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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1931
Page
2
The Athena Press from Athena Oregon lists subscription prices for one copy over various periods. Clark Wood states they have no inside information about the crowded state prison.
A cautious commentary on U S response to fire risk notes a pattern of neglect despite warnings. It questions how many billions in property and thousands of lives will be lost before citizens invest in practical fire safety measures and definitions of prevention.
The organized farmers of the United States press for better roads citing less than five percent having year round reliable access. They warn public expenditures are rising and urge curbs on government spending while appealing for practical infrastructure improvements.
The Pendleton Buckaroos defeated Salem High 31 to 29 in overtime to capture the first state boys basketball championship east of the mountains for District No. 2. Salem led 29-29 at the end of regulation as the OT period decided the winner. The town hails Pendleton’s superb play and celebrates the district’s victory.
Miss Dorothy Bossard, a sociology student, is noted for discovering a single item among a group of 954. The brief item highlights an unusual find within a scholarly or archival context, emphasizing the rarity of the single result.
The piece asserts convict rehabilitation via higher education, praises integrated transport systems, notes the Oregon Agricultural Society annual fair since its first event, and cites Charlie Chaplin riding the grand canal without mishap. It also claims automobile owners paid over a billion in special taxes in 1930, highlighting fiscal impact.
The piece cites Dr. Albert Whitney noting 57 912 adult deaths in 1922 and 76 476 in 1928, a 32 percent rise, while child deaths rose briefly then declined, with safety efforts saving about 6 000 children's lives annually. Adults lack the child oriented educational environment, complicating safety gains.
In Umatilla County Oregon Nora E Hagen deceased Aine Tardiff and Lorna Miller executors filed final account for estate Hearing set April 20 1931 10:00 AM Pendleton County Court House objections to final account and report will be heard Peterson Lewis attorneys for the estate
Athena reports a managerless Colts baseball team tied Milton 15 to 15 in a Sunday afternoon exhibition. Local notes include auto shipments from Mitchell factory, obituaries for Major N A Cornoyer, and various community updates from Athena Oregon with residents, marriages, and business news.
Classifieds advertise clean cotton rags sought, wheat hay for sale via James Duncan with phone 30F15. Eyes examined and glasses fitted at Schneller's 39 East Main, Walla Walla. Hobart piano for sale $375, $100 desired. Inquiries at Press office. Bible verse and religious notes reference 2 Timothy 2 15 and Ben Bateman contact in North Athena Tel 595.
A routine page mixes a Mussolini quip about spaghetti with home improvement ads for Tum-A-Lum paints, Pix-Tex insulation and Handi-Man cleaning. The feature cites Major White, Fir-Tex, and a playful line about a live wire modern girl as it promotes five year paint durability and remodeling estimates.
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