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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1929
Page
1
The Athena wheat harvest runs with full machinery and ideal weather. Combines and caterpillar tractors move grain to trucks and storage as 27 000 bushels pass the scales in a single busy day. Yields range from 42 to 61 bushels per acre across farms north and east of Athena.
The first real heat wave of the season pushes temperatures up to 161 on a reliable instrument, with 106F noted as the day’s maximum for the summer. Starts at 83F early, climbs to 96F by 1 PM and peaks by 3 PM. Heightened forest fire danger prompts protective actions to guard timber interests.
Mrs. Zola Hook, 26, of Moscow Idaho, died when a shoe caught under a rail at a Pullman Washington crossing. Coroner reports say no witness saw the accident and the body was found near the tracks.
A. A. 5 was in town Tuesday visiting from his Walla valley farm. The appearance drew local residents and sparked discussion about regional agriculture.
Pilots Dale Jackson and Forest O'Brien landed after 420 hours in the air beating endurance marks. They landed amid floodlights, were examined by doctors, and said they could fly 300 more hours and break their own record. Crowd of 8000 to 10000 cheered in the rain.
The monthly W C T U meeting met at Mrs Bert Kirby Adams with eighteen members present and several guests. Mrs A H Curtie of Wayne County Penn gave a talk on the W C T U s work in Pennsylvania. A program by Mrs Clarence Tubbs Pendleton followed and refreshments were served by Mrs Chas Betts and Mrs C L McFadden. The next meeting will be at Mrs C L McFadden s home with a talk from a Boys and Girls International Anti Cigarette League representative.
The State Market Agent bulletin cites drought across the American and Canadian northwest and in Argentina and Australia, signaling a global wheat shortage and higher prices. It notes buyers abroad may pay 50 to 70 cents more and highlights a new $20 million federal relief board cooperative to stabilize prices.
Mr and Mrs Justin Harwood return to Athena from Huron South Dakota where they lived over a year. They plan to work in painting and decorating in Athena and report drought hurt crops back home in South Dakota.
A fire timed Tuesday burned standing wheat and a farm building on the Alex McKenzie farm near Adams. Authorities say the blaze started from a truck exhaust as it passed through stubble. The fire spread quickly, destroying the truck, but Adams men helped save the farm buildings.
Water is becoming scarce in local farm wells leading to high demand for well drilling. Johnny Hoey recently completed a new well on the Francis Lieuallen ranch south of Adams, striking a plentiful water supply at 60 feet.
Mr and Mrs A H Kibbey hosted at their home last Thursday for the birthdays of their son Paul and Reverend Dow. Seventy guests attended with Wafers and ice cream for children and a large birthday cake for Mr Dow bearing 42 candles. A surprise birthday offering of 22 dollars and 78 cents was presented to Mr Dow, which he gratefully accepted. The gathering was described as an enjoyable occasion.
J. F. Kershaw resigns from clerkships of School District No. 29 and Union High School District No. 7. The school boards met and elected Chase Garfield to fill both vacancies. Garfield has qualified and is now clerk for both district boards.
Portland team defeats Ontario in a Legion baseball contest, handing Milton Freewater a loss. The game featured solid pitching and timely hitting as Portland pulled ahead in the late innings.
In a Walla Walla hospital this week, Flint Johns is treated for a swelling on the right side of the throat. A hard lump formed months ago but was neglected until last week when a severe swelling forced him to leave the harvest field for medical care.
Walla Walla County Game Commission bans open season on npland birds in the county this year. Officials cite conservation concerns and habitat conditions guiding the decision.
Sharp ray r. 5. F. Sharp came home Sunday from the hospital where he was confined for several days. The doctor is somewhat improved but still unable to resume regular practice.
James Wimp, bitten by a rattlesnake on a Redmond ranch several days ago, is recovering. He is the third man to be bitten on that ranch this season.
Chairman Legge outlines the federal farm board policy to aid farmers through cooperative development and government counsel. The board will not buy or sell commodities but will facilitate contracts, assist cooperatives, and help farmers compete in markets. He cautions against expecting quick fixes and emphasizes patient, long term improvements.
Standard Oil of New Jersey reports a hydrogenation method that extracts gasoline at 100 percent by weight and more by volume from extremely heavy crude, outperforming the about 60 percent recovery of modern cracking plants.
Directors of the Portland Chamber of Commerce vote an appropriation of 2500 to support the Umatilla Rapids association. Money will be transferred to the Columbia Valley association and then re allocated to the Umatilla project as a unit in the general river development program.
Charles Rude, 44, was killed when a bolt of lightning struck the Brooks Scanlon Lumber yard in Bend. Five fellow workers escaped with injuries as multiple lightning strikes hit the area, toppling trees near Pilot Butte and igniting forest fires.
Veterans of the 2nd Oregon regiment will gather at Laurelhurst Park in Portland on Sunday for their annual reunion near the Manila capture anniversary. Governor Patterson will give the principal address. Colonel Gilbert and Colonel Willis will participate. readings and officer elections follow.
The market faced a sharp reversal as Chicago cash wheat demand surged with domestic winter exports estimated at 2,000,000 bushels or more and flour purchases totaling 500,000 to 1,000,000 barrels. Ward Baking bought 1,000,000 barrels of flour in the southwest, lifting prices over 4 cents in minutes. Athena quotes white at 1.21 sacked and 1.18 bulk, red at 1.17 sacked and 1.14 bulk.
Gary Cooper and Lupe Velez star in Wolf Song at the Standard Theatre with Louis Wolheim in a Spanish Mexican outdoor photoplay. Jim Paramount presents the feature and Mrs Pinkerton plays piano as three reels of sports comedy and pews entertain.
Wheat sales continued through the week with totals for the last four days around 625,000 bushels. Shipments proceed steadily with most grain going to Portland, while bulk shipping expands as dealers adopt the method.
The United States commercial air service has acquired a tract of land at Boardman for a new landing field. The move signals expansion of air facilities and potential increased operations in the region.
A. C. Ruby announces full stake subscriptions and ready classifications as the Pacific International Livestock Exposition anchors the largest western circuit October 26 to November 2. The tour opens in Palo Alto August 8, visiting Stockton Sacramento Salem Seattle Wichita and Chicago with premium values over 35000 and about 100 classes.
William A. Schoenfeld northwest USDA Portland and W H Kipp Portland chamber marketing head will tour the Walla Walla valley next Tuesday and Wednesday to meet shippers and growers about improved distribution for this year’s prune crop. Yakima valley and southern Idaho growers and shippers are invited to attend.
The four mile Market Road in South Cold Springs will be completed this week connecting with the Pendleton Cold Springs highway. The road is graded and graveled per market road specs as crews move next to the Mission neighborhood to gravel four miles of the South Mission market road.
William G. Smith 70, a retired farmer, died at his home near Whitman station on Tuesday. He farmed in the area for 40 years and leaves his widow and five children.
A large fire destroyed two barns and a bunk house on the Walt Cresswell farm northwest of Pendleton on Monday. The blaze marks the third such incident at the Crevewell place this year, according to local reports.
About 1900 American Scouts join 50 000 scouts from 42 nations at Arrowe Park England for the world jamboree. Dampness did not dampen camp skills or appetites as the event opens with a grand rally and planned royal visits. jamboree runs until August 13.
Weston resident Albert Piergel was arrested Saturday night by Umatilla County Sheriff’s officers and handed to Walla Walla authorities as a wool theft suspect. Albert Germaine and G L Bisbee were arrested at Zillah Washington last Wednesday and held in Walla Walla jail on similar charges. Piergol admits knowing Germaine but denies involvement. Piergol and Germaine pled guilty in Walla Walla Superior Court and received six months to fifteen years in the penitentiary. Bisbee denies theft ties and faces trial.
Dr Raymond M Rice late of San Diego California plans permanent residence in Athena to establish surgery and medicine in offices on Main Street formerly used by Dr Cowan. He is a 1923 University of Oregon B S graduate and 1927 medical school graduate who interned at Emanuel Hospital and served as resident surgeon at San Diego County General Hospital.
In Athena a worm invasion damaged foliage and roots at multiple homes. A long measuring worm stripped leaves in lacework patterns while white grub cutworms harmed plant roots. Some choice shrubs and plants were destroyed, a new and extensive appearance for the area.
Mrs. Anna Wineland sister of Mrs. Andy Rothrook sustained injuries in an auto crash while returning home from Athena to Walla Walla on Saturday. Her vehicle was rear ended by a man considered at fault. injuries not serious.
Twenty three forest fires were burning along the eastern crest of the Cascades on Wednesday but all were brought under control. The fires were sparked by a series of reveals warnings over Tadley sector.
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