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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1930
Page
2
Amid mild weather Athena plans festive events at Baptist and Christian churches with a Christmas tree, choirs, recitations, solos, duets, pantomimes, and a school pageant. Programs feature students from primary to junior levels and invite the public to attend festivities and Santa treats.
Death reported December 10 of Rev. E M Bollinger in Clarkston Washington after a period of ill health. He had resigned his Clarkston pastorate last May and traveled with his wife to the east before returning and living in Clarkston since autumn. funeral plans awaited Mrs Bollinger in Syracuse New York.
Alice Will be adopted by Mr and Mrs Curtin Edgerton of Walla Walla after Christmas. The child is described as beautiful and brilliant and loved by all who know her. The Edgertons are said to be charming with an attractive home and no other children, and friends are glad she will be happily part of their family.
Friends of Mrs Sam Pambrun report she is ill at her home south of Athena with slight improvement noted. No further details given.
Federal Judge William Clark of New Jersey ruled the adoption of the eighteenth amendment invalid arguing ratification requires constitutional conventions not state legislatures. The decision would affect New Jersey arrests for retail intoxicants pending appeal and could impact prohibition prosecutions if upheld by higher court.
Two hunters in Prineville observed two deer with locked antlers on Hammer Creek. One deer lay dead, the other, a four pointer, was freed after help arrived. The live deer was released at Raymond ranch and trotted into the hills. Mrs. E. B. Knox photographed the scene.
Dr. W. H. Lytle state veterinarian says fifteen more Oregon counties will be accredited tuberculin free for dairy and range inspection. Names include Lane Jackson Deschutes Crook Klamath Bal Wallowa Umatilla Morrow Baker Malheur Wasco Clackamas Curry and others.
Mr and Mrs W J Crabill will spend the holidays with relatives and friends in the Willamette valley. Grandma Sleeman will go to her brother’s home at Dayton for Christmas.
Oregon City reports a woman intends to spend Christmas away from home with her daughter Mrs Lyman Cooley, planning to travel the Wednesday of next week.
Williams visits at the Wash- I home of his daughter and son-in-law Mrs. Fred Beckner in Washtucna, details limited to the readable fragment of a family notice.
A Klamath Falls jury convicted Donald Nacker, 21, of first degree murder for the September 1 Summit Lake shooting of Fred Dunbar. They recommended life imprisonment. sentencing to be set this week. Judge G F Skipworth called the trial fair with clean testimony. Deputy DA Ted Gillenwaters urged the death penalty in closing.
Milton Pioneer J L Miller justice of the peace died at his Milton home Friday after a paralysis stroke earlier in the week. A 60 year valley resident and Milton settler since 1872 he was born in Illinois in 1860 and came west with his parents in 1861. He long managed the local flour mill and was active in fraternal work. his wife died in 1925 and one brother survives. Funeral services were held Sunday.
Bryce Baker of Athena Service Station official for Continental Oil says best reception may come over KSL Salt Lake City on Tuesdays from 6 to 6 30 p m and over KGA Spokane on Fridays from 7 to 7 30 p m The Press previously announced Butte as the sending station in error.
A Bend tragedy left two young McDaniel girls aged 1 and 3 dead after a blaze consumed their home. The mother was away visiting a neighbor when flames erupted. firefighters reached the bedroom but the children died in their sleep, doctors reported.
Mrs Chase Garfield entertained the Athena Bridge club at her Third Street home last Friday afternoon. Four tables played with holly and candle decor. Mrs Glenn Dudley won high score, Mrs F S LeGrow took consolation, and Mrs Gordon Watkins received the guest prize. Other guests included Miss Helen Hansell Mrs Laurence Pinkerton and Mrs Arthur Douglas. Tea and cakes were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Eager.
Rev E H Harris of Okanogan Washington will preach Sunday morning at the Baptist church. He is en route home from a visit at McMinnville Oregon.
Four Athena graduates are enrolled at the University of Oregon for fall term. Lois Lorene Johnson, a music sophomore and Gamma Phi Beta member, is a Mu Phi Epsilon sister. Lenore McNair, Athens high graduate, studies business as a sophomore and belongs to Alpha Delta Pi. Fred A. Radtke, history junior and fencing team member, is Athena high graduate of 1927. Kathleen Mae Radtke, English junior, Alpha Delta Pi member, is Athena high graduate.
McKenzie Chapter 0. E. held its annual installation at the Masonic hall. Mrs. W. P. Littlejohn officiated and delivered flawless lines. New officers include Mrs. Chase Garfield as worthy matron and Arthur Coppock as worthy patron with a social hour and refreshments afterward.
The C D O club hosted a hard times party at Mr. and Mrs. Forest Zerba last Friday night with dinner for fifty. The program included dance by Belva Mc Intyre, piano solos by Mrs. Floyd Pinkerton, and vocal solos by Miss Marjorie Montague. Prizes went to Mrs. Lee Crawford and Sterling Parris for best sustained characters. next meeting set for Mrs. Jess Smith's home on Friday January 2.
Mrs Flint Johns Mrs A A McIntyre and Miss Mary Berlin entertained the Primary department of the Christian Sunday school Saturday afternoon. Children worked on scrap books and the affair was called the party served by the hostesses.
Dinner guests, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Walker, joined Mrs. Walk-Fee and Mr. and Mrs. Morris for a subdued Sunday gathering at the home.
The operetta The End of the Santa Claus Trail will be shown in the school auditorium next Tuesday night December 23. Miss Lee directs acting, Miss Bryant leads singing, and Miss Thorson handles costumes with the high school orchestra under Mr. Tilley and the Glee club under Mrs. Bloom providing carols.
Pendleton high school juniors won a close 11 to 10 game against Cramer's juniors on Wednesday. The Pendleton first team, touted as the best in years, beat Athena High 28 to 6. Athena to play Weston High on January 7 at Weston. Athena teams also won two practice games against Walla Walla YMCA squads at Walla Walla Saturday.
One of the warmest games of the season is set for tomorrow night in Athena gym as Athena Athletic league hosts Weston Independents. Weston is described as a well-trained scrapping bunch eager for action, with a note they briefly considered the Blue Mountain Basketball league.
The Hopper residence welcomed twelve guests for dinner with chrysanthemums red tapers and baskets adorning the table. Dr R D Blatchford led in high bridge score while Justin Harwood placed low in the post dinner game.
The Wauna Campfire group met Monday at Mrs. W. Ferguson's home where girls learned to decorate talcum powder jars. The energetic group is making decorative items and plans a Christmas tree gift evening at Mrs. Bert Logsdon's home next Monday with a guardian present.
Hundreds of Portland motorists drove to Mt Hood resorts Sunday and joined crowds of skiers and winter sport enthusiasts enjoying six inches of fresh snow and a bright sunny day.
The Athena Athletics beat Pendleton Kiwanis 43 to 20 on Pendleton court. Wayne Pinkerton and Art Taylor led with early baskets and 24 19 first half, Harden and Taylor scoring consistently. Ref Johnson of Stanfield called a clean game as Art Taylor suffered a cut but continued. Next, Athena hosts Weston Independents then Adams on December 26.
Members of the Pinochle club and their husbands enjoyed a Thursday progressive dinner. First course at W. E. Campbell home, then visits to A. L. Jenkins, C. E. O. Montague, and Jesse Smith homes. At the Smith residence four tables played after dinner. High scores went to Mrs. A. L. Jenkins and C. H. Potter.
The Athena Methodist Ladies Society hosted a biweekly meeting at Mrs. Frank Little's home with festive green and red decorations. A three act play The Gold Diggers Christmas Club highlighted Yuletide charity for a lonely woman, directed by Mrs. Little, with gifts exchanged and a solo by Mrs. Hand.
M Bowers a farmer from the Walla Walla valley was detained by traffic officer Buck Lieuallen and brought to court. Judge Richards fined him 25 dollars and ordered compliance with licensing rules for hauling cattle from Pendleton to Walla Walla.
The Athena high school faculty enjoyed a Tuesday night gathering at Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Blatchford's home. A dinner for eight featured a miniature Christmas tree centerpiece. Miss Mary Cameron won high honors in bridge with Mrs. Bloom taking consolation.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Booker arrive from Bonners Ferry Wednesday evening and will spend the holiday with relatives in Idaho.
Washington The FCC chief examiner Ellis A. Yost urges raising high power broadcasting from ten to over sixty. He seeks 20 grants to 50 000 watts and an amendment to allow all clear channel stations this power. Licenses renewals would shift to six months after January 31 1931. two commissioners dissent.
Jones of Athena and Areta Tucker of Toppenish and Weston united in marriage at Dayton Washington on December 10. Vernon OHarra and his sister attended. A reception at the groom's family home followed with numerous presents. The couple will live on the Jones mountain ranch.
Ernestine Iicksen, 14, of Hermiston, died when a car driven by Walter Norquist overturned ten miles west of Pendleton in fog. Norquist swerved while on the wrong side of the road, the vehicle rolled onto its side, and Iicksen was seated beside the door and fatally injured. Four other occupants escaped serious injury.
The Girls League of Athena high school will host a silver tea tomorrow afternoon at Mrs Arthur Douglas home. The event honors mothers with a program including piano solos by Marjorie Montague a vocal duet by Marjorie Douglas and Betty Eager further solos by Esther Berlin and Betty Eager. Tea hours are from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Mrs Archie McIntyre entertained the J. T. club at her home last Friday afternoon with a social gathering and refreshments during tea. The next meeting is planned at Mrs. Max Hopper’s home in January.
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