Hyde accuses Russia of short selling wheat in Chicago market
Secretary Hyde announced an inquiry found evident short selling by the Soviet controlled Amtorg group in Chicago wheat trades. He cited 17.5 million bushels sold over four days and warned the Board of Trade to guarantee against further Russian market incursions while noting delivery impossibilities due to tariffs and freight limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Hyde
John A. Bunnell
Chicago Board of Trade
Agriculture Department
Russia
New York
Amtorg Trading Corporation
J. W. T. Dubel
Grain Exchange
Board of Trade
Federal
E. V. Belitsky
Soviet
Peterson & Lewis Relocate to Inland Empire Bank Building
After 24 years in Pendleton the law firm Peterson and Lewis moves to new offices in the Inland Empire Bank Building at Main and Court streets. The leading attorneys of the state continue a lucrative practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Peterson & Lewis
Inland Empire Bank
Corner Main
Court Streets
Hermiston Project Fair Prep Underway for Local Exhibits
Residents of the Hermiston project area are assembling exhibits for the upcoming Project Fair. Organizers urge participants to finalize displays and showcase agricultural and craft entries.
Drowning at Bingham Ends Weston Youth's Night Swim
Herman Lieuallen 15 of Weston dies after drowning during an Epworth League pool outing at Bingham Springs. Friends locate him under the pool lights and efforts to revive him fail after three hours. The tragedy follows the loss of another son to drowning in Dry Creek. Funeral Monday drew a large Weston crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston Epworth League
Bingham Springs
Herman Lieuallen
J. PR. Lieuallen
Marjorie Brown
Winn Pool
Dry Creek
Weston
Teacher Returns From Orient to Lead School Orchestra
Mr Don Tilley arrives in Athena after a two month Orient cruise on the President Lincoln. He directed a five piece orchestra on the voyage and, back at the high school, plans to organize a new orchestra as about thirty students enroll for instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Don Tilley
Athena
Tilley
Pacific International horse show lists strong three gaited entries
The 12th annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition runs October 25 to November 2 with a leading three gaited saddle horse division. Peavine's Dream owned by Ben R. Meyer of Beverly Hills tops coast entries after winning a model three gaited class at the Salem state fair. The event also features Shetlands, draft horses, and a six in hand driving contest with a $2000 stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peavine
Pacific International
Seven Athena Hunters Score Five Bucks in John Day Trip
A party of seven Athena hunters led by Clarence Tubbs and including Peter Read Granville Cannon Frank McCorkell and Beckner hunted in John Day country southwest Ukiah. They returned with five bucks and reported a fine trip as deer fell to Tubbs Read Coppock Cannon and Beckner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
John Day Country
Ukiah
Peter Read
Clarence Tubbs
Aniom Pack
Granville Cannon
Frankis
Frank McCorkell
Na Beckner
Tubbs
Read
Coppock
Cannon
Beckner
October 4 Deadline for voter registration stated
The county clerk's office announces the last day to register is October 4 to vote in November elections. Under current law unregistered individuals cannot be sworn in on election day.
Oregon State Fair Announces 69th Annual Promos
The 69th annual Oregon state fair highlights crowded departments and quality exhibits. In the 4-H competition entries double and triple those of last year across events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Ice Forms on Forest Lookout Houses After Cold Night
An inch of ice covered high peak forest lookout houses Tuesday night. Bend recorded a low of 27 degrees, the coldest in the region, with Roseburg noted as a nearby reference. Unharvested cantaloupes in the area suffered blight damage due to the freezing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bend
Roseburg
Metschan Early Struggles Recalled in Silverton Parade
Alex Lindsay of Silverton, a longtime friend of Phil Metschan, staged a water wagon parade with banners to back the Republican governor candidate. The piece recalls the duo’s 1902 Heppner hotel purchase and their rise from near bankruptcy to success, highlighting loyalty and perseverance.
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Phil Metschan
Silverton Parade
Alex Lindsay
Silverton
Heppner
Lindsay
Mr. Metschan
Merechan
Palace
Scoteman
Mr. Lindsay
Silvertor
Loans Ready For Co op Group to Build Warehouses
Spokane State Senator J F Wilmer of Farmers National Corporation says facility loans for local wheat cooperatives to build warehouses are paved. The Farmers National Corporation acts as chief operating unit of the federal farm board. Wilmer, president of North Pacific Grain Growers, notes local units seek funding to expand Inland Empire storage as 1930 wheat loans increase to cover 75 percent of current market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
J. F. Wilmer
Farmers’ National Corporation of Chicago
Farmer’s Group
Federal Farm Board
Wilmer
North Pacific Grain Growers
Pacific Northwest
Rosalia
Inland Empire
North Pacific
Reception for Athena School Faculty Tonight
Patrons in the district may meet and welcome the Athena schools faculty at an auditorium reception this evening. The Etude club sponsors a pleasing program followed by a social hour with refreshments. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone.
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Athena
Etude Club
Weevil Inquiry Urged in Jackson County
Petitions signed by more than 100 farmers and numerous letters and telegrams were sent to Salem urging Governor Norblad to appoint a special inspector. The goal is to investigate the alfalfa weevil situation in Jackson county and determine the extent and timing of the review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Norblad
Jackson County
Pendleton Couple Sentenced in Circuit Court
Paul Perard and his wife Fee were sentenced in circuit court to six months in the county jail and fined 500 dollars each. The couple faced recent indictments and related court actions in Pendleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Paul Perard
Pendleton Bucks Defeated by Lincoln High in Portland
Lincoln High defeated the Pendleton Bucks before about 6000 spectators in Portland in a night game by the sea. Local fans witnessed a hard fought contest as Lincoln posted the win over Pendleton with strong defense and clutch scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton Bucks
Pendleton Buckaroos
Lincoln High School
Portland
Operations Under Way At Plant of Washington Idaho Seed Company
The Washington Idaho Seed Company pea grading plant began operations Monday under F. H. Blair of Weston. Forty women and four men process field peas through cleaning, hand grading by color and size, and belt sorting, with current output about 250 bushels daily. Operation continues until early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington- Idaho Seed Company
Washington-Idaho Seed Company
F. H. Blair
Weston
Thompson Named New Commissioner for State Game Board
R. Thompson of Pendleton, a prominent wheat grower and businessman, was appointed by Governor Norblad to the state game commission to succeed L. A. Wright of Union. Thompson will serve a three year term and is president of the Pendleton Country Club and a member of civic organizations.
Bud Peterson Shoots First Deer Near Bingham Springs
Charles Bud Peterson son of attorney Will M. Peterson shot his first deer in rough mountains near Bingham Springs last week. The Gonzaga college student plans to study law. his brother Raley Peterson attends the University of Oregon law program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Bud) Peterson
Will M. Peterson
Bingham Springs
Bud
Gonzaga College
Spokane
Raley Peterson
University of Oregon
Deer Hunting Trip Away From Main Roads Near Umatilla River
A six man party led by Fay LeGrow departed Athena Wednesday morning for a deer hunting expedition along the South Fork of the Umatilla River. They travelled by pack outfit and planned to hunt far from established roads and autos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay LeGrow
Everett Rothrock
Rich Thompson
Sam Pambrun
Herb Thompson
Barney Foster
Athena
South Fork
Umatilla River
Mac Hi Opens Season With Win Over Athena on Fumble
Mac Hi footballists defeated Athena 7 to 0 at halftime after Athena fumbled in the second quarter, Milton returning the ball for a ten yard run. The game featured a heavy Athena line learning against Mac Hi, with limited scoring opportunities and multiple line substitutions. Coach Miller praised local business support as Terge son of Helix refereed the contest.
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Mac Hi
Athena
Eddie Buck
McLoughlin
Mac Hi Menace
Milton
Hansell
Macri
Hermiston
Miller
Tergeson
Helix
Huffman
Singer
Towne
Pickett
Wilson
Jenkins
Crowley
Moore
McCullough
Shigley
Banister
Kirk
Tollgate Road to Be Completed by October First
The McDougall Camp to Tollgate highway, 5.4 miles, will be finished by October 1, six weeks ahead of the November 15 deadline. Interstate Construction Co of Portland reports progress with Rhodes & Dillion of Medford handling grading. The road is described as a strong gravel route, though the near Weston segment is in poor condition. Graveling of Weston area sections is ongoing and Umatilla County may finish its part to create an excellent Toligate link.
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McDougall Camp
Tollgate Highway
C. R. Vaughan
Interstate Construction Company of
Portland
Walla Walla
Weston
Weston Mountain
Umatilla
W. C. T. U. Elect Officers at Farm Meeting
Mrs. Barney Foster hosted a W C T U gathering where officers were elected for the coming year led by President Mrs. Louis Keen and Vice President Mrs. Clarenee Tubbs. Delegates to the Pendleton county convention were chosen with alternates noted and D A Pinkerton prepares to chair the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Foster
Louis Keen
Clarenee Tubbs
Stella Keen
Jesse Gordon
Chas. Betts
Pendleton
D. A. Pinkerton
Tubbs
Henry Schroeder Stricken At Work In Athena Area
Henry Schroeder a longtime Athena carpenter suffered a serious paralytic stroke Monday forenoon while at the Sheldon Taylor farm home southeast of town. The left side was affected and he was unable to speak. He was taken to his Weston home where a slight image has been noted in his cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schroeder
Athena
Sheldon Taylor Farm
Town
Schroeder
Weston
Myrick Wins Scholarship for Whitman College Freshman
Eldon Myrick, Athena high school graduate and scholastic athlete, has earned a scholarship for the first semester at Whitman College. He is practicing with Nig Borleske's Missionary football squad and shows promise of making the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrick
Eldon Myrick
Athena High School
Whitman College
Nig Borleske
Snow blankets Tollgate and Table Rock in Blue Mountains
Heavy snow fell in Tollgate and Table Rock areas on Wednesday, moving winter closer to the district. Temperatures dropped below seasonal norms as the snowfall intensified in the Blue Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tollgate
Table Rock
Blue Mountains
Russian Wheat Under Sells American Product 10c
Russia holds the whip hand on grain prices offering large quantities of wheat abroad 10c a bushel cheaper than North American wheat. Prices fell in Chicago as U S wheat visible supply rose to a record 202 620 000 bushels while Russia may ship massive exports to meet needs amid heavy selling pressure.
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Chicago
Russia
North America
Europe
United States
Rotterdam
Hyde
Legge
Federal Farm Board
Department of Agriculture
Change In Blue Mountain Scout Executives
Blue Mountain council discussions in Walla Walla with John H. Piper leave Hawley's successor undecided. Oscar Hoover, formerly of Walla Walla and now at Klamath Falls Oregon, is among candidates. Another meeting is planned in Spokane with final action expected in two to three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Hawley
Blue Mountain
Walla Walla
Blue Mountain Council
John H. Piper
Piper
Hawley
Oscar Hoover
Klamath Falls
Oregon
Hoover
Spokane
Methodist Society Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
Sixteen members attended the season's first Methodist Society meeting at Mrs. Clarence Hand's home. Officers elected were president Mrs. Will Read, secretary treasurer Mrs. Clarence Hand, and reporter Mrs. R. A. Duffield. The meeting planned a study course with a different leader each time. A social hour followed, with Mrs. Harden and Mrs. Frank Coppock serving tea. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Frank Williams's home, with Mrs. Arthur Coppock and Mrs. Clarence Hand assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Society
Clarence Hand
Will Read
R. A. Duffield
Frank Williams
Arthur Coppock
New Trial Granted for George Schneider in Murder Case
The 67 year old Wal la Walla beer foreman convicted of first degree murder for killing his young wife with a meat ax won a new trial after the state supreme court reversed the county court finding reversible error in not allowing a nonexpert witness to testify on the defendant's mental condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schneider
Walla Walla
State Supreme Court
Foreman Fractures Arm While Cranking Tractor
Frank Garrett, foreman on the Henry Koepke farm near Athena, broke his right arm above the wrist Tuesday. In town, Dr. McKinney set the fracture. Garrett wore splints and will be unable to work for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Garrett
Henry Koepke
Athena
McKinney
Mr. Garrett
Hunting trip ends in distress near Ukiah and Athens
Lloyd Michener Wayne Pinkerton and D A Pinkerton on a hunting trip near Ukiah sent for help after encountering trouble. Laurence Pinkerton went to their residence Verte returned to Athens seeking aid and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Michener
Wayne Pinkerton
D. A. Pinkerton
Ukiah
Laurence Pinkerton
Athens
Ample Credit For Handling Of Crop
The Federal Reserve Board announced that all 12 Federal Reserve banks are ready and able to extend ample credit facilities for financing the orderly marketing of agricultural crops. The statement followed a preliminary conference reviewing agricultural, economic and credit conditions nationwide. The board affirmed continued efforts to acquaint communities with system facilities and bank management to aid crop marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve
Hermiston Meets Athena Hi School This Afternoon
Hermiston travels to Athena this afternoon to face Athena high on the local gridiron. Hansell leaves the line to speed the rear division and Emery Rogers returns to the field. Business houses will close for the game and large crowds are expected as the season schedule unfolds with several upcoming derbies.
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Hermiston
Athena
Athena High School
Hansell
Emery Rogers
Weston
Kenniwick
Pilot Rock
Touchet
Deer Hunting Rapped By Westwood Lumber Company
The Westwood Lumber Company in Tillamook County urges Governor Norblad to close the deer season due to hazardous coast conditions. It alleges hunters set two fires on its holdings destroying merchantable timber. Norblad says the deer season will not be closed after October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westwood Lumber Company
Tillamook County
Norblad
Coast
Lumber Company
Julian Picard Dies After Long Ranch Career
Julian Picard a longtime Umatilla county rancher died Wednesday at Multnomah Hospital after living in Portland the past 18 months He was born July 24 1867 in St Paul Oregon He is survived by his widow Mrs Belle Picard a son Clem Picard Pendleton a daughter Mrs Gertrude Ensby Garibaldi a brother John Picard St Paul and three sisters Mrs Mary Rainville Pendleton Margaret Jett St Helens and Mis Virginia Bervin Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Picard
Umatilla County
Multnomah Hospital
Portland
Mr. Picard
St. Paul
Ore
Belle Picard
Clem Picard
Pendleton
Gertrude Ensby
Garibaldi
John Picard
Mary Rainville
Margaret Jett
St. Helens
Mis
Virginia Bervin
Adams Ladies Community Club Elects Nominating Committee
The Adams Ladies Community club held its first meeting of the year at the club rooms last Thursday afternoon. A nominating committee was elected to select officers for the coming year. Members Maude DuPuias Ann Christian and Laura Lieuallen formed the committee and plans for the year's work were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Ladies Community Club
Maude DuPuias
Ann Christian
Laura Lieuallen
Weston Potato Show Sets Premiums and Class Changes
The Weston executive committee for the annual potato show met Monday evening with Chairman Blomgren presiding. They revised and adopted the premium list as printed in the Leader and dropped the standard seed potatoes class. The event is set for November 7 and 8.
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Weston
Blomgren
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Ausgias
Hermiston Project
Weston Boy
Bingham
Tollgate Road
Blue Mountain Boy Scout
Lumber
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