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Newspaper

Athena Press

Location

Athena, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1919

Page

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Improvement Now Brought Forward for Main Street Paving

The matter is now up to property owners after Warren Construction estimates $19 055 08 for paving Main Street from near Fourth Street to Second Street and Third Street south to Current Street. The council passed the ordinance on third reading with no dissent, and bidders bidding terms were discussed under force account provisions.

Warren Construction Company Main Street Fourth Street Zerbu Second Street N. A Reinaire Uie Sunoud Street Cvenoif Lonafemuard

Permit Rule For Camp Fires In Forest Reserves

The ranger service requires a permit to build a camp fire in forest reserves during the dry season. The order is issued by the head of the national forest reserve to track campers and prevent fires in the mountains during thin months.

Pires Ranger Service

Forest Walk Notes From Edward Byerett

A colonial era fragment describes a group venturing into the woods to a camp, sharing baskets, and choosing paths toward a well. The scene follows seekers wandering for berries rocks and views while some return to the plains camp with tales and lessons learned.

Sonora Toillane Edward “Byerett

Thieves Return Loot in Troubled Cleveland Neighborhood

Unclear OCR text reports thefts and loot recovery in Cleveland. Mentions money missing and later found but details are garbled. No clear victim names, dates, or locations.

Cleveland Gbiom Prislay Thieres Furatek Sarmvnayte Heneta Polatél

Mrs Herbert S Owen Namesake Meeting Declared

Mrs Herbert S Owen presides as chairperson at a local meeting. The report notes community involvement and organizational duties following a recent request.

Herbert S. Owen

Monday Superstitions From old sayings and beliefs

The Philadelphia Bulletin collects Monday superstitions from a broad array of beliefs. It notes patterns like bad luck or good luck predicted by Monday actions and warns that mood and temper can influence outcomes.

Old Hawk Agen Philadelphia Bulletin

Fowin Machines Bring Sunlight Illusion to Fowl Houses

An engineer tests lighted systems for poultry houses to simulate sunlight. The method uses artificial lighting and exterior icing to keep birds believing the sun is always shining, improving mood and productivity.

Hypothetical Tube Through Earth Sparks Odd Thought

The fragment ponders a pipe drilled from London to the Antipodes allowing a man to pass through the planet. A traveler would descend, reach the center, then rise to emerge in the opposite hemisphere. The piece toys with a writer named Trotsky imagining novel experiences.

Benefit Dance a Splendid Success at University of Oregon

A benefit dance for the Woman's Building at the University of Oregon drew a large, lively crowd with Athena Opera House decor and organized bankets. Proceeds netted a tidy sum for the Women’s Building fund as students alumni and local supporters assisted with tickets and entertainment.

Woman's University of Oregon Athena Opera House Dettiy Athena University Ssasdt Ralph ‘Mekhwan Ady Léoleur Ania Mr. Watts Mrn. B. Bei Mra I LeGrow Mea Henry Dell Mire W. P Thuejoho Jim Turn Mer. Richards MP. P TaGrow Pendiston

Pifty fifth Anniversary of Pendleton Couple

Mr and Mrs A B Stephen pioneer Pendleton residents celebrated their fifty fifth wedding anniversary last Monday with a noonday dinner at home and many friends visiting in the afternoon. Mrs Stephens is nearly 80 and a Civil War veteran.

A. B. Stephen Pendleton Parente Jet ‘Omay Stephene Athena Proceryman Mry Stephens

Painter Prater Injured by High Voltage Substation Contact

Mr. Prater, father of Mrs. G C Taylor, was injured at a substation in Athena last Saturday while painting a power namping. He was placing a ladder when it touched a high voltage line, suffering serious burns on one hand and the bottoms of both feet. He is under care of Dr. Bes rats.

Mr. Prater G. C. Taylor Ation Athena Bes Pendleton Mitton Mary Haxel Wilkes Charlea 'T Charles Wilkes Hell Pendle Tan Wilkes Farm

Debated Wealth Insurance Trend Across Nations

An editorial cites eight European and other countries as examples, arguing public health and social reform push toward compulsory health and welfare coverage. It highlights labor support, commissions reviewing health insurance, and favorable views by political parties as indicators of a national drift.

Bryland Euysijwan Soci Iusuvanie Ion United States No Fess Thas Yartoun Hhese Madam Hoskal

Interurban car caper leads to hidden fortune tumble

Report from Indianapolis News describes two youths aboard an interurban bound for the city who discover a bundled 65,000 in bills wrapped in a newspaper. Startled, they abandon the stash and flee the station, pursued briefly by a man warning them to return the loot.

Tndianapoha News

Adoption of New Authors by State Text Book Commission

The State Text Book Commission adopts new authors affecting Athena area schools. Old geographies and histories stay, but many subjects shift to the Benton phonetic reading system. The Athena High School gains a new Trade Foundation text and welcomes returning teachers as Monday opens the new term.

State Board of Education Brute Text Book Commission U, & Historie Toolte Alger Hotany Phydok Pytiv Tim Courtla Tomts Trade Foundation Superintensent Hall Proms Churchill Bye Chicago Wotentitis Alway Athena High School Athena Mra A. i McDanist Oth Gmudes Me Wedhey France University of Oregon le Wath Educa

Pyrene Fire Contained at Zerba Garage Cleanup

Gasoline vat fire at Zerba Garage on Mulina Fourth Street confined to the vat with no damage. Sparks from a wheel setting ignited the solvent used to clean engine parts. Firemen controlled the blaze and limited further spread as American Legion and local posts organize service membership drives.

Pyrene Zerba Zerbad Muln Ka

Charles Pergler and Czatho Slovak Diplomatic Role Highlighted

The article notes Charles Pergler as accredited as a Czatho Slovak diplomatic representative in the United States. It describes defensive measures and mine sweeping efforts key to wartime strategy. It also references British support in the German war and hints at postwar commerce amid questions about buying a vest or cotton fabric.

Charles Pergler United States

Opening session elects officers for fall work

The opening meeting of the W. O. T. held at Mrs. Deaper's house Tuesday afternoon elected officers and listed names for president and other posts. Tea and refreshments followed. the next meeting is planned for September at Mrs. Sheimbt's home.

Wo CT Deaper

Ray Hansell Travels Toward Portland After Harvest

Ray Hansell rode in a big touring car through Athena on Wednesday afternoon with companions The boy lng and others bound for Portland for the Round-Up. They left Lewiston early Wednesday under fair road conditions. Hansell just finished harvest at Hannell Brothers farm near Lewiston reporting a fair crop. Dr Ghy Smith a physician formerly of Weston, in Athena for a visit contemplates practicing in the city.

Ray Banwell Ray Hansell Athena Portland Thore Ton Lng Lewlen Ray Hannell Brothers Lewiston

Changing location of highway work causes shift in plans

The沃athen Adams plant removal and 608 plant on Athena trigger relocation of the Athena-Waston-Atica expressway alignment. A new road path will connect Milton to the likely new route. Work is set to begin in winter, with construction expected to finish in the coming months.

Warron Pation Barinir Adams Athena-Westad Milton

Teacher Appointment at Homestead Two Classroom School

A notice states Mrs. yd in the oan Ca contracts to teach and serve as principal of a two room school at Homestead in Union county. The position begins on the 16th with Thelma Anderson assisting. Weather note and crop details accompany the item.

Homestead Minn Anten Bernas Weston, Wi Union County Wea

United States Tires Sell Through Local Garages

Car owners who do their own thinking prefer United States Tires for all car types and sizes. The ad proclaims safety comfort and longevity as the tire’s key merits and lists several local dealers including ZERBA BROS and TWIN CITY GARAGE.

United States Zerba Bros Athena Bunch Gros Adams Twin City Freewater Vernona V Kerley Helx

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