. Hiatt, Umatilla.
In Hermiston the following commit
employed in various canneries of the
county during the forthcoming pea tee has been named by Mr. Rohrman
harvest. Crews of prisoners are now to solicit the business district- Sam
housed at the Stanfield and Squaw Moore, R. C. McReynolds, Lloyd A.
.
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+
:
ganaaw Oivina
ay.
Moore, I Leander
Quiring, {laawoo
George Har-
Creek
CCC camps 1
where cleaning
up Mown
operations and construction of stock- kenrider and Harry Gailey. Mrs. F.
age are underway. War department B. Belt is the leader for the ladies
regulations require stockage where who will solicit the residential dis
large groups of prisoners are housed. tricts of Hermiston.
It is hoped to make this a blitz war
Announcement has also been made
that prisoners will be under military bond drive and reach the county quota
guard continuously, both in the can in a minimum of time. Due to the
neries when at work and while being difficulty in arriving at community
transported to and from the canneries quotas, this idea has been dropped and
and camps as well as when in the bar there is only one quota figure and
racks. Prisoner-of-war regulations, that for Umatilla county and it is
set by international agreement, will “one for all and all for one.”
be followed throughout.
Umatilla county’s quota for the 5th
war loan will be the highest ever es
August Linder Passes Away
tablished, it has been announced by
George
Mason, county war finance
Word has been received here by
friends that August Linder, formerly committee chairman, who was so ad
of this district, passed away at the vised by E. C. Sammons, state chair-
home of his daughter, Mrs. Pauline man, Oregon war finance committee,
Gorey, in Marion, Ohio, Saturday, The county quota for the drive is set
June 3. Funeral services were held at $2,036,000.
An interesting Fifth War Loan
Monday. Mr. Linder who was about
77 years of age, recently sold his farm message will be found on Page Five
in the Columbia district, and moved to of this week’s Herald. The page was
Ohio to make his home with relatives. sponsored by four of the lady merch-
ants of this city, Mrs. J. S. Burnham,
Miss Jessie B. Brierley, Mrs. Walter
Smith and Mrs. Murraret. Fraser.
From time to time during the cam
paign this type of information will be
printed.
In past campaigns the west end has
I
always “done itself proud” and it is
5
hoped that the Fifth War Loan will
be no exception. Each city will have
its own organization and everyone Is
asked to participate.
DDIVF IN THIC ADFA
COUNTY SETS
LARGEST QUOTA
The first news of the great invasion
was received in Hermiston Monday
evening shortly after 10:00 o’clock
over the radio. Many of those who
were fortunate enough to be tuned in
W ays and means in which the
at that time remained on the networks
Chamber of Commerce can be instru
Fifth War [joad Drive
most of the night as all stations were
mental in maintaining a hospital in
The Fifth War Load Drive is ON! buzzing with news. When early morn
Hermiston was the chief topic of con
ing came, the news spread and most
versation at a regular meeting of that
The goal—16 Billion Dollars.
group Monday evening at the U.S.O.
The U. O. D. Employees Associa of our citizens spent the larger part
It was pointed out that it will be
ion took a very active part in the of Tuesday listening in on the radios
Earl E. Dudley, manager of the necessary to subsidize that institution
Fourth War Loan Drive. Cash sales or inquiring about the streets as to
realized were $32,000. This great the latest hourly reports. Few peo Farm Labor office, state extension to the amount of approximately $50
amount was largely due to the efforts ple thought of, or talked about any service, is issuing a call for 500 men per month for a period. President
I to aid in the pea harvest soon to get Sam Moore appointed a committee,
of the U. O. D. Employees Association thing else.
A loud speaker was kept going from underway. Although 200 Mexican headed by W. A. MacArthur, secre-
who heartily endorse the Fifth War
the Carpenters Local hall during the Nationals will arrive at Milton in the tary, to raise a sufficient fund to
Loan Drive which begins June 12th.
More than 95 cents of every dollar day giving prominent events as they near future, the help situation is still help maintain the hospital until at
invested in War Bonds is used to pay were reported from the scenes of the | quite critical and much crop will be least the first of the year. Other
battle. Flags were unfurled from lost unless help is obtained, according steps will be taken at that time.
the direct costs of the war.
Regular meetings of the chamber
Let’s all buy bonds. The Fifth War many buildings and churches were | to Mr. Dudley.
opened for prayer services and a com
Anyone interested in this work can group will be discontinued during the
Loan goal must be reached.
munity prayer meeting was held at register at the Pendleton office or at summer months but President Moore
the Baptist chureh at 8 o’clock in the | the office of Elmer Fritzke at the may call a meeting at any time if
. Hermiston Hotel.
evening.
the occasion should demand.
Headquarters
Much
concern
was
felt
for
some
of
Miss Trevah Weissenfluh and Miss
Rayjean Hendrickson were given a our Hermiston boys who were last re
B. J. Nation On Leave
"large" send off party at “Little ported in England, some of whom are
Chief
of Police B. J. Nation will
Headquarters” at Ordnance. The pilots, while others are with the am
leave tonight (Thursday) for Walla
phibious
and
ground
forces.
All
are
evening was spent in dancing various
Walla where he expects to undergo a
types of dances. We understand some prayerful and hopeful that they have
thorough examination and a possible
safely
endured
the
terrible
ordeal
of
Dr. C. Adams, federal veterinarian,
of the girls are excellent along these
operation. Al Shultz wll substitute
lines. Those present were Barbara | the last few days and will be success- will be stationed in Hermiston from for Mr. Nation during his absence.
[
ful
in
the
days
to
come.
now until July 15 to test cattle for
Brown, Beryl Logue, Marjorie Tobin,
The news of the invasion is far Bangs and T. B., according to Frank
Frances Baker, Mae Wileox, the two.
more hopeful than was expected. The Hackler, assistant county agent.
New Tax Stamps Available
guests of honor and Sgt. Lefstein.
Postmaster W. E. Logan has -an
Trevah and Rayjean passed their Allies have established several beach- Those wishing to have their herds
heads with very small losses and are tested should contact Dr. Adams or nounced that the new federal automo-
examination in Portland and are now
landing large forces of men and tanks Mr. Hackler.
ile tax stamps will be placed on sale
WAVES.
and heavy guns hourly. They have
It is considered quite fortunate to at the local postoffice Saturday morn
Stock Control
advanced along the coast line of near obtain the service of Dr. Adams at ing. The cost of the stamp will be
Maxine Jeppe, Stock Control, is on
ly 100 miles and are more than 20 this time.
$5.00, the same as in former years.
annual leave while her husband, Guy
miles inland at some points. Several
Jeppe, Machinists Mate 2nd Class, is,
divisions of paratroopers have been
here on furlough.
landed behind the German lines and
Magazine Area
are reported to be holding bridges for
Rose Evans is spending a week in the advancement of our land forces.
Walla Walla visiting her sister Mrs J To this date reports are far better
Habel Patrick. Mrs. Patrick was pre- |
than the generals expected and in
viously employed in the Personnel of- | another week it is reported the Allies
fice.
will be operating in full force against
Headquarters
the Nazis strongholds.
Mrs. G. S. Ross of Vale, Ore., visit
ed her daughter, Thelma Ross, last
week.
Service Divicion
Bill Wilson left for La Grande last
week, and when he returned he
brought his daughter, Mrs. Les Kei
ner and children who will stay with |
them indefinitely. Mrs. Keffner’s | Several 4-H club members from the
—I
husband is in the Army stationed at west end of Umatilla county attended
the
Eastern
Oregon
Livestock
show,
Camp Lee, Virginia.
which was held at Union, Ore., June
Hospital
Mrs. Charlotte Montgomery and 2nd and 3rd. The exihibitors did
LaVelle Hunt spent the week end in quite well, according to Frank E.
Pendleton shopping and visiting Hackler, assistant county agent.
The boys and girls of Hermiston
friends. ( Strictly off the record—we
think that’s only part of it! How and Stanfield won the following plac
es:
about it girls?)
Dairy Cattle—Junior Heifer, Hol
Captain Halverson and Andy
Swingley have recently returned from | stein class, Vern Hunt, 2nd: Senior
a trip to Sierra Ordnance Depot Heifer, Holstein, Irwin Hunt, 1st:
where they studied operations in the Heifer calf, Jersey, Ray Zeek, 2nd:
Junior Heifer, Guernsey, Billy Ray
Magazine Area.
The personnel of tht Magazine Field Martin, 5th.
Beef Cattle—Shorthorn heifer, Jo
Office are very pleased with their
new ping pong sets which were ob Anne Graves, 1st and Champion!
tained through the U. O. D. Employ Light fleshy feeder steers, Harry Ba
ees’ Association. They provide rec ker, 4th; Jo Anne Graves, 6th.
Beef Showmanship—Junior show
reation and entertainment for every
manship,
Harry Baker, 2nd: Senior
one. Up to date the ‘fairer sex’ have
been outplaying their masculine oppo showmanship, Jo Anne Graves, 5th.
Hogs—Du roc Jersey, senior gilt,
nents.
Whose joints creaked and muscles Vern Hunt, 2nd: Junior gilt, Vern
ached Monday morning in the Maga Hunt, 1st: Poland China, Junior gilt,
zine Field Office? Ask Lucille Keen- Jim Hogg, 1st: Heavy feeder pigs,
and and Alice Frosh who worked on Vern Hunt, 2nd; Jim Hogg, 6th.
Hog Showmanship — Jim Hogg,
crews in the Magazine Area Sunday.
2nd; Vern Hunt, 5th: Irvin Hunt,
They might know the answer.
Mrs. Cora Miller has received word 6th.
A demonstration dairy team com
that her son who has been overseas a
There Is a Fifth Wnr Loan Security to Meet Every Investment Need
posed
of Larry Dyer and Richard and
long time, has landed in the United
led
by
Mrs.
E.
L.
Borthwick
won
4th
States. Mrs. Miller had received no
place.
FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY OF PRINCIPAL—All issues. There are no safer investments in the world.
word from him for quite some time.
Two from the Magazine Area in the
FOR MAXIMUM YIELD— Series E Savings Bonds (2.9%*); Series F Savings Bonds (2.53%*) ; Series G Savings
Bonds (2.5%*). "If held to maturity.
Post Hospital are Ruth Bjerke, who |
FOR CURRENT INCOME— Series G Savings Bonds, Treasury 21‛s of 1965-70, Treasury 2’a of 1952-54.
recently underwent an appendectomy,
and Mora Smallwood, Jr., who had a
FOR DEFERRED INCOME— Series E and F Savings Bonds (for tax purposes income may be deferred or
accrued).
tonsilectomy.
E. R. Jackman. extension special
Cora Yeager, Control, who is re-
FOR SHORT TERM— 7% Certificates of Indebtedness (slightly over 11 months); Treasury 11% Notes of
Series B-1947 (about 27 years) and Series C Savings Notes (6 months to 3 years).
signing, will accept a position in the ist in farm crops at Oregon State
college, will discuss pasture improve
Pendleton library.
FOR MEDIUM TERM— Series E, 10 years; Treasury 2‛s of 1952-54 (10 years); Series F and G (12 years).
ments June 13 at 1:30. at the L. A.
New Employees
FOR LONG TERM— Treasury 21‛s of 1965-70 (26 years).
Martha Jones is a new employee in McClintock ranch near Stanfield, ac
FOR MARKETABILITY— Treasury 2's and 2‛2‛s coupon or registered form; 11% Notes and 7% Certificates
the Personnel Division. Plant Proper cording to Frank Hackler, assistant
of Indebtedness, coupon form only.
ty has several new faces in their divi- county agent. This meeting will con
FOR BANK LOAN COLLATERAL— Treasury 1%‛s, 2's, and 2'i’s, 7% Certificates of Indebtedness, and Series
sion. They are Eleanor Casper, Pat sist of a tour over the McClintock
C Savings Notes.
ty Rice. Lois Hunt and Jack Matth- ranch looking over pasture trial plots
ESPECIALLY FOR PAYING TAXES— Series C Savings Notes (acceptable during and after second calendar
that have received applications of
month after month of purchase at par and accrued interest for Federal income, estate or gift taxes).
ews.
Alta Mae Guerrant has been as chemical fertilizer. The chemical fer-
FOR MY ESTATE— Series G (redeemable at par on death of owner). Treasury 21‛s (redeemable at par for
signed to the Mimeograph Depart tilizers have given remarkable re-
estate taxes only on death of owner).
suits.
ment.
FOR GIFTS—Series E (or any other issue depending on needs of the recipient).
From the McClintock ranch the
Control also has a new employee,
FOR EDUCATION OF CHILDREN—Series E.
Mrs. Dorris Darwin. Connie Bryson group will proceed to the Umatilla
FOR SELF RETIREMENT PLANS— Series E.
and Thelma Henderson decided to put Field Station, arriving about 3:30. H.
FOR INVESTMENT OF BUSINESS RESERVES AND OTHER TEMPORARY FUNDS— 1% Certificates of
their sisters to work. Mias Joan Bry- K. Dean, superintendent, will explain
Indebtedness, Treasury 114% Notes and Series C Savings Notes. The last named are redeemable at par and
the
different
pasture
mixtures
that
son has been assigned to Payroll and
accrued interest during and after sixth calendar month after month of purchase, except where owner is a
Miss Norma Denton, Thelma's sister, are under experiment trials at the
commercial bank, in which case redemption will be made at par.
station.
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FOR PEA HARVEST
STATIONED HERE
CLUB MEMBERS
WIN AWARDS AT
UNION 4-H SHOW
i
« : Am
wiper
WAR PRISONERS
I TO AID HARVEST
— 1s
1 " * ;
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WHICH ISSUE SHALL I BUY?
FARM TOUR IS
SCHEDULED HERE
NUMBER 43
NEW DIRECTORS
TO BE NAMED
Legal announcements of annual
school meetings in Hermiston will be
printed during the next few weeks.
In District 14, two new directors will
be elected, one for a four year term
and one director for a five year term.
In the high school district (No. 9) one
director for a five year term will be
named.
Due to the fact that both districts
are first class, it will be necessary to
have names appear on the ballots.
This is done by petition, requiring 10
signatures of freeholders in the re
quired districts. The two elections
will be held in the respective buildings
during the same hours, from 2:00 p.
m. to 7:00 p. m. on June 26.
CARPENTERS TO 1
NAME OFFICERS
Hermiston Carpenters Local 933
name its new officers next Tuesday,
June 13, at a regular election. Due
to the fact that many of the members
are in the armed forces or out-of-
town, much of the voting will be by
absentee ballot. For this reason no
write-in candidates or new names
will appear other than those recently
placed on the ballot by a nominating
group.
On the ballot will appear the fol
lowing names: Lee Elwood and Harry
Kelly, president: Howard Bousquet,
vice president: Lane Black and Jack
Rawson, recording secretary: Roy
White, financial secretary and busi
ness agent: Andy Baldwin, treasurer;
Walt Mead, conductor; James Waller,
warden: Emmett Cooney for term of
three years for trustee.
Fire Department Answers Call
The Hermiston Fire department was
called out Wednesday night when
electric wires across the street from
the Cooperative Creamery to the skat
ing rink became red hot and began to
smoke. According to Ramon Beatty,
manager of the Pacific Power & Light
Co. office here, the wind had whipped
the wires together until the insulation
had worn off, causing a contact. No
serious damage resulted.
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