Norblad Plan for 20 Million Road Bond Rejected
Salem officials debated Governor Norblad’s proposed 20 million dollar road bond to ease unemployment. Highway Commission Chair Van Duzer said the plan was impractical due to time, and limited winter job impact, but pledged to pursue winter work and speed up road projects using smaller jobs. The commission cited year to date contract totals and planned bonds for federal aid as alternatives.
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Salem
Norblad
State Highway Commission
van Duzer
Commission
Highway Commission
The
Fed- Ontario
Deer Season Opens September 15
Cronemiller states the state forester confirms deer season will start September 15 for hunters. The note mentions location not Salem and references a fire context tied to the statement.
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Salem
Cronemiller
State Forester
Railroads Ask Commission To Reconsider Western Carriers
Western carriers filed a petition with the Interstate Commerce Commission asking reconsideration of the latest grain rate reductions. They contend the order would slash revenue and note testimony may no longer apply since the decision came after the record closed. Rates are set to take effect January 1 amid Hoch Smith framework considerations. The commission had found reduced rates necessary beyond Hoch Smith.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington Dispatch
Hoch- Smith
Hoch-Smith
Indians Ask That Celilo Fishing Rights be Observed
Andrew Barnhart of The Dalles sent a letter to Oregon officials urging protection of Celilo and Three-mile rapids fishing grounds. He contends state licenses advance white interests and violate U S treaty rights by denying Indians access and forcing them to retire from traditional fishing areas.
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Salem
Columbia River
Celilo
Dalles
Executive Department
Andrew Barnhart
Oregon
Barnhart
United States
Bank Thugs Flee After Cashier Fires On Robbers
A hold up at Central Point bank ended in a fusillade through Medford town when a cashier opened fire. One bandit stayed at the wheel as a partner shouted for money, but frightened by customers he fled to a waiting car. No injuries were reported. Sheriff's deputies hunted the pair through the countryside.
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Medford
Central Point
Here
Tuseday
Red Cross Seeks Volunteers for Warmer Garment Drive
With cooler weather arriving the Red Cross asks volunteers to help make warmer garments. Send for materials and instructions to Mrs. James Laing, chairman of production, or contact Red Cross headquarters in Pendleton Oregon for guidance and supplies.
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Red Cross
James Laing
Pendleton
Oregon
Portland Rose Christened as First Transcontinental Train
The Union Pacific named the "Portland Rose" the first transcontinental train to reach the Pacific coast marking a gala day for Portland and the railroad. The ceremony celebrated the train’s dedication to the city and its historic role in western development.
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Portland
Union Pacific
Pacific Coast
West
Blast at quarry sends rocks into railroad yards
A blast at the county rock quarry in the town’s southwest sprayed rock across Union Pacific yards, smashing shed roofs at Tum-a-Lum Lumber and damaging a Washington-Idaho Seed plant alterations site. Jack Calder narrowly escaped injury as a stone grazed him. the explosion followed an unexploded mine set during material removal. Several boys in the lumber yard were frightened but unharmed.
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County
Union Pacific
Washington-Idaho Seed Company
Peaso’ing
Jack Calder
Athena and Mac-Hi to clash in season opener
The Athena football team opens the season at home against Mac-Hi on Saturday September 20. Pike Miller's eleven face the matchup with limited practice but strong resolve to win. Eddie Buck now directs Mac-Hi after Coach Green's recent tenure. Athena's line is strong with developing backfield as the scrimmage seeks insight.
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Mac-Hi
Pike” Miller
Eddie Buck
Mac Hi
Coach Green
Athena
B B Club Hosts Evening of Bridge at Micheners
The B B Club hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Michener featured a no host dinner at 7 p.m. followed by four tables of bridge. High honors went to Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Garfield and low to Flint Johns with a list of guests including the Garfield and Johns couples and several other members.
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B. B. Club
Lloyd Michener
B. B
W. C. Garfield
Low
Flint Johns
F. N. Johns
A. A. McIntyre
A. W. Douglas
Bert Logsdon
L. R. Pinkerton
M. I. Miller
C. M. Eager
Price Cuts Slash Cattle Prices Says Noted Stockman
In Athena on Monday, a well known stockman named Mr. Thompson notes cattle prices have fallen sharply. He reports selling beef cattle for about half of what a buyer paid the previous year for a similar lot by weight.
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Compar
Son
Athena
Thompson
Adopt School Budget At School Board Meeting
At a Wednesday evening school board meeting the budget for the district was discussed and likely approved. Actions focused on funding for staffing programs facilities and student services.
Umatilla Rapids Project Outlined at Conference
Oregon leaders press for rapid Umatilla Rapids development with Senator McNary at the helm. Hearings in Washington to follow holidays. Hoover administration expected to back the project and a new federal revenue source for Oregon and Washington.
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Umatilla Rapids
Portland
United
Oregon
Congress
Pacific Northwest
McNary
Washington, D. C
Steiner
Butler
Korell
Senate
House
Hoover
Wilbur
Interior Department
United States Engineers
General Survey of Columbia
Pendleton
la Grande
Benson Hotel
Baer
Umatilla
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Foot Cut While Working on Highway Near Ritter
Floyd Arbogast suffered a deep ax wound to his left foot while at work on the highway near Ritter in Grant County. He received surgical treatment in Pendleton after arrival several hours post accident, six stitches were used and he endured the procedure without anaesthetic. He spent the early week in Athena, hopping on crutches.
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Ritter
Grant County
Floyd Arbogast
Pendleton
Floyd
Athena
Rider Injured as Horse Struck on Highway Near Hil a
N B Foster sustained minor injuries when his horse was struck by a motor vehicle on a highway near Hil a. The horse was killed in the collision.
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N. B. Foster
Hila
Thirty Six Men Employed On Extra Work In Athena
Thirty six men are employed on extra work in Athena. Thirteen carpenters are altering the interior of a warehouse in the Union Pacific yards for a Washington Idaho Seed pea cleaning and sorting plant that will employ about forty women. At Eickhoff Farm Products a bean grading line started. six men work there and ten when at full capacity. An attachment from a caterpillar tractor powers operations. Fifteen men are on state highway maintenance on the Oregon Washington road division. A steam shovel works at the town quarry as trucks haul material for new highway shoulders increasing width.
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Athena
Union Pacific Railroad
Washington-Idaho Seed Company
Eickhoff Farm Products Corporation
State Highway Commission
Oregon-Washington
Class Officers Elected At A H 8 For The Year
The senior class elected Jack Moore as president Roland Wilson as vice president and Myrtle Campbell as secretary treasurer. Junior officers included Mildred Hansell as president Aileen Myrick as vice-president and Marjorie Douglas as secretary treasurer. Sophomore leaders were Howard Reeder as president Garth Pinkerton as vice-president and Helen Barrett as secretary treasurer. Freshman officers named Maxine Moore as president Walter Singer as vice-president and Kenneth Rogers as secretary treasurer. Weiner roast plans discussed.
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Bloom
Jack Moore
Roland Wilson
Myrtle Campbell
Mildred Hansell
Aileen Myrick
Marjorie Douglas
Sophmore
Two cars crash at Main and Third streets
Two autos collided at the Main and Third streets intersection Monday afternoon. A Missouri car coming up Third could not turn into Main because a parked car blocked the corner, striking a coupe that veered but avoided major damage. Traffic on this highway segment concentrates in Athena at the crash site.
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Main
Third
Missouri
Oregon-Washington
Athena
Slaying Bride Brings First Degree Murder Charge
A complaint charging Laverne Carter with first degree murder in the slaying of his 24 year old bride of two months was filed at Klamath Falls by Assistant District Attorney Boivin. A conviction on this charge carries capital punishment or life imprisonment.
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Laverne Carter
Klamath Falls
Boivin
Fast Horses and Fine Exhibits At State Fair
Oregon State Fair ready for opening on September 22 with nearly 80 harness entrants and over 100 running horses. Prizes total 17500 dollars across stake and class events. Space at capacity across exhibits with Pee-wee golf added to entertainment. 15 counties display in the agricultural building.
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Salem
West
Ella 8
Wilson
State Fair Board
Oregon
Gridiron Grind Begins At U O Next Monday
Seventeen lettermen, six veterans with two Pacific Coast conference seasons, report to Dr. C. W. Spears as he starts his first Oregon football campaign. About forty candidates seek varsity positions. Spears from Minnesota and Jimmy Phelan from Purdue bring new prospects for the Webfoots.
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University of Oregon
C. W. Spears
Oregon
Eugene
Seattle
Spears
Minnesota
Jimmy Phelan
Purdue
Doc Spears
Pacific University
Willamette
Hayward Field
Chicago
Drake
Austin Colbert
Jerry Lillie
George Christinson
Marion Hall
Johnny Kitzmiller
John Donahue
Hall
Colbert
Christinson
Rafferty Declines Comeback on Hoss Statements
T A Rafferty refuses to comment on Hal E Hoss explanations for removing him as chief of the state traffic force. He notes the secretary of state praised his nearly ten years of loyal service and says he leaves his case to the motoring public and neighbors.
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Salem
T. A. Rafferty
Hal E E. Hoss
Rafferty
Oregon
Secretary of State
Auto Fire Claims Life of Giles Cheatham Near Arlington
Giles Cheatham of Portland died when his car burst into flames on the Columbia River highway about 7:30 Monday near the Wild Cat service station, seventeen miles west of Arlington. Mrs. Cheatham escaped injury and was brought to Arlington. ambulance from The Dalles carried the body back to The Dalles for burial.
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Giles Cheatham
Portland
Columbia River
Arlington
Cornell Art Display Opens on Main Street
The Cornell art exhibit is now on display in the Mosgrove Building on Main Street. Many ladies are visiting the exhibition and the displayed articles are attracting considerable attention.
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Cornell
Mosgrove Building
Main Street
Eminent Oregon Jurist Thomas A. McBride Dies at 83
Longtime Oregon Supreme Court Justice Thomas Al len McBride died at his home in Salem after a cerebral thrombosis. He served 21 years on the court including five terms as chief justice and was the oldest practicing lawyer in the state. He leaves a wife, children, and a notable Oregon pioneer family.
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McBride
Ore- P Court
Salen
Athena
Watts
Associated Press
Thomas Allen McBride
State Supreme Court
South
Liberty Street
Oregon
Justice McBride
Salem
Foley Springs
McKenzie River
Supreme Court
George A. McBride
Portland
Mis. Mae Newton
Deer Island
Laura Baxter
Berkeley
W. B. Morse
Kenneth Power
Thomas A. McBride
Oregon Supreme Court
Yamhill County
James
Mahala (Miller) McBride
Tennessee
Missouri
Ireland
America
James McBride
Virginia
Andrew Jackson
Alexander Campbell
Barton W. Stone
Campbellite Church
Biological Survey Reports Predatory Animals Killed
August totals show 404 coyotes 24 bobcats 14 bears among 442 predatory animals plus 44 badgers 273 porcupines and 22 skunks. September urges stockmen cooperation for poison stations and early fur handling tips and stock guidance.
Harden Buys Six City Lots for Pasture and Garage
W R Harden purchased six lots fronting Second Street north of Jefferson in Kirk's Addition Athena from Howard Clemons Pendleton. A small building was moved to Harden’s residence site on the west side to be converted into a garage. The six lots will serve as a cow pasture.
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W. R. Harden
Second Street
Jefferson Street
Kirk
Athena
Howard Clemons
Pendleton
Mr. Harden
First Carload of Dayton Beans Reaches Plant
The first carload of Dayton Washington beans for cleaning at the Eickhoff Products plant arrived in Athena Monday over the Union Pacific. The shipment came from Turner Station.
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Dayton
Washington
Eickhoff Products Corporation
Athena
Union Pacific
Turner Station
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