Pendleton Banks Consolidate to Form First Inland National
After weeks of prep, Inland Empire Bank of Pendleton merges with First National Bank of Pendleton to create the First Inland National Bank of Pendleton. It opens with 500000 dollars in new capital plus combined assets. 41 stockholders hold about six million in financial strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inland Empire Bank At
Pendleton
First National Bank of
First Inland National Bank of
John D. Ankeny
Walla Walla
F. 8S. LeGrow
Athena
Col. J. H. Raley
Edwin Winter
G. A. Hartman
G. M. Rice
J. R. Bowler
H. W. Dickson
B. A. Davis
LeGrow
First National Bank of Athena
Pendleton Bank
New Banking House
Oregon Webfoots hit long road trip for two backto-back games
Oregon football players began a two week journey taking hotel rooms and Pullman cars as they traveled from Eugene to Grand Forks North Dakota to face the undefeated Flickertails and then to New York City to play the NCAA Violets at Yankee Stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Eugene
Florida
North Dakota
Grand Forks
N. D
New York University
New York City
Wheat prices rise as exports boost market rally
A late Wednesday rise in Chicago wheat values coincided with stock market rallies and higher export estimates. About 1,000,000 bushels of US hard winter wheat were slated for shipment overseas. Official reports say 1981 northern hemisphere production would be 100,000,000 bushels below 1930 levels, excluding Russia and China, with Russia’s crop also smaller despite more acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Russia
China
Ben Williams Dead Resident of Milton
Ben Williams died at the family home The Maples Monday after months of illness. He leaves a widow, one daughter Mrs Hineline of Hermiston, and two sons Earl Williams of Portland and Dr Carl M Williams of Yakima. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Christian church with Rev F D Hutton and Rev Francis M Arant presiding. Interment was in Milton Odd Fellows cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Williams
B. F. Williams
Milton
Maples
Hineline
Hermiston
Earl Williams
Portland
Carl M. Williams
Yakima
Christian Church
F. D. Hutton
Francis M. Arant
Milton Odd
Study Club discusses Final New England Pilgrimage
The Study Club met Friday with eight members answering roll. Papers by Mrs. F. B. Radtke on Portsmouth New Hampshire and The South and West by Mrs. Stella Keen highlighted the afternoon. Radtke to host October 50 with topic New York City. roll call responses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Johns
New England
F. B. Radtke
Portsmouth
N. H
South
West
Stella Keen
Athena Alumni Defeat Sigma Chi 19 to 0 in Home Game
Athena alumni dominated Sigma Chi on the home gridiron scoring a 19 to 0 victory last Thursday. Crowley opened with a 30 yard run and a first touchdown, followed by another score as Athena built an 18 point lead before MecEwen and Myrick added the final TD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Sigma Chi
Whitman Sigma Chi
Crowley
Michener
Edwin Mec-Ewen
Myrick
Eldon Myrick
Lee Foster
Ralph
Edwin McEwen
Arthur Crowley
Walt Huffman
Wilford Miller
Orel Michener
Jack Moore
Wayne Pinkerton
Bryce Baker
Stafford Hansell
Cecil
George Pambrun
Norman McIntyre
Dean Pinkerton
Tom Campbell
Wilbur Harden
Life term for Homer Bidwell slayer in Oregon case
Willard Sullivan was sentenced in La Grande to life imprisonment for the murder of Homer Bidwell, a prominent North Powder rancher. Circuit Judge J. W. Knowles imposed the term following the trial jury's recommendation. Bidwell was shot dead in a field near his home last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Sullivan
Homer Bidwell
North Powder
la Grande
J. W. Knowles
Bidwell
Annual County W. C. T. U. Convention Held Here
The 46th annual county convention gathered about 75 delegates from Milton Hermiston Pendleton Adams and Helix at Athena Baptist church. Highlights included Youth's Roll Call and What Oregon Pays for War with officers elected Esther A F May as president and Wyrick Pendleton as corresponding secretary. The keynote urged Observance and Enforcement not Repeal with next meeting set for Hermiston in October 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena Baptist Church
Milton
Hermiston
Pendleton
Adams
Helix
Northrop
Athena
Department of the County
Roy Penland
Oregon
Florence Berkeley
E. F. Bloom
Lawrence Pinkerton
Esther A. F. May
Will Daniel
Freewater
Clementine Ingram
W. R. Wyrick
Charles Betts
Autogyro and Old Scout Parade Through Athena Streets
Athe na residents saw two mechanical marvels on Saturday the autogyro a red planed craft with revolving blades perched on the fuselage drew crowds as it skimmed over treetops. Soon after Old Scout an aging single cylinder Oldsmobile completing its second transcontinental trip rolled along main street toward Pendleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Main Street
Pendleton
Rally Day Exercises At Baptist Church
Fifty four attended the rally day exercises at the Baptist church last Sunday. The program included Primary department exercise, song Jesus Never Fails, Junior Boys Class prayer, Junior Girls Class vocal solo by Virginia Eager, and vocal solo I Shall Not Pass Again This Way by Mrs. Lloyd Michener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Jesus
Virginia Eager
Lloyd Michener
Coyotes Raid Flocks Across Lake County Wildlife Disturbances Reported
Lake County shepherds report an unusual coyote surge disturbing flocks this year. They have contacted two government trappers for help in controlling the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Athena Alumni Clash with Lexington Heppner
Athena alumni team prepares to host Lexington Heppner town team this Sunday at 2 PM on the local gridiron. Eddie Hughes, former Mac Hi star, leads visitors in a bid to challenge the home squad after their 19 0 win over Sigma Chi of Whitman. Admission 35 cents for men 25 cents for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Lexington- Heppner
Eddie Hughes
Mac Hi Star
Sigma Chi
Whitman
Scramble for Wheat Grips Pacific Northwest Markets
A general scramble for wheat supplies occurred overnight Wednesday at Pacific Northwest points as exporters bid sharp premiums for immediate needs. Bids generally topped the Port land Merchants Exchange cash basis with no daily change. Flour rose 20c per barrel by Coast millers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Northwest
Portland Merchants Exchange
Ashland School Budget Faces 2.5 Mill Cut
Ashland’s 1932 83 school budget shows a likely 2.5 mill reduction unless property valuations fall sharply. The budget was approved by a citizens committee after board submission.
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Ashland
Marriage revelation of Richard Dix and Winifred Coe
The couple’s marriage disclosure identifies Richard Dix as Ernest Carlton Brimmer, age 87, a San Francisco society figure previously a Portland resident until a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Dix
Winifred Coe
San Francisco
Portland
Ernest Carlton Brimmer
Reception for New Minister and School Faculty in Athena
A Tuesday evening reception at the Athena Baptist church honored Rev. Northrup and his wife alongside Athena school faculty. The event featured a flower-decorated auditorium, a program by Baptist Ladies Society, Study Club and Etude Club, community singing, and multiple musical and reading performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Northrup
Baptist Church
Baptist Ladies Society
Athena Study Club
Etude Club
E. F. Bloom
M. L. Watts
Lawrence Pinkerton
Frank Williams
Baptist Society
E. C. Rogers
Study Club
Dan Tilley
I C C Denies Flat 15 Percent Rail Freight Rise
The interstate commerce commission refused a blanket 15 percent rail freight hike. It suggested the railroads may seek targeted increases on designated commodities if they submit pooling arrangements for revenue from the increases and get approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Winds whip Oregon coast and rain storms advance inland
A gale force wind of 65 miles per hour struck the mouth of the Columbia River Wednesday night ushering in a heavy rain storm that extended into eastern Oregon. The long rain shower in Athena lasted nearly two hours early yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Coast
Columbia River
Oregon Territory
Athena
Weather hints spark weed growth on fallow land
Slight rise in surface moisture this week may trigger weed germination on summer fallow land and allow grain seeding to begin within days, according to reports.
Improvement of Gulch Road to Pine Creek Progresses
Work on the Athena LaMar Gulch market road nears completion with surface graveling expected within two weeks. County officials surveyed a rock deposit at Joe Key place for possible rock crusher site and plan moving gear from Weston to LaMar. The project extends beyond the schoolhouse to M. L. Watts ranch on Pine Creek, improving winter impassability and aligning with standard market roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena-LaMar Gulch Market
Athena
Joe Key Place
Weston
LaMar
M. L. Watts
Pine Creek
la Mar
Union Pacific
Heppner Tops Athena in Heated Home Football Clash
Heppner High School defeated Athena High 19 to 0 in a hard fought game at Athena's home field. Athena showed passing progress but could not pierce the Heppner defense as injuries affected key players. Athena plans to play Touchet next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena High School
Heppner High
Heppner High School
Athena
Intangibles Refunds Sent Out From Salem
The secretary of state mailed 1500 warrants totaling $47,000 as the first of the 1929 intangibles tax refunds. The refunds total about $930,000 with interest. Warrants ranged from 4 cents to over $3,000. About 19,000 taxpayers are entitled to refunds after the Oregon Supreme Court ruled the tax unconstitutional and the U.S. Supreme Court upheld that decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Oregon Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
October Chick Demand Sparks Oregon Poultry Shippings
Thousands of baby chicks are being shipped from Corvallis to growers despite October, driven by an odd poultry market condition. A shortage of spring fryers near major cities pushes growers to stock early for restaurant and hotel needs this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corvallis
Auto Firms Merger Announcement In Pendleton
The Pendleton Automobile company and the American Automobile company of Seattle announce a merger to form a new firm. The Pendleton company, organized in 1907 by the late Walter McCormmack, will distribute Chrysler and Plymouth cars across a large territory including portions of Oregon and Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Firms
Pendleton Automobile Company
Pendleton
American Automobile Company
Seattle
Walter McCormmack
Chrysler
Plymouth
Oregon
A and
Idshy
Flour millers back Pacific coast relief wheat plan
Flour millers of the Pacific Northwest, allied with the Farm Board, backed by a 7.5 million bushel wheat to flour conversion for China flood relief, told officials they were satisfied with the arrangement. They disputed an exporter complaint claiming relief goods would divert to normal trade. Millers and Farm Board leaders defended the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Northwest
Federal Farm Board
Morning Oregonian
McNary
Farm Board
Pacific Coast
A. M. Scott
Pillsbury-Astoria Flour Mills Company
Second Childhood Is Play Set For November Dates
The school play Second Childhood is in rehearsal under Mr. Bloom with November 12 and 13 as tentative performance dates. The cast has been balanced after two changes and cast members include Professor Relyea Ralph Moore Sylvia Relyea Mildred Hansell Wayne Banister Marcella Burbeck Helen Barrett Leland Jenkins Velma Ross Goldie Miller and Judge Sanderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloom
Professor Relyea
Ralph Moore
Sylvia Relyea
Mildred Hansell
Marjorie Douglas Philip Stanton
Fred Singer
General Burbeck
Wayne Banister
Kidnapped by Bandits Roaring Lewiston Robbery Pact
Two daring gunfights involve Lewiston bandits who hijacked a garage attendant, released him, and on a second raid kidnapped the same man again. Clarence Grenalgh said the thieves threatened to kill him if police were notified before dawn. Searchers scoured Washington and North Idaho for the robbers and possible body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Clarence Grenalgh
Washington
North Idaho
Immense Fish and Game Exhibit Assembled at Pacific Pavilion
An immense educational exhibit over 3000 square feet is being assembled by the state fish and game commissions at the Pacific International Livestock exposition pavilion. Scores of live game birds will be displayed in natural settings with cedar and fir greens. a miniature fish hatchery will show growth from egg to the giant that got away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fish and Game Commissions
Cigarette Ads Condemned by Local Church Group
The Springfield Methodist church brotherhood condemns cigarette advertising on the back cover of Old Oregon alumni magazine at its last meeting. Hiomer D Angell, president of the group, and other district brotherhoods will be notified and state support will be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Oregon
University of Oregon
Men’s Brotherhood
Springfield Methodist Church
Hiomer D. Angell
Tlurni
Plane key factor in Duncan manhunt capture
Keith Crosswyth and John Owens, aged 20 and 19, describe the plane as the major factor in thwarting their escape from officers. They recount being tracked from a six mile ride, hiding behind trees as the aircraft shaded their route, and losing direction due to the overhead presence. They were captured by Gus Brashears, Frank Osmond, and W. E. Carpenter after a dawn pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Crosswyth
John Owens
Duncoen
Gus Brashears
Union County
Frank Osmond
la Grande
W. EB. Carpenter
Duncan
Owens
Crosswyth
Amos Helm
Helms
Lee Noe
Bucks Doomed Twice In One Canyon Chase
Frank Snider and George Otte hunted near Tollgate Sunday and each shot a buck. Otte killed his deer with a throat cut but it suddenly sprang up and fled down into a canyon. After a quarter mile chase the deer collapsed and died. The hunters then struggled to extract the buck from the canyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Frank Snider
George Otte
Tollgate
McKenzie Chapter holds 5S meeting at Masonic Hall
The McKenzie Chapter meets at Masonic Hall with a business session and a social hour. Bridge with three tables produced high score by Mrs Harvey Roseberry and second by Mrs Louis Keen. Cider and doughnuts were served amid Halloween themed table decor. Committee: Mrs W S Ferguson Mrs B B Richards Mrs Ralph McEwen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenzie
O. E
Masonic Hall
Harvey Roseberry
Louis Keen
W. 8
Ferguson
Mra
B. B. Richards
Ralph McEwen
Mother Henrietta Radtke Dies in Rib Lake Wisconsin
Mrs Henrietta Radtke 84 mother of I B Radtke of this city died Sunday at her Rib Lake Wisconsin home after a long illness. Survived by four sons and three daughters, she passed away two years after her son visited her during a dangerous illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Henrietta Radtke
I. B. Radtke
Rib Lake
Radtke
Ill Mrs Geissel Taken to Open Air Hospital
Mrs. Raymond Geissel, ill for months, was moved to the open air hospital at The Dalles this week. She had been staying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bern Banister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Geissel
The
Dalles
Mr. and i Mry
Bern Banister
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Asta Hicher
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Mere
Dorothy Lemke
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Lexington-Heppner
Heppner
Pickett
Lowell Jenkins
Jenkins
Touchet
Salem
Millers of
Northwest
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