School Fight Roils Athena District Over Directors
In Athena Oregon a clash between Homer I Watts principal and Jerry Stone chairman of the directors threatens Watts’s bid for county school superintendent. Watts filed a complaint alleging illegal elections and improper acts by Stone, Barrett, and Taylor, seeking removal and vacancies declared. District officials discuss possible action as the case heads toward district attorney and governor review with potential developments ahead.
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Barrett
Taylor
Jerry Stone
Athena
Homer L Watts
Watts
Stone
Umatilla County
Oregon
State of
A. M. Gillis
M. L. Watts
W. L Watts
F. Kershaw
Jerry
C. A. Barrett
W. R. Taylor
Yuild
Ilegal
Homer I. Watts
Cold Starts Prompt Early Action for Illness Cure
A brief health notice urges immediate care at cold onset to prevent deep seated illness. Warns that every hour delayed may extend suffering and complicate treatment. Take prompt steps to seek relief and avoid longer illness.
Minnie Willoughby and C Helmick Wed at M E Parsonage
Miss Minnie Willoughby and C Helmick were married last evening at the M E parsonage at 4 o'clock by Rev. W T Huster. They plan to reside in the county.
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Minnie Willoughby
C. Helmick
M. E. Parsonage
Will Build Residence By Terpening At 416 Tustin Street
Will Build Residence Co and Terpening will build a new residence this spring on the property at 416 Tustin Street.
Pendleton Track Team Finishes Second at Pullman Meet
In muddy cold conditions at Pullman Spokane wins the field meet with 45 points while Pendleton places second with 23. Oaksdale and Lewiston tie for third with 18 each. Jay and L Means earn spots on the Inland Empire team to Seattle for the May 23 meet. Final events list winners across sprints hurdles throws and relays with multiple records broken.
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Jay
Lester Means
Seuttle
Lewiston
Oakealale
Knapp
Spokane
Pullman
Oaksdale
Walla Walla
Hampton
Kimball
Inland Empire
Seattle
L. Means
Oakesdale
Hunter
Fountain
Clarkston
Eckert
Storer
Harry Conover
Waitsburg
Chiles
Elensburg
Cagel
Johnson Wenatchee
W. Severyns
Prosser
Fancher
Woods
Huxtable
North Yakima
Englehorn
Shaw
Coyle
L. Means Pendleton
A. Means
Ellensburg
Change at The Vogue Brightens Local Millinery Firm
Mrs L Dave Idleman purchases a half interest in The Vogue millinery store, formerly Harris, and will actively participate in the business as plans to enlarge the establishment continue. Bushee Chapter No 19 Order of Eastern Star to meet at Masonic Hall tomorrow at 1 PM to attend the funeral of 8 L Morse of Pilot Rock.
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Vogue
L. Dave Idleman
Harris
8. L. Morse
Bushee Chapter No. 19
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Pilot Rock
O R N Uniformed Men Increase in Pacific Northwest
Thomas M. Walsh, superintendent of the Washington division of the O R & N, says the system now uses 15 percent more men in Washington and Idaho than two months ago. He dismisses rumors of cutbacks and says Japanese workers are limited to tasks white men will not perform.
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Thomas M. Walsh
Washington
Idaho
Ita
Walsh
Portland Greys Lose Easy To Locals In Slugfest Showdown
The Portland Greys were outclassed by Lorimer's heavy hitters yesterday in a 12 to 6 loss. Parkes hit a standout home run into the river, Baker and King added long drives, and Parkes impressed with pitching after replacing Parkes in the sixth. Umpire Buer atette and scorekeeper Rader observed a lively game with Pendleton contributing four earned runs for Portland.
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Lorimer
Pendleton
Jerry King
Parkes
Muncon
Houten
Baker
Pendledleton
Portland
King
Hinkle
Sulivan
Landers
Bueratette
Rader
Pendleton Team Dominates With Strong Batting Averages
Pendleton boasts eight regulars led by Tracy Baker with a 429 average and fielding averages around .800. The team shows a remarkable season batting average near .315 and overall .260 plus for the eight regulars, with most players contributing consistently.
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Tracy Baker
Conrad
Rader
M. A. Rader
Pendleton
Lorimer
King
Shockley
van Houten
Conrad W.csieeee
Raker
Thorns and Orange Blossoms Draws Big Oregon Crowd
Streeter Bryan company presented Thorns and Orange Blossoms at the Oregon to a large appreciative audience. The well known production drew strong praise as one of its best efforts. The show enjoyed favorable notices and a warm reception from theatergoers.
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Streeter-Bryan Company
The
Oregon
Sheep Shearing Season Underway at McKay Creek Ranch
John Wynn hosts sheep shearing on McKay Creek with crews at work using band machines on the Wynn property.
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McKay Creek
John Wynn
Mr. Wynn
Fisherman Discovers Floater Near Astoria River
A fisherman near Astoria found a man’s body in the Columbia River and tied the coat tails to a piling to secure the victim. When the coroner arrived, only the rope and coat tail remained, leaving the fate and identity of the deceased unresolved.
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Astoria
Columbia River
This Date In History May 11 Highlights
This date in history notes several events and births: William Pitt died in 1778, Charles Warren Fairbanks born 1462, Indian mutineers seized Delhi in 1857, Minnesota statehood in 1858, Civil War last fight at Palmetto Ranch in 1865, astronomer Sir John Herschel died in 1871, poet and painter Thomas Buchanan Read died in 1872.
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Earl of Chatham
Norfolk
Charles Warren Fairbanks
United States
Minnesota
Palmetto Ranch
Texas
John William Frederick Herschel
Thomas Buchanan Read
Republican split in Louisiana at New Orleans convention
The Louisiana Republican state convention met in New Orleans at noon with administration followers controlling the four delegates at large who will be instructed for Secretary Taft. The Taft slate will be contested at Chicago by the old line regular Republicans.
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New Orleans
Taft
Chicago
Minnesota Celebrates Fifty Years as a State
St Paul May 11 Minnesota is fifty years old today marked by statehood on May 11, 1858. The Minnesota Territorial Pioneers association gathered in the old capitol for special jubilee exercises commemorating the milestone.
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Minn
Minnesota
Minnesota Territorial Pioneers’ Association
Old Capitol
Mrs Selkirk Norton Seeks Engagements For Vocal Work
Mrs Selkirk Norton, teacher of voice, is available for concerts oratorios teas receptions clubs and social functions. For terms apply at her studio Room 10 Schmidt Building.
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Selkirk Norton
Schmidt Building
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