Eastern Oregon Dominant Factor Shapes Governor Nomination
In the Morning Oregonian John W. Kelly analyzes the Eastern Oregon bloc's influence on selecting a governor candidate and the state chairman at the July 25 meeting. The Pendleton talks center on Metschan’s chairmanship, new blood like Captain Cook, and Meier’s potential role amid a shifting party balance.
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John W. Kelly
Oregon
Republican Central
Metschan
Qreen
Selec
Portland
Pendleton
Phil Metschan
Joseph
Floyd Cook
Captain Cook
Harry S. Corbett Young
Cook
Bloc of Nine
Tom Kay
Kay
Harvest Gains Reach Walla Walla Valley Fields
Wheat ripened by warm weather last week prompts early harvest activity in parts of the Walla Walla valley while Athena Adams district prepares for full harvest around the 20th. Federal employment offices see swamped applicants as men travel from the Northwest, even as tractor equipped farmers deploy smaller crews.
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Walla Walla Valley
Athena-Adams
Northwest
First Eastern Oregon Scotch Picnic Held at Emigrant Springs
The first annual Scottish picnic drew attendees from Pendleton La Grande Summerville and Kamela. Activities included races a dinner and singing. Van Warmer of La Grande and Mr. Cooke of Pendleton were elected presidents of their counties with plans for a second picnic next year. Miss Margaret Thompson visiting Pendleton from Aberdeen Scotland attended the event.
Classified Dairy Cattle and Household Goods for Sale
Milk cows for sale from Henry Koepke in Athena and James Duncan in Athena. Cook House on wide truck available. Coleman A Gas range slightly used sold by Mrs Callie Sanders of Athena. Poles including tamarack and red fir offered by R A Ball in Weston.
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Henry Koepke
Athena
Cook House
Cook
James Duncan
Callie Sanders
R. A. Ball
Weston
R No
Pendleton Round-Up Preparations Under Way for August Show
Pendleton Oregon readies for the twenty first annual Round-Up August 28 29 30 with stock arrivals August 1 hay for the steers and a full program. Ticket office opens August 16 and Happy Canyon dances close each evening with Cole McElroy's orchestra providing music.
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Pendleton
Oregon City
Happy Canyon
Cole McElroy
Fruit Washing Proves Successful Says Pomologist Hartman
Oregon State College reports fruit washing improves appearance and market appeal. Professor Henry Hartman, pomologist, notes the method ripens Bose pears at uniform temperatures after storage. In Detroit the process moved 20 carloads of pears into consumption and plans exist for similar campaigns in eastern cities.
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Oregon State College
Henry Hartman
Detroit
New York Terminal
Hartman
Medford
Professor Hartman
New York
Seed Pea Crop In Weston Vicinity Is Very Promising
Field samples from Weston area indicate a strong seed pea crop with good blossom progress. Frank Blair of Washington Idaho Seed notes a better outlook than last year and harvest possibly around July 10. About 1650 acres planted in Weston. major holdings include 900 by the seed company and 350 under contract.
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Weston
Frank Blair
Washington Idaho Seed Company
Barney Foster Ranch
Washington-Idaho Seed Company
Weston Mountain
Westonn
Washington- Idaho Seed Company
California Packing Company
Washburne-Wilson Seed Company
Old Crop Surplus Heavy in Interior Creates Tight Market
Portland Grain Exchange weekly review notes a large old crop wheat carryover in the Pacific Northwest, held inland, with a tight supply situation. Many holders refuse or cannot sell at current prices, while July to August bookings stay light and export business remains small. June trading totals 2,944,000 bushels with modest futures changes.
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Portland Grain Exchange
Pacific Northwest
Portland
United Kingdom
Still Blows Up Kills Man at Walla Walla Home
A July explosion at the home of John Hoff in Walla Walla killed Hoff who was reportedly pumping a gasoline pressure tank. He was blown from the basement through a window and railing, leaving scorched ground and a glass covered porch.
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John Hoff
Walla Walla
Hoff
Grasse
Hill objects to Aeronautical Association tour costs
Maurice B. Hill, chairman of the Walla Walla chamber aviation committee, says the National Aeronautical Association should bear the costs if its 50 airplanes stop in Walla Walla late in July. The group asked for 500 dollars cash plus fuel, meals, and hotel rooms for each plane, which the committee rejected as excessive.
Grange Files Petitions for Two State Initiatives
The state grange filed petitions with secretary of state Hal Hoss to create an office of lieutenant governor and to authorize water power districts. The lieutenant governor measure shows 18 540 signatures while the water power measure has 21 372 signatures.
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Hal Hoss
State Grange
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