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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1931
Page
6
The Athena Press notes Gresham women in the Rus selville grange converted old rags into nine hooked rugs valued around 11 dollars each, saving about 101 dollars. It also warns that timber arson is a major crime, cites new laws to curb firebugs, and mentions an article Roads Versus Doles urging work over pensions.
A humor page notes a hunter delivering a collection of chipmunks as an odd offering while others debate acceptance. It discusses farm surplus, the rise of electric service, railroad finance, Oregon walnuts, Wallowa shrimp planting, Malheur Telephone's new office, and a Tillamook beauty parlor run by Miss Pearl Glad.
A public figure argues that America is a lawless nation due to overcomplicated statutes that aid criminals. He urges fewer, clearer laws and harsher punishment to curb crime and empower authorities against a well financed underworld.
The Oregon Journal discusses Clarence True Wilson’s harsh critique of Legionnaires at Detroit and its political impact on drys and prohibition, noting not all delegates were intoxicated and defending veterans from libel. The piece warns against repeating the tirade, citing national service members as defenders of democracy.
A window into Walla Walla area life with saloon counts in Prescott and Walla Walla, new Stanfield clock shop news, residents moving for winter, visits from Pendleton and Napa, farm property sales, a 2 horsepower white steamer car, wheat Gold Coin winning at fair, drummers registering at St Nichols, injuries from a hay cutter, Athena teachers and trains, and bets on thoroughbred jacks at the fair.
A provincial editor touts fall building materials at record-low prices while a tourist driver and spouse argue humorously about brakes. A sequence of quick quips follows about dental work, love letters, legal charges, towing fees, and a distressed yacht signaling for a corkscrew.
In the County Court of Oregon Umatilla County the estate of Charles H Potter deceased appoints an administratrix. Creditors must present their claims to the administratrix or to her attorneys at their Athena office within the legal timeframe.
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