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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1928
Page
2
In Special Road District No. 53 voters approved a 10 mill tax to build a 15 mile loop road serving Athena and surrounding farms. The measure passed 16 yes 11 no with 27 votes cast from 28 eligible voters. Construction expected to begin in spring under county court supervision.
The W C T U met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Clarence Tubbs home Pendleton with 17 members and 5 visitors present. Vice president Mrs W O Read led the session. County president Mrs May of Pendleton attended and spoke on the state convention and the Children’s Farm Home. The program featured a solo by Mrs Reeder a reading The Tiger by Mrs Hiteman and an essay by Carlton Sox of Albany that won a national prize. The hostess assisted by Mrs Kerby wrapped up a profitable afternoon. Next meeting set for December 18 with Mrs Reeder.
About 150 members of the Order of the Eastern Star from Andleton Weston Helix Athena and Milton attended a Milton dinner Saturday night. The event featured chrysanthemums Milton apples and a program of music and readings before initiations into Bushee Chapter Pendleton and a floral degree by Athena members.
Weston Leader reports that Washington-Idaho Seed Company contracts for growing seed peas are progressing. Lance Kellough says 500 acres are signed and 1500 more must be signed by the end of November for the Spokane firm to enter Weston territory.
High school girls hosted the football team at a Saturday banquet in the school dining room. Afterward they took the boys to the Standard Theatre where seats were reserved by the hosts. The party also included members of the faculty and totaled thirty four people.
The District 7 election to authorize a tax levy increase for 1928 is set for 2 PM on Monday November 26 at the schoolhouse. The district seeks an overall levy of 14,152.70 after offsets, with changes including higher salaries for superintendent and athletic coach but reduced materials and supplies and personnel costs.
Evangelist Johnson concludes three weeks of evangelistic meetings at the Christian church likely ending with Sunday services. Attendance has been satisfactory and renewed interest noted. Johnson invites the public to two services Sunday with "The Last Great Commission" at 11 o clock and "The Influence of a Little Girl" in the evening, featuring a request performance by Mr. and Mrs. Perry singing "O It is Wonderful."
Bronze and yellow chrysanthemums decorated Richard's home for a bridge ten hosted by Mrs Fred Kershaw and Mrs Bert Richards. Five tables played with Mrs Paul Lieuallen winning high score and Mrs Fred Pinkerton taking consolation. A salad and ices tray followed. Hostesses helped serve with Mrs W S Ferguson and Mrs R B McEwen.
Ken Maynard stars in Gun Gospel at the Standard Theatre tomorrow night with Virginia Brown Faire. Antonio Morena and Estelle Taylor lead The Whip Woman at the Standard Sunday night. Thanksgiving show The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come features Richard Barthelmess with Molly O Day and others.
McKenzie chapter of the O E S entertained members Tuesday evening at Helix. Autumn foliage and chrysanthemums adorned the hall as the hostess chapter initiated a candidate. A supper followed the business session with attendees including Mrs H J Watta and Mrs W S Ferguson.
Jagged lines of verse speak to mothers lovers and beauty, with phrases about pride honor and freedom. The text composes a reflective meditation on gratitude amid social strain, including unclear lines about engagement and mastery.
Miss LaVenia Marquis married Donald Johnson Thursday November 15 at the Pendleton Presbyterian Manse with Rev. Bruce officiating. The couple, attended by Mr. and Mrs. Rawlin Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Boylen, plan a Portland trip for Thanksgiving and home in Athena after January 1.
The world and domestic wheat markets were generally steady last week and soft red winter wheat advanced at St. Louis. Large cuts to Canadian crop estimates and frost damage created low quality wheat, with southern hemisphere reports also less favorable for the crop. Rye markets were lingering uncertainty.
Medford high routs The Dalles high 42 to 0 in the state championship game. Omer Stephens and Bert Taylor witnessed the blowout from The Dalles on Monday as Medford ran in seven touchdowns and failed on every extra point, sealing a decisive victory.
The Joseph Scott caterpillar was left in the field near the market road west of town Monday night. Tuesday morning driver Lowell Zerbs found that someone had stripped the machine of its tools and taken parts.
Wayne Pinkerton recovered a fumble and scored the only touchdown as Athena beat Weston 6 to 0 in a close high school football game. Weston’s line and defense limited Athena’s passing and running, while Athena repeatedly punted to pin Weston back and preserve the lead.
Mr and Mrs L M McFadden returning home from Corvallis to Paris were delayed while their car was repaired after a wreck on a wet pavement. Mrs McFadden was driving when a front car stopped suddenly. She braked and skidded into the other vehicle. A woman in the other car sustained fractured ribs. The McFadden car was damaged but had right of way.
A benefit dance for the Athens Boy Scout troop was well attended at Legion Hall on Saturday. Ticket sales totaled $25. Victor Hirsch from Freewater contributed his piano services for the orchestra.
Delbert Lofthus 23 son of Mr and Mrs L A Lofthus of 3188 Fourth Ave died by asphyxiation in a Philips Dodge mine at Morenci Arizona on Thursday night He had worked in the mine about a month was shift boss during the explosion Six miners were overcome two died while others tried to rescue them Oxygen equipment was used but futile He was Wa Hi graduate with a Colorado School of Mines scholarship later worked in Great Northern Cascade tunnel and other mines He belonged to the Elks lodge and was unmarried Burial will be in Walla Walla
Enrollment in Athena for Red Cross has begun under Miss Hilda Dickenson as chairman of the drive appointed by the county chair. The Roll Call runs from Armistice Day to the eve of Thanksgiving Day with local residents urged to sign up through Miss Dickenson or Mayor Stephens as Helix and Adams report early over the top.
The M. E. Missionary Society gathered at Mrs Crabill home with 27 ladies present. Mrs H H Hill was asked to oversee an apron sale at the Athena Hotel on December 15. A prize fishing game followed by luncheon was hosted by the hostess with assistance from several members.
Salem report states Treasurer Thomas B. Kay will push a state income tax law with a property offset at the next session. He says such a law could raise about 1.125 million dollars annually to reduce the general fund deficit and would win voter approval with a reasonable rate and low exemptions. He also favors motor vehicle license reform to ease highway funding without harming construction.
The Study Club met at Mrs Retta Potts home last Friday afternoon. Papers by Mrs M W Hansell on experiences on the Oregon trail Mrs Berlin on Ezra Meekers work and Mrs M L Miller on Pioneer life in Oregon were read. Roll call named Oregon rivers. Mrs Berlin to host next Friday on The Oregon Question and its final settlement Governmental Beginnings.
A. W. Thomas of Horse Heaven near Walla Walla reports 12 horses dead and 8 more paralyzed from botulinus poisoning traced to contaminated food. Dr. J. R. Fuller says further losses halted by removing infected food and administering an antitoxin.
A District No. 29 meeting on Monday approved the budget as read by the school clerk. The district tax amount to be raised totaled $7,714.58, with only a small number attending the session.
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