Athena Passes One Day to Top Liberty Loan Total
Athena quickly surpassed its quota for the Third Liberty Loan in a single day. The district, led by F. 8. LeGrow, raised 76 000 dollars amid a parade, exercises, and patriotic addresses at Main and Third streets. Major subscribers included a $6 000 gift and work at the First National Bank. Bonds will begin earning interest starting May, with subscribers awaiting bond delivery notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
LeGrow
Commttes És
M Tol ‘Egeam
Federal Reserve Bank
San Peancivco
First National Bank
Athens
Auteribera
Sunday Auto Crashes Leave One Dead in County
Three automobile accidents occurred Sunday in the county with one death. At Saxe station a car driven by J T Lowthain of Pendleton turned over, throwing Mr Lowthain and his wife to the pavement. Mrs Lowthain died from a broken neck. Mr Lowthain was injured but expected to recover. In Athena at Main and Third Streets a collision involved Miso Keys of Weston, Dr Kennard, and Mrs Charles Pinkerton of Weston. Kennard’s car struck the Ford on the wrong side, denting the curb and damaging the Ford severely. Mrs Pinkerton’s father, Cralen, suffered a scalp wound. A third crash north of town involved the Johnson Ford, with the young sons of Alex Johnson trapped beneath but escaping injury after rescuers freed them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxe Atation
J.T. Lowthain
Pendleton
Weston
Kennard
Ford
Charles Pinkerton
Mre
Pinkerton
Cralen
Alex Johnson
Johnson Ford
Clem Duncan
Superintendent Elected for Athena Schools
The Athena school board signed the contract of Gene Hall from North Powder to serve as superintendent for the coming year. Hall has led North Powder schools for three years and was re-elected there. He travels from Baker County with a wife and two children and brings long experience in education to Athena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena School Board
Gene Hall
North Powder
Athens Schoole
Hall
Baker County
Adlery
Athena
Pacific
Knitting Club Sees Growth and New Members
Mrs William Schrimpf hosted the knitting club gathering Friday with sixteen tables in use. Seven new members joined including M Morton and Mrs H Caton, Eugene Schrimpe and others. Interest remains high with a pie sale and plans for an afternoon meeting at Mr Hi H Hill's home and more yarn orders received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schrimpf
Knitting Club
M Morton
H. Caton
Mi Pen
Eugene Schrimpe
W. C. Emmet
Gen. Banister
Pek Omer
Mex
Hi. H. Hill
Pentletes
Reasons Why Wheat Must Be Saved During War
A wartime appeal by H F Cullen, representative of Herbert Hoover, urges all Americans to save wheat. He warns hunger can break morale and emphasizes US food is vital to allies. The speaker calls for substituting nutritious foods to protect troops and civilians in Britain and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durafou
Republic
H. F. Cullen
Herbert C. Hoover
Mr. Cullen
United States
Toin
Priam
Staten Food Administration
Food Administration
Bagi
Prange
Ungland
J.C. Penney Co
Food Administration urges ration cuts and potato use in war effort
A wartime appeal highlights cutting meat by daily per person and saving sugar to back the war. It promotes eating potatoes to supplement wheat, claiming potatoes can replace portions of bread and improve meals while preserving scarce foods for troops and allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cartano jury verdict in Athena sidewalk injury case
Bert Cartano won seven thousand dollars in a City of Athena sidewalk injury suit, with a juror signatory dispute and a possible appeal to the Supreme Court. The case drew many witnesses as attorneys clashed over the verdict, which was reached after a crowded trial and a compromise wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Cartano
Athena
Cumne T
Frank Price
Weaton
W. Putnam
Miton
Witneses
Ground Glass in Bread Traced to Weston Bakery
Aunt Sarah McDougal a Weston pioneer and bakery owner found ground glass in slices of her McDougal Gump bread. She notified S A Barnes and District Attorney Keator, prompting federal authorities to investigate. Authorities suspect an enemy of bakery owners tampered with bread, noting other loaves were unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah McDougal
Weston
Blue Mountains
S.A. Barnes
Keator
Pendleton
Weaton
Lung
Lochl Auxiliary A 6 Holds Annual Election
The Athens Auxiliary Red Cross met in Wadnowlay afternoon to elect officers. F Sharp was chosen chairwoman with Mrs R A Thompson as secretary. The group discussed consolidating secretary and treasurer roles and thanked retiring treasurer Mrs H H Hill. Mrs Sharp appointed several aides and noted continued support from outgoing chairwoman. The meeting also covered donations of hospital supplies and a later Star Club gathering hosted by Mrs M L Watts with needlework and tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Red Cross
F. Sharp
Mra
R. A. Thompson
H.H Hill
W. W. McPherton
Froome
Lend
Wldeien
Myre
Jackson Nelson Hospital
Laura and Company Red Cross Benefit Show
Laurant and Company led by Eugene Laurant the famed magician, with Miss Helen Barnard and Miss Seaville, perform April 19 in a 1 hour 40 minute show. Acted by three acts featuring magic, impersonations, cornet and pianologue, with trunk mystery and side splitting laughter. Tickets from Red Cross committee and Ware's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurant
Eugene Laurant
Helen Barnard
Judy Cornetiaé
Seaville
On Company
Hippodrome Theater
Seattle
Empire Theater
Ais
Tull Howe
Red Cross Committee
Ware
Haney Sheard Wedding in Walla Walla Apr 10 1918
The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Sheard and Mr Ernest Haney was held Wednesday afternoon at the Christian Church in Walla Walla with Rev A Reed Liverett officiating. The bride, a daughter of Jos eph Sheard, was attended by her sister Mamie Sheard and Orv Noble. After the ceremony the party went to the Dacres Hotel for a wedding homeet, and after May 1 the couple will reside on their farm south of Weston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felock
Christian Church
Walla Walla
Eltenbeth Sheard
Ernest Haney
A. Reed Liverett
Athena
Daugher
Mow
Joseph Sheard
Mamie Sheard
Orv Noble
Wall Walla
Wived
Dacres
Weston
Civil Service Examinations Open for Pacific Northwest
The Government Civil Service seeks clerical staff and typists in the Pacific Northwest with exams held in fifty cities. A Field Service test is set for April 20, 1918, with appointments ranging from 1000 to 1200 dollars in the first twelve months. Herbert F. Ward, district secretary, will issue applications from the Eleventh U.S. Civil Service District office in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Pacific Northwest
Herbert F. Ward
Eleventh
U. S, Civil Service Diatelet
Noh
Seattle
Wan
Examination by officers on Pacific coast for aviation use
Hermiston Colonel Kiger of the mgom corps notified Chamberlain McNary and Sinnott that arrangements are made for a branch of officers on the Pacific coast to examine the availability of Mertminton and Medford for aviation use. He warned this should not imply that projects are contemplated or guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiger
Mgom Corps
Chamberlain
McNary
Sinnott
Pacific
Medford
Forty Five Men Called to Report for Draft Service
Pendleton exemption board mails notices for 45 county men to report April 26 as part of the 13 percent draft quota. About 85 will be sent to Camp Lewis. others serve as substitutes if fewer than 16 are ready. Names span Pendleton, Milton, Helix, Gibbon, Portland, and other towns across Idaho and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Camp Lewis
Athena
Wexton
Eal
Lyle W. Lamphear
Thos
H. Ghormley
Helix
Herman Mobina
John Pallagianis
Gibbon
Raymond A. Marke
Theo G. Zimmearer
Henry [. Smith
Milton
Frederick B. Rockhill
Eugene
Neil W. Bust
Raymond Ross
Green W. Montgomery
Chester H. Kay
al Grubb
Silver Bow
Montana
Oliver White
Portland
Clarence W. Gatehell
Raymond
Washington
William H. J. Davis
Jonathen J. Thorne
Wel 8
Pox
Freewater
Nutd EB
Swanson
Carl Lester Kirk
Pea
McKay
Fay B. Loveland
John Wunderle
Sesto W. Gousaye
Stanfield
Fred Paulaen
Jesto V
Christenden
Watsonville
California
Harry Foster
Davenport
Lowa
Louis P. Mottie
Benjamin T. Estes, Jr
Thos. Pehrenbacher
Roy W. Smith
Harold Hi
Rice
North Yakima
Wash
Ben O. Bodunski
Spokane
Freezing crystals from dew thin will comfort you today
The piece explains how frost crystals form from condensation below 22 degrees, detailing hexagonal structures and nucleus growth. It notes the crystals’ varied shapes and the process in a formal police like description, mentioning gases, precipitation, and the cold earth.
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Davis-Kaser’s
The
Davis-Kaser Co
Home Furnishing Department Store
Alder St. Walla Walla Wash
Watts
Rogers
Alex Rogers
Roy Tompkins
Grady Herndon
Roy Lieuallen
WSS
First National Bank of Athena
Preston-Shaffer, Milling Co
Athena Inbor
Northwest
Oregon
Merchant Millers & Grain Buyers
Waitsburg, Wash
Logsden & Myrick
Main Street
Sam
Cartano
Star Club
Laura and Company
RED Gross Beneft
Civil Service Examinations
Val
Will
Hermiston
Ladion Low
Penney Cof
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