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Pft. John D. Hoffman arrived Wed
OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER
nesday morning from Ft. Benning,
Georgia, to spend a ten day furlough
HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON. AUGUST 31. 1944
with his parents. Lt. Col. and Mrs. VOLUME XXXVlll
NUMBER 3
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Hoffman.
Lt. Milliman is spending this week
in Oakland, Cal., attending a Salvage
School at the California QM Repair
Sub Depot. Mrs. Milliman accom
panied him.
Lt. Billington, who has been on de
tached service with the Chief of Ord
Mrs. Jeanette Saboe was installed |
nance, Safety & Security Branch in
as president for the coming year of |
Chicago for the past two months, re
the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit I
turned Friday, August 25. He has
No. 37, at a recent meeting of that or
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w * lss ganization.
been assigned primary duty as Motor
Those serving with her
ag. -, gg:
Transportation Officer.
will be: Mrs. Christina Greer, first
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$05
$
Captain and Mrs. Avery and Cap-
vice president: Mrs. Zavana Means,
Hermiston was saddened Wednes
Hermiston schools, both elementary
1
tain and Mrs. Randolph left Monday
second vice president: Mrs. Ethel
day morning when news spread that
and
high school, will open for the
for a short vacation at Wallowa Lake.
Clark.
recording secretary;
Mrs.
Mrs. John Henry Nye was in receipt
Captain Baxter, who recently ar
Grace
Logan,
financial
secretary:
1944-45
session Tuesday morning.
of a telegram from the War Depart
rived here from Red River Ordnance
Mrs. Helen Belt, historian: Mrs.
September 5. Arrangements for the
ment stating that her husband, with
Depot in Texas, has been assigned
Marie Todd, chaplain. Mrs. Hattie
opening day will be on the same basis
the U. S. Marines, had been killed in
primary duty as Storage Plans and
Hamm, a past unit president, acted as
action. The contents of the telegram
as last year. Whatever adjustments
Control Officer.
installing officer. The junior past
are not for publication and the full
that may be necessary will be made
All officers and families enjoyed
president.
Mrs.
Helen
Belt,
was
pre
story will not be told until relatives
after
school opens.
a picnic on the Umatilla river Sunday.
sented a beautiful past president’s pin
receive a letter which will follow the
in
recognition
of
her
year
’
s
service.
All elementary students will report
Inspection
telegram.
Very interesting reports of the
Earl Muse
and Bill
Young,
to the elementary building in Hermis
tari
.«use ana
bui Toung
’ ammu-
Mr. Nye was the youngest among
state convention were given by Mrs.
ton for room assignment. The single
nition inspectors, left Monday for the business men of Hermiston, being
W. R. (Bill) NUGENT
Saboe and Mrs. Ethel Tiller. Plans
exception will be children in grades
Portland, Longview, and Pasco on of- part owner of the Hermiston bakery
one, two and three, who live in the
Pictured above is W. R. (Bill) Nu were discussed for the fall rummage
icial business.
route and part owner of a lease of
sale
and
refreshments
were
served
at
Motor Transportation
Ordnance housing area. These child
gent
of
Umatilla
who
this
week
is
be
Hale’s Confectionery. He was recent
ren will report to the commercial
Miss Zola Patten was honored by a ly reported as injured but it was ginning his campaign for election as the close of the business meeting.
The next meeting will be held the
building at Ordnance, where tempora
farewell party during the lunch hour thought his wounds were not serious. Republican candidate for county com
last Friday. Cake and ice cream were
ry quarters are available, pending the
missioner for the four-year term. He fourth Thursday in September.
More details will be printed later.
served She was presented with a
A. C. ‘Bates, evangelist, is holding completion of the school unit recently
will be opposed by Wm. R. Meiners.
suitable gift.
meetings at the Central Church of started at that project.
Democrat, of Pendleton. Mr. Nugent,
Mr. and Mrs. Dan D. Follett re
Miss Dolly Correa is spending a
Christ each evening beginning at 8:00
Buses will run the same routes at
a retired railroad employee, has been
short vacation in Portland this week. ceived word from the War Depart a resident of Umatilla county for 29
o’clock. The meetings began Wednes the same times as last May, on the
Mrs. Flave! Chastain is a new em- ment this week stating that one year years and consented to run for county
day and will continue through Sun opening morning. However on the
had elapsed since their son. Flight
ployee.
day. The Churches of Christ will be opening day, Tuesday, buses will leave
commissioner at the request of many
Although
he
is
not
very
prone
to
Officer Bobbie W. Follett, had been
celebrating 100 years in Oregon in at 12:00 noon. Thereafter at the
Umatilla county residents.
tell
much
of
his
experiences,
2nd
Lt.
Fiscal
reported missing and that he now was
Ted Ripley is sporting a chest full of 1946.
usual hours in force last year.
Walter Carlson left Monday morn considered as a war casualty.
Evangelist Bates was pastor of the
medals. Included among his “collect
ing for Seattle on official business.
It is expected that enrollment will
“Since your son, F. O. Bobbie W.
ion” is a distinguished flying cross, a Klamath Falls church for 10 years, be approximately the same as last
He expects to be gone three or four Follett, was reported missing in ac
but
left
his
pastorate
January
1,
Purple Heart, four president citations
days.
year. Early registration for high
tion August 11. 1943, the War De
with oak clusters, a good conduct med 1944. and is now going into the school classes is about the same and
Miss Elsie Holstrom and Mrs. Ruth partment has entertained the hope
churches
of
the
state
in
interest
of
the
DeBoie were ill this week.
The Umatilla Project Farm Bureau al. a pre-Pearl Harbor medal, a bar centennial program and hold short indicates a September enrollment of
that he survived and that information
Safety
would be revealed dispelling the un will hold its next monthly meeting for American Operations with one meetings. He will speak Friday even about 225.
Norma Harris left Saturday night certainty surrounding his absence. Friday, September 9. at the Columbia battle star and a European Theatre ing on “Church Invalids,” Saturday
It is estimated that the elementary
for Great Falls, Montana, to visit her However, as in many cases, the condi park club house. There will be a pot bar with four battle stars.
evening. “Christianity Made Easy." enrollment will be about 700. Due to
Ripley received some flak wounds
home for two weeks. This is her first tions of warfare deny us such infor luck dinner preceding the business
Sunday morning. “Drink Ye All of late resignation, the high school fac-
several months ago but now is quite
visit home in a year and a half.
mation. The record concerning your meeting.
It." and Sunday evening. "The Church ulty is not complete. One instructor
The annual election of officers will well, although there is still some flak Faces Her Task.”
Box Factory
son shows that he was a member of
is needed and a cafeteria manager.
Tom Brown is in Boise this week on the crew of a B-17. Returning in for be held at this meeting. The fiscal in his leg. He will report back in a
The public is invited to these meet However, all classes will meet, with
business.
mation from a bombing mission to year of the County Farm Bureau few weeks at which- time the extent ings.
the use of a substitute in some classes
of his injuries will be determined. He
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pickeral went to Terni. Italy, on August 11, 1943. his starts October 1. 1944.
until a permanent instructor can be
is not certain as to his future orders.
Dayton. Wash., Saturday evening to plane was attacked by an enemy
secured. All positions were filled in
visit Mrs. Pickeral’s mother.
fighter and fell into the Tyrrhenian
July, but in August the two vacancies
Loyd Seyler, petty officer first Sea about 60 miles southwest of
occurred as result of resignation.
class, from Pasco. Mrs. Seyler, and Rome. Searches were conducted but
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Mrs Emma Jaster were guests Sun- no trace of your son was found.”
Word has been received by Mr. and
A traveling examiner of operators
day of Mrs. Daisy Dexter.
Although hope has been entertained
Mrs. W. T. Bray of Umatilla from
Matilda Willingham has a new by both his relatives and friends that and chauffeurs is scheduled to arrive
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hamm are in
grandson born Sunday at the Hermis Bobbie would be found, it is now pre in Hermiston Wednesday. September | receipt of a Purple Heart award re their son. Walt Bray Jr., who is sta
tioned “somewhere in New Guinea”
ton hospital. The young chap is the sumed that he has sacrificed his life 6. and will be on duty at the Legion cently awarded to their son. Co
hall between the hours of 10 a. m. and David E. Hamm, U. s Marine Corps that he recently met his older brother,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Anderson. for his country,
Rev. Walter Duff, the Irish evan
i Marcellus, whom he had not seen for gelist, will conduct a very unique ser
Bobbie Warren Follett was born at
P. m., according to a recen an- Reserve.
Reserve. The
The award
Headquarters
award was
was for
for wounds
wounds
Congratulations to Lt. Frank Lebanon on October 20. 1920, and nouncement released from the Secre received in action against the enemy over three years. The boys enjoyed a ies of evening services at the Baptist
half day’s visit. Both are graduates church beginning on Sunday morning.
Munch who was married to Miss Eli came to Hermiston at the age of 13 tary of State’s office.
in the Central Pacific area on July
of
Umatilla high school. Marcellus September 3. and continuing each
All
those
wishing
permits
or
licen
months.
He
attended
Hermiston
zabeth Stevens from Altonna. Penn ,
22. 1944. The Purple Heart was re
graduating in *39 and Walt in '42. The night of the week.
Thursday. August 24, at 2:00 p. m. schools and enlisted February 3. 1941, ses to drive cars are asked to get in ceived here Tuesday of this week,
former has been in the navy five
in Walla Walla, Wash. Capt. and with the Air Force. He was in Ha touch with the examiner during these
Mr. Duff carries with him a half
Although no definite „word has been years and Walt two.
Mrs. H. C. McGuire attended the cere waii at the time of the Pearl Harbor hours.
ton of fascinating scientific demon
received as to the nature of his
Still another brother, Eddie, is a
mony. They returned to Ordnance attack. He is survived by his par
wounds, it is understood that he is 2nd Lt. in the Marine Air Corps, and strations, for the purpose of spiritual
Thursday evening and were given the ents. three brothers. Melvin of Baker,
illustration from the laws of nature
getting along nicely.
is now stationed in the Hawaiian Is and modern science. During the ser-
“traditional ride” on the lift truck Pvt. Bruce of Camp Roberts. Calif.,
lands. Marcellus is a M.M. 1/c, and vices such experiments are used as
“buggy” preceded by the fire truck. and Dan of Hermiston: four sisters,
Walt a R. T. 2/c.
The officers escorted them to the club Mrs. Frank Hanson of Lakeview. Dor
high voltage discharge to body, high
where a reception was held. Imme- is of Walla Walla. Barbara Emert
Bells will ring out at the Columbia
amperage current held with the bare
diately following the reception they | and Frances of Hermiston.
grade school next Tuesday morning at
hands and yet melting metals into a
left for Wallowa Lake for a honey- '
8:30 when the bus will stop at the
rain of fire, cold heat, black light, the
moon.
MRS. BELT NAMED usual stops on regular schedule. Frank Haekler. assistant county HOME HOSPITAL
amazing electric eye.etc.
School will be dismissed shortly after agent, announces that Four-H club
Rail Transportation
Young people of high school age
12:00 noon so that students can catch members who did not receive a 4-H
Miss Joyce Hendrickson went to La
Chaplain (Capt.) M. B. Ballinger will want to see and hear Mr. Duff's
the bus from Hermiston. There will club fair premium list may have one writes from the Billings General Hos messages which prove the old adage
Grande to visit her parents over the
Mrs. Helen Belt was notified this be no classes in the afternoon. The by calling at the office of the assis pital. Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind., that, “truth is stranger than the
Mrs. Charlotte Montgomery, Mrs. week of her appointment as president regular schedule will get underway tant county agent. The books were that he is improving but will be in a strangest fiction”.
recently mailed out from his office.
Janet McNabb and Mrs. Sybil Pettys of District 6, American Legion Aux Wednesday morning.
There will be no admission charge.
cast for some time yet. “I was in
The fair will be held Saturday, jured in a fall from a high wall and A free will offering will be taken as
The three teachers at Columbia this
have moved from Boardman to Ord iliary, Department of Oregon. This
district includes nine towns in eastern year will be Miss Betty Putnam, Miss September 9, at the Hermiston fair sustained a fractured spine. This in all regular services.
nance this last week.
Arlington,
Ione.
Milton,
IS. Oregon
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") Helen Zehendner and Mrs. A. H. Ca grounds. Particulars may be had at happened in England on July 5th. Af
Clarence Berry, Yardmaster, . is
Mr. Hackler’s office.
spending a weeks vacation in Spo- ; Freewater. Mitchell, Condon. Fossil. ble.
ter spending two weeks in one hospi
■ Heppner. Hermiston and Pendleton-
kane. Wash.
tal and 10 days in another, I was
Miss Dorothy Pierson is back on the With Harry Kelley. Hermiston.
placed on the U. S. Army Hospital
district commander, this city will be
job again after an appendectomy,
ship, “Wisteria,” and evacuated to the
Andy Hess spent the week end fish well represented in Legion activities
United States.
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Nugent of
during the coming year.
ing at Frances Lake.
“After four days in the Stark Gen
1
Umatilla
recently attended a Repub
Mrs.
Gladys
K.
Lemons
of
this
dis
West Area
eral Hospital in Charleston I was lican club meeting in Portland. They
Miss Jean Brown underwent a ton- trict is the department president for
a.
placed on a hospital train and brought report large crowds fo'r both day and
silectomy at the Post Hospital last 1944-45. Mrs. Belt has just concluded
here. Ft. Benjamin Harrison is 11 night meetings. Last Saturday morn
a year’s service as local unit president
Wednesday.
miles from Indianapolis and 30 miles ing Mrs. Nugent attended a breakfast
Mary Jane Laurie is visiting in and last year served as department
from where my family lives. I have at the Benson Hotel sponsored by
Portland this week with her brother, historian.
been in a body cast since July 13 and Mrs. Ruth Rose Richardson. Mrs.
Lt. Albert Laurie who is in the Air
will have to remain in such a cast Nugent is state committeewoman from
Corps stationed there.
probably until Thanksgiving.
Umatilla county.
Frances Culver spent a few days in
“I have been able to walk ever
The Saturday night meeting was
Lewiston. Idaho, visiting relatives.
since I have had a cast on. I hope held in the Masonic Temple with Con
to be able to get hack to active duty gressman Dirksen of Illinois as the
Plant Prrperty
Marine Private Margaret Eileen
by the first of the year.”
Miss Aliene Mallory left Monday McCourt recently began several
principal speaker. He told those
Rev. Ballinger was formerly pastor present of the need of a straight Re
for her home in Union. Oregon. From months training as an aviation mach
of the local Methodist church.
there she plans to go to Memphis. inists mate at Norman, Okla. She is
publican ticket in the fall election,
Tenn., where she will marry Lester the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George
Every county but one in the state was
Wilcox. S. 2/c, who is in
i
training E. McCourt of Route One, Box 34,
present at the meeting.
school for radio gunner.
Stanfield.
Mr. Nugent, who is a candidate for
Personnel
Private McCourt will be assigned to
the 4-year-term as county commis
Guess what! Dorothy Prahl is a Leatherneck ground crew to replace
sioner, was greatly enthused with the
Something brand new in the way of atmosphere of the meeting.
growing up. She had
birthday a male mechanic after completing the
T"2
machinery will begin work this week
Thursday, August 24th. The Person course. She was formerly employed
at the hop ranches east of Hermiston,
nel office girls had a party for her at the Umatilla Ordnance Depot. Her
according to Harry Kessler, a mem
With cake and ice cream as refresh brother, Francis, is a Marine para
ber of the firm of Williams, Hart *
ments. She was presented with some trooper.
Kessler. The new machine is a bop
“charms” (the kind that come in a
The woman Marine took her basic
picker which will take the place of
box) for her bracelet.
training at Camp Lejeune. N. C.
Cream and whole milk receipts for
many human hands in stripping hops
Mrs. Marjorie Gordon and daugh
from the vines. Although Mr. Kess July and August feed payments may
ter Janice, left Wednesday. August
Rankin Returns Home
ler states that he is not experienced be brought into the assistant county
30th. for Newport. Ore., where they
Harold G. Rankin, prominent tur
with
the machine, they have been in agent’s office any time after Septem
plan to spend a week. En route they key grower of Hermiston, returned to
operation for several years in other ber 1. according to Frank Hackler.
will visit friends in The Dalles and this city Thursday afternoon from
Farmers are urged to bring In the re
parts of the country.
Portland.
Portland where he recently under-
The public is cordially invited to see ceipts as soon as possible.
Moff asine Area
went an operation in St. Vincente
Cooperation in this matter will
the machine In operation at the ranch
Art Redfearn and Julius King are hospital. Harold was all smiles, in-
Sunday or any day thereafter during greatly expedite the handling of fu
both strutting around a bit this week dicating that he was none the worse
ture details.
the picking season.
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for the experience.
JOHN HENRY NYE IS
Begins Campaign
WAR CASUALTY, SAYS
WAR DEPT. MESSAGE
WETTE SADOF
Church Speaker SCHOOLS OPEN HERE
TUESDAY, SEPT. 5;
ENROLLMENT SAME
BOBBIE FOLLETT
REPORTED DEAD
TWO VACANCIES
AT HIGH SCHOOL
MANY MEDALS
PROJECT FARM TO
BRAY BOYS HAVE
DUE WEDNESDAY PURPLE HEART IS FINE REUNION
—- RECEIVED HERE
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LICENSE MAN
WALTER DUFF TO
SPEAK HERE
AT COLUMBIA
ARE MAILED OUT
NUGENTS ATTEND
Dewey Family Group
WITH MARINES
HOP PICKER IS
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ARE NOW DUE