Speed and safety clash at National Safety Council congress
Chicago reports Dr. Louis Dublin and Hoff man clash over speed as a driver safety issue. Hoff man urges abolishing top speed limits and licensing with strict penalties for recklessness. Dublin counters that speed beyond 50 mph has no reason and cites rising accidents tied to drinking drivers.
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Chicago
Studebaker Corporation
National Safety Council
Hoffman
Safety Congress
National Safety Congress
Louis Dublin
New York
Statistics
Hugh A. Lotke
Birmingham
Ala
Locke
Vandalism at Weston School House Ransacked. No Theft
Weston school house was broken into Wednesday night. A stop watch and 70 cents in the superintendent’s office were left untouched. A downstairs window and the superintendent’s office door were jimmied. Deputies and the chief investigated as school closed Thursday forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston Leader
Weston
G. W. Brace
Wayne Gurdane
J. A. King
Dr McKinney Opens Athena Office
Dr W H McKinney a well known Weston physician and surgeon has divided time between Weston and Athena and opened his Athena office Monday of this week for added practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
Athena
W. H. McKinney
Weston
Here
Local men prepare to move to British Columbia reclamation project
Local men including Kirk, Dudley Reed, and Leoa Starks plan to leave for Crestwood B C to take up 620 acres and 320 acres leased, part of a 7000 acre reclamation tract in Creston district. They will ship household goods by train in early coming month, with tractor farming to begin and two elevators to be built for marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hie Kirk
Dudley Reandom Kirk
Athena
Will Piper
Leoa Starks
Helix
Crestwood
Creston
B. C
Bonners Ferry
Idaho
United States
British Columbia
Wm. Piper
Lloyd Starks
Dudley Rogers
Charles Kirk
Mr. Kirk
Tom
Asa Demaris
Milton
E. C. Rogers
International Harvester Company
Marcus
Calgary
Tariff Increases On Live Cattle Pass Senate Vote
The senate approved higher duties on live cattle as part of the agriculture schedule, with a 72 to 4 vote. Senator Connally of Texas sponsored the rates, setting two and a half cents per pound for cattle under 700 pounds and three cents for 700 pounds and above, up from the previous 1.5 and 2 cent duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Connally
Texas
Athena Forfeits Basketball Game to Weston High
Athena forfeited the Tuesday game against Weston after players walked off the floor early in the second period amid alleged bias by referee Mays of Pendleton. Reports say Mays previously officiated a fair Pilots Rock game, and Coach Miller sent Athena players to the showers to hand Weston the win.
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Athena
Athena High School
Weston High School
Mays
Pendleton
Pilot Rock
Weston Court
Miller
Weston
Dislocated Shoulder Sidelined Rider After Ranch Incident
Ralph McEwen Jr. suffered a dislocated shoulder when his horse stumbled and fell on him at a ranch while pursuing wild horses. He was first taken to Freewater for X rays and then transported to Walla Walla. Dr. Cowan reset the shoulder with ether. no fracture occurred and the arm will be in a sling for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McEwen, Jr
Ralph
Freewater
Walla Walla
Cowan
Captain Alone on Board Admits Steamer Ad miral Benson Sands
Portland reports say Captain Graham remains aboard the steamer Admiral Benson stuck on sand at the Columbia river entrance. Coast guardsmen describe a heavy list from surf, loose rivets on amidship plates, and an engine room flooded.
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Portland
Graham
Admiral Benson
Columbia River
Lee Brown Dies at 48 in Holdman Home
East Oregonian reports Lee Brown aged 48 died Wednesday morning at his sister Mrs J Kimball's Holdman home from dropsy. He was a lifelong resident of the county and is survived by his sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Brown
East Oregonian
J. Kimball
Holdman
Mr. Brown
Templeton Builds New Farm Structure West of Athena
Templeton undertakes most of the carpentry on a new farm building west of Athena while Mr. Garfield holds the lease on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templeton
Athena
Mr. Garfield
Douglas Fir Passes Rigid Test at U. of O
Douglas fir timbers from Hayden Bridge near Eugene, in service 63 years, matched and often exceeded the strength of new material. Prof. E H McAllister of the University of Oregon reports more than 200 tests under 30 000 to 200 000 pounds pressure show the old timber remains in excellent condition and can last at least 50 more years if kept dry and well ventilated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Eugene
E. H. McAllister
Hayden Bridge
McAllister
Payette Gas Well Tapped and Flowing
A new gas well near Payette Idaho tapped by the Idaho Oregon Petroleum Co released pressurized gas and sand 70 feet high before being plugged with sand. Officials plan another attempt to reopen the well led by A B Hinks of Payette secretary of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette
Boise
Idaho-Oregon Petroleum, Company
Idaho
Hinks
Mrs Hill Honored in Family Birthday Gathering
Mrs. H H Hill was honored Sunday as family gathered to mark her birthday. The event featured red carnation centerpiece and fifteen attendees including W C Rider, Mrs. Maurice Rider and son Billy, Maurice Hill and family, C C Whiteman and family, and Bert Richards group from Yakima and Walla Walla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Richards
Roland Richards
Hill
Pruning Fruit Trees At Campbell's Athena Orchard
W E Campbell prunes his fruit trees on his acreage near Athena and reports a thriving market for his prunes. He let prunes ripen on the tree then dried them, yielding excellent quality and a top price last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Campbell
Athena
Senator Taylor Visits Athena Amid Primary Talk
Ex state Senator Henry J. Taylor drove from Pendleton to Athena on a Friday visit. He did not show candidacy on a ticket yet, but he appeared engaged in the upcoming primary contest and showed strong Democratic alignment.
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Taylor Hero
Henry J. Taylor
Pendleton
Athena
Taylor
Atlantic Coast Faces Deep Cold Spell Climax
The North Atlantic states endured the severest cold of the winter with temperatures plunging to as low as 41 degrees below zero. By Monday the chill began to lift as weather forecasters promised relief from the deep freeze.
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Atlantic Coast
North Atlantic States
Mayor Pro Tem Appointed After McFadden Leaves City
The city council named Councilman Henry Dell to serve temporarily as mayor after L. C. McFadden, the mayor, vacated the office to reside in California.
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Athena
C. L. McFadden
Offe
Henry Dell
Gored By Bull Ends C. M. Bixby’s Hospital Convalescence
C M Bixby of Fruitvale was gored by a bull and was paged to be convalescing in a hospital at Walla Walla.
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Bull C. M. Bixby
Fruitvale
Walla Walla
Grain Prices Rebound After Hitting Bottom
Grain prices in Chicago edged up after bottoming out at the wheat pit. The market recovered with help from the government wheat stabilization corporation as prices closed with fractional gains across wheat corn oats and rye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wheat Stabilization Corporation
Milton Is Again Victorious In Basketball Clash
Milton K of P defeated Athena 26 to 24 after a tight game. Milton trailed 8 to 1 early, then led 16 to 14 at halftime and held a 26 24 final. Athena eyes Helix Red Devils next Monday at Helix with another game set on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Milton K. of P
Athena
K. of P
Helix
Red Devils
Cox Fail to Acquire Mc Fadden's Pharmacy
The article reports Leo Cox not being owner of Mc Fadden's Pharmacy. A deal collapsed after stock was counted and Mr. McFadden departed for Portland. Cox left town Thursday night and sent the store key by mail. Leonard Geissel manages the store with pharmacist assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Leo Cox
McFadden
Portland
Leonard Geissel
Deputies Resign From Sheriff Gurdane’s Office
Two deputies in the office of Sheriff Gurdane have resigned to accept other positions. Jack Folsom leaves for J. E. Smith Livestock company and Hiram George takes a job with K. G. Warner, sheepman. No replacements have been appointed.
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Gurdane
Jack Folsom
J. E. Smith Livestock Company
Hiram George
K. G. Warner
Lambing Begins in Blue Mountain Area Near Walla Walla
District ranger Albert Baker reports lambing season starting in the Blue Mountain region near Walla Walla. Bill Martin and Tom Drumheller begin lambing as supplies are taken into hills to feed the camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Mountain
Walla Walla
Albert Baker
Bill Martin
Tom Drumheller
Milton Post Tops State Milestone in Legion Membership
First Over the Top Robert LaRue announces Milton Post No. 24 is among the first in the state to surpass membership goals. The Mil ton post reports strongest membership since the organization began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert LaRue
Milton Post
The
American Legion
Milton Post No. 24
Mrs Phillips In Hospital At 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. Friends hope for her speedy recovery.
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Phillips
John Phillips
Walla Walla
Dorvan
Athena
Mrs William Booher Died At Home In Athena
Mrs Booher died at her Athena home early Friday of heart failure following a period of ill health after the death of her husband. She was nearly 67 and had lived in the area for 25 years, born in Moniteau County Missouri. Survived by two sons J Ty Booher and Elmer Booher of Condon and stepson Jacob Booher of Bonners Ferry Idaho. Funeral services were held Monday at the Christian church with Pastor Sias preaching. Interment was in Athena Cemetery at 3 oclock.
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William Booher
Athena
Mone County
Missouri
Tye
Elmer Booher
Condon
Jacob Booher
Bonners Ferry
Idaho
The
Christian Church
Sias
Athena Cemetery
Cancer patient shows response to Humber Coffey treatment
Mrs Edwins of Wenatchee Washington arrived in San Francisco to seek the Humber Coffey cancer treatment. At St Marys hospital she shows slight gains after a second injection and a blood transfusion. Her condition improved with nourishment and color and pulse. Her husband Irving Edwins and sister Mrs Harry Smith aided her recovery efforts as doctors plan another transfusion.
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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. 8 Holds Meeting at Masonic Hall
About thirty members attended the McKenzie Chapter O. E. 8 meeting at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening. Mrs Kohler Betts and Fay Pambrun received degrees, followed by brief candidate speeches. Vocals by Mrs Ralph McEwen included Trees and Little Northern Window, while Mrs Kohler Betts sang The Pirate and Rolling Down to Rio. Social hour was hosted by Mrs Marion Hansell, Mrs Chance Rogers and Mrs James Cresswell. A Washington birthday motif prompted gift to Mrs Charles Kirk who plans to move to Canada.
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McKenzie
Masonic Hall
Kohler Betts
Fay Pambrun
Ralph McEwen
Joyce Kilmer
Little Northern Window
Dave
Gordon
Rio
Kipling
Marion Hansell
Chance Rogers
James Cresswell
Washington
Charles Kirk
Canada
Banister to Resume Wheat Ranching in Weston
J. M. Banister has returned to Weston and occupies the North Water street home. Mrs. Banister is hospitalized at College Place after a pneumonia relapse and will join him when she fully recovers. He plans to personally direct local wheat ranching operations.
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J. M. Banister
Weston
North Water Street
Winter Damage Hits Walla Walla Valley Fruit Buds
The district horticulturist reports few peaches or apricots this year as severe winter weather killed buds and much young wood. Cherry buds fared better while apple and prune trees survived the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla Valley
Knights of Pythias District Convention in Pendleton
Local Knights of Pythias proceed to Pendleton for the annual district convention Monday evening next week. Initiations will occur and ritualistic competition between district lodges is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P
Knights of Pythias
Pendleton
Sixth meningitis victim dies in Yakima
Cerebro-spinal meningitis claims its sixth victim this year in Yakima. Joseph F. Hamilton, age 4, died after a 36 hour illness. Four other reported cases are well on the road to recovery.
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Yakima
Joseph F. Hamilton
Local Worker Leaves Athena for Klamath Falls Job
Mose Banister, recently hired at Bryce Baker's Athena Service station, departed Athena yesterday for Klamath Falls where he expects to secure a meat market position.
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Klamath Falls
Mose Banister
Bryce Baker
Athena
Kiooats Falls
Athena Graders Turn In Fine Record In Spelling Contest
Athena grade school pupils from second to fifth grade achieved high spelling accuracy in a contest. Second grade 185 words with only two misses for Arminda Coppock and multiple zero-miss readers. fourth grade showed greatest improvement with Wilma McIntyre missing 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Bryant
Iva Mae Booher
Mary Lou 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
Natale 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 Alkire
Bryan Kibby
Pilot Rock club backs short elk season proposal
At a Pilot Rock Rod and Gun Club meeting members endorsed a brief elk season for fall. They proposed a four day deer season window in Umatilla Baker Union Wallowa and Grant counties with one bull elk limit forked horns. Resident license five dollars non resident fifty dollars. Estimated elk numbers: about 5000 in Umatilla county and 12 1 in the five counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Rock Rod & Gun Club
Umatilla
Baker
Union
Wallowa
Grant
W. A. Gilliam
Hoover to Press Key Opening Longview Rainier Bridge
The invitation for President Hoover to press a golden key at the White House to open the Longview Rainier bridge to traffic was accepted. The ceremony is set for 2 p.m. Pacific time on March 29 with governors from three states, Canadian Dominion representatives, and caravans from many communities including California expected to participate.
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Hoover
Longview
White House
Longview- Rainier
Canada
California
Believe Weasel Lost at Columbia River Mouth
A steamship named Coastal liner Admiral Benson grounded at the mouth of the Columbia River on Saturday night and was believed doomed, joining a long history of ships abandoned on Pea’s Spit known as the graveyard of the Pacific.
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Weasel
Columbia River
Admiral Benson
Pea's Spit
Pacific
Oregon Supreme Court rules extra per diem for lawmakers unconstitutional
The Oregon Supreme Court holds the five dollar per day expense allowance for state legislators is additional compensation and unconstitutional. Justice Belt notes such personal expenses are a political issue, not a judicial one, and cites Kansas and Oklahoma rulings. Justices McBride and Rossman dissented.
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Oregon Re
Supreme Court
Justice Belt
L. H. McMahan
Marion County
Hal E. Hoss
Oregon
Kansas
Oklahoma
Belt
McBride
Rossman
Mack Cockburn Considers Run for Umatilla County Representative
Mack Cockburn former county commissioner visited Athena from Milton on Wednesday to announce his candidacy for Umatilla County representative, subject to Republican primary voters. He said he would push for strong efforts benefiting Umatilla County and Oregon if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cockburn
Mack Cockburn
Athena
Milton
Mack
Umatilla
Umatilla County
Oregon
Observed 66th Anniversary of Knights of Pythias
The Pythian Lodge Knights of Pythias marked the order's 66th anniversary with a social meeting at Castle Hall last evening. A banquet dinner was served at six o'clock for members families and invited guests, followed by an informal program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Order
Castle Hall
Caterpillars Delivered to Noted Wheat Raisers by Venard Bell
Venard Bell of Page Machinery in Walla Walla and Pendleton has this past week supplied Caterpillar machines to prominent wheat growers including McBride Bros Frank Coppock Fred Gross Louis Keen Carl Hudemann and Frank Lefave.
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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