Athena High School May 10 Commencement Exercises
The 1929 Athena High School graduating class of fifteen will receive diplomas at a 8 p.m. ceremony in the school auditorium on Friday May 10. Class colors are rose and cream with rosebud as the flower and motto stick to the ship. Graduates include Weldon Allen Bell Alberta Charlton Jack William Dow and others. The program features an orchestra performance class gift and a commencement address by Dr. Wm R. Davis. Baccalaureate services Sunday at 7 30 p.m. with Rev H E Dow delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena High School
Weldon Allen -Bell
Alberta Charlton
Jack William Dow
Lee Foster
Pearl Irene Green
George Gross
Areta Maxine Kirk
Marjorie Marguerite Wilson
Edwin Lavoise McEwen
Ralph McEwen, Jr
Oral Michener
Wilford Miller
Donald Wayne Inkerton
Emma Marie Ringel
Mildred Street
Wm. R. Davis
HL. E. Dow
H.E. Dow
First Baptist Church of Athena
H. E. Dow
PEI
Ens
SIGS
Coxetrats
R. B. McEwen
David Stonesire Ce
Lee A. “Meyer
Air Mail Route Planned Spokane to Portland
The post office department completed plans for a new airmail line from Spokane Washington to Portland Oregon with a Pasco Washington leg to Seattle The route will connect with Salt Lake City at Pasco and with the Pacific coast route between Los Angeles and Seattle at Seattle and Portland It will also link to the Seattle Vancouver route in Seattle Bids are to be sought soon and operation will begin shortly thereafter
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Post Office Department
Spokane
Wash
Portland
Pasco Wash
Seattle
Salt Lake City
Pasco
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Creosote Burns Two Workers on Milling Project
Marvin Adkins and Lon Liles faced reddened cheeks and swollen faces after creosote-treated electric grit pole butts contacted their skin during construction for the Preston-Shaffer Milling company. The Leader notes the incident and the workers’ precautionary concerns.
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Creosote
Marvin Adkins
Lon Liles
Preston-Shaffer Milling Company
Marvin
Lou
Death of A. R. Murdock at Pendleton
A. R. Murdock died at Pendleton last Friday. Funeral services were held Sunday at Bombay’s funeral parlors with Rev. Drill and Mrs. Drill performing, followed by burial in Athena cemetery. He was brother of Mrs. Louis Keen.
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A. R. Murdock
EB. Murdock
Louis Keen
Pendleton
Bombay
Rev. Drill
Pennerton Christian Church
Drill
Athena Cemetery
Potato Bugs Plague Local Planter’s Potatoes
Donald McFadden of the town’s south part reports his newly planted potato plot is infested with potato bugs. He notes last season’s insects caused considerable trouble and he fears prospects for a crop this year are not bright.
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Donald McFadden
Dances Gholson Takes Charge at Spencer Hall in Athena
Giving Dances Tex Gholson who now has charge of Spencer Hall in Athena was in town from Walla Walla Sunday preparing to give dances regularly at the hall which for several years was under lease to Athena Weston American Legion Post.
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Tex Gholson
Spencer Hall
Athena
Wala Walla
Athena-Weston American Legion Post
County Agent Distributes Squirrel Poison to Help Farmers
The biological survey of the U S department of agriculture notes young squirrels appear in early May and spread poison bait to curb crop damage. In Umatilla County the county agent provides oats at local stores and the office to farmers at cost with cautions on broad casting and keeping away from waterfowl and poultry.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Umatilla County
Umatilla
Umatila
Biological Survey
Umapine
City Drug
Weston
Milton Drug Company
Milton
J. S. Norvell & Company
Helix
Larabee's
Adams
Rogers & Goodman
Athena
Pendleton
Athena Town Team Rout Mission Indians 27 7
Athena town team defeated the Mission Indians 27 to 7 in a one sided game on Sunday at 2 30. Gross and Wilson pitched for Athena and Athena will face Weston’s new team on the Athena diamond. Weston reportedly built a strong squad making the upcoming contest promising.
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Athena
Mission Indians
Gross
Wilson
Weston
Owyhee Project Seen as Bright Spot in Oregon Reclamation
From the Washington bureau the Portland Journal reports Owyhee is the bright spot in Oregon reclamation with $2,000,000 allotted for the next fiscal year starting July 1 1930. Vale and Baker receive funds for Warm Springs and rerouted programs while Dr Mead warns of tighter receipts, potential upturn toward $3,000,000, and consideration of excess water releases on McKay dam to aid Stanfield and Westland settlers. Reclamation Bureau remains firm on not taking over the Stanfield unit now.
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Washington
Portland Journal
Owyhee
Oregon
Vale
Warm Springs
Baker
Mead
Commissioner of Reclamation
Steiner
Butler
Dr. Mead
Reclamation
McKay Dam
Stanfield
Westland
Reclamation Bureau
Milton boys paroled after burglary conviction in circuit court
Milton youths Milby Craston Milby, Milby Milton and Fred Thayer were paroled by the court after being convicted of burglary in the circuit court and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Milby was placed under the care of H Mansfield of Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craston Milby
Fred Thayer
Milton
Milby
H. ©. Mansfield
Senate Leaders Spar in Farm Relief Debate on Equalization Fee
Senate floor leaders Senator Watson of Indiana and Senator Robinson of Arkansas clashed for nearly two hours over attitudes toward the equalization fee in farm relief legislation. The exchange came amid broader talks on the Export Debenture Plan, drawing crowded galleries and light banter between the rivals during a lively session.
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Washington
Senate
Watson
Indiana
Robinson
Arkansas
Athena Pupils Shine At Pendleton County Track Meet
Five Pike Miller students from Athena competed at Pendleton for the County track meet and earned more points than some larger county schools. Leo Geissel placed high but was edged by Pendleton’s Horshima in broad jump and baseball throw. Jenkins finished second and Monta Montgomery third in baseball throw. Athena High did not enter.
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Pike” Miller
Pendleton
Leo Geissel
Athena
Horshima
Leo
Jenkins
Monta Montgomery
Athena High School
Injured worker Joe Clemons falls from scaffold at Clem Bergevin ranch
Joe Clemons was helping to build a hose on the Clem Bergevin ranch when a scaffold gave way causing a six foot fall to a lower scaffold. He suffered internal injuries and muscle tearing with a small rupture. After consulting doctors he sought compensation in Salem but no action has been taken. He remains bedridden under Dr Cowan’s care.
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Joe Clemons
Clem Bergevin
Clemons
Salem
Cowan
Pendleton Wins Umatilla County Track Meet in Local Meet
Pendleton triumphs with 80 points at home as Mac-Hi secures 23, Helix 6, Hermiston 3. Markham of Mac-Hi wins 50 100 and 220 yard dashes and places high after earning 19 points. Pendleton's John finishes second with 18 points.
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Pendleton
Umatilla
Mac-Hi
Helix
Hermiston
Markham
John
Dandelions In Athena Proliferate This Spring
The dandelion, a lawn pest, has surged this spring in Athena. Homeowners report it is more numerous than in prior years despite various eradication methods tried in the past.
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Athena
Taxes Due May 5 Delinquent Merk Taxes
Taxes are due by May 5 and become delinquent after that date. Tax payments may be made at the First National Bank as usual.
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First National Bank
Dix Named General Manager for Pacific Telephone in West
I F Dix has been promoted to general manager for the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company in Washington and Idaho succeeding C E Hickman who will retire after a thirty year career. H D Pillsbury announced the Seattle appointment noting Oregon operations remain under H R Risley while Dix assumes duties May 1. Dix came from Los Angeles where he was plant supervisor and has twenty five years in the telephone business on the coast.
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Seattle
I. F. Dix
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Washington
Idaho
C. E. Hickman
Portland
H. D. Pillsbury
Dix
Pacific Company
Oregon
H. R. Risley
Mr. Dix
Pacific Northwest
California
Los Angeles
New York
Hickman
Telephone Company
New Columbia Gorge Coach Service Initiated Pendleton to Lewiston
The Columbia Gorge Motor Coach line launched a Pendleton to Lewiston service after Union Pacific took over the Blue Line through Athena. The inaugural coach arrived in Athena en route to Lewiston on a Wednesday. Office is at McFadden's drug store. Athena schedule shows eastbound 9:40 am and 6:20 pm, westbound 11:00 am and 9:50 pm.
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Union Pacific
Athena
Columbia Gorge
Pendleton
Lewiston
Idaho
McFadden’s Drug Store
Aged Odd Fellow Daniel B Grinrod Dies in Walla Walla
Daniel B Grinrod 75 a resident of the Odd Fellows Home at Walla Walla died Tuesday evening after a lingering illness. Born in Indiana he had lived in Bremerton and belonged to Bremer ton Lodge No 264 I C O F for over 13 years. He also belonged to Mystic Rebekah Lodge No 167 Bremerton and is survived by two daughters in Seattle.
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Daniel B. Grinrod
Odd Fellows Home
Walla Walla
Indiana
Bremerton
Mystic Rebekah Lodge
Seattle
Helix High School Dominates Athena in 18 to 2 Rout
Helix High School fans saw a decisive 18 to 2 victory as Helix handed Athena its worst defeat of the season. The balloon in the first inning set the tone, fueling a one sided game. Helix aims to repeat this performance when Athena visits for another meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helix Hi School
Helix High School
Athena
Helix
Will Piper Undergoes Appendectomy At Walla Walla Hospital
Will Piper was taken from his home west of Athena to General Hospital at Walla Walla for an appendectomy. The operation was successful and, barring complications, he should return home in a few weeks.
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Will Piper
Athena
General Hospital
Walla Walla
Mr. Piper
Adams High Tops Athena in 14-9 Baseball Victory
Adams High School defeated Athena High School 14 to 9 on Athena grounds Wednesday afternoon. It marked Adams second straight win over Pike Miller's team.
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Adams
Adams High School
Athena High School
Athena Grounds
Pike” Miller
University of Oregon to Direct Summer Session Alaskan Cruise
Karl W. Onthank, executive secretary, will direct the summer session tour next August. The 3.8 Queen will take 185 students along Alaska’s shores after the campus six week session in Eugene. Applications from across the United States already indicate full enrollment.
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Karl W. Onthank
University of Oregon
Queen
Alaskan
Eugene
United States
Wings and Mother Macree at the Standard Theatre
The Standard presents Wings next Wednesday as a one day feature with stars Clara Bow Buddy Rogers Henry B Walthall Jobyn Ralston Richard Arlen Gary Cooper and others. Tomorrow night Fox releases Mother Mahree led by Belle Bennett Neil Hamilton Victor McLagen and Ethel Clayton with a Prelude sung by Mrs David Stone.
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Paramount
Standard Theatre
Standard
Clara Bow
Buddy Rogers
Henry B. Walthall
Jobynn Ralston
Richard Arlen
Gary Cooper
William Fox
Mother Mahree
Belle Bennett
Neil Hamilton
Victor McLaglen
Ethel Claton
David Stone
Rich Copper Vein Found Near Baker
Miners telephoned a Baker report of a rich copper vein in the Poorman tunnel of the Baker belt. Engineer John Arthur received the call. Assays showed copper from three to six percent, with silver and gold present.
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Baker
Poorman
Baker Copper
John Arthur
Woman Denounces Ingrate Stranger on Rose Street
Mrs. Mary Smith of 423 West Rose Street offered a hungry man aid but the visitor stole a purse containing 19 dollars as she prepared to give him a half dollar for food.
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Walla Walla
Shakespeare
Mary Smith
West Rose Street
First Baptist Church of Athena Holds Annual Meeting
Sixty plates were laid for the banquet supper during the annual meeting and roll call of the First Baptist church of Athena. Forty two members answered the roll as officers were elected for the ensuing year and the church’s finances were shown to be in better condition than in many years. Since Pastor Dow took charge last year, membership has increased by 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of Athena
Dow
Athena
Annesto
Rock Crusher Installed Near Athena At Louis Keen Place
A rock crusher has been installed north and northwest of Athena at the Louis Keen place. A crew has worked several days assembling the equipment and contractors will begin surfacing after grading on the right of way.
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Loop Market Road
Athena
Louis Keen Place
Adams Loses Close League Battle in Pendleton
Adams Eagles drop a tight county league game to Hermiston Indians near Hermiston Pendleton area. Final score reported as 6 to 5 with unclear formatting. Further details unreadable due to damaged text.
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Adams
Hermiston
Eagles
Indians
Pendleton
Umatilla County Wheat Raisers Fight Examiners Report
Wheat growers of Washington Oregon and Idaho condemn the Interstate Commerce Commission report on grain freight rates as incomplete and misleading. They authorize attorney Arthur M Geary to draft a rebuttal to the Senate and send copies to their state senators. The Pendleton meeting on April 27 1929 vows continued action to reduce freight rates.
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Mackley
Hall
Interstate Commerce Commission
East Oregonian
Commercial Association
Senate
Canada
Commission
Hoch- Smith
Canadian Pacific Railway
Northwest
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
United States Senate
Pendleton
Arthur M. Geary
Goad 15 Heads Athena School Board selects new superintendent
At a Union High School District No. 7 meeting, FE.BE. Coadh of Fruitland Idaho was named superintendent of the Athena schools. He will join a faculty including Miss Bateman Miss Brodie and Mr. Frederick with two sons in college and one in high school.
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Fe.be. Coadh
Athena Schools
Union High School
Fruitland
Idaho
University of Oregon
Coad
Miss Bateman
Brodie
Frederick
Truck Crash Damages Auto Near Athena Injuries None
A truck crashed into a car left at the roadside for repairs west of Athena on Sunday forenoon. The Star car suffered a smashed right front axle wheel spring and hood. No one was injured. The Athena Garage wrecker moved the car to town and five occupants rode to Pendleton by stage.
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Athena
Pendleton
Alarm at First National Bank Triggers Citywide Response
A burglar alarm at First National Bank rang out shortly after 10pm Monday, drawing excitable citizens after the timing device improperly regulated when employees closed the bank Monday afternoon.
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First National Bank
Boy Scout Rally IO Eyes Mil to Host May 11 Jamboree
The Blue Mountain council plans a large Boy Scout rally at the Milton McLoughlin athletic field on Saturday May 11 with over 200 scouts from Walla Walla Pasco Kennewick Waitsburg Washington Pendleton Athena Weston Helix Heppner Echo Hermiston Ammapine Milton Freewater and others expected to participate. Events include troop inspection camping efficiency signaling first aid fire by friction knot tying water boiling and bridge building.
Schneider Requests Change of Venue in Murder Case
In Walla Walla Washington George Schneider pleaded not guilty by reason of temporary insanity to first degree murder for an attack with a meat cleaver on his wife on March 31 1929. his counsel A B Noland filed a motion for a change of venue claiming insanity at the time, now ceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Wash
George Schneider
A. B. Noland
Schneider
John L. Sharpstein
Weston Bases a New Weston Baseball Team
Weston leaders form Weston baseball team at a Friday meeting in the Weston hotel lobby. H. J. Driskell named manager and Leonard Snider field captain. Practice starts next Sunday with a game against Thor Hollow at the local Jet. Uniforms are ready and a Friday benefit at Memorial hall will raise funds for equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Weston Hotel
H. J. Driskell
Leonard Snider
Thor Hollow
Memorial Hall
Death of Mrs. M. Kinnear in Weston
Mrs. M. Kinnear a longtime Weston resident died Monday at her daughter Mrs. Misse Schrader Hass home at 75. Born in Cornwall Ontario she married Alexander Kinnear in 1874. The couple moved to Weston in 1881 where Mr Kinnear died years ago. She is survived by her daughter and two sons.
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Kinnear
Wheat Shipment Delayed by Elevator Belt Breakage
Alex McIntyre ships out sixteen carloads of wheat from his Waterman Station private elevator on the Northern Pacific. A conveyor belt broke Wednesday, forcing a trip to Athena for repairs.
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Alex McIntyre Ia
Waterman Station
Northern Pacific
Athena
Concrete work continues at Masso Hall front
Workmen pour concrete for the Masso Hall front on Main Street. Two concrete columns rise to the second story while brick fills the first story facade.
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Masso Hall
Main Street
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Dr. Davis
Whitman College
Collie
Mr. Hoover
Glen
Hoover
Redbank
N. J
Goad
BOY Scout Rally IO
Blue Mountain Council
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