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Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1930

Page

4

Joseph Wins GOP Nomination Shock in Oregon Politics

The Port land Journal reports George Joseph leads the Republican gubernatorial field with a 60 294 to 45 933 win over Norblad. Other figures show Corbett Hall Bennett Joffrey and Wilbur Bailey Hough Piper. Joseph's independence worries party organizations as Multnomah County yields a 13 000 vote plurality.

Joseph Portland Journal George Joseph Oregon Norblad Corbett Hall Bennett Joffrey Ed Bailey George R. Wilbur Bailey Wilbur Piper Hough State Senate Multnomah

Hermiston Lad Rescues Boy From Drowning

Jack Pace eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs John B Pace of Hermiston rescued six year old Anderson Brown after a dirt bank cave in sent the child into twelve feet of water along the Umatilla river jack swam to the boy kept him conscious and carried him to safety at the house the guardians deem the rescue heroic for a young boy and capable swimmer.

Hermiston Jack Pace John. B. Pace Stanfield Anderson Brown Umatilla Jack Brown Pace

Motor Vehicle Licenses Mailed This Week For July 1 Due

Nearly 300 000 license applications go to the secretary of state Hal E Hoss as registration shifts to a July 1 due date for yearly licenses. The new system sets 1930 as the start of the fiscal licensing year with plates valid until June 30 1931.

Salem Hal E. Hoss Legislative Assembly Secretary of State Portland Fth Marion and Multnomah Motor Vehicle Division State

Seven Plead Guilty In Third Federal Drive

In Moscow Idaho seven men pleaded guilty and were sentenced in federal court following a Lewiston area crackdown. John Mullen got two years at McNeil Island for sale. Edward Burr eight months county jail and 250 dollars. Robert Poore six months county jail and 200 dollars. James Turner six months county jail and 250 dollars for manufacture. Louie Mathewson ten months jail and 250 dollars. Millard Pancleve five months. Eugene Weinman four months one state jail and 100 dollars for possession and sale. The drive targeted north Idaho liquor offenses amid a larger case involving city and county officials and upcoming trials.

Moscow Idaho North Idaho Ciry Lewiston John Mullen McNeil Island Edward Burr Robert Poore Craigmont James Turner Louie Mathewson Millard Pancleve Eugene Weinman

McLoughlin High Wins State Debating Championship

McLoughlin Union high school Milton-Freewater debaters won the Oregon High School Debating League state contest on the cabinet government topic. Marie Van Slyke and F. Clare Vauxe faced Medford's Walliam Dougherty Jr. and George Winne in the final, securing the large silver cup from Professor and Mrs. DeCon. The team had earlier claimed Eastern Oregon honors. Burt Brown Barker presented eastern and western cups. Judges included Dr. Ralph Hoeber Professor Wayne Morse and Robert Prescott.

University of Oregon McLoughlin Union High School Milton- Freewater Oregon High School Oregon Senate Ssth Legislative Assembly of Oregon Marie van Slyke F. Clare Vauxe Walliam Dougherty, Jr George Winne Medford High School McLoughlin Medford Burt Brown Barker H. BE. Tobie Ralph C. Hoeber Wayne L. Morse University Robert Prescott

Red Cross to Hold Life Saving Institute at Hicks Lake

The American Red Cross announces a two week Life Saving Institute at Hicks Lake Lacey Washington from June 16 to 28. Edwin H Carroll director notes the program trains swimming teachers lifeguards camp directors and first aid instructors. Fee is 40 includes room board instruction boats canoes insignia nurse on duty for safety and comfort.

San Francisco American Red Cross Hicks Lake Lacey Washington Edwin H. Carroll Pacific Red Cross Department of First Aid and Life Saving Pacific Branch Civic Auditorium

The American Boy Ad Offers Adventurous Reading

An appeal from The American Boy Youth's Companion promotes exciting adventure stories for boys age ten to twenty. Readers gain imagined journeys from the North to Africa, with battles, travels, and foreign cultures, and a gift subscription option for one or three years.

Wartorn Africa Foreign Legion S. Companion Heiver Pee Bustann Michigannette Blvd Rolt

State Treasurer Alleges Escheat Fund Railroading by Attorneys

Oregon state treasurer T B Kay accuses grasping attorneys undertakers and county courts of siphoning escheated estates away from the irreducible school fund. He cites cases in Southern Oregon Multnomah county and Portland showing large fees and expenses reducing cash estates dramatically and delaying funds to the schools. He warns he will file objections to final accounts and publicly name guilty parties unless the practice ends.

Salem T. B. Kay Kay Snj Oregon Multnomah County Portland Fsnd

Church schedule for Lund church of Christ activities

The Church of Christ led by Charles ae Sinsee Lund lists services and meetings: Bible study in Hebrew at 9:50, morning worship at 11, 4 pm Young People meeting, 7 pm song service and sermonette, choir practice Thursdays, Women’s Missionary Society meets first Wednesday, and a monthly Church Night on the third.

Church OF Christ Charles Ae Sinsee Lund Hebbel Omen's Missionary Society

More Electricity Used In the Past Decade

The article notes a 129 percent increase in national electrical power production from 1920 to 1929, rising from 43.555 billion to 97.208 billion kWh. New York led output with 14.451 billion kWh, followed by California at 8.85 billion, reflecting postwar industrial expansion. Robbery ends with shooter and victim injuries. Baker-Harry Howden of Waines wounded. robber fled through a broken door glass, car wrecked nearby, Howden hospitalized.

Federal Geological Survey New York California Baker Harry Howden Waines Howden

Honoree Is 92 Years Young Weston Leader

Harriet Douglas, a well-known Weston citizen, celebrated her 92nd birthday last Wednesday surrounded by friends and acquaintances. The event found her in usual health, filled with cheer and the joy of living.

Weston Harriet Douglas

Milton Chapter Hosts Loyalty Chapter Meeting

Milton chapter members entertained Mrs Theresa Berlin Mrs Areta eet Mrs Minnie DePeatt and others at a Loyalty Chapter of Milton gathering held Wednesday evening last week. Crescent Chapter of Weston members attended along with McKenzie Chapter C E S of Athena.

Milton Theresa Berlin Areta

Masons Gather at Pilot Rock Lodge Meeting

Eighty seven Masons attended a Pilot Rock lodge gathering Monday evening last week. The Masters and Wardens district club was entertained with visiting members from county lodges including Dolph lodge of Athens L. M. Keen Chas. Smith Louis Berlin and Herman Yoffman among those present.

Pilot Rock Pilot Rock Lode District Club Dolph Lodge of Athens L. M. Keen Chas. Smith Louis Berlin Herman Yoffman

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Hermiston Lad Boy First National Bank OF Athena Trust Department Kiead A. W. Logsdon Main McLoughlin High School Life Saving Institute Rockne Oregon State College Knute Rockne Paul J. Schissler International Harvester Rogers @ Goodman Mercantile Trust Rhode Island Baby Chicks Attorneye-At-Law Main Street Foley’s Kidney Cure Makers Teidaevs and Tladdar Riety Jensens Blacksmith Stock Land L. L. Montague Arlington B. B. Richards W. Boyd Whyte Stangier Building Pendleton, Oregon Peterson & Lewis Attorneys At Law W. H. McKinney Sharp
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