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NEWS Headquarters The following officers have been as- signed new duties: Lt. Col. W. J. Hoffmann as Special Planning Offi- HERMISTON, VMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, AUGUST 3. 1944. NUMBER 51 cer; Lt. John Moore as Forms Design VOLUME XXXVll and Standardization Officer: Captain Harry C. McGuire as Control Officer; STREET PAVING BEGINS and Lt. Joseph Callis as Surveillance ♦ SOON WITH PAYMENTS and Safety Officer. Major Homer Simola left July 27 DUE NOW FOR WORK ♦ for Vancouver. Wash., on official du ties. He returned the following even Property owners who will be ♦ affected by the new city street ing. paving program will be glad to Major Burdick who was formerly learn that actual work will get Signal Officer visited friends and for ♦ underway within the very near ♦ mer associates here from Thursday An IF SO... Wont you call I future. The contractor is now until Saturday. completing a project in Salem Captain Avery and Lt. Lynch left your War Price and Rationing s ♦ and plans to come to Hermiston Sunday, July 30. for Portland on offi Board today and help them for 2 ♦ about August 15. cial business. The crowning event of the year it Announcement is being made this ♦ Block chairmen have been ap ♦ the U.O.D. Employees’ association Mrs. Vivian McIntyre, who has week of the sale of the Hermiston Au an hour tomorrow ? THEY NEED IT ! I ♦ pointed and property owners can ♦ picnic to be held at the Hermiston ball been on leave asissting her parents on to Co. by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hodge make it easier by having money the farm, returned to work Monday. to Mr. and Mrs. Merton Ransom of park this Sunday. August 6. It will ready when the responsible per ♦ Endora Arego left Monday evening Milton. The details of the sale had be an old time picnic with all the new son calls. The cost to the proper ♦ for Caldwell, Idaho, where she will been completed some days ago but for fashioned trimmings. One of the out ♦ ty owner will be 80c per frontal visit relatives before going to Mary mal announcement was held up until standing events will be the Pasco ♦ foot ($40.00 for a 50-foot lot). ♦ Naval land. Band which will furnish musió the changeover had received approval ♦ * Miss Beryl Logue left Sunday night by officials of the Chevrolet concern throughout the day. The baseball fi for Tampa. Florida, where she will in Portland. Oakland and Flint, Mich. nals will be played first, followed by The annual Umatilla county Four- Don Serell. formerly employed at visit her sister, Mrs. Lester Richards. The deal is effective this week. the races of which there will be many. H show will be held again this year, the Hermiston post office, writes She plans to be gone about a month. Some of the very special feature Simultaneous with the above news, Friday afternoon the entire person is the announcement that the Hodges according tn Frank Hackler, assistant from “some place in India”. “It seems races will be the potato race for girls, nel of Headquarters honored Hazel have purchased the Chevrolet agency county agent here. The date has been that I’m settled down, at least for a the mule race and the wheel-barrow Hartsock and Endora Arego by a in Heppner and are moving there this set for the Hermiston fairgrounds on time, so please send the Herald to me. race. Many boys’ races are also on farewell party. Both were presented week to assume management. Mr. Saturday, September 9, and will be I left the States some time ago. but the program. In addition there will with suitable gifts. Cake and ice Hodge stated this week. “Some time conducted along the same lines as in I’ve been doing quite a lot of travel Civilian employees of U. O. D. went be many unusual features, such as the former years. ing. At present I am trying to get cream were served. ago I would have said that Hermiston over the top in a big way in the Fifth greased pig as well as the greased Among communities that are ex accustomed to the “mystic East”. Pauline Jensen picnicked with rela would be our home for many years, War Loan drive which ended July 31. pole. Other numbers will be the tug pected to send representatives to the “This is very interesting country, tives at Medical Springs Sunday. but health is more important than one The quota set by the War Depart of war and last, but not least, the show include Adams. Athena, Pendle yet we will all be more than glad Medical Department realizes until one becomes ill. We are ment for this depot for the period bathing beauty contest. Sharley Norton visited friends in making the change to a ihgher climate ton. Holdman. Pilot Rock, Milton, when we can start for our Shangri- June 1st to July 31st was $84,136.50. The picnic, which is for all U.O.D. Kennewick. Wn., over the week end. because of a severe condition of asth Freewater as well as the more nearby La—the U.S.A. We find this climate This seemed like a huge amount when personnel and their families and all a bit hard to get used to—it is like Wyoma Rosenbaum is on sick leave. ma which has made it impossible to towns. service men. will also feature free a combination of Portland’s rain and the drive got under way. but the to beverages of all type, as well as ice Captain Affleck is back at work af get proper rest for many months. We tal sales were $115.907.50, of which the desert’s heat—all at once. I’ll be ter a visit to his home in Twin Falls. realize that we are leaving a town cream. The children wil not be fogot- glad when the home town paper $50.925 were cash sales and $64,982.50 ten, with plenty of games and enter Idaho. with a big future but health is also payroll deductions. These figures reaches me.” Plant Property very important.” are cash war bond purchases and not tainment—including well experienced Loren Miller, who was formerly clowns. Bicycles and gentle horses Mr. Ransom comes to Hermiston maturity value. Storekeeper in Plant Property. is well qualified to represent the Chevro Now that the Fifth War Loan drive will be on the job for the kiddies. Three boys were nabbed by Chief home on furlough. He visited the of let concern. For 14 years he was as First aid as well as policing and is over, everyone is asked to redouble of Police B. J. Nation this week for fice Saturday afternoon. Loren is sociated with the Price-Ransom Chev fire protection will be well supervis their efforts both in work and in buy entering the garage of the Umatilla stationed at Camp Flora, Mississippi, rolet agency in Milton. For the past ed. The program follows: ing bonds. No matter how hard one and is in the Ordnance Department. few years he has been employed in Electric Cooperative Sunday and des 1:00 P. M.-—Band music by the troying five bottles of Prestone and An extended dry spell which to date has to work or how many war bonds Pasco Naval Station Band. Dorothy Anderson visited her hus- Portland. Mr. Ransom’s family con he has purchased, the sacrifice is otherwise doing damage. The boys has reached 30 days is causing gar band at McCaw Hospital in Walla sists of Mrs. Ransom and a son Bob. 1:30 to 3:00—-Ball games. Maga had placed large nails so that when deners and lawn enthusiasts to irri nothing compared to what is asked of Walla Sunday. zine Area Champions vs. The All who will attend grade school here. The the truck moved they would enter the fighting men. The employees are our gate and sprinkle quite carefully these Stars: and the girls’ league playoff, Grace Nonne and Phyllis Jacobs deal also included the Hodge residence tires of the vehicle. Luckily this days. No rainfall has been recorded asked to work hard and be on the job Magazine Area, West Area and Ad spent Sunday in Yakima. and the building across the street east prank was discovered before the dam- since July 4 when only a matter of every Jay and buy more bonds so that ministrative Area (2 teams to play). Aliene Mallory visited her mother from the Hermiston Auto Co. when the boys come home the employ age was done. 1.03 in. was measured. There had been Band music. in Union this week end. Mr. Hodge writes a letter to the Only one of the youths was from | several weeks of dry weather prior to ees can look them straight in the eye 3:00 P. M.—Racing events. 1. 100 Marilyn Rayls spent several days public in his advertisement on Page and say. “ I did my share! ” Hermiston, with the other two visitors that, which adds up to about 50 days yard dash, free-for-all (men). 2. 60- of last week in Portland. While there 4 of this issue. He came to Hermiston here. with practically no rain. yard dash, free-for-all (women). 3. she witnessed the launching of the July 3, 1940. and since that time has The report for the week follows: Three legged race (men). 4, Fat men’s S. S. “Tonto” from Swan Island ship been very active in community affairs. Date Max. Min. race (minimum of 3 lbs. per inch of yard. Mrs. Bernie Kangas, formerly He is a member of the elementary 63 July 26 102 height). 5. Spoon-egg race, open to all Bernie Mansigh, returned with Mari school board, and in the past has serv 104 64 July 27 ............. (the eggs are raw). 6. Old men’s lyn to visit U.O.D. and her friends ed faithfully on various projects and July 28 ...... ..... 76 ............. 102 Captain V. E. Daugherty, com race (minimum age. 50 years). 7. here. committees. He is also an amateur July 29 ........................... 101 71 manding officer of the local unit of Hoop race (women). 8 Sack race Motor Transportation camera artist of note. ............. 94 57 July 30 Award of the bronze star medal has the Oregon State Guard, states that (men). 9. Bicycle races. Generous Harry r Bowning was able to return 54 July 31 ............. ............. 85 been made to Pfc. Willie Jackson, in work of construction of a building to prizes for 1st. 2nd and 3rd in each to work Monday after a two weeks 48 August 1 ......... .............. 90 fantry, in the Southwest Pacific thea house the equipment and material to event. $72 in all. illness. tre, according to word received here Band music and panoramic group arrive soon for the local company is West Area today. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. about completed. Only installation of photograph by Jimmy Drake. Miss Fay Davis left Saturday night Robert A. Jackson of Hermiston, and Special boys’ and girls’ races. The a heavy door and other minor details for San Francisco. Cal., for a two A delegation of alfalfa hay produc a brother of Rex Jackson, also of Her events are: Shoe races, dashes and bi remain. weeks vacation. She plans to spend ers and dealers from Hermiston and miston. Members of the guard unit wish to cycle races. Cash prizes. several days in Portland. Jackson was awarded the honor Echo attended an OPA meeting at Special feature races: Wheelbarrow thank the city of Hermiston for pur Have you noticed the latest in hair Mr. and Mrs. Paul Van Arsdale. chasing the necessary lumber, mem race (blindfolded); potato race and Pendleton Tuesday evening, which “For heroic achievement in connection styles of the West Area boys? They pertained to price ceiling on alfalfa with military operations against the former owners of the Temple Cafe, bers of Carpenters Local 933 for mule race. al! have G.I. haircuts. hay, according to Frank Hachler, as Japanese on Biak island June 22. have purchased the Crabell Cafe, near their labor assistance, Hogan Miller Special events: Greased pig chase, Lt. Snyder has been dubbed. 1944. When his machine gun jammed Baker and assumed responsibility on for doing the stucco work and others greased pole climb, horse shoe con sistant county agent here. “Scooter Looie” because of his most Theodore Parks, OPA representa during a fierce attack by approxi August 1. They operated the Temple who have contributed to the cause. test. tug of war, bathing beauty con unusual method of travel. tive, pointed out that in order to keep mately 250 Japanese. Jackson with Cafe for a period of about four The assistance is greatly appreciated. test. Electric Shop down inflationary trends, it was nec other soldiers, remained at his post months. Mr. Van Arsdale was an em Awarding of all prizes, including Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Mulkins. Tex essary to have these regulations firing small arms against the onrush ployee ait the Umatilla Ordnance De those for Bond Sales Contest, by Col. Radford and daughter Geraldine ing enemy. He showed outstanding pot for the past few years in the rail throughout the U.S.A. A. S. Buyers. spent the week end in the mountains Loose alfalfa hay in the stack, all courage in facing this intense enemy road department. Band concert and eats (bring your picnicking and picking huckleberries, The Van Arsdale family was moved charge after failure of his machine grades, per ton are as follows: baskets, family style. Coffee, ice Geraldine fell in the river and got to Baker this week. January to April, $22.00; May to gun.” erearrt. pop and beer will be “on the somewhat dampish, but seemed none Mrs. J. W. (Helen) Roberts. who house”). October. $20.50: November. $21.00; the worse for the ‘dunking*. has been ill for the past seevral years, December. $21.50. Fun for the kiddies. Box Fartory passed away at 2:00 a. m. Monday in The rise above makes allowances Guests at the C. H. Johnson home for the cost of insurance, storage and the local hospital. She had been in this week end were Mrs. Agnes other items that may occur while the the hospital for four weeks and her Benschoter of Rushville. Nebraska, hay is in storage. condition had been considered quite and Mrs. Anna Wilson of Baker, Ore. critical. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts have At present the ceiling price for Mrs. Benschoter is Mr. Johnson’s sis loose alfalfa hay in the stack on the been in charge of the Temple Cafe ter and Mrs. Wilson is his mother. The special election for School Dis for the past several months. farm is $20.50 per ton; if the opera Charles McFall and Ed Ragsdale tor baled the hay then the producer Helen Elston was born October 28, trict 14 (grade) will be held Monday, are on the sick list this week. 1906. at Columbus, Nebraska. She is August 7. at the grade building at would be allowed $5.00 more per ton; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wilson enjoyed if transported to a dealer or feeder, survived by Mr. Roberts, three sons, which time three directors will be a visit from their daughter Mrs. Man- he would be allowed the transporta Gerald O. McCoy in the army. Bennie eleoted. The special election came as tor and children of Walla Walla last tion cost, but the rate shall not ex L. McCoy of Baker and Robert G. Mc a result of a misunderstanding some week. Coy who is making his home with his weeks ago when difficulty was en ceed a common carrier rate, or if he Mrs. Flora Moyer is taking a weeks delivered the hay to a feeder or to grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Sam R. countered in changing the board from leave while her son, Elmer, who is in the feed lot in less than 10 ton lot, the Elston of Hermiston.. Also surviving a three to a five man setup. the Navy stationed at San Diego, is producer is entitled to $1.50 mark up On the ballot will appear the fol is a brother, Lt. Charles S. Elston of horne on furlough. Mrs. Moyer has per ton. plus transportation cost over lowing names: Five year term. Har the U. S. Navy. received word that another son. Dell, the base price. The body was taken to Boise. Ida ry Andrews and A. H. Cable: four is back in the States after being over- ho, Wednesday by Prann’s Funeral year term. Mrs. Margaret Fraser and Dealers and retailers mark ups va seas 19 months. Parlors, with Mr. Roberts also going Julius Gimble; one year term, Frank ry as to the nature of the transaction. to Boise. Funeral arrangements had Woughter. A petition was also en There are no ceiling prices on grain Let’s Not Forget To Keep not been completed, awaiting word tered for Harry Andrews for the hays, according to Mr. Parks. Buying Bonds three year term but he was allowed from relatives of Mrs. Roerts. The Temple Cafe has been placed to accept only one. The Fifth War Loan was a swift, The polls will be open from 2:00 to in charge of Mrs. S. M. Christensen sure test of our common sense, our 7:00 p. m. concern until will operate the who ability to take it and a true measure Mr. Roberts returns, It is expected of our obligation to the men we have that he will take an extended vaca- sent overseas to do our fighting. Miss Lavina May Lynch, for many tion prior to returning to work. Our fighting men are doggedly forcing a decision on the battlefields. years instructor at Hermiston high They attack, counter-attack, attack. school, has accepted duty with the Comrades drop all around them—yet American Red Cross, effective July they keep going, That's the way a July 31. She has spent the summer months at her home in Keyser. West war is fought. What about us, We must "attack Virginia. She entered school at Amer PACKS A WAR Ray Woodward, Second Class Boat and counter-attack,” too. if inflation ican University. Washington, D. C., man Mate, arrived this week to visit recently and upon completion will be One of the few unsolicited war posters ever accepted by the United PUNCH! is to be defeated and post-war savings in Hermiston with relatives and Slates Government is the one shown above, submitted by Wesley Hey are to be had. Rich man. poor man. assigned to service in either of the friends. Ray, who was a stellar base worker, boss alike—we all have some following states; Kentucky. Mary man. 26-year-old New York City artist. ball player while attending school thing at stake in a battle of dollar land, North Carolina, Indiana. Vir- More than 700.000 have been printed and distributed by more than here, has been in the service over two giniä. West Virginia, Ohio or Penn spending. 100000 Boy Scouts throughout the country years, with 25 months duty overseas. sylvania. We are as sure of success as our Although he has seen considerable ac Miss Lynch will be associated with Rejected for military service. Heyman. Assistant Art Director of fighting men if we do our part in tion, he is loathe to “talk to the press.” recreational work in some convales- House Beautiful magazine, felt he could materially contribute to the war War Bond purchases. A greater portion of the time over- cent hospital in one of the above (Continued on page S) effort with his poster design. seas has been in the South Sea area. states. OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER HERMISTON AUTO CO CHANGES HANDS IN MAJOR TRANSACTION UOD EMPLOYEES TO FROLIC AT ANNUAL PICNIC HERE SUNDAY MILTON MAN IS NEW OWNER PASCO BAND TO BE HIGHLIGHT COUNTY FOURTH SHOW SEPT. 9 SERELL WRITES FROM INDIA U.O.D. EMPLOYEES OVER TOP DURING FIFTH WAR LOAN YOUTHS DAMAGE NO RAIN HERE FOR 30 DAYS WORK STARTS ON GUARD BUILDING JACKSON GIVEN BRONZE MEDAL HAY PRODUCERS ATTEND MEETING VAN ARSDALES MOVE TO BAKER MRS. ROBERTS Newest War Poster DISTRICT 14 TO ELECT MONDAY MISS LYNCH NOW WITH RED CROSS RAY WOODWARD HOME ON LEAVE because somebody talked! PAPER)
