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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (May 13, 1927)
A BIG JOB, BUT ITS DEAD EASY It would be a big job to tell one hundred people any thing that would interest them in your goods, but its dead easy if done the right way. This paper will tell several hundred at once at nominal cost. NOT ONE DAY CAN BE FOUND in the week but that you Io not need stationery of some sort or other. We furnish neat, clean printing at the very lowest rates. Fast presses, modern types, modern work, prompt delivery. Entered at the Poet Office at Athena, Oregon, as Second-Class Mail Matter VOLUME 48. ATHENA, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 13, 1927 NUMBER 19 i ! n Prairie States Are Swept By Twisters Many iPersons Killed and Property Damage Will Pass $4,000,000. Kansas City, Mo. Tornado and storm casualties in middle western states stood at more than 200 dead and upward of 600 - injured, many probably fatally. , Hundreds were homeless in five states visited by a series of freak storms that started Saturday and reached a climax Monday when large areas were devastated in Arkansas, Missouri, Texas and Illinois. Torren tial rains over the week end added to property losses estimated at mil lions of dollars. . . - Arkansas reported 70 known dead and more than 300 injured in the wake of tornadoes that swept from the southern section of the state to the northeast counties. Lawrence county was hardest hit. Twenty-eight perish ed there "and approximately 200 were injured. Eighteen were dead and 10 unaccounted for at Strong and Nor phlet in " Union county, while eight were killed In Cleveland county. Seventy-three persons were known to have been killed in a dozen Mis souri communities. Sixty died In a tornado that razed the business sec tion of Poplar Bluff in southeast Mis souri. Relief workers had placed 42 bodies in morgues, while 12 bodies were taken to homes in the damaged residential district. Ten deaths resulted from tornadoes in central Missouri. Seven were kill ed in Gallaway county in the vicinity of Auxvasse, New BloomHeld, Guthrie and Carrington. A 70-mile gale that raked St. Louis caused three deaths. ." Texas reported 33 dead, more than 100 injured and property damage ex ceeding $1,000,000 from twisters that dipped at scattered points in Dallas, Collin, Hunt and Lamar counties. INDORSE IDAHO NORTH AND SOUTH RAIL LINE 'Portland, Or. Impetus was given the movement having as its objective issuance by the interstate commerce commission of an order to the Union Pacific system to construct water grade rail connection between Home stead, Or., and Lewiston, Idaho. Officials of Idaho and Washington and civic delegations from those states and Oregon, met at the Port land Chamber of Commerce and per fected an organization which will, it is contemplated, institute a new ac tion with the federal commission re questing the rail extension. Public service commissions of the three Pacific northwest states will be requested to father the complaint be fore the interstate commerce commis sion. . Washington and Idaho Commissions have agreed to co-operate. A special committee was named to wait upon the Oregon commission and request its participation. Twenty-nine persons, 11 of them officials of Washington and Idaho, came to Portland for the meeting. Ruth Snyder and Gray Found Guilty. New York. Mrs Ruth Brown Sny der and Henry Judd Gray, her para mour, are to pay with their lives for the crime that snatched thera from obscurity and made them internation ally known. After "deliberating less than two hours, a jury convicted them of the murder of Mrs. Snyder's . hus band, Albert Snyder, magazine art editor. Death sentence is mandatory for first degree murder. Smallpox Shows Gain in United States New York. The American Associa tion for Medical Progress announced that the United States for the year 1926 reported more cases of smallpox than- any other country outside of Asia, although the percentage was less than that of 1925. Only two states, Rhode Island and Vermont, were en tirely free from the disease last year. Hudson Maxim Is Taken by Death. Hoptacong, N. J. Hudson Maxim, who invented smokeless powder, the Maxim silencer, detonating fuses for armor plated projectiles and other de vices which have contributed to the horror of war and violent death, died peacefully in his bed recently, at the age of 74 years. Maxim was the vic tim of anaemia. Miss Velva Mansfield Becomes the Bride of Mr, Nat Kimball Miss Velva Mansleld. daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. D. H. Mansfield, be came the bride of Mr. Nat Kimball of Pendleton, at a pretty home wed dine Sunday morning ' at the resi dence of the bride's sister, Mrs. A. W. Logsdon in Athena, Rev. E. M. Bollinger, pastor of the Athena Bap tist church, officiating. The bride wore a beautiful gown of "orchid chiffon, with orchid hat, and carried bride roses and Jilie? of the valley, while spring flowers ana blossoms made a most fitting decor ative background for the wedding ceremony. . Miss Minnie Crooks was the ma'd of honor, and Mr. Philo Rounds was best man. Little Donna Jean Logs don made a beautiful, fairy-like flower girl. Miss , Helen Huntley played. the wedding march and Miss c;iio WolL- oner "Tnsfc A-Wearvin1 UOTIlia IT ... ...... ' - - for You" and "I Love You Truly," accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Omer Stephens. About fifty guests were present at the wedding and for the wedding breakfast. The bride and groom aie on a wedding trip to Portland, Se attle and Vancouver. On their re turn they will take up their residence at Pendleton. The bride has a host of friends in Athena where she form erly resided, who extend their best wishes. Mr. Kimball Is the son of Mrs. A. A. Kimball of Pendleton, and brother of Mrs. Omer Stephens of this city. John Gordon, Acred 71 Dies at Home of Son John Gordon, a pioneer farmer of the Couse Creek district, died Sat urday at the home of his son, Jesse, north of Athena, after a long con tinued illness. He was recently brought to the home of his son from Spokane, where he had resiled in late-' years.-' -...v. ..vr.a.-- - w-.-Mr. Gordon went to the Co.ws Creek section in an early day, and for many years was a suecesslul farmer there. He had been in ill health for many months, and hi son Jesse had made frequent trips to Spokane to assist him. Funeral services were he?d at the Methodist church in Weston, Sunday, and interment took place at Kees cemetery, beside his wife who pro ceeded him to the grave more than thirty years ago. Mr. Gordon was born in Ohio in 1856 and crossed the plains by ox team with his parents in 1863. The family settled on the Walla Walla river near Milton. He is survived by the following children: Cecil Gor don of Okanogan, Washington; Mrs. F. E. West of Portland, Oregon; Jesse Gordon of Athena, Oregon; Mrs. Lela Saling of New York city, and Dallas Gordon of Eden, Idaho. Weston in League The Big Four baseball league was organized Wednesday in Walla Wal la with the following teams, says the Leader: Helix, Milton-Freewatar, Electric Supply and Fixtures com pany of Walla Walla and Weston. Charles Hendricks of Walla Walla was elected president and Robert Reynolds of Weston secretary-trons-urer. The league opens next Sun day afternoon, Milton-Freewater at Weston, Walla Walla at Helix. ' Appear on Program During the divisional declamatory contest in the grades held recently at Adams a very clever and divero ing skit was given as a special num ber by four Athena pupils. The young performers have accepted an invitation to present this on the pioneers' reunion program, says the Leader. They are Aaron Douglas, Danny Reeder, Arlene Foster and Fern Carsten. Plant Tomatoes Tomato plants are now being set out by the members of the Freewater Co-operative and independent grow ers of the valley. A large acreage says the Times, is in prospect and growers are hoping for a better crop than last year when blight play ed havoc with tomato yields. The Class Present The present made to the school by the graduating class of " '27" is a superb 30-day Seth Thomas clock, ordered through H. H. Hill, Athena jeweler. The clock is round in design, with large face and numerals of suf ficient size to be seen from any part of the hall in the school building. Athena High School Commencement Week Activities; Come to Close Tonight i ,W I.: 1 M fa , t 1 L: GRADUATING CLASS 1927 TOP ROW Lois Johnson, Norman Mclntyre, Fred Radtke, Lenore McNair. SECOND ROW Arthur Taylor, Jennamae Read, Dale Stephens. THIRD ROW Edna DeFreece, Supt. O. C. Hadley, La Vone Pittman. FOURTH ROW Dalberth Taylor, Sarah Jantzen, Margaret Lee Granville Cannon. FIFTH ROW Lucille Smith, Dorsey Kretzer, Alvin Johnson, Belle Anderson. The close of a very successful year's work will terminate tonight at the auditorium when Athena high school class of "27" comprising seven teen members, become graduates during commencement exercises Ls fitting the occasion. Rev. Howard Stover of Salem, Oregon, who heretofore has given commencement addresses in Athena, will deliver the- address this evening. Th exercises will begin promptly at eight o'clock. The observance of the culmination of four year's work by the grad uating class began on Friday even ing April 22, when the Junior-Senior annual banquet took place. This event was followed by the annual class play, "The1 Time of His Life," which was presented in the audi torium, Tuesday evening, April 20. Then came the annual class picnic at Bingham Springs, Saturday April 30, followed by flunk day, Friday, April 6th. Then came commencement week, starting with the baccalaureate pro gram at the Christian church, Sun day evening, the sermon being de livered by Dr. E. T. Allen, of Whit-, man college.. The church auditorium was beautifully decorated for the oc casion, the artistic work of the sophomore class. Following is the program as presented before an aud ience that filled every seat: Processional Orchestra Congregation standing Invocation Rev. Clifton Phillips Hymn Number 251 Quartette "Oh Lord Remember Me," Cara ' Roma Scripture Reading . Duet "The Lord Shall Comfort Zion," Carrie B. Adams Baccalaureate Sermon Dr. E. T. AUe i Quartette "Thanks, be 'to God," Stanley Dickson Hymn .'. Number 252 Benediction Rev. Clifton Phillips Final examinations were taken this week, which in addition to activities pertaining to the graduating exercises has made the week a very busy ore. Faculty and students have ccnteied their interest in making the exercises successful in every particular. Seven teen members are enrolled in thf class, eight girls and nine boys: Alvin Anderson, Belle Anderson, Granville ' Cannon, Edna DeFreece, Sarah Belle Jantzen, Lois Johnson, Dorsey Kretzer, Margaret Lee, Nor man Mclntyre, Lenore McNair, La Vone ' Pittman, Fred Radtke, Jennu mac Read, Lucille Smith,' Dale Steph ens, Arthur Taylor and Dalberth Taylor. The program for this even ing, follows: Commencement March Miss Lorraine Terry Invocation Rev. D. Lorea Instrumental Solo...'. Lois Johnson Presentation of Class Gift i Fred Radtke Class Oration ...Granville Cannon Vocal Solo... Jennamae Read Commencement Address Rev. Howard Stover Presentation of Awards. ...Mr. Hadley Presentation of Diplomas .. : Arnold Wood Benediction Rev. Clifton phillips Tanks Go to China With the Marines M I , mnmui v i""' i ii i m ' imiu iiiiiiiwiiiin milium m 4 LJ --"fish's " $&b- A ' William E. Potts Pioneer Farmer Passes Away at Age of 67 William E. Potts, for forty-five years a farmer of the Helix neigh borhood, died Friday night" at St. Anthony's hospital in Pendleton, af ter suffering for a long time with bright's disease. The end had been expected for several days, and when the patient rassed away, a number of relatives who had been summon ed from Canada, were present. . . Mr. Potts , was born at Mclntyre, Ontario "pro vince;" Canada and ? ice me to Umatilla county when 22 years of age. He was well known through out the county, and- was actively identified with the Caledonian picnics which were held at Athena in form er years. He is survived by his widow and one son. He was a brother of the late James Potts, who died at his home in Athena several months ago. Funeral services were conducted at the Pendleton Prcstbyterian clurch, Monday afternoon. Interment took place at Weston. International Service Given to Farmers Jratis The attention of the Press is called to the commendable service the In ternational Harvester company is giving to purchasers of combine har vesters at Athena and other wheat producing sections of the Northwest, where -harvesters were purchased last ason, George Nesbit and three other company experts are working out of Athena, servicing fourteen harvesters for cwners free of charge, This ser vice includes replacements of enclos ed gearshifts, leveling device, radi ators, etc., on machines purchased last year, which will bring the ma chines strictly up to standard of the new 1927 machines, without one cent of expense to the owners. As a result of the splendid per formance of the ' machines sold last year, and interest the International people are taking to make their machines absolutely capable of meet ing every requirement of heavy grain handling to the extent; of replacing all worn or defective parts found on last year's machines Rogers ii Goodman, local representatives of the company, are finding no trouble in selling the harvester here, Umatilla Baptist Association Tho twenty-second annual meeting of the Umatilla County Baptist As sociation will convene at Hcrmiston May 13, 14 and 15. The Athena Bap tist church has been given two num bers on the program. Mrs. E. M. Bollinger will address the meeting on "How the Women's Missionary Society Benefits the Local Church." Charles Betts, assistant moderator, will respond to the address of Wel come, Miss Margaret Lee will di rect one of the song services, and Kohler Betts will preside at the busi ness meeting. A Weeder Demonstration This forenoon, between the hours of 8 o'clock and 12 a. m., a demon stration of biade weedcrs will be at the Koepke place, south of Athena. Weedcrs manufactured by the Snider company of Weston, the Pendleton Iron Works, and Penland Brothers of Pendleton, will be practically demon strated at that time, and it is hoped a large number of farmers will be present to see the weeders in operation. Long trnlnloads of tanks and artillery on the way to Hie I'uHfic coast, whence Ihey were shipped to China will, tlte l,r0 marines that left from San Pedro to reinforce the detachments already at Shanghai. Inset Is Capt. K. K London, commander of the tank, ,. ' ........ Spring Musical Recital The piano students, comprising the class of Mrs. Lillian Fredericks will be heard in recital Wednesday even ing May 18 at 8 o'clock, in the high school auditorium at Weston. Mrs. Frederick's class contains pupils from Weston and Athena, and a cordial invitation to attend the recital is ex tended all in both towns, who may bo interested. . Nifty Fox Puppies Six nifty silver fox puppies have arrived at the Eastern Oregon Fox farm, owned by F. B. Wood in Athena. The little fellows, while relying with confidence on protection from their mothers have reached the stage of gentleness where they permit their keeper' to fondle thcin. Death of Mrs. Ilarnett Mrs. Emily Barnett died at fun home in Weston early Monday. .She is survived by one daughter and three sons as follows: Miss .Ainu Barnett and Andy Barnett of Weston, Karl Barnett and Shirley Earnelt of Fortland. Nevada Treasurer Alleged To Be Short Three of State's Prominent Citizens Charged With Embezzlement. 'i j. Reno, Nov.-Three oC-Nevada's best known citixens spent Sunday In jail, twB-of Hthe-m looking from ' thole coll window out across "the main street of the capitol to the state house, former ly scene of their employment at Car son City. They are Ed Malley, state treasurer; George A. Cole, ex-state controller, and H. C: Clapp, ex-cashier of tha Curson Valley bank. The three ire charged with embezzlement. ' The men are involved in one of the most clever schemes, according to in vestigators, possible to devise. Through their alleged machinations they are alleged to have embezzled 1518,322.16 from the state or the bank. It is not decided which will be tho ultimate loBer. A faature of the operations with which the men are charged was that all the alleged transactions were of a natura that they would not be dis covered by a bank examiner or quali fied accountant until something broke the combination. That occurred when Clapp was discharged as cashier ot he Cnrson Valley bank. His dis charge had no hearing on the case, It was authoritatively stated. " A large sum passed through the Car son Vcllcy hank each year. All col lections for taxes, fees and other Items are paid by check, sent through the mail as a rule. The universal con lidonco accorded Malley and the bank 'b declared to have been the basis for :he transactions, under which alleged ly fictitlou3 cashier's checks were placed in the state treasury. . The men were arrested on a com .p'.aint awern by Governor Balzar, HIGHWAY CHAIRMAN SUES FOR RECORDS Olympia, Wash. -Difficulties of the state highway committee were brought to the state supreme court in a man damus action instituted by the attorney-general against Roland II. Hartley, as governor ot the state and ex-officlo member ot the highway committee, and Samuel J. Humes, as state highway engineer, requiring them to return to C. W. Clausen, chair man of the highway commltteo, or to allow access to books, records, docu ments, papers, minute books and un opened bids of highway contractors which they are charged with wrong fully having in their possession or under their control. The respondents wero notified that Friday, May 20, at 10 A. M "or as soon thereafter as counsel could be ' heard," was set for the application for tho peremptory writ of mandate. Tho action was based on affidavits of W. G. Potts, state treasurer, nnd C. VV. Clausen, slate auditor, ex-officlo members of the committee, alleg ing that minutes of the highway corn mil tee meeting on May 3 at which (leorgo'T. McCoy was elected secre tary and C. W. Clausen chairman, and hid of firms seeking contracts for state highway work to be awarded on that day, were carried away. Attorney-General Dunbar and As sistant Attorney-General Donley will represent tin1 highway commltteo In the supreni" court action. SET UP NEW WHEAT BUREAU International Conference Takes Step of Importance. Kansas City. Tho International wheat pool conference at its closing session hern voted to establish a per manent International bureau of co operative, marketing to act as a clear ing hotiNu for statistical Information and the development of plans. Delegates considered the establish ment of this bureau the first step to ward world co-ordination In pool wheat selling. C. II. Burnell, Winnipeg, chairman of the conference, urged the United States co-operatives to sign 60 per cent of the wheat production as soon t.s possible. Eugene l.Teyer Headj Farm Loan. Washington, D. ('. -Kugene Mpyer and his colleagues on the war finance corporation wore named by President Coolldge as members of the federal farm loan board. Reorganization of Uat ajeacy will be effected.