Meningitis gains fact over country says new bacterium found
A Washington dispatch reports discovery of a fifth meningococcus variety by Dr. Sara Branham at the United States Hygienic Laboratory. Public health officials note waves in cases and rising weekly counts, with carriers outnumbering victims and mixed results from horse serum vaccines.
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Washington, D. Fe
Oregonian
Sara Branham
United States Hygienic Laboratory
Public Health Service
New Water Mains Planned For South Side Businesses
New water mains will supply south side Main street business houses between Third and Fourth streets and Hopper and Johnson homes on Third street. A four inch main goes along Fifth street to the alley then west to Third Street with a two inch branch south on Third. Another four inch main runs from Main near the Union Pacific tracks to the C. T. Smith residence. A crew is excavating for the new lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Hopper and Johnson
Third Street
Fifth Street
Union Pacific
C. T. Smith
Death of A Payant noted in Athena area
A Payant, father of Joe Payant of Weston and a well known figure in Athena, died suddenly of heart failure at his Reed and Hawley mountain home. He came to Amelitia county from Montreal forty years ago and previously resided in Athena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Payant
Joe Payant
Weston
Athena
Reed and
Hawley Mountain
Mr. Payant
Ametilia County
Montreal
Canada
Death of Raymond H. Lair in Saturday crash near Cashmere
Raymond H. Lair 23 of Walla Walla died Sunday after an automobile accident on the highway near Cashmere Saturday night. Parents Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Lair of Walla Walla report the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iedomenta Naege
Raymond H. Lair
Walla Walla
Wenatches
Cashmere
H. H. Lair
World Wide Church Anniversary Service Set for June 8
The local Church of Christ plans a world girdling memorial for its nineteen hundredth birth day with a 24 hour communion service starting 11 a.m. June 8 in New Zealand and ending in Honolulu. All members are urged to attend their nearest church or meet in homes if needed. Elders will bring communion to the ill.
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Church of Christ
cSse
Christendom
Churches of Christ
Sectalidape Aaetonhatianee
New Zealand
America
Japan
Australia
China
Russia
Jesus
Honolulu
Athena Congregation
Myrick Wins Athena High School Tennis Tournament
Eldon Myrick captured the Athena high school tennis title at the Main Street court, defeating Arthur Crowley in the Sunday finals 6 0 6 1. Earlier matches saw Myrick dispatch Jenkins Reeder and Kirk with decisive scores, as Crowley and Pittman advanced through the semifinals. Consolation rounds went to Leland Jenkins and Lowell Jenkins before weather halted remaining play and postponed the girls event and a future boys tourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Myrick
Athena High School
Athena Tennis Club
Arthur Crowley
Myrick
Leland Jenkins
Harold Kirk
Herbert Reeder
Raymond Murphy
Sol Pickett
George Pittman
Lowell Jenkins
Kirk
Crowley
Pittman
Reeder
Murphy
Pickett
Helix
Athena
Dr. Blatchford
Pike” Miller
Measles Epidemic Disrupts Athena Schools
Measles epidemic in Athena and surrounding area disrupts classes with two grades nearly empty and many older pupils expected to be confined at home. End of term exams loom, risking lower grades due to absence from lessons.
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Athena
Bud Miller
Leo Geissel
Miller
Geissel
Kenneth Rogers
Walter Singer
Barbara Lee
Nylene Taylor
Water districts warned of looming shortage in Walla Walla Valley
Harold Barney, watermaster for Walla Walla county, warns the irrigation districts that without heavy rainfall soon a serious water shortage will hit the valley. Streams are lower than ever, and the seasonal deficiency worsens the situation unless relief arrives promptly.
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Harold
Barney
Walla Walla County
Union
Walla Walla Valley
Pioneer of Umatilla County R FE Sturtevant Dies
R F E Sturtevant aged 73 longtime pioneer of Umatilla County died Sunday at his son Glen Sturtevant's home at Ukiah near the first hotel and livery stable. He came to Umatilla County in 1880.
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County
R. FE
Sturtevant
Umatilla County
Glen Sturtevant
Ukiah
Telephone Pole and Wires Save Pupils From Death
A Willamette West Linn bus carrying West Linn High School pupils teetered on a bank after a turn near Crown Willamette mills. A telephone pole with guy wires and scrub oaks kept it from tipping, saving about 30 students and six residents. Principal John L. Gary assisted evacuations as Kenneth Carnes, the driver, described losing control on curves and sliding wheels.
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Oregon City
Willamette
West Linn
Crown Willamette Paper Mills
West Linn High School
Willamette Falls
John L. Gary
West Linn Union High School
Kenneth Carnes
Carnes
Blue Bird Group of Camp Fire Girls Organized
A Blue Bird group, junior Camp Fire Girls, organized under Mary Tompkins. Members include Beverley Barrett Natelle Miller Wilma McIntyre Bonnie Johnson Donna Jean Logsdon Gloria Garfield Helen Rogers Barbara Huffman. Officers: Gloria Garfield president Helen Rogers vice president Beverley Barrett secretary treasurer. Wauna Camp Fire Girls plan hand craft bracelets etched with their Camp Fire symbols.
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Camp Fire Girls
Mary Tompkins
Beverley Barrett
Natelle Miller
Wilma McIntyre
Bonnie Johnson
Donna Jean Logsdon
Gloria Garfield
Helen Rogers
Barbara Huffman
Wauna Camp Fire
Directors Meeting At Athena Grain Growers Cooperative
The Athena grain growers cooperative board met in Homer S Watts office on Tuesday evening. Secretary Henry Dell reported 341000 bushels of wheat signed up by Athena members. The meeting focused on arranging attention of local directors at this time.
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Athena Grain Growers Cooperative
Homer S. Watts
Henry Dell
Athena
Weston Grain Growers Form New Organization
Weston farmers organize Weston Grain Growers, Inc with officers named for the year. President Sim J Culley, Vice President Frank Price, Secretary Edy Moot Fisk. Board selections include J Moot C and others, signaling readiness for the coming cycle.
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Weston Farmers Organize Organization
Weston Grain Growers, Inc
Sim J. Culley
Frank Price
A Edy
J. Moot C
Ce Fisk
Athena Teams Enter District Track Meet at Helix
Athena high school and grade schools will compete in the district track meet at Helix Saturday. Measles outbreak limits entries from the grade schools though Athena will provide two runners in most events, with one in the 440. Harold Kirk leads the high school roster with multiple sprint and field events.
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Athena
Helix
Miller
Harold Kirk
Hill Military Academy
Athena High School
Kirk
Myrick
Crowley
Rogers
Lée
Jenkins
Shigley
Lee
Flower garden features concrete bird bath by McFarland
Mrs. F S LeGrow showcases a central concrete bird bath crafted by Charles McFarland. McFarland built an elaborate revolving pedestal with sliding galvanized iron sheet to form the bow shaped bath, resting on a rounded pedestal as a testament to his skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. LeGrow
Charles ‘McFarland
LeGrow
McFarland
Rotation Billing Plan At Pacific Telegraph In Effect
J A Murray manager for Pacific Telephone and Telegraph announces a new Rotation Billing plan now in effect. Athena customers see a billing date of the 11th with bills expected by the 16th. Full details accompany the new bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
J. A. Murray
Athena
Umatilla and Mission Win First County League Games
Umatilla defeats Athena 11 to 10 and Mission Indians crush Helix 15 to 3 in Umatilla County Baseball league play. Morrison pitched for Athena with 11 strikeouts. Woodward earned the win for Umatilla.
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Athena
Mission Indians
Helix
Morrison
Hansen
Woodard
Anid Powers
Miller
Geal
Grogs
Con
Peaiaeaas
Baker
Harden
Umatilla
Jenkins
Myrick
Bowers
Hodgens
Fat Orrison
Gross
Huffman
Thompson
Hodgen
Woodward
Hansell
Han
Sca
Myrick If
Morrison P Hodgen
Gross _m
Moore
Growley
Hardom
M-D
H B. Woodward
Hyatt Hb
Santino
R. Woodward
Lilesch
Kendler
Sidieeda Ned Oa BE
Ciacay
Hagen
Senator Joseph Reaches Voters With Campaign Air Tour
State Senator Joseph, a late entrant in the Republican governor race, flies to speaking engagements across the state. He travels from Portland to Umapine by plane and addresses a Grange meeting on campaign issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Tex Rankin
Portland
Umapine
Grange
Local Umatilla Athletes Set For Sunday Ballouts
Umatilla hosts Athena in the second Umatilla County Baseball League game on the local grounds Sunday afternoon. The Mission Indians and Helix meet earlier or later in Pendleton on the Round-Up grounds to open their two first games.
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Umatilla
Athena
Umatilla County Baseball League
Mission Indians
Helix
Pendleton
Athena Census Taker Completes City Work
Census worker Mia Ethel Montague finished enumerating Athena and sent forms to district supervisor A. C. McIntyre in Pendleton. The country district supervisor has also completed his section of the census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Mia
Ethel Montague
A. C. McIntyre
Pendleton
Emermerritt
Eureka Lodge No 32 Victory Over Hassalo Club in Pendleton Cup
A degrees team from Eureka Lodge No 32 of Pendleton defeated a Portland Hassalo club to win the Pendleton Cup. The match marked a notable local triumph for the Eureka group as observers noted the lodge’s decisive performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Lodge
No. 32
Pendleton
Portland
Hassalo
Parate Ad
Life Eternal Easter Cantata At Christian Church Sunday
The Easter cantata Life Eternal by Fred B. Holton will be presented Sunday evening at the Christian Church Shands by a community chorus directed by Mrs. Ralph McEwen. The mixed voices cantata, telling the crucifixion and resurrection in poetry and song, features soloists and a diverse chorus with readings and duets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Holton
Christian Shands
Ralph McEwen
Lord Reigneth
Kohnler Betts
Gethsemane
C. M. Eager
Emmett Lee
Mia
Ross Payne
Lloyd Michener
Floyd Pinkerton
George Gerking
Lew McNair
Blanche Thorson
Lee Hiteman
Chase Garfield
Dorothy Brodie
Mary Berlin
Alva Blalock
Arthur Douglas
R. D. Blatchford
Will McPherson
Della Bryant
Laurence Pinkerton
M. Eager
C. A. Sias
Jack Dow
Kohler Betts
Dallas Youth Wins Oratorical Contest in Pendleton
The Dallas youth winner in the Eastern Oregon division of the National Bar Association oratorical contest defeated Manche Gadwa of Athena and Pendleton. John Kirk of Athena High School lost by one point to Ross Knotts of The Dalles. Knotts will enter the state contest in Portland. The event was judged by W. C. Bryant, Cal Sweek, and E. C. Prestleye at the county library, Roy Raley acting as chairman.
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Manche Gadwa
Pendleton
Oregon
National Bar Association
John Kirk
Athena
Ross Knotts
The
Dalles
W. C. Bryant
Moro
Cal Sweek
Heppner
E. C. Prestleye
Young Knotts
Portland
Knotts
Washington
Kirk
Madison
Gadwa
Roy Raley
State Bar Association
Oregon State College Receives Emergency Funds
Oregon State College gains a 25000 dollar emergency appropriation from the state emergency board to fund immediate needs in cooperative marketing pest control and ground water surveys. Two new cooperative marketing specialists are funded to meet demands under the new farm marketing act. Remaining funds target pest control for the cherry fruit fly filbert weevil and a strawberry iris pest plus a ground water survey in Wasco and Harney counties to aid irrigation.
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Oregon State College
State
Wasco
Harney
Early fishing trips report eight trout at openings
Leonard Geissel Lee Wilson and Bert Logsdon fished McKay Lake at season opening and returned with eight trout. Dick Swift hauled a fair catch on the Umatilla river below Pendleton while Herb Parker and Fred Radtke fared poorly on Mill Creek above Walla Walla. Marion Hansell and Charlie Wayne each caught about six trout at Wild Horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Geissel
Lee Wilson
Bert Logsdon
McKay Lake
Dick Swift
Umatilla
Pendleton
Herb Parker
Fred Radtke
Mill Creek
Walla Walla
Marion Hansell
Wild Horse
Charlie Wayne
Catron Haw Unveils New 30 Caterpillar Tractor
Catron Haw Ross Catron shows off a new 30 Caterpillar tractor purchased from Page Machinery, using it for plowing and cultivating work on his farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catron
Ross Catron
Whitman Student Reported Abducted in Mountain Hold
Whitman College student Vernon Wilkinson was seized by four men, forced to a cabin in the Blue Mountains, left shoeless and clothes-missing after a threat to reveal election details. He escaped and hiked to Cottonwood Creek before notifying sheriff. Police may file charges against captors.
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Walla Walla
Vernon Wilkinson
Af Sound
Newlay
Hel Tae
Ty Ee
Olan
Blue Mountains
Wilkinson
Boyer Avenue
Cottonwood Creek
Sheriff’s Office
Salt Water Taffy School Play Tonight at the Auditorium
The annual high school play Salt Water Taffy directed by Miss Beulah Smith is presented tonight in the school auditorium at 8 pm. Admission 6 cents for children and 60 cents for adults. Dress rehearsals were held this week. cast includes Charlotte Bancroft Sugar Helen Foster Charles Daley Chickie Walter Huffman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Smith
Charlotte Bancroft
Helen Foster
Charles Daley
Wchickie
Walter Huffman
Dike
Arleen Myrick
Mes Eldon Myrick
Ripley Brooks
Stafford Hansell
Billy Team
Terei
Elma Schrimpf
Edwin N Rowley
Bashful
Beau
Jane "Onford
Sme Rhoda Nelson Irma Hastings
John Kirk
Marjorie Montague
Jack Belmont
Mother of Echo Passes Cynthia Koontz 94 in Echo
Mrs Cynthia Koontz known as the Mother of Echo died at her Echo home after a long illness. Widow of J H Koontz founder of Echo she was a longtime merchant and miller. Survived by two daughters Elizabeth Hendley Flora Malcolm and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Echo
Cynthia Koontz
Ralph Singer
Northwest
J. H. Koontz
Elizabeth Hendley
Flora Malcolm
Fred Earl
Pendleton
Edna Mathis
Portland
Archie Malcolm
la Grande
Lawrence Malcolm
The
Dalles
Delbert
Elizabeth Bradley Remembers Athena Family Ties
A letter from Elizabeth Bradley, once of Athena when her father served as Union Pacific agent, now in Colone South Dakota, notes family connections. She is in real estate. Allen Bradley lives in Oklahoma Grace in Chicago and her father in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Elizabeth Bradley
Union Pacific
Colone
South Dakota
Bradley
Elizabeth
Allen Bradley
Oklahoma
Grace
Chicago
Omaha
Francis Sullivan Veteran Indian War fighter dies in Walla Walla hospital
Francis M. Sullivan a Longtime Freewater resident and veteran Indian War fighter died after a lingering illness in a Walla Walla hospital. He would have turned 83 on April 22, having been born in 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Sullivan
Freewater
Walla Walla
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Utah
Senate Finance Committee
Alice Chambers
Frederick Chambers
Chabers
Alice Smoot
Harold Smoot
Blue Bird
Umatilla and
Mission Win
Christian Church
Dallas
Whitman
Mountain Cabin
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