Farm Board sticks to sales policy in wheat conference
Washington reports the Farm Board refused to halt sales of last year’s 200 million bushels, sticking to a 5 million bushels per month plan as prices rise. Senators Capper and Curtis called the stance unsatisfactory but left the matter with the board, noting farmers face sub 50 cent prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farm Board
Curtis
Senator Capper
Kansas
Capper
Hoover
Watson
Indiana
Professional Golf Player May Give Lessons Here
Jimmy Moore of the Walla Walla Country club visited Athena on Monday and golf at Pinkerton’s new course. He praised the layout and offered improvement suggestions. He may return to instruct Athena Golf Club members if enough sign up, as evening play remains popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Moore
Walla Walla
Homecoming Visit Highlights From British Columbia Trip
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Swift returned from an extended visit in British Columbia. They stayed with Mrs. Swift’s brother Lonnie Copenhaver in Vancouver and Victoria and met Copenhaver’s six-horse stable. They toured We natchee and attended races at Lansdowne and Brighouse after visiting the E. C. Lee family. The couple arrived home on the Fourth of July driving a new Dodge sedan via Yakima and Pasco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
Swift
British Columbia
E. C. Lee
Wenatchee
Yakima and
Pasco
Dudley Undergoes Operation at Good Samaritan Hospital
E A Dudley had a surgical operation at Good Samaritan hospital in Portland yesterday. Mr and Mrs Glenn Dudley and Verna Dudley left Athena Wednesday morning for Portland. Earlier reports said Mr Dudley was in satisfactory condition to withstand the operation safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Dudley
Good Samaritan Hospital
Portland
Glenn Dudley
Verna Dudley
Athena
Reverend Brough to Attend Pike's Peak Seminary for Doctorate
Rev Leonard E Brough of the White Temple Baptist church Walla Walla has been granted a vacation and will depart this week to attend the annual congress of ministers Bible teachers and students at Pike's Peak Bible Seminary Colorado where he will receive the Doctor of Theology degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard E. Brough
White Temple Baptist Church
Walla Walla
Pike's Peak Bible Seminary
Colorado
Pendleton Pioneer William Blakley Reported Very Ill at Home
Umatilla county pioneer and ex sheriff William Blakley is reported very ill at his Pendleton residence. He has many friends in Athena and Joe and is nearing his 21st birthday anniversary.
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William Blakley
Umatilla County
Pendleton
Blakley
Athena
Joe
Story of Menlo Highlighted by Autographed Volume
The Athena Press received an autographed copy of The Story of Menlo by Lowry S. Howard, Menlo School and Junior College president. Prof. F. C. Adams, chair of mathematics, and Mrs. Adams presented the volume in Athena. The book praises Menlo’s curriculum and selective enrollment, noting a 145 enrollment in the high school department and ongoing campus development including four new facilities and a forthcoming dormitory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena Press
Menlo
Lowry S. Howard
Menlo School
F. C. Adams
Menlo Oaks
Stanford
Memorial Church
College Hall
Booher Family Update on Critical Health Status
Two weeks after false reports of a leg amputation for Chas Booher, a corrective operation was performed last week. Carl Christian of Adams, Booher’s son in law, reports Booher remains in critical condition with his daughter Mrs Christian and two sons at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Booher
Gang Green
Carl Christian
Adams
Mr. Booher
Mrs. Christian
Arlington Defeats Mission Indians In Dusty Pendleton Game
In Umatilla county league action Arlington toppled the Mission Indians 6 to 0 at Pendleton on Sunday. A dust storm limited play but drew a fair crowd. Athena attendees said Beetles pitched well. The two teams each claimed a win and will meet in a deciding third game at Arlington.
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Arlington
Mission Indians
Pendleton
Athena
Beetles
Sundown joins Bill Richards' pony herd in Eastern Oregon
Sundown a 3-year-old chestnut sorrel filly with star on forehead and white rear stockings has joined Bill Richards' herd, bringing total to five. Richards notes Sundown shows carriage and conformation beyond ponies and carries thoroughbred bloodlines. He believes proper training could yield one of the region's finest saddlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sundown
Bill Richards
Body Found in Crevasse on Mount Rainier
Robert K. Zinn OSU athlete perished on Mount Rainier Sunday. His body was recovered from a Nisqually glacier crevasse about 75 feet from the upper rim by four searchers at 9 30 Tuesday morning, a mountain telegraph report said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert K. Zinn
Oregon State College
Mount Rainier
Tacoma News- Tribune
Zinn
Nisqually
Gas Sales Rise In Oregon In Early Months
Oregon motorists bought 65,408,009 gallons of gasoline in the first five months of this year, up from 58,197,309 gallons in the same period of 1930, according to figures compiled by Secretary of State Hoss. The increase totals 7,210,699 gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Hoss
Morning Glory Germination Prompts Cultivation Advice
Wasco county agent W. Wray Lawrence notes heavy rains have sparked widespread germination of wild morning glory seeds on plots treated with chemical weed killers last fall. He urges cultivation now before roots reestablish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasco County
W. Wray Lawrence
Pea Peking Harvest Underway in Washington Idaho Fields
Pickers continue harvesting green peas for market this week in Washington and Idaho with crews from the Washington Idaho Seed company working in the fields. The effort focuses on supplying fresh peas to regional markets as crews press through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington-Idaho
South
Senedd Na
Weston Boy Makes Good in Washington Capital
Claude Snider of Weston earns praise in the College Grit publication for his rise to patent attorney for a Massachusetts firm. The Oak Ridge high school alum, after leaving Oregon, moved east to study at Washington State, pass the DC bar in December, and head a patent department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington College of Law
Washington, D. C
Claude Snider
Weston
Frank Snider
Athena
Claude
Snider
Oregon
University of Washington
Patent Office
Massachusetts
District of Columbia
Boy Dies From Accidental Gunshot Wound
A nine year old Heppner boy died Tuesday from an accidental gunshot wound. The child was wounded when his uncle handled bedding containing a shotgun. the load penetrated his groin. An emergency operation failed to save his life.
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Harley Newport
Friends Visit At The Little Home In Washington
A group of friends and relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Little's home Wednesday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Biggs of Arlington Mrs. J L Blalock and Miss Laura Irby of Portland and Mrs Wylie of Walla Walla. They planned to return to Arlington and Portland after visiting Walla Walla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Little
George Biggs
Arlington
J. L. Blalock
Laura Irby
Portland
Wylie
Walla Walla
Pittmans Motor to Idaho Visit Relatives Near Cottonwood
Mr and Mrs Fred Pittman motored to Idaho last weekend visiting Mrs Pittmans brother family off a farm near Cottonwood They spent the Fourth in that area noting crops are good though wages are low and financial conditions are discouraging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Fred Pittman
Ukiah Rodeo Draws Large Crowd and Reports Profit
Bryce Baker notes a financially successful Ukiah rodeo with crowds larger than last year. Emery Moore won the backing contest on Super Six, with Sam Carter second and Kenneth Depew third. Tony Vey took the calf roping. George Caldwell won the free-for-all. other event winners include George Chennault, Ad Moore, Merl Swaggart, and Carl Cox in the Ukiah derby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryce Baker
Ukiah
Emery Moore
Sam Carter
Kenneth Depew
Tony Vey
George Caldwell
George Chennault
Ad Moore
Merl Swaggart
Max Gilliland
Frank Swagegart
Carl Cox
Ruth Peterson
Arthur Mec- Roberts
J. D. Kirk
Will Scroggin
Walter Blackburn
John Brosnan
Bert Scroggin
Frank Hilbert
Herbert Thompson
Herb French
Harlan McCurdy
Mosier Artesian Well Delivers Record Flow in Wasco County
The Mosier fruit district in Wasco county celebrated Wednesday as an artesian well on the N. R. Brooks ranch produced the district’s largest flow. Water spouted four feet above a four inch casing after tapping at eighty feet with the last twenty feet through basalt. The well was drilled for orchard irrigation but city leaders may buy it for Mosier’s domestic and fire protection water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosier
Wasco County
mid-Columbia District
N. R. Brooks
William Purcell Dies at 76 in Weston Area
William Purcell, 76, died Sunday at his son William Jr. s home near Weston from aapoplexy. Formerly of Adams, his wife died two years ago. He leaves four sons William of Weston, Albert Oscar and Dewey of Pendleton, and three daughters Teenie Buchan of Los Angeles Hester Gibson of Wenatchee and Lottie Buchan of Prescott Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Purcell
William, Jr
Weston
Purcell
Adams
William
Albert Oscar
Dewey
Pendleton
Teenie Buchan
Los Angeles
Hester Gibson
Wenatchee
Lottie Buchan
Prescott
Wash
Grain Exports Rise in US Last Week
United States grain exports for the last week totaled 2,236,000 bushels, up from 1,863,006 bushels the prior week. Wheat reached 1,098,000 bushels vs 1,739,000. barley 217,000 vs 96,000. corn 18,000 vs 26,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Commerce Department
Prisoner Taken by Air in Historic Oregon Extradition
The first extradition by air from Oregon ended with Arthur W. Roas, a forgery suspect, handcuffed and secured by a padlocked belt, flown to California this week by J. M. Joseph the flying deputy from Contra Costa county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Oregon
California
J. M. Joseph
Contra Costa County
Arthur W. Roas
Distillery Equipment Auctioned After Dry Raid in Spokane
A Spokane county auction sold a warehouse full of distillery equipment and liquor production products seized by county dry agents for 406.55, against a $20 000 investment claim. Officials estimate the former operators incurred losses near twenty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Ceneront
Governor Meier May Call Special Session to Cut Taxes
Oregon delegates at Governor Meier's tax reduction conference endorsed a plan to trim 20 percent from next and future tax levies. They urged fewer public employees and standardized salaries, with county committees under Meier to enforce economies. Meier signaled possible extra-session action and offered to cover costs, as 52 delegates from all counties debated the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Oregon
Meier
Leslie Scott
Portland
Red Mexican beans flourish on 70 acres in Pea Ridge region
Weston Beans Albert O Harra reports about 70 acres of Red Mexican beans thriving in Pea Ridge. The Leader notes he has cultivated this bean for over twenty years with few losses, mostly from excessive moisture. Newt O Harra also grows white beans nearby with good prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Albert O'Harra
Pea Ridge
Albert
Newt O’harra
Wheat Fires Burn in Umatilla County and Nearby Sites
A wheat fire in Umatilla County destroyed Bob Goad's crop on Saturday afternoon. Authorities suspect a firecracker from the highway started the blaze. About a thousand acres burned on the R. L. Brook place near Eureka Flat, plus sixty acres on BE H Richmond and Roy Richmond farms near Walla Walla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Bob Goad
Sherif
R. L. Brook Place
Eureka Flat
BE. H. Richmond
Roy Richmond
Walla Walla
Harvesters May Swim At Legion Pool In Harvest
It is reported to the Press that water supply will be adequate for the Legion swimming pool during the harvest period. The pool will operate through hot weather and be used by town patrons and harvest crews for bathing and swimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Swimming Pool
Livestock Shipments Resume on Umatilla River
In 1914 the Umatilla project last shipped livestock by boat to Portland. This week a sternwheeler named Umatilla carried a load of cattle from Umatilla landing marking a restart of river livestock transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla Project
Portland
Umatilla
Umatilla Landing
Elks Elect Officers Choose Birmingham as 1992 Host City
Thousands of visiting Elks from across the country gathered in Seattle for the grand lodge convention. Birmingham Alabama was selected as the 1992 convention city and officers were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Grand Lodge of the Order
Birmingham
Als
Harvest Yields Rise in Light Soil Districts Across Regions
First harvest reports indicate higher yields than expected as machines harvest in the light soil districts. In Pine Creek the R. B. McEwen unit threshes. Pilot Rock and Juniper areas see favorable rains boosting crops. Athena and Adams regions report early peas and wheat progress with varied yields, and Wal la Walla growers note larger-than-expected outputs on lighter soils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower
Pine Creek
R. B. McEwen
H. A. Barrett
Pilot Rock
Juniper
Lower Cold Springs
Walla Walla
Eureka Flat
Kansas Plans Retaliation Over Wheat Policy
The Columbus Kansas chamber of commerce sent a telegram to Senator Arthur Capper signaling a possible movement to boycott eastern goods in response to east coast support for 38 cent wheat. It warned Kansans would buy shoes at $2.50 and forgo eastern products as a retaliation measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Columbus
Chamber of Commerce
Arthur Capper
Swimming Teacher Named For County Wide Free Lessons
The county Red Cross selected Miss Jane Winter of Pendleton as swimming teacher to visit towns with natatoriums and provide free swimming and first aid instruction. Next month she will teach in Athena Milton Secrewater Hermiston Echo and Stanfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Jane Winter
Pendleton
Athena
Milton-S’reewater
Hermiston
Echo
Stanfield
Lodge Planned at Oregon Caves Four Stories High
George Sabin of Grants Pass announced immediate construction of a $60,000 mountain lodge and hotel at Oregon Caves. The Swiss chalet styled four story structure sits in the Oregon Caves reserve within the Siskiyou national forest district. Government upgrades to the highway feeding the resort have recently been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Caves
George Sabin
Grants Pass
Siskiyou National Forest
Scouts Court of Honor at Camp Rotary Features Honor Week
The Blus Mountain council program includes a Sunday Court of Honor at Camp Rotary, with visitors John H. Piper of Spokane regional scout executive and W. C. Wessell of New York City assistant national director arriving in Walla Walla Wednesday. Hikes began Wednesday and continued yesterday by four groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scouts
Court of
Rotary
Blus Mountain
Dust Storm Blankets Eastern Oregon Homes
A thick pall of dust settled over eastern Oregon Sunday reducing visibility to only a few feet in places. Athena reported no wind as the dust slowly rolled in from the northwest, coating trees lawns and buildings with a heavy gray layer.
Heat Proves Fatal in Springfield Death at 95 Degree Day
The first Oregon heat death occurred Monday in Springfield as 78 year old Mrs Nancy Conrad died from prostration at Marshfield where the day reached a 95 degree high.
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Oregon
Springfield
Nancy Conrad
Marshfield
Unseasonal Heat Spreads Across Pacific Northwest
A weather note reports temperatures rising from seasonal cool levels with Portland at 97 degrees and Pendleton reaching 101. Athena, Wa., records a high on Wednesday underscoring a regional heat spike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Northwest
Portland
Pendleton
Athena Wao
Oregon official rejects license suspension for missing plates
A Salem dispatch reports that Oregon Justice Court Judge ro ruled against suspending drivers licenses for drivers who have not obtained new license plates. Governor Meier, informed by Attorney General I. H. Van Winkle, plans to protect four motorists from license suspension while warrants were issued for three others who failed to appear. The governor aims to uphold an eightieth day grace period for late license purchases and prevent interference with the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Jeeba Egg
Udge Ro
Oregon Justice Court
Meier
I. H. van Winkle
van Winkle
Oregon City
Robert Phillips
Hoss
H. Hartley
Eugene
A. Cady
Portland
L. L. Blevins
M. H. Spencer
State House
W. Stark
Oregon
J. P. Michael Grove
Thelma Wade
Jennings Lodge
E. B. Anderson
Mitchael
Blaze in State Prison Causes Minor Damage
A fire at 2:00 p m Tuesday broke out in a small shed on an island inside the state penitentiary yard. Sparks from the incinerator started the blaze, which caused less than 50 dollars in damage before Salem firefighters arrived. The state insane hospital also burned earlier Monday. There are over 900 prisoners at the penitentiary. James Lewis, superintendent, says convicts work near the flax plant in that shed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Penitentiary
Salem
State Insane Hospital
James Lewis
Good Wheat Prospects Reported in British Columbia
Mr and Mrs B C Rogers and daughter Helen returned Sunday evening from the Dudley Rogers farm near Creaton British Columbia where they spent the Fourth. They found Mr and Mrs Dudley Rogers and the little grandson well and contented in the new home. Mr Rogers brought home samples of good growing wheat from the L L Rogers land holdings at Creston. Favorable weather there gives promise of a good grain crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
Helen
Dudley Rogers
Creaton
Indians Celebrate Weeklong Mission Parade on Ponies
A Mission celebration features a lengthy parade with Indians and their ponies dressed in ceremonial attire. Dances will be held at a pavilion each night with public attendance encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission
Former La Grande Treasurer Emma Fowler Convicted
Emma Fowler, former city treasurer of La Grande, was convicted of misappropriating city funds totaling more than $108,000. She received a maximum prison sentence of ten years with no fine and no minimum term set.
Joint Fourth of July Celebration in Hermiston Stanfield
Hermiston and Stanfield held a united Fourth of July celebration in Stanfield with a picnic dinner. Principal speakers were J. M. Richards and New Madden. The Pi City School band provided the musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermiston
Stanfield
J. M. Richards
New Madden
Pi City
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U. of O. Man
Ernest Gellhorn
University of Oregon
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Gellhorn
Chicago
Anton J. Cerniak
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Nation’s Capitol
Gov. Meier
Alabama
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