Eastern Oregon Dominant Factor in Governor Nomination
John W. Kelly argues the Eastern Oregon Republican bloc will decide the governor candidate and state chairman, meeting July 25 2 PM in Pendleton or a chosen city. The bloc seeks influence after years of western dominance and considers Meier or Metschan for chairmanship. Meier supports Joseph platform. Tom Kay’s campaign gains with Meier options.
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Oregonian
John W. Kelly
Oregon
Republican Central
Metschan
Qreton
Selec
Frank
Portland
Pendleton
Phil Metschan
Metsman
Joseph
Floyd Cook
Captain Cook
Harry N. Corbett Young
Cook
Bloc of Nine
Tom Kay
Kay
L. H. McMahan
Marion County
Sam Brown
Julius L. Meier
Bruce Dennis
Klamath Falls
Meier
Harvest Thriving Sparks Start in Walla Walla Valley
Wheat ripened by warm weather moves into harvest as machines begin work Monday in ripe fields. In the Athena Adams district preparations aim for full swing around the 20th. Federal employment offices see a flood of applicants statewide as tractor owners reduce crew needs while supply surpasses demand.
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Walla Walla Valley
Athena-Adams
Northwest
First Annual Eastern Oregon Scotch Picnic Held at Emigrant Springs
The first Eastern Oregon Scotch picnic gathered Sunday at Emigrant springs with clans from Pendleton La Grande Summerville and Kamela. Races dinner and singing filled the day as Van Warmer of La Grande and Mr Cooke of Pendleton were elected presidents of their counties with plans for another picnic next year. Miss Margaret Thompson visiting from Aberdeen Scotland attended.
Classified Milk Cows and Household Items for Sale
Milk cows for sale from Henry Koepke of Athena. Cook house on wide truck for sale by James Duncan of Athena. Coleman Air-O Gas range lightly used sold by Mrs Callie Sanders of Athena. R A Ball of Weston offers tamarack and red fir poles for sale at reasonable prices.
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Henry Koepke
Athena
Cook House
Cook
James Duncan
Coleman
Callie Sanders
R. A. Ball
Weston
R No
Pendleton Round-Up Preparations Under Way For August Show
Pendleton Oregon gears up for the twenty first annual Round Up exhibition August 28 to 30 with grounds track and barns prep underway. Stock arrivals expected August 1 plus ample hay for the cattle. Ticket office opens August 16 and evenings feature the Happy Canyon show with Cole McElroy orchestra providing music.
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Pendleton
Oregon City
Happy Canyon
Cole McElroy
Fruit Washing Proves Successful, Pomologist Reports
Oregon State College says washing fruit boosts market appeal and aids ripening. Professor Henry Hartman, returning from eastern markets, notes 20 carloads of Bose pears moved in Detroit using the method. Next year campaigns will expand to more eastern cities to improve appearance and sales.
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Oregon State College
Henry Hartman
Detroit
New York Terminal
Hartman
Medford
Professor Hartman
New York
Promising Seed Pea Crops Reported Near Weston
Samples from Weston vicinity seed pea fields show strong crop conditions. Frank Blair of Washington Idaho Seed Co says prospects exceed last year with July 10 harvest target. About 1650 acres planted in Weston area. company owns 900 acres with 360 under contract. others include California Packing 300 and Washburne Wilson 100.
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Weston
Frank Blair
Washington Idaho Seed Company
Barney
Weston Country
Washington- Idaho Seed Company
California Packing Company
Washburne-Wilson Seed Company
Heavy old crop wheat surplus grips Pacific Northwest
The Portland Grain Exchange review notes a large old crop wheat carryover held in the interior creating a tight market. Prices are low but ocean space offers better values, July August bookings are light, and the market shows an oversold tilt despite limited export activity. June volume reached 2 944 000 bushels.
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Portland Grain Exchange
Pacific Northwest
Portland
United Kingdom
National Aeronautical Association Menace to Walla Walla Tour
Maurice Hill, chair of the chamber aviation committee, says the National Aeronautical Association may fly 50 planes to Walla Walla in late July but only at their own expense. The association demanded 500 dollars per plane for cash gas oil and meals and hotel rooms, which the committee rejected as too high.
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Hill
National Aeronautical Association
Walla Walla
Northwest
Maurice
Chamber of Commerce Aviation Committee
Alea
Grange Files Two Initiative Petitions With Secretary Hal Hoss
The state grange filed petitions for two initiatives with secretary of state Hal Hoss. The lieutenant governor measure gathered 18,540 signatures while the water power districts proposal collected 21,372 signatures.
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Hal Hoss
State Grange
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