Meier Power Plan Seeks Special House Committee
Governor Meier’s water power program is pushed through the Oregon House with a proposed nine member special utilities committee. Speaker Lonergan would let the governor select the committee members, a move seen as an intrusion on legislative independence to smooth passage of executive power bills. Senate President Marks favors regular committees in handling the measures.
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Salem
Meier
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Lonergan
Executive Department
Oregon
Marks
Report of County Nurse Busy December Month
Miss Samson the county nurse reports a busy December visiting all towns and a trip to Portland. Christmas season shortened activities, with investigations of needy families shared with Elks White Eagle Grange and other groups to ensure no family lacks cheer. A Business and Professional Women's Club Christmas party had gifts, later given to children in need. The county health association sent gifts for five patients at The Dalles Eastern Oregon Tuberculosis Hospital for distribution at the hospital tree.
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Santa
Umatilla County
Eastern Oregon Tuberculosis Hospital
Dalles
Umatilla
Annual Meeting Held by Milton Christian Church
Members of the Christian church and congregation gathered for their annual meeting and basket dinner on Sunday. Reports from church organizations were read and approved. Rev. Arrant the Milton pastor delivered an inspiring address. Miss Glen Sias played piano, and Mrs. Floyd Pinkerton with Mrs. Ed Montague sang duets with Mrs. Lloyd Michener at the piano.
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Christian Church
Arrant
Milton
Glen Sias
Floyd Pinkerton
Ed Montague
Lloyd Michener
Brother-in-law Killed in Wichita Falls Automobile Crash
Mrs. W. A. Gholson of Wichita Falls Texas, formerly of Athena, reports her brother-in-law Peter Gholson was killed when an automobile struck him as he crossed the street at the home of the late L. Spencer while renewing a Press subscription.
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W. A. Gholson
Wichita Falls
Texas
Athena
L. Spencer
Peter Gholson
Navigation Aid Demand Drives Columbia River Development Plan
R H Kipp of the Columbia Valley association told the Walla Walla Chamber of Commerce that a survey of 200 groups shows strong support for river navigation ahead of other projects. He urged Congress to authorize a project with 858,000 dollars for a seven foot Columbia channel and five foot Snake channel to enable barges, arguing six dams are needed and benefits extend to 26 counties across Oregon Washington and Idaho.
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Walla Walla
Columbia River
R. H. Kipp
Columbia Valley Association
Kipp
Steiner
Summers
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Milton-Freewater
Columbia and Snake
Columbia
Snake
United States
First National Stock Holders Elect Officers
At the annual meeting of the First National bank of Athena officers and directors were re-elected for the coming year. EB H Leonard presides as president and M L Watts as vice president with F S LeGrow cashier and Max B Hopper assistant cashier. Directors include Leonard Watts LeGrow Hansell and Dell. The directors declared a dividend citing a solid 1930 showing and the Weston town customer support noted by the Weston Leader.
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First National Bank of Athena
EB. H. Leonard
M. L. Watts
LeGrow
Max B. Hopper
E. H. Leonard
M. W. Hansell
Henry Dell
Weston
First National
Five Hundred Party at Catron Country Home Near Athena
Mr and Mrs Ross Catron hosted a Five Hundred party at their country home near Athena last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Jake Booker won high score and Mr and Mrs Duffield took consolation. Supper followed the play with guests including Mr and Mrs J C Walker Mr and Mrs Jake Booker of Bonners Ferry Idaho Mr and Mrs Lee Johnson Mr and Mrs Fred Gross and Mr and Mrs Jess Smith.
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Ross Catron
Athena
Jake Booker
Court of Honor Honors Scouts in January Meeting
At the Blue Mountain Council of Boy Scouts regular January Court of Honor held at Walls Walla L C Sutherland presiding Wayne McLeod and Edward Tracy of Troop 10 received second class scout awards Billy Duncan of the same troop earned a first class award in a brief ceremony.
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Blue Mountain Council of
Boy Scouts of America
Walls Walla
L. C. Sutherland
Wayne McLeod
Edward Tracy
Billy Duncan
Kiwanis League Team Edges Athena 32 to 22 on Home Floor
Pendleton Kiwanis Blue Mountain team defeated Athena Athletics 32 to 22 in a fast game on Athena’s court. Wayne Pinkerton led Athena with 9 points before an injuring fall. Heiderman led Pendleton with 17 points as the teams traded leads in the second half. Athena prepares for Milton next Wednesday in a season finale expected to draw a large crowd.
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Pendleton Kiwanis
Blue Mountain Basketball League
Athena Athletics
Athena
Pendleton
Wayne Pinkerton
Gordon Watkins
Wayne
Heiderman
Milton
Milton’ K. of P
Fats
Jack Calder
Weston
Art Douglas
Lee Foster
Northern Pacific Road Flooded By Heavy Rain
Bert Ramsay, foreman for Northern Pacific Railway, says a heavy Sunday night rain north of town flooded portions of the track. No serious roadbed damage, though sections remained inundated into Monday forenoon as flood waters rose from side channels. Frostless ground suggests moisture soaked into soil, affecting stubble fields more than growing grain in parts of the district.
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Bert Ramsay
Northern Pacific Railway
Road Improvement Proposed for South Athena Route
The south of Athena past the W. O. Road farm needs repair with culverts and drainage to allow year round passability. Farmers say the road could stay in good shape by dragging, and there may be an effort to have the county court address the improvement.
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Athena
W. O
Weston Leader notices death of Mrs E Z Whitman in Utah
Mrs E Z Whitman formerly of Weston died December 11 at her home in Bountiful Utah at age 82. She had just followed her husband Dr Whitman to death, ending an inseparable marriage documented by the Weston Leader.
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Weston Leader
E. Z. Whitman
Weston
Bountiful
Utah
Dr. Whitman
Fs Geath
Walla Walla Prosecutor Clamps Down on Slot Machines
Bernard Lehrer the 26 year old prosecuting attorney in Walla Walla orders Sheriff McTnree to close all slot machines and punch boards as he assumes office. The move shocks liberal supporters who opposed W G Coleman and expected strict enforcement. The sheriff's force begins litigation to oppose the orders and further lid clamping actions are anticipated.
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Walla Walls
Bernard Lehrer
Walla Walla County
McTnree
Lehrer
W. G. Coleman
County considers AG ruling on aid for Stubblefield Home
At a regular meeting on Monday the county commission discussed asking the attorney general for a ruling on whether the board can provide financial aid to the Stubblefield Home for Children. A committee sought aid due to wheat’s low price cutting revenue.
Walter Baldwin Honored At Mrs Cresswell’s Social
Mrs James Cresswell entertained in honor of Walter Baldwin with a group of friends Monday evening. Hearts was the diversion. Bernice Wilson and Arthur Crowley won first prizes, Arleen Myrick and Glenn McCullough got consolation prizes. Guests included Helen Barrett and others. Baldwin left Tuesday for Forest Grove to continue high school studies.
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Walter Baldwin
James Cresswell
Bernice Wilson
Arthur Crowley
Arleen Myrick
Glenn McCullough
Helen Barrett
Dorothy Burke
Marjorie Douglas
Mary Tompkins
Betty Eager
Marjorie Montague
Edna
Slippery Highway Sparks Ditch-Edge Crashes in Oregon-Wash
A slick Oregon-Wash highway caused multiple vehicles to skid into ditches on Tuesday morning. An eastbound Union Pacific stage slid into a ditch near the BE. A. Dudley farm home and local assistance helped recover a damaged vehicle and clear the scene.
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Union Pacific Stage
BE. A. Dudley
Mac-Hi Tops Athena 38 to 10 in Hoop Clash
Mac-Hi defeated Athena 38 to 10 as the Pioneer quintet outpaced the locals on Mil ton Friday night. Athena showed team play and fast breaks but struggled to convert shots, falling behind 18 to 8 by halftime and extending the game with late reserves. Eddie Buck entered for Mac-Hi in the final period as Athena prepares for Griswold in a double header.
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Mac-Hi
Eddie Buck
Prominent Pendleton Woman Dies After Mastoid Operation
Athena friends of Mrs. Fred Donert of Pendleton report her death Monday after surgery for mastoid trouble the prior Saturday. Survived by husband Fred Donert daughter Patsy 11 parents Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Wright Albany sisters Mrs. Nelson Wilbur Drewsey Oregon Mrs. H. W. Fish Seattle Mrs. Ernest Gabriel Portland great niece of William Blakley Pendleton, niece of J. B. Cooley cousin of Carl Cooley. She graduated Albany College and University of Oregon class of 1911. taught after graduation. Married January 20, 1917 in Albany, moved to Pendleton that year. Funeral Wednesday at Church of the Redeemer Pendleton. body taken to Albany for burial.
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Athena
Fred Donert
Pendleton
Albany
Church of the Redeemer
Oregon
Athena Bridge Club Hosts Dudley Guests For Outlook Tourney
Mrs Glenn Dudley entertained the Athena Bridge Club last Friday afternoon with four tables in play. Miss Jessiedeane Dudley and Miss Helen Hansell were guests, Mrs H I Watts held high club score, Miss Hansell high guest score, and Mrs Lloyd Michener the consolation. Members plan a tournament at the next meetings and will meet at one o'clock with luncheon served.
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Athena Bridge Club
Glenn Dudley
Jessiedeane Dudley
Helen Hansell
H. I. Watts
Hansell
Lloyd Michener
Forest Service Opens Two Road Projects
J F Irwin supervisor of the Umatilla National Forest announces that on Wednesday the Forest Service began work on two forest road projects as an unemployment relief measure in the East area.
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Forest Service
J. F. Irwin
Umatilla National Forest
Washington legislator Clement G. Scott dies after maiden speech
Clement G. Scott representative from Clark county collapsed and died shortly after finishing his maiden speech nominating Edwin J. Templeton for speaker in the 22d Washington legislature. Medical examiners attributed death to high blood pressure. Scott had warned reporters of nervousness before speaking. He had roots in Vancouver with prior railroad work and was active in the Elks and Shrine. He is survived by his widow.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
Clement G. Scott
Clark County
Edwin J. Templeton
Scott
W. C. Watkins
Grays Harbor
Walter J. Taylor
Port Angeles
Vancouver
Eggs Among Best and Cheapest Foods
USC and Oregon State College report eggs rank highly as economical nutritious foods. Miss Claribel Nye notes eggs provide iron phosphorus and calcium in usable form and are digested when properly cooked. They support infant diets and serve as an affordable protein source alongside meat substitutes.
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Oregon State College
Hermiston Experiment Farm Seeks 25000 for New Station
Senator Steiner asks for 25000 appropriations to fund a new experiment station east of Hermiston after a senate sub committee hearing. Dr. William A. Taylor and Dr Powers spoke in favor of the project aimed at studying sandy lands east of the Cascades to replace the existing Hermiston station. Favorable senate action is anticipated.
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Washington
Hermiston
Steiner
Senate
McNary
William A. Taylor
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Powers
Oregon State College
Cascades
He Makes Violins by Hand in Maple and Spruce
Donald McFadyen is engaged in making violins wholly by hand. He uses well seasoned maple and spruce with spruce forming the top. It takes two days to form and complete the violin head piece. He has two violins finished and three more under way.
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Donald McFadyen
Mr. McFadyen
Red Cross Aims Ten Million in National Drive
The Red Cross seeks 10 million dollars from the public to aid destitute families in the rough struck districts. President Hoover supports the effort as quotas are announced and a nationwide subscription drive is planned.
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Red Cross
Hoover
National
Meier Inauguration Sparks Clash With Oregon Supreme Court
Oregon Governor Meier's inauguration at Salem featured a historic clash as two elected officials refused to let the chief justice administer their oaths. Senator Sam Brown walked out of the senate and took his oath before the secretary of state. The opening of the 86th legislature saw tensions between the governor, lawmakers, and the supreme court, with Brown pressing for sworn oaths by a non judicial official.
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Portland Journal
Meier
Salem
Oregon
Supreme Court
L. H. McMahan
Sam Brown
Marion County
Senate
Hal Hoss
State Supreme Court
George W. Joseph
Judiciary
Marks
Lonergan-Gordon
Elbert Bede
Marion Hotel
Arthur Lawrence
Benton County
Representative Winslow
Lawrence
Lonergan
Gordon
Bean
Brown
Bennett
Weston Highway Crew Works on Banister Corner Link
State highway construction team based in Weston continues work in the vicinity for months, filling the new north connection at Banister corner. A steam shovel digs rock from the county quarry on North Washington street to straighten the curve and shorten the hill route.
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Weston
Banister Corner
Washington Street
Woman Injured in Auto Crash Near Dixid Washington
Mrs Sleeman mother of Mrs W J Crabill sustained ankle and foot injuries when her car collided during travel from Dayton to Athena. The incident occurred at Dixid Washington.
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Dayton
Athena
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Athena Position
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