Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company in Oregon
The telephone business is one of Oregon's basic industries. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph reports 98 430 telephones in Portland and 151 725 in the state, with 2 287 Oregon employees and a 3 818 281.00 payroll in 1930. Investment exceeds 36 million. Company aims to keep customers informed and serve the public efficiently.
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Oregon
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Portland
E. D. Wise
J. A. Murray
J. H. Thatcher
Patrick Bacon
Mr. Wise
Farm Board Defends Actions to Prevent Losses in Futures
The Farm Board urges Senator McNary that its use of cotton and wheat futures was necessary to prevent large losses and avoid disturbing markets. Oregon Senator Steiner calls for a wheat tariff increase rather than a temporary embargo, warning that an embargo could harm foreign relations. The board says cooperative marketing associations need parity with private merchants to compete fairly.
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Washington
Farm Board
McNary
Senate Agriculture Committee
Congress
Steiner
Oregon
Legge
Tariff Commission
Subscription Contest Winners Announced in Union
The Union subscription contest closed Wednesday night naming Mrs Davison district 1 as first choice winner of an automobile. Marguerite Woolcutt district 3 took second, H C Mansfield Freewater third, Ada Williams district 3 fourth, J L High district 1 fifth. Emery Staggs Weston won a $50 cash prize.
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Walla Walla
Cove Man Missing After Christmas Dinner Absence
Search teams scour the hills east of Union for Manford Alexander a 35 year old Cove resident missing since December 16. His family grew concerned after he did not attend a Christmas dinner, prompting the renewed effort.
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Cove
Union
Manford Alexander
Warm winter travel on Union Pacific stages
General Agent W. L. McCredie recalls old foot warmers and praises new hot water heater systems in deluxe transcontinental motor coaches. He notes front and rear heaters powered by engine water jackets with electric fan circulation, promising unfailing service in winter and easy transfer to Union Pacific trains if roads block.
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W. L. “Mac” McCredie
Union Pacific Stages
Portland
Union Pacific
McCredie
Continental Divide
Columbia Gorge
Wyoming
Former Athena Teacher Spreads Christmas Cheer in Milton
Miss Mildred Bateman, former English teacher at Athena High School, now works in social services in Portland with Multnomah County. She visits over 100 dependent children, arranging placements and delivering holiday packages. Her Christmas trip home to Milton was a surprise and awarded for her merit in the past year.
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Mildred Bateman
Milton
Athena
Miss Bateman
Portland
Multnomah County
Oregon Tax Returns for 1928 Show County Leaders
Oregon taxpayers filed 29 338 returns for 1928 with 18 619 taxable incomes totaling 2 387 276. The average net income per return was 4 528 and the average tax 81 39. Multnomah led with 17 518 returns followed by Marion 1 047 including 785 from Salem.
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Washington
Oregon
Multnomah County
Marion County
Salem
Klamath
Lane
Umatilla
Bridge Night Hosts at McEwen Home
A small group of friends enjoyed an informal bridge evening at the McEwen residence hosted by Edwin and Ralph Jr. Two tables competed with Miss Helen Hansell topping the scores and George Gross earning the consolation. Supper followed at a neatly set table featuring Alberta Charlton, Helen Hansell, Jessiedeane Dudley and George Gross.
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McEwen
Edwin and
Ralph, Jr
Helen Hansell
George Gross
Alberta Charlton
Jessiedeane Dudley
Payne Joins A M Jensen Co Store as Men’s Dept Manager
Ed Payne of Walla Walla, known in Athena, is named manager and buyer for the men’s department at the A M Jensen Company store. He recently left the clothing business to take on this new role.
Athena Leaguers Rally to Beat Adams 80 19 in Basketball
Athena leaguers defeated Adams 80 to 19 in Friday night prelims on the local floor. Led by Ote Lieuallen, aided by Lietaliens from Adams, Athena surged in the fourth period after a close start, with Tuck Hodgen’s Adams lineup holding first three periods. Final scoring showed Athena dominance as Hodgen and Myrick led Adams’ defense.
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Jack Calder
Sussex Cricketeer
Ote Lieuallen
Down Adams Way
Bill Kirk
Lisle Gray
Lloyd Michener
Art Douglas
H. H. Lawrence
Tuck Hodgen
Adams
Athena
Taylor
W. Pinkerton
Harden
D. Pinkerton
Hodgen
Myrick
Sorority House Fire Damages Alpha Delta Pi on Campus
A fire at the Alpha Delta Pi sorority house on the University of Oregon campus Friday caused about $1000 in initial damage, then reignited after the fire department withdrew. No residents were present. members were home for Christmas vacation. The house had recently been remodeled and most furnishings were removed.
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Alpha Delta Pi
University of Oregon
Mrs Bowles Hosts Informal Bridge Tea
Mrs Bowles and Mrs Sarah Jane Bowles hosted a Friday bridge tea with two tables in play. Mrs Henry Dell won high score, Mrs Littlejohn consolation, and guests included Mrs Ralph McEwen and others as refreshments were served.
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Bowles
Sarah Jane Bowles
F.S. LeGrow
Bridge
Henry Dell
Littlejohn
Ralph McEwen
W. 58. Ferguson
H. I. Watts
Marion Hansell
W. P. Littlejohn
Milton Mavericks Triumph In A Flu Affected Victory
Milton defeated Athena Athletica 48 to 35 on Milton court as two players were ill with flu at halftime the score tied 21 to 21. Athena next plays Adams in a Tuesday double header featuring Athena has beens versus Adams use to bes.
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Athena Athletica
Milton Mavericks
Milton
Athena
Adams
Murder Victim Identified As Smiley Of Walla Walla
The body of Frank Smiley 46 former Walla Walla resident was found in a ravine near Mabton on Christmas Day with a crushed skull. Fingerprints matched with Pendleton records from 1929 and with Portland identifications. Smiley’s widow from College Place said they were separated and she would assist police in locating the killer.
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Yakima
Pendleton
Smiley
College Place
Umatilla County Dairy Improvement reports strong year
The 12 month report shows 664 cows tested with 380 completing a year. Average milk per cow 6198 pounds and butterfat 300.73 pounds. Feed cost per cow 56.45 dollars. profit above feed cost 65.80 dollars. 45 members use purebred sires. 104 border cows culled for beef. Officers: L. C. Dyer president, S. R. Cooper secretary treasurer, Bertha Cool A R Coppock W A Chaney directors.
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Umatilla County Dairy Improvement Association
William Kernhamp
Hermiston
L. C. Dyer
R. Cooper
Bertha Cool
A. R. Coppock
W. A. Chaney
New Night Watchman Booher Serves Athena City
Henry Booher serves as nightwatchman for the City of Athena after joining the police force on Monday night. The addition aims to protect merchants and businesses from rising burglaries across the state.
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Henry Booher
Athena
Mr. Booher
Geo M Banister Succumbs After a Long Sickness
George M Banister dies after weeks of cancer at his Athena home. Born April 7 1865 in Dillon Montana, he lived in California and Oregon before settling in Athena. Survived by wife Margaret Lieuallen, adopted daughter Mrs Ralph Haynie, four brothers and church and Woodmen of the World membership. Funeral held Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev M J Bently and Rev Gowan with local pallbearers.
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George M. Banister
Athena
Mr. Banister
Portland
Dillon
Montana
California
Morrow County
Umatilla County
Margaret Lieuallen
Ralph Haynie
Burns
Bern Banister
Freewater
John Banister
Weston
Sam Banister
Enterprise
Louis Stewart
David Stone
Walla Walla
Goin
Hugh
James T. Lieuallen, Jr
Lawrence Lieuallen
Raymond Banister
George Banister, Jr
Jesse Gordon
District Convention In Stalls For County Lodges
Officers recently elected by Masonic lodges of Umatilla county were installed Saturday evening at the Masonic District convention in Pendleton I C O F hall. Past Grand Master Aiken installed them and George T Cochran gave the principal address. Dolph Lodge No 80 installs Kohler Betts as Worshipful Master and a slate of officers for the coming year with more than 200 Masons in attendance. A Dutch lunch followed the ceremonies.
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Umatilla County
Masonic District Convention
Pendleton
Fay Pambrun
Gordon Watkins
James Bell
A. R. Coppock
L. M. Keen
Marshall
Clarence Tubbs
Tyler
Charles Smith
Samuel Pambrun
Masters and Wardens Association
B B Club Dinner Honors Lady Members With Turkey Supper
The B B Club held a Wednesday evening dinner at A W Douglas home in memory of the club's ladies. Mrs Ora Smith helped serve a three course turkey meal for seventeen guests with toy kewpies at each place setting. Afterward guests moved to Mr and Mrs A W Logsdon's home for four bridge tables until midnight. Mrs Douglas won high score and each guest received a gift. The ladies praised the hosts as gracious and entertaining.
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B. B. Club
Ora Smith
A. W. Douglas
A. W. Logsdon
Christmas Party At Pinkerton Home In Pleasant Evening
The home of Mr and Mrs Laurence Pinkerton hosted a Christmas Day party with a merry dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs W W Hammer of Walla Walla Mr and Mrs Alva Blalock and children Shirley and Roy of Pendleton Mr and Mrs Lisle Gray and family Mr and Mrs Ad Pinkerton Wayne Pinkerton J W King Mr and Mrs William Elder and Jewell Pinkerton.
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Laurence Pinkerton
W. W. Hammer
Walla Walla
Alva Blalock
Shirley and
Roy
Pendleton
Lisle Gray
Ad Pinkerton
Wayne Pinkerton
J. W. King
William Elder
Jewell Pinkerton
Weston High Hosts Athena High In District Basketball Openers
Athena High visits Weston High for the first of two district games this season, with the showdown set for next Wednesday evening on the Weston floor.
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Athena Hi
Weston Athena High School
Weston Hi
Weston
Flour Drops to War-Low Price at $5060 per Barrel
Mills report flour has fallen to the lowest level since the war and is selling at five thousand sixty dollars per barrel. The price drop reflects relief in grain markets and is noted by millers across the region.
Juvenile Crime Wave Ends With Two Hoggard Chamness Arrests
The Athena area reports the capture of 13 year old Charles Hoggard and 16 year old Wallace Chamness after a string of thefts from Red and White and local stores. Hoggard admitted involvement in a December 18 break in and a Saturday post office robbery yielding six parcels. The pair faces juvenile court in Pendleton. Chamness is detained after being found in Grass Valley and expected before the court.
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Charles Hoggard
Wallace Chamness
Athena
Hoggard
Main Street
Young Hogeard
Chamness
Montague
Lodge
Young Hoggard
Pendleton
Leroy McCubbins
Athena McCubbins
Guy Chamness
Reed
Hawley Mountain
Athena Hotel
Marshal Miller
Rogers
Richards
William Hoggard
Grass Valley
Sheriff's Office
Neighbors of Woodcraft to Install Officers Tuesday Evening
The Neighbors of Woodcraft will install officers on Tuesday evening January 6. Officers include P. G. N. Sarah Billen Moore G. N. Eva Mae Douglas adviser Luella Pinkerton clerk Lola Payne banker Celia Harden magician Stella Keen attendant Minnie DePeatt captain of guards Charlotte Dickinson flag bearer Cora McIntyre inner sentry Laura Gross outer sentry Mary McKay musician Adele McEwen correspondent Cecil Kibbey managers Stella Kershaw Sarah Gross Maria Pinkerton. Installing officer will be Sarah Ellen Moore and all members are requested to be present.
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Woodcraft
Sarah Billen Moore
G. N
Eva Mae Douglas
Luella Pinkerton
Lola Payne
Celia Harden
Stella Keen
Minnie DePeatt
Charlotte Dickenson
Cora McIntyre
Laura Gross
Mary McKay
Adele McEwen
Cecil Kibbey
Stella Kershaw
Sarah Gross
Maria Pinkerton
Sarah Ellen Moore
Athena Faces Walla Walla Town Team In Gym Match
The Athena Athletics host the Walla Walla town team at the Athena high school gym tonight. A preliminary features the old heads and Athena has beens at 7 15. Local expectations point to a close contest and lively play.
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Walla Walla
Athena
Walla Walla Town
Athena High School
Echo Pioneer Amos Hammer Dies at 82 in Echo
Amos Hammer, 82, longtime Echo resident, died Sunday after a two and a half week illness from heart trouble. He is survived by his widow in Echo.
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Echo
Amos Hammer
Mr. Hammer
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Pac. Tel
Tel. Co
Athena Leaguers
County Dairy Improvement
Geo. M. Banister
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