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Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1926

Page

3

Weston seeks Eastern Oregon State Normal School at Weston

Weston petitions the Oregon State Board of Regents to locate the Eastern Oregon State Normal School at Weston. The letter argues Weston’s history as an old site, its nine fee simple advantages, available sites, and favorable climate and costs, urging a thorough Regents investigation. It notes Monmouth and Ashland normals have been re established and Weston deserves equal consideration.

Weston Normal State Senate Oregon Oregon Normal Monmouth Southern Oregon Normal Ashland Weston C. W. Avery State Board of Normal School Regents Eastern Oregon Normal Umatilla County Board of Regents State Normal Schools Eastern Oregon State Normal School Oregon State Normal School Athena Blue Mountains Eastern Weston Commercial Association Salem Avery

Golden Inca Cup Reveals Pre Spanish Splendor

A Popular Mechanics article describes a ten inch high gold cup with hammered relief portrait. It is believed to have belonged to Inca royalty and dates a thousand years before Spanish contact. The piece showcases the advanced gold beating skills of early Andean artisans.

Peru Popular Mechanics Magazine

Marriage of Miss Irene Du Puis to Kenneth Bursell

Announced at Salem the marriage of Miss Irene Faith Du Puis daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E DuPuis Adams to Kenneth A Bursell of Dallas The bride is a student at Monmouth Normal School The groom is a graduate of Oregon Agricultural College and a Sigma Phi Sigma fraternity member East Oregonian.

Salem Irene Faith du Puis Charles E. DuPuis Adams Kenneth A. Bursell Dallas Bursell Monmouth Normal School Oregon Agricultural College Sigma Phi Sigma Fraternity East Oregonian

Rustling for Cupid at the Standard Theatre

The Standard Theatre screens Peter B. Kyne’s Rustling for Cupid tomorrow night with George O’Brien and Anita Stewart in leading roles. Also on the bill are Rawson’s Folly with Richard Barthelmess and Dorothy MacKain, Hands Up with Raymond Griffith, and The Keeper of the Bees. The junior class photoplay Brown of Harvard screens January 8 for senior banquet funds.

Peter B. Kyne Cupid Standard Theatre George O'Brien Anita Stewart Richard Barthelmess Dorothy MacKain Rawson Richard Harding Davis Raymond Griffith Griffith Keeper of the Bees Brown Harvard

Thanksgiving Feasts Widen Across Towns And Homes

With King Winter present and King Turkey strutting the annual Thanksgiving celebration draws both young and old. Athena residents travel to neighboring towns counties and states for holiday gatherings while many host parties at home with friends and relatives.

Winter Turkey Athena

Richards Host Eighteen Relatives At Jefferson Street Party

At the Prichards home Mr and Mrs B B Richards hosted a Thursday party with eighteen relatives and friends dining on Jefferson street. The yellow color theme featured chrysanthemums centerpieces and nut baskets with favors. Guests included Mr and Mrs Will Rider Maurice Rider and Miss Ione Rider of Yakima, Mr and Mrs Otis Whiteman and family, Mr and Mrs Maurice Hill and daughter, Miss Elizabeth Holwager of Walla Walla, and Mr and Mrs H H Hill.

B. B. Richards Jefferson Street Maurice Hill Elizabeth Holwager Walla Walla H. H. Hill

Mrs Stephens entertains with marigold motif dinner

Mrs C Q Stephens hosted a dinner Thursday using deep orange marigolds as decoration and favors. Guests included Mrs A A Kimball and Pendleton residents Stewart Spokane Velva Mansfield Rudy Meliner Svan John Murray Nat Kimball. Also noted a Thanksgiving themed family dinner at R B McKiwen home with E E Goff attending. Etude club meets Saturday December 4 at 8 PM at Mrs C M Eager's Jefferson street home to discuss Italian Music.

C. Q. Stephens A. A. Kimball Stephens Stewart Spokane Velva Mansfield Rudy Meliner Svan John Murray Nat Kimball Pendleton R. B. McKiwen E. E. Goff Mrs. McEwen Etude Club

Classifieds and notices mix in Athena area ad page

The page lists classified ads including a high grade piano sale in Athena and a second hand sewing machine, leather Morris chair, and other furniture. Local beauty services and a dinner-host note are included, followed by a state tax levy summary from Olympia detailing the general fund levy increase to 2. three mills and total state levy figures.

Morris Olympia State Board of Equalization

Thanksgiving Day Observed In Athena And Vicinity

Thanksgiving was observed in the usual form in Athena and nearby communities. Festive dinners were held with relatives and friends gathering, and Athena stores and businesses remained closed for the holiday.

Athena

Question on Family Name Reveals Allington Savage Heritage

Phyllis visits Mrs. Smith and enjoys picture books. Mrs. Smith asks for siblings and Phyllis mentions Luelle Allington Savage. When asked if Allington was her mama’s name before marriage, Phyllis replies she did not know her mother before marriage.

Phyllis Mrs. Smith

Now They're Married

A young woman waits for a letter each morning, grows despondent as none arrives, and a postman offers to send one himself. She replies she would prefer a love letter over a business note, ending with a lighthearted exchange.

The Printed Word Penalty Among Friends

A quotation on the power of the press notes that reporters can anger friends despite intent. It calls the printed word mysterious in its impact and contrasts spoken wit with printed statements. The piece from Atchison Globe reflects on newspaper effects.

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