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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1931
Page
2
The Athena Oregon notice lists subscription prices for one copy yearly six months and three months with a confusing line about rates. A brief exchange on religion quotes a discussion about Communists and church attendance, highlighting satirical commentary on beliefs.
A discussion on unimproved rural roads in Umatilla county and across the nation. It contrasts costly main highways with affordable local roads built from local materials, arguing for prudent road funding to avoid debt and stressing the importance of weatherproof feeder roads to support farmers and small communities.
Federal Farm Board tells growers to follow first principles of supply and demand and limit production to domestic needs. California endures a prolonged dry spell the southern state has not seen since 1878. Oregon could have received moisture if transportation existed.
Commander Harris of the Athena Weston American Legion Post urges ex service men to join to access hospital care and bonus loans. He emphasizes eligibility requires an honorable World War I discharge and invites members to help the post serve in hospitalization matters and loan assistance.
In the County Court of Oregon Umatilla County Nora E Hagen deceased final account filed by executor Aine Tardiff and executrix Lorna Miller. Court sets April 20 1931 10:00 am Pendleton County Court House for objections and settlement. Peterson & Lewis represent the estate.
B F Ogle of this city sells land and city property including town lots to the Athena Land & Trust company for 18000. The new firm plans to parcel the Ogle place into small acreage tracts with officers Z F Lockwood president William Booker vice president A B McEwen treasurer and S F Wilson secretary.
Classified note lists a Hobart M Cable piano offered at $375, negotiable to $100 if in good condition. Inquiries directed to the Press office. Includes location details of Schneller's at 39 East Main Walla Walla and Dr Clarke Eye Specialist in Athena with an eye exam event on Tuesday April 14 at the Athena Hotel.
Editorial notes urge forward planning while noting costs have dropped for home projects. Tum A Lum paint is promoted as cost saving through value and repair reduction. Jokes and light vignettes about everyday life punctuate the piece.
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