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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1928
Page
2
The Athena Press notes rising taxes on utilities with 1926 figures from the Public Utility Bureau and urges sympathy for transit schedule gains. It profiles Edgar B. Piper’s editorial legacy, praises Oregon journalism, and covers R E Bean’s Republican bid for county commissioner re election, stressing regional interests.
A column satirizes industry cries of Socialism and public ownership while noting high gasoline taxes, Portland Chicago mail service changes, rising streetcar fares, and the dream of noiseless transport. The piece jokes about farming shifts, a baby named in homage to Lindbergh, and hopes for quieter automobiles.
The old sun’s warmth draws interest to gardening, while residents await completion of the swimming pool slated for later. The contrast highlights local summer plans and ongoing municipal projects.
The Second Eastern Oregon district race for N Sinnott's seat features seven candidates with Butler of The Dalles regarded as strongest. Write in ballots and intent rules provoke debate as Pierce and Palmiter’s actions stir speculation about cross party influence. The contest remains highly watched across 18 counties with expectations some rivals may drop out before election day.
In the present century two experimental date orchards were started in the Coachella valley California one at Mecca in 2004 by the USDA Bureau of Plant Industry with UC horticultural department and the other at Indio in 1907 by the same bureau. A large number of top Old World date varieties have been tested in these gardens.
Berlin reports Ferdinand Schula set a new world gliding record by rising 1758 feet during a 45 minute motorless flight using air currents.
Tokyo reports at the foreign office that Japan would welcome participation in a multilateral treaty to outlaw war. The government states it supports a law prohibiting war as a means of settling disputes.
Notice to creditors for the estates of A A Mayberry William H Bishop and Clarence Ogilvy announces executrixes appointed in Umatilla County Oregon. Creditors must file claims with vouchers within six months at specified addresses in Adams Pendleton or Athena. Dates shown: April 16 1928 and May 11 1928.
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