Volstead War Targets Northwest Malt Shops
Andrew Volstead, father of the national prohibition act, advised that malt shops in the northwest could be raided and owners arrested under section 18, paragraph 2, for possession of materials used to make intoxicating liquor. If upheld, S. M. Sovale said a broader campaign would close all northwest malt shops and seek conspiracy charges with two years' imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Andrew Volstead
Northwest Prohibition Enforcement Unit
Volstead
Oregon Tops One Million Population Amid Census Findings
Oregon's population is estimated to exceed 1,000,000 based on 1926 school census figures cited by Secretary of State Kozer. Using historical ratios from 1910 and 1920, 256,884 school children in October 1926 yield an estimated total population of 997,098, with growth concentrated west of the Cascades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Or
Oregon
Kozer
Cascades
Yanks Win Pennant and World Series Glory
New York Yankees clinched the world championship as Pittsburg Pirates wilted in the ninth inning on Long John Milius wild pitch with two outs and bases loaded. The Yankees won 9 to 4, ending a four game winning streak by the champs amid a tense finish and strong relief work by New York. Separately, General Caesar Lopez De Lara claimed 30,000 revolutionists are in or ready to join the fight across Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburg Pirates
Long John Milius
New York Yankees
Milius
Buccaneers
San Antonio
Tex
Caesar Lopez de Lara
de la Huerta Junta
Mexico
Medford Churches Closed Sunday
Medford Oregon churches were shut on Sunday in line with a two week infantile paralysis quarantine ordered by the city council. The city enacted the precautionary measure to curb spread of the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Umatilla County Boys in Lineup for Pendleton Freshmen Game
Pendleton hosts a premier Eastern Oregon clash as University of Oregon freshmen meet Washington State College freshmen on October 21 at the Round-Up stadium. Harold Johnson of McLaughlin High and Pendleton players Tuck Hodgen Francis Sullivan William Laing Elbert Beltz Thomas Johns headline the local contingent under Coach Rinehart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Oregon
University of Oregon
Washington State College Cougar Kittens
Washington State
Umatilla
Harold Johnson
McLaughlin High
Eugene
Tuck Hodgen
Athena
Francis Sullivan
William Laing
Elbert Beltz
Thomas Johns
Rinehart
First Oregon Aviatrix Enrolled at Rankin Flying School
Miss Faye Carter of Portland becomes Oregon’s first woman pilot trainee at Rankin Flying School. She weighs 100 pounds and stands under five feet yet shows fierce determination to reach a private license in two months. If successful she could be among the first female pilots in the Pacific Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Rankin Flying School
Faye Carter
Carter
Pacific Northwest
Pacific
Bridge Tea at Mrs Hopper’s on Third Street
Mrs Max Hopper and Mrs James Lieuallen hosted a Wednesday Bridge party at Mrs Hopper’s home on Third Street. Seven tables played with Mrs Duff winning high score and Mrs Michener taking second. Attending were numerous named ladies and Miss Edna Pinkerton and Miss Hilda Dickenson. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Hopper
James Lieuallen
Zerba
Logsdon
Hansell
Athena
Lievallen
Duff
Stone
Adams
Edna Pinkerton
Hilda Dickenson
Ward Week Opens in Portland With Style Show Event
Montgomery Ward stores sponsor Ward Week as Portland branch hosts a fashion show in the cafeteria. Hundreds of employees and friends attend. Model Billie Baker, once from Athena, is remembered by many friends at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward
Portland
Billie Baker
Athena
Waitsburg Visitors Dine With Lincoln Travelers
Mr. and Mrs. Louie Nelson of Waitsburg visited and dined with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Singer on Wednesday. The Nelsons, friends of the Singers, were en route to Lincoln California to make their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waitsburg
Louie Nelson
Ralph Singer
Mrs. Nelson
Mrs. Singer
Lincoln
California
Sixth Annual Umatilla Potato Show Set for Weston
The sixth annual Umatilla County Potato Show will be held in Weston at the Weston school gym on Friday and Saturday October 21-22. A large number of exhibits will be entered for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla County
Weston
Paalum
Athena Boy Scouts Organize Two Patrols Under Hackett
The Athena Boy Scout troop under Scoutmaster D L Hackett splits into two patrols of eight scouts each. Last Saturday the group swam at the Y M C A in Walla Walla, with transport by C O Stephens and Otho Reeder. A 6 am hike up Wild Norse creek is planned tomorrow with campfire breakfast and noon dinner. Indoor quarters near the Standard Theatre will host volleyball and archery. The roll lists Patrol 1 Flying Eagles and Patrol 2 Panthers with members including Stafford Hansell John Kirk Carl Calvert and others. A complete troop comprises 24 boys across three patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
D. L. Hackett
Walla Walla
C. O. Stephens
Otho Reeder
Wild
Norse Creek
Hackett
Boy Scout
Flying Eagles
Stafford Hansel
John Kirk
Carl Calvert
Marville Zerba
Fimery Rogers
Herbert Reeder
Panthers
Leland Jenkins
Garth Pinkerton
George Pittman
Fred Singer
Howard Reeder
Wendell Shigley
Lester Town
Adam Richards
Lowell Jenkins
Robert Campbell
Boy Scout Movement
Wright livery stable building moved to Barrett farm
H A Barrett is moving the Wright livery stable building from the Wright estate to his farm north of town. The structure is being moved in sections under the supervision of Mr. Groom a house mover from Freewater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Barrett
Wright
Mr. Groom
Freewater
Farmers Grain Elevator Makes Improvements at Athena Plant
Extensive upgrades at the Farmers Grain Elevator in Athena include a remodeled enlarged office and expanded clerical quarters. Manager Wilson reports a prosperous season with 200000 bushels moved through the scales as seed wheat is being treated for farmers. The spring annex was filled to capacity indicating strong grain volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Grain Elevator Company
Athena
Wilson
Sinnott to push Deschutes and Umatilla dam in session
Oregon representative N. J. Sinnott arrived in Portland on business and announced he will renew the fight for the Deschutes irrigation project and the Umatilla dam as soon as the session opens. He said he is drafting bills and has fought for these issues for years with no intention of quitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Sinnott
Oregon
Congress
Deschutes
Umatilla
Portland
Sinnott
Outstanding Western Wool Animal Tops 1926 Pacific Expo
Western Wools for World Markets highlights Kim as the breed’s standout at the 1926 Pacific International Livestock Exposition. The event, plus the American Royal and Chicago shows, signals another strong lineup with Mt. Hagein Land and Livestock Co. sending its flock to Portland for the 13th Annual Pacific International from October 29 to November 6. The exposition promises top judges, a new Wool Show under the Pacific Cooperative Wool Growers Association, and broad displays across livestock, dairy, land, and industry. The Boys and Girls Club exhibit and a $100,000 prize fund add to the appeal, with railroads offering reduced fares to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim
Mt. Hagein Land and Livestock Co
Portland
Pacific International
America
Pacific Cooperative Wool Growers Association A Com
Weal
Stephens Nominated for City Office in November Election
At a city officers meeting C. O. Stephens was nominated for mayor to succeed Homer Watts. E. C. Rogers, Henry Dell, and A. E. Shick were nominated for councilmen to succeed F. B. Radtke, A. E. Shick, and W. J. Pinkerton. B. B. Richards was named for city recorder and Fred Kershaw for city treasurer after E. A. Zerba’s departure. Election ballots will be cast Tuesday November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Stephens
Homer I. Watts
E. C. Rogers
Henry Dell
A. E. Shick
F.B. Radtke
W. J. Pinkerton
B. B. Richards
Fred Kershaw
E. A. Zerba
Milton Freewater Apple Show to Feature Baby Clinic
The Milton Freewater Apple Show will spotlight a free baby clinic for children under five on October 26 and 27. Mrs. George Bishop leads the clinic plans and urges parents to book an appointment by October 19 for medical and dental exams by local doctors at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton-Freewater
George Bishop
Freewater
Bishop
Standard Theatre unveils new Metro-Goldwyn schedule
The Standard Theatre begins its new Metro-Goldwyn schedule with Annie Laurie a nine reel special featuring Lillian Gish and Norman Kerry at regular prices. Sunday night Fred Thompson and his horse Silver King star in Wands Across the Border. Midweek John Barrymore and Marceline Day appear in The Beloved Rogue, a major Universal Artists release touted as this year’s great picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard Theatre
Metro-Goldwyn
United Artists
McFadden Couple Enjoy Paris Parade View From Eiffel Tower
From Paris Pete McFadden reports from the Eiffel Tower about a 1000 foot view during the Paris parade with more than 100,000 spectators along the line. He and Mrs McFadden will return home around November 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Paree
Eiffel Tower
Pete McFadden
John
Mrs. McFadden
New Law on Mandatory Stock Tax Warns Stockmen
The article urges stockmen to study the new mandatory stock tax law and comply intelligently. It advises stockmen grazing in other counties to obtain particulars from the county clerk about the regulation.
Oregon Fruit Spray Residue Within Law
Oregon tests show arsenic trioxide levels in fruit mostly fall under the .01 percent federal limit for interstate shipments. Heavy districts like Freewater Milton Hood River Medford exceed this and require cleaning before sale. Most farms use zero or two sprays, so the impact is limited to a few districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Oregon Journal
D. P. Mickle
State Dairy and Food Commissioner
Freewater
Milton
Hood River
Medford
Pheasant Incident Near State Line Leads to Arrest
Roy Turner was arrested after firing at a Chinese pheasant out of season just over the Oregon Washington line. The bird moved after he shot it and Turner pocketed the game as a warden confiscated his gun and the bird. The case proceeds to a judge for ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Oregon
Washington
Nelson Retires From Union Pacific Weston Track Dept
N A Nelson veteran section foreman at Weston retires on pension after long service with the Union Pacific track department. Mrs Nelson will live at The Dalles where they own land and will visit Weston occasionally. Their son S S Nelson serves as Union Pacific agent in Weston. A letter of appreciation from J P O'Brien, general manager of the Union Pacific System, accompanies the retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Union Pacific
N. A. Nelson
Nelson
Dalles
J. P. O'Brien
Union Pacific System
O D O Club Holds First Meeting of Season
The O D O club met at Mrs Virgil Zerba s home with most members present. Mrs Emmett Lee was elected to fill the vacant membership slot left by Mrs Lee Whitehead and Mrs Ethel Montague became secretary and treasurer. The next meeting is set for October 21 at Mrs Julia Smith s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Zerba
Emmett Lee
Lee Whitehead
Ethel Montague
Parris Sells Farm Lands in Walla Walla Area
Sterling Parris sells 150 acre farm west of Athena to Revella Liewallen for 24000 dollars. The Liewellans plan to move soon. Parris leases his father’s 840 acre wheat ranch and buys an acre near Orchard Station to establish a future home with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Parris
Athena
Revella Liewallen
Conviction Upheld for Dr Milton Nelme in Harrison Narcotic Case
The conviction of Dr Milton A. Nelme of Walla Walla Washington for violation of the Harrison narcotic act was upheld by the United States circuit court of appeals in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton A. Nelme
Walla Walla
Washington
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
San Franccisca
Teapot Dome Oil Lease Annulled by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court unanimously voided the Teapot Dome and Elk Hills oil leases tied to Albert Fall and E L Doheny. Justice Pierce Butler announced the ruling after a 47 minute opinion detailing negotiations and lack of any legitimate reason for the leases. The decision returns millions of barrels to the government and ends the long legal battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Teapot Dome
United States Supreme Court
Wyoming
Harry F. Sinclair
Mammoth Oil Company
Interior
Albert B. Fall
E. L. Doheny
Elk Hilla
California
Supreme Court
Harding
Interior Department
Coolidge
Pierce Butler
Butler
Senate Oil Committee
National Chamber Plans Lower Taxes
The United States chamber of commerce proposes a $40 million tax cut with immediate reductions and repeals of federal taxes including estate and war taxes. It urges corporate income tax on net income for 1927 not to exceed ten percent and asks Congress to give the joint tax committee time to refine changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Joint
Congressional Tax Committee
Farm bills opposed by grain dealers meet in Omaha
Nearly 1000 delegates and wives attend a three day Grain Dealers' National Association meeting in Omaha. C D Quinn criticizes Mc Nory Hangen and Fess farm relief bills and co operative marketing aid. President Sturdevan says support for economic methods to raise grain value but warns against new legislative attacks on the grain marketing system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nob
Mc Nory-Hangen
Fess
C.D. Quinn
Grain Dealers' National Association
Sturdevan
Washington
Pershing to Head Church Fund Drive in DC Campaign
General John J. Pershing accepts chairmanship of a nationwide drive to raise 30 million dollars for the completion and endowment of Washington cathedral and its associated institutions. The cathedral is built by the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation of the District of Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
John J. Pershing
Washington Cathedral
Mplscopall Cathedral Foundation
District of Columbia
Also Mentioned on This Page
YANKS
Pittsburg
Athena Boy Scouts
M. Bagdonas
Mikas Bacdonas
Hampshire
Mt. Haggin Land & Livestock Co
Montana
Stephens
H. Dell
Annie Laurie
Rogue
Gay Faree
Parris Sells Farm
National Chamber
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!