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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1931
Page
3
Athena Oregon January 23 shows subscription rates with prices for one copy and six months three months and annual options. The notice lists ownership by F. B. Boyd as publisher and highlights independent newspaper status.
A column in the Press argues against a Wallula cutoff project urging Oregon officials to focus on Oregon side routes. It notes W. H. Lynch pressure on the Oregon Highway Commission, cites existing Columbia River routes, and says local districts prefer spending on regional roads to aid Walla Walla and Pendleton traffic. The piece calls the proposed cutoff a burden on state funds and a federal highway misallocation.
The Manufacturer extols country newspapers as frontline defenders of public interests and engines of local industry. It cites N W Ayer data showing millions of rural subscribers and argues national ads should allocate funds to the country press for broad, direct reach.
The remark notes that when business is to be passed around by large industries, it tends to go to the big players in the publishing field, leaving smaller firms sidelined.
The editorial argues that pledges for power from the Umatilla Rapids project would justify delaying no further and urges Congress to move promptly. It notes administration support to employ the unemployed and anticipates early consideration of the Rapids construction.
Dealers link radio disruption to an electrical whiskey ager in Billings Montana. The piece rails against electric liquor production and notes rising freight and tariff issues for grain. It mentions a new fish and game code, a killer whale tale, Detroit factory reopens, and states debating prohibition as a political issue in Salem and Olympia.
In the County Court of Oregon for Umatilla County the executrix Margaret J. Banister announces claims against the estate of George M. Banister, deceased. Claims must be presented within six months from the first publication to Watts & Prestleye, Athena, Oregon, attorneys for executrix. Dated January 23, 1931.
The Circuit Court orders sale of real property in Umatilla County Oregon to satisfy a judgment for debts totaling $2,640.03 plus interest and costs. The property described includes parts of Sections 27 28 and 34 in Township 6 North Range 34 East Willamette Meridian, with an acre excluded. Sheriff Tom B. Gurdane will auction the parcel at the Pendleton County Courthouse on January 28 1981. First issue December 26 1930 Last issue January 23 1951.
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