Inland Empire Bank Absorbs Athena State
The Athena State Bank discontinues business and transfers deposits and accounts to Inland Empire Bank of Pendleton Oregon. All deposits including time certificates will merge with Pendleton at end of Oct 23 1926 and checks on Athena will be honored by Pendleton thereafter. Principal stockholders voted to close the Athena bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena State Bank
Inland Empire Bank of
Pendleton
Inland Empire Bank
Athena State
Oregon
Athena Bank
Pendleton Bank
Reeder
Herr
M E Church Services Schedule
The M E Church holds a Sunday school at 10:00 a m morning worship at 11:00 a m and an evening service at 7 30 p m all are invited to attend the programs.
Dennis Resolution Propels Oregon Tax Debate
The Dennis Resolution pledges no state income tax before 1040 and argues tax pressure harms Oregon’s growth. It urges a Yes on 306 and No on 329 and 335 with a push from the Greater Oregon Association and listed supporters in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Death ends suffering of John H. Phillips
John H. Phillips, aged 67, died October 25 1926 at his Athena home after weeks of cancer. He was born July 19 1859 in Eldorado Springs Missouri and married Sarah Jane Couch in 1885. Survived by wife eight children two sons and three daughters and a brother Isaac. funeral at the Baptist church followed by interment in Athena. He moved to Athena in 1918 and was a 30 year Baptist church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Phillips
Athena
The
Baptist Church
John Henry Phillips
Eldorado Springs
Missouri
Sarah Jane Couch
Mae Harris
Kansas City
Anna Dennis
Wasco
California
John Phillips
Milwaukee
Oregon
Cecil Kibby
Darwin Phillips
Isaac Phillips
Walla Walla Fire Chief Casey in Critical Condition
Athena friends report Fire Chief Casey of Walla Walla remains in critical condition after an accidental hunting accident. Amputation of the injured arm at the shoulder occurred and severe post operative complications have developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena Friends
Casey
Walla Walla
Earthquake Devastates Leninakan Armenia Hundreds Dead
An Armenian quake destroyed Leninakan and surrounding towns killing more than 40 people and leaving hundreds injured and about 100000 homeless. The disaster devastates the city once known as Alexandropo and plunges Armenia into terror with millions of dollars in destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leninakan
Armenia
Alexandropol
Noted Reformist Thomas Mott Osborn Dies on Auburn Street
Thomas Mott Osborn famed prison reformer and former Sing Sing warden collapsed and died in Auburn New York at age 67. Local authorities report he died instantly on the street. His death ends a long career in penology and public service. Osborn was born in 1859 and advocated humane treatment for prisoners. He led reforms at Sing Sing during his tenure. His passing draws tributes from reform groups and former colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
N.Y
Thomas Mott Osborne
Sing Sing
Osborn
Eastern Oregon Favored For School Referendum
J A Churchill Ashland normal school president argues Oregon relies on distant states for half its new elementary teachers and most eastern counties lack normal school facilities. Monmouth and Ashland normals say only new Eastern Oregon facility can meet demand as Western Oregon cannot expand quickly. Oregon risks higher costs and weaker teaching if referendum fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
J. A. Churchill
Ashland Normal School
Cascades
Western Oregon Normal Schools
Idaho
Washington
Monmouth Normal
J. S. Landers
Churchill
Eastern Oregon Normal
Ashland
Army Recruiting Resumes in Ninth Corps Area
Original enlistments in the Regular Army for Ninth Corps Area states that recruiting resumed Monday October 11 after a hiatus since September 18. Most vacancies focus on Field Artillery and Engineers at Camp Lewis Washington Cavalry and Field Artillery at Fort Russell Wyoming Infantry at Vancouver Barracks Washington and Fort Douglas Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regular Army
Ninth Corps
Pacific Coast States
Field Artillery
Corps of Engineers
Camp Lewis
Washington
Cavalry and
Fort Russell
Wyoming
Infantry
Vancouver Barracks
Fort Douglas
Utah
Buffalo hunt to cull last herd on Great Salt Lake island
Hunters plan a November hunt for about 200 buffalo on a 30 000 acre island in the Great Salt Lake. Despite claims they are tame the herd is wary and will flee to peaks, as illustrated by a recent drive that took seven hours and only two animals were sighted later. Indians from Fort Hall will guide and assist during the month long hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Salt Lake
Fort Hall
Idaho
American Legion Refuses to Reaffirm World Court Stance
In a national convention the American Legion rejected a resolution to reaffirm its Omaha stance in favor of adhering to the world court. Speakers argued the world court is a political question and that adopting the resolution would violate the Legion constitution barring partisan use. Opponents did not discuss merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Omaha
World Court
Legion
Walla Walla
Party Guests at Miss Emma Ringel Country Home
Miss Emma Ringel entertained many friends at a Saturday evening party at her country home. The event included games and delicious refreshments. Attending were Miss Thelma Schrimpf, Miss Lois Smith, Miss Francis Gannon, Miss Virgie Moore, Miss Erma Ringel, and Messrs Walter Huffman, Wayne Pittman, Harold Kirk, Edwin and Ralph McEwen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Ringel
Thelma Schrimpf
Lois Smith
Francis Gannon
Virgie Moore
Erma Ringel
Walter Huffman
Wayne Pittman
Harold Kirk
Edwin
Ralph McEwen
Noted Athlites: Wilbur Harden Injured in Portland Play
In Portland Oregon sports notes, Wilbur Harden a top lineman from Athena suffered an injury against the Cilft Dwellers and will miss Friday’s game. Harden stands six feet and weighs over 190 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Portland Oregon
Wilbur Harden
Athena
High School Notes From Weston Week In Review
School notes recount activities at Weston including football refereeing by Mr Stolzheise, students visiting Walla Walla and Pendleton, and weekend parties. Pupil awards note second graders Virginia Eager and Teddy Miller achieving 100 in spelling. Athletes and clubs organize basketball plans, with upcoming games against Pilot Rock and a senior boys versus peers game at the high school. A pheasant hunting party yielded fourteen birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Stolzheise
MelLoughlin
Weston
Fordy Cornelison
Miss Cornelson
Miss Bateman
Eugene
William Sellars
Spokane
Evylyn Sellars
Lorena
Itel Schubert
Walla Walla
Lenore McNair
Francis Cannon
Emma Ringel
Lois Johnson
Roy DeFreece
Arthur and
Dalberth Taylor
Clifford Wood
Pendleton
Milton-Pendleton
Thena Russel
Milton
Virginia Eager
Teddy Miller
Hallowe'en
Miss Rodman
Miss Terry
Miss Sellars
Christian Church
Civic Club
Terry
Sellars
Mr. Miller
Arthur Crowley
Wayne Pittman
Emery Rovers
Jack” Murphy
Harold Kirk
Kirk Place
Film bill includes Miss Nobody with Anna Q Nilsson
Tomorrow night the Standard will present Anna Q Nilsson in First National's photoplay Miss Nobody with Walter Pilgeon. Sunday night shows The View for Cinderella starring Betty Brannan and Tom Moore followed by When the Door Opened scheduled for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Anna Q. Nilsson
First National
Walter Pilgeon
Cinderalla
Betty Brannan
Tom Moore
Reception to Teachers in Athena High School Event
The Athena Civic club hosts a Saturday eight o clock reception at the high school to welcome teachers from its schools. A pleasing program with Halloween decorations and games is planned, and club committees urge patrons and friends to attend and greet the teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Civic Club
Etude Club Enjoys Autumn Frolic at Mrs Michener Home
The Etude club met Thursday at Mrs. Lloyd Michener home with hostesses Mrs. Bryce Baker and Mrs. Max Hopper. After a brief business session electing Mrs. Archie McIntyre to membership, a program titled Autumn Frolic followed with C. C. Stephens piano solo Autumn Intermezzo, Sing Along vocal duet by Floyd Pinkerton and Arthur Douglas, Lawrence Pinkerton reading An Autumn Fantasy, and Lorraine Terry solo The Enchanted Glade. Halloween decor and dainty refreshments complemented the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etude Club
Lloyd Michener
Bryce Baker
Max Hopper
Archie McIntyre
C. C. Stephens
Floyd Pinkerton
Arthur Douglas
Lawrence Pinkerton
Bridge Teas At Francia Lieuallen Home In Adams
Mrs Ravella Lieuallen and Mrs Francis Lieuallen hosted several bridge teas this week at the Francia Lieuallen residence in Adams. Fall flowers including chrysanthemums adorned the rooms and a two course collation followed the card play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravella Lieuallen
Francis Lieuallen
Francia Lieuallen
Adams
Miss Ruth Proebster Weekend Guest At McEwen Home
Miss Ruth Proebster, popular Athena teacher for two years, spent the weekend as a guest at R. B. McEwen’s home. She now heads the music department at Berney School in Walla Walla and is residing with Mrs. Otis Whiteman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Proebster
R. B. McEwen
Miss Proebster
Athena
Berney School
Walla Walla
Otis Whiteman
Annual Home Coming At Athena Ends With Return
Miss Mildred Bateman returns to Athena after attending the Oregon Stanford game in Eugene and enjoying other home coming festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Bateman
Athena
Eugene
Halloween Dinner Held By Mrs Barrett and Daughters
Mrs H A Barrett and daughters Lucille Beverly and Genevieve hosted a Monday evening dinner at six for Miss Dorothy Rodman Miss Evelyn Sellars and Miss Lorraine Terry. The table featured a quaint old witch centerpiece holding a spooky candle as orange and black baskets with confections were shared.
Bonded relief proposed as Oregon tax cuts praised
A paid political notice argues that passage of the O and C bill brings eight million dollars to 18 Oregon counties and a 26 percent long term tax cut. It urges voters to reelect Senator Robert N. Stanfield to secure continued tax relief, forest land reforms, and legislative chairmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Land
Oregon
Robert N. Stanfield
Stanfield
Apps
Oregonian
Orefon
Coolidge
Public Lands Committee
R. C. Taylor
Portland
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. E. Church
By Bruce Dennis
America
Detroit
Greater Oregon Assn
Elrod
Hirsch
H. J. Frank
Powers
J. Yeon
R. L. Macleay
G. EO Guild
J. H. Burgard
Uabson Lndecutive Committee
Oregon Building
Thomas MM. Osborne
ARMY
Miss Ringel
Harden
Auan
Miss Proebstel
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!