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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1931
Page
3
Salem reports Oregon replaces fixed limits with a standard of reasonable and prudent driving. The law sets indicated speeds for open highways at 45 mph and warns penalties rise with higher speeds, while drivers must always maintain control and avoid collisions.
The Umatilla County Baseball League announces dates for Athena, Helix, Mission and Umatilla with April 12 opening games Athena at Helix and Mission at Umatilla. Officials include president Jack Allen and secretary H P Scheyer. A May 31 final contest will crown the title winner amid logistical notes. Deputy Sheriff Gurdane reports new traffic speed laws affecting rural roads and vehicle speeds for various tire types.
The state tax commission tentatively fixes June 15 as the deadline for payment of state income and intangibles taxes. Returns will be on one form and mailed by June 1. Personal income tax exemptions and rates are outlined with a combined filing approach for intangibles and income taxes.
The Athena congregation operates with Congregational government and Bible authority. Easter services include a Bible school program, an Easter sermon, and a baptismal service, with a joint choir performing Life Eternal. Twelve new members have joined recently from evangelistic meetings.
Gerald C. Dryden minister leads Easter worship with the Sunday school at 10 00 a m followed by 10 25 a m children's Easter program and 11 00 a m sermon The Cantata Life Eternal at 7 20 p m features a joint Easter service with the Christian church The B Y P U meets at 6 30 p m with an early morning gathering at Kohler Betts home The message centers on the significance of the resurrection and conquering obstacles.
Mildred Hansell describes students chewing bubble gum in class and blowing bubbles of many colors. The piece notes bubbles bursting and gum smeared on faces, comparing the students to a balloon factory in a light humorous school column.
World history students work on term projects due two weeks before school closes. Sociology notes Stafford Hansell's crime project and a mob psychology study emphasizing mob danger and a report on lynchings as a blot on civilized nations.
A history class explores the shift to gold as standard coin during McKinley’s administration. Students will prepare for six weeks exams this week.
Typing classes prepare for final tests to meet state standards. Fourth semester students must pass five tests at 45 words per minute with no more than five errors. Algebra and geometry classes cover radicals linear and quadratic systems, trig fundamentals, polygon measurements, and a geometry history review.
The biology class plans a flower collection of twenty species and will classify ten. The chemistry class studies the dyeing effect on cloth using mordant. The general science class reports how plants are used by man, including species, fibers, medicine, and poisonous plants.
The senior class studies Twentieth Century Literature while the juniors finish The Tale of Two Cities. They begin original stories. Sophomores study American authors Oliver Wendell Holmes John Greenleaf Whittier and James Russell Lowell. Freshmen finish Treasure Island and study Citizenship by Roosevelt.
The band practices daily to develop individual embouchure and technique, focusing on scale and cadence studies and starting new pieces in preparation for Music Week and Commencement.
An assembly on March 26 gave speakers a chance to present pieces before an audience. Walter Singer read King Phillip to the White Settlers Betty Eager presented Laddie and Helen Barrett recited Pharaoh's Daughter. Songs were sung and the flag salute followed.
Under Mrs. Bloom's direction the club works on a new song and may travel to La Grande in April to compete in the Glee Club Tournament. The group performs At Home by Nevis as part of rehearsal.
Ralph Watson writes in the Oregon Journal that Bert B. Haney may seek the Democratic nomination for the U. S. Senate in 1932, potentially facing Steiner and other GOP nominees. Haney is known for hydro electric power control advocacy and had once considered the governorship before stepping aside for George Joseph. If he runs, that doctrine will likely be his campaign war cry.
The notice states that all clubs in division C are required to sing. It outlines the directive and enforcement expectations for participating groups.
Lee Kibbey quit school on ac count of illness and is reviewing and reading library books in class.
Russell Cook of the American Legion announces Portland as a potential host for the junior world series if interest builds. The Pacific Northwest tournament runs August 14 to 18 with Walla Walla Lewiston and Billings Montana under consideration as host cities.
Heavy rains forced the layoff of road crews this week and slowed work on the Mission Thorn Hollow road. Sloppy weather postponed construction across county road districts, delaying winter employment for workers in the area.
Supreme Chancellor Leslie FE will attend the LaGrande gathering as Eastern Oregon lodge delegations convene. The Knights of Pythias of Eastern Oregon plan the meeting with attendees from local lodges across the region.
Several measles cases are reported in the Athena neighborhood with Helen Barrett identified as a recent patient. Health officials urge vaccination and public awareness to curb spread.
Bank statement sworn to by F.8 LeGrow cashier asserting truth to best knowledge. notary M. L. Watts and E. C. Prestbye sign on 80th day of March 1991. Directors Henry Dell and M. W. Hansell listed with commission expiry July 1, 1.
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