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. mmm ?JOT 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-Class Mail Matter VOLUME 44 ATHENA, UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, JUNE 5, 1931 NUMBER 23 BUDGET REOUGTIOr IS SEEM BY MEIER Pruning Knife Still Being Weilded to Cut State Taxes Down. Salem. Governor Julius L. Meier, in a statement issued Monday, de clared the budget presented to the next state legislature would show a , reduction of $2,000,000 over the bud ? get presented to the recent session This can be accomplished, he said, by application of business methods in various departments under ; the su pervision of the board of control and the governor. . The executive made this comment in connection with a report of reputed . savings by the state industrial ac cident commission, in which Charles T. Early, chairman of the commis sion, states a saving of $200,000 dur ing the current biennium will be ef- fected in that department alone. "The commission," Early said, "has already effected a saving of $120,000 for the biennium through the reduc- ; tion of the working force and the re vision of salaries. When the present . commission assumed office the total number of employees on the staff was 147, and the first of June the total number was 121." Early asserts that this saving has been effected without decreasing the efficiency of the de- partment. " . ,' The additional $80,000 to make the $200,000 saving for the biennium will be achieved, Early said through the introduction of various other eco nomies in the operation of the com mission. Among them is a saving of $7,200 in rentals, the commission hav ing made arrangements for quarters in the Exchange Building m Port' land which is being remodelel, at i much less rental than was paid for - the quarters which have been occupied by the commission in the past: The office of state market agent which position is held by Senator Jones, will be abolished and will not become a part of the new department of agriculture, Max Gehlhar, director of agriculture, announces. The de- partment of agriculture will become operative July 1, as provided by the last legislature. The move eliminates an expendi ture of $7,300 a year Gehlhar an nounced. In addition to the agent, who received a salary of $4,000 a year, the job of the secretary and stenographer are also eliminated Gehlhar stated this was but the be ginning of other economies that will be effected within the department, the majority of which will not become effective until late in the year. Under the new department the mar ket agent was to be renamed as chief of the division of markets, grades and standards. , Mrs. D. C. Mclntyre Died On May 17th in Alberta Mrs. Duncan Mclntyre, for many years a resident of Athena neighbor hood, died May 17 at her home near Ensign, Alberta, after a year's ill ness. Funeral services were held May 20th, conducted by the Rev. J. J. Farquar, pastor of the Presbyter ian church, of which Mrs. Mclntyre was a life long member. Pallbearers were, John D. Mcln tyre, Donald McDonald, Edward J. Taylor, John A. Taylor, George A. Churchill and Lyle A. Mclntyre. Mrs. Mclntyre was a native of On tario, Canada. : She was united in marriage to Duncan C. Mclntyre on January 25, 1893, and came soon af ter to Umatilla county, where she re sided for many years on a farm south of Athena. She is survived by her husband, one son, Archibald D. Mclntyre, both of Ensign, Alberta, and other relatives in Alberta. Women of Woodcraft Circle number 10 Women of Wood craft met at Pythian Hall, Tuesday evening with a representative num ber present. Several members were present from the Weston Lodge and participated in the work. An invita tion was extended to the local organ ization to join in initiation cere monies at Weston Friday evening, June 19. Regular business was trans acted followed by a social hour when ices were served at the drug store fountain. ' . Painfully Hurt Mrs. Will Kirk met with a pain ful accident last week when the lid of the turtleback on a coupe fell on her arm cutting a gash. Dr. McKin ney dressed the wound and found it necessary to take several stitches. It is healing nicely at present. Veteran in Hospital Al Carden, veteran of the Spanish American war, and well known to many Athena people, is in the Veter an's hospital at Portland, where he underwent aa optratios, Monday, Class Recital Is Given Tuesday At Auditorium Robot Opens New Air Service The annual spring recital given by Miss Hanna's Malen Burnett School of Music pupils at the auditorium Tuesday , evening was greatly appre ciated by those who heard it. The pupils were assisted in the re cital by Mrs. Dave Stone, soprano, who sang a group comprising Cycl of Life, Prelude, Down in the Forest, Love I Have Won You, Autumn, and Snow. Mrs. Stone was in fine voice and her appearance on the program was a pleasure to her Athena friends The numbers, also special contri butions to the program, by Warren and Elizabeth Walker of Milton were roundly applauded. They appeared in violin and cello solos and duet. Athena pupils in their piano recitals gave evidence of pronounced advance' ment under tutelage of Miss Hanna The program follows: Trio Alpine Song ........Ducelle Joyce Pinkerton, Wilma Mclntyre, Virginia Eager. Tick Tock . Blake Quack, Quack Sea Gulls ... Grandma's Garden ....... Donna Jean Logsdon Rain Song ......;.........Weston Dine Dong Bell.................. Swift Skylark Mounts the Blue Sky ... Swartz Bobby Hopper Cuckoo :. Ellsworth w Adorine Fisk Golden Rod .................. Beck In a Boat ... Franke The Nursery Clock.............. ..Robyn Wilma Mclntyre Cello The Heavens Are Telling... Beethoven Warren Walker Campfire March....:. .........Wright Minuet from Don Juan..............Mozart Virginia Eager Daring Jumps Weidig Stanley Fisk Violin Scherzo Dittersdorf Cradle Song ...Stoessel Elizabeth Walker Castanets and Tambourines Thompson Aaron Douglas Allegro in C Koelling Tarantelle .....Lynes Joyce Pinkerton Trio.,....: .. Theme and Variations Elizabeth and Warren Walker, Miss Hanna. Alleeretto .................... .......Heller Impromptu Waltz tiamer Jewell Pinkerton Minuet a 1'Antico Seeboack Scherzo Caprice...... Thompson Esther Faye Berlin Shepherds '.. - German Torch Dance ........German Bettv Eaeer Cycle of Life ..Ronald Prelude Down in the Forest. Love I Have Won You Autumn .'. Snow - Mrs. Dave Stone Accompanist Miss Edna Hanna. Thimble Club Has Meeting The Thimble club met Monday af ternoon at the Laurence Pinkerton home with Mrs. Elder as hostess. A pleasant time was spent working on the quilt being made by the club and at the tea hour the hostesses serv- delicious refreshments. Those present were Mrs. Mary McKay, Mrs. Lola Payne, Mrs. Stella Keen, Mrs. W. R. Harden, Mrs. J. N. Scott, Mrs. Virgil Zerba, Mrs. Floyd Pinkerton, Mrs. Fred Pinkerton, Mrs. Will Pink erton. Mrs. L. A. Cornell, Mrs. Lee Johnson, Mrs. J. E. Jones, Mrs. Bruno Weber; Mrs. A. J. Garner ana Mrs. D. A. Pinkerton. The next meeting of the club will be at the home of Mrs. Fred Pinkerton, Saturday, June 23. . . . . Family Picnic A family "party which enjoyed a picnic dinner on the Laurence Pink erton lawn Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Alva Blalock and family of Pendleton; Mr. and Mrs. Lisle Gray and family; Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Pink erton, Bonnie and Max Johnson, Dora dinger of Milton, Mr. and Mrs. Elder, John King, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Pinkerton and Jewell Pink erton. : j;'.; ., -: ' - Is Seriously 111 Fred Pinkerton has received word that his step mother Mrs. E. J. Pink erton is seriously ill at the Good bamantan hospital in Portland fol lowing an appendicitis operation. Mrs. Pinkerton who makes her home with a daughter, Mrs. Ada Costello has visited jn Athena, and was en route here for a visit when she was taken ill and forced to. return to Portland. i x ' 'i : w 4 if , ? Skt.: J New Law Puts Responsibility on Drivers Shoulders This mechanical man summoned the passengers, delivered a speech and started the motors of the first plane to leave the airport at Newark, N. J., at the opening or the SI-hour transcontinental service. PRESIDENT OF HAITI ' ' J-$fv ix i A A it V Stenio Vincent, editor, and opponent of American occupation, wlio was elect ed president of Haiti by the national assembly to succeed Eugene Roy. Mother of Ora Shigley Killed m Auto Accident Mrs. Dora Shigley, 61, mother of Ora Shigley, employe of tha Preston Shaffer Milling company, was in- tantly killed near Lorimor, Iowa, May 23, when the automobile in which she was riding with her cousin, Clark Babbs, was struck on a grade cross ing by a Chicago Great "Western passenger train. Mr. Babbs was al so killed in the wreck. 5 Acceding to an account of the ac cident in the Lorimor Journal, the victims were caught at a dangerous crossing and were killed instantly, their car being totally demolished. Mrs. Shigley lived on her farm near Lorimor. Funeral services for Mrs. Shigley were held at Lorimor, May 26. She is survived by her son Ora Shigley, of Athena, and three grand children. Christian Missionary Society Mrs. Floyd Pinkerton was hostess to the Christian Missionary society at her home west of Athena, Wednes day afternoon. The interesting topic of "India" was discussed with Mrs. Charles Sias as program leader. Rev. Sias led the devotionals and others participating in the program were Mrs. Will Pinkerton, Mrs. Stella Keen and Miss May Lockwood. Following the business session the members ad journed to attend the Campfire tea at the church. McKenzie Chapter McKenzie Chapter, O. E. S. met at Masonic hall ' Wednesday . evening, June' 3. After the business session a social hour 'was enjoyed. Mrs. Harve Roseberry Miss Helen Hansell and Mrs. W. P, Littlejohn served ices and cake. ' .. -V- Former Athena Boy Here Conrad Miller, former Athena boy, was a visitor nere irom jnarsnneia Saturday. Conrad is employed in a hardware store at Marshfield and has been there since attending Oregon State College. His sister V: Janette Miller, was married Sunday to a Port land man. She has been teaching school for several years. Mr. and Mrs. Will Miller reside in Portland, where Mr. Miller is employed in the Union Pacific railroad yards. Swimming Pool Open 4 The Legion swimming pool at Athe na City Park is again open, and will receive water from the city water system until further notice. M. L Miller is ia chargej'of the pool for the Legion Post, as manager and caretaker. : ! People Known Here In jured in Auto Accident, Cabbage Hill, Saturday East Oregonian: S. S. Piersol, his daughters, Mrs. M. S. Kern, Mrs. Al fred Smith and Mrs. Audra Johnson, the latter of Portland, were injured in an auto accident which occurred on Saturday at 1:30 p. m. near the Oasis Service station when the four were going to Meacham to spend the after noon with Russell Piersol, son of Mr. Piersol. . The car, a large sedan, driven by Mrs. Smith, went off the road in soft gravel, and turned completely over, the accident breaking Mrs. 'Kerns's left wrist, bruising Mrs. Johnson seriously about the hips and throw ing acid into Mr. Piersol's eyes. Mrs. Smith wrenched her right shoulder and also has a sore left arm. While all four suffered injuries they are convalescent and Mr. Piersol will have no permanent injury to his eyes. The carK after the accident burst into flames and it took quick work on the part of Mrs. Smith to save her father and sisters from burns as well as other injuries. Immediately after the upset she was able to get out of the car, took her father from - the front seat and managed to extricate Mrs. Kern and Mrs. Johnson from the tonneau, it being necessary to break a rear window to do this. Mrs. Smith after getting the three to safe ty went back to the burning machine and brought back purses, an auto robe, drivers' license and other arti cles. The car while badly damaged is not a total wreck as Mr. Greer of the Oasis Service station put out the fire with a chemical fire extinguisher. .Salem. Absolute speed limits are set aside in favor of "excessive speed" and reckless driving penalties, the arm signaling system is restored and numerous important right-of-way rules are written into the Oregon statutes in the new traffic code which becomes effective Saturday. Provision also is made for exami nation oi new drivers in this new code, which represents Oregon's con tribution to a nation-wide movement for uniform highway traffic regula tion. While the new code practically abolishes "absolute speed limits" as such, it sets up a schedule of "indi cated speeds" as a guide and places the responsibility for their violation squarely on the shoulders of the mo tonst in the event of an accident, made more severe than is the penalty lor speeding under the old law. The new law sets up a basic rule which prescribes that "no person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard to the traffic, surface and width of. the highway and the hazard at intersec tions and any other conditions then existing." , , , Indicated speeds specified in the new code as a guide to the motorist include the following: Fifteen miles an hour when passing schools during recess and when children are going to and from school or when approach ing a railroad with view obstructed within 400 feet; 20 miles an hour in business districts and when approach' ing intersections where view is ob structed within 200 feet; 25 miles an hour in residential districts, rail way crossings where view is not impair ed, public parks unless noted other wise by local authorities; 45 miles an hour outside business or residen tial districts. . While motorists may exceed these "indicated speeds' when the condi tion of the traffic may justify such excess speed without danger of ar rest for violation or any speed laws, these speeds will be taken into con sideration in determining the reckless factor in the event of an accident Getting Set for That Ball Game Over at Weston Rural-Mail Carriers' Picnic tThe annual picnic of the rural route mail carriers , occurred Satur day at Emigrant Springs. The Btate president, Archie Parke of Monmouth was present and gave an address. An other interesting member who was in attendance came from Albany and has been in the service for 28 years. Ray Gordon and family of Weston, Elmer Hales, Adams and James E. Jones and family of Athena were al so present. The Oregon members re ceived the cup offered for 100 , per cent attendance and if it can be re tained for four consecutive years it will be. permanent property. The state meeting will occur July 4, 1931 at Astoria and the National meeting at Los Angeles in August. Dudley Continues Improving E. A. Dudley, who has been a pa tient for several weeks in the Good Samaritan hospital at Portland, con tinues to improve, according to last reports from his bedside. A very severe attack of pneumonia, aggra vated by other complications, made Mr. Dudley's condition very critical for several days. "-:".. i'.."-;'v , Motor Boat Regatta The annual motor boat regatta sponsored by the Pendleton American Legion Post is dated for McKay' Lake Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21. Some of the fastest outboard motor boats in the Northwest are be ing entered in the different events scheduled for the regatta. i - ; Masonic Picnic A Masonic picnic will be held at Battle Mountain Park on Sunday and all lodges of the district will be wel come, as well as members or Job s Daughters, De Molay and Eastern Star. A pot-luck dinner will be serv- Campfire Girls' Tea an Outstanding Social Event One of the outstanding social events of the week occurred Wednes day afternoon when Wauna group of ' Campfire girls entertained at a silver tea at the Christian , church. The parlors were attractively deco rated with flowers and a most in teresting display of hooked rugs and quilts of many, intricate and beau tiful designs, vAn exhibit of clever crepe paper novelties and needlework made by the girls was also a feature in addi tion to the attractive tulip quilt in shades of orchid and green ... which they are offering for sale. A number of antiques were much admired, a linen sheet made by the grand mother of Grandma Ross over two hundred years ago being the most unique. It was made in Scot land, the thread being made from flax and the linen made by her own hands. A sampler over 100 years old was an exhibit from the same family. Another sampler, the property of Mrs. W. S. Ferguson, was made by the mother of Mrs. Bartow, former resident of Athena and is about 160 years old. A quaint quilt in basket design was pieced by the mother of Mrs. Theresa Berlin when she was a child of 12 years. An informal musical program was given throughout the afternoon, the following contributing tuneful num bers; Virginia Eager, Wilma Mcln tyre, Jewell Pinkerton, Betty Eager, Esther Berlin and Mrs. Ralph Mc Ewen. The tea table was centered with a colorful cluster of gay sum mer flowers in an antique silver bowl and green tapers in crystal holders. Those presiding at the samovars were Mrs. Henry Dell and Mrs. Starr Charlton; Mrs. Harry Lar- abee and Mrs. James Lieuallen of Adams; Mrs, M. I. Miller and Mrs. Dean Dudley; Betty Eager and Myr tle Campbell. Saves Child in Water v ' While a number of children from several groups of picnickers at Thorn Hollow were swimming in the Uma tilla river Sunday, Mrs. Wayne Pitt man heard a cry for help and seeing a child disappear under water went to his rescue. , After grasping the child she swam to the banks and clung there until she was able to lift him to safety. The boy was ten years old and belongs to the Abel family. Since that practice flrarne held Tues day evening to give the Athena old- time baseball players a workout, this writer firmly believes that Manager ciUy Littlejohn has something un his sleeve, and that he intends to dole out this something up his sleeve to Mr, bad bid Barnes and his bunch of Weston Wobblies, with much Italian smoothness and some eclat. .That it will be an easy matter for Billy to put it over much as he pleases, seems to be practically veri fied in the mind of anyone who cares to scan the lineup over the hill as it appears in a current issue of the We ton Leader: Catchers Tim McBride, Dan Mc-Bain. Pitchers O'Harra, Wheeler, Ken- nard, Payant. First Base Gelette, Roberts, B Blomgren. Second Base Kennard, Eves, Reyn olds. Third Base Payant, Saling. Shortstop E. Blomgren. Right Field Ranzey York. Willie Jtlall. Center Field Boone Barnes. Left Field Willie Gould. Possibilities Al NorDean on first, Bill NorDean in outfield, "Fat" Wood as catcher. Fungo Artist and Cheer Leader- Col. Wood. ; . " First, Second and Third Bassos- Col. Wood. Publicity Man Col. Wood. Mrs. Ada Unruh, Leader m Women Affairs Died Tuesday, Portland Home Mrs. Ada Wallace Unruh, 78, for many years a leader in Women's Christian Temperance Union work in Oregon, long a leader in women's af fairs generally and a particularly ardent supporter of the work of the Children's Farm Home at Corvallis, died Tuesday at her home in Port land. Mrs. Unruh is survived by her husband, Albert Unruh. Mrs. Unruh was born at Valpa raiso, Indiana.December 3, 1853, and came to Oregon in 1887. She was na tional lecturer for the W. C. T. U., appointed by Francis E. Willard, not ed temperance worker, from 1892 un til 1916. She was state president of the Oregon W. C. T. U. from 1909 un til 1916. She was a leader in the campaign for funds for establish ment of the Children's Farm home, in which she maintained an abiding interest until failing health forced her retirement from all acitvity. Mrs. Unruh, as a young bride, fol lowing her marriage in Philadelphia, moved to Kansas, where she joined the W. C. T. U. in 1874. She became immediately an ardent worker in the cause of temperance, and was one of the leaders in the campaign that re sulted in a "dry" Kansas. PIONEERS' REUNION VVESTOII. NEXT WEEK Prominent Speakers, Fine Entertainment Program Is Announced. Pleasantly Entertained A group of friends was pleasantly entertained Thursday afternoon of last week at the home of Mrs. Frank Coppock south of Athena. Appro priate games were the diversion of the afternoon and at the tea hour dainty refreshments were Berved by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Will Campbell, Sr. Coming as a complete surprise a shower of attractive and useful gifts was presented to Mrs. Will Campbell, Jr, Those present were Mrs, Celia Harden, Mrs. Charles Pot ter, Mrs. L, A. Cornell, Mrs. Gran ville Cannon, Mrs. Ed Montague Mrs. Art Jenkins Mrs. Will Campbell, Sr., Mrs, . Will Campbell, Jr., Myrtle Campbell, Mrs. Fred Remillard, Mrs. Phillip Remillard, 'Miss Fanning, Mrs. Purcell and Mrs. Bowman of Pendle ton. ' .-i ' Annual Picnic The' Bible school of the Christian church will hold its annual picnic at Walla Walla park tomorrow. Cars will leave the church at 9 in the morning and all friends of members of the school and church are cordial ly invited to ittend. Memorial Day Visitors Memorial day was observed quietly Athena with numbers of former residents returning to decorate graves. The local cemetery was beautifully decorated with garden and hot house flowers and soldiers graves were marked with American flags. Among those coming here for the day were, Frank Beale of La Grande; Dave Banks of Dayton; Mrs. B. D. Tharpe and Mrs. Delia Booher of Walla Walla; Mr, and Mrs. Virgil Willaby of Freewater, Mrs. Naomi Dickenson of Milwaukee and Mr. and Mrs, John Shick of Portland. Interest in New Golf Course Interest continues unabated in the new golf course and membership in the club is growing. L. R. Pinkerton, owner of the course, has done con siderable construction work and will continue his efforts to perfect the fairways and otherwise improve the grounds. A number of Athena ladies are taking advantage of the new course and are playing regularly. Collins in Hospital ;'.; Henry Collins, well known grain buyer and flour mill owner is ill at St, Anthany'i hospital in Pendleton. With the holding of the thirty ninth annual reunion' of Umatilla county pioneers at Weston, Friday and Saturday of next week, comes the announcement of a splendid program of entertainment and the presence of prominent speakers. United' States Senator Steiwer will deliver the principal address Friday, the first day of the reunion.' For Saturday. the speaker will be Milton A. Miller. prominent Willamette valley pioneer. Roy W. Ritner of Pendeton, president of the association, will preside. featuring the sports events listed for Saturday afternoon is the ball game scheduled between Athena and Weston old-time ball players, when the ex-stars of Wiry William Little john and Sad Sid Barnes will clash in a contest for fun, fur and fireworks. There will be no admission charge for the game everybody free. The of ficial program follows: Friday, June 12, 10 A. M. Music ....Fletcher's Orchestra of Pendleton Song "America" Audience Invocation............ Rev. Chas. M. Hill Duet Rita and Wavel Davidson Greeting....Mayor Robert G. Blomgren Response. President Roy W. Ritner Vocal Solo......Carroll Green Pendleton Reading Bill Ashworth Old-Time Songs ..Saturday Afternoon Club, Weston Specialty Number........ Orchestra Address U. S, Senator Frederick Steiwer 1:30 P. M. - Music .....Orchestra Tap Dance Rita Davidson, Weston Vocal Solo......Rose Hoosier, Pendleton "How Rubenstein Played Edward Dyer of Freewater (County Winner, Humorous, High School) Vocal Selections... .... ..Wesley McDonald, Pendleton Dance Duet ..Hazel Schwandt, Barbara Maloney Vocal Solo........Jean Toner, Pendleton "I Don't Care" ..1..... Janice Matott of Hermiston (Inter - County Winner, Humorous, lower grades) Violin Solo...'. Joe Payant, Weston Dance Duet ....Margaret Fanning, Marine Smith (Pilot Rock Pupils of Miss Clara Schannep) Song Group (Wheeler, Steen, Bline, Hansen) 3:30 P. M Baseball Helix vs. Weston. 6:30 P. M. Free Concert at Pavilion Orchestra Dancing both nights at nine o'clock at Gymnasium hall, under Reunion auspices. Saturday, June 13, 10 A. M. Music Fletcher's Orchestra Song "America". Audience Invocation .....Rev. Chas. M. Hill Piano Solo Rita Davidson, Reunion Accompanist Vocal Solo....... Carroll Green Solo Dance....Donna Shake, Pendleton (Pupil of Miss Schannep) Harmonica Solo Edward D. Lawrence, Weston Old-Time Songs Saturday Afternoon Club Piano Duet Margaret and June Thompson, Athena Speciality Number ....Orchestra Address Milton A. Miller, Portland 1:30 P. M. Music Orchestra Election of Association Officers Vocal Solo Charles Hoskins "A Leap Year Leap" , ...Annabel Payne, Adams (County Winner, Humorous, upper grades) Song Group.. ...Pendleton Trio (Jerard, Olsen and Dickson) Duet Dance Beth Yeager Doris Snyder, Pendleton (Pupils of Miss Schannep) ;' Vocal Selections Wesley McDonald Reading........Marjorie Kinnear, Milton Vocal Duet ...... Anna Compton Winn, Charles Hoskins Dance Barbara Maloney, Portland Reading..... Bill Ashworth, Weston Vocal Solo....Chas, B. Davis, Milton Solo Dance ,. Geraldine Brown of Vancouver, Wash. 3:30 P. M. Free Baseball game between old time teams Athena vs. Weston. 6:30 P. M. Free Concert at Pavillion Orchestra Lost Their Second Son Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Reese, former prominent residents of Hermiston have recently lost a second son by death through motor vehicle acci dents. Last week Sammy Reese was killed when struck by an automobile in his home town, Venice, California, at the same street intersection where his brother met death while riding a motorcycla. , -.'. ,t '