Movement to Save Oregon Scenery Gathers Momentum
Portland leaders from the chamber of commerce and the highway commission meet to form a statewide Save Oregon Scenery League. Dean Eric W. Allen of the University of Oregon cites loss of public access and urges rapid action to protect open recreation sites and major stands of timber along highways. J. C. Ainsworth supports immediate steps, noting delays cost scenery and potential deeds of scenic land to the state.
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Portland
Save
Oregon ‘Scenery League
Outdoor Recreation Committee
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Highway Commission
H. B. van Duzer
Robert W. Sawyer
Eric W. Allen
University of Oregon School of Journalism
Oregon
Dean Allen
Save the Redwoods League
California
J. C. Ainsworth
United States National Bank
Eickhoff Farm Plans 2500 Acres of Beans in Athena Weston Area
The Eickhoff Farm Products company will plant about 2500 acres of beans this spring in the Athena Weston district. Field superintendents Marion Hansell and Glenn Dudley will oversee operations in Athena Weston and Dayton districts respectively. Planting and cultivating gear is serviced and ready. H. H. Fiekhoff, company president, visited Athena this week.
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Athena-Weston
Eickhoff Farm Products Company
Foothill
Athena
Weston
Dayton
Washington
Glenn Dudley
Marion Hansell
H. H. Fiekhoff
Walla Walla
Warm Rain Spurs Early Grass Growth in Wal Iowa
Warm rains have fostered early grass growth across Wal Iowa with several days of mild weather. Early range areas show grass starting, allowing some stock to be placed on ranges while hay supplies remain ample. Winter wheat looks healthy with no reports of winter kill among farmers.
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Wal Iowa
Pierce Declines Run for Governor in May Primaries
Pierce states he will not seek the governor's office in the May primaries. The message was sent to Carl M. Donaugh Portland spokesman for Pierce.
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Pierce
Umatilla County Baseball League Opens April 13
The Umatilla County Baseball League completed its schedule with teams from Athena Pendleton Helix and Mission. The season runs April 13 to May 18 with semifinals on May 25 and a championship June 1. George Gross returns for Athena. Miller plans a Mission workout Sunday.
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Umatilla County Baseball League
Umatilla County
Athena
Pendleton
Helix
Mission
M. I. Miller
Bill King
Jack Allen
Mission Indians
George Gross
Miller
Indians
Athena Opens High School Baseball Schedule at 3 30
The Athena high school baseball season begins this afternoon at 3 30 with Adams. Coach Miller has not named starters, but Moore catchers Huffman and Jim Wilson as pitchers Myrick first Hansell second Crowley short Jenkins third Rogers Murphy Reeder and Lee in the field with Pittman Pickett as utilities. Schedule includes Adams at Athena March 28 and other league games through May 9.
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Athena
Adams
Miller
Moore
Huffman
Mike
Jim Wilson
Myrick
Hansell
Crowley
Jenkins
Rogers
Murphy
Reeder
Lee
Pittman
Pickett
Hermiston
Helix
Stanfield
New Richfield Gasoline Pump Installed at Cornell Garage
A new latest design pump dispensing Richfield gasoline was installed yesterday at the Cornell garage on Main street. The visible pump features a glass top with 10 gallon capacity, replacing the old pump over a 280 gallon tank.
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Cornell
Main Street
Athena Farmers To Elect Permanent Board Meeting
Athena grain growers hold a 1:30 p m meeting at K P Odd Fellows hall to complete the local roster and elect a permanent board. Two delegates will be named for the Northwest Grain Growers regional meeting in Spokane. About 248000 bushels have been signed up, with more expected this week.
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T. L. McBride
Athena Local
Athena
Bridge dedication set for Longview Rainier tomorrow
Longview prepares for the bridge dedication ceremony with streets lined by streamers and business windows dressed in festive display as crowds are expected to attend the event tomorrow.
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Longview
Longview-Rainier
Oregon Trail Pioneer Dinner Invitations Several Governors Invited
Governors from eight states along the Oregon trail are invited to attend a pioneer dinner. The event aims to celebrate the historic route and mark a regional commemorative effort.
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Oregon Trail
Auditor Zerba Visits Pres ton Shaffer Milling Mills
Auditor Ernest Zerba, auditor for the Preston Shaffer Milling company, visited flour mills at Deeree Freewater Athena and Pendleton to inspect operations and records.
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Ernest Zerba
Preston-Shaffer Milling Company
Deeree Freewater
Athena
Pendleton
Blizzard Paralyses Chicago Traffic Amid Fatalities
A March blizzard paralyses Chicago with 60 mph winds and heavy snow from Nebraska to Pennsylvania. Three deaths occur including a man crushed near the Drake hotel as windblown drift and limited visibility halt surface cars and street traffic. Snow exceeds 10 inches as plows struggle.
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California
Oregon
Chicago
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Lake Michigan
Michigan Boulevard
Drake Hotel
Jury Frees Drake in Second Degree Arson Trial
Testimony wrapped in the E J F Drake second degree arson case from Walla Walla. Drake denied conspiracy with Leslie Hamilton to burn Insured Dixie property. Hamilton testified Drake offered to burn the place. Hamilton refused. Jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
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E. J F. Drake
Walla Walla
Drake
Leslie Hamilton
Dixie
Hamilton
Train Kills Ex-Convict Pendleton-Carl Moses Near Wishram
Pendleton-Carl Moses, recently freed from Umatilla county jail, was killed under freight train wheels near Wishram after riding a freight from Pendleton and crossing the river at Celilo. Witnesses in Celilo report he had been drinking.
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Pendleton
Carl Moses
Umatilla County
Wishram
Moses
Celilo
Governors race filings show Joseph and Piper for Port land
Joseph and Ed Piper, both attorneys from Portland, filed declarations of candidacy with the secretary of state for the governor primary on May 16. Piper had not been previously linked to the gubernatorial contest.
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Joseph and
Piper
George W. Joseph
Ed. S. Piper
Portland
Secretary of State
Joseph
Stockstill Buys Athena Kidder Cottage on Fifth Street
Elmer Stockstill purchased the Kidder cottage from the City of Athena. The occupants, Mr. and Mrs. Garner, moved from the M. E. church parsonage weeks ago. Stockstills plan to occupy the home before April.
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Athena
Elmer Stockstill
City of
Kidder
Fifth Street
Mrs. Garner
M. E. Church
Mrs. Stockstill
Weston Hosts Clean-Up Drive By Mrs Kirkpatrick
Mrs Alice Kirkpatrick chairs a Better Homes and Garden group in Weston launching a town clean-up campaign. She urges beautifying yards with flowers and shrubs, noting growing public interest in the movement.
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Alice Kirkpatrick
Better Homes and Garden Organization
Weston
Seed Potatoes High Ape Are Bringing Hig Ces
Seed potato prices rise amid market shifts with buyers seeking specific high yield varieties. Local traders report tighter supply and increased demand influencing small farm outputs and pricing.
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Lin Athen
Ipdr
Picundl
Corbett Campaign Stops in Athena On Way to Governorship
Republican candidate Harry L. Corbett visited Athena on Wednesday meeting supporters and voters. He was accompanied by Mack Cockburn of Milton, a former county committeeman.
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Harry L. Corbett
Athena
Mack Cockburn
Milton
Corbett Tours Oregon As Republican Candidate
Corbett, a Republican candidate for representative from Umatilla County, campaigns across Oregon. He visits districts statewide and reports favorable conditions in Central Oregon, with strong projected support in Umatilla County due to his known capabilities and legislative record.
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Umatilla County
Corbett
Oregon
Uman County
Pioneer Martha Vaughan Dies at 88 in Athena
Martha Vaughan a longtime Athena resident died after a short illness at her home aged 88. She was born Martha Craig in Idaho March 18 1842 and lived a notable life with early Northwest pioneers. Funeral services were held at her home, cremation followed in Portland, ashes to be buried beside her first husband in Boise. She leaves three daughters Mrs Morrow of Portland Mrs Worthington and Mrs Ferguson of Athena.
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Martha Vaughan
Athena
Dow
The
Baptist Church
Portland
Boise
Idaho
Vaughan
Martha Craig
Iare Idaho
Oka
A. H. Robie
Robie
Craig
Walla Walla
Northwest
Hank Vaughan
Centerville
Northwest Country
Morrow
Wm. Worthington
W. 8. Ferguson
Rain Sparks Strong Growth in Umatilla Wheat Belt
A copious Sunday night rainfall with warm temperatures boosted grain growing conditions in the Umatilla wheat belt, providing favorable moisture and warmth for crops.
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Umatilla Wheat Belt
No Federal Court Term Cancelled Due to Settled Dockets
The Pendleton district federal court term scheduled for April 1 has been canceled as all cases on the docket have been settled. Court officials announced the decision, noting no proceedings will proceed in April.
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District Federal Court
Nationwide Health Program Aims Early Tuberculosis Diagnosis
The National Tuberculosis Association launches a nationwide Early Diagnosis Campaign in Oregon led by the Oregon Tuberculosis Association with Dr. Ralph C. Matson as chair. Local health workers nurses and physicians are invited to participate. Clinics will be held statewide with access via local physicians and county nurses to detect TB early in children and young people.
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National Tuberculosis Association
Oregon
Oregon Tuberculosis Association
Ralph C. Matson
Portland
Bright Lights Blind Montague Couple in Sunday Crash
Mr and Mrs Ed Montague narrowly avoided a collision when approaching headlights blinded the driver causing a stop. A following car struck the Montague vehicle from the rear, its driver also blinded. The Montagues escaped injury aside from a severe shaking up as the striking car was badly damaged.
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Walla Walla
Ed Montague
Pendleton Fares In State Tournament With Narrow Loss
Pendleton high school basketball represented the district in Salem last week and reached the consolation game against Commerce of Portland. Pendleton lost a tight contest 21 to 25 after beating Dallas and Eugene. Astoria handed Pendleton its first setback. Astoria won the championship by defeating Salem 82 to 17.
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Pendleton
Salem
Commerce of
Portland
Pendléton
Dallas
Eugene
Astoria
Great Northern Bridge Fire Delays Opening at Marcus
The Great Northern's new bridge across the Columbia at Marcus was badly damaged by fire with three wooden spans burned out and a steel span toppled into the river. The loss is estimated at 150000 dollars and traffic will be delayed for months.
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Great Northern
Columbia
Marcus
Patch Work On Main Street With Hot Stuff
Water Superintendent Miller used crushed rock and hot bitulithic composition heated over a portable forge to patch excavations in the main street pavement. The method appeared effective for repairing broken water pipes and cuts.
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Miller
Spring Wheat Acreage Seen Down Forecasts
The Department of Agriculture in Washington estimates total spring wheat acreage will fall about 4.7 percent. Farm Board Chairman Legge seeks a larger cut of 10 percent in spring wheat acreage.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Farmore
Legge
Farm Board
Auto Accident Injures W P Littlejohn at Athena Plant
W. P. Littlejohn miller for Preston Shaffer Milling in the Athena plant is badly hurt after being thrown from a Chevrolet coupe. He suffered a skull fracture and concussion. he was taken to St Anthonys hospital and is slowly improving. The driver was E. E. Layng, Continental Oil district superintendent.
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W. P. Littlejohn
Preston-Shaffer Milling Company
Athena
Stendieton
Littlejohn
John Adams Place
Legge Debenture Plan Attacked by Senator Borah in Senate
Senator Borah of Idaho assailed Washington-Chairman Legge over the export debenture plan, calling on Legge to prove fitness to handle farm issues before advising Congress. Borah linked his attack to Legge’s tariff context and cited an Alexander Hamilton statement with mock apologies. Legge warned foreign importers would block or embargo American goods tied to debentures.
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Washington
Legge
Farm Board
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Congress
Hoover
Congressional
Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton
Senator Borah
Condemned Man Granted 80 Day Reprieve to Visit Wife
Mrs. James Literal of Baker Ohio pleaded to see her husband before execution for murder. The 80 day reprieve was granted after the state board of clemency recommendation. Literal, to be electrocuted April 3 for the Harry Green murder, is a father of three and was returned to Athens from Baker for trial.
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Columbus
Ohio
James Literal
Baker
Literal
Harry Green
Kimberly
State Board of Clemency
Athens
Ohin
Business visit underway as Hill eyes LaCrosse sale
H H Hill, a LaCrosse brick-building owner, made a business trip to LaCrosse Washington early in the week. He reports the district will need reseeding on most grain fields due to current conditions.
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LaCrosse
H.H. Hill
Washington
Hill
Clark Hears Denial of Appeal Says It’s All Right With Me
Preston Ray Clark known as Slim, convicted of murder in Walla Walla and sentenced to hang, read the court's denial and remarked it is all right with him.
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Preston Ray
Slim) Clark
Walla Walla
Delphia Woodward Wins Trophy Cup at Oratorical Contest
Miss Delphia Woodward daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo B Woodward wins the trophy cup in the annual oratorical contest held before a Walla beg high school assemblage Wednesday afternoon. Three others were entered in the event.
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Walla Beg
Delphia Woodward
Geo. B. Woodward
Potato Acreage Regulation Plan Weighed by Boise Meeting
Oregon State College reports plans to limit excessive potato acreages in the Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain region through an experimental control program. Walla Walla officials cite success in the South Atlantic states and seek funding and participation from eight western states including Oregon.
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Oregon State College
Pacific Northwest
Rocky Mountain
Boise
Oregon
Walla Walla
W. A. Sherman
Fruit and Vegetable Division
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
South Atlantic
EB. R. Jackman
Jackman
Federal Bureau
Paul V. Maris
Extension
McNary Files Declaration For Senate Nomination
Charles L. McNary formally files with Secretary of State Hoss as a Republican candidate for U S senator. His platform includes tax cuts, relief for agriculture, forest protection, prohibition enforcement, labor welfare, education, pensions, veteran care, immigration limits, river and harbor improvements, reclamation funding, and Oregon industry development.
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Charles L. McNary
United States
Hoss
McNary
Oregon
Weston Picnic Dates Set For Pioneer Reunion
The Umatilla County Pioneers Association approves a Weston reunion and picnic on Friday and Saturday May 30 and 31 to avoid conflicts with other local attractions. A. R. Shumway, president, outlined committee assignments for the event.
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Weston
Umatilla County Pioneers
Wia
Umatilla County Pioneers' Association
A. R. Shumway
Campaign to remove coyotes in Umatilla County district
The biological survey plans a campaign against coyotes in Umatilla County with trappers to be in the field. Ranchers are asked to notify surveyors of dens in their neighborhood.
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Umatilla
Time Section Foreman Visits Friends in Athena Weston
H. Nelson, a longtime Time Section Foreman for Union Pacific at Weston Athena and Blue Mountain, recently traveled from St. John Washington to visit friends in Athena and Weston.
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H. Nelson
Chewan
Union Pacific
Weston, Athena
Blue Mountain Station
St. John
Washington
Athena
Weston
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Rolling College
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