Year’s Loans Top Six Billion As Capital Flows Surge
New York reports unprecedented 1925 capital movements with preliminary estimates indicating total flotations well over 6 billion dollars. Americans lent over a billion abroad for a second year, productive enterprises attracting about 350 million, while government borrowings dip. Private credits backed currency stabilization for Britain Belgium and Italy as gold stocks strengthen.
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New York
America
Great Britain
Rubber discussion at Geneva probed by Washington officials
Press dispatches from Geneva suggest the British rubber monopoly may be raised at the proposed League of Nations international economic conference with American participation. Washington faces questions on joining the league council or pursuing an independent path as Congress already orders an investigation and Secretary Hoover outlines retaliatory steps against high rubber prices.
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Washington
D. C
Geneva
America
Congress
League
Council Number Two
Hoover
Wise Resigns From Palestine Fund Chair Amid Outcry
Nationwide telegrams flood in as Dr. Stephen S. Wise resigns from the United Palestine gathering over his view on Jesus as a historical figure. Ultra orthodox leaders condemn his stance and demand he quit, prompting an immediate executive meeting to address the fallout.
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New York
Stephen S. Wise
United Palestine Land
Wise
New York Union of Rabbis
Jesus
French envoy Berenger ready to discuss debt settlement
Washington reports Victor Henri Berenger the newly named French ambassador to the United States is prepared to enter negotiations immediately over France’s 4 billion dollar debt to the American treasury as part of rehabilitating French finances.
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Washington, D. C
Victor Henri Berenger
United States
Will
Tome
America Observes Wilson Birthday Celebration
Washington observed the 69th birthday of Woodrow Wilson with formal dinners in 500 cities and towns arranged by the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. More than 15,000 guests attended the dinners.
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America
Wilson
Washington, D. C
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Oregon Teachers Back Income Tax Plan For Education
Oregon teachers endorsed a state income tax with 50 percent of revenue dedicated to education. A committee will work with statewide groups to draft a ballot bill for the November election. Opposition included Dr. Homer Rainey and editor C. C. Chapman sparking protests. Astoria schools chief A. C. Hampton supported the plan.
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Oregon
Oregon State Teachers’ Association
Orange
Committee On
Homer Rainey
University of Oregon
Legislative Committee
C. C. Chapman
The
Oregon Voter
Mr. Chapman
A. C. Hampton
Astoria
Textbook Commission
Radio prize won by Mrs. McEwen of Athena
Mrs. R B McEwen of Athena Oregon won the first prize in a nationwide radio contest run by Station K M M J Clay Center Nebraska and the M M Johnson Company for the best fifteen word letter on poultry raising. She received a sixty egg incubator of the Old Trusty variety.
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Clay Center
Nebraska
M. M. Johnson Company
R. B. McEwen
Oregon
Weston Mountain Grange Formed with Notable Local Attendance
Weston Mountain grange organized Thursday evening December 17 with a good-sized membership. Roy Hyatt was elected master Walter Rayborn overseer Mrs Mabel Hodgson lecturer and M W Rayborn secretary. Next meeting January 6 1926 will appoint officers and admit new members. W R Gehler state organizer conducted the work.refreshments served.
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Weston Leader
Weston Mountain Grange
Roy Hyatt
Walter Rayborn
Mabel Hodgson
M. W. Rayborn
J. A. Nice
North Powder
Union County
Pomona Grane
Union County Granges
Jolly Twenty-Five Club Holds Year End Meeting
The Jolly Twenty-five club held its final gathering of the year at Mrs. Max Hopper's home on Wednesday afternoon. Seasonable decorations and plants adorned the rooms as plans for an upcoming dance were discussed and committees appointed. Mrs. Verne Smith and Mrs. C. L. McFadden served dainty ices and cakes.
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Jolly Twenty-five
Max Hopper
Verne Smith
C. L. McFadden
Dr Sharp Home After Transfer for Treatment
Dr Sharp, hospitalized after transfer from Pendleton to Walla Walla for treatment, is reported to be somewhat better and has returned home. The update notes improvement and home recovery.
Evangelist Laughlin to Lead Athena Baptist Revival
Rev G G Laughlin D D of Portland Oregon will host a Baptist church revival in Athena starting Sunday January with nightly meetings except Saturdays through January 24. He directs Evangelism for Oregon in the Baptist church and urges all to join to seek salvation in Jesus Christ.
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G. G. Laughlin D. D
Portland
Oregon
Baptist Church of Athena
Laughlin
Baptist Church
Loree
Jesus Christ
Christ
Miss Pinkerton Hosts Athena Holiday Gathering
Miss Edna Pinkerton entertained at her Athena home with a group of young friends including Misses Tdra Kintzley Billy Baker Frederica Kershaw Pearl Ramsey Jeannamae Read Lois McIntyre Hilda Dickenson Savannah Davis Maurice Banister Lee Banister Norman McInytre John Pinkerton Dr. Cowan Brooks Anderson Leon Kretzer George Boreman and Jim Hodgen. Refreshments were served.
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Miss Pinkerton
Athena
Edna Pinkerton
Tdra Kintzley
Billy Baker
Frederica Kershaw
Pearl Ramsey
Jeannamae Read
Lois McIntyre
Hilda Dickenson
Savannah Davis
Maurice Banister
Lee Banister
Norman McInytre
John Pinkerton
Dr. Cowan
Brooks Anderson
Leon Kretzer
George Boreman
Jim Hodgen
B Y P U Surprises Granville and Miss Francis at Home
Nine carloads of B Y P U members and friends gathered at Joe Cannon's home for a Wednesday evening of radio, readings and games. The surprise included coffee, sandwiches and hot tamales as the group enjoyed their merriment until midnight.
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Joe Cannon
Jolly B. Y. P. U
Granville
Miss Francis
Whitman Missionaries Face Athena Champs In Helix Bout
Tonight at Helix Gym the Whitman Missionaries meet the Athena Champs in a key basketball showdown. The Red Devils narrowly defeated Whitman 25 to 24 on Tuesday at Helix, signaling a tight rematch crowd.
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Athena Champs
Helix
Nig Borleske
Whitman Missionaries
Red Devils
Whitman
Mrs Mary Tompkins and Woodruffs Headed to California
Mrs Mary Tompkins and Mr and Mrs Don Woodruff left on Thursday by car for Portland to visit Mrs A B McEwen then continue to San Francisco and will stop at the William Winship home in Salem en route.
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California
Mary Tompkins
Don Woodruff
Portland
A. B. McEwen
San Francisco
William Winship
Salem
New Farmers Happy in Clackamas County
The Land Settlement Department reports 57 new settlers for Clackamas county in 18 months with about 375000 dollars in capital. Around 1600 acres have been developed and put under cultivation, largely in poultry. Seven Canby families settled in the past six months, illustrating productive farming in Oregon.
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Oregon
Clackamas County
Land Settlement Department
The
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Read Family Visits from Pomeroy in Athena Reunion
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Read and their children Miss Bethene and Delbert traveled from Pomeroy Washington to Athena for a Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. W Q Read. The Reads are former Athena residents with Jack Read having long partnered in business with Charles Bryan who also once lived here.
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Jack Read
Bethene
Delbert
Pomeroy
Washington
W. Q. Read
Athena
The 0 D 0 Club Social Gathering
The 0 D 0 Club met at Mrs. Lea Johnson home on December 22. A gift box of pretty and useful items entertained the afternoon. Lunch was served by Mrs. Jack Cunning ham and the hostess. The next gathering is set for January 6 at Mrs. Jesse Smith home.
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Lea Johnson
Jack Cunningham
Jesse Smith
Green family welcomes George back to Athena home
George B. Green returned to Athena to rejoin his family after months away. He had been employed on a stock ranch near Touchet Washington. His son Heston Green is also home for the winter after working at La Grande for some time.
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George B. Green
Athena
Touchet
Washington
Heston Green
la Grande
Clark family moves to Dickenson cottage for Athena students return
C N Clark moves into the Dickenson cottage on Third street to help Frank and Ross Clark who are returning from Salem to reenter Athena high school. The two former Athena students will start classes again as the family settles in.
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C. N. Clark
Dickenson
Thirdtreet
Frank and
Ross Clark
Athena High School
Salem
Athena School
Party at Betts Home Surprises Reeve and Kohler Betts
About 25 youths gathered at the Charles Betts home Monday evening to surprise Reeve and Kohler Betts. The party featured music, games, and candy making with candy and popcorn balls served as refreshments.
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Charles Betts
Reeve and
Kohler Betts
Rebekah Lodge to Initiate Four Candidates January 12
The Rebekah lodge announces its next meeting on January 12 with the Freewater drill team performing the initiatory work. All members are urged to attend as four candidates will be taken in.
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Rebekah Lodge
Freewater
Athena Champions Edge Adams Shamrocks 19-18 in Thrilling Narrow Win
In a fast paced Adams gym, Athena Champions edged the Adams Shamrocks 19 to 18 after a furious second half rally. Jim Hodgen returned briefly to score a late winner as Athena overcame a 17 18 deficit to seal the dramatic victory. Athena will host the Helix Red Devils next week on their floor with date to be announced.
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Adams “Shamrocks
Athena
Shamrocks
Jim Hodgen
Stephens
Lawrence Pinkerton
Adams
Begorra
Ol’ Jim Hodgen
Helix Red Devils
Mountain Ranch Sold on Weston Mountain to Harry Eaves
Weston Leader reports Charles L. May sold his Weston mountain farm, famed in the fertile region, to Sunnyside Washington native Harry Eaves. Eaves will take possession January 1 and plans extensive potato farming. May and family will be missed for his progressive, popular leadership. he may tour southern Oregon soon to assess that area.
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Weston
Charles L. May
Weston Mountain
Harry Eaves
Sunnyside
Washington
Eaves
Civic club hosts holiday dance for community house fund
The Civic club of Athena sponsored a Wednesday night holiday dance at Legion Hall to raise funds for a community house. The Jolly Joy Makers provided music while H I Watts F 5 leGrow and Bert Ramsey served punch. Attendance was from out of town guests but only five dollars above expenses was realized.
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Civic Club of Athena
Legion Hall
Jolly Joy Makers
H. I. Watts F
leGrow
Bert Ramsey
Standard Pictures Presents Sea Hawk and Polar Flight Night
The Standard Theatre hosts a double feature with The Sea Hawk and the Amundsen Ellsworth polar flight showing together at 10c, 6c and 60c. Saturday night Bebe Daniels stars in Dangerous Money from Paramount. Sunday Buster Keaton appears in The Seven Chances.
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Standard Theatre
Bebe Daniels
Paramount
Buster Keaton
Rosebuds and Mushrooms Highlight Local Climate
Mrs. Froom of the Athena Hotel gathered rosebuds from her garden on Christmas day while the editor noted a couple of mushrooms found Wednesday this week, illustrating the seasonable climate advantages.
Valuable Cow Bought For 175 At Athena Hotel
Landlord Fream of the Athena Hotel purchased a Holstein cow for 175 dollars. The animal reportedly yields six gallons of milk per milking, contributing to the property's dairy operations.
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Fream
Athena Hotel
Athena High to Play Walla We la High Soon
Athena High schedules a boys basketball game against Walla We la High on the focal floor in the near future. The matchup headlines a local sports scene with both teams preparing for a regional showing.
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Athena High School
Walla Wela High School
Bank president visits from Waitsburg on Monday
Leonard, president of the First National Bank, arrived as a business visitor on Monday, driving from Waitsburg for the day.
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Leonard
First National Bank
Waitsburg
Jim Hill Tries Bold Snowbound Rescue With 12 Locomotives
The late empire builder Jim Hill attempted to reach stalled trains near Lindsley Creek during a heavy Christmas snow. He sent 12 locomotives from Walla Walla toward The Dalles and ordered a run and jump to clear drifts, but the engines wrecked and were left in the ditch. Crews then hauled them back as Hill rode out with the convoy.
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Jim” Hall
Empire Builder
Northern” Lines
Walla Walla
The
Oregonian
Portland
Jim” Hill
Northern Lines
Charles Borders
Oregon
Columbia River
Lindsley Creek
Dalles
Hood River
Cascade Locks
Columbia
Borders
Hill
Mr. Hill
Unusual Christmas Play At Lowden Revives Pioneer Times
The Walla Walla Union reports a Christmas Eve celebration at Lowden featuring fifty children in six scenes about Mrs. M. B. Lowden. Dressed in antique costumes, the cast re enacts pioneer life with a Santa appearance and a stage painting by Mrs. L A. Cornell.
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Walla Walla
L.A. Cornell
Santa Claus
Lowden Johnson
Whi
Whi Creat
Anita Berrevin
Mother Lowden
Henry Fehrenbacher
Frank Lowden
Rosalie Fehrenbacher
Mmma Lou Talbot
Margaret Fehrenbacher
H. G. Alway
Milton Jury Finds Stockstill Not Guilty
Elmer Stockstill was acquitted of liquor possession in Milton justice court after five minutes deliberation. Counsel Ho mer I. Watts secured the case transfer from Freewater to Milton, while friends urge Stockstill to sue Hoskins for alleged assault at the State Line dance hall.
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Elmer Stockstill
Milton
Homer I. Watts
Stockstill
Freewater
Milton Court
Hoskins
State Line
Farm relief bill eyed to foster export sales
Washington aims to broaden farm relief to include machinery for handling surplus crops. President Coolidge and Secretary Jardine support conservative legislation to use a government commission to direct sale of surplus crops in export trade. Pressure from farm blocs and western leaders pushes for action before Iowa delegation meeting.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Jardine
Congressional Farm Bloc
Federal Commission
White House
Des Moines
Iowa
Dry Appropriations Passed for Prohibition Enforcement
Washington D C Dry members of the house defended all appropriations in the treasury post office supply bill for prohibition enforcement next fiscal year. An amendment to bar use of funds for evidence purchasing was defeated 189 to 17. Funds include 260000 for evidence 24218000 for the coast guard and 9300000 for enforcement machinery plus 60000 for prohibition posters.
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Washington, D. C
House
Treasury-Post Office
Appropriations Committee
Coast Guard
Treasury
Giant Oil Conerns Unite In Pacific Coast Merger
New York reports a planned merger of the Standard Oil Company of California and the Pacific Oil company creating a consolidated firm with about 450 million dollars in assets. Stock exchange terms call one share of the new company for each share held. The Standard would direct operations, while Pacific Oil contributes producing assets and undeveloped California lands.
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New York
N. Y
Pacific Coast
Standard Oil Company of California
Pacific OK Company
Henry W. de Forest
Pacific OM Company
Consolidated Company
Consolidated
Standard Ol Company of
California
Pacific Oil
Standard
Kelso Recall Signers Face Prosecution Ruling
Fourteen signers of the recall petition against Kelso city attorney J B Stone in 1925 are liable for criminal charges. The Washington Supreme Court reversed Greys Harbor Judge Campbell, upholding prosecution of the signers.
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Kelso
Wash
Alevera
J. B. Btone
Washington Supreme Court
Campbell
Greys Harbor
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Mrs. McEwen
Grange
Belelef
Belolfef Yitet
Evangelist Laughlin
the Baptist Church
BETTS
Mountain Ranch
Wahi
Jim Hill
Lowden
Standard and Pacific Oil Companies
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