Bishop decries pastors' low wages at Oregon conference
Bishop Edgar Blake of Indianapolis condemned the meager pastor salaries at the Oregon annual conference, urging a plan for a living wage. He noted 9 percent average cuts, with deeper reductions below 1000 dollars, while the church saw declines in membership and baptisms despite higher per capita giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Oregon
W. W. Youngson
Portland
Blake
Earl B. Cotton
Epworth League
Jardine Leaves Oregon State College for Federal Post
James T. Jardine director of the agricultural experiment station resigns to become chief of the office of experiment stations in the U S department of agriculture in Washington D C. He will leave August 15 and cites broader research opportunities. Jardine joined OS C in 1920 after 13 years leading range investigation with the U S Forest Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon State College
James T. Jardine
Agricultural Experiment Station
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Oregon
Jardine
Forest Service
United States
Oregon’ State College
United States Forestry Service
Sacramento Cobra Scare Prompts Official Inquiry
Recurring rumors in the Sacramento valley speak of hooded cobras in rice fields near Willows Chico and Maxwell. Officials indicate the federal government and California will soon address the issue as farmers report occasional encounters with the new snakes, feared to be Indian cobras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Sacramento Valley
California
Willows
Chico
Maxwell
Pendleton DAR Unveils Tablet at Site of First School
In 1870 Pendleton’s inaugural schoolhouse stood on the county courthouse site. Friday the Pendleton Daughters of the American Revolution unveiled a bronze tablet commemorating the location of Pendleton’s first school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Pendleton Daughters of the American Revolution
College Place youths charged with petty larceny in Walla Walla
James Perkins and William Yeager from College Place are jailed in Walla Walla on petty larceny charges. Police say they confessed to shoplifting at several stores in recent days. About 80 dollars worth of riding pants billfolds watches boots and gloves were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Perkins
William Yeager
College Place
Walla Walla City
Freewater Walkathon Shifts to Apple Show Pavilion
The Red Apple Walkathon moves to Freewater Apple Show Pavilion where couples pace the maple with shoe leather and crowd entertainment is provided by management to draw interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freewater
Esther Rugg 93 Pendleton matriarch dies at home
Mrs. Esther Rugg age 93 the oldest resident of Pendleton died Sunday at her daughter’s home near the city. She and her husband came to Umatilla county in 1885 settling in the Pilot Rock region. She is survived by two daughters three sons 19 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Ruggers
Esther Rugg
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Pilot Rock
Church Program Seeks Ten Years of Shepherding Leadership
A church program emphasizes a decade of shepherding and spiritual leadership for the congregation. It outlines a plan to guide members through ten years of growth, faith, and community service under dedicated leadership.
Wheat Stabilization Board Considers Elastic Policy
Washington report says Stone of the farm board favors a flexible stance on selling wheat from the 200 million bushels held by the stabilization corporation. He notes current policy avoids dumping and warns a rigid approach could harm markets. Millers, growers and the National Grange push varied positions as Hoover hints at reconsideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press News
Washington
Stone
Farm Board
Hoover
Congress
National Grain Stabilization Corporation
Curtis
Topeka
Kan
Grain Stabilization Corporation
George 8. Milner
The
Grain Stabilization Corporation of Chicago
Fred Brenckman
National Grange
United States
Baker Rancher Killed In a Mystery Accident
Homer Bidwell prominent Eastern Oregon rancher and breeder of United States cavalry horses dies near North Powder after his team and cart reach home at dusk. He was found alongside the road and rushed to Hot Lake hospital where officials say fatal head injury likely occurred, possibly from a hit by an automobile at a highway crossing. Investigators continued Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Bidwell
Oregon
United States Cavalry
North Powder
Bidwell
Bidwell Hill
Hot Lake
Oldest English watch dispute pits Medford Caldwell claim
Has Oldest Watch Ben F Caldwell of Medford claims a pre 1770 English watch to dispute D P Grim of Fairbury Neb over ownership of the United States' oldest privately owned timepiece. An ancestor bought the London made watch in 1770 and it later came to the Caldwell family in this country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Caldwell
Medford
England
D. P. Grim
Fairbury
Neb
United States
Body Found in Car Near Antelope California
A man, likely from Medford or nearby, was found dead in an unsealed car on a siding at Antelope near Sacramento. He had killed himself with a rifle found beside him. The car was sealed in Medford on June 20 and routed south on June 21. The deceased has not been identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Antelope
Sacramento
Cal
Kauffman Orchestra to Furnish Music at Bingham Springs
The Kauffman orchestra decorates the Bingham Springs dance hall as it prepares a July 4 series of dances. Thirty four Pendleton guests and twelve from Walla Walla visited the Springs over the weekend. Mrs Ross Payne led two Baptist Sunday school classes from Cold into the area. R L Wilson and family of Athena spent Sunday at the Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kauffman Orchestra
Bingham Springs
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Springs
Ross Payne
The
Baptist Sunday School
R. L. Wilson
Athena
Bingham
Governor Meier Seeks State Meeting On Tax Cut Plan
Governor Meier invites seventy Oregon citizens from each county to a July 8 capitol conference to study local tax levies, curb waste, and draft comparable state legislation. The statewide committee will examine local budgets and aim to reduce about 43 million in local expenditures, with total annual levies near 50 million. Pendleton members E. B. Aldrich and James S. Johns will join the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Oregon
Meier
E. B. Aldrich
James S. Johns
Pendleton
Umatilla Recreates Sternwheel Era With Wheat Sacks Arrival
The Umatilla sternwheeler docks at Umatilla with 2,500,000 wheat sacks from California, loaded for Inland Empire farmers. Pendleton officials including Henry W. Collins attend as crowds recall river trade past. The 14 year gap since last boat at Umatilla marks a milestone in local shipping history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Umatilla
Columbia Basin
Henry W. Collins
Farmers’ National Grain Corporation
Dave Smith
Columbia River
California
Portland
Weston Potato Growers Move After Rain Halts Planting
A Big Spud Field Weston Leader W L Rayborn and Sons report they have completed about half of their planting when rain interrupted work. They plan to resume next week, totaling about 45 acres of certified seed potatoes, split roughly evenly between Irish cobblers and netted gems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
W. L. Rayborn & Sons
Weston Uplands
Dairyman Gored by Bull at State Line Ranch
Louis Jaussaud, a dairyman from the state line district, was lightly injured Friday when a bull gored him during an attempted handling on his ranch. He was thrown to the ground and bruised his side and arm but managed to restrain the animal with a chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Eagle
Louis Jaussaud
State Line District
Lodge Receives Picnic Ground Near Meacham
Ralph Folsom of Pendleton, a Knights of Pythias member, donated land near Meacham to the lodge for a picnic ground. The tract was transferred last week and the lodge held a picnic this past Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Folsom
Pendleton
The
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Meacham
First 1931 Wheat Loaded for Portland Delivery
The first new crop wheat of the season was loaded at Lexington Friday for Portland delivery. It was Western white and the first harvested in the wheat section this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Portland
Farmers’ National Corporation
Pendleton Round-Up to Benefit From McNary’s Third Year
Wilson McNary will again head the Pendleton Round-Up accommodations in August. This marks his third year directing the department responsible for lodging rooms and other visitor amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson McNary
Pendleton
Earwigs Reported in Pendleton Residence Invaded
A Pendleton resident found earwigs in his home marking the first local sighting. City officials say they are taking steps to control the infestation and prevent spread in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Unusual Production Record By Klamath Cow
A Holstein owned by C. W. Lewis of Klamath County set a Oregon dairy herd record for butterfat in a single month at 134.9 pounds from 2452 pounds of milk. The record exceeds the May 1924 Tippin & Sons cow with 2083 pounds of milk and 131.23 pounds butterfat. Oregon now has 18 active dairy herd improvement associations, with Malheur and Douglas counties added recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Lewis
Klamath County
Oregon
Herd Improvement Association
Roger Morse
Oregon State College
Tippin & Sons
Tillamook Association
Malheur
Douglas County
Fourth of July Program Plans at Walla Walla
Walter C. Lee post of the American Legion announced the fourth annual Fourth of July program with Joseph Chamberlain as general chairman. Mayor Hill urged flag displays and special decorations. The afternoon features land and water races at the city park and a fireworks display at the fairgrounds in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Lee Post
American Legion
Walla Walla
Joseph Chamberlain
Dorsey M. Hill
Fairgrounds
Woman Bitten by Rattler in Klamath Falls Home
Mrs. Clarence Haney of Klamath Falls was bitten by a small rattlesnake at her home on Friday. It marked the first such accident in several years as rattlesnakes have largely disappeared from the hills around the city. The half grown snake delivered a minor bite but caused little harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Haney
Klamath Falls
Haney
Dedication of Baker Municipal Airport Draws Big Air Tour
Five thousand spectators from Baker and nearby cities watched the arrival of 40 airplanes as the Pacific Northwest States Air Tour opened at the dedication of Baker's municipal airport four miles north of the city. The four hour program of stunts followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Ninety Ninth Birthday for Mrs Hoon at State Line
Mrs. Mattie Hoon known as Grandma Hoon in the Walla Walla valley celebrated her 99th birthday at her State Line home Tuesday of last week. About 40 friends called during the day to offer congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Hoon
Walla Walla Valley
Grandma Hoon
State Line
Also Mentioned on This Page
Deplores
J. T. Jardine
NRL
Kins’ Pharmacy Athena
Grange
ROGERS @ GOODMAN
Mercantile Trust
Klamath Cow
Elbert Hubbard
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!