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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1930
Page
3
Clark Wood lists subscription prices in Athena Oregon on April 25 1930 with rates for one copy one year $2.00 one copy six months $1.00 and one copy three months 15 cents Ruth Hanna McCormick makes a bold public remark asserting she would not be grouped with “the sons of wild jackasses” if elected to the senate.
The Manufacturer says motorists get the best motor fuel from dependable producers. Today’s gasoline exceeds prewar standards due to cooperative lab and road testing among oil firms automotive makers and the federal government. Competition also drives testing and price comparisons, with Bureau of Mines purchasing samples nationwide for study.
The Farm Board negotiates with midwest millers who offer 76 million bushels of storage to house May delivery wheat for the government. The arrangement would see insurance paid by the government and storage free to millers who can grind wheat as needed. The plan would shift wheat out of Chicago elevators as May delivery approaches.
Farmers across Oregon report rising filings for water from streams as they pursue supplemental irrigation. Even in humid Willamette valley regions streams are largely fully appropriated after twenty years of Oregon Experiment Station study indicating at least a half million dollars may be needed to support such irrigation programs.
Hills push to expand transportation ignites action in Central and Southern Oregon. Southern Pacific faces pressure over routes while Oregon Electric seeks expansion. Senator Heflin vows to appeal a voters’ decision after being barred from Alabama Democratic primaries, aiming to rally party rank and file.
Portland officials suspect Tulsa residents were undercounted in the last census and an inquiry may adjust the city population. The piece notes Oregon’s past census corrections and hints at broader state undercounts that could reshape urban size rankings.
The piece traces how intelligence and achievement tests emerged from wartime efforts, shifting views from memory drills to fair assessments. It notes tests in colleges and normal schools, teacher certification, and placement of subnormals in special classes, with strict laws guarding students from inefficiency.
Ralp Budd head of the Great Northern Railroad may travel to Russia this summer to study Soviet lines. Dairymen face low butterfat prices and margarine substitutes draw scant sympathy. Beaver Ducks' season shows three wins and ten losses. Fans find solace in home attendance.
The Bible school and morning service are regular this Sunday. The evening Baccalaureate service for the high school graduating class will be a union service. All evening services begin at 8. Mr. Sias will speak at both services.
Classified listing from Athena and Salem Oregon items includes Rhode Island baby chicks phone 455 Athena a milch cow Earl Martin Athena a piano in storage described as like new with balance $168 terms $2 weekly cash discount Tallman Piano Store 395 So 12th St Salem Oregon.
C F Redlich, rupture appliance expert, promotes Perfect Retention Shields that claim to hold ruptures in any position and weight. The device allegedly relieves stomach trouble backache and constipation, strengthens tissues, and avoids belts or legstraps. Redlich cites 75 percent recovery in ruptured children and warns against mail order contraptions. He lists his Minneapolis home office at 535 Boston Block.
The article extols wild greens like wild leeks and dandelion as spring tonics, notes nighttime use to avoid odor, and suggests cooking greens when tender. It then outlines Strawberry Pineapple Jam, Strawberry Conserve, and optional additions, with pectin guidance and stepwise cooking, including almond garnish.
23 Years Ago Friday April 26 1907 Athena items note Mr and Mrs Frank Mansfield visiting Weston J W Davis opening a saloon in Walla Walla Miss Kate and Jessie McEwen at St Josephs Academy Pendleton Athena public school eighth grade review and final exams funds raised for a show at Milton by Normal students W S Ely to Boise Mrs Ely to join later M Woodward and daughter Fannie from Walla Walla visiting farm west of town Casper oversees spring work Matt Mosgrove from Milton Mrs Will M Peterson visiting in Walla Walla Encampment Lilly No 21 to Milton instituting twenty members Dr Plamondon buys a 12 horsepower Franklin runabout Manasse family at Pinkertons D C Baker and children move from Watts ranch Charles Betts seeks throat treatment Chas Guy forms a local ball team Includes a legal notice Rogers v Rogers with summons in Oregon court and dissolution of marriage sought.
A remark about the so called has beens of Athena claims the group can handle themselves in any setting. The statement underscores a belief in the individuals’ capability to manage without external support.
Court of Indian Affairs notices for the estate of Anna Red Hawk also known as Latikamas an Indian woman deceased. The undersigned administrator calls all persons with claims against the estate to present them within six months with vouchers. Dated April 1. Red Hawk administrator.
In the matter of the estate of Grace, notice sent to the administrator at his business address 300 W Pendle City. The document names DEAN TATOM as Administrator and cites Sutton & Lewis as attorneys for the estate.
A fragment lists quirky lines including a dream request to meet a rubber plant project target and a note about Continental Oil building a new garage beside Northern Pacific tracks. An office cynic quips on a stork balance and a mascots’ cryptic line on A D meanings.
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