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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1927
Page
2
The Athena Press in Athena Oregon lists 1927 subscription prices with F B Boyd as owner and publisher. Rates shown include one year for $2.00 one copy, six months for $1.00, and three months for 75 cents. May 6 year not clearly stated.
The piece contrasts British law with American practice, praising Britain’s deterrent system and criticizing U.S. police in Chicago and other cities. It cites a New York setting and discusses gun limits, policing methods, and the impact of law on crime. It also mentions electricity use in poultry farming, Nicaragua canal plans, Mississippi flood control, and a retirement at The Morning Oregonian.
The Oregonian notes Mr. Morden steps down after a long term of service and Mr. Price, another capable director, will oversee the paper. It also mentions varied entertainment bits and social curiosities reflected in the era.
The Red Cross urges contributions for Mississippi flood victims and designates Mrs. R. B. McEwen to collect donations in the district. No house to house canvassing is planned.
The East Oregonian reports Bill Switzler, ferry operator at Umatilla, and his deck hand were thrown into the Columbia River when a row boat capsized. Switzler clung to a large monkey wrench in his hand while losing his wallet and valuables.
Search for Edward C. Sickles, 27, inmate who escaped Snohomish county jail near Everett, centers in southwest Washington and northern Oregon. A sighting by William Gilden in Kelso prompts pursuit southward. authorities seek Dead or Alive. Sickles was awaiting execution for slaying Percy Z. Brewster, Sultan town marshal. hanging planned for May 13.
Ki W Konasek, former Northern Pacific agent at Athena, married Mary Schultz in Pendleton. They left for a honeymoon to Chicago, Niagara Falls, and New York City and will reside at 148 Locust Street, Walla Walla, upon return, where Mr Konasek serves as NP agent.
Pendleton took first and McLaughlin second at the county track meet in Pendleton on Saturday. Hermiston edged Pilot Rock for third by a half point. Hermiston finished with 13 points while Pilot Rock totaled 12.44 points.
After three weeks of talks, the Brotherhood of Railway Conductors and Railway Trainmen reach a settlement to submit the wage dispute under the Railway Labor Act. The unions seek a one percent increase while railroads say the cost would be 11 to 13 million dollars annually and not justified by earnings.
The referee under a 1927 Oregon partition decree will sell at public auction the real estate described in Umatilla County. The sale of the Clara Josephine Kirk interest is subject to an existing $6000 mortgage, with $2500 to be paid from proceeds, and a mortgage release to follow. The auction is at the west door of the County Courthouse in Pendleton on May 16, 1927, at 2 PM.
The undersigned acts as referee and files with the County Clerk of Umatilla County Oregon. Lands will be sold free of encumbrances except purchaser pays reasonable value of summer fallow and cultivation up to the sale date for 1927. W. H. Morrison.
Notice to creditors announces Laura Froome and J W Maloney as administrators of John E Froome deceased also known as John E Froom. Creditors must file claims within six months with lawyers in Pendleton. Also, Margaret Ryan administratrix of Michael J Ryan estate schedules final account for six to ten weeks and a June 8 1927 hearing in Pendleton County Court for objections and settlement.
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