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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1930
Page
2
The Athena Press notes amid unemployment that highway construction funds without borrowing allow a winter program to employ many workers. It cites The Saturday Evening Post urging higher liability rates for high risk drivers and lower rates for safe drivers to better reflect risk, highlighting auto deaths in 1930.
The Interstate Commerce Commission pursues a January 1 general rate revision on grain and grain products, with projected annual freight cuts of 15 to 20 million dollars despite carrier protests. The Columbia River Gorge gains two scenic highways connected by The Bridge of the Gods, while public debate grows over a Federal Power Commission and state sovereignty. Wheat prices drop, aiding some buyers while harming local farmers, and a Lodi California plant begins large scale frozen fruit juice production. The Eastern Oregon Wheat League met in Heppner with about 250 growers seeking fair economic adjustments for the wheat industry.
The oil industry, second only to agriculture in its scope of operations, employs over 2,000,000 workers, with invested capital around 12 billion dollars and more than 2,250,000 stockholders. It pays over 100 million dollars annually in taxes and gasoline customers through the gas tax contribute over 500 million more.
With G A R ranks thinning Meade Post No 2 Oregon City relinquishes its charter as nine of 17 members attend the final ceremonies. The members range in age from 72 to 102 years old.
Crater Lake National Park offers winter sports with visitors driving from Medford to the lake. The snow depth reaches four feet, showcasing Oregon as a year round playground for outdoor recreation.
Public expenditures in the United States absorb 14 percent of national income and per capita taxes reach 77.39 dollars, according to Silas H. Strawn. The figure compares with 22.66 dollars per person in 1913.
Velma B Schubert executrix of the Charles Norris estate files final account with the Umatilla County Court. A hearing is set for January 10 1981 at 10:00 am in Pendleton Oregon. Objections must be filed by that date. Watts Prestledge Athena attorneys for executrix.
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Athena Oregon will be held at its office in Athena Oregon on Tuesday January 18 1991 at 2 o clock p m for the election of directors and other business as lawful. Dated December 12 1930 F 8 LeGROW Cashier.
Frick's Metal Weather Stripping advertised as beet. Eyes examined with proper glasses fitting at Schneller's in East Main Walla Walla. Potatoes good quality Netted Gem for sale. Inquire of J. E. Jones Athena. Crepe paper flowers in all kinds made to order by Flowers. Finch tailor shop offers samples. Mrs. Eva Reynolds.
The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Umatilla County issued a sale by execution and decree in favor of Northwest Joint Stock Land Bank of Portland against multiple defendants. The sale on January 28, 1931 at Pendleton will transfer all rights to the described property to the highest cash bidder.
Ben Bateman operates at Foss house in North Athena offering body correction using hand vibration posturing diet massage baths corrective exercises sun lamp and rays and mental gym tactics tailored to each case.
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