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Newspaper

Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1919

Page

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Johnson Family Home Destroyed By Fire

A fire at the Johnsons residence destroyed the home and all contents Sunday night. The family escaped with only bedding. the youngest child followed Mrs Johnson out as neighbors and responders arrived. Fire origin traced to a gas jet. two nearby homes offered shelter while a new house will be built on the site.

Han Johnson Johnnoy W. Johnson Corvallis Harvey Walls France Oregon Portland Lax Pacific Northwest Huirnat Pacific Canat San Francisco Gregor Ins Whd S Stout Hull Northwaat Stoel Company Indnc Laem Commission Mosta George Otle Amith Colted Btaten Shevey Senator McNery Oregon State Bureau of Minve Theodore Roonwoelt Jr Sater Momnevalt Columbia River

Sunshiners Entertained at the Dudley Home

A May Day birthday surprise for Mr. Dudley hosted by the Bonabine Club and friends at the Dudley residence. Guests arrived with May baskets of roses and lilies, with a short musical program and prize games. A dainty collation followed as local residents and relatives joined the celebration.

Dyan Dudley Mr. Dudley Jed Mro J. N. Scott Dudley Kooning Crewtud Much Merrwant Geo. Gerking N. Rcott Mina Lois Porter Gueate Mr. and Mra Ha, Dudley Glenn Dudley Mr and Mee D. H. Sanders Artoman Chas Crawford T. D. Tor Rey, Burton Mise Haselaxton

A Great Ball Game at Athena Home Ground

The Athena team opened the season with a strong home start as Athenians battled a visiting Indian squad. Despite a clear loss in the scoring, the locals played cleanly and formed plans to raise funds for new gear and uniforms.

Rcore Athenia Adame Athena Sohaes Glen Helix

Stephens Wins State Bout Handicap Trophy at Pendleton

Stephens a winner at a state bout in Pendleton Sunday, taking the handicap trophy from the Taylor Hardware Cup of Bendiston. He faced Frank Frosh and Pendleton experts, breaking two binds from the 16 yard line and was the only shooter to go the distance.

Mar Bleptens Perdleton Sanday Taylor Hardware Company Bendiston Pendleton Stephens Frou Mba Mation Hav

Pioneer of Umatilla County Nancy J Garfield Dies

Nancy J Garfield died at her Walla Walla home after a stroke and heart complications. Survived by four children including Ethel Garfield Scott and city editor Glenfield, plus her mother June Howell Nelson and sister Gene Dickson Athena natives. Funeral held at Flint Presbyterian Church with interment at Mount Albany cemetery.

Nancy J, Garfield Mes Jackson Nelson Ethel Scott Wallae Walla Athens Walls Walla Union Nancy Howell Umatilla County Walla Walla Whitman Street Mra. Garfield Marion County Oregon Rule Mee Plennant Howell Willamett Valley Usatilla County Adams Athena Bt. Vincent's Academy Walle Walle Kanterae Bbo Alki Oder Ern Star Sooshing Club Firat Presbyterian Church Walle Walla Flint

Fragments Describe Theft Pattern from Notable Neighborhood

The passage hints at repeated thefts by a local thief operating in a neighborhood. It notes prior incidents and suggests ongoing surveillance or investigation by residents. No clear names, dates, or definitive actions are provided in readable text.

Jitney Hits Bridge on South Majin Street

A Ferguson Ford from Weaton mountain mat collided head on with a bridge on South Majin street at City Park late Saturday night while returning from Pendleton. The car had no lights and turned over but its occupants escaped without injury. One youngster suffered a minor nose peeting.

Ferguson Ford Weaton Mountain South Majin Street City Park Pendleton

Oregon Notes Hint at Diverse Rural Developments

Oregon notes report 15 000 sheep to be shorn in central Oregon and 1000 acres of alfalfa to be added in Union county. Cranberry industry growth in Clatsop county and highway work between Albany and Jefferson are also outlined, with details on lumber cargoes, steamers launched, and labor conditions across the coast.

Oregon Coon County Intel Union County Farm Bureau Clatsop G. Smith Portland Charles A. Rand Roseburg State Court of Higher Dott Albany Jefferson John Warden la Grande Union Wallows Pacific Coast Los Angeles Department of Labor Broo Berrold State Highway Commission Yexkorn Usetala Sean Condon Ran L. Armitage Fedora Labor Bureau Kungne Darsofh Norway Astoria Mireitt Baiein Uyon Tomminens Thie Bareet Maherman

Social gathering at the Cray bill home party

A Saturday evening event hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Craybill featured guests Beula Banister Doli Banister Jeanette Miller Doria Velma McAlexander Maybell Dunen Edith Pinkerton Pearl Rome Walter Haynie Luchodia Dell Ernest Duncan Herman Geiniel Jay Bunlater Claud Snider Brooks Anderson Henry Knight Kobler Butts Conrad Miller Thomas Kirk Jake Pinkerton Lorain Shick Walter McFer on of Portland. Other attendees included Mr. and Mrs D. B. Banister Mr. and Mrs Jeave Myrick Mr Ol n McFeron and Mr. and Mrs W. A. Crabill.

W. J. Cray Bill Ce Crane Sleven Beula Doli Banister Jeanette Miller Doria Velma McAlexander Maybell Dunen Eidaw Pinkerton Pearl Romeway Waltthew Haynie Luchodia Dell Ernest Duncwn Herman Geiniel Jay Bunlater Claud Snider Brooks Anderson Henry Knight Kobler Butts Conrad Miller Thoms Kirk Jake Pinkerton Lorain Shick Walter McFeron Portland D. B. Baninter Jeave Myrick Ol'n McFeron Mra W. 4. Crabill

Soldier Walter Fuller Returns Home From War

Walter Fuller of Walla Walla, formerly farm worker for Mr J A Baddeley, served with the Hon Viet division and saw action in Iowa and Belgium. He spent nine days at home with Dr and Mrs Saddelny south of town before returning.

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Glosing Exercises At Agh School

An Athens high school program for the closing exercises includes speeches, recitations, solos, and a dramatization led by Frances Williams who will receive her diploma. The event features performances by multiple grades, a school reverion, and the high school chorus. Several students and soldiers are noted in related hospital train coverage and a return voyage.

Athens High School Veradgate Frances Williama Athens Hig Ralph Edwin McKiwen Sal Joneph McRihaney Ota Marjorie Booker Lorene Dannin A. Fiano la Grae Auden Winship Lucinda Dell Welton Read Custis Watts Willer Judas Winghip End John Stanton Wen Athena Pandleton

Burton Lecture Ignites Audience With Eloquence

B B Burton delivered a Sunday evening lecture to an appreciative audience at the Christian church, promising strong public interest if he pursues further instructional talks. He emphasized personal contact and observation as key to learning, noting upcoming events and local opportunities for civic improvement.

B. B. Burton Rome Chen Burton

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