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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1922
Page
2
Chile reports a massive quake with 1000 dead and thousands homeless. Casualties include Copiapó Coquimbo and 600 killed at Vallenar, with destruction across Antofagasta to Valdivia as a tsunami swept the coast for over 1200 miles.
New York reports the National Civic Federation convened to push a robust U.S. defense. Resolutions call for enlarging the army to 160000 enlisted men and 13000 officers as Weeks proposes, and maintaining a navy equal to Britain and 5 3 of Japan. The federation urged a nonpartisan, just peace policy in international relations.
Washington reports the next congress will debate modifying prohibition enforcement. Dry and wet factions claim gains. Wheeler says wets will have at most 140 in the house, 78 short of a majority, while Hinkley claims 60 liberal votes shift control to modificationists in the lower chamber.
Washington reports total per capita wealth rose 40 cents in October. On November 1 the circulating money per person stood at 41.44 dollars, up from 41.04 dollars on October 1, signaling modest national gains. The government also pushes meat consumption and livestock industry support to aid economic stability.
Oregon delegate Glenn Dudley reports constructive work at the American Legion national session and shares comments from National Commander Alvin M. Owsley on veteran welfare, adjusted compensation, and the Legion’s push for accountability and citizenship education amid postwar reform efforts.
Friends in Athena mourn the death of L P Wilmot also known as Uncle Lew who died suddenly on November 10 in Long Beach California from heart failure. He was in his eighties, celebrated for pioneer stories and a history of the Indian wars he authored, and he is survived by his widow Aunt Sis ie Mansfield and several daughters in Idaho.
Miss Florence Gagnon of Athena won the Gardner automobile valued at 1100 in the subscription contest run by the Walla Walla Morning Union. Gagnon received 20 464 280 votes in the third district, against Gladys Jensen 21 782 896 and Mrs. F. B. Dement 25 031 880 in the second district. Gagnon thanked supporters in Athena and nearby areas.
In Oregon a staunch Republican known for always backing the party ticket cast a vote with his left hand for Pierce. Meanwhile in California Ms and Mrs Casper Woodward and Miss Laura Woodward are visiting before returning to Walla Walla for a few weeks.
A speech fragment stresses sacred duty to give them work and urges courage from the past and inspiration from the future as the speaker looks ahead.
Mrs. Ann Taylor died after months of illness at her Main street home in Pendleton on November 17 1922 at age 27? 75. Funeral Sunday at the Christian church led by Pastor F B Russell. Widow of David Taylor she left a son W R Taylor Pendleton police chief, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren, plus siblings J N B Gerking Tumalo B F Gerking Hood River Sam I Gerking The Dalles M P Gerking John Day and Mrs Angie Junking Portland. She crossed the plains in 1862 settled near Silverton later moving to Umatilla county and then Pendleton. She was noted for charity and benevolence and mothered sixteen other children.
A large crowd of young people enjoyed a dance at Legion Hall on Armistice Day hosted by the Legion post. The event was described as the most successful dance of the season so far.
Members of the Walla Walla county poultry association met November 4 to begin plans for their annual poultry show this winter. If plans proceed, the event would occur between now and Christmas.
Armistice Day exercises were held Saturday at 11 in the school auditorium under the Athena Weston American Legion Post. The program featured Rev. Johnson, the Athena orchestra, a flag drill by Lyons's boys, performances by Mrs Penn Harris and a quartet from Helix. Edgar A. Guest reading by Miss Morgan and soprano Mrs D T Stone preceded Rev. C H Holmes's address from Walla Walla. The event concluded with the orchestra and Vice Commander C L McFadden presiding.
Clyde G Huntly tax collector urges business operators to keep permanent books to determine income tax under the 1921 act. Returns are due by March 15 and revenue officers will inspect records. In Umatilla County lower city valuations are forecast if public utilities stay at last year’s figure, with a drop of 131 342 from 1922 estimates.
Athena defeated Hermiston 6 to 0 after leading 6 to 0 at halftime, with Wilbur Harden scoring on a late second quarter run. The win, amid wet field conditions, kept Athena undefeated at home as Hermiston’s late push failed. Pendleton, Milton, and LaGrande standings reflect a tight basing season.
The Standard screens Three Live Ghosts with Anna Q. Neilwen and Norman Kerry about three soldiers returning home for light comedy. Also shows Hoot Gibson in Trimmed, plus Pathe Review and International News. Thanksgiving night offers Jan of the Big Snows.
Washington reports the election returns place Republicans with 225 seats in the House to 207 for Democrats plus 1 for No Party, 1 Independent and 1 Farmer Labor. Senate Republicans hold 53 to 42 Democrats and 1 Farmer Labor, with a GOP majority in both chambers.
Washington DC railway regulators refused to approve rate cuts proposed by transcontinental lines for traffic to or from Pacific coast terminals. The ICC ruled amended section four requires compensation to farmers, found proposed rates not reasonably compensatory and violative of section three against shipper discrimination. Present Pacific coast rates remain unchanged.
One hundred sixty one names of Gold Star Women, American girls who died in the world war, are published by the Women’s Overseas Service league as Armistice Day features. Many rest on French soil, with others in England, Siberia, Armenia, China, and Manila. Names include Ima L. Lardford of Hillsboro Oregon, Tilda A Therkelnen, Mrs Jessie Chisholm, Alice Stevens Duske of Seattle, Geneva Rolinson of Nampa Idaho, Novane Mary Royer of Winchester Idaho.
Clarence Dill of Spokane, a Democrat, will be the youngest U S senator when he takes his seat March 1, as his older son nears a seat in the Senate. Dill, age 88, is a bachelor and the only Democrat to win a statewide contest in Washington since the party wave, while Ernest Lister, former governor, is noted in the race. Turks Warned in Curt Note
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