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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1929
Page
1
Hinted verse driven item celebrates Thanksgiving with biblical praise and praise for Pilgrim courage. It echoes Plymouth and California bounty, urging abundance and gratitude for daily bread. Source: Detralt News.
The piece argues that true thanksgiving is an inner attitude, not outward gifts. It links glad acceptance of God's will to divine deliverance, citing the psalmist, Paul and Silas, Madam Guyon, and Bunyan, and urges rejoicing in trials as a path to God's salvation and growth.
The document records President George Washington declaring November 26 a day of public thanksgiving and prayer. It cites Congress urging a national observance, gratitude to Almighty God, and requests for peace, liberty, good government, and general prosperity. Washington notes prayers for national unity, religious liberty, and virtuous governance.
The Indianapolis News columnist William Herschell traces Thanksgiving customs from 1621 to present, noting a shift from travel by sleigh to city hotel gatherings and post dinner entertainment. It outlines historic proclamations by Bradford, Washington, Lincoln, and others, affirming the last Thursday in November as a national observance, with rural and urban practices diverging but the spirit enduring.
President Hoover orders agricultural groups to assist the nationwide effort to revive business. The call, part of a sweeping mobilization, targets every major sector including industry railroads utilities and agriculture to spur demand and lower borrowing costs.
Victor Bracher of Pilot Rock departs Seattle on the freighter Mauna Ala with a large shipment of Hungarian Partridge Mongolian and Ring Necked Pheasants and Oregon Mountain Quail destined for Kauai and Honolulu. He also takes moving picture film of the production steps and a Seattle Times story about the expedition. Bracher will return via San Francisco after an estimated one month away.
Harold Newhinney district fruit inspector announced in Walla Walla that the new grading and sack markings order has earned commendation from potato handlers. He noted grocers now know what they buy and sell and that condemning faulty lots has improved quality.
The Pilot Rock Gun Club announces another shoot for Sunday December 15 following a successful turkey and ham event on its new grounds.
Mr and Mrs C L McFadden plan to spend Thanksgiving with relatives in Wells WALE.
Oregon State and the University of Oregon won their Saturday football contests. Oregon State defeated Detroit 14 to 7, ending Detroit’s 21 game unbeaten streak with a key interception and touchdown by Bill McKalip. Oregon beat Hawaii 7 to 0 at Multnomah Stadium as Robinson returned a punt 64 yards for the lone score.
Captain John J. McEwen resigns as University of Oregon football coach as his four year contract nears expiry. He sought renewal for immediate certainty but says he will honor next year’s terms. Dr Hall notes no official statement and cites press reports of McEwen’s request.
Paramount presents Hungarian Rhapsody directed by UFA with Lil Dagover in the lead supported by Willy Fritsch and Dita Parlo. An all new cast appears on screen besides a Paramount two reel comedy news reel and cartoon complete the program at Standard.
A light fall of rain earlier this week raised hopes among farmers after one of the driest seasons on record. Only seven rains since February totaled 5.56 inches, with 3.13 inches deemed beneficial, far below the normal 12.99 inches.
Mrs. Dora Harder of Milton suffered a broken arm after her car collided with a truck carrying poles. A pole penetrated the windshield, causing the injury as she was traveling to Portland.
USDA grain marketing specialists report that washing wheat to remove smut at early post threshing stages prevents dockage penalties, reduces extra handling, and guards against contamination of clean wheat, ensuring safer milling and market grading.
A Pendleton area wheat rancher C. R. Smith tells a East Oregonian reporter his fall wheat looks fair and unfrozen, expressing optimism and a wait‑and‑see stance for spring. He reflects on farmers routinely fearing failures yet often yielding a normal crop despite weather twists.
Voters in Umatilla county will decide December 27 on creating a building fund for a new courthouse. The county court approved the petition for action. If approved, $100,000 will be set aside annually for three years on the present courthouse block.
Weston resident David W. Alrey received the grand championship at the eighth annual Pacific Northwest potato growers show in Spokane. He topped all entries to claim the highest possible honor in the competition.
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