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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
2
The article describes a reorganization of Germany's military after the revolution, noting codified plans by Hindenburg and the leadership's shift toward a volunteer force while maintaining a core conscription framework. It highlights tensions between a peacetime army, scattered troops, and Spartacist influence as Germany plans future defense and regional deployments.
Andon and Myrick proprietors of Athooa Meat Market install an Armstrong ice machine and cooling system at Main Street premises. The unit supports refrigeration for meat keeping, with future addition of pumping equipment to manufacture ice and expand capacity. A water system and underground conduit are being prepared, boosting production potential.
In athena de described notice, Mr and Mrs McFadden announce sale and relocation of the McFadden drug business from Spokane to Athens. The Athene community learns of the couple’s departure and their new venture in the area while praising their prior service and welcoming new permanent residents.
Athena Love of the 448th Field Artillery leads the unit back toward home from Germany after serving the Army of Occupation since the armistice. Ed Sebusky Samuel Stare Harry Keller and George Wivahiy arrive in Athens with the 148th. Sergeant Winship, recently at Brest, is expected to join his battery mates soon as they embark toward home.
Mrs Lewis of Whitin Gf Adon died Sunday after a long illness at an old age. She left a husband and four children Lawrence Gereode Freldon and Hottie Ona Asa Far Ms Pook Mortixette and TalE Alter Mire Jeo Taivadelle. Interment was held at Athena cemetery.
Boniever moves farm buildings from John place west of town as Saninvarn plans to vacate. Johns Bes buys a tractor for farming. Howe scales installed by Turmeform Lampert Company at the west Muir street yard with concrete forms to finish, promising modern work.
Oregon notes report a Springfield free annual zone show, wool sales in Condon, medical examiner appointments in Portland, and a Portland banker meeting. Also listed: Oregon Osteopathic association, Lane County Legion, liquor seizures, an irrigation rate rise, and plans for a Carnegie library in Bend.
A wartime note describes many French women wooed and won by American soldiers in Paria during the era. It highlights marriages between French women and U.S. servicemen, including teachers and bourgeoise women, amid the war. Also mentions a street accident involving a runaway team and a boy named Martin Hann.
Watts of Athena was elected to lead the Pioneers Association of Umatilla County. R Alexander of Pendleton was chosen vice president, A Tornes of Weston secretary, HL Price of Weston treasurer. The Bone and Daughters of Pioneers elected officers including Any Cargill and Marjorie Bulfinch. Hawi attended Union County Stock Show with focus on Shorthorn cattle at Barnhart and Pendleton ranches. Roadwork crews advance on the highway between the city and Adams, with labor challenges noted during harvest. Lloyd from Athens was taken to the Union County hospital for health reasons after an incident at the Parker barber shop.
The Oregon Supreme Court grapples with whether Ben W Olcott can resign as secretary of state while remaining governor. Justices split on if Olcott’s term ends or continues, prompting a formal move to settle duration of his governorship.
Wesley N Matlock a Pendleton resident and nephew of A J Swageart of Athens died Monday after several days illness following an operation for appendicitis. The funeral was held at the Pendleton tile church with Rev Lockwood officiating. He was 35 years old and a native of Uintah county. He was active in mining and business in Austria and other areas. He is survived by his wife and several other relatives and friends were shocked by his sudden passing.
Athena beat Helix by Grodacore in a Weston Park game Friday. George Bune and Thorne led Athena with key hits while Hal boon, imported from Wall, pitched for Weston. Davidean started for Athena in a competitive, close contest.
Telegrams from Olpatt condivac and Ronnevelt state no dismantling is planned for the Bremerton Navy yard beyond routing of a landing craft. Court dockets list trial dates through June with names and cases, plus a note on housing applications for goal citizenship.
A June frost damaged growing vegetation in Athena, with Reverend Clavenger noting potato crops suffered. Frost mostly spared protected areas, while exposed fields showed injury and there were no reports of damage elsewhere.
Eyewitness testimony details a brutal massacre of civilians in Opalaworth as Bolsheviki forces executed hundreds without trial. Female victims described, including wives of officials, with bodies and graves found in trenches. The account notes widespread fear, forced payments, and the destruction of noncombatants among thrifty, intelligent classes and church servants.
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