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Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1931

Page

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Oregon Tax Delay Likely On Banks Intangibles Measure

Robert C. Netson reports that Oregon officials foresee a three month postponement in issuing tax blanks for the state income tax approved by voters, due to the pending intangibles tax and the need to align two measures. The Oregon Tax Commission plans to print one or two blanks in a single envelope to minimize confusion, with exemptions of 1500 for singles and 2500 for married couples and graduated rates.

Portland Robert C. Netson The Oregonian Tax Commission

Sanitation urged to curb hog worm problem on campus

Oregon State College livestock specialist H A Lindgren told 60 farmers at pig feeders day that clean pens washed sows before farrowing and clean pasture are key to preventing intestinal roundworms. He warned cures are limited and infestations slow pig development by weeks.

Oregon State College Oregon H. A. Lindgren Lindgren Lingren

Mother and three children die in Grants Pass house fire

A young mother Alice Graat 24 and her children Billy 5 Jack 8 and Dorothy under two months perished when their Grants Pass home burned Friday. Fire was noticed by neighbor Mrs Henry Pollard who tried to enter through a screen but was driven back by flames. The husband worked in another county and the grandfather came from Wasco county.

Grants Pass Alice Graat Billy Jack Dorothy Henry Pollard

Legge Resigns Farm Board to Return to Industry

Washington chairman Alexander Legge of the farm board resigns to resume his post as president of International Harvester, with James C. Stone named to lead the board and C. C. Teague as vice chairman. Legge had served since 1929 and urged more attention to children as he departs.

Hoover Legge White House Chicago International Harvester Company James C. Stone Lexington C. C. Teague California Samuel R. McKelvie McKelvie Teague California Walnut Growers Exchange California Fruit Growers Association Senate Agriculture Committee

Coast Wheat Carryover Seen Similar to Last Year

H W Collins tells the East Oregonian that under the new plan Pacific Northwest wheat through mills and exporters should show a coast carryover not exceeding last year by August 1. He notes good growing conditions in high moisture areas, brush in light lands, and drought in the Midwest.

Pacific Northwest H. W. Collins East Oregonian Mr. Collins Northwest Chicago Midwest Collins Orient Europe Grain Corporation Gulf District Farm Board Alexander Legge

Public Domain for States Is Recommended by Commission

A presidential commission led by James R. Garfield urges turning over the entire public domain to the states with limited federal control for national defense parks reclamation projects and refuges. Mineral rights would transfer where states adopt uniform federal mineral laws.

Presidential Commission Washington James R. Garfield Secretary of the Interior United States

Huskies Capture Coast Title Over California Bears

Washington Huskies defeated California Bears 42 to 30 to win the Pacific Coast Conference basketball championship for the first time since 1923. John Fuller sparked the surge with early second half points as the Huskies pulled away, despite Bear coach Nibs Price’s frequent substitutions and a tied 20–20 halftime.

Pacific Northwest University of Washington Huskies University of California Bears Washington Californians California John Fuller Huskies Nibs Price

Turkey shipments repatriated by Eastern Oregon growers

Final returns on January shipments from the Eastern Oregon Turkey Growers at Hermiston show 2484 birds sold for 11360 dollars. Prices ranged from 36 cents for prime young toms to 32 cents for choice young and old hens and 27 cents for medium birds.

Oregon Hermiston

High School Notes on Spring Sports From Coach Miller

Coach Miller calls for spring track and baseball next week and expects strong material. The baseball squad returns many of last year’s players as the season opens. Several boys have joined track practice this week and should perform well at the upcoming meet. Practice starts soon as gloves and bats come out in spring weather. Athena shows a solid lineup in prospect, and baseball is expected to start with a bang.

Miller Athena

Junior class plans banquet fund raising and site visits

The Junior class met Thursday to plan the Jun ior-Senior banquet. Treasurer reported $45.09 in the juniors account. They will sell candy at the convovil to raise funds. Marjorie Douglas Mildred Hansell and George Pittman were sent to Walla Walla to check banquet rates. Further plans will follow.

Voovil Marjorie Douglas Mildred Hansell George Pittman Walla Walla

Athena Boys Lose to Pioneers on Mac Hi Floor 20 to 48

Milton jumps to early lead and holds it as Athena falls 20 to 48 on Mac Hi floor. Arthur Crowley tops Athena with seven points. Final game of the season for Athena boys with Crowley as high scorer and a full lineup listed.

Athena Pioneers Milton Athena Boys Arthur Crowley Huffman Crowley Jenkins Rogers Hansell Weber Pickett

Walla Walla Weekend Shopper and Visitor Notices

Mary Tompkins and Marjorie Douglas with Mildred Han sell shopped in Walla Walla on Saturday. Athena High members attended a tournament at Mac Hi on Friday and Saturday. Bernice Wilson Marjorie Montague Dorothy Burke and Harold Kirk were in Pendleton Saturday night. Esther Berlin spent the weekend in Roslyn visiting her sister who teaches at Roslyn High School.

Mary Tompkins Walla Walla Marjorie Douglas Mildred Hansell Athena High School Mac Hi Bernice Wilson Marjorie Montague Dorothy Burke Harold Kirk Pendleton Esther Berlin Roslyn Washington Roslyn High School

Adams Ladies Community Club Meeting Recap

The Adams Ladies Community Club met Thursday afternoon with hostesses Lizzie DesVoignes and Margaret Bunch. Alice Lievallen won first prize in a clever afternoon contest with Margaret Bunch taking the consolation. roll call asked how the home may aid the school.

Adams Community Club Adams Ladies Community Club Lizzie DesVoignes Margaret Bunch Dora Wallan Alice Lieuallen J. T. Lievallen Portland

Conviction Affirmed Against Portland Broadcaster Duncan

The United States circuit court in San Francisco affirmed the six month prison sentence and $500 fine for Robert G. Duncan a Portland radio campaigner for using strong or profane language in broadcasts. The ruling upholds the conviction and penalties.

Robert G. Duncan Portland United States San Francisco Duncan

Horse Malady Strikes In Alkali County

A fatal and contagious disease identified as dourine has been detected among horses in the alkali community, prompting authorities to quarantine affected stock and monitor the spread. Veterinary officials urge owners to report suspected cases and implement biosecurity measures.

Round-up ordered to test range animals at Gap ranch

Lake County records show a federal veterinarian Dr. R Parsons directed a roundup at the Gap ranch to determine disease presence. All diseased horses are to be slaughtered according to the order received at Bend.

Lake County Bend R. Parsons Gap Ranch

Walla Walla Vegetables Boosted by Mild Winter

Walla Walla vegetable growers expect higher profits from early markets as a mild winter allows advancing growing operations. Spinach has shipped in carload lots for weeks while lettuce plants onion seta and other crops are set outside and tender crops developed in hothouses.

Walla Walla

Three Eagle Scouts in Freewater Troop Highlight Growth

One of Oregon’s largest Boy Scout units, Freewater Troop No. 1, boasts 60 members under Scoutmaster H. C. Mansfield of Tum-A-Lum Lumber. His three sons, all Eagle Scouts, anchor a notable family of achievement in the group.

Oregon Freewater H. C. Mansfield Tum-a- Lum Lumber Company Mr. Mansfield

Funds Run Low at Pendleton Salvation Army Soup Kitchen

Pendleton Salvation Army unit treasurer reports no funds after a long feeding drive for the jobless. Envoy and Mrs. Morris run two meals daily and will continue as long as donations support their Pendleton soup kitchens.

Pendleton Salvation Army Envoy Mrs. Morris

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