Winkle Rules on Oregon Power Dispute
Salem report to Morning Oregonian details Attorney General Van Winkle's opinion on state power rights. The state engineer may terminate a water appropriation for conflicting rights or refer to the Reclamation Commission for hearings. The order to act must come promptly or court action follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Egonian
Oregon
van Winte
Norblad
Andamus
State Engineer
Eclamation Commission
Circuit Court
Supreme
Damas
van Winkle
Opera Power
Tollgate Road Finishes Near McDougal Camp
Tollgate Road along the ILA national forest boundaries has been completed by contractors and the segment moved to a new site. The road leading from Weston iston Mountain is hailed as one of the finest main highways in the northwest.
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McDougal Camp
Tollgate
Ila National Forest
Weston Iston Mountain
To Clear Title Complaint Filed in Equity Court
The equity case filed Monday in the circuit court by Street and Bertha C Street Inez Westerdale and others seeks a decree to quiet land title to certain real estate described as section three township three north range 36 East. The action targets quieting title to the described property and resolving ownership disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Street
Bertha C. Street
Inez Westerdale
Veterans Demand Bailey For Governor Club Organized
Salem forms a statewide ex service men group backing Edward F. Bailey for Oregon governor. Douglas McKay of Salem as president, Frank McCullouch of Baker secretary, Brazier C. Small of Salem treasurer. Bailey, a World War I Marine veteran and former state bonus commission member, is the Democratic nominee and the only WWI veteran in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Douglas McKay
Frank McCullouch
Baker
Brazier C. Small
Edward F. Bailey
McKay
Bailey
Marine Corps
State Bonus Commission
Oregon
Watts Nominated for Mayor at Local Meeting
At a meeting at B B Richards office on Saturday evening M L Watts was unanimously nominated for mayor. Voters will elect mayor three councilmen city recorder and city treasurer on Weventees 4. Incumbents J W Pinkerton B B Richards and J F Kershaw hold seats. Henry Dell has served as acting mayor following Mc Fadden’s resignation and move to Portland.
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B. B. Richards
Athena Press
M. L. Watts
Weventees
City Recorder
J. C. Burke
C. M. Jones
J. W. Pinkerton
J. F. Kershaw
Henry Dell
McFadden
Portland
Death of William J. Shaw Ex-senator and ex postmaster
William J. Shaw died in Vancouver Washington on September 29 after a lingering illness. He was born in Vancouver and spent most of his life there. Shaw served in the Washington state senate and was a former postmaster of his hometown. He is survived by his widow two sons five sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Shaw
M. M. Johns
Vancouver
Wash
Mr. Shaw
Cougar Kills Sheep in Weston Area Farm Corral
A cougar entered the sheep corral at Orin Brace’s Weston creek farm on Little Dry Creek and killed one sheep last week. The animal has frequented the upper stream habitat for two years and Brace has not captured it, keeping his family close at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orin Brace
Little Dry Creek
Weston
Mr. Brace
Divorce Complaint Filed in Pendleton Court
Rogers files for divorce from Clayton B. Rogers in Pendleton Circuit Court charging cruel and inhuman treatment. The Lewiston Idaho marriage occurred in February 1927 and the couple has a two year old son with custody sought by the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Pendleton
Clayton B. Rogers
Lewiston
Idaho
Western counties plan tax action for untaxed reservations
Counties including Klamath and Umатilla discuss forming a regional group to press action for taxing untaxed Indian reservation land. A follow up meeting with Yakima County officials is scheduled.
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Klamath
Umatilla
Yakima
Buffalo Herd Plans Announced by Warden Moreland
State game warden H. L. Moreland announced tentative plans to establish a herd of buffalo on the eastern Oregon plains. He said 100 of the great ruminants were to be introduced and cared for on suitable range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Moreland
Oregon Plains
Exposition Week Features Governors and Exhibits in Portland
Three governors attend the 20th Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland Oregon Oct 25 to Nov 1 with the Rotary Luncheon by the Portland Club for visiting members. Memorial services Sunday Oct 26 honor late Gov Patterson and a bronze tablet will be unveiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Portland Club
Washington
Idaho
J. C. Penney
Smith-Hughes
U. S
Son of Oregon
America
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture and Pacific Co-operative Wool Growers Association
Oregon Fish and Game Commission
Mrs M L Watts Hosts Ladies From Walla Walla and Pendleton
Mrs M L Watts entertained twenty eight guests from Walla Walla and Pendleton at her Fourth Street home. Floral decor featured gold and orchid with rosebud centerpieces. Luncheon followed by bridge crowned Mrs W J Lyons high and Mrs J Cruden second. other attendees included Mrs George Day and numerous Pendleton and Walla Walla residents.
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Walla Walla and
Pendleton
M. L. Watts
Fourth Street
Bridge
W. J. Lyons
J. ©. Cruden
Clason Adams
Palo Alto
H. I. Watts
F. 8. LeGrow
Armond DeMerritt
George Day
J. J. Chrisholm
F. M. Anderson
Walter Shaham
Ann Martin
Walter Adams
A. M. Lodmell
William Struthers
Elbert Duran
William Steel
Ella Hungate
Elizabeth Garden
Otis Whiteman
George Woodward
A. C. Nelson
Casper Woodward
J.©. Cruden
A. A. Campbell
Thomas Musgrove
George Ginn
Walla Walla
Ralph Hassell
Roy Raley
N. D. Swearingen
George Hartman
L. L. Rogers
County Convention of W C T A Convened in Pendleton
The county institute of the W C T A met in Pendleton on Friday for an all day session with a helpful program. A noon recess featured a pot luck luncheon enjoyed by delegates, including Athena attendees Mrs. Arthur Coppock Mrs. Charles Betts Mrs. Clarence Zerba Mrs. Louis Keen Mrs. Zelba Mc Intyre and Mrs. Stella Keen and Mrs. Ad Pinkerton.
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County Institute of the
W. C
T. A
Pendleton
Athena
Arthur Coppock
Charles Betts
Clarence Zerba
Louis Keen
Zelba McIntyre
Stella Keen
Ad Pinkerton
Hunter Accidentally Shoots Hermiston Youth in Opening Season
Hermiston youth Art Beasley was accidentally shot in the leg on the opening day of hunting season. He and Frank Pearson went out at dawn and had just bagged a bird when Beasley was struck by a stray load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Art Beasley
Hermiston
Frank Pearson
Geo
Pearson
Beasley
Tax Deputy Comment Sparks County Sheriff Office Question
The chief tax deputy in the county sheriff's office raises questions about who pays Tintquemt taxes and the accuracy of the tax collection process. The remark prompts scrutiny of local tax policies and enforcement.
Lights, Truck and Ford Car Figure In Serious Bust
On the market road north of Athena Sunday night two cars collided after a Ford coupe, driven by Roy Johnston, with no lights, struck a truck with friends R. B. McEwen Henry Barrett and Fritz Huffman. Johnston and wife suffered glass gashes. the baby was unhurt. McEwen had a deep forehead gash and other bruises. Barrett and Huffman mild injuries. McEwen was taken to College Place Sanitarium for treatment and remained there for days. All injured are recovering satisfactorily.
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Market Road
Athena
R. B. McEwen
Henry Barrett
Fritz Huffman
Ford
Roy Johnston
Mr. Johnston
Barrett
Huffman
McEwen
College Place Sanitarium
Rain Storm Drops Heavy Downpour in Umatilla County
A strong rainstorm hit Umatilla County causing floods and mud on Athena streets. Roads sustained damage and maintenance crews cleared mud and silt deposits while the heaviest rain fell along the Athena Weston ridge and nearby Dry Creek areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Athena
Kirk Field
Here
Weston
Dry Creek
Adame
Queen of 1930 Rose Festival Regents Titled at University
Caroline Hahn, queen of the 1930 Rose Festival in Portland, enters a new realm ruled by professors, studies and upperclassmen. The former rose queen becomes a freshman student in fusion and art at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Hahn
Portland
Bucks Dominate Hermiston in 36 0 Football Wake
The Buckaroos defeated Hermiston High School 36 to 0 on Saturday in a one sided football game.
Speed limit reform eyed to speed up Oregon traffic
Oregon lawmakers may adopt a liberal speed law next session. Secretary Haas and Hoss outline a new rule allowing arrests for reckless driving beyond set speeds and a schedule ranging from 15 to 80 miles per hour depending on location and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Highway Safety Conference
He & Hoss
Haas
Oregon
Hoss
Man Thought Immune From Rattlesnake Poison
Medford report states Walter Ragsdale was bitten by a rattlesnake while hunting in the Dead Indian soda springs district. He applied a tourniquet and cut the leg, walked three miles to his car, and received medical care four hours after the bite. Despite a badly swollen leg, he recovered with no further illness. Doctors questioned whether true immunity could develop in humans.
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Medford
Walter Ragsdale
Soda Springs
Ragsdale
Hunters gathered at Scott ranch near Athena
Distinguished guests hosted by Joseph N. Scott joined a hunting party Sunday at his ranch near Athena. They visited Sam R. Thompson ranch in the morning then caravanned to Pendleton in a private car. Guests included Frank Edward mayor of Seattle Arnold A. Murphy Union Pacific aide M A Arnold N A Scruby First National Bank Seattle P E Harris Salmon Packing Co Dexter Horton First National Bank Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph N. Scott
Nesr
Athena
Sam R. Thompson
Frank Edward
Seattle
Arnold A. Murphy
Union Pacific System
M. A. Arnold
N. A. Scruby
First National Bank of Seattle
P E. Harris
The
Salmon Packing Co
Dexter Horton
Car overturns on highway near Athena injures Oregon man
J. J. Bingham of Terrebonne Oregon was injured Tuesday night when his car struck soft dirt on the highway west of Athena and rolled over. A passing motorist took him to Weston for first aid and then to Walla Walla Valley General Hospital, where his condition was not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
J. J. Bingham
Terrebonne
Oregon
Weston
Walla Walla Valley General Hospital
Adolescent Confesses Shooting Schoolmate Near Roseburg
In Camas Valley near Roseburg, a Bay 11 youth confessed to firing the fatal shot that killed 13 year old Melvin McCann. The admission followed lengthy questioning by District Attorney Cordon and Sheriff Jackson.
Oregon State Beavers Suffer Defeat at USC in Los Angeles
Oregon State football coach Paul J. Schissler returned from Los Angeles after a 27 to 6 loss to USC. The Beavers led for three quarters before USC broke through in the final period. Oregon State prepares for Friday's home game with the California Aggies with planned strenuous practices to fix the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon State College
Paul J. Schissler
Oregon State
Los Angeles
University of Southern California
Orangemen
Beaver
Howard Jones
Orange
Trojans
California Aggies
Aggie
California
Beavers
Schissler
Lovejoy
Harn
Thompson
Hammer
Bergerson
Kent
McKalip
Buerke
Moe
Kerr
Little
Marine Band concert fills Walla Walla crowd
The United States Marine Band performed in Walla Walla on Wednesday, sponsored by the American Legion. The event drew a large audience, with hundreds turned away as tickets sold out. attendees from the area included Marjorie Wilson, Bernice Wilson, Mary Tompkins and many others.
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Marine Band
Walla Walla
United States Marine Band
American Legion
Marjorie Wilson
Bernice Wilson
Mary Tompkins
Goldie Miller
Roland Richards
Ralph Moore
Fred Singer
Bob Campbell
Lowell Jenkins
Robert Lee
Walter Caninass
H. A. Barrett
Bonney
Mildred Alkire
Dorris Jenkins
Helen
Genevieve
Beverley Barrett
Mra. Bloom
Dan Tilley
Jack Moore
Marjorie Douglas
Arlean Myrick
Harold Kirk
Walt Huffman
Marjorie Montague
Laurence Pinkerton
Walt Singer
Nylene Taylor
Arleen Foster
Fern Carsten
Jewell Pinkerton
Max Johnson
Aaron Douglas
Flint Johns
C. M. Eager
Billy Hansell
Tilman Taylor
Joyce Pinkerton
Virginia Eager
Melba Montague
Billy
Maurice Johns
Otha Reeder
Herbert, Howard
Daniel Reeder
Umatilla County Clears Warrants for Road Work
Umatilla County Treasurer Betty DeHart announced the county can call in all outstanding warrants for road work after receiving its state automobile license funds totaling 52,125.47. The funds, instead of paying bonded debt, are being used with other county sums to meet about 55,000 owed for road maintenance.
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Umatilla County
Betty DeHart
Mra
DeHart
Government traps stolen in district. warnings posted
The preditory animal department reports substantial theft of traps and hatches. Harold Dobyns cites possible hunter involvement and posts signs along trap lines warning offenders of a $5000 fine and five years in prison.
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Animal Department
Geological Survey
Harold Dobyns
Salem Officer Emery James Missing After Forest Search
Salem policeman Emery James, of the Salem police force, is missing after being last seen Monday morning 15 miles east of the Wolf Creek ranger station in the Umpqua National Forest, fellow hunters report.
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Salem
Emery James
Umpqua National Forest
James
Wolf Creek
Coyote Killed During Pheasant Hunt In Stubblefield
Millerd Kelly shot and killed a coyote Sunday after Lee Crawford in a Ford sedan forced the animal into the line of fire. Crawford circled the field and ran down the coyote, allowing Kelly an opportunity to take the shot.
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Lee Crawford
Kelly
Oregon Stockman Albert Peterson Dies at Umatilla Home
Albert Peterson stock raiser of Umatilla county died at his Ukiah area home after a lingering illness. He was a prominent rancher and president of the Cowboy Convention.
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Oregon
Albert Peterson
Umatilla County
Ukiah
Cowboy Convention
Beavers Seek Help From Pendleton Star Schannep
Former Pendleton high school football star Bill Schannep is among 80 plus hopefuls auditioning for a potential spot with the Oregon State Beavers. He plays center and aims to earn a college roster berth.
Athena dairymen take fair prizes at Hermiston district show
Athena and nearby areas are noted for dairy farming as three Athena dairymen swept prize awards in the Guernsey division at the Hermiston district fair. William Coppock earned multiple firsts and a championship, James Duncan topped several Guernsey classes and won a championship, and Louie Ringel claimed two firsts in the Guernsey lineup. Floyd Pinkerton led the Jersey class with wins in ball and cow. The fair drew large, well-fitted displays and high-quality produce from the Umatilla project.
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Athena
Guernsey
Hermiston
William Coppock
Louie Ringel
Umatilla
Honoring Dr and Mrs Smith at R B McEwen Home
A small group of intimate friends welcomed Mrs C H Smith of Portland visiting at the R B McEwen home Thursday afternoon. The hour included contract games with Mrs H A Barrett high and Mrs Henry Dell low. Mrs Smith received a gift as ices and cakes were served. Others present were Mrs H J Watts, Mrs Clason Adams, Mrs M L Watts, Mrs F S LeGrow and Mrs Chase.
Oregon Washington cattle group backs anti theft measure
Judge William Duby of Baker Oregon secretary of the Oregon Washington Cattle association spoke at a Grand hotel luncheon to urge Washington to pass a similar law and describe the beneficial effects of Oregon's measure on curbing livestock theft.
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Oregon
Washington
William Duby
Baker, Ore
Oregon-Washington Cattle Association
Wennha Cattle and Horse Association
Grand Hotel
Rain Damages Hit Pambrun and Watts Properties
Recent heavy rains damaged the Pambrun home south of Athena with a lily pool filled with mud and water overflowing the retaining walls. At the M. L. Watts ranch a torrent brought mud into the basement, ruining the lawn and interior spaces.
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Pambrun
Athena
M. L. Watts
Oregon Triumphs Over Drake 14 7 on Soldier Field
Oregon defeats Drake 14 to 7 in the East West football opener at Soldier Field Chicago. Oregon gains early lead and converts a key drive to secure the win over Drake University of Iowa.
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Oregon
Drake
University of Oregon
Drake University of Iowa
Soldier Field
Chicago
Henry Schroeder Reported Improving Speech After Illness
Weston reports Henry Schroeder a well known carpenter often employed in Athe n, is better and has partly regained his speech after illness.
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Henry Schroeder
Weston
Athen
Annd
Mr. Er
Athena Faces Waitsburg in Annual High School Game
Athena coach Miller leads the team to Waitsburg for the annual afternoon football clash with Waitsburg High. The matchup pits local rivals in a long-standing contest marked by community backing and school spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Waitsburg
Miller
Waitsburg High
Real Estate Transfer of 20 Acres in Mt Region
Horace N. Deaper transfers 20 acres to George and Charles Payne. The parcel lies in section 3 north, range 7 in B. W. Mt. The transfer details appear in a recent land records notice.
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Horace N. Deaper
George and
Charles Payne
Sestion Ae
Range 7
B. W. Mt
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Apeakers
Patterson
Baldridge
Hart
Rotary
Banfield
A. C. Ruby
Pacific International
Walla. Walla
O. K
Oregon State Beavers
Coppock
Duncan
Ringel
Pinkerton
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