Athena Press Subscription Rates Note
The Athena Press announces subscription rates for 1928 with prices for one copy per year six months and three months. Published in Athena Oregon by F. B. Boyd owner and publisher.
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
2
The Athena Press announces subscription rates for 1928 with prices for one copy per year six months and three months. Published in Athena Oregon by F. B. Boyd owner and publisher.
Fire Chief Scott outlines eight safety steps to prevent fires including clearing dry vegetation, burning oily rags outdoors, proper rubbish disposal, using approved incinerators, yearly chimney checks, avoiding gasoline for cleaning, keeping a fire extinguisher, and using solid gas lines only.
The front page reports on Fatty Arbuckle not performing but in the news as he leaves his second wife while rumors about Cal’s candidacy persist. Herbert Hoover plans to avoid the national Republican convention. A playful line foresees June rain as welcome.
The article recalls General Umberto Nobile and the Italia Norge expedition reaching the Pole on May 12, 1926, with the Norge dropping flags from 300 feet and a 71 hour flight from Spitzbergen to Teller Alaska. It contrasts Byrd and Bennett’s May 9 1926 flight, Peary’s 1909 reach, and earlier claims by Cook. It notes rapid progress in transport and communication since Peary’s time.
The Oregonian notes crimes by Paulina the Snake chief but omits actions by his band in Eagle valley in July 1865 when nine horses were stolen. In September 1866 Joel Wood and John Swisher encountered six Snake Indians, exchanged fire, killing two horses, and recovering three of theirs. On February 19, 1867, the Indians stole 19 horses from packers wintering in the valley and were pursued by a company.
In the County Court of Oregon Umatilla County the estate of Clarence Ogilvy presumed dead is administered by administratrix Minnie Kretzer. Creditors must present claims to Minnie Kretzer in Athena Oregon or to Watts & Prestleye Attorneys in Athena within six months from first publication, with claims verified as required by law. Dated May 11, 1928.
George R. Lewis as administrator with will annexed filed his final account for the Melvin J. Canfield estate. The County Judge set Monday June 25 1928 at 10:00 AM at the Pendleton Oregon County Court House for hearing objections and settling the estate. Will M. Peterson is attorney for the administrator.
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