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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (March 24, 1922)
I Press Parapraohs Joe Key was in from Weston, Mon- Billy Bush was a Pendleton visitor Wulnesday. H4lhp Booher of Weston, was in town yesterday. Mrs. Carrie Rogers was up from Pendleton, Wednesday. Mrs. Ivan O'Harra was in from Weston shopping, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Merritt spent Monday evening in Pendleton. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Mclntyre were Walla Walla visitors, Monday. Mrs. Akin was a guest over the week end of her mother in Milton. Mrs. C. Christian and Mrs. Lara bee of Adams, were in Athena, Wed nesday. Athena grocers are offering choice seed potatoes of different early var ieties. Mrs. C. H. Smith will be hostess to the Star club next Tuesday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. Emery Worthington were in the city from Pendleton, Monday Mrs. F. E. Russell, who has been seriously ill the past two weeks, is re covering. Miss Wilma Stiff spent the week end in Walla Walla, as a guest of friends. -M Mrs. S. F. Sharp and Mrs. W.'W. McPherson, were visitors in Pendle ton Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Downing of Freewater were in Athena on busi ness, Monday. Mrs. F. S. LeGrow left Saturday for a couple of weeks visit with her moth er and sister in Seattle. Cradle roll day will be observed at the Christian church Sunday at the Sunday school 5iour. Snow and rain yesterday -interferes with farm operations and stopped plowing in this vicinity. ...NPfl? C. F. Shoonmaker, real estate agent of LaCrosse, Wash., transacted bus iness in Athena this week. The ladies of the Baptist church held a successful sale at the Pure Food Grocery, Saturday afternoon. Mrs. W. E. Dobson returned Sun day from Portland where she was called by the death of her husband. Mrs. Minnie Depeatt has returned to her home here from Walla Walla, where she was ill at the home of her daughter. , Hrs. Charles H. DeHaas leaves this evening for Cove, Union county, to spend the week-end with relatives and friends. orn to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Best of ilton, March 17, 1922, a daughter. Mrs. Best was. formerly Nina Tharp of Athena. ' ',.' . Mrs. t. T. Stone sang yesterday afternoon at a ,club meeting in Pen dleton. She was accompanied at the piano by Mrs. 0. 0. Stephens. ; i A good time is in store for all who attend the American Legion dance at Legion Hall tonight. Saling's orches tra will furnish the music. P. A. Smith an experienced horse shoer is working at the Frank Bolin blacksmith shop. He is prepared to give satisfaction in his line of work; Mrs. George B. Woodward, who re cently underwent a surgical operation in Pendleton, is recovering from the operation and also from an attac of influenza, - The Standard Theatre has booked "The Sage Hen" for Sunday, April 2. A great picture, starring Gladys Brockwell, Lillian Rich and Wallace MacDonald. Wm. Booher who recently returned from Hot Lake, Union county, where he took treatment for rheumatism, was on the streets Monday. He is improving in health. rt Jensen has returned from his ter's visit to relatives in Norway. The difference between the old c6untry and the good old U. S., is that Art prefers to live here. Mrs. S. F. Sharp was ,in Pendle ton Saturday, accompanying her daughter, Mrs. J. A. McSherry, who after a six-weeks visit, was returning to her home in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs Charles May, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gould and Mrs. Frank King of Weston, were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs. J. E. Jones, in Athena, one day this week. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Thompson, Misses Thelma and Katherine Thomp son, Philo Rounds and Nat Kimball, of Pendleton, attended the party at he opera house Friday evening. KiA number of farmers in this sec tion have found it necessary to reseed portions of their fields, due to the grain freezing out during the exces sive cold weather of the winter months. Dr. and Mrs. F. D. Watts visited in Helix Wednesday, where Mrs. Watts made arrangements for the rendering of the comic operetta, "Yokohama Maid," on Monday night, April 3rd. ;. - The Etude club met yesterday after noon at the home of Mrs. P. B. Boyd. "The Passion Play," was the subject for the day, with Mrs. H. H. Hill leading the program. Mrs. Hill gave We carry the best MEAT That Money Buys Lard, Kraut, Kippered Salmon, Salt and Fresh Fish, Oysters, Clams and Crab, in Season. V V A. W. LOGSDON Main Street, Athena, Oregon High School Notes ! Pioneer Employment Co MR. FARMER: Phone us at our erpense when you want help on your farm. We furnish your help and it does not cost you one cent. OUR SPECIALTIES ; Farms, Camps, Hotels, Garages, Etc. TLAND OFFICE PENDLETON OFFICE 14 North Second Street 115 East Webb Street, Phone 676 nly employment office in Eastern Oregon with Portland connections an instructive and entertaining de scription of the play and its history. Mrs. C. M. Eager gave a reading. Roll call was answered with quota tions concerning music, from the Bi ble. Mrs. F. D. Watts and Mrs. Charles Dudley served a one course luncheon. Mrs Carl Gensel of Pendleton, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Cornwell, Mr. and Mrs. 0. X.. Ingram, of Walla Walla, Dr. J. W. Ingram and wife, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Proud fit, Sunday. The ladies of the Methodist Epis copal church Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. Isaac Davidson last Wednesday. Twenty-one mem bers were present, and the hostess served refreshments. During the past week country roads ve been worked to considerable ex tent. The high water of the winter months were disastrous to the county road system, and a large amount of work will be necessary to put them m con dition for travel. On next Wednesday evening the Athena Hiph school will present the classical picture "Julius Ceasar," in six reels at the Standard Theatre. Two others have been presented by the school, but t'ue Wednesday night feature is reputed to be the best of the series. In addition to the picture a short program will be given by the students. Tuesday at the regular meeting, of the Civic club. Mrs. Van Deusen, county demonstrator, lectured to the ladies on home economics, and dem onstrated the art of millinery. Roll call was answered with current events, and Mrs. Robert Proudfit and Mrs. George Lattin, were -hostesses, serv ing a delicious luncheon. Mrs. Van Deusen also assisted the ladies of this vicinity in making hats, Wednes day and Thursday. The next meeting Mrs. W. S. Ferguson will be leader ot the program with "Athena the beautiful," as the subject. une ot the prettiest parties of the series in which Mrs. F. D. Watts has been honored, in view of her coming departure from the city, was that given last Fridav afternoon by Mrs. J. F. Herr and Mrs. Louis Stewart, at the Herr home. Mrs. J. H. Herr, who with her husband and little son, is visiting here from Portland, was a guest of honor jointly with Mrs. Watts. Strings of shamrock leaves festooned the rooms, and potted plants or the living Irish emblem were used in decoration. Needlework occupied the beginning of the after noon, and brain puzzlers and tests in skill caused diversion. Later, the guests, numbering thirty, surrounded prettily appointed tables, centered with green candles and flowers, where the hostesses served a delightful three course luncheon. be laid out over by the Standard Oil plant. The grades however will use the old grounds when the weather per mits. The last number of the senior en tertainments, "Julius Caesar" will be given at the Standard Theatre Wed nesday, March 29. The picture prom ises to be a very educational and en joyable film. The high school quar tet will also make its first appearance at this time. Admission will be 10, 25 and 35 cents. . Rev. Bollen of Walla Walla was se lected to give the commencement ad dress. Rev. Bollen gave the baccal aureate sermon last year and is a good speaker. Last Saturday evening, March 18 the seventh grade held a party in the Science room, at the high school. Members of the faculty as well as the mothejrs of the many children were present. Games were played on the gym floor, Kor.ald Kretzer and Beulah Bannister refereeing the games. Refreshments consisting of cake, salads, sandwiches and cocoa were served. All the children reported a splendid time. Tonight, March 24th, the eighth grade will hold a party, , i A committee consisting of the Supt. of the schools, the coach and the pres ident of the "Order of the A" will meet in the near future and decide who will receive A's for participation in athletics. Last Friday a photographer visited the school and took pictures of the grades, faculty, high school and the basket ball team. AH who bought the pictures were well pleased with them. Jlrs. Hodgen visited the 5th and 6th grades, Wednesday. VCarolyn and Kathryn Kidder have moved to Pendleton where they will attend school. They were in the 4th and 5th grades. Athena high school has made a con tract for a baseball game on the home grounds April 28th and the return game at Milton on May 5th. Both games should be interesting as were the Milton games last year. mL . .1 l: j ..op: au- f ine eieciiun ui umceis xui wie per of the A, a part of the athletic organization was called Wednesday. Oflicers were elected as lollows: John Pinkerton, president; Kohler Betts, vice president; Beulah Banister, sec retary. The Juniors are giving a cooked food sale at Watts & Rogers', Saturday, Dressed chicken, home made bread, les and cakes. ue to the fact that the old ball iunds are so washed out and muddy Hit practice will be impossible for two or three weeks, the diamond will MB MLffiM ft mm SERVE OUR JEASand coffees. THEY ARE DELICIOUS AND FRAGRANT. 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A pleasent function was reported. A nine-pound son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Thompson yesterday morning, March 24. Dr. Smith has grave apprehensions as to J. V., but we have the consolation of knowing that he is getting along al right, for he toted three fine cigars up to the Press office yesterday to keep the boys quiet. It has been a noticable fact that wind storms have been more frequent this season than for years past. The velocity of the winds seem also to have increased. We hear of outbuild ings being blown down and header beds have been lifted into the air and dashed to pieces. Dr. J. M. Boyd was over from Walla Walla Sunday on professional busi ness. The doctor is again permanently located in Walla Walla after an ab sence of some years. Mrs. Frank Mansfield returned home Wednesday from the hospital in Walla Walla, greatly improved in health. ' ,a3', .. .rt . John Clary was over from Walla Walla Wednesday,' chairing hands with Athena friends. , wl fij Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sirriifcattertitea a meeting of Bushee Chapter, order of the Eastern Star, in ; Pendleton, Wednesday evening. Increase in trade has made a brisk demand for hats and millinery goods at Mrs. Carden's. Another stock of new hats will arrive in a few days. Asa McDaniel has a house-moving outfit employed at his Wild Horse farm. He will move his residence a half-mile from its present location, and also other ranch buildings. W. G. Estes has returned to Athena after an absence oj" three months In Kansas City, and Memphis. He finds times much better here than either in Missouri or Tennesse. The report comes from Camas Prai rie that a young man named Howard Brooks was crippled for life as the result of an accident while hunting. A shotgun in the hands of acompan ion exploded accidentally and the con tents entered both his legs, lacerating one of them in a fearful manner so that amputation wil' be necessary. Mr. F. J. JackBon and Miss Eva Lai ken were united in marriage at 11 o' clock Tuesday forenoon at the resi dence of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sheer, in Pendleton, by Rev. G. W. Rigby, of this city. Both bride and groom have numerous friends to wish that the best blessings of life may attend them. Mr. Jackson is a successful farmer near Athena, and at his place the happy couple will reside. Monday morning a fire alarm brought the department to the "Blue Front" saloon building, on Main street, where was found a small blaze beneath the roof. The flames were put out before much damage was done, by the chemical fire extingushier and a well directed stream from the hydrant in front of Hollis' store. im SMM LUTE Oxfords and Pumps Has Arrived in the Very Latest Styles and the Best Materials The Churches Baptist Church Sunday School, 10 a. m. Morning service, 11 a. m. Subject: " God was Best for Us." Evening service: 7:30 p. m. Subject: " Ku Klux Klan in Action." or Klansmen Beware Midweek service. Wednesday even ing. 7:30. E. B. Johnson, Pastor. Metholigt Services Sunday School 10 A. M. Preach ing 11 A. M. Preaching 7:30 P. M. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:30 P. M. All are cordially invited to attend these services. C. L. Lowther, Pastor. YOUR TEETH j Should be looked (.ftern now. Dr. A. j C. Froom, at the St Nichols' hotel, will be leaving Athena May 1. See that they are u. K. before he goes. You can save your teeth, time and money. Nothing is beard in Athena rela tive to a team to represent the home town on the diamond this summer. Pendleton, Hermiston. and Milton Frtewater are grooming up and are endeavoring to effect a league with Walla Walla, Dayton and a third Washington town. Nothing has been hw.rd from Helix or Pilot Rock. 1 i ! 1 I Athena Department Store i For Lower Prices, Phone 152 5 per cent Discount for Cash. Ladies Patent Pumps . 5.95 and 7.95 Ladies Patent Oxfords 1 , . 4.75 Ladies Black Kid Oxfords . " ,. 4.50 Ladies Brown Kid Oxfords 4.50 and 4.95 Ladies Brown Calfskin Oxfords ' 5.95 Mens Brown Oxfords, rubber heel 7,25 THE STANDARD THEATRE Saturday, March 25 Hoot Gibson o4nd Harold Lloyd The Greatest Team Ever Put on at This Theatre Gibson in jpl RED COURAGE iH Lloyd in UNDER AND OVER A Big Double Feature Show at the Price of One! International News 10c-25c-35c tax included Sunday March 26 ALICE JOYCE In the Famous Drury Lane cTWelodrama The Sporting Duchess Pathe Review. Admission, 10c-25c-35c, Tax Paid Rolin Comedy Coming-Wednesday March 29 Coming "Julius Ceasar Under Auspices Athena High School Watch for the Sagehen ! A Fine Picture and Will be Exhibited at Regular Admission Prices