Historic Hood River
S.S. Hood River Christening
8-16-2012
Notes
Dignitaries from Hood River were honored guests at Portland’s Swan Island Shipyard for the christening of “Hull 93” as the “SS Hood River” on September 22, 1944.
The History Museum of Hood River County
Bringing the Rich History of Hood River County to Life
l.e.
This article on war bonds says:
"Hood River County proudly sold more in the national "Bonds for Babies" campaign than any Oregon county except Multnomah."
http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/exhibits/ww2/services/save.htm
l.e.
I know this is kind of a touchy subject, but it is probably better that the Japanese were not around. What an uncomfortable and dangerous situation for them.
nels
If they had been around I would bet that they would have bought war bonds as well. Their intense loyalty and pride of their adopted country was almost more fierce than our own locals. A difficult time and belief situation to look at.
Heather
Do you know the photographer? It’s a lovely shot the way all the lights look like 8-point stars.
Arlen Sheldrake
Nice to see the apple on the ship. Wonder how the HR folk got to Portland with rationing in place.
I know my father who was a Deputy Sheriff at the time never quite got over what he was told to do during the eviction process. Certainly a period in our history that we should remember and try not to repeat. I think he would have agreed with you Nels.
Arthur
Heather, it was probably an official government photographer. The starlight effect is from a filter put over the lens– it makes any point light source look like a starburst.
Judy Mohr DeHart
I was the flower girl who gave bouquets to wives of the war bond committee. My father, attorney John Mohr, spoke to introduce the main speaker (no idea who it was). Daddy said Jane Powell was with them on some of the appearances. She had just signed her movie contract. Mr. Finney was the actual chairman, I believe.
I have learned this old vessal was scrapped. If anyone knows more, please contact me.
charlott
Let us keep in mind that a lot of the Japanese were not living in an adopted country, they were born in the United States, which made them full blown Americans just like the rest of us.
Yes, I think they would have bought bonds just like anyone else and why not?
Yes Judy, I remember something about Jane Powell being on one of the trips.
Arthur
Judy, we have a photo of this event with your father listed as "speaker, and Chairman of the Fifth War Loan Campaign". He’s standing next to Governor Earl Snell, so I suspect that’s who he introduced.
Arthur
Judy, even better, we have a photo of "John Mohr’s daughter, flower girl" giving flowers to Mrs. E.O. Blanchar.
John McLucas
Remember USS Liberty!!!