Correspondence course rollout for Athena students and teachers
The article describes a new correspondence study program for Athena high school and other county schools. It explains mailing questions and receiving answers, aims to align with home study during the influenza epidemic, and notes variability in results among schools. It mentions credits depend on student effort, final exams after reconvening, and staff involvement except for Minn Horton who resigned due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena Highi
Pupis
Vaila
Athena
Oregon
Minn Horton
Thie
Lewin
Early Morning Fire Damages Jefferson Street Cottage
A fire at the cottage of Mrs. Le P. Wilmot on Jefferson Street caused damage from water and smoke. Firefighters and volunteers prevented total loss, with the home and contents insured for 4900 on the dwelling and 280 on contents. The house was occupied by Mr and Mrs Beckham while the Wilmots are in California. Beckham moved belongings to a temporary quarters. repairs planned.
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Stortly
Mre
le P. ‘Wilmot
Jefferson Streot Way
Pennsylvania Company
Richard
Robert Beckham
Wilmot
California
Legislative Files Here In County Newspapers
The paper will carry daily files of all bills from both houses of the Oregon legislature. Senator Roy Ritner and Representative Dodd arranged for this service to be included in the daily mailing list for readers interested in legislative work.
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Alto the & Fe
Oregon
Geaders
Roy Ritner
Dodd
Needed Moisture Brings Rain and Snow for Water Supply
Copious rains and several inches of snow last week deliver much needed moisture for crops and wells. The winter thaw increases spring water flow, suggesting continued protection needed to secure water through next summer.
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Tuipoet
Umatilla County Income Tax Figures Highlight Levy
Umatilla county 2017 income taxes total about 1 million dollars, higher than all other counties except Multnomah. The report notes fifteen steemers contributing income tax on a quarter of a million dollars.
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Umatilla
Multnomah
Oregon Legislature Begins Work Amid Smooth Organization
The Oregon Legislature opened with smooth organization. Senate President W T Vinton and House Speaker Seymour Jones were elected without opposition. Fifty bills were introduced, with action including ratification of the national Prohibition Amendment and stalled consolidation efforts between houses. A soldiers relief bill, with $100,000 appropriated, faced minimal dissent. A proposed State Police Department and strong crime laws were also discussed, anchored by patterns of early legislative harmony.
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Salem
Legisature
Senate
W.T. Vinton
Yamhill County
House
Seymour Jones
Marion County
Seaason
Kubil
Lewis
McFarland
Banator Wood
Washington County
Mil
W. M. Ayer
John H. Burgard
AH. Cranston
John H. Stevens
Portland
Secretary of State
Denate
Dimick
Kubic
Wappras Holsheviki
J.W. W
Messares
Wilkycombe
Department of Police
Orion
Auper
Well Camouflaged German Artillery Train Provisions
Reconstruction bills aim to employ veterans from Civil, Spanish American and World War I conflicts with suitable work. A 6 percent tax limitation repeal is proposed, plus a committee to draft the measure for a referendum. A joint resolution seeks immediate highway work to employ 1000 men and protect returning soldiers. Teaching languages bill bans other subjects. penalties include fines or jail. A state market commission would standardize farm and manufactured goods to expand Oregon products markets. Soldiers land settlement bill advances via Senator Eddy.
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Huston
Iniaking
Countiea and Musicipal Corporation
Brownell
Umatilla
Mr. Bean
State Highway Commission
Hounes
Roan
Congress
Oregon
Dodd
Markey Commission
Enator Huston
Multnomat County
Ue Interior
Ligne Wan
Senate
Eddy
Oregon Legislature Debates Veteran Housing and Land Plan
The legislature considers a plan to purchase land for veteran housing with 40 points in white for land and 20 years to fund improvements. A Soldier Settlement Commissioner would earn 4000 dollars annually, while Governor Withycombe vetoes a 244 bill. Prohibition forces prepare to target patent medicines and alcohol in a broad campaign.
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of & Aviile
Etiement Board
United States
Bull
Withycombe
Seston
Hood River
Origen
Oregon
AuthBalcon League
Chekarmna
U Rrsities
Ratleagan
Benny Leonard Faces Ove Torso In Contested Bout
A historical boxing narrative describes Benny Leonard agreeing to fight Ove Torso after a promoter arranged the bout. Leonard initially balked citing mismatched size, but ultimately backed the plan as the arrangement moved forward with gloves shipped and the event set for a New York venue.
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Benny Leonard
Upton
Flan
Leonard
Benny Nowne
City pays large judgment in sidewalk case Gartano
At a special city council meeting Warrant 495 to Gartano was discussed as the city faced a Supreme Court decision upholding a $97,798.10 judgment for damages from a defective Third Street sidewalk. The case began as Bort Cartano vs the city, with David Taylor later dropped as a party. The circuit court verdict favored Gartano for 7,002 with two jurors dissenting. the city’s appeal via attorney H J Watta, Will M Peterson and J H Raley reached the Supreme Court, which sustained the lower court. The final order set the city to pay the judgment, with total legal costs expected to approach 10,000.
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Bort Cartano
David Taylor
Taylor
Phelps
Gartuna
Conta
Clay
Throust
H. J. Watta
Will M. Peterson
J. H. Raley
Supreme Court
Peterson
Pendleton Young Man Killed in Auto Wreck
The East Oregonian reports the death of Fed Neagle a 19 year old Pendleton resident who died instantly when his car turned turtle near the Eastern Oregon State Hospital early Tuesday. A young woman injured in the crash escaped serious harm. Coroner J. Brown ordered the body at the Howell Chapel. No indictment was filed.
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Oyexonian
Fed Neagle
Frank Neagle
Pensleton
Esat
Eastern
Oregon State Hospital
Nifleagle
Olney Baling
Goodarke Axi
Rieth
Hown Chapel
Desperate Leap for Life at Western Front Balloon Flight
An eyewitness describes a perilous balloon descent near the western front with soldiers clinging to rigging and a parachute opening after a long fall. The tense scene follows a barely survivable escape and the fragile fate of those aboard as ground forces monitor the impact and aftermath.
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Walloon
London
Zerba Death Notes Longtime Umatilla Resident In San Diego
James F. Zerba died in San Diego after a lingering illness. His daughter Edna accompanied him, and his son Everett, in the Army, was en route to the West. The body returns to Athens for funeral plans yet to be arranged. Zerba had lived in Umatilla County nearly 40 years, with one remarriage producing eleven children, eight surviving. He wed Laure Beyer in 2004. he was about 10 at death. survivors include V. R., Lowell, Formant, Everett, Nella Banks, Grace, and Ena.
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Athens
Théon
Zarbu
Athena
California
Umatille
Fern
Zerba
Mian Laure Beyer
Zerbo
Wan
Ares V. R
Lowell
Forment
Evarett
Imny Bay
Idaho
Mea
Nella Banks
Grace
Keippu
Orogon
Mian Ena
Matilla County Sets Record Fourth Liberty Loan Total
Matilla County reports a record fourth Liberty Loan total with 550 percent turnout and 0.06 percent subscription in the county. Official compilations show no bank consents. Newspapers outside Portland requested 44,884 column inches of paid and free publicity. Water pipes froze in Adamatesa area causing outages, with lines down to 1810 18 inches. Crews plan thawing work to restore service and prevent future freezing.
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Matlla
Oregon
Atnte
Nan
Contara
Portland
Thin County
Adamatesa
Budmo
Mir
McFadden Soldier Returns Home From Service
Lut McFadden homecoming note recalls Curran McFadden who served with the Oregon National Guard and was called to duty. He joined his wife at Weston and visited relatives before returning to Willamette valley home with his family after five years away.
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Pant Curran McFadien
Oregon ‘National Guard
Weston
Aby
J. M. Baoister
Willamette
Fire damages at Peoples Warehouse and Collins Strain Office
Fragmentary report describes a blaze at Peoples Warehouse with losses over $100,000. Damaged basement area and soot-filled rooms indicate extensive smoke damage. nearby Collins Strain Office building also injured. Fire crews battled flames from about 10 p.m. until after midnight before extinguishing the fire.
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Peoples Warehouse Act
Collins Strain
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Tommy
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Italy
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Nlehe
Ditmer
Melabert
Gartano
Pendleton
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