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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1928
Page
2
Independent Athena newspaper publishes subscription prices for one year six months and three months with rates shown as $2.00 $1.00 and $0.75. Publisher F B Boyd announces the notice from Athena Oregon dated June 8 1928.
A New Jersey court sharply rebuked two lawyers promoting a Texas Dukes raid on a 2 million dollar Duke estate. The judge refused any fee and dismissed the claim as groundless while warning of similar schemes nationwide to swindle hundreds of prospective heirs.
A club woman cites the law of averages saying three of ten wives are ideal, then notes that it’s impossible for everyone to have ten wives. The remark frames a discussion on marriage ideals and practicality.
A round of pithy sayings spans topics from Henry Ford on youth guidance to car transport, wildlife funding vs child life spending, and the growth of electric and gas service matched only by automobiles. Other entries joke about spinach vitamins and summer girls, with a political quip on the Anti Saloon League and a nod to a nation’s sound foundation despite missteps.
A playful riddle hints at a paradox where a highbrow is cold while a frog offers warmth as a counterexample. The humor relies on contrasts and wordplay without a definitive answer.
The Morning Oregonian recounts George I F Masterson facing murder charges. He claims a revolver discharged accidentally during a drunken party at a woman’s apartment, fled, then surrendered in Seattle. The piece condemns parties as moral danger and notes past crimes linked to such gatherings.
Notice to legal voters of School District No 29 that the annual meeting will be held at the school house on June 18 1928 at 2 p m to elect a director and a clerk and transact usual business. Dated June 5 1928. Clarence E Zerba district clerk. Attest Lenna Cg Read chairman Board of Directors.
The executrix Manda J McArthur files the final account in the estate of H McArthur Deceased. A hearing is set for Saturday July 7 1928 at 10 00 AM in the County Court room Pendleton Umatilla County Oregon. Objections must be filed by that date. Watts Presthge Athena Oregon attorneys for executrix. TR6
George R. Lewis as administrator with the will annexed of Melvin J. Canfield deceased has filed a final account. The County Judge has set Monday June 25, 1928 at 10:00 a.m. in Pendleton Oregon County Court House for objections and settlement of the estate with Will M. Peterson as attorney.
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