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Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1930

Page

2

Oregon Supreme Court永久 disbarment for Joseph and Mannix

The Oregon Supreme Court ordered permanent disbarment of George W. Joseph and three-year disbarment for Tomas Mannix after referees had recommended it. Justice Bean dissented on Joseph’s harsher outcome and on Mannix’s proposed suspension. Joseph, a governor nominee, attacked the court. Mannix filed the action against him, sparking a courtroom feud. Joseph had ran on a platform of free press and free speech in the May 16 Republican gubernatorial primary.

Salem Oregon Supreme Court George W. Joseph Tomas Mannix Portland Supreme Court Joseph Mannix Justice Bean Harry Belt Rand United States Justice Rand Rossman

Democrats Plan Rally in Pendleton For June Fifth

Democrats in Umatilla County announce a rally to be held in Pendleton on June 5 at 8 p m. Henry J Taylor says all Democratic voters, candidates and precinct committee men will be invited. With two legislative nominees and statewide enthusiasm for a Democratic governor bid local Democrats seek candidates for vacant ballot spots in the district.

Umatilla County Pendleton Henry J. Taylor

O D O Club Elects Officers and Plans Picnic

Mrs Jesse Gordon hosted the O D O club with thirteen members present. Guests included Mrs Haynes of Emmelaw Wash Miss Marjorie Booker of Walla Walla and Miss Lois Smith. Officers elected for the year are Dora Swant president Hazel Stewart vice president Charlotte Dickenson secretary-treasurer and Grace Catron reporter. The group set an annual picnic for Sunday June 8 at Cold Springs with refreshments served by Hazel Stewart and the hostess.

Jesse Gordon O. D. O. Club Haynes Emmelaw Wash Marjorie Booker Walla Walla Lois Smith Dora Swant Hazel Stewart Charlotte Dickenson Grace Catron Cold Springs

Dancing Recital by Miss Menefee Pupils At High School

Last Friday evening the dancing pupils of Miss Emily Menefee presented two recitals at the high school auditorium. A fair crowd attended and about eighty dollars was raised by the Camp Fire girls. After expenses, approximately forty dollars will be shared among the Wauna, Obyala and Bluebird groups.

Emily Menefee Miss Menefee Camp Fire Wauna Obyala Bluebird

Bull Run Reserve Seen Invaluable for City Water Supply

Portland officials dispute land title and timber value at Bull Run watershed. Fred M. Randlett, former Portland water bureau chief engineer, argues timber safeguards water flow and river runoff, urging a policy to prevent timber removal for profit whether land is owned by city or federal government.

Portland Bull Run Fred M. Randlett Portland Water Bureau Robert W. Hunt Company Inspection Engineers San Francisco Mann Randlett United States Senate

Senate forms special committee to study wildlife resources

A United States Senate special committee is appointed to investigate replacement and conservation of wildlife including aquatic and bird life. It aims to determine methods and legislation, will call witnesses under oath, and expect a report by the next Congress. The study spans game reservations, sanctuaries, migratory birds, fisheries, seal and fur industries, and involves multiple federal agencies and state departments.

Washington, D. C United States Senate Senate Atlantic Pacific Gulf Mene Survey Commissioners of Department of Agriculture Bureau of Fisheries Department of Commerce

Two Road Projects Set for Approval in June

County Judge I M Schannep announced bids will be opened in Portland June 4 5 and 6 before W H Lynch district engineer for the Federal Bureau of Public Roads. Projects include grading Pendleton John Day highway from Dale Grant county north and from Ukiah south down Camas creek and surfacing the McDougal Camp Toll Gate section of Weston Elgin road. Federal aid will be used with state and county funds.

W. H. Lynch Portland Federal Bureau of Public Roads I. M. Schannep Pendleton-John Day Dale Grant County Ukiah South Camas Creek McDougal Camp Weston-Elgin

Governor Norblad Rumored to Dismiss Sawyer from Highway Board

Salem reports circulated that Governor Norblad may dismiss Bend judge Robert W. Sawyer from the state highway commission and appoint M. J. Lynch of Redmond as his successor Lynch currently serves on the state game commission, named by the late Governor Patterson.

Salem Norblad Robert W. Sawyer Bend State Highway Commission M. J. Lynch Redmond H. B. van Dozer State Game Commission Patterson

Sale of Angling Licenses Progressing Among Residents

State game commission reports rapid sales of angling licenses to residents while non residents lag due to bad weather. As conditions improve tourist purchases are expected to rise.

State Game Commission

Tax Abatement Question For Stanfield District

Umatilla county court weighs abating state and county taxes on Stanfield lands to let the irrigation district gain title for a settlement program. Foreclosure actions may yield 3000 to 4000 acres if taxes are abated. otherwise the county might take over. A Monday hearing followed prior petitions from supporters and opponents, with DA Proebster to study legal points before a decision.

Pendleton Umatilla County Stanfield Court House Stanfield District John Kilenney Pendleton Chamber of Commerce James Hoskins Hoskins Proebster

Wheeler Weds of Interest to Athena Friends

The marriage of C.8 Wheeler of Pendleton to Mrs. Ethel Sharkey of Portland was solemnized in Portland this week at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church. Rev. Oswald Taylor officiated. Mrs. Sharkey formerly Miss Ethel Swaggart, a Pendleton girlhood niece of the late Mrs. C.5 Wheeler and Mrs. W. F. Matlock. Mr. Wheeler, a pioneer Pendleton photographer, hosted the couple as they visited Pendleton afterward.

Wheeler Athena Pendleton Ethel Sharkey Portland Grace Memorial Episcopal Church Oswald Taylor Sharkey Ethel Swaggart C. 5. Wheeler W. F. Matlock

Street Car Sends Deputy Prosecutor to Death in Seattle

Albert P. Stark Jr., 28, King county deputy prosecuting attorney, was fatally injured when struck by a southbound street car near Lake Union. He had ridden with two companions to board a boat for a weekend cruise and stepped back onto the tracks just as the car approached. Witnesses said the operator did not sound a warning bell. Stark died en route to a hospital.

Seattle Albert P. Stark, Jr King County Lake Union Stark

Annual Missionary Tea at Mrs. Jenkins Home

The Christian Missionary society hosts its annual Silver Tea on Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Jenkins' home on 4th Street. The event features an excellent program and promises to be a splendid social gathering for attendees.

Ladies of the Christian Missionary Society Janeth

Three Test Pilots Die As Bromley Monoplane Crashes

In a crash at Muroc Dry Lake the City of Tacoma II, a Bromley monoplane, plunged after a gust tipped the right wing. Test pilot H W Catlin was fatally burned. Bromley’s third ship in a year ended in flame after takeoff from Three Dry Lake.

Maroc Cal Tacoma H. W. Catlin Wash Tokyo Harold Bromley Muroe Dry Lake Catlin Jaimes Burbank Muroc Bromley Little Desert Japan Herbert Fahy Fahy Detroit

Bean planting wraps at Mcbride Bros farm on Eagle Creek

The Leader notes bean planting finished Friday at the Fickhoff Farm Froducta plant on Eagle Creek with 250 acres sown. Additional reads list 240 acres on Rich Thompson ranch 120 on the Bell estate 400 on Will Kirk 45 on Marty McBride and Marion Hansell's upland holdings to be planted. The season is favorable for beans.

Fickhoff Froducta Corporation Mcbride Bros Eagle Creek Rich Thompson Bell Will Kirk Marty McBride Marion Hansell

Fish Pullman Replaced by Fish Pullman II at Hatchery

After years of service and over 75000 miles the old Fish Pullman of the state game commission hatchery is retired. It is replaced by Fish Pullman II a truck with 15000 inch trout capacity and oxygen tanks to double that capacity when needed.

Caravan Visita Stages Street Stunts for Days of Real Sport

A caravan of automobiles and trucks visited Athens on Wednesday afternoon to promote Waitsburg’s twenty third Days of Real Sport with street stunts before proceeding to Pendleton.

Athens Waitsburg Pendleton

Pacific Telephone amends articles shows capitalization rise

The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company filed with the state corporation department an amendment reflecting an increase in capitalization from 185000000 to unspecified new amount.

Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company State Corporation Department

Indian Chief Honored at Dedication on June 3

Walla Walla reports a Whitman College granite boulder plaque dedication on June 3 to honor Chief Lawyer who warned Governor Stevens of a plot to attack whites during the 1855 Nez Perce council. Dr. Penrose cites diary and notes noting Sawyer moved his tepee saving lives. ceremony on campus near Stanton street expects 500 Indians and many visitors. state involvement by Governor Hartley and trustees chair Reynolds.

Walla Walla Isse I. Stevens Great Indian Council Chamber of Commerce B. L. Penrose Washington College Whitman College Sawyer Nez Perce Stevens Penrose Mill Creek Jensen Store Empire Furniture Company College Creek Nesmith Nesmith Ankeny Is Located, and the Umatilla, Cayuses, Walla Wallas Yellowhawk Fort Benton Yakimas Nez Perces Roland H. Hartley Hartley Allen H. Reynolds Stanton Street

Miss Crawford Elected Secretary-Treasurer At E O Normal

Results of the student body election at Eastern Oregon Normal School reveal Juanita Crawford of Athena chosen secretary-treasurer for 1930-31. Other officers elected include Cecil Posey of Walla Walla as president Lowell Fullar of Imbler as vice president senior council members Rulon Edwalson of Union and Grace Herr of Freewater. They assume office at the end of the spring term.

Miss Crawford Eastern Oregon Normal School la Grande Juanita Crawford Athena Cecil Posey Wallowa Lowell Fullar Imbler Rulon Edwalson Union Grace Herr Freewater

Tennis Results From First Round Singles

The first round produced several results with Baker defeating Baker in a split set 8-0 6-8, Watkins sweeping Harden 6-0 6-0, Johna beating L Michener 6-1 6-3, Myrick over Blatchford 9-7 6-3, W Pinkerton losing to L Pinkerton 6-1 6-0, and Koepke vs Gray halted by noon heat. Finals and consolation rounds set for Sunday forenoon.

Baker Taylor Watkins Harden Johna L. Michener Myrick Blatchford W. Pinkerton L. Pinkerton Koepke Gray

Eugene Youth to Represent State in Edison Scholarship

Eugene 17 year old John Brodantt, a University High School lad, will be Oregon’s representative in the Thomas A. Edison scholarship competition at West Orange New Jersey on July 1. Steelquist was chosen as Oregon’s premier high school science student from 11 finalists before five judges at Salem. Howard J. Richards, 19, of Milwaukie, was selected as alternate.

Eugene John Brodantt University Oregon Thomas A. Edison West Orange N. J Steelquist Sale Howard J. Richards Milwaukie

Big Power Project Aims to Transform Oregon Coast Region

Grants Pass Oregon engineers Romaine W Myers and Charles H Lee unveil a multi county hydro electric and industrial expansion plan for southwestern Oregon and the northern California coast. The project centers on a Illinois river reservoir in Josephine county feeding five Rogue area plants totaling 200000 horsepower and includes an electric railway from Grants Pass to Crescent City. Permits for power houses and diversion tunnels have been filed with the federal power commission.

Grants Pass Oregon California Coast Romaine W. Myers Charles 4H Applegate Rogue Illinois Myers California Crescent City Cal Federal Power Commission Lee

Fraternal Lodge Contest Set for Walla Walla Jun 7

Athena Knights of Pythias Kellogg Idaho hosts a major fraternal contest in Walla Walla on Saturday June 7 after Galena lodge Kellogg defeated Red Cross Spokane. Ivanhoe lodge Portland challenged Galena to a coast best Rank team contest with a central neutral meeting site. Kellogg joins from far away as Oregon and Washington lodges supply candidates across regional counties.

Walla Walla York Dell Athena Knights of Garfield Columbia Washington Umatilla Union Morrow Baker Oregon Kellogg

Norblad to Receive Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree

Governor Norblad and Mrs. Norblad depart Salem June 2 for Chicago where the University of Chicago will confer an honorary Doctor of Laws. In their absence Ralph 8. Hamilton of Bend, speaker of the Oregon House, will act as governor. En route they attend the Shrine convention in Toronto as guests of Al Kader Temple of Portland and Hillah Temple of Ashland.

Norblad Salem Chicago University of Chicago Ralph 8. Hamilton Bend House of Representatives Toronto Canada Oregon al Kader Portland Hillah Ashland

Couple Attends Cheney Graduation Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Lee Hitenwa traveled to Cheney Washington on Wednesday evening to attend the state normal school's commencement exercises. Their son Clair Montgomery is among the graduates.

Cheney Lee Hitenwa Washington State Normal School Clair Montgomery

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