Fires in Umatilla and surrounding forests spread under lightning
The U S forestry office reports three new fires in Umatilla national forest, one over 10 000 acres, with 25 fires ignited by lightning in eastern Oregon. two older fires in Olympic forest rise as crews of 300 plus officials fight the blazes near Heppner Nimrod and Oakridge. An airplane aids reconnaissance while the Fremont and Modoc forests see fires under control after the worst lightning storm in 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Forestry Office
Morning
Oregonian
Umatilla National Forest
Olympic National Forest
Forestry Service
Umatilla Forest
F. H. Brundage
Cascade National Forest
Oakridge
McKenzie River
Nimrod
Oregon
Freemont National Forest
Lakeview
Modoc National Forest
California
Freemont Timber
Visitors to Oregon Caves on Legion Convention trip
Convention visitors from Grants Pass Kerby and Medford will tour the Oregon Caves Sunday and Monday August 5 and 6. Kerby Post 70 plans a free barbecue at the Oregon Caves road junction with a Legion dance at the Red, White and Blue Pavilion. Crescent City Post will shuttle visitors through the Redwoods after pickups at the junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grants Pass
Kerby Post
Medford
Red, White & Blue
Crescent City Post
Junction
Redwoods
Caves
Cresswell Manager Transferred to Pendleton Plant
Frank Ames longtime manager of Standard Oil in Athena has been transferred to the Pendleton plant. He assumed duties last Friday and will keep his Athena home until a Pendleton residence is found. James Cresswell now manages the Athena plant after two years as foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresswell
Frank Ames
Standard Oil Company
Athena
Standard Oil
Pendleton
Mr. Ames
James Cresswell
Water Main Leak Hamps City Water Supply on Third Street
Water Superintendent Taylor encountered a burst water main on upper Third Street after dark Monday causing a section of the city to lose water for several hours while crews made repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Upper Third Street
Summer Conference of Oregon Christian Endeavor Union
The annual Summer Conference in Turner Oregon will convene Monday August 27 for one week ending September 3. Mornings focus on class periods afternoons on outdoor recreation and evenings on inspirational addresses and bonfire meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Christian Endeavor Union
Turner
Oregon
Prominent Educator Joins University of Oregon Staff
Professor Eugene Thomas H Gentle, longtime head of Monmouth Normal School training, is appointed to the University of Oregon education staff. He will teach under the extension service with roving assignments in Salem Portland and Astoria. His appointment is considered one of the year's most important for the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University OF Oregon
Eugene
Thomas H. Gentle
Monmouth Normal School
Gentle
Salem
Portland
Astoria
Market Review of Oregon State College Farm Markets
The wheat and rye markets showed weakness while hard red winter movement remained very heavy. Soft red winter stayed firm with quotes from 1.40 to 1.55 in central markets. Corn held steady as barley and oats fell. hay and alfalfa supplies were tight but better pork feed demand kept some prices firmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W C T U Meeting Slates New Members At Church
The W C T U met in the Christian Church basement Tuesday afternoon for the regular business meeting led by Mrs. Kibby. Miss Kidder sang a solo and a duet by Margie and Jeanne Perry. Three new members were added: Mrs. Dow, Mrs. Kibby, and Mrs. Blanche Crawford. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Clarence Tubbs and Mrs. O H Reeder. Next meeting set with Mrs. O H Reeder on Tuesday August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Kibby
Miss Kidder
Margie
Jeanne Perry
Dow
Blanche Crawford
Clarance Tubbs
O. H. Reeder
Chase Garfield Joins Herr Property Move In Northfield
Chase Garfield of Walla Walla has moved into the Herr property bought by Seattle's Mrs. J F Templeton. Brother of Mrs. Templeton and longtime newspaper man in Walla Walla and Spokane, he will farm Templeton holdings northwest of Athena and begin improvements on his new house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Garfield
Walla Walla
J. F. Templeton
Seattle
Garfield
Veteran Physician Dr Sharp Rejoins Walla Walla Hospital
Dr F Sharp, a veteran Athena physician, is again in Walla Walla hospital for treatment of a hemorrhage. He spent several days in the hospital last week and has a serious condition. His daughter Mrs McSherry is also a patient there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Sharp
Athena
Walla Walla
Metro-Goldwyn Tommy Grimes Moves to Film Work
Famous Round-Up performer Tommy Grimes, linked to Metro-Goldwyn, shifts to motion picture acting. He travels with the company to Glacier National Park where Western films are being produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metro-Goldwyn
Tommy Grimes
Metro-Goldwyn Producing
Glacier National Park
The Bright Young Fellow Loafing Through School
A University of Oregon study by Dr. Howard R. Taylor shows highly rated mental test results for the bright student who loafs through high school and arrives with poor study habits. Plodding students with formed study habits tend to succeed better, while the top two rating groups usually earn strong scholastic records both in high school and at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Howard R. Taylor
Taylor
Air Mail Rate Cuts Boost Northwest Volume
The 5 cent per ounce air mail postage went into effect Wednesday with 10 cents for each additional ounce. Postal authorities expect a surge in air mail volume, especially in the Pacific Northwest, prompting purchase of three fleets of planes to handle overflow. Varney Airlines has placed six Stearman mail planes on the Pasco to Salt Lake route, a key Northwest line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Northwest
Varney Airlines
Northwest
Pasco
Wash
Salt Lake
Stearman
Ipost
Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits Across Species
Open deer season runs September 10 to October 20 with a two deer bag limit. Bird season covers blue, sooty, ruffed grouse, and native pheasant from September 10 to October 20 with a four bird limit per day and eight in seven consecutive days. China pheasants and Hungarians run October 1 to October 20. Hunting days are Wednesdays and Sundays. Fishing closes November 30. Duck and geese season is October 1 to January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Young Man at Holdman Ranch Ends Life After Personal Crisis
Everett Ray Parks, 24, employed on the Clifford Holdman ranch in Holdman, died by his own hand Saturday night, shooting himself in the blacksmith shop. Found Sunday morning, he leaves father Daniel M. Parks of Hermiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Ray Parks
Clifford Holdman
Holdman
Black‘smith
Daniel M. Parks
Hermiston
Legion Convention Opens in Medford With Large Delegate Attendance
The State Convention of the American Legion opens in Medford drawing delegates from posts statewide. Medford announces programs for delegate and guest entertainment during the event.
Divorce Sues Filed by Eppa Stubblefield in Circuit Court
Eppa Stubblefield formerly Miss Eppa Pierson of Weston sues for divorce from Hanley Stubblefield in circuit court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Plaintiff represented by Watts and Prestbye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eppa Stubblefield
Eppa Pierson
Weston
Hanley Stubblefield
Watts and Prestbye
Power users overburdened by cross regional utility contracts
Yakima district officials argue Pacific Power and Light must pay 60 percent of peak load under intercompany contracts with Washington Water Power in Spokane. Kenneth Harlan, rate expert, cites 1927 energy costs and potential savings as hearings continue for lower district electric rates. John A. Laing of Pacific Power and Light challenges the record as the district seeks rate relief dating back to hearings in 1925 and 1927 reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Yakima-Walla Walla
Pacific Power and Light Company
Washington Water Power Company
Spokane
Kenneth G. Harlan
Tacoma
State Department of Public Works
Harland
Harlan
John A. Laing
Portland
Walla Walla
Boy Has Foot Mashed In Combine Accident
Alton Lieuallen suffered a severe crush injury when his right foot was caught in the coupling between a combine and a caterpillar. Doctors say foot bones are fractured and he will need crutches for some time. This marks Athena harvest fields first major accident of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Lieuallen
Alton
Cowan
Athena
Free swimming lessons offered in Athena by Red Cross
Harold Hatton of Pendleton natatorium comes to Athena August 6 7 and 8 to teach at the Legion pool. Lessons are free of charge and run 8 a m to 6 p m each day. Commander McFadden commends Mrs Holt of Pendleton Red Cross for arranging Hattons visit. Citizens are urged to attend and learn to swim during his stay.
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Umatilla County Red Cross
Harold Hatton
Pendleton Natatorium
Athena
Legion Swimming Pool
Mr. Hatton
Pendleton
McFadden
Athena- Weston Legion Post
Holt
Pendleton Red Cross
Local Moving Picture Director Presents Film in Athena
Hollywood director O'Brien screened four reels of a Western set on the Uma tilla river at the Standard Theatre in Athena. Starring Aimee Bergevin, the production features Umatilla Indians and Squaw Creek scenery as backdrop with the Louis Bergivin family accompanying the director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Hollywood
Umatilla
Standard Theatre
Aimee Bergevin
Tomatoes Spill After Truck Crash on Main Street
A truck driven by a Milton man toppled on Main Street at the Third street intersection when its right rear wheel collapsed. The road ran red with tomatoes as a barrel was dumped, later a new wheel was installed and the truck continued to Pendleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Main Street
Third
Pendleton
Trout Planting At McKay Reservoir Expands
The McKay reservoir receives a major fish stocking from Bingham Springs hatchery with 60,000 rainbow trout delivered and 100,000 Eastern brook trout expected from Union hatchery. The program aims to boost local angling and fish diversity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKay Reservoir
Bingham ‘Springs
McKay
Union Hatchery
Oregon junior class selects Roy Herndon as top man
Roy Herndon of Freewater has been chosen as the most outstanding man of the junior class at the University of Oregon and awarded the Koys cup. He is active in campus affairs and ranks high in scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Herndon
Freewater
University of Oregon
Socialist slate filed for Oregon November ballot
The Socialist party of Oregon filed with Secretary of State Kozer a full list of candidates for state offices and presidential electors. Albert Etreiff of Portland is the Third District congress nominee. Presidential electors include Minnie MacFarland, F. B. Wood, John Wehrli, M. K. Granum, and W. J. Martin, all of Portland.
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Salem
Socialist Party of
Oregon
Kozer
Congress
Multnomah
Albert Etreiff
Portland
Minnie MacFarland
Umatilla
F. B. Wood
Athena
John Wehrli
M. K. Granum
W. J. Martin
R. Dobbs
Beaverton
Neal Swetland
Supreme Court
J. E. Hosmer
Silverton
G. L. Perrine
W. R. Beehler
Boring
Peter Streiff, Jr
George Bukkerood
Socialist Organization
Man Stripped By Combine Accident At Weston Farm
Gene Schrimpf fed his Harris combination with outer garments to cool off and help his wheat crop. He was pulled into the gear and stripped to his underwear, then recovered with only minor injuries and missing a knife, watch, and purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Gene Schrimpf
Harris
Gene
Weed Eradication Plan Circulated For Weston District
John Bannister in charge of weed control in Weston district considers sodium chlorate to destroy wild morning glory. Circular 136 from Manhattan Kansas Agriculture Experiment Station outlines full method for applying sodium chlorate on infested lands. It may be sprayed or broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bannister
Weston
Agriculture Experiment Station
Manhattan
Kansas
New Bucking Horses Secured For Round-Up Contests
Earl P. Tullock, Round-Up livestock director, announces twelve bucking horses from the John Day district as top performers. A new herd of long horn steers for roping and bull dogging events will arrive soon from New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl P. Tullock
John Day District
New Mexico
Eagles Picnic Draws Families From Several Cities
A large gathering of Eagles and their families from LeGrande Pend leton Athena Walla Walla and Baker attended a picnic at Meacham on Sunday with Walter M. Pierce among the speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrande
Pendleton
Athena
Walla Walla
Baker
Meacham
Walter M. Pierce
Grass Fire Promptly Doused In Town North
A grass fire occurred in the north part of town Saturday and was quickly put out after the alarm sounded. Several people acted promptly to control the blaze and prevent further damage.
Respite From Heat Ends Heat Wave Here This Weekend
Respite from the heat wave was felt Saturday and since then temperatures have returned to normal levels.
Western land sales doubled in 1928 six months
Northern Pacific land department reports sales in the first half of 1928 more than double those of 1927, with value over four times higher. Private land sales rise. demand for eastern Montana virgin farmland grows, aided by a new 62 mile branch line opened to transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Land Department
J. M. Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Land Department of the
Northern Pacific
Hughes
Land Department
Montana
Redwater
Northern Pacific Railway
Central
West
Standard Theatre Picture Program Returns Lois Wilson at Standard
Lois Wilson returns to the screen with Bert Lytell in Columbia Pictures greatest production Alias the Lone Wolf to be shown at the Standard Sunday evening. Tomorrow night Tim McCoy appears in a thrilling outdoor South American adventure with Dorothy Sebastian, Harold Lloyd in Speedy and Mary Pickford in My Best Girl booked by the Standard for September showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Theatre
Lois Wilson
Bert Lytell
Columbia
Alias the Lone Wolf
Standard
Tim McCoy
South America
Dorothy Sebastian
Harold Lloyd
Mary Pickford
Si Standard
Kelly Fairbanks
William Boyd
Sidehill Machine Flips at Rancho Show Demonstration
A sidehill International Harvester demonstration at Richard Morrison’s hill side ranch near Weston ended with the machine flipping over during a hillside test. The operator failed to function the leveling device, but no injuries occurred and only two elevator spouts were damaged as Chance Rogers helped reset the machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvesters
Richard Morrison
Weston
Chance Rogers
Runaway Injures Ranch Hand at J. N. Scott Ranch
Ike Phillips, a harvest worker at the J. N. Scott ranch, was seriously hurt Monday afternoon when a runaway team threw him from a wagon during hay hauling. He suffered a fractured arm and a discolored optic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Phillips
J. N. Scott
Mr. Phillips
Morrow County Wheat Crop Report From Heppner Area
R. A. Thompson reports in Morrow County near Heppner that the wheat crop is fairly good this year. Yields range from 20 to 36 bushels per acre with his 400 acre Thompson field averaging about 25 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow County
R. A. Thompson
Heppner
Thompson
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Oregon Caves
U. of O
Oregon State College Farm Market Review
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