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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (June 2, 1922)
t .An Extra Special.. planted twenty acres to spuds on ground leased from Sidney Tucker. Mr. and Mrs. CeorRe W. Winn are being congratulated by their many friends and acquaintances upon the arrival of a six and one-half pound son, at St. Mary's hospital In Walla Walla, Sunday, May 28. Mild, Sugar-Cured Hams, Finely Flavored per Pound the Christian Churches of Umatilla county will hold an institute at the Athena Christian Church on Monday, June 5. After the morning session lureh will be served in the dining room. Don't forget that you are cor dially invited to attend. F. E Russell, pastor 42c 0Wcne 80S 'Over The Hill" J. A. Lumsden, prominent Weston farmer and business man who has been confined to his home with illness for the past two weeks, is reported to be improving. Dr. McKinney is in attendance. Y" Twenty or more residents of Reed land Hawley mountain have bean nut ting in their time for the past two weeks in clearing the right of wa for the new Pine creek road for a distance of over 4000 feet. This is donation work, and more of it will be j done later by subscribers at the Wes ton end of the road, to make ready for county operations. A piscatorial party consisting of J. H. Price, Marvin Price, Sim Culley,' Otis Adams and Jess Powls spent Sunday on the Walla Walla river. They found more than enough water to tish in, but no fish. John Banister has "pulled" an in novation by planting the park in front of his residence to alfalfa. "Why not?" he asks. "It's green, and stays green." Neighbors who are laughing at John on the theory that be mistook alfalfa for clover seed are herewith adviied that he knew absolutely what- he was about. He says so himself. Herman Stages, Pody Duncan and Luther Shellenberger came down Sun day from the Staggs ranch near Washtucna, and report good crop prospects in that district. Luther is still on crutches, having sustained a broken ankle in a ranch accident. Mr. and Mrs. J. Shick were in town Saturday from Prescott on their way up the mountain to visit at the home nf Henrv Booher. "Rusty" Shick, ! who has been pitching for Precott nrrain this year, expects to be in Atn enn during the remainder of the base ball season. ' , Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Warren gave a delightful dinner party at their home near Athena recently in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Emmel and Mrs. Margaret Rabb, who are leav- ing soon tor rsewion, umo. uimi guests of the Warrens were Mrs. G. DeGraw. Mrs. I. E. Saling, Mrs. Lilla Kirk and Mr. and Mrs. George Lattin. Motoring trips and picnic parties have come into great popularity with the advent of summer weather, and many excursions are being made to favorite woodland nooks when oppor tunity affords. Among those seeking a restful outing Sunday along the Walla Walla river were: Mr. and Mrs. Newton O'Harra, Mr. and Mrs. M. Walter Pedersen, Mr. and Mrs. Albert O'Harra and Mr and Mrs. Ru lolph Proebstel. A bountiful dinner spread in refreshing shade on the banks of the streim was a feature contributing much pleasure to a de lightful day. Newton O'Harra sur prised and delighted his associates by luring from its cool retreat a 25 inch steelhead which was pronouncel a delicacy fit for an epicure. Miss Eva Anderson of Connell, Wash., visited friends and relatives in Weston Sunday, accompanying her cousins. Mr and Mrs. Ross Maloney of Walla Walla. Miss Anderson has been attending her brother, Frank, who is convalescing in a Walla Walla hospital after a serious operation. Mayor Jones and family and Mrs. Charles Pinkerton returned Sunday from their motor trip to Portland. They took two days for the return journey, stopping at The Dalles. Mr. Jones reported the roads excellent, but remarked that the metropolis is rather quiet just now. Since getting his coveted sheepskin from Weston High, Leonard (Snip per) Snider has been devoting his lime to the ancient anl honorable pursuit of agriculture. H,e has Standard Theatre, Saturday Night, June 3 24 Years Ago Tharp Bros, are engaged at pres ent in constructing a furnace to heat wagon tires in. The furnace is of brick, and is being built at the side of the shop. ! Alex Finley.is preparing to build a $3000 farm residence. Miss Alma Kirk has the thanks of the Press force for a fine boquet of roses. The Walla WaKa cavalry band left last night lot San Francisco, via. Portland. Miss Celia Vaughn and Miss Anna Harden were in Pendleton Wednesday visiting friends. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hod gson. May 30, 18 a girl. Cigars for the Press force, Joe. Gus Volmer is in town from his farm near Helix. Recent rains have assured good crops from spring sow ing. Mrs. Joseph Stcne died Wednesday of consumption, at her home on the reservation. The funeral occurred to day in Athena. A lodge of Knights of Pythias has been organized at Elgin. R. C. Mays is chancellor commander. There are 29 charter members. Strawberrv nickers are scarce at Hood River and other places in Ore gon. Many berries will rot on the vines in consequence. Marshal Carden made his first ar rest Wednesday. His victim was Unamtuek. the Indian who broke tail under Marshal Gillis' administration. The Indian was liberated soon after arrest. A heavy wind and rain storm passed over Athena Tuesday night. Far mers have about come to the conclus ion that enough rain has fallen to do them some time, and are now willing for the weather bureau to let up. The Athena mill is grinding away on flour for the China trade. The mill runs steady all day and until midnight. The reputation of the Athena mill as a producer of good flour, is second to none in the Inland Empire. James Britten started up his candy cruiser Saturday morning. He has a verv neat and attractive little store. and will keep a first class stock of confections. He has a fine marble soda fountain to supply his customers with cool and refreshing drinks. Horace Walker was in town Wed nesday from Helix. He reports far mers thriving and nrosDering in that part of the country. Many new houses and barns are being built, and land is selling at a good figure. Recently a half section of wheat land brought the sum of $7500 spot cash. Coming to Pendleton DR. MELLENTHEN SPECIALIST in Internal Medicine for the past eleven years. DOES NOT OPERATE Will be at St. George Hotel Thursday June 1st ONE DAY ONLY No Charge for Consultation rw Mollonfhin 1 3 recular crradu- .1. In mnHiMne ftnrl mirperv and is licensed by the state of Oregon. He visits professionally tne more import ant towns ana cities ana oners iu an miin nll nn this t.rin 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 stomach, tonsils or adenoids. He has to his credit wonderful re sults in diseases of the stomach, liv- V.lnH clrin nprvpR. heart. CI , uuncwi uiuuu, -- , -i kidney, bladder, Deo wetting, caiarni, weak lungs, rheumatism, sciatica, leg ulcers and rectal ailments. If vou 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. Haying Time Suggestions Unifrv IliviA will ennn o VO ifh iis and we suggest iiaymg tunc; vvi.il dvvi wv ttv- j that you come in and look over our stock ot cut ting machinery. In mowers we carry the two "Old Reliables," "McCormick" and "Deering. These two machines have been the standard tor ,mk ir, tiiio ooM-irvn nnrl pach vear sees a further y 111 l ? Ill MXM.1.KJ UVVVUM v..v J . gain in their popularity. At all times we carry a compieie nne oi repairs iui wic urom6 -Cormick mowers genuine I. H. C Repairs. Tf imn nond a mnwpv Vinv TIOW. AlSO. nOW is the proper time to get your repairs for that old ma- chine. Watts & Rogers The Athena Home Laundry G. W. FINCH, Proprietor Suits Cleaned and Pressed $1.50 called for and delivered. Laundry business very good thank you-installing another machine. THE ATHENA HOME LAUNDRY, PHONE 492 The Churches Methodist Services Sunday school, 10 a. m. Preachng, 11 a. m. Union services all the churches, 7:30 p. m. Rev. Johnson will preach. No midweek services during the summer season. C. L. Lowther, pastor. Bantist Church Sunday school at 10 a. m. Morning service at 11. Subject, Move lor ward.'' Evening union service will be held at the M. E. Church at the usual hour. Sermon by Rev. E. B. John son; subject, "Fools and Their Des tiny." Mid-week service will be conducted by Mrs. E. B. Johnson for the next six weeks. CLASSIFIED For Farm Loans Cox Investment Company, Pendleton, Oregon. For Sale Wheat hay. A. L. Swag- gart, Athena. 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 Foi Sale A duroc Jersey male hog, for sale or trade. Sterling Parris, phone 24F22. For Sale A 3 burner oil stove. J. H. Samuel, Athena. My residence still for sale or trade. Dr. Watts. .:,V Don't forget I am still in the haul ing game. Light or heavy hauling at reasonable prices. Guy Cronk, 23F2 WATTS & PRESTBYE Attorneys-At-Law 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. THE ATHENA BARBER SHOP AMOS O DELL, PROPRIETOR We are now making a specialty of Shampooing and Massaging for Ladies, during the evening hours iiiiniiimiiinmiHiiiiitmiiiniiiiinniiiiiii Church of Christ Bible School, 10 a. m. Communion, 11 a. m. Beginning with Sunday, June 4th, the ehurches will hold un ion services on Sunday nights during the months of June, July and August. Morning services will be held in all churches as usual. Rev. E. B. John son, pastor of the Baptist church, will preach at the Methodist church Sunday night. The ladies of the Church of Christ have a cooked food sale Saturday af ternoon, June 3. at Haynie's store. The ladies missionary societies of Only 32.25 Round trip from Athena to Yellowstone Park 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 If you have town or country prop erty for sale or exchange see Cox Investment Company, Pendleton, Oregon The Athena Bakery WHY PAY MORE? Vi Pound Bread 10c Fresh Cookies, 2 doz 25c 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 ESTABLISHED 1865 Preston-Shaffer Milling Co. American Beauty Flour Is made in Athena, by Athena labor, fn one ot the very best equipped mills in the Northwest, of the best selected Bluestem wheat grown anywhere. Patronize home industry. Your grocer sells tbe famous American Beauty Flour Merchant Millers & Grain Buyers Athena, Oregon. - Waitsburg, Wash fa See F. B. Wood Agent Tomlinson & Cudney Dray and Transfer Will Haul Anything Any where at Any Time. Prices are Right Quick, Reliable Service The First National Bank if Athena Established 1891 Capital and Surplus $110,000.00