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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
3
In Athena Oregon on June 20 a speaker identified as Clark Wood urged quick action as radio stations including BUNK JAZZ and ROT faced scrutiny. He said stations are under fire and something ought to be done to address the issue.
The feature notes barnyard golf under Pine Creek Bridge on Main Street and vivid horseshoe play. It also cites Chicago civic unrest with Mayor Thompson and gangs, plus Dr. Clarence True Wilson predicting a dry swing in fall referenda.
The piece critiques the eighteen month wait to frame a new tariff bill aimed at agriculture, noting claims of business certainty by President Hoover but warning of retaliatory cuts in American trade. It contrasts industrial leaders with farmers and mocks fascist imagery while touching on varied topics from a plane flight to a Scout parade near Portland.
Screen favorites Ben and Bebe wed and disappear on their honeymoon, continuing a familiar pattern. Military observers await outcomes as Manchuria tensions rise while the English derby spurs international betting. Amos and Andy are referenced in a lighter aside.
The city of New York has surpassed a nine million population figure, underscoring urban growth and density, with officials noting continued expansion in housing, transportation, and services as the census data circulate.
A sunny Sunday ends a long cold stretch as the Oregon wildcat is contained marking a seasonal shift. The phrase Old Sol driving away frost signals milder weather ahead for the region.
Seasonal pork roasts get flavorful with a rib rub and stuffed fillings. Onion stuffing uses crumbs milk and butter, Spanish beans create a hearty bake, English Chicken Galant blends herbs bacon mushrooms and rich broth with pastry, while cranberry ham toast offers a warm sandwich option.
A State Board of Health piece urges public duty in preventing communicable diseases. It stresses health officer duties, reporting outbreaks, water and milk safety, school health, and immunization for children to reduce disease spread and protect communities.
Dr F Sharp, a physician and surgeon, was active in Athena Oregon according to the record. No additional details are provided in the source fragment.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Chas Grove on 23 years ago Friday. The LaBrache family and friends fish on the river this week. Sewell rents Peebler residence on 8rd street. Port visitors expected. Kirk and Brown party fished on the Umatilla yesterday. Mrs W R Taylor drove out to Helix. her mother Mrs Leeper visited J W Smith home. Athena eighth graders pass exams with high marks. notable scores listed. Raw Miller returns from Corvallis OA C student. Haven couple attend Christian church convention at Turner near Salem for two weeks. Mrs Al Booher travels to La Grande for health treatment at Hot Lake. Mrs Dale Preston and Cecile Boyd drive to Walla Walla in 1 hour 35 minutes. Mansfield and Henderson wed in Tum-alum lumberman link. Cartano Shick Worthington report poor Umatilla fishing. Cox visits Pendleton for friends.
Sheriff Tom B. Gurdon advertises sale of the defendants Dean T. Willaby and Virgil E. Willaby right title and interest in East 34 feet Lot 4 Block 1 Kirks Third Addition Athena to satisfy a judgment. Auction to be held July 21 1920 at 2 PM in Pendleton Oregon for cash to highest bidder.
Notice of sheriff sale issued from the Circuit Court of Oregon for Umatilla County. Based on a judgment entered December 30 1921 in favor of B B Richards against Dean T Willaby and Virgil E Willaby for 1051 dollars plus 8 percent interest from December 1 1920 and an additional 125 dollars. Sale to satisfy the judgment and costs under a June 11 1930 execution.
The county court of Oregon Umatilla County notices creditors to present claims against the estate of Charles Norris deceased. Beck LMA Schubert is executrix, with Watts and Prestleye as attorneys. Claims due within six months from first publication, verified as required, to The First National Bank of Athena or the attorneys in Athena Oregon.
A. M. Johnson as executor has filed the final account and report in the Minnie D. Booher estate. The County Judge has set Monday June 23, 1930 at 10 a.m. in the County Court House at Pendleton Oregon to hear objections and settle the estate. Attorneys for the executor are Peterson & Lewis.
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