Oregon Telegraph of 1931 Reports Rates and Potatoes Debate
E D Wise of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph outlines Oregon earnings in 1930 and service growth from 111,000 to 151,000 telephones. The Oregon Potato Law and grading system are praised for improving market prospects. Wheat farmers in Amarillo vote to cut acreage by 40 percent to address overproduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. ‘Wise
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company
Oregon
Mr. Wise
Wise
Public Service Commission
Northwest Daily Produce News of
Seattle
Washington
California
U.S
San Francisco
Oregon Coast Highway for the Pacific scenic route
The Roosevelt Highway is criticized as a poor asset for advertising Oregon. A scenic highway along the Pacific coast would better symbolize the state’s traffic and tourism potential and improve connection to its own enterprise. The piece contrasts Oregon and California fruit markets and argues America as a utility built country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Pacific Ocean
Oregon Coast Highway
America
Co operation and consolidation save lumber and other industries
The Press notes calls for cooperation and consolidation as salvation for the lumber industry and suggests other sectors share the same risk. It questions the cost of a state department of agriculture and cites rising gas taxes as a common issue for oil interests and motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
Notice of Final Account Estate of Robert Parnell
The First National Bank of Pendleton as executor has filed its final account for the estate of Robert Parnell in Umatilla County Oregon. The County Judge has set March 9, 1931 at 10:00 AM in Pendleton for hearing objections and settlement at the County Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Robert Parnell
First National Bank of
Pendleton
Peterson and Lewis
Final Notice Oregon Umatilla County Estate
Final notice for the estate of Anna Redhawk. George Red Hawk as administrator has filed a final report with the Umatilla County Court. A hearing is set for Monday March 9, 1931 at 10 a.m. in Pendleton to approve the report and discharge the administrator. Citizens with any objections must appear and show cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Anna Redhawk
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Notice to Creditors for George M. Banister Deceased
The undersigned ex ecutrix of the will of George M. Banister deceased asks all claimants to present their claims within six months from the first publication date. Claims must be verified as required by law. Watts & Prestleye, Athena, Oregon, attorneys for Executrix publish this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
George M. Banister
Watts & Prestleye
Athena
Assing Oregin
Geatee
Executrix
Oregon Coast highway name urged for Roosevelt route
The Astoria Chamber of Commerce urges the legislature to rename the Roosevelt highway to Oregon Coast highway. The Morning Oregonian agrees and urges action now to avoid missing a prime chance to advertise the scenic route as the permanent designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning
Oregonian
The
Astoria Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt Highway
Coast
McMinnville Merchants Torch Oleomargarine Stock
Local merchants in McMinnville burned oleomargarine stocks amid a dairy pat ron protest. Authorities reported no injuries as crowds watched the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMinnville
Reliable Dealer Wanted for Heberling Products
Reliable dealer sought to handle Heberling Products in Uma tilla County. Excellent opportunity for the right man. Earnings of $60 weekly not unusual. Write for free catalogue. G. C. Heberling Company Dept. 1804 Bloomington Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
G. C. Heberling Company Dept
Bloomington, Ill
Free Body Correction Treatments Offered in North Athena
Beginning March 2 1931 and for six days a free Body Correction treatment will be given to each new patient who visits the office in North Athena. Phone 595. BEN BATEMAN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Athena
Ben Bateman
Cedar Rapids Player-Manager Chosen For Three-I Loop
Rollo Brown has been selected as playing manager of the Cedar Rapids team in the Three-I league and will serve as catcher or first baseman. The notice also lists local births, engagements, visits, and various farm and social items from Athena and neighboring areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Rollo Brown
Brown
Yellow Kid
Athena
Charles Kidder
Joseph Rainville
Otis Whiteman
Miss Evant
Pendleton
Residents Move and Travel Near Athena
McCollum and relatives depart for Moro in Sherman county after visiting. Theo and Mrs Danner plan next week to move to Milton. Athena bids farewell to the Danners for their valued presence. George Rosenzweig returns to Estopia Washington after visiting. the Rosenzweigs plan about 1600 acres of farming this year depending on crop prices.
Building and Spring Home Projects Highlight Editorial
The editorial urges readers to start spring cleaning and home improvement now. It notes lower lumber prices and promotes Tum A Lum sticks for repairs. References to weather, rain prayers, and readiness for hatch time accompany advice on better insulation and farm building upgrades.
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Athena Press
F. B. Boyd
William Brosmit
Travelers Insurance Company
Panhandle
Texas
Amarillo
George Red Hawk
Main St. H. H. Hill Athen
C. M. Jones
Schneller's
East Main
Walla Walla
W. Boyd Whyte Chiropractor
Stangier Building
W. H. McKinney
Sharp
Weston
DR. Blatchford
Dentist Post Building
Peterson & Lewis
Inland Empire Bank
Watts & Prestbve
Attorneys-At-Law
Main Street
Mr. McIntyre
Jacob Bloch
Portland
Dolly
Oscar Loeb
Charles McFarland
Cunningham Ranch
Hugh Taylor
Jefferson and
2Nd Streets
Lillian McDonald
Spokane
Byron Hawks
Helix Wheat District
Pilot Rock
Lyde
Heppner
E. Lane Walker
Velma Wilkinson
Katherine Sharp
John Foss
James Mitchell
Athena Hotel
Harris Barber and Beauty Shop
Boise
Salt Lake City
Pacific
B. B. Richards
Hazzard
Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
A. M. Johnson
Bredern
Bruno Weber
Jens Jensen
First National Bank
Kilgore’s Cafe
Continental Oil Company
Bryce Baker
Prop
Grian
Sperry
Lee Wilson, M’gr
Twin City Cleaners
T. E. Smith
Freewater
Preston-Shaffer Milling CO
Electrical Department
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