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About The Hermiston herald. (Hermiston, Or.) 19??-1984 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 9, 1944)
5 The SIXTH WAR LOAN DRIVE Every employee should begin thinking and planning for the Sixth War Loan Drive which starts November 20. Plans for the VOLUME 38 depot drive will be announced la- Magazine Area Mr. ana Mrs. Albert Perkins and daughter- spent several days last week in Milton visiting his par ents and attending to business. Art Redfearn was off work two days last week with an infected finger. Emil Herrmann has transferred to Motor Transportation. Fred Berry is taking his place as Fork Lift Foreman. Miss Lucille Keenan spent last week visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. Keenan at Imbler, Oregon. Lawrence Stewart was ill with the flu several days last week. Georgia McCracken who former ly worked as a checker in the Mag azine Area and resigned to be with her husband who is stationed in San Antonio. Texas, is now work ing again. George Turner returned Monday after a week's hunting trip. The Magazine Field Office has a new permanent member—It's a cat named GI Josie! Thenora Mver, formerly an in ventory checker, was married to Mr. Arthur Svaren at Aneta. N. Dakota, October 31st. We wish her happiness and best of luck. | Training Branch Renovation is almost complete in transforming the building tnat has been known as the Post Theatre into new quarters for the Training Branch and Training Film Library, a new unit soon to be activated on this Post. The Training Film Li brary will have the South side of the building for the Office and Li brary room. There will be two preview rooms the largest of which will seat approximately 100 per sons. The Training Branch Office will be in the Northeast corner with the conference room for the training courses in the second floor. Claire Mann came from Albany, Ore., to set up and supervise the Training Film Library at this de pot, She was formerly employed in the Film Library at Camp Adair. Jean Henrickson and Claire Mann spent Saturday evening in Pendleton, shopping. ViGORBILT HATCHERY CHANGES HANDS IN MAJOR TRANSACTION ezmisto n OFFICIAL UMATILLA COUNTY PAPER HERMISTON, UMATILLA COUNTY. OREGON. NOVEMBER 9. 1944. HERMISTON BOY WAR CASUALTY IS REPORT HERE Uinnah and Still Champeen VHKSKIKE KEEPS A deal was completed this week whereby N. J. Vanskike of the "Vigorbilt" Hatchery, transfers title to the local hatchery to John G. Bensel, resident of the Hermis ton district for many years. Mr. Vansikike has operated the local natchery for the past 12 years and has built a chick business worthy of consideration in Eastern Oregon and Washington, and other parts of the Northwest. Mr. Bensel, the new owner, has had considerable experience in the poultry business. He has operated a hatchery and poultry farm north of Hermiston for a number of years and will no doubt make good in the new venture. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Bensel, re- siding north of Hermiston. Mr. Vanskike has not decided what he will do but is at present employed at the Umatilla Ord nance Depot. However, he is plan ning to retain his residence in Her miston. In the deal with Mr. Ben sel he has reserved his residence, two lots and the car. J he I in. RECORD VOIE IS CAST HERE TUESDAY WHILE BOARDS SWAMPED Saturday night Mrs. L. Mac Donald of Hermiston, Route 2, re ceived word that her son. Mahlon L Dewing, had been killed in ac tion in Germany. Mahlon served for a time in the National Guard in Pendleton, leaving from there to enlist in the service November Hermiston followed the trend 1. 1939. He received his basic train ing in California and was then | of the state and nation in voting sent to Alaska in December, 1940. a plurality for President Franklin He spent 11 2 years at Anchorage D. Roosevelt, but varied from Um and in 1942 was sent to the Publoff atilla county where Gov. Thomas Islands where he spent 15 months. I E. Dewey headed the list. As us In January, 1944, he was returned ual Precinct 33 stayed in the re to the United States. He came publican column but Precinct 32, home on furlough and then re apparently influenced by a heavy turned to El Paso, Texas, and later Ordnance vote, gave President to Camp Chaffer, Ark. In August Roosevelt a plurality of 112 votes. The trend of democratic votes he was sent overseas where he trained for sniper duty in Eng in Precinct 32 was quite prevalent, land. He was in action in Germany with democratic candidates win only a few days before he met his ning even though they ran very poor races in the state as a whole. death. He leaves his mother and step- Among these were Willis Mahoney father, Mr. and Mrs. L, MacDon for U. S. Senator, Bruce Spaulding ald of Hermiston, and his father. for Attorney General, and both Larry Dewing of Stanfield; three Edgar Smith and C. J. Shorb poll sisters. Beryl Dewing of Stanfield. ing heavier votes than in the state Mary Ann and Margaret Ruth as a whole for U. S. Senator and Congressman respectively. MacDonald of Hermiston. It was also noted in the race for county commissioner where Wm. Meiners received a total of 207 votes against 323 for W. R. Nug ent of Umatilla, republican, who had expected to gain a decided The Hermiston Post, American margin in this precinct. Mr. Nug Legion, is offering the services of ent fared better in Precinct 33 free liaison work to relatives of where he received 422 votes to 178 soldiers who have lost their lives for his opponent. Mr. Meiners was in the present war. Sam Moore, very successful, however, in the who is in charge of the work, has county vote for the position he has all the necessary papers needed held for many years. for the clearing up of insurance, Sheriff Bob Goad was again re birth certificates and other vital turned to that post by a huge vote information required by the war over his republican candidate, department. George Graham. Anyone wishing assistance in The Hermiston voting was quite this matter is requested to get in lively, with Mayor F. C. McKen touch with Mr. Moore. zie, Recorder Charles Taylor and Treasurer Florine Langenwalter all being returned to office without opposition. The contests appear ed in the vote for councilmen with W. W. Felthouse. George Harken- Plans are now being formed for rider. J. G. Pearson, Harry Gailey, the Sixth War Loan drive which A. F. Rohrman and R. C. McRey will get underway Monday, Nov nolds being elected. The city vote follows: ember 20, according to A. F. Rohr For Mayor—F. C. MeKenzie 201. man, Hermiston chairman. Mr. For Recorder—Chas. Taylor 220. Rohrman, L. C. Smith of Umatilla For Treasurer—Florne Langen Ordnance Depot and Mrs. Helen Belt have been invited to a kick- walter 198. For Councilmen — W. W. Felt off dinner at Holdman Grange Fri day of this week where instruc house 217, Geo. Harkenrider 200, tions will be given by Guy John J. G. Pearson 199. Harry H. Gailey 195, A. F. Rohrman 188, F. C. Mc son, county chairman. Just what features will highlight Reynolds 187, Sam Moore 111, and the local campaign have not been Allan Langenwalter 80. decided upon but will be an- Precinct 32 nounced by Mr. Rohrman next For President — Roosevelt 376; week. Dewey 264. U. S. Senator—Cordon 262; Ma honey, 309. U. S. Senator—Morse 276, Smith 271. Congressman—Shorb 220, Stock- Mrs. Walter Hamm, salvage man 353. State Treasurer—Lambert 247, chairman of Hermiston, is an- nouncing a tin can drive for Dec. Scott 277. Attorney General—Neuner 261, 2. Details of the drive will be giv en later but will be along the same Spaulding 293. County Commissioner—Meiners lines as in the past when cans were thoroughly washed, mashed flat 207, Nugent 323. Sheriff—Goad 393, Graham 181. and placed in sacks, boxes or other Measures — Securing Bank De solid containers. Any rural residents who wish to positors—Yes 240, No 90 Managerial Government — Yes contribute cans towards the drive may leave them at the Umatilla 177, No 207. War Veterans Fund—Yes 277, Cooperative Cannery and Laundry between now and that date. They No 154. may be left there between the I Voting Privilege—Yes 173, No 193. hours of 8:00 a. m. and 5:00 p. m. Veterans Educational Aid—Yes 341, No 107. Sales Tax—Yes 100, No 309. Fortified Wine—Yes 258, No 209. School Support Plan—Yes 225, As usual Hermiston contributors No 189. Little Townsend Plan—Yes 320, again went over their quota in the recent War Fund Drive, according No 170. County Courthouse — Yes 235, to Mrs. F. B. Belt, chairman. The campaign was rather slow in start No 325. ’ ing but after it once gained mo Precinct 33 mentum the goal of $2200 was not President—Roosevelt 317, Dew only reached but surpassed. Over ey 362. $2500 has been turned in to the U. S. Senator—Cordon 372. Ma county office by the local commit- honey 252. tee. U. S. Senator—Morse 347, Smith Mrs. Belt wishes to thank all 260 those who contributed towards the Congressman—Shorb 170, Stock- fund and especially those who man 458 spent many hours in contacting State Treasurer — Lambert 201, the various residents. All the ef- Scott 371. forts are greatly appreciated. Attorney General—Neuner 295, Spaulding 259. County Commissioner—Meiners 178, Nugent 422 Sheriff—Goad 429, Graham 208. Securing Bank Depositors—Yes The farm home of Mr. and Mrs. 287. No 100 Allen Bellinger west of Hermiston War Veterans Fund —• Yes 323, was completely levelled by fire No 164. Tuesday morning, including all Voting Privilege—Yes 221, No household effects. The fire start 195 ed while Mrs. Bellinger was away Veterans Educational Aid—Yes from the house doing the chores. 395, No 111. When she returned the interior Sales Tax—Yes 132. No 322 was all in flames, too late to save Fortified Wine — Yes 298. No one single item. 223 Neighbors were summoned to School Support Plan—Yes 252, the scene but nothing could be No 208 done to stop the fire. There was Little Townsend Plan—Yes 344. no insurance on either the house No 219. or furniture, leaving the Bellinger County Courthouse — Yes 209, family quite destitute. No 226 LIAISON WORK Election • Highlights MANY PROJECTS NOW UN WAY The regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held Thursday evening, November 9, at the Legion hall. After the regular business session new mem bers were initiated. Attention was called to the gifts for convalescent men and women in the Army and Navy hospitals. All wishing to add Christmas cheer to these war vic tims are asked to leave their gifts at either of ‘the local drug stores. This program is in conjunction with the Eddie Cantor and Legion request for Christmas gifts. The Auxiliary members are busy When last minute efforts failed to locate a voting place at the town of Ordnance, a bus was chartered from O. O. Felthouse and residents of that city who were unable to drive to town were given free transportation. This greatly add- ed to the number voting in Pre- Stock Control Marion Hibbard returned last cinct 32. week after a four months leave. Safety Local betting was at its lowest Mr. and Mrs. Fred Erickson and ebb in recent years when very few family are in Roseau. Minnesota. Citizens were willing to go on the They were called there due to ill (Those who did brave the thinTce thin ice, in the service from this communi- ness of Mrs. Erickson's parents. Utilities of course lost.) ! ty. Be sure the address of your Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Madden are I boy or girl is in the hands of Mrs. One group of citizens who had Jeanette Saboe, president, at once. the parents of a 7 lb. 13 oz. boy, born at the Post Hospital Sunday, their fill of election were the The rummage sale, under the sup November 5th. He has been named counting boards of the two pre ervision of Mrs. Roy Tiller, is in Leslie Duane. Mr. Madden, who is cincts. In 33, the group worked full swing in the Rohrman build Post Engineer construction inspec for 24 hours without a stop, not ing. Members are asked to bring tor, passed out the cigars Monday. finishing their work until 9:00 a. contributions to her there. Mr. and Mrs. Herschell Town m. Wednesday morning. The Heppner Legion and Auxi send and family, formerly of Her- । liary have invited the local Post Apparently influenced by the miston, now of Spokane, Wash., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Don Ordnance voters, Hermiston for and Unit to join them in a pot luck the first time in recent years went dinner on Armistice day following Roberts over the week end. Democratic in voting for Presi the football game to be played be Lost Billfold dent Roosevelt, giving him a plur tween Hermiston and Heppner. George Campbell, employee of the Machine Shop, has lost a black ality of 67 in the two precincts. calfskin billfold, containing about The Hermiston Townsend club $225.00 in cash and valuable pa pers: social security card, registra should be given a medal by state tion card, hunting license, etc. The Townsend headquarters for their Tech. Sgt. Jack Smith and Mrs, billfold has a horse’s head stamped efforts in sponsoring their bill. on the front and has his name, Geo. Hermiston gave the measure a fine Smith are spending a week here C. Campbell, engraved in gold on vote, in direct contrast to the vote with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith and other relatives. the inside. Will anyone finding in the state. Jack recently returned to the the billfold please return it to him A flurry of last minute “Swear United States after serving 35 at the Machine Shop or turn it in at the time clock for a liberal re ins" kept Justice of the Peace E. P. months overseas, much of that Dodd on the hop Tuesday. Just time in the Solomons. He was one ward. what prompted the late activity of the first Hermiston boys to go Headquarters overseas. 1st. Lt. Matthew DePasquale ar has not been determined. The editor has made several at rived Saturday from Fort Lewis. For the first time in recent vot tempts to get an interview from He has been assigned to the Medi ing, some activity was noted in lo Jack but he has dodged publicity cal Corps. Virginia Allen spent Saturday in cal politics. There not being each time. Tech. Smith and Mrs. enough babies to go around, can Smith are leaving for California Walla Walla on business. Personnel didates had to be content with oth Friday. Jack has been stationed on sev- Nadyne McKenzie left Thurs er means of winning votes. eral islands while overseas, includ day, November 2, for Rock Island Ordnance Center. Rock Island, Ill., As has been the custom for ing Fiji Islands, Guadalcanal, Bou- where she will attend a Classifica many years. Mayor F. C. McKen- ganville, Munda, New Guinea and tion School. She will return the zie (a la F. D. R.) was again i- re others. He now returns to Ham latter part of November. turned to office with a fine vote, ilton Field, Calif., for further or West Area indicating his popularity with local ders. Larry Scheerger is spending a residents. few days in Portland this week. When he returns he will bring his Wednesday morning following daughter. Carole Lee. who has the election was one of the dullest been staying with her grandpar days experienced in Hermiston for a long time. The republicans ap ents. Miss Mary Jane Laurie was hos parently hadn't planned on win tess at a formal candlelight dinner ning and were not very much dis at her home last Thursday even appointed and the democrats fig Complete returns from 1558 of ing. Guests were Misses Shirley ured that if they couldn’t win by 1829 precincts in Oregon, including Juhnke, Frances Culver, Fay Dav a larger majority than was appar 384 in Multnomah county. gave: is. Helen Greer, Dorothy Madison ent with a war time president af For president— and Norma Getchell. ter three terms, they certainly had Dewey. Thomas E............. 184.287 Misses Shirley Juhnke and no rejoicing to do. Consequently Roosevelt, Franklin D........ 196.480 Charlotte Corneille spent Friday in everyone was satisfied to a certain Roosevelt’s lead, 12,193. Walla Walla shopping. For U. S. senator (short term— degree and no hard feelings. Guards Cordon. Guy .............. . 213,391 Ray Moses is a new employee on 151.957 The prize wisecrack of the day Mahoney, Willis the guard force. Ray was over went to Curtis Dyer, elderly Her Cordon's lead, 61,434. seas with the 41st Division and has miston man about town. When For U. S. senator (long term)— seen action in Australia and New asked. “Have you voted yet to- Morse. Wayne 216.917 Guinea. 139.274 day?" He answered. “Sure, sev Smith, Edgar A. Medical Corps Morse's lead, 77,643. eral times, but the last time they Sgt. and Mrs. Leib visited wouldn't give me a ballot.” For congressman. 1st district friends in Pendleton over the week (489 of 500 precincts)— € nd. | lieyuvnu 75,296 Hooray Mott. James W............. Republican epitaph: 38.487 Cpt. Lucht. Pfc. Kercher and for Dewey! Oleen, O. Henry Pvt. Zobrist spent Sunday hunting. | For congressman. 2nd listrict Louise Reeder. Donna Kinsey Mrs H. S. McCullough should be Mott’s lead, 36,809. and Lt. Herb Reynolds spent Sat- commended for driving seven miles (347 of 430 precincts)— 18,275 day evening in Pendleton. from her home east of Hermiston Shorb, C. J. (Continued on Last Page) 38.346 Stockman. Lowell by horse and buggy to vote line for a Republican NUMBER 13 LOCAL TREND IS QUITE TYPICAL HOME AND CAR The largest vote in the history of Hermiston voting was cast at the election here Tuesday with 698 voting in Precinct 33 and 662 in Precinct 32. 4io.ia.LcL addressing Christmas cards to boys JACK SMITH IS VISI TOR HOME LARGE CROWD AT POMONA GRANGE LAST THURSDAY A fine crowd was in attendance last Thursday. November 2, at the regular meeting of Pomona Grange. John Crow, wheat ranch er, was elected master of the Uma tilla county Pomona Grange at the meeting which was held at the USO club with the Columbia grangers as hosts. Other officers chosen were: Overseer, Floyd Laird (Westland); lecturer, Elsa McElrath: steward, Claude McElrath; assistant stew ard, Bill Coppock; chaplain, Mabel Corliss (Westland); treasurer, Gla dys Kirkpatrick, secretary, Dena Tillery; gatekeeper, Earl Kirkpa trick; Ceres, Ethel Michaels; Po mona, Clara Thornburg (West land): Flora, Mrs. A. Corman; lady assistant steward. Hazel Lewis; ex ecutive committee, Bert Bloom. George Woodward, R. O. Earn- heart. A resolution to petition the county court to include, in the next budget, an amount sufficient to employ the necessary inspector to carry out the present weed con trol law, was passed. A total of 42 candidates from Westland and Columbia granges were initiated in the fifth degree at Pomona Thursday. STORES TO CLOSE As has been the custom in years past, all Hermiston stores will be closed Saturday, Armstice day. Shoppers, especially those wishing groceries for the week end, are urged to do their buying Friday— and buy a little extra to last for two days. Wm. E. Logan, postmas ter, stated this week that the post office will also be closed on that day. No local celebration is planned but many will go to Heppner for the annual Armistice day classic between Hermiston and Heppner high school. The local Bulldogs hold a victory over the Morrow county lads but are anticipating a stiff battle Saturday. The game has been called for 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon. State of Oregon Voters Follow Trend of national Election Stockman's lead, 20,071. For state treasurer (1566 or 1829 precincts)— Lambert, William T. Scott, Leslie M. Scott’s lead, 57.891. For attorney general 1829 precincts)— Neuner, George Spaulding, Bruce Neuner's lead, 6.898. 142,003 199.894 (1558 of 172,310 165.412 Measures (1519 of 1829 Precincts) Yes 177.122 Deposit secur. 135.049 County mgr 146.354 Veterans' fund Voting forfeit. . 142,790 Educational aid 177.786 to veterans 77.194 Retail sales tax 180,234 Burke bill 137,517 School tax 139.853 $60 at 60” No 91.339 119.905 141.294 122.334 107.528 208.656 139.253 148.954 161.403 SIXTH WAR LOAN STARTS NOV. 20 TIN CAN PICKUP TO BE DEC. 2 WAR FUND DRIVE GOES OVER TOP FLAMES DESTROY FARM RESIDENCE
