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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1930
Page
4
Salem reports strong support for the white fleet of state traffic vehicles. Secretary Hal E. Hoss notes faster reporting of violations and quicker responses to emergencies due to highly visible white cars and motorcycles.
Roger Thomas receives a Union Pacific scholarship as Hood River county 4-H outstanding boy of 1930. The award provides $100 toward college expenses if he enrolls in a regular degree program at Oregon State College.
C G Paddy Matlock well known theatre man and sportsman died at St Anthony's hospital Pendleton Thursday afternoon after a hernia operation. He was born in Pendleton son of the late Caswell J Matlock and Mary Ann Matlock moved from Willamette valley fifty years ago. He was active in Athena and Pendleton civic life, Chamber of Commerce, city council, and Round-Up underwriting. Survived by widow Sylvia Harvey and three sons Harvey Guy 13 John Wesley 11 Henry Collins 3, plus sister Lucy Donaldson and brother Charles Dee Matlock. Funeral at Church of the Redeemer with city officials in attendance.
C G Smith of Medford told the annual conference of high school principals that public schools focus too much on college entrance and not enough on vocational work. He urged a organized counseling program to guide students toward suitable training to become breadwinners after high school.
Oregon State College extension poultryman H. E. Cosby reports barley can partially replace corn in poultry feed to cut costs. Ground barley up to 15 percent of mash and whole barley up to 20 percent of scratch are allowable, with rolling recommended for better digestion. Lower corn imports and cheaper Oregon barley, oats, and wheat favor substitution amid weak egg prices.
The tenth Milton Freewater apple show opened with Walla Walla Day. Exhibits exceed prior years in number and quality as attendance grows. Mac Hi orchestra led by Mr. McKnight performs tonight with Whitman college reps. The Red Jacket quartet from Milton Freewater schools under Mrs. Harold G. Brownson sings. Ruth Shangle and Mrs. T. C. Reese provide numbers. Weston and Dayton may attend. Saturday features Waitsburg juvenile band and the Waitsburg male quartet returning from last year’s performance.
C F Redlich of Minneapolis renowned rupture appliance expert will demonstrate his method at the Dorion Hotel Pendleton on November 3rd 10 to 4 and November 4th 9 to 3. He claims the Perfect Retention Shields control ruptures in any position and weight with instant relief and lasting results. Doctor J W Seaver endorses 75 percent cures and Redlich speaks English German and Spanish. Home office 535 Boston Block Minneapolis.
Marjorie Douglas argues that radio announcers and fans often show bias during football games. She urges balanced commentary and equal credit for both teams, noting that one sided praise diminishes enjoyment for listeners and players alike.
The junior class met at 12 30 p m Friday October 17 to decide on selling candy at games. They postponed the decision until after the school play. The freshman class sold candy at the Weston versus Athena game and reported strong sales.
The Girls' League met Tuesday at 3 30 p m and formed three standing committees Philanthropic committee with Aileen Myrick as chair Laura Ross Myrtle Davis Social committee led by Marjorie Douglas with Nylene Taylor and Myrtle Campbell Finance committee headed by Velma Ross with Betty Eager and Mary Tompkins A Halloween party was planned by the social committee aided by Bernice Wilson chair Mary Jane Miller Jasamine Trump Esther Berlin reported on the constitution committee progress.
Faculty Miss Careron attended the game in Portland on Saturday as the University of Washington faced the University of Oregon. A student body meeting October 15 approved a pep rally for October 16, with strong turnout and school spirit. Yell leader Toughie Murphy led a spirited parade from the high school through the business district. Alumni Curtis Duffield hunted near Touchet while Marjorie Wilson visited Pendleton.
Fred Singer Solista Pickett Emery Rogers and Coach Miller attended the Pendleton Toucher game on Saturday. Ralph Moore Ben Marquis Leland Jenkins were in Pendleton last Saturday. George Pittman drove to Walla Walla Saturday. Marjorie Montague and Marjorie Douglas with Aileen Mirick were in Walla Walla Sunday. The Glee club and band rehearsal progress noted with new members joining and Mr Tilley planning wind and reed ensemble work soon.
Athena won 12 to 6 as Hansell advanced the ball for the opening TD and Jenkins added the second on a double reverse. Athena is set to face Kennewick at Kennewick this afternoon.
Larraine Peterson is absent from first and second grade. Leon Mayberry leaves as family moves to Baker. Robbie Zerba returns after illness. Dorothy Gould enters third grade bringing totals to fourteen. Winifred Wilson absent from third and fourth grade. Gayle McLean ill. Fifth and sixth grades decorate for Halloween. A miniature Indian village illustrates America as Columbus discovered it. Maxie Geiss drops out. Ralph Bruce ill with influenza. Seventh and eighth grades plan a grade assembly next Friday.
The Circuit Court of Oregon in Umatilla County issues a summons in a six party real estate action. Plaintiffs H A Street and Betha Street seek a decree establishing ownership of Lot 11 and adjacent lands in Section 3, Township 3 North, Range 35 EWM, against multiple named defendants and unknown claimants. The order requires defendants to answer within four weeks from first publication October 24, 1930, with penalties of relief as prayed.
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