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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 16, 1931)
THE PRESS, ATHENA, OREGON, JANUARY 16, 1931 COLLEGE MECCA FOR STATE FAB Farm Science Week Emer gency Device to Assist Farmers. " Oregon State College. Oregon State college at Corvallis will be, the mecca during the last week in Janu ary for hundreds of Oregon farmers sending an answer to the question of how to make money in the face of the present economic depression. To help them in this emergency, farm special ists at the college are busily assembl ing the latest scientific information on every branch of Oregon agricul ture to be presented during the Farm Science short course, beginning Monday, January 26. The tentative program, just pre pared by G. R. Hyslop, chief in farm crops and. chairman of the commit tee on arrangements, shows that hops and livestock will be the feature of Monday's program following regis tration; and that topics of interest to dairymen, livestock growers and those interested in irrigation will oc cupy the main part of Tuesday's pro gram. Irrigation, dairying, livestock, poul try and vegetable growing are listed for Wednesday, in addition to the seed growers conference which will con tinue through Thursday in coopera tion with the Pacific State's Seed men's association. Thursday's sche dule also includes a large amount of special information on bulb diseases, red clover, bent grass, and Austria! Winter field peas. Information of interest, to general farmers, livestock growers and poul trymen as well as material pertain ing to soils, economic problems, and potato production ' will be handled Friday, while Saturday will be de voted to forage crops and weed con trol problems. A number of special lectures will also be given during the week, ac cording to Hyslop. Among these will be "Taxation," by Dr. W. H. Dreesen, agricultural economist of the experi ment station; "Landscaping the Farmstead," by A. L. Peck, profes sor of landscape architecture; "Sani tation,", by G. V. Copson, station bac teriologist, and "Bees," by H. A. Scullen, associate professor of ento mology., . t Peterson & Lewis Attorneys at Law Practice in all State and Federal Courts. Inland Empire Bank Building Pendleton Oregon New York Banker Gives What He Thinks Is Best Program for Business New York, A constructive pro gram for business revival during 1931 was advocated by Albert H. Wiggin, chairman of the governing Doara ot the Chase National bank, in nis aaaress to stockholders at the an nual meeting Tuesday. Wiggin, head oi the world's largest banking insti tution, which had record resources of $2,697,328,855 at the end of 1930. in his recommendations, favors: 1. Modification of the capital gains tax from 12 percent, to not more than 7 per cent, and application of the entire proceeds of this revenue to a reduction of the public debt: 2. That the United States govern ment initiate a reduction. in the inter allied debts at this time because its importance is far greater than the dollar magniture of the debts invol ved: . ' ' ft 1 1 i m jaa a. ADoiuion oi price nxmg and a policy of keeping the markets open and prices free: 4. Opposition to federal legislation that would force the country's large banks into a competitive struggle for supremacy, and 5. Moderate reduction of wages de signed to reduce costs and to increase both employment and the buying power of labor. , In the discussing the stock market, Wiggin will say: - "I do not know whether we shall see lower prices in the stock market or not, but I do know that , there are many securities, both stocks and bonds, which are selling for less than they will be worth in normal times and at prices which should prove at tractive to the investor." He also expressed confidence in the business situation and expressed the view that -conditions at the end of 1931 will be a good deal better than they were at the end of 1930. Walla Walla Lawyer, Thomas P. Gose, Dead Following a month of lingering ill ness, Thomas P. Gose, 76, pioneer Walla' Walla attorney, passed away at his home at Gose station, at 11 o'clock Sunday night. Mr. Gose was born at Milliam, Mo., in Sullivan county, May 11, 1855. He was a lad about 10 years of age when the family arrived in Walla Walla and much of his education was ac quired in the public schools of that city, supplemented by study in the Whitman academy. On December 20, 1893, Mr. Gose was united in marriage to Miss ..Clara Crowe, of Freewater, Oregon. He is survived, besides his wife by four daughters: Mrs. E. G. Young of Oakland, Oregon; Mrs. J. Kenneth Pearce, Andaman, India; Mrs. R. L. Peteler, Los Angeles, California; and Mrs. G. B. Conkey.'of Walla Walla. Two brothers also survive him: Judge M. F. Gose, of Olympia; and Dr. J. R. Gose, of Dixie. He also leaves his son T. P. Gose Jr., of Walla Walla. WHEAT PRICE 15 HO' SIRS TARGE T i High School Notes 1 ! I Oregon Senator Tells Legge Farm Board Has Failed Oregon Growers. A special to the Oregonian from its Washington news, bureau . says: The stabilized price of wheat below cost of production is working unsat isfactorily in the Pacific northwest, and the federal farm board is not of particular benefit to northwest grow ers unless the policy is changed, Senator Steiwer has informed Chair man Legge of the farm board. The Oregon senator is following up his insistence of last December relative to the situation. , "I most earnestly call your atten tion to the idea that people of the northwest are entitled to have their price on the same basis, or substan tially the same basis as that adopted elsewhere. Any other procedure is discrimination against the north west," said Senator Steiwer. Senator Steiwer told Legge that he wants the farm board to succeed, but one of the greatest obstacles to its success is the continuation of dis criminatory practices which result in loss pf support in and out of con gress. Unless the benefits are ex tended to farmers of the northwest equally with other regions, Steiwer says he will modify his views on farm relief legislation. "I'm frank to say," he said in con clusion, "that I don't know how to justify my support of appropriations totaling four hundred million dollars unless the people of my state are dealt with on a basis of substantial parity." Legge s assertion that Washington grain acreage was increased 30 per cent was challenged by F. L. Kent, Portland, and others. Editorial (Glenn McCullough) Every high school should have an organization for the boys. This is one draw-back of Athena high. Some people might say it wouldn't be a success, but I think they are wrong. A club would give the boys a place to spend their evenings when they want to be together, and in this way they wouldn't distrub the business men so much by loafing in confer tioneries. Nearly all the boys while down town make a business man's place a regular hang out. This is a great hindrence to the people as it keeps quite a few people from going in there; it also takes down the mer chant's trade. If the boys could in some way organize a club it would be both a help to themselves and to the business men of Athena. Social News The popular group of Athena girls, members of the Girls' League, met Tuesday for the regular weekly meet' ing. It was decided that it was time for the program committee to meet again and that the chairman should be told to get into action and put over a good program for the next meeting. As there is quite a lot do ing now the girls decided not to have a party this month; but all will look forward to one next month. Wallowa Stockmen Pleased With Weather Conditions Wallowa. Stockmen and farmers in general express themselves very well pleased with the weather con ditions. Since early in December fair ly cold dry weather has been the rule and while heavy feeding of livestock has been necessary much of the time, livestock have done exceptionally well and there has been but little waste of feed. . Several inches of dry snow covers the ground and sleighing is good on the greater part of the roads. Logging work at the various small camps is reported to be progressing, at no place where cutting is in pro gress is there enough snow to hinder the work. Truck roads are well broken and heavy loads are being handled. Starting that's swift . . . starting that's safe, because this free - flowing oil never leaves working parts . CONOCO PROCESSED Tomorrow morning, u you step hopefully oo the starter, will there be -l-o-w disappointing groan, as it tugs at your unwilling motor?,.. Or, will there come a swift responsive roar? - If you're having trouble starting, you're probably using an old-type oil that congeals at temperatures well above freezing. You should change to Conoco Germ-Processed. But that's not all! To ward off the wear that these prolonged starting periods bring, you want an oil which provides intent lui : riulitn at the first reluctant revolution of a cold motor . . . And there's just m o3 which can do that! Because there is just one lubricant which penetrates metal surfaces and never drains away in idle periods. ' Conoco Germ-Processed Motor Oil is that n lubricant. Change to this motor oil with twin advantages for winter use . . . 35 cents pet uart for all grades at the sign of (he Conoco Red Triangle. A H A f F I N BASE MOTOR. OIL Tunt in tn fiwscs JjSUncr'i Hun. . . On 16 leading station scroM th country . . . a program somewhere every day from Monday to Friday. Your nearest Conoco Kaooa will jive you a log of scatiofis, dijn tad time. Here H a aniqiMl radio program . . built apoa the pnUnaca ot the listeners. - Glee Club The Glee Club has taken up new songs and are starting the semester with much diligence in regard to the work before them. They have lost a very fine voice this "semester but af ter a practice or two, outsiders will not be able to notice that they have decreased in number. The Glee club is certainly doing splendid work and much credit should be given to the cooperation between the members and their director, Mrs. Bloom. Mrs. Bloom has shown great in terest in the work which helped to create interest m the students. The school is fortunate to have a teacher who is so interested in the work. Many more public appearances are hoped for by those who have heard the Glee club and those who have not. Athletics Athena-Weston The Athena hoopsters defeated the Weston quintet on the Weston floor, Wednesday evening, January 7, by a score of 21-14. Both teams were evenly matched. The Weston quintet took the lead with McConnel making a foul shot. At the half Athena was ahead by a score of 7-6. The Athena hoopsters came back the second half with Crowley making three baskets from the side. Athena then took the lead by 7 points. After the first half the Weston quintet was not able to stop the Athena group. , Crowley of Athena was high point man, with 10 points. Mac Hi Trims Athena The strong Mac Hi quintet defeat ed the Athena five last Friday night on the Milton floor by the score of 10-38. The Athena boys, although playing a good brand of ball, were not able to stop the fast Milton offense. Athe na's offense was working as in any previous game and they were getting plenty of shots, but they seemed to have an off night. The start of the game looked as if a close game would be played but at the half the score was 3-18 in favor of Mac Hi. At the start of the second half the local boys started with a fast breaking of fensive, and made two baskets on Milton in quick succession. In the last quarter, Coach Eddie Buck ran in his reserves. fe5m in Partnership with 58,000 Employes and 45,000 Shareholders" I ' 1 Band The band is starting work on a group of new numbers. Three re hearsals are now being held weekly; each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 8:15 a. m. Two bra.ss quartets and two reed trios are being organizes. This gives each member of the band a place in one of these smaller groups. Classes Monday the English III class elect ed the following people to the offices for the school notes: Editor, Lester Towne; assistant editor, Arleen My rick; sports editor, Raymond Murphy. Grades June Garfield, Helen Johns, Belva Mclntyre, Dona Jean Logsdon, Jim- mie Weber are on the honor roll in the primary room. Semester Honor Roll The following students have no grade below a two in any subject for the first semester: Seniors: Stafford Hansell, Emery Rogers. Juniors: Betty Eager, Marjorie Douglas, Mildred Hansell. Sophomores: Bonnie Alkire, Doro thy Burke, Helen Barrett, Doris Street. Freshmen: WTalter Singer. Six Week Honor Roll The honor roll for the third six weeks is as follows: Seniors: Stafford Hansell, 3rd time; Emery Rogers 1st time. Juniors: Betty Eager, 3rd time; Marjorie Douglas, 3rd time, Mildred Hansell, 2nd time. Sophomores: Bonnie Alkire, 3rd time; Helen Barrett, 2nd time; Doris Street, 3rd time. Freshmen: Walter Singer, 3rd time. This includes all students who have no grade below a two on their re port card during the third six weeks period of tfaf first Molester. "There are 58,000 employes receiving Just wages keeping the wheels of Swift ft Company going. Many oi these employes are my neigh bors. They live in this town, work here, build their homes. They patronize local merchants, pay taxes like you and me. Their Interest are those of this community. "I'm one of the 200,000 producers who deliver butterfat, eggs and poultry to a Swift ft Company produce plant and receive cash for my products. There are more than 80 of these plants. And I'm also one of the 45,000 shareholders of this concern, who receive a return on their Investment "It makes a big family, doesn't it? But we are all proud to belong to It and to do our part. It's a mighty fine thing to have contact with an organization which can thrive on an average margin oi less than 2 cents on every dollar oi its total sales, and yet everyone receives a fair return lor what he does. "The 58,000 employes receive Just wages; the 45,000 shareholders receive a return on their investments. The 300,000 producers get spot cash tor their supplies anddon'thavetofearlocal gluts or shortages, lor Swift's nation-wide dis tribution, through 600 car routes and 400 branch , houses, assures them oi an ever ready market. "Next time you ask ior Brookiield Butter, Brookfield Eggs or Golden West Patted Fowl, remember that many oi your own borne folks take part in producingand marketing the supplies under those labels." Swift & Company , Kennewick, Wash. Contoure Specialties . Beautify the Complexion Strengthen the Countour RAPID CLEANSING CREAM SKIN FRESHENER SKIN FOOD FINISHING LOTION Athena Beauty Shop Sadie Pambrun, Operator Phone 32 Real Estate Wheat Alfalfa and Stock Land SHEEP FOR SALE L. L. Montague, Arlington ' ' Pleads Guilty to Sale and Possession B. B. Richards, when in terviewed by the Press man, pleaded guilty to the sale of the best insurance obtainable for the money and possession of more policies in reserve ready at a moments notice for your use and purpose. 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