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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1929
Page
2
The Athena Press of Athena Oregon lists subscription rates in a December 13, 1929 issue. Prices shown include 2.00 and 1.00, reflecting standard yearly and shorter-term subscriptions. Owner publisher is F. B. Boyd.
A broad survey notes 16 921 new laws this year in Berkeley Gazette figures and criticizes mass legislation as bloating bureaus. It contrasts oil and industry needs with conservation, warning of fire hazards at home and drought effects on power. It highlights regional weather, sports, and crime data gaps discussed at a Chicago conference.
In South Africa Sid Barnes laments British and Dutch papers and notes a hope for American newspapers. The column also mentions jail break endings in Colfax Washington and a note on metal photography. Buffalo Vernon and Tom Vernon are identified as distinct individuals with separate roles. The piece touches on the Vare case and Senate seat ethics, drought relief, and a new Chinese general joining a rebellion.
A publication reprints a Thackeray couplet about a leg of mutton from 1929. The verse is presented as a light aside in a Kitchen Cabinet column attributed to the Western Newspaper Union. It reads of a smoking tender leg of mutton requested by Lucile with a playful tone.
A simple mashed banana and rice dish with lemon juice and cream is offered for kids. A popular cinnamon roll recipe bakes with butter sugar syrup and pecan topping. clover rolls and rye bread variations are described along with a baked ham method featuring brown sugar crust and milk to finish.
Community notes report Mrs V R Zerba and sons plus Miss Marguerite Hereford shopping in Walla Walla Saturday. Roy Cannon returned from Portland Friday. Mr and Mrs L R Pinkerton visited Walla Walla Tuesday. Mr and Mrs R T Cannon and daughters Mildred and Marian of Walla Walla joined Miss Hereford for dinner with Mr and Mrs Roy Cannon.
Charles A Sias announces a Christmas pageant The Shepherds Vision prepared by Bible school for Sunday evening December 22 with Mrs Eager in charge. Morning service that day features Christmas program musical numbers and an address. Pulpit topics next Sunday are The Program of the Church and Our Measure of Gods Love
The Willaby family Virgil Clyde and Dean thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and help during their bereavement and sorrowful hours.
For sale two Oliver three bottom plows in good shape used two seasons two tail board weeders in good shape ready for use call 761 Bryce Baker.
Mrs Lester O Harra visits Walla Walla for part of the week. Louis Audette travels from Nan ton Alberta to handle local business. A Christmas ball with La Brasches Orchestra is planned at the Athena opera house on Christmas Eve. Farm dealings see David Ferris purchase 6570 acres west of Walla Walla at $60 per acre. Mrs Joseph N Scott undergoes surgery in Walla Walla and is recovering. G A Bagwell buys 18 Percheron mares in Wallowa county and heads to Missouri for mule purchase. Pendleton Academy basketball team defeats by the Normal team at Weston. Edith and Blanche Orswol leave for Eugene for holidays. Diphtheria case in the Miller home quarantined. subacute bronamial croup noted. Odd Fellows night brings fourteen new members to Lilly Encampment with a substantial lunch. Pendleton visitors join in, including Hendley Taylor Gwinn and others. Uncle Doc Mansfield shows slight improvement but remains precarious as abscess relief aids him.
The regular annual meeting of The First National Bank of Athena Oregon will elect directors for the coming year and address other lawful business. The meeting is set for Tuesday January 14 1930 at 2 oclock p m at the bank office in Athena Oregon. Dated December 10 1929. Cashier F S LeGROW signs the notice.
The Athena Press publishes a four week summons in Equity No 4807 for Frank L. Silvers vs Edith T. Silvers with dissolution sought. Also notices of final account for John A Keller estate in Pendleton with January 13 1930 hearing. Insurance Plus advertises liability and property coverage via B B Richards.
A concise column surveys post holiday plans and goals as readers set resolutions. The piece notes personal aims from readers and common themes like health, budgeting, and family time guiding new year plans.
An ad promotes Cystex as a quick relief for backache bladder irritation and urinary discomfort. It claims rapid effectiveness, money back if unsatisfied, and lists Me addens Pharmacy offering the product for 60 cents.
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