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Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1929

Page

3

High School Notes and Staff Mentions

Stafford Hansell assistant editor ee Campbell alumni Jack Moora student body eereettte Arthur Crowley boys athletics .ee Wilson classes a-nuekemery Rogers entertainment Elizabeth Walter Pergonals cccccccccccscess Georgie Green faculty Walter Huffman 1st to 4th grades Gurtiss Duffield subject classes Herbert Reeder advisor Miss Beulah Smith

Stafford Hansell Ee Campbell Jack Moora Herbert Reeder Beulah Smith

Diversity as a Key to Future Success in Life

The author argues diversity in abilities matters more than single strengths. A great athlete or financier lacks value if lacking defense or practical skills. Emphasis should reflect importance, not avoid difficult subjects, for future success hinges on diverse capabilities.

Milton Alumni defeat by 50 to 28 in non scheduled game

Last Friday's exhibition match showed Milton Alumni ahead 50 to 28 as Pike displayed strength. The local boys mounted a late rally but could not catch up. Next game is against Pendleton at home tonight.

Pike Milton Pendleton

Girls Basketball Team Prepares with Orange Costume

Twenty girls audition for basketball under Coach Pike Miller. A practice game Friday night saw the Blues win by a large margin. Measurements were taken today for new orange and black trim suits. Alumni Wayne Pinkerton visited Athena, while Ralph and Edwin McEwen visited here. An upcoming Christmas tree event was approved by the student body.

Blues John Kirk Wayne Pinkerton Athena Ralph and Edwin McEwen Girls Glee Club E. E B. Coad Robert Lee

Pendleton Principal Meeting Attended by Faculty Pike Miller

Miss Beulah Smith and Miss Dorothy Brodie visited Walla Walla Saturday for shopping. First through fourth graders chant Grades Shoot Pass Dribble as they play basketball in the gym during recess and noon hours due to weather. Dayle McLean returns to class after a week absence. Nylene Taylor remains out sick.

Pike” Miller Pendleton Beulah Smith Dorothy Brodie Walla Walla Dayle McLean Nylene Taylor

Voting Contest At McFadden's Pharmacy Draws Big Crowd

The McFadden's Pharmacy voting contest grows spirited as customers earn votes with purchases and on account. A $25 toilet set prizes the winner chosen by drawing at 8:00 Christmas Eve. Leading candidates include Betty Eager 2178, Dorothy Burke 2055, Marjorie Douglas 2430, and others such as Florence Barrett, Myrtle Campbell, Rhoda Nelson, Carolyn Kidder, and Virgie Moore among the named participants.

McFadden Dorothy Burke Cc.c Flolen Barrett Nan Myrtle Campbell Marjorie Douglas Betty Eager Mildred Hansell Blanche Johnson Aileen Myrick Mary Tompking Rhoda Nelson Carolyn Kidder Marjorie Montague Virgie Moore Marjorie Wi

Weston men encounter cougar on Weston mountain

Dave Burts and Frenchy Dupuis climbed Weston mountain to collect kindling near Gust Olson’s. A cougar screeched twice from brush as night fell. They armed themselves and retreated in good order, later returning to find the animal had vanished.

Weston Leader Weston Mountain Weston Dave Burts Frenchy Dupuis Gust Olson Burts Frenchy

Umatilla County Nurse Reports Wide School Examinations

November report from Helen J. Samson Umatilla County nurse shows all but one school visited and 491 pupils examined. An early morning visit to a single small school led to a home examination for a tardy pupil and the weighing measuring and throat inspections of two preschoolers at the same home.

Helen J. Samson Umatilla Miss Samson

Turkey Shoot Draws Many Despite Rain At Athena Gun Club

The Athena Gun Club hosted a rain soaked turkey shoot on Sunday forenoon with shooters from Pendleton Gun Club including Henry Collins and Paddy Matlock. Over thirty turkeys and three sheep were won across contests. Marion Hansell and Glenn Dudley coordinated the event, Bert Ramsay assisted as fireman keeping a large bonfire warming participants.

Athena Gun Club Pendleton Gun Club Henry Collins Paddy” Matlock Athena Marion Hansell Glenn Dudley Bert Ramsay

Birthday Party Honors James Cresswell and Son

James Cresswell Sr and his young son Jimmie were guests of honor at a Tuesday birthday dinner held at their home. Mrs. Cresswell decorated with a Christmas motif featuring red tapers and poinsettias. The highlight was two birthday cakes and bridge games with Bert posting high score and Fred Kershaw earning consolation.

James Cresswell Jimmie Bert Fred Kershaw

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