Road bond talk in Pendleton outlines state funds match plan
State Highway Commissioner Thompson and Barrett address Pendleton High School on a proposed 6 million bond. They argue eastern Oregon gets 60 percent of road funds, explain a plan to use automobile license funds to cover interest and principal, and claim bonds would cost drivers only the license fee while delivering road improvements across rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Thompson
Thompson
Pendleton
Ritner
Jon, Tallman
H. J. Taylor
Watto
Seneeearrett
Anor
Thompowon
Barrett
Eastern
Oregon
Western Oregon
Pendleton State Line
Osutomobile
Commission
Teachers Selected for Coming School Year Athena Public School
The School Board selected teachers for the coming year. H A Pont Mies Loote Wagner and Miss Minnie Fortna plan to return. Fortna will stay at the Rast, Wagner may study at Willamette, Pont joined a band planning a home. Bar Flegel of Portland Over jon to teach History and General Science Athletics. Willamette student.
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Athena
Chen
H. A. Pont
Mies Loote Wagner
Minnie Fortna
Miss Fortna
Nuchogs
Me. Post
Tha Maclven
Wagner
Bellingtmm State Normal School
Bar
Flegel
Portland Overjon
Willamette University
Howart
Flagel
Teaue
Russell
May Day Festival Opens With Parade and School Program
Athens holds its May Day Festival starting with a 10 40 parade from the school led by Eugene Osborne on horseback. City officials ride in autos, followed by school groups, with the day featuring a market dinner at noon, speeches by local figures, a student program, and the crowning of the May Queen. The event concludes with a baseball game between Pendleton High and Athena High and a 4 80 p m ball game.
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Athens
Pendleton High
Athena High
Eugene Osborne
Flower” Pier
Teloek
H. I. ‘Watts
Helen Russell
Celebration of their Golden Wedding at Athens home
The McCorkell wedding celebration was held at the Athens residence of their daughter Mrs. Joseph Sheard one mile north of Athens. Guests included Mra James McCorkell Idaho and others from Garfold Washington Weston and Athens. The couple married April 14 1847 at Lake Beauport Quebec and now reside south of Weston. Covers for forty with color daffodils and a bride’s table of roses. They have eleven children and two living grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
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William McCorkell
Joseph Sheard
Athens
James McCorkell
Idaho
W. D. Simpson
Garfold
Albert O' Harra
Mra
Alex McCorkell
Weston
Anna Rothrock
Imate
W. A. McCoroll
Wonton
Tnabella Taylor
Pullman
Frominis
Sago
Oregon Urges Food Crop Drive Across State
Oregon implements Wilsons call for more food and thrift through a state wide campaign. The Oregon Patriotic Services League in Portland will distribute 6000 copies of the President’s messages to every grange head and mobilize towns and rural areas to convert yards into gardens. H H Ward notes action is urgent with lands to be farmed this year and youths urged to help during vacations in backyards and gardens.
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Oregon
Wilson
Oregon Patriotic Services League
Portland
E State
Eitio
Nays H. Hi. Ward
League
Ornor Withycombe
Vriber
Ore-gon
Athena Red Cross Auxiliary Growing at Athena
Mw H He Hill chairman of the Athena Red Cross auxiliary will soon appoint committees and dates for work. An auxiliary was organized in Weston with 31 members led by Mrs F D Watts and Doria Barnes secretary. An auxiliary also instituted in Freewater. The chapter plans to raise money through a pastry pageant on Saturday afternoon April 8 and a benefit program at the Peoples Theater plus tea and other events. Names added to the list include J B Froome Wm McBride Mrs Melinda Keups Mrs Henry Koopke David Taylor Mrs Ann Taylor A J Parkur Honey Myars Miss Ethel Steplund Mrs Herman Stone Miss Nancy J Gaborne Miss Johnnie Dudley.
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Mw H. He Hill
Athena Red Cros
Umatilla
Pendleton
Weston
F. D. Watts Chuteman
Mine Doria Barnes
Freewater
Athena
Ai Inter
Peoples ‘Theater
Mohi
Niamox Ura
Athy ‘Enn
J.B. Froome
Wm. McBride
Melinds Keuphs
Henry Koopke
David Taylor
Mir
23 Years Ago in the Press of April 20 1694
A fragmentary item list recalls T. P. Page leasing 1800 acres on the reservation and an attempted arson at Walla Walla Garrison where Private Coogan of Troop A was wounded in the hand while thwarting two men. Other notes mention land leasing, rental funds, local officials, and community notices from Athena and Pendleton communities.
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Rom
T. P. Page
Walla Walla
Coogan
Aind
Bloch
Athena
Recorders County
la Grande
Union
W. T. Wright
Athena Lodge
UW. No
Henry Schmidt
J. J. Gross
Gua Volinier
Fred Ronenaweig
Doble’s
Hugh
Musgroves
Pendleton Team
Willam Bell
John Bell
Pendleton forms war resources drive for Umatilla County
A Pendleton meeting launched a county wide effort to place all Umatilla resources at the government’s disposal if needed. A three tier military reserve was proposed, with men ages 18 to 80 organized into first, second, and third emergency companies. Local committees in each community will coordinate with a county wide board.
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Pendleton
Umatilla
Indy
Perth A
Phelpa
Marsh
Dan P. Smythe
Athana
Mutton Business Noted by Squire in Loan Count
Barrett estimates a twenty five percent loan proportion concerning a ewe flock. Yerra is described as aborting lambs while the ewes lack vitality to nourish offspring. The speaker notes that “Squire” has knowledge of the mutton trade, underscoring local concerns.
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Sy Barrett
Yrrais
Squire
Jattor
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Davis-Kaser CO
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Watts @ Rogers
of Athena
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Merchant Millers & Grain Buyers
Waitsburg, Wash
Read & Meyer
Main Street
Barrett and Thompson
Exceutrix
Marchandeo
Bube
Saeads
Twenday
East Oregonian
Fonda
Mimtion
Thorn Hollow
Swarts- Inndue
Washington
Christian Church
Palette
University of Hard Knocks
Hila
Jor
Timmensem Wou
Engle Boy
Withycombe
Athena Red Cross
American Wailers
Texas Rangers
Mexican Bandits
Peoples Theater Se
Bring Your Flags
J. C. Penny Company
Noles
Gomfort
Drsen
C. Renney
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