Winkle Rules on Power Dispute In Oregon
Salem report cites Attorney General Van Winkle ruling two options for state engineer when an appropriation water application is challenged. If conflicts with rights, file the application. otherwise refer to the reclamation commission for hearing. If delays or adverse decisions occur, parties may seek court review culminating in supreme court appeals. The opinion notes no statute authorizes the state to condemn or operate private power ventures, except in limited state uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Legonian
Oregon
van Winte
Norblad
Tereclamation Commission
Eclamation Commission
Circuit Court
Supreme
Attorney-General
Damas
van Winkle
Tollgate Road Completion Improves Northwest Highway Access
Tollgate Road from Weston to Mountain is finished, with Na National Forest boundaries shifted and the sector moved. Contractors completed work on the scenic route, regarded as one of the finest main highways in the northwest, aiding motorists.
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Tollgate
McDougal
Sora
Na National Forests
Nent
Westonston Mountain
Fford
Complaint Filed In Equity Of Circuit Court Monday
A complaint was filed in the equity division of the circuit court on Monday. The document names parties seeking relief and outlines the plaintiff's claim for equitable relief or remediation. The specific facts and relief sought are contained in the filed petition.
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Circuit Court
Bailey For Governor Club Organized by Oregon Veterans
Oregon Ex-Service Men's Bailey For Governor club forms in Salem with Douglas McKay as president Frank McCullouch as secretary and Brazier C Small as treasurer The statewide ex service group plans representation from all sections of the state Bailey the Democratic nominee for governor is praised for state problem familiarity and WWI service He served in the marine corps from 1917 to 1919 and worked on the state bonus commission
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Salem
Oregon
Bailey
Douglas McKay
Frank McCullouch
Baker
Brazier C. Small
Edward F. Bailey
McKay
Watts Nominated for Mayor at Athena Press Meeting
At a meeting in B B Richards office on Saturday M L Watts was unanimously chosen for mayor. Election set for Tuesday with voters also choosing three councilmen city recorder and city treasurer. Incumbents J W Pinkerton B B Richards and J F Kershaw seek re election alongside others including J C Burke C M Jones. Mayor Henry Dell has served as acting mayor after Mayor elect Mc Fadden resigned to move to Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Richards
Athena Press
M. L. Watts
Aes Ape
Sicroter
City Recorder
J. C. Burke
C. M. Jones
J. W. Pinkerton
J. F. Kershaw
Henry Dell
McFadden
Portland
Death of William J. Shaw
William J. Shaw of Vancouver Washington died September 29 after a lingering illness. He spent time with Mrs. Johns in Athena last fall and was born in Vancouver where he lived all his life. An ex postmaster and former state senator, he is survived by his widow two sons five sisters and two brothers.
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William J. Shaw
M. M. Johns
Vancouver
Wash
Mr. Shaw
Cougar Kills Sheep in Weston Area Farm Corral
A cougar broke into a sheep corral at Orin Brace’s farm on Little Dry Creek near Weston and killed one sheep last week. The creature has frequented the upper stream reaches for two years, and Brace has yet to trap it while keeping his children indoors.
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Orin Brace
Little Dry Creek
Weston
Mr. Brace
Divorce Complaint Filed by Rogers in Pendleton Court
Mrs. Rogers files in circuit court at Pendleton for divorce from Clayton B. Rogers alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. They were married in Lewiston Idaho in January 1927 and have a two year old son with custody sought by the mother.
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Rogers
Pendleton
Clayton B. Rogers
Lewiston
Idaho
Jenergy
Counties Plan Western counties tax on untaxed reservation land
County courts in Klamath and Umatilla counties discussed forming a regional group of Western counties that host Indian reservations to press for tax collection on untaxed reservation land. A follow up meeting with Yakima county officials was scheduled.
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Klamath
Umatilla
Yakima
Buffalo Herd Plans Touted by State Game Warden
State game warden H. L. Moreland announced tentative plans to establish a buffalo herd on the coast. He said the National Park Service would sell 100 buffalo at Yellowstone, with Moreland detailing the proposed program.
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H. L. Moreland
National Park Service
Yelowstone
Moreland
Three Governors Attend Exposition in Portland
The 20th Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland Oregon runs Oct 26 to Nov 1 with a Rotary Luncheon hosted by the Portland Club for visiting delegates. Governors from Oregon Washington and Idaho served as past honorees at the luncheon in the Penney Hall for Boys and Girls Club work and Smith Hughes activities. Memorial services will honor late Oregon Governor Patterson with a bronze tablet unveiling. Exhibits include pure bred cattle dairy products horses sheep hogs goats fur wildlife and a large industrial exposition with Truth-in-Meats and wool shows plus a world renowned horse show and discounted round trip fares to the exposition corridors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Portland Club
Washington
Idaho
J. C. Penney
Smith-Hughes
U. S
Son of
America
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture and Pacific Co-operative Wool Growers Association
Manufacturers’ and
Oregon Fish and Game Commission
Mrs Watts Hosts Walla Walla Pendleton Ladies
Mrs. M L Watts entertained a luncheon for guests from Walla Walla and Pendleton at her Fourth Street home. Tables held rosebud centerpieces and orchid decorations. bridge honors went to Mrs. W J Lyons and Mrs. J Cruden.
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M. L. Watts
Walla. Walla
Pendleton
Walla Walla and
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. C. Cruden
A. A. Campbell
Thomas Musgrove
George Ginn
Walla Walla
Ralph Hassell
Roy Raley
N. D. Swearingen
George Hartman
L. L. Rogers
County Convention Held by W C T U in Pendleton
The county institute of the W C T U met in Pendleton on Friday for an all day session. An interesting program was featured and a noon recess included a pot luck luncheon. Athena attendees listed Mia, Arthur Coppock, and several Mrs. names.
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County Institute of the
Pendleton
Athena
Mia
Arthur Coppock
Charles Betts
Clarence Zerba
Louis Keen
Zelba McIntyre
Stella Keen
Ad Pinkerton
Hunter Accidentally Wounds Beasley on Opening Day
Hermiston youth Art Beasley was shot in the leg during the opening day of hunting season. He and Frank Pearson went out early and had just bagged a bird when a shot struck Beasley below the knee, breaking the bone amid confusion.
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Art Beasley
Hermiston
Frank Pearson
Pearson i
Beasley
Taxes Due Reminder From County Sheriff Office
The chief tax deputy warns that the final tax payments for this year are due soon with delinquency starting November 5. After that date interest will accrue on all overdue taxes.
Lights, Truck and Ford Car Figure In Serious Bust
Two cars crashed on the market road north of Athena Sunday night as the fuse for the truck lights failed. Roy Johnston and his wife in a Ford coupe were injured, the truck driver R. B. McEwen and two companions suffered gashes and bruises, with McEwen hospitalized for several days. All injured are recovering.
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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 Floods Farmlands and Roads in Umatilla County
A heavy rainstorm in Umatilla County drenched the area Monday night causing floods in fields and mud across Athena streets. Damage to several roads required maintenance crews to clear mud and silt, with the heaviest rainfall on the ridge between Athena and Weston and in the Dry section north of Wyt.
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Umatilla
Athena
Kirk Field
Athena Ag
Here
Weston
YY Ret
Queen of Rose Festival Enters New University Kingdom
Queen Caroline Hahn, crowned 1930 Rose Festival queen in Portland, shifts from ceremonial rule to a court of professors, studies, and upperclassmen at Portland University. She plans a career as a commercial artist in advertising.
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Caroline Hahn
Portland
Portland University of Oregon
Buckaroos Triumph Over Hermiston High 36–0
Pendleton Buckaroos dominated Hermiston High School on Saturday with a one sided 36 to 0 victory. The win amplifies Pendleton’s home turf advantage and showcases their offensive and defensive grip.
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Bucka
Pendleton
Buckaroos
Hermiston High School
Statewide speed law urged to speed up traffic
Oregon lawmakers may consider a liberal speed law drafted by Secretary HeI F Hoss to replace the 35 mile limit. The bill would let arrests for reckless driving and set a graduated schedule for city and rural areas including 20 miles in business districts and 16 miles near schools with enforcement tied to road conditions and intersections.
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National Highway Safety Conference
He! F. Hoss
Hoss
Oregon
Man Thought Immune From Rattlesnake Poison
Medford report of Walter Ragsdale bitten by a rattlesnake while hunting in the Dead Indian soda springs district. He cut the wound and bled for miles to reach care four hours later. Despite a badly swollen leg he recovered fully and doctors wondered if immunity from poison had developed.
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Medford
Walter Ragsdale
Soda Springs
Ragsdale
Hunters Visit West of Athena Hosts Distinguish Guests
Distinguished guests joined a hunting party at ranches near Athena and Sam R. Thompson ranch, traveling by private car to Pendleton. Attendees included Frank Edward, mayor of Seattle. Arnold A. Murphy, Union Pacific aide. M. A. Arnold and N. A. Scruby of First National Bank of Seattle. FP Harris, Salmon Packing Co. president. and Dexter Horton of First National Bank of Seattle.
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Joseph N. Scott
Athena
Sam R. Thompson
Frank Edward
Seattle
Arnold A. Murphy
Union Pacific System
M. A. Arnold
N. A. Scruby
First National Bank of Seattle
BE. Harris
The
Salmon Packing Co
Dexter Horton
Pendleton
Car overturns after leaving 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 overturned. A passing motorist took him to Weston for first aid and then to Walla Walla Valley General Hospital where his condition improved. He suffered cuts on the head and body bruises.
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Athena
J. J. Bingham
Terrebonne
Oregon
Weston
Walla Walla Valley General Hospital
Boy 11 Confesses Shooting 13 Year Old Near Roseburg
The 11 year old boy admitted firing the shot that fatally wounded Melvin McCann, 13, a Camas Valley classmate. The confession followed long interrogations by District Attorney Cordon and Sheriff Jackson Isdon at Pee Valley.
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Raymond Creasy
Charles Creasy
Camas Valley
Roseburg
Melvin McCann
Cordon
Jackson Isdon
Pee Valley
Oregon State Beavers Suffer 27–6 Setback at USC
Oregon State College coach Paul J. Schissler led the Beavers back from Los Angeles after a 27 to 6 loss to the University of Southern California. Oregon State battled USC for three quarters before the Trojans broke through in the final period, and the Beavers prepare for California Aggies with strenuous practice and a set starting lineup.
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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 draws large Walla Walla crowd
A U S Marine Band concert in Walla Walla drew a large crowd sponsored by the American Legion. Hundreds of ticket holders were turned away as seats sold out, with many locals among the attendees.
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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
Bloom
Dan Tilley
Jack Moore
Marjorie Douglas
Arleen Myrick
Harold Kirk
Walt Huffman
Marjorie Montague
Laurence Pinkerton
Walt Singer
Nylene Taylor
Arleen Foster
Fern Carsten
Jewell Pinkerton
Max Johnson
Aaron Douglas
Mra
Flint Johns
C. M. Eager
Billy Hansell
Tilman
Umatilla County Clears Warrants For Road Work
Umatilla County can call in all outstanding warrants for county road work after receiving its state license money totaling 52 125 47 dollars at the treasurer's office. The funds, though typically used to pay bonds, are now directed to about 55 000 dollars due for road work as there are no unpaid road bonds.
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Umatilla County
Betty DeHart
Government Traps Stolen In District, Warns of Fine
The geological survey reports substantial theft of government traps and "eatcries" in the district. Harold Dobyns says hunters likely behind the robbery and posts signs warning offenders of a $5000 fine and five years in prison.
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Animal Department
The
Geological Survey
Harold Dobyns
Thierry
Salem Policeman Missing in Umpqua National Forest
Emery James of the Salem police force has been missing since Monday morning in the Umpqua national forest hunters report. He was last seen 15 miles east of the Wolf Creek ranger station.
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Salem
Emery James
Umpqua National Forest
James
Wolf Creek
Coyote killed during pheasant hunt in field incident
Millard Kelly shot and killed a coyote Sunday while hunting pheasants. Lee Crawford, driving a Ford, circled the area and ran the animal down, giving Kelly a clear chance to fire.
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Millard Kelly
Lee Crawford
Kelly
Oregon Stockman Albert Peterson Dies at Ukiah Home
Albert Peterson a stock raiser from Umatilla county died at his Ukiah area home after a lingering illness. He was a prominent grange worker and president of the cowboy convention.
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Oregon
Albert Peterson
Umatilla County
Ukiah
Cowboy Convention
Beavers Tryouts Feature Pendleton Star Schannep
Former Pendleton high school football star Schannep is among the 80 plus hopefuls at Oregon State Beavers training camp. He is listed as a contender in the ongoing college program tryouts.
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Schannep
Beavers
Bill Schannep
Pendleton
Ben Oregon Beate College
Cave
Athena Dairymen Sweep Prizes at Hermiston Fair
Athena and nearby dairymen dominated the Guernsey division at the Hermiston district fair, led by William Coppock with two firsts two seconds one third and a championship. James Duncan collected three firsts and a championship for his Guernseys, while Louie Ringel won two firsts. Floyd Pinkerton topped the Jersey class with a first on ball and a first on cow. The fair drew large crowds, with strong entries in dairy, fruit, grain and vegetables and praise for well-fitted animals.
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Athena
Guernsey
Hermiston
William Coppock
James Duncan
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 locally Thursday afternoon. Mrs H A Barrett had high score and Mrs Henry Dell low in a contract game. Mrs Smith received a dainty gift as ices and cakes were served with hosts assisting. Others present included Mrs H S Watts Mrs Clason Adams Mrs M L Watts Mrs F B LeGrow and Mrs Chase.
Oregon Measure Aims to Curb Livestock Theft
Judge William Duby of Baker, Oregon, secretary of the Oregon Washington Cattle association, urged Washington to pass a similar theft curb law at a luncheon of the Wennha Cattle and Horse association and guests at the Grand hotel Wednesday.
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Oregon
Washington
William Duby
Baker, Ore
Oregon-Washington Cattle Association
Wennha Cattle and Horse Association
Grand Hotel
Wednesay
Rain Causes Flood Damage to Pambrun and Watts Properties
Heavy rains damaged the Pambrun home south of Athena with a mud filled lily pool and overflowing retaining walls. The M. L. Watts ranch lawn and basement were also covered by several inches of mud from a torrent.
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Pambrun
Athena
M. L. Watts
Oregon Tops Drake in East West Gridiron Clash
University of Oregon defeated Drake University of Iowa 14 to 7 on Soldier Field Chicago Friday night in the first East West football contest of the season.
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Oregon
Drake
University of Oregon
Drake University of Iowa
Soldier Field
Chicago
Henry Schroeder Reported Improving Speech in Weston
Reports from Weston say Henry Schroeder a well known carpenter who often works in Athena has partly regained his speech amid renewed health optimism. The account notes he is improving after illness and is under care locally with friends hopeful for continued recovery.
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Henry Schroeder
Weston
Athena
Better
Mr. Er
Athena Faces Waitsburg In Annual Area High School Showdown
Athena High School football coach Miller leads the team against Waitsburg High today in an annual rival game at Waitsburg. The afternoon clash marks a key local matchup for both programs.
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Athena
Waitsburg
Miller
Waitsburg High
Real Estate Transfer Details The Deaper Payne 20 Acre Plot
Real estate transfer includes Horace N Deaper conveying property to Charles Payne covering 20 acres described as section 37 near township north range. The fragment notes a recent date but lacks full parcel identifiers. Further records would specify exact townships and legal descriptions and confirm the date and parties involved.
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Horace N. Deaper
Charles Payne
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Patterson
Baldridge
Hart
Rotary
Banfield
A. C. Ruby
Pacific International
O. K
Oregon State Beavers
Coppock
Duncan
Ringel
Pinkerton
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