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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1929
Page
3
Productive 360 acre upland farm with good water, partial pasture, and portions in crops. Includes farming outfit and leases. Priced to sell with $20 per acre for the 40 bushel land. For price and terms, inquire.
Washington Idaho and Oregon produced 100,754,000 bushels, with Washington leading at 48,644,000. Idaho's 28,792,000 and Oregon's 23,318,000 surpassed California. The three states averaged 22.9 bushels per acre, higher than the national 15.6. Total value reached 98,616,000 dollars, led by Oregon and Washington. A large portion of 1928 crop remains on hand easing prior market pressure.
H. H. Corey of the Oregon public service commission said the commission has no authority to regulate oil companies or gasoline prices since oil companies are not public utilities. He commented on press reports that Oregon motor fuel dealers would appeal to the commission and to the federal trade commission about oil company activity in the gasoline war. The appeal has not yet reached the Oregon commission.
Northern Pacific officials announce an all Pullman service from Chicago to the coast to begin June 9. The North Coast Limited will run on a 63 hour westbound schedule and a 61 hour eastbound schedule, shaving five hours from current times.
George M. Hess a Roseburg post office building janitor was killed by a shot fired through a home window during the night. His son Norman Hess a student at Whitman College is noted in the report.
In Walla Walla traffic records show 150 violations in March and 135 in April. Authorities will raise fines to reduce these offenses in upcoming enforcement efforts.
Camp Fire Girls executive Miss Florence Craven returns to Walla Walla after a four month tour of Europe. She notes girl life varies by country and that self development opportunities are strongest in the United States and England, with Vienna Paris London and other cities visited.
The ten story community hotel under construction at Main and Auburn streets climbs to the fifth floor. The Baker project aims to become the tallest skyscraper between Portland and Salt Lake City within the next two months, dominating the business district at the junction of the Old Oregon Trail and John Day highways.
The First Baptist Church in Walla Walla marks its 50th anniversary this week with events beginning as James Knott recounts the church history from its 1870 organization to the present.
King of Pendleton and Keefer of La Grande set new marks in the discus during the Eastern Oregon track meet at La Grande Saturday. King recorded 115 feet 11 inches and Keefer 113 feet 6 inches as they qualified for the finals.
A Paris fashion shift sees brides choosing modest costumes as praise for wives spreads. Observers note the trend reflects broader tastes and social expectations shaping wedding attire and husbandly approval across the city.
Classified notes list Ice-Bell and Gray with ice on hand at the ice house for delivery or sale. Also offered are an Air-o-Gas stove nearly new, twenty black face ewes with lambs, and a 14 inch cottonwood timber on a Thorn Hollow road ranch with cash terms See Watson at the Pendleton ranch. Board contact numbers 373, 621, and 681 in Athena and Pendleton Oregon.
Insurance ad notes grain policy coverage across any mill warehouse platform or county in state or adjoining state through December 31 with no rate increase. Includes owners landlords and tenants coverage. Mentions cross dog hazard home coverage at 7 50 and promises prompt service. Ends with contact by B B Richards.
A court filing titled Cen Equity No. 4681 appears in the circuit court system of the state. The document outlining the case provides formal civil matter details and prescribes the legal actions or remedies sought within the case.
Genevieve Peterson sues Virgil Peterson in Umatilla County Oregon seeking a court decree dissolving their marriage and related relief. Defendants must answer within four weeks of first publication April 26 1929. publications run four weeks in Athena Press with Bonded dates and attorney contact in Pendleton Oregon.
Harriet A. Price administratrix files final account in the estate of Roy J. Price deceased. Objections and exceptions to the final report to be heard at the County Court House Pendleton Oregon on the 18th day of April 1929 at ten o clock in the forenoon. Peterson Lewis attorneys for administratrix.
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