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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1928
Page
5
A brief notice from Athena Oregon dated October 26 1928 appears in The Athena Press. The fragment mentions a monetary amount of two dollars and one dollar, suggesting a local commercial or public notice context.
R L Duffus argues the American farmer is becoming a business man and manufacturer, with tools, irrigation, and cooperatives expanding. He notes urban growth, regional mining demand, and broader social shifts while recounting local incidents and infrastructure trends.
A $10 000 Milton Freewater pavilion and annual apple show are noted. A Chicago scientist Dr Gustave Bgloff claims gasoline reserves could last 4000 years. Oregon hosts a football comeback over Washington 27 to 0. Oregon’s potato crop is 5 655 000 bushels. A race car driver uses rifle sights at 240 mph.
A terse remark notes that a by-product remains a by-product and that wood alcohol is likewise a by-product. The line highlights linguistic redundancy and a playful insistence on naming.
J Perry Conder Sr a Republican candidate for Joint Representative of Morrow and Umatilla counties was born near Kirksville Missouri on June 14 1875. A seasoned speaker with deep ties to irrigation roads and education he has visited most counties in Oregon and served as Butter Creek Highway Association president for eight years He is described as analytical fair and capable of quick decisive answers with a broad record in teaching mining engineering and public service. Paid advertisement.
We express gratitude for the assistance and sympathy received during the illness and death of our beloved mother Mary Tompkins. THE FAMILY.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Clark and A. E. Magallon of Walla Walla attended a Saturday evening gathering in Athena, sharing news and company with local residents.
Classified notice offering a Tallman Piano Store listing in Salem Oregon. Piano in storage seeks quick sale with sacrifice price. Contact Tallman Piano Store for full particulars.
Statement of ownership required by law lists F. B. Boyd of Athena Oregon as publisher editor and owner. No bondholders or mortgagees. Notarized October 16 1928 by B. B. Richards Notary public for Oregon with commission expiry March 11 1929.
A. W. Douglas announces at Athena Oregon that three geldings including a black 14 year old, a grey old horse, and a brown saddle horse will be sold for cash at George Han Sell Place 3 miles north of Adams Umatilla County on Monday November 6 1928 at 2 PM if not redeemed by owner.
In the County Court of Oregon for Umatilla County the administratrix Olive M. Lievallen announces claims against the estate of George W. Lieuallen deceased must be presented within six months from first publication. Claims to be verified as required by law and sent to Watts Prestleye Attorneys in Athena Oregon. Dated October 12 1928.
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