Suit to test constitutionality of Oregon tax law argued
Morning Oregonian financial editor reports a plan for a direct supreme court suit challenging the 8 percent tax law as a contract violation. A citizen group named a committee to pursue the case, with Sidney Graham handling the filing in a move to revert to the old 1 percent monthly interest and 2 percent penalty if unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon B. Baketel
Morning Oregonian
Supreme Court
Sidney Graham
Oregon
Galvin Bullock
New York
Baptist Church Dinner Delights Attendees and Helpers
The Baptist church dinner drew praise for decor and service in the church dining room. A 23 piece Adams high school orchestra performed four numbers, with multiple vocal and instrumental pieces by local musicians. Proceeds of 40 were thanked as a success by the ladies organizing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Lafave
Hilda LaFave
Betty Eager
Ross Payne
Floyd Pinkerton
Clarence Zerba
Ed Montague
Thea
Elaine Tubbs
June Thompson
Annabel Payne
Lawrence Family Relocates to Pendleton as Illness Persists
H H Lawrence and his wife move with children from Athena to Pendleton on Sunday to reside. Lawrence remains critically ill after returning from Portland weeks ago and must resign his Union Oil post. Leon Kretzer, a former Athena boy now with Union Oil at Pendleton, may be chosen as manager of the Athena plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
H. H. Lawrence
Athena
Mr. Lawrence
Portland
Union Oil Company
Leon Kretzer
Oregon Game Wardens May Search Camps Without Warrant
Attorney General I H Van Winkle states that a game warden or other enforcing officer may lawfully search a hunter camp during a hunting trip of short duration without a search warrant. The opinion was requested by the Oregon game commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. van Winkle
Abe Down
Oregon Ame Commission
Doubles cause campus confusion at Washington State College
A university directory lists 26 students sharing exact names with 26 others, causing mix ups in class calls and correspondence. Notable pairs include Elizabeth Phillips of Harrington and Bluestein, Esther Olson of Twisp and Pullman, and two Maurine Martins both from Pullman. William J. Cherniashevsky holds the longest name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State College
State College
Elizabeth Phillips
Harrington
Bluestein
Esther Olson
Twisp
Pullman
John Clark
Olympia
John Clarke
Maurine Martins
Washington State
College of Sciences and Arts
Roy Olsons
Ruth Johnsons
Arthur Hugheses
Mary Halls
Don Monks
George Smiths
Gladys Andersons
Howard Johnsons
Harold Browns
William J. Cherniashevsky
Seattle
Alt
Bue
Boy
Sen
Uno
Woo
Enz
Gay
Hsu
Pendleton Benefits From Huskies Over Athena 12 to 0
Pendleton's deep reserve squad overwhelmed Athena 12 to 0 in a Sunday benefit football game for the unemployed. Pendleton scored in the third quarter on two runs and a short pass setup, with no extra points. About 80 dollars will go to the Pendleton relief committee from roughly 300 attendees and net proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Husky
Athena
Pendleton Relief Committee
Jack Moore
Eldon Myrick
Arthur Crowley
Dean Pinkerton
Stafford Hansell
Wilford Miller
Melvin Coppock
Cecil Pambrun
Oral Michener
Bryce Baker
Lee Foster
George Pambrun
Dalberth Taylor
Norman McIntyre
Arthur Taylor
Petard Moens
King
Simonton
Guyll
Stroble
Rosenburg
Toner
Stearns
Johnson
Ray
Schannep
Beltz
Kidder
Moyer
Young
Kearney
Erwin
Garrison
Greer
Carden
Harthrong
Odd Fellows
McKinzie Chapter E. U. S. holds meeting with social
McKinzie Chapter E. U. S. held its regular meeting Wednesday night with seventeen members present. After business, the group adjourned for a social hour with three bridge tables. High score went to Mrs. M. L. Watts, second to Mrs. B. B. Richards, and consolation to Mrs. W. S. Ferguson. Hosts Mrs. W. P. Littlejohn and Mrs. Henry Dell served dainty sandwiches and coffee featuring a yellow color scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinzie
C. E
McKenzie
M. L. Watts
B. B. Richards
W. S. Ferguson
W. P. Littlejohn
Henry Dell
Read advocates larger counties to boost tax efficiency
Leonard E. Read of Seattle assistant manager of the western division of the United States Chamber of Commerce told the Walla Walla chamber meeting that one seventh of national income goes to taxes and one in eleven holds government work. He urged expanding county sizes, arguing we live in an electric light age and should abandon candle methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard E. Read
Seattle
United States Chamber of Commerce
Walla Walla
Potts Finishes Seeding at Helix Ranch with Fall Grain
Edmund Potts completed fall grain seeding on his He lix area ranch Tuesday and plans to sow the remaining crop next spring to Federation. Weed secured seeding of the entire ranch for fall grain, a common practice in the Helix district this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Potts
Helix
Federation
Weed
Bryce Baker Builds Pole Fence and Moves Barn on Property
Bryce Baker has fenced his lots between Sec ond and Third streets with a pole fence. He moved a barn from Mrs. Berlin onto the property, making a suitable place for several head of stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryce Baker
Berlin
Phoebe Onjle Wins Air Derby and Sweeps Handicap
Mrs. Phoebe OnJle of Memphis wins the women’s division of the air derby from Santa Monica to Cleveland and also takes the sweepsake handicap, showcasing speed and stamina in the cross country flight event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe OnJle
Memphis, Tenn
Santa Monica
Calif
Cleveland
Halloween Prankster Shot and Accused Held in Walla Walla
16 year old Halloween prankster Cummins is hospitalized after being shot by Mose McGrew at McGrew’s place. Deputy Johnson says Cummins vandalized the property and McGrew fired from behind a truck wounding him in back and legs. McGrew jailed on first degree assault. he once was a Monaco reformatory inmate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
McGrew
State Reformatory
Monroe
All-County Tournament Invite From Hermiston Club
The Hermiston Golf Club invites the Athena Club to an all county tournament at the Hermiston course on Sunday November 8. All county clubs are invited. Inquiries at the Hermiston Hotel. Athena members must register at Watkins Pharmacy by today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermiston Golf Club
Athena Club
Hermiston Course
Hermiston
Watkins’ Pharmacy
Football Player Hurt In Sunday Athena Pendleton Game
Arthur Crowley has returned from a mission visit to his parents since Sunday. While playing in the Athena Pendleton football game on Sunday he suffered a painful ear injury requiring several stitches. The wound was caused likely by a football shoe. He is improving and hopes stitches may be removed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Crowley
Mission
Athena-Pendleton
Arthur
Hyatt Family Relocates to College Street Home
Mr. and Mrs. Hyatt and their two small daughters from Weston have moved into the L. B. Phillips house on College Street. Mr. Hyatt works on the new highway project in LaMar district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Boy Killer Wins Favor With the Officers of the Walla Walla Penitentiary
A Walla Walla dispatch reports Herbert F. Niccolls Jr., 12, labeled a slayer, has earned favorable treatment from Washington state penitentiary officials. Superintendent Clarence Long notes cautious optimism as the boy receives schooling plans, meals, and structured activities while keeping to a guarded routine inside the front yard under guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Killer
Walla Walla Penitentiary
Walla Walla
Herbert F. Niccolls Jr
Washington State Penitentiary
Herbert
Clarence Longdown
Long
Cc. L. Ross
Touchet Farmer Held Without Bail After Halloween Shooting
Moses McGrew of Touchet is jailed in Walla Walla County without bond as 16 year old Lawrence Cummins recovers from birdshot wounds. Sheriff McInroe says first degree assault charges are pending against McGrew, who says he waited for pranksters after tipping an outhouse. Cummins has 77 birdshot pellets in his body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses McGrew
Walla Walla County
Lawrence Cummins
McGrew
Hallowe'en
McInroe
Highway Robbers Still Free Near Walla Walla Pendleton
Police in Pendleton and Pendle ton fail to locate three highwaymen or their automobile after a reported holdup of salesman F. A. Cannon between Walla Walla and Pendleton. Cannon said cash totaling 1494 dollars was taken. Authorities question several details of the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free State
Pendleton
F. A. Cannon
Walla Walla
Cannon
Grain Office Move Announced for Pendleton District
Richard Rice of the Farmers' National Warehouse announces that offices established in Pendleton last June will move to Portland on November 15. A Pendleton branch will remain. The move aims to improve economy of operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Richard Rice
Farmers’ National Warehouse Corporation
Northwest States
Portland
Potatoes from Hansell Ranch Reach Walla Walla Market
Ray Hansell drove a truckload of Netted Gem potatoes to Walla Walla on Monday. The tubers were grown on the Hansell mountain ranch southeast of Athens and found ready sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Ray Hansell
Hansell Mountain Ranch
Athens
Wheat comeback signals recovery for farm sector
The Farm Board and officials say wheat prices are recovering as global factors point to tighter supply. Secretary Hyde notes wheat and cotton upturn may indicate better farm times, with world conditions and reduced hemispheric harvests shaping the outlook for grain and agricultural demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Wethers
Hyde
Russia
Europe
Halloween Gathering at Radtke Home
Miss Kathleen Radtke and Miss Helen Hansell hosted a Halloween party Saturday night filled with eerie decor and pranks. Guests entered through a window and enjoyed bridge and dancing before transforming into spooks and returning to the Hansell home for refreshments. Attendees included Lucille Winn, Inez McClure, Adeline McIntyre, Mildred Hansell, Norman McIntyre, Dean Pinkerton, Athena Lewis Pinson, Emil Geist, Roland Pierce, Bill Hodgen, and others from Pendleton and Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Radtke
Kathleen Radtke
Helen Hansell
Hansell
Lucille Winn
Adams
Inez McClure
Adeline McIntyre
Pendleton
Mildred Hansell
Norman MclIntyre
Dean Pinkerton
Athena
Lewis Pinson
Emil Geist
Roland Pierce
Bill Hodgen
Weston Potato Show Opens With Variety Exhibits
Weston hosts its annual potato show today and tomorrow featuring potato and grain entries peas beans corn canned fruit and vegetables sheep and pig displays by 4-H members and miscellaneous displays. Merchants donate merchandise and service awards to augment cash prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
4-H
Walla Walla Golf Team Tops Pendleton Club in Big Meet
The Walla Walla country club golf team defeated Pendleton country club on the Pendleton course by 75 to 63 in a major season tournament. Pendleton’s Dr. H. M. Hvan was low medalist with 73 while Walla Walla’s Bill Barclay and C. P. Williams posted 77s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla Country Club
Pendleton Country Club
Pendleton Course
H. M. Hanavan
Pendleton Club
Walla Walla
Bill Barclay
C. P. Williams
Heppner Beats Pendleton Buckaroos 6-0 in Saturday clash
Heppner high school held Pendleton to one touchdown at home. Pendleton opened with a 35 yard rush by Scrivner. the try for extra point failed, leaving Pendleton ahead 6-0 at halftime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heppner
Pendleton Buckaroos
Pendleton
Scrivner
Wheat pays taxes as crop prices rise in Uma tilla County
Wheat prices in the last week boosted tax payments in Uma tilla County. County chief tax deputy Lucille Sullivan notes higher returns for farmers improving state revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Sullivan
Umatilla County
Shouse Says Democrats Likely To Rule House In 1932
Jouett Shouse, head of the Democratic national committee, declares Tuesday’s results indicate a continuing trend away from the Hoover administration. He notes gains for Democrats in the House and in mayoralties and councils across New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, while Republicans lose the 8th Michigan seat and possibly Kentucky governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Executive Committee
Demovers National Committee
Shouse
House of Representatives
New Jersey
Kentucky
Hoover
New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Small vote cast in Athena municipal election
Nineteen votes were polled at the Athena election held Tuesday. The low turnout is blamed on no notice being given by The Press about a mass meeting for nominating candidates. Officers elected include Mayor M. L. Watts and Councilmen Max Hopper A M Johnson W P Littlejohn Recorder B B Richards and Treasurer J F Kershaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
M. L. Watts
Max Hopper
A. M. Johnson
W. P. Littlejohn
B. B. Richards
J. F. Kershaw
Bowles Weds Girl and Seeks Refuge in Denver
Nelson C. Bowles an Oregon capitalist who was acquitted with his ex secretary Irma G. Loucks in the Portland wife slaying case sought refuge in Denver over a month ago. The Denver Post reported he is now married and living in a fashionable Denver district, declining to discuss his wife or her identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Denver Post
Saya Nelson C. Bowles
Oregon
Irma G. Loucks
Portland
Denver
Bowles
Athena Weston High School Football Game Canceled
The November 13 game between Athena and Weston is canceled ending the Athena season. Weston also cancels the game as Athena is crippled by injuries with three top players out for the rest of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena-Weston
Athena
Weston
Play Dates Postponed For School Play
The school play Second Childhood originally set for November 12 and 13 is postponed to November 10 and 20 due to injuries to lead actor Ralph Moore from a Toucher game. Moore suffered a serious knee injury impacting rehearsals and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Moore
Ralph
Salvation Army Soup Kitchen Feeds Ten Men Daily at Pendleton
The Pendleton Salvation Army soup kitchen serves three meals daily to about ten men, who earn their meals through some manual labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Pendleton
Pacific Telephone Taxes Turned Over To Sheriff
A check for 11038.81 was turned over to Umatilla county sheriff by Pacific Telephone and Telegraph representing the companys personal and real property taxes for the last half of 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla County
Wheat and corn prices soar on Chicago grain boom
Chicago reports a grain market surge that adds about 400 million dollars to farmers buying power. In late trading, wheat futures climbed with December at 64 1 2 cents and May near 69 cents, while corn and oats rose modestly as optimism spread through the wheat belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Midwest
Imore
Federal Farm Board
Rebekahs Elect Officers Circle Ten Women of Woodcraft
Circle Ten of the Women of Woodcraft met Tuesday at the Knights of Pythias hall to elect officers for the coming year. Officers named include Mae Douglas as Past guardian neighbor and Luella Pinkerton as Guardian neighbor, with Fern Elder as advisor and William L. Elder as magician. A new member, Mrs. Ethel Swift, was elected and will receive initiation at the next meeting December 1 when Weston lodge will visit Athena. A social hour followed with refreshments from Watkins Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Women of Woodcraft
Knights of Pythias Hall
Mae Douglas
Guardian
Luella Pinkerton
Fern Elder
William L. Elder
Lola Payne
Gelia Harden
Mary McKay
Guards
Minnie Jenkins
Inner Sentinel
Verda Miller
Outer Sentinel
Stella Keen
Adele McEwen
Sarah Gross
Stella Kershaw
Maria Pinkerton
Eva Zerba
Sarah Moore
W. H. McKinney
Ethel Swift
Weston Lodge
Athena
Watkins Pharmacy
Three-Link Club Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Triple Link club met at Mrs. C. E. Montague’s home with 18 members present. Officers elected for the year are President Mrs. Harvey Roseberry Vice president Mrs. Lloyd Michener and secretary treasurer Mrs. Roy Johnston. A quilt fundraiser was planned and meetings are set for the first and third Mondays. Next gathering will be at Mrs. Roseberry’s home on Monday November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triple Link Club
C. E
The Study Club Visits New York Topic Meeting
The Study Club met at Mrs. F. B. Radtke's home on Friday afternoon. Members discussed New York City with papers on Down Town by Mrs. Frank Little and Up Town by Mrs. Louis Keen. Next gathering at Mrs. Stella Keen's home will cover New York state with talks by Mrs. J. W. Pinkerton and Mrs. W. S. Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Radtke
Frank Little
Louis Keen
New York State
Stella Keen
J. W. Pinkerton
W. S. Ferguson
Empire State
Bond Bros. Store Closed. Sale to Highest Bidder Planned
Bond Bros. store at Pendleton was closed Saturday evening. Disposition of the business now depends on a sale to the highest bidder after ten days of sale notice. It is understood Bond Bros. are seeking a buyer for the assets pending creditor action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond Bros
Pendleton
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Navy
Naval Research Laboratory
Washington
Farm Board
Stone
Carl Williams
Hallowe'en Party
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