Athena Press Ad Listings in Oregon August 1 1930
Classified item showing pricing names and location at Athena Oregon with two dollar and one dollar figures dated August 1 1930.
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1930
Page
2
Classified item showing pricing names and location at Athena Oregon with two dollar and one dollar figures dated August 1 1930.
The Ashland Tidings notes optimism that Shakespeare's sonnets may be filmed, predicting brighter days for English dialogue in motion pictures and possible film adaptations in the future.
Pendleton writer Roy Ritner defends grain farmers with sarcasm, recounting hard farming chores and dismissing a Tacoma editorial praising wheat as easy. He argues wheat cultivation demands 12 hour days, dusty summers, and real hands on work against office advice.
The Salem Statesman reports hired mourners claim Nicolai Door Manufacturing closed its Portland plant to move production to Tacoma for cheaper power. Nicolai disputes the claim calling power costs negligible and says Portland operations will expand with higher profits, not move to Tacoma. He cites Wheeler-Osgood as affiliated and notes Hooker Chemical chose Tacoma for power rates but Nicolai remains in Portland.
A north town grass fire warning urges safe burning during the dry season with water on hand and a helper ready to man it. The Minneapolis Journal praises a woman who used a home pistol to fend off attackers, warning anti pistol advocates of potential burglar gains. Oregon socialist nominees are named at a Portland convention with candidates Teel of Echo and Minnie McFarland of Umatilla County. Potomac Park, Washington, hints at possible backstage comedy.
In the wake of a harsh season, residents from D. C. seek cooler air as the Pacific Northwest becomes a national summer refuge, despite the tragedy of living in extreme heat.
Australia stages a quick comeback by raising duties in retaliation against a new tariff. Oregon faces impact from extended sawing schedules. The old South modernizes and grows in industrial output becoming a fashionable asset among Easterners. Will Rogers endorses Ma Ferguson and signals a broader Democratic alignment within the actor’s view of the party.
A tote of endurance tales runs through Northwest towns as annual rodeos proceed and Long View plans a roller event. The highlight notes the cream of logging talent gathering for the August 8 competition in Long View.
A South Dakota sheriff, alerted to a planned bank robbery, opened fire and killed two suspects while wounding a third, authorities say. The incident followed an anonymous tip guiding law enforcement to confront the crime in progress.
The Salvation Army lassie visits this week to raise funds for the annual drive. Even a thin dime helps a heap as relief efforts begin amid the heat of the midwest while residents here seek cover on their beds against the climate.
Office hours at Athena run 1 to 5 p m with phone 462. Weston office opens 8 a m to 12 noon with phone 83. Calls accepted day or night.
65 typical children across ages attend the University of Oregon summer session in a unique clinic, moving from school failures to normal or brilliant students through a kinaesthetic method. Dr Grace Fernald from California and Dr B W DeBusk of Oregon lead with Ruth Kneeland and Lillian Raynor assisting. The approach teaches by muscles rather than visual or auditory paths, addressing learners whose reading spelling or arithmetic lag.
Glenn Curtiss, noted for early aviation advances, including the first amphibian boat, died recently. From youth delivering telegraph messages by bicycle to shaping motorcycle propulsion and numerous aircraft improvements, his dreamer origins gave way to real world innovations that propelled the industry forward.
Fresh milk cows offered by Henry Koepke of Athena. Contact 82F12 for details on availability and pricing.
Harry McBride of McBride & Co Livery stables returned from North Yakima with his team and buggy, stolen Monday by a man posing as a harvest hand seeking a ride to Holdman neighborhood. Other notes include births, job changes, and local happenings in Athena on August 7 1907.
In Umass County Oregon the First National Bank of Pendleton is appointed executor of the estate of Robert Parnell deceased. Creditors must present claims to the bank in Pendleton or to Elliott Lewis attorneys within six months from the first publication date.
The County Court of Umatilla Oregon appoints an administratrix for Harvey J Morris deceased. All creditors must present verified claims to Peterson and Lewis at Stangier Building Pendleton Oregon within six months from the date of notice. Administratrix: MORRIS. Attorney: Peterson & Lewis Pendleton Oregon.
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