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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1927
Page
2
The Independent newspaper in Athena Oregon, published by F B Boyd, lists subscription prices: one year two dollars, six months one dollar, three months seventy five cents. The notice is dated October 28, 1927.
A financial journal notes that the McFadden bill marks the first congressional recognition of branch banking in U.S. law. It compares branch banking to the Federal Reserve system in aim and governance, arguing that larger banks and power firms improve public service and are kept honest by regulation rather than by threats of trust.
A discursive piece argues fires cause wider losses than property damage, urging prevention and adequate insurance. It highlights Portland as a vital port with 180 cargo ships in September and warns against obstructions to river-to-sea shipping. It also notes a shift away from carnival amusements to a family friendly park and mentions local political shifts and a mining reference.
The Milton Freewater annual apple show draws hundreds of visitors who praise the big red apples on display and tasting. A note mentions 1300 freshmen enrolled at U A C this year while contrasting gridiron teams from Oregon and California with regional mining mentions in Oregon and Idaho.
The service schedule lists Bible school at 10 A M and worship plus preaching at 11 A M. Mrs Clara Stivers Vernon, field secretary for Eugene Bible University, will deliver the message. Sunday evening program features Mr D K Kaurangian from Near Mast Relief.
The schedule lists Sunday activities including Sunday school at 9:45 A M and a Near East Relief speaker at 11:00 A M. Young Peoples meetings at 6:30 P M and 7:30 P M with Topic The Potter Moulding the Clay, Wednesday 7:30 P M social time, Thursday 7:40 P M mid week service, and November 3 7:30 P M monthly business meeting. The Sunday school cabinet met at Mrs Bollinger’s home to plan a more up to date, efficient school with strong spiritual involvement. Our Sunday school was the largest and best last Sunday of the year.
Statement of ownership required by Congress for Athena Press published weekly in Athens Oregon. Publisher editor managing editor and owner IF B Boyd of Athena. Bondholders include Ir B Boyd. Sworn before notary B B Richards on Oct 25 1927.
The budget committee of Athena Oregon adopts the 1928 budget covering water street police and general departments. It lists estimated expenditures and receipts for the year 1928, notes the first six months detailed spending, and sets a November 1 levy hearing at 7 30 PM. It also includes several public notices about final estate hearings and a school tax election.
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