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Newspaper

Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1922

Page

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Turks Gall Walt in Military Movements

Constantinople reports orders for a surge in Asiatic Turkey military actions and for halting Turkish irregulars in Thrace. Mustapha Kemal Pasha signals acceptance of a Mudania armistice conference with Ishmet Pasha likely to represent Turkey. Mudania will be a military meeting to set neutral zones and Greek withdrawals behind set lines.

Constantinople Chanak Turkey Thrace Mustapha Kemal Pasha Thon Mudanis Ishmet Pasha Mamid Bey London Mudanin Komal Kemal Pasha Arso

American destroyers sent to near East

Washington announces twelve American destroyers ordered to Constantinople to reinforce the American detachment there. Rear Admiral Bristol recommended sending a supply ship as well to protect American interests and furnish supplies if needed, with distribution details to be decided by Bristol.

Washington, D. C Constantinople Voonale Navy Denby Navy Department Cristol Constantineopis Bristol

Constantine Abdicates Throne as George Becomes Grence King

Constantine resigns amid army and navy pressure. Crown Prince George marries Princess Bilanbeth of Rovinanta and ascends as king of Grence. The royal family sails to Painrmo aboard a Greek steamer arranged by the revolutionary committee. Population support for the nationalist movement grows across provinces. Washington teachers elect new leaders at the Olympia convention.

Athong Conmumund Haw George Bilanbeth Rovinanta Grence Constantine Sophie Nicholas Painrmo Blelly Oropus Revolutionary Committee Greece

American Legion Smoker Delivers Fast, Fierce Boxing Night

The American Legion staged four twenty four round smokers at Legion Hall Saturday night. Fans called it the best seen, with diverse bouts including Emil Ferron of Yakima defeating Roy Gup of Walla Walla in the main event after a tough four rounds. Dutch McFerron beat Rich Young in four, Gail Anderson of Athena fought well against a high school foe, and Weber beat Zatoan in a flyweight curtain-raiser thriller. The program was praised for clean, compelling action and strong attendance.

American Legion Legion Hall Ultra Science Emil Ferron Yakimm Roy Gup Walle Wallin Ferrin Cup Dutch McPerron Athena Rich Young Walla Walla Dutch Young McFerron Gail Anderson Wal-la Walla Weber Za Tbao Scott Thy Legion Yoarest Athena-Weston Post

Citizens Nominate Candidates Tonight at City Hall

Citizens are urged to attend a meeting tonight at 7:00 at city hall to nominate candidates for city offices. Election is set for Tuesday November 7 with posts for mayor recorder and city treasurer. Outgoing officials include Mayor Barrett and councilmen Stephens Mc Leod Johnson, Recorder Richards and Treasurer Zorba. only name mentioned so far is M. I. Watts for mayor.

Pnetiven Barrett Stephens McLeod and Johnson Richards Zorba M. I. Watts

Car Crash Injures Walla Walla Banker Near Pendleton

A. A. King cashier of the Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Walla Walla was badly injured when his car skidded on the highway near Pendleton en route to La Grande. He was rushed to Br. Smith's office for initial care and later treated by Dr. Keylor before an ambulance transported him elsewhere. J. Foley of La Grande, noted business leader and civic figure, died Wednesday, leaving a family with strong local ties and a legacy of enterprise.

Kurt Pendleton la Grande A. A. King Farmers and Mechanice Bank of Walla Walla Monay King Br. Smith Keylor Walle Walls J. K. Poly J. E Foley la Grande Tunder Foley

Standard Theatre Announces Big Film Program

The Standard Theatre unveils a strong slate with The Sheik tomorrow night and The Last of the Mohicans on Wednesday October 11 for Athena High athletic fund. Subsequent Wednesdays feature Smiling Through and other major titles including The Storm Human Hearts Prisoner of Zenda Peacock Alley and Over the Hill. First National presents Homespun Folks Sunday. Show times move to 7 45 pm. A new serial of comedies Christie Cheaters Torchy Vanity Mermaid and Gayety starts Sunday October 15, with a goal to showcase only the best quality films and boost patronage.

Standand Thea~tre Mohicians Athena High School First National Christies Cheaters Torchy Vanity Mermaid Gayety

Missing Man Seen In Yakima Returns Home

Will Harrah brother of Martin Harrah who vanished September 16 from Frewater reports Martin was seen in Yakima by a family friend who spoke to him unaware he was missing. No motive or reason for the disappearance is known.

Will Harrah Martin Harrah Frewater Yakima Martin

Borah On Recognition Of Russia In Idaho Speech

Senator Borah of Idaho urged that recognition of the Soviet Union by the United States would bring great benefits and stated we have everything to gain and nothing to lose during a stop in Pocatello on the way to Boise.

Russia United States Borah Idaho Pocatello Boise

106 Offices on November Ballot and 179 Candidates Listed

The official certification from Secretary of State Kosor shows 106 state offices to be filled in November plus four initiated and two referred measures on the ballot. Ninety seven candidates seek the 106 offices including three U S representatives, governor, treasurer, three supreme court justices and assorted state posts. Hawley is unopposed for Congress in district one, and three justices have bipartisan backing. The initiated measures include a single tax amendment, a 1925 exposition tax, a Portland $8 million tax for the 1925 fair, and an income tax amendment with a compulsory public school bill. The referred measures propose Linn and Benton county tax levies to cover outstanding warrants.

Kosor Congress The Supreme Court Superintendent of Public Instruction House of Representatives W. C. Hawley Supreme Bench Portland State Taxpayers' League Linn Benton

Red Cross Benefit Sale at Athol Mine Market Day

A town market day sale for the Red Cross fund will be held tomorrow with Watts G Rogers donating shop windows for the event. About eight committees canvassed the town collecting offers of articles to sell including chickens pastries butter vegetables and home made bread. Local residents Mrs A Smith Mrs C C Stephens Mrs H M Hill Mrs W W McPherson Mrs P S LeGrow Mrs G L McFadden Mrs P B Boyd and Mrs W S Perinson invite Athol residents to purchase items and support Athol’s quota for the Umatilla county Chapter to aid local emergencies.

Red Cross Watts G Rogers Jadion x A. Smith C. C. Stephens H. M. Hill W. W. McPherson P. S. LeGrow G. 1 McFadden Boyd Perinson Athofin Athena Umatilla County

Foley Hotel donor receives Studebaker car prize

Mrs T Wilson of the Foley Hotel in La Grande is awarded a Studebaker by Pendleton Post No 28 American Legion in a campaign to raise funds. The recipient was selected Saturday night amid excitement and community support for the fundraiser.

T. Wilson Foley Hotel la Grande Stude~ Baker Pendleton Post No. 28 American Legion

Divorces Granted in Local Court

Judge Phelps issued divorce decrees for Havel Saunders from Al fred Saunders and for Lester Suites from Fern Stites in a local court action.

Phelps Havel Saunders Alfred Saunders Lester Suites Fern Stites

Early Football Actions Stir Pendleton and Athena

Football activities start this season with Harminton beating Pendleton 19 to 18 at Pendleton field. One week hence Athena plays Pendleton on their home gridiron while Pendleton fields new players. Athena also travels to Amapine for first-year action against alfalfa growers with local supporters marching to cheer Buster's team. High school teams from Umatilla will attend the Oregon-Whitman game in Pendleton on Friday October 20.

Harminton Pendleton Athena Pendleton Gladiators Basler Minu Amapine Acho Buster Oregon and Whitman Umatilla Gussta

First Meeting of Civic Club Heli in Athens

The Athens Civic Club opened its season Tuesday in Commercial Club rooms with Mrs Ry By McEwen in the chair. About 20 ladies attended as Mr Nelson A Miller demonstrated basket weaving. Tea was served and Dickens Day noted for October 1. In sports, Athena center Tom Kirk broke his wrist in a scrimmage with Walla Walla, likely ending his season.

Athens Civic Club Commercial Club McEwen Nelson A. Miller M, Hager Brn F, Sharp Yesume

Ray McDuerel Driving Case Postponed in Circuit Court

Ray McDuerel, found guilty Friday night by a jury in circuit court on a charge of failing to give half of the highway while driving, had the sentence continued by Judge G. W. Pholpt.

Gabe Ray McDuerel Fallin G. W. Pholpt

Premium Spud Show Sets 1920 Weston County Exhibit Rules

A county committee lays out the 1920 Weston potato show to be held at Memorial Hall on Saturday October 28 from 10 am to 6 pm. Premiums total for Netted Gem potatoes and mountain seed include cash prizes and ribbons with judging by Professor George R Hyslop. Exhibits must be delivered by October 26 and limited to one entry per person per class.

Amatius County Weston Ft Memorial Hall Fred Bennion George R. Hyslop Ores ‘Ton Agricultural College W. L. Rayburn Jay V. Bmith Weston Mountain J. M. Price Clark Wood Bennion Memorial Hall Claus A Burbank

New Yakima Southern Railway planned with 164 mile route

Olympia report states Yakima Southern Railway is a new corporation filed in Olympia with capital of 1 million dollars. Incorporators include H. H. Lytle, Henry R. Rood and J. B. Allinson. Principal offices listed in Vancouver and Portland. Project aims to build 164 mile line from north bank of the Columbia through Okanogan counties, with estimated cost 7.6 million dollars.

Olympia Wash Yakima Southern Railway Company Dapara Cerattty Columbia River Underwood Yakima John IL. Yall Portland H. H. Lytle Henry R. Rood J. B. Allinson Vancouver, Wanh Portland, Or Faikima Klivkum Washington J. 1. Lytle Ya ‘Kima Southern Railway Company

Wheat Rise Predicted By Treasury Official In Near Future

Washington reports a treasury official predicting better wheat prices soon due to improving transportation, overseas demand, and anticipated Russian export activity. Railroads sign a wage and conditions pact with unions in Chicago as Stillman loses a divorce bid in Carmel Newfoundland.

Treasury Washington, D. C Joan VY Raltronda Europe

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