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Newspaper

Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1919

Page

3

Weston News Roundup Teems With Local Guests and Incidents

Weston and nearby visitors fill the week with arrivals from Pendleton Walla Walla and Midvale. Local business moves include Joe Clemons as agent for Farmers Union Grain Agency and D Scott Fisher opening a carpenter shop on Main Street. The town reports influenza impacts, fires in College Place, and public notices urging a road bond special election.

Chau Carter Pendleton Guy Wyrick Joe Clemons Farmers Union Grain Agency

Local News Wrapping Up 23 Years Ago in Press

A column reviews events from 23 years past in the Press of January 31. Mr and Mrs N A Miller host the whist club, birth announcements, and courtship notes mix with local plans for travels to the Willamette valley. David Taylor ships over 60 sacks of wheat, while U B church services echo with fervent singing. Professor E Pickel from Portland to visit Athens March 1. Social gatherings honor Richard Pendleton and a list of young locals at J Dell’s house. Lee Hiteman recovers from fainting in Weston, and Meyrene Taylor Freeman delivers a noted primary methods paper at the Weston teachers institute.

N. A. Miller Athena W. J. GM Ieirla Willamette Valley David Taylor Hamilton Rourke Co Athens Weston U. B E. Pickel Portland E. DePentt Mamiboo Mra Kaith Post Myrile Chis Naman Arthur Coppock Bostwick Alvin Stone Henry Dell Ira Lane Ernest Bostwick Clyde Wile Laby Elmer Bryzon Prince Richardeon Lee Hiteman Weston Monday Thid Cfty Mey Rene ‘Taylor-Feeeman Athaca Teachers Institute Freeman Eantr Pebligivd Wenton

Churches and Upcoming Services at Local Churches

The Churches note worship plans for the week at Mathodiat Episcopal and Baptist Church. Morning worship at TI oelock led by Mr George C. Settin, with preaching at 1 o'clock and evening services. The Christian Church invites all to attend. Pastor B. Burtun calls for spring effort and church recommencement within the year.

Burtun, Pautor

Two Navy Seamen Commended for Bravery at Sea

Two sailors of the United States Navy were commended for risking their lives to save comrades during a perilous incident at sea. Their actions, described as brave and selfless, followed a dangerous situation involving a ship in distress near Houston.

United States Navy Triver Houston

Unsavory Barroom Tale From Birmingham 1827

A fragmentary anecdote from Birmingham Alabama recounts a hot day at a public house where two sailors, recently released from duty, order two ales. They drink quickly, the barmaid watches, and the pair share a gleeful exchange before continuing. Names and exact details are unclear in the damaged text.

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