Wheat Harvest Nearing Close In Athena Region
The Umatilla wheat harvest is nearly finished with ideal weather and few field issues. Harvest yields reach up to 50 bushels per acre in many Athena fields while storage capacity expands in Portland and Seattle as bulk shipments relieve warehousing congestion. Notable producers include Joe Scott with 400 acres and Floyd Pinkerton with a 60 bushel yield.
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Umatilla
Athena
Portland
Farmers National Grain Corporation
United Kingdom
Orient
Northwest Wheat
Grain Stabilization Corporation
Northwest
Seattle
Stabilization Corporation
Hansell-Wood
Hansell Mountain
Joe Scott
Joe Cannon
Floyd Pinkerton
Laurence Pinkerton
George Gerking
Kirk Place
Town
Huckleberrying Popular Outdoor Pastime At Athena
Athena residents engage in huckleberrying as a favored outdoor pastime with numerous locals venturing into the mountains last week. Mr and Mrs Sias returned from High Ridge with thirteen gallons of berries while others like Mrs Ferguson Mrs Worthington Pittman Pittman Jenkins Smith and Potter enjoyed plentiful harvests near Walla Walla river Toll Gate and adjacent areas.
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Athena
Sias
High Ridge
W.S. Ferguson
Mollie Worthington
Fred Pittman
George Pittman
Walla Walla River
Jess Smith
Arthur Jenkins
Dorris and
Dale Jenkins
Rachel Smith
Charles Potter
Portland Fishermen Fined for Illegal Size Catch
Portland fishermen M. D. Hutchings and Si Flook were fined a total of 187.60 for catching trout under size limits. Each paid 54.20 when arraigned before Judge Hall in Oswego, with Flook facing an extra 29.20 for fishing without a license. Police found 147 trout on Milk Creek, only twelve over six inches.
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Portland
M. D. Hutchings
Si Flook
Judge Hall
Oswego
Flook
Milk Creek
Port Arthur Woman Dies After Arm Severed by Truck
Miss Marie Stahl of Port Arthur Texas died Tuesday night after her arm was severed when she held it out of a truck’s window to flick cigarette ashes Sunday night. The limb was caught in the truck’s uprights.
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Marie Stahl
Port Arthur
Tex
Store Front Gets Fresh Coat and New Doors
Gordon Watkins' pharmacy unveils a new front this week with a cream paint refresh by Justin Harwood and installation of new oak doors replacing the old ones last week.
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Gordon Watkins’ Pharmacy
Justin Harwood
Fletcher's Round Up Orchestra Plays Beach Resorts
Bob Fletcher's Round-Up orchestra will perform engagements at beach resorts for the remainder of the summer. The group travels coastal venues, bringing seasonal music to vacation crowds.
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Bob Fletcher
Boy Dies After Langdon Lake Diving Accident
Billy Duncan 14, son of J B Duncan of Walla Walla, died after a diving accident at Langdon Lake. He struck a log on an improvised raft, was rescued by Jimmy Ralph of Pendleton, and died in a Walla Walla hospital after spine relief surgery. He was born January 17, 1917, and survived by his parents, a sister Marjorie, and brother Donald.
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Langdon Lake
Billy Duncan
J. B. Duncan
Walla Walla
Nellie Froom
Laura Froom
Athena
Pendleton
Duncan
Teshastin
Wash
Troop 19
Boy Scouts
Pioneer Methodist Church
Lowdon
Marjorie
Donald
Pasadena
California
Whitman College
Senator Crawford Named Multnomah Circuit Judge
James W. Crawford state senator from Multnomah county was appointed to succeed the late Judge R. G. Morrow on the Multnomah county circuit bench. The appointment was announced by Governor Meier.
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James W. Crawford
Multnomah County
R. G. Morrow
Meier
Langdon Lake Resort Company Incorporation
Kidwell Brothers owners of Langdon Lake resort arranged with attorney G H Bishop to form Langdon Lake Resort Company. They will issue 25000 dollars in stock fully paid and non assessable, all owned by the brothers. L A Reineman began Langdon Lake survey and platt ing of acreage. No leases will be made until the survey is completed.
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Kidwell Brothers
Langdon Lake
Freewater
G. H. Bishop
The
Times
L. A. Reineman
Langdom Lake
Harvester Fire Destroys Equipment but Wheat saved
A late Saturday fire damaged the R. B. McEwen harvester, starting in the cylinder house and spreading to the chaffer, feeder, and canvas. Stubble burned partially but no wheat was lost. Repairs were finished Sunday and work resumed Monday. damage was insured.
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R. B. McEwen
Cylinder House
Weston People in Accident nar row escape on berry trip
Weston correspondent of the Walla Walla Union reports Henry Beamer and family narrowly escaped a wreck while huckleberry picking when their auto engine quit on a grade at High Ridge the brakes failed and the car rolled twice Mrs Beamer sustained a deep gash in her arm and others were bruised
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Weston
Walla Walla
Oregon plans action to save last Antelope herd
State game commission faces urgent drive to protect Antelope in Lake County Oregon after hunters dispersed herd from scarce waterholes leaving them to die of thirst. Officials scrambled to halt hunting and restore water access as the endangered group dwindles.
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Oregon State Game Commission
Lake County
Commission
Taylors Return Home After California Trip
Mr and Mrs Henry J Taylor of Pendleton known in Athena have returned from a five week motor trip to California visiting relatives. They faced hot coastal weather throughout the journey.
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Taylors
Henry J. Taylor
Pendleton
Athena
California
Taylor
Forest Fire Near Pendleton Burns Over 200 Acres
A forest fire near Boiling Point service station on the Old Oregon Trail east of Pendleton burned over 200 acres before crews contained it. The blaze started from the north fork of McKay Creek and spread rapidly.
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Oregon Trail
Boiling Point
Oregon Trail Highway
Pendleton
North Fork
McKaycreek
New Deputy Appointed in Sheriff’s Office
Ralph Minnis appointed to fill vacancy in the sheriff's department following Wayne Gurdane's departure to a state police captaincy. Minnis takes over duties as deputy, pending official confirmation and start date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Office
Wayne Gurdane
Ralph Minnis
Milton-Freewater Ships 102 Carloads Tomatoes
A Milton-Freewater dispatch says 102 carloads of tomatoes have been shipped to eastern markets this season with eight more expected. The crop stayed high quality until heat damaged some in the last ten days. Mojonnier & Son led shipments for Freewater Tomato Growers Co operative with Pacific Fruit and Produce also sending some cars. Prunes will soon start to market and growers estimate total tonnage may drop below 700 carloads with more culled fruit anticipated.
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Milton-Freewater
Walla Walla
Mojonnier & Son
Freewater Tomato Growers Co-operative
Pacific Fruit and Produce Company
May Return to Athena Look Over Main Street Property
Mr. and 4X H. C. Worthington from Pendleton visited Athena on Wednesday to inspect their Main street business property. They plan repairs on the vacant building and consider moving back to Athena where Emery Worthington works in a Pendleton store.
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Athena
H. C. Worthington
Pendleton
Worthington
Emery Worthington
Governor Recommends Tax Cut For World War Veterans Bonds
Governor Meier urged the state tax commission to eliminate half the mill tax applied to interest and principal on world war veterans state aid bonds. The move would save Oregon taxpayers about $500 000 in 1932, according to the governor.
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Meier
State Tax Commission
Oregon
Local Tax Blame Focuses on Home Rule Privileges
Charles Galloway of the state tax commission faulted unrestricted local home rule in Oregon as fueling excessive taxes. In Pendleton before the Umatilla County Tax Equalization league he warned against delaying payments by claiming to pay later.
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Oregon
Charles Galloway
State Tax Commission
Pendleton
Umatilla County
J F Slover Dies After Short Illness in Walla Walla
Milton Freewater resident James F. Slover died at General hospital in Walla Walla on Tuesday evening following a short heart failure illness. He had been in failing health for years.
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J. F. Slover
James F. Slover
Milton Freewater
General Hospital
Walla Walla
Seven Arrests Made Near Milton-Freewater by State Police
State Police officer Merle Anderson made seven arrests Sunday in the Milton-Freewater vicinity. Most arrests were for intoxication with four in the front seat and two other drunken driving related charges.
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Merle Anderson
Milton-Freewater
Miner Killed in Cavern Near Baker
Charles Barnard about 75 lost his life in his mine near Baker Monday when the roof and walls of a tunnel caved in on him. Barnard had lived at Baker several years. His wife died last spring.
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Charles Barnard
Baker Monday
Barnard
Baker
World Wheat Surplus Grows Despite Forecast Crop Drop
Government economists report a rise of over 100 million bushels in the world wheat carryover for the year ending June 30, with a begin year estimate near 690 million. Prices on the Chicago market hit new lows as July and December futures declined to record lows amid drought and uncertain Russian surpluses.
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Washington
Chicago
United States
Grain Stabilization Corporation
Agriculture Department
United Ates
Canada
Russia
Fire destroys homes in Grangeville blaze
A major Grangeville Idaho fire swept five blocks of a residential street burning ten homes and ten barns and garages. Firefighters faced low water pressure and a strong southwest wind as they battled the flames. damage was estimated at 50 000 to 75 000 dollars with many families saved belongings from only four houses.
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Grangeville
Idaho
Huns Eating Melons Shot in Ben ton County War on Crops
Report from Finley Washington on the Columbia River where game war leader N E Palmer organized shooting of Hungarian partridges to save watermelon crops. Ranchers say large flocks pecked holes in melons and the birds will be given to needy families.
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Finley
Columbia River
Benton County
N. E Palmer
Wheat prices fall to new low in Chicago grain pits
Wheat for a car of No 2 red winter dropped to 47 3 4 cents a bushel the lowest price ever paid for a regular grade. The prior all time low was 48 cents on July 31, regaining center of interest in Chicago grain trading.
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Chicago
Ringel Guernsey Cow Battles Pneumonia
One of Louie Ringel's prize Guernsey dairy cows has had pneumonia but shows signs of recovery in recent days. The afflicted cow is among Ringel's highest milkers in the Guernsey herd.
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Louie Ringel
Guernsey
Mr. Ringel
Nine Baptisms after Dixie Nazarene Picnic at Walla Walla
Nine persons were baptized at Wildwood park following a Sunday picnic sponsored by the Dixie Nazarine church. Four came from Disile and five from Milton.
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Walla Walla Park
Dixie Nazarine Church
Disile
Milton
Wildwood Park
Rabbit Breeders Exhibit at Walla Walla County Fair
The Walla Walla Rabbit Breeders Association will stage an extensive exhibit of their stock at the Walla Walla County Fair.
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Walla Walla
Rabbit Breeder's’ S Association
Walla Walla County
Cigarette Smoker Sets Bed on Fire in Athena Hotel
Mrs. Laura Froom heard a 2 am commotion and found smoke filling an upstairs room at the Athena Hotel. The mattress burned through and linoleum aged, but the room was empty when she investigated. She believes a late arriving smoker rented no room and caused the blaze by falling asleep with a lighted cigarette. A Ford leaving near the Post Office offered a possible clue with no driver seen.
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Laura Froom
Athena
Buildings Saved From Fire Near Athena
A fire that spread rapidly on the Wallen and Hales ranches west of Athena Thursday afternoon was driven by a brisk breeze from a trash fire in a rock quarry. Farmers back-fired and plowed furrows to shield the buildings, saving the Wallen and Hales houses as the flames were brought under control.
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Wallen
Hales
Athena
Wallen House
State police crack down on old license plates
Pendleton district sergeant 8 C Linville says officers have arrested few people as most drivers have obtained or attempted to obtain new plates. No arrests occur for those who applied before April 1 according to the East Oregonian.
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8. C. Linville
Pendleton
East Oregonian
Triple Wedding in Spokane Ties Fernwood Family
A Fernwood Idaho mother Mrs May A Kirkpatrick and her two children traveled to Spokane for a triple ceremony. May A Kirkpatrick married Alex Iverson of Fernwood, son Clarence Risteen aged 21 wed Helen Gardner 18, and daughter Nola Risteen 18 married Edward Anderson 38 before the tireless judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernwood
Idaho
Spokane
May A. Kirkpatrick
Alex Iverson
Clarence Risteen
Helen Gardner
Nola Risteen
Edward Anderson
First Water Shipment to Portland in 15 Years Then Sinking Cowlitz Incident
After fifteen years, the stern wheeler Uma tilla carried 2850 bags of Gilliam county grain from The Dalles to Portland at 9 a m Tuesday. This marked Portland's first water shipment in 15 years except for grain aboard the Cowlitz which sank last month with 100 tons of grain.
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Gilliam County
Umatilla
Dalles
Portland
Cowlitz
Double Wedding Performed in Walla Walla Couples Wed
Andrew Ingalls and Bessie Smith and Jerry Ingalls and Vernita Mc Bean of Adams were married in a Tuesday afternoon double ceremony conducted by Justice Fred Hedger at Walla Walla after receiving licenses from the county auditor.
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Andrew Ingalls
Bessie Smith
Jerry Ingalls
Vernita McBean
Adams
Fred Hedger
Walla Walla
Young suspect shoots sheriff in Asotin raid
A 10 year old barefoot boy Hubert Nichola Jr shot and killed Sheriff Wormell age 72 at Asotin Washington during a robbery arrest. The youth fired from behind at close range through Wormell’s brain as the sheriff and deputies confronted him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lad
Hubert Nichola, Jr
Wormell
Asotin
Hanley Named Commissioner as Lynch Departed from Board
Governor Julius L. Meier announced William Hanley of Burns would replace M. A. Lynch of Redmond on the state highway commission. Lynch denied resigning as Meier said no special legislative session would be called on tax matters. Hanley attended meetings with the commission, meeting Governor Meier and Chairman H. B. Van Duzer and Commissioner Charles K. Spaulding in Salem.
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Salem
Julius L. Meier
William Hanley
Burns
M. A. Lynch
Redmond
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
A. L. Norblad
Meier
Lynch
Hanley
H. B. van Duzer
Charles K. Spaulding
Agricultural Inspectors Hold Up Bridge Traffic War on Vegetables Opens
An Oregon Washington dispute over produce halted traffic at the Interstate bridge. A Washington inspector barred potatoes claimed by a Washington grower for misbranding while an Oregon official blocked further passage stating the Washington potatoes were misbranded under Oregon law.
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Oregon
Washington
Portland
Fire Precaution Up In Uma Tilla National Forest
Albert Baker district forest ranger says that fir e precautions have improved this year. The Walla Walla north district reports only four fires so far, versus 25 to 30 in the same months last year, though fire hazards remain as severe as last season.
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Umatilla National Forest
Albert Baker
Walla Walla Or
North District
Indian Fighter Tom O'Brien Committed to Eastern Washington Hospital
Tom O'Brien 83 once staged a one man parade in Spokane and was committed this week to the Eastern Washington hospital for the insane. Police found the aged scout wandering into Hangman creek to escape what he thought was an Indian attack. He has since been in a hospital with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom O’brien
Spokane
Eastern Washington Hospital
Hangman Creek
Estate Contest Dismissed in Oregon Court
The action by Jeanette Elder against Frank Duff as administrator of T. J. Kirk’s estate and others was dismissed on motion by the defendants. Judge Calvin Sweek ordered the plaintiff to pay court costs incurred by the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Oregonian
Jeanette Elder
Frank Duff
T. J. Kirk
Calvin Sweek
Steelhead Run Poor on Deachutes River and Celilo Reach
Anglers report a disappointing steelhead run on the Deachutes River with only two fish caught near The Dalles on Sunday. In contrast, heavy catches are reported downstream in the Columbia below Celilo as fishermen flock to the water.
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Deachutes River
Dalles
Columbia
Celilo
Parabolic “Streamline” Tire Debuts at Detroit Air Show
A new parabolic air tire called the streamline shoe is shown at the national air show in Detroit. It is designed for use with a new wheel type to reduce air resistance for autos and airplanes.
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Detroit
Fire damages Phi Kappa Pi house. origin unknown
A blaze in the Phi Kappa Pi fraternity house at Eugene caused 2000 dollars in damages. The fire began in the basement and the cause remains a mystery. Five members were sleeping in the house at the time.
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Fraternity
Phi Kappa Pai
Eugene
Forest Fires Race Across Northwest In Deliberate Blazes
Incendiary fires roared through northwest forests driving hundreds from homes in Idaho Montana and Washington. Foresters reported fires started deliberately with a 30 mile Priest River front and a Deer Creek blaze in the Kaniksu and Coeur d Alene forests. About 200 fires burned across the region as 2500 firefighters battled blazes with pumps and plows.
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Spokane
Northwest
Evan Kelley
Priest River
Kaniksu National Forest
Idaho
Deer Creek
Pond O'Reille
Kootenai
Montana
Washington
Forest
Craig Mountain
National Service
State Services
Timber Protective Organizations
St. Joe
Coeur d'Alene
Tevegno
Yellow Dog
Marble Creek
Mullanghieh
Missionary Meeting Highlights Tibet Focus
The Christian Missionary Society met at Miss May Lockwood's home on August ith to discuss Tibet. Miss Janita Crawford led the program with several members and musical features from Miss Lieuallen Adams and Miss Glen Sias. A cast including Mrs. Lloyd Michener and Rev. Sias performed an playset followed by a social hour with ices and wafers. twenty three members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Missionary Society
May Lockwood
Tibet
Jaanita Crawford
Mra
George Gerking
Floyd Pinkerton
Garner
William Pinkerton
Stella Keen
Misa Lieuallen
Adams
Glen Sias
Liyod Michener
Mary McKay
Charles Sias
Sias
Wheat pays for bride in Kansas marriage ceremony
Frank Craig of Dodge City paid Judge Richard W. Evans ten bushels of wheat to perform the wedding for him and Pave Marie Rinehard of Augusta. Courthouse workers opened a sack and showered the grain on the bride and groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Craig
Dodge City
Kansas
Richard W. Evans
Marie Rinehard
Augusta
Kan
Spokane River suicide ends third try in weeks
O. K. Jack St. Clair, 65, committed suicide by jumping into the Spokane River. It was his third attempt at death within a few weeks, following a prior leap into the river and wrist slashing that failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K
Jack St. Clair
Spokane
Fire destroys three Baker warehouses and coal sheds
Fire on Monday at Baker destroyed three warehouses and two coal sheds holding about a hundred tons of coal. Loss is estimated at ten thousand dollars with some of the damage covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
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Toll Gate Resort Company Is Incorporated
Betty Bond
University of Oregon
Wendieton
Ore
Ram Fleet
New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
Hawaii
Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Ray James
Pend Oreille County
Kaniksu Forest
Freeman Lake
Newport
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