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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1930
Page
2
Athena Oregon November 7 1930 presents subscription prices for one year six months and three months with rates two dollars one dollar and seventy five cents respectively indicating a local newspaper pricing disclosure for readers and potential subscribers.
States levy gasoline taxes from two to six cents per gallon and expect 550 million dollars in revenue this year. Campaigns push higher rates in Louisiana, West Virginia, Maine, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Washington, Nebraska and Colorado. Public sentiment grows weary as voters in North Dakota reject a hike from three to four cents.
Chairman Legge declares support for cooperative marketing and urges farmers to follow the herd toward the marketing act. He says the nation has stamped approval, noting progress despite mixed opinions. The piece contrasts public expenditures and gun control debates with warnings about waste and the need for security.
The article contrasts Portugal limiting press crime reports with U S coverage of gang warfare. It cites Bugs Moran losses, Joe Aiello actions, and Al Capone influencing Chicago from Florida, highlighting sensational gangster reportage and cross Atlantic press freedom.
The piece notes London uses a simple gas flame to teach deaf and dumb children the letters of the alphabet, claiming a new and extraordinary educational use. It contrasts broad financial optimism with local wheat country stagnation and calls for bold, intelligent boosting to revive the economy.
Senator Borah of Idaho argues time is ripe for a silver to gold ratio acceptable to leading nations, noting world interest due to gold supply decline. He stresses no free silver claim, only a globally acceptable ratio. Mussolini mobilizes Blackshirts for a massive rally in Rome to mark ten years of the movement.
Washington State College beat Oregon State on Saturday as Mr Edwards dominated the line and kept the Cougars in control. The coast championship race benefited from his key plays and leadership.
Senator Borah backs the debenture plan arguing farmers deserve a share of prosperity alongside industry. Congressman French opposes the debenture plan and rejects a tariff scheme targeting wheat in world markets. Idaho remains divided on these issues.
Fifty years ago letters took months to reach Europe from parts of the United States. Now voices cross oceans in minutes, and the telephone has made the world a neighborhood.
Athena backed up and showed Pilot Rock a few wrinkles in a scoreless tie. The game featured stout defense and neither side could break through for a winner.
Oregon stood among the warm spots on election day as an off-year campaign drew intense public attention nationwide, a rarity in twenty years. The article notes the unusually high voter interest and the broad geographic spread of the campaign’s impact.
Classified notice lists three full-blooded Jersey bull calves, seller Floyd Pinkerton of Athena contact via phone. Eyes examined with properly fitted Schneller's glasses listed. Also two registered Guernsey bull calves offered by Louie Ringel of Athena with prices 75 and 25 and phone number provided.
Notice is given in the County Court of Oregon Umatilla County that Dean S. Tatom as administrator has filed his final account and report for the estate of Grace Nancy Tatom deceased. A hearing on objections will be held Monday November 10 1930 at 10 a.m. in the County Court House Pendleton. Attorneys Peterson and Lewis represent the administrator.
Road district meeting for Special District No 61 in Umatilla County Oregon set for November 17 1930 from 1 pm to 6 pm at School District 30 school house. Purpose to vote a special tax not to exceed ten mills on all taxable property, tax to be used under County Court supervision for road improvements per County Road Master report filed July 7 1930. Order of the County Court dated August 6 1930 confirms meeting.
The Circuit Court of Oregon requires Inez Westerdale and others to answer a complaint within four weeks. The case seeks a decree establishing plaintiffs’ interest in Lot 11 and adjoining quarters in Section 3, Township 3 North, Range 35 EWM, excluding a portion sold to School District No. 11, and to permanently bar defendants from any claim to the land. The summons, published in the Athena Press, is dated October 24 1950.
Reports from Milton Freewater in the Walla Walla valley show nearly half a million dollars worth of fruit shipped this season. Local moves include Elmer Connick occupying Mansfield’s former house and various residents traveling or engaging in business in Athena and surrounding areas.
An old advertisement highlights Turn-A-Lump for winter heat, urges window washing, and promotes insulation products Celotex Masonite Nu-Wood Fir-Tex K-D Cite. It features a joke about Briggs lost car and a line about specialists in building materials with quick sale cupboards and door plans.
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