Senate confirms eight men to Hoover farm relief board
Washington reports the Senate approved eight nominees selected by President Hoover to run the farm relief act. Only three faced roll calls, Legge receiving 67 to 13, McKelvie 50 to 27, and Williams 57 to 20. Robinson supported all nominees while Borah split votes on McKelvie and Williams.
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Washington
Hoover
Senate
Alexander Legge
Chicago
Samuel R. McKelvie
Nebraska
Carl, Williams
Oklahoma
Legge
McKelvie
Williams
School Election Monday On Special Tax Levy
Voters at Union High School District No. 7 will cast ballots Monday for a special tax levy amid high interest after two prior defeats. The vote occurs at the school building, the usual polling place, with reports of failed compromise talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union High School District No
Lizzie Haney
Virgil Zerba
Laurence Pinkerton
Marion Hansell
W. P. Littlejohn
Homer I. Watts
Injured In Battle With Crazed Bull
Isaac Boyer clung to a maddened bull near McMinnsville for half an hour. He tore off fingers and suffered chest injuries, with physicians predicting a fatal outcome. Boyer said the bull attacked while being led to water. he held the nose ring until help arrived from his father and two passersby.
Tum-A-Lum Misspelled Word Contest Opens in Press
Tum-A-Lum Lumber launches a mis spelled word contest for Press readers. Find the misspelled word in the Tum-A-Lum Tickler ad on page two and mail the word with your name to the Tum-A-Lum office for a $3 prize. All entries will be mixed.
Weston pet show sets date for November 1
Prices for dressed tomatoes are quoted at 40 cents a pound while date fees and other arrangements remain undecided. The Neleines event and Weston show have been scheduled for Saturday November 1.
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Neleines Ies
Weston
Idaho Vandals Threaten Northwest Conference Crown
Idaho fresh from a 19 to 0 win over Montana has emerged as the immediate menace to Oregon’s Northwest Conference title, with Oregon preparing for tougher battles after a 34 to 0 win over Willamette. Oregon, Idaho, Oregon State and Washington State now vie for supremacy in the north as Washington falters and Montana drops from contention.
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University of Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Northwest
Washington
U.S. C
Trojans
Los Angeles
California Line
Washington State
Cougars
North
Webfooters
Grizzlies
Vandals
Oregon State
Dayton Defeats Mac-Hi in Low-Scoring Football Clash
In Milton Freewater the Dayton team won 13 to 0 over Mac-Hi a hard fought contest. A Dayton fan quoted in the Walla Walla Union saying Dayton outweighed Mac-Hi and outfought them from whistle to whistle noting the team recovered most fumbles and scored on a forward pass and an interception return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Freewater
Mac-Hi
Dayton
Walla Walla Union
Mac Hi
Athena Team Heads to Hermiston in Second Season Game
Pike Miller and Athena High School football players traveled to Hermiston for the afternoon game. Hermiston beat Athena 6 to 0 at home on September 20, showing improvement. Athena’s line and backfield have strengthened with new plays, promising a close contest this afternoon.
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Athena
Hermiston
Robbery Suspect Arrested in Nampa Idaho Case
William Gunter age 20 was arrested in Nampa Idaho by police with information from a sheriff’s bulletin. The Johnson Chapman home robbery on the Umatilla Indian Reservation is believed cleared up by the sheriff’s office.
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William Gunter
Nampa
Idaho
Johnson Chapman
Umatilla
Grenier
Gasoline stove explosion injures Montay resident
A gasoline stove in the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Dickey exploded when the tank overflowed due to excessive pressure sending flames through the house in Montay. Mr Dickey severely burned his right hand while carrying the stove out of the home.
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Charles Dickey
Montay
Mr. Dickey
October Mercury Sears Record Heat Strikes City
Midsummer like heat swept the area this week with temperatures reaching 82 degrees on Monday and 84 on the recording instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Willows breeder to exhibit Jerseys at Pacific International
Edna L. Knight of Willow Meadow Jersey Farm Willows California, a noted woman breeder, will show her prize winning Jerseys at the 19th Annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland Oregon from October 26 to November 2. The American Jersey Cattle Club has designated the show as a national sectional, adding $1000 to Jerseys prizes and bringing Jersey total to 3500 with overall premiums reaching 100000. The 1929 program features 12 shows including dairy, fat stock, wool, and horse events, with new exhibits such as Oregon Poultry and Pet Stock Show and a Fish and Wildlife display. Reduced fares will be offered on major lines.
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Mia
Edna L. Knight
Willowmeadow Jersey Farm
Willows
California
Portland
Oregon
American Jersey Cattle Club
Pacific International
United States
Jersey
Oregon Poultry
J. C. Penney Hall
Oregon Fish and Game Commission
Northwest
Divorce Suit Filed in Circuit Court by Mrs Walker
Josie Frazier Walter sues Arthur Walker for divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment. Complaint seeks $100 attorney fees, $50 suit money, $25 monthly permanent alimony, and a one third ownership share in county farming property and town lots in Freewater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Frazier Walter
Circuit Court
Arthur Walker
Deer Hunting Parties Leave for John Day and Grant County
Henry Dell and his son-in-law De Merritt depart Monday for the John Day country seeking deer where they previously bagged two bucks. Sunday morning W C Campbell his son William and George Brace head to the Arbogast stock ranch in Grant county for a deer hunting expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dell
Mr. de Merritt
John Day Country
W. C. Campbell
William
George Brace
Arbogast
Grant County
Mysterious Dr Fu Manchu on Screen at The Standard
The Standard Theatre presents Sax Rohmer's Dr Fu Manchu in a silent screen version tomorrow night and Sunday with Warner Oland Jean Arthur and Neil Hamilton in lead roles. Comedy and news reels accompany both evenings.
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Standard Theatre
Sax Rohmer
Dr. Fu Manchu
Paramount
Warner Oland
Jean Arthur
Neil Hamilton
Curtailed Season Cuts Profits
Harold Clifford state game warden tells the state game commission that postponing the deer hunting season by 12 days this fall shortened the period for hunters to bag deer and reduced state income from licenses by nearly $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Clifford
State Game Commission
School Principals Meet in Salem for Two Day Conference
Oregon high school principals gather in Salem for a two day convention under the Oregon State Teachers Association and the state education department. Governor Patterson and state school superintendent C A Howard address the opening session.
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Salem
Oregon
Department of High School Principals
Oregon State Teachers’ Association
State Department of Education
Patterson
C. A Howard
Harry B. Johnson
Oregon High School Principals’ Association
Marlin
Virginia C. Bacon
State Library Service
E. B. Lemon
Oregon State College
County Health Nurse Reports Early County Health Work
Helen J. Samson the new county health nurse outlines efforts to meet residents and assess conditions. She notes extensive talks with dentists doctors and townspeople, plans a dental survey by Dr Brunk of Salem and coordination with county school supervisor Yeager to reach rural schools.
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Helen J. Samson
Brunk
Salem
Yeager
Pilot Rock
Oregon Child Welfare Commission
Doernbecher Hospital
Echo Groceryman Killed in Highway Accident
H R Willis a 16 year Echo resident and owner of Willis Grocery died after his sedan rolled on loose gravel east of Hermiston. He was returning from Hermiston with butter when he tried to pass another car and the crash occurred. He died at Hermiston hospital within half an hour from skull fracture. He is survived by a widow and sisters in New York.
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H. R. Willis
Echo
Willis Grocery
Hermiston
Willis
Mr. Willis
Hermiston Hospital
Temple
New York
Athena Bridge Club Holds Fall Meeting at Dell Home
The Athena Bridge club hosted its second fall series gathering Friday afternoon at Mrs. Henry Dell's home. Autumn flowers decorated the rooms as four tables entertained guests including Mrs. Justin Harwood, Mrs. Alma Koontz of Portland, and Mrs. Sarah Jane Bowles of Walla Walla. High score earned by Mrs. H. I. Watts, guest prize to Mrs. Harwood, consolation to Mrs. W. P. Littlejohn.
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Bridge Club
Athena Bridge Club
Henry Dell
Justin Harwood
Alma Koontz
Portland
Sarah Jane Bowles
Walla Walla
H. I. Watts
Harwood
W. P. Littlejohn
Unclaimed photographs at Miller furniture store
Two large framed photos left by unknown individuals are at Miller furniture store. One image shows the 6th U. S. Cavalry Regimental photograph taken at Newport News on June 29 1019. The second is a photo of Warren Raymond's old stationary threshing outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Furniture
George Wall
6Th
U. S. Cavalry Reg
Newport News
Warren Raymond
Pendleton and Mac-Hi Prepare Seasonal Gridiron Showdown
Pendleton and Mac-Hi will clash on the gridiron tomorrow afternoon in the annual football contest. Pendleton promotes an automob ile caravan to the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton-Mac-Hi
Pendleton
Mac-Hi
Trace of Rain Brings Cooler Temperatures Wednesday Night
A light drizzle occurred Wednesday night, accompanied by a temperature drop. Weather observers note the slight rain and cooler air across the region.
Burglar Injured In Blast Leaves Ear and Finger Behind
In Roseburg a blast aimed at a Grants Pass safe left Harry and Raymond Carr of Portland injured. An ear and a finger were found at the scene, with evidence including burglary tools and nitro glycerine. The brothers were arrested as possible suspects as doctors fought to save the wounded man.
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Roseburg
Harry
Raymond Carr
Portland
Grants
Harry Carr
G. T. Jackson
Grant's Pass
Golden Rule
C. B. Marks
C. J. Moser
Sherif Jackson
Lister
Grants’ Pays
Here
Carr
Adams Ladies Entertain At Autumn Luncheon
Gay autumn colors filled the Lievallen home last Thursday as Adams Ladies hosted a luncheon by Mrs. Paul Lievallen and others. Twelve tables of bridge tested guests with honors going to Mrs. Penn Harris first, Mrs. Ralph McEwen second, and Mrs. Glenn Dudley consolation. Notable attendees included Mrs. H. I. Watts, Mrs. B. B. Richards, Mrs. W. F. Littlejohn, Mrs. James Cresswell, and guests from Walla Walla, Milton, Pendleton, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lievallen
James Lievallen
Ravella Lievallen
Penn Harris
Ralph McEwen
Glenn Dudley
Mesdames H. I. Watts
B. B. Richards
Dean Dudley
Sheldon Taylor
A. H. McIntyre
Chase Garfield
C. M. Eager
Lloyd Michner
Francis Lieuallen
James Cresswell
Bryce Baker
Henry Dell
Armand DeMerritt
W. S. Ferguson
LeGrow
M. W. Hansell
L. L. Lievallen
Fred Pinkerton
Chas, DuPuis
Don Johnson
Raul Morrison
L. W. Pinkerton
M. M. Johns
L. McFadden
Art
Douglas
A. W. Logadon
H. A. Barrett
Miss Blanch Johnson
Geo.*Woodward
Ralph Cannon
Walla Walla
Tom Musgrove
Milton
C. Tubbs
Roy Duff
Kimball
Pendleton
Hay Market Surges as Livestock Prices Dip Briefly
The Oregon State College extension reports the fall hay market is highly active with alfalfa prices $2.60 higher than last year. Feed scarcity and seven million tons fewer hay stocks push heavier cattle and hog shipments to market, temporarily depressing prices though the outlook remains favorable after shipments ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Agricultural Economica Department
State College Extension Service
Man Pleads Guilty in Non-Support Case
Mose McBean admitted guilt on a non-support charge for two minor children during circuit court arraignment. The judge suspended sentence and released him on the condition that he pay $20 monthly for the children's support.
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Mose McBean
Apple Harvest Underway in Toucher Valley
Apple harvest is in full swing in Toucher Valley with Jonathans Golden Delicious and Rome Beauties being picked. The crop is estimated to be only 6 percent above average this year.
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Toucher Valley
Jonathans
G Golden
Rome
Pythian Knights Name Officers In 47th Annual Meet
The Oregon grand lodge Knights of Pythias elected officers for new year at the 47th annual convention in Portland. Key posts filled include Grand Chancellor H. E. Dixon and Grand Vice Chancellor Ira W. Carl with several others. installation planned at closing ceremonies. The adjacent Pythian Sisters also elected officers led by Grand Chief Mrs. Helen Stranahan and other officers. Altruistic committee reported year’s charitable work totaling 19879 dollars and 10 cents.
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Portland
Oregon Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Pythian Temple
Yamhil
West Park Streets
Sunshine
Order
the Knights of Khorassan
H. E. Dixon
la Grande
Ira W. Carl
Walter Gleeson
Baker
J. W. Maloney
Pendleton
Frank Taylor
Eugene
Thorleif Hansen
N. S. Soden
Vernonia
Fred J. Johnson
Darwin E. Yoran
I. W. Turner
Forest Grove
Pythian Sisters
Helen Stranahan
Hood River
Nettie Hardesty
Seaside
Eva Marks
Roseburg
Mamie Bennet
Bend
Rose Farrington
Mabel Erickson
Valsett
Grand Guard
Ethel Murphy
Albany
Supreme Representative
Emma McKinney
Hillsboro
Cobi de Lespinasse
Knghts
Lodge
Chiefs’ Club
Phalena Temple
Sisterhood
Benson
School Boys Stage a Round-Up at Helix
Hugh and Donald McEwen district boys near Athena drew attention with a miniature Round-Up at Helix Gun Club Park during a school vacation event. They led a parade with a stage coach and buckaroos in costume. races and a bucking contest entertained a large crowd. Warren Hicks fell from a horse during the demonstrations but no serious injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh
Donald McEwen
Athena
Walla Walla
Teachers’ Institute
Helix
Gun Club Park
Red Cross
Hubert Snapp
Gordon Gammell
Harold Pierce
Warren Hicks
Deer Hunters Bag Bucks Near Arbogast Ranch
Leonard Geissel, Dale Stephens and Bryce Baker hunted deer from the Arbogast stock ranch in Grant County Sunday. Leonard claimed a nice buck with precise aim. The trio returned home Monday forenoon. Friday, John Stanton and Jens Jensen went west of Ukiah and came back Monday with two bucks, each from a band of five driven by other hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Geissel
Dale Stephens
Bryce Baker
Arbogast
Grant County
Leonard
John Stanton
Jens Jensen
Ukiah
Praise Service Program at Christian Church
An attractive program is arranged for a Sunday evening praise service at the Christian church. Solos duets and quartets will be featured with a short devotional and congregational singing planned. An urgent invitation is extended to all to attend.
Dickey couple relocate to John Day for business venture
Mr and Mrs Charles Dickey leave Athena to operate a pool hall and rooming house in John Day Grant county. They exchange their Athena residence for the John Day property and plan to start work there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Day
Charles Dickey
Grant County
Dickey
Athena
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