Plans Under Way For School Hot Lunch In Area
Demonstrations in Amapine Weston and Stanfield on May 24 25 and June 6 led by Miss Lucy Case of Oregon State College Extension Service. Communities consider hot lunch dishes next winter with committees forming to study feasibility and welfare impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amapine
Weston
Stanfield
Lucy A. Case
Oregon State Agricultural College Extension Service
Island City
Parent-Teacher Association
Hermiston
Milton
W. 8. Ahearn
Imbler
Cove
Miss Case
Local Truck Sales Boost for Rogers and Goodman
Another carload of International Trucks was unloaded Tuesday in the Union Pacific yards for Rogers and Goodman, local distributors. The high demand for International trucks among farmers in this district is shown by Rogers and Goodman sales compared with competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International
Union Pacific
Rogers & Goodman
Barn Fire Destroys Schwald's Pleasant View Farm Barn
The Freewater Times reports Schwald Barn on Charles Schwald's Pleasant View farm burned last Wednesday night due to defective wiring. Loss includes valuable contents such as separators with $1000 insurance coverage.
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Charles Schwald
Pleasant View
Freewater Times
Traffic control signs installed at Athena intersections
The main maintenance crew put up stop and turning signs at intersections along the highway in Athena this week. Yellow signs with black lettering have been installed at Second Third Fourth and Fifth streets and Third and Main on the highway.
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Athena
Third
Main
Harvest Report Shows Satisfactory First Alfalfa Yield
The first alfalfa hay crop has been harvested with satisfactory yield per acre. Production of the second crop depends entirely on rainfall. Wheat hay harvest is near at hand.
Bulk Handling Of Grain Gains Favor on the Pacific Coast
E N Bates of the U S department of agriculture told about 100 grain growers in Umatilla county that bulk handling is slowly replacing sacks on the Pacific coast. He cited cost savings and growing export figures while urging farmers to back bulk systems at shipping points. Pendleton leaders and state agents explained regulatory hearings and inspection aspects as the meeting was led by James Hill.
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Pacific Coast
E. N. Bates
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Umatilla
East Oregonian
Bates
George C. Baer
Pendleton Commercial Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Albert F. Nelson
Seymour Jones
State Grain Inspection Department
James Hill
Umatilla County
W C T U Elects Officers For One Year
The W C T U met at Mrs C L McFadden home and elected officers for the year with Mrs W O Read as vice president Mrs C L McFadden as secretary Mrs L M Keen as treasurer and Mrs H Jackson Perry as reporter An enjoyable time was had and refreshments were served The next meeting will be at Mrs W O Read home on Tuesday June 26 with invitations extended to members and visitors
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C. L. McFadden
W. O. Read
L. M. Keen
H. Jackson Perry
League Magnates Hold Meeting Here Award Cup to Athena
Managers of the Big Six clubs met in Athena to adjust the season schedule. Attendance was strong and all teams completed the campaign. Athena earned the cup as 9–1 in a ten game series. A July 4th possible championship at Walla Walla was discussed but not finalized. The Walla Walla winner would claim the champ title and half the receipts.
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Big Six” Baseball League
Athena
Walla Walla
District No 29 School Election Notice
School election in District No 29 will be held at the school house Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock to elect one board member and district clerk and conduct business. Mrs Lenna Read is the outgoing board chair.
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Lenna Read
Wreckage Removed From Wright Livery Barn Site
Workmen cleared the remaining wreckage of the Wright livery barn, moved mostly to Barrett farm north of town, eliminating a fire hazard to nearby homes as the era ends a central stockmen hub and the passing of the horse is noted.
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Wright
Barrett Farm
Athena Picnic At Weston Draws City Crowd
Athena residents gather at Weston for the Pioneers picnic with many attending today and a larger turnout expected tomorrow if weather holds. Athena talent participates in events on both days of the program.
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Athena
Pioneers
Weston
Walker Family Dinner Guests In Pendleton
Mr John Walker, Miss Jennie and Mr and Mrs Clifford Walker were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs J H Booher in Pendleton.
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John Walker
Jennie
Clifford Walker
J. H. Booher
Pendleton
Farm Market Review Week Ending June 11
Forecasts indicate U S wheat production may fall about 100 million bushels from the prior year. May conditions improved for winter wheat except in the West, while spring wheat hit a record low except 192. The rye crop remains very small in the United States and Europe, boosting bread grain demand as prices weaken only slightly from last week.
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United States
Europe
MorrisonWedding Ties Rural Couples in Pendleton
Rawland Morrison, a respected young farmer from the Athena-Adams district, married Mildred Grice of Pendleton on Thursday afternoon. Rev. Wire officiated at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Pendleton with Mrs. Tom Grice as matron of honor and John Hales as best man. The couple will reside at Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawland Morrison
Athena-Adams
Mildred Grice
Pendleton
Wire
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Tom Grice
John Hales
Morrison
Adams
McRea Weeder Demonstrated At Bannister Farm
Three McRea all steel self dumping weeders pull by a tractor cultivate summer fallow land at the John Bannister place east of Athena under normal conditions. A carload was unloaded recently at Pendleton and Athena and is now offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McRea
John Bannister
Athena
Pendleton
Pheasants Flourish On Athens Farms Boost Fall Hunting
Numerous covies of young China pheasants are reported on Athens farms as a favorable winter aids their survival. Indications point to better hunting conditions this fall than last season.
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China
Athena
Caterpillars Ravage Tucannon River Ranches in Walla Walla Area
Walla Walla reports say caterpillars are damaging crops and foliage on ranches along the Tucannon river. Fishermen returning from the Tucannon described a five mile stretch near Rocky Comfort ranch that looked like November with heavy defoliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucannon River
Walla Walla
Tucannon
Rocky Comfort Ranch
Geissel Brothers 100 Percent in Baseball Victory
Geissel brothers showed full presence in state baseball Sunday. Herman Geissel starred against Pacific Power Light. Leonard made a bold left field catch. Fred pitched five innings for St Johns Portland, allowing three hits and earning the win. Leo Geissel, Athena Big Six mascot, vacationed but likely followed the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geissel Brothers
Herman Geissel
Pacific Power & Light Company
Leonard Geissel
Homerun Creek
Fred Geissel
St. Johns-Portland
Leo Geissel
Athena
Arbrogast Ranch
Grant County
Chicken thieves strike Walla Walla valley again
The sheriff reports 300 White Leghorn pullets stolen from a local poultry farm in the Walla Walla valley. Earlier raids were halted by the capture of Freewater thieves sent to the penitentiary. Two visits were made to BE A Dudley yards with the flock taken entirely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla Valley
BE. A. Dudley
Miss Margaret Lee to Represent Cheney at YWCA Conference
Miss Margaret Lee leaves Sunday for Seabeck Washington to represent Cheney Normal School at a YWCA conference held June 19 20 inclusive. Universities colleges and normal schools from Oregon Washington and Idaho will be represented. Lee was active in YWCA work at Cheney and served on the school paper staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lee
Seabeck
Washington
Cheney Normal School
Oregon
Idaho
Lee
Cheney
Missionary Society Meeting Hosts Share Bent Twig Theme
Mrs Floyd Pinkerton and Mrs J W Pinkerton hosted the Christian Missionary Society gathering at Mrs Pinkerton's home. Mrs Gerking presided and Miss Hazel Parris sang a solo. Retta Potts led the program on "As the Twig is Bent" and the July meeting will be with Mrs Flint Johns.
Adams and Milton Freewater Tie For Second In Big Six
The Adams and Milton Freewater teams are tied for second place in the Big Six league. A playoff to resolve the tie is proposed to be held on the Athena grounds next Sunday afternoon starting at 2 50.
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Adams
Milton
Freewater
Athena
Rebekah Assembly Leaders Visit Ashland Lodge Event
Mrs Lovie Perozzi of Ashland president of the Rebekah Assembly of Oregon Mrs Etts Sanderson of Freewater past president and Mrs Nellie Bean of Freewater were visitors to a Rebekah lodge Saturday evening.
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Lovie Perozzi
Ashland
Rebekah Assembly of
Oregon
Etts Sanderson
Freewater
Rebekah Assembly
Nellie Bean
P. L. & P. Team Falls To Athena In Exhibition Game
Athena defeated the Pacific Light & Power team 14 to 6 in a Sunday exhibition at home. Bannister pitched well with solid support at bat and in the field. Kretzer and Geissel highlighted a 14 run seventh inning surge. Parr, left fielder for Athena, stole the show with three walks and a two-base hit, while Leonard Geissel made a notable fielding grab by Homerun Creek.
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Pacific Light & Power Company
Athena
Bannister
Kretzer
G. Bannister
Ross
Herman Geissel
L. Bannister
L. Geissel
Wood
Moore
Geissel
McPherrin
Shick
Mutiel
Gross
Harris
H. Geissel
Lee Bannister
Parr
Leonard Geissel
Opening of City Park Pool Next Sunday Afternoon
The City Park swimming pool will officially open Sunday at 3 pm with a diving exhibition by Athena Weston Legion Post commander C L McFadden and showman Ted Walker Pat Dunningan and Ed Boyle from Walla Walla. Kids will race for prizes as a large crowd is anticipated.
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City Park
C. L. McFadden
Athena-Weston American Legion Post
Ted Walker
Pat Dunningan
Ed Boyle
Walla Walla
Walla Walla Natatorium
Sunset Inn Hostess Delights 16 Ladies at Bridge Luncheon
At Sunset Inn W. 8 Ferguson hosted a bridge luncheon last Friday for sixteen ladies. Sweet peas in pink and lavender brightened the tables with tiny baskets and matching place cards. Guests included Mrs. C. O. Whiteman Mrs. Marcum Anderson Mrs. Sarah Bowles of Walla Walla Mrs. G. H. Bishop of Freewater Mrs. Alma Koontz of Portland Mrs. Marion Hangel Athena Ian. M. Eager won high score Mrs. C. O. Whiteman high guest score and Mrs. LeGrow took consolation.
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Sunset Inn
Ferguson
C. O. Whiteman
Marcum Anderson
Sarah Bowles
Walla Walla
G. H. Bishop
Freewater
Alma Koontz
Portland
Marion Hangel
Athena
Miss Margaret Scott Graduates From Pendleton High School
Miss Margaret Scott, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J N Scott, graduates with the class of eighty at Pendleton High School this week. She earns National Honor association honors and will attend Oregon University next year majoring in Journalism and Dramatics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Scott
Margaret Scott
Pendleton High School
Margaret
J. N. Scott
National Honor Association
Oregon University
Weston Scout Troop Assists Traffic During Event
Boy Scouts at Weston Athena Troop directs traffic and joins a program lineup today and tomorrow, aiding event operations and youth participation in community service activities.
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Weston
Athena
Opening Called Off Owing to Cold Weather
Cold weather forced the public opening of the swimming pool to be canceled Sunday though several swimmers still entered the water on the chilly day.
Car Crash Kills 12 Year Old in Oregon Highway Accident
A tire blowout caused a Spokane family car to crash into a telegraph pole west of Boardman. William Favre, 12, died in Pendleton hospital. Emma Nelson sustained a broken hip while Mrs. Favre and Morice Favre were treated for minor injuries. The party was returning from California. Mr. Favre is a Northwestern Mutual Life executive.
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William
Eugene Favre
Spokane
Boardman
Favre
Emma Nelson
Mr. Favre
Northwestern Mutual Life
B. B. Richards
Athena
Picture Program At The Standard Theatre
Tim McCoy brings Metro Goldwyn Western Wyoming to the Standard Theatre tomorrow night with Dorothy Sebastian and William Fairbanks. Outdoor West scenery and action abound. Sunday night Wallace Beery and Raymond Walterson appear in Now We're In the Air.
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Tim McCoy
Standard Theatre
Metro- Goldwyn
Wyoming
Dorothy Sebastian
William Fairbanks
Wallace Beery
Raymond Watton
Pleasant Reunion Among Idaho and Washington Families
Mr and Mrs Joe Arbon and family and Mr and Mrs Roy Lindley and family of Arbon Idaho visited Mr and Mrs ER 0 Lee on the J N Scott farm west of Athena. The Lees hosted a fourteen year residence reunion and the three families joined an Urban Reunion in Dayton Washington with thirty families attending. Robert Lee performed a jig as part of the Dayton Days program.
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Joe Arbon
Roy Lindley
Arbon
Idaho
0. Lee
J. N. Scott
Athena
Lee
Dayton
Washington
Robert Lee
Rainbow Trout Catches Noted at Elk Lake
Harry Keller catches and ships rainbow trout from Elk Lake under fish and game permit. The fish arrived packed with ice in good condition, with several specimens about 18 inches long and weighing around two pounds each.
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Harry Keller
Bend
Athena
Elk Lake
Express
Fish and Game Commission
Grass Fire Burns Trees and Shrubs at City Park
A grass fire started by burning brush heaps at City Park scorched two lilac bushes and bush growth along the creek bank. It severely damaged a couple of young trees including a developing elm and the lilacs had bloomed this spring.
Strawberries Ebbing on Market as Cherries Rise in Demand
Strawberries are fading from the market with good quality fruit and reasonable prices. Cherries are nearing peak delivery with several carloads already shipped from Milton-Freewater orchards to eastern points.
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Milton-Freewater
Wauna Camp Fire Girls Lunch Fundraiser at Masonic Hall
Wauna Camp Fire Girls plan a public lunch at Masonic Hall dining room on Saturday June 23 at noon to raise funds for their treasury. Lunch will cost 25 cents and tickets will be sold to patrons.
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Campfire Girls
Wauna Campfire Girls
Masonic Hall
Local Distributor Drives New Oil Tank Truck
Bryce Baker, a local distributor for Continental Oil, shows off a recently purchased truck used to haul his oil tank on delivery rounds.
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Bryce Baker
Continental Oil Company
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University of Oregon
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Bernice Rasor
Morrison-Grice
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