Good crops lure labor as harvests draw in Pendleton
Dell B. Scully of Central Door Lumber Co. arrives in Pendleton after visiting Heppner Tone Condon and Lexington to report many farmers will seek seasonal work in Umatilla county and the Walla Walla valley. He notes widespread crop losses, many grain warehouses not opening, and calls for civic groups to assure steady employment to attract threshers and equipment owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell B. Scully
Central Door Lumber Co
Portland
Pendleton
Heppner
Tone
Condon
Lexington
County Gear
Umatilla
County
Walla Walla Valley
Scuny
Chief Campbell Dies In Portland Oil Plant Fire
Chief David Campbell, veteran head of the Portland fire department, was killed early Monday while directing efforts to control a fierce blaze at the Union Oil Company plant in Portland. The building exploded as he entered to assess the danger, destroying the plant and injuring or killing others nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Campbell
Portland Fire Department
Union Oil Company
East Water
East Salmon Streets
Portland
Campbell
Wood's Team Defeated in Odd Game After Discovery
Colonel Wood led his squad from West on Saturday as Ish Watts' Hasbeins dominated early. Jim Prica and Bert Cartano starred for Weston and Athene, while Fay LeGrow added key baserunning. Iah Watts made a sharp second inning catch, but Wood's misplays in right field and a shaky defense led to a loss that left teammates murmuring about a benching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iah Watts
Hasteens
Wood
Franklin County
Local Anglers Arrested On Umatilla River
H A Bundy and Charles May of Athena were arrested by Deputy Fish Warden Thompson while fishing on the Umatilla river last Saturday. They were fined 25 dollars each in Pendleton Justice Court for possessing trout under legal size. A claim is made that Thompson provided the evidence by weighing and not notifying them of illegality and by noting that small fish were kept in one basket.
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H. A. Bundy
Charles May
Thia Ality
Thompson
Portland
Umatilla
Justice Court
Pendleton
Tbhompson
Game and Fish
Boone Watson
Athena
Ore
Last Roundup Park game crowns Pendleton pennant hopes
Pendleton Roundup Park hosts the final Blue Mountain league game of the season as Billy Littlejohn’s pennant winners face the Buckaroos. The Pendleton club, rising in strength, aims for a high tempo clash after Weston routs by six to four earlier. Also notes post office moves, new concrete crosswalks on Main Street, and Baker’s weed-cutting crackdown by police.
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Pendleton
Billy Littlejohn
Blue Mountain
Weston
Main Street
All Tower
Boys Grow Gardens in Portland as Extension Work Ends
The Oregon Agricultural College led a citywide garden project for 125 boy gardeners in Portland with support from the Young Men's Christian Association and the college's agriculture department. Demonstrations by Arthur G. B. Bonquet covered hot bed and cold frame structures, seedling production, soil prep, transplanting, irrigation, tomato cultivation, and vegetable marketing for exhibit and prize purposes.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Portland
Vac ii
Young Men's Christian Association of Portland
G. C. Holt
Agriculture Department
Arthur G. B. Bonquet
Mewen Goff Wedding At Presbyterian Church Ceremony
Mrs Ralph McEwen and bride Laora Golf wed in a First Presbyterian ceremony. Bride wore empire gown with train, veil, and rose bouquet. groom Ralph McEwen of Athens. reception at the Galt home with pink roses and formal attire. Attendants included Miss Nelson and a bridal party from Albany and Atholn.
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Ralph B. McEewen
Portland
Priday
Misa Laora Adele Golf
Eugene EB. Golf
Ralph Buell McEwen
Athens
First Presbyterian Church
Ovenrich
Misa Frascos Nelwon
Albany
Miks Nelson
Mine Nelson
Thors
Mikey Frencis Oberteuffer
Mina Vera Parker
Atio
Orritod
Mire Lovise Smith
Miay Kate Lee
Beattie
Jespian McKiwen
Athoun
Mr. McKwen
Medora Steele
Messaliog
Watteau Bakery
Arthur van Doawe
Astoria
Oscar
Clifton McArthur
L. A. Henderson
Hope River
Orville
Barkeley
BE. E. Cournen
Sololate
Edoo Zimmerman
C. M. Blodle
T. B. Grinwold
Galt
Ube
Her Parente
Mise Nelson
Mre
Gall
Giamond Brook
Min
Harry Hew
Mershoot
Min Bowie Ii
Oregon couple graduates wed in a university ceremony
Miss Clementine Lambert Miss Marcia Parker and Miss Grace Lang served punch at a wedding on the porch with daisies. The bride and groom both graduated from the University of Oregon. The groom was a Sig man and the bride a Kappa Alpha Theta member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clementine Lambert
Marcia Parker
Grace Langdon
Anme
University of Oregon
McEwen
Sigman
Ao Kappa Alpha Theta
Strawberry Day Planned in Weston With Free Berries
Tomorrow Weston hosts Strawberry Day with free mountain berries and other mountain district products on display. Hosts expect many Athena residents to attend as hospitality shines in the event and the town showcases its rich produce and hospitality.
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Weston
Athena
Pavilion changes planned for Pendleton fair week crowd surge
The Third Eastern Oregon District Agricultural Society outlines extensive pavilion renovations for Pendleton during fair week. Plans include a single royal arch entrance with ticket windows, relocated Umatilla county booth, expanded seating, expanded music shell, and an extended platform for speakers and vaudeville.
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Pendleton
Third
Eastern Oregon District Agricultural Society
Umatilla
Church Sends Delegates to State and National Conventions
The State and National Conventions of the Churches of Christ will meet in Portland through July 11 with Athena hosting delegates. Pastors Meldrum and Taylor left today with others to follow. Meldrum will deliver the annual address next Sunday. Delegates to the Christian Woman's Board of Missions include Mrs. Meldrum and Mrs. Taylor. The Turner state convention meets with Portland’s national meeting, recalling past national gatherings at Topeka in 1909 and Pittsburgh in 1908 with large attendance. 40,000 joined in a Lord's Supper service. A Christian Church service will be led by Robert Lea Hurenbarger of New Albany, Indiana, while in Athena.
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Portland
Athena
A. Mackonsie Meldrum
David Taylor
Meldrum
Taylor
Christian Woman's Board of Missions
Athena Church
Henry Koepke
Adan
Turner
Topeka
Kao
Pittauurg
Iida
Ware
Pittsburg
Christian Church
Robert Lea Hurenbarger
New Albany
Iodinow
Bossaberger
University of Kentucky
Brotherhood
Biblio School
Pombere
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H. Koepke
le Grow
E. A. Zerba
Ase't. Cashier
F. Wilson
A. B. M'Ewen
M. L. Watts
First National Bank
Athena Capital
Bundy & Christian
Sherwin-Williams
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Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
A. M. Johnson
Oregon
Morrow, Gilliam
Grant Counties
Chief Campbell
Dell Brothers
Ex- Athena
Chas
Warden
Littlejohn
Worthington
Newsom
Hughes
Baker
Agricultural College
Portland Paper
Stanfield
Deas Attor A Longalbova
Blanche Sawyer
Stanfeld
Sawyer
Vargo
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Churches of Christ
A. Mackensie Meldram
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