Huckleberrying Attracts Athena Residents In Mountains
Outdoor pastime huckleberrying draws many Athena residents to High Ridge and Walla Walla river breaks. Mr and Mrs Sias returned with thirteen gallons after camping several days. Others including Mrs Ferguson Mrs Worthington Pittman Pittman Jenkins Smith Potter and Jenkins gathered berries near Toll Gate and on nearby ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Sized Trout
Portland fishermen M. D. Hutchings and Si Flook were fined a total of 187.60 for catching fish below the six inch limit. Each paid 54.20 before Judge Hall in Oswego. Flook also faced a 29.20 penalty for fishing without a license. Police found 147 trout aboard their arrest on Milk Creek, only twelve exceeding six inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
M. D. Hutchings
Si Flook
Judge Hall
Oswego
Flook
Milk Creek
Port Arthur Woman Dies After Arm Severed in Truck
Miss Marie Stahl of Port Arthur Texas died Tuesday night after her arm was severed Sunday when she held it from a parked truck window to flick cigarette ashes. The accident occurred when her arm was caught in the uprights of the truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Stahl
Port Arthur
Tex
New Front Faces Store As Watkins Adds Fresh Coat
Gordon Watkins' pharmacy unveiled a new front this week with Justin Harwood applying a cream coat and last week replacing the old doors with new oak arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Watkins’ Pharmacy
Justin Harwood
Fletcher's Round-Up to Play at Beach Resorts This Summer
Bob Fletcher's Round-Up orchestra will perform at multiple beach resorts for the rest of the summer, bringing musical entertainment to seaside visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Fletcher
Boy Dies After Langdon Lake Diving Accident
Billy Duncan 14 of Walla Walla died after a diving accident at Langdon Lake. He struck his head on an improvised raft log, was rescued by 12 year old Jimmy Ralph of Pendleton, and died in a Walla Walla hospital after surgical relief failed. He was born January 17, 1917 in Teshastin and survived by his parents, sister Marjorie, and brother Donald of Pasadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Multnomah Senator James W Crawford Named Circuit Judge
State Senator James W. Crawford of Multnomah county has been appointed to the Multnomah county circuit bench to succeed the late Judge R. G. Morrow. The appointment was announced by Governor Meier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Crawford
Multnomah County
R. G. Morrow
Meier
Langdon Lake Resort Company Incorporated
Kidwell Brothers, owners of Langdon Lake resort, form Langdon Lake Resort Company with G H Bishop as attorney. Twenty five thousand dollars in stock, fully paid and non assessable, all owned by the brothers. L A Reineman begins Langdon Lake survey to lay out property as city lots and halt new leases until survey completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidwell Brothers
Langdon Lake
Freewater
G. H. Bishop
The
Times
L. A. Reineman
Langdom Lake
Harvester Fire Damages R B McEwen Equipment
A late Saturday fire destroyed the harvester's chaffer and feeder, likely starting in the cylinder house and spreading to other parts. The suding stubble burned partly but no wheat was lost. Repairs were completed Sunday, work resumed Monday, and the loss was insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. McEwen
Cylinder House
Weston Family Narrowly Escapes Car Crash
Weston correspondent reports Henry Beamer and his family had a narrow escape on a huckleberry trip when their auto engine stalled on a grade at High Ridge and brakes failed. The car overturned twice. Mrs Beamer suffered a deep arm gash and others were bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Walla Walla
Antelope Threat Lingers Over Oregon Waterholes
The Oregon state game commission faces an urgent crisis as the last herd of Antelope in Lake County nears extinction. Hunters armed by the commission have driven them from scarce waterholes, leaving the dainty animals to die of thirst unless action is taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon State Game Commission
Lake County
Commission
Taylors Return From California Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Taylor of Pendleton, noted in Athena circles, returned by motor from a five week visit to California. They experienced hot coastal weather throughout their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylors
Henry J. Taylor
Pendleton
Athena
California
Taylor
Forest Fire Near Pendleton Burns Over 200 Acres
A forest fire east of Pendleton near Boiling Point service station on the Old Oregon Trail highway burned over 200 acres before crews contained it. The blaze raced from the north fork of McKay creek and prompted activation of firefighting resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Trail
Boiling Point
Oregon Trail Highway
Pendleton
North Fork
McKaycreek
Deputy Appointed to Fill Sheriff’s Office Vacancy
Ralph Minnis has been appointed to fill the deputy slot left vacant by Wayne Gurdane who moved to a state police captaincy. Minnis will assume duties in the sheriff’s office pending further assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Office
Wayne Gurdane
Ralph Minnis
Milton Freewater Ships 102 Carloads Tomatoes
A Milton Freewater report to the Walla Walla Union notes 102 carloads of tomatoes shipped to eastern markets with up to eight more likely in the next days as the season ends. Quality was good despite recent heat. prune shipments will follow, with total tonnage forecast under 700 cars and a higher share of culls than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton-Freewater
Walla Walla
Mojonnier & Son
Freewater Tomato Growers Co-operative
Pacific Fruit and Produce Company
May Return to Athena Business Couple From Pendleton
Mr and Mrs H C Worthington and their son Emery a Pendleton resident spent Wednesday in Athena reviewing their Main Street property They plan to repair the vacant building and may return to make Athena their home Mr Worthington has painted and decorated in Pendleton while their son works in a local store
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
H. C. Worthington
Pendleton
Worthington
Emery Worthington
Meier Recommends Tax Cut to Save Oregon $500000
Governor Meier urged the state tax commission to eliminate half a mill levy for 1932 on World War veterans state aid bonds. He said the move would save Oregon taxpayers about $500,000 next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meier
State Tax Commission
Oregon
Local Tax Burden Blamed on Home Rule Privileges
Charles Galloway of the state tax commission assailed unrestricted local tax levies at Pendleton before the Umatilla County Tax Equalization league. He warned that governments push spending now and seek to pay later, blaming home rule for excessive Oregon taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Charles Galloway
State Tax Commission
Pendleton
Umatilla County
J F Slover Dies After Short Illness in Walla Walla
James F. Slover longtime Milton Freewater resident dies at General hospital in Walla Walla after a brief heart illness. He had endured ill health for years and was well regarded in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Slover
James F. Slover
Milton Freewater
General Hospital
Walla Walla
Seven Arrests in Milton-Freewater Area by State Police
Seven people were arrested Sunday by Merle Anderson, a state police officer, in the Milton-Freewater vicinity. Two were charged with drunkenness in a public place and several arrests involved automobile offenses with four taken into custody in the front seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Anderson
Milton-Freewater
Miner Killed in Cavern Near Baker
Charles Barnard about 75 lost his life in his mine near Baker when a tunnel roof and walls caved in on him Monday. Barnard had lived at Baker several years. His wife died last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Barnard
Baker Monday
Barnard
Baker
World Wheat Surplus Grows Report Says Government Experts
Government economists estimate a world wheat carryover of about 690 million bushels at the start of the new crop year, with a surplus rise of over 100 million bushels in the year ended June 30. Prices on the Chicago market hit record lows as the 1931 world crop outlook darkens amid droughts in the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Athena
Portland
Farmers National Grain Corporation
United Kingdom
Orient
Betty Bond
University of Oregon
Wendieton
Ore
United States
Ram Fleet
Chicago
New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
Hawaii
Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Washington
Grain Stabilization Corporation
Agriculture Department
United Ates
Canada
Russia
Fire Damages $75 000 in Grangeville Blaze
A major fire swept five blocks of a Grangeville Idaho residential street burning ten homes and ten barns and garages. Firefighters faced low water pressure and a southwest wind as they battled the flames. Damages were estimated between $50 000 and $75 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grangeville
Idaho
Huns Eating Melons Reported Near Finley River
In Benton County near the Columbia River game war den N. E Palmer started a campaign to shoot Hungarian partridges feared to threaten crops. Ranchers reported large flocks feeding on watermelon fields and holes pecked in the melons. The birds will be distributed to needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley
Columbia River
Benton County
N. E Palmer
Wheat prices dip to new low in Chicago grain pits
Wheat for regular grade No 2 red winter slid to 47 3 4 cents a bushel in Chicago's grain pits, regaining center stage. The prior all time low was 48 cents set on July 31, reflecting a fresh low for the commodity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Guernsey Cow Suffering Pneumonia Shows Recovery
One of Louie Ringel's prize Guernsey dairy cows has been seriously afflicted with pneumonia but has shown recovery in the last few days. The cow is among Ringel's highest milkers in his Guernsey herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Ringel
Guernsey
Mr. Ringel
Nine Baptisms After Picnic at Walla Walla Park
Nine people were baptized at Wildwood park Sunday following a picnic sponsored by the Dixie Nazarene church. Four from Disile and five from Milton participated in the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Rabbit Breeder's’ S Association
Walla Walla County
Cigarette Smoking Incident Quietly Sparks Fire at Athena Hotel
Mrs. Laura Froom heard a commotion at 2 a m in the Athena Hotel upstairs and found smoke and a burned mattress in an empty room. She had not rented the room and suspects an unauthorized occupant smoked and slept, causing the blaze before departing. A Ford car nearby sped away, leaving no identifiable driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Froom
Athena
Buildings Saved From Fire Near Athena
A fast moving fire burned two and a half sections on the Wallen and Hales ranches west of Athena on Wednesday afternoon. A trash fire in a rock quarry blew across the road and burned toward the Hales house before locals back-fired and plowed a furrow, saving both buildings while the Wallen house was likewise held and later extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallen
Hales
Athena
Wallen House
State police curb use of old license plates in Pendleton
Pendleton district sergeant 8 C Linville says officers have arrested few for using old plates while many drivers now hold or seek new licenses. No arrests are made if applications were filed before April 1 and officers focus on stragglers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. C. Linville
Pendleton
East Oregonian
Triple wedding in Spokane ties Fernwood family fortunes
A Fernwood Idaho mother Mrs May A Kirkpatrick and her two children traveled to Spokane for a triple ceremony. Mrs Kirkpatrick wed Alex Iverson of Fernwood in the lead, her son Clarence Risteen aged 21 married Helen Gardner aged 18, followed by daughter Nola Risteen aged 18 wed Edward Anderson aged 38 before the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernwood
Idaho
Spokane
May A. Kirkpatrick
Alex Iverson
Clarence Risteen
Helen Gardner
Nola Risteen
Edward Anderson
Uma tilla Leaves The Dalles For Portland With First Grain Shipment In 15 Years
After fifteen years the stern wheeler Uma tilla carried 2,850 bags of Gilliam county grain from The Dalles to Portland at 9 a m Tuesday. This marked the first water shipment to Portland in 15 years aside from the Cowlitz sinking last month with 100 tons of grain aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilliam County
Umatilla
Dalles
Portland
Cowlitz
Double wedding of four Adams residents in Walla Walla
Andrew Ingalls and Bessie Smith and Jerry Ingalls and Vernita Mc Bean, all of Adams, were principals in a double wedding performed Tuesday afternoon by Fred Hedger, justice of the peace at Walla Walla. The two couples had been issued licenses by the county auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Ingalls
Bessie Smith
Jerry Ingalls
Vernita McBean
Adams
Fred Hedger
Walla Walla
Boy Shoots Sheriff in Asotin Kid Memorable Clamor
A 10 year old barefoot boy Hubert Nichola Jr. shot and killed Sheriff Wormell 72 in Asotin Washington Wednesday. The youth fired at close range through the sheriff’s brain from behind the barrel as deputies caught him during a store robbery attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lad
Hubert Nichola, Jr
Wormell
Asotin
Hanley Named Commissioner to Replace Lynch on Highway Board
Governor Julius Meier confirmed a week of reports by appointing William Hanley of Burns to succeed M A Lynch of Redmond on the state highway commission. Lynch had been on the board since an earlier appointment and denied resigning. No special legislative session will be called on tax matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Halt Bridge Traffic Over Potatoes
Washington and Oregon inspectors blocked the Interstate bridge approach in a dispute over branded potatoes. A Washington grower storing potatoes in Portland was barred by Washington officials for misbranding and, on the Oregon side, blocked again for the same reason. The clash underscores a regional fight over branding and agricultural goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Washington
Portland
Fire Precaution Tightens In Uma Tilla Forest
Albert Baker district forest ranger reports fewer fires this year in the Uma tilla national forest but overall hazards remain high. The Walla Walla north district records four fires this year versus 25 to 30 in the same months last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla National Forest
Albert Baker
Walla Walla Or
North District
Indian Fighter Tom O'Brien Committed to Eastern Washington Hospital
The 83 year old Indian fighter once famous for a Spokane one man parade was committed to the Eastern Washington hospital for the insane this week. Police found him wandering toward Hangman creek fleeing a perceived attack and he has since been treated for pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom O’brien
Spokane
Eastern Washington Hospital
Hangman Creek
Estate Contest Dismissed in Oregon Case
The action by Jeanette Elder against Frank Duff as administrator of T. J. Kirk's estate and others was dismissed by Judge Cal vin Sweek on defendants motion. Court costs were taxed to the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Oregonian
Jeanette Elder
Frank Duff
T. J. Kirk
Calvin Sweek
Steelhead Run Poor on Deachutes River
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 further downstream in the Columbia River below Celilo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deachutes River
Dalles
Columbia
Celilo
Streamline Tire Debuts as Low-Resist Airplane Wheel
A parabolic airplane tire nicknamed shoe was showcased at the Detroit national air show. The design aims to cut air resistance and is paired with a new wheel type, part of ongoing research to reduce drag for autos and aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Fire damages Phi Kappa Psi house in Eugene. insured
A blaze in the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house in Eugene caused about 2000 dollars in damages. The fire started in the basement and investigators have not determined the cause. Five members were sleeping in the house at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternity
Phi Kappa Pai
Eugene
Fires Ravage Northwest Forests As Residents Flee
Incendiary blazes swept Idaho and surrounding regions driving hundreds from homes. Forest warden Ray James rescued wildlife and noted eye and hair damage in deer. About 40,000 acres burned on the main front with smoke covering the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Ray James
Pend Oreille County
Kaniksu Forest
Freeman Lake
Newport
Missionary Society Meeting at Miss Lockwood Home
The Christian Missionary Society met at Miss May Lockwood's home on a Wednesday afternoon in August. Miss Janita Crawford led the Tibet program with participants including Mrs. George Gerking and Mrs. Floyd Pinkerton. Musical features included a vocal solo by Miss Lieuallen and a piano solo by Miss Glen Sias. A cast performed an playset followed by a social 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 wedding in Dodge City ceremony
Frank Craig of Dodge City Kansas paid Judge Richard W Evans with ten bushels of wheat for performing the marriage to Pave Marie Rinehard of Augusta Kansas Courthouse staff opened a sack and showered the grains onto the bride and groom in a rustic display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Craig
Dodge City
Kansas
Richard W. Evans
Marie Rinehard
Augusta
Kan
Third Attempt O. K. Jack St. Clair Dies in Spokane River
Jack St. Clair, 65, committed suicide by jumping into the Spokane River. It was his third attempt at death within weeks after prior plunge and wrist-slashing failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K
Jack St. Clair
Spokane
Fire at Baker destroys three warehouses and coal sheds
A Monday blaze at Baker destroyed three warehouses and two coal sheds containing about a hundred tons of coal. Loss is estimated at $10,000 with part covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
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Northwest Wheat
Seattle
Stabilization Corporation
Hansell-Wood
Hansell Mountain
Joe Scott
Joe Cannon
Laurence Pinkerton
Kirk Place
Town
Crawford
Toll Gate Resort Company Is Incorporated
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