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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1926
Page
2
The Athena Press announces subscription prices in Independent Newspaper. Rates include one copy for one year two dollars, six months one dollar, and three months seventy five cents. Publisher F B Boyd notes the rates in Athena Oregon dated February 12 1926.
Samuel O Dunn editor Railway Age warns against compulsory consolidation arguing government officers may not outjudge railway men. The piece cites bread trusts, justice department probes, and warns about Soviet influence shaping global power while noting Missouri tax reform efforts and Mayfair development rumors. It also covers societal remarks on fashion, a Seattle theft bust, and a WCTU organizer's Idaho visit.
A teacher graded students on the evils of tobacco and found both boys and girls in the school smoked. While inspecting a student, a girl dipped fingers in the ink well to conceal nicotine stains. Interrogation led to the arrest of two Nampa tobacco dealers.
Regors search for a president at the University of Oregon continues with careful screening of applicants from education. Dr Harry Woodburn Chase then UNC president is being considered for the post.
The Episcopalian Bishopry quickly denounces claims against the impact of prohibition by the church temperance secretary. The secretary spoke from his viewpoint, and the Episcopal church states it was not affected by the matter either way.
The note asks for fall sown Federation yield under good conditions, estimating spring yield at 40 to 50 bushels per acre. It also states Oregon has 216 fox farms with 1 325 000 invested in stock and farms, five farms exceeding 50 000 each, and mentions the steelhead run has not been reported.
Practical guidance for planning hostess menus with ahead prep. Includes fruit cocktails canapes soup and meat courses, tray arrangements and salads. Describes serving styles for luncheons and dinners, and notes on tea and dinner times in England and America.
Mrs H Prevost mother of film star Marie Prevost was killed and Vera Steadman and Al Christie were injured in a car crash 23 miles east of Lordsburg New Mexico. The White House denied plans for an international arms conference. Senator La Follette introduced in the Senate a resolution demanding all state department correspondence with Mexico prior to recognizing its government. The report ties these items in a despatch from Los Angeles and Washington.
The article reports on J Arthur Thomson's explanation of why hair turns gray, citing Poulton and Metchnikoff theories. It notes rapid graying from emotional distress such as bankers during crises and historical cases like Marie Antoinette, attributing color change to gas bubbles in hair and pigment consumption by white blood cells.
In a junior football clash excitement rose as a back tackled the center forward and both players tumbled after intense kicking. The referee called a foul, and when asked who it was for the home captain heard the reply It was for us from an animated official.
Wa-Hi defeated Clarkston 26 to 17 on Clarkston floor in a fast rough game. Referee Munden, a former Clarkston player, called three fouls as he umpired the contest in place of the appointed official.
A storage reservoir in Athena's water system required cleaning after Saturday's heavy rainfall. A miniature flood overflowed the intake, muddy water entered the reservoir and main pipelines, rendering the water unusable. Monday was not wash day in Athena.
The report notes candidates for the senate and mentions Herman H. DeHart who has not decided whether to run to succeed himself as county treasurer, reflecting a period of political transition.
Tomorrow night Standard Theatre showcases a Zane Grey Western photoplay with star Tom Mix and his horse Tony. Sunday night features Leatrice Joy and Ernest Toorrence in The Dressmaker from Paris from Famous Players with a large cast and lavish costumes.
In a letter from Secretary of State Kozer to county officials last week he states there is no valid reason for any motor vehicle to operate on a 1925 license or without a proper 1926 license. Any car on Oregon highways should display the permanent 1926 license or temporary tags signed by the sheriff, or prove due application for the 1926 license.
Miss Iva McKinney and Mr. Grant York were married Tuesday evening February 2 at the Christian church in Pendleton by the pastor. After a brief honeymoon they will reside on a farm near College Place Washington.
East Oregonian reports I. M. Schannep and J. O. Hales intend to seek another term on the county court. Schannep has served six years and Hales four. Roy Ritner will not run for state senate but plans to contest the lower house. L. L. Mann and H. J. Taylor are likely to be nominees.
The ceremony was conducted by the bridegroom. The bride, daughter of Dr W H McKinney of Weston, is a popular local young woman. The groom is the son of J N York, a prominent farmer from the Dry Creek area.
Judge Wallace McCamant, facing criticism over his federal judgeship nomination and his Roosevelt remark, arrives in Boise for a brief visit with his son and says he has nothing further to add to his earlier statement.
Notice is given that Sheldon D. Taylor as Administrator filed the Final Account of the estate of Jackson Nelson, deceased, in Umatilla County Oregon. A settlement hearing is set for February 15, 1926 at 10:00 A.M. in the County Court Room Pendleton. Objections to the account may be filed at the court.
In the Matter of the Estate of William B Hale deceased Sarah F Hale executrix has filed her final account and report The court has set February 15 1926 at 10 am in Pendleton for objections and settlement of the estate The Athena Press will publish this four week notice from January 15 1926 to February 12 1926 Sed as attorney Will M Peterson.
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