Exempt Firemen Certificates Delayed in Athena Fire Dept
A retiring Athena Fire Chief states the department has received long delayed exempt fireman certificates. Overhaul of records continues and eligible veterans will get certificates promptly. Enrollment of new members is urged to maintain an efficient force as veterans approach retirement. Excursion train plans for the county school track meet and oratorical contest were discussed with railroad officials and local associations.
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Athena Fire Department
A. A. Barrett
Olledig
Athena
Vande Water
Athena Commercial Association
van de Water
Umatilla
Vetera
Hermiston
Stanferd
Echo
Pendleton
Adam
Atboba Commercial Association
Fruit Outlook Positive in Walla Walla Area
District fruit suspect G. L. Whitney reports excellent fruit condition across Walla Walla Columbia and Garfield counties after touring the region. He says no damage has occurred and, absent killing frosts, yields could be record breaking in his counted fields with widespread new planting and growing orchard attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Whitney
Walla Walla
Columbia
Garfield
Stanfield
Umatilla
Hermiston
OBR
Selection of Baker County Land For Homesteaders
John H. Lewis, secretary of the state land board, filed in the local land office the selection of forty four thousand acres in Baker county to be given to homesteaders who pay for irrigation and reclamation. The plan is similar to the Twin Falls project under the Carey act, but the state will not charge for this land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker County
John H. Lewis
State Land Board
Local Land Office
Twin Falls
Census enumeration urged for North and South Athena precincts
This morning Charles Betts began census enumeration for the Athena precincts. Citizens must provide information confidentially. no data affects taxes, military, juries, school laws, or immigration. Officials stress complete population and agriculture figures for ten year planning. Families asked to report all members, origins of parents, farms, crops, yields, and livestock to speed the count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Betts
North
South Athena
Ita
Outizone
Dst
Athena
Pendleton Grammar Grades to Enter Athena Meet May 14
Pendleton public schools plan strong effort to win the Athena cup at the interscholastic track meet May 14. High school and four grammar schools form athletic organizations led by Tom Boylen, with divisions A to C for grades and a four grammar grade event as part of the interclass cross country run.
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Pendleton
Athena Merchants
Anya
Mont Oregonian
Haa
Tom Boylen
Wilbur Kurrle
Bufford Butler
Harrison Minpia
Orson Stranglin
Charles Gordon
Lincoln
Mies Alwa Harris
Riley Fornish
Lyn Gordon
Clairs Brows
Mies Grace Harris
William Longmeier
Lee Leuteoh
Trank Maiarne
Boylon
Grammer
Lawsuit Dismissal In Athena Case Over Damages
For the second time the original mal t was oiled. The case of Jobo Bergerio against Dr J A Sponogle of Athena was dismissed Monday morning on motion of the plaintiff. Bergerio sought 15000 dollars for the alleged rain of his daughter Thienuit who has died twice and been dismissed as well.
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Jobo Bergerio
J. A. Sponogle
Athena
Bergerio
Sponogle
Bergevin
Walla Walla Visitors Parade Through Athena and Pendleton
A large Walla Walla Commercial club contingent of 126 members plus many wives visited Athena on Tuesday, escorted by Athena Commercial Association members and local students. The procession included a Freewater to Weston rope line, a Pendleton reception, and plans for future exchanges between the two cities and Pendleton. In Condon, Bowerman supporters lost to Independents in a sharp city election, while Stanfield faces strong labor demand with hundreds of workers needed for upcoming orchards and irrigation developments. Train service changes on the O R and N adjust routes to speed through Pendleton and Walla Walla mornings and evenings.
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Walla Walla
Pendleton
Jovketters
Crawford
Secrtary Moore
Kauffman
Main Ar
Athena
Freewater
Milton
Weston
Col Wood
Ira Kemp
Sim Barnes
Athena High School
Atudenta
Pendiston
Walle Wa
Lune
Commercial Association
Pendleton Commercial Association
Athena Commercial Association
Pandleton Association
Bowerman
Condon
Jay Bowerman
Uouden
J. F. Wood
Pendleton Portland
Walla Walls Laot
Kirks Baby Died After Month of Illness
D J Kirk and wife of 102 North Eight Street mourn the death of their infant, Anda Elizabeth, after a month of illness. Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 a.m. at the hall with interment at Milto Cemetery. the funeral train departs at 11 o'clock.
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D. J
Pilot Rock Narrowly Beats Athena In Extra Inning Thriller
In a Sunday pitch duel at Pilot Rock, the Maroons edged the barley growers 8 to 7 after an extra inning. Athena led early but Pilot Rock rallied with timely hits and a critical error by Gilbert to seal the win. Wilson and Starr scored in the ninth as the Maroons pulled ahead.
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Pilot Rock
Maroons
Weston
Mountaineers
Pendleton
Notdeau
Harlan
Groqide
Athena
Hawke
Steve
Weatgete
Athens
Lobaugh
Rook
Wilson
Starr
Athena Wos
L. Gilbert
B. Gilbert
Groves
Weatgate
Roger
Atraight
Gilbert
Athomn
Batterson—Lobaugh
Lieunllen
Stone Wilson
Freak Hens in Missouri Amid Halley’s Comet Folklore
In Independence Missouri residents debate whether Halley’s Comet affects local hens. A Davidson hen laid an inch tall tail egg with a pencil-thick core shell. Mrs Cook reported Plymouth Rock hens producing two eggs joined by a two inch ligament, one with a soft shell and a detachable tail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Formora Net Independence
George Davidson
de Cook
Mia
Cook
Earliest Halley’s Comet Sightings Warned At Georgetown
Georgetown University researchers estimate ideal naked eye viewing at 10 a m on Friday April 15. Throughout April and early May the comet should be visible in the eastern sky a few degrees north of the horizon before dawn. By May 17 viewability drops as it lines with the sun. after that the comet rises in the evening sky and on May 20 it will be about two hours after sunset, with the interval lengthening each night.
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Georgetown University Laboratory
Memorial Services for Alexander McKennie
A memorial service is planned at the Christian Chapel on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. for the late Alexander McKennie. The Mayor Mr MaEwen will represent the people, Mr Potts and Mr Bone will represent the congregation. The pastor will give an appropriate address, special music will be performed, and all are welcome. a hearty greeting awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McKennie
Athoun
MaEwen
Potts
Bone
Woot
Walla Walla Youth Dies in Train Car Accident
A 26 year old man from Walla Walla, Floyd B. Hussey, was fatally mangled when a train he rode broke apart. Hussey, a militia member, died shortly after the incident on Northern Pacific train No 67 while attempting to steal a ride to an inspection near Walla Walla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Floyd B. Hussey
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