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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
2
Fragmented OCR describes Indian wedding customs with ritual drenched bridesmaids and burning altars, noting mothers and grandmothers receiving water and oil as priests chant. Also references varied English passages and unrelated quotes about fashion and social scenes.
A historical article explains that after running, the lungs crave air as the heart, brain, and joints work together. It describes how inhaled air renews blood, nourishes the heart, and helps purify the blood, urging readers to train their wind for better stamina.
A fragmented English note discusses how singing high notes complicates clarity. It cites authorities and composers blaming vowels and rhythm, noting difficulties across voices and variations in pronunciation. The piece attributes the issue to natural language rhythm and suggests no easy remedy.
A garbled reminiscence contrasts wandering travelers and social judgment. Dialogues feature a man claiming wages, a bald man listening, and a critic named Mea McWinkle denouncing ostecrathy as broadening knowledge. The piece weaves themes of debt, travel, and moral scrutiny with distorted names and eras.
Superintendent outlines path to higher education through Athena High School linking to State University or College. Enrollment totals 197 with 36 in High School studies. Athena totals 124 in major grades. Classes begin next week with schedules for physical education industrial arts dormatic art and domestic science. Parents visit classrooms as teachers welcome involvement.
Rev PF E Pond will lead quarterly meetings at Opera House with a 7:30 cog and prairie service, then 8:00 pm preaching tonight, and 11:00 am Sunday sermon with Lord's Supper. Geo T Klein and Walter S Glenner invite all to Methodist, Christian, and Christin church services with rally day preparations for October 7.
The notice lists upcoming shows at Peoples Theatre for September weekends including Retwo reel Keystone Comedy and Reel Life No. 49 on Saturday, September 16, and Marjorie Rambons in The Greater Woman with Cub comedy on Sunday. Additional listings include Universal Current Events No 4, Lego Comedy, a three reel drama, and The Great Vitagraph Gh with V Comedy. Further entries mention Mutual Manter Pictures five reel features and a six reel comedy for Thursday, September 20.
520 acres near Condon 1.5 miles away, 480 acres in crop. All fenced and cruted fenced with well improved buildings. Barn 60 by 64 ready to construct and good water. Price 81000 cash 614000. Terms reasonable. If interested in wheat stock or mixed ranches in Oregon Washington California or Montana contact ae Realty Co Condon Ore.
Fragmentary OCR text lists medical and veterinary professionals including F Sharp physician and surgeon with other entries such as Dr J C Baddeley veterinary surgeon and a contractor builder at Adams and 4th Street. The readable items mention residences and shop outlines and an Athena LaBrasche Ranch.
In the County Court of Oregon for Umatilla County the estate of Daniel A May is administered by L May as administratrix. All persons with claims against the estate must file vouchers with Will M Patterson attorney in Pendleton within six months of first publication. August 1, 1917.
In the Matter of the Estate of Henry Pinkerton deceased the executrix has been appointed and qualified. All persons claim against the estate must present their claims with vouchers to Homer J. Watts attorney in Athens Oregon within six months from August 1917. E J Pinkerton executrix of the estate declares the notice.
Final report filed in Umatilla County Oregon for the estate of Maurice M. Johnn. A hearing is set for October 7 at 10:00 a.m. in the County Courthouse Pendleton. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the administrator with will annexed should not be discharged and the bond exonerated. October 22, 1917. M. Melville Johns, Administrator with Will Annexed.
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