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Newspaper

Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1929

Page

3

High School Notes and Staff Roles Listed

A compact summary lists staff and student positions including Stafford Hansell as Assistant Editor Myrtle Campbell Alumni Arthur Crowley Boys Athletics and Roland Wilson with class notes. It also cites Elizabeth Walter Personals and Miss Beulah Smith as faculty advisors with grade and subject details.

Stafford Hansell Myrtle Campbell Setnwneeaack Moora Arthur Crowley Roland Wilson Ens Mery Rogers Entertainment Wiscegua Elizabeth Walter Sueeorgie Green Walter Huffman Mary Tompkins Herbert Reeder Beulah Smith

Athletics and plays supplement school life, not its core

The editorial argues that a school's value lies in its scholastic standing and practical experiences, with athletics and social activities serving as beneficial supplements. It warns against overemphasizing sports at the expense of academics and notes public memory often fixates on teams rather than academic achievement.

Mae High Alumni to Play First Basketball Practice

The Mae High boys prepare for a first basketball practice against Mae High alumni on December 6. Enthusiasm runs high as players expect immediate action and a quick start to the season.

Mae High

High School Faculty Feted at Dinner by Hansells

Mr and Mrs Marion Hansell hosted the high school faculty and Mr and Mrs Fred Pinkerton at a dinner party Saturday night. Attendees included Miss Beulah Smith Miss Dorothy Brodie Mr and Mrs Blatchford Mr and Mrs Pike Miller Mrs Areta Gurney and Mr and Mrs Fred Pinkerton. Pike Miller drove to Walla Walla Saturday with his wife and family visited friends in Pendleton Sunday.

Marion Hansell Fred Pinkerton Beulah Smith Dorothy Brodie Blatchford Pike” Miller Areta Gurney

Latin Club Debuts With Readings On Roman Life

The newly formed Latin club under Miss Dorothy Brodie met last Thursday for its first session. Betty Eager read Food and Drink in Roman Times, George Pittman spoke on Banks Shops and Inns, and members chose Atheniensee as the club name. They are practicing several Latin songs.

Dorothy Brodie Betty Eager George Pittman

Weekend sojourns noted in Walla Walla and Pendleton

Saturday visitors in Walla Walla included Doris Street Thelma Schrimpf Carolyn Kidder Harold Kirk Mary Tompkins Walter Huffman and James Wilson. Sunday guest Ralph Moore spent the afternoon in Pendleton. Leland Jenkins visited Milton on Sunday Elizabeth Walter stayed with her sister in Walla Walla over the weekend. Roland Richards spent Saturday in Pendleton. Velma Ross joined the Cannon family Sunday as dinner guest of Frances Cannon.

Walla Walla Doris Street Thelma Schrimpf Carolyn Kidder Harold Kirk Mary Tompkins Walter Huffman James Wilson Ralph Moore Pendleton Leland Jenkins Milton Elizabeth Walter Roland Richards Velma Ross Cannon Frances Cannon

Fifth Graders Honor Roll Featured in Wednesday Display

Melba Montague led the fifth grade as the sole honor roll member for the month. A joint display of fifth and sixth grade work will be shown Wednesday at 2:30 PM, inviting visitors. Clara Belle McCullough has moved to Montana to continue schooling.

Melba Montague Clara Belle McCullough Montana

Gibbon Students Move Up and Out in School Year Update

Ralph Bruce of Gibbon has entered the seventh grade while Inez McCullough of the eighth grade has moved to Montana.

Ralph Bruce Gibbon Inez McCullough Montana

Latin Club elects officers and notes ring arrival

Nonelected officers include Aileen Myrick as president Marjorie Douglas as vice president and Betty Eager as treasurer scribe The Latin club led by Miss Dorothy Brodie meets every two weeks on Tuesday nights Members read papers on Roman costume and literature Rings for the senior class have arrived

Aileen Myrick Marjorie Douglas Betty Eager Dorothy Brodie

Thanksgiving reflections on civilization and progress

The article discusses Thanksgiving as a unique, home-centered day for reflection on the past and future, referencing Charles A. Beard's Whither Mankind. Hu Shih offers a comparative view of Eastern and Western civilizations, arguing that tools and material advancement shape culture, with the West advancing from Greeks to steam engines while the East remains tied to older tools. It cautions against cynical views of modern life and suggests that broad education and prosperity enable humane governance and happier homes.

New England Charles A. Beard Hu Shih Disraeli Hu Stith Asia Europe Benjamin Franklin Lia Kangas City

What qualifies as vermin in Connecticut

Forest and Stream Magazine defines vermin as any wild animal that preys on other game. In Connecticut authorities list copper hawks sharp shinned hawks geelhawk gees hawks great horned owls barred owls starlings crows red squirrels louse enta bhobeats lynx weasels foxes mink raccoon and skunk as vermin with varying regional impact.

Forest and Stream Magazine Connecticut

The Professor’s Precaution Car Thief Ruse

A forgetful professor reports a missing car to a policeman who questions his precautions. The scholar realizes with embarrassment that he locked the spare wheel, not the main one, revealing his comic misstep in the theft tale. The exchange ends with a lighthearted puzzled punchline.

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