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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1930
Page
3
Apple based desserts showcase tapioca as a key ingredient with recipes for Blushing Apple Tapioca and Apple Souffle. Instructions cover ingredient blends, cooking in double boiler, baking times, and serving suggestions with whipped cream. Includes variations using raisins, lemon, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Washington dispatch reports Senators McNary and Steiner met with Legge and McKelvie of the federal farm board to urge active Northwest wheat involvement. The plan aims to align Portland area prices with Chicago, moving Northwest grain to California, and may include funding for flat warehouses and terminal upgrades.
More than 5 million bushels of Columbia basin wheat will be discussed at the Eastern Oregon Wheat league gathering in Heppner December 11 to 13. Speakers include George Milner of Farmers National Grain and Dr. M. L. Wilson of Montana State. The program covers futures markets and river transportation for cheaper haul to market.
Oregon State College engineer R. K. Lunde urges seasonal checks for winter preparation. Flush cooling system to prevent leaks, choose stable antifreeze, inspect ignition and spark plugs, adjust carburetor and manifold for winter, ensure stronger charging, even brakes, and lighter transmission grease to prevent cold stiffness.
Three Washington county farmers test Hood wheat a new Oregon Experiment Station variety. Ritchey Brothers of Forest Grove and W. J. Enschede and J. L. Batchelder of Hillsboro conduct trials with county agent supervision.
Pendleton city council approved a general tax of $70,000 and a special tax of $12,643.76 to refund bonds under an old charter amendment, totaling $82,643.75 for the year. The action sets the 1931 levy with the two components described and designated for city operations and debt service.
Backers predict best team in years with most players returning except Myrick who attends Whitman. Competition tight for all positions as former scrubs push last year’s seniors. Christmas should show near-even first and second teams. Coach Miller focuses on conditioning for the December 6 game with Pendleton. Local alums and visitors noted include Marjorie Wilson, Helen Foster, Alberta Charlton, Lois Johnson, Weldon Bell, Lee Foster, Wayne Pinkerton.
Fred Singer spent Thanksgiving with relatives at Waitsburg. Esther Berlin joined relatives at Pasco for Thanksgiving. Wendell Shigley Wallace Chamness and Wayne Banister traveled to Pendleton on Thursday. Benny Marquis and Roland Richards were in Pendleton on Thursday. Leland Jenkins Ralph Moore and Goldie Miller spent Saturday in Pendleton.
Vinenta Weaver from Yakima shines as guard with no returning guards. Jasamine Trump debuts as running center while freshmen prove their skill. Nylene Taylor excels as jumping center. Four past letter winners include Marjorie Douglas Goldie Miller Myrtle Campbell and Aileen Myrick.
Robert S. Taylor, a colored baseball star, returned Saturday night to the state prison to serve a 10 to 20 year sentence for robbery. Paroled months earlier, his return bolsters the Mavericks for a strong ten-year span at second base.
The Girls League met at noon on Tuesday due to auditorium use at 3:30 p m. Helen Barrett reported for the philanthropic committee. A football team party was held Tuesday evening with games and refreshments. The junior class planned candy sales at basketball games and set fifty cent dues. Money from the school play will fund the school annual.
Faculty Miss Cameron spent Thanksgiving in Portland with her parents. Mr and Mrs Bloom with Mr Bloom's mother and nephew spent Thanksgiving in Olympia Washington. Mrs Blatchford's sister from Milton and her mother joined. Mr Tilley celebrated with his parents in Walla Walla.
Walla Walla county officers report Wilmer Houghtaling a 34 year old ex service man confessed after an hour of questioning that he mutilated himself and concocted a story of attempted robbery to divert attention from himself He is in the U S Veterans hospital where his wounds are being treated and are not expected to be serious
Ed Birch suffered injuries in a recent automobile crash with details partially unclear. Local reports note his condition is being monitored as medical staff manage his recovery.
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