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Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1922

Page

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Supreme Court ruling funds sheriff expenses for bootlegger hunts

The Supreme Court funds reimbursement to Sheriff Homar for expenses incurred in pursuing criminals, including bootleggers, after the County Court failed to audit claims. The decision allows $325 monthly expenses and $208 for gallery work, with two disputed auto hire items over a prisoner return and a search for a dangerous fugitive.

Homar Haw Supreme ‘Court County Court J Supreme Court Mandanum Sherif Homner Heriff Walla Walla Waxh Avhoun Umatilla County Vanderpool

Pacific Telephone Rate Upheld By Commission

The Oregon public service commission upholds the original order granting higher rates for Pacific Telephone and Telegraph. Rehearing requests from Portland and the Oregon Telephone Federation were denied as evidence insufficient to change the initial decision. Hearings last summer, with increases ranging from 2 to 200 percent, affected multiple service cases.

Salem Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company Public Service Commision Portland Oregon Telephone Federation Commission

Washington debaters press four power treaty details

Washington discussions on the four power pacific treaty unfold amid committee strife and a push for full information. Senators seek negotiation records while Harding notes most talks were recordless, delaying ratification efforts.

Washington, D. C Foxdora Foreign Relations Committee Senate Gennte Marding Toadere Harding

Tax rate rises in 1646 mills county assessment

The county tax rate increases this year from 15.6 to 16.4 mills due to lower state valuation on public utilities. Property valuation stands at 58,237,757.97 dollars, with assessments unchanged for other lands.

Hirwhs State Tax Commission

Pendleton Hosts District Basketball Tournament Action

Pendleton hosts a March 10 11 district basketball tournament with three teams and potential fourth to decide the title. Teams include Pendleton Athena Heppner and possibly Condon with Athena having eliminated others earlier. Officials Sat Hadley and James faced objections over permitting eliminated teams to play, while local road and funding talks with federal and state officials continued alongside highway plans for Elgin Weston Union Umatilla routes.

Pendleton Elgin-Weston Road Oregon Athena Heppner Condon Pendleton Wau Dexirous Sdes Hadley James Suplarintendent Pandheton Theerateroen Chonin Borletke Whittink Roy Penland Vielix

Mountain Seed Potatoes Sell At Sixty Dollars Per Ton

Mountain seed potatoes fetch sixty dollars per ton for certified seed, with contracted stock moving at 50 to 40 pounds per ton fob Weston. Spokane county farm bureau plans to pool seed potatoes for sale in Yakima valley, aiming at firm prices and market-wide demand for Weston Mountain’s upcoming crop.

Werton Srood Spokane County Farm Bureau Bureau Eax Yakima Valley Weston Mountain

Will Sudot March by yom March 4

Unclear OCR fragment notes a date around March 4 and a name Will Sudot with a symbol for cents. Lacks context, details, or identifiable event or location to form a complete news item.

Pendleton institute event noted with students and leaders

Report from Pendleton describes attendees at a local institute session on Saturday. Notable participants include Hasler Mia Drak and Mrs Mauler guiding activities while Sam Hudgens handles a ceremonial task. The piece highlights safety and orderly conduct throughout the event.

Sipermemmueny Samuley Co Hasler Mia Drak Na Shoolx Trackers Institute Pendleton Mra. Maaler Sam Hudgens Veay

Dying Youth Reported After Bowel Operation

Clyde DeGraw son of Mr and Mrs G DeGraw Weston was reported this morning to be in a dying condition at Walla Walla after a marginal operation for removal of a loop in the bowel. He overexerted himself trying to divert a flood that recently overran yards and filled cellars in the lower town. The operation was performed Tuesday with three surgeons in attendance. His parents and Mr and Mrs Sim J Culley are at his bedside. Red Cross meeting urged by Mrs G L Smith of Umbulla County urges Athena residents to meet next Tuesday at 1:30 sharp for a conference on contributing to the disabled service men in government hospitals. Basketball game Athena versus Hermiston postponed due to road conditions and will be rescheduled.

B. M. Smitth Partners’ Bank of Weston Portland Weston Commercial Club Weston Mountain Commmunity Club Mr. Smith Deleienlon Sehanhep Commivataner Bonn Hitner K. G. Warner Jumop.Tohna Sr Hy He Akiveh Mr. Sherman Schannep Sherman Umatilla Grint A. Barnes J. Caldy FE. M. Binich Union-Umatilla Weston Weston Mountain Amatillo County Tos County Dr. Smith Pendiston Apankeing Oregon Smith Washington Idaho J. Smith City Club Clyde DeGraw G. DeGraw Walle Walla Joop Walla Walla Sind Mra Sim J. Culley RED Cross G.7l Smith Umbulla County Red Croup Pendleton Athena

Early Action On Bonus Not Likely In Congress

Washington report says final passage of a soldier bonus is not expected for two to three months. President Harding advised Congress to consider tax options, with House and Senate committees split on postponing the bonus. Agricultural leaders oppose new taxes and seek alternative measures. some Democratic blocs back higher levies but party leaders favor quick action to address the bonus.

Washington D. C Songrens Harding Congress Representative Fordney House Senate Downing Pordnay Wwayo and Manne Committee McQumber Wanate Tinan Tré Nate Thik Levy Theo Wee

Marketing Bill Signed Affects Farmers and Cooperatives

Washington DC President Hardin signed the Capper Volstead cooperative marketing bill. It exempts farmer cooperatives from Sherman Antitrust law and allows profits from 60 operating associations to be distributed to stockholders. The measure was championed by Senator Capper and Representative Volstead and supported by farm groups. The administration directs it through the Agriculture Finance Corporation. In Oregon, the state penitentiary population rose to 445, a new peak after a 42 month rise.

Washington, D. C Eagallen Co-Operative Ansorla Farmera Hardin Agricultural Bloc Fonator Copper Sanatory Mo Nary Oregon Oregon Penitentiary Oregon State Penitentiary

Uncle Joe Cannon to Retire from Congress

Representative Joseph G Cannon of the 18th district announces retirement after a long career in the House. The veteran lawmaker says he will not seek re election, ending a tenure that spans many years and significant legislative battles.

Joe” Cannan Washington, D. C Joseph O. Cannon Ulinale

War era yesteryear riff riffs on Mildred’s attire

A fragmentary diary styled note questions Mildred’s wartime service and the costs of keeping her in clothes. The text hints at a judge and a speaker debating values and budgets during a referenced conflict.

Mildred Ayia

County Republican Committee Meets in Pendleton Banquet

Pendleton hosts Saturday meetings of the County Republican Central Committee as members organize for the coming primary campaign. No candidates were formally named, but several prospective runs are noted, including Frank Sloan, S A Miller, Roy Ritner, Colon Aberhardt, B P Dodd, and others. discussions touch on party economy and the convention system versus modifications.

Republican Central Committee Pendleton W. D. McNary Bant Oregonian Frank Sloan Stanfield 5. A. Miller Milton LA. Temple Activites Roy Ritner Senate Colon B. Aberhardt Umatilla Morrow B. P. Dodd Herton Condor Heppner Te Durning Lowell Rogers J. O. Halon Adams Louin J. Bean Bean Oregon

Illness Tied to Winter Trip Leads To Hospitalization

Mrs C F Wood wife of Dr Wood a dentist and missionary worker in California is seriously ill from nervous collapse believed caused by exposure during a winter overland trip from California to Pendleton. She recently entered Walla Walla hospital but fled the facility Friday night prompting a search. She was found Saturday at her sister Mrs Crawford's home in Pendleton.

C. Reunasan Stayfield Pendleton Pred Bennion Hennion Maamusseo C. F. Wood Wood Guntur David T. Stone Meru Casper Woodward California Walla Walla Hospital Caze DrpGrapp

Pendleton Fines Imposed for Killing Deer Out of Season

Carl Daft and Lonard Galante were fined 100 dollars each in Justice Joe Hy Parkes court after Deputy Game Warden W. H. Albee and Agent Glenn Bushee charged them with deer killing out of season. Venison and hides were found at the men’s North Park home near Menah am station. Deer were observed feeding nearby according to Albee.

Pendleton Carl, Daft Lonard Galante Joe Hy Parkes W. H. Albee Sencral Glenn Bushee North Park Menaham Station Albeo

Roads Return to Passable Condition Amid Flood Damages

After floods downgraded many routes, county highways show improved passages. Officials report roads once blocked are now passable with repairs underway on isolated damage.

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