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)