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Newspaper

Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1931

Page

4

Athena Press Rates One Copy Subscriptions

The notice lists subscription prices for Athena Oregon with rates for one year six months and three months. The publication date is January 9 1991.

Law proposal seeks clearer power over drunken driving licenses

Secretary Hoss urges legislative clarity on revoking licenses for DUI. He argues state courts should hold authority over municipal judges, expands suspension beyond one year, and favors requiring proof of rehabilitation or an official exam before a new license is issued.

Morning Oregonian Hoss

Oregon Gains Through State Chamber Growth in 1930

December report from the State Chamber of Commerce highlights 1003 new Oregon families purchasing 96 583 acres and investing 3 703 660 dollars in land equipment and goods. Over six years 6 292 families bought 262 635 acres and injected 21 676 588 dollars in capital while annual purchasing power rose by about 5 million. The report notes a California driver of auto registrations rising to 67 820 and California newcomers accounting for about 40 percent of new residents in 1980. A Cop pock dairy herd near Athena tops Umatilla county fat content with 459 pounds per cow and a 680 1-pound butterfat single record.

Oregon State Chamber of Commerce W. G. Ide State Chamber Ide California Los Angeles A. R. Coppock Athena Coppock Umatilla County

First National Bank of Athena Reports Strong Finances

The bank closes the year December 31 with a sturdy financial condition praised by stockholders and officials. It stresses sound banking principles and community resilience despite a low wheat price and national business stringency. A tariff debate note questions the tariff schedule's impact on wheat growers and executive powers to adjust duties.

First National Bank of Athena Athena

War of House Speakership and looming legislative fireworks

The piece foresees a heated start to the legislative session with a battle over the House Speakership. It notes tensions between Frank Loner gan and Herbert Gordon and predicts ongoing trench warfare in the chamber after early salvos. It cites Floyd L. Carlisle on public utility taxes exceeding a million dollars daily in the United States and compares tax amounts to navy costs and major city levies. It also warns about gasoline vapor hazards and fire insurance claims related to air explosion risk and lethality of certain quantities of gasoline and dynamite.

Frank Lonergan Herbert Gordon United States Floyd L. Carlisle Niagara Hudson Power Corporation Boston Chicago Philadelphia Detroit

Joffre's Final Battle Highlighted in Memoir

The piece notes Joffre nicknamed "Rock of the Maror" has fought his last battle and marks the ending of a storied run, framed as another strong performance in a long career.

Joffre Rock of the Maror

Notice of Final Account in Estate of Charles Norris

Velma B Schubert executrix of Charles Norris deceased files final account in Umatilla County Oregon. County Court schedules hearing for January 10 1931 at 10:00 am in Pendleton for objections. Athena Oregon December 12 1930 Watts Prestilege attorneys for Executrix.

State of Oregon Umatilla Les Norris Pendleton Umatilla County Athena Velma B Schubert Charles Norris Watts & Prestlege Executrix

Notice of stockholders meeting at First National Bank of Athena

The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Athena Oregon will be held at its office in Athena Oregon on Tuesday January 18 1991 at two o clock p m for the election of directors for the ensul year and for other business. Dated December 12 1930. F L LeGROW Cashier.

First National Bank of Athena Oregon Ensul Legrow

Potatoes for Sale and Professional Services Ad

A notice from Schneller's in Walla Walla offers Netted Gem potatoes for sale. Also promoting a Pendleton accountant and income tax expert inviting farmers and business men to write to Charles E. Burnett, Box 418, Pendleton Oregon.

Pendleton Charles E. Burnett Oregon

Notice of Sale in Umatilla County Oregon

Public auction to satisfy an execution and decree against Thomas F. Starnes and others. Sheriff Tom B. Gurdane to sell the described real property in Umatilla County Oregon on January 28 1931 at 10 a.m. at the county courthouse steps Pendleton.

INO Eoss Oy Portland Oregon Rconpivetinn Ntiff Thomas F. Starnes Fi. G. Mauzey Belle F. Frances V. Zener Oscar Carstens Jennie Carstens Frank A. Hastings Alice J. Hastings Edgar Patrick Jane Doe Patrick Northwest Joint Stock Land Bank of Portland Oreon Omas F. Starnes H. G. Mauzey Belle F. Mauzey Arthur FE. Hunt Hunt Umatilla H. P. Haynes A. Haynes E. Campbell Mae Pendleton Umatilla County Dragens Arthur E. Hunt Marie Hunt C. R. Zener Frances V. Zener Alice Jaoa Jane Doe Patric Tom B. Gurdane

Pendleton Trip Highlights Local Happenings in 1909

The town reports Tom Taggart’s business trip to Pendleton, Barrett’s Salem legislature bid, and a mass meeting of farmers in Athena to discuss sack buying and next year’s crop. Also noted are dances, orchestras, a frozen Cascades river, births, and community events at Dime Theatre and lodges.

Tom Taggart Pendleton la Brache Dime Theatre C. A. Barrett Athena Salem Barrett H. D. G. Cox Athena Opera House Lee Johnson A. A. Stamper Ada Hopper Walla Walla Wm. Tompkins Tharp’s Dime Theatre Wild Horse Lodge No. 71 Mignonette Rebekah Lodge No K. of P.I. C. O. F. Hall M. L. Watts Rebekahs E. A. Connick Odd Fellows Wilson Alberta Joe

Tum-a-Lum Tickler notes New Year weather and plans

A local humorous column comments on New Year resolutions and town life. It jokes about home repairs, quitting smoking, avoiding political talk, and forgiving debts in a Chinese custom. It predicts fashion, newspaper habits, and local business stances for 1931 while noting ongoing goodwill from Tum-A-Lum.

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