Athena Press Briefs from Athena Oregon
Short notices from Athena Oregon dated October 16 report local happenings and community updates for residents, including advertisements and public notices typical of small town papers.
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1926
Page
2
Hanford Passes Stop Law For All Automobiles
Hanford California adopts ordinance requiring a complete stop before railroad crossings. Southern Pacific safety head R J Clanky cites improved visibility and caution, noting 1678 cars struck trains and 107 skidded into trains in eight years through December 11 1925 due to speed at crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford
California
R. J. Clanky
Southern Pacific Company
Southern Pacific
States face votes on hydroelectric power bonds
Oregon and California prepare November ballot measures to authorize bonds for hydroelectric development. Oregon seeks 50 million dollars and California 500 million dollars. Both plans would nearly double existing bonded debt across states and local governments while not increasing taxable assets. Taxpayers, farm and home owners would bear interest and principal payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
California
Weston Potato Show Drives Local Growth and Politics
The Weston annual potato show on October 25 promotes mountain potato excellence and supports growers. Fred Bennion advised on cultivation and crop use, while the community backs Bennion and the show as a boost to regional welfare. The piece also notes political campaigning featuring Roy Ritner and Joseph N. Scott, plus interest in Oregon potato law and related pamphlets. It mentions last week’s Mexican conflict with casualties among Yaquis and soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Fred Bennion
Hennion
Chi two gangsters dead three wounded reignites city tensions
A violent incident in Chicago leaves three wounded and two gangsters dead as authorities investigate the shootout. No further details are provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi
The Holy Spirit Sermon Called For Next Sunday
The Church of Christ invites members to Sunday worship at 11 A.M with a special song by Miss Terry and choir leadership. Morning services will continue the Bible heroes theme and children meet in Sunday school class. The Teddy Leavitt Revival item will be discussed and a special emphasis on the Spirit of the Lord's Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Daniel
Endeavor Society
Teddy Leavitt
Sunday School and Worship Schedule With Sermon Themes
Primary and Junior Sunday schools meet at 9:45 and 10:00 AM respectively, worship at 11:00 AM with a Moses tribute. Junior and Senior Young People gather 6:30 PM, song service at 7:30 PM. Evangelism program this week with Bible study midweek on Thursday. Morainese service and sermon on Conquest for Contentment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Church On Evangelism
Notice of Final Hearing for Levi M Main Estate
The administratrix Rose Etta Main of Levi M Main deceased has filed a final account. A final hearing is set for Wednesday November 17 1026 at 10:00 AM in the County Court room Pendleton Oregon to hear objections and settlement of the estate. Attorneys Raley Steiner and Warner represent the administratrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi M. Main
Anid
State of
Oregon
Umatilla County
Pendleton
Rose
Etta Main
Levi M, Main
Raley, Raley & Steiner
H. J. Warner
Adminstratrix
Oregon court orders sale of estate property in Pendleton
In the matter of Ira Durrill an incompetent the County Court of Umatilla Oregon orders next of kin Ambrose Durrill and Lizzie Durrill and all interested parties to appear October 28 1926 at Pendleton to show cause why the ward s real estate described as Block 190 Reservation Addition Pendleton and the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 16 township 1 north range 35 east will not be sold for ward benefit a notice to be published weekly for four weeks in Athena Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Ira Durrill
Henry Craig
I. W. Durrill
Bloc 190
City of
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Range 35
Ward
Ambrose Durrill
Laverne, Oklahma
Lizzie Durrill
Buffalo
Oklahoma
Athena Press
Athens Umatilla County
J. M. Schanner
Will M. Peterson
George R. Lewis
Guardian
Ready for Big Show at Freewater Apple Exhibition
East End apple show management announces a two day event at the Work open air pavilion in Freewater on October 27 and 28. Organizers push to make this year’s exhibition the most interesting yet with broader display and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Freewater
Horses Taken Up In Athena Oregon Pound For Redemption
The following horses are in the Athena city pound and may be sold on Tuesday October 19 at 2 PM if not redeemed by their owners. A one day mare 12 years old with D above bar on left stifle and Indian brand on right hip and sorrel colt. A black yearling mare colt with brand D above bar on left stifle. A bay yearling gelding with brand D above bar on left stifle. A baldface bay pinto gelding with brand D above bar on left stifle and wine glass brand on left shoulder. Dated Athena Oregon October 11 1926 B D Taylor Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Oregon
B. D. Taylor, Marshall
Henry J. Taylor for Senator 19th District Pendleton candidate bio
Henry J. Taylor, Pendleton resident and farmer, seeks re election to the Oregon Senate representing Umatilla Union and Morrow counties. He cites public service as Pendleton school director city councilman Inland Empire Bank director and I O O F leader with a platform including tax reform highway completion and Pendleton Round Up support. Paid Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Taylor
Umatilla
Union
Morrow Counties
Pendleton
Missouri
California
Umatilla County
Inland Empire Bank
Ellis, W. O. W
Portland
Oregon
Legislative Assembly
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