Insurgents Welcomed Back to Republican House Caucus
Republican leaders invited insurgents from Wisconsin and other states to a February 21 party caucus in Washington to select a speaker and majority leader for the next Congress. La Guardia Sinclair and Keller were previously banished for opposing the Coolidge Dawes ticket. Keller was not invited due to non nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Wisconsin
la Guardia
New York
Sinclair
North Dakota
Keller
Minnesota
Longworth
Ohio
Tilson
Farm Relief Bill Likely Soon To Reach President
Washington reports strong indications that the McNary Haugen farm relief bill will move this week through both Senate and House. Proponents push for a Senate vote with House action likely next week. Cloture petitions on farm relief and banking measures are in reserve, aided by over two thirds of senators.
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Washington, D. C
McNary-Haugen
Congress
Coolidge
Senate
House
McNary
Agriculture Committee
McFadden Branch
Miss Pauline Myrick and Tom Mosgrove Wed in Walla Walla
Miss Pauline Myrick of Athena and Milton merchant Tom Mosgrove were married yesterday at Walla Walla. Jesse Myrick and his Athena wife attended. The couple will honeymoon in Banff B C and reside in Milton after.
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Pauline Myrick
Athena
Tom Mosgrove
Milton
Walla Walla
Jesse Myrick
Mrs. Mosgrove
Banff
B. C
Legion Convention Set for La Grande July 21 to 23
The American Legion Department of Oregon will hold its annual convention in La Grande on July 21 22 and 23. La Grande Legion Post aims to host the largest best attended Oregon Legion convention yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Department of Oregon
la Grande
Legion Post of
Local Students Return for Weekend at Home
Miss Lois McIntyre returns from Pullman where she attends W S C and visits her parents Mr and Mrs Alex McIntyre for the weekend. Miss Roma Charlton, also a college student, will arrive today to spend the weekend with her parents.
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Lois McIntyre
Pullman
Alex McIntyre
Roma Charlton
Adams and Umapine Split Local Basketball Doubleheader
In a Wednesday night gym matchup Athena boys fell to Adams 14 to 7 while Athena girls were edged by Umapine girls 19 to 15 in a close iterated doubleheader.
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Athena Boys
Adams
Umapine Girls
Elevator Capacity Expanded at Athena Grain Plant
The Farmer's Grain Elevator company of Athena let a contract to G. R. Hugunin of Pendleton to add four storage bins totaling 60 000 bushels. When finished the yard will hold 160 000 bushels of bulk grain. Construction starts about May 1 at the south end of the existing structure on a concrete cribbing foundation.
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Farmer's Grain Elevator Company of
Athena
Athena Basketball Team Enjoys Washington Trip
Athena high school coach Stolzheise led the team on a trip to Washington to play Clarkston St John and Endicott. The players and chaperones praised hospitality and sportsmanship in each town. Athena lost all three games 30-18 to Clarkston 20-12 to St John and 17-7 to Endicott but gained valuable experience.
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Stolzheise
Athena High School
Washington
Clarkston
St. John and Endicott
Endicott
M. I. Miller
Athena
O. O. Stephens
Will Kirk
I. B Radtke
Art Douglas
Nnicott
Clarkstone
St. John
Officers Installed At Rebekah Lodge Installation Night
Tuesday evening featured a Rebekah lodge installation with Velma Schubert named N. G. and Ethel Geissel V. G. among a list of officers including Bessie Thompson Treas Maude Logsdon Rec Sec Mary McKay Chaplain Charlotte Dickenson Warden Ruth Williams Conductress Susie Campbell I G Dorothy Rodman O S G Alta Mitchener R S N G Verva Baker L N G Minnie Willaby RS V G Mattie Hill LS V G Attendance was fair and refreshments were served by Mrs William Campbell and Mrs Lilla Kirk.
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Rebekah Lodge
Velma Schubert
N. G
Ethel Geissel
V. G
Bessie Thompson
Treas
Lilla Kirk
Maude Logsdon
Mary McKay
Charlotte Dickenson
Ruth Williams
Susie Campbell
I. G
Dorothy Rodman
Alta Mitchener
R. S
Anniversary Bridge Party Honors Two Couples
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Prestleye and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Harwood celebrated fifth wedding anniversaries with a card party. Four bridge tables were in play and refreshments were served. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. L. McFadden and others from Adams and Walla Walla.
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E. C. Prestleye
J. C. Harwood
C. L. McFadden
J C. Harwood
Henry Dell
Max Hopper
Grant Prestleye
J. T. Lieuallen Jr
Adams
Armond de Merritt
Walla Walla
Athena boy Ross injured in streetcar crash in Seattle
Maloney family notes Ross, a former Athena boy now living in Seattle, fractured his right ankle in a streetcar accident that badly wrecked his Dodge coupe. Mrs. R L Maloney of Yakima and Mrs. Culley of Weston, mother of Mrs. Ross Maloney, are visiting in Seattle.
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Ross. Maloney
Athena
Seattle
Ross
R. L. Maloney
Yakima
Culley
Weston
Ross Maloney
Maloney
Legion Dance Draws Athena Youth at Legion Hall
The Athena Weston Legion conducts a dance series at Legion Hall with strong youth attendance. Another event is announced for tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena-Weston Legion Test
Legion Hall
Athena
Resurfacing Hunt Avenue Nearing Completion
Work on Hunt Avenue resurfacing using crushed rock has progressed this week. All depressions have been filled to grade and the surface now rests in first class condition.
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Hunt Avenue
Tithing and Budget Bills Easily Carried
The Oregon Journal reports Patterson administration wins in both chambers. The house passed the tithing bill with seven dissenters, while the senate completed action on the budget bill with nine opposing votes. The budget bill grants the governor power to appoint a budget master and appropriates 25000 for budget administration.
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The
Oregon Journal
Patterson
House
Senate
Secretary of State
Drumheller Horse Bonnie Omar in Tijuana Coffroth Handicap
George Drumheller of Walla Walla enters Bonnie Omar in the Coffroth handicap at Tijuana on March 13 with 75 000 added money. Winner collects 60 000 plus fees. second 5500. third 3000. fourth 1500. Jockey and trainer each earn 2600.
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Athena
George Drumheller
Walla Walla
Bonnie Omar
Tijuana
Drumheller
Pat
Chance
Health Bulletin Advises Flu Prevention Measures
Portland city physician Dr. John G. Abele urges sensible living to avoid the mild flu wave. Keep regular hours and drink water. avoid getting wet. do not overeat. He notes few pneumonia cases come from the common grippe and endorses comfortable, careful living to defend against illness.
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Portland
John G. Abele
Abele
State prison study calls for new facility at unspecified site
A joint committee from the last Washington state legislature released a report condemning the present state penitentiary at Walla Walla and urging quick construction of a new institution at another location.
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Walla Walla
Washington State
Fergusons Move Into New Home on Fourth and Adams
Mr. and Mrs. W. 8. Ferguson moved into their new residence at the corner of Fourth and Adams streets. The vacated home is now occupied by Ernest Schrimpf.
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W. 8
Ferguson
Fourth and
Adams Streets
Ernest Schrimpf
City digs bigger well with steam shovel for better water
A city owned steam shovel began enlarging the pumping plant well to 50 feet by 16 feet. After excavation, concrete sides will be added, and extra depth aims to improve water quality and supply. A new steel pipe line from Main and Fifth to Dudley field may follow, part of a yearly upgrading plan. Mayor Watt orders monthly meter readings after a weeklong low pressure event.
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Main and
Fifth Streets
Dudley Field
Hines Stars in The Brown Derby as Nazimova Stages My Son
Johnny Hines delivers a rapid fire comedy in The Brown Derby by Bert Wheeler and F. Merlin, shown by First National. Nazimova and Jack Pickford headline Gotham stage drama My Son with an all star cast including Hobart Bosworth and Dot Farley. The Standard schedules Jack Holt and Mary Brian in The Enchanted Hill and James Kirkwood in The Wise Guy next week.
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Johnny Hines
Bert Wheeler
F. 8
Merlin
Brian Marlowe
Hines
First National
the Standard
Nazimova
Jack Pickford
Gotham
Hobart Bosworth
Ian Keith
Mary Akin
Chaesuray
Constance Bennett
Dot Farley
Standard
Jack Holt
Mary Brian
Peter B. Kyne
James Kirkwood
the Wise Guy
Once In a Blue Moon Comes to Etude Club Show
Etude Club presents the musical romance Once In a Blue Moon at 8 15 Tuesday night in the high school auditorium. Rehearsals under Mrs Loren Basler have refined soloists and choruses with Bond Brothers of Pendleton sponsoring a style show between acts.
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Etude Club
Bond Brothers of Pendleton
Loren Basler
David Stone
Donna Jean Logsdon
Mildred Cannon
Montgomery
R. B. McEwen
Sylvia Montgomery
Lorraine Terry
Leatrice Montgomery
Mary Jane Cornelison
Babbit Morton
C. M. Mager
Betty Morton
Sylvia
Bryce Baker
Lila Lavendar
C. M. Eager
Billy Maxwell
Dorsey Kret
Portland Bride Weds Glenn Dudley In Portland Ceremony
Miss Zorita Collins of Portland married Glenn Dudley of Athena last Thursday in Portland. They plan a two week British Columbia honeymoon and then reside on the Dudley farm near town. The bride is a leading Oswego golf club champion. the groom is from a pioneer family, a University of Oregon alumnus and Sigma Nu member.
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Zorita Collins
Portland
Glenn Dudley
Athena
Dudley
British Columbia
Dudley Farm
Town
Oswego
Mr. Dudley
E. A. Dudley
University of Oregon
Sigma Nu
Hadley to Leave Athena School Superintendent Post
O C Hadley announces he will not return as Athena school superintendent next year and may join another district. He has led Athena public schools for eight years, with sixteen pupils now attending colleges. The school board has not yet chosen his successor.
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O. C. Hadley
Athena
Hadley
Missionary Miss Argetsinger Describes China Tour
Miss Argetsinger on furlough from China spoke at the Baptist church Tuesday, detailing conditions in China. She denounced foreign powers sending troops to protect missionaries, asserting no harm to them is imminent.
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Miss Argetsinger
China
The
Baptist Church
Cold Weather Hurts Peaches in Walla Walla Valley
Wayne Garrett, horticultural inspector, reports that only peaches suffer cold-weather damage in the Walla Walla valley. Cherries, prunes and apples are in good condition with prospects for a better crop. Peach harm was caused by last month's cold but total damage will take time to determine.
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Walla Walla Valley
Wayne Garrett
Meldrum to Lead Athena Revival Opening
The Christian church will open revival meetings next Sunday February 13 at 11 A M under Dr A M Meldrum of Spokane. Meldrum is a renowned Northwest speaker well known to Athena residents.
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The
Christian Church
A. M. Meldrum
Spokane
Dr. Meldrum
Northwest
Athena
Washington Urges U S Participation in Geneva Conference
President Coolidge recommends Senate approval of a 15000 appropriation for delegates to the Geneva economic conference called by the League of Nations. He notes delegates cannot bind their governments or speak for official policy, and outlines the preparatory committee's aim for general consultation and free discussion of programs without immediate binding conclusions.
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Washington, D. C
League of Nations
Coolidge
House
Council of the
Counfeemea
Hayes and Hayes Bank Closes in Aberdeen Washington
Aberdeen Washington Hayes and Hayes bank with deposits over 4 million did not open Monday January 2 Patterson president and A J Patterson cashier in charge Bank Examiner Johnson will oversee affairs. The closure stems from accumulated losses eroding capital. Johnson notes Hayes and Woyen bank the second largest in the state was organized in 1900 and state chartered since 1893. Capital 200000 and surplus 260000 will be used to cover obligations. stockholders face 100 percent assessments.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Hayes and Hayes Bank
Patterson Ia
A. J. Patterson
Examiner Johnson
Hayes & Woyen Bank
Wasington
Representative Scott questions bill to abolish county recorder office
Rep. J. N. Scott doubts the wisdom of abolishing the county recorder and raising salaries for other officials. He favors higher pay but notes voters rejected a salary increase in November. Scott expects an income tax law to pass due to Governor Patterson’s suggestions and a growing legislative sentiment.
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The
East Oregonian
J. N. Scott
Scott
Patterson
Snow Protects Wheat in Wallowa County Fields
Several inches of new snow covered the ground in Wallowa county after a warm chinook. Farmers report winter wheat in good condition with frost mostly drawn from the soil. the crop appears green and thrifty despite the snow cover.
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Wallowa
Woman Burned Carrying Hot Water During Family Wash
Mrs. Forrest Yerba sustained a severe burn on her right leg below the knee after a bucket of hot water spilled from the range to a tub during family washing. She was treated for the injury.
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Mra
Forrest Yerba
City Worker Cleans Street Curbing This Week
Jack Murphy employed by the city has cleaned soil accumulation along street curbs this week. A substantial amount of dirt and silt has been removed.
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Jack Murphy
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Legion
Adams and Umapine
Amapine
Baroness Maltzan
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Dudley —Collins
Mr. Hadley
Peaches
Meldrum
Geneva
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