Automakers Back Speed and Safer Cars At Safety Congress
Paul Hoffman of Studebaker urged pairing speed with safety and demanded modern motor laws and top speed abolitions. Dr Louis Dublin countered that speed should cap at 60 mph while highlighting rising auto accidents and drink driving issues. Judge Hugh A Locke called for stricter licensing and license revocation for drunk driving.
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Chicago
Paul Hoffman
Studebaker Orghration
National New Council
Hoffman
Safety
Council
National Safety Congress
Louis Dublin
New York
Statistics
National Safety Council
Hugh A. Locke
Birmingham
Ala
Locke
Weston School House Vandalized. valuables spared
The Weston school in Weston was broken into last Wednesday night. A 12 stop watch and 7 cents were missing or untouched in the Superintendent G. W. Brace office. a downstairs window and office door were jimmied open. Police investigated with Deputy Sheriff Wayne Gurdane and Chief J. A. King. school closed Thursday forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston Leader
Weston
G. W. Brace
Wayne Gurdane
J. A. King
Dr McKinney Sews Time Between Weston and Athena
Dr W H McKinney a well known physician and surgeon in Weston opens an Athena office this week from 8 to 12 noon. He has already built up practice in Athena and will divide time between Weston and Athena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
Athena
W. H. McKinney
Weston
Local Men Prepare to Move to British Columbia Ranch Project
Athena men Charles Kirk Dudley Rogers and Tom Kirk Will Piper and Lloyd Starks travel to Crestwood British Columbia to take up 7000 acre tract in Creston district purchased for 90 dollars an acre with down payment one cent and crop based payments. They will ship household goods by train and lease 320 acres from Asa Demaris while using tractor farming with two elevators planned for marketing the crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kirk
Dudley Rogers
Tom Kirk
Athena
Will Piper
Lloyd Starks
Helix
Crestwood
B. C
Creston
Bonners Ferry
Idaho
United States
British Columbia
Wm. Piper
Arees
Mr. Kirk
Tom
Asa Demaris
Milton
E. C. Rogers
International Harvester Company
Marcus
Calgary
Tariff Rates Raised On Livestock Imports
The senate voted 72 to 4 to raise cattle tariffs within the agriculture schedule of the tariff bill. Senator Connally of Texas sponsored the rates, setting duties at two and a half cents per pound for cattle under 700 pounds and three cents for cattle 700 pounds and over, up from 1.5 and 2 cents respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Connally
Texas
Athena Forfeits Basketball Game to Weston High
Athena forfeited the game against Weston after walking off the floor early in the second period amid alleged partiality by Pendleton referee Mays. Reports say Mays previously officiated a rough Pilot Rock game, leading Athena coach Miller to dismiss his players before Weston could claim an outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Athena High School
Weston High School
Mays
Pendleton
Pilot Rock
Weston Court
Miller
Weston
Rider Remains With Dislocated Shoulder After Ranch Fall
Ralph McEwen Jr sustained a painful dislocated shoulder when thrown from a horse while chasing wild horses at the ranch. He was rushed to Freewater for x rays and then to Walla Walla. Dr Cowan reset the shoulder after ether. no fractures were found and his arm will stay in a sling for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McEwen, Jr
Ralph
Freewater
Walla Walla
Cowan
Captain Adrift on Steamer Admiral Benson Near Columbia River
Portland reports say Captain Graham remains aboard the steamship Admiral Benson stuck on sand at the river entrance. Coast guardsmen warn of a severe list from surf, rivets pulling loose on the midship pistons, and an engine room flooded.
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Portland
Graham
Admiral Benson
Sanda
Columbia River
Lee Brown Dies at Holdman Home of Dropsy
Lee Brown dies at his sister Mrs. J Kimball's Holdman home from dropsy. A life long county resident, he is survived by his sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Brown
J. Kimball
Holdman
Mr. Brown
Mrs. Kimball
Lumbering Ranch Home Replaces Fire Hit On Templeton Farm
Garfield begins rebuilding a house on Mrs. Templeton's farm west of Athena after a recent blaze. He handles most carpentry himself while leasing the site to continue use during construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Garfield
Douglas Fir Passes Rigid Test at U of O
University of Oregon researchers, led by EB H McAllister, tested Hayden Bridge timbers from 1874. More than 200 tests show Douglas fir timbers retained or exceeded strength of new green timber, with preservation methods via weather protection and air circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Eugene
EB. H. McAllister
Hayden Bridge
McAllister
E. H. McAllister
New Gas Well Tapped and Flowing at Payette
Gas under pressure blew sand water and slate 70 feet into the air from a drill near Payette Idaho at the Idaho Oregon Petroleum well but the well was quickly plugged with sand preventing any estimate of gas quantity. An attempt to reopen the well will be started said A B Hinks secretary of the corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho-Oregon Patroleum
Payette
Idaho
Hinks
Mrs Hill Honored For Birthday Family Dinner
Mrs. H H Hill was honored Sunday as relatives gathered to celebrate her birthday. Great grandson Billy Rider joined as guest. red carnations featured as a centerpiece at a dinner for fifteen. Attendees included W C Rider and Mrs. Maurice Rider and son Billy of Yakima, Maurice Hill and family, C C Whiteman and family of Walla Walla, Bert Richards and Roland Richards, and Mr. and Mrs. Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Richards
Roland Richards
Hill
Pruning Fruit Trees at Campbell Orchard Near Athena
W E Campbell works his acreage near Athena pruning fruit trees and marketing the prune crop. He left prunes to ripen on the tree last season and then dried them, producing excellent quality fruit that brought a top price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Campbell
Athena
Campbell
Senator Taylor Visits Athena Amid Primary Talk
Senator Henry J. Taylor, former state senator, drove from Pendleton to Athena on Friday and spent several hours with local friends. He said he is not a declared candidate on any ticket but showed strong Democratic support and interest in the upcoming primary battles both parties are considering.
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Taylor Hero
Henry J. Taylor
Pendleton
Athena
Taylor
Cold Spell Peaks Across North Atlantic States
Thermometers plunged to 41 degrees below zero signaling the severest cold spell of the winter in the North Atlantic states. By Monday the chill began to ease as temperatures rose, aligning with weather forecasts predicting relief.
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Atlantic Coast
North Atlantic
Mayor Pro Tem Succeeds As City Vacates Post
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Dell appointed to act as mayor after Athena city leader Paige C. L. McFadden leaves town. The city council fills the vacancy temporarily as proceedings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Paige C. L. McFadden
City
Henry Dell
Fruitvale man convalesces after bull goring in Walla Walla
C. M. Bixby of Fruitvale who was gored by a bull is reported to be convalescing in a hospital at Walla Walla after the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Bixby
Fruitvale
Walla Walla
Grain Prices Rebound After Hitting Bottom
Grain prices in Chicago recovered from a midweek low as the wheat stabilization program aided the market. Despite low opening prices for wheat corn oats and rye, the close showed fractional gains over Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wheat Stabilization Corporation
Milton K of P Team Wins Narrow Victory Over Athena
The Milton K of P basketball team defeated Athena 26 to 24 Wednesday night. After a slow start Milton trailed 8 to 1 but finished ahead 16 to 14 at halftime and held a 10-10 tie in both final periods to secure the win. Athena next plays Helix Red Devils at Helix Monday night with another game planned on this floor.
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Milton
Milton K. of P
Athena
K. of P
Helix
Red Devils
Cox Deal Falls Through at Mr Fadden's Pharmacy
The Athena Press reports Leo Cox not owner of Mr Fadden's Pharmacy after a failed deal. Stock was taken before McFadden left for Portland. Cox left the city Thursday and did not return, leaving Leonard Geissel to manage the store with a registered pharmacist assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Leo Cox
Fadden
Athena Press
McFadden
Portland
Leonard Geissel
Deputies Leave Sheriff Office Vacancies Unfilled
Two deputies in the office of Sheriff Gurdane have resigned to take other posts. Jack Folsom joins J. E. Smith Livestock, and Hiram George accepts a role with K. G. Warner sheepman. Sheriff Gurdane has not filled the vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurdane
Jack Folsom
J. E. Smith Livestock Company
Hiram George
K. G. Warner
Lambing Under Way Near Walla Walla Forest Rangers Reports
Lambing season has started in the Blue Mountain area near Walla Walla. Ranger Albert Baker says herds owned by Bill Martin and Tom Drumheller began lambing first. Supplies for the season are being taken into the hills to lambing camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Mountain
Walla Walla
Albert Baker
Bill Martin
Tom Drumheller
Mil ton American Legion Posts Reach Early Membership Milestone
First Over the Top Robert LaRue reports Milton Post No. 24 is among the first in the state to exceed membership goals. The post notes membership is stronger than ever since the organization began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert LaRue
Milton Post
The
American Legion
Milton Post No. 24
Mrs Phillips In Hospital In Walla Walla This Week
Mrs John Phillips was taken to a hospital at Walla Walla this week by her son Dorvan where she will remain for several days receiving medical treatment. Mrs Phillips friends hope for her speedy recovery.
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Phillips
John Phillips
Walla Walla
Dorvan
Athena
Mrs. Booher Dies at Home in Athena of Heart Failure
Mrs. William Booher, a long time Athena resident, died at her home on Friday morning of heart failure after a period of declining health following her husband’s death on Christmas Eve. Survived by two sons Elmer and Earl Booher of Condon and a stepson Jacob Booher of Idaho, funeral held Monday at the Christian church with Pastor Sias officiating. Interment was in Athena Cemetery at 3 p.m.
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William Booher
Athena
P County
Missouri
Elmer Booher
Condon
Ant
Jacob Booher
Botmers Ferry
Idaho
Christian Church
Sias
Athena Cemetery
Cancer Patient Responds to Humber Coffey Treatment in San Francisco
Mrs. Gertrude Edwins, famed for her dramatic flight to receive the Humber Coffey cancer therapy, shows slight gains at St Marys hospital. A second transfusion is planned as Dr G K Rhodes attends in the doctors absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Gertrude Edwins
Wenatchee
Wash
Humber-Coffey
St. Mary’s Hospital
G. K. Rhodes
Edwins
Walter B. Coffey
John D. Humber
Los Angeles
McKenzie Chapter O E initiates two members at Masonic Hall
About thirty members met at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening. Mrs Kohler Betts and Fay Pambrun received degrees of initiation. Brief speeches followed. The program featured vocal solos by Mrs Ralph McEwen including Trees and Little Northern Window. Mrs Kohler Betts sang The Pirate and Rolling down to Rio. Social hour hosted by Mrs Marion Hansell, Mrs Chance Rogers, and Mrs James Cresswell. A Washington birthday motif was used. Mrs Charles Kirk, soon moving to Canada, received a chapter gift.
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McKenzie
Masonic Hall
Kohler Betts
Fay Pambrun
Ralph McEwen
Joyce Kilmer
Little Northern
Dave
Gordon
Rio
Kipling
Marion Hansell
Chance Rogers
James Cresswell
Washington
Charles Kirk
Canada
Banister to Manage Wheat Ranch Near Weston
J. M. Banister has returned to Weston and will occupy the North Water street home. Mrs. Banister, recovering from pneumonia, is at College Place hospital and will join him when she convalesces. He plans to personally direct local wheat ranching operations.
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J. M. Banister
Weston
North Water Street
Fruit crop outlook in Walla Walla valley affected by winter ice
Walla Walla valley sees few peaches and halo apricots this year as buds die from severe winter weather. Most young wood on fruit trees was killed while cherry buds escape serious damage and apple and prune trees survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla Valley
Local Knights of Pythias Convention in Pendleton
Local Knights of Pythias will attend the annual district convention in Pendleton on Monday evening of next week. The gathering will feature initiations and ritualistic competition between district lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P
Knights of Pythias
Pendleton
Sixth Meningitis Victim Dies in Yakima
Cerebro spinal meningitis claimed its sixth victim this year in Yakima. Joseph F. Hamilton, age 4, died after an 86 hour illness. Four cases remain on the road to recovery with most improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Joseph F. Hamilton
Employee relocates from Athena to Klamath Falls
Mose Banister recently left Athena after taking a position at Bryce Baker's Athena Service station. He travels to Klamath Falls where he expects to secure work in the sweat market.
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Klamath Falls
Mose Banister
Bryce Baker
Athena
Athena Graders Turn In a Fine Record In Spelling Contest
Athena grade school pupils from second to fifth grade achieved high spelling accuracy in a contest. Second grade faced 185 words with minimal misses. several students spelled all words correctly. Results show improved averages across grades with strong participation and calls for another contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Iva Mae Booher
Mary Lon Hansell
Robert Mayberry
Helen Rogers
Bobby Zerba
Arminda Coppock
Geraldine Garrett
Maurice Johns
Orville Peterson
Louise Ringel
Winifred Wilson
Lawrence Ball
Leon Mayberry
Eugene Miller
Donald Jones
Macbelle Clemons
Clarence Montague
Gloria Garfield
Helen Alkire
Billy McFadden
Arthur Kilgore
Emma Jane Kilgore
Sheldon Sheard
Wilma McIntyre
Paul Kibby
Billy Johns
Barbara Huffman
Dale Jenkins
Woodrow Wilson
Frances Alkire
Beverly Barrett
Natalie Miller
Marjorie Martin
Billy Hansell
Virginia Eager
Melba Montague
Ruth Street
Glenn Moore
Dayle McLean
Joyce Pinkerton
Tillman Taylor
Walter Banister
Gayle McLean
Gale Moore
Carl Ball
Teddy Miller
Ira Alkite
Bryan Kibby
Pilot Rock Club Backs Short Elk Season
The Pilot Rock Rod and Gun club favors a short elk season this fall proposing a four day open period for elk in Umatilla Baker Union Wallowa and Grant counties. They suggest one bull elk with forked horns per license with residents at 5 dollars and non residents at 50 dollars. Estimated elk totals place about 5000 in Umatilla County and 12 000 in the five counties combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Rock
Umatils
Hoover to Open Longview Rainier Bridge With Key Ceremony
The invitation to President Hoover to press a golden key at the White House to open the Longview Rainier bridge was accepted. The ceremony at 2 p.m. Pacific time on March 29 will begin festivities with governors from three states, Dominion representatives from Canada, and caravans from many communities including California participants.
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Hoover
Longview
White House
Longview- Rainier
Canada
California
Believe Weasel Lost in Coasts Guarded by Sand
A fragment reports a steamer named Admiral Benson grounded at the mouth of the Columbia River on Saturday night. It mentions the Coastal liner and a dozen ships abandoned in Pea Coat Pass, described as a graveyard of ships, with unclear details and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weasel
Columbia River
Pacific
Admiral Benson
Peacoat Pass
Oregon Supreme Court rejects extra per diem for lawmakers
The Oregon Supreme Court rules that a $5 per day expense allowance for legislators is extra compensation and unconstitutional. Justice Belt writes the opinion affirming a Marion County injunction blocking Hal E. Hoss from issuing warrants. Justices McBride and Rossman dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Supreme Court
Justice Belt
L. H. McMahan
Marion County
Hal E. Hoss
Kansas
Oklahoma
Belt
McBride
Rossman
Cockburn Plans Run for Umatilla County Representative
Mack Cockburn former county commissioner visited Athena from Milton and announced his candidacy for Umatilla County representative pending Republican primary voters decision. He indicated a focus on serving Umatilla County and Oregon in the legislature with earnest effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cockburn
Mack Cockburn
Athena
Milton
Mack
Umatilla County
Oregon
Knights of Pythias Observe 66th Anniversary
Observed anniversary noted by the Pythian Lodge at Castle Hall with a social meeting last evening. A banquet was served at six o'clock followed by an informal program with lodge members families and invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Order
Castle Hall
Caterpillar Deliveries To Walla Walla Wheat Raisers
Venard Bell of Page Machinery in Walla Walla and Pendleton has delivered caterpillars since last week to McBride Bros., Frank Coppock, Fred Gross Louis Keen, Carl Hudemann, and Frank Lefave, with quantities listed as 60, 80, 30, 30, and 0 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venard Bell
Page Machinery Company
Walla Walla
Pendleton
McBride Bros
Frank Coppock
Fred Gross-Louis Keen
Carl Hudemann
Frank Lefave
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Oafer Automobiles
U. of O
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