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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1926
Page
2
The Athena Press in Athena Oregon announces subscription rates for 1826 with prices for one year and shorter terms. Publisher F B Boyd notes the paper is available at 82.00 for a year and 1.00 for six months and three months respectively.
The Athena Presswill begin publishing house architectural plans to boost home building in Athena and nearby. It argues ownership of a home precedes car ownership, and new plans with clotex insulation and liberal designs allow alterations. Tum a Lum Lumber Co offers an architect and many plans through local building-material dealers.
The Newberryized editor of The Manufacturer defends against corruption charges in 1026 primaries. He argues most charges reflect small expenditures per voter and questions the cost of voter outreach in larger states. He splits costs into legitimate circularizing versus Newberrying the electorate.
An exchange notes Fire Prevention Week sparked higher public response, arguing ongoing awareness could cut fire losses. meanwhile costs reveal farm and livestock figures, including calf crop and milk cow costs, plus a Maine potato magnate’s sale and a Klamath Falls girl’s attempted suicide in San Francisco.
Snow fell low on the foothills this week marking the first notable appearance of wintry weather in the area. Residents reported light accumulation and brief cover as temperatures dipped across several towns. Meteorologists cautioned travelers to expect variable conditions in higher elevations.
The piece notes approaching winter storms ravaging the East and Midwest while the Pacific coast remains near normal. A front page headline cites Italy under fascist wave, with Mussolini’s regime referenced. It mentions Chinese women washing as men join the army and Trudie arriving in Portland during rain.
Athena council decides to light the city for one year using eight 1000 candle power lamps. Rev. George T. Ellis and wife arrive to reside on High street near the Baptist church where he will serve as pastor. The piece also lists local social notes and various residents’ activities and travels.
Notice records 1926 estray at Will M. Myrick ranch Myrick Station Umatilla County Oregon. Black gelding three years old weight about 2150 pounds branded JH quarter circle over H on left shoulder. If not redeemed, owner loses right to property, will be sold to highest bidder at the Myrick ranch at Myrick Station on November 26 1926 at 0 o'clock a.m. Athena Oregon dated November 10 1926 by Jess Myrick.
Julia Martin executrix filed the final account for the Frank Martin estate in Umatilla County Oregon. The county judge set December 10 at 10 a.m. in Pendleton for hearing objections and settlement.
Mrs. Lillie Miller of Marshfield Oregon and formerly of Athena relocates her real estate office to F L Blanchard 208 4 5 Times Building at 4th and Washington Portland Oregon. Friends wishing to sell or change property are invited to contact her by writing or calling.
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