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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1930
Page
2
The Athena Press lists annual, six month, and three month subscription rates. One copy for one year costs $1.00, with shorter terms priced accordingly. Published in Athena, Oregon, on November 14, 1930.
The piece warns against public ownership failures in North Dakota and argues Oregon should allow electric utilities to develop power resources only if they pay adequate horse power taxes and respect municipal rights. It urges fearless legislative action in the next session to settle the power question for all time.
The Beekman Essays contest for 1931 invites 15 to 18 year old students in Oregon to write original essays on The Oregon Trail. Prizes will be awarded to the four best submissions from public or private schools and colleges within the state.
A writer notes urban roads benefit cars more than rural paths and urges asphalt roads for year round use to aid farmers. The Homestake mine in South Dakota relied on an underground telephone network to summon rolls and evacuate workers after a shaft fire, with only two fatalities when a cable failed.
The piece argues for a public service commission that acts fairly to the public rather than merely umpiring utility disputes. It contends open criticism and publicity can shake up commissions, benefiting the public and giving utility interests a fair shake, while challenging claims of socialism.
Milton A Miller argues in the Oregon Journal that tax bills and other measures should go to the supreme court for approval before enactment, to curb unconstitutionality. Mr Prestleye won in Umatilla county, defeating his Republican opponent in a strongly Republican area.
For sale dry wood by R B McEwen. Turkeys for sale by family. Phone 80915. For sale right room house and three full lots by Mrs Sharp Athena. For sale three full-blood Jersey bull calves Floyd Pinkerton Athena phone 26F6. Eyes examined and glasses fitted at Schneller's East Main Walla Walla. For sale two registered Guernsey bull calves priced at 76 and 25 by Louie Ringel Athena phone 32F21.
Notice is given that Mary I Hill has been appointed administratrix of the estate of Reed Hill in Umatilla County Oregon. All sons with claims must file verified claims with vouchers at the law office of Raley Raley & Warner Pendleton within six months from November 7 1930. Attorneys for Administratrix: John F Kiker Alfred Cunha Pendleton Oregon.
The County Court of Umatilla County Oregon calls a special road district meeting for November 17 1930 from 1 to 5 pm at the School House in District 30 to vote on a special tax for Special Road District No 61. The tax funds will be supervised by the County Court for road improvements per a July 7 1930 report.
In Umatilla County plaintiffs H A Street and Betha Street sue Inez Westerdale and A M Westerdale Carrie Shook and Samuel W Shook Jane Doe Davis and F A Davis Pike Steel and Jane Doe Steel and unknown parties for a decree asserting ownership in Lot 11 and adjacent lands in Section 3 Town 8 North Range 35 EWM excluding a school district parcel. Court ordered publication for four weeks with first notice October 24 1930.
Fred Kershaw completed the census for School District No. 29 listing 269 children of school age, up from 234 last year, with 27 more boys than girls. Measles cases reported in A. C. Kirk and Mrs. Lola Payne families as 5 and 3 respectively.
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