First National Takes Weston Bank in Athena Merger
Weston Farmers Bank is taken over by The First National Bank of Athena after weeks of negotiations. Weston officers remain temporarily, stockholders meet April 23 to confirm. deposits are guaranteed, loans partly transferred, and hopes rise for a Weston branch in the future. Local leaders urge $50,000 in new deposits to sustain a strong, independent bank for the agricultural town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Farmers Bank of Weston
First National Bank of Athena
Weston Bank
Lance Kellough
C. L. Pinkerton
Athena
Athena Bank
F. S. LeGrow
Farmers’ Bank
Weston Commercial Association
C. W. Avery
Nelson H. Jones
Joe Key
John Banister
W. A
Death of Mrs. King in Caldwell Idaho
Mrs. John King, formerly of this city, died last Wednesday in Caldwell Idaho after a short illness while visiting relatives in Athena during a trip from the Willamette valley to Caldwell to establish a home.
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King
John King
C. T. Smith
Caldwell
Idaho
Adams and Athena Battle In Close Big Six Clash
Adams edged Athena 5 to 4 in a nine inning pitchers duel. Morrison and Banister worked all nine innings with key hits by K Hodgen Wallan and Shick driving runs. Geissel led Athena with three of five at bats while Banister added solid defense at short. Upcoming Sunday games set Helix at Athena Milton Freewater at Weston Eagles at Adams.
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Adams
Athena
Banister
Morrison
K. Hodgen
Lieuallen
Harden
Toole
Shick
Geissel
Miller
Harris
Crawford
Lee Banister
Hodgens
Wallan
McPherrin
Parr
Lieuatien
Lanister
Liesinger
Helix
Milton-Freewater
Weston
Pendleton Eagles
Milton- Freewater
Eagles
County Dairy Herds Are Free From Tuberculosis
Umatilla County dairy cattle tested for tuberculosis since December 1 1927 show 861 head on 106 farms with 4 condemned and 4 doubtful. Tests led by Pendleton County Agent and Dr W E Thistlewaite from the Bureau of Animal Husbandry note a very favorable condition and disease elimination in the county.
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Umatilla County
Pendleton
Safe outlook for Walla Walla valley fruit crops
Valley fruit reports from Milton-Freewater district and nearby Walla Walla area indicate frost has not yet harmed crops. Weather remains cold but not enough to advance fruit to frost risk. cherry prospects look good, and apples and prunes also show favorable conditions.
Athena Team Fields Fast Infield On Rebuilt Diamond
The Athena baseball squad boasts one of the fastest infields in the Big Six after a thorough diamond remake. A heavy disc cut soil, a drag leveled it, and rain finished the smoothing for a superior surface.
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Athena
Speeding Fine Paid in Judge Richards Court
Henry Koepke Jr appeared in Judge Richards' court and paid a $15 fine after being cited by traffic officer Lieuallen for speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieuallen
Henry Koepke, Jr
University Orientals Wed After Campus Romance
A romance from the University of Oregon leads to the marriage of Misa Szwa Leung and Hung Fai Chung, graduates from the senior class. Leung studied economics, Chung completed four years in business administration and will work in foreign exchange banking in Hongkong.
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University OF Oregon
Eugene
Misa Szwa Leung
Hung Fai Chung
Charlotte E. Donnelly
Miss Leung
Donnelly
Leung
Mills College
Chang
School of Business Administration
Hongkong
Raising the Walls On Water Manholes
The city raises water intake manhole walls by three feet to prevent flood overflow. Joe Crowley leads concrete work with helpers John Hoey and Lawrence Sharp. Fences will be built around each manhole to guard the new walls and improve water quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Crowley
John Hoey
Lawrence Sharp
Third Robbery Strikes Dudley Farm Area Twice More
In two weeks thieves struck the FE. A. Dudley place stealing two tires and a generator from a Fort roadster. Earlier visits saw chicken thefts at the Dudley farm. The Press also omits a prior chicken theft at the Martin place on the West Side.
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FE. A. Dudley Place
Fort
Dudley Farm
Martin Place
West Side
Finger Mash Accident Injures Local Student
Curtis Duffield a high school student mashed his forefinger while helping load a tree onto a truck. The injury occurred when his finger was caught between the tree and the truck bed. Dr. Sharp treated the injured finger.
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Curtis Duffield
Dr. Sharp
Prominent Couple Wed in Pendleton Ceremony
Edna Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs E J Murphy of Pendleton married Dr George Hoffman of La Grande at the Church of the Redeemer on Saturday evening. The ceremony united two locally known families in a notable society wedding.
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Church of the Redeemer
Pendleton
Edna Murphy
E. J. Murphy
That City
George Hoffman
la Grande
Scott seeks reelection as joint representative for Umatilla and Morrow
Joseph N. Scott of Pendleton, a prominent Athena district farmer, files as a Democratic candidate for joint representative of Umatilla and Morrow counties. He faces Roy Ritner, whom Scott defeated two years ago, and plans to highlight his 1927 legislative record ahead of the May 18 primary.
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Joseph WN. Scott
Umatilla
Morrow
Scott
Pendleton
Athena
Roy Ritner
Oregon
Pioneer O M Richmond and Joe Lewis Die in Walla Walla
Two former Weston area residents died this week and were buried in Walla Walla. O M Richmond age 68 died Monday night at his daughter’s home near State Line after a long farming career in Illinois Oregon and Washington. Funeral services were held in Walla Walla yesterday. Joseph A Lewis died after a surgical operation at his Walla Walla home and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery after services held Wednesday.
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Athena-Weston
Walla Walla
O. M. Richmond
E. L. Blomgren
State Line
Richmond
Pacific Northwest
Weston
Ilinois
Oregon
Helix
Walla Walla County
Joseph A. Lewis
University of Oregon Acts to Condemn Hazing
The inter fraternity council at the University of Oregon condemns hazing and rough house initiations in all forms. The measure, adopted by members from all organizations, awaits final review by separate men’s houses. It aligns with a national inter fraternity council policy recently adopted.
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University of Oregon
Interfraternity Council
National Interfraternity Council
Shipments Move Pup Across States From Athena Seller
Montana bound English-Australian Shepherd pup shipped by Jim Chaffin of the Marion Hansell farm to his brother John Chaffin in Corvallis Montana. Henry Miller of Athena supplied the animal this week.
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Pup
Montana
Jim Chaffin
Marion Hansell
Henry Miller
Athena
John Chaffin
Corvallis
Wet Weather Halts Plow Farming Operations
Wet conditions disrupted farming as plowing and late seeding were halted by heavy rain Monday night and subsequent intermittent showers. Farmers report delayed fieldwork and potential impacts on planting schedules.
Athena freshman pledges to Kappa Sigma at Oregon
Dale Stephens an Athena freshman at the University of Oregon has pledged to the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He is a graduate of Athena High School, class of 1927.
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Kappa Sigma
Dale Stephens
Athena
University of Oregon
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Dale
Athena High
Brother Josiah to Be Staged at High School Tonight
The annual high school play Brother Josiah in three acts will be performed tonight in the school auditorium. Cast under Miss Mildred Bateman includes Ray Johnston as Josiah after Roy DeFreece fell ill. other roles feature Clifford Wood, Weldon Bell, Marguerite Moore and Eldon Myrick with Athena Orchestra providing music.
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Brother Josiah
Mildred Bateman
Roy DeFreece
Ray Johnston
Josiah Armstrong
Clifford Wood
Wellington Armstrong
Weldon Bell
Benjamin Butler
Life Spaces
Curtis Duffield
Jessiedeane Dudley ‘Jemmimy
Marguerite Moore
Cerie
Henry Newcomb
George Gross
Hiram Penstroke
Eldon Myrick
Gladys Armstrong
Thel Pittman
Edith LeBlanc
Alberta Charlton
Miss LeBlanc
Josiah
Mr. LeBlanc
Edith
Benjamin
Construction Begins on Local Swimming Pool Project
Construction work started Tuesday as Contractor McLeod from Walla Walla brought crews to form the concrete pool. Most materials are on site and the project is to be rushed to completion with local volunteers smoothing excavation after donating services Wednesday.
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McLeod
Walla Walla
Yanks Show Early Power as Lefty Sees Winning Path
The piece notes Lefty Kretzer’s belief in the Yankees as a strong American League club early in the season. Town locals express mixed views about the team’s surge and a couple of players who have yet to hit form while excitement and chatter build.
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Lefty” Kretzer
Lefty
New York
Helix to Build 134000 Bushel Grain Elevator
Farmers Mutual Warehouse of Helix contracts Hickok Construction of Minneapolis to build a cribbed grain elevator at Helix. Capacity 134000 bushels and to be completed before harvest as announced by F. E. Engdahl.
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Farmers Mutual Warehouse Company of
Helix
Hickok Construction Company
Minneapolis
Seed potato grading rules set for Weston growers
An outline of seed grading requirements for certified and standard seed potatoes prepared to benefit growers and users, to be followed by Weston potato growers.
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Weston Potato Growers
Thief Steals Eight Dollars From Local Telephone Office
A petty thief entered the local telephone exchange office and stole eight dollars from a drawer where Miss Hilda Dickenson, chief operator, had placed the money. No one saw the culprit.
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Hilda Dickenson
Land contracted for beans on summer fallow in Idaho-Washington region
F G Sloan of Idaho-Washington Seed Company has worked in the Athena Weston district securing acreages for bean growing on summer fallow land. Local wheat growers including Barney Foster signed up. Plan aims to kill weeds for next year’s wheat and profit the land. Government bulletins support bean suitability and soil benefits. Experts say peas and beans improve soil fertility and reduce erosion while offering profit.
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F. G. Sloan
Idaho-Washington Seed Company
Athena-Weston
Mr. Sloan
Barney Foster
Sloan
Walla Walla Valley
Walla Walla
Chamber of Commerce
Weston
Oregon
Leonard Hegnauver
Washington State College
Inland Empire
Miss Ringel Leads OSU Home Economics Field Trip
Elaa Ringel of Athena led a party of Oregon State College home economics students on the annual field trip to Portland. The group, including junior and senior girls, studied practical phases of their vocations at various sites such as Oregon City Woolen Mills Willamette Paper Mills and Portland packing firms. They inspected markets and the dining car service of a railroad.
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Oregon State College
Elaa Ringel
Athena
Ownor
Portland
Oregon City
Woolen Mills
Willamette Paper Mills
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Clark Wood
University Oriental
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Joseph N. Scott
Joseph N, Scott
Joe Lewis
Auditoriu
F. C. Sloan
Miss Ringel
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