Crawford Proposes Initiative Reform and Governor Veto Plan
A. M. Crawford, Republican candidate, calls for constitutional amendments to end petition circulation for initiatives and empower the governor to veto individual sections or appropriation items. He would require a $200 filing fee, establish a general framework for initiative and referendum, and outline governor veto authority on multi section bills.
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A.M. Crawford
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Idaho Out of Wheat as Northwest Shortage Deepens
Wheat shortages hit Idaho hard with reports that the state is cleaned out of last year’s crop. California faces reduced supplies and will rely on Oregon and Washington for the season. California buys up to 1,000,000 bushels monthly. mills pull back amid high grain prices and costly ocean freight.
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Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Piano Students Recital at Mrs Plamondon Home
Piano pupils presented a recital at Mrs J D Plamondon home with Mrs Stites of Portland assisting. The program featured multiple instrumental and vocal pieces, with students achieving high percentages in the class standings and the county contest set for Pendleton May 25.
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Nica Tharp
Vera Maicent
Lucinda Dell
Augusta Orndaff
Pendleton
Christian Church
Arnold Koopke Sod Zola Keen
Athena
Jeanette Miller
Wall
School Notes and Local Contests Highlight Athens Area
The Bohol board led by Henry Koepke EB B Koontz and M L Watts visited schools. Twenty days of rooming noted. Baseball on the local grounds today between Westra and Athena. Ferndale hosts debate with Athens team tonight led by Arnold Lewis Stewart and Tom Anton. Mrs Lillian Down Doteen presides the spelling tryout. Fifth grade averages exceed 80 percent with Marthe Hult at 100 and Belle Partron at 88 percent.
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Henry Koepke
EB. B. Koontz
M. L. Watts
Westra
Athena
Ferndale
Arnold Lewis Stewart
Tom Onton
Athens
J. Nordoft
Sponters
Lillian Down- Doteen
Marthe Hult
Belle Partron
Easter at M. E. Church Youthful Vocal Solo Delights
A large Sunday evening audience at the Methodist church enjoyed a fine Kester program arranged by the pastor and Sunday school. The highlight was a vocal solo by Robert Stites of Portland, with Mrs. Stites formerly known as Mytalene Froker from Athena. John Shick, visiting relatives, came from Odessa Washington to attend.
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M. E. Church
Methodist Church
Mee
Robert Stites
Portland
Stites
Athena
Mies Mytalene Froker
Northwest Could Lead the World in Hydro Power Plans
Speaker H B Miller urges utilization of Columbia River power to build an industrial Northwest rivaling global centers. He cites Columbia River hydro potential and regional shares of U S power, urging irrigation and power projects, with West states totaling about 70 percent of national power. Miller forecasts a metal future for electricity and notes the Vin Moore company will perform in Athena from April 37.
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Panama Canal
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Big Picnic to Close Friday Night Mardi Gras Festivities
Pendleton society hosts a two day celebration with Caledonian events on Friday May 22 and Saturday May 23. A Mardi Gras style party ends the fest with Main street lights and confetti. Portland singers and dancers scheduled to arrive, and gatherings include Caledonian concert and literary program.
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