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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1917
Page
3
Local society notes show Pendleton visitors from Bly and Rogers, Anica Strain arriving, and multiple Pendleton and Weston residents in Athena for visits, weddings, and church events. Thanksgiving services announced with Armenian relief offering and a musical rehearal at the Christian Church.
After school Tuesday the 7th grade team played the High school squad in a basketball game ending 18 to 1 in favor of the High school. Later a girls game is set for 8 p m with lineups listed for both schools.
The 100 year old thin sideboard is cherished by Mrs Stone. Visitors in Mina Sherman’s room this week included Mrs Gag Myrick Mrs F B Radtee Mrs A B Stele and Mr M W Hansell.
Athens Auxiliary of the Umatilla Red Cross reports Soldiers' and Sailors' Christmas fund exceeded its quota by 40.85 with major gifts from the Star Club 9.40 and Weston's entertainment 90.10 plus 28.10 from Richards and Mrs. M. I. The local treasury will hold the balance as an emergency fund as Pendleton county officers are elected at a county meeting. Sabina Morton nodira and LeGrow elected as representatives. H. H. Hill absent, meeting chaired by Vice Chairman Sharp.
Rev LaViolette led open air services at the band stand in Athens on Sunday with the Athens band aiding the choir in sacred music. Open air services were announced for next Sunday afternoon, weather permitting, as locals report health and ongoing town happenings amid various notes and anecdotes from residents.
The Methodist Episcopal, Christian, and Baptist churches invite the public to joint Thanksgiving services led by Rev. D. I. Baker with music by joint church choirs. The Christian church hosts Sunday school and a program titled "Shining Lights" with Minn Maude Sherman, while Baptist services feature a sermon on Work or Pray and a reflection on Self righteousness. Everyone is welcome.
Classified ad offers a strictly modern three story brick Portland home in a residential district. Features include gut heating system two fireplaces two baths hardwood floors two story garage and prime fixtures. Cash terms offered. Call or write Tillman 440 EL 94th St North Portland Ora.
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