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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1930
Page
2
The Athens Press advertises subscription prices: one copy for one year two dollars, six months one dollar, three months seventy five cents. Athena Oregon date June 27 1930.
The Morning Oregonian quotes a humorous remark asking what life would be like if 325 million senators lived in India, highlighting a playful comparison of population scale and political roles.
Secretary of State Hal B. Hoss denies reports that Oregon has raised speed limits to 35 miles per hour. He states the legislature sets speed limits and proposes a future move to align with a national code emphasizing recklessness. Meanwhile, he warns drivers who speed will receive no leniency. The piece also covers Deschutes river boat fishing controversy and U S crop production estimates for rye pears peaches and apples.
Great Northern plans expansion south of Klamath Falls and compliments the Western Pacific. Shoup fights the extension but accepts defeat as a good loser, while Umatilla County installs J. C. Miller as dog tax collector in Pendleton with ten day payment warning. Meier Frank announces a 2 million dollar Portland store addition, and mining towns Mullan and Wallace Idaho see federal crackdowns on local officials and residents.
A weather stripping product named Frick's is promoted to seal homes against dust and drafts, improving indoor cleanliness and energy efficiency. The ad-style item highlights simple installation and lasting performance for households seeking a cleaner living space.
An abstracted fragment from Louise Driscoll explores mortality and fate as lines describe some die early, escaped care, while others suffer. The piece notes fortune in death and implies a readiness to confront fate.
A vintage guide lists lemon sirup chocolate sirup ginger punch fruit punch currantade and grape julep drinks. It details ingredients quantities and steps such as boiling straining aging and serving over ice or with water and mineral water.
Oregon Experiment Station reports a 1927 Corvallis pasture test on 11% acres using Ladino clover. Over two years herds averaged 34–42 cows rotating in three divisions. 1929 season yielded 3.7 cows per acre. Feed cost dropped from 12 cents to under 5 cents per cow per day when pastured. Free bulletin titled Irrigated Pastures for Dairy Cattle by I. R. Jones and P. M. Brandt.
In June 1907 Athena reports include Austin Foss returning from Estopia and a Deering binder sale to Fred Rosenzweig with wheat yield prospects. Rose garden brag at Mrs. McEwen, railway leadership changes at Walla Walla, and local accidents and visits mix with town chatter about stamps, farms, and forthcoming summer business.
Sheriff of Umatilla County will sell on July 21 1930 at 2 PM at Pendleton Oregon the east 34 feet of Lot 4 Block 1 Kirks Third Addition Athena described property to satisfy a 1921 judgment for 1051 plus 125 attorney fees and 20 costs against Dean T Willaby and Virgil E Willaby. Proceeds cover judgment and costs.
Eber Luna traveling for Bankers Reserve Life Insurance visited Pendleton on a Wednesday and spent a few hours angling for trout. Roads were in fine condition and the trip brought much pleasure.
In the Oregon County Court for Umatilla County Velma B. Schubert executrix of the last will and testament of Charles Norris deceased notifies all creditors to present claims to The First National Bank of Athena Oregon or Watts and Prestleye Athena Oregon within six months from first publication. Claims must be verified as required by law. Dated May 30 1930 Athena Oregon.
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