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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1922
Page
1
Official and unofficial tallies across nine counties show Hen W. Olcott leading Charles Hall by 490 votes for the Republican governor nomination. Some precincts like Copperfield in Baker County gave Olcott seven votes to none for Hall, with recounts discussed but not statewide.
The article notes Henry Keen at 4th Street and A A House near City Park advancing toward completion. Both residences are remodeled with full basements and spacious layouts, including garage space for automobiles accessed by an inclined entrance.
Pendleton defeated Walls Walls 5 to 4 Sunday in a Mountain league game. Pendleton pitcher Bentler struck out 17 Walls hitters while Mantia starred for Walls Walls. The wildness of Pendleton’s pitcher created tense moments but Pendleton managed to hold the lead.
The W C T U of Athena plans Tag Day on Saturday June 3 to raise funds for a proposed Children's Farm Home in Corvallis. The article urges Protestants to support care for Protestant children and collaborate with churches to establish a nonsectarian farm home run by a broad board of directors and funded by statewide contributions.
Alex Schreiner, living on Basket mountain, received a letter from his mother in Russia announcing the death of her husband and brothers from starvation. The mother says she starves and has stolen to mail the letter. Schreiner family mourns. an effort to send provisions to the dying kin is planned.
The largest crowd ever attended the Lagrlon dance in Athena gathered Wednesday as Athena-Wenton Legion post gave away a 100 plumograph. Omer Stephens held the winning ticket and received the musical instrument. Sailings orchestra from Walla Walla provided music for the event.
Miss Lois Cassil of the Malon Burnett school of Music won the State Piano Contest held at the Keylor Grand in Walla Walla. Judges and local spectators praised her interpretation of Liszt Etude and Brahms Scherzo, placing her ahead of rivals Helen Ferryman and Edith Strange.
Mia Hila G. Wortman Grand Chief of Rathbone Sisters of Oregon visited Athene to promote establishing a Rathbone Temple as auxiliary to the Knights of Pythias. A former Rathbone Temple once led in membership, faded, now a new effort aims to charter a new temple amid Pythian growth and eligible women.
Farmers may not realize a 1917 Oregon Supreme Court ruling makes them subject to the Employers Liability Act with similar effects to other dangerous trades. The Industrial Accident Commission funds benefits from payroll contributions, providing medical care and compensation for injuries or death, while relieving the employer of liability. Farmers can contact the Commission in Salem for full details and instructions.
The Robert N. Stanfield clip totaling about 1 750 000 pounds was bought by B J Burke of Portland at roughly 25 cents a pound The deal covers Stanfield flocks across Oregon and Idaho totaling 200 000 head and valued near 600 000 dollars Burke has now purchased over three million pounds of Stanfield wool in four months Wool buyers report strong demand and most Oregon wool has been sold though still on sheep backs with buyers waiting for the clip to be cut
The Yendieton Tribune reports notices inviting bids on leasing trust allotments on the Umatilla Indian Reservation start October 1 1922. About 176 tracts, 20 to 200 acres each, listed with allotment numbers, descriptions and minimum appraisals. Bids open at the agency Saturday June 17 with awards soon after. autumn rentals reduced from 1920 levels.
The Athens Boy Scout Troop three patrols strong led by Scout Mestar Stephens and Assistant Scout Maxter Stil was to begin its first hike yesterday morning but was prevented from leaving.
Nazimova, screen's greatest actress, appears in Madame Peacock at the Standard Theatre Sunday night. Also showing Camille with Valentino, and Tomorrow Pauline Frederick stars in Two Kinds of Women. Boy Scouts drew large crowds for The Mistress of the World. next week The Race for Life opens as the second book of The Miracle of the World continues.
Bonds totaling 7700 dollars and a 970 dollar note were discovered on the east bank of the Willamette River near Municipal Terminal No. 4 by Frank Jobert of St John. The items appeared to be stolen from the Warmers Bully bank of Canterville, Washington, and were registered with owners named to Canterville.
The Senate approved the agricultural appropriation after reversing a prior strike on free seeds for another year. The bill totals about 87.26 million dollars, roughly 1.5 million more than the House. A distribution item of 240,000 dollars for free seeds was retained, ensuring passage without further House delay. The initial 29 to 24 vote to strike was reversed on reconsideration by 240 to 30.
Official returns from 64 precincts in Umatilla County show Hall leading Olcott by 71½ votes for governor and Gwinn ahead of Sinnott for Representative in Congress. The count lists candidates and vote totals across statewide offices and local districts with notes on recall results and cement sidewalk work in Athena.
Following a jury conviction on a syndicalist charge Judge Shoeke sentenced Wil lum Holley to one year in the pen. Edward Playe drew one day jail and Bewll Gelyert was ordered to pay a new fine.
In Whitman county Washington farmers used nearly thirteen tons of poisoned grain as a bait in their crop drive. About 230000 acres were sown with the toxic grains in what authorities describe as a hazardous pest-control effort.
Wardens report a fish ladder on the Walla Walla River at Nine Mile aiding salmon to reach the Tonehat log grounds. They observed 40 noted salmon 12 miles upstream from Days ton.
The readable lines indicate financial figures and place names but key context is missing. The fragment references Yakima, Prosperous, bank clearings, and a 1924 total but lacks a coherent event or outcome to report with certainty.
A sale project at a public market in Walla Walla advances as the county boards review the plan and seek municipal support. Officials debate funding and oversight while the project remains in county hands awaiting broader authorization.
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