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. THfl ATftENA, OREGON,. APRIL 4,1930 STATE TO FE I FUND Highway Commission To Bond For $1,500,000- Contracts $666,6911 A Taking stock of the situation, the state highway commission has decid ed to issue bonds -to the amount of $1,500,000 when and if the proposed increase in iederai aid ana. . lorest money is appropriated by congress, says the Oregonian. This sum will be required to match the increased funds expected." However, there need be no rush to stampede the commis sioners to place new projects on the program, for the expected funds have already; been allocated on a tentative program agreed on by the state com mission, the representatives of the United States bureau of public roads and the forest service. . .Vs'-V' The stock-taking process revealed that there remains today but 23 miles of the Oregon Coast highway which has not been graded. There is, in ad dition, 53 miles to be surfaced, the cost of this remaining work will be $2,217,000, and the sum does not in clude the major bridges, which are yet to be constructed. As among other projects ordered for April advertising is the Berry ' creek-Sutton laka sec tion of 3.7 miles. When this is awarded,-the gap will- be about 19 miles. The unfinished work consists of 18.9 miles in Lane county and 4.4 miles in Douglas county; - The Pacific highway, complete! and all paved,, cost $ 15,405,000; the Ore gon coast highway has cost $11,218, 000 and will require $2,217,000 more and will then be only ... a macadam road. This gives an idea of the dif ference in cost of constructing these two highways. The Dalles-California highway cost $4,313,563; ' the John Day highway $3,896,907, and the Co lumbia River highway from Astoria to X CllUiv liUl CAtlUOlVO Ul 111 Multnomah county, $10,508,327. ' "Jamaica Ginger" Proves To Be Sheep Dip, It Pro duces Partial Paralysis Washington, A drink ' of crude carbolic acid or creosote and alcohol flavored, with ginger and sold by un scrupulous bootleggers ' as Jamaica ginger was said by Prohibition Com missioner Doran to be the concoction that had caused hundreds of cases of paralysis in southern and southwest ern states. . The commissioner made his an nouncement after prohibition bureau chemists had tested more than a hun dred samples of "Jamaica ginger" col lected in localities where cases rf paralysis have been reported. He said that while it was hard to under stand how any one of the ingredients in the mixture alone could have caus ed the paralysis, the combination had resulted in quick paralysis to those who had used it as a beverage. Tests made by the bureau chemists, the commissioner said, showed that three-fourth to seven-eights of the solid, contents of the drink had been either creosote or carbolic acid and that the alcoholic content was as high as 80 or 90 per cent - ': - "Some scheming bootlegger who wanted to get rich quick devised the mixture and distributed it widely in the southern, and southwestern states, where biting drinks have always been a favorite," Doran said. "We have traced the stuff to three focal points, two of which are in Cincinnati and St. Louis, and we expect to follow the trail until we have the perpetrators under arrest.. ; , ; "The mixture is little better than 'sheep dip' used to disinfect flocks of sheep." ,. .i.:-.: While Commissioner Doran was ex plaining the result of the chemist tests, he held up the index finger c-f his right hand. The nail and tip was discolored, to a dark brown and smelled of carbolic acid. The commissioner explained that he had placed the tip of his finger in some of the "Jamaica ginger" sent to be tested.. Three washings, he said had failed to take off the stain or smell. "And that," he added, "is what some persons are drinking as an in toxicating beverage.'' . , Life Sketch Of -Sen ator Hall, Republican, Candidate for Governor Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Singer and .sons visited relatives - in Waitsburg, Sunday: ' " ' ' ' "' " Mrs. James Cresswell and Mrs. Lee Hiteman were in Pendleton, Wednes day. Announcement THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ATHENA, OREGON, Announces' that it tias com-pieted : the organ ization of a f.n-.... ,V, Trust; Department : and is qualified to act as Executor, Administra tor, guardian, or in any other fiduciary capacity.-, Just think what 37 years of successful banking experience would mean to the executor or ad ministrator of your estate. Ask us for Information For that Fishing Trip April 15th Our Tackle Stock Comprises, Fishing Rods, Baskets, Reels, Fly Hooks, Snell Hooks : Spinners, Leaders, Lines, Bait , Boxes, Etc. ' $6 Camp Stove $20 Tent $4:95 $11 '' U- :'- v-- ':;- ; . '' CORNELL'S GARAGE as THE ATHENA MARKET We carry the best Meat Tliat Money Buys Kippered Satoon, aH Kinds of Salt Fish. Fresh Fish, Oysters, Crabs, Clams, Kraut in Season. A. W. LOGSDON Main Street Athena, Oregon. A quarter of a century ago, a young man, lured to Oregon by the call ot the west, was swinging a shovel in a Portland sewer. As each day end ed he would climb steep stairs to the fifth floor of the Tremont hotel there was no elevator to his U a week room. Today, with a fiction-like record of success behind him, the man- Charles Hall stands before the pub lic as a candidate for the republican nomination tor governor. In 1922 he barely missed the nomination, losing by 600 votes. - He taught school three terms In Pennsylvania after completing his elementary education In a little red school house near his father's farm. When he stepped from the Port land sewer ditch, he taught a term at Clatskanie. This teaching exper ience gave him an Intimate knowledge of educational problems in which he, as a state senator and leader in pub lic life has been actively concerned. Hall, after leaving school work, was employed by an uncle in a drug store at Clatskanie. He saved systemati cally during his early years, and then engaged in timber cruising. He was successful and made enough to at tend the University ot Michigan 1903 05. In 190S he returned to Oregon, where he acquired a drug store at Hood River. There he was active in the work of the Chamber of Com merce. For a time he was the organ ization's president This gave him a vision of the possibilities of united effort. He was one ot the leaders in organization ot the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce for more com prehensive efforts in behalf of the state, and was the first state presi dent - ' ' v. Going to Coos county, he took over a struggling rural telephone system which was undercapitalised and fac ing the problem ot serving a rapidly growing but widely scattered area. He built and strengthened it until it was known for its efficiency, its friendly relationship - with its cus tomers, and its low rates. A determined organizer and build er, he founded the Bank of South western Oregon and later the Amer ican Bank of Marshfield. . . . . He was among the first leaders to see the .commercial value . of the Columbia river highway, and inter ested many influential men to join the drive to put the project across. As chairman of the senate highway committee, he fostered much of the legislation for better highways. If nominated and elected, he says, one of his first moves will be to start his "Industrialize Oregon" pro gram by calling a meeting ot repre sentative citizens from each county in the state. . . . . . . Mrs. Alva Blalock and children join' ed Mr. Blalock at "Pendleton this week. Mr. Blalock is a deputy, in the sheriff s office, and the family will hereafter reside in Pendleton. nils AGA HIST E PLANTING Wilmer Asks Farmers Not To Plant on Recently Plowed Land. Letters were recently sent out by P. J. Wilmer, president of the North Pacific Grain Growers Inc., to the chairmen of all the local organization committees, says the Walla Walla Unionj asking the growers to heed the advice of the federal farm board and abandon plans for the sowing ' of spring wheat on fall or spring plow ing, in so fan as possible. ; His letter is as follows: ' 1 ? Rosalia, Wash., i March 14, 1930 : The Federal Farm Board urges wheat growers to reduce wheat acre age for 1930. In districts of the Pacific North west where summerfallow crops only are nroduced. it will be impossible to effect any material reduction in acre age. Where sprmgjwheat is sown on fall or spring plowing, the 'practice can be adandoned for this year, and the land be summer-fallowed for 1931 crop. ' .k In the writer's experience of the last 30 years, spring seeding on spring or fall plowing has not been profitable except in the single season of 1923. Financial stress influences farmers to produce as much as possible, but unprofitable production noes not ease financial pressure. From a credit standpoint, which looks better to the farmer's banker, a loss account re sulting from spring or fall plowing planting, or an acreage of fine sum merfallow, of a recognized cash value. The agricultural situation does not look good. Crop prospects are not of the best because of deficient winter moisture storage. Farmers will do well to heed the warning of the Fed eral Farm Board, and either summer fallow or plant to such crops as peas, alfalfa or sweet clover all land crop ped in 1929. Such a course will reduce the 1930 surplus, and lessen cost of production for the 1931 crop. . F. J. Wilmer, President, . North Pacific Grain Growers, Inc. : . ; NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the County Court of the State of Oreeon for Umatilla County. In the Matter of the Estate of Grace Nancy Tatom, Deceased. Notice is hereby given to all persons whom it may concern: That Dean S. Tatom has been ap pointed administrator of the estate of Grace Nancy Tatom, deceased, and has qualified as such. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified and required to pre sent them to said administrator at his place of business at 300 West Webb Street in the City of Pendle ton, Oregon, or to Peterson & Lewis, his attorneys, in the Stangier Build ing, in Pendleton, Oregon, with proper vouchers as required by law, within six months from the data of the first publication of this notice which is the 28th day of March, 1930. DEAN S. TATOM, Administrator. Peterson & Lewis, Attorneys for Administrator. M28A25 Mexicans Are Out After Lindbergh's? Air Records TVtprmi'ned efforts to break Col. Charles A. Lindbergh's two principal night records will be made by cracK Mexican army pilots on about the third anniversary J of Lindbergh's flight to Paris. Col. Gustavo Leon and Col. Roberto Fierro, well known international fliers, will figure as the principals in the daring speed attempts designed to lower Lindbergh's New York-Paris and Washington-Mexico City time, as a means of demonstrating the abil ity of Mexican aviators. Col. Leon expects to be ready in late April or early May for an at tempted one-ston flieht from Mexico City to Paris. The first leg of this flight, Mexico City to New York, never has been made in non-stop flight. Refuelinar at New York. Col. Leon plans to continue to Paris and in this second leg to shear a few hours off Lindbergh's record of 33 hours for the transatlantic crossing. Protect Geese Two Years To trv and brinar back the wild geese to Walla Walla county, the county game commission . has created tne Eureka Flat game refuge, forbidding all shooting in an area of some 194, 000 acres, or practically the entire north half of the county. Bank Statement Charter No. 4518 - - Reserve District No. 12 Report of Condition of the First National Bank of Athena in the State of Oregon, at the close of business on March 27th, 1930 RESOURCES Loans and discounts .. . . -I ; 574,921.01 Overdrafts ; $.19 United States Government securities owned . 47,500.00 Other bonds, stocks, and securities owned '.. 43,172.(50 Banking house, $6,062.00, Furniture and fixtures, $338.00.... 6,400.00 Reserve with Federal Reserve Bank . 28,132.37 Cash and due from banks . ....... ... ... ,58,182.40 Outside checks and other cash items ... 10-0 11. Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer and due from U. S. Treasurer ... .... 625.00 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 8. 9. 10. Total i . .... ..............I 758,948.5? LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in . . ....$ 50,000.00 Surplus ..... ............. ................... . . 60,000.00 Undivided profits net ... .... .. ....... 28,708.45 Circulating notes outstanding . 12,500.00 Due to banks, including certified and cashiers' checks out standing . . . 1,917.27 22. Demand deposits . . 249,474.48 23, Time deposits . L. 1 335,498.39 26. Bills payable and rediscounts .. . 20,850.00 Come la and See the WEBGEWQ)0ID . Gas Range and Hot Water Heater It Burns the New Compressed Natural Gas, held in tanks on you premises. The Wedgewood is equipped with the Robertshaw Automatic Cook; which maintains correct temperatures for all your over cookingendorsed by Good Housekeeping. Modern Priscilla, Gas Companies, Cooking Schools and Cooking- Experts everywhere The Wedgewood is equipped with plates, oven and broiler divisions is clean, safe and abso lutely satisfactory in operation at a minimum of cost a practical enduring replacement of the present Kitchen- Range. Now on Display Rogers SL Goodman (A Mercantile Trust) DR. 8. F. SHARP PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Athena, Oregon PETERSON & LEWIS Attorneys at Law Stangier Building Pendleton, Oregon Practice in all State and Federal Courts. WATTS ft PRESTBYX Attorners-At-Law Main Street. Athena, Oregon StaU and Federal Court Practice JF "Industrialist Ortgon" 1 Charles I U 11 Republican 1 GOVERNOR :Wm i : ! Ml i , ' 'J 'i ' Total ..$ 758,948.57 State of Oregon, County of Umatilla, ss. I, F. S. LeGrow, Cashier, of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. F. S. LeGROW, Cashier Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of April, 1930. Correct Attest: E. C. PRESTBYE, Notary Public M..L. WATTS Commission expires July 1st, 1932. M. W. HANSELL, . E. H. LEONARD, Directors -- - - - -- A Proven Business Ex ecutive and a Leader in the Progreti of Oregon. Such is The Man Charles Hall. Attracted by the coun try, he came to Oregon when a young man Just out ot bis teens. His first Job was wltf a pick and shovel on the dig ging of a pipe line. Upon acquiring suftlcient funds, he returned East and enter ed the Univ. ot Michigan. Coming back In 1908, ha located at Hood River and from then on bis progress was rapid . . . . Write to Th Hall Haidquac teri. Imperial Hotel, Portland, for booklet giving the Interact ing life story and the platform of the man who as a proven business executive and a lead er in the progress of Oregon will give our state ths kind of administration It needs. fPald Advertlstment. Tlall-for-Oovrrnor Club) L. D. Folohelm. Manager Portland, Ore. DR. BLATCHFORD ... v Dentist A Post Building, Athena. Phone 582 ; Dr.W.rLMcKinney Physician and Surgeon Dr. Sharp's Office Office Hours at Athena 1 to 5 p. m. Phone 462. Office Hours at Weston 8 a. m. to 12 noon. Phone 83. Calls made day or night. ' Jensens Blacksmith Shop Repair Work Prices Reasonabla Athena, Oregon Dr. W. Boyd Whyte CHIROPRACTOR Stangier Building, Phone 706 Pendleton, Oregon. 957 J Foley's Kidney Curt -mil mm 9$1pm"f mfr ' Why suffer with tired, aching feet? Regardless of their condition, I can help you E. M. M0REMEN Foot Correctlonist 22 W. Main St. Walla Walla Goodyear Tires and Tubes Valvoline Oils Automobile Supplies, Parts and Accessories AtKena Garage North side Main Street Phone 352