Athena High School Graduates Face Future Careers
April 27 1928 Athena Oregon reports the Athena High School graduating class of thirteen members ready to close public school chapter and pursue further studies or work. The article notes pride in diplomas earned and the anticipation of life after graduation amid quotes on opportunity and career paths. It also mentions Tom Mix signing a FBO contract for 3 million dollars covering two years and Chicago mayor Big Bill Thompson’s failed bid to draft Coolidge, with ridicule surrounding the idea of King George as a national rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena High School
Athena High
Big
Thompson
Coolidge
Chicago
George of England
Japanese Transport Party Nabbed In Wheat Truck
Immigration officers in Baning California disrupted a Japanese transport party by removing five individuals from a hidden compartment in a wheat truck. The incident highlights ongoing attempts by Japanese nationals to enter the United States, though they have yet to resort to more unusual methods.
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Baning
California
Democratic nominating scene and misc international notes
Houston convention will nominate Mayor Jimmy Walker and Governor Al Smith at the Democratic gathering. Across the Atlantic a Bremen setback delays the German Irish flight. A party leads to injuries and jail after a Mecklem incident. Federal data shows private gifts fund higher education more than government or students. Arctic exploration marks a landmark sight. An early car reaches 207 mph with bold engineering. Shantung famine follows crop failures and guerrilla warfare. Miles Poindexter campaigns in Washington state for U.S. Senate.
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Houston
Jimmy Walker
New York
al Smith
Flood Waters Cover Arkansas Lands Again
The report notes widespread flood waters over Arkansas land and crops with ongoing talk of flood control. Baseball results include a Sunday rally that defeated Helix, while a headline points to a liquor trail leading to prison, noting repeat “blind pig” operations.
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Arkansas
Milton Mayor James H. E. Scott Seeks Oregon House Nomination
Milton attorney James H. E. Scott, a six year Milton council member and tax‑rate reformer, seeks one of two Republican nominations for representative from Umatilla County. Born April 9 1880 in Pontiac Illinois he has taught, practiced law, and held local offices while opposing higher gasoline taxes without broader state alignment. The editor notes his Athena connections and Manila school work.
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Jas. H. E. Scott
Milton
Oregon
Scott
Milton Council
Umatilla
Pontiac
Illinoos
St. Olaf College
Dakota University
Ellsworth College
Valparaiso University
Illinois College of Law
South Dakota
Manila
Pik
Business College
Quartermaster Corps
Minnie Lane Gregg
Christian Church
American
Masons
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows
Milton Chamber of Commerce
Athena
Manila P. L
Notice of Final Account in Zerba Estate
In the Oregon Umatilla County Court the final account and report in the matter of O. W. B. Zerba, deceased, has been filed. The court has set a hearing date for a Saturday to review the final accounting and determine further action.
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
O. W. B. Zerba
Final Account Hearing Notice for O W B Zerba Estate
Court sets April 28 1928 at 10 00 A M in Umatilla County for hearing the final account of the estate of O W B Zerba deceased Objections must be filed by that date Ernest A Zerba administrator and Watts Prestlege Athena Oregon attorneys note. Athena Press 1927 ownership statement shows F B Boyd publisher editor owner and no known mortgagees. Notary E C Prestbve sworn April 24 1928 my commission expires July 10 1928
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Penalton
Umatilla County
Sai
Athena
Oregon
Ernest A. Zerba
Athena Press
F. B. Boyd
E. C
Notice to Creditors in Estates of Mayberry and Bishop
In Adams Oregon the executrix of A A Mayberry asks all claimants to file proofs with vouchers within six months at her Adams store. In Pendleton Oregon the executrix of William H Bishop urges claimants to present claims within six months to her Utilla Indian Agency home or her attorney Stephen A Lowell Despain Block Pendleton Oregon. Dated April 16 1928. Louis A Bishop Executrix.
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
A. A. Mayberry
Adams
William H. Bishop
Umatilla Indian Agency
Stephen A. Lowell
Despain Block
Pendleton
Louisa
Bishop
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The
Tom Mix
Tom
Tony
Greenly Island
Bremen
Withal
Mr. Mecklem
Portland
Mrs. Mecklem
Federal Bureau of Education
Captain Wilkins
Arctic
Shantung Province
China
Miles Poindexter
Washington State
United States
Helix
James H. E. Scott
W. H. Daughtrey
Echo
J. E. Crawley
International Harvester
Main
Tom Gurdane
Republican
Athena Service Station
C. B. Moore
Alice Eager
Jensens
Blacksmith
D.r.shampoo
Babs
Duffield’s
Ore
County
First National Bank OF Athena
Milton Bakery
H. W. Kreiger
Twin City Sanitary Cleaners
F. E. Smith
Milton Freewater
Penn Harris Barber Shop
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Athena Labor
Northwest
Merchant Millers & Grain Buyers
Waitsburg, Wash
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