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Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1922

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Army Supreme In Aviation Field At Home And Abroad

The U S Army has claimed supreme status in aviation worldwide. Lieutenants MacReady and Kelly completed a 2100 mile cross country flight from San Diego to Indianapolis, breaking the British distance record and setting high marks for distance duration altitude and speed. A 2160 mile run before engine trouble is noted at Fort Benjamin Harrison. The air service plans another coast to coast nonstop flight in the near future.

Washington, D. C States Army MacReady Kelly San Diego Cal Indianapolia Ind Army Air Service Army Fort’ Benjamin Harrison Tidiana Alcock Brown Atlantic Air Service

Tariff Change Applications Rise Near 100 Under New Law

Washington D C, nearly 100 tariff change applications are before the tariff commission under the Fordney McCumber act. Most requests seek duty adjustments under Section 316 with up to 60 percent change, plus some for retaliatory duties under Section 316 and discrimination concerns under Section 817. Preliminary reviews may finish in a week, but hearings aren’t planned before December and perhaps January, with months expected before recommendations reach the president.

Washington, D. C Commission For Action Commission United States Tariff Commission

Ex Kaiser's Marriage Unites Hermoine Reuss In Doorn

German ex emperor Wilhelm II wed Princess Hermione of Reuss at Doorn with civil contracts signed. the couple followed Lutheran rites conducted by Dr Vogel as several offspring of the first marriage attended. A prior royal marriage in 1881 linked him to Augusta Victoria of Echrenwig Holstein.

Hermione Reuse Linde Doorn Holland Reuss Augusta Victoria Frederick of Echrenwig- Holstein Ceramonicas Wilhelm II Excourt Vogel

Pierce Sweeps In Over Gov Olcott In Oregon Election

Unofficial returns from 1641 of 1729 precincts show Walter M. Pierce leading Ben W. Olcott for governor 132377 to 98102 with incomplete county tallies in Umatilla. Regional results include Graham over Sinnott for congress and Ritner ahead for senator. Athena reports Pierce victorious 257 to 84 and the compulsory school bill passing locally 176 to 141 amid broad Democratic gains statewide.

Walter M. Pierce Ben W. Olcott East Oregonian Umatilla Olcott Thin County Graham Sinnott Ritner Reinman Alfred Smith de Hart Cranston Court House Pierced Congress House Senate Multnomah County Athena Aote Roy Ritner Pierce Hoff Tour Velle Schoola—Church-1hill George Mann Miller Berkley Hales Yee

Turkey shoot success at Legion rifle range south of town

A very successful turkey shoot was held by the Legion Rifle Club on the range south of town Sunday for turkeys and one goose. A Thanksgiving shoot and prize for accuracy will be held next, inviting all interested, members and nonmembers alike to participate.

Turkey Legion Rifle Club

Athena Civic Club to Plant Trees in City Park

The Athena Civic Club, led by President Mrs. H. J. Watts, plans a tree planting in the city park this month after discussions with County Agricultural Agent Fred Bennion. A ten-member planning group will meet at Mrs. Watts's home next Saturday to finalize details with Bennion present for the event. The club seeks cooperation from the Commercial club and includes a Thanksgiving program in its brief meeting.

Civic Club H. J. Watts E. C. Presbye Rotary I. L. Michener Watts Fred Bennion Bennion Portland Boyd Hill Betts LeGrow Dell H. A. Barrett Samuel Haworth J. C. Walter A. H. McIntyre B.C. Rogers B.D. Tharp Meg Ha, Barrett E. C. Prestleye L. Neen

Athena High School Battles Hermiston In Key Grid Iron Clash

Tomorrow afternoon Athena High School faces Hermiston High in a decisive football game on the Athena grid. Hermiston enters undefeated, having edged Pendleton by one point. Last season Hermiston defeated Athena 8 to 0 in a dramatic West End Town contest. Coach Basler’s team seeks peak form for the big battle. Apple harvest in Milton Fredwater ends with stored or shipped crop. prices down from last year. Wild ducks and geese move south, signaling strong hunting ahead as Sparta men anticipate a good migratory season.

Chance Athena High School Hermiston High School Athena Hermiston Pendleton Milton-Fred- Water District Sparta

Motor School to Be Held in Pendleton Next Week

A two day motor school under McClintock and Simpson is announced for Monday and Tuesday November 13 and 14 in Pendleton.

McClintock &Simpson Pendleton

Watts Elected Mayor of City

Watts wins the city election for mayor with 127 votes to McLeod's 49. Bond measures pass by a large majority. Logsdon, Stephens and Thompson win council seats. bonds previously approved again referred due to light turnout. City Treasurer Zorba retained. bond issuance and indebtedness measures approve.

M. L. Watts W. T. McLeod McLeod Mr. Watts R. A. Thompson Regd Hill Ion Geeral M. L. Watte Connellman A. W. Logadon O.stephens Reed Hill Logsdon Stephens B. A. Zorba Ces

Thompson in wreck on Sunday during Ford sedan trip

A Sunday automobile wreck injured driver A. Thompson as his Ford sedan veered off a bank and overturned. The car sustained rear and right side damage with broken glass and a caved front axle, but Thompson escaped injury.

Thompson Pendleton Neem‘bankmen

Caesarian Birth in Walla Walla Area This Week

The second Caesarian operation in a Walla Walla hospital this week produced a son for Mr and Mrs Charles Hammitt of Freewater. The birth followed the first Caesarian performed earlier in the week, reflecting ongoing surgical deliveries in the region.

Walla Walla Hospital Wenesday Charles Hammitt Freewater

Jimmy Fog Visits After River Valley Trip

Mr. Jimmy Fog came over the hill from Pine Creek Tuesday night, after hanging over the Columbia river valley for several days, and remained with us all day Wednesday.

Jimmy Fog Pine Creek Columbia River Valley

Armistice Day Program At Local High School Auditorium

Armistice Day ceremonies begin at 11 o clock in the morning at the high school auditorium under the American Legion Post with Rev. C. H. Holmes as principal speaker. The program includes local singing, drills, readings, and orchestral music, followed by an evening Legion Hall event with good music. The Standard Theatre offers Armistice Day pictures featuring Dorothy Dalton and Rudolph Valentino in Moron of the Lady Letty, plus Priscilla Dean in Wild Honey, promoted as top sea dramas and expected to draw packed houses.

Athena American Legion Post C. H. Holmes Walla Walla Legion Hall Standard ‘Theatre Dorothy Dalton Rudolph Valentino Paramount Player Lady Letty Miss Dalton Mr. Valentino Priscilla Dean

Farewell Banquet for Dr H Smith Leader at Athana Weston Legion

A farewell banquet was held Wednesday night at K of P Hall for Dr H Smith retiring commander of Athana Weston American Legion post. He and his family plan to move to Portland. Smith helped secure congressional action on the soldiers bonus and advised ex service men on vocations training and insurance. Twenty two post members attended.

H. Smith Athana-Weston American Legion K. of P. Hall

Card of Thanks to Isabella MelIntyre’s Family

Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death of Mrs Isabella MelIntyre. The Washington senatorial race results show Bill 127,597 and Miles Poindexter 123,217 from 2,804 of 2,446 precincts.

Isabella MelIntyre Washington Bill Miles Poindexter

Freewater Times Editor Dies at 34 in Freewater

Funeral services for 34 year old B S Sanderson editor and publisher of the Freewater Times were held Monday at 2 pm. The Rev Bleakney of Whitman College and Rev H S Stover officiated. Burial followed in Odd Fellows cemetery at Walla Walla. He died at his home from blood poisoning after a short illness. Survived by a widow and three children, his mother Mrs D C Sanderson, brother George Sanderson, sister Mrs R E Bean of Freewater, and another brother Charles B Sanderson of Seattle. He had lived in Freewater 18 years and was active in community affairs.

B.sanderson Freewater Times Price Ag Bleakney Whitman ¢ College H. S. Stover Odd Fellows Cemetery Walla Walla Sanderson D. C. Sanderson George Sanderson R. E. Bean Freewater Charles B. Sanderson Seattle

Mrs Isabelle McIntyre Laid To Rest At Athena

Pioneer resident Mrs Isabelle McIntyre dies after months of illness at daughter Mrs W E Potts home in Helix Nine children attend including A C McIntyre D N McIntyre M C McIntyre Peter McIntyre Duncan McIntyre Mrs Reece Mrs B J Taylor Mrs Mary McPhail and Mrs Margaret Pickell Funeral held at Athena Christian church with pastor A Grossman from Pendleton Tributes praise her kindness and lasting county ties Archibald McIntyre her husband died 24 years ago Obituary Taabella Campbell born in Bunnissan Scotland August 1 1899 died near Athena Oregon November 4 1922 survived by five sons four daughters 38 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren She joined Christian church after moving to Oregon.

Isabelle McIintyre W. E. Potts Helix A. C. McIntyre D. N. McIntyre M. C. McIntyre Athena Peter McIntyre Duncan McIntyre Alberta Mra Reece Helix B. J. Taylor Mary McPhail Margaret Pickell Dalles Christian Church A. Grossman Pendle McIntyre Archibald McIntyre Gresaman Taabella Campbell Bunnessan Scotland Oregon Canada Umatilla John

Supreme Court Allows Bank Deposit Claims Of Northern Pacific Employees

The Washington Supreme Court upheld claims by Northern Pacific railway employees against the Scandinavian American Bank of Tacoma for deposits on their personal accounts made January 15, 1921, the day before the bank closed. The decision affirmed Judge M. Card of Pierce County and reversed his order granting a new trial on law errors. Rural mail routes totals are given for 1907 to 1920 with mileage, noting Washington, Oregon, Idaho figures.

Olympia Waali Supreme Court Northern Pacific Railway Scandinavian American Bank of Tacoma M. Card Pierce County

Lloyd George Unopposed in Carnarvon District Seat

Former prime minister David Lloyd George was returned unopposed as member of parliament for the Carnarvon district in London. The result solidifies his position and confirms his continued political leadership.

Lioyd George London David Lioyd George Carnarvon

Constantinople Falls Under Turk Control Amid Turmoil

Nationalist government seizes Constantinople with Rafet Pasha named governor and Hamid Bey ordering Allied troops out. Turks advance into the Chana area and disruptions erupt as authorities vow to suppress disturbances. Allied high commanders reject the Turkish demand while the sultan’s ministry resigns.

Constantinople Rafet Pasha Hamid Bey Angora Entente Mudanla Chana Zea Sultan Tim

Peace Conference at Lausanne Postponed

London reports postpone Lausanne peace conference set for November 13 due to new situation in Constantinople. Allied occupation remains. Britain will uphold the armistice and neutral zone stance while Angora may send civil officers to Chanak Gallipoli and Constantinople if desired. sultan still believed to rule with British protection of him and the prince.

London Constantinople Ratot Pasha Lausanne Constantiang Angora Chanak Gallipoli Mann Urea

Coast healthiest places in infant mortality report

The state health board ranks Washington Oregon and California as the three healthiest states for infant mortality. San Francisco tops cities for infant deaths among similarly sized areas for three straight years ending 1921. Seattle Portland and Oregon show strong but varying rates, with San Francisco notably high in deaths per 1000 live births.

San Francisco Calfornia Washington Oregon Union San Prancisco State Board of Health California Seattle San

Apple Growers Seek Action to Save Apple Cars

Wenatchee area fruit growers, representing about 4000 north central Washington orchards, gathered to urge measures to protect 500 carloads of apples at risk from inadequate storage or transport. They sent resolutions to Provident Harding and the Interstate Commerce Commission requesting steps to prevent further losses.

Wenatchee Wash

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