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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1926
Page
2
Editorial on Compulsory Auto Insurance and Prevention
An observer notes lawmakers introduced many compulsory auto insurance bills, but progress stalled as strong objections prevailed. The Nine Committee report argues such laws fail to prevent accidents and may raise them, urging focus on accident prevention as the true remedy. Edson Lott emphasizes prevention over any partial or palliative measures that could worsen motor traffic dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Nine
Edson
Lott
United States Casualty Company
Steiner and Haney Named For Oregon Senate
Primary results nominate two candidates for United States Senate from Oregon. Myred Steiner, a vigorous Umatilla County Republican, gains party support as the Press lauds his knowledge of national legislation benefiting the state. Bert Haney, nominated by the Democrats, would pursue his promises if elected. The editorial note signals Steiner as favored by The Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Oregton
Oregon
Senate
Steiner
Bert Haney
Umatilla County
Oarius
Myred Steiner
Maney
Tate
Wbit
Grass and weeds mowed on school grounds praised
The school board action to mow grass and unsightly vegetation on school grounds is praised as a move in the right direction. Previously the growth matured, dried up, and became a fire menace, endangering facilities and safety.
Alaskan Summer Heat Hard to Endure
The article describes extreme Far North summers with 20 to 24 hours of daylight, rapid plant bloom followed by quick freeze, and inland Alaska valleys reaching 100 degrees. It notes fierce heat for short periods and regions in Canada facing deadly mosquitoes, highlighting harsh Arctic and sub arctic conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Alaska
Canada
Incident That Upset Dignity of Inspector
A milk delivery in the North upset a dignified inspector who planned to sample the milk. The trolley toppled due to misaligned front bogeys, spilling about 100 gallons of milk onto the stone pavement. The inspector left by cab to change clothes while milkmen waited for resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consignees
Alig
Prolific Tomato Plant Claims One Bushel From One Vine
The Bureau of Plant Industry notes it is possible to harvest a bushel of tomatoes from a single plant with ample space proper feeding and trellis support. Focusing on one plant can reduce yield risk and use of space, with up to fifteen pounds per vine achievable under good care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Plant Industry
Tribute to Frank the mischievous schoolboy
A six year old boy Frank and other pupils caused trouble in a busy street by staying in the schoolhouse area. The first grade teacher coached them to look both ways for machines, fearing harm. Frank quips that she doesn’t want them killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Rank
Bill creates four land offices in Montana and one in Oregon
Senate passes a bill to establish four land offices in Montana and one in Oregon with locations at La Grande and Halley. The offices would replace those abolished by an executive order as the measure moves to the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Montana
Oregon
Idaho
Sonate
la Grande
Maho
Halley
Labor to Defy Hoover With New Chicago Radio Station
Edward Nockels of the Chicago Federation of Labor announced the group will complete its new radio station and broadcast on a 391 meter wavelength regardless of Commerce Department permission. He said licenses are commonly denied due to the number of Chicago stations already on air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Federation of Lator
United States Department of Commerce
Edward Nockels
Federation
Nockels
Undefined Interpretations of the Word Few in Attendance Hope
The text argues that the term few is inherently indefinite and relative. It notes that a small number depends on the comparison baseline, ranging from ten to twenty when a hundred is the maximum, or around a hundred when a thousand is expected.
Evening services and church schedule update
The notice lists weekly prayer service and Bible study at 8:00 PM with next Thursday evening a devotional and monthly business meeting. From June, all evening services start 30 minutes later. Sunday school at 10:00 AM and morning worship at 11:00 AM. Memorial Day sermon titled Appreciation of Sacrifice.
Classifieds From Athena Oregon Local Ads
Classified ads list for sale thoroughbred Poland China male pigs from A A McIntyre Athena phone 25915 for sale small phonograph and oil store Mrs Andy Rothrock Athena for sale fine Rhode Island Red spring friers 5c each Mrs Dean Dudley Messenger service Bobbie Lee messenger and errand boy phone 375 marcelling expert marcelling and all lines of beauty work Miss Chap pelle Weston Oregon call 202 for appointment marcelling Miss May Lanning phone 582 Athena for sale good milch cow P B Wood Athena wanted stock to pasture called for and delivered 2 per head room for 500 head plenty of water A A Bergevin Gibbon Oregon lost sable Scotch Collie answered to Pal reward Henry Koepke Athena Oregon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Dean Dudley
Bobbie Lee
A. A. Bergevin
Gibbon
Oregon
Henry Koepke
Athena
Birthday Party Honors Pat Cunningham at Parents Home
A group of Pat Cunningham’s young friends were entertained at a birthday party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs H J Cunningham on Wednesday afternoon. The children played games and were served ice cream and a birthday cake by Mrs Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Cunningham
H. J. Cunningham
Churches Sunday School and Worship Schedule
The article outlines a church week: Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Mr Hadley with classes for all, morning worship at 11 a m featuring a Memorial discourse on The Turn of the Century focusing on interest in mankind, junior and senior young people meetings in the evening, and a Song and Praise service at 7 30 p m with Seeing the Invisible theme. Thursday events are hinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley
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