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Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1931

Page

7

Oregon Motor Vehicle Laws Driver License Guide

Questions and answers from the 1931 Oregon motor vehicle laws explaining parking restrictions across intersections and public spaces, safety rules for drivers, unattended vehicles, passenger limits, child seating, following fire apparatus, neutral gear coasting bans, lighting and equipment requirements, brakes, horn usage, warning devices, rear view mirrors, windshield signs, and windshield wipers with page citations.

State of Oregon Secretary of State

Frozen Salmon and Celery Dinner for 6 at 33 Cents Each

Practical home menu with a six serving dinner valued at 33 1 8 cents per person. Dishes include Frozen Salmon and Celery Parsley Creamed Potatoes Spinach with Lemon Wedges Romaine with Cucumber Dressing and Chocolate Sundae. Contains step by step preparation for gelatin mold and dessert.

Four Opponents Face Dempsey In Portland Exhibition

Four opponents fought Jack Dempsey in a six round Portland exhibition Monday night. Hartwell Hartwell was knocked out in just over a minute of the first round. Dave McRea lasted under a minute in the second round. Denny Lenhart boxed two rounds, while Bob Maniels also fought two rounds extending the evening to six rounds for spectators.

Jack Dempsey Portland Bill Hartwell Boston Dave McRea Tulsa Hartwell Denny Lenhart Dempsey Lenhart Bob Maniels

Wilson Creek Fire Fought Near Heppner By Sixty Men

Sixty firemen battled a forest blaze in the Wilson creek area southeast of Heppner on Wednesday. The fire is not in a national forest reserve but J. F. Irwin's crew of ten men remains on standby to defend the reserve if flames threaten. A 150 acre grass fire on Emigrant hill near the Umatilla Indian reservation burned out late Monday without damaging timber.

Wilson Creek Heppner J. F. Irwin Emigrant Hill Umatilla

Wheat Fed Hogs Grade High in Nebraska Tests

Tests at the Nebraska State College show wheat fed hogs grade as high as corn fed hogs. The study supports wheat as a feed option for maintaining pork quality and market grade.

Nebraska Tare College

Counties Fight State Bill Over Ward Bill Costs

Marion county court may refuse $2352 charge for 64 non violent insane patients in June and July arguing double taxation and lack of funds. Several counties report similar issues as the state seeks reimbursement under new ward bills that shift costs to counties if relatives cannot pay. Officials note budget limits and legal constraints complicating payment while teachers and inmates are reviewed for non violent status, with higher percentages than initial estimates.

Salem Marion Marion County Smith Marion County Court Board of Control

Freshman Week At O S C Sets September 21 Start

Oregon State college announces freshman week will begin Monday September 21 to acquaint new students with college life. Returning students register September 26 as classes expand and budget cuts impact equipment and improvements. New deans for commerce and agriculture expected soon.

Oregon State College Commerce and Agriculture

Fire Destroys Three Auto Shops in Walla Walla Crowds Watch

A spectacular midnight blaze gutted three automotive businesses in Walla Walla. The fire threatened a gasoline storage area at a service station in the same block as an open air dance pavilion, drawing hundreds of spectators as firefighters struggled to control the flames.

Walla Walla

Rogue River Notes on Water and Drought Impacts

The passage recalls the Rogue River and its forks, noting hardship in navigation due to shallow riffles and the memory of older inhabitants. It mentions extensive water diversion on the Upper Rogue for irrigation, highlighting severe downstream effects.

Rogue River Rogue

Midnight the leading Bucking Horse of Pendleton Round-Up

A big black horse named Midnight is favored as the top bucker at Pendleton Round-Up alongside rivals Five Minutes to Midnight and 11:55. Cowboys trust Midnight to crown the world champion rider, with 60 other buckers and Longhorns in action as Tommy Grimes and the McCarty-Elliott ropers enter the arena for top honors. Bob Crosby also competes aiming at the Roosevelt Trophy amid injuries this season.

Pendleton King Merritt Midnight Little Tom Thumb Tommy Grimes Grimes McCarty-Elliott Sam Jackson Jake McClure New Mexico Bob Crosby

Cougar Attacks Idaho Youth While Milking Cows

Adonis Birch, 15, of Oakley, Idaho, was attacked by a mountain lion five miles from Oakley while milking cows on a ranch. The lion sprang from a camp wagon, tearing clothing. Birch escaped with his brother, aided by his dog which fought the lion and was injured. The beast did not return.

Adonis Birch Oakley Idaho Birch Clifford

Prunes Shipped Raise Seasonal Totals Across Districts

The Walla Walla and Milton Freewater districts sent 60 cars of prunes on Saturday, lifting the season total to 264 cars. Growers under the shippers agreement remain within allotments, with some orchards yielding lighter than estimated while others expect 50 to 100 percent more than forecast.

Walla Walla Milton-Freewater

Elgin Official A. F. Weiss Found Dead at Home

Elgin school clerk city recorder and justice of the peace A F Weiss 71 was found dead at his home Sunday after missing Sunday school at the Methodist church Friends learned of his absence and authorities said he likely died Friday night from natural causes Weiss was a Union county pioneer and noted in Masonic circles.

Elgin A. F. Weiss Weiss Union County

Mrs Glenn Steen Visits Miltonm Mother Mrs Stella Keen

Mrs Glenn Steen traveled from Miltonm to visit her mother Mrs Stella Keen over Sunday and spend time at her home.

Glenn Steen Miltonm Stella Keen

Once Despised Tomatoes Now Favorite Delicacies

Tomatoes once viewed with suspicion are praised for vitamins especially vitamin C. Cousin Jane of Oregon State college extension service says tomatoes suit the family from infancy and provide daily juice for a two month old. Tomato juice with salt and pepper is now a common breakfast substitute for orange juice in many homes.

Cousin Jane Oregon State College Extension Service Oregon KOAC

Milton Doctor In Bridge Collision Sports

Dr. C. W. Thomas of Milton drives across the concrete bridge north of Freewater Friday. His car struck the railing then swung to a telephone pole, suffering heavy damage but leaving Dr. Thomas uninjured.

C. W. Thomas Milton Freewater Thomas

Calf Roping Record Marked at Norton Rodeo

Officials at Norton Kansas declare Snooks Jones of Bartlesville Oklahoma set a new Kansas calf roping record and tied the national mark with a 13 second time.

Norton Kansas Snooks Jones Bartlesville Oklo

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