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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1929
Page
1
Workmen have placed a temporary dam on Wild Horse creek at City Park and installed a pumping plant to supply the natatorium with pool water after city mains failed. The pool, closed for days during peak season, will now use creek water, which is softer and warmer. The Legion Post laments lost revenue that would have reduced natatorium construction debt.
Mrs John F Herr formerly of Athena died suddenly at her Baker home on Sunday. She had been in failing health for years and had recently cared for her daughter’s children while the daughter recovered in Seattle. Survived by husband two sons and a daughter. active in the Methodist Episcopal church and well regarded by many friends.
Semi weekly visitor B A Bennett recently moved to Milton and paints for a living. He makes trips to Athena to tend the home garden where a choice variety of vegetables grows including tomatoes nearing maturity. Newt Stone, a familiar figure to locals, often accompanies Bennett to Athena and works on the Main street bench while Bennett handles garden chores.
Mrs J A Alkire entertained a group of girls for her daughter’s eighth birthday anniversary. Present were Natelle Miller Mary Jane Miller Jack Miller Jeanie Jay Winifred Black Beverley Barrett Genevieve Marjorie Martin Mildred Benny Helen Frances and Ira Alkire.
Rights of prohibition to investigate home manufacture of sed and fruit juices defined. Commissioner Doran gave a-tonin in it, could only upon a bona fide ee ens wun.
A girl companion was found in a grain field near Pendleton Oregon and was turned over to the Salvation Army for return to her home. Local authorities coordinated with the Salvation Army to reunite her with family.
The 1929 Athena district wheat harvest closes with excellent yields amid ideal weather and abundant threshing capacity. Glenn Dudley reports 55 bushels per acre, while McBride Bros. Eagle Hollow ranch hits 45 to 50 and Amiel Schubert averages 53. The Weston leaders note Forty Fold wheat shattering and elevators fill with grain awaiting Portland shipments.
Prohibition officers arrested Mr. and Mrs. Jewett Murray at Adams for maintaining a booze operation and released them on bond. Charles Moore, also jailed last weekend for sale and transportation of liquor, posted $2500 and awaits federal court in Portland on Jones law violations. Sheriff Gurdane vows ongoing enforcement as Pendleton approaches a drier status.
Justin Harwood and Mrs. Harwood bought Beccots Zerba residence on High street east of Fifth in Athena. They plan improvements and currently occupy the property. The transaction follows their arrival from Huron South Dakota last week.
Mrs. Bertha E. Hill, wife of former Walla Walla mayor Ben Hill, died Tuesday afternoon after several weeks of illness. She was born July 14, 1890 in Richfield, Washington, and was years old.
Dave Nelson of Pendietoy Montana reports his wheat crop is improving and may outperform early season expectations. He predicts Federation grades will outperform Marquis lower in protein and quality, signaling a favorable harvest outlook.
Hickman of Milton and LeForce of Freewater wed in a Milton ceremony as Ellsworth Hickman 22 and Annie LeForce 19 joined in marriage.
J T Saunders of Southern Pacific cites coastwise steamships and motor trucks cutting rail freight between California and the Pacific Northwest by over 100 percent. He notes 319 685 tons moved by ships vs 161 453 by rail in four months of 1927 and reports SP's 400 million dollar postwar program to build and rehabilitate lines including a 97 mile Klamath Falls to Alturas route, with ships handling more than half the coastwise freight.
Dan Daniels and William Boyd appear in two programs at the Standard Theatre. Daniels headlines What a Night with Neil Hamilton William Austin Wheeler Oakman. Sunday night Boyd stars in The Leathernneck while Alan Hale Robert Armstrong and Dian Ellis are featured in the cast.
In a Columbia River incident at Boardman a 17 year old Miss Strange of Longview died trying to rescue Glen Robin of ae from drowning. The accident occurred Sunday afternoon as Miss Strange visited the Robinson family at Ione.
Harry Keller fished at Bend and landed a fine string of rainbows for relatives and Athena friends. He did the same last year and hopes to repeat next year with another strong catch.
Charles Stephens remains unconscious in St. Anthony's hospital Penileton after his car was struck by a train at Echo crossing last Saturday. He suffered a fractured skull and has been in a coma since the accident.
The Til Taylor statue in heroic bronze and gold leaf by A Phimister Proctor has arrived from Belgium. It will be unveiled at Til Taylor Park Pendleton on the Round Up opening day, September 18, depicting the late sheriff on a horse with detailed saddle and bridle work. Funds came from friends nationwide, and the statue traveled from Belgium to Portland then to Pendleton on a county borrowed trailer.
Marion County Grange head W A Jones wins in circuit court to block Oregon legislators from receiving the $5 a day expense money voted before adjournment. Judge L H McMahan rules the action unconstitutional illegal and void. Hal E Hoss secretary of state and T B Kay treasurer restrained from payment. Jones awarded costs.
George Ferguson of Foster-Richey Company drove a Studebaker sedan on the Sky Line route from Toll Gate to Dayton last Sunday. He called it a wonderful drive and noted officials want to widen the trail on the curves to better accommodate long wheelbase cars.
Harrison, a University of Oregon student and Pacific Coast candidate for national honors, defeated Bruce Barnes of Texas University 1 6, 6 2, 6 4 in the finals to capture the singles title on the Atlantic coast.
Examiners Stiles and Parker of the Interstate Commerce Commission recommend drastic changes in livestock freight rates from Pendleton following a hearing under the Hoch-Smith resolution mandate.
Growers meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms in Walla Walla announced prune harvest will begin August 15 and run to September 5. About 1200 cars of prunes are expected with roughly 80 cars shipped daily. a 20 percent crop loss is projected due to red spider mite, while shippers install grading machines and stock up gear for picking.
University of Oregon alumni will be interested to learn that Dr. John Straub dean emeritus and professor of Greek will conclude his active teaching in October 1950, ending 52 years of service to the institution and 63 years of teaching. Announcement of his resignation was received by the University this week. He will continue to live in Eugene.
Seriously Burned A B McDonald of the Spokesman Review at Walla Walla on the Uma tilla river near Bingham Springs Sunday morning. He was pumping air into a small gasoline stove reservoir when the stove exploded burning his chest and stomach. He was taken to a hospital in Walla Walla.
Mr and Mrs D A Pinkerton and family will move from Athena to Milton to live in their home there J L Booth of Washtucna Washington has bought the service station and acreage on lower Third Street from Mr Pinkerton and will reside here permanently Booth is the father of Mrs Ralph Dowd of Weston.
Coeur d Alene reservation police official "Two Gun" Hart leads a posse into the hills to pursue Charles Charrapin an Indian accused of killing his wife.
Fifty thousand Boy Scouts converge in London for the second week of the international jamboree. The camp grounds are crowded with scouts from many nations as activities continue across the grounds.
Wheat prices decline in Portland futures by 4 to 5 cents and cash wheat by 6 cents as heavy selling from Winnipeg trader behavior shakes Chicago and other markets. Trading is light on the Portland Grain Exchange with limited demand and rising dock space as contracts surge and export demand weakens.
The last surviving male member of the first emigrant party to cross the Cascades will lead a hike along the Naches pass road starting from Clover Creek near Tacoma. fellow travelers include Pop Bagley Clifford Babcock and A H Denman. Babcock and Bonney are officers of the Washington State Historical Society. The trip traces the emigrants of 1853 route laid out by George B. McClellan.
Price Ransom Chevrolet employees teased their boss Lee Price after his recent marriage. In response the first worker to wed would receive a two weeks paid vacation. Saturday night head mechanic Chuck Bell produced his marriage license and the couple departed for their honeymoon.
Former Governor Samuel McKelvie, returning from Washington where he received a farm board appointment from President Hoover, declared stopping the dumping of grain is the major issue for aiding wheat producers. He claimed producers lose ten cents a bushel due to rush at terminal markets.
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission approved permits for Columbia Gorge Motor Transport to operate between Lewiston and Pendleton Oregon and from Spokane to Coeur dAlene. A permit for a Coeur dAlene to Wallace line was held over.
A small forest fire burned but stayed under control near Spout Springs south of Tollgate. It was the first fire of the year in the Blue Mountains east of Athena and was reportedly stopped by crews and weather conditions.
Bean harvest is approaching fast in the Athena-Weston district with cutting starting in parts of Walla Walla. Five bean harvest combines are assembled in Athena and crews expect a satisfactory yield for Eickhoff Products. Sloan seed pea crop harvest has begun on the McBride Bros. ranch south of Athena with good yields anticipated on mountain land.
M. J. Kalmanovitch chairman of the Grain Trust of the U S 5 R Moscow visited Walla Walla and Athena en route to Portland with an interpreter. He toured large Inland Empire farms and noted 50 wheat farms in Northern Caucasia operated as a Grain Trust cooperative financed by government capital. Acreage totals 4,000,000 acres with farm sizes from 50,000 to 375,000 acres and an average near 150,000 acres.
William B. Campbell of Athena and Miss Morey of Freewater were married in the Christian church at Walla Walla on Saturday afternoon. Rev. Hunley officiated as the wedding was attended by the families of the couple and fellow townspeople. Campbell is a graduate of Athena high school and a young farmer. his bride is sister to Mrs. Coppock and esteemed by friends.
Ed Hussey former chief of police of the Walla Walla department died Sunday just before noon while walking to lunch along the corridor of the state penitentiary main building. He served as a turnkey at the penitentiary since 1926 beginning as a guard.
State traffic officer Buck made two arrests this week. G A Moore, driver of a motor coach, was fined $50 for speeding. Gaylord White was fined $15 after Buck arrested him for four riders in one seat.
Traffic Officer Pyle arrested two Navy deserters from the battleship California at Arlington Saturday evening. The men were J. Taylor and Roy Olifant, wanted at Bremerton.
Local figure Giles Mortimer was found unconscious in a serious condition at the Frank Bogenbeep camp in the Blue Mount Savard area. Echo residents are urged to monitor for further updates on his health and the camp situation.
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