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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1931
Page
2
Athena Oregon issue lists subscription rates for one year, six months, and three months with prices. Note shows date October 30, 1931 and identifies F. B. Boyd as owner and publisher of the independent Athena Press.
City budget analysis in 1982 notes a sizable drop from 1931 totals driven by street and water department cuts. Amortization on street improvement bonds of 4,651.74 plus 3,300 in water repairs reduce the overall funds. General fund salaried cuts, police, treasurer, recorder, and librarian savings, plus a 750 natatorium item, shape a 1932 total of 11,086.26 versus 18,280.11 in 1931. Tax revenue falls from 10,056.11 to 6,536.26. Net indebtedness drops from 88,845.56 to 25,726.90.
A series of dated observations covers crime prevention, aridity in the Athena district, tax deadlines, and safety notes. It discusses enforcement over new laws, tax payments at the sheriff, whaling lore, highway modernization costs, and auto insurance factors, concluding with seasonal reminders about fall.
The text jabs at Al Capone returning after eleven years and jokes about his restraint in prison. It also mocks Portland’s whale hunting and mentions M. Laval and Will Rogers praising a Washington visit. The Eugenie hat is noted as a quirky fashion item with a feather.
The National Committee on the Cause and Cure of War circulates a peace petition from Princeton to Geneva aimed at bold armament reductions. It seeks 5 million American signatures via 11 national women's organizations while other regions including Holland England China France begin or expand drives.
Samuel Untermyer's nephew vanished years ago and spurred a massive search. Commander Booth arranged a Missing Persons listing in the War Cry. A Salvation Army worker sold the paper in Norfolk Virginia where a dishwasher bought the issue and identified the man.
A shabby youth asked for 25 cents at the Lewiston Tribune offices to buy food. He later found work and warm clothing, and returned to repay the loan. He told the Tribune staff he had recorded the addresses of those who helped him.
In Umatilla County Oregon Charles A Michael appointed administrator of the Mary E Michael deceased estate. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Peterson and Lewis Attorneys at The Inland Empire Building Pendleton Oregon within six months from October 9 1051 the first publication date.
A reader recalls someone who borrowed 25 cents for meals and has now repaid in full. The note ponders whether honesty remains a virtue while echoing a quip about wit and a chief being a rod, and an honest man as the noblest work of God.
The paper profiles a wanderer who roams carving his name on posts and refuses work, lacking family or home, versus G. B. Carroll who retires after 30 years with Pacific Telephone. Carroll is praised for constructive deeds, a large circle of friends, and stable home life. The piece implies a moral favoring positive community contributions.
Astorian budget column bemoans rising deer numbers and warns that five Oregon men have died from mis armed rifles this hunting season. It urges drastic steps to remove reckless shooters and suggests exams for hunting credentials before licenses.
Twenty two years ago Ben Osborne suffered injuries after a wagon accident near Milton. Coomans buys Luna’s stake in the Athena blacksmith shop at Second and Main. Louis LaBrasche brings lumber to town for a needed woodshed. Top student averages listed for multiple grades. Local residents visit friends and travel to Alberta. Gas expert Welch arrives to install new farm plants. Artesian well drilling advances with casing work after encountering rock and sand. Conductor W D Fiester killed after falling from a train at Waitsburg. O B Steward of Stew…
Eyes examined and glasses properly fitted at Schneller's on East Main in Walla Walla for nine dollars.
Miles City man Shorty Phillips, a horseman, and Grover Bowles worked Fay LeGrow's stock ranch in Montana. Phillips was detained by officers as an army deserter due to his stuttering and identification tricks. He is back on the ranch trying to forget the incident.
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