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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1916
Page
3
A busy week in Atherton area with funeral attendances, church events, and rail conditions. Social visits span Mrs Barrett, Mrs Sharp, and Miss Wade, while trains face washouts causing service disruptions between Pendleton, Milton, and Walla Walla. bridges projects in Oregon are supported in Congress.
Alay Swaggart widow of Trunk Swaggart of Boterprida Wallowe county was buried yesterday February 10 at 2 o clock in the Gnohureb church. Pastor Davis Kiset conducted the service with mourners and a long floral offering line. The death followed valvular heart disease, occurring unexpectedly during the procession. Relatives, including Mrs. 4. L. Swaggart, will rest at the farm 18 miles from Enterprice. Hospital and transport difficulties due to snow are noted.
Athos Aivh School girls and Dayton battled in two tight games with Athena winning 28 10 and Dayton 27 21. Columbia forwards Joey Cass and Myrtle Fox starred for Columbia in the first half with field baskets and free throws. Teammates for Athene included Pauline Myrick Kathren Froome and Kathrop Froome. Dayton's leaders included Kendell and Booker. A Pathoscope demonstration at the High School drew about 200, with Life to Avoleat Greece and The Forest of Erance shown. The local squad has been practicing steadily, aided by eighth graders, despite poor weather reducing attendance.
A garbled local notice lists rental and business activity on Currant Street. It mentions H Lutwane or Weigtaae, a team at the office, removal of items from Spencer DidckaMIth ship, and a shop Jaboo relocation near Mt A.B. Stocia's barn. References to prices, radiator protection, and a Mary’s Bardem shoe shop add to the mixed ads.
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