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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1944 HERMISTON HERALD HERMISTON. OREGON PAGE SIX 1 RUS IN PHILIPPINES SEASONS GREETINGS •A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL • See Our Advertisement on Page Four HERmiSTOn TRADING CO. DONATED GIFTS DISTRIBUTED BY AUXILIARY STANFIELD BOY RETURNS FROM SOUTH PACIFIC At a meeting held Tuesday, De cember 19, of the Carpenters Lad ies Auxiliary 429, it was decided to assist Santa Claus by turning over to him a number of toys and gifts that were left over from the re cent bond auction sponsored by that organization. This will make it possible for Santa Claus to visit all the homes in the city this year. Three new members were initia ted during the evening. The high light of the evening was the pre sentation of a service flag to the Carpenters Local 933, containing 24 stars. Each star represents a member of the latter organization in the armed forces. Late in the evening, refresh ments were enjoyed by all those present. The Carpenters Union 933 and the Auxiliar 429 wish to extend best wishes of the Yuletide season to all their friends. Corp. Garth Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo F. Clark of Stanfield, returned recently from 25 months spent overseas with the U. S. Ma rines. Corp. Clark was granted a furlough on the rotation plan in augurated some months ago by the war department, affecting boys who have spent considerable time overseas. He will report back to California for re-assignment by January 5. Corp. Clark celebrated his homecoming by marriage, marry ing his high school sweetheart. Miss Neva Hedrick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hedrick, also of Stanfield. Mrs. Clark is em ployed in Pendleton at the pres ent. While- overseas, Corp. Clark served with the communications department on Bouganville, Guam and other islands. He was in the same group as Corp. Dave Hamm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hamm of Hermiston. Corp. Hamm was wounded in the face some months ago but Corp. Clark states that Dave is now in fine fettle and that the scars are hardly noticeable. Pfc. Guy Clark. Garth’s young er brother, is also with the U. S. Marines and is still stationed somewhere in the South Pacific. . wee —— HARRIS BOYS ARE VISITORS HERE George R. Harris, Seaman 1/c, and Staff Sgt. William (Bill) Har ris are home to spend the Christ mas holiday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Harris. It’s the first time the boys have met for almost five years. George has been in the Southwest Pacific for 20 months. Bill is on leave from Hunter Field, Georgia, where he has been stationed since his re turn from many months of over- seas service. The elder Mr. Harris has been ill for several months and is still con fined to his home. The return of the boys will greatly cheer him up. HA ROLD NEILL IS COMMENDED Harold H. Neill. Aviation Ord nanceman 1/c, United States Na val Reserve, now serving with the U, S. Navy, recently was awarded a citation which read as follows: “For commendable performance of duty in expeditiously arming aircraft and thereby permitting strikes to be made on schedule, Neill showed an exceptionally co- operative spirit and has contribu ted materially to the success of our operations against the enemy in the Central and Western Paci fic.” In a recent letter Harold writes his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Neill, that he is feeling fine but is looking forward to the time when he will again receive a leave. He is hungry for "home cooked chow." mously elected chairman of the group. Miss Frances Griswold was designated as secretary and Veterans Information Clerk. Uma Pfe. Geo. C. Russell writes from tilla county local board offices the Philippines that he is getting were designated as the Veterans' I along nicely but greatly desires to Information and Service Centers. | set foot on American soil. In a let- Bond Money Is Returned I ter addressed to Roy White, he i writes that he has seen a Jap plane Roy White, executive secretary, I shot down and experienced other Oregon State Council of Carpen war operations. Due to censorship ters. who was in charge of the re | he does not state more of his work. cent bond auction, states that the Russell was a member of the lo sum of $16.00 was left by error at cal carpenters union while here Hale's Confectionery following the and wishes to be remembered to sale of bond tickets. Ticket hold all his friends. ers who purchased them at Hale’s may call for a refund there. White states that he is anx AGENCIES NAMED ious Mr. that the matter be cleared as FOR ASSISTANCE soon as possible. At a meeting held December 19 i in the Pendleton Chamber of Com- I merce rooms, a Umatilla County Local Veterans’ Service Commit tee was organized, in accordance with Veterans’ Assistance Bulletin No. 1. The following agencies were represented: Selective Ser vice, Dr. L. C. Richey; Red Cross, Mrs. W. H. Sheldon; Welfare Com mission. Mrs. Hilda Bent; County Agent, Walter A. Holt; U. S. Em ployment Agency, Dale Porter; City Superintendent of Schools, Austin Landreth; County Superin tendent of Schools, William King; Civil Service. Joe DeSpain. The following cooperative orga nizations were also present: Amer ican Legion, John Clostin (Pendle ton), Dr. T. M. Birkbeck (Milton- Freewater), Harry Kelley (Her miston), Disabled American Vet erans, Ralph Shaw; Veterans' of Foreign Wars, Chester Yates; and Chamber of Commerce, Clyde Richey. Dr. L. C. Richey was unani- | Big Old Time Barn- -Dance AAAAAAAA BASKET ARTISTS LOSE AND WIN chances of winning took a turn for the worse, when it was announced that Bill Schoonover will not be present for the contest. Scores follow: Hermiston (27) (33) Pasco Schoonover 7 F 9 Kirk Connor 1 F 2 Keene Belt 9 9 Jensen C Wilcox 2 7 Glenn G Pierson 2 G 5 Shortland Harkenrider 4 S Fox ley Keller 2 S 1 Boyd 112 Miles West of Irrigon Good Music Milligan It Due Home Marine Private First Class El don J. Milligan, 23, son of Mrs. Lil lie Douglas of Hermiston, recent ly reported at San Diego after two years in the Pacific war zone. He is due home on furlough soon. A member of the third marine divi sion, Milligan has received two commendations and last saw ac tion on Guam. Prior to enlisting in July. 1942, he attended the Col lege of Idaho, at Caldwell, Idaho. Hermiston (43) Schoonover 9 Matott 4 Belt 8 Wilcox 6 Pierson 1 Connor 5 KeUer 1 Jensen 3 Harkenrider 2 Sires 2 Follett 2 (22) Boardman Carlson 8 Jones 4 Baker 6 Lilly 3 Ball i Carpenter Conyors Hermiston 61 Schoonover 24 Connor 6 Belt 15 Wilcox 8 Harkenrider 1 26 Casey 10 McCarty 7 Mills 8 Uhline Erdman 1 Williams 8% P* . coOPcuis" [5aau Tesolo. 1 sto N. M Eves 1 s Cranberries to your Holiday feast! lb. .41 ? Ulince meat snncë"pteaitmeErs 2 J& ,40 1 $ Edwards Coffee, lb. jar 28c..................2 lb. jar .54 Canterbury Tea, black ............ ....... 1 lb. pkg. .22 Wine, Monte Cristo Burgundy.... .... . Fifth 1.03 Fidelis Wines, Claret, Sauterne, etc......... Fifth .77 V-8 Veg. Cocktail, 1 blue stamp..... 18 oz. can .14 Tomato Juice, Sunny Dawn 4 stamps, 46 oz. cn. .21 Apple Juice, New West brand....... 12 oz. glass .11 Blended Juice, Adams.......................... No. 2 can .18 Orange Juice, Florida Sparkle..........No. 2 can .20 Grapefruit Juice, Town House....... 46 oz. can .13 Campbell Tomato Soup, 1012 oz can....... 3 for .25 Heinz Soup, several varieties ........... 11 oz. can .14 Cose $5.88 ¡case $3.03 CELERY, crisp fresh...................... lb. CABBAGE, solid heads ................ Christmas until Tuesday, Jan. 2 Beauty Haven Mr. and Mrs. Russell McCoy left Tuesday for Portland where Rus sell will report for induction: Mr. and Mrs. Al Nelsen and daughter, Grace Ann, and Frances Troesch were in Walla Walla Sat urday. Maynard Hogeland reported for induction at Portland Tuesday evening. crowded. Green Beans, Santiam fey, No. 2 cn. .16 Fancy Corn, But’r Kernel, No. 2 cn. .14 Fancy Corn, Country Home, No. 2’s .14 Asparagus, Enshured .... .......... 1 lb. 39 Ice Cream Mix, Old Mill .......... pkg. .12 Mrs. Wrights Bread..... 11 lb. loaf .13 Schillings Ground Sage 112 oz. .13 Shredded Wheat, Nabisco pkg. .11 Mixed Nuts, fancy, no peanuts . lb. .39 Fancy Filberts, Barcelona.......... lb. .40 Roasted Peanuts, fresh ..... lb. pkg. .29 Sun-Maid Raisins, nectars .... 15 OZ. .12 Puffed Raisins, Sun-Maid .... 15 OZ. .14 Sun-Maid Currants, cleaned, 11 oz. 20 White Figs, Blue Ribbon 6 oz. pkg. .10 Apricots, Vai. Gold, 6 stamps, 212‘s .21 Hi-Ho Crackers, fresh - lb. pkg. .21 Jumbo Ripe Olives, Lindsay .... pint .28 Green Olives, Los Olivos........6 oz. .21 Stuf. Olives, Los Olivos 412 oz. bot. .27 Pickles, Heinz Cucumber 24 oz. bot. .25 Libby Pickles, Home-made, 212 jar .28 Flavoring, Wstg. vanii, or lem. 4 oz. .07 Snacks Caramel Corn pkg. .10 Mayonnaise, Nu Made, pt. 27c, qt. .47 Duchess Salad Dressing, pt 23c, qt. .35 Peanut Butter, Beverly..... 2 lb. jar .45 $ SAFEWAY MEATS .124 .06 .58 lb. .05 AVOCADOS, ripe and firm.............. lb. The Beauty Shop Will Be Closed (Continued from page 1) plies are plentiful and steres less SQUASH, cut or whole ...................... lb. Waww2w2203 U.O.D. NEWS AN stores CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY (Monday, nouEb ORANGES-- f Massey Curby Matott 2 Keller 4 Pierson 1 Jensen Dac. 25), •• please shop early . •. when sup- SAfíWAy PHODUCí HAPPY HOLIDAY 1945 GII Uelcome J GRADE OPERETTA DRAWS CROWDS One of the largest crowds to attend a school function in some time was present Tuesday evening when the grade school presented "At the End of the Santa Claus Trail”, an operetta in five scenes. The operetta, excellently present ed by students of the intermediate and primary grades, proved inter esting as well as entertaining. Also presented during the even ing was the grade school orches tra and other specialty numbers. The large paintings of Christmas scenes by G. C. Humphreys drew high praise from the audience. The scenes were used as back drops and greatly enhanced the even ing’s performance. AAAAAAAAA Saturday, Dec. 23 At Irrigon Carl Haddox Ranch New Buildings Almost Ready The new government-construct ed school buildings in Hermiston and Ordnance are nearing comple tion and will be ready for occu pancy as soon as necessary techni calities can be completed. The A. Ritchey Co., contractors, state that the interior will be completed by the latter part of this week. 2 TURKEYS lb. 06 Grade A Hens or Toms“— 7 " Fowl, Chickens, lb. 39c FRESH CRABS....................................... lb. 25 GROUND BEEF ........ :..........................lb. .28 SIRLOIN STEAK, A grade (13 p.) .... lb. .40 BEEF ROAST, A grade (5 p.)................. SAUSAGE, type 3, Links ..................... lb. .41 SAUSAGE, type 3, Country Style....... lb. .32 SK All of Us Wish All of Lou a Derg Jerry Christmas ! Y
