Keep nitrogen in farm lands long term
Washington State College researchers emphasize inoculating legume seeds to fix atmospheric nitrogen and boost soil fertility. H. H. Eickhoff notes an Eastern company will grow beans on summer fallow with inoculated seed to retain fertility after harvest. The college offers pure cultures to farmers at a nominal cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Eickhoff
Mr. Eiclhoff
Washington State College
Washington
S. C. Vandecaveye
The
State College
Vandecaveye
State College Experiment Station
Knights of Pythias District Convention Held in Freewater
The annual Knights of Pythias district convention met Tuesday at Milton K of P hall with about 75 attendees from Walla Walla Pendleton Helix Athena Weston and Adams. Lodge programs included exemplifications and prizes awarded to H M Wood Pendleton W D Humphrey Pendleton and J H Morris Pendleton with J H Maloney presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Pythagoras
J. H. Morris
J. H. Maloney
Finance
Winners In County Oratorical Contest
The county contest produced first place winners who advance to face Morrow county at Pendleton High School auditorium on April 20. Frank Correa of Echo and Harold Thompson of Pendleton won in Oratorical. John King Mil pace hoenie Stafford Hansell Ath won Extemporaneous. Alice Inlow Pendleton and Helen Schall Echo won Dramatic. Dwight Mahoney Uma tilla and Debecca Kemler Adams won Humorous. Harold Brownson of Milton presided as manager for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow County
Pendleton
Frank Correa
Echo
Harold Thompson
John King
Milpace Hoenie Stafford Hansell
Alice Inlow
Helen Schall
Dwight Mahoney
Umatilla
Debecca Kemler
Adams
Harold Brownson
Milton
Tragic Death Of Freewater Toddler Sobs at Outbuilding
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Miller of Freewater suffocated after entering an outbuilding with incubators. The child was found dead and funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Federated church in Freewater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Miller
Freewater
Federated Church
Meeting planned for potato growers of three states
Plans for a two day meeting of potato growers from Oregon Idaho and Washington at Walla Walla are completed and ready for today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Idaho
Washington
Walla Walls
Bean acreage contracts total six thousand in Athena Weston district
Marion Hansell and C E Fiske report 5 366 acres under contract with H H Eickhoff for bean production in Athena and Weston districts. Total signed at Athena 8 005 acres and Weston 2 061 acres with potential to reach about 6 000 acres. Contracts cover diverse soils from heavy loam to wheat lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Hansell
H. H. Eickhoff
C. E. Fiske
Weston
Athena- Weston
Mr. Eickhoff
Athena
Foothill
Hansell
Mr. Fiske
Athena—Henry Koepke
H. A. Barrett
McBride Bros
Till Beckner
E. Woods
Herman Stages
Newt O’harra
C. BE. Fiske
A. J. McIntyre
Geo. Winn
Floyd Kaufman
Ralph Saling
C. H. Greer
J. M. Banister
Funk Bros
Roy Key
J. Beamer
Geo. Carmicheal
Rebekahs Lodge Elects Delegates for Medford Grand Lodge
The Rebekahs Mignonette lodge met Tuesday night with many in attendance. Mrs. Fred Pinkerton and Mrs. Claude Dickenson were elected to attend the grand lodge in Medford in May with Mrs. Bert Logsdon and Mrs. Lilla Kirk as alternates. Miss Sadie Pam brun and Mrs. Bryce Baker invited attendees to Kilgore's Cafe where ices and wafers were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mignonette Rebekah Lodge
Fred Pinkerton
Claude Dickenson
Grand Lodge
Medford
Bert Logsdon
Lilla Kirk
Sadie Pambrun
Bryce Baker
Kilgore
Pioneer of 1861 Dies At Walla Walla Home
Herbert E. Johnson of Walla Walla died at 87 after 68 years of residence in the city. He arrived in 1861 and held roles including express agent merchant postmaster banker and cashier at Baker Boyer and other firms. He was among the city’s earliest business leaders and served on bank boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Herbert E. Johnson
Charles Clark
Johnson
Wells Fargo and Co
O'Donnell and Johnson
Johnson, Rees and Winans
First National Bank
Baker Boyer Bank
Junior class benefit at Standard Theatre nets 21.20
The Wednesday program drew an 8. R. O. audience and the junior class netted 21.20. Fern Carstens Doris Jenkins delivered readings, Thelma Schrimpf and Frances Cannon performed a darkie skit, Carolyn Kidder offered a charming vocal solo, Betty Eager Marjorie Douglas played a piano duet, and a quartet featuring Kidder Kirk Ralph and Edwin McEwen was the hit. The photoplay "The High School Hero" kept spectators lighthearted.
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Standard Theatre
R. O
Fern Carstens
Doris Jenkins
Thelma Schrimpf
Frances Cannon
Carolyn Kidder
Betty Eager
Marjorie Douglas
Areta Kirk
Ralph
Edwin McEwen
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Banister and Stanley Fisk
A birthday dinner hosted by Mrs. George Banister and helpers celebrated Mrs. Banister's 64th birthday and Stanley Fisk's tenth. Sixteen relatives and friends attended. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Banister and Mrs. McArthur traveled to Waitsburg for Mrs. E H Leonard's birthday celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Banister
The Grip of the Yukon at Standard Theatre
The Grip of the Yukon stars Neil Hamilton Francis X Bushman June Marlowe and Otis Harlan and will be shown at the Standard Theatre for tomorrow and Sunday nights as the feature of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Hamilton
Francis X. Bushman
June Marlowe
Otis Harlan
The
Standard Theatre
Convicted Man Weds in Walla Walla After Manslaughter Sentence
A man convicted of manslaughter at Pendleton and sentenced to 15 years, but free on bail pending appeal, married Miss Mabel McKeown of Pendleton Saturday in Walla Walla. Justice C. M. Wilbur of Walla Walla performed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Shull
Pendleton
Bob Linsner
Supreme Court
Walla Walla
Mabel McKeown
C. M. Wilbur
Collins Hatchery grows to meet demand in Freewater expansion
An Eagle report notes Milton area Collins Hatchery expanded with two more Buckeye incubators boosting weekly hatch capacity to 12 000. The plant keeps machines loaded as production peaks and plans further growth including a new hatchery building to house at least six machines.
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Eagle
Freewater Hatchery
Milton Eagle
Collins
Gypsy Band Travels By Eleven Automobiles Invasion
A large group of travelers in eleven cars moved through the area on Monday afternoon in Ath ena. Officer Taylor arrived as the convoy dispersed, prompting a rapid scatter and delayed pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Taylor
Paséo Airport Dedicated in Pageo ceremony
The new Pageo air and ground equipment were dedicated Saturday evening at 7:30 as the port was christened. Franklin iGo Airport with Miss Catherine Cole as sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paséo
Pageo
Franklin iGo Air
Catherine Cole
State Tax Totals Aggregated for Oregon Counties 1929
Oregon tax summary shows total levy of 50 794 653 14 for 1929 based on 1928 rolls. Major items include state taxes 7 833 208 92 county and school levies, general roads and irrigation. Multnomah leads county totals, followed by Lane and Marion with substantial sums.
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Salem
Oregon
Bart Fisher
Baker
Douglas
Jackson
Josephine
Klamath
Lane
Marion
Multnomah
Umatilla
Union
Clackamas
Clatsop
Lane County
Vote $50,000 To Study the Columbia River
Directors of the Columbia Valley Association vote a 50 000 budget to study navigation possibilities along the Columbia River valley. Clyde E. Lewis of Portland becomes president, with six vice presidents named from Oregon Idaho and Washington. The group plans to raise funds via dues and subscriptions and seeks state or federal aid if private funds fail to materialize. They budget 32 500 for 1929 and model their program after the Mississippi and Ohio valley groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Columbia Valley Association
Columbia River
Columbia River Valley
Clyde E. Lewis
Rogers
Corvallis
Oregon
B. F. Stone
Astoria
E. A. Cox
Lewiston
Idaho
James E. Aiey
Pendleton
Phil Jackson
Mississippi Valley Association
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Silver Tea at Methodist Church Hosts Large Ladies’ Event
The Methodist church ladies held a Wednesday tea in Mrs Ethel Montague’s rooms with about 80 attendees. Daffodils and yellow candles graced the tables as Mrs M M Johns and Mrs W C Read presided, with other hosts and servers listed. A piano duet by Mrs Max Hopper and Mrs Laurence Pinkerton opened the program, followed by vocal solos and a musical reading by local ladies, with pianists named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Ethel Montague
M. M. Johns
W. C. Read
Chase Garfield
McPherson
Wm. McLeod
H. H. Hill
Max Hopper
Laurence Pinkerton
O. H. Reeder
D. T. Red
C. M. Eager
O. O. Stephens
L. Pinkerton
The Patsy Presented at Helix Griswold High
Helix Griswold High School presented The Patsy in Sixiswold auditorium last Friday night before a large appreciative audience. The cast from senior and junior classes was praised for their performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy
Helix Griswold Ts High School
Helix
Sixiswold
Attempted Milton Bank Robbery Ends in Capture
Milton bank heist ends when robber Fisher is caught after breaking into the First National bank vault and breaking ribs falling from a second story rope. Nightwatchman alerted authorities. Sheriff Gurdane takes Fisher to county jail as records link him to prior burglaries and habitual-criminal status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Milton
L. Fisher
Fisher
Woodward
K. of
Folsom Prison
California
Newton
Frank Webber
Wash
King County
Folsom
Frank Fisher
Adams Team Leads County League With Two Wins
The Adams team remains in front of the Umatilla County League after two victories. Sunday, George Banister pitched as Adams beat Hermiston 5 to 3 on the Adams lot in a close, well played game. Raw Morrison filled in behind the plate for Parr and performed well. Hermiston capitalized on an error to score late. The Mission Indians defeated the Pendleton Eagles 12 to 8. Next Sunday Adams faces the Indians at home and the Eagles visit Hermiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Umatilla
George Banister
Hermiston
Raw Morrison
Parr
Banister
Athena
Mission Indians
Pendleton Eagles
Indians
Eagles
Burial Sent for Mrs. Schneider Murder Victim
The body of Mrs. Geo. Schneider, murdered by her husband in Walla Walla, has been sent to Boise Idaho for burial. Schneider remains in Walla Walla County Jail on a first degree murder charge. Her father lives in Boise and her mother is buried there. Friends funded funeral expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Geo. Schneider
Walla Walla
Idaho
Schneider
Walla Walla County
Union Pacific Buys Blue Mountain Transportation
Union Pacific announces the acquisition of Blue Mountain Transportation, operating motor stages from Pendleton to Lewiston via Athena and Walla Walla, and from Pendleton to Colfax. Purchase price is not disclosed. The routes will be run by Union Pacific Stages, Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P
Blue Line
Union Pacific
Blue Mountain Transportation Company
Pendleton
Lewiston
Idaho
Athena
Walla Walla
Colfax
Wash
Union Pacific Stages, Incorporated
Walla Walla and Morroughlin Meet in Milton Track Duel
Walla Walla and Morroughlin clash at Milton Track Meet with strong squads and tight competition anticipated today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Moroughlin
Milton
Interesting Boy Scout Court of Honor Awards A Bronze Eagle Palm
In Walla Walla the Boy Scout Court of Honor awarded one bronze eagle palm two eagle badges and two star badges. Bill Cunningham and John Barrie received eagle badges while J E Monroe earned the bronze eagle palm. Many scouts earned merit badges and a special April 23 court is planned as readiness remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Court of Honor
Boy Scout
Blue Mountain Council
Walla Walla
Walla Walla Union
Court of Honor
W. L. Sterling
J. P. Cruden
Stanley T. Boggess
E. G. Harter
John Casey
Louis Romine
James Monroe
Scout
F. Douglas Hawley
Bill Cunningham
John Barrie
Young Cunningham
Omaha
Nebraska
J. E. Monroe
Jack Morrison
James Laman
Port Martin
Frank Cowman
Corwin Baldwin
Julius Horst
Woodrow McConnell
Merlyn Baldwin
Alexander Gettiman
Arthur Kleinkneck
Page Warren
Phillip Cline
Raymond Gibbons
Freewater
J M Bentley Pioneer Passes At Pendleton
John M Bentley aged 88 longtime Pendleton resident and former Umatilla county sheriff died at home after a paralytic stroke. A Pioneer and Mason, he served as assessor sheriff and U S marshal with descendants listed including Mrs Ferguson Mrs Carrie Feist and Mrs Mabel Blumensanda and son John E Bentley. His wife died in 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Bentley
Umatilla
Pendleton
East Oregonian
Bentley
Cobnel George A. la Dow
Pythias
Frank Maddock
O. F. Tompson
Ad Nye
John Pruitt
John Sperry
Cap Martin
Ferguson
Carrie Feist
Walla Walla
Mabel Blumensanda
Rainier
Oregon
John E. Bentley
Weston farmer ships farm machinery to Idaho
Sim Culley a prominent Weston farmer shipped a carload of farm machinery including a caterpillar tractor to Rockland Idaho on Monday. The car loaded in the Athena yard of the Union Pacific was billed to American Falls and will be moved to a large wheat ranch near Rockland purchased last fall by Mr. Culley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Sim Culley
Weston
Rockland
Athena Yarda
Union Pacific
American Falls
Culley
Athena Council Purchases 500 Feet Fire Hose
The Athena council orders 500 feet of new fire hose at 1.15 dollars per foot. This brings the department to 1000 feet of first class hose with several hundred feet of older hose held in reserve for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena Council
Athena Fire Department
Repairs at Athena Hotel After Fire
Roof repairs are underway at the Athena Hotel damaged by fire last Thursday. Insurance covers the loans. While workers repair the roof, Mrs. Froome seeks to have the entire roof reshingled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooel
Athena Hotel
Water Sports Dates Set for Mc Kay Reservoir Contest
Pendleton American Legion Post announces dates for the vegat ta and bathing girl contest at Mc Kay reservoir. Event scheduled for June 165 and 16 with local participants and community interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Fishing Season Opens Monday Amid Sparse Local Angling
The opening of fishing season prompts reports of poor local angling on the Umatilla and tributaries, with state hatchery activity listing large plantings in western counties while local streams see little impact and the Umatilla hatchery at Bingham Springs stands abandoned.
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Umatilla
State Game and Fish Commission
West Side
Oregon
Oregon State Game Commission
Benton
Clackmas
Lincoln
Linn
Marion
Polk
Benton County
Muddy River
Mary's River
Clackamas
Molalla River
North Fork Molalla River
Sandy River
Woodcock Creek
Still Creek
Lincoln County
Siletz
Little Elk
Euchre Creek
Linn County
Beaver Creek
Bilyeu Creek
Burminter Creek
Calapooia River
Hamilton Creek
McDowell Creek
North Santiam
Studhorse Creek
Trapper Creek
Thomas Creek
Wiley Creek
Marion County
Pudding River
Abaqua
Stayton Lake
Claggett Creek
Little North Fork Santiam
Finney Lake
Salem Lake
Polk County
Horse Lake
Bingham Springs
McKay Dam
Fesa
Former Athena Man Feeler Dies in Canal Zone
James Feeler, formerly of Athena, died March 14 in the Panama Canal Zone where he had lived for years. His remains were returned to Buhl Idaho for interment with funeral services held April 3. Twin Falls dispatch notes Alta L Feeler of Los Angeles inherits most of his $36 000 estate. sister Mrs Mary B Duke of Lakeview Oregon receives $3 000 in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Feeler
Athena
Panama Canal Zone
Buhl
Idaho
Twin Falls
Alta L. Feeler
Los Angeles
Mary BE
Duke
Lakeview
Ore
Fire destroys garage and car at Ferguson residence
A fire at about 9:45 p m burned the garage at the George Ferguson home on College street and a Studebaker inside. The origin is undetermined and the gasoline tank exploded after discovery. Loss is estimated at 1500 dollars and is covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian
George Ferguson
College Street
Ferguson
Studebaker
Hay Rate Fight Moves to Seattle Hearings
Washington hay growers allocate a $4000 fund to present arguments in a freight rate case before the Interstate Commerce Commission in a late hearing in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Seattle
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Rebekahs
University of Oregon
Gladys Clausen
Lavina Hicks
Florence McNarney
Collins Hatchery
Univers**y of
Ottillie Seybolt
J. M. Bentley
Canal Zon
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