Neuner Withdraws From Oregon Governor Primary Race
U S attorney George Neuner announces he will not seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination, citing duties of the office and pending legislation. State Treasurer Tom Kay also declines. The four remaining GOP hopefuls are Sen J E Bennett, Sen Charles Mall, Sen Henry L Corbett, and Gov A W Norblad.
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Peney
George Neuner
Republican Union
United States
Congress
United States Attorney
Tom Kay
J. E. Bennett
Multnomah
Charles Mall
Coos and
Curry
Henry L. Corbett
A. W. Norblad
Clatsop County
Steelhead Trout Fishing Expected To Improve This Season
Local anglers believe steelhead fishing should be better than before this season as fish pass upriver through unfished grounds while the river was frozen. Steelhead migrate to spawn and may reach tributaries of the Umatilla and Walla Walla rivers of Eastern Oregon and Washington. The prime spot is north of Hermiston in a narrow channel on the river bottom where anglers plan for the coming run.
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Umatilla
Walla Walla
Oregon
Washington
Hermiston
Anak
Athena to Play Wa-Hi Tonight in Make-Up Game
Athena high school reached an agreement with Wa-Hi of Walla Walla for a late game tonight on the local court after initial scheduling issues. This will be Athena’s final home game, with a trip to Weston next Monday for the second scheduled scholastic contest in the SGRSON series.
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Athena
Wa-Hi
Echo High
Miller
Walla Walla
Athena High School
Weston
Weston High
Sgrson
Girl on Submarine Describes U-19 Visit at Harbor
Miss Dealtry Bean, daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Bean of Freewater Times, teaches English at Hilo High School Hawaii. She boarded the submarine U 19 in the harbor and Times prints her vivid description of the experience.
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Miss Dealtry Bean
R. E. Bean
The
Freewater Times
Hilo
Hawaii
Miss Bean
eTme Times
Smallpox Quarantine Cancels Dalles-Basketball Game
The Dalles high school athletic director Beryl Hodgen is quarantined with smallpox in The Dalles. Members of the Dalles basketball team are also afflicted, forcing cancellation of a game against MacHi.
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Beryl Hodgen
Dalles High School
Dalles
Mac-Hi
Fire destroys barn at Tardif farm near Pendleton
A barn and its contents were completely destroyed by a Saturday fire at the Tardif farm north of Pendleton. No injuries were reported. Firefighters from Pendleton battled the blaze and the cause was under investigation.
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Pendleton
Tractor School Opens in Walla Walla at Page Company
The annual tractor school ran three days at 123 East Alder attracting 300 to 350 attendees last year with expected 500 this year. Caterpillar experts O R Zentner and J F Gogs led demonstrations on lubrication maintenance and power farming, featuring motion pictures and displays of tractors and related machinery.
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Walla Walla
East Alder
Umatilla
O. R. Zentner
J. F. Gogs
Caterpillar Company
Pageee Company
Pendleton
Caterpillar Tractor Company
Goss
Iowa State College
Page
Page Company
Stephens Luncheonette Opens in Pendleton Tomorrow
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Stephens and Mrs. A. A. Kimball announce the opening of the Stephens Luncheonette in Pendleton. Apple green décor and orchid linens create an inviting setting with a steam table to keep food hot. The proprietors, famed cooks, offer popular prices and a dining room for luncheon parties with bridge tables and equipment. Athena residents are urged to attend the opening and tour the premises.
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C. C. Stephens
A. A. Kimball
Athena
Milton Defeats Athena In Rough Local Match
Milton town team defeated Athena 30 to 24 in a fast rough game at Milton Wednesday evening. The teams meet again February 19 on Athena floor with hopes to turn the tables. After upcoming Helix Red Devils games, the schedule may close for the year. Manager Lawerence Pinkerton urges everyone to attend the remaining games.
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Milton
Athena
Milton Town
Helix
Red Devils
Lawerence Pinkerton
Hospital Head Dies at Walla Walla General
Athena le as the superintendent of the Walla Walla Valley General hospital died at the institution Wednesday evening after a short illness beginning with tonsillitis last Saturday. Miss Wade was a Saint Mary's nurses school graduate and a member of the Washington State Nurses association. Her parents reside at Prescott, Washington.
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Athena le
Walla Walla Valley General Hospital
Miss Wade
St. Mary's Nurses School
Washington State Nurses Association
Prescott
Wash
Dazzler the Hog Heads to Sausage After Record Weight
An Omaha report notes Dazzler, a famed hog shown nationwide for size, will be turned to sausage and pork chops. The animal weighed 1,365 pounds and stretched seven feet two inches from nose to tail.
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Omaha
Hermiston Hospital Opens With Miss Banks In Charge
The Medical Hospital at Hermiston welcomed patients this week with Miss Bertha Banks of Eugene in charge of the new facility.
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Hermiston Hospital
Hermiston
Bertha Banks
Eugene
Spears Named Head Football Coach at University of Oregon
Dr Clarence Spears, former Minnesota coach, will lead Oregon football as professor of physical education. He arrives for spring practice with a $11,500 salary mix funded by Associated Students and the university health service. The move aims to elevate football coaching to a scientific, educational level and bolster campus athletic programs and facilities.
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University of Oregon
Dugene
Clarence W. Spears
University of Minnesota
Spears
Arnold Bennett Hall
Spearne
University
Health Service
Associated Students Aga
McArthur Court
Oregon
Minnesota
Nutrition Specialist Helen Sampson Reports Local Health Aid
County nurse Helen J. Sampson notes Mrs. J. P. Stewart, nutrition specialist, finished a course at Columbia University New York City and has generously offered services for Umatilla county health work. Stewart has accompanied the county on several occasions and spoken to high school and upper grade groups.
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Helen J. Sampson
Mra
Judge Sharpstein II Ill at Home Since This Week
Judge John L. Sharpstein of Walla Walla has been ill at his home since this week, prompting updates on his health status and ongoing absence from court duties.
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Sharpstein II
John L. Sharpstein
Walla Walla
Waldo Vincent Dies in Ferndale Funeral Held Sunday
Waldo L. Vincent died Friday morning in Ferndale. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:80 from the Methodist Church with Rev. T. Wheeler officiating. Interment followed in the I. G. C. F. Cemetery at Milton. He was born in Heppner on January 5, 1888 and had lived in the hotter vicinity most of his life.
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Waldo L. Vincent
Ferndale
Methodist
Rev. T
Wheeler
Milton
Heppner
Oregon Governor Seeks Tariff Support to Boost Northwest Lumber
Gov. A. W. Norblad urged President Hoover to maintain adequate tariffs on lumber to stimulate employment and secure the future prosperity of the Northwest. The message framed tariff protection as essential for the industry’s growth and regional economic stability.
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Northwest
Gov. A. W. Norblad
Oregon
Hoover
McKelvie Raps Wheat Speculator at Walla Walla
Former Nebraska governor Samuel R McKelvie told the Chamber of Commerce audience in Walla Walla that the federal marketing act and farm board aim to aid farmers. He blasted grain speculators as harmful and noted the board serves the farmer to maximize returns. Umatilla county farmers attended the talk.
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Walla Walla
Federal Farm Board
Samuel R. McKelvie
Nebraska
Chamber of Commerce
Ion
Chicago
Farm Board
Federal Farm ‘Board
Athena
McKelvie
Umatilla County
Splendid Recital By Malen Burnett Pupils
Wednesday evening at the Athena branch Malen Burnett School of Music held a recital. Older pupils showed advanced technique and interpretation under Miss Hanna. Younger pupils offered satisfying performances. Lois Johnson performed Moskowski’s Waltz in E major, delighting the audience.
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Athena
Malen Burnett School of Music
Hanna
Lois Johnson
Malon Burnett
Moskowski
Weston Stockmen Elect Officers At Annual Meeting
Weston Stockmen's Association held its annual meeting in Weston. Elected officers include J. P. Lienstien president W. R. McBride vice president Ralph Tucker secretary P. A. McBride and Fred Sams as advisory board members. Clarence Ross was again appointed as rider.
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Weston Stockmen's Association
Weston Stockmen’s Association
Weston
J. P. Lienstien
W. R. McBride
Ralph Tucker
P. A. McBride
Fred Sams
Clarence Ross
Rider
Water mains leak repairs hinder city supply
Water pipes and mains began leaking after the freeze and the water superintendent Miller has spent the week directing extensive repairs. He is assisted by John Hoey. Several lead leaks were found in the main supply pipes and several hydrants require overhauling.
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Miller
John Hoey
Scout Rally Draws Weston Hermiston Echo and Pendleton Troops
Boy Scout rally at the Pendleton Elk’s building featured troops from Weston Hermiston Echo and Pendleton with scout games and high point trooper swordcraft as entertainment.
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Weston
Hermiston
Echo
Pendleton
Elk’s
Pendleton Woman Sentenced to Six Months in Portland Jail
Myrtle Linsner of Pendleton convicted of maintaining a nuisance will serve six months in Multnomah county jail Portland. Umatilla county jail lacks accommodations for women prisoners.
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Portland
Myrtle Linsner
Pendleton
Multnomah County
Umatilla
Dow in Hospital Under Care at St Marys Walla Walla
Rev. H. E. Dow, pastor of the Baptist church, has taken a relapse and is under care of Dr. Keylor at St. Marys hospital in Walla Walla. He entered the hospital Monday and the hope is for a quick return home after treatment.
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Dow
H. EB. Dow
The
Baptist Church
Keylor
St. Mary's Hospital
Walla Walla
Murder charge filed in Ritzville against H G Ludwick
A first degree murder charge is filed at Ritzville against H G Ludwick, accused of killing Art Johnson, foreman of the Bar U Ranch. The case centers on the missing man likely linked to the Bar U Ranch forces.
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Ritzville
H. G. Ludwick
Art Johnson
Farmers urge tax shift to aid wheat growers
Local agents say moving personal property tax levies from March to June or July could ease farm cash flow. Washington farmers sell February to July to spread losses, with about half of last year’s wheat still held. Pressure grows as prices fall and lawmakers consider farm relief at the state advisory tax commission meeting.
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Walla Walla
A. W. . Kasten
Kasten
Washington
Federal Farm Relief Board
State Advisory Tax Commission
Walla Walla Weighs Boy Patrol Plan At Club Meeting
At the Automobile club of Washington monthly meeting district committeemen reviewed a proposed school boy patrol system for Walla Walla The plan aims to reduce accidents and provides life saving training for students Ward Gardner presented the proposal in Borleske’s absence George Patterson from the state highway patrol praised the approach and the Walla Walla Valley P T A endorsed it 100 percent
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Walla Walla
Automobile Club of Washington
Ward Gardner
R. V. Borleske
Gardner
United States
Washington
George Patterson
State Highway Patrol
Walla Walla Valley
P.T. A
Mrs Martha Ferguson Dies After Illness at 68
Mrs Martha C Ferguson aged 68 died after a serious illness at St Anthony s Hospital Pendleton last Thursday Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon She lived on a farm east of Weston and leaves sons George Norval Ferguson Pendleton Elmer Ferguson Silverton Bert Ferguson Iowa daughters Mrs Margaret Ulrey Jesse Raymond Ferguson Weston and Mrs Myrtle Barnes Chester Ferguson Stanfield Brothers William B Deardorff Pendleton Simon Deardorff Athena Sister Mrs Clara McClure Albion Washington
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Ferguson
Martha C. Ferguson
St. Anthony's Hospital
Pendleton
Weston
George and
Norval Ferguson
Elmer Ferguson
Silverton
Bert Ferguson
Iowa
Margaret Ulrey
Jesse
Raymond Ferguaer
Myrtle Barnes
Chester Ferguson
Stanfield
William B. Deardorff
Simon Deardorff
Athena
Clara McClure
Albion
Washington
Knights of Pythias District Convention Set in Pendleton
The Knights of Pythias lodges of Umatilla county plan a district convention in Pendleton on February 24 with two Grand Officers from Oregon attending. A banquet will be served at six o clock and convention work follows.
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Knights of Pythias
Umatilla County
Pendleton
Pythian
Oregon
Weather Weathers Oregon With Snow and Coastal Winds
Snow fell at Baker on Monday while Umatilla county saw rain. Sunday night storm signals were shown along the coast with fierce winds following the warning, extending inland to Eastern Oregon, Athena, and nearby areas in milder form.
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Baker
Umatilla
Oregon
Athena
Divorce Suit Heard In Pendleton Court
Judge Walter H. Evans of Portland sat on the circuit bench in Pendleton this week hearing the divorce suit filed by C. C. Rogers against Ozeta B. Rogers. Attorneys Fee and Randall represented the plaintiffs while Raley, Raley & Warner defended the defendant.
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Walter H. Evans
Portland
Pendleton
C. C. Rogers
Ozeta B. Rogers
Fee and Randall
Raley, Raley & Warner
Helix Red Devils Edge Mohawks 29 28 in Saturday basketball
The Helix Red Devils defeated the Mohawks of Portland by 29 to 28 in a tight Saturday night game. Tonight the Red Devils host Milton town at Helix.
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Portland
Helix “Red Devils
Mohawks
Helix
Red Devils
Milton Town
Reappointment of Tom Thompson as Pendleton Postmaster
Recommendation favors Tom Thompson for Pendleton postmaster by representative from the second district. The proposal outlines Thompson as the preferred candidate pending final approval and official action by the postal authorities.
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Thompson
Tom Thompson
Pendleton
Outlook reports varied 1930 Oregon crop prospects
The Oregon State College outlook notes that 1930 crop and fruit production in Oregon could rise with demand for berries, cherries, pears, celery, nuts, and seed crops while potatoes face unfavorable forecasts if acreage expands. Hard spring wheat faces poor prospects, and oats barley and corn show good local demand versus state supplies.
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Oregon State College
Oregon
Oregon Extension
Seartion
Weston Pioneer Woman Is Honored On 91st Birthday
Mrs. I. E. Saling of Weston, the town’s oldest resident and pioneer, marked her 91st birthday on Friday February 7. She came west with an early immigrant train, endured Oregon country hardships, and lived in the brick Weston residence built by her husband, a notable local figure. Her family and nephew Clem T. Reese arranged a radio birthday tribute from San Francisco during the Shell Ship of Joy hour.
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I. E. Saling
Weston
Portland Student David Graham Drowns While Rescuing Canoe
David Graham a 20 year old college student from Portland and a student at Oregon State College drowned Sunday in the Marys River. He attempted to rescue a canoe adrift but grew exhausted and could not reach shore. A companion sought help but Graham disappeared before aid arrived.
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Crowns David Graham
Portland
Oregon State College
Mary’s River
Graham
New Alaska Gold Strike Reported Near Fairbanks
Confirmation of a rich gold strike reaches Fairbanks after discovery on the Poorman Walfe and Beaver creek watersheds between Fairbanks and Nome. Beaver Creek yields exceptionally rich ground with reported values up to six dollars per foot and $1.20 per pan.
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Alaska
Ruby
Fairbanks
Nome
Poorman
Walfe
Beaver Creek
Helix Resident George Brown Dies at 70
Helix longtime resident George Brown died Saturday at age 70. Interment was in Weston where he lived before moving to Helix. He is survived by his widow and three children Mrs. Charles Poff of Elgin Roy Brown of Helix and J. R. Brown of Milton.
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Helix
Pues George Brown
Weston
Charles Poff
Elgin
Roy Brown
Heilix
J. R. Brown
Milton
Portland death of John Rust noted in Pendleton
John Rust died in Portland Sunday after long residence in Umatilla county. The remains were shipped to Pendleton for burial and funeral services were held there Tuesday forenoon with connections to Pendleton and Athena mentioned.
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Portland
John Rust
Pendleton
Athena
Umatilla
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U.S
Traces
Walla Etyle
New Webfoot
Waldo Vincent
Malen Burnett
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