Wilgon Denies Hoodlum Terms In Legion Controversy
Dr. Clarence True Wilson of the Methodist Church says he never called American Legionnaires bums hoodlums or imps of hell and that claims misrepresent his prepared statement. He reiterates no belief that Legion conventions are planned as drunken orgies and disavows any interview quotes.
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Clarence True Wilson
Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
American Legion
Detroit
Stevens
Hell
Parole Request for 12-Year-Old Slayer Raises Board Doubt
At a Walla Walla parole board session Rev. E. J. Flanagan of Omaha sought parole for Herbert Niccolls the 12 year old who killed the Asotin county sheriff. The board likely will defer action until the spring session.
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Niccols
Washington State Prison Parole Board
Walla Walla
E. J. Flanagan
Omaha
Herbert Niccolls
Asotin
Washington
Final Big Football Game Set at Portland
The Northwest season finale features Utah versus Oregon State tomorrow at Multnomah Field in Portland. Kickoff at 2 pm funds the unemployed, with reserved seats at 1.00. Utah enters off a 34–0 win over Utah State and holds a 40 game four season record with five on the Rocky Mountain all star team.
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Northwest
Portland
University of Utah
Oregon State
Multnomah Civic Stadium
Utah
Utah Aggies
Utes
Rocky Mountain
Frank Christensen
Schissler
Orangemen
Jack Cox
Union
Indians Survive Blizzard After Week on New Mexico Mesas
More than 100 Navajos marooned on snowbound mesas in New Mexico treked to their pueblos as deep snow and blizzards cut off supply routes. Officials say relief reached hundreds more and cleanup efforts continue to ensure no one is overlooked amid the harsh storm.
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New Mexico
Cerro Alto Mesa
Santa Rita Mesa
Freewater Man Dies After Despondent Over Losses
W A Curley Reynolds aged 50 died at Freewater Thursday night after taking poison. Despondent over a fire that ruined his restaurant three years earlier and the destruction of his home last year, Reynolds reportedly faced mounting losses.
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Freewater
W. A. (“Curley
Fund to Fight Fires May Boost Forestry Protection Aid
Federal appropriations for forestry fire protection to aid state and private agencies may be increased to include funds for suppression of fires.
Pilot Bigelow dies in Pasco plane crash
Edgar C. Bigelow, reserve pilot for Varney Air Lines, was flying the night mail plane from Portland when foggy conditions near Pasco caused a fatal crash three miles west of the airport. Officials say he attempted a landing near rancher C A Bell’s buildings, then hit sagebrush while trying to gain altitude. The plane did not burn and had just departed the Columbia River Gorge for Pasco with a scheduled 10:30 p.m. arrival.
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Edgar C. Bigelow
Portland
Pasco
C. A. Bell
Bigelow
Varney Air Lines, Inc
Columbia River Gorge
Bell
Farmer Is Found Frozen To Death In Hartland Valley
Joseph D. Robertson, 52, a Hartland area farmer, was found frozen beside his wagon after leaving home Wednesday to fetch wood. Neighbors saw the four mules roaming Sunday without a driver, and the body was found in the woods. Authorities believe a heart attack caused the death.
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Joseph D. Robertson
Hartland
Klickitat Valley
Robertson
Farmer dies after bull goring at Baker county ranch
George Darling, worker at C. K. Fisher ranch near Haines, Baker county, entered a stock corral Thursday evening to feed stock. An infuriated Hereford bull charged and gored him fatally, leaving him unable to resist the attack.
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George Darling
C. K. Fisher
Haines
Baker County
Boy Captures Wild Goose During Turkey Shoot
A wild goose interrupted a turkey shoot at Enterprise. Several men fired at the bird, which resembled a swan, but a boy recovered the game, earning a fine wild goose for his Thanksgiving dinner.
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Enterprise
Pendleton Native Piersol Plans Winter Visit to Willamette Valley
Piersol of Pendleton and a former Athena resident will spend the winter with relatives in the Willamette Valley, continuing ties to their Oregon communities.
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Willamette Valley
Piersol
Pendleton
Athena
Wheat King Retains Crown At International Show
Chicago-Herman Trelle of Wembley Alberta wins again as durum share wins him the wheat trophy. This year he keeps permanent possession with durum, after earlier wins with hard red spring wheat. Edeson Smith of Corvallis Montana is reserve wheat champion for white spring. Trelle operates 1000 acres north of the border, 550 in crops. Dorothy C. Hinder of Long Green Maryland wins blue for a 4-H outfit. Other results include Norman loiss Bailey Lane Oregon top honors in clover, and Bend Oregon growers sweeping Alsike clover.
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Chicago
Herman Trelle
Arctic
Trelle
Wembley
Alberta
Edeson Smith
Corvallis
Mont
Wheat King
Dorothy C. Hinder
Long Green
Miss Hinder
Kathryn Phillips
Portland
Cora Torgerson
Freeborn County
Minn
Alice Ingram
Maplewood
Audrey Spencer
Woodbury County
Iowa
Loiss Bailey Lane
Oregon
Bend
Geo. Thompson
Glen McFall
Clayton Green
E E. Varcoe
Senator Steiner Backs Hoover Credits Plan for Home Building
Senator Fred Steiner of Oregon endorses Hoover’s plan to release frozen credits via home loan discount banks. He supports the concept but fears possible inflation and criticizes building and loan associations as not fully satisfactory, urging steps to free credit for home construction.
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Hoover
Frederick Steiner
Oregon
Steiner
Red Cross Faces Potential Shortfall in Portland Drive
Portland Red Cross officials report a funding gap after the annual roll call drive ended Thanksgiving Day. Executives say $14,410 of a $20,000 quota was raised, with $2,000 more expected by December 1.
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Red Cross
Portland
American Red Cross
Jane V. Doyle
Farm Board saved nation from agricultural credit collapse
Charles S. Brown, special representative of the Farm Board, says the federal agency stabilized prices last winter and spring. Brown is on a two week Northwest speaking tour and will speak at Pendleton on December 3.
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Brown
Pendleton
Spokane
Federal Farm Board
Charles S
Farmer) Brown
Farm Board
Pacific Northwest
Brother's rifle accidental shooting claims Elmer Thayer
Elmer Thayer a 24 year old resident of Moscow Idaho was killed by an accidental rifle discharge Saturday while deer hunting with his brother William Thayer and four others. The hammer on Williams rifle snagged in brush causing the fatal shot as they trailed a wounded deer. The 30-20 bullet struck Elmer in the jaw and he died instantly.
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Elmer Thayer
Moscow
Idaho
William Thayer
Elmer
Mrs Whittaker Dies in Pendleton Funeral
Susan Jane Wittaker a longtime Umatilla county resident died at her Pendleton home last Wednesday She was born in Polk county Oregon She is survived by her husband Harry and two children James Whittaker of Pilot Rock and Mrs G Bunter of Pendleton
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Whittaker
Susan Jane Wittaker
Umatilla County
Pendleton
Idaho Farmer Kills Neighbor Then Hangs Self
N O Neilson aged 69 of Dietrich Idaho shot and killed his neighbor George Loden 65 before killing himself Saturday, ending an old feud over water rights. Lincoln County attorney Harlan G Heist said the tragedy was disclosed when Neilson was found hanging from a granary and Loden lay dead with shotgun wounds in the snow near his farm.
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N. O. Neilson
Dietrich
Idaho
George Loden
Harlan G. Heist
Lincoln County
Neilson
Loden
Fog Delays Pasco Flights After Fatal Elko Crash
Dense fog around Pasco airport delays Varney mail planes as investigations follow a deadly crash last week. The incident marks the fourth fatality on the Elko Pasco line since its 1926 launch, amid ongoing weather-related suspensions.
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Pasco
Bigelow
Varney
Elko- Pasco
Prop tree drive from Oregon to Nebraska by Lebanon man
William Stage of Lebanon drives a large shipment of Christmas trees from Oregon to Nebraska along the Old Oregon Trail. He expects strong demand and ready sales for the firs despite Nebraska’s lack of evergreens.
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Nebraska
Oregon Trail
William Stage
Lebanon
High School Notes Vacation Ravages
Back to school after a vacation the room feels dull and sleepy. The column urges brightness, rested dispositions, and returning to study with better attitudes and earlier bedtimes. A second piece from Fred Singer comments on fresh snow, sleigh bells, sleds, and holiday cheer for Christmas and New Year.
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Doris Street
Freddy
Mother Nature
Fred Singer
French II Class Opens with Sans Famille Readings
Miss Cameron teaches French II as the class begins Monday with the new reader Sans Famille about an orphan and his adventures. The simple style aids sight translation and the students show ready interest reading ahead to enjoy the escapades of the lovable Remi.
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Miss Cameron
Thanksgiving Program At Local High School
The grades presented a program on Thanksgiving Day with musical numbers exercises and a short play by the boys of Mr. Miller's room. Parents and friends attended as the high school showcased student efforts during the holiday event.
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Gram
Band Adds Pep at Pendleton Basketball Night
The town high school band performed selections including Oregon My Oregon and Battle Hymn of the Republic to boost school spirit at a Pendleton game. They will entertain at future winter games with a new snare drum funded by student contributions. A treasurer reported $87 in receipts with $30 expenses and a $20 donation to Athena’s unemployed.
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Pendleton
Oregon
Rifle Rangers
the Republic
America
Tilley
Athena
Student Body Votes To Buy At Tuesday Meeting
At a student body meeting held at 1 pm on Tuesday November 24, students voted to buy the item discussed. The action reflects a campus decision framed by the gathering and timing.
Eight Students on Honor Roll This Six Weeks
The honor roll list includes seniors Betty Eager Ai leen Myrick Marjorie Douglas and Mildred Hansell. Sophomores Walter Singer and Maxine Moore Freshmen Aaron Douglas and Buddy Weber must have no grade below a two.
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Betty Eager
Aileen Myrick
Marjorie Douglas
Mildred Hansell
Walter Singer
Maxine Moore
Aaron Douglas
Buddy Weber
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Varneyair
Conoco
Conoco Lislener
Arctic Circle
ROGERS @ GOODMAN
Mercantile Trust
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