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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1927
Page
2
The Athena Press in Athena Oregon lists subscription options with prices for one copy for one year six months and three months. This public notice appears in the June 17 issue with details for readers on billing and delivery.
George A. Palmiter of the Oregon State Grange argues for the June 28 income tax ballot measure, noting decades of support for an income tax, prior state and federal adoption, and a history of funding government while examining past repeal in 1924 and current legislative backing by Grange committees.
Alfred P Sloan Jr of General Motors lauds country weekly newspapers for their reach and influence. A Wallowa County resident uncovers a meteorite four feet underground, while talk of Byrd's round trip to Paris and continued aviation feats stirs speculation. Rosaris in Portland runs this week's show with widespread cheer.
Pendleton seizes late control to close out the bush league season as the team asserts its final advantage.
Blue Mountain flag and Fruitvale victors in Walla Walla valley league with Weston winning in the inter county circuit. Everyone expressed satisfaction with the results.
The South reported a grim day with two Black men burned at the stake in Mississippi and a Georgia mother and her son abducted and flogged by a hooded gang. In Georgia, Glen Carpenter of Boardman lost four hundred young gobblers when thieves raided his turkey ranch last week.
After Paris Brussels London Washington and New York each faced terror incidents but the city known as Lindy remains smiling as the tales of danger come and go and life continues amid worry.
J E Crowley finished the concrete work on the west approach and entrance to the Watts residence after recently installing a power concrete mixer. He advertised reasonable prices on short notice for concrete work.
We extend heartfelt thanks for the assistance sympathy and floral offerings received in our bereavement for our beloved daughter and sister from MR. and MRS. ALVIN JOHNSON AND FAMILY.
Chicken freers for sale by F. B. Wood of Athena. Chris Theeny offers home grown strawberries in Athena for table use or canning. Washings wanted called for and delivered by Mrs. J. T. Wilson. A milch cow for sale listed by H. M. Saulsberry with phone 25F21.
Fitch Shampoo extends beyond cleansing by featuring a superservice sit that acts as a scientific scalp treatment. The product positions itself as both shampoo and hair health treatment in one.
In Pendleton and surrounding areas on a Monday in 1896 a east bound passenger train ran out of control between Union and North Powder for about five miles. brakemen and the conductor managed to stop the wild engine before disaster struck a curve.
Henry Heinz of Atlanta was unanimously chosen president of Kiwanis International and Seattle selected as the 1928 convention city at the closing session in Memphis.
The legal voters of Union High School District No. 7 in Umatilla County Oregon will meet at the school house from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM on June 27 1927 to elect one director and conduct routine business. Arnold Wood chairman and Ernest A Zerba district clerk attest.
In Oregon Umatilla County the estate of Lewis C Preston deceased is handled by administrators Joseph N Scott and Clyde Eldon Preston. They report a final account and set July 1 1927 at 10 am in Pendleton County Court House for hearing objections and settling the estate.
Richard D Hamilton and others sue unknown heirs and claimants to real property in section 36 township 5 north range 34 east and parts of section 31 in Athena Oregon. Court asks defendants to appear and answer within six weeks from May 20 1927 with relief to establish plaintiffs as fee simple owners. Proceedings per Section 66 Oregon Laws. First publication May 20 1927 in Athena Press. Watts Prestbye Attorneys. Athena Oregon. M2071.
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