Athena Press notes local events and rate debate in 1928
The Athena Press reports on Oregon telephone rate concerns as a legislative committee seeks rate reductions from the public service commission. It notes wage and material costs as a reason for rises, cites a sea tragedy involving aviator Harry Brooks, mayoral actions in Buffalo against cabarets, a burglary incident at East Oregonian, a Baker County bank merger, a Juarez gambling joint noted by American tourists, a Seattle wedding to a former Indian maharajah, cosmetics and fashion trends among British matrons, a booster edition for the Sacajawea Hotel, and local spring-time drift toward Athena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Oregon Public Service Commission
A New World in the Air Revealed by Rickenbacker
Eddie Rickenbacker discusses a future of air commerce with Portland as a hub, predicting 20 hours from Portland to New York and widespread airports. He envisions aircraft manufacturing as the world’s largest industry and air travel transforming business, with radio and television enabling remote shopping and rapid delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Telegram
Eddie Rickenbacker
Telegram
Portland
New York
Rickenbacker
Treasury to issue smaller paper currency later this year
The Treasury announces new and smaller bills will not reach consumers until late this year. The notes will be about one third smaller, aim to be more convenient and durable, and save roughly one million dollars yearly in paper costs. The change followed mixed regional responses to moving away from large dollar bills.
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Treasury Department
Seattle Times
Treasury
Summons in Equity for Divorce in Umatilla County Oregon
Robert G. Keelin is summoned in a divorce action filed by Mabel Keelin in Circuit Court, Umatilla County. He must answer within four weeks of February 24 1928. publication runs four weeks in Athena Press through March 23 1928. The case seeks dissolution of marriage, name change to Mabel Pickens, and other relief. Attorneys: Will M. Peterson and George R. Lewis, Pendleton Oregon. Date February 21 1928.
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Circuit Court
State of Oregon
Umatilla
Mabel Keelin
Robert G. Keelin
Towit
Mabel Pickens
Equitable
James Alger Fee
Athena Press
Athena
Umatilla County
Oregon
Will M. Peterson
George R. Lewis
Pendleton
Classifieds Offer Baby Chicks and Farm Goods
Classified notice lists baby chicks for sale at Hailey Hatchery in Athena Oregon with White Leghorn and Rhode Island Red varieties and free water. Also offers good horses and mules, dry fir wood, dressed chickens by phone in Athena, and a ranch for sale by D F Bush of Minneapolis. Donald McFadden promotes Clark ventilation and White Leghorn chicks while turkey hens are offered by phone in Athena Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Watkins
Athena
Clark
Donald McFadden
Oregon
Notice of Final Account in Vaughn Estate
In the Matter of the Estate of Minerva D. Vaughn deceased the County Court of Oregon sets March 24, 1928 at 10:00 AM in Pendleton for the hearing of the final account and report Objections must be filed by that date Administrator A H N re Watts Attorneys for Estate Athena Oregon AVhanti Area F24M23
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Minerva D. Vaughn
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Avhanti
Pan A. H. Nre
Watts
Ces Attorneys For
Athena
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The
F. B. Boyd
Harry Brooks
Iitrepid
Sebastian
Florida
Brooks
Buffalo
East Oregonian
Baker County
North Powder
Haines
Greater
Theaker County
Jaurez, Mexico
Jaurez
Nancy Ann Miller
Seattle
Washington
United States of America
Tukoji Rao
Indore
Vale
Nancy Ann
Lannon Town
Fred Currey
LaGrande
Sacajawea
Pacific Highway
Athenaites
Prince Henry
of Wales
Walla Walla Union
Uncle Sam
H. B. Rees
Coun
Republican
R. I
Hailey Hatchery
Freewater
de F. Bush
Minneapolis, Minn
Turkey
Rowe’s Cash Grocery
Alice Eager
Delivery & Phone
Harrows
Springtooths
Rogers & Goodman
Mercantile Trust
Athena, Ore
DeLux
Federal
Milton Bakery
H. W. Kreiger
Twin City Sanitary Cleaners
F. E. Smith
Milton Freewater
Penn Harris Barber Shop
Herb Parker
Troy Laundry
Jensens
Blacksmith
J. H. Booher
Prop
Whitehead
Mour
D.R
Duffield
First National Bank OF Athena
National Surety Company of America
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Athena Labor
Northwest
Merchant Millers & Grain Buyers
Waitsburg, Wash
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