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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1922
Page
1
President Harding calls Congress to noon session to push the administration merchant marine subsidy bill. He argues it will save government funds, curb special interests, and ensure American sea transportation while preserving national independence and wartime shipping capacity.
Washington D C President Harding will decide on Armour Morris merger. He has discussed with J Ogden Armour and will review with Secretary Wallace after Agriculture Dept study. Administration believes legal objections unlikely under new packing industry regulations. He remains open to new facts.
Washington Michigan statesman Newberry resigns from the Senate effective immediately citing continued partisan political persecution after the loss of his Republican colleague Towns end in the November 7 election. He stated the political climate made continued public service untenable.
At La Grande the governor elect and Democratic leaders vow no embarrassment from party chieftains. Dr. J W Morrow and Dr C J Smith say Oregon Democrats will assist Pierce in delivering campaign pledges and tax relief while avoiding petty patronage quarrels.
Rain in the Umatilla district brightens winter wheat turning green and promising a good stand. Farmers and cattlemen praise the open weather that allows grazing and reduces the need for winter feed, with forecasts of further precipitation aiding rapid grain germination.
Yakima district growers urge an official check after two carloads of U S 1 potatoes were rejected in California for hollow heart. Shipments may be priced out if any lots are found hollow. The defect is only detectable by cutting open, and a small hollow heart percentage can ruin a shipment as high grade.
Portland theater listings announce The Storm starring House Peters as a major Sunday night feature. The storm marks Universal’s top prestige film with Human Hearts, plus Thanksgiving show Jan of the Big Snows and The Woman Who Walked Alone. Regular and special prices apply on various titles through January.
Thanksgiving Day will be observed in Athena with union services at the Baptist church focusing on the forefathers spirit. In the afternoon Athena high school and Umatilla teams meet on the local field in their first ever clash. A picture program begins at 7 45 at the Standard Theatre and the Athena Weston American Legion post hosts a dance at Legion Hall.
William P. Remington was inducted as bishop of Eastern Oregon in a Sunday service led by Bishop Page of Seattle. The ceremony featured the largest bishop delegation in the church's installation history, including Lemuel H. Wells, Walter T. Sumner, F. W. Keator, and H. Tourette, with the missionary council present.
The resignation of U.S. Senator Newberry from Michigan follows a nationwide repudiation as voters and fellow lawmakers rejected his role in seating him. Democratic winner Woodbridge Ferris vowed to reopen the case, while many allied incumbents faced defeat in primaries or elections. Indictments had previously been filed against Newberry and aides over alleged election-law violations.
The season ends with Umatilla facing Athena High School this afternoon on the home field. Next Thursday Thanksgiving Day Endicott Washfast will visit, a tough test as Endicott holds a strong record and Athena aims to beat Washingtonians. After football ends basketball practice starts with last year’s lettermen, except one, ready to bolster a stronger Athena squad this season.
Motorists report an east wind ripping tops from autos on the Columbia river highway between Corbett and Crown Point on Tuesday. The gale, from the east, has prevailed in the gorge for two weeks.
Max Dudley son of E A Dudley of Athena and Jaanita Friedly daughter of Manuel Friedley of Pendleton were married Wednesday at three o'clock at the bride’s parents home Rev Grossman officiated. Cathrine Friedly, the bride’s sister, was ring bearer. They plan to reside at Dudley’s ranch near La Crosse Washington.
Spokane police detained Arthur Belour as an insanity suspect after he claimed to live on six cents daily by eating yeast cakes and drinking water. He had 672.86 dollars in his pocket as savings from frugal living but was released after doctors found him mentally sound. Also noted is Lela Saling’s singing broadcast from San Francisco and local radio equipment at Mr. Geissel’s north town home.
The Pacific Northwest VA bureau reports 1154 injured World War II veterans in the district have been vocationally rebuilt, with 2767 others in training at government expense. The program targets those with war service disabilities preventing prewar employment.
Miss Agnes Slack of England urged continued hard work as a world movement hinges on success in the United States. Resolutions declared unalterable opposition to modifying the Volstead Act allowing light wines or beers.
Ralph Budd president of the Great Northern challenges pleas to divorce the Great Northern from Burlington in proposed consolidation. He argues Northern Pacific should be the road moved for divorce, defends grouping as competitive and notes terrain and traffic realities in Montana undercut parallel claims. Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul president Byram backs the plan and hints at possible union with Union Pacific in future consolidations.
Georges Clemenceau, wartime French premier, arrives in New York on a peace mission. Acting Mayor Hulbert greets him at city hall as a personal representative of President Harding invites him to the White House for talks. The statesman warns the world of unresolved crisis and the possibility of renewed war if wrong choices are made.
General Pershing told the Merchants Association of New York that wartime plans from the War Department envision government control of all resources under an efficiency council. He said industry agriculture transportation and related personnel would be placed under national supervision to support victory.
Washington reports potato prices at the Department of Agriculture standings show West coast growers receiving 20 to 30 cents a bushel while eastern shipping points pay 40 to 60 cents. Some farmers are forced to dig and dispose of potatoes while others refrain from digging.
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