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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1931
Page
3
Clark Wood says plans to make the state university and the state college cooperative rather than competitive. The Athena Press is an independent Oregon newspaper founded 1887.
The state creates a seven member board appointed by the governor to bridge the department and practical farming. Members must be state citizens with relevant training and represent horticulture animal industry poultry dairying field crops market gardening and agricultural cooperative agencies. Initial terms vary from two to six years. board acts in an advisory capacity and members are unpaid, reimbursed for necessary expenses.
The piece links low silver prices to a weakened Chinese economy and reduced US purchases, noting China’s shift toward domestic factories. It cites the 16 to 1 silver standard reference and warns the silver issue holds global stakes, reflecting on Bryan's monetary battles. It also mentions safety driving, anti gun laws, Soviet influence at the London wheat conference, and India’s tariff on wheat and flour imports.
A letter argues for a 33.00 flat automobile license fee in Oregon. The writer contends road building and maintenance should be funded by those who use the roads, applying a uniform charge regardless of vehicle specifics.
A speaker argues for shifting costs from high car license fees to the gasoline tax to distribute the load equitably. He notes public unfamiliarity with yearly gas tax totals, cites enforcement costs, and suggests that lower license fees plus gas tax revenue could fund county and state road needs without overburdening motorists.
Notice to legal voters of School District No. 29 Umatilla County Oregon that the annual meeting will be held at District School House on Monday June 15 1931 at 2 o clock in the afternoon. The meeting will elect one Director and one Clerk and handle routine district business. Dated May 21 1931. Attest J F Kershaw District Clerk Lenna C Read Chairman Board of Directors.
Administratrix Mary I Hill of Reed Hill deceased files final account with the Umatilla County Court. Judge fixes Saturday June 20 1931 at 10 a m in the County Court room Pendleton Oregon for objections and settlement of the final account. Attorneys Keyey Warner Kilkenny Cunha Pendleton Oregon represent the administratrix.
Notice is given that Mary McKay has been appointed executrix of the last will and testament of Sarah J Harden deceased by the County Court of Oregon in Umatilla County. Claimants must present their claims to the executrix or to Watts & Prestleye of Athena Oregon within six months from first publication. Dated May 8 1931 at Athena Oregon.
Twenty two years ago on Friday June 4 1909 Athena reports Mayor McEwen surrendering city control to the Scotch and friends for a day and a night. Caledonian entertainments with park surroundings promise superior pleasures. Churches unite for an all day service at the city park. M M Johns and family expected from California July 1 for the summer. Cass Cannon fences five acre tract bought from Athena Land Trust. Christian church exterior gains an attractive look as painters finish work. Judge Richards court room nearing capacity spurs talk of a new courthouse by public subscription. Maurice Hill takes a temporary clerical job at Pioneer drug store while attending Lewiston school next year. Uncle John Hiteman notes eleven Union soldiers buried in Athena cemetery along with Confederate and Indian War veterans and widows. Fred Koontz hired at Tagegart grocery counter. prior grocery experience noted. Athena Band unveils new navy blue uniforms with white trim. George Rosenzweig visits from Estopa and plans Umatilla fishing trip with Waltonian group. J E Froome buys Ogle residence land from Athena Land Trust and begins improvements. Shamrocks set for a busy week with games against Pendleton Pilot Rock and Walla Walla at Meadow Park. Bruce Shangle buys Milton Eagle from Brown brothers. Stanfield queen vote yields Chloe Stanfield 830 votes.
A collage of local notes mentions farmers’ return to steady egg prices, residents in poppy attire, and playful city banter. It cites plans for a golf course, summer resorts, home building, and garden improvements while noting a rumor of a cliff incident and summer camping ideas.
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