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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1927
Page
2
Oregon Faculty Approves New Two year College Plan
University of Oregon faculty adopts a sweeping reform shifting the curriculum into a two year junior college followed by extended freedom in a student’s junior and senior years. The plan aims to retire routine class work and emphasize individualized education, with committees guiding its passage and broad support across the campus. The state will observe the experiment with patience as it unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Portland
London murderer convicted and to be executed soon
The article contrasts British and American law as a London killer is convicted and slated for quick execution while three Joliet prison murderers escape. The escape followed months of delays despite death sentences, and two officers were shot during the breakout as a judge was to review the case. The piece labels Chicago as a hotbed of crime and mentions wardens and banditti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Joliet
Illinois
Chicago
Skos
Ittis
Rising Interest In Bulk Storage Of Wheat In Umatilla County
Wheat raisers in Umatilla County increasingly favor bulking over sacking. A substantial addition to the Farmers Grain Elevator at Athena is under construction for bulk storage. A 74,000 bushel second elevator is rising at Adams. Farmers consider on farm storage tanks for temporary harvest storage before hauling bulked grain to elevators. Bulking purportedly saves more than the cost of sacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Athena
Adams
Not Guilty Verdict in Pendleton DUI Case
A Pendleton justice court jury acquitted a man charged with driving while intoxicated. The defense argued temporary insanity and that he was too drunk to know his actions, which persuaded the jury to verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Justice Court
Wood praised as speaker at Oregon newspaper men conference
The report notes Clark Wood as a successful speaker at the Eugene conference of Oregon newspaper men, reflecting strong reception from Eastern Oregon fellows and suggesting continued influence in regional press circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Wood
Conference of
Oregon
Eugene
Watery stunts draw ire as Nevada gambling measure moves
The piece mocks bungled tricks and injuries in diving shows while noting Nevada moves toward legalizing gambling. It highlights silhouettes of the Wil lamette brothers and a weather proverb about the groundhog, and mentions a Nevada state assembly vote 20 to 14 likely to pass in the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
State Assembly
Senate
Eleven-year-old girl expelled from school for six days
A Portland girl aged eleven was suspended for six days for “Jeeping in barns and wools” and selling stolen milk bottles to eat. She boasted of riding a stolen bicycle and described the incident as school test experience. Scotland distillery reports liquor exports halved with possible salvage in American label rooms. German Duchess Broke headline noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Scotland
Entertained Dinner Party at the McFaddens
Mr and Mrs C L McFadden hosted a St Patrick s Day themed dinner party with daffodil centerpieces and four bridge tables. Guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Douglas Mr and Mrs E C Prestbye Mr and Mrs Grant Prestbye Mr and Mrs Glenn Dudley Mr and Mrs RK McMwen Mr and Mrs J T Liewallen dr Mr and Mrs Victor Hirsch Mrs B C Prestleye and Mr Dudley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. McFadden
Arthur Douglas
E. C. Prestbye
Grant Prestbye
Glenn Dudley
RK. B. McMwen
J.T. Liewallen
Victor Hirsch
B.C. Prestleye
Dudley
Bridge
California crop prospects cited by Pendleton miller
Henry Collins a Pendleton miller and grain dealer returning from California told the East Oregonian that California has the best crop prospects in years with wheat expected to reach 20 to 25 million bushels and barley about 700 000 tons. He cited unusually heavy and daily rains in California during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Henry Collins
Pendleton
East Oregonian
Pendleton shoot draws high score by local shooters
Marion Hansell and Steve with mascot Bert Ramsey visited Pendleton last Sunday and reportedly shot 60 targets straight. Ramsey claims credit for the feat, but four shooters ran 26 straight and the group delivered strong marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Hansell
Steve
Bert Ramsey
Pendleton
Ramsey
Boy Scouts Complete 40 Mile Roundtrip Hike
Pilot Rock troop trekked 20 miles to Mc Kay Dam and returned. Campfire lunch welcomed the troopers on arrival, with weather and terrain shaping the rugged trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Rock
McKay Dam
Classified for Sale in Athena Oregon Bar Ad Listings
For sale small car at a bar gain by Mrs Zelda McIntyre Athena Oregon Seed Potatoes J E Froom Netted Gem seed potatoes for sale Pasture Dave Stone has good pasture for limited number of horses and mules Phone 24F15 Athena Incubator New Buffalo Incubator Half Price FPF d Jackson For Sale Twenty one head young mules 8 to 10 years old and ten head good young horses TP J Watkins Fifth Street Athena Oregon Bell and Dickenson draymen have acquired a team of horses for garden plowing other work Special attention to spring plowing fertilizer dirt hauling cellar excavation Call to haul away winter rubbish
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Stone
Athena
TP. J. Watkins
Fifth Street
Oregon
Bell & Dickenson
Draymen
Horses and Mules Arrive in Athena From Union
George Shaver of Union has arrived in Athena with a carload of good young stock all broke to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shaver
Union
Athena
Night Owls Rally at Bolin's Corral Near Lumber Yard
A lively gathering is slated at Bolin's Corral near Lumber Yard as hosts invite attendees for an evening event. Details emphasize location and expected turnout, with emphasis on local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolin’s
Lumber Yard
Otterson and Miller Marry in Tacoma Quiet Service
Irving Otterson and Hazel Miller were wed in a March 9 ceremony in Tacoma conducted by Justice Blanche Miller. The couple, with Floyd West as witnesses, plan to reside in Otterson’s Railroad Avenue home and are well known in Otting, Oregon and Athena connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orting
Washington
Irving Otterson
Hazel Miller
Tacoma
Blanche Miller
Floyd West
Otterson
Etude club program features sacred music and readings
A sacred program arranged by Mrs. Floyd Pinkerton and Mrs. C. C. Stephens was held at Miss Edna Pinkerton's home with readings, songs, duets, and hymns. At Stanfield Oregon Bank of Stanfield closed by state banking department after deposits withdrawals following Dr. Henry Waldo Coe's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Pinkerton
C. C. Stephens
Etude Club
Edna Pinkerton
Stephens
Hilda Dickenson
Fred Pinkerton
Will Pinkerton
Alex MclIntyre
Bryce Baker
Lloyd Michener
Miss Rodman
Miss Terry
Hadley
Bank of Stanfield
Stanfield
Oregon
State Banking Department
Guy Hickok
Henry Waldo Coe
Portland
Snow Grips Foothills as Winter Bows Out
Residents awoke Monday to a light snow covering the ground and found the foothills white through Wednesday. Nighttime lows stayed frigid but no frost damage has been reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
A Merchant’s Baby Crib Dilemma Sparks Thought
A business‑minded husband gazes at his baby with mixed awe and doubt. His wife, moved, asks for his thoughts, and he blurts out that he cannot imagine how anyone could build a crib for 3.49 dollars in a moment that blends tenderness with business-minded wonder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iis
Old Colony News-Letter
Kaiser Experts Missed Great Chance on Super Gun
Colonel Deport, inventor of the 75, a hydro pneumatique gun that could fire rapidly and aid France, died recently. He recounted how early models were shipped for a test, mistakenly sent to Germany where officers inspected but doubted the gun’s fire rate. The device’s true secret remained uncaptured by German forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deport
France
Germany
Dierre van Paassen
Athinta
Miss Rosalie Gardner Jones Marries Senator Clarence Dill
Cold Springs Harbor New York Miss Rosalie Gardner Jones prominent feminist becomes the wife of United States Senator Clarence C Dill of Washington The Episcopal church of St John officiated by Rev Harry Bar rett Only intimate friends attended The bride was attended only by her sister Miss Louise Jones
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cold Springs Harbor
N. Y
Rosalie Gardner Jones
United States
Clarence C. Dill
Washington
Episcopal Church of St. John
Harry Barrett
Louise Jones
Billiards on Horseback at Paris Jockey Club 1838
The piece notes a novelty in billiards the caine on horseback by Paris Jockey Club members in 1838. Horses were carried up stairs to the billiard room for a 12 point game finished in twenty minutes. The origin of billiards remains hazy with Shakespearean hints cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caine
Paris
Cleopatra
Charmion
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