Oregon enacts penalties for repeat drunken drivers
Governor Patterson signs Senate Bill 240 setting a two to five year penitentiary term and a 200 to 500 dollar fine for a person twice convicted of intoxicated driving. He allocates 30,000 dollars for a mineral survey. half to the east side and half to the west under federal direction. The vetoes include House Bill 249 to limit bid qualifications for public works and Senate 174 to reopen Bertha Bergerson’s industrial accident compensation claim.
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Oregon
Senate
Patterson
Lonergan
State Highway Commission
Senate 174
Joe Dunne
Industrial Accident Commission
Bertha Bergerson
Sectional declamatory contests set for Weston March 22
County School Superintendent Yeager announced sectional declamatory dates. Guy Brace of Weston will direct the Weston contest with participants from Weston Adams Athena and Helix. County finals will be held April 5 and 6 in Pendleton for the winners of the sections.
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Yeager
Guy Brace
Weston
Adams
Athena
Helix
Pendleton
Athena Fans Eye Baseball Revival In Local Town Team
Baseball stock rises as Athena-Adams prospects shift to a town team model. M. I. Miller to coach a school team against county high schools Hermiston joins the field with plans for a league linking Helix Athena Weston and another town. Adams team may include Bannister Harden and Kretzer as they play in a league with Hermiston Pendleton Eagles Mission Indians and Adams with Athena hosting some games.
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Athena
Helix
Weston
Adams
Bannister
Pitcher
Harden
Fielder
Kretzer
Hermiston
Pendleton Eagles
Mission Indians
Landed downside up Leon Lundell survives highway wreck
Leon Lundell’s Ford coupe skidded on a slippery Adams highway Tuesday night after leaving Pendleton where he played at the Rivoli theatre. The car ended upside down in a ditch. Lundell escaped unharmed though pockets were emptied. Two wheels and minor repairs needed. The vehicle is noted as a veteran of four wrecks.
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Leon Lundell
Adams
Pendleton
Leon
Automobile Crash Death Attributed To Speed And Overcrowding
A coroner's jury ruled the Walla Walla crash that killed 15 year old Leota Robinson last Thursday was caused by excessive speed and the car carrying four passengers in a single seat. The roadster overturned on a curve, killing Robinson and injuring others.
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Walla Walla
Leota Robinson
Perry Accepts Tillamook Pastorate After Myrtle Point Mission
Jack Perry recently resigned as pastor of the Athena Christian church and will lead the Christian church at Tillamook. He will complete evangelistic meetings at Myrtle Point and then be joined by his family.
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Jack Perry
Athena Christian Church
Christian Church
Tillamook
Myrtle Point
Mr. Perry
Woman Dies After Fire Hits Walla Walla Apartments
Mrs. John Bakken, a dressmaker, fell from a window ledge while escaping a blaze in the Farmers Exchange building on Second and Main. Her companion Mrs. Berry fractured her jaw. both hospitalized. Fire caused several thousand dollars in damage.Louis Kan and wife lightly burned. other residents escaped. Truman Wharton of Freewater suffered a fractured skull after being struck by a ball in Umapine and is in Walla Walla hospital conscious.
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Walla Walla
John Bakken
Farmers Exchange
James Berry
Louis Kan
Truman Wharton
Freewater
Umapine
Walla Walla Hospital
Wharton
Bridge Ten Enjoyed By Delightful Party
A large group of friends attended a bridge ten hosted by Mrs. C. M. Eager and Mrs. Laurence Pinkerton at Eager home. R B McEwen won high score with Ravella Lieuallen second and Marlon Hansell as consolation.
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C. M. Eager
Laurence Pinkerton
R. B. McEwen
Ravella Lieuallen
Marlon Hansell
H. A. Barrett
Lloyd Michener
M. L. Watts
H. S. Watts
Fred Kershaw
Henry Dell
Chase Garfield
Bryce Baker
Hilda Dickenson
M. L. Miller
Bert Logsdon
Sheldon Taylor
Glenn Dudley
Fred Pinkerton
Don Johnson
Revella Lievallen
Paul Liewallen
Jim Lievallen
Art Douglas
E. C. Prestlye
James Cresswell
Penn Harris
Marion Hansell
C. L. McFadden
Alex McIntyre
Pearl Ramsay
A. A. Kimball
Forrest Zerba
Archie McIntyre
Dudley Rogers
Freeze Causes Reseeding on Alex Johnson Wheat Field
A section of wheat land on the Alex Johnson place northeast of Athena is reseeded after winter freezing killed the growing grain. Officials note Athena district wheat was snow-covered and in excellent condition, suggesting Johnson crop froze before snowfall.
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Alex Johnson
Athena
Johnson
Chinese Elm Trees Sold in Athena by Home Nursery Seller
A salesman from Home Nursery of Richland Washington sold Chinese Elm shade trees to Athena homeowners this week. Some trees can be seen at Mrs Morton’s farm south of Ath. The trees were imported from na.
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Home Nursery Company
Richland
Washington
Athena
Morton
Ath
Prison population hits new state record at 756
A new state penitentiary population record was set on Saturday with 756 inmates registered. The newest arrival is Sylvice Madison a female prisoner from Umatilla County serving one year for larceny.
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State Penitentiary
Sylvice Madison
Umatilla County
International Harvester Tests New Caterpillar Tractor Near Athena
The International Harvester company experiments with a new caterpillar tractor on the Arnold Wood place west of Athena. The machine, distinct in appearance with a wide track, pulls seven 14 inch bottoms and shows strong power for deep plowing in moisture conservation. Port land office staff T. J. Aughinbaugh, Frank Henderson, and Neil Cameron, plus oes office workers John Carson and John Micheals, monitor the test as local farmers visit the site. A track link broke delaying work temporarily.
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The
International Harvester Company
Arnold Wood Place
Athena
T. J. Aughinbaugh
Frank Henderson
Neil Cameron
Portland
John Carson
John Micheals
Oes
Algo
Hog Raising Advised as Sideline by OSU Expert
H A Lindgren of Oregon State College advised Umatilla county wheat ranchers and dairy farmers to keep hog raising as a sideline. He spoke at the Farmers Economic conference in Weston and recommended against it as a major activity for the Weston district, noting hog raising can fit with local farming systems.
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Umatilla County
H. A. Lindgren
Oregon State College
Weston
City transfers Lot to Ernest A. Price in Athena
The city of Athena transfers red Lot 1, Block 13, Railroad addition, located on north Fifth Street, after taking it for nonpayment of street improvement assessments. Price bought the lot for $200 at sale.
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Price
City of Athena
Ernest A. Price
North Fifth Street
Back To Portland Barber Shop Reopens Under Russell
R A Duffield, trench throat sufferer, is back in Portland after a week away. His condition remains unsatisfactory. Charles Russell continues to run the Duffield barber shop in town.
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Portland
R. A. Duffield
Metropolis
Mr. Duffield
Charles Russell
Duffield
Pendleton-Athena Gunners Win Telegraphic Shoot
Pendleton rounds fired 70 with Finis Kirkpatrick top individual 224. Marion Hansell and Henry Colins close behind with 24 each.
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Pendleton-Athena
Oregonian
Pendleton
Finis Kirkpatrick
Marion Hansell
Henry Colins
County Court appoints May E. Lockwood administratrix
The County Court names May E. Lockwood as administratrix of the estate of Zeph W. Lockwood deceased. The order sets her authority to manage the estate and settle debts under applicable laws.
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May E. Lockwood
Zeph W. Lockwood
Tum-a-Lum yard managers meet for 25 years service
A. M. Johnson of Athena joined Tum-a-Lum managers from 21 towns for the annual sales conference in Walla Walla. Howard Mansfield and Matt Johnson received 25 years service honors. luncheon at The Marcus Whitman hotel featured toasts by James T. Crawford and Dorsey M. Hill. Territory ranged from Pasco-Kennewick to Heppner and Pomeroy.
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A. M. Johnson
Athena
Walla Walla
Marcus Whitman
James T. Crawford
Dorsey M. Hill
Chamber of Commerce
John Davis
John Odell
J. M. Crawford
Howard Mansfield
Milton-Freewater
Matt Johnson
Crawford
Pasco-Kennewick
Heppner
Pomeroy
Passing of 8. T. Gore Simon T. Gore Dies in Walla Walla
Pioneer carpenter and contractor Simon T. Gore died at his home in Walla Walla after a short illness. Funeral services were held there, with burial in Weston cemetery. Gore supervised construction of Athena homes including the M. L. Watts residence.
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T. Gore
Simon T. Gore
Walla Walla
Weston Cemetery
Athena
M. L. Watts
Gore
Richard Dix in Moron of the Marines at Standard Theatre
Picture program notes Richard Dix star of Moron of the Marines arriving tomorrow night at the Standard Theatre in a Paramount release. Also Sunday presents Douglas MacLean in The Carnation Kid a sparkling new comedy drama with sports reels news reels and cartoons on both nights.
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Richard Dix
Standard Theatre
Paramount
Douglas MacLean
Pendleton Hosts Evangelistic Meetings by McQuarry
Pastor M. A. McQuarry of Milton leads a series of evangelistic meetings at the Pendleton Christian church with his wife assisting on music. The events run through the period after Easter.
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Pendleton
M. A. McQuarry
Christian Church of
Milton
Christian Church
Cooked Food Sale Raises 24 Dollars for church roof
The Methodist Ladies club held a lobby sale at the Athena Hotel Saturday afternoon and netted 24 dollars. Proceeds will go toward repairing the Methodist Episcopal church roof.
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Athena Hotel
Methodist Ladies Club
Methodist Episcopal Church
More American Troops Are Moved To Border In View Mexican Strife
Washington reports apprehension among American residents along the border as Mexican revolutionary activity pushes a reinforcements. A company of infantry and a troop of cavalry were sent to Naco Arizona and Bisbee to guard water supplies. Officials say no further movement is planned. News notes Calles advances in Durango and Chihuahua and growing American mining interests at risk.
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Washington
Mexico
Naco
Arizona
Bisbee
Calles
Durango
Chihuahua
United States
County leaders inspect new road loop near Athena
Commissioners Hales and Bean and Roadmaster Shannon viewed a loop road planned to serve the farming district north and northwest of Athena and west of town. Bean said county work will start soon under Road District No. 53 bonding provisions.
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Commissioners View Road
Hales
Bean
Shannon
Athena
Homer Watts
Jury Finds Mrs. Butts Ended Her Own Life
The East Oregonian reports that Mrs. Mamie Butts was found dead in a Columbia rooming house room. A doctor’s probe showed the bullet lodged in her skull and the jury at the coroner's inquest ruled she took her own life, firing above her right ear.
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Mamie Butts
Columbia
Pendleton
The
East Oregonian
Water supply outlook improves for Athena
The article notes earlier winter lows in the Athena gravity water system due to a frozen watershed and limited intake flow. Now ample water is flowing as the watershed is saturated with moisture from heavy snowfall, signaling a likely year of plentiful, clean water for Athena.
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Athena
Blue Mountain League forms with four teams this season
The Blue Mountain League announces teams from Baker La Grande Enterprise and Pendleton. The season starts April 21 with games in La Grande and Pendleton. Each team may hire two outside players to build strong batting lineups.
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Blue Mountain League
Blue Mountain Baseball League
Baker
la Grande
Enterprise
Pendleton
Zerba Hosts Jolly Twenty Club Meeting
Mrs Zerba entertained the Jolly Twenty club last Friday with thirteen members present. After a brief business session the afternoon was social. Refreshments were served by Mrs O L McParland and Mrs A A McIntyre. The next meeting will be at Mrs J T Lieuallen Jr in Adams next Friday afternoon.
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Zerba
F. L. Zerba
Jolly Twenty Club
0. L. McParland
A. A. McIntyre
J. T. Lieuallen, Jr
Adams
Endeavorers Entertained by Miss Jamnita Crawford
Fifteen junior Christian Endeavor members were entertained Friday at the home of Mia Dar Adams. Miss Jamnita Crawford, leader, led the entertainment and dainty refreshments were served.
Farmers Elevator Expands Capacity At Main Street Plant
Two carloads of building material lie on the ground as work begins on a new 130000 bushel addition to the Farmers Grain Elevator plant at the west end of Main Street. G R Hugunin of Portland secured the contract for a 40 by 60 foot cribbed structure 65 feet high, to be connected to the existing concrete elevator. Total storage will reach 290000 bushels plus warehouse space. Completion targeted by June 15. The firm also handles feed, coal, and seed wheat treatment with dedicated machinery. Officers listed include A R Coppock president and Geo R Gerking vice president.
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Farmers’ Grain Elevator Company
Main Street
G. R. Hugunin
Portland
A. R. Coppock
Geo. R. Gerking
W. O. Read
R. L. Wilson
Movement to Ban Cigarettes in Oregon Proposal
The Anti Cigarette league of Oregon starts a drive to amend the state constitution to forbid manufacturing importing possessing advertising selling or giving cigarettes and related materials. Penalties include fines from 26 to 260 dollars and jail terms from 30 to 90 days.
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Salem
Oregon
Anti-Cigarette League of Oregon
Hoss
van Winkle
Burglars Hit Nelson H. Jones Store In Weston
Burglars broke into the Nelson H. Jones store in Weston Thursday night through a rear window. Two cash registers were pried open and $28 in money stolen. Two watches and some candy were taken. The safe contained no money and was untouched.
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Weston
Nelson H. Jones
Anys
Real Estate Transfers Athena Area Listings Affects Several Lots
Lenna Coppock Read transfers to John Tompkins lot 9 block 9 City of Athena. Read also transfers 1 2 interest in lots 7 and 4 FE 1 2 SW 1 4 Sec 20 Tp 4 N R 36 BE W M. Portions of sections 36 Tp 4 N R 44 EB W M involved.
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Lenna Coppock
John Tompkins
Block
City of Athena
N. R
W. M
Cougar Hunters Kill Em in Oregon Bounty Payout Totals
A total of 161 cougars have been killed in Oregon by hunters this year per the State Game Commission reports, resulting in $4,026 paid out in bounties.
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Oregon
State Game Commission
Divorce suit filed by Zula White in circuit court
Zula White sues for divorce from Jease White in circuit court with A C McIntyre listed as attorney for the plaintiff.
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Zula White
Circuit Court
Jease White
A. C. McIntyre
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