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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 23, 1917)
1 Press Paragraphs j Prank Ely was up from Pendleton, yesterday. Dr. Watts drove over from Weston this morning. h. L. Rogers came up from Pendle ton yesterday. Assesso- C. P. Strain is in the city today from Pendleton. Mrs. Sabina Morton visited friends in Walla Walla this week. Mr and Mrs. John Thompson sp2nt Tuesday night in the city. C. A. Barrett and daughter Arota, were in Pendleton yesterdaj. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hansel! were in Pendleton Tuesday afteroon. The St. Nichols Hotel will serve a Thanksgiving dinner Thursday. Athena teachers will attend the in stitute at Pendleton, next week. W. S. Ferguson returned Wednesday' morning trom a business visit to Port land. Mr. and Mra. H. H. Hill visiltd the C. 0. Whiteman family near La Cros . this week. Mr. and Mrs. leave soon for 8 California. Charles Gerking will winter's sojourn in x JSryce W. Baker, son of Rev. ct the Baptist church arrived Vty last evening gon. from Baker n the Ontario, Ore- Mrs. Wm. McPherso" and Mrs. S. F. Sharp were in Pendleton Tuesday. Mrs. Frank Rogers was up from Pendleton yesterday visiting relatives. Mrs. York who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm. Rice, left for her home in Spokane, this morning. W. C. Miller is home from Anacon da, where he has been employed in a harness shop, fcr several months. Dan Dinsmore writes from Camp Kearney that he is engaged daily in field artillery practice and likes the service fine. Mr. and Mrs. James Wyrick and Mrs. Kimball of Pendleton, spent Sun day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stephens of this city. Dick Thompson and Marion Hans: 11 motored to Heppner Saturday and en countered bad roads in the western portion of the county. No school has been held the past week in the Gerking Flat school bouse. Miss Lois Porter, the teacher, being ill at her home in Weston. Roy Zerba, who is in the aviation writes that he has been trans to tn 4 1st division, U. S. Army arid is r.ow at Long Island. A. A. Elmore, National lecturer and organizer of the farmers' union, de livered an address in Athena this fore noon at 10:30. He will speak at Wee ton this afternoon. Maurice Hill has enlisted in the ion service, and is now on his ay ram Montana to Ft. Houston, exas. Ho will stop over for a short visit at bis horns here en route. arion Hansel! and Henry Dell re- riday evening from Lewiston, daho, where they spent last week. They made the trip in the Deli auto and report the roads in fine condition. Mrs. Leta Jonhson, formerly Miss Leta JKdington, is visiting the W. B. Taylor home, this week, from her home in Montana, en route to Corvallis, where she will visit her mother, Mrs. J. W. Smith. Ralph Hassell, of the Pure Food Grocery, is again on duty at the store after a couple of weeks lay-off on ac count of illness. Bob Barney of Pen dleton, who worked in his place, has returned home. The Rebekab Club will entertain tomorrow evening with another of their popular dances, at the opera house. A general invitation is extended to the public. Walla Walla Union: Mrs. Jackson Nelson, of Athena, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. W. Dickson, Bird street, while on her way from a visit in Spokane. Good-to eat Things FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER New Mincemeat, Plum Pudding, Asparagus, Dill Pickles Raisins, Sweet Apple Cider, Fancy Olives, Cranberries, Coconuts, New Figs s. & n. cof f THi: BEST FOR THE PRICE. The Pound. 35c Head Lettuce, Celery, Sweet Potatoes, Cauliflower, Cab bage, Green Peppers Squash, Pumpkins, Grapes Oranges, Bananas, Apples, etc. S&H Pure Food Grocery duality Cluantity - Service Pho::e 171 FOSS-WINSHIP HARDWARE COMPANY Shelf and Heavy HARDWARE BARRETT BUILDING, :: ATHENA. OREGON Mr. and Mrs. Casper Woodward write that they are nicely established at 2U, Linden St., Long Beach, for the winter. They are accompanied by Mrs. Laura Woodward and uaugh ter, and Mrs. Klliott. F. S. LeGrow has purchased a Dan iels car, a new machine for this sec tion of the country. The engine has eight cylinders, the body is finished in French grey, and the car, a four pas senger, has a very classy appearance. Mj! Mr. and Mrs. John C. Walter were " finWalla Walla a part of the week, where they attended the funeral of Mr. Walter's young nephew, who so tragic ally met his death in the railroad cross ing accident at College Place, when three school boys were killed. Joseph N. Scott has resigned as ad ministrator of the William R. Scott estate, and the County Court has ap pointed Ethel Garfield Scott and W. R. Taylor joint administrators. B. B. Richards, James Potts and Geo. B. Woodward are the appraisers. The ladies of the Weston Red Cross auxiliary will bold a market and sup per, tomorrow, - Saturday, afternoon and evening. A special invitation is extended Athena people to go over and purchase good things for their Thanks giving dinner and enjoy a fine supper. L. K. Harlan, until recently publish er of the Pilot Rock Record, died Sat urday night at La Grande, after a short illness from typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and two children. Mr. Harlan had disposed of the Record and went to La Grande to become connected with the Observer. The Sunday Spokesman contained the announcement of the engagement of Miss Edith Crockatt, with her pic true accompanying. Miss Crockatt is well known in Athena, having visit ed her sister, Mrs. A. M. Meldrum, wnile she was residing here, and is now living with her mother in Spo kane. The groom-to-be is Clayton Strain, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Strain of Pendleton. Thanksgiving services will be held Thursday morning at 10:80. in the Chris'ian church. Rev. D. E. Baker will deliver the address. Good music will be rendered by the combined choirs of the Christian, Methodist and Baptist churches. A special offering will be taken for the benefit of the Armenian sufferers. The public is invited. A rehearsal of the choirs is announced for Monday and Tuesday evenings, at the Christian church. niiiiiiiiiiiiiitfttttr" HHWiM Oils Tires Valvoline, Mono- Goodyear, Fire gram, Zerolene stone, and U. S. Athena Llarage Repairing Agents for BUICK and MAXWELL CARS . Parts and Accessories, Lathe Work a Specialty VIUI titniin School Notes. An interesting game of basket ball was played Tuesday evening after school, between the 7th-8th grade boys and the High schocl team. The line-up for the former was: Lee Ban ister and Herman Geissel, guards; Dor win Philips and Willard Parker, foi wards and Henry Knight, center. The High school line-up was: John Saun ders and Ralph Haynie, forwards; Har ry Martin and Henry Koepke guards, and George Lieuallen, center. The game resulted with the score of 18 to 8, in favor of the High school team. This evening at 8 p. m, in the gym nasium, a game of basket ball will be plaved between the High school girls and the 7th and 8th grade girls. The line-up for the High school will be: Forwards, Kathren Froome and Evalyn Hurd ; Guards, Helen Russell and Fran ces Williams; Centers, Hazel McFar land and Connie Baker. The 71 h and 8th graders: Forwards, Dollie Banis ter and Ethel Klein; Guards, lone Carden and Pearl Ramsey; Centers, Helen Downing and Audra Winship. At the Assembly Wednesday after noon a little time was spent in prac ticing a song to be given at the next meeting of the Literary society. The first and second prizes won by the best actors in the High school play, "On the Little Big Horn," were awarded to Henry Koepke and Mildred Winehip, respectively. After this, Rev. Gleiser gave a very interesting address to the students and the faculty on the sub ject of "The Russian Situation." No school will be held in the Athena school house next week. The Teachers' Institute will held on Monday, Tues day and Wednesday in Pendleton. Thursday being Thanksgiving Day, it was not thought advisable to open school for Friday. After this, the on ly interruption in the school routine will be the Christmas holidays, begin ning December 22, and ending Jan uary 1. The new books, about 200 volumes, are being classified, indexed and pre pared for library use. This work in a task that will require many hours of work for the librarian and members of the faculty. There have been about 30 volumes placed on the abelvea for use of pupils during the week. The Athena High school hag given evidence of its patriotism by pledging to give the proceeds of the three Ly ceum numbers, and the High school play which will be given in the Spring, to the Red Cross society. James Martin, a Sophomore, has re lumed to school after several weeka r tsenceon account of ill health. The pupils of Miss Lawson's room r e dramatizing stories this week. The Manual Training class have tak u the talk of refinisbing a sideboard belonging to Mrs. Sanford Stone. This sideboard is about 100 years old and is cherished greatly by Mrs. Stone. M. Geo. Myrick, Mrs. F. B. Radt ke. Mra. A. B. Steele and Mrs. M. W. Hansell were visitors in Misa Sher man's room during the week. SOLDIERS' CHRISTMAS FUND IS EXCEEDED BY $30.85 The quota assigned to the Athena auxiliary of the Umatilla Chapter of the Red Cross for the Soldiers' and Sailors' Christmas fund, was readily raised by popular subscription, aided by generous donations from the differ ent churches and the following special gifts: From the Star Club, 9.0; the young ladies of Athena and vicin ity in an entertainment given in Wes ton, $50.10, and a Silver Tea, given by Mrs. B. B. Richards and Mrs. M. W. Hansell, a8.J0. The amount of Athena's quota was 1K5, and the funds raised exceeded that amount I30.8S, making a total of 196.85. The I8B was sent in to headquarter?, and the balance will be retained in the local treasury as ah emergency fund, in anticipation of a further call. A special meeting was called in the Red Cross room Monday afternoon for the purpose of electing representatives from Athena, at the meeting to be held in Pendleton Monday evening, for the election of officers for the county organization. Mrs. Sabina Morton and Mrs. F'. S. LeGrow were elected to represent the local auxiliary. In the absence of the chairman, Mrs. H. H. Hill, the meeting was presided over by Vice Chahman, Mrs. S. F. Sharp. 23 Years Ago. I From the Press 01 Nov 23 1894 Rev. LaViolette held open air ser vices at the band stand in this city Sunday afternoon. The Athena band was present and rendered assistance to the choir by its fine execution of sacred music. Rev. LaViolette an nounced that open air services would be held next Sunday afternoon, weath er permitting. Weston Philistine: We have been in town nearly two wee,ks and nary a preacher has called to see us. We are enjoying good health, and have taken upon our shoulders the easy task of getting out a paper without their as sistance. C. W. Hollis has a large tray of sparkling new pennies in one of his show cases. He has a large invoice uf them which he will use in making exact change for his customers. The water at the Athena school has been bad for some time past. Jim P. N. Stevens, the two legged gopher, cleaned out the well and captured two or three bushels and a peck of choice frogs, which amply recompensed him for his time and trouble. The other day a team belonging to Harry Krebs became frightened at a Missourian who had just beard the election returns and ran away. Very little damage was done to the learn or wagon, but the load which consisted of "spuds" was strewn along the road in a very reckless and promiscuous man ner. The "shoot" of the Athena Gun Club last Saturday afternoon was well attended; there being upwards of fifty spectators and one lady present. Judge DePeat was regarded as the champion "shootist," scoring seven or eight out of a possible 25. At one inning he actually got two in a row. Bogardus, Dr. Carver, Buffalo Bill et. a!, want to keep their eyes peeled or their names will be Dennis. The Churches. Methodist Episcopal Church. Regular services Sunday. Choir practice Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. W. C. Emmel. Prayer meeting Thursday, 7:!I0 p. m. This church joins in the union Thankgiv ing service at the Christian church. A cordial welcome for all. Come, Walter S Gleiser. Thj Christian Church. "Shining Lights," and "The False and The True." will be the topics at the Christian church Sunday. Bible school at 10 o'clock, will be led by Miss Maude Sherman. A good pro gram is arranged for the hour, beside the study session. The new plan is working well. Come and watch it develop. The union Thanksgiving service will be held in the Christian church, Thurs day, Nov. 29, Rev. D. E. Baker de livering the sermon. Other churches will co-operate. The music will be by the joint choirs of the churches. Everybody should try to make this a service worth while. Attend all the announced seivices and find a welcome at your coming. D. Errett, Minister. At the Baptiat Church. Life's Endeavor. "1 expect to pass through this world but once, any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow being, let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neg lect it, for I shall not pass this way again." "What kind of a church would this church be, if every members were juBt like mef " The services last Sunday were the best attended of any Sunday since com ing to the field. Interest is growing, crowds are increasing. Topica for next Sunday: H a. m., "Work, or Play Which?" 7:0 p. m., "Self Righteousness." The public is in vited to attend all the service!. The church home for strangers. D. E. Baker, Pastor. Portland Residence for Sale. 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