New Transportation Advances and National Issues Feature Athena Press
A column from Athena Oregon cites safety education impacts, auto accident trends, and a push for forest protection. It notes Farmers National Grain payroll moves from Pendleton to Portland and plans to consolidate state printing plants in Salem. It covers Pendleton Portland air service expansion and warns about forest fire risk.
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Farmers National Grain Corporation
Pacific Coast Division
Pendleton
Portland
Henry Collins
Edgar Smith
Lyman G. Rice
Pittock
Salem
Oregon State College
University of Oregon
Six Month Old Dies From Celluloid Fire In Automobile
Sparks from a cigarette blown by wind ignited celluloid rattles of a six month old child in an automobile, causing burns that proved fatal two hours later.
Tong War Erupts in Los Angeles Over Restaurant Attack
Reported tong violence in Los Angeles follows eight lead pellets fired at Yee Wo Tai owner of a Chinese restaurant. The chaotic incident signals gang conflict amid sensational claims of organized crime activity.
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Los Angeles
Yee Wo Tai
Alle
Mid-west Heat Fades as Pacific Slope Homes Embrace Fireplaces
In a week of record heat in the mid west households on the Pacific slope turn to fireplaces for comfort. The lean toward warmth reflects a rare seasonal shift as residents seek coziness indoors.
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Mid-West
Pacific Slope
Danger of Accidents prompts caution on roads
The Walla Walla Union warns motorists to slow down as accident fatalities rise across Oregon City Hood River and Waitsburg. A refrigerator car explosion in Yakima illustrates unexpected hazards. editors urge vigilance and safer driving practices.
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Oregon City
Hood River
Waitsburg
Yakima
Veefer
Chicago
Notice to Creditors and Estate Administrators in Oregon
In Umatilla County The Inland Empire Bank of Pendleton has qualified as executor of George W Horn deceased and creditors must present claims with vouchers to the bank or Peterson and Lewis within six months from the first publication dated June 26 1981 Also administrative appointment for A M Gillis deceased in Athena Oregon with Watts and Prestbye to receive claims within six months from first publication dated 1931 June ?
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
George W. Horn
Inland Empire Bank of Pendleton
Pendleton
Peterson and Lewis
Peterson & Lewis
Amanneys
A. M. Gillis
Athena
Watts & Prestbye
A & Ely
Prestbye
Athena Gossip Highlights Visitors and Local Happenings
Hamp Booker visited from Weston while Ocie Barton came from LaCrosse Wash to see Athena friends. Various residents including Miss Lillian McDonald of Spokane and Scott Brown of Echo visited, with races and fairs noted as Fay LeGrow’s horses head to Walla Walla and several threshing outfits purchased locally.
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Hamp Booker
Weston
Ocie Barton
LaCrosse Wash
Athena
Cass Cannon
Seattle
Scott Brown
Echo
A. L. Jones
John Thompson
Umatilla River
Lillian McDonald
Spokane
Byron Hawks
Win. Winship
Walla Walla
Maurice Hill
Palace Drug
Combine
Fay LeGrow
J. E. Reeder
Tacoma
B. D. Tharp
Wenaha Springs
Jessie McEwen
Grace Myers
Eva Wright
L. J. Foss
Local society notes from Sherman county and surrounding areas
Sher man county items record travel of friends from Grangeville and Lewiston Idaho. Frank and Mrs Mansfield visit Grangeville and Lewiston and plan return home soon. Fred and Mrs Gross Jr travel from Nanton Alberta after Mrs Gross' mother J W Keen dies. John B Gagnon of Athena relates to Gilbert Gagnon an early California settler who left an estate. Gagnon seeks a share as the decedent died intestate. Jasper O Harra and Hilda Peterson wed at Pendleton with attorney Will Peterson. T J Kirk leaves for La Grande for a two week visit with kin and friends. Ideal Christian Association to meet at Floyd Pinkerton's home with a moonlight farm walk and planned program.
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Sherman County
James Mitchell
Frank Mansfield
Grangeville
Lewiston
Idaho
Fred Grogs, Jr
Nanton
Alberta
Gross
J. W. Keen
John B. Gagnon
Athena
T. J. Kirk
la Grande
Grande Ronde
Ideal Christian Association
Floyd Pinkerton
Editorial Through Advertising and Marriage Quips
A collage of light humor hints at advertising quirks and marriage mischief. Jokes reference Athlete's Foot and Bridge Shin as ailments for forgetful husbands. A vignette shows a murdered wife warning of extravagant expense, ending with a wary note on social policy.
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