Earhart reflects on Atlantic flight and weather ordeal
Amelia Earhart describes crossing the Atlantic with pilot Charles Stultz. She recalls nights of fog and rain, flying at altitude above the clouds, relying on a magnetic compass after radio trouble, and landing near shore after a 24 hour plus flight. She notes the excitement and pride of being the first woman to fly the Atlantic.
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Amelia Earhart
Atlantic
Associated Press
Ireland
Stultz
America
England
Wales
Mrs Gillis plans visit to Athens long term
Mrs. J. C. Gillis of Los Angeles, mother of Mrs. Frank Williams and James Woodruff, arrived in Athens Tuesday evening. She will stay with her daughter for a few months and visit friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillis
J. C. Gillis
Los Angeles
Frank Williams
James Woodruff
Huffman Garage
Athena
Sacramento trip ends as DePhillip duo depart
Mr. and Mrs. Phil DePhillip left Sunday for their home in Sacramento after ten days with Mrs. Minnie DePeatt. DePeatt accompanied them to Portland where she will then travel to Everett Washington to visit her daughter and family Mrs. Ortis Harris.
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Sacramento
Phil DePhillip
Minnie DePeatt
Seven year old Gagnon girl suffers rib fractures
Lavelle Gagnon the seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Gagnon was injured when a coaster wagon rolled off a porch backward a week ago Sunday breaking two ribs for the occupant.
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Lavelle Gagnon
Clarence Gagnon
Campfire Lunch Benefit by Wauna Campfire Girls
Wauna Campfire girls sponsor a lunch event Saturday at the Masonic dining room on Main Street. Patrons are invited to attend and support a good cause with tickets available at the door.
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Wauna
Masonic
Main St
Arnold Wood Seeks Re Election In Local School Board
Arnold Wood, outgoing director of Union High School District No. 7, seeks re election with George R. Gerking as opponent. A petition nominating each candidate was filed with the district clerk. Polls open Monday at 2 p.m. at the school house and close at 7 p.m. Eligible voters age 21 plus may cast ballots under supervision of the election officials.
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Arnold Wood
Union High School District No. 7
George R. Gerking
Wood
Athena Falls 9–4 to Weston in Picnic Exhibition
Weston strengthens baseball group and defeats Athena 9 to 4 in a Saturday exhibition. Both clubs show sharp fielding and double plays while Athena collects ten hits led by Bettles Indian twirler. Scoring details include runs in the fourth and sixth frames and late rallies by Hodgen Harris Lienallen.
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Weston
Athena
Joe Bettles
Kretzer
Hodgen
Harden
Harris
Lienallen
Bannister
Johnson
Minthorn
Bettles
Graham
Snider
L. Bannister
Kirkpatrick
Jackson
Elk
Liewallen
R. Bannister
Metanic
McPherrin
Wauna Campfire Girls Host Mothers Tea
Wauna Campfire Girls hosted mothers and guests on a Tuesday afternoon on the M. Eager lawn. Miss Florence Craven spoke to the group about the Kiwanis Camp trip planned for July 1 to July 7 at Kiwanis Camp, near Kooskooskie, Mill Creek. Twenty three attendees enjoyed light refreshments after business.
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Wauna
Florence Craven
M. Eager
Ethel Montague
Leon Miller
Retta Potts
Roy Cannon
B. J. Spencer
R. N. Brown
Roberta Cannon
Wm. Campbell
Sheldon Taylor
Florance Craven
Miss Craven
Kiwanis
Kooskooskie
Mill Creek
Miss Cravens
Father Passes Away In Silverton At 83
Mrs. B. D. Taylor and Mrs. Mollie Thomas were summoned Monday to Silverton by the illness of their father, A. E. Smith, who died at 83 as the oldest Masonic member there. The pair returned Friday and said their mother and sister plan to move to Athena soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Taylor
Mollie Thomas
Silverton
A. E. Smith
Mr. Smith
Taylor
Thomas
Athena
McEwen Boys Return From Portland Summer Plans
Edwin and Ralph McEwen have returned from Portland where they studied at Washington high school and will stay in the area for the summer. Mrs. McEwen plans to go to Athena in about a month with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Goff of Newberg, who joined a motor trip to California.
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McEwen
Edwin
Ralph McEwen
Portland
Washington High School
Mountain Ranch Crop Prospects Grimmer This Year
Reports from the mountain district indicate poorer crop prospects than in years past as spring sown grain and potato ground suffer from drought. Unless rains come soon, crops on mountain ranches may fail.
Championship Decision Pending for Athena and Walla Walla Winners
It remains undecided whether Athena will play a championship game against the top team from the Walla Walla Valley League. No official authorization or schedule has been announced by league officials.
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Athena
Gail Anderson Weds Genevieve Baker in Walla Walla
Gail V. Anderson of Athena and Genevieve Baker of Walla Walla were married Sunday morning at the Congregational church parsonage in Walla Walla. The couple, both Athena High School graduates class 26, hosted a breakfast for twelve at the bride’s mother's home after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Anderson
Athena
Genevieve Baker
Walla Walla
Congregational Church
Athena High School
Walla Walla Union
Effie M. Baker
East Rose
Gail V. Anderson
J. B. Anderson
Oregon
Theodore K. Volger
Anderson
Beck and Winans Grocery
Spokesman Review Agency
Mrs Read Re-Elected to District 29 Board
At Athena school house on Monday two o clock Mrs Lenna Read was re elected to the board of directors for District 29. Her prior term earned unanimous praise for improving Athena grade schools. For district clerk two candidates were nominated and the ballot gave Clarence Zerba 20 votes and E C Prestbye 3 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Zerba
Mr. Zerba
Mr. Prestbye
Bridge Club Hosts Spring Tea and Card Play
The 364 Bridge club gathered at Mrs. Dean Dudley’s home for an afternoon of four tables. Mrs. Glenn Dudley won high score, Mrs. James Liewallen Consolation, and guest Miss Hilda Dickenson claimed the guest prize. Mrs. Sheldon Taylor aided in serving as guests included Mrs. Victor McDonald of Long Beach, Mrs. A. W. Logsdon, Mrs. James Cresswell, Mrs. Penn Harris, Mrs. W. P. Littlejohn, Mrs. Henry Dell.
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Bridge Club
Dean Dudley
Glenn Dudley
James Liewallen
Hilda Dickenson
Sheldon Taylor
Victor McDonald
Long Beach
California
A. W. Logsdon
James Cresswell
Penn Harris
W. P. Littlejohn
Henry Dell
Hilda Diekenson
Picture Stars John Gilbert and Jeanne Eagles at Standard Theatre
John Gilbert and Jeanne Eagles headline Monta Bell’s Metro production Man, Woman and Sin at the Standard Theatre, a drama set in the newspaper world. Sunday night the Duncan sisters perform Topsy and Eva.
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John Gilbert
Jeanne Eagles
Standard Theatre
Monta Bell
Surprise Shower for Mrs. Paul Lieuallen Honored by Etude Club
The Etude club sponsored a Thursday afternoon surprise shower at Mrs. Lieuallen’s Adams home. Gifts ices and cakes were shared with guests Mrs. Fred Pinkerton and Miss Hilda Dickenson attending.
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Etude Club
Paul Lieuallen
Lieuallen
Adams
Fred Pinkerton
Hilda Dickenson
Mr and Mrs John Tompkins Celebrate In Wallair
Mr and Mrs John Tompkins spent last week in Wallair enjoying a quiet visit. The couple toured local sites and shared meals with friends, marking a low key but happy trip in the region.
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John Tompkins
Wallair
Izaak Walton League Representative Visits Athena
J A Cushman, national field representative, visits Athena to survey outdoor conditions and garner local interest. The league has broad endorsements from leading Americans and Coolidge praises its conservation education efforts. Zane Grey argues in Outdoor America for preserving America's outdoors for future generations.
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J. A. Cushman
Izaak Walton League of America
Athena
Izaak Walton League
Coolidge
League
Outdoor America
The
Walton League
Zane Grey
America
Weston Picnic Leads Umatilla Pioneers Reunion
Despite cool weather the Weston gathering drew attendees for a two day event in Weston. Dances and carnival proceeds financed the picnic. T. L. McBride was re elected president with Roy Ritner as vice president S A Barnes as secretary and P T Harbour as treasurer.
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Weston
Umatilla County
T. L. McBride
Roy Ritner
S. A. Barnes
P. T. Harbour
Adams Wins Big Six Tie Breaker Over Milton-Freewater
Adams defeated Milton Freewater 18 to 8 on the Athena grounds Sunday to break the tie for second place in the Big Six league. Adams led from the start and played a standout game, while Milton-Freewater used three pitchers. The Adams batters hit consistently and the defense excelled throughout the contest.
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Adams
Milton-Freewater
Athena Grounds
Sunday School Picnic at Walla Walla Park
The Baptist Sunday School held a picnic at Walla Walla Park on Wednesday. A fine dinner was enjoyed by many attendees. Several automobiles were needed to transport the picnicers and the youths had a merry day.
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Baptist Sunday School
Walla Walla Park
Mountain Strawberries Harvested at Wildhorse Mountain Ranch
John Pierce and helpers gather strawberries on Wildhorse Mountain ranch. They expect to market 100 crates of high grade berries intended for canning.
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John Pierce
Educational Chats by Dr Arnold B Hall on Preparation for Life
Dr Arnold Bennett Hall of the University of Oregon argues that success requires discipline industry and mastery plus physical health. He urges readers to study plan and think with an open mind and to cultivate sympathy and patriotism as cornerstones of democratic citizenship and national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Bennett Hall
University of Oregon
A. B. Hall
America
Legion Pool Opening Draws Crowd at City Park
A large crowd attended the opening event at City Park Legion swimming pool on Sunday afternoon. The listed acts by Walla Walla fancy swimmers and stunt divers did not appear. The highlight was a swimming race won by Donald Mc Connell of Walla Walla, with ordinary swimming as the main activity otherwise.
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The
Legion
City Park
Walla Walla
Donald McConnell
Scout saves girl. man drowns at Lehman Springs pool
William Selby, a 40 year old farmer from Pilot Rock, and Violet Matches, 14, entered a deep pool after Sunday dinner and could not swim. Loren Hensley, 16, a Pendleton Boy Scout, performed esuscitation to revive Matches while Selby drowned.
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William Selby
Lehman Springs
Loren Hensley
Pendleton Boy Scout
Selby
Rockne Course at Oregon State College Cited by Miller
Pike Miller writes from Corvallis he is enrolled in a seven hour daily athletics course at Oregon State College four hours are taught by Knute Rockne the Notre Dame coach. Mr and Mrs Miller and the boys reside at 142 Kings Road.
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Knute Rockne
Pike” Miller
Corvallis
Oregon State College
Notre Dame
Miller
Kings Road
Eagle Delegate Art Jensen Attends Grand Lodge Sessions
Pendleton Erie No. 28 sent Eagle Delegate Art Jensen to the grand lodge sessions in LaGrande. The gathering took place last Thursday through Saturday with participation from regional lodges and delegates.
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Eagle
Art Jensen
Athena
Pendleton Erie No
Eagles
LaGrande
Glass cuts Mrs O Henry cleaning lamp chimney
Mrs O Henry suffered a serious hand wound when a lamp chimney shattered while she cleaned it Wednesday. Dr. Sharp dressed the cut.
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Dr. Sharp
Endeavorers to Gather for Social and Program Preview
The Columbia Christian Endeavor Union will join Athena Endeavorers Sunday evening with a 6 30 social hour for all unmarried residents under 30. Hazel Parris will direct entertainment with refreshments, followed by a program featuring singing, devotional, guest groups, light music, and messages by Cecil Olinger and Claude Pevey.
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Columbia Christian Endeavor Union
Athena Endeavorers
Hazel Parris
Helix
Perry
Athena
C. E. Pledge
Mrs. Ritchey
Milton
Milton Christian Endeavorers
Cecil Olinger
Claude Pevey
State College Weekly Farm Market Review
Wheat crops advanced across the northern hemisphere with soft red winter in short supply. Canada 400,000,000 bushels. Italy 257,000,000. Tunis large. hard spring wheat and durum plentiful. red winter crop large. St. Louis No 2 soft red winter at 1.77. rye firm on poor prospects. barley firmer on coast, weaker in east and Europe. flax slightly lower.
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Tunis
St. Louis
Europe
Valley Cherry Crop Estimate From Walla Walla Valley
The Freewater Times reports Walla Walla Valley fruit men expect at least 100 carloads of cherries from the valley this year. Northwest crop totals about 1000 carloads with an average price near ten cents. Local shipping houses confer daily to secure the best returns for the cherry crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freewater Times
Walla Walla Valley
Bolin and Hartsfield Tie in Walla Walla Ceremony
W. F. Bolin of Athena and Laura Hartsfield of Cleborne Texas were married in Walla Walla on Monday. The Texas bride was supported by Mrs. W Booher visiting Pendleton. The couple will live at the groom home in Athena.
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W. F. Bolin
Athena
Laura Hartsfield
Cleborne
Texas
Walla Walla
W. Booher
Pendleton
Miller Closing Out Furniture Store in Athena
N A Miller of Athena announces a closing out sale starting tomorrow at 10 AM to empty the entire stock. He will retain the undertaking department but leave the furniture business completely.
Shoulder Dislocation Near Athena Injures Foreman
Clint Holcomb suffered a left shoulder dislocation when his ear struck the ditch on the road south of Athena Friday forenoon. A Bia ranch foreman arrived shortly after and transported him to Athena where Dr. Sharp treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Holcomb
Athena
Bia Ranch
Mr. Holcomb
Dr.Sharp
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G. R. Gerking
James I. Brown
B. L. Moser
Finance
John M. Rae
Harvard
Walla Walla, Wash
Columbia Union
Christian Church
State College Weekly Farm Market Review
Bolin
Hartsfield
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