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Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1930

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Weston Blomgren

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