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U. O- D- I NEWS BUY MORE BONDS I aald The 4i almiiito n Employees of Umatilla Ordnance Depot have done their share in mak ing the Fifth War Bond Drive a suc VOLUME XXXVIII cess. It is more important now than ever before to continue doing our share in buying bonds, both through payroll deductions and cash purchas es. The big drive for Victory is on. Let's make every day a war bond drive so that our depot will rank with the highest. Our goal is 100% parti cipation and 15% payroll deductions, POSTMASTER TELLS OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER HERMISTON, Pastor Resigns Pastorato OF MAILING RULES TO OVERSEAS YOUTH UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON. AUGUST 24. 1944. CLASSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCED BY SUPERINTENDENT MORE HANDLERS OF MUNITION IS NEED AT U. O. D. Captain R. S. Purse. Civilian Personnel Officer, has returned from a recruiting trip to The Dalles, Portland. Medford, Cor vallis. Eugene, and Bend. Ore gon. Every effort is being made to secure help for the depot. This is our own local defense industry. Every effort should be be made to help secure employees for the depot. If you know of anyone looking for work or who will soon be through with their farm work, tell them to contact ♦ the Umatilla Ordnance Depot Employment office, across from Rohrman's Garage, for imme diate employment if qualified. NUMBER 2 se ---------- ais f Following is part of a letter re ceived by Sam Parsley from his step- son. Cpl. Emmett E. Stahl, who is now “Save strong string and box mater stationed at Guam: "Dear Mother and Family: Quite ial and start to plan shopping.” Post- Hermiston high school classes will a lot has happened since you last master General Frank C. Walker ad begin Tuesday, September 5. The heard from me. I am on Guam. I am vises Americans in announcing the high school office will be open from fine and everything is OK although rules for mailing of Christmas gifts 8:00 o’clock to 12:00 o’clock the week I’ve been scared plenty of times and for Army and Navy personnel over sil of August 28 to September 1. for the I mean plenty scared. This is the seas. purpose of registering students. There • - -e This year the Christmas mailing first chance I’ve had to write since we will undoubtedly be some students tn* landed here. We have been operating period for the Army and Navy over- who will be working during that week , ( gw from early morning till late evening. seas forces is the same—September and unable to register. These stu Haven’t even had time to eat regular 15 to October 15. After October 15 dents will register Tuesday. Septem ly. Today was the first chance I had no gift parcel may be mailed to a sold ber 5, at which time classes will be to wash. Went down to the beach and ier without the presentation of a writ gin. Rev. C. Warner, for the past eight really took a bath. I feel like a mil ten request from him. years pastor of the Hermiston Cen The schedule of classes includes: The great demands upon shipping tral Church of Christ, this week is an lion dollars this morning. I guess you 9:00 o’clock classes—grade 9. world probably heard about the Oróte pen- and the need for giving preference to nouncing the acceptance of the pas geography, physical education, glee ninsula ; we were out there. Saw the arms, munitions, medicine and food is torate at The Dalles, effective “on or club and shop: grade 10, English IL old Marine Corps barracks yesterday. the prime reason for the early mailing before September 24.” Although the physical education, glee club and A lot of the fellows have a lot of date. Moreover, gift parcels must local congregation is reluctant in re shop ; grade 11. chemistry, typing I: Effecting temporary repairs to aile leasing Rev. Warner, the new field souvenirs, but I didn’t get anything travel great distances to reach Army grade 12, social and economic prob- comes as an advancement of which he ron control cables. Sgt. James M. but a few post cards. I saw a lot of and Navy personnel who are located Marshall of 506 Victory Square. Her lems. is well worthy. Marine Sergeant Waldo Chester Nips, dead and alive, but I don’t want at remote points, and frequently the miston, enabled the flak-battered B-24 The 10:00 o’clock classes—grade 9. The Warners came to Hermiston in to monkey around with them so I transfer of large numbers to new sta Liberator “Midnight Choo Choo” to Dyer. 27, of Hermiston, is now re- general sciences; grade 10. Latin II, 1921 at which time Mr. Warner was covering at the San Diego Naval hos guess I won’t have many souvenirs to tions necessitates forwarding of the associated with the creamery here. A land without mishap after a recent pital from bullet wounds suffered on algebra; grade IL English III, La bring back. There is quite a lot I packages and additional time is re bombing mission over enemy territo tin II. plane geometry: grade 12. Eng short time later he operated a cream Saipan. He is the son of Mr. and lish IV, office practice. could write about, folks, but haven’t quired. ry. station with Joe Norton in the present •The response that our people made the time right now. Hope everyone Nazi anti-aircraft batteries scored a Mrs. Waldo Gilbert Dyer. Route No. The 11:00 o’clock classes—grade 9, last year during the overseas mailing site of the Hermiston Food Store. In direct hit on the bomber just after 1, Hermiston. is fine. My love to all, Emmett." English I: grade 10, world history, 1929 he purchased the interests of the period demonstrated that they will co- Sergeant Dyer reported: Fighting elementary business training, shop II; “Bombs away”, and although it hit operate in any measure designed for local creamry with E. W. West but in no one. flak severely damaged the con the battle of Saipan for ten days was grade 11, physical education, glee the welfare of our armed forces per 1931 went to Grangeville where he trol cables and severed hydraulic rugged enough without having your Utilities club, bookkeeping, shop II; grade 12. owned another creamery. Jack Weber of Spokane, Wash., ar sonnel." Mr. Walker said. “It is not In 1934 the Warners moved back to lines. The pilot, 1st Lt. Gayle H. Mil sleep disturbed by Japs, and it’s a physics, social and economic problema, rived Monday to visit his father, D. easy to concentrate on Christmas gifts Hermiston and Mr. Warner became ler of Montgomery, Ala., peeled out lucky thing for me I’m a light sleep physical education, glee club. in the midst of warm weather here at R. Weber, for several months. The 1:00 o’clock classes—grade 9. Rev. Warner after a session of school of formation, and nursed the crippled er. Late on the tenth night of the Miss Beth Russell left Sunday home but our people recognized the ing. Following a period of student Liberator along as Sgt. Marshall battle we dug in on the main lines of Spanish I, general mathematics, band; morning for Lewiston. Idaho, and need, and because they want the men ministry, he was named pastor of the worked. the road to Garapan. Suddenly I was grade 10. biology, Spanish I. algebra, Spokane. Wash., where she will visit and women who are absent from their local church which he has served since 2nd Lt. James W. Abell, the navi awakened by a Japanese officer try- band: grade 11, U. S. history, typing, friends and relatives. She expects to homes to know that they are not for that time. During this period the con gator. of Chicago. III., had been blind ing to infiltrate our positions, The band: grade 12, journalism, band. gotten at Christmas they took pains be gone a week. ed by hydraulic fluid, but managed to | night was bright and clear and I rec- The 2:00 o’clock classes—grade 9. to assure prompt delivery of Christ gregation has grown from a small direct the “Midnight Choo Choo” on ognized the leather belt slanting home economics I, English I: grade group to a thriving assemblage. Safety mas gifts. across his chest and his leather leg 10. biology; grade 11. English III; Miss Patsy Warner will accompany its homeward flight. Grace Henderson was honored by a “I know that our people will ob gings. As I challenged him. he grade 12, shorthand. As a result of Sgt. Marshall ’ s quick her parents to The Dalles where she farewell “hanky” shower Tuesday, serve the overseas mailing schedule wheeled and pumped three shots at repair job, Lt. Miller was able to pi The 3:00 o’clock classes—grade 9. August 15th. Cake and ice cream onte more this year but I do wish to will enter high school as a senior. She me. One of them struck me in the ab general science, general mathmatics: lot the crippled bomber to its home has been active in student affairs, es were served. * stress this fact: More care must be base and land it successfully, instead domen. grade 10, home economics II. English Doris Osborne is a new employee ’taken in wrapping and packing par pecially in band. “The Jap officer started running up I II: garde 11. U. S. history: grade 12, In addition to his church work. Rev. of bailing out and abandoning it. taking the position formerly held by cels securely and addressing them In civilian life. Sgt. Marshall was a our lines but didn’t get very far as the typing II. Warner has done considerable rural Grace Henderson. clearly and correctly. student at Allentown (Pa.) high Marines were shooting at him from mail carrying during the past several Fred Erickson left Thursday even “It is not a pleasant thing to visit ing for a two days fishing trip at a postal concentration center and see years. He has “pinch hit” whenever school. He entered the Army Air every side. It wasn’t long before our Forces on August 4, 1941, at Allen men dropped him for good.” Wallowa and Steamboat Lakes’. the numbers of Christmas parcels the occasion demanded and will be town after ten months with the Na Before he was wounded. Sergeant greatly missed by the post office. which will never reach servicemen Electric Shop tional Guard in federal service. He Dyer had fought his way to a position Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Mordhorst are and servicewomen. Post office per was sent to airplane mechanics school where he was able to look down upon ! spending two weeks with the parents sonnel have orders to do everything at Keesler Field, Miss., and aerial the 1 city of Garapan and pick out the The Carnival and Aerial Circua (Continued on Page Six) of both at Soap Lake and Ephrata, gunnery school at Tyndale Field, Fla.. : street and buildings and observe the which opened a week’s stand in Her Wn. receiving his wings upon completion effect < of Marine artillery fire on the miston Monday evening is drawing Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Chase are of training. । < city. He watched the buildings crum- fine crowds, according to the manage The annual Umatilla county Four- spending a few days at their home at He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. ble like cardboard boxes under an ment A temporary luM was hit late H show is scheduled for the Hermis James L. Marshall. 506 Victory avalanche of rocks. Freewater, gathering fruit and car Wednesday when a strong wind made ton fairgrounds for Saturday, Sep Square. Hermiston. ing for the crops. things somewhat miserable, but acti tember 9. according to Frank Hackler, Those on sick list this week are vities are expected to pick up again The U. S. O. Arts and Crafts sum assistant county agent. Plans and Don Roberts and Willard Stratton. this week end. regulations will be along the same mer program under the direction of Miss Beryl Dewing celebrated her A special matinee for kiddies and Mrs Glenna Jones, is coming to a cli lines as last year with every Four-H birthday Wednesday. swing shift workers at the Umatilla max this week with two interesting youngster in the county invited to Fiaeal R. C. Peters, local bigwig of the Ordnance Depot will be held Saturday Lt. Alvin Miller of San Maria. Cal., exhibits. One exhibit is to be held at participate. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ripley and Premium lists will be mailed out the Hermiston U.S.O. club on Friday, auction business, found his match this afternoon. August 26. The show will is a guest of Miss Roberta Thomas their guest. Miss Tommye Sue Mor start at noon and will be open until this week. He made the trip by plane. August 25 at 8:00 p. m., and the other immediately, according to Mr. Hack gan, spent several days in Spokane. week in the selling line. Although his 5:00 p. m., with a special thrill circus to be at the Ordnance Recreation hall ler. All information found in this voice can be heard from a long dis- Mrs. Sherman Finley left for Port Wash., with their son. Flight Officer at 2:30. Any ride on the grounds will year ’ s premium list will also bo found on Sunday. August 27, at 4:00 p. m. land Saturday to visit her mother Ted Ripley, who is stationed at Ft. tance, the two 25c classifieds he be only 10e for all children under 12 on Page Four of this week's issue. Some interesting craft work has placed in The Herald last week car who is ill. Mr. Finley accompanied George Wright Convalescent camp. years. been accomplished this summer, not The latter has only a slight limp left ried even further. her. Flynn Fire Caute t Alarm The regular evening performance only by children but adults, too. Belts Mr. Peters advertised for sale two Guests of Mrs. Zelma Culver this from the wound he received in the will be held. made from linoleum stripping, leather places, his home and also another The Hermiston city fire department Mediterranean war theatre. week are her mother, Mrs. Elda Lan drus, of Clarkston, Wn.. and her sis billfolds, pins made from walnut was called to the Francis Flynn home Saturday, August 19, F/O Ted W. smaller property. He came to the ter and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs- shells, leather moccasins, glass etch- across from the Hanby trailer camp Ripley and Miss Tommye Sue Mor Herald office Monday and stated that ing. ivy holders made from bean jars last Friday evening when a davenport gan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. he had sold them both for exactly the Lloyd Eddy of Richmond. Cal. and covered with raffia, wooden box began to smoke, apparently from a Morgan of Lubbock, Texas, were unit price he quoted in the paper. The Partannel Miss LaVelle Hunt left Saturday es,' trays, glass holders, beautiful plas burning cigarette. The Flynns were ed in marriage at the First Baptist home place went to Mr. and Mrs. Ja for Baker, Ore., where she will visit ter placques and numerous other ar not at home at the time. Damage was church in Spokane. Present were his cobs and the smaller home to Mr. and Elmer Fritzke. local agent for In- confined to the one piece of furniture parents. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ripley. Mrs. I. J. Couch. relatives. She will also visit Petty ticles will be exhibited. Everyone is asked to be sure and but the entire house was pretty bad “It pays to advertise," states Mr. terstate Homes. Inc., has been in- Officer 1st Class. Robert Lammert, The young couple will be in Spo Peters. formed that through a new plan re- who is on furlough after having been see one of these exhibits. There will be ly smoked up. kane for an indefinite period. no admittance charge and refresh cently announced by his company, it overseas for over two years. is now possible for practically anyone Mrs. Winford Thomas of Medford. ments will be served. to purchase one of the new homes Ore., and Mrs. Glen McGarry of Pas- constructed here by Interstate Homes. eo. Wn., were guests of Marjorie Gor According to Mr. Fritzke, a new home don, Friday and Saturday. Both Mrs. can now be obtained for a down pay Thomas and Mrs. McGary were for ment as low as $250.00. - merly employed at the Depot. There are still several homes avail Payroll Another “ rate dividend ” totaling “It is the duty of every true Ameri Mildred Bean left Saturday for can to vote.” This statement has been $300.000 will be received by customers able and prospective buyers can obtain Portland where she will visit her hus taught in public schools for many of Pacific Power & Light company more information from Mr. Fritzke at band who is employed there. about the end of September, giving his office in the Hermiston Hotel. An years. Many local residents will, Stock Control them the equivalent of one month’s advertisement telling of the new plan however, not be able to vote unless Marian Hibbard, formerly of Stock they register soon for the November free service in 1944. Announcement can be found on Page Six of this is Control, has a baby girl born Thurs 7 general election. Prospective vot of the “dividend" was made following sue. day. August 17th, at the Post Hospi ers may register at the Oregon Hard a meeting of the company’s board of tal. Mother and daughter are getting directors in Yakima, at which the ware * Implement Co. along fine. payment was authorized. To be eligible to vote, a person must Maxine Jeppe underwent a tonsilec Like a similar payment made to be a resident of the state six months, tomy at the Post Hospital Friday. electric users last May. the latest “di and a resident of the precinct 30 Mrs. Rachel Johnson, who recently vidend" will amount to approximately days. Registration must be completed arrived from Portland, is a new em one-half of a typical monthly bill. It Charles Hodge, former owner of the 30 days prior to the election. ployee. will be paid by checks mailed to each Hermiston Auto Co. who with his Fire Department Week of Meetinpt Sehedulerl customer. family recently moved to Heppner, The All-Stars played the Magazine The two “rate dividends” will mean has formally resigned his position as After “V" day, then what? That Area in an exciting ball game Friday total savings of $600,000 in electric a member of school board for District afternoon. It was a tie game at the is the foremost question today. Divi bills of Pacific Power * Light compa 14. Mr. Hodge has been a faithful end of the 7th inning. Two more in nity alone holds the correct answer. ny customers in 1944. and win be member of the board tor the past two nings were played with the final score Everyone should be better informed equivalent to an 8.3 per cent rate re years and his presence will be missed. of 2 to 1 in favor of the Magasine as to how one may co-operate with duction. A new member to replace Mr. God. With this in mind the Hermis Area team. This method of sharing wartime Hodge will probably be announced fol Richard Fort spent an enjoyable ton Baptist church has invited Walter earnings with customers was initiated lowing the next board meeting early Duff Jr., to be the guest speaker. He ten day vacation at Freewater. in the Pacific Northwest by the P. P. in September. With the new appointee Mrs. Ransdell spent several days in will be here for one week, beginning & L. company last spring with the ap it will make four new members on the Sunday. September 3rd. The public Pendleton last week. proval of the Washington Department grade school. Those elected recently is invited to hear him. His general (Continued on Page 3) of Public Service and the Oregon Pub- were Mrs. Margaret Fraser. A. H subject will be. “The Laws of God." lie Utilities Commissioner. Cable and Harry Andrews. f PREPARE NOW IS WARNING ISSUED SCHOOL TO OFEN ON SEPTEMBER 5 so eikie HERMISTON BOY MAKES REPAIRS AND SAVES SHIP CARNIVAL DRAWS FINE CROWDS PREMIUM LIST IS PUBLISHED ARTS AND CRAFTS EXHIBIT FRIDAY SON'S WEDDING TWO ADS SELL TWO LOCATIONS F.H. A.PLANIS NOWMODIITZZ VOTERS URGED TO REGISTER NOW Why Use Horses at All? ""er pongos -ne POWER COMPANY TO AGAIN ISSUE RATE DIVIDENDS HODGE RESIGNS FROM BOARD
