Chicago Wheat Slump Reverses as Farm Board Intervenes
The farm board stepped in to stabilize a panicked wheat market as futures fell to new lows. Chicago March wheat dropped to 98 and then rallied about 6 as government buyers reportedly purchased large volumes, with Kansas City and Omaha activity high while storage limits constrained buys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Farmers National Grain Corporation
Farm Board
National Cooperative
Kansas City
Omaha
Stabilization Corporation
Chicago Board
Minneapolis
Duluth
Special Musical Program At Christian Church
A special musical program is offered at the Christian church Sunday evening. The choir and helpers perform in the services with invited public attendance. Numbers include Scripture reading, duets by Mrs. Zenna Pinkerton and Mrs. Montague, a male quartet, musical reading by Mrs. Michener, vocal solo by Mrs. Blalock, anthem by the choir, musical reading by Mrs. Eager, and duets by Mrs. McEwen and Mrs. Blalock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Zenna Pinkerton
Montague
Michener
Blalock
Eager
McEwen
Snow Delays Farm Work But Moisture Needed
Snow slows the start of a farm work phase yet moisture is required, so complaints are not warranted.
Library Report Sparks County Budget Questions
Umatilla county's 1929 library expenses totaled 21143998 dollars with receipts of 21204.01 according to county librarian Miss June Olson in the annual financial report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla County
June Olson
Hospital patient returns to farm home north west of Athena
A patient has returned to his farm home northwest of Athena to convalesce after medical treatment at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Athena Girls Edge Helix In Doubleheader Loss For Athena Boys
Athena boys won 34 to 33 in a tense doubleheader against Helix after an extra period as Myrick led Athena with 18 points and Crowley hit a key go ahead shot. Helix’s Wagner topped scorers with 13 as Clemens and Coe added eight each for Helix while Athena’s Arleen Myrick scored 17 for the girls who fell 19 to 9 to Helix and the Athena boys battled Helix to an 82 all start of OT before Crowley and Myrick sparked the late drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena High School
Griswold High School
Helix
Athena
Art Crowley
Myrick
Emery Rogers
Wagner
Coe
Clemens
Helix Crowley Fo
Clemens Fafatse
Davidson Hansell
Seceseeeneeee
Sereeeeenenrne
Vaughn
Griswold
Athens
McCulley
Karstens
Arleen Myrick
Monta Montgomery
Myrick TecePlie
Karatens
Campbell PW Ae
McAlley Miller
Dale Douglas
Gemmel L. Montgomery
Patton M. Montgomery
Thorne Pett So Cade el
Tucker Hitemann
Tompkins
Umapine Defeats Athena In Close Saturday Ring Game
Umapine beat Athena on the local court 26 to 24 in a tight contest after Athena’s seconds won 25 to 15. Earlier Athena graders topped Umapine 26 to 9 in the curtain raiser with a fair sized crowd in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Umapine
Pinkerton
R. Wilson
Pickett
Cssssterre
Athena Graders
Local Knights Attend District Convention
Pythian Lodge No. 29 represented at the district convention in Pendleton on Monday night. Melvin Coppock and Welton Read earned Knight ranks, with numerous lodge members attending. Damon Lodge of Pendleton led a team event, winning on points. a sisters banquet preceded the event with Roy W. Wade presiding and H. E. Dixon delivering remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Lodge
Knights of Pythiss
Pendleton
Melvin Coppock
Welton Read
Ernest Duncan
F. B. Radtke
Lew McNair
C. C. Henry
Joseph Cannon
Granville Cannon
Roy Johnston
Henry Booker
William Campbell
W. J. Kirk
Harold Kirk
York Dell
Frank Williams
Damon Lodge
Demon Lodge
Pythian Sisters
Roy W. Wade
Conventro
H. E. Dixon
Wheat Growers Meet in Pendleton to Discuss Co operative
Umatilla county wheat growers are invited to a Pendleton meeting of the Pendleton Grain Growers cooperative where articles of incorporation by laws and a marketing agreement will be presented. About 600 000 bushels have been signed up with more expected. Local regional group organization must be finished by April and officers will be elected March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Pendleton
Death Calls Actress Mabel Normand
Renowned silent film star Mabel Normand has died, ending a high profile career marked by early successes with major studios. Authorities reported the death occurred after a private illness, drawing tributes from colleagues and fans. her memory is celebrated across the film community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Normand
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
Damaged OCR text shows a local notice fragment referencing a public sale action with unclear names and details.
Poor Grocer Inherits Large Fortune From San Francisco Uncle
A Waynesville Ohio grocer, J J M Hopkins aged sixty one, inherits seventy million dollars from his great uncle Mark Hopkins of San Francisco. Despite the vast estate he continues to handle pennies and run his modest shop, a surprising contrast to the wealth reported in the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. M. Hopkins
Waynesville
Ohio
Mark Hopkins
San Francisco
Helix Tournament Basketball Schedule
Adams and Stanfield open the Helix elimination at 7 30 tonight with Athena versus Echo at 8 30. Tomorrow Helix meets Stanfield at 7 30 and the Athena Echo winner plays Weston at 8 30. The district final at Pendleton pits the Helix winner against Mac Hi on Friday March 7 at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helix
Adams
Stanfield
Athena
Echo
Weston
Pendleton
Mac Hi
Borleske’s Whitman Suffer 86 32 Defeat by Montana
Montana defeated Whitman 86 to 32 on Whitman floor after a tight first half. Borleske started four new players, Howe remained, and the Missionaries led early before Montana pulled away, scoring late baskets to seal the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Whitman
Borleske
University of Montana
Stewart
Howe
Traffic Violations and Local Court Fines Reported
Last week traffic officer Anderson chased violators in the county. Lester Bryant paid 10 dollars plus costs and began serving jail time in Freewater for a fine. Karl Shortridge also fined 10 dollars for four in the seat. D. L. Co brought before Judge Ric for contempt. Dellinger publisher of the Astoria morning paper died suddenly of heart failure on his ranch near Seaside. known on the Pacific coast as a cranberry grower with a profitable Astoria ranch.
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Anderson
Lester Bryant
Freewater Justice Court
Karl Shortridge
D. L. Co
The
Dalles
Ric
Dellinger
Aaaien
Astoria
Seaside
Pacific Coast
New City Editor R. C. Cook Takes Desk at Dan
R C Cook, previously of Eugene and Oregon City, Portland and LaGrande, has assumed the city editor role at the Dan paper. The move marks a return to editorial leadership for Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City
R. C. Cook
Eugene
Oregon City
Portland
LaGrande
Tee Pee
Dan
Dry Crusader Attacks Anti-Saloon League in Church Forum
Whitman College English professor Russell Blankenship led a Sunday forum at Congregational church in Portland claiming the Anti-Saloon League holds excessive political power and failed to back Volstead Act enforcement. He accused the league of targeting ministers and small-town officials and cited rising wealth-driven liquor consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Portland Oregonian
Russell Blankenship
Whitman College
Congregational Church
Anti-Saloon League
Blankenship
Mr Koepke's 86th Birthday Attended by Friends
Henry Koepke Sr hosted about 45 guests at his Glendale California home to mark his 86th birthday. Oregon friends visiting California joined the gathering with speeches by former Athena Christian church pastors Meldrum and Errett. The event featured a large birthday cake with 86 flaming tapers and a group photo on the lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Koepke
Glendale
California
Mr. Koepke
Oregon
Koepke
Meldrum
Errett
Athena Christian Church
Jean Koepke
Watsonville
Water company rates suspended after PSC finding insufficient justification
The Public Service Commission permanently suspends an increased rate schedule for the Grants Pass Water Company after determining the firm failed to justify the rise. One Keeler brother, tied to a street improvement bond scheme, is or was an owner in the water company and the city holds a judgment against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grants Pass Water Company
Public Service Commission
Keeler Brothers
Athena
Freewater Boy Scout Band Forms Under Mansfield
The Freewater Boy Scouts, the largest troupe in the Blue Mountain council, organized a Scout band. Led by Howard C. Mansfield who has guided Twin City district for ten years, the troupe expanded with twenty new members to 52 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freewater Boy Scouts
Blue Mountain
Howard C. Mansfield
Twin City
Gun Club Practice in Umatilla County Targets Portland Telegraph Tournament
Gun Club practice held at Collins Park in Umatilla County aims to enter the Portland Oregonian Telegraphic Tournament opening soon. A second shoot is planned at the west venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla County
Collins Park
Portland
Oregonian Telegraphic
West
Scott to Seek Republican Primary Return for Local Seat
Milton attorney James H. E. Scott, a former district representative, announces another bid in the Umatilla County Republican primary. He pledges fewer and better laws, opposition to gasoline tax raises, tax equalization, and court-fee reform to ease justice administration if nominated and elected. With rival Mack Cockburn also seeking the office, Milton presents two candidates for the district legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. E. Scott
Milton
Umatilla County
Scott
Umatilla
Mack Cockburn
Study Club meets at Mrs Hill's home with George Washington themes
Athena Study Club gathered at Mrs H H Hills Washington Street home last Friday for an engaging program. Members answered roll call with stories and poems about George Washington and admired an antique blue and white counterpane showing the Father of his Country on horseback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena Study Club
H. H. Hill
Washington Street
Study Club
George Washington
Thomas Gray
Boyd
Miss Smith
Hill
Theresa Berlin
South
England
W C T U Holds March Meeting at Hiteman Home
The W C T U met at Mrs. BE L Hiteman's home with fourteen members present. An entertaining program featured readings, vocal and instrumental solos by Mrs. Reeder Marjorie Montague and Robert Lee. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Roy Cannon and Mrs. Lee Hiteman. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Charles Betts on the last Tuesday in March with Mrs. O H Reeder preparing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. L. Hiteman
BE. 0. Lee
Reeder
Marjorie Montague
Robert Lee
Roy Cannon
Lee Hiteman
Charles Betts
O. H. Reeder
Gerling Takes Over Farm Lease on Kirk Property
George R. Gerling has purchased the lease on the T. J. Kirk farm from Charles Kirk who plans to depart for British Columbia. Gerling prepares to begin summer fallow plowing as Kirk relinquishes years of tenancy for his Crestwood project in British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Gerling
T. J. Kirk
Charles Kirk
British Columbia
Mr. Gerling
Mr. Kirk
Crestwood
Dog Killer Dog Put Down After Attacking Farm Animals
Henry Barrett reports a German police dog formerly owned by Floyd Pinkerton went on a rampage early this week. The canine killed a pig at home then mauled a sheep in Barrett pasture north of Athena before being killed by City Marshal Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Barrett
Floyd Pinkerton
Indian Athlete John Craig Dies on Umatilla Reservation
John Craig, a well known Indian athlete from the Umatilla reservation, died at his mother's home Saturday morning after a brief pneumonia illness. He was in his early thirties, previously lived in Idaho, and played pitcher and outfielder for the Mission Indian nine, a former Blue Mountain league member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Craig
Umatilla Reservation
Craig
Idaho
Mission Indian Nine
Blue Mountain League
Sheep Shearers Meet In Padleton Labor Temple
A meeting of sheep shearers is called for tomorrow evening at the Labor Temple in Padleton. All shearers are urged to attend. address by A. A. Evans is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Temple
Padleton
Ening
A. A. Evans
Hospital Board Mourns Eva Wade Superintendent of Walla Walla General
The Walla Walla Valley General hospital board passed resolutions mourning Miss Eva Ruth Wade, longtime superintendent, praising her energy, devotion, and harmony she fostered among staff and doctors. The notes express deep community loss, extend sympathy to her family, and pledge publication of the resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Ruth Wade
Walla Walla Valley General Hospital
W. G. Hughes
Walter Maxson
Nat Webb
A. M. Jensen
H. A. Reynolds
E. L. Brunton
Arthur FE. Cox
J. W. Langdon
D. F. Baker
Walla Walla Vasley General Hospital
Miss Wade
Walla Walla
Wade
Pendleton Elks Minstrel Show to Benefit Charity
Pendleton Lodge of Elks stages an annual charity minstrel show at Rivoli Theatre on March 6 with a 60 member cast including eight men and four soloists. The evening features Southern melodies vaudeville acts and tap numbers, with proceeds going to the lodge charity fund for county welfare. Seat sales begin Sunday March 2 at Rivoli Theatre.
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Pendleton Lodge
Rivoli Theatre
Pendleton
Pendleton Lodge of Elks
United States
Elks Lodges
Roy Buchanan
Ole) Olsen
Nat Kimball
Bert Jerard
Ralph Stone Awarded 5000 Damages in The Dalles Court
Ralph Stone of The Dalles son of Dr A B Stone formerly a practicing physician of Athena received 5000 damages in the circuit court at The Dalles. The 1927 case involves an injury to his left forearm from an automobile accident on the Columbia river highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Stone
Dalles
A. B. Stone
Athena
The
Columbia River Highway
Brown County warns dog owners of license deadline
County official warns all dog owners that licenses must be paid by tomorrow March 1 or face a two dollar penalty. He notes enforcement will proceed to comply with the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Judge Rules Auto Drivers Must Keep Car Controlled
Salem report on a ruling by Justice McBride affirming Judge Tucker in a damage suit stemming from a March accident near Roseburg Clear Bay. The judge held the state highway commission not liable, citing that supervision rests with engineers and that officers are responsible only for their own negligence. The justice ends with a practical driver tip: when near a blind curve keep the car under control to avoid damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comon
Tucker
Jones
Roseburg
Cool Bay
Camas Valley
van Duzer
Highway Commission
VanDurer
State Highway Commission
Justice McBride
Oregon Again Tops States in Infant Mortality Drop
The Children's Bureau of the Department of Labor announced that in 1928 Oregon led ten states and the District of Columbia in reducing infant mortality. Oregon reported 47 deaths under one year per 1000 live births, with Washington close behind at 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
District of Columbia
Children’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Wahlington
New Umapine Union High School Opens After Upgrade
The new Umapine union high school building is ready for occupancy at about $25,000. It shares a unified heating plant with the grade school and will offer gymnasium and auditorium access to pupils of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umapine Union High School
Acre
High Schidol
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National Grain Corporation
Wits
U. O. Man
Ivan D. Houston
University of Oregon
Kelly Field Aviation School
U. S. Army
Houston
Dry Crusader
Hospital Board
Pendleton Elks T
Supreme Court
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