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Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1927

Page

3

Gas Grain Pickler Not Effective Against Wheat Smut

Oregon State researchers report tests show the gas grain picker using paraformaldehyde fails to control smut in wheat. Germination is harmed near the treatment pipe, while treated grain farther away remains uninjured. Copper carbonate and standard formaldehyde treatments are still recommended.

RE. N. Pressman Oregon State College Umatilla Oregon Hall Corvalile Dominion Department of Agriculture Ottawa Canada J. C. Taggart Saskatchewan

Ted Roy the singing blacksmith rises to radio fame

Ted Roy of Pilot Rock Oregon the singing blacksmith at Oregon State College won the Atwater Kent radio audition in Portland He left October 8 for San Francisco to join divisional contests against state winners from Washington Idaho Montana Utah Nevada Wyoming Arizona and Northern and Southern California The San Francisco divisional contest was held Monday from 11 to midnight on KPO The Pacific coast winner advances to the national audition in New York City on December 11

Ted Roy Pilot Rock Oregon State College Atwater Kent Portland San Francisco Washington Idaho Montana Utah Nevada Wyoming Arizona California KPO Pacific Coast New York City

Pendleton Couple Wed at Methodist Parsonage

Miss Gladys Dickenson daughter of Mr and Mrs Sims Dickenson became the bride of Henry Knight son of the late Hiram Knight Sunday afternoon at 2 pm in Pendleton at the Methodist parsonage Reverend Wire officiating. They left for Portland then Phoenix Arizona to reside. A party of friends showered rice and old shoes as they left. Mr and Mrs Knight are former Athena High School students.

Gladys Dickenson Sims Dickenson Henry Knight Hiram Knight Pendleton Methodist Parsonage Wire Dickenson Portland Pheenix Arizona Mrs. Knight Athena High School

Forty Two Year Snuff on Farm Leads to Hotel Classification

Henry Barrett shows a long forgotten package of Chinese snuff found on Henry Adams's Weston area farm. Sam the Chinaman left the red ink covered parcel. Jim at the Athena Hotel classifies it as a novelty or curiosity.

Henry Barrett Sam Henry Adams Weston Henry Jim Cookey Athena Hotel

Tractor Kills Farmer in Central Point District

Christopher Witte a 44 year old farmer from Central Point was killed instantly when a tractor toppled onto him while he was operating it in his field. The accident occurred Saturday and Witte who was to be married next week to nurse Jennie Randall 49 was to be buried in his wedding clothes. his brother witnessed the tragedy.

Medford Christopher Witte Central Point Witte Jennie Randall

Spring Water Overflow Boosts City Reservoir

Heavy rainfall over the past two months floods the gravity water system and keeps the reservoir overflowing, Athena reports an abundance of spring water aiding the works.

Athena

Dill Sees Farm Relief Dominating Congress

Senator Dill of Spokane forecasts Congress will prioritize farm relief in the coming session over tax cuts and other bills. He argues the farm block demands real solutions to surplus, even if McNary-Haugen fails, suggesting government purchase or treasury funding to eliminate crop surplus.

Senator Dill Spokane Washington Oregonian Congress

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Paul Lieuallen at McIntyre Home

A bridal shower for Mrs Paul Lieuallen was hosted Monday evening at Mrs Alex Mc Intyre home. The event featured pink and white decor, a bride cake canopy centerpiece, and guests including Miss Edna DeFreece who won first prize.

Alex McIntyre McIntyre Hilda Dickenson Jesse Myrick Arnold Wood Marion Hansell Max Hopper Paul Lieuallen Edna Pinkerton Lievallen Fred Pinkerton Lawrence Lievallen Edna DeFreece

Weston High Defeats Athena 2-0 On Local Grid

Weston High School edged Athena 2-0 in a tight Tuesday matchup on the local gridiron. The decisive score came via a safety when an Athena player accidentally pushed the ball into his own end zone. Earlier, Weston and Athena tied 6-6 at Weston, and Athena lost 6-0 to Pendleton’s second team on Saturday.

Weston High School Athena Weston Pendleton High School

Two American Radio Relay Stations Located in Athena

Athena hosts two American radio relay stations one owned by C M Eager and the other by R B McEwen. The Eager station has operated all fall and will soon accept messages for any part of the United States free of charge. Amateur radio enthusiasts nationwide number about 20 000 and regularly communicate with foreign stations through the American Radio Relay League.

Athena C. M. Eager R. B. McEwen United States Eager South Dakota Spokane Mr. Eager Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Alabama Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Oklahoma Wyoming California American Radio Relay League Marshfield

Arrest Warrants Issued for Davis and Best Squatters

Emory Davis and E H Best, both veterans, remain on land in the Umpqua forest after a 60 day quit period. a bench warrant was issued and Deputy Marshal Loren Cochran tasked with arrest. They had defied federal orders to leave, awaiting possible reclassification of the land. Best and his family reside in a shack on the claimed homestead. Davis also occupies a small dwelling.

Emory Davis E. H. Best Umpqua National Forest Portland Oregonian Portland United States District Attorney's Office Loren C. Cochran United States Marshall Davis Best Cascades Roseburg Diamond Lake Forestry Service McNary

Classified Lost Dogs Pigs Purses and Cars

Lost dog Screwtail in Walla Walla area with license tag 439 needs return to Ed Kimsey 517 Bryant Ave. Reward $26. Pig for sale two month old pigs Virgil Zerba phone 26F15. Lost purse with money and Post Office key Hammitt A. Price. For sale 5 tube radio H W LeRoy Mrs Kirk's cottage South Third St. Cadillac sedan 33000 miles for sale. Concrete curbing cemetery lots reasonable prices J E Crowley 368 Athena.

Boston Walla Walla City Weston Athena Ed. Kimsey Bryant Avenue Walla Walla Washington Virgil Zerba Hammitt A. Price H. W. LeRoy

Knights of Pythias Lodge Attends Pendleton Meeting

Pendleton officials report Knights of Pythias members Lew McNair York Dell Clarence Benefield Ernest Duncan and Henry Booker attended the Pendleton lodge Monday night for a group meeting at the lodge hall in Pendleton.

Lew McNair York Dell Clarence Benefield Ernest Duncan Henry Booker Knights of Pythias Pendleton

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Pendleton Woolen Mills Steve’s Grocery The Laura Froome B. B Richards Chance Rogers J. E. Crowley J. L. Harman Pendleton Machine Works Main Bell & Venable McFadden’s Pharmacy Foley Continental Bryce Baker Kilgore Cafe Gerald Kilgore Frigidaire A. W. Logsdon the Lumber Turn-A-Lum Lumber Co Main Street
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