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Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1926

Page

2

Athena Press Subscription Rates Declared

One copy price list shows rates for one year two dollars for six months one dollar and seventy five cents for three months. Publication date January 20 1926 at Athena Oregon.

Wheat Exports From Portland Surge in Early 1926

Traffic Department figures show January 1926 exports of 1,161,385 bushels valued at $2,088,189, surpassing Portland exports for all of 1925. Flour shipments in the first three weeks of January reached 20,108 barrels worth $146,715, with potential to equal or exceed January 1925 records.

Port of Portland Commission Portland

The Cow Essay Riffing On Milk And Mirth

A satirical Baltimore Sun column mocks cows and dairy lore detailing milk production and anatomy with humorous anachronisms. It shifts to reflections on boxing promoter Georges Carpentier and local figures like Senator Read, noting civic club fundraising and political chatter as the piece wanders through commentary and local concerns.

Baltimore Sun Colorado Rio Grande Potomac

Oregon Winter Commentary on Eggs Taxes and Wheat

The Oregonian notes eggs at sixteen cents a dozen in Ft. George on the Fraser River BC and jokes about gasoline taxes for county roads. It cites dissatisfaction with Mr. Stanfield’s senatorial bid and hints at broader regional concerns from weather to wheat prospects in Umatilla County. A stray joke about a moon brand sprouting horns on jar lids closes the item.

Oregon Ft. George Frazier River British Columbia

Sacred concert at Christian church delights both musically and spiritually

Sunday afternoon program arranged by Harry K Shields featured tenor soloist with the Pendleton Christian church choir and Mrs W D Humphrey at the piano. The varied selections included vocal solos duets and choral numbers reflecting a devotional theme.

Christian Church Harry K. Shields Pendleton Christian Church

Missionary Society Met at Mrs Victor Hirsch Home

The Missionary society of the Methodist church met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Victor Hirsch's home with Mrs W O Read presiding and Mrs W McPherson leading. The subject was "Stav of America" and the next meeting will be at Mrs T E Pierson's Adams home with Mrs J Herr leader. A lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Harwood. Visitors included Mrs F H Ames and Mrs T E Pierson. An invitation dance sponsored by the American Legion will be held Saturday night with expectations of a large turnout for a mysterious themed event.

The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Victor Hirsch W. O. Read W. McPherson Stav of America T. E. Pierson Adams J. Herr Harwood F. H. Ames American Legion

Athena and basketball honors noted at local gatherings

Mrs. R. B. McEwen held high score with Mrs. W. P. Littlejohn taking the consolation prize as friends enjoyed tea foods. Athena team honored at a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Pinkerton with high score won by John Pinkerton and consolation by Brooks Anderson. Radio parties planned for Friday as Athena airs from KOWW in Walla Walla. Baptist Missionary Society met at Mrs. Fred Pinkerton’s home.

R. B. McEwen W. P. Littlejohn M. L. Watts H. A. Barrett C. M. Eager I. L. Michener H. I. Watts F. H. Ames Fred Ke C. L. McFadden Grant Prestleye Jennamae Read Lawrence Pinkerton Athena Pinkerton John Pinkerton Brooks Anderson Herman Geissel Lefty Kretzer Verne Dudley Mr. Logan Wilbur Harden Jim Hodgen Will Kirk Lloyd Michener O. C. Hadley Fred Pinkerton Art Douglas Lee Johnson Arnold Woods Ralph Cannon Mr. Miller Mr. Stephens

Musical program delights attendees at society gathering

A well attended event featured a mission outline by Mrs. D Loree followed by a pleasing musical program. Miss Terry sang Don't Mind Your Sorrows and Holy Hour was performed by Miss Edna Pinkerton with Mrs O Stepiens at piano. Barbara Lee presented Little Orphan Annie with Miss Terry on piano. Reading The least of these was given by Mrs K E Lee. Hostess duties were with Miss Belle Anderson and Miss Lois McIntyre. Society will meet at the Christian church next Wednesday hosted by Mrs H H Hill with Mrs R A Thompson assisting. Mr and Mrs L L Rogers and daughters Mildred and Gwendolyn are in the British Isles after visiting Hong Kong.

D. Loree Miss Terry Edna Pinkerton Ethelbert Nevin O. O. Stepiens Barbara Lee L. L. Rogers Mildred Gwendolyn British Isles Hong Kong

Notice of Final Settlement in Estate of David Taylor

Final account as administrator filed in Umatilla County Oregon. Court sets February 6, 1926 at 10:00 A.M. in Pendleton County Court for settlement. Heirs urged to appear and file objections to the account or any part thereof. Sheldon D. Taylor, Administrator. 11J29.

David Taylor State of Oregon Umatilla County Pendleton State of Oregon Sheldon D. Taylor James Nelson Jackson Nelson

Mrs Prestbye Hosts Bridge Party With Three Tables

Mrs E C Prestbye acted as hostess for a Thursday bridge party with three tables in play.

Notice of Final Account in Oregon Estates

In Umatilla County Oregon Julius A Guderian executor has filed final account for the estate of August Guderian Deceased Objections hearing January 30 1926 at 10 oclock in the forenoon Pendleton County Court House Oregon Also Jackson Nelson Deceased estate settling February 15 1926 at 10 am in Pendleton Objections to executor filed by interested parties

Final account in the Hale estate filed in Oregon court

Sarah F. Hale executrix of William B. Hale deceased files her final account and report in Umatilla County Oregon. The court sets Monday February 15 1926 at 10am in Pendleton County Court House for hearing objections and settlement. Notice to be published in Athena Press four weeks from January 15 1926 to February 12 1926. SARAH F. HALE executrix. Will M. Peterson attorney for executrix. J16F12.

State of Oregon Umatilla William B. Hale Sarah F. Hale Pendleton Athena Press Athena Umatilla County Executrix Will M. Peterson

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