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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1927
Page
1
Washington discussions push for a federal plebiscite on prohibition. Wet leaders say only a nationwide vote can settle the dry and wet clash after years of congressional indecision, as states vary in ballot forms and timing.
Annual fire statistics report from the district forester cites 1490 fires in 22 national forests of Oregon and Washington causing 698351 dollars in tangible losses. Area burned totals 241422 acres with merchantable timber 157,672,000 board feet burned and fighting costs at 500070 dollars. Lightning caused 690 fires while 800 were man made.
Idaho lawmakers pass a bill giving the governor authority to hold in trust for Idaho water in Priest Pend Oreille and Coeur d Alene lakes to block storage for other states until studies prove Idaho needs the water. A joint Oregon Washington delegation lobbied the Columbia basin project before the legislature.
Helmer H. Bryn, recalled as Norwegian minister after 15 years in Washington, will stay with his family in the capital indefinitely due to his son Johannes being injured in an automobile accident. The recall is linked to a dispute over Norway pressing shipping claims against the United States. Johannes Bryn has applied for American citizenship.
The McNary-Haugen bill cleared the Senate agriculture committee and moved toward votes in both houses. It would create a $250 million federal revolving fund to buy surpluses of cotton wheat corn swine and rice and sell them abroad with an equalization fee at processing. Opponents denounce the measure as unconstitutional and price fixing.
Nancy Jane McKinney aged 91 years and seven days died Monday at her daughter Mrs. George Liewallen’s home near Athena. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church yesterday afternoon at 1:20. Born January 17, 1836 in Missouri, she moved to Oregon in the 1860s settling in the Willamette Valley before coming to Umatilla County. Survived by two sons and six daughters.
A week of persistent snow ended when a mild chinook warmed the air and melted the seven inch blanket. The thaw releases moisture as snow becomes water soaking into the ground.
Purchase participants George Gerking Art Douglas Herb Hale Sheldon Taylor and Will Piper organize a partnership to acquire a prize winning registered Belgian stallion amid a noted auction. The group pools resources to secure the horse for breeding and competition purposes.
Clarence Brotherton 34, a University Division police officer, shot himself in his Lennox home at 4351 Sycamore as ill health and a nervous breakdown followed years after leaving Athena. He left a widow, two brothers in Los Angeles, and a set of relatives in Long Beach and Waitsburg.
Beryl Hodgen a former Athena high school star has been chosen captain of the University of Oregon football team. His work under Coach McEwan this past year earned him the top post. Athena factors into Hodgen’s rise with Pendleton’s Coach John Murray praised for his longtime support and influence on Hodgen and newcomer Wilbur Harden.
Athena High School defeated Mac-Hi 23 to 19 in a tense Friday basketball contest. Despite illness and injuries shrinking the Athena lineup, the home team rallied in the final minutes, holding Mac-Hi scoreless and sinking two baskets to secure the victory. players Stephens, Kretzer, Johnson, Mytick, Radtke, Taylor, Gross and Moore starred for Athena with Warren of Pendleton High refereeing.
The Standard Theatre presents Stop Flirting a wholesome comedy by Al Christie starring Wanda Hawley and John Murray in a supporting role. Metro-Goldwyn offers Monta Bell's The Boy Friend featuring Marelene Day and John Harron. Also shown are Pals First and The Brown Derby as gilt edged early releases.
In Umatilla county heavy snow leaves Chinese pheasants and Hungarian partridges short of food. Deputy Game Warden Albee calls hunters to help feed the birds until the snow clears, with grain paid for by the state game commission. Volunteers are needed to place grain where birds can reach it to prevent high mortality and possible closed seasons.
At the annual meeting E. C. Rogers was elected president for a third term by acclamation. The association credited Rogers with road improvements aided by a road committee including Homer I. Watts Tim McBride and A H McIntyre. Re‑elected officers are W P Littlejohn vice president Brooks Anderson secretary and M L Watts treasurer.
A. H. Alford editor of the Lewiston Tribune since 1892 died Monday night in his sleep at Hot Lake sanitarium after arriving the previous day for rest from his newspaper work.
Wikhart Indiana reports James F Boyer of the Cong Music Center argues a town’s spirit shapes a band’s quality not its population Joliet Illinois cited as an example with over 10 000 people yet proud parents and musicians support a boys band in uniform parading the streets toward national recognition through a local school program
The article traces asbestos from ancient use to modern adoption noting its long known properties yet limited employment until recent centuries. It highlights its value in industry and hints at evolving methods to harness its benefits while addressing cost and safety concerns.
The Union Truck Club is a national institution in Britain serving sall ers, airmen, and sailors on leave or passing through London. It offers meals, bedrooms, a writing room, board room, baths, barber shop, club shop, and everyday goods at moderate prices. The Colon suck club commemorates fallen soldiers from the South African War and other campaigns. opened July 1 during King Edward VII’s era.
In busy times a single remedy stands out to calm nerves surround yourself with restful pictures. Images bring peace and escape from war weariness and restless thoughts. They offer companionship without demands, always dependable and soothing to the mind.
Reports say Britain and Japan move military forces in response to anti foreign agitation and unsettled talks on foreign concessions in Hankow. Hong Kong dispatches send Punjabi troops to Shanghai while Japanese destroyers head to undisclosed Chinese points amid street clashes involving tramway strikers.
Washington reports after a cabinet meeting that the United States may pursue an independent course in the China crisis. President Coolidge emphasizes no similarity with Britain and others and notes those powers hold concessions while the United States seeks equal treaties with China. A foreign policy committee backs independent action pending the president and secretary Kellogg.
The American League ousted Ban Johnson, founder of the league 27 years ago, at a Sunday night meeting. Despite retaining a nominal title, he loses actual control while the league prepares for a future leadership change and addresses succession plans.
Lee Nered announces Clare Ay Lee of Mugese Whe will replace Will Moore who has resigned, elevating a new state Insurance Commissioner to the post.
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