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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1919
Page
2
Mayor Homer J Watts proclaims a special election Tuesday March 4 1910 in Umatilla County to bond for 1 060 000 for a permanent road system. Funds include 970 000 locally and from state and federal sources for macadam paving from Haviland to Wentott and other improvements.
The Methodist churches announce a combined Sunday school and church service in the auditorium next Sunday with a night program by the Gospel band and quartet from the Penleton church. Bible school meets at 10 am attendance improving and worship at 11 am with dining at 3 pm. The Christian Church will begin regular services and emphasize a strong Sunday school with new equipment and a welcome to all.
At a recent school election the High school Fallon of officers elected the student body president Ernest Durant and vice president. Durant presides as president with the new slate guiding student activities and governance.
An assembly discussed the county Doctoral Story Contest and Track and Field Meet, noting events not held in town. Athene School plans to furnish contestants, with the Athena Prens cup kept for top 6th and 7th graders due to attendance. County officials met to review months ahead, teachers cite influenza-related absences, home study showing better results than in-person.
Final hearing in the matter of the estate of Joseph Sheard deceased is set for Monday March 24, 1919 at 10 oclock in the forenoon in Pendleton, Umatilla County Oregon. Lydia Sheard administratrix urges all interested to appear and show cause why the report should not be approved and bond discharged. This notice dated February 7, 1919. Executor appointment also noted for James F North deceased with claims to be filed verified by June 1, 1919 with attorney Homer J. Watts in Athena.
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