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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1926
Page
2
The Athena Press lists subscription rates for independent publication in Athena Oregon with pricing for one year two dollars six months one dollar and three months seventy five cents published June 25 1926 by F B Boyd owner and publisher.
A London correspondent warns that Fascism opposes lasting peace and that only collective international action can curb Italian Prussianism. The piece argues nations must organize to grant Italy a legitimate role while resisting militarism, noting seeds of war are planted long before conflicts erupt.
The article cites Southern Pacific and other railways enforcing strict economy. It notes a 1925 revenue of 7,082 cents per ton mile and explains how railroads must haul longer to cover costs. It praises steel pins saving over $1,500 yearly and other thrift measures, arguing small economies keep railroads profitable despite overhead and taxes.
A British Columbia report notes Mexican millers buying Canadian wheat via New York brokers in 1925 and now through Vancouver and the Panama Canal to Vera Cruz and Tampico. In the eleven months to February 1926 Mexico imported 110,068 bushels, more than double 1924 levels, signaling a growing market.
The piece contends that Pennsylvania machine politics once spent over a million and a half to place allies in power and suggests current methods mirror those schemes. It argues the primary law exposes dishonest practices to public scrutiny and potential prosecutions.
A Detroit News cartoon reprinted by the Oregon Journal features Uncle Sam on the bench asking a Pennsylvania political boss why he spent so much. The boss replies that the fault lies with the primary system, claiming he used to buy a convention for next to nothing.
The article explains how medieval records were kept on long parchment rolls, with sheets sewn together and unrolled for reading. It notes the official role of the master of the rolls in England and mentions the position’s evolving duties. Washington reports a federal good roads bill proposing 75 million dollars for highway construction over five years. Ma Sunday travels to Rochester for medical exams due to a stomach ailment.
A fragment describes Ponapeans fearing heaven if not a skilled dancer and a ritual crossing a demon guarded bridge. Souls must dance to cross. if watched, demons focus on moves and trespassers may slip into paradise.
A party from Athena visited Hermiston Sunday afternoon for the Baptist Young People's Union district rally. The program impressed attendees who felt the trip was well worthwhile. Participants included Mrs. Bollinger Mrs. F L Pittman Kohler Reeve Betts Margaret Dorothy Lee Darwin Phillips Ted Walden Granville Cannon Frank Williams Juanita Woodruff and Belle Anderson.
Edith Pearson aged 67 died at Pendleton after entering the home of Mrs Elizabeth McGinnis and sitting in a chair. Doctors suspect heart disease as the cause of death during a routine visit in Echo era context.
W. M. McBride of Portland traveled via Athena early this week en route to Walla Walla where his daughter Edith Lumsden lies critically ill after a recent hospital operation.
J N Scott brought Federation variety wheat from his west Athena farm to town on Wednesday and locals described the crop as good to look at. Mrs W T Purcell of Weston won a substantial prize in a recent contest with a cash check award.
Legal voters are notified that Union High School District No 7 in Umatilla County Oregon will hold the annual meeting at the school house from 2:00 to 7:00 PM on the fourth Monday of June June 28 1926. The meeting will elect one director and conduct usual business. Dated June 17 1926 Lawrence R Pinkerton Chairman Board of Directors Attest Ernest A Zerba District Clerk.
In the County Court of Oregon for Umatilla County notice is given that the final account and report in the estate of Mary K Schrimpf deceased have been filed. The hearing is set for Saturday July 17 1926 at 1600 hours in Pendleton County Court room. Objections to the final account must be filed by that date. Administrators K C Schrimpf and B B Richards, Athena Oregon.
J W Bell and Catherine Bell as executors will sell to the highest cash bidder the right title and interest of John Bell deceased in The SE4 of Section 33 and the SW of Section 54 Township 5 North Range 34 East W.M. in Umatilla County Oregon. The estate holds fee simple title to the described realty.
The Prudential Insurance Company holds a mortgage for 18500 dollars dating January 19 1924. Payments of 550 dollars begin February 1 1927 annually with the final balance due February 1 1934 at 5 percent interest. Bids will be received at Watts Presthge law office Athena Oregon until 10:00 AM July 3 1926. Administrators J V Bell and J V B Catherine Bell urge bids for the estate of John Bell deceased.
Administrators Nellie Taylor Sheldon and Taylor the final hearing set for July 10 1926 at 10 A M in the Umatilla County Court Pendleton Oregon. All interested persons must appear and file objections to the account. R L Keater attorney Pendleton Oregon.
Multiple items including thoroughbred pigs, work horses and mules, span of geldings, small phonograph, Rhode Island Red fryers, four horses with harness, messenger service, marcelling services, and a piano sacrifice. Listings show owners A A McIntyre Ralph Dowd Ralph Allen Mrs Andy Rothrock Sterling Parris Miss Chapelle Miss May Lanning and Pendleton Music House contact details and trade offers.
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