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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1931
Page
2
An Athena Press editorial laments overlegislation as a source of crime and argues that more laws spawn more crime. It notes railroads face a crisis from reduced freight and passenger traffic, competition from pipelines buses and waterways, and higher taxes cutting into earnings.
An insurance publication reports 1930 fire losses at 499.7 million dollars, the highest since 1926, with arson arrests up 70 percent to over 1300. It notes Indiana’s $100 million savings from a cost-control plan and Oregon considering similar laws. Also covers Albert Fall’s one-year sentence addition, Pantages case, McPherson family romance, Ruth Mix divorce, and Reno marriages.
A breeder notes cattle farming as a speculative enterprise influenced by market swings. Portland’s long-serving mayor George is questioned for leadership. Rockaway beach sees anchovy pickling as a pastime and business. French leaders increasingly abstain from wine, while Italy signals willingness to disarm if others do. The aeronautical board faces imminent reshuffle and budget cuts. Mussolini argues for drastic disarmament aligned with others.
Mayor Baker spoke at the grave of France's unknown soldier and closed by giving the Lord's prayer, finishing a solemn address.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture consolidates formerly scattered bureaus under a single head at the state capitol. The market agent and weekly market newsletter are eliminated to save costs while the college may continue market data. Public information on activities will be issued periodically. Cooperation with Oregon State College and the State Department of Agriculture remains strong to serve citizens.
Sam Haworth sold his delivery wagon and business to Charles Brown. Bert Ramsay returned from Alberta and will stay in Athena. Ace Wagner left harvest duties due to typhoid symptoms. Joel Groom returned from absence. Hiram Knight injured his hand in a grain auger accident. a fire caused by a flue output prompted fire department call with no damage. The Dime offered a two night program including Romance of a Jewess and Busy Day. Baptist church granted Pastor Ryder a one month vacation likely at North Beach. Concrete walk project planned for Musgrove Mercantile store frontage. Nick Johnson involved in a July scrap, injuring his temple with a pipe. Two runaways reported in Athena area this week.
A series of small town events unfolds around Athena with a wagon accident injuring a horse, DeLoss M. Webb bringing a broncho bucking exhibit to the city park, shifts in grain prices, possible race track grounds, travel plans of Geo Banister and Mrs Luedke to McDougal camp, Wm Weir adding sheet music to Pioneer drug stock, and Freewater set to gain a new bank as Wilson and Nicolay consider establishing banking in Freewater and Milton.
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