Mrs Mary Tompkins Laid To Rest At Athena
Mrs Mary Penrose Tompkins died October 17 1928 after an operation at Hot Lake Sanitarium She was 67 and funeral services were held at the Athena Methodist Church Rev Melville T Wire officiated Music was provided by a quartet and eight children survive along with eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tompkins
Hot Lake Sanitarium
Methodist Church
Athena
Melville T. Wire
Pendleton
Otho Reeder
William McPherson
Lewis Stewart
Kohler Betts
Cass Cannon
Reed Hill
Angus Gillis
B. B. Richards
Tom DeFreece
Saylor Parris
Mary Penrose Tompkins
Detroit
Michigan
Virginia City
Nevada
William Tompkins
Tompkins
Geer Spring Hill
Prosser
Washington
McKenzie Chapter
John Tompkins
William Boy Tompkins
Ritzville
James Wesley Tompkins
Oakland
California
Tawanka Camp Fire Hallowe'en Assembly
Fifteen spooks gathered Monday evening at Tawanka Camp Fire Group for a Halloween event. Miss Rachel Smith welcomed guests as a witch at the door, followed by Miss Jewel Pinkerton in another witch role. A broom ride to the Witches Cave led to a cauldron, fortunes from the owl, and refreshments served by Miss Dorothy Lee and Miss Myrtle Potts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawanka
Rachel Smith
Jewel Pinkerton
Dorothy Lee
Myrtle Potts
Eastern Star Hosts Mrs. Elizabeth Tipton in McKenzie Chapter
Mrs. Elizabeth Tipton of Portland Associate Grand Matron and deputy of the Worthy Grand Matron visited McKenzie Chapter for a special meeting Monday evening. A representative number of members attended, finding the school of instruction helpful and interesting. After the business meeting a social hour followed with autumn floral decor and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Elizabeth Tipton
Portland
Oregon
McKenzie Chapter
School of Instruction
Beckner Praises New Jensen 1929 Caterpillar Hitch
Jensen Hitch Till Beckner says the Jensen 1929 caterpillar hitch is a complete success in every respect while pulling 45 feet of harrow. He plans to add a five foot section later and has leased 165 acres of wheat land in summer fallow from Eldon King on Wild Horse creek, with King planning extensive dairy farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckner
Eldon King
Wild Horse Creek
Mr. King
Weston versus Athena Gradsters in 12–0 loss
The Weston football team was shut out 12–0 by Athena High. Athena showed stronger teamwork and better backfield speed with multiple passes and two touchdowns by Myrick, while Weston relied on punts and a late 60-yard return after a fumbled ball. The rematch is set for Weston.
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Weston
Athena Hi
Athena
Jes
Pha
Myrick
Oregon State College Farm Market Review
Wheat markets remained dull as stocks in the United States and Canada rose to record highs and space grew tight. European demand is promising while milling wheats hold firmer. soft white near 1.20 dollars and hard white up to 1.47 in Portland. eastern soft markets were quiet. Austrian crop could exceed last year by 35 million bushels per private estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Europe
Portland
Milton-Freewater Apple Show Draws Regional Crowds
The event next week will attract visitors from across the area. A new $10,000 pavilion will host exhibits expected to exceed previous years. Each evening features local talent including Mrs. Dave Stone singing with violin and Kohler Betts performing with accompaniment by Mrs. C. O. Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton-Freewater
Athena
Dave Stone
Kohler Betts
C. O. Stephens
Jolly Twenty Club Meets At Zeph Lockwood Home
The Jolly Twenty Club gathered at Mrs. Zeph Lockwood’s country home with 16 members attending. Mrs. Jesse Gordon and Mrs. Frank Sanders served treats. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Archie McIntyre’s home on November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Twenty Club
Zeph Lockwood
Jesse Gordon
Frank Sanders
Archie McIntyre
Sheldon Taylor Arrested for Assault and Battery
On a warrant from Recorder Richards' court, Sheldon Taylor was arrested Monday on a complaint by Lee Meyer and charged with assault and battery. The case had not been disposed of at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Meyer
Sheldon Taylor
Richards
Farm interests sold near Nolin in Slusher land lease
Marion Hansell disposed of his farming equipment interests and lease on the Slusher wheat land near Nolin to partner Fred Beckner. Beckner will continue farming the land under lease.
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Beckner
Marion Hansell
Nolin
Fred Beckner
Kilgore's Cafe Adds Lunch Counter and Upgrades
A new lunch counter is being installed at Kilgore's Cafe. Linolium flooring and other improvements are planned for the future at the popular restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilgore’s
Newspaperman and Educator Colin V. Dyment Dies
Colin V. Dyment 48 former dean of the University of Oregon College of Liberal Arts died of pneumonia in Hayward California. A noted Pacific Northwest newspaper figure he previously worked with the Walla Walla Union and The Spokesman Review. He authored the 91st Division military casualty history based on wartime Red Cross notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin V. Dyment
College of Literature, Science and Arts
University of Oregon
Pacific Northwest
Hayward
California
Walla Walla Union
Spokesman-Review
Spokane
The
Daily Union
Walla Walla
Evening Telegram
Oregon Journal
Portland
Eugene Register
Eugene
91St
France
Dyment
Red Cross
Boys Exposed to Creosote in Eye Incident
Two boys Artie Kilgore and Don ald Jones were briefly treated by a doctor after creosote sprayed into their eyes from a 50 gallon tank at a highway maintenance plant. Eyes burned but no permanent damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Kilgore
Donald Jones
Main Street
Oregon Alumni Cheer as Ducks Shut Out Washington
Oregon alumni and fans in Athena rallied to the Washington game with radio updates. Final score Oregon 27 Washington 0 sparked elation and a buzz of excitement among listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Athena
Washington
Deer Hunters Lang and Radtke Bag Four Bucks
Slim Lang and F B Radtke returned from the Snake River hunting district Monday with their party having killed four bucks. Fred Pittman wrapped up the hunting season by taking a three point buck at the head of Bobsled canyon on the Umatilla Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slim Lang
F. B. Radtke
Snake River
Fred Pittman
Umatilla
Whitman Eyes Northwest Conference Title Run
Whitman College fans look to five remaining games after a string of upsets and strong showings. Coach Borleske has molded a green squad into a potential conference champion, with key home dates against Pacific University College of Puget Sound and College of Idaho, plus Armistice Day tilt vs Co. P.S. A top stadium and local recruiting from Southeastern Washington and Northeastern Oregon boost the Missionaries as they pursue the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Washington
Whitman
Idaho
Gonzaga
Spokane
Pacific University
College of Puget Sound
College of Idaho
Co. P
Tacoma
Northwest
Washington
Oregon
Red Mark at Standard Theatre Stars Nena Quartaro and Gaston Glass
The Red Mark opens at the Standard Theatre tomorrow night with stars Nena Quartaro and Gaston Glass in a James Cruze production noted as novel, unusual, dramatic and thrilling. Sunday, Emil Jannings stars in The Last Command, with Evelyn Brent and William Powell in support. Harold Bell Wright's The Shepherd of the Hills screens one week from tomorrow, November 3.
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Standard Theatre
Nena Quartaro
Gaston Glass
James Cruze
the Standard
Emil Jannings
America
Evelyn Brent
William Powell
Harold Bell Wright
Home-coming Football Clash Ends Narrow 9 7 Oregon State Win
Athenaites traveling to Pullman watched a tense game between the Orangemen and Cougars with Washington gaining breaks as Orangemen fumbled near scoring distance. CC L McFadden Lee Meyer F B Boyd M I Miller Herbert Parker Allie Bell and Art Jensen were present. Washington fell 9 7 in a hard fought contest.
Scout and Campfire Social Celebrates Community Fun
The Wauna Campfire Girls and Athena Boy Scouts presented a lively program at Legion Hall last Friday night. Clever stunts and music drew strong attendance and a basket auction by M. L. Watts raised over seventy five dollars for both organizations.
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Legion Hall
Wauna
Athena
M. L. Watts
Isla Carlyle
M. I. Miller
H. Wade LeRoy
Scouts
Campfire Girls
Evangelistic Meetings Set at Athena Christian Church
A series of evangelistic meetings led by J. R. Johnson will begin Sunday November 4 at the Athena Christian Church. Johnson, a nationally known evangelist and Alabama native, has fifteen years in ministry and has toured much of the United States. During World War I he served in government employment, traveling to shipyards to boost morale. Johnson speaks with pastor’s insight and aims for thoughtful, reasonable teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena Christian Church
J. R. Johnson
Johnson
Alabama
United States
W C T U Meeting At Mrs Foster Home
The W C T U met at Mrs E B Foster's home Tuesday afternoon with 25 members and visitors. Vice President Mrs W C Read conducted regular business and Mrs Lewis Stewart gave a well received program. Three new members were added Mrs Hiteman Mrs Moore and Mrs Stewart. Refreshments were served by Mrs Lee and Mrs Foster. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Tubbs at 211 South Perking Pendleton on November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Foster
W. C. Read
Lewis Stewart
Hiteman
Moore
Stewart
Lee
Foster
L. C. Rothrock Dies Pioneer Farmer of Umatilla County
L. C. Rothrock a longtime Pendleton resident and pioneer farmer died at St. Anthony's hospital. He came to Umatilla county in 1868 from Illinois. Survived by widow and children Andrew Rothrock Athena Samuel Rothrock Adams Mrs R E Perry Pendleton Mrs Lina Rembeau Nyssa H C Rothrock Adams and Mrs William Roesch Pendleton. Two brothers A B Rothrock Adams and J W Rothrock Athena also survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Rothrock
Umatilla
Pendleton
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Rothrock
Illinois
Andrew ©. Rothrock
Athena
Samuel B. Rothrock
Adams
R. E. Perry
Lina Rembeau
Nyssa
H. C. Rothrock
Missionary Society Meets at Singer Home with Guests
The M. E. Missionary society gathered at Mrs. Ralph Singer's home with 24 ladies present. After business, refreshments were served by Mrs. Dufield and Mrs. Moore, assisted by the hostess, with Halloween season decorations. Visitors included Mrs. Chas Betts, Mrs. Lawson of Spokane, Mrs. Craig of Pomeroy Washington, and Mrs. Jenkins.
Elgin Recorder Office Burns in Morning Fire
The Elgin Recorder office burned Saturday morning at Elgin, twenty miles from LaGrande. The Recorder is a weekly newspaper published and edited by Fred Sefton.
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Elgin Recorder
Elgin
LaGrande
The
Recorder
Fred Sefton
University man urges college path at Athena speech
Burt Brown Barker vice president of the University of Oregon spoke at Athena High School on why to attend college. He cited the International Banking Corporation as a model of university trained leadership and urged students to develop high ideals using education as an aid. Alfred Powers and Dr Arnold Bennett Hall accompanied him on the tour of Eastern Oregon.
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Athena High School
Burt Brown Parker
University of Oregon
Oregon
Chicago
Mr. Barker
Barker
International Banking Corporation
Amherst College
Orient
Salem
Commonwealth
Alfred Powers
Athena
Arnold Bennett Hall
University
Arthur Coe Enters Independent Race for County Commissioner
Arthur Coe, a prominent Umatilla county farmer from the Helix district, filed as an Independent candidate for county commissioner. He cites broad local backing and petitions to place his name on the ballot, pledging careful attention to county business and fair road fund division if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Coe
Umatilla County
Helix
Coe
Press notes Athena high school Linotype demonstration
English class at Miss Bateman’s room visited the Press office on Wednesday forenoon to learn the Linotype mechanism and its product. The class provides the Press with its acclaimed weekly high school news service, believed superior to other country papers’ exchanges.
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Miss Bateman
Athena High School
Waitsburg to Meet Athens High on Local Gridiron Friday
Waitsburg visits Athens High Friday afternoon November 2 for a highly anticipated local football clash. Promoters predict strong fan turnout as both communities expect an exciting score line.
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Waitaburg
Waitsburg
Athena Hi
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Athena Gradsters
Oregon State College Farm Market Review
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Christian Church
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Athena Il
Burt Brown Barker
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