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EXTRA WAR BONDS!
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OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER
The Fifth War Loan Drive started
HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, JUNE 15, 1944.
Monday with a great deal of interest VOLUME XXXVII
NUMBER 44
shown by U.O.D. employees. The U.
O. D. Employees' Association is con
tributing cash prizes for cash War
Bond sales for the period June 1 to
July 31, 1944. The contest is open to
female employees only. All those en
The following message was received
tering the contest must register at the
this week by Mr. and Mrs. Claud O.
1944.
Personnel Office, Building T-52. The
Belles of Hermiston from Henry L.
contest will close at 5:15 p. m., July
Stimson, Secretary of War:
31, 1944. All sales must be made to
“The President has requested me to
,127
U. O. D. employees and Military per
I inform you that the Purle Heart has
tikes ST
sonnel or members of their immediate
been awarded posthumously to your
family to count in the contest.
son. Private Kermit A. Belles, Air
Following are the cash prizes to be
Corps, who sacrificed his life in de
WAR
SAVINGS
A number of German prisoners of
E. R. Jackman, extension specialist
given :
fense of his country.
BOND SERIFS
war are now stationed at the Stan
1st—$50.00 (Sales must total $7,000 I in farm crops, spoke before a gather
“The medal, which you will receive field CCC camp, under the command
ing of ranchers, farmers and others
to be eligible for this prize).
shortly, is of slight intrinsic value, of Lt. Harlan M. Bones of the Mili
2nd- -$25.00 (Sales must total $5,000 from Umatilla county who had at
but rich with the tradition, for which tary Police. The men this week be
tended the pasture improvement tour
to be eligible for this prize).
Americans are so gallantly giving gan work in the Smith Pea Cannery
which
was
held
at
the
L.
M.
McClin
3rd—$15.00 (Sales must total $3,000
their lives. The Father of our coun at Pendleton. Other German prison
tock ranch and the Umatilla Field
to be eligible for this prize).
try, whose profile and coat of arms ers of war, stationed at the Squaw
4th—$10.00 ( Sales must total $2,000 Station Tuesday afternoon, June 13.
adorn the medal, speaks from it across Creek CCC camp, are working the
Mr. Jackman pointed out the bene
to be eligible for this prize).
the centuries to the men who fight to- pea harvest at Athena.
$5.00 will be given to each contest fits derived from good pasture mix
day for the proud freedom he found
The Herald was given the following
ant who sells $1,000 worth of bonds. tures and how to keep a grass and le
ed.
information Wednesday by Lt. Harlan
This award not to be given to those gume pasture in balance by uses of
“Nothing the War Department can
C. Warner, pastor of the local
A. F. Rohrman, chairman of the I do or say will in any sense repair the M. Bones:
winning any of the four above listed fertilizers. The trial plots that had
Church
of
Christ,
began
his
ninth
received
applications
of
chemical
fer
West
Umatilla county Fifth War loss of your loved one. He has gone,
“The camp at Stanfield is under the
prizes.
All amounts shown are Maturity tilizers showed just what Mr. Jack year of service June 1. His ministry Loan Drive, stated Thursday that however, in honor and the goodly close guard of the Military Police
man said. The ammonium nitrate began June 1, 1936. For one year work of canvassing the entire region company of patriots. Let me, in com Corps. Most of the men of this guard
Values.
plot developed more grass and the and a half he served as student pas was well underway with earlier re municating to you the country’s deep are highly trained men in this line of
superphosphate application plot was tor while attending Northwest Chris turns quite favorable. A total of sympathy, also express to you its gra work, with several of them having
YOU TOO MUST INVADE—
in clovers. In the Alta Fescue grass tian college in Eugene, traveling from $18,000.00 in bonds was reported
seen actual service in the present
YOUR INCOME!
titude for his valor and devotion.”
plot, the opinion of the group was Eugene here, a round trip of six hun sold Thursday. This figure is quite
war.
dred and forty miles each week end encouraging but still far from the
“The moral of the P/W’s is very
Things That Happen Along The Way that the application of Ammonium ni
to serve the church on Sunday.
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H
trate
produced
about
two
to
three
amount
necessary
to
help
Umatilla
high
in this camp and they all tell the
Ye old editor walked into the West
The church at that time owned a county reach its quota of $2,036,000.
same story of liking this country and
Area office one windy day last week times as much forage as the other fer
part of the brick building now owned The Herald received a telegram early
the people that they have come in con
with a bond poster. Immediately up tilizer did. As the group spoke of the
and occupied by the Umatilla Coop this week from E. C. Sammons, chair
abundance
of
strawberry
and
white
tact with. This camp is very fortun
on arrival she was informed that Per
Word has been received here by ate in having as the German Sgt./Ma-
erative Creamery, the same being man of the Oregon War Finance Com
sonnel Office had called and said that clover, Walter A. Holt, county agent,
used as a place of worship. In 1938 mittee, stating that Oregon’s quota Mrs. Joe Baumgartner that her son, jor a non-commissioned officer of the
talked
of
the
possibilities
of
reclaim
she should walk up the side of the
Edwin Isensee, Chief Store Keeper, old German army, who handles all of
the present site was purchased from had been raised to $125 million.
wall and put the poster on the ceiling, ing the vast acreage in the Meadows
U. S. Navy, has received injuries and the little troubles that arise in this
Tom Fraser. The church building
area
with
grasses
and
legumes
instead
Word
has
been
received
from
Echo,
which, incidentally, is way up thar’.
was built at a cost of $6,500.00, and Stanfield and Umatilla that workers is now in a hospital where he is re type of a camp.
of
the
salt
grass
that
is
so
abundant
Actually, one, La Velle Markham, had
formally dedicated in October of the are canvassing the entire countryside ported as gaining back some of the 32
“The officers of this camp ask that
just gone into another room and was now. The Agent said there might just
same year. The mortgage held by the in an effort to give everyone a chance pounds he has lost. Isensee, who was the civilian population in the sur
as
well
be
one
cow
to
the
acre
as
the
phoning orders.
present carrying capacity of about 10 Oregon Christian Missionary Society to participate in the fifth war loan. in action somewhere in the South Pa rounding country side refrain from
was burned early in 1943.
acres to one cow.
The women’s volunteer service club cific, was apparently injured on his letting their courosity get the best of
PEACE HAS A PRICE
The church has enjoyed a gradual and others will participate in the Fifth right hand or arm as he recently them as they will not be permitted in
A. R. King, soil specialist from the
—PAY IT!
Oregon State college, gave a brief dis growth in that time, 113 being added Bond Drive. Cards will be mailed to wrote a letter to his mother with his to the camp.”
cussion on soils and fertilizers. Mr. by baptism, and 99 by transfer of each member and a district assigned. left hand.
HEAOQUARTERS
Mrs. Baumgartner stated this week
King said that your fertilizer should membership to the church roll. In Bond blanks are available at the
Lt Billington left Tuesday night on be made to yield twice, once while the the eight years, fifteen of the mem Rohrman Motor Co. Mrs. Helen Belt, that she expects her son home in a RURAL AREA
the streamliner for Chicago on offic pasture is progressing and the re bers of the church have been enrolled chairman of the women’s division, few weeks.
ial temporary duties with the Safety sults will again be obtained when a as students of Northwest Christian states, “Let’s all back the attack, buy
& Security Branch. He will be gone row crop is grown.
College, six being enrolled at the more than before.”
Reorganization of the rural fire
about 30 days.
After looking over the pastures in present time. Eighteen young men
The bond message in this week’s
fighters
organization was completed
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wilcox left Sat the Meadows area, the aggregation and one young woman, members of Herald is sponsored by the Rohrman
at a meeting of the farm bureau last
urday night for Portland where they proceeded on to the Umatilla Field the church, are now members of the Motor Co., Hermiston Auto Co., Hale’s
Friday night at the Columbia park
will spend a week. Their son, Dickie, Station. There H. K. Dean, superin armed forces.
Confectionery, Tum-A-Lum Lumber
Co. E, 22nd Bn., Oregon State hall. The Westland area will also
who has been attending school in tendent, explained the different pas
In March of 1943 a parsonage was Co., and Hermiston Carpenters Local Guard, met Monday night for regular
complete an organization in the near
Olympia, Wash., will return with ture mixture plots, the rate of seed purchased and to the present time, 933.
drill at the city park hall. Lt. Harlan future, it is reported. Although the
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them.
$2,500.00
has
been
paid
on
the
pur
per acre, the rate of alfalfa and clo
M. Bones, now stationed at the Stan hazard has somewhat been lessened by
Seaman 2nd Class Allen is home on ver seed that should be used in a grass chase price. The church treasurer
field prisoner of war camp, instruct much of the grass area already being
furlough visiting his wife, Virginia mixture. Also, Mr. Dean said, that showed receipts amounting to $5,104
ed the men in the art of jiu jitsu. burned off. it is felt that an organiza
Allen, and son, this week. He has proper irrigation is very essential if for the year ending June 1, 1944.
Some very valuable instructions were tion should be completed in case of
been stationed at U. S. Naval Train one is to maintain a good stand.
received by local guard members.
emergency.
ing Station at Farragut, Idaho.
Dr.
Marble
To
Attend
Meet
McReynolds Repair Shop was en
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Also present for the evening was
Other items of importance at the
Dr. A. E. Marble will be absent tered some time Tuesday night and
To keep crops at their maximum
the Top Sergeant from the same camp meeting included the introduction of
LEND FOR VICTORY-
from
his
office
all
next
week
while
at
the
loot
included
several
tools
which
production requires pure seed, and
who drilled the company. Both men Dr. C. Adams, federal veterinarian, by
SPEND IN PEACE
this is generally recognized as ap tending a tri-state chiropractor’s con will be hard to replace, some oil and will be present next Monday evening President A. H. Cable. Dr. Adams
proved certified seed. Again there vention in Portland The meeting is batteries. Entrance was gained by for further work. Visitors are invited has begun work in this area and ex
WEST ARK^
will be certification work done by the an annual event and with the com smashing a lock of a sliding door. R. and anyone desirous of enrolling may pects to remain until July 15. The
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Goodwin spent
Oregon State college, said Frank E. bining of three states for the affair, C. McReynolds, proprietor, had no do so.
farm bureau has donated the sum of
a few days in the mountains on a
ticed a strange car parked across the
Hackler, assistant county agent. If important speakers are expected.
$25.00 toward the maintenance of the
fishing trip recently.
street from his business during the
you have such work to be done, please
Hermiston hospital.
Some of the Personnel of the West
Nation Undergoes Appendectomy
day Tuesday but did not get the li
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contact the assistant county agent’s
Area enjoyed a “kid party” at the
Chief of Police B. J. Nation is re- cense number.
office in Hermiston.
home of Miss LaVelle Markham last
covering nicely from an appendicitis
Carl Haddox Baby Dies
To add insult to injury, apparently
Thursday evening. Bobby socks, long
operation in the Walla Walla hospi the same culprit also stole two wheels
Nws has been rceived that the lit
hair ribbons and short trousers were
FIFTEENTH AIR FORCE — tle baby boy, born to Mr. and Mrs.
tal last Friday. Latest reports were and two tires from a car parked by
much in evidence. The evening was
that he expected to return home in a Frank Sargent on his lot just south T/Sgt. William R. Beard, 20, son of Carl Haddox of Irrigon Monday, pass
spent in playing games and pulling
few days. Al Shultz is substituting of McReynolds. Police authorities Mr. and Mrs. John D. Beard of Wal ed away today (Thursday). No
taffy. Those present were Misses
for Mr. Nation as Hermiston police are working on the case but to date lula, Wn., formerly of Hermiston, has funeral arrangements had been made
Helen Greer, Frances Culver, June
been awarded the second Bronze Oak by press time.
High school District No. 9 board during the latter’s absence.
have not apprehended anyone.
Goodwin, Norma Getchell, Carl Ben and budget committee met Monday
Leaf Cluster for the Air Medal, it
nett, Gayle Westmark, Bob Waters, night at the high school to prepare
was announced by 15th air force head
Frank Knchelow, Clayton Buell, Clark the budget for next year. Regular
quarters.
A SALUTE TO OUR FIGHTING DADS
Stevens, Dallas Brock, Lewis Wilson, school board members present were A.
In the words of the citation, Sgt.
Gunners Mate 3rd Class, and the H. Norton, E. L. Jackson, H. M. Som
Beard was awarded the cluster "for
hostess, Miss LaVelle Markham.
meritorious achievement in aerial
merer and Ralph Richards. Budget
PROCESSED FOODS
A septic sore throat has Bob Keith committee members were D. C. Keller,
flight while participating in sustained
Book 4 Blue stamps A8 through
or. the sick list this week.
operational, activities against the
Harry Andrews, Julius Gimble and A.
Berniece Hughes had the misfor H. Cable.
enemy.” An aerial photographer, Sgt. V8 valid indefinitely.
MEAT, BUTTER, FATS
tune of breaking her fingers while | The general public will have an op
Beard is stationed in Italy with a 15th
and CHEESE
playing softball this wetk. Must have portunity to discuss the proposed bud
AAF Liberator bombardment group
Book 4 Red stamps A8 through
some "speed merchant pitchers” nut get at a school meeting scheduled for
which has been bombing German held
W8 valid indefinitely.
targets in Europe.
there!
Monday, July 10, at 8:00 o’clock p.
SUGAR
The entire West Area picnicked at m.
A graduate of Hermiston Union
Book 4 Sugar stamps 30 and 31
Columbia park last week. Modern
high school, Sgt. Beard enlisted in the
and old time dancing was enjoyed in
U. S. Army Air Forces on December valid indefinitely, 5 pounds each.
Sugar stamp 32 valid June 16 for 5
8, 1942. He received his gunnery
the evening.
0
pounds.
training at Kingman, Ariz.
For canning only -Sugar stamp 40
HELP YOUR COUNTRY
AND YOURSELF'
valid for 5 pounds. Apply at local
Mrs. James C. Todd, president of
OPA oard for more.
the Women’s Service Club, has issued
Magazine Area
SHOES
an appeal for all women to submit
Loose stamps invalid.
Frank Cossitt, head painter on Mr.
names and addresses of their boys and
Springsteen’s crew, is visiting his fa
Book 3- Airplane stamps Nos. 1
Strong winds were prevalent the
girls in the service so that the club,
and
2 valid indefinitely.
ther and brother in Richmond, Calif.,
early part of the week, starting Sun
in cooperation with the U.S.O., may
GASOLINE COUPONS
this week. From what we hear he is
day morning and not letting up until
begin to issue the Jack Rabbit Jour
Not valid unless endorsed.
liable to be there some time longer as
Wednesday.
Thursday
dawned
bright
nal. These names and addresses may
"A” No. 11 valid through June 21
he is unable to arrange for transpor
and clear with some hot weather in
be submitted either to Mrs. Todd, Miss
3 gallons each.
tation home.
the
offing.
A
total
of
.14
in.
rainfall
Dorothy Prahl, Mrs. John H. Nye or
“
A” No. 12 valid June 22 through
Wilford Shumaker underwent a
was recorded by Charles Taylor,
the U.S.O. club.
September 21.
major operation in the Post Hospital '
weather
man.
Miss Mary Lou Johnson asks the
Monday.
“B-3” or "C-3” may be renewed
The report follows:
within but not before 15 days from
Nadint, the feline member of the I cooperation of everyone in order that
Date
Max.
Min.
date on cover.
tool room crew, is the proud mother . the list might be as complete as possi
June 8
68
47
ble.
of five kittens. Mother and kittens
FUEL OIL
June 9 ............................ 68
43
doing well.
Period
4-5
coupons valid through
June 10 ............................ 85
48
Guiwit* Is Radio Speaker
Mr. and Mrs. James Gooch and Mr.
September 30 Place new orders as
June
11
83
51
F. M. “Frank” Guiwits, popular
and Mrs. Earl Gooch and son Duane
June 12
75 50 soon as Period 1 coupons received
left Sunday for Seattle and Bremer U.S.O. janitor, has recently turned
from local boards.
June
13
76
50
ton, Wn, where they will visit friends radio broadcaster. He was recently
TIRE INSPECTION
heard in an interview over KFI, Los
Your Dad an y Your Country
and relatives.
Records must be presented for gas
jest of Bonds.
Walt Pearson Is Improving
oline renewals, special applications,
Wanted! Two husky men to take Angeles, coming from Sardi's Cafe
Walt
Pearson, who recently suffer and tire replacements.
Noda Moore’s place while she is in where guests are given opportunity
FATHERS
DAY
to speak over the air. In addition to
ed a broken ankle when he fell from
the hospital with the flu.
WOOD, COAL, SAWDUST
Above is the official Father’s Day poster for 1944. The painting is the his horse, is hobbling about the streets
Order Now! Don’t risk shortage
Miss Dorothy Morrow is spending speaking over the radio. Mr. Guiwits
was presented with a corsage of roses work of Herbert Bohnert, famous poster illustrator. The original is in four now with crutches and expects soon next winter.
a week in Fossil, Ore., with friends.
for being next to the oldest guest in colors and will be printed in these same four colors in many sizes and to throw these away. It will be some
PRICE CONTROL
shapes and distributed throughout the country. The poster is dedicated
terviewed. The Guiwits were spend-1 to the Father Bond Drive of the United States Treasury Department
(Continued on Page $)
time, however, before he will return
Refer inquiries and complaints to
ing a vacation in California.
to work at his service station.
price clerk at local OPA board.
IMPROVEMENT TOUR
BRINGS OUT POINTS
FOR BETTER PASTURE
24909
PURPLE HEART
IS RECEIVED HERE
GERMAN PRISONERS
AT STANFIELD (AMP
WORK IN CANNERY
NO VISITORS
ARE PERMITED
JACKMAN AND
DEAN IN CHARGE
C. WARNER BEGINS BOND DRIVE IN
NINTH YEAR WITH FULL SWING AS
LOCAL CHURCH
WORK CONTINUES
EDWIN ISEN
IS INJURED
FIRE
FIGHTERS MEET
STATE GUARD
GETS JIU JITSU
ROBBER ENTERS
REPAIR SHOP
CITATION GIVEN
HERMISTON BOY
SCHOOL DIST, 9
PLANS BUDGET
RATIONING
CALENDAR
FATHERS DAY
MORE NAMES ARE
ASKED BY CLUB
EARLY PART OF
WEEK IS STORMY