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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1926
Page
1
Germany's first national referendum under the republic's constitution to confiscate ex rulers' estates failed to reach half of eligible voters. Returns from 35 districts show 14,889,703 affirmative and 642,811 negative, with 60 percent abstaining and 35 percent backing unconditional confiscation. Officials hailed the clear defeat as reflecting a conservative electorate.
The French chamber of deputies unanimously passed a bill exempting foreign wheat from import duties until July. If Senate approves, record shipments to France are expected as the tariff now exceeds 10 cents a bushel. The move aims to lower bread prices amid the franc’s reduced purchasing power.
Minnesota Republicans nominate 28 year old Melvin J. Maas for the Fourth District seat, the youngest ever chosen, and renominate Governor Theodore Christianson. Maas, who backed modification to permit light wines and beer, defeated Oscar E. Keller amid a multi candidate race. Magnus Johnson leads Tom Davis in the Farmer-Labor gubernatorial race.
The Navy Department lets a contract for 100 planes to Glenn Martin Co of Cleveland after submitting the lowest bid.
Edwin J. Brown former Seattle mayor and dentist formally announces his candidacy for the U S Senate shortly before setting sail for Alaska.
Washington lawmakers signal no further farm relief action this session unless the Senate passes the McNary corn belt bill. The House Agriculture Committee adjourned until west December.
Ellsworth Kelley and James Willes, convicts at the state penitentiary, must die on the gallows for their role in the August prison break that killed guards John Sweeney and M. Holman. The court affirms a Marion County conviction for first degree murder and orders resentencing.
At the District 29 annual meeting B. B. Richards was re elected to a three year term as chair. He nominated Hamp Booker and F. B. Radtke. the first ballot tied Booker and Radtke, the second ballot gave Richards unanimous support. E. A. Zerba was elected district clerk.
The young son of Dan McIntyre of Dayton Washington is in a critical state at a Walla Walla hospital after a dry bean became lodged in his windpipe. An X ray shows the bean in a lung and enlarged. Doctors plan an operation. Mr McIntyre manages the Skaggs store in Dayton and is cousin to Mrs Hopper and Alec McIntyre of Athena.
The Union High School District No. 7 will hold its annual meeting next Monday, June 28, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the high school. A director and a clerk will be elected. M. W. Hansell, current board member, will run for another term as the ballot candidate.
Weston Leader reports chicken thieves visited the John Price henyard on Normal Heights and carried off a number of young fowl after wounding a house dog that challenged them. Mrs Price has sold the remaining chicks to deter further thefts by the gentry.
Representative J. W. Summers reports strong prospects for the veterans bureau endorsement of a plan to dedicate part of the veterans hospital grounds in Walla Walla to an aviation field. The city would supply equipment.
Walla Walla secures the pennant regardless of two remaining games after a 6 to 5 win over the Reservation Indians. Pendleton beat Pasco 4 to 1 as Walla Walla and Pendleton square off in two upcoming meetings.
Miss R. Louise Fitch, two years dean of women at Whitman College and former dean at the University of Oregon, will become dean of women at Cornell University. She will arrive in Ithaca September first to assume duties. Fitch is a national figure in women’s work and journalism having held key roles with the AAUW, Delta Delta Delta, and the YWCA.
On June 16 in Spokane the wedding of Miss Blanche Gerking and Mr. Lee Crawford was solemnized by Reverend Errett at the bride’s sister Mrs. Errol Kenworthy home. The couple will reside in Spokane where Crawford has employment after farming with his father in the county.
At Mrs. J. C. Harwood’s hospitable home the M. E. Missionary group met Wednesday afternoon with sixteen ladies present. Officers elected for the year include Mrs. W. O. Read as president, Mrs. J. F. Herr as vice president, Mrs. W. T. Hirsch as secretary, Mrs. J. Harwood as secretary, and Mrs. William McLeod as mite-box and literary secretary. Remainder of the afternoon was social, with a dainty repast served by the hostess and Mrs. B. C. Prestby assisting.
Ford cuts prices on every car and truck, averaging $45, with new prices listed for the Roadster 360, Touring Car 380, Coupe 485, Tudor Sedan 495, Fordor Sedan 545, Commercial Chassis 300, and Ton Truck Chassis 375. Balloon tires and starters to be standard.
The Joe Pedro wool winner of 50 000 pounds at Pilot Rock was sold to I J Burke and company at 30 cents this week. This represents one of the last unsold lots of choice wool in Oregon.
The Portland U S Veterans Bureau announces reinstatement of war time insurance for ex servicemen until July 2 1927 extending the prior deadline of July 2 1926 A new option allows purchasing a five year level premium term policy at a low rate before the deadline which can later be converted to permanent government life policies The American Legion supported the measure noting veterans arrears in adjusting finances to permanent policies.
Lloyd Michener and Arthur Jenkins of Athena along with Charlie Alspach and Fred Boylen of Helix journeyed to Lostine with Lostine Lake as their target. They broke a five mile trail through rough terrain to reach the lake, only to find all rafts in use and no remaining gear for fishing.
The Union High School District No 7 board funds needed improvements including new cal-somining and paint for the interior. Painter Justin Harwood assisted by Fred and Dean Pinkerton completes the work. New toilet equipment and two inch water pipes replace old one inch lines.
J M Banister known as a philosopher sold the last of his 1925 wheat crop on Saturday at a dollar twenty five per bushel. He reflects that by holding he did not lose what he never received.
H. W. Collins company of Pendleton tests federation wheat of W. R. Wyrick at Yokum. Tested 60 pounds to the bushel and yielded 24 bushels per acre for the season's first sample.
Tonight and tomorrow the Sea Beast will be shown to allow good seating for town residents and Athena merchants. The schedule urges attendance to ease Saturday night crowding and highlights Sunday’s Gloria Swanson feature The Coast of Folly. Wednesday offers Silver Treasure as a noted picture.
State Superintendent L F Mayhall reports 98 percent of last year's Yakima valley salmon hatchery stock destroyed due to extreme low water in irrigation ditches. The finding was sent to State License Director Charles R Maybury for action.
Oregon game officials release 50 wild turkeys from Pendleton to Curry county on Pistol River headquarters land. Hay Creek ranch owners release four gobblers with domesticated fowl to establish a turkey population. Birds hatched from eggs secured two years ago from the Woodmont Gun Club in Maryland. Pendleton farm also holds 1800 younger birds to be released in Curry Josephine and Jackson counties.
A nearly total wreck occurred when a rim came off a wheel causing a car to overturn multiple times and end in a ditch near the highway. One woman was seriously injured and taken to a Walla Walla hospital. other occupants were badly bruised and shaken.
William Hanover, a Nez Perce National Forest ranger based at Adama Camp 26 miles south of Grangeville, was found dead on a forest trail near Windy River banks by the Salmon River. A search party discovered his body on a steep rocky incline 60 feet from the trail. his horse had returned to camp, suggesting the horse threw him.
G H Hyatt and Harvey Brawn of Goldendale purchased the R Alexander men s furnishings store in Pendleton and will take possession July 1. They operate under the firm name Alexander and Company Inc.
Carload shipments of cooking apples have started from Walla Walla Duchess and Austrachen varieties. These are the earliest shipments on record. The cherry market slumped as supplies outpaced demand and several produce houses refused more fruit.
Harrisburg reports show the Republican primary spending neared 3 million dollars last month. Ware defeated Pepper and Pinchot in a senatorial contest with about 2.5 million. Gubernatorial filings add over 225 thousand, Vare's campaign up by 16,806, Pepper ticket spending 1,631,242, and Pinchot's campaign around 195,000 according to Senate investigators.
A Senate subcommittee issued subpoenas for about six more leaders tied to Pennsylvania’s $2,000,000 Republican primary. John E. Fisher and Br. H. Beidluéman, Albert N. Greenfield, W. Harry Baker, State Senator Leslie, Joseph Armstrong, and B. W. Babcock were called to explain political and financial roles. The panel also plans to investigate the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Pennsylvania’s fundraising and spending.
Oregon records show candidates spent 100504.00 on campaigns in the last month’s primary. Republicans used 104802.45, Democrats etc. Frederick Bralwer led GOP spending with 10875.41 while Robert N. Stanfield spent 10010.17. A total of 159008 votes were cast, with 125077 Republicans and 3981 Democrats.
In London a large peace march drew many participants under the banner law not war. Reports say thousands of women from Britain's provinces joined the demonstration along with sizable crowds of men and women from London.
Senator Janos W. Wadsworth of New York voices a clear position on prohibition in a letter. He declares opposition to the Tarhatondment Woek and asserts the Voletoud act should be modified, burning bridges behind him as he publishes his views.
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