Athena High School Commencement Schedule May 4 9
Commencement events run May 4 through May 9 with services at Christian church and high school auditorium. Baccalaureate sermon by Pastor A Sias and address by Prof Mark Harris of Whitman College for the 1930 graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sias
Harris
Athena High School
The
Christian Church
A. Sias
Auuditorium
Mark Harris
Whitman College
Carl Calvert
John Kirk
Cecil Pambrun
Eldon Myrick
Frances Cannon
Helen Foster
Virgie Moore
Beatrice Hiteman
Loie Montgomery
Rhoda Nelson
Marjorie Douglas
McFaddens Pharmacy Receives New Owner In Athena
Gordon Watkins former St John Washington takes charge of McFaddens Pharmacy in Athena Ore after completing a purchase from Mr McFadden. Pharmacist George Cuthill moves to Freewater while Leonard Geissel remains. Watkins, 27, is past master of the local Masonic lodge and active in church and civic affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFadden
Gordon Watkins
St. John
Washington
Watkins
Athena
Portland
George Cuthill
Freewater
Leonard Geissel
St. John Journal
Ore
Chas H. Boatright
Washington State College
Blacksmith Aids Injured Man After Car Collision
Athena blacksmith Jens Jensen helped M. W. Witty of Cove after a highway collision near Pendleton Sunday afternoon. Witty sustained head injuries when struck by a passing vehicle. L. G. Sewell of Pendleton stopped to aid, then his truck skidded into an approaching car. Jensen transported Witty to the hospital, where treatment was given and he was discharged after wound dressings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Jensen
Athena
Pendleton
M. W. Witty
Cove
L. G. Sewell
Jensen
Witty
Partial solar eclipse seen in Athena forenoon
Residents of Athena observed a partial solar eclipse Monday forenoon. Viewers used smoked glass and photo film to witness the sun being obscured by the moon, about one quarter of its disk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Hermiston Asparagus First Returns From Shipments
Asparagus shipments arrived for local growers from Kennewick headquarters of Three Rivers Growers. The season has been favorable with minimal frost interference so far this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermiston Asparagus
Kennewick
Three Rivers
Helix Edges Athena In Tight County League Clash
Helix defeats Athena 5 to 4 in a close county league game Sunday. Helix capitalized on two Athena errors and seven runners left on base. Bowers and Baker led Athena with three hits each. Bowers scored twice. Morrison pitched for Athena and Pierce for Helix, each with multiple strikeouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Helix
Boots
Omyena
Haagen
Kirkpatrick
Jinks
Huffman
Baker
Bowers
Jenkins
Tate
Crowley
Morrison
Hodgens
Pierce
Harden
Cook
King
Hodgen
FE Bowers
Seceveesceceves Resesai
Governor Norblad InterViews Voters in Athena
Governor Norblad spent hours in Athena on Wednesday interviewing Republican voters about his candidacy for the May 16 primary. He was accompanied by L. L. Rogers of Pendleton and Fred Hodgen of Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norblad
Athena
L. L. Rogers
Pendleton
Fred Hodgen
Adams
Cyril Gagnon Takes Acid Drink When Officer Comes
Cyril Gagnon, 68, well known in Athens, took carbolic acid and died after an officer came to arrest him for liquor possession at the McFeely hotel in Walla Walla Monday afternoon. The coroner ruled death due to self-poisoning. Gagnon had previously frequented Athena and was once financially comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril Gagnon
Athens
McFeely
Walla Walla
Roff
Gagnon
Athena
Representative James H. E. Scott Seeks Re nomination
Umatilla County representative for the 23rd district James H E Scott asks Republican voters for re nomination at the May 16 primary. His slogan is Fewer and better laws and common sense business legislation. Friends and supporters back his legislative record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. E. Scott
Umatilla Countty
Scott
Temple stands as Republican candidate for Umatilla County
Dr LU Temple a prominent tax payer and business leader met voters in Athena Saturday to campaign for the legislative seat representing Umatilla County. The candidate promotes his experience as an iB pioneer elder and tax payer while appealing for support from voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
LU. Temple
Umatilla County
First Half Taxes Due After May 5 Delinquent
The first half tax payment becomes delinquent after Monday May 5 and incurs a penalty. Pay at First National Bank on or before next Monday to avoid delinquency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Northern Pacific Unveils 1930 North Coast Limited Fleet
Northern Pacific Railway announces May 15 service for a 4 million dollar 1930 North Coast Limited fleet. Seven all Pullman trains will run Chicago to the west coast with public exhibition tours May 3–22 starting in Chicago and ending on the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pacific Coast
Northwest
Northern Pacific
Pullman Company
New North Coast Limited
Northern Pacific Railway
North Coast Limited
B. B. Nelson
North Coast Limiteds
Nelson
Hicago
West Coast
Chicago
Mrs Catherine Bell Dies At The Dalles
Mrs Catherine Bell aged 89, longtime Athena resident, died Monday at The Dalles after a second paralytic stroke. Funeral services were held at the Christian church, with large attendance and many floral tributes. She was born December 21, 1863 in Toronto and emigrated to Oregon in 1891 settling near Athena. Survived by seven Bell children, relatives, and 15 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Bell
Athena
Will Saunders
Dalles
Christian Church
Mrs. Bell
Toronto
Canada
Oregon
Bell
James F. Bell
Hugh Bell
Pendleton
W. H. Saunders
The
A. F. Warren
Arlington
J. W. Bell
Allen Bell
Ernest Bell
D. B. Bell
Allen McKinnon
Helix Hosts Athena in Umatilla County league showdown
Helix comes Sunday to face Athena at home after two straight wins by Bill King's Indians and locals. George Bannister starts for the home team, aiming to beat Helix veteran Slide Kelly, with warmth expected on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helix
Athena
Indians
Bill King
George
George Bannister
Kelly
Charley Potter
Centerville
Freewater Woman Chosen as Union Vice President
The Oregon Christian Endeavor Union meeting at Marshfield selected Medford as next convention site. Mrs. F. E. Ritchey of Freewater was named a regional vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freewater
Oregon Christian Endeavor Union
Marshfield
Medford
F. E. Ritchey
Huggins Service Station Work Under Way at Main and Fifth
Workmen excavate at the corner of Main and Fifth streets to prepare the site for James Huggins service station. Shell Oil has compressed material on the ground as part of the building groundwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huggins
James Huggins
Main
Fifth Streets
Peane Shell Oil
Skyline road extension planned to Kamela in five years
Forest Service aims to extend the Skyline road forty miles from Tollgate to Kamela over five years. An initial year budget of 10000 funds seven to eight miles of clearing and grading north from Kamela. The project seeks to provide Inland Empire motorists two routes from Tollgate and to coordinate with Weston Elgin Highway plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Service
Skyline Road
Kamela
Tollgate
Albert Baker
Walla Walla
Bulletin
Blue Mountains
Summit Ranger Station
Inland Empire
Dayton
Bureau of Public Roads
Elgin
Weston
Weston-Elgin
Lincoln Road
Little Phillips Creek
Bureau
Baker
Bettye DeHart Visits Athena As Treasurer Candidate
County Treasurer and Republican candidate Bettye DeHart visited Athena. She has seven years of county records experience and one term as treasurer. The article notes her warm local friends who support her candidacy and speak favorably of her for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettye DeHart
Athena
DeHart
Henry W Collins Named Regional Manager for Grain Firm
Henry W Collins of Pendleton Oregon is named district manager for Farmers National Grain with a territory covering Washington Oregon California and northern Idaho. Milner says Collins is among the Pacific Northwest’s largest grain handlers and has long experience in grain and milling. The North Pacific Grain Growers Inc based in Rosalia Washington is a stock holder in the firm. The organization is advancing quickly and may handle over 50 million bushels of the 1920 crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry W. Collins
Pendleton
Ore
Farmers National Grain Corporation
George
Milner
Collins
Washington
Oregon
California
Idaho
Pacific Northwest
North Pacific Grain Growers, Inc
The
Grain Corporation
Rosalia
Wash
Pendleton Population Decline in Ten-Year Census Readout
Preliminary census data from A. C. McIntyre shows Pendleton and several county towns shrinking from 1920 to 1930. Pendleton drops to 6421, down 216, while LaGrande rises to 8043, Weston slides to 684, Stanfield to 203, Athena to 604, and other towns fall in population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
A. C. McIntyre
LaGrande
Oregon
Weston
Stanfield
Athena
Stockmen Prepare Move to Forest Grazing Areas
The Milton Eagle notes stockmen plan to move livestock into forest grazing areas around May 1. Officials fear water shortages later due to limited snowpack from this past winter, though current ranges are being prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Eagle
Bean planting slated around May 10 in county fields
The bean industry is expected to have little activity until about May 10 when planting should begin. Ground in the county is typically warm enough by that date to raise the beans.
Splendid Etude Club Concert Delights Athena Audiences
The Athena Etude club performed to an attentive high school audience at the auditorium on a Wednesday evening. The two four-song chorus groups sang with strong voices, directed by Rowena Ludwigs Lester, with Mrs. Lester at the piano. Lois Johnson played Marche Mignonne and Scherzo, earning an encore, while Violin duets by Mrs. Harold Bronson and Miss Clive Spear drew praise. The program featured many named pieces and performers, including soloist Olive Spear and pianist Iola Gooding, with a final chorus and instrumental selections warmly received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena Etude Club
High School Auditorium
Rowena Ludwigs Lester
Walla Walla
Athena
Lester
Lois Johnson
Maron Burnett School of Music
Harold Bronson
Clive Spear
Iola Gooding
Woodland Echoes
Sleepy Hollow
Richard Kounts
Alfred Moffat
Marche Mignonne
Bohoebo
Olive Spear
Edward McDonald
Icicle
Bryceson Treharne Club Chorus
Verva Baker
Maude Garer
Ruby Payne
Zenna Pinkerton
Hazel Tone Creaswell
Alice Eager
Maud
Hermiston Hosts Athena In High School Baseball Clash
Hermiston High School leaders in the league host Athena High on the local grounds this afternoon. Coach Miller plans to start Huffman who has pitched creditably in every game this season. Hermiston aims to iron out batting range and improve fielding as the contest looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermiston
Hermiston High School
Athena High
Miller
Huffman
Consolidation Plans For Milton-Freewater Dropped
The Milton Eagle says a committee of eleven Milton and Freewater businessmen studied uniting the two towns. All members supported the idea at first but obstacles made further action inadvisable. The panel hopes cordial relations will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton-Freewater
Milton Eagle
Milton and
Freewater
Change In Bass Season Of Interest To Athena Anglers
The state game commission announces year round open season on bass crappies catfish sunfish and perch in all waters except Oswego Lake closed December 31 to April 15. Tahkenitch and Silicops Lakes close April 15 to July 1 each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
State Game Commission
Oswego Lake
Tahkenitch
Silicops
Pendleton Wins County Track Meet Over Mac-Hi
Pendleton defeated Mac-Hi of Milton-Freewater 84 to 58 in the annual county track meet held Saturday. Pendleton’s Temple and Arteburn led individual scoring while Markham and Milley topped Mac-Hi. Pendleton captured twelve of the fourteen places, Hermiston was third with nine points and Helix placed fourth with three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Mac-Hi
Milton-Freewater
Temple
Arteburn
Markham
Milley
Hermiston
Helix
Car Versus Horse Collision Near Pendleton
A coupe driven by Tom Cook of Helix struck a horse on the highway en route to Pendleton Tuesday evening. The crash caused minor damage to the car and slight injuries to Mrs. Cook and Mrs. 2. D. Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Tom Cook
Helix
Cook
Mae Ee
University of Oregon Hosts State Mothers Weekend May 10 11
Mothers from across Oregon will attend the University of Oregon for a weekend of events May 10 and 11 as part of the junior weekend. Activities include a tea, mass meeting, and a banquet at Gerlinger hall with speeches by state and university figures. A special memorial service is planned for Sunday at 4 in the music building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Athena
Eva Charlton
Dean Dudley
F. J. Gross
Lew McNair
F. B. Radike
Walter M. Cook
Portland
Oregon Mothers
Associated Women
Hendricks Hall
Guildhall
Gerlinger Hall
Smothers
Music Building
Results of Matches On Athena Tennis Court
Last Sunday Blatchford and Baker defeated Johns and Gray 6-1 6-3. Koepke and O Michener beat LeGrow and Pinkerton 6-2 6-2. Harden and Prestye won over LeGrow and Pinkerton 7-5 6-2. Geisnel and Pinkerton beat Miller and Taylor 6-1 6-0. Next Sunday morning the schedule sets semi finals and consolation rounds with matches at 8 9 10 and 11 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blatchford
Baker
F. Johns
L. Gray
Koepke
O. Michener
L. Michener
W. Pinkerton
W. Harden
B. C. Prestye
LeGrow
J. Pinkerton
L. Geisnel
D. Pinkerton
Miller
A. Taylor
M. Harden
Prestge
L. Geinsel
Johns
Gray
Eager
Death of Delpha Woodward 17 in Walla Walla
Delpha Woodward seventeen daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo B Woodward of Walla Walla died Tuesday after a three week illness from lumplentic lukema an incurable disease. She was born in Adams and excelled in oratory at Walla Walla high school where she authored plays. A member of the Woodward and Liewallen pioneer families of Umatilla county Athena friends mourn her loss and recall her sweetness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delpha Woodward
Geo. B. Woodward
Walla Walla
Delpha
Adams
Woodward
Thrilling accident on wet highway near Walla Walla
Mrs. Henry Koepke’s car skidded in a rainstorm and left the highway west of Banister place. The vehicle veered and struck Bruno Weber’s car on a hubcap, turning upright and tipping into a ditch. Neither Mia Koepke nor her infant son was injured and both cars sustained minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Koepke
Walla Walla
Bruno Weber
Koepke
Championship Cups Displayed for Local High School Events
Two championship cups are shown in the Mosgrove building window on Main Street. One cup, awarded by the Helix Commercial Club, rewards the winning Athena grade school at the Helix sectional track meet. The second cup, given by Jack Allen of Pendleton, will go to the high school baseball pennant winner in the Umatilla league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosgrove
Main Street
Helix Commercial Club
Helix
Athena
Jack Allen
Pendleton
Umatilla Ihigh
Seboo Sebbok Teagte
Also Mentioned on This Page
Floyd. Pinkerton
Ralph McEwen
R. D. Blatchford
Laurence Pinkerton
George Gerking
Kohler Betts
C. M. Eager
Charles A
Voice of
Jesus
Tornsee Croke
McFadden’s Pharmacy
New Pullytank
Observation Club
New North Conant Limited
Etude
Mothers of Athena
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!