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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
2
The Athena Press notes that Southern Democrats in the Senate refused to back the McNary equalization fee meant to aid agriculture. The paper criticizes Southern farmers for opposing protective policy despite grain markets needing some protection alongside sugar and tobacco industries.
Oregon wool producers claim current eastbound rail rates of 2.70 per 100 pounds are excessive and seek joint rail and water rates via the Panama Canal. Howard C. Faul recommends denying the petition. Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles join railroads in opposing joint rates fearing concentration of wool business at Atlantic points and hampering Pacific markets.
A banker argues that widespread financial distress stems from failed investment choices rather than lack of income. He notes widows losing inheritances to so called gold bricks and bank depositors depleting balances due to poor investment decisions.
The Hood River American Legion Post invites all to Mood River on July 4 for a pleasant walk over Mt Hoal summit. Legion members will guide visitors. a past editor who failed to top the kopje is also mentioned in a humorous aside.
The piece questions a Paris cabinet crisis headline and contrasts it with France facing decline after noting 102 fewer carloads of fruits and vegetables handled at Portland. It discusses U S Senate races in Pennsylvania and alleged vote stealing among three Republican candidates.
In May, compared with the same month last year, amid a strong growing season and early spring, the state market agent advises elimination of middle-handling expenses and more direct transportation to improve efficiency.
The report compares arrests by Philadelphia Director of Public Safety Elliott and General Butler over five months. Elliott raided 1,748 more saloons in Philadelphia than Butler did, highlighting a substantial gap in enforcement activity between the two officials.
The famed French actress Cecile Sorel has married a count and now flaunts a marble dining table a gold dinner service and what is said to be the largest emerald in the world. Her new status and possessions mark a notable social ascent.
A warning about seven headed wheat and devices to extract gold from sands used by fake promoters to separate victims from their money, exposing repeated deceptions.
The piece notes Brazil threatening to exit the League of Nations due to dissatisfaction with the game. It also mentions Red Oakley, a Mill City miner, injuring his leg and immEdiately treating it, and comments on Canada’s farming potential amid aristocratic meddling in ranching.
A Sunday night observance at the Christian church showcased a lively Children’s Day program. The event included songs, recitations, drills, and performances by Loyal Sunbeams and the Junior choir, with Rev. Hackett guiding scripture and benediction.
A letter from Mrs. Fred Rosenzweig of Lamont Washington describes the annual gathering of former Umatilla county residents at the Phil Price place four miles from Colfax. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Rosenzweig and son George Earl Dudley and family Mrs. I M Kemp and daughters Mark Brandon and family Zeke Stone and family Alf Coppock and family Mrs. Taylor Fred Rogers Miss Magne Price and others. Zeke Stone elected president and Miss Twis Stone clerk and treasurer of the society.
The D. O. club picnicked at Cold Springs on Sunday June 13. Husbands families and friends of members attended after church services. A bountiful noon dinner followed by games and contests on green turf. About sixty people enjoyed ice cream and cake to finish.
A family picnic enjoyed along the Umatilla river included the Banister Payne and Banister families from Athena and Longview, the Stacklie family from Longview, the Lee family from Milton, and the Geissel and Beekner families from Milton and Athena.
Rural carrier J B Jones leaves on two week vacation to hunt bears at Morette Meadows then Bear Creek and the Grand Ronde river. Vernon O Harra of Weston fills the vacancy during Mr Jones absence.
The Junior Endeavor group of the Christian church held a lawn party at Myrtle Potts home last Wednesday afternoon with games and refreshments. Attendees included Nylene Taylor Betty Eager Marjorie Douglas Beth Zerba Virginia Eager Joyce Pinkerton Myrtle Campbell Bernice Wilson Marjorie Montague Arline Myrick Garth Pinkerton Lowell Jenkins Gail Zerba Tilman Taylor Allister Meldrum Lester Towne and Leland Jenkins.
Mr and Mrs Hamp Booher returned home Monday evening from Palouse City Washington where they visited Mrs Parkins Booher's niece On the drive home they met severe storms causing many cars to pull to the highway shoulder due to heavy rain and strong winds.
Mrs M L Gray arrived from Troy Idaho last Tuesday to spend the summer with her daughter Mrs Lawrence Pinkerton. Also visiting is Mrs L E Coyle of Milton who is in town for the week. Gray and Coyle are longtime friends.
Legal voters in Union High School District No 7 Oregon are warned to attend the annual school meeting at the school house from 2 to 7 pm on June 28 1926 for electing one director and usual business. Lawrence R Pinkerton Chairman. Ernest A Zerba District Clerk.
In the County Court of Oregon for Umatilla County the final account and report in the estate of Mary E E Schrimpf are filed. The court schedules a hearing for Saturday July 17 1926 at 16 o clock in the Pendleton county court room. Objections to the final account must be filed by that date. Administrators E C Schrimpf and B B Richards.
In the matter of the estate of John Bell deceased J W Bell and Catherine Bell executors will sell to the highest bidder for cash the SE of Sec 33 and SW of Sec 34 T5N R34E W M Umatilla County Oregon held in fee simple subject to mortgage of 18500 to Prudential Insurance Company of America dated January 19 1924 payment begins January 1 1927 with annual installments of 550 thereafter and remaining principal balance due at the end of term
On February 1 1934 with 5 percent annual interest bids will be received at Watts Prestlege law office in Athena Oregon until 10:00 AM July 3 1926 for described property. The property will be sold to the highest bidder. Dated 4th ages of anne 1926. Catherine Bell Administratrix with the will annexed of John Bell deceased.
In the matter of the Estate of W R Taylor Deceased the County Court of Umatilla Oregon fixes July 10 1886 at 10 AM in Pendleton for the final hearing and settlement of account Administrators Nellie Taylor Sheldon D Taylor address Pendleton Oregon invite all interested to appear and file objections I Keater attorney for Administrators
Voters of School District No 29 of Umatilla County Oregon will hold the annual school meeting at the school house at 2:69 oclock p m on the third Monday of June the 21st day of June 1926 to elect one director and a clerk and to transact the usual business. Dated June 8 1926 Attest
For sale or trade four horses harness and wagon. Sterling Parris Athena contact 24F22. Messenger service Bobbie Lee, messenger and errand boy, Phone 875. Marcelling and beauty work Miss Chap pelle Weston Oregon Call 292. Miss May Lanning Marcelling Athena Phone 582. Piano sacrificed for quick sale with easy terms at ten dollars monthly. Write Pendleton Music House for particulars.
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