Calem Man Heads Odd Fellows Lodge
Dr J J Baker of Eugene was elected grand warden at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows grand lodge convention in Roseburg with opposition from Lester Roberts of Grants Pass. Medford will host next year’s convention. Dr H Nelson of McMinnville became grand treasurer, Fred J Mandel of Portland is grand master, Emil Peterson of Astoria deputy grand master, and E E Sharon re elected grand secretary. Caps for the drill team competition were awarded to winning organizations. Canton Portland No 1 won the patriarchs’ prize. Hillsboro Rebekah’s team won ladies prize. sixteen cups were given for participating units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg
J. J. Baker
Eugene
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Lester Roberts
Grants Pass
Medford
H. Nelson
McMinnville
O. D. Doane
Portland
Barnes Circus at Walla Walla Tuesday
Al G Barnes Circus announces its all new production Aladdin and the Parade of Gold coming to Walla Walla Tuesday June 5. The show features Lola Lee Chong Tusko The Mighty Tusko Klinkhardt’s equestrian midgets Bavarian horsemen a $16000 equine star and a world zoo display with two daily performances at 2 and 8 o clock doors open one hour early for zoo inspection and viewing of two mammoth beasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al G. Barnes Circus
Walla Walla
Lola Lee Chong
Tusko
Klinkhardt
Bavaria
San Marcus
America
Birthday Party for Betty Celebrates Fourteenth Birthday
Betty Eager entertained ten friends Friday evening with a three course dinner in honor of her fourteenth birthday. Dainty gifts, columbine and fern decor, and a lavender yellow color scheme enhanced the event. Guests included Marjorie Douglas Margarite Moore Aileen Myrick Goldie Miller Mary Tompkins Leland Jenkins Lowells Jenkins Raymond Freese Howard Reeder and George Pittman. Games followed after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Eager
Betty
Marjorie Douglas
Margarite Moore
Aileen Myrick
Goldie Miller
Mary Tompkins
Leland Jenkins
Lowells Jenkins
Raymond Freese
Howard Reeder
George Pittman
Memorial Day Observances Quiet in Athena Community
Memorial Day activities in Athena saw business houses closed and graves at the cemetery decorated. Many residents visited the grounds during the day, with no formal program and numerous locals joining picnics and enjoying the open day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Road Work Near Athena Maintains Local Access
North Road near Athena saw Virgil Zerba hitch his cat to a county road grader this week to keep the route usable for nearby farmers. Earlier in spring Homer Watts used a tractor on the same stretch to maintain conditions for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Zerba
Athena
Homer Watts
Real Farmers Austin and Mrs Foss Settle on New Freewater Farm
Are Real Farmers Now Mr and Mrs Austin Foss are domiciled on the farm they recently acquired in the Freewater neighborhood and have settled down to real farming. They are very pleased with their new home and have crop prospects at the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Foss
Freewater
Harvesters Arrive for Rogers and Goodman in Athena
A carload of International harvesters is due in Athena next week for Rogers and Goodman. Two machines are already assembled locally and ready for delivery to the purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvesters
Athena
Rogers & Goodman
Elsa Ringel Among 500 Graduates at Oregon Agricultural College
Elsa H Ringel of Athena earns a bachelor of science in home economics as part of OAC class of 1928 totaling over 500 graduates. She completed four years of rigorous study with a C average or higher and participated in campus life through the Philion club. She spent six weeks in the home management practice house and will receive her degree at the June 4 commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Agricultural College
Athena
Elsa H. Ringel
Miss Ringel
Philion Club
Whitman Seniors Propose $28000 Endowment Gift
The Whitman College graduating class approves a gift plan to fund a $28,000 endowment via life insurance maturing in 15 years. Individual student policies will vary in amount and be announced at the annual banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman College
Horses Die in Barn Fire West of Walla Walla
A barn on the Matt Lyons ranch three miles west of Walla Walla was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin. Driven by high wind, the blaze shortly after 11 pm consumed a hay filled structure and several horses, drawing a large crowd of onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Lyons
Walla Walla
Lightning strike kills Ath ena man near Twin Falls Idaho
Jack Stamper a well known resident of Ath ena was instantly killed by lightning during a storm near Twin Falls Idaho last Saturday. Sister of the deceased Mrs. Dora Harder left Milton for Twin Falls that day seeking details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stamper
Athena
Twin Falls
Idaho
Dora Harder
Milton
City Park Pool Nears Opening After Near Completion
Work on the city park swimming pool is near completion and first filling with water is expected by Sunday. Official public opening for swimming is expected about a week from tomorrow, Saturday June 9, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Visitors and locals gather at Dudley home in Bingham Springs
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Dudley returned from their cottage at Bingham Springs after several days away. Guests at the Dudley residence include Mr. and Mrs. Victor McDonald of Long Beach California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Dudley
Bingham Springs
Victor McDonald
Long Beach
California
Dudley
Pendleton Man Richard C. Lawrence Dies at 64
Pendleton resident Richard C. Lawrence aged 64 died Friday at St. Anthony's hospital from heart disease. He had lived in Pendleton for 27 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Richard C. Lawrence
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Boy Scouts Honor Session Set At Local Christian Church
Troop Nineteen hosts a Court of Honor tonight at eight in the Christian church. Mer it badge and Second Class tests precede the ceremony open to the public and especially parents. Refreshments follow as the group outlines plans for summer. The court includes Lee Meyer chairman B Richards and O H Reeder. Last Saturday a mounted hike along Wild Horse Creek with 14 boys and the scoutmaster included a no utensil noon meal presented proudly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Court of Honor
Lee Meyer
B. B. Richards
O. H. Reeder
Wild Horse Creek
Ex-Governor Pierce Visits Athena Ahead of Campaign
Ex governor Pierce, Democratic candidate for Congress, visited Athena on Saturday en route to Union County. After addressing a Grange at the Forks on the Walla Walla river, he said he expects to face strong opposition from Butler and will rely on speeches and public appearances to carry his cause, noting he has no money and depends on friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Congress
Union County
Walla Walla River
Butler
Logsdon Home Hosts Eight-Table Bridge Party
Mrs A W Logsdon and co hosts entertained at the Logsdon home on Tuesday afternoon with eight tables at bridge. A bathing girl centerpiece and carnations adorned the event while Mrs Max Hopper won high score and Miss Ethel Geissel the consolation. A two course luncheon followed with red tapers on each small table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Logsdon
James Cresswell
Penn Harris
Logsdon
Dona Jean Logsdon
Max Hopper
Ethel Geissel
Florance Luedtke
Portland
Nathan Kimball
Pendleton
Frank Yenney
Hanavon
Walla Walla
Paul Lieuallen
Francis Lieuallen
James Lieuallen
Roy Duff
Adams
D. T. Stone
Louis Stewart
Fred Gross
Bryce Baker
F. L. Zerba
Dean Dudley
Portland couple visits Athena during highway era
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carrol of Portland arrived in Athena Sunday morning and visited B. B. Richards. Mr. Carrol left Wednesday for home, while Mrs. Carrol stayed for an extended visit. he was formerly with the state highway department during local construction and street improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Carro
Tom Carrol
Portland
Athena
B. B. Richards
Mr. Carrol
Charlton Family Reunites at LaGrande Ahead of Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Starr Charlton visited LaGrande for a family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs H K Charlton, longtime Athena residents. The elderly couple plan to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in the coming fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr Charlton
LaGrande
Mr. Charlton
H. K. Charlton
Athena
Farmers install new water system at Athena area
Jesse Gordon plans a complete water system at his farm home northwest of Athena with Sims Dickenson doing the plumbing. Sims is shown as capable and the foreman on the job, indicating smooth teamwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Gordon
Athena
Sims Dickenson
Sims
Jess
Lefty Kretzer Confined by Illness at Boarding House
Kretzer Lefty Kretzer was confined to his bed at Mrs. Burden's boarding house the fore part of the week due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kretzer
U O Man in World Race Taichiro Araki Joins Dash
Tokio racer Taichiro Araki, ex University of Oregon student, and Tat sukichi Matsui of Keio University are chosen by Jiro Shimpo for a world dash. They aim to beat the 1915 around-the-world record of 85 days 21 hours 36 minutes using all modern transport at low cost and high speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taichiro Araki
Tokio
University of Oregon
Jiro Shimpo
Japan
Tatsukichi Matsui
Keio University
Exhibition Game Goes Sixteen Hot Innings
A long exhibition at the local grounds between Athena and the Pacific Light & Power Company team from Pendleton lasted sixteen innings. Pendleton won 8 to 7 after tying the game at 7-7 in the 14th. Athena led 4-0 at nine innings, while Pendleton surged to the final 8-7 score with a run in the 16th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Pacific Light & Power Company
Pendleton
Bannisters
Geissel
Kretzer
McPherrin
Woods
Ross
Gross
Harden
Baker
Dr. Geyer
Lawrence Lieuallen
Yellow Kid
Marvin Kilgore
Umatilla Grazing Land Measure Advances in Legislature
The house passed a senate bill to set aside 7000 acres of land in Oregon for Umatilla Indians grazing use. The measure returns to the senate on a minor house amendment. Lands formerly part of the Indian reservation would be withheld from sale by the interior department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Oregon
Interior Department
Grass Fire Suppressed Near Athena Hills
Henry Barrett and J S Huffman battled a grass fire on Barrett sheep range north of Athena near Pine Creek. They fought the blaze with hard work and persistence until the flames were finally put out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Pine Creek
Henry Barrett
J. 5. Huffman
Barrett
Narrow Escape at Milton Power Plant
William McGibbon, a Milton power plant workman, barely escaped death after grasping a live wire on Saturday afternoon. He was found unconscious and suffered severe burns to his hand and foot. He is expected to recover but will be unable to work for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McGibbon
Milton
Crops Need Rain in Uma Tila County Weather Review
Spring-sown grain across Uma Tila County suffers from dry spell after winter freezeouts. Reseeding increased spring plantings, leaving this portion of the crop in serious need of moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatila
Drownings In Snake River At Farrington
Two men, Joe Henkle and Shorty Little, drowned while fishing in the Snake River at Farrington Saturday afternoon when their boat broke apart. Mrs. Henkle and friends watched the tragedy but could not rescue them.
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Snake River
Joe Henkle
Athena Edges Milton-Freewater for Second Straight Victory
Ath en a defeated Milton-Freewater 11 to 6 to claim a second win in a row in the Big Six league bunting. George Bannister pitched a strong game allowing eight hits and eight strikeouts, despite eight Athena errors. Rodman lasted two innings for Milton-Freewater, surrendering eight Athena hits and seven runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Milton-Freewater
George Bannister
Bannister
Anderson
Rodman
Miller
Herman Geissel
Lee Bannister
Everetts
Kretzer
Harden
Alexander
Lewis
Franks
Gadsner
McPherrin
Mr. Rodman
MecPherrin
Shick
Milton-Fl
McPhertin
Potts
High Producing Cow Leads Umatilla County Herds
A. R. Coppock's Snowball, a purebred Holstein, yielded 2115 pounds of milk with 76.1 pounds fat. The county average was 644.3 pounds of milk and 28.1 pounds of fat across 48 tested herds, with 103 cows exceeding 40 pounds fat that month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Coppock
Umatilla County
Students to Return Home for Summer Vacation
In a few weeks students head home for the summer to spend time with relatives. Athena graduates include Beryl Hodgen and Ronald Kretzer from Oregon, Elan Ringel from Oregon State, and Dorothy Lee from Cheney Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Beryl Hodgen
Ronald Kretzer
Oregon
Elan Ringel
Oregon State
Dorothy Lee
Cheney Normal
Tex Rankin Sets June 6 for Endurance Flight Attempt
Veteran pilot Tex Rankin of Portland plans to attempt record attempts off Seaside Oregon on June 6. He aims to surpass the solo endurance and endurance flight records with the beach as his takeoff and landing arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex Rankin
Portland
Ore
Seaside
Farmers 10 Meet at Pendleton
A Pendleton gathering for Umatilla county wheat growers is set for Saturday June 9 at 2 p.m. in the county library auditorium. E N Bates, noted grain investigator, will present an illustrated talk on handling and grading of wheat with two film reels. Bates, in charge of the Pacific Coast grain investigations for the U S Department of Agriculture, tours Oregon and Washington yearly. The meeting is coordinated by Umatilla county farm bureau and Walter A Holt, county agent, to discuss bulk grain handling and its pros and cons.
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Umatilla
Pendleton
E. N. Bates
Bates
Pacific Coast
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Oregon
Washington
Oregon Fruit Growers Invited To Federate
Oregon fruit growers are invited to form a national federation with other regional groups to improve industry economics. Representatives are to attend a proposed national conference, with discussions on manufacturing transportation labor and nationwide legislation. Indiana Fruit Growers Association supports the move to broaden national influence and data collection.
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Oregon
Clayton L. Long
State College
Indiana Fruit Growers’ Association
Bees clog car surfaces on road to Walla Walla
John Tompkins reports a swarm of bees struck his motor vehicle while driving to Walla Walla. Bees covered the radiator and windshield with honey and left sticky splotches at each impact, which he cleaned up afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tompkins
Walla Walla
Jack Robinson
John
Happy Canyon Dance Opens Summer Season in Happy Canyon
An all-Umatilla county dance will be held in Happy Canyon on Saturday evening June 2. The doors of the fun hall will open for the first large dance of the season. Sponsored by the Pendleton Playgrounds council, the event benefits supervised play in the three city parks this summer.
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Happy Canyon
Pendleton Playgrounds Council
Membership Drive Athe na County Health Association Names Added
The focal committee for the Ath ena county health association drives new members to the roll. Mrs. H. J. Watts, Mrs. I. B. Boyd, Mrs. C. L. McFadden, Mes, M. M. Johns, and Mrs. W. McPherson lead the membership committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
County Health Association
H. J. Watts
I. B. Boyd
C. L. McFadden
Mes
M. M. Johns
W. McPherson
Campfire Girls Enjoy Lawn Party At Potts Home
Twenty Campfire Girls were entertained Tuesday afternoon by Miss Myrtle Potts and Betty Eager at the Potts home. The hours included games and head work with dainty jam and cakes served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Potts
Betty Eager
Potts
Back From Portland Bell Couple Return Home
Mr and Mrs James Bell spent a week touring Portland The Dalles and neighboring way points and came home Tuesday evening after their trip.
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Portland
Mrs. James Bell
Dalles
Way Points
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Calem Man
Elsa Ringel
Whitman
Boy Scouts
U. O
Oregonian
Big Six League
Setee
Teeemeens
Milton-Freen
Eston
A. L. Swaggart
Mrs. Peterson
Butter Creek
Frank Swaggart
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