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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1928
Page
2
The Oregon State Board of Health reports thirty two new smallpox cases last week signaling an epidemic. In Athena the appearance of cases is considered likely with nearby towns affected and vaccination urged as prevention despite opposition.
The case shows Mike Regger once a county official with nearly 3000 dollars hidden in his belongings. Deposit slips for 1200 dollars in eastern banks were found. Regger must pay 10 dollars monthly for five years and 200 dollars to the county physician.
The column bundles diverse notes on Hal B. Hoss as a candid secretary of state hopeful, police cases and confessions, a tax rise in Uma tilla, wheat prospects, and light social jabs. It muses on crime, politics, education, and industry personalities with a tongue in cheek tone.
Parker Branin Pendleton correspondent for the Associated Press earned praise for sharing a Hickman capture tip promptly with the AP. The Portland Telegram lauds his selfless dedication and notes APs global network ensures fair accurate news through its vast membership and speedy service.
Seattle Times notes a grim forecast for 1928 with an estimated 23 000 deaths and 700 000 injuries from automobile accidents. Census figures show about 20 891 deaths in the registration era and a fatality rate near 19.9 per 100 000. The piece urges public action to curb the rising, largely preventable toll.
A garbled dialogue snippet shows a speaker asking about Zaclaetay and another about guiding a horse named Veneer. The text includes fragmented lines about patting a bridge and a yawn as an image of rural or playful speech.
The piece discusses U S submarines and the high risk of sinking with heavy casualties. It notes a likely congressional inquiry, then reviews multiple submarine losses from 1922 to 1925 including British, Japanese, Italian, and U S vessels with varying death tolls. It concludes that preventing such losses would greatly aid naval safety, though methods remain uncertain.
The Public Service Commission reports Oregon has 3897 miles of railroad tracks and about 1862 miles of roads in direct or indirect competition with rail. The figures come from a state commission preparation.
The Churches Sunday school starts at 9 45 A M followed by Rev Neil J Barnes opening discourse. Services continue at 11 00 A M with Junior and Senior Young People at 6 30 P M and the 7 30 P M evening service led by Evangelist Barnes. The series runs at least two weeks and longer if the Lord wills.
In the County Court of Oregon for Umatilla County the estate of Clarence Ogilvy presumed dead is subject to life evidence. The court requires proof of continued life within twelve weeks from last publication. If no evidence is produced, the court will proceed with administration. Public notice in Athena Press for two weeks. Watts & Prestleye. R T Brown, Clerk. D2316.
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