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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1929
Page
2
The Athens Press lists a print edition available for $2.00 with a local price of $1.00 at Athena Oregon dated October 18 1929. The notice indicates a promotional rate for residents and visitors seeking the issue.
Under School Topics Superintendent Coad argues for supporting a school tax election next Monday. The article notes $5,492.08 in warrants and expects a budget of $9,520.00 for this year, minus interest and furnace repairs, indicating a $1,857.60 year‑over‑year saving and no need for a new levy if old indebtedness is cleared.
Interest grows in renting a building for a new Athena community hall after the opera house razing. The school auditorium serves as the sole meeting place, with clubs promising cooperation once a definite plan is offered to revive local spirit and provide a venue for clubs, parties, and youth activities.
Figures from Hal Hoss show Oregon's gas revenue since 2019 totals 26 778 036 07 with 35 166 074 04 earned in the first nine months of the current year. License fees in the nine months reach 7 607 182 72 and gas tax plus license total 10 673 206 76. Also noted are farming moisture concerns, mild frost, flowers, preserves, and a winter forecast amid political unrest in China and debt concerns in Australia per Joseph Mayton of the University of Pennsylvania.
The Soviet aircraft completed a hazardous journey from Moscow and touched down on American soil in Seattle, signaling a notable upsurge in aviation daring between the two nations.
America and Ramsay McDonald, the British prime minister, show good rapport and hope for a future visit. Britain and Russia agree to resume trade via an ambassador exchange. It reads like a Connie Mack year with Mule Haas and Bing Miller praised.
In a small town a handful of baseball fans celebrate the departure of Wooden Shoes to the sticks while a wider discussion on the World Series shifts between pro and con perspectives.
Bill Littlejohn says I told you so as Graf Zeppelin stowaway notoriety wanes. Lindy proves himself an explorer and capable flyer amid repeated incidents.
An advertisement features plans for building and an offer on roofing and composition shingles at low prices. It promotes timely delivery, return options, material quality, and factory guarantees. A prize contest awards $3 in merchandise for finding a misspelled word in the paper.
In a front page address Superintendent Coad warns that opposing the local high school threatens citizenship and property values. He urges supporters to mobilize next Monday afternoon to decide whether Athena will keep or close the high school, noting higher costs if students are sent to Pendleton MacHi or Weston.
The Athena Press of Athena Oregon releases its owner publisher editor and managing editor F B Boyd as owner. No known bondholders or mortgagees. Subscribed and sworn before Notary B B Richards on October 16 1929 with commission Expiring March 6 1933.
An insurance notice promotes Public Liability and Property Damage coverage for motor vehicles, landlords and tenants liability insurance priced at $7.50, touting low cost and high protection while warning about ambulance chasers and urging protection for fortune and family through policy service by B B Richards.
Notice to legal voters of Union High School District No 7 in Umatilla County Oregon. An election will be held at the schoolhouse on October 27, 1929 at 2 oclock in the afternoon to vote on increasing the district tax for 1929 by more than six percent to meet higher teacher salaries and to retire warrants. Attest Arnold Wood chairman and W C Garfield district clerk.
Ralph Folsom as administrator filed his final account in the Oregon county court. The court set Monday November 4 1929 at 10 a.m. in Pendleton County Courthouse for objections and settlement of the estate. Attorneys for the administrator are listed.
A. B. McEwen and James Henderson visit ill Mr. McKenzie near Adams. Athena forms a new band with permanent organization and eight to nine instruments to order. Wheat seeding begins as rains boost business. Otho Reeder shows horse at Walla Walla fair. Administrators appointed for Mrs. Jerry St. Dennis. Otis Whiteman moves to Hunt Avenue. Foster couple relocate to Corvallis. Brotherton family visits Walla Walla for fair. Normal student Earl Fleener from Weston visits. Mrs. Henry Wright visiting La Brasche family. plans to Seattle area home. Miss Bessie Miller to wed Hugh Craig on 22nd. Mrs. Will Miller to wedding. Coyotes killed by Asa Wagner and Robert Raymond. City rock cruiser work paused by rain then resumes with half crew. Storm damages telephone lines. linemen repair. Stroebel airship carried on Spokane train to Boise for Idaho fair. Jarman family to move to Weston. Malony decides to stay in Athena.
Classified notice for rent describes a three room modern cottage available furnished or unfurnished. Contact Mrs. Lila Kirk for details.
Old dark bay mare with a bright mane weighs about 1150 pounds and bears an open eight brand on the right hip and shoulder. She has a small white forehead spot and a growth on the breast. Reward offered. Contact Mrs. Roy A. Kirk Thorn Hollow Ore via Adams Oregon post office.
Notice is given to legal voters of School District No 29 in Umatilla County Oregon that a school meeting will be held at the school house on November 15 1929 at 2 oclock in the afternoon. The meeting will discuss the budget and vote on levying a special district tax. The budget for the fiscal year June 30 1929 to June 30 1930 totals the funds from county and state school funds elementary school fund the special district tax and other district revenues.
Fragmented OCR notes show a personal service line with entries for Superintendent, Teachers, Coach, and other services. It lists yearly salaries including 1800, 28750, 100, and 125 with unclear context and no complete names or dates.
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