Fruitmen Trial Set for April Term at Pendleton
Six Milton-Freewater men, officers or directors of the Prone Growers Co-Operative of Freewater, face misdemeanor charges for allegedly failing to account to growers for prune sale proceeds during 1929. The trial, to begin April 7 at Pendleton federal court, hinges on whether withholding amounts for equipment and labor costs was proper under their packing and sale agreements. The government says the deduction exceeded agreed costs. the defendants contend equipment costs were legitimate. No indictments sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freewater
Lion
Missionary Luncheon Highlights Pendleton Athena Ladies
Milton Baptist church ladies hosted Pendleton Helix and Athena missionary societies for a Friday luncheon on March 6. Devotions led by Miss Hickenbottom, program themes include The Crusaders and Worldwide Guild, with music by Mrs Floyd Pinkerton and Mrs C E O Montague. Attendees from Athena listed among many local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Baptist Church of Milton
Pendleton, Helix and
Athena Missionary Societies
Hickenbottom
Milton
the Crusaders
A. F. May Pendleton
Kohler Betts
Athena
Floyd Pinkerton
C. E. O. Montague
India
Louis Stewart
H. A. Street
Round Table
William Alber
Pendleton
Joe Anderson
Charles McFarland
Ross Payne
Lola Payne
Clarence Zerba
Arthur Coppock
Charles Betts
George Banister
Louis Dowd
C. E
Montague
Zerba McIntyre
Frank Williams
Alfred Kibbey
Mildred Street
E. B. Foster
Fred Pinkerton
Fred Pittman
Jesse Gordon
Captain Hall
Weston Man Weds Margaret Davis in Yakima
Herman O Hara formerly of Weston and a member of the Athena Weston American Legion married Miss Margaret Davis at Yakima on February 23. The bride graduated from St Josephs hospital Tacoma and the groom is stationed at Toppenish with an oil company. He grew up in Weston, is a World War I veteran and former captain of infantry. They will reside in Toppenish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman O’harra
Weston
Athena-Weston American Legion
Margaret Davis
Yakima
Weston Leader
St. Joseph's Hospital
Tacoma
Toppenish
Oregon State College
Progressives Meet to Push Farm Relief Debenture Plan
Senator Borah of Idaho told a Washington gathering of Republican and independent members that the farm relief program lacks permanent policy. He faulted the farm board for no clear policy and argued the tariff for manufactured goods and debenture payments to farmers for exported products are essentially the same measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Borah
Idaho
Washington
Farm Board
Gardeners Begin Early Planting in Athena Showers
The improving weather and rain have spurred early gardening in Athena. Several plots were plowed this week and Billy Pinkerton leads the season, setting onions and seeding multiple rows of peas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Billy Pinkerton
Athena High Reads Vodvil Two Nights
Athena High School presents a two night vodvil by the student body on March 19 and 20. The Glee Club pirate skit and pirate chorus feature bold costumes and sea songs. The program includes In a Hawaiian Garden with Na Lei O Hawaii and Hawaiian Moonlight duet, plus The Valiant one act play with cast listed. Admission costs ten cents for students and thirty five cents for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena High School
Glee Club
Marjorie Douglas
Captain Kidd
Betty Eager
Hawaii
Athena
the Valiant
James Dyke
Roland Wilson
Josephine Paris
Warden Holt
Stafford Hansell
Daly Attendant
George Pittman
County Health Nurse Reports Dental Survey Across County
Helen J. Samson reports January and February activities visiting all towns including Athena where Dr. Blatchford aided a school dental survey. Blatchford also assisted surveys in Adams and Weston. The county public health association met in Pendleton on February 20 with about 50 members. officers elected were Mrs. J. P. Stewart president, Mrs. James Hill vice president, Mrs. George Stangier secretary, and Mrs. Herbert Decker treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen J. Samson
Athena
Blatchford
Adams
Weston
County Public Health Association
Pendleton
J. P. Stewart
James Hill
George Stangier
Herbert Decker
Oleo Measures Set To Become Law In June
Oregon governor Julius Meier signed two oleomargarine bills to take effect June 5 or 90 days after adjournment. A third bill for licenses was killed by the house after senate passage. House bill 294 imposes a 10 cent per pound excise tax. it lacks an emergency clause and will start after June 5. Senate bill 78 bans oleomargarine in schools and institutions. Senator Joe Dunne of Multnomah County sponsored the measure.
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Salem
Julius L. Meier
House
Senate
House Committee On Food and Dairy Products
State House
Joe Dunne
Multnomah County
Billy Hansell Celebrates Eleventh Birthday Party
Several boys attended Billy Hansell's 11th birthday party on Saturday afternoon. Attendees included David Lowe, Teddy Miller, Gene Miller, Donald Jones, Billy Johns, Dale Jenkins, Tillman Taylor and Gale McLean. They played various games and toasted hot dogs over a campfire. A birthday cake was served with a 12inch feature.
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Billy Hansell
David Lowe
Teddy Miller
Gene Miller
Donald Jones
Billy Johns
Dale Jenkins
Tillman Taylor
Gale McLean
Weiners
Murnau Killed in Car Wreck Near Santa Barbara
F W Murnau famed director of Our Daily Bread and The City Girl was killed in an early Wednesday automobile wreck near Santa Barbara California. He had recently returned to Hollywood from the South Sea islands where he shot another film with native roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murnau
F. W. Murnau
Fox
Our Daily Bread
Harold Barnett
Thorn Hollow
Santa Barbera
California
Hollywood
South Sea Islands
Death Comes to A. M. Gillis at Son's Home in Washtucna
A. M. Gillis died unexpectedly at his son Lloyd Gillis’s home near Washtucna after working on income tax papers. He was 67, survived by three sons Ralph Lloyd and Herschel, his wife Ida Campbell having died earlier, and one son Everett predeceased him. Funeral services are planned in Ritzville with burial in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Gillis
Lloyd Gillis
Washtucna
Gillis
Walla Walla
Mr. Gillis
Umatilla
Athena
Centerville
John Gillis
Daniel Gillis
California
Tum-a-Lum Lumber Company
Ralph
Herschel Gillis
Petroleum Products Company
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Ida Campbell
Everett
Masonic Order
Washington State
Adams County
Ritzville
Seattle
Rural Route Difficulties Hinder Mail Service
Otto Purcell, a Basket mountain rural mail carrier, was injured in a runaway about ten days ago. While on enforced leave Ray Jones carried mail using a succession of vehicles through snow drifts and deep rains. Jones walked, borrowed a team, a sled, and then a hack to reach the Basket mountain school house and back over two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Purcell
Basket Mountain
Ray Jones
Jones
Jones Ranch
Basket Mountain School
Wing Extension Work Progress at City Well Site
Work on extending the city well wing proceeds under supervision of Pinkerton and the city council committee. The current wing has been uncovered and found to be in satisfactory condition beneath the top covering, reducing further disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkerton
City Council
Orb Committee
Early Seeding of Peas Increases Prospects for Record Crop
Seeding of land to peas is well under way earlier than last spring in this district. Washington Idaho Seed Co manager Sloan says acreage may be larger, though he cannot estimate totals due to many seed applications. Last season was fair. early seeding could lift yields, with harvesting in June benefiting the Athena cleaning plant which employs forty women and several men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Washington-Idaho Seed Company
Athena
Seth L. Haworth Dies After Lingering Illness
Seth L. Haworth of Athena died at age 77 after a lingering illness at his home. He had been in declining health for some time and recently returned from a hospital. Survived by five children in Washington and Tennessee. James Haworth traveled from Tennessee to attend. Funeral held at the Christian church with C. A. Sias delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth L. Haworth
Athena
Mr. Haworth
W. R. Martin
Seattle
Sam Haworth
Tacoma
D. M. Haworth
Pendleton Triumphs Over Adams in District Final
Pendleton defeated Adams 49 to 16 to claim the district basketball title. Mac-Hi earlier beat Athena 43 to 20, with Crowley leading Athena in scoring at seven points. Lineup featured Huffman center Crowley and Jenkins forwards, Rogers and Hansell guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Adams
Mac-Hi
Athena
Helix
Crowley
Huffman
Jenkins
Rogers
Hansell
Weber
Pickett
Preston Shaffer Mill Adds New Chemistry Laboratory
A new 10 by 18 foot chemistry laboratory is added to the Preston Shaffer Milling Company plant on the west side opposite the office. Chemist John Milligan will arrive from Wattsburg to head the lab, which will be equipped with modern flour testing machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston-Shaffer Milling Company
John Milligan
Wattsburg
Automobile collision involving Chas DuPuis and Francis Lieuallen
Thursday evening of last week machines driven by Chas DuPuis and Francis Lieuallen collided on the road. Both drivers sustained injuries while the incident prompted a local medical response and traffic hold. Further details were not available in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. DuPuis
Francis Lieuallen
Sand Dunes Envelop Desert Lost Forest in Oregon
Advance waves of huge dunes, over 50 feet high, creep from the southwest toward the five mile square “lost forest” on the Lake county plateau. Pines and junipers face burial as dunes move about 12 feet yearly, threatening to cover the desert timber in coming years while skeptics hope pines may repopulate new soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagontire Mountain
Lake, Cliff
Christlake
Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Keen Home
The Missionary Society of the Christian church gathered at Mrs Stella Keen’s residence for a business session and an afternoon program arranged by Mrs W McPherson. Devotionals were led by Mrs Charles Sias and others, with topics including Mountain Mothers and Seeing the Sunny South. The next meeting will feature annual officer elections with location to be announced.
Death of Mrs Molstrom reported in Pendleton area
Mrs W P Littlejohn was summoned to Pendleton yesterday by the death of her mother Mrs Abe Molstrom, which occurred Wednesday night. Old Athena residents recall the Molstrom family living on Barrett ranch near town in the 1880s. Mrs David Nelson of Pendleton is another Molstrom daughter.
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Molstrom
W. P. Littlejohn
Pendleton
Abe Molstrom
Athena
Barrett Ranch
David Nelson
Referendum Seekers in Curry County Over Rogue River Bill
Curry County fishermen led by F. B. Pontel filed preliminary papers seeking a voter referendum on the bill approved by the last Oregon legislature regarding the Rogue River fishing dispute. The group includes ten other Curry County fishers aiming to place the measure before voters.
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Rogue River
Oregon
F. B. Pontel
Curry County
Revival Meeting Crowds Overflow Baptist Church
Meade Evangelistic party conducts revival meetings that outgrew the Baptist church and now meet at the Christian church. A large chorus leads the singing, and nightly preaching draws many conversions with multiple decisions expected by week’s end. Remaining services include state night, children program, The Mayor's Wife, and The Unpardonable Sin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Library of Heaven
Many Veterans in This State Apply for Loans
Oregon veterans bureau reports more than 8000 adjusted service certificate loan applications received by Portland headquarters. Nearly 2000 loans paid or prepared for payment. about 3000 more expected this week if funds from Washington arrive. Total disbursed up to Saturday: 485000 dollars. Payments halted until 500000 dollars more are received by telegraph. Athena Weston American Legion Post members also applying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Veterans Bureau
Portland
Washington
Portland Bureau
Rebekah Lodge Hosts Green St Patrick's Day Party
Members of the local Rebekah Lodge entertained at a St Patrick's Day party Tuesday night. Guessing games bridge and pinochle were featured with supper served. Tables wore green centerpieces and candles with color themed sandwiches and cakes. About forty five guests attended including some stopping in for supper after the church meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Rebekahs
N A G R N A G R Club Hosts St Patrick Evening
The N A G R N A G R club entertained at the Hopper home with yellow jonquils and green St Patrick decor. Bridge was played. James Lieuallen won high score. Next gathering set at Mr and Mrs Lieuallen in Adama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Hopper
James Lieuallen
Lieuallen
Adama
Gas prices fall on Pacific coast with uneven declines
Gasoline prices on the Pacific coast fluctuated downward this week. California points were notably lower than Washington and Oregon as the slash reached Athena and prices dropped from 26 cents to 21 cents per gallon at service stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
California
Washington
Oregon
Athena
Oregon Farmers to Receive Aid from Federal Programs
Oregon farmers in Uma tilla County may gain relief through new steps by the secretary of agriculture. A committee led by D. N. Mackay W H Steiner and G W Rice will study loans and set up an office with an executive secretary. The 45 million seed and feed bill is unlikely to fund spring loans due to mortgage requirements, but the 20 million agricultural credit bill offers real possibility with half the funds to credit associations and potential capital increases for The Dalles Empire Credit association Pacific Wool Growers or Oregon Livestock Loan association.
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Umatilla County
Secretary of Agriculture
Portland Oregonian
Washington News
D. N. Mackay
Condon
W. H. Steiner
Fossil
G. W. Rice
Pendleton
Steiner and Rice
Dalles Empire Credit Association
Pacific Wool Growers’ Association
Oregon Livestock Loan Association
Spokane
Birthday Night at Revival Services Draws Wide Attendance
Birthday Night at revival services drew attendees from 19 states including Wisconsin New York California and Maine. Mrs McKinney aged 89 and H H Hill aged 74 were honored as the oldest lady and man present. A basket dinner followed the Sunday morning service and an 8 pm address by Rev Meade on Heaven will close the weekend with Mrs Harris of Portland to sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Utah
North Carolina
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
Canada
Meade
Heaven
Ortis Harris
Portland
Athena Bridge Luncheon Honors Mrs Barrett and Mrs Watts
A violets adorned luncheon at Mrs Glenn Dudley's with the Athena Bridge club. Sixteen attended. four tables played after lunch. Mrs H A Barrett won high score, Mrs M L Watts was second, and guest prize went to Mrs P B J Burchill of Pendleton. Other guests included Miss Helen Hansell and Mrs Justin Harwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Dudley
Athena Bridge Club
H. A. Barrett
M. L. Watts
PB. J. Burchill
Pendleton
Helen Hansell
Justin Harwood
Governor vetoes state game commission. signs traffic code
One vetoed measure creates a five member state game commission with nominees from major groups. four to be recommended by the Oregon Game Protective association and other groups. The traffic rules bill was signed, establishing a uniform code and removing the wet speed limit while aligning highway traffic rules with other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Game Commission
Oregon Game Protective Association
Oregon Council
Isaac Walton League
State Grange
State Forest Fire Association
Julius L. Meier
Marion Jack Estate Net Value Set At 44968.76
The estate of Marion Jack who died in Pendleton on June 24 is valued at 44968.76 dollars per the first account filed in county court by First National Bank of Pendleton as administrator.
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Marion Jack
Pendleton
First National Bank of
Wa-Hi Out in First Round of State Tourney
Walla Walla WA high school Wa-Hi entered the Washington State basketball tournament, but the Wa-Hi quintet was eliminated in the first round as Enumclaw posted a 31 to 20 victory in a tight contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa-Hi
Walla Walla
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Thomas.a. Holison
Fort Olyers
Fla
Smithsonian Institution
Governor Emmerson
Illinois
Maj
G. L. Swift
Lincoln
Springfield
Baptist Church
Meade Evangelistic Party
Harold C.meade
Athena-Weston American Legion Post
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