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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
3
Local notes from Athena detail Pendleton Round Up preparations, visitors in town, and farming activity. Residents like Mra Fay Loveridge and Ralph Hansell attend events while farmers report heavy corn yields and new farm improvements near Athena.
Last Monday night a reception for new students and teachers was held in the school hall with blue and white decorations. Three new pupils joined the high school this week Catherine Doherty James Martin and Harry Martin. The Literary Society held its first meeting of the year electing officers Henry Koepks president Lloyd McPherrin vice president Carrie DePreece secretary John Saunders treasurer Vernita Watts editor and Lawson Booker sergeant at arms. Senior class officers include Henry Koop president Pauline Myrick vice president Kathren Froome secretary Juniors Francis Williams sophomore John Saunders Enid Curtano vice president Vale Freahm Mildred Winakip Elizabeth Mathers secretary Ethene Reel treasurer Mengal. Training in the Athena High School began last week under Mr Schaffner with last year’s class running on the retard left at the close of school. New pupils are being instructed in the proper handling of the hop tool. A year promising for pupils is anticipated. In the grade rooms total enrollment reaches 128 and may grow. New pupils include Alwyn Russell Begne Bina Morrison Muriel Carden Ravell Carden Jane Carden Lee Banliter Kohler Betts Darwin Phillips in several grades. Girls basketball started Thursday under Miss Grant with last year’s players returning and new ones joining. The team is expected to be the strongest Athena has had. Mel Soden and Mia Motrleon visited Mine Sherman’s room this week.
Circuit Court jurors complain the $4 daily pay cannot cover rising living costs for workers from outside the city. Judge Eakin explains legislatures set juror compensation and warns of contempt if they strike or walk out.
A telegram received by the Klamath Commercial Club reports J Frank Adams of Klamath urging government officials to purchase mares and geldings for war purposes. Senator Bonner communicates with the Quartermaster General at Washington to press the matter, noting stockmen in Oregon and beyond would benefit.
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