Wheat markets and electrification note broad U S trends
The Athena Press reports on wheat market conditions with fall sowing and spring wheat prospects, acreage expectations, and potential wheat stock actions by the Federal Farm Board. It also discusses rural electrification progress, driver licensing rules, and bus regulation, plus local notes on cemetery funds and agricultural varieties like Markton smut-proof cars in Union County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Farm Board
Mr. Stone
McNary
Oregon
Grange
Grain trade expands as Huron finds Montana market
H H Huron of Imbler reports a profitable carload seed sale to Montana certifying seed for Eastern Oregon. Ohio prison fire inmates confessing to arson in which 320 died await punishment. two robbers now face murder charges. Nick Longworth is praised as a statesman beyond being a president’s son-in-law. A Molokai monk known as Brother Josephs is commended for decades of leprosy work. Liberty Magazine sold to MacFadden interests, raising concern over its future content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Huron
Imbler
Montana
Oregon
Al Capone in the Movies Sparks Box Office Buzz
Industry chatter swirls as film studios eye the gangster icon for forthcoming roles. Directors tease dramatic portrayals while producers weigh the market appeal and historical sensitivity of depicting Capone on screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Capone
Mike
Toward Safer Highways Through Thoughtful Legislation
The article notes a shift in state traffic law toward balanced rules and stronger driver fitness tests while avoiding compulsory liability insurance. It praises model ordinances that curb recklessness and urges drivers to accept responsibility to reduce highway hazards.
Picnic Dates Set as Caledonian Society Meets in Athena
At a meeting in Athena the Umatilla county Caledonian society scheduled its annual picnic for Friday and Saturday June 4 and 5 in Athena. The town notes several local property and business changes, moves to farming, a new laundry project, and community interest in poultry breeding as well as health concerns from a former pupil reported in the Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla County Caledonian Society
Athena
Athena Land and Trust Company
Estes Tract
B. F. Ogle
Estes Place
Ogle
Anson Wood
Maxwell
Sim Cully
Weston
0. R. & N. Company
Charles Gay
Waitsburg
Toppenish, Wash
Gus Volmer
Shaffer
New York
Baptist Church
Minnie Baker
High Street
Rhode Island
Plymouth Rock
Will Pinkerton
Pinkerton
Milton
Noah Remillard
Cordelia Waterman
Spokane
Methodist Episcopal Church
Notice to Creditors Estate of Sanford C Stone
In the County Court of Oregon Uma tilla County the estate of Sanford C Stone deceased is administered by B B Richards as Administrator. Creditors must present claims to the Athena Oregon office within six months from first publication, verified as required by law. Dated April 17 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Sanford C. Stone
Athena
B. B. Richards
Final Account in Estate of Nora Hagen Oregon
Notice is given that executors Aine Tardiff and Lorna Miller have filed their final account. The County Judge has set April 20, 1931, at 10:00 AM in Pendleton for objections and settlement of the estate. Peterson & Lewis serve as attorneys for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Nora KE. Hagen
Aine Tardiff
Lorna (Lorena) Miller
Nora I. Hagen
Pendleton
Aime Tardiff
Peterson & Lewis
Lively yard improvements and house painting ads
A collage of notes and ads promotes garden furniture painting, repairs, and home remodeling at moderate cost. Mentions a playful dog quip and a cartoonish tickler issue request while nudging readers to consider painting a newly repaired home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Jones
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Athena Press
F. B. Boyd
Athena, Oregon
Chicago
U. S
Grain Market Review
Kansas
Nebraska
Athena Cemetery Association
Union County
Ohio
Nick” Longworth
House of Representatives
Josephs
Molokai
Liberty
MacFadden
Athena Beauty Shop
Sadie Pambrun
Stock Land
L. L. Montague
Arlington
MR. McIntyre
Aundry
Pendleton, Oregon
James Duncan
Schneller’s
East Main
Walla Walla
Ben Bateman
North Athena
W. H. McKinney
Sharp
DR. Blatchford
Dennis Post Building
Dale Rothwell
Woolworth’s
Inland Empire Bank
Watts & Prestlge
Attorneys-At-Law
Main Street
Lower Main Street
Bruno Weber
Jens Jensen
Tum-A-Lum Lumber CO
Editorial
A. M. Johnson
Doc
Yak
Deacon Jones
Athena Hotel
Laura Froome
Gallaher's Garage
J. E. Gallaher
Kilgore’s Cafe
Seril Goullbor
Continental Oil Company
Bryce Baker
Prop
Grian
Sperry
Lee Wilson, Mer
Twin City
Cleaners
T. E. Smith
Freewater
Preston-Shaffer Milling CO
Electrical Department
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