Oregon notes and curios from Athena Press 1951
Local snips include Oregon blue book note by Hal Hoss, a defunct carnival elephant at the state fairgrounds, a reckless driving case with $100 fine and five days in jail, and mourners in Logansport receiving dimes from the undertaker. Crater Lake amphibian plane event, gas tax debates, and Wenatchee apples headline this quirky roundup.
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Oregon
Hal Hoss
Hal
State Agricultural Department
Multnomah County
Crater Lake
Port Townsend Man Killed by Hunter Mistaking Bear
A Port Townsend man was shot and killed by a hunter who reportedly mistook him for a deer. The incident prompts debate on safety and hunting practices as communities react to the tragedy.
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Port Townsend
Another hunting fatality in Vancouver as man shoots pheasant
Vancouver man fatally shoots his son during a pheasant hunt. Investigators say the incident occurred on a rural property and authorities are reviewing the events leading to the accidental shooting.
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Vancouver
Son
Loans And Charges In Oregon Small Loans
The Morning Oregonian reports borrowers face high charges under Oregon small loan laws. A $30 loan for 90 days costs $9.75 in interest with monthly payments of $13.25, not decreasing as principal is paid. One case shows 390 percent yearly rate, another 600 percent yearly, under a law praised by some as borrower friendly but criticized for enabling such rates.
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Oregon
Life Insurance Stands Out In 1931 Investment Field
W. C. Schuppel of Oregon Mutual Life Insurance Company reports that legal reserve life insurance met all demands in 1931, outpacing other investments. He notes public attitude shifting toward life insurance as a top investment and cites high annual payments to living policyholders over death claim beneficiaries. The industry’s strength comes from large assets, conservative management, and strict requirements benefiting policyholders.
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W. C. Schuppel
Oregon Mutual Life Insurance Company
Legal Reserve Life Insurance
Notice to Creditors in Oregon Estate Case
In Umatilla County Charles A Michael appointed administrator of Mary E Michael deceased and qualified The Inland Empire Bank Building Pendleton Oregon six months from first publication October 9 1931 to present claims with vouchers to Peterson and Lewis attorneys for administrator Pendleton Oregon
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Mary E. Michael
Charles A. Michael
Peterson and Lewis
Inland Empire ‘Bank
Pendleton
Peterson & Lewis
ONG
Athena to gain creamery laundry paper mill and more
The 22 years ago Commercial Association meeting in Athena set plans for a creamery laundry and paper mill plus other business improvements. City hall on lower 3rd street begins renovation and a new sidewalk to the park is ordered. Local residents and visitors are noted with multiple short mentions of travel, visits, and events.
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Athena
Commercial Association
Lower 3Rd Street
Emery Parris
Walla Walla
Frank Berlin
Griswold
Alta Sharp
Pendleton
John King
Weston
4Th Street
West
O. A. Reeder
Tacoma
O. M. Castleman
Portland
Henry Koepke
Gallaher Place
J. C. Burke
Byron Hawks
T. M. Taggart
Milton
Philadelphia Nationals
Beeson Bros
Big Uncle Tom's Cabin Co
Opera House
Grand drama promises amusement and moral lesson
Miss Mattie Caton suffered a severe appendicitis attack Friday but is reported much improved and may not need operation. The family traveled from the farm to town for care. Athena to get a resident dentist, with a Portland dentist choosing the town for practice. W D Roberts, noted Spokane horse buyer, was in the area gathering a carload of draft horses this week.
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Mattie Caton
Sharp
Athena
Portland
W. D. Roberts
Spokane
Horse Auction Returns Proves Profitable for Middlemen
A trader reports a recent sale of a carload of large animals was highly successful and plans another run soon. He notes demand may push prices up, making future shipments less profitable for dealers this fall.
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The
Athena Press
F. B. Boyd
Logansport
Indiana
Rockefeller
International
Baby Chick Association
Salem
Mary Jewett
Eugene
Wenatchee
Pangborn
Herndon
Washington
France
Great Britain
Amelican Gas Company
Boston
Yukon
Livingston Creek
China
India
Union
Mr. van Duzer
Highway Commission
Martin
Morning Oregonian
B. B. Richards
General Insurance
Athena Hotel
Laura Froome
Schneller’s
East Main
Dr. Clarke
Ben Bateman
North Athena
W. Boyd Whyte Chiropractor
Stangier Building
W. H. McKinney
Dale Rothwell
Woolworth’s
Inland Empire Bank
Watts & Prestlge
Attorneys-At-Law
Main Street
Foley
Beauty
Penn Harris
Prop
Bruno Weber
Jens Jensen
Pendleton, Oregon
Bell@ Gray
Tum-a-Lum Lumber Company
Stock Land
L. L. Montague
Arlington
First National Bank
Continental Oil Company
Germ
Bryce Baker
Twin City
T. E. Smith
Freewater
Seril Yulboo
Preston-Shaffer Milling CO
Electrical Department
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