Extra Fancy Apples Spitzenbergs, Roman Beauty; Winesaps, Arkansas Blacks, Winter Bananas at Prices that are right. lena "Over The Hill' Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brockman (nee Josie Lavender) arc enjoying a mo toring trip through southern Oregon and California. They will visit a few weeks in San Francisco before re turning to their home in Portland. The donation part of the construc tion of the new Pine creek road will begin next Monday, with Lee Dcnni3 as the road boss. A truck load cf cable and dynamite was' brought up Tuesday from Per.dleton. Fairview school on Reen and Haw loy mountain will close today, May 19. A picnic dinner will be served at noon, and general work of cleaning up and improving the school yard Will be done by the men of the dis trict. Mr. and Mrs. E. It. Lieuallen mo. tored over from Walla Walla Sunday for a day's visit. The advent of "good, growing weather" in this section has been hailed by everybody with a smile of genuine relief. According to the rec ords of Men-jit. A. Baker, local ob server, last Tuesdp.y was the warmest day so far this season, with a max imum temperature of 88 degrees and a mean of 09. Rev. J. B. Coan has received notifi cation of his selection as one of the speakers of the American Educa tional Foundation. He has been ask. od to devote two months of his time this year to a speaking campaign in the larger towns and cities. Lester Cnrlile and family were up from Hood River a few days this Week for a visit at the home of his mother, Mrs. A. A. Kees. Funds from tht sale of the Ban croft improvement bonds of Weston were made available last week, and Saturday the Warren Construction Co. received puyment for its work. Col. P. G. Lucas motored to Ukiah Wednesday on a business trip. He reports that stock-raising conditions were never better in that district, and that farming prospects are also en couraging. Miss Clara Starmer of La Grande visited during the week with former Weston friends and companions. Du ring her sojourn she was the house guest of Mrs. Bertha Sowers. Mrs. R. R. Proebstel entertained at her home on north Water street with a three-course dinner Tuesday evening for Mr. and Mrs. George W. Clanton and two children of Nampn, Idaho. Mr. Clanton was formerly a prominent business man of Nampa, where he conducted a large merchan dis store. The visitors were making a trip by auto to San Jose, California, where they expect to make their home. Mrs. Clanton is a sister of Mrs. Proebstel. Mrs. E. L. Withers and daughter Ina of Pendleton visited her parents, shovel it out. Earl travels sixty miles a day now, going up Basket mountain, eomirtg back to town and then climbing the Weston mountain grade. The mail road between the two upland districts is not yet pas sable. Mrs. John Banister Sr. left Mon day for a visit at Spokane, accom panying Mr. and Mrs. Curran Mc Fadden of Athena and Mr. and Mrs. OrOECLINES THE HAOMVITATION Held That Same Difficulties Would Come Up Again in New Conference, Washington, D. C The state de partment made public the text of a message to Ambassador Child at Genoa declining the invitation to par ticipate in the new European economic conference at The Hague. "This government," the American communication sald,'is unable to con clude that it can helpfully participate In the meeting at The Hague, as this would appear to be the continuance under a different nomenclature of the Genoa conference and destined to en counter the same difficulties If the attitude disclosed in the Russian mem orandum of May 11 remains un changed." The state department's communica tion said the American government "has always been ready" to Join other governments in an inquiry by experts into the economic situation In Russia and the necessary remedy. Such an inquiry, it was added, could deal ap propriately "with the economic pre requisites" for restoration of Russian production, without which a sound ba sis for credits would be lacking. In conclusion the - American com munication renewed the offer to give serious attention to any "proposals issuing from a jtlenoa conference or any later conference," but added that the suggestions for the meeting at The Hague, in view Of the Russian memorandum of May 11, lacked "the deflniteness which would make possi ble the concurrence of this govern ment In the proposed plan." Coming to Pendleton DR. MELLENTHEN SPECIALIST in Internal Medicine for the past eleven years. DOES NOT OPERATE Will be at S. George Hotel Thursday June 1st ONE DAY ONLY No Charge for Consultation Mr. and Mr. John Bonewitz, Sunday. John Banister Jr. of Helix. (John Mrs. Letha King is reported to De quite ill with nasal hemorrhage. Mrs. William McCorkcll was called last week to the bedside of her moth er, Mrj. Warner, at Walla Walla. The patient was formerly a resident of Weston. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Van Winkle were here from Pendleton Sunday and attended the baccalaureate ser vices. Mrs. Van Winkle spent the day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Key. i' Mrs. Ella Lavender, who has been spending the winter in Salem with her daughter, Anna, student in Wil lamette Uniersity, arrived home Sat urday. Misses Bertha und Frances Comp ton of Walla Walla wore guests Sun day of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Winn. Miss Esther Williams came over from Walla Walla for a week-end visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. John Barnes and children of Athena celebrated "Moth er's day" in Weston with members of th S. A. Barnes household. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Smock and Jimmie Smock wcrt recent visitors in Pendleton, where they were guests of Mrs. Lavada Thacker and Miss Blanche Smock. Lowell Hyatt came up Sunday from Portland where he has been which it was recommended by Pro fessor Geo. R. Hyslop. He has a number of inquiries from different sections. Earl Barnett, mall carrier on route No. 1, still encounters snowdrifts on Basket mountain, and his Ford car "nosed" ro deeply when he was tak ing Postmaster Lundell around for an inspection of the mute that he had to Senior staid at home, of course, to take care of some of the grandchil dren. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Narkaus and family are moving to a farm on the Reed and Hawley uplands. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Larson and Miss Glenadinc Larson and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gillette of Walla. Walla were Sunday guests at the G. De- Graw residence. Mr. Gillette is nephew of Mr. DeGraw. Sim J. Culley enme home Sunday from St. Mary's hospital, looking quite chipper after his long period of confinement. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Woods and baby daughter were in town Tuesday, returning to their home at Lewiston from a motoring trip to Portland. Two good ball games have been arranged by Manager Reynaud of the Weston team for the pioneers' picnic. At least, they promise to be inter esting contests, as Weston will be matched with Pilot Rock for Friday, June 9, and with Milton-Freewater for Saturday. Games have been ex changed with these two teams. The locals will play at Pilot Rock when its big picnic is held June 2d, and at Milton on Strawberry day. Mrs. C. L. Pinkerton was in Pen dleton thi i week, assisting in the grading of papers for the county employed in concrete construction eighth grade examination work for Contractor Tom Ward. US After many weeks of dullness, the Rev. W. fc. Payne was called hat-Hoiul wheat mark-it snrang into slight degree of activity the latter nart of last wee IU when Frank Price. manager jif-tiw'eston Warehouse urday to San Jose, Calif., by the ill ness of his brother, who was report ed to be in a dying condition. Frank Snider has shipped one of his popular wecders to the experi ment station in Harney county, to it is estimated that 25.000 bushels Uti'" oli 0,1 at"na 1:l 00 bushels at -ffhe basic fisureitejfj Jl.li 'for No. 1. yet remains of the 1921 crop in the Weston neighborhood. Miss Gladys Smith is expected to urrive in a few days from Salem for a vacation visit at the home of her parents. The local lodge of Pythians will have work in the third rank next Wednesday evening. Lunch will fol low the ceremony. LEGION DANCE Legion Hall, Athena, Wednesday Evening, May 24 Sailing Orchestra of 4 Pieces Will Furnish the Music The $350 Phonograph Will Be Given Away During the Evening EXPRESSMAN DRIVES OFF TRAIN ROBBERS Tucson, Ariz. With two well di rected bullets, Express Messenger H. Stewart frustrated a spectacular at tempt by eight masked bandits to rob Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific train No. 3, the Golden State limited, bound from Chloago to Los Angeles. Stewart killed one of the octet, apparently wounded a second and routed the band empty handed. Passengers were not molested In the holdup, which was staged near James, a flag station eight miles west of Tucson. The body of the Blaln bandit, whose hands were encased in rubber gloves, was recognised by Sheriff Daniels of Pinal county as that of a pool room habitue. Beside the body was found a sack of dynamite with which the bandits evidently intended to blow strong boxes In the mall and baggage cars. The robbers stopped the train by placing torpedoes on the rails. They planned to blow open the express safe, said to contain valuable shipments of money, when Stewart opened fire. The gang, when Stewart opened fire, rush ed to their automobiles and fled to a nearby desolate district, pursued by a posse. PROBE OF STEEL MERGER ORDERED Department of Justice Asked For Report on Purchase of Lackawanna. Washington, D. C An order from the senate to the department of justice and the federal trade commission to make an investigation followed cloBely upon the announcement In New York of the purchase of the Lackawanna Steel company by the Bethlehem Steel corporation and upon reports re cently circulated of a prospective merger of six large independent steel companies. The order, embodied In a resolution offered by Senator La Follette, repub lican, Wisconsin, and adopted with little discussion except for an address by the Wisconsin senator, directed the federal agents to inform the senate what steps have been taken or pro posed to ascertain the probable ef fects of the merger and what aotton has been Instituted "to protect the public Interests." The department of Justice was fur ther requested to advise the senate it proceedings under the Sherman and Clayton acts to restrain the combina tion were advisable. Canada Liberal to Its Veteran. The gratuity paid by the Canadian government to her World war veterans was by fur the most liberal of all the allies. A married niau, with three years' service, received n minimum of $000, and a single man $420, while the officers aud noncommissioned officer received more, according to their rank. Dr. Mellenthin is a regular gradu ate in medicine and surgery and is licensed by the state of Oregon. He visits professionally the more import ant towns and cities and offers to all who call on this trip free consulta tion, except the expense of treatment when desired. According to his method of treat ment he does not operate for chronic appendicitis, gall stones, ulcers of i. . j. i i . sLomacn, tonsils or aoenoius. He has to his credit wonderful re sults in diseases of the stomach, liv er, bowels, blood, skin, nerves, heart, kidney, bladder, bed wetting, catarrh, weak lungs, rheumatism, sciatica, leg ulcers and rectal ailments. If you have been ailing for any; length of time and do not get any better, do not fail to call, as impro per measures rather than disease are very often the cause of your long standing trouble. Remember above date, that consul tation on this trip will be free and that his treatment is different. Married women must be accom panied by their husbands. Address: 336 Boston Block, Min neapolis, Minn. CLASSIFIED If you have town or country prop erty for sale or exchange see Cox Investment Company, Pendleton, Oregon For Sale Rocking chairs, rugs and numerous household items. W. C. Einmel. Foi Sale A duroc Jersey male hog, for sale or trade. Sterling Parris, phone 24P22. For Sale Young pigs for sale. Reeve Bettf, phone 30F13. My residence still for sale or trade. Dr. Watts. Don't forget I am still in the haul ing game. Light or heavy hauling at reasonable prices. Guy Cronk, 23F2 WATTS & PRESTBYE Attorneys-A t-Luw Main Street, Athena, Oregon DR. S. F. SHARP PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special Attention given to all calls, both day and night. Calls promptly answered. Office on Third Street, Athena, Oregon. For Life, Fire, Accident or Health Insurance see Cox Investment Company, Pendleton, Oregon. C. H. SMITH PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Athena, Oregon. Office next to Telephone Excange Phones, Office 333; Residence 412 For Farm Loans Cox Investment Company, Pendleton, Oregon. . The Athena Bakery WHY PAY MORE? 1 Pound Bread 10c Fresh Cookies, 2 doi 26c Tomatoes, Corn and Peas Two Cans for 35c Pure Lard, per pound .20c Bulk Raisins, per pound 25c POLAR CAKES AND ICE CREAM L. C. Bevens, Proprietor DRS. A. D. & R. A. FRENCH OPTOMETRISTS French Optical Parlors 15 K. Main St Phone 653 WALLA WALLA, WASH. Special Sale Aluminum Ware For a short time we will place on sale three items from our big line of aluminum ware. Think of it! A three-piece combination roaster for one dollar, a large preserving kettle for a dollar, or a large cov- j ered sauce pan for the same price. These articles are good values at twice the Drice asked and will give the. service you expect of aluminum ware! liuy early, as the stock is iunited. bale is limited to one article to a customer. See display in window. Watts & Rogers The Athena Home Laundry G. W. FINCH, Proprietor Having purchased the Athena Home Laundry, I will conduct it in connection with my Clothes Cleaning and Pressing business hereafter. The new location will be on Main street, in the building east of the Standard Theatre. THE cATHENA HOME LAUNDRY, PHONE 51 We carry the best MEAT That Money Buys Lard, Kraut, Kippered Salmon, Salt and Fresh Fish, Oysters, Clams and Crab, in Season. A. W. LOGSDON Main Street, Athena, Oregon THE ATHENA BARBER SHOP AMOS O'DELL, PROPRIETOR We are now making a specialty of Shampooing and Massaging for Ladies, during the evening hours HHH ESTABLISHED 1865 Preston-Shaffer Milling Co. American Beauty Flour la made in Athena, by" Athena labor, in one ot the very"-best equipped mills in the Northwest, of the best selected Bluestem wheat grown anywhere. Patronize home industry. Your grocer sells the famous American Beauty Flour A Merchant Millers & Grain Buyers f Athena, Oregon. Waitsburg, Wash Tomlinson & Cudney Dray and Transfer Will Haul Anything Any where at Any Time. Prices are Right Quick, Reliable Service Phone 22 The First National Bank sf Athena Established 1891 Capital and Surplus $110,000.00