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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1917)
Press Paragraphs S. A. Barnes was over from Weaton Tuesday. Charles Wilkes waa in from his ranch on Cold Springs Tuesday. Mr. and Mra. F. B. Radtke apent Saturday in Walla Walla. For Rent or Sale. A house and two lots. Inquire of Burke Sc Son. W. R. Taylor is making a visit to his stock ranch at Vale, this week. Mr. Al Johnson is visiting this week at the home of his son, Alf. Johnson, in Walla Walla. Grover Bowles is down from the Lei Grow stock ranch in Montana, arriving yesterday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Davis are over from Walla Walla, visiting at the G. K. Gerking home west of town. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Anderson have gone to Albany, their former honu, tu spend tha holidays with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Sanders will leave for Alberta tomorrow evening, to visit their daughter, Mrs. Starr Charlton. Athena Kniehts who made Rtpnhena Lodge K. of P. at Weston, a fraternal call Wednesday evening, report a plea sant time. Misses Lucille Taylor and Hazel Sanders will leave tomorrow evening for Portland and Corvallis to spend the Christmas vacation. Mrs. A. W. King of Ritzville. Wash., will spend the holidays at the home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. l). H. Baker of his citv. Special meetings will begin at the Baptist church on January B, with the pastor directing the services. An nouncements will be made later. Mrs. Fay Loveridge and little daugh ter will leave soon for Robinett for a ten days stay with her husband, who is feeding beef cattle in Eagle valley. Mr. and Mrs. Zeph Lockwood and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Willaby Wednes day morning went down to Portland, where they will spend the holiday week. Merry Christmas To All 1-4 off on all Crockery for the re mainder of this week GOOD THINGS TO EAT GALORE Nuts of all kinds. Christ mas candy priced right, a new crop of Navel Oranges, extra fine Apples, Overland Sweet Apple Cider, Fancy Olives and Picklss. New Figs and Dates, fancy white comb honey, Florida Grape Fruit, fancy Cluster Raisins, Plum & Fig Pud ding. Popcorn that surely will pop. California Head and Hot House Lettuce, Celery, Squash, Ripe Tomatoes. Sweet Potatoes, Cabbage, etc S & H Pure Food Grocery duality --Quantity -Service Phor.e 171 iHMiimiiiin4mHtmiiHHiiiiiiintrMM Oils Tires Valvoline, Mono- Goodyear, Fire gram, Zerolene stone, and U. S. Athena Garage Repairing Agents for BUICK and MAXWELL CARS Parts and Accessories, Lathe Work a Specialty, " j PERFECTION OIL HEATER FOR SALE BY FOSS-WINSHIP HARDWARE CO. Earl Dudley has "sold his lease on the Kilgore place to Sim Culley and has leased 2800 acres including the Barger farm west of Athena, from Mr. Bagwell. Sam Hutt brought down some load of sawdust the other day from the Blue Mountain sawmill. His big truck was loaded with 2C0 sacks, making a bulky load. The picture, "The World at War." scheduled for tonight at the Peoples Theatre, has been cancelled. "Mice and Men" will be thrown on the screen instead, at the regular prices. Raymond Geissel, employed at the rUNW. depot, has received word from his Brther, Fred Geissel, that the Athena boys with the lloth Engineers corps have arrived safely in France, D. Scott Fisher, the contractor, has just completed the construction of a new school house in District Ho. 70, northeast of Athena. The old school house burned about a month ago, as the result of burning trash. Last Saturday Master Kenneth Em mel celebrated his 5th birthday by en tertaining fifteen of his little friend?. Games were devised for their amuse ment, and much appreciated refresh ments served by Mrs. Emmel. B. B. Richards has been confined to his home for several days with illness, as the result of stomach trouble. Wed nesday he went to Pendleton to secure medical treatment. His office work is being looked after by Bert Davis. The ladies of the Methodist Aid Society desire to express through the Press, their appreciation and thanks for the generous patronage given at their bazaar and dinner Saturday. The sum of $92.75 was realized for the benefit of the Aid society. Jacob Booher is yet undecided as to whether be will repair his building which was damaged by hre last Friday morning. The insurance on the build ing and contents has been adjusted and the loss paid by the company, for which B. B. Richards is the local agent. That Adolph and Gussie Lewin are in Dr. Plamondon's unit in France, is contained in a letter from their mo ther, Mrs. Helen Lewin of Union, to Mrs. C. 0. Henry of this city. The boys were born in Athena, but raised in Union, and have another brother, Edgar, in the service. Mrs. W. E. Dobson will have as Christmas guests, her mother, Mrs. O. R. Downs, and sister, Mrs. G. N. Shields, and little niece, Verva, all of Portland. Mrs. Shields' husband. Cor poral Shields of Co. A, Oregon En gineers, volunteers, is with the troops presumably in France. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. DeFreece. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Melntyre, Mrs. Anna Mclntyre and daughters, Laura and Belle, form a party leaving tomorrow for Long Beach, California, where the winter months will be spent. Mr. and Mrs. DeFreece will visit in Los Ang eles for a short time, then proceed to Phoenix, Arizona, to visit their daugh ter, Mrs. Sims Dickenson and famliy. Athena boys under the draft regis tration are receiving their question aires this week. They are being as sisted in answering the questions by the local advisory board, the members of which are H. L Watts and F. S. LeGrow. These gentlemen desire that registrants familiarize themselves as far as possible with the questionaires before (presenting them to them for help. "Jinks" Taylor is in the dog bus iness, and in it right. He has taken over the best portion of the Bill Russell kennels at Walla Walla, comprising a half dozen or so of Airedales and one snow white collie. The deal was pulled off only recently, the consideration being one corduroy coat, which by rights belonged to the Press man. through prior promise. Mrs. A. A. Foss entertained a num ber of friends at her home last Friday evening, the time being spent in play ing five hundred. Twenty guests made up five tables, and the hostess regaled the players with delicious home-made candies and punch throughout the eve ning. Unique score cards in patriotic design were given as souvenirs. Tuesday evening at her home on Fifth street, Mrs. I. W. Ware entertained in honor of her guest, Mrs. W. C. Burt, of Portland. A pleasant even ing was passed with cards, five hun dred being the popular game, with four tables occupied. A dainty fruit salad with wafers and coffee were served. Mrs. Burt left last evening for her home in Portland, after a pleasant fortnight's visit. J. M. Swaggart has purchased a foot hill ranch located six miles west of Baker, Union county, and will stock it with registered hogs, sheep and cattle. He has purchased of his brother, A. L. Swaggart, some fine Poland China stock with which to start his herd of hogs. He intends to live on his Baker ranch for at least five years and will lease his holdings here. He has for sale four brood sows and a male, cheap if taken at once. Bern Banister, owing to poor health, will discontinue selling milk in Athena January I, With his wife, he will leave for Shepherd Springs, where both go to receive benefit from the medieinal properties of the waters of that resort. Mr. Banister, who start ed his milk business two months ago, has given general satisfaction to his customers who share his regret that circumstances have arisen to force him to quit the business. I The wedding of Rev.lla Lieuallen Wnd Miss Edith Rae, occurred at the flame of the bride's parents, Mr. and WrW. A. Rae, in Walla Walla, at II o'clock Wednesday morning."NThe bride is the daughter of a well tatiown family of that city, and the groom is a brother of Mrs. Geo. B. Woodward, who was present at the wedding. The young couple are visiting at the Woodward home west of town for a few days, after which they will go to Asto'ia for a short honeymoon trip. In the Sunday Oregonian society lumns, appears the photo of Miss Gfihii'S Andre, with the following in teresting announcement concerning this locally well known and popular young lady: "Mr. and Mrs. William Ferguson of Pendleton announce the engagement of their daughter. Miss Gladys Andre, to Dr. Horace Belknap of this citv. Miss Andre is a charm ing young maid, and equally popular in Pendleton and Portland. She en tered one of the hospitals of this city for training several months ago, and has hosts of friends here. She is wide ly known in musical circles, as a vocal ist. The Ferguson family are prom- I inent socially and in banking circles in eastern Oregon. Dr. Belknap is a son of Dr. and Mrs. H. P. Belknap of Prineville, and one of the well known young physicians of Portland. The marriage of this charming couple will be an event of February." Athena friends are extending congratulations. Tne home of Rev. Baker and family was made glad this week by a tele gram announcing that their son, Roy Bartlett Baker, would arrive in time for the Christmas festivities. The young man is late of Co. F., J8th Engineers, Wash., having received his honorable discharge on account of dis ability. Early in July he went across to England, but taking pneumonia en route, was placed in a London hospital where he lay for six weeks. Later he was transferred to a hospital in New York, from whence he has but lately been discharged, on the road to recov ery. Mr. Baker intends to re-enlist in the service, as a stenographer, as soon as able. Rev. Baker has a daughter who is in the service as 'stenographer in Washington, D. C. School Notes. Last Friday evening the girls' basket ball team played a game with Weston. The girls were anxious to win for they were defeated at Touchet the Friday before. The game at Weston, how ever, resulted in favor of Weston, by a score of 55 to 15. While Athena was able to score the first 4 points, the neighboring team had our girls 'out classed in height, weight and ability to play what proved to be for the most part, a boys' rule game. Athena girls have always been praised for their good, clean sportsman-like games. This is due to the fact that they have always played the game according to Spauldings' Official Basket Ball guide. Referees who know girls' rules are few and far between. All pupils will leave school this af ternoon with broad smiles, for Xmas vacation begins. School will not take up until January 3. Thjs is the last vacation this year except for Lincoln's and Washington's Birthdays. Appro priate programs will be held on these days. Mr. Russell's Bookkeeping class is progressing rapidly; about 50 per cent have already completed the required work for this semester, and have started next semesters work. These pupils deserve much praise for their conscientious work. The United States Government has published a series of pamphlets on "Community and National Life," for the purpose of giving the pupils from the 4th to the 12th grades a patriotic education. These pamphlets are edit ed monthly, having 82 pages, at the cost of 1c. apiece, or 8 cents a pupil for the school year. They are divided into A, B and C, for High school use. Junior High school and 4, 5th and Hth grades respectively. It is the purpose to supply the pupils in history courses and the 7th and 8th grades with these pamphlets. The next literary program to be held by the high school in the audito rium will be after the Christmas hol idays on January 11, 1918. This pro gram promises to be a varied and interesting one, in that it contains original stunts, speeches and jokes as well as high class songs and readings. The public is cordially invited to at tend. The program: Song .... Society. Five minute speech, Angie Pambrun Vocal solo, - Helen Russell Stunt, ... Junior class Reading, - Carrie DeFreece Piano solo, - Ellen Pambrun Jokes, - - Mildred Winship Song, , - High School Faculty Song, - - Literary Society Critic, - - George Lieuallen The Literary program last Friday afternoon showed rn increase in spirit and interest on the part of the students and parents. More visitors were pres ent than at any other meeting this year and it is hoped that even a great er number will attend the next meet ing. The pupils of Miss Lawson's room have been working hard this week for their part in the Christmas program, being held this aiternoon in the aud itorium. This room will have a Christ mas tree in their own room after the program. Two boxes of potatoes and apples have been donated by the pupils of Miss Lawson's room for the Boys and Girls Aid Society. Freddie Radtke has been very sick th s week with an attack of appen dicitis. Agnes Audette, of Miss Lawson's room, has returned from St. Anthony's hospital, where she was taken because of an attack of appendicitis. The class in Manual Training has made a bulletin frame for posting the opening and closing hours of the City Library. Weldon Bell, a pupil of Miss Sher man's room, moved to Cold Spring to stay with his uncle, Mr. Bert Warren. Lawrence Audette, also a pupil of Miss Sherman's room, has gone to Can ada with his father. Miss Sherman's room had as their visitors this week, Mrs. Oliver Dick" enaon, and Mr. L. Ringel. Mr3. Radtke, Mrs. Arnold Wood and Mrs. Stephens, were visitors to Miss Lawson's room this week. In the Christmas program given by the grades this afterrtbon, Miss Sher man's room is giving songs, Miss Law son's and Miss Wolff's rooms plays, and Mr. Gribble's room readings. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Huffman do nated the Christmas tree for Miss Lawson's room. After being used there it will be given to the Baptist church. The Hi Jinks girls will give a party this evening. Foley's Kidney Cure make kidneys and bladder rlgU Lay in Your Supplies for the Holidays We Holidays are not Holidays unless the meals are bountiful and inviting. We have all the food and ingredients for cooking or baking to make Holidays a real joy to iamilv and friends THESE ARE FRESH ORANGES. BANANAS, APPLES, CELERY, LETTUCE, OLIVES, FIGS, DATES, SWEET POTATOES, RAISINS, FANCY COOKIES, CANDY, NUTS, ETC. ETC. FIX & RADTKE Main Street THE "MONEY-BACK STORE" Athena, Ore The Churches, Methodist Episcopal Church. The Christmas spirit will be upper- most throughout the services of Sun- day. The treat for the younger schol-1 ars will be given at the Sunday school at 10 a. m. Special Christmas music ! and sermon at 1 1 a. m. The Sunday ' schoil program at 7:45, p. m. some thing different. You are invited to attend these services. Walter S. Gleiser, Pastor. Th: Christian Church. "The Changed Calender," and "The Tivo Johns," will be the sermon topics Sunday. The latter theme is a Masonic topic and the craft will march in a body to the church Sunday evening to par ticipate in the services of the hour. Everybody is invited. Bible school at 10 a. m., conducted by Mrs. Errett. Sunday morning will be the Christmas lesson, dealing with the true meaning of Christ's coming. Monday evening will be given the Christmas program, to which all are invited. See program elsewhere. The decorations and ser vice will be worth while to see and hear. Come and bring your friendB. At the Baptist Church. The holi lay season is here, and the services of next Sunday will be in keeping with its spirit. A Christmas sermon will be preached in the morn ing, topic: "The Herald of The King." There will bo a rousing Young Peoples service at 0::10 p. m. A Christ mas program will be given. The church will join in attendance at the exercises at the M. fc. church. The regular Christmas program will take place Monday evening at 7:80. A program will be given, with a short address by the pastor at this service. A tree will be used to please the little folks. The public is invited to attend all the services. A hearty welcome awaits all. D. E. Baker, Pastor. MONUMENTS! Get our prices be fore placing your order. Berry Monument Works F. M. Barry, Prop. 1 2th and Main Street near O. W. K. & N. Passenger Depot Walla Walla Wash. N. A. Miller, Local Representative. VtYES TtSrtD. (USES GROUND AHDFITIfD-LENSES DUPLICATED. AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK BUILDING.- PENDLETON. ORE. Phone 609 S. F. 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