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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1931
Page
6
The highest price ever paid in the Northwest for cherries was 54 cents a pound for 600 pounds of Bings shipped from Salem to Denver by airplane. The Salem cherry sale drew attention and advertising for Oregon’s capital city as air shipments open wider markets.
Ma Kennedy wed G B Hudson of New York at Sacajawea lake in Longview Washington under a full moon. The ceremony drew front page notice as reporters learned of the nuptials with the bride ten years younger than the groom.
A resolution, backed by poultrymen and Grange members, urges the Oregon legislature to ban the use of Chinese eggs in food products unless labeled. The note follows a broader piece on American dental claims and OSU summer session enrollment, with 839 students from 20 states, 3 foreign countries, and 2 territories.
A portion of the bills approved by the last legislature became law on June 6 with three hundred fifty provisions going into effect. The measures cover broad policy areas and implement new standards across agencies.
Rochester industrial leaders adopt a combined plan blending private unemployment insurance with city and county reserves to fund public construction during downturns. Fourteen plants cover 1 3 of area workers setting aside 1 to 2 percent of payroll for six to thirteen week benefits, with state support via Foster and Catchings plan. Portland urged to follow with strong leadership.
Notice to creditors in Umatilla County Oregon states The Inland Empire Bank of Pendleton is appointed and qualified as executor of George W. Horn deceased. Creditors must present their claims with vouchers to the executor or to Peterson and Lewis within six months of the first publication dated June 26.
Notice is given that F. LeGrow has been appointed administrator of the estate of A. M. Gillis deceased by the Umatilla County Court. All persons with claims must present them to the administrator in Athena Oregon or to Watts & Prestlye at their Athena office within six months from the first publication. Attorneys for the state Watts & Prestlye Athena Oregon June 1931
Twenty two years ago near Nanton Alberta James Musgrove died when a runaway team threw him from his buggy. John McIntyre died on a Salem to Wallula train with Hugh McIntyre rushing him home to Athena. York Dell injured his hand celebrating July Fourth at Wenaha Springs after a firecracker accident. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Sam Booker July 7 makes Mr Booker proud. H A Barrett Kathleen McEwen traveled to Walla Walla to see fireworks. Roy Burke born July 6 1909 suffered scratches after a horseback incident on the river.
B C Kidder moves to Athena after leasing land northwest of Pendleton. Weston folks plan an annual outing at Aunt Sarahs Camp beyond Cold Springs. Fay LeGrow wins two principal races at Walla Walla while Joe and Redmont take half mile events. Grover Bowles wins cowboy race. Novie Desper sustains burns while helping extinguish fire on a camping party dress. George Winship recalls a Fourth of July mishap with Roman candles. he is reported safe afterward.
Help wanted for clean cotton rags at the press office. Eyewear fittings and eye examinations offered at Schneller's 39 East Main in Walla Walla.
An editor notes ships costing a million dollars each were sold for six thousand eight hundred dollars, implying low resale values. The piece then jokes about home garage protection improving trade in value and hints at repainting costs, claiming building today is half price and savings go to the owner.
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