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Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1931

Page

7

Notice of Athena budget hearing for 1932 finances

City of Athena Oregon publishes its 1932 budget and hearing details. It lists expenditures from prior years, outstanding bonds and warrants, sinking funds, and the levy hearing date set for November 16 1931 at 8:00 p.m. in the City Recorder’s office.

City OF Athena Oregon Athena Umatilla County Ereof City Recorder Cs-Csc Commacsi City of Umatilla B. B. Richards Water Department Gale Ee Sesddeafegsiisasd Cae Saasoa Boyeas Basse Mds Tbsesneses Legion Tory Assiescaesss Eeenanereerees Eas Cane Evee Caasecaes Wanes Seteeneesdsees Ebeensverssseessseses Tenance Eee Sai Ssereepeen Amar Department Raepoat

Interior river projects split Oregon and Washington lawmakers

Washington and Oregon senators face a clash over Grand Coulee and a The Dalles area dam as army engineers prepare a report on Columbia River development. Oregon members weigh Umatilla Rapids and Willamette Canalization, seeking a survey and possible unit-by-unit progress against a single grand project. Congressional hearings will shape choices amid calls for economy.

The Oregon Journal Washington Columbia River Congress Army Engineers Grand Coulee Warrendale Oregon Willamette River Columbia Basin Dalles Umatilla Rapids Army Board of Engineers Willamette Valley Columbia

Sam Hill Ashes Placed at Maryhill Vault

Arlington Bulletin reports the ashes of Samuel Hill laid in the concrete vault he built for the Stonehenge memorial. He wished burial on his Maryhill bluff overlooking the Columbia canyon with a bronze tablet to mark his rest. His son Edgar Hill of Seattle accompanied the ashes.

Arlington Bulletin Sam Hill Stonehenge Mr. Hill Maryhill the Columbia Samuel Hill Edgar Hill Seattle

State police warn against driving with a single headlight

The state superintendent of police issued a warning to motorists driving at night with only one head light. A drive against offenders will arrest any one light drivers and check glare complaints reported on highways. The crackdown aims to improve highway safety through enforcement.

Mrs Mary A Disosway Dies in Walla Walla at 90

Mrs Mary A Disosway, 90, resident of Pendleton, died Friday night in Walla Walla. Born in Germany in 1841, she came to the United States about 87 years ago and had lived at the Walla Walla sanitarium for the past two years.

Mary A. Disosway Pendleton Walla Walla Germany America Walla Walla Sanitarium

Eldon Myrick Confined to Home This Week

Eldon Myrick remains at home this week as health measures keep him indoors and under care. Neighbors report no outside engagements while family monitors his condition.

Eldon Myrick Ae

Eastern Oregon Wheat League Set for The Dalles Meet

Oregon State College reports an Eastern Oregon Wheat League gathering in The Dalles on November 13 and 14. Key topics include taxation, cooperative grain marketing setups, and the world outlook for wheat with out of state speakers invited. Senator Frederick Steiner plans to attend opening events and farmers’ responses to wheat surplus proposals will be discussed. Officers include President Pinkerton, Secretary Smith, and Vice President Hill with organization duties handled by E R Jackman.

Oregon State College Eastern Oregon Wheat League Dalles Frederick Steiner Cone League Harry Pinkerton Arlington E. R. Jackman Congress Steiner Oregon Columbia Basin Pinkerton Charles Smith Heppner James Hill Pendleton

Oregon State W. C. to Play in Portland Tomorrow

Oregon State W C faces Washington State college in Portland tomorrow afternoon aiming to notch a conference win after losses to Southern California. Since 1924 Oregon State has won two of five vs Washington State, with the Cougars taking the last three. Probable OSU starters include Captain Floyd Root, Everett Davis, and Hal Moe. Washington State's lineup features Hein, Klawitter, Edwards, Camp, and Colburn.

Southern California Oregon State Orangemen Washington State College Portland Paul J. Schissler Washington State Cougars Pullman Floyd Root Everett Davis Harold Hyton Ade Schwammel Gil Bergerson Jack Cox Buck Hammer Honey Biancone Reg Rust Hal Moe Frank Little Hein Klawitter Edwards Camp Hurley Parodi Hansen Dahlen Davis Sander Colburn

Orchardists Use Poison Bait to Eradicate Field Mice

County agents report near Freewater orchards largely free of mice after using poison bait. The N. W. Mumford orchard showed no fruit gnawing or ground runways, with 194 pounds of bait applied countywide.

Freewater N. W. Mumford W. A. Holt

Umatilla County Valuation Drops After Assessing Year

Robert C. Hawks county assessor reports a net decrease of 1,255,136 in Umatilla county’s assessed valuation, bringing total net taxable property to 40,189,429 for the year 1930. Assisting staff helped finalize the figures at year end.

Umatilla Robert C. Hawks Hawkes

Buck Causes Apple Orchard Loss for Medford Grower

Dr. E. H. Porter of Medford reports that an eight point buck and about six does have destroyed 600 boxes of apples and other fruits this season. The same buck plus companions caused earlier losses by feeding on low limb fruit from 25 acres of orchard last year.

E. H. Porter Medford

Smoking Salmon Drives Toledo Fishermen to Smoke and Dry

The low salmon price prompts Toledo fishermen to smoke and kipper the big run. Piles of dried fish appear in stores and markets along the coast, signaling a surge in preservation efforts.

Toledo

Deer Runaway Scare After Deer Blocks Path For Woman Rider

Mrs. George Wise and two horses were on Smith mountain near the Ed Love thicket when a doe deer started the saddle horse running wild up the grade. The deer stopped, the horse also halted, and Wise regained control of the frightened pony. Other notes mention no Hermiston game due to injuries and Armistice day plans. Athena High School forms Art Club electing Mary Jane Miller as president and listing officers.

The Enterprise Record Wallowa George Wise Ed Lovejoy Smith Mountain Mrs. Wise Art Club of the Athena High School Mary Jane Miller Glenn McCullough Dorothy Burke Helen Barrett

Speaker Urges Preparedness and Career Choice in High School Assembly

Reverend Northrup of Athena Baptist delivers guidance on personal initiative, learning from predecessors, choosing a vocation, and valuing education. He cautions against driven by money, stresses character, and notes songs and practical halls remarks. A Waste Paper section follows with questions on keeping study hall tidy and a preview of the next football game on Armistice Day.

Northrup Athena Baptist Church Oregon

Ralph Moore Uses Crutches After Friday Football Injury

Ralph Moore walks with crutches this week after an injury sustained in the Toucher Friday football game. He is the fourth boy this year to need crutches, following Leland Jenkins Aaron Douglas and Fred Singer.

Ralph Moore Toucher Ralph Leland Jenkins Aaron Douglas Fred Singer

Girls League Presents First Program Of Seasonal Series

The Girls League offered a musical program on Monday October 19 featuring Betty Eager two vocal solos Mrs Bloom a vocal duet Miss Williamson Miss Calef with Mrs Laurence Pinkerton as accompanist. A brief business meeting planned the Halloween party for October 29.

Girls’ League Girls' League Iis.c

Eggs and Onions Stage Come Back in Prices Rise

Oregon State College notes favorable egg prices in October, up from May levels to 70 percent of the 1926-30 average, the strongest gain among major farm industries. Butterfat hops and onions also show good current prices, while potatoes face severe price declines as yields drop and acreage expands.

Oregon State College Agricultural Extension Service College Index Oregon Nature

Oregon Opens Waterfowl Season With Federal Dates

State law on open season for ducks and geese updated to align with federal rules. The new period runs from noon November 16 to sunset December 15.

Oregon

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