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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1930
Page
3
The Athena Press lists prices for its issue in Athena Oregon dated March 28 1930. A two dollar price appears alongside a one dollar price in the notice. The brief entry notes the location in Athena Oregon and the date.
Clark Wood quotes Queen Mary praising a London bar as a splendid place while noting she may have been unaware of King George returning home with a bun. The remark reflects light political humor tied to royal figures and London nightlife.
Government report foresees 1930 farm income near 1929 levels with modest price support from weaker demand. Caution urged for a conservative production policy as European demand remains uncertain and foreign competition grows.
McMinnville's Linfield College sent a team to the National debating conference in Wichita Kansas. A Portland driver aged 63 had his license revoked for drunken driving. The text also notes a tax refund to United States Steel and comments by Representative Hawley of Oregon.
A fragment from Edward Royland Sill reflecting on clumsy feet and hard hands treading through mire and blossoms as they touch a friend's heartstrings.
Oysters are shown in market use after peak months with an oven baked method. The recipe coats drained oysters in buttered crumbs with chives and bakes for tender, well browned crusts. Also included are Sour Cabbage and Rochester Jelly Cake with detailed steps and ingredients. Roast Rabbit is prepared with chestnut stuffing and butter rubbed on, then roasted to finish.
Dr. Max Mason, president of the Rockefeller Foundation and former University of Chicago president, visits the state university and jokes that far in the future students may need physicians to guard against studying too hard. He notes some students once resisted education, but today many are docile, while others seek to shine. The piece adds skepticism about his more extreme forecast and defends college life as it is.
Donald McFadyen offers custom incubator hatching at 3 dollars per hundred. Eggs for hatching from the Johan sen strain of non setting Rhode Island Reds priced from 1 to 10 dollars per set of 16 and 5 to 10 dollars per 100 for incubators. Cockerels priced 3 to 5 dollars each. John Ross Ai Milton Oregon contact 24P5. Apr 4.
The United States forest service doubles reforestation in Colorado with a goal to plant over 1,000,000 acres of burned mountain land. Hand planting, tough terrain, and high labor demand accompany expected flood-control benefits and water purification plus highway and rail stability.
Insurance and liability policies advertised for motor vehicles and landlords to protect property and people. Emphasizes affordable rates, 7.50 dollar coverage, and continuous service throughout the policy year, urging readers to protect fortune and family.
Dave Taylor remains laid up with grip. Teachers Miss Sharp and Miss Wilkinson visit from Athena for a weekend shopping trip in Walla Walla. Mrs. Martha Mays arrives from Starbuck to visit daughter Mrs. Barrett. Katie Stone’s wedding to Hill of Milton slated for April 17 at Stone home. Knightly Easter services in Baker City attended by Umatilla county Knights traveling from Pendleton. Local families host dinner at Brotherton home. Mr. Barrett plans permanent move to Portland after buying property. Nellie Froome wed to Jesse Duncan and will reside in Waitsburg. Editor H C Willis of Pendleton Promoter visits Athena. Coal deliveries reach Umatilla yard. fuel orders open. Mrs. Lillian Downs-Dobson out sick, affecting Cannon district schooling. Rev. Ellis and wife to return to California April 2. hopes to preach April 7. Richards & Kershaw named as insurance and real estate specialists. Noah Remillard seeks liquor license for Corner saloon in Walla Walla. Ladies Aid elect Mrs. Ethel Bunker president and push church debt repayment with December fair. Mrs. D H Preston travels from Walla Walla. Moore Automobile partner to stay on.
An assortment of comments on life and sales pitches. A Tum-A-Lum 2x12 is cited as a blindfold test plank. The note jokes about the undertaker and mentions Masena Georgia with multiple churches. It cites low prices on building materials and a monthly repair club idea.
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