Building Boom Noted in Athena Area
Activity rises around Athena as First National Bank starts Building 1 on adjacent lot. Robert Coppock plans a bungalow and garage at Fourth and Adams with Proctor as contractor. Scott Fisher and Floyd Putman build a bungalow home and barn for Clifford Stone west of town, about 3000 dollars. Fincher and Putman handle bank woodwork and basement concrete, while B B residence is enlarged with new kitchen and porches. J C Richards and D G Busby do carpentry as more houses are expected this summer and autumn. two new plots were bought in City Park with likely construction ahead.
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First National Bank
Bank
Athena
Robert Coppock
Fourth
S Adams
Proctor Ta
Scott Fisher
Floyd Putman
Clifford Stone
Fincher & Putman
Ander Way
Mr. Richards
J. C. Richards
D. G. Busby
Corvaltia
Athens
Farmers Meetings Outline Statewide War Effort
Oregon farmers will be called into county service with meetings planned for May 14 to plan higher food production. Agricultural agents from most counties met in Portland with US Department of Agriculture and Oregon Agricultural College officials to enlist farmers and address shortages of grain hay and livestock and the labor pool. Mayor Plen and Garder urged mobilizing every capable man for farming as part of wartime needs amid reports of rising demand and agriculture labor strain.
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Oregon
Portland
United States Department of Agriculture
Oregon Agricultural College
United States
Plen
Watts
Mammoth Garden
Watts Ranch
Dutile
Washington
Clarke
Oregon road bond debate fanfare in Hermiston Herald
Readers weigh a proposed six million dollar road bond funded by a quarter mill state road tax and auto license fees. Supporters say bonds speed work, while opponents urge timely action or a commission system. Oregon’s highway program, war context, and the appointment of Albert Nunn as state highway engineer are discussed.
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Hermiston Herald
State Highway Commission
Rowobure Hoviows
Matn
Tiny
Douglas County
Aerbert Nano
HR. B. Murdonk
Coon County
Muna
Orenca
Pacific
Menelag Mr. Nunn
Oregon Starts 10 Take War Census
Governor Withycombe directs sheriffs to form county registration boards for a state war census. County clerks and physicians join sheriffs to organize registration, with volunteers urged for clerical work. Supplies expected within six days of con- gressional passage, as nationwide conscription plans proceed.
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Withycombe
Oregon
Congress
Hill
Baker
County Registration Board
Athena Schools Declama tors Reach Pen dleton Contest Final
Representatives Elmo Russell Zola Keen Morenee McLoinat and Helen Vineil of Milton compete after weeks of rehearsals in the Soca tional Declamatory and Oratorical contest. Russell to sing two vocal duets "Marie of Rostow and Mary of Athena" and "Wait for the Wagon" as part of the program.
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Athena
Athéna
Elmo Russell
Zola Keen
Morenee McLoinat
Helen Vineil
Milton
Pendleton
Russell
Marie
Rostow
Mary
Jean Pette Miller
Savannah Smith
Beulah Banister
Richard Cartano
Thorsday
Milton High
Athsha
Bridgewater
Pambrun
Booker
Tha Yleitore
Beat
Garber
Pambran
Booher
McPherrin
Amapine
Domentic Belenes
May Day Observances Highlight Athena Flag Raising
Amid rain, Athena public schools held May Day festivities with a parade led by Eugene Osborne on horseback. Pupils wore patriotic costumes as Mayor Ware welcomed attendees and speakers, including Dr. Merrett and M. J. Watts, addressed the crowd. The program concluded with Maypole and ceremony activities in the gymnasium and auditorium, followed by a luncheon and a patriotic tribute in the afternoon setting.
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Aueceea
Athena
Eugene Osborne
Atrevta
Farmer Boys
Red Cross
Militia
Navy
Uncle Sam
Columbia
High Dool
Ware
Young
Merrett
M. J. ‘Watts
Oun
Helen Russell
Cisen
Himsolf
Germany
Hkeip
Destreen
Mackensia
C. E
Arthur Coppock
Mion Anna Pambrun
U Uniqua
Public spirited county drive urged for military effort
The notice calls on local commercial and municipal groups to cooperate in a large national undertaking. It stresses practical opportunity for public spirited men and women to assist in organizing a substantial military effort and to ensure its success.
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Menston
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Davis-Easer CO
Walla Walla
Watts @ Rogers
of Athena
Preston-Shaffer Milling Co
Northwest
Merchant Millers & Grain
Waitsturg Wash
Read & Meyer
Sailore
Htver
Villamoak Herald
Galiforsia
Tases
Olthar
Rae
TL 8
Department of Agriculture
Randy Bax
Kingrain
Mately
Tita
M. K
Methodiat Church
Henry Koepke
Florence McLamman
Dorothy Kooke
Walton Read
Martha Hull
Mea, Jr. O. Russell Ishreharge
Zorba Bros. Wold
Buick
Wexton
Parade Street
JE. Snyder
W. Li. Weir
C. Penney Co
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