Widow Seeks Insurance From Nurse Impersonator
Mrs Clara Johnson of Seattle claims a nurse pretended to be her late husband's wife to collect his life insurance. The World War II era case recounts Charles Johnson’s service in France and tuberculosis. Mrs Johnson maintained employment in Seattle while he received care in Arizona and Walla Walla. She learned of his funeral through a Seattle notice.
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Spokane
Clara Johnson
Seattle
Wash
Charles Johnson
France
Arizona
Charles
Walla Walla
Nurse posed as wife to collect insurance after burial
An investigation disclosed that Agnes Russell a nurse who once cared for him posed as his wife and collected his insurance money after returning the body to Seattle and burying it there. Deputy county prosecutor Frank Funkhouser said she admitted she was both Agnes Russell and Agnes Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Russell
Seattle
Union Pacific and Chicago and Northwestern unveil 61 hour Portland to Chicago train
A. S. Edmonds announces a 61 hour Portland to Chicago train starting June 9, run jointly with the Chicago and Northwestern, beating other lines by two hours. Return trip Chicago to Portland listed at 62 hours 45 minutes. Great Northern hints at faster service later.
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Portland
A. S. Edmonds
Union Pacific Railroad
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago
Pacific Northwest
Edmonds
Carl R. Gray
Union Pacific
Great Northern Railroad
Eastern Washington Hay Rate Hearing Hearings Drama
Eastern Washington hay growers testified at a Seattle Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on a proposed 62 percent rate increase. Cliff Elliott of Wapato said he owns 80 acres and leases another 80 on Yakima Indian Reservation. Feed Dealers association will submit evidence denying railroad claims of large profits. Western dairymen and distributors are expected to oppose the rate hike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Seattle
Yakima
Western Washington
Portland Livestock Cattle and Calves Steady Receipts 30
Quotably steady cattle and calves market with receipts of 30. Calves culled to common $7.00 to $10.00, dealers and cull to common $8.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Absences Mark Week at Local Schools
Alberta Charlton and George Gross were in Walla Walla Sunday. 1st and 5th grades Virginia Eager Woodrow Wilson and Dale McLean were absent from school this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Charlton
George Gross
Walla Walla
Virginia Eager
Woodrow Wilson
Dale McLean
For Sale Twenty head of ewes with lambs
Pendleton Oregon listing offers twenty black face 3 and 4 year old ewes with six lambs at side. Also Thorn Hollow gravel road sale of 16 inch cottonwood from heavy body timber at $6 cord cash. See Watson at ranch I M Schannep Pendleton M3 4.
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Athena
Thorn Hollow
Watson
I. M. Schannep
Pendleton
Oregon
Graduation memories and hopeful futures for class of ’29
The editorial celebrates senior graduation and the promise of students leaving Athenai after twelve years. It praises potential future achievements while noting the sadness of leaving school, and includes congratulations to the class of 1929 with the motto Stick to the Ship. Miss Sadie Coe visited. faculty attended the Junior-Senior banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athenai
Sadie Coe
Walla Walla
Brodie
Legal notice from Athena weekly publication in Oregon
A weekly general circulation notice from Athena Umatilla County Oregon dated April 17 1929 lists Peterson and Lewis as attorneys for the plaintiff with residence and post office address in Pendleton Oregon. The document appears as a legal filing or docket entry in a civil matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Umatilla County
Oregon
Peterson and Lewis
Plaintiff
Pendleton
Student Body Elects New Officers and Plans Resources
The student body met Friday morning for inaugurations and accepted the resignation of Caro lyn Kidder as cheer-leader. Nominees for cheer-leader were Ray mond Freeze Roland Wilson and Curtis Duffield. An advanced sale of annuals was approved. The group will attend Bingham Springs Saturday. Freshmen and seniors will provide noon meals while sophomores and juniors handle the evening meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Kidder
Raymond Freeze
Roland Wilson
Curtis Duffield
Bingham Springs
Banquet and Ball Showcases Route The Record Flight of the 29
Junior Senior Banquet at Grand Hotel Walla Walla featured a horsehoe table decor in rose and cream with tapers and sweet peas. John Kirk served as toastmaster as toasts honored The Record Flight of the 29 while a gaily decorated airplane hung overhead. Afterward the 29 group attended The Trail of 98. Helix defeats Athena 18 to 2 in baseball as errors hurt local team and Tucker’s pitching stifled Athena.
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Grand Hotel
Walla Walla
John Kirk
PAOK
Eldon Myrick
Misa Bateman
Ralph McEwen
Helix
Athena
Athena Boys
Tucker
Joint class meetings assign Bingham trip meals
A Friday April 26 joint meeting of seniors and freshmen appointed a committee to plan the Bingham trip dinner: Wilford Miller Emma Ringel Marjorie Wilson Arlene Myrick Goldie Miller and Betty Eager. A juniors and sophomores meeting that day formed a committee for the Bingham trip supper: Thelma Schrimpf Virgie Moore Frances Cannon and Myrtle Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Miller
Emma Ringel
Marjorie Wilson
Arlene Myrick
Goldie Miller
Betty Eager
Thelma Schrimpf
Virgie Moore
Frances Cannon
Myrtle Campbell
Local Visitors Reported in Two Oregon Towns
Personal Mary Tompkins visited Walla Walla on Saturday while Goldie Miller and Curtis Duffield were seen in Pendleton on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tompkins
Walla Walla
Goldie Miller
Curtis Duffield
Pendleton
We Make Insurance a Business Not a Sideline
An insurance notice promoting grain policy coverage across mills, warehouses, and premises in state or neighboring states until December 31 with no endorsement or rate increase. It also advertises homeowners coverage for cross dogs or help at $7.50 and promises prompt service by B. B. Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Richards
Final Account Notice and Divorce Suit in Umatilla
Notice of final account in the estate of Edwin C. Day executrix Lillian Day to be heard June 8 1929 at 10 oclock in the forenoon in Pendleton Oregon. Equity suit Genevieve Peterson v Virgil Peterson requires answer by May 24 1929 with four weeks publication in the Athena Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
State of Oregon
Umatilla
Genevieve Peterson
Virgil Peterson
State of
Oregon
James Alger Fee
Athérica Press
Notice of Final Account in Estate of Roy J Price
Harriet A Price administratrix filed a final account in the estate of Roy J Price deceased. The County Judge has set May 18 1929 at 10 a m in the Pendleton Oregon County Court House for objections and hearing to settle the estate. Attorneys for the administratrix are Peterson and Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Roy J. Price
Harriet A. Price
Pendleton
Peterson & Lewis
Administratrix
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Margaret Tracy
The First National Bank of Athena Oregon as administrator with the will annexed of Margaret Tracy deceased seeks claims from creditors. Claims must be filed within six months of first publication, verified as required by law, at the Athena office or with Watts & Prestleye, Attorneys for the estate. Dated April 5 1929 in Athena Oregon ABMS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Margaret Tracy
Athena
Watts & Prestleye
First National Bank OF Athena
ABMS
Sheriff's sale notice on Laird mortgage foreclosure in Oregon
Writ of execution issued by the Circuit Court of Oregon Umatilla County directs sale of the Bank of Stanfield mortgage on the southeast quarter of section 20 in township 4 north range 29 east Willamette Meridian Oregon. Judgment totals 740.26 plus interest taxes attorney fees and costs. Proceeds to satisfy said judgment.
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Circuit Court
State of
Oregon
Umatilla County
L. D. Johnson
A. A. Laird
Cecele Laird
Eugene Hales
Archie A. Laird
Plaintif
Cecile Laird
Bank of Stanfield
T. Aker
Umatilla
Range 29
Willamette Meridian
Sheriff to Sell Laird Property at Pendleton Court House
TOM B. GURDANE sheriff announces sale of all interest in real property tied to defendants A A Laird Cecile Laird Eugene Hales and Archie A Laird on May 4 1929 at 2 PM at the west door of Umatilla County Court House Pendleton Oregon for cash to the highest bidder. Wayne M Gurdane deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Umatilla County
State of
Oregon
A. A. Laird
Cecile Laird
Eugene Hales
Archie A. Laird
Tom B. Gurdane
Wayne M. Gurdane
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Eesneesewerers
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Calo Ebre
Deimwiste
W. G. Cowan
W. Boyd Whyte Chiropractor
Stangier Building
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J. L. Geyer
Post Building
Attorneys-At-Law
Main Street
Peterson & Lewis Attorneys At
Acetylene
C. M. Jones
Prop
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Main
Steve’s Grocery
Raw
Edwin C. Day
Lillian Day
Executrix
Sheriff's Sale
the Kilgore Cafe
Gerald Kilgore
Continental Oil Company
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A. W. Logsdon
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