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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1926
Page
2
The notice from Athena Press in Athena Oregon lists subscription prices for one copy yearly six months and three months with stated rates. The ad shows a date in April 1926 and a price range including 2.90 and 1.00 and 75 cents. It identifies F B Boyd as owner and publisher.
The article argues the U S faces a major economic issue from motor vehicle growth and aging roads. It cites 1925 auto output near four and a quarter million with a three billion dollar wholesale value and twenty million registered vehicles. It notes only about a sixth of three million miles of road is surfaced, and poor dirt roads hinder travel. The piece expects roughly one and a quarter billion dollars to be spent in 1926 on road improvements, mainly by states and local subdivisions, with federal aid a smaller share.
The piece surveys economic concerns with agriculture struggling and industry rising, noting U S wealth around 350 billion dollars and cautions on prosperity. It quotes the National Warm News and the Press on farmer profitability, then mentions local politics with Glenn Dudley and a hot primary race. It also jokes about a dog poisoner, ducks as thieves, and a $25,000 diamond found, closing with a quip about spring.
Dispatches from Chicago state the visible wheat supply in the United States. The report outlines stock levels at major markets and notes changes in price movement amid harvest activity and market demand signals.
March 1 supply stood at 205 000 000 bushels vs 221 000 000 a year earlier. Athena churches put on three Easter programs showing strong local talent and total observance. Athena women bravely faced weather with Easter hats unfazed by rain. a local quote cites higher roast prices due to machines. The 1926 baseball fan is eager. Portland and Seattle compete in the web foot city amid a hopeful forecast.
The Washington Supreme Court upholds Clark County decisions ruling that Oregon law allowing the surviving spouse to claim all joint property cannot be pleaded in Washington to deduct from the Washington portion of an estate. The ruling preserves state property principles and avoids cross border shifts of marital assets.
Olympia April 7 reports the new laws from the special session ending January 12 have taken effect. Several measures are already in force thanks to emergency clauses, including a comprehensive new game code.
Mrs Reginald Owen daughter of the late William Jennings Bryan announces she is considering entering politics as a Democratic candidate for the Florida legislature.
Beatrice Cenci, daughter of an Itoman patrician, born in Rome on February 12 1577, suffered years of abuse by her father. The family conspired and killed him. they were tried and sentenced to death. Beatrice was executed on September 11 1600 and her life has inspired poems and considered a martyr.
Twenty two years ago on April 15 1904 Charles Badkleley the Weston horseman was in town yesterday Two carloads of emigrants passed through Athena bound north Hr H Curtis who recently purchased corner Third and College streets will begin building a cottage Rh E Stewarts little girl fractured arm. Lr Sharp set the bone Dr A B Stone and wife will occupy the W M Shick residence at Fourth and Jefferson streets Mrs Jennie Watts Mrs Jennie Gross and Mrs Lenna Read elected as delegates to the grand assembly in Astoria May 17th W J Kilgore building fourth house on Main street eight room one and one half story houses prove profitable James Mosgrove returns from state convention W M Shick ranch visit Vic adapts to farming G W Bradley and Jake Reno ship a carload of hogs to Pendleton price 54 cents April 19 1904 Blue Front property owners plan brick building dedication day at the new Methodist church with J W Powell and Rev J S Anderson delivering addresses
The article lists church services by Elder C. E. Gipson and a Sunday school rally. It notes Athena Gun club practice, Pendleton sportsmen attendance, and a remark about smashing blue rocks. It mentions Nick Tallenger's shipment delays due to washouts on the S F N from Spokane. Local visits include Frank Saling and the Henrys, Alberta land prospects, Kershaw telegraph work, and J W Hopper’s organ purchase. Parker Reitz plans May 15 move. Friday Afternoon club hosts guest day with new members. Jerry Stone to build a large barn west of town with Terhune and McCollough as carpenters.
Classified notes list two milk cows for sale by Louie Ringel in Athena. First of April fresh milk cow offered by J. B. Anderson. Marcelling parlor now run by Miss May Lanning seeks patronage of Athena ladies. Phone 582. Piano for sale near Athena with big discount and monthly terms. Cline Piano Co. 66 Front Street Portland Oregon. Chickering Baby Grand Piano at Pendleton Music House. Trade offer: new radio set for piano at Pendleton Music House.
In circuit court Ed Welch seeks to foreclose a tax lien on Lot Three Block Six Richards Addition Athena for 1918 taxes and subsequent interest. Rose Cornoyer executrix and other defendants are summoned to appear within sixty days or face a decree. Pendleton attorneys Proestel & Schmidt represent the plaintiff.
Carrie Orr files for dissolution of marriage against James E. Orr in Oregon noting six week response period from first publication March 6, 1926. The case seeks absolute divorce and name change to Carrie Childers with other equitable relief. Judge Gilbert W. Phelps authorized the publication beginning March 6, 1926. Will M. Peterson attorney for plaintiff Pendleton Oregon.
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