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Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1926

Page

3

Oregon Agricultural College Honor System outlined for students

The O A C student body governs its honor system under the president’s approval. It covers all registered students and academic work including exams and assignments. Violations must be reported. warnings may be given during exams. Defendants must appear before the committee or face automatic suspension. Penalties range from five lost credits to expulsion, with possible publication of the offender’s name. The system’s success contrasts with recent failures at other western institutions.

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The Waltz Dream to Open at Stand ard Theatre Tomorrow Night

The Waltz Dream stars Willy Fritsch Xenia Desni and Mady Christians in the German operetta filmed spectacle to be shown at the Stand ard Theatre tomorrow night. Sunday night Metro Goldwyn presents Renee Adoree and Ralph Graves in Blarney. Wednesday night My Wife and I by Harriet Beecher Stowe will be shown next. Oran Crayne a 16 year old Pendleton high school student was killed near Keith while duck hunting when his shotgun discharged striking him in the chest. A companion on a cliff above the Umatilla river restrained the fall by catching him.

Oscar Strauss Standard Theatre Willy Fritsch Xenia Desni Mady Christians Renee Adoree Ralph Graves Oran Crayne Pendleton Keith Sunday Crayne Umatilla

County prepares Thorn Hollow grade Rock surface plan

The Thorn Hollow rock crusher is being tuned to begin work on the new grade from Duffy school house to the head of Thorn Hollow. The county court hopes to have the grade surfaced by early spring, finishing before the Eagle Hollow extension grading is completed.

Thorn Hollow Duffy School Eagle Hollow

Farmer Joe Payant Puts Faith in Mexican Red Beans

Joe Payant plans to plant over 100 acres of Mexican red beans next season after a successful current crop. On the Foster place southeast of Athena he titled 244 sacks from 56 acres at six cents per pound, a tidy seasonal profit at current market.

Joe Payant Foster Place Athena Joe

Goethe and Shakespeare compared as literary waves

Goethe stood in Shakespearean mold but lagged behind the master. Shakespeare crowned English literature while Goethe founded German literature, lacking Chancer and Spenser but shaping a distinct poetic national expression.

Goethe Shakespeare Spenser

Jolly Twenty five club hosts charactor party

The Jolly Twenty-five club entertained at Mrs. Arnold Wood’s home west of Athena for a character party. Mrs. Merrick won for a cannibal costume as guests portrayed Gypsies Spaniards Hawaiians Sheiks and Cowboys. Mrs. Ross Payne and others attended and a three course luncheon followed.

Jolly Twenty-five Arnold Wood Athena Maggie Jiggs Jesse Myrick Ross Payne Bert Logsdon Fred Pinkerton Hilda Dickenson Edna Pinkerton John Banister Weston Alva Blalock Bend Lela Zerba Sterling Parris

Thanksgiving program at Etude club meeting

The Etude club met at Mrs. C. O. Stephens home on Wednesday evening with thanksgiving themed decor. After the business session, the program committee organized performances including piano duets, vocal solos, a paper on The Origin of Thanksgiving, ukulele songs, readings, and chorus practice. The hostess served iced treats late in the evening.

Etude Club C. O. Stephens David Stone Otha Reeder Lawrence Pinkerton Max Hopper Archie McIntyre O. C. Hadley Mary Jane Cornelison Lasca Mildred Bateman McDowell Evelyn Sellars Lorraine Terry

Athena Civic club reviews Helen of Troy book at Boyd home

The Athena Civic club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. F. B. Boyd’s home to review The Private Life of Helen of Troy by John Erskine. Mrs. Louis Keen offered a lucid sketch, followed by refreshments. The next meeting is set for January 18 at Mrs. Henry Dell’s home.

Athena Civic Club F. B. Boyd Helen of Troy John Erskine Columbia University Louis Keen Henry Dell

Thanksgiving Luncheon Uses Autumn Leaf Scorecards

Mrs. Dr. Robinson Mrs. Otis White man and Mrs. Walter Shaham all of Walla Walla attended a luncheon where attractive Thanksgiving cards marked the places and scorecards shaped as autumn leaves were used later in the play.

Dr. Robinson Otis Whiteman Walter Shaham Walla Walla

Secret Oregon Wedding Brings Kathryn McIntyre and John Tucker

In surprise news Kathryn McIntyre of this city wed John E. Tucker in Hillsboro on September 3. The couple now room in Tillamook after a Willamette Valley visit and a secret departure. The O D O club met at Adam Schwandt’s home with humorous readings and lunch. Nat Kimball honored at Pendleton birthday dinner hosted by C C Stephens and A A Kimball.

Hillsboro Oregon Kathryn McIntyre John E. Tucker Athena Willamette Valley Mrs. Tucker Tillamook C. C. Stephens Pendleton A. A. Kimball Nat Lina Sturgis F. S. LeGrow

Nuts Inspire Art Across Cultures and Eras

The piece traces how artists turn to nuts for vessels and carvings from ancient India to London’s Indian Museum. It notes dippers carved from nutshells in antiquity, a Chinese tradition of nutshell artistry in 1425, and Tibetan rosaries of carved nuts, reflecting nut shaped artistry across civilizations.

India South Kensington London Henry VI Tibet

A Thought on Kindness While People Live

A Boston Transcript reflection notes the beauty of sending flowers after death and urges kindness during a person’s life. It argues daily opportunities to help others prevent regret at a loved one’s passing.

Boston Transcript

Misconception of Welfare Responsibility in Public Service

The text argues that many people wrongly believe government should supply personal welfare. It contends individuals must take personal initiative to reap benefits from government and society.

For Sale Classifieds and Services

Classified list includes second hand cabinet sewing machine inquire at Press office ducks young fat ducks for Thanksgiving call Lawrence Pinkerton 26F12 Athena leather covered Morris chair rocker furniture including sewing machine piano for sale vicinity of Athena must be sold at once large Pastern factory bargain $10 monthly details T G Fellows 66 Front Street Portland Oregon Marcelling expert Miss Chapelle Westa Oregon contact 292 appointment

Morris Athena T. G. Fellows Front Street Portland Oregon Marcelling

School Meeting to Vote on Boet County District Budget

Notice to legal voters of School District No. 29 Boet County Oregon that a school meeting will be held at the school house on November 20 1926 at 2 15 PM to discuss the district budget and to vote on levying a special district tax. The fiscal year June 21 1926 to June 30 1927 totals 18500 including state county and district funds.

Boet County State of Oregon Ernest A Zerba Union High School Dist. No Umatilla County BUDGE

Union High School District 7 Expenditure Estimate Certification

Ernest A. Zerba certifies the 1926 27 expenditure estimate and the current year and three prior years budgets were prepared from records in his charge and are true and correct copies. He signs as District Clerk.

Ernest A. Zerba Cler's

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C.A.C Strauss’ Operetta Rock Crusher Adele McEwen Home Missionaries Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church W. J. Crabill Herr Bridge Club M. L. Watts Athena Bridge Club Walla Walla Country Club Walter Adams Dr. Leach Bend Building Pendleton, Oregon Adam Schwandt George Johnston Flint Johns Jesse Smith Nat Kimball Mrs. Sturgis THE Dr. W. Boyd Stangier Whyte Allen Bell Drayman J. L. Harman Main Street Mobiloil Valvoline Conoco Mutual F. T. Chamberlain Jensens Blacksmith Tharp Bros Athens Oreg Crv Eren Mineettyrece Tee Crippled Children’s Fund E. C. Rogers Board of Directors Emlum Owst Board of Union High School District NO Ikea Amar enEaNe & Res Insura Reepere Abtedresewene Reserestons etal—Insurance Eeedeweewe Bennadseee —S Miscellaneous Hirgoree Ee Emergenc Searse Mel First National Bank OF Athena the Lumber Turn-A-Lum Lumber Co Whitehead’s Barber Shop Lee Whitehead Troy Laundry Twin City Cleaners
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