Wheat Dumping Rumors Stir European Trade Stocks
Reports, though unconfirmed, claim the U S government via the farm board is unloading large wheat stocks at below established values to Europe. Private firms in Gulf Atlantic points are said to close deals secretly while Pacific Northwest activity remains limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohen
Portland Journal
United States
Farm Board
Gulf and Atlantic
Pacific Slope
Northwest
Pacific Northwest
Vernon Miller
Russell, Miller & Co
Europe
Australia
Canada
Atlantic
Gulf and Pacific
Mrs. Eager Sells Quality Grocery to Frank Little
Mrs. C. M. Eager sells the Quality Grocery store in Athena to Frank Little, formerly of Mikkalo Oregon and Hermiston, who already ran a service station in Hermiston. He took charge after closing the deal over weekend. He and Mrs. Little reside on Fifth Street with two daughters Agnes and Iris Little, both Whitman graduates. Agnes teaches in Washugal High School and Iris is society editor of the Walla Walla Evening Bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Eager
Athena
Frank Little
Mikkalo
Oregon
Hermiston
Little
Agnes Little
Washugal, Washington High School
Iris Little
Walla Walla
Relatives Visit Spent Weeks Together
Readable text notes relatives visiting and spending several weeks together, with mention of extended stay and shared activities. The fragment hints at family gathering and ongoing stay but lacks specific names, places, or dates.
Dancing Class Recital At Auditorium Tonight
Athena and Weston dancers under Miss Emily Menefee present a year of rehearsals tonight at the auditorium. Sponsored by Athena Camp Fire with Wauna Chagata and Bluebird groups, the program features dolls, national dances, piano numbers, a Quaker piece, and vocal selections by pupils from Athena and Weston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena-Weston
Emily Menefee
Athena
Weston
Menefee
Athena Camp Fire Girls
Wauna
Chagata
Bluebird
Pierrot and
Pierrette
Audrey Jones
Hazel Swant
Jumping Jack
Fern Carstens
Jewell Pinkerton
Arlene Foster
Margaret Thompson
June Thompson
Barbara Maloney
Marjorie Warm
Georgia Staggs
Hardee Piersol
Wilma McIntyre
Genevieve Barrett
Anabelle Payne
Blue Mountain Boy Scouts Rally At Walla Walla
Blue Mountain Council Boy Scouts hold seventh Camp-o-Bal in Walla Walla at Wildwood park with overnight camping and inter troop rally. Prizes offered for inter patrol camping, field events and top troop points over two days. Inspections start 4:30 to 5:00 pm with camp setup and meals judged for orderliness and cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Blue Mountain Council
Boy Scouts
Wildwood Park
Athena Seventh and Eighth Graders Pass 100 Percent
All seventh and eighth grade students in Athena schools passed final exams. Eighth grade averages show Walter Singer 96, Leo Geissel 92, Mary Jane Miller 94, Nate McBride 80, Bud Miller 90, Kenneth Rogers 92, Laura Ross 95, Nylene Taylor 94. Seventh grade averages include Aaron Douglas 98 and Dannie Reeder 96 among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
M. I. Miller
Athens
Walter Singer
Leo Geissel
Mary Jane Miller
Nate McBride
Bud Miller
Kenneth Rogers
Laura Ross
Nylene Taylor
Mildred Alkire
Fern Carstens
Aaron Douglas
Arlene Foster
Max Johnson
Barbara Lee
Maxine Martin
Dannie Reeder
Norbert Wal
Pendleton Named Headquarters for Northwest Grain Group
Henry W. Collins of Pendleton says the Farmers' National Grain Corporation will base the Northwest district headquarters in Pendleton with branch offices at Portland Seattle and Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Northwest
Farmers’ National Grain Corporation
Henry W. Collins
Portland
Seattle
Spokane
Unseasonable Snow Hits Mc Kinzie Pass
Twelve inches of snow fell on Mc Kinzie pass during a Cascades blizzard that covered summits. State highway officials said the highway stayed open despite the heavy fall on the pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinzie Pass
Cascades
Economic Geography of Oregon workbook gains attention
University of Oregon researchers A L Lomix and Charles Easton Rothewell publish a high school oriented workbook on Oregon’s geography and economy. The first three units with bibliography are ready for distribution, detailing agricultural industrial and commercial life and how geography shapes economic change. A Portland committee funded and supported the project to acquaint students with state resources and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Eugene
Oregon
A. L. Lomix
University of Oregon School of Business Administration
Charles Easton Rothewell
School of Education
Clarence B. May
Grant High School
Portland
Kay declines independent bid for governor
State Treasurer T. B. Kay ruled out running as an independent candidate after speculation following the election nominating George W. Joseph. Kay, once seen as a likely candidate before the primary, said he would support the party nomines and cited medical advice for his decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
T. B. Kay
George W. Joseph
Kay
Pace
Death of Chas Norris At Home of Relatives
Chas Norris a well known Athena harness dealer died Monday at the Schubert home in Athena relatives said. He was 68 and had been in failing health, later moved to Portland for services and burial in Rose City Cemetery. Norris learned harness work in St Louis and practiced in Athena since 1899, married Olivina Schubert in 1893 with no children. He served as leather inspector in World War I at Jeffersonville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arles Norris
Athena
Schubert
Portland
Dr. Harrison
Rose City
Norris
Velma Schubert
Walla Walla
Mr. Norris
Alabama
St. Louis
Olivina M. Schubert
L. H. Howell
Rosalia
Washington
Jeffersonville, Ind
Results of Sunday Games In the County League
Athena lost its second straight game to the Mission Indians 6 to 0 at Round-Up grounds Pendleton. Banister allowed seven hits while Joe Beetles pitched for the Indians. Five costly errors aided the attackers as Aman Tate and teammates boosted the visitors. Umatilla edged Bill King’s Grizzlies 4 to 3 in a river town game lifting Helix to second and placing the Indians in front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Mission Indians
Pendleton
Joe Beetles
Indians
Banister
Aman Tate
Hoskins
Baker
Umatilla
Bill King
Grizzlies
Helix
Srae
Doubleheader in Pendleton for Umatilla County League
Four Umatilla County Baseball League teams meet at Round-Up grounds in Pendleton Sunday afternoon. Helix faces Athena in the first game at 1 p m. The Mission Indians play Umatilla in the second. Winners meet the league champion the following Sunday June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Umatilla County Baseball League
Helix
Athena
Mission Indians
Umatilla
Une
John Benson and Bill Hendrickson Trout on Umatilla River
John Benson and Bill Hendrickson take to the Umatilla River for trout fishing. The pair pursue productive catches amid river conditions shaping local angling plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Benson
Bill Hendrickson
Umatilla River
Rain and Wind Sweep Northwest with Heavy May Storm
A Pacific storm delivered heavy rain wind and hail across western Oregon and Washington, soaking Athena Oregon and Umatilla county May downpour boosts soil moisture and water flow. Farmers praise rainfall easing irrigation concerns, aiding wheat bean and fruit crops while hay growers face harvest delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Umatilla
Oregon
Pacific
Pacific Northwest
Rockies
Washington
Huggins Opens New Service Station Corner Main and Fifth
J. D. Huggins is at home in his new service station at the corner of Main and Fifth streets. Shell Oil painters are expected soon to paint the building in Shell yellow. He plans to move another building to expand his site and may construct cabins to house campers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huggins
J. D. Huggins
Main
Fifth Streets
Shell
Clark's Friends Seek To Save Him From Gallows
Walla Walla April 4 1929 Clark sentenced to die July 11 for poisoning A L Bidwell in 1927 was moved to the death cell after the judge's ruling. Friends launch an appeal to Governor Hartley with petitions from hundreds seeking clemency. Clark has served over two years in jail alongside Wilkins and Schneider who await appeals. His mother visited twice weekly and made a final trip last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Preston Rae
Slim
Robert Lee Wilkins
George Schneider
Clark
Supreme Court
James Kershaw founder of Dixie Washington dies at 94
James Scott Kershaw pioneer of 1861 in the Walla Walla valley and founder of Dixie Washington died at home in Walla Walla after a six day illness. He was born in England in 179? and came to America in 1842. He helped popularize the song Dixie with his brothers and gave the town its name Dixie. He would have turned 95 on July 6. He was uncle to J F Kershaw of Athena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Scott Kershaw
Walla Walla Valley
Dixie
Washington
Thoreday
Walla Walla
J. F. Kershaw
Athena
England
America
Kershaws
Singles Tournament Sunday Morning Action
Sunday at 8 a m W Pin kerton faces L Pinkerton and Taylor plays Baker. At 9 Blatchford opposes Myrick and Koepke meets Gray. At 10 Watkins faces Harden and Johns meets C Michener. At 10 45 L Michener meets W Pittman as the second round begins on the opposite court. Arrive on time or forfeit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Pinkerton
L. Pinkerton
Taylor
Baker
Blatchford
Myrick
Koepke
Gray
Watkins
Harden
Johns
C. Michener
L. Michener
W. Pittman
Barretts Spend Sunday at Bingham Springs
Mr and Mrs H A Barrett and family spent Sunday at Bingham Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Barrett
Bingham Springs
Magnetic Storms Knock Out Trans Atlantic Radio
Magnetic storms disrupt short wave trans ocean rebroadcasts more than static. C W Horn of NBC notes landline techs felt effects long ago and solar activity drives electron bombardment. Sun spots and aurora borealis tied to the phenomenon while long wave signals may brighten under disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
C. W. Horn
National Broadcasting Company
Horn
International Exchange of Programs
The
Broadcasting Company
United States Bureau of Standards
L. W. Austin
Earth
Cornell Sells Garage To Dan Palmer of Portland
Dan Palmer of Portland takes over the Cornell Garage from L A Cornell who had bought it from R A Thompson now living in Weiser Idaho. Cornell receives two parcels one on the Sandy River near Portland and another near Mosier. Palmer has placed George H Smith in charge of the mechanical department. Cornell will remain in Athena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Dan Palmer
Portland
Cornell
L. A. Cornell
R. A. Thompson
Weiser
Idaho
Sandy River
Mosier
Palmer
General Motors
George H. Smith
Crothers & Kirby
Adams
Duffield Opens Barber Shop With Family Ties In Town
R A Duffield and his wife and son have opened a barber shop in the former Cowan and Rice building after returning from Portland. Penn Harris ordered fixtures for the new room while the old stand west of the Athena Department Store houses Ms Harris' beauty parlor setup. Miss Gladys Beem is relocating to Palabd and will oversee the parlor mut it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffield
R. A. Duffield
Portland
Cowan
Rice
Penn Harris
Athena
Columbia Plans Up Against Snag In Inland Waterway Act
A Washington dispatch reports that War Department opposition blocks extending the Inland Waterway Corporation Barge Line Act to the Columbia River. Acting Secretary Davison notes existing law favors Mississippi routes and declines new extensions, awaiting further views from General Ashburn and Secretary Hurley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Overane
McNill
Inland Waterway Corporation
Secretary of War
War Department
Johnson
Senate Commerce Committee
F. Trubee Davison
McNary
Columbia River
Davison
Mississippi River
Congress
Thomas Q. Ashburn
Inland Waterways Corporation
Portland
Department
Ashburn
Patrick H. Hurley
Astoria Woman Elected Rebekah State Leader
Mrs. Leona Thiel of Astoria was elected state president of the Rebekah assembly at the Portland convention. Other officers include Mrs. Ethel Meldrum Milwaukie as vice president and Mrs. Maud Rogers Enterprise as warden. The gathering drew about 2000 members. The fund aids Oregon students and is loaned on honor with no notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Thiel
Astoria
Rebekah
Order
Portland
Ethel Meldrum
Milwaukie
Maud Rogers
Enterprise
Ora L. Casper
Dulles
Eda Jacobs
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Oregon
Malen Burnett Pupils to Be Heard In Concert
Malen Burnett School of Music presents a recital at the school auditorium on Wednesday night May 28 at 8 o clock. Miss Edna Hanna leads piano pupils with assistance from violinist Betty Weatherman of Walla Walla. Nine year old Elizabeth Walker and Peggy Weatherman perform in a trio with Miss Hanna. Athena pupils Virginia Eager Joyce Pinkerton Aaron Douglas Jewell Pinkerton Tillman Taylor Maxine Martin Tillman Stone Betty Eager Marjorie Montague Ny lene Taylor showcased. no admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Hanna
Malen Burnett School of Music
Betty Weatherman
Walla Walla
Jean Bratton
Elizabeth Walker
Peggy Weatherman
Miss Hanna
Athena
Virginia Eager
Joyce Pinkerton
Aaron Douglas
Jewell Pinkerton
Mr and Mrs D H Johnson Attend Event At Home
Mr and Mrs D H Johnson are listed as hosting a gathering at their home, with attendees and details limited to the readable portion. The note indicates a social or familial function taking place at the Johnson residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Johnson
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Mrs. Eager
Esther Berlin
Quaker Miss June Garfield
Laura Jean Payne
Marjorie Douglas
Mildred Hansell
Lucille Staggs
Betty Eager
Blue Mountain Boy Scouts
Friendship Doll
U. of O
Japan
Gerlinger
Tom Kay
Chas. Norris
James Kershaw
Columbia
Snag
Department of War
Malen Burnett
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