Athena Schools Welcomes New Faculty for Next Year
Three new names join Athena schools as staff. Mrs. Helen A. Stewart becomes part time high school teacher in science filling Blatchford’s vacancy. Superintendent E. F. Bloomen takes second year overseeing high and grade schools and teaches social sciences. Elizabeth Bloom heads commercial dept and conducts glee club and girls athletics. Other returning and new staff include Miss Mary Cameron Latin librarian, Dan Tilley mathematics English history and band, M I Miller seventh and eighth grade coach, Hazel Williamson sixth grade, Blanche Thorsen third and fourth grade, Marian Springer primary teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Helen A. Stewart
Blatchford
Stewart
Gresham
Pendleton
Linville College
Columbia University
New York City
E. F. Bloom
Bloom
Adams School
Washington
Alaska
University of Washington
University of California
Elizabeth Bloom
Adams
Mary Cameron
University of Oregon
Athena High
Cameron
University
Dan Tilley
Dan
M. I. Miller
Hazel Williamson
Eastern Oregon Normal School
la Grande
Blanche Thorsen
Waitsburg Hosts Two Day Days of Real Sport Event
Waitsburg hosts a two day program with many horses entered and Athena attendees expected. Ruth Parton of Round-Up fame fields 13 racers aged two to four from her Yakima area farm, while entries include horses from Helena Montana Boise Idaho and Eastern Oregon at the Waitsburg track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waitsburg
Athena
Pacific Coast
Ruth Parton
Parton
Yakima
Helena
Mont
Boise
Idaho
Oregon
Old Timers to Meet Weston at Pioneers Picnic
Billy Littlejohn, manager of the Athena old-time baseball team, plans a June 13 contest with Weston old-timers at the Pioneers’ picnic. He hopes to assemble his squad Sunday for a loosen-up session with a full lineup, many pinch hitters, and ample reserve fielders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Littlejohn
Athena
Weston
Pioneers
Billy
East Trip Returns for Preston-Shaffer Officials
M. L. Watts and E. H. Leonard of Preston-Shaffer Milling returned Saturday from an Eastern business trip. They visited Chicago and Kansas City, traveled through Denver and Salt Lake City, and Watts witnessed three classy baseball games between the Athletics and the White Sox in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Watts
E. H. Leonard
Preston-Shaffer Milling Company
Chicago
Kansas City
Denver
Salt Lake City
M. L
Athletics
White Sox
Earnshaw
Dance Row Fatal After County Knife Fight
George Rizer, 38, died in a Baker hospital Monday night from seven knife wounds suffered in a Saturday night fight with John Falin at an Eagle Valley dance hall. A Baker County native, he lived in the county all his life. survived by his wife, parents, and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Rizer
Baker
John Falin
Eagle Valley
Baker County
Referendum Title Opposed in New Appeal in Salem
The second appeal against the state police ballot title was filed with the supreme court by Custer Ross for J. J. McDonald. He argues the title is unfair and misleading and offers a new ballot title. Hearings are set with potential opinion by Saturday. Ross seeks Wednesday to delay. Petitions circulate in Portland, with 10,680 names needed by June 5 if the court upholds the title invalidating current signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
van Winkle
Supreme Court
Custer Ross
J. J. McDonald
Chris Kowitz
Ross
H. J. Bean
Portland
Ed Averill
Elgin Residents Beem Guests at Sias Home
Mr and Mrs Edward Beem of Elgin visited Sunday at the home of Rey and Mrs Sias. Mrs Beem formerly Louisa Bixby of Milton and a friend of Miss Glen Sias. She taught in the Elgin schools for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Edward Beem
Rey
Sias
Malen Burnett School of Music Recital Next Tuesday
The Malen Burnett School of Music presents a recital under Miss Hanna at 8 o'clock next Tuesday evening June 2 in the school auditorium. Public invitation extended. Ensemble and solo numbers feature Mrs Dave Stone Walla Walla Elizabeth Walker Warren Walker Athena students Betty Jane Eager Esther Faye Berlin Virginia Eager Aaron Douglas Jewell Pinkerton Joyce Pinkerton Wilma McIntyre Bobby Hopper Donna Jean Logsdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malen Burnett School of Music
Miss Hanna
Dave Stone
Walla Walla
Elizabeth Walker
Warren Walker
Athena
Betty Jane Eager
Esther Faye Berlin
Virginia Eager
Aaron Douglas
Jewell Pinkerton
Joyce Pinkerton
Wilma McIntyre
Bobby Hopper
Donna Jean Logsdon
Delightful Party Honors Departing Adams Residents
Jean Zerba Marville Zerba and Clara Fleck hosted a party at the Zerba home west of Athena on Wednesday night. The event honored Genevieve DuBois Elizabeth and Henrietta Ashbaugh on their departure from Adams, with games ice cream and cake. Others present included Francs Dupuis Bernice Wallan Hilda LaFave Elidice Kirby Kenneth Wallan Robert Rothrock Harold Murray Fred and Jack Hodgen Wayne LaFave Alva and Randall Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Zerba
Marville Zerba
Clara Fleck
Zerba
Athena
Genevieve DuBois
Elizabeth
Henrietta Ashbaugh
Adams
Francs DuPuis
Bernice Wallan
Hilda LaFave
Elidice Kirby
Kenneth Wallan
Robert Rothrock
Harold Murray
Fred
Jack Hodgen
Wayne LaFave
Alva
Randall Potter
Camp Fire Girls Tea at Christian Church Next Wednesday
Athena residents are urged to attend the Camp Fire Girls tea at the Christian church on Wednesday afternoon June 3. An informal program includes a quilts and hooked rug showing and proceeds fund improvement of Camp Fire headquarters on Adams Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Christian Church
Adams Street
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Fred Pittman in Weston
Mrs. Fred Pittman was honored at a Sunday birthday dinner hosted by her sister Mrs. Nellie St. Dennis in Weston. Guests included Fred and George Pittman, Wayne Pittman and son Donald, Joe Payant and Junior and Lester Payant, Asa Swan, Ronan and Arlee St. Dennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pittman
Nellie St. Dennis
Weston
Fred
George Pittman
Wayne Pittman
Donald
Joe Payant
Lester Payant
Asa Swan
Ronan
Arlee St. Dennis
Idaho visitor in Athena to see schoolmate
Visitor Miss Alberta Dryden of Peck Idaho recently graduated from Columbia University New York and taught at Twin Falls Idaho. She traveled to Athena Sunday evening to visit her schoolmate Mrs George Myrick the local resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Alberta Dryden
Peck
Athena
George Myrick
Amputation Needed for Former Athena Resident Booher
Charles Booher, once of Athena, lies critically ill at his son's Spokane home. Gangrene has infected one foot, necessitating amputation. His daughter Mrs. Carl Christian of Adams is at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Booher
Athena
Spokane
Carl Christian
Adams
Memorial Program at Christian Church Sunday Night
A patriotic memorial program will be held Sunday evening at the Christian church starting at 8 o clock. The memorial address will be by C A Sias the church minister. The program includes orchestra numbers Old Hundred Battle Hymn of the Republic In Flanders Field Quartette Were Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground Solo The Sword of Bunker Hill Solo Keep the Home Fires Burning and Star Spangled Banner. An invitation to the public is extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
C. A. Sias
America
Old Hundred
Flanders Field
Lloyd Michener
Old Campground
Zenna Pinkerton
C. M. Eager
George Gerking
Sword of Bunker Hill
Ralph McEwen
Week End Swimming at Legion Pool
Water will be available in the Legion pool for swimming today, tomorrow, and Sunday before a dry period until the well is completed. Plans consider deepening the well and drilling to secure enough water, as municipal supply appears insufficient to support pool usage without affecting domestic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Pool
Tacoma golfer Hawkins secures historic hole in one
Mrs. M J Hawkins of Tacoma writes that her husband Mr Hawkins a clever golf player recently accomplished a hole in one and is now a member of that club. He holds the honor of being the second person to make a hole in one on the Steilacoom Lake course and is praised by Tacoma businessmen with awards and prizes for the feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Hawkins
Ethel Pittman
Tacoma
Hawkins
Steilacoom Lake
Jensen Returns from Denmark Visit
Jens Jensen has returned from his boyhood home in Denmark after months with aged parents and relatives. He believes Danes do not feel as strong an economic downturn as Americans and notes prices are similar to those in the United States. He drove his car from the East to Athena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens. Jensen
Jens Jensen
Denmark
Jens
Old Country
Mr. Jensen
Athena
Skyline Road Opens June Connects Weston and Dayton
Albert Baker district forest ranger says Skyline road on Blue mountains summit will open June 20 linking Weston and Dayton. Crews remove fallen timber from trails and roads to clear the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skyline
Albert Baker
Weston
Dayton
Blue Mountains
Mr. Baker
Dennis Sells His Papers in Klamath Falls Papers Sale
Bruce Dennis owner of the Evening Herald and the Morning News announces the sale of those papers to Eugene S. Kelly and associates Frank Jenkins and Ernest R. Gilstrap of the Southern Oregon Publishing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis
Bruce Dennis
Evening Herald
The
Morning News
Klamath Falls
Eugene S. Kelly
Frank Jenkins
Ernest R. Gilstrap
Southern Oregon Publishing Company
Clara Bow leases Fowler summer home at Wallowa Lake
Clara Bow the screen star leases the Fowler summer home at Walloway Lake for the season. Mrs. Fowler the owner and former La Grande treasurer is currently jailed on embezzlement charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Bow
Dynamic Screen -Star
Fowler
Walloway Lake
la Grande
Board of Education Bans Campus Recruiting of High School Pupils
Oregon state board rejects college and university recruitment drives targeting high school students in a joint hearing with presidents Dr. W J Kerr and Dr. Arnold Bennett Hall. It disallows university and college conferences and extends to Greater Oregon committees, with limited exceptions upon board approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
State Board of Higher Education
State College and University
Greater Oregon
University
W. J. Kerr
Oregon State College
Arnold Bennett Hall
E. C. Sammons
B. F. Irvine
Irvine
Dudley Reported Improving After Pneumonia
E A Dudley, once critically ill in a Portland hospital, is reported to be somewhat better after a pneumonia attack that left him very weak on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Dudley
Portland
Thieves Target Cars in Walla Walla Reports
Thieves in Walla Walla are stealing cars and driving them to remote locations to strip away removable parts, leaving the vehicles incomplete and unusable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Reappointment Expected for Jefferson Meyers to Board
Jefferson Meyers of Oregon is expected to be reappointed as a member of the ship ping board. Meyers' term expires in June and no opposition has appeared. The appointment will need Senate confirmation at its next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Meyers
Fef
Oregon
Ship‘ping Board
Meyers
Senate
Memorial Day Observance in Athena Declined Services
Memorial Day in Athena will include no services or programs. Stores will stay closed and cemetery graves will be decorated by volunteers as part of the observed day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Campfire Tea to Be Held at Christian Church
Wauna Campfire Girls meet at their new property paid for by members and guardians Mrs Logsdon and Mrs Eager. They plan a June 3 tea at the Christian church with quilts rugs crafts on display and an informal program. Proceeds fund redecorating campfire headquarters. Chayata group also met planning yard beautification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauna
Logsdon
Eager
Christian Church
Chayata Group
Emma Thoeny and Glenn Staggs wed in Weston ceremony
Emma Thoeny and Glenn Staggs married at 8 oclock Wednesday night in Weston at Mrs. James Beamer s home. The rooms were decorated with summer flowers and the altar held roses and snapdragons. The bride wore pale pink chiffon and carried tea roses and sweet peas. Miss Lucille Staggs served as bridesmaid and Donald McElrath was best man. The couple planned a motor trip to Canadian points and will reside in Milton where Staggs works for Milton Drug Co. Guests included Emery Staggs, Donald McElrath, Ernest McQueen, Ella O Hara, George Staggs, Everett Rothrock, and Herbert Stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staggs-Thoeny
Emma Thoeny
Glenn
Weston
James Beamer
Lucille Staggs
Donald McElrath
Milton
Staggs
Milton Drug Company
Emery Staggs
Ernest McQueen
Ella O'Hara
George Staggs
Everett Rothrock
Herbert Stages
Pioneer Resident Mary Piersol Dies in Pendleton
Mrs Mary Piersol wife of 8 8 Piersol pioneer resident of Umatilla county and former Athena resident died at her Pendleton home Monday evening after a long illness She was 75 years old Survived by husband and seven children Bert Piersol Weston Mrs Alfred Smith Pendleton Mrs M Kern Pendleton Mrs Asa Arbogast Ritter Mrs Audra Johnson Portland Russell Piersol Meacham Halley F Piersol Los Angeles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Piersol
Piersol
Umatilla County
Athena
Pendleton
Bert Piersol
Weston
Alfred Smith
M. §. Kern
Asa Arbogast
Ritter
Mirs
Audra Johnson
Portland
Russell Piersol
Meacham
Halley F. Piersol
Los Angeles
Pilot Rock Seeks Rain Despite Crop Hope
M. D. Orange of Pilot Rock reports rain is needed in the district though crops may still be raised. He cites records showing many sheepmen abandoning weak sheep for farmers due to feed shortages on the way to summer range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Rock
M. D. Orange
Baccalaureate Service Set for Wa Hi Graduates
Baccalaureate services for 206 graduates of Walla Walla high school will be Sunday at 8 p m in the Wa Hi auditorium. The sermon will be delivered by Rev George H Scofield pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla High School
Wa-Hi
George H. Scofield
First Presbyterian Church
Pinochle Club Hosts Farm Home Gathering
Mr and Mrs Phillip Remillard entertained the Pinochle club at their farm south of Athena Friday night. Five tables played. high scores by Myrtle Campbell and C. H. Potter. low scores by Mrs George Brave and Harry Groves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Remillard
Athena
Myrtle Campbell
C. H. Potter
George Brave
Harry Groves
Requirements of the New State Tax Are Outlined
The State Tax Commission warns that missing a 65 000 mailed forms does not excuse filing under intangibles or personal income taxes. Returns are due by June 15. Eligibility depends on filing thresholds for single and married filers, with exemptions for interest on federal obligations. Dividends declared after January 1, 1980 are taxable in the year paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
State Tax Commission
Commission
The
Growers Told to Feed Potatoes to Stock in Northwest
R A Smith Union Pacific agriculture supervisor says about 500 million bushels of potatoes will be produced in 1981, about 1.5 million more than normal consumption. He urges growers to feed second grade spuds to stock to support grade A prices. The Boise conference formed a committee to develop a potato control program for ten western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
R. A. Smith
Union Pacific System
Smith
Boise
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Utah
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Nevada
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Methodist Ladies Society Meeting Notes
The Methodist Ladies society gathered at Mrs. Ethel Montague home with twenty in attendance. Visitors included Mrs. G Lieuallen Miss Elsa Ringel Mrs George Myrick and Jeanette Mc Pherrin. Speakers were Mrs Ethel Montague Mrs Clarence Hand Mrs Welton Read Mrs Frank Little and Mrs W Q Read. Refreshments were served by Mrs Frank Coppock Mrs Will Harden and Mrs Ross Catron. The next meeting will be at Mrs John Tompkins home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Society
Ethel Montague
G. Lieuallen
Elsa Ringel
George Myrick
Jeanette McPherrin
Clarence Hand
Welton Read
Frank Little
W. Q. Read
Frank Coppock
Will Harden
Ross Catron
John Tompkins
Pendleton Begins Work on New Municipal Airport
Work started this week on Pendleton's new municipal airport with trees removed from a 40 acre tract bought for the project. An expert will be hired to assist in the actual construction of the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Cemetery work advances for Memorial Day prep
City officials report progress at the cemetery with many tasks completed this past week. City Marshal Miller and Ed and William Welch repaired the pump and water is now available, improving maintenance and site conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
William Welch
Boyhood Home Trip Outlined for Elmer Merritt
Elmer Merritt left Athena with Ralph Haworth by motor heading toward Tennessee. From Tennessee he will go to Ohio to visit relatives, then return to Maine to visit his boyhood home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Merritt
Ralph Haworth
Athena
Tennessee
Mr. Haworth
Elmer
Ohio
Maine
Auto Kills Deer on Crater Lake Park Road
A Crater Lake National Park commissary truck in Medford collected a two point buck after a ranger struck it Sunday night when the deer, drawn by lights, collided with the vehicle. The accident occurred on a park road as the animal wandered into traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crater Lake National Park
Medford
Champion Jersey cow wins at Oregon State Hospital farm Pendleton
The Champion Cow at the Pendleton site of Oregon State Hospital farm is a four year old Jersey dairy cow. A certificate of award is issued based on a production record of 205 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon State Hospital Farm
Pendleton
Governor Meier Proposes Broad State Purchasing Reform
Salem reports a near total overhaul of the state purchasing department after the resignation of Carle Abrams and all staff. Governor Meier says reorganizing will occur within a week as Rufus Holman and Hal Hoss clash over hiring Ben Wing for full time collection work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Carle Abrams
Board of Control
State Board of Control
State Purchasing Department
Rufus ©. Holman
Hal E. Hoss
Meier
Ben Wing
Portland
Oregon
Wing
Rufus C. Holman
Hosa
Hoss
Carl Abrams
State Purchasing Agent
Holman
Mr. Holman
Poorman
W. F. Poorman
Abrams
Centrol
Pierce
Umatilla County Games Set as Athena Leaders Tie
Doubleheader Saturday features Athena and Umatilla tied for second with Helix and Uma tilla paired for first. Athena meets Umatilla at Round Up Park Pendleton at 1 p.m. followed by Helix versus Mission at 3 p.m. Winners play Sunday for the league title. Admission is 50 cents for both games and the final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Mission
Helix
Umatilla
Pendleton
Mission Indians
Trout Thompson Visits Pendleton Urges Stocking Streams
Trout specialist Sam Thompson from Pendleton spent a few days in town related to Oregon fish and game affairs. He served on the Oregon commission and plans to press for regular trout plantings in the Umatilla River and nearby streams, hoping to protect and stock game habitats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Thompson
Pendleton
Thompson
Oregon Fish and Game Commission
Oregon
Umatilla
B B Club Members Enjoy Evening at Eager Home
Members of the B B Club gathered Monday evening at the C M Eager home with hosts Mr and Mrs Eager and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mich ener. The rooms were decorated with summer flowers and four tables were in play Bert Logsdon won high score and Mrs Logsdon received the consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Club
C. M. Eager
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Athena Schools
U. S
Managua
Nicaragua
Bradman
Marines
Wallowa
Board of Education
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