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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1927
Page
2
Athena Oregon July 22 edition notes publication details for the Athena Press under F B Boyd owner and publisher with subscription rates listed as 2.00 and 1.00.
The Oregon State Motor Association urges individuals to act for highway safety in 1927. National groups plan a broad educational drive to gain cooperation from motorists and pedestrians alike, stressing personal responsibility and obedience to traffic laws.
The Portland Telegram urges Oregon first in railroad development before Union Pacific main line delivery to Washington and Idaho. It notes opposition to the Homestead Lewiston line and cites high costs, possible diversion of UP traffic, and benefits to underdeveloped Oregon districts. It mentions forest service skyline road plans on Blue Mountain crest and regional funding concerns for a planned normal school in La Grande.
In a discussion on public works and agriculture the piece nominating La Grande as a trouble shooter to navigate funding gaps is noted. It critiques Ike’s burden and mentions Oregon potato labeling laws as beneficial for growers, dealers, and consumers. It also notes US agriculture investment and a new 850 foot Crooked River bridge boosting Northwest tourism.
In building the highways, every consideration has been given to the safety of those who use them. The greatest factor of danger now lies in automobile drivers themselves.
La Grande welcomes an eight story hotel as part of efforts to improve the town. The project adds a major lodging structure intended to boost commerce and attract visitors.
Walla Walla has lowered traffic risk by installing stop signals at key street intersections. The city urges drivers to observe the new signs and proceed with caution, noting improved safety for pedestrians and cross traffic.
Farmers across Umatilla County anticipate a robust wheat harvest with strong yields. Market watchers query whether prices will rise alongside the bumper crop, as buyers consider demand and regional production shifts.
An adapted Washington Star report estimates a single man’s long life food needs, detailing solids and liquids consumed. It quantifies 884 tons of solid food and 4294 tons of liquid, plus beef, fish, eggs, cheese, bread, vegetables, spices, and beverages to illustrate lifelong intake.
Henry Koepke offers fine Irish Cobblers at competitive prices. Pendleton hosts mules and horses for sale south of the Round-Up grounds by Frank Watkins. Joe Clemon sells Rhode Island Reds fryers. Wagon racks for hauling sacked wheat advertised by Jos N Scott with phone contact.
A fragment from Edgar Guest appears in a Western Newspaper Union item praising courage over complacency. It contrasts choosing action with living in contentment and missing recognition for a cause.
Digest includes Hungarian Steak Scalded cabbage rolls with rice and seasoning. Spiced Steak browned in butter with onion, then braised in gravy with vinegar and mustard. Mock Duck stuffed pork tenderloins baked with butter and water. Grilled Steak with onion, flour, paprika, tomatoes and slow simmer. Head Cheese from pig parts seasoned with sage and onion, chilled before serving.
Joseph B. Stover as administrator filed the final account in the Oregon Umatilla County estate matter. The County Judge set August 23, 1927 at 10:00 a.m. in Pendleton Court House to hear objections and settle the estate. George R. Lewis and Will M. Peterson attorneys for the administrator.
In the matter of the estate of John Dand deceased Janet Dand executrix filed final account. County Judge set August 8 1927 at 10 AM Pendleton County Courthouse to hear objections and settle the estate. Also notice on the estate of Ira Durrill I W Durrill Henry Craig administrator set August 1 1927 at Pendleton County Courthouse to hear objections and settle accounts. Dated July 8 1927 and July 1 1927 respectively.
The estate of Minnie D. Booher deems A. M. Johnson as executor after qualifying. Creditors must present claims to the executor in Athena Oregon or to attorneys Will M. Peterson and George R. Lewis in Pendleton Oregon within six months from the first publication date June 24 1927.
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