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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1931
Page
2
The Athena Press notes the First National Bank of Athena reports to the comptroller of the currency at June 30 showing deposits of 712 757 64 cash and exchange 253 255 388 loans 512 125 90. The paper praises the bank as a backbone of the community and agriculture friendly in tough times.
F H Sexauer president notes equitable returns and protected markets as core aims. Milk volume in 1930 rose despite slump, membership grew by thousands to about 50 000, and the network operates 239 plants. Parental education leader Mrs Hugh Bradford stresses home and community influence on child development.
In a response to suit by Pacific Northwest Service Co. over a commission order cutting Portland streetcar fares, Commissioner asserts the street railway system has value only for salvage, estimated not to exceed 3 million dollars. The company seeks value-based fares around 14 million dollars, a sharp disparity.
Washington reclamation leaders push for cooperation to back the Columbia Basin development. The piece notes collaboration between Democrats and the GOP on Hoover era debt plans, with a reflection on political shifts and public works in the Northwest. It mentions earlier party dynamics and pilots performing in circuses, plus a bear misidentification incident near White Salmon.
A historic discussion suggests Spain may become a republic as voting begins. The author advocates adopting the Australian ballot system, noting it offers a longer, more thorough process here.
The article describes ongoing detour work improving roads with oil to reduce dust. It predicts permanent construction will yield paved roads west to Touchet and eventually across the state, making travel smoother as projects advance.
A playful poem notes how a small village parties with golf mania replacing hustle and work. The piece humorously describes locals including men and families chasing golf, parking kids with neighbors, and suddenly adopting the sport with par and sand traps. The tone is light and local.
Notice to creditors in Umatilla County Oregon states The Inland Empire Bank of Pendleton has been appointed as executor of George W. Horn deceased. Creditors must file claims with vouchers at the bank or with Peterson and Lewis within six months from June 26, 1931.
Birth announces a son for Mr. and Mrs. Henry LaBrache on July 14. Local updates include visits from Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Kirk, veterinary services by Dr. Baddeley, Illness of Emery Worthington, and travel by Dean Dudley and Irene. Jarman's store adds Orel McPherin. Athena officers report horse thefts. land drawing registrations loom for Spokane Coeur d Alene and Blackfoot reservations.
Uncle John Callender reports the great exposition reaches the million paid admissions mark on Tuesday the 13th. Dying suddenly O R Ballou, a Walla Walla pioneer, passes away. Moran family travels to Alberta. Mosgrove death linked to heart failure after a runaway. Others visit relatives, plan land drawing in Coeur dAlene and OA C student movements.
Classified notices offer clean cotton rags for press office use and wood orders from Pine Wood. Old growth yellow pine 12 16 and 24 inch sizes priced at 4.00 per order placed before July 4. Delivery arranged. Contact Shannon Oshea Meacham Oregon or visit Schneller's in Walla Walla for eye fittings.
An assorted collage of marketing pitches and a humorous death notice appears in a local newspaper. Text touts durable paper money experiments, affordable insulation and home protection, and a tongue in cheek death notice about a man named Jones.
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