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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
1
The article describes Germany's postwar military as a fragmented force under Hin denburg with 60 000 to 70 000 troops, while government troops patrol cities and industrial centers to quell disorders. It notes reorganization aims, a shift toward volunteer and conscription debates, and a fledgling internal defense structure amid uncertain peace terms.
Wedon and Myrick, owners of Athena Meat Market on Main Street, install an Armstrong ice machine as a cooling system at a cost over 1500. When pumping gear is added for fabrication, output will reach about 1800 pounds daily, with frost forming on pipes during operation.
Pete McFadden, a former Chewlore clerk who served in the war, returns to Athena with his wife Gladys Banister to start a new drug store venture at Madden Drug Company. Frank J. Harris, longtime manager, retires from Athena Drug Company after bringing Spokane ties and local friendships. The community anticipates permanent residence for the McFaddens and honors Harris's contributions.
Athena boys of the 148th Field Artillery are on their way home from Germany where they have served in the Army of Occupation since the armistice. Corporal Edward Sebasky Samuel Starr Harry Keller and Ser George Winship are Athens boys in the unit. George Winship is not with his battery winter but was recently at Brest where he was recovering from illness and is probably on his way home.
Mrs Al Lewis aged 37 died at her Adams home Sunday after a long illness. She is survived by her husband and four children Lawrence Gertrude Weldon and Hattie Downes ter Mea Pyank Morrizette and a half sister Mrs Joe Lavadour. Interment was in Athena Cemetery.
Banister, lessee of the Merthyr place, moves his farm buildings from the Johns place near town after many years of residence. Banister’s lease on Jolie farm ends this fall and Mel Ville Johns will operate the place, with his family moving to the farm. Johns has already purchased a tractor for farming activities.
Howe and Wealea scales are being installed this week by Tum-a-Lum Lumber Company at its West Main Street yards. Concrete forms are in place and when complete the scale will be modern in every detail.
A compilation of brief items from Oregon, listing appointments, meetings, and local developments. Names include Conrad P. Olson Portland code commissioner and Grace J. Garret Helix nogmistress. Other notes mention Oregon Bankers meeting, medical examiners, and public works plans.
The article reports that in one year during wartime more than six thousand French women were wooed and won by American soldiers. It notes many brides were stenographers teachers or middle class, with marriages often linking to American officers. Other items cover a runaway team collision injuring a boy and a buggy incident.
M L Watts of Athena was elected president for the coming year of the Pioneers Association of Umatilla County. R Alexander of Pendleton was chosen vice president, A Barnes of Weston secretary, and H Price of Weston treasurer. The Sons and Daughters of Pioneers elected Amy Cargill as president with Mrs Read of Athena as vice president, Mrs Price of Weston as secretary, and Miss Marjorie Bulfinch of Weston as treasurer. James Sturgis visited the area and plans to attend the Union County Stock Show, praising Shorthorn cattle from his Pendleton ranch and noting the Pendleton Meat Company sourced cattle for Umatilla stockmen. The Warren Construction Co. is surfacing the highway between Pendleton and Athena with progress. labor may thin during harvest. Lloyd Ritchie, formerly of Forest Grove, was taken to Hot Lake in ill health, accompanied by his father.
Oregon court split on whether Ben W. Olcott can resign as secretary of state yet remain governor. Justices disagree on timing. majority not formed. Some say resignation OK, others insist on full term length before ruling. A further case is needed to decide Olcott’s governor tenure.
Wesley N. Matlock of Pendleton dies at 44 after an operation for appendicitis in Weelock. He was nephew of A L Swaggart of Athena and a prominent local business figure. Funeral at Pendleton Episcopal Church with Roy Lockwood officiating. He left a wife and a daughter, and his mother Mrs F Matlock. He had lived in Umatilla County and once ventured to Alaska for mining. His death shocks friends in the county.
George Banister nicknamed Our George delivered the deciding blow as Athena beat Helix 8 to 1. Athena opened in the first minute and held a 1 0 lead until Helix scored in the fourth. Leone Davidson pitched for Athena and Rowty Shirk starred for Weston in a separate game, a 6 to dweeze win over the locals.
Governor Cleatt received a telegram from Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt stating the battleship Oregon is not to be dismantled. The message indicates Oregon will be retained if later decision to transfer to Oregon is made, and notes the Grogan is placed out of commission at Bremerton due to personnel shortages.
Court entries list trial dates for June including Friday June 14 Michael Ryan vo Siri Dickenson boundary dispute Monday June 16 Charden Scott vn O H Reeder Thursday June 10 Sistine Crange Anthony Craig Friday June 20 Charles Heinva FP M Lickwood Monday June 28 Fred G Dupuin vs Loote Dupuis Wednesday June 26 B P Palmer vs Anna J Palmer Saturday focuses on final citizenship applications.
A June frost struck Athena gardens Wednesday night. Rev. Clevenger notes potato vines mostly escaped serious injury, with damage confined to exposed areas. protected spots near trees and buildings saw little to no impact.
Simmonds Emerson and Dr. Rudolph Tendler of the American Red Cross report mass killings and exhumations in Perm region. Civilian victims included thrifty and church servants. many died without trial. Bodies found in trenches, some women forced to witness killings, officials killed, priests hunted, and a milk boiler explosion cited among deaths.
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