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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1931
Page
3
The Athena Press, established January 1, 1887, positions itself as an independent newspaper serving readers with local reporting and community updates. The paper emphasizes a traditional newsroom stance and aims to deliver timely coverage across town.
One copy one year costs 2.00 dollars and six months 1.00 dollar. A three month subscription is not clearly stated but implied. The notice appears from Athena Oregon dated January 2 1931.
Clark Wood quotes Mr. Coolidge asserting that one cannot enjoy prosperity while avoiding the burdens of adversity. He contrasts the remark with what he views as unfamiliar G. O. P. platform rhetoric.
National Safety Council cites 12 states with licenses show fewer fatalities and calls the law key to reducing crashes. Advocates say the measure weeds out unfit drivers and protects others on public highways despite broad political debate.
The passage cites clashes with civil government, police erosion, and gang influence. It notes reports of mass worker killings during a storm and questions newspaper exaggeration. Minnesota’s governor advocates spending cuts to reduce taxes while Utah mines support many residents. Canada exports wheat and British credits to China are discussed amid regional upheavals in South America.
The Athena Press bids a ordinarily prosperous new year, noting egg prices fall below production costs, flour returns to pre war levels, and wheat prices tumble long ago, with a nod to vanished jack rabbit drives.
Velma B. Schubert executrix files final account in Umatilla County Oregon estate matter. Court sets hearing for January 10, 1931 at 10:00 a.m. in Pendleton County Court room. objections due by that date. Watts & Prestlege of Athena Oregon serve as attorneys for executrix.
The regular annual meeting of stockholders of the First National Bank of Athena Oregon will elect directors and transact lawful business. It will be held at the bank office in Athena on Tuesday January 18 1931 at 2 p.m. Dated December 12 1930. F R LeGROW Cashier.
Eyes examined and glasses fitted at Schneller’s Walla Walla. Netted Gem potatoes for sale in Athena. Crepe paper flowers made to order by Mrs Eva Reynolds. Finch tailor shop shows stone samples. A Pendleton accountant seeks farmer and business clientele. Write Charles Burnett Box 418 Pendleton Oregon.
In Pendleton Oregon on January 28 1931 at 10 a.m. the sheriff will sell at public auction the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of 27 and other described lands in Umatilla County to satisfy a 1930 judgment in favor of Northwest Joint Stock Land Bank of Portland Oregon against Thomas F Starnes H G Mauzey Belle F Mauzey Arthur E Hunt Marie Hunt C R Zener Frances Zener Oscar Carstens Jennie Carstens Frank A Hastings Alice Hastings and Edgar Patrick Jane Doe Patrick plus costs and attorney fees.
A crowded mix of town visits and hospitality from Athena to Pendleton and Walla Walla. Notables include Miss Belle Buzan visiting relatives, Walter Preston’s holiday stay in Athena, and O. A. C. banquet attendance. Church concerts, charity drives, and school tax approval shape a busy week with moves toward modernization and community gatherings.
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