IK 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 do 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 Post Office at Athena, Oregon, as Second-Claem Mail Matter VOLUME 43 ATHENA, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, FEBRUARY 14, 1930 NUMBER 7 FIEUNER OUT OF ; I PRIMARY CONTEST " t'-, : it V . U. S. District Attorney Says f His Entrance Would Be j a Mistake. i Portland. United States District Attorney George Neuner will hot be a candidate for the Republican nomina tion for governor. He so stated Tues day in a formal announcement, in which he said in part: ..... "After considering the situation se riously, I have come to the firm con v elusion that it would be a mistake for me to enter the contest, and therefore have decided to stay out. I "The duties of the United States attorney are numerous and arduous, and from present indications of pend ing legislation in . congress, these duties are likely to be multiplied and the responsibilities increased within the next few months, which will re- . ' tin.. affAV.fi ATI Wltta quiic uiviv fciiuv oiiu fcvv.v... ...... there is no departmental objection to entering such a contest while holding the office of United States attorney nor is it a transgression of its rule yet, one would be seriously handi capped in trying to wage a vigorous campaign, such as I would want in case of my entry in order that I might merit ths confidence of ' my ...-...;,.. at fVlA OflTMA fimA t.TV to do justice to the office." Late last week State Treasurer Tom Kay formally announced that he, too, ' would not seek the office. This limits the Republican con tenders to four, Senator J. E. Bennett of Multnomah, Senator Charles' Hall of Coos and Curry, Senator Henry L. Corbett (resigned) of Multnomah and Governor . W. Norblad of Clatsop county, and it is certain that these four are in the race to stay regard less of whatever other candidates may enter later. " .. Steelhead Trout Fishing - ' Should Be Good ,ls Said That fishing for steelhead" -trout should be better than formerly, for this season, is the belief prevailing among local anglers. This exception i3 due to the fact that most of the run passed up the lower river from ; the sea, through commercial fishing grounds while the river was frozen over, thus -avoiding thousands being taken by nets. The steelhead comes up the rivers to spawn and if not molested will jour ney to tributaries of the Umatilla, 4.1, "nrllrt T7JUo artA nVier river of tilC t t ana irnun " Eastern Oregon and Washington. ; It is thought that the run is now opposite the mouth of the Umatilla, and whenever the proper stage of water affords their passage, large numbers of these fish will enter that stream.' :.? ". , ! The best place for steelhead fishing in the Umatilla river, is north of Hermiston, at a point where ' the river bottom is seamed with narrow channels, in the bedrock. Local anglers " are getting their tackle in shape for a foray against these big trout when they enter the river. Athena Playa Wa-Hi Tonight . ' Notified that the Echo high school basketball teams would not play the scheduled games with Athena tonight. Coach Miller got in 'touch with Wa-Hi at Walla Walla, and was successful in securing a game for this evening on the local court. This will be the last game played by Athena high school on the: home floor. Monday night, of next week, Athena goes to ,f -Weston for the second scheduled romo until Weston hicrh. This will be the last scholastic game of the season. Girl On Submarine Miss Dealtry Bean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Bean of the Free water Times is a member of the high cchool faculty at Hilo, Hawaii, where she is instructor in English. Miss Eean recently enjoyed the experience of boarding a submarine, the U. S. -19, in the harbor at Hilo., The Times prints an interesting descrip tion of the submarine, written by the young lady. - 111 With Smallpox , Beryl Hodgen, athletic director at The Dalles high school, is Quarantin ed in that city, afflicted with small pox. It is reported that members of The Dalles basketball team, of which Mr. Hodgen Is coach, are also down with smallpox. A basketball game scheduled with Mac-Hi was cancelled cn account of The Dalles quintet be ing unable to play, ; Fire Dstrnva Barn ' A barn and its contents was total ly destroyed by fire on the Tardiff farm, north of Pendleton, Saturday. A large amount Of grain and hay and farm imDlements burned. The loss estimated at from $10,000 to $12,000 :s covered by insurance. , Tractor School Held At Walla Walla, Was Attended By Local Men Walla Walla.Tha annual tractor school of the A. E. Page Machinery company opened Monday and , con tinued through Tuesday and Wednes day, at the company's quarters at 123 East Alder.. The school was for the benefit of those owning tractors or in any way interested in tractors and tractor methods, and farmers of Walla Walla and Umatilla counties were in attendance. . - O. R. Zentner and J. P. Goss of the Caterpillar " Tractor company, con? dieted the school, assisted by the members of the Page Machinery com pany which handles the Caterpiller tractors in Walla Walla and Pendle ton. O. R. Zentner is the field service man of the Caterpillar Tractor com pany, in charge of the maintenance department, while Mr. Goss of Iowa State college is an expert on power farming.. ;.. - -T The tractor school started at 9 o'clock each morning during the three days, lunch being served in the Page building at 12' o'clock. The school closed about 5 o'clock in the after noon. There were approximately 300 to 350 people attended the tractor school last year, and with the accomo dations provided by the new addition to their building, the Page company expected to have more than BOO peo- pie attend the school during the tnree days. - -':. .-.--. The lectures were .accompanied by motion pictures illustrating the var ious uses and the ways of taking care of a tractor. The lectures were short, each followed by demonstrations. All of the various types of Caterpillar tractors were on display in the show rooms along with other types of ma chinery for power farming. The lectures and motion pictures gave particular attention to the lubri cation and care of the tractor and presented many new ideas .for the care and maintenance, of the , farm tractor.. All of the common uses of tractors and power machinery on farms and in other industries in tnis part of the country was considered at the school, while charts " and dia grams as well as moving illustrations were displayed showing correct use, lubrication and care tf the tractorr Luncheonette Opens Tomorrow Mr. anH Mrs. O. O. Stephens and Mrs. A. A. Kimball formerly of Ath ena announces the opening tomor row of the "Stephens Luncheonette," an attractive lunch room in Pendle ton. ' Apple green is- the prevailing color used in the decoration and with vase and orchid linens, makes a .most invitinp setting for the delicious food which will be served there. . A steam table will be employed for keeping the food piping hot. The two host ess are far famed for their prowess as excellent cooks and coupled with popular prices the new venture prom ises to be a success. In connection with the luncheonette Is an unusually attractive dining room which may be reserved for luncheon parties fol lowed by bridge, tables and necessary equipment being; provided. Athena people are especially invited to at tend the opening tomorrow, when the owners will be ready to receive guests and show them over the prem ises. - . ' ', , ' Milton Defeats Athena Milton town team defeated Athena once more in a fast, rough game play ed at Milton Wednesday evening. The f core was 30 to 24. These two teams will meet again Wednesday night, February 19, on the Athena floor and they expect to turn tables on Milton. This will be the last game with the lads from over the hill, and then the locals will play the Helix "Red Devils" two games which will prob ably close the schedule for this year. Manager Lawerence Pinkerton says for everybody to be sure and be there for the remaining games, be cause you are sure to get your money's worth. . . ,J';-,- Hospital Head Dies ' ; Miss Ruth Wade, known to many Athena people as the superintendent of the Walla Walla Valley General hospital, died at that institution Wednesday evening. Death resulted from a short illness' which began with tonsilitis Saturday last Mirg Wade, wno was esteemed by all who knew her, was a graduate of St. Mary's nurses school and was a members of the Washington State Nurses association. Her parents re side at Prescott, Wash. To Be Sausage and Chops The report comes from Omaha that "Dazzler."' one of the best known hogs in the world, will soon be sau sage and pork chops. The animal, which was exhibited an over me country because of its aise, was sold to a packing house. "Dazzler" at one time weighed 1,365 pounds and mea sured seven feet two inches from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail. Hermiston Hospital The Medical Hospital at Hermlston was opened to patients this week. Miss Bertha Banks of Eugene, is in charge of the new hospital New Webjoot Football-Coach Arrives 111 V mmm '"" Wmmm t v iir Here Is the latest picture of Dr. Clarence W. Spears, formerly head coach at Minnesota, who becomes head football mentor at the University of Oregon. Dr. Spears toon will start an Intensive spring session that will take two months.. ,;-:' ir .-.; , University of Oregbn, Eugene Dr. Clarence W. Spears, coach at the Uni versity of Minnesota,, has been en gaged to become head football coach at the University of Oregon, and will report on the campus here In time for spring practice. ' - , Expressions', of congratulation for the signing At Dr. Spsnrs has em in from every section at the stilt e. His splendid reputation not only cn the gridiron but in other educational work as well highly Qualifies him -tor the position, It Is declared by those who know him. "Dr. Spears, theory Is that highly successful football, Bound scholarship and generous high-mindedness go hand in hand," it was declared by Dr. Arnold Bennett Hall, president of the university, when Dr. Speara had agreed to come here. "This makes him fit perfectly into the professorial theory of coaching that we are work ing out in connection with our school of physical education. "Dr. Spears will be professor of phy sical education and have charge of training men for football coaching. With him as the key man in this new development we may look forward to putting the training of football coach es on a scientific and educational basis.. "!;;'' M r;!'-:' -'- "Our school of physical education is already internationally known be cause of its research activities and the scientific character of its - training. With Dr.- Speara bringing to it his technical con i us, enthusiasm and per sonality we are confidently expecting a steady and sound development in the direction of still greater renown. "Dr. Spears will receive a total salary of $11,500, of which the major portion, ?G,500, will be paid by the As sociated Students for coaching foot ball. The University will make the customary contribution of f 3.SO0, and the health service will pay from stu dent fees $1,500 for his work as Uni versity physician.' In point of salary Dr.' Spears will rank fifth among the coaches in the Pacific Coast Confer ence. , "Doubtless the taxpayers of the state will want to know their rela tion to tbia new adjustment which Involved a total compensation of $3, 000 more annually than was paid to the preceding coach. It'muct te re membered first, that athletics Ij in the hands of the Associated Students and that the state's' Contribution cf 1Q annually to the coach's coiapan Is the same amount thnt was paid to his predecessor and Is more in the nature of an Investment than an expense. , "In the last ten years the Associated Students have made a contribution to building and equipment alone, from athletic receipts and fees that the stu dents voted themselves,- of $274,659: Tha-Unlverslty's h ct! the. coach's salary . during this period has been $17,000. The capacity of the students to make these substantial contribu tions to the University depends large ly upon the efficiency of the coach. The greater the reputation and abil ity of the coach, the greater is the Income that the Associated Students receiver and-the surplus of which In turn they invest in permanent im provements to the University. In ad dition to paying some of the salaries of men engaged in teaching in the school of physical education and pro viding Instructors In the other fields of lnter-collegiate athletics, they have recently purchased ; thirty acres of land greatly needed as an addition to the campus and have erected Mo Arthur Court at a cost of about $200, 000. "It would seem clear from the above that the employment of. a man of out standing national reputation as a foot ball coach will greatly Increase the capacity ct the Student Body to carry on tho activities which in ten years have saved the taxpayers otthe state over i a quarter million dollars, and that the state's contribution of $3,500 annually .. cs. a means of encouraging the students and giving official sanc tion and participation in their splen did servicfi is amply Justified. . "There la no doubt but that there is a decided tendency to over-emphasize the importance of athletics in higher edacatlon. The best solution that I know to thU oyer-cmphasis Is to place athletics in the charge of men who believe In education first and who see In athletics only a moans .to a larjer educational end. Dr. Spears has won a reputation C3 being a great and Inspiring teacher. - He will soon win the confidence and admiration of stu dent hedy and public alike, and the Picstige that will, bo thrown solidly behind the educational program and Ideals cf th University of Oregon. Th'.s program ar.d tlicsa Ideals we have talked over tccethcr for hours and he comes to Oregon determined to make a great football team and Just as determined to he a successful champion of the finest Ideals of cdu cation and of life- that the University of Ore.:oa is striving to serve." Nutrition Specialist Helen J. Sampson, county nurse, reports that Mrs. J. P. Stewart, nutrition specialist, who ' recently completed a course at Columbia Uni versity, New York City, has kindly given her services in the interests of the health work in Umatilla county. She has accompanied the county purse on several occasions and given talks to high school and upper grade pupils. Judge Sharpsteia 111 ' ' Judge John L. Sharps tein of Walla Walla, has been ill at his home since Wednesday of last week, and unable to be at the courthouse. His daugh ter Helen, now Mrs. Frank C. Paine, arrived from Spokane to be with him.' "' ' " Waldo Vincent Dead, , Waldo L. Vincent passed away at Ferndale Friday morning, and the funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from "the Methodist Church with Rev. T. S. Wheeler of. ficiating. , Interment was made in the I. 0. O. F. Cemetery at Milton. The deceased was born at Heppner on January 8 ,1888, and has lived in the Freewater vicinity practically all his life, v I Urges Lumber Traffic Adequate tariff protection for the lumber industry as a means of stimu latlng employment and insuring, the future prosperity of the Northwest was stressed in a message from Gov, A. W. Norblad of Oregon to President Hoover. " McKehrie RapSxWheat ... Speculator In His Ad dress At Walla Walla ' Walla Walla. -"The federal market ing act was passed solely for the purpose of aiding the farmer, and the federal farm board was appointed to carry out the provisions of the act, so if others are hurt in the process it will be regrettable as far as they are concerned, but it cannot be help- ed.- -,; vv: ';. So declared : former Governor Samuel R." McKelvie, of Nebraska, grain member of the federal farm board, in "a " talk at the Chamber of Commerce rooms Wednesday after The speaker hit speculators I and warned against overproduction 'dur ing his talk. ?nd m it he spared no words. . " - r. ... '.; : " Speculating, in grain, . he '.declared is harmful and injurious. . Often in one week the volume of business done cn the Chicago wheat exchange is equal to the total production for a year. - Speculative interests dissemin ate information for the Bole purpose of influencing the buying or selling of wheat, he asserted. ,,. ,jr '.."The price seems to be affected by the course of the wind or anything else,"- he declared. "The farm board feels, that in view of such conditions the effects are very harmful. . . "The denression In . the . nrlce ' of wheat in the last few. days was blam ed by the speaker on. speculators with ulterior motives, 'who have been seek ing to discredit the "farm board be fore it had opportunity i to demon strate merits of the agricultural act. "The federal farm board? has-in mind only the man on the farm and to serve him so well that he will gain the largest possible return. Our only object is to serve the American farm er." .. f. -'' ?.- ,v-H r'. A number of Athena farmers went to Walla Walla and heard Mr. Mc Kelvie speak. They report a large number of Umatilla county farmers in attendance at the meeting. " f Agent Urges a Change -In Tax Levying Time To Benefit the Farmers " Walla WaliaiFarm relief of a most substantial kind can be given to wheat growers by the next legis lature, according to A. W. . Kasten, local county agent, if the legislature will change the time of levying per sonal property taxes from March to June or July. . Yearly, according to Kasten, farm ers in Washington have been forced to dump large amounts of grain on "the .market in February, in order to avoid losses from tax assessments. Average range of prices from Feb ruary to July would permit orderly selling. . - , t ,. . The problem is greater this year than ever before. Farmers have held to wheat on promises of higher prices from several , sources, including the federal farm relief board. Approxi mately 60 per cent of last year s crop is still in possession of growers. Prices recently hava been on the downgrade and farmers fear this con dition will continue until March 1, when the levy is made. Similar conditions obtain in all other nearby counties. Local groups are planning on bringing the matter to the attention of the state advisory tax commission when it meets here. A Splendid Recital Given 7 By Malen Burnett Pupils A splendid recital, ;waa . that f Wednesday evening, given at the auditorium by pupils of the Athena branch Malen Burnett School of Music. An appreciative audience er. joyed the excellent program and the attendence was larger than usually found at local recitals. The older pupils surprised the audience by the advancement they have made under Miss Hanna's in struction, interpretation and tech nique in execution of intricate com positions for the piano, being in evi dence, while the selections given by the younger pupils was satisfactory to a high degree. One of the pleasures of the eve ning was ihe two numbers given by Miss Lois Johnson, of this city, firm er pupil, but now a member of the Malen Burnett faculty, who pleased the audience by giving Moskowski's Waltz in E major. Weston Stockmen's Association At the annual meeting of the Wes ton ' Stockmen's Association, recently held at Weston, the following officers were elected: J. P. Lieuallen, presi dent; W. R. McBride, vice-president; Ralph Tucker secretary; P. A. Mc Bride and Fred Sams, members of advisory board. Clarence Rof was again appointed as rider. - ' Leaking Pipes Leaking" water pipes and mains developed after the freezing spell and water superintendent Miller has been occupied this week in making exten sive repairs. He has been assisted by John Hoey. Several bad leaks have been encountered in the main supply pipes, and several hydrants are found to need overhauling. . Boy Scout Rally : , The Boy Scout rally in which troops from Weston, Hermiston, -Echo and Pendleton participated, " took place Monday evning at the Elk's building in Pendleton. Various scout games provided entertainment and awards were made to the high point troopers of the rally . : In Portland Jail Myrtle Linsner, Pendleton woman, convicted on a charge of maintaining a nusiance and given a jail sen tence of six months, will serve her time in the Multnomah county jail at Portland. Tha Umatilla county jail has no accomodations for women prisoners. .., . , Rev. Dow In Hospital ' ' Rcv H. E. Dow, pastor of the Bap tist church has taken a relapse and this week is under care of Dr. Keylor at St. Mary's hospital, Walla Walla. Mr. Dow entered the hospital Mon day of this week and it Is hoped treatment there will soon enable him to return home. J Charge Against Missing Man A first degree murder charge has been filed at Ritzville against H. G. Ludwick, accused slayer of Art John 8011, Bar U. Ranch foreman. Walla Walla Considers The Boy Patrol Plan Walla Walla. Special consideration was given to the proposed school boy patrol system by the district com mitteemen of the Automobile club of Washington at their regular monthly meeting. ;. Ward . Gardner presented the proposed school boy patrol plan in the absence of R. V. Borleske who was chairman of the club safety com mittee. Walla Walla is the only city of any size in the state that does not have such a system, Mr. Gardner said, and quoted statistics showing that while the number of accidents throughout the United States last year had in creased, the number of accidents in Washington had decreased, mainly through the means of the school boy patrol-Bystejn.;.:., ; T.'4-"- : ".v George Patterson, of tho state highway patrol, told " more of the work of the patrol system in other cities, and spoke of the system as a good life saving plan as well as ex cellent training for school children. The Walla Walla. Velley P.-T. A. has endorsed the ..school boy patrol system 100 per cent. FINAL SECTION OF OUTLOOK RELEASED Mrs. Ferguson Died Mrs. Martha C. Ferguson, whose serious illness was recently mentioned in the Press, died at St. Anthony's hospital in Pendleton, , Thursday of last week. Mrs. Ferguson who died at the age of 68 years, had been a resident of this county for many years, residing on a farm east of Weston, where funeral services were held Saturday afternoon. She is sur vived by George and Norval Fergu son of Pendleton; Elmer Ferguson of Silverton; Bert Ferguson of Iowa; Mrs. Margaret Ulrey, Jesse and Ray mond Ferguson of Weston, Mrs. Myr tle Barnes and Chester Ferguson of Stanfield. She leaves the following brothers, William B. Deardorff of Pendleton; Simon Deardorff of Ath ena; and a sister, Mrs. Clara McClure of Albion, Washington. District Convention The Knights of Pythias , lodges of Umatilla county will hold a district convention at Pendleton, February 24. Two Pythian grand officers of Ore gon will be present to participate in the convention. A banquet dinner will be served at six o'clock In the evening, the convention work follow- ing. . Snow at Baker ' Snow fell at Baker Monday while rain visited Umatilla county. Sunday night storm signals were displayed along the coast, teriAc winds fol lowing the warning. The wind blew in nearly gale severity extending in land as far as Eastern Oregon, Athe na and vicinity experiencing its vis itation In a milder degree'. Divorce Case Heard Judge Walter H. Evans of Port land, sitting on the circuit court bench at Pendleton, this week heard the divorce suit brought by C. C. Rogers against Ozeta B. Rogers. Fee and Randall for the plainti7, and Raley, Raley It Warner for the de fendant, are the . attorneys in the case, ' i Win From Portland The Helix "Red Devils" won thtir basketball game played Saturday night atrainst the Mohawks of Port land. The contest was an exciting one, the Helix team winning by the count of 29-28. Tonight at Helix, the "Red Devils" play the Milton town team. Reappointment of Thompson Reappointment of Tom Thompson as postmaster at Pendleton has been recommended by Representative But- kr of tho ic&tod Ort-gbn diutrkt. Prospects In Horticulture and Field Crops Discuss ed In Farm Report. i .?- v.,. . ' ; OregoahStatr College.-Field crops and fruit present somewhat varying possibilities in Oregon for 1930, with individual production of many com modities increasing rapidly in .re-, sponse to growing demands, accord ing to the crops and horticultural sec tions of the 1930 agricultural repot t issued by the Oregon Extension ser vice, -at- i- '' ' "- ',r:. ; '. With crops keeping pace with de mand, such as canned berries, cher ries, pears, celery, nuts and some of the seed crops, the future depends on whether production or demand gains the more rapidly, the report indicates. On some other commodi ties, such as potatoes, the forecast is not favorable, and with others such as fiber fiax it is definitely bright. ' This year 30,000 copies of the out look report, either complete or as separates dealing with dairy, live stock, poultry, farm crops or horti culture, have been printed for f rco distribution. County agents now have supplies, or copies may be obtained from the college. 1 ! "The general outlook for potatoes is not particularly favorable if grow-, ers carry out reported intensions to plant a 6 per cent larger acreage this year," the report reads. ."This much increase under normal con ditions will produce a crop equal to that of 1924 when overproduction dropped the farm average December price to 62.S cents a bushel compared with $1.31 for December 1929." World wheat demand is reported increasing about as rapidly as produc tion but present supplies and general conditions indicate no better price In 1930 than for last year. . Market for hard spring, wheat is expected to be' the least favorable. Oats, barley and corn are three crops that nationally are not in a favorable position but for which a good market exists in Oregon where local demand consis tently exceeds state supplies. Several hundred cars of corn are shipped into Oregon every year to meet a growinu demand.' Weston Pioneer Woman Is Honored On 91st Birthday Friday, February 7, was the ninety first . birthday anniversary of Mrs. I. E. Baling, Weston's oldest resident and pioneer, reports the Leader. Mrs.' Saling came west with one of the first immigrant trains, and shared in the earlier vicissitudes and hard ships incident to the growth of the Oregon country. Her husband, who died a number of years ago, was among the leading citizens and property owners of Wes ton, and they were the parents of a large family. Mrs. Saling still occu pies the large brick family residence, in Weston, built by her husband many years .ago. ' During the Shell Ship of Joy hour last Friday morning, Mrs. Saling was honored by the announcement of her birthday by radio from San Fran cisco, this tribute having been ar ranged for by her nephew, Clem T. College Student Drown:i David Graham of Portland, 20, stu dent at Oregon State College drowned. Sunday in Mary's river, when he at tempted to rescue a canoe from float ing away. He plunged into the river, reached the canoe but was too ex hausted to paddle back to shore. A companion witnessing his plight was unable to assist the drowning youth and went for help. When help ar rived, Graham had passed from sight. New Alaska Gold Strike Confirmation of a rich gold strike in the ruby district between Fair banks and Nome has reached Fair banks. The strike was made on the Poorman, Waif e and Beaver creek watersheds and was reported especial ly rich on Beaver creek, where it was said the ground ran as high as six dollars a foot and $1.20 to the pan. Helix Resident Passes -George Brown, for thirty years a resident of Helix, died at that place Saturday at the age of 70. Interment took place at Weston, where the de ceased resided before going to Helix to live. He is survived by his widow and three children, Mrs. Charles Pof fenberger of Elgin, Roy Brown of He lix and J. R. Brown of Milton. Died At Portland John Rust, well known at Pendleton and Athena, a resident for many years of Umatilla county, died at Portland Sunday. The remains were shipped to Pendleton for burial, where funeral services were held, Tuesday foYlUtfon. -