Athena Written Up In Umatilla Ent Booklet Now Ready
A historical notice highlights Athena as a thriving town in Umatilla County near Pendleton, with a robust wheat industry, a strong water system, and a growing commercial base. It notes clean streets, civic clubs, a flour mill employing many, banks, and rail connections supporting regional agriculture and mill work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Umatilla
Athenus
le Seay
Amatillo County
Atheny
Pendleton
Conon
Athena Og
Sletans
Athens
Athens Comercial Club
Pacific
Bankine
Artorlen
County Legion council forms to aid post cooperation
Slen Dudley elected president of County Legions I and plans a county council to coordinate posts in Pendleton. The council will address unemployment, naturalization checks, equipment exchange, and legislative actions, aiming for representation on the county council and quick post-to-post cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slen Dudley
County Legions I
An Dudley
Athena Teesist
American Eeeton
At County Council
Ameri Flot
Plan Weld
Pendleton
Arnold Koenpka
Glen Dudley
McFadden
Aijena Weston Ost
B.J. Kin
Rin Bast
TM. Peterson
S Budge
Echomy
Jon Harvey
Marnhy
Tomening Greil Proebete
Fred A. Livunll
Penjllton
Oreon
Senate
Athena
Freewater cashier found dead in remote area
A Walla Walla dispatch reports Earl Rowe, 38, cashier of the Freewater Bank, who disappeared from his Preewater home in early Pebs, was found dead by his own action in a desolate area near Horse Heaven. A Colt automatic pistol and five bullets are cited. his body was sent to Walla Walla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Earl
Rowe
Bank of Freewater
Preewater
Wallab
Calta Automatic
Cartride
Casper Hail
Wight Temple
George Lambdin
Aliula
Pike
Macesin and
Chamberlain Mortuary
Pam
Prostata E Ohare
Rave
Wallale Road
Tim
Utd
Daoe Myeicion
Gwinn Receives Support In Thin Baker County Week
In a tight week, Gwinn gains backing from local supporters in Baker County. The campaign emphasizes steady leadership and community ties as residents weigh their options amidst limited events and sparse public appearances.
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Gwinn
One
Baker Counties
Baccalaureate Services Planned at Christian Church May 7
Baccalaureate services are set for Sunday morning May 7 at the Christian Church with all town churches participating. Rev Howard U Bigver will deliver the sermon and the program includes hymns, instrumental solo, class oration on American Ideal, and presentation of diplomas and awards.
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the Christian Church
Chu Weiets
David Stone
Howard U Bigver
He High School
Bollen
Walls Valley
American Ideal
Dell Dell
Miss Carlin Recital Promised For Tomorrow Evening
Public urged to attend a High School recital Saturday evening featuring nine young pupils led by Miss Carlin. Participants include Ada Rogers, Lucinda Dall, Hannah Smith, Dale Steubens, Henry Pred, Reece Johnson, and others as announced. A later May recital date will be published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Aoe
En ‘Adtce
Reviewa Rogers
Lucinda 'Dall Salannah Smith
Dale Steubens Henry
Pred Radt del Reece
Ce Johnson
Brahane
Misa Catal
District Track Meet at Athena Next Saturday
District track event slated for Athena with divisions A to D based on weight classes. Events include sprints, relays, jumps, throws, and a mile run, with winners advancing to the county meet in Pendleton and a twenty five cent charge to defray expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Che Etya
Snaat
Heix
Adonis
Weston
Athana
Boone
Cate Bey
Walla Walla River Flood Saddens Local Communities
A fragmentary report notes rising river levels in the Walla Walla basin with concerns over tributaries. Observers mention a spillover affecting lower river areas and possible impacts on public safety and infrastructure.
Pilot Rock Incendiary Blaze Leaves $25,000 Damage
A Saturday early morning fire at Pilot Rock damaged the Pacific Coast Elevator warehouse and nearby buildings in a string of blazes. Estimated losses reached about $26,000 with $15,000 in wheat and hay, plus stock and coal losses. Fire crews battled the flames but two structures were destroyed. insurance firms report multiple properties involved in the incident.
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H. W. Collins
Pondloerasanita
Pacific Coast Elevator Company
Pilot Rock
Pacific Comat Elevator Company
Howe
Farmers Mutual / wanehoue
Pendleton
Pitot Rock
Pitot Rock Lumber Company
Conningham Sheep Amp Boxcars
W. Ee N Company
Hog Saves the Sheep in Harsh Mountain Crossing
A fragmentary, period-tinged note describes a lone driver named O. So Burnice guiding a herd of sheep through rough grasses near White Salmon and Mount and Sea, with the flock enduring harsh conditions. One ewe reportedly died, but the animal remains celebrated for endurance and loyalty.
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Burnice
Brutate Tenge contest outcome noted at May meeting
The report records the initial Brutate Tenge game fencee Sunda won by Wiha Cremmell Heal f of the Oregon ni during the Oregon May meeting of the community.
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Phe Wi Inbara
Sunda
Wiha’ Cremmell Heal
Oregon
Roads Are Passable As Country Routes Dry Out
The country roads are rapidly drying and becoming passable as travel conditions improve. authorities report minimal remaining ice and snowfall effects, with crews continuing to monitor weather and clear residual hazards.
Fire Loss Report Sparks Coast Guard Alarm
Fire damage estimated at $20, with funds directed to firefighting efforts. Incident occurred near Fondieton, attributed to early morning labor, and involved local authorities coordinating relief and inspection of affected premises. Additional details unavailable due to incomplete OCR text.
May Day Fete Planned with Procession and Dinner
May Day events set for Friday April 28 at Athens High School with a fairy pageant, queen, flower girls, and a Maypole. Expect 400 attendees. 20 cent admission for evening events to cover expenses. a cafeteria lunch will be served and a ball game slated in the afternoon.
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Gyltt
Lucinda
Ae Seternoon
Wilton
Athena
Wencru Adiitanion
Eri
Connie Lacinds
Dink
Athens High
Annual Silver Tea by Civic Club Women of Athena
The Civic Club held its regular meeting with talks on landscape gardening city home grounds and country surroundings. A committee was formed to discuss park tree planting and a silver tea is planned for May with invitations extended to Athena and nearby areas.
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Civic Club
Tansey
Mer. Watts
Preakdent Breathing
Chart Betts
Athena
Anderson
Walle Wi
Telandor
Stephens
Road Work Bids Come In Much Lower Than Past Costs
Bids opened by the highway commission show prices well below what Nias has paid for years. The Pilot Rock Vision segment of the Oregon Washington highway was let at a low price of LRK per cable yard, with the contract for the completed section not to be discussed at the Slay meeting of the officials.
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Thi
Cummiasion
It Wai
Nias
Pilot Rock Vision
Oragon-Washington
Compheti Mala
Local Legion Smoker Hosts Strong Boxing Card
A busy night at the American Legion Post drew a large crowd from Athena Pendleton Weston and beyond. Notable bouts featured McCarroll of Pendleton defeating Claver of Portland, with several exciting matches including Banister of Athena overpowering Simpson of Weston and Bub Stavina earning a decision over Brooks, while anticipation built for a Bauman versus Lier rematch.
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AtHona-West
American Legion Post
Sven
Hall
Imatitla County
Walla Walla
Ay McCarroll
Pendleton
Max Claver
Portland
McCarroll
Claver
Clark Wood
Proan
Weston Lander
Iain
Basauina
Catehwola Bbe
Ie Neal
Penillaton
White
Los Angeles
Weato
May
Bisa
Watta
Mone Banister
Athena
Buddy
Bauman
Lionallen
Oy Cary
Sean Tenture
Boyn
Fistinna
Brooks
Coyotes Pay Dividends In Bizarre Crib Discovery
A fragmented report describes a strange find involving coyotes digging up a buried baby. Witnesses say the event occurred Saturday as Vernie D arma and Bs Soh retrieved the infant remains from a box near Athena ant Wanton, with three stellar marks noted by onlookers. Verne O'Harra had reportedly tracked the coyote activity for five years.
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Bs Soh
The Standard Program at Anne C Wortorn Theater
Tomorrow night Fred Stone appears at the Standard with Harold Lloyd in The Duke of Chime while Daniels, a longtime favorite, joins in Ow Whs Weak takere as part of the program.
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Fred Stone
Anne . C. Wortorn
Harold Lloyd
Daniels
Alwayn
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Methodist
Biopl
American Legion
Aleo
Roy
Edwin
Vic Harris Place
Soutta Hg
Senin
Main
Watty & Rogers
Freewater Cashier
Lucinda Dell
O. Cadler
Herman Gelgser
Ula Schubert
Frank Miller
Dorynn Phillips
Gwendolyn McIntyre Kohler Betts
Savannah Smith
Maetelle Duncan
Benediction
L. Lowther
Inve
Clowe
Laelia “Dell
Lala” Schubert
Seni
Aabotla
Banca
Oman
Bern Gebsel
Franke Mallee
Dorvan Phillips
Kobloe Baten
Miss Carlin
Umapine
Athena High School
Umee
Taal Hoven Ie
Eal Taengs
Uma
Raita
Fa. Bose
Johnny Pinkerton
Lorain Shick
Wilbur Harden
Brookn Anderson
Leon Kreter
Bery Hodgen
Professor Baslord Conch
Herman Gelxsel
Dietaper
Guapter
Lekensie Chanter
C. Vbinesey Deniua
Miltia
Crete Chagter
Lemairoa
Speais
Ni Rt
Pendietom
Eo Ramon
Walla Wale
Ork
Fere
Cole
Fondieton
Ladies OF
Givig Club
Intial
Legion Smoker
Fiswing
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