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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1931
Page
6
The Athena Press notes a strong First National Bank of Athena report to the comptroller of the currency as of June 30. Deposits total 712,757.64 with cash and exchange 253,255.388 and loans 512,125.90, reflecting a solid community banking backbone.
The article highlights the Dairymen’s League Cooperative Association as a pioneer in the eastern dairy field. President F H Sexauer notes its focus on equitable returns and protected markets. Milk sales rose in 1930 despite downturns, and membership neared 50,000 with 239 plants after ten years. Parental education advocate Mrs Hugh Bradford stresses home and community roles in child development.
In reaction to Pacific Northwest Service Co suit seeking to overturn a fare cut, Commissioner says the street railway system has little value beyond salvage, likely not exceeding 3 million dollars. The company seeks a 14 million valuation, a substantial dispute over worth.
In a Northwest column the writer notes reclamation leaders backing a Columbia Basin plan and praises teamwork across parties. The piece mentions Hoover debt policy and a brief political lilt about campaign mood, then shifts to a Northwest air pilot stunt and a bear misadventure in White Salmon.
A fragmented remark suggests Spain may adopt a republic with voting starting and a nod to using the Australian ballot system, described as the longer method but implemented here.
The Walla Walla Union notes ongoing detour work with improved routes and oiling to cut dust, aiming for permanent construction. The plan envisions paving west to Touchet then toward the river, gradually filling gaps for a high quality statewide road.
A playful column notes how a village, once calm and industrious, is bewitched by golf addiction. The writer mocks the town’s rush to play and forget chores as residents chase balls, grip clubs, and swap routines to fit the new sport’s lure.
The Inland Empire Bank of Pendleton Oregon has been appointed executor of the last will of George W Horn deceased and has qualified. All persons with claims against the estate must present vouchers to the executor at the bank or to Peterson and Lewis attorneys within six months from the first publication dated June 26 1931.
22 Years Ago Friday July 16 1909 born a son to Mr and Mrs Henry LaBrache. Mr and Mrs T J Kirk returned from LaGrande. Dr Baddeley veterinary surgeon is ready day or night. Emery Worthington fell ill and was confined to bed but is better. Mr and Mrs J E McDaniel traveled from Weston mountain trading with Athena merchants. Dean Dudley and sister Irene rode to Milton and then to Walla Walla. Orel McPherin joined Jarman store as salesman and is proving helpful. Mr and Mrs John Martin of Walla Walla visit their daughters in the city. Miss Mrydle Thompson takes summer vacation visiting Pendleton and Walla Walla. Harvest is near and a horse thief is active. Athena officers describe two horse thefts. Many Athena men will register for land drawing on Spokane Coeur d Alene and Blackfoot reservations. odds are 100 to 1 for homesteads, so some go for pleasure.
Uncle John Callender reports fair admissions topped one million on Tuesday the 13th. Dying suddenly O R Ballou longtime Walla Walla pioneer passes away Wednesday night shocking his family. Louis Keen John Mitchell and William Woodside head to Coeur d Alene to register for the reservation land drawing.
Wanted clean cotton rags for the Press office. Eyes examined and glasses fitted at Schneller's 39 East Main Walla Walla. Pine Wood orders for winter fuel offered in 12 16 and 24 inch yellow pine at four dollars. Deliveries arranged. Written or seen Shannon Oshea Meacham Oregon before July 4.
An assortment of local notices and ad blurbs tout durable paper money jokes, cost cutting and insulation. A fragment includes a death notice for a man named Jones and light humor about notices in a weekly Tickler. The juxtaposed copy promotes savings, home insulation, and cheap building costs with regional civic tone.
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