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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1931
Page
2
Athena Oregon May 8 1931 notes subscription rates for one year six months and three months. Clark Wood offers a tongue in cheek remark about King Prajadhipok and publicity in Siam, predicting a humorous response.
Inquiries into creating the new State Department of Agriculture note broad favorable reception. The governor will appoint a director who will organize five divisions and oversee administration while the dairy and food commission remains until term end. The department starts July 1, 1931, with evolving organizational details and leadership.
Top railroad executives rally to accelerate reforms amid calls for efficiency and modernization across networks. They aim to boost safety, reduce costs, and improve service reliability as the industry faces mounting competitive and regulatory pressure.
Federal and state cooperation is needed to align rail road, road, water, and air systems as visions become progressive. Newberg is warned as unsafe. a night watchman there shot tires and captured five robbers after a roadside barbecue stand hold up. The Oregonian cites official economy as spreading from top to sub divisions and officials.
Mayor George Baker of Portland and fellow American mayors travel to Paris at the invitation of the French government with Mrs. Baker accompanying him. Photographs of Baker in the French capital are expected to be carefully managed. A family of four committed a bank holdup at Trout sale bank escaping with 300 to 400 dollars after using wire ties to restrain cash while the mother stayed at the door with the car running. Despite Soviet lumber in competition American mills report higher new business across markets with 122 mills noting gains for the week ending April 25.
The Mane facturer argues most states overtax motorists with gasoline taxes, funds roads via vehicle owners, and urges tax cuts or fair, dedicated road funding. It warns that minor increases are misleading and motorists grow tired of subsidies for nonroad spending.
The stock fire insurance industry is described as a sturdy backbone for the economy. Despite market declines and rising losses, fire insurance provides enduring protection for property owners and investors, supporting credit and stability in shipping, labor, and construction.
Reports from the state board of normal school regents show the Weston and Ashland schools will close for at least two years after a bid to lease properties for private normals was rejected. Local activity includes a seven inning baseball game, farm union plans, and park cleanup efforts ahead of upcoming events.
In the County Court of Oregon Uma tilla County the estate of Sanford C Stone deceased is administered by B B Richards the appointed administrator. Creditors must present claims to his Athena Oregon office within six months from first publication and claims must be verified as required by law. Dated April 17 1931 Athena Oregon.
A mix of editorial and ad style lines references orchestra leaders investigations and insulation. It notes summer insulation importance and a self paying product Ing. An inland visitor observes a city sign before leaving. Embalmed whale and ad style lines offer low cost painting estimates and five year guarantees.
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