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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 17, 1926)
j Press Paragraphs "Whispering Smith" Standard tomorrow night. Fuel dealers were swamped with orders during the cold snap. F. S. LeGrow made a short busi ness trip to Portland this week. Wade Goodman, of Walla Walla, was a business visitor i;i Athena, Monday. Miss Ellen Henry is cnivted home from Willamette University for the holidays. Mrs. Nell Underwood of Condon, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Creswell. Lee Banister is home from Cheney, where he attended the first semester at the normal school. Roland Richards who has been quite ill with an attack of intestinal influenza is improving. Sim J. Culley, prominent farmer, and Lance Kellogg, Weston banker, were in Athena, Monday. t . Miss Phyllis Dickenson who is a student at Monmouth Normr.l school will ccme home for the holidays. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Smith, December 1.1, 1920, a son. The young ster has been named Cecil Morris. Mrs. I. E. Severson of Walla Walla is in Athena. She attended the fun eral of Mrs. Z. W. Lockwood Wednesday. "Sweet Daddies" Standard, Sunday night. Jesse Gordon recently returned from Spokane, where he visited h'.f father, John Gordon, who is in ill health. Manager Ames of the local Stand ard Oil company station reported the lowest temperature registration for Monday night ten below. Jack Cunningham came up from Pendleton and installed a new Delco lighting plant at the home of Sheld on Taylor, west of Athena. Mrs. E. E. Goff who has been vis iting at the home of her daughter, for the past three weeks has return ed to her home at Newber. M. L. Watts and Lloyd Michener spent Sunday in the pits at the Watts duck shooting preserve in the Uma pine district, with good success. Vernon Miller is home for a few days visit with his parents. He is employed on a steamboat, plying be tween Portland and St. Helens. Miss Dorothy Lee and Miss Juanita Woodruff who are attending Cheney Normal school, are expected home to morrow morning, for the Christmas holidays. Jack Calder, plumber, has been much in demand by Athena house holders as the result of Cold weather, a time when water pipes will freeze up once in a while. Owing to the cold weather and snow-covered ranges, stockmen are now winter feeding their herds. Until ft Grebe. Company Going Strong Alfred H. Grebe & Company, the set manufactur ers de luxe of Richmond Hill, Long Island, New York, and of New York City, are now on their usual and seasonal over-time schedule. The Grebe receivers have an exceptional prestige on the Pa cific Coast, where one of the very best jobbers in the radio industry accelerates the sale of Grebe sets to such an extent that in the past season they have occupied the first position as largest sellers in their class around the Golden Gate of the far west. On display at Thompson's Garage Ask For A Demonstration i ililllllNlli IlillHIUIIIilElllliiiMIMIIIlllM ii it ii THE K1LGORE CAFE GERALD KILGORE, Proprietor Short Order Lunches and Meals served at all hours. Ice Cream and Soft Drinks. A full line of Candies. NONE BUT WHITE HELP EMPLOYED Gerald Kilgore, Proprietor - - Athena, Oregon . ' i u i utti it i mi i inn luti :i t ti hi muuui i tibiuiuuu iik i ut i n 1 1 l eih i t :ut i tu tun u ainnit nui i unu ini muuiiui uniutu iiu t uiu uij iuu tin; i utu tu 1 1 1 n 1 1 u 1 1 nut tun i iitutn 1 1 ti it Him i hi itmiltuii ui nimmttm several days ago, stock was foraging and doing well without much barn yard feeding. Local duck hunters have been mod erately successful this week in bag ging game. The cold and snow-covered fields have driven the wild ducks to the creeks and rivers. Miss May Lanning who has been in Walla Walla, at the home of her parents for some time, has returned to Athena, where she has resumed her duties as marcellist in Pearl's Beauty Shop. . ' Marion Hansell, John Pinkerton and Norman Mclntyre shot 16 ducks in the lower Pine creek country Sun day. Tuesday Marion visited a branch stream near town and bagged u goodly number. As Customary, the First Natioan'i Bank of Athena, is giving its patrons a fine calendar, for the new year. An out door scene of rare beauty, em bellishes the new calendar, which is worthy a place on any wall. Mrs. Powers of Pendleton' is in a hospital at Portland, where she is re ceiving medical treatment. Mrs. Powers will be remembered in Athe na as Miss Thelma Keen, having visited here a number of times. Miss Blanche Johnson, Beryl Hod gen, Scotty Kretzer, Lefty Kretztr and James Hodgen who are attend ing U. of 0. at Eugene, will arrive in the morning, to spend the vacation period with their parents in Athen.i. John Keen of San Diego, California who came here to attend the funeral of his father, the late J. W. Keen, will return the last of this week to his home. He has been a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Dickenson. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Dudley left here Monday for Portland, en route to Long Beach, California, where they will spend the winter. Their son Glenn accompanied them to Port land. Mr. and Mrs. Dudley are mot oring south. Miss Roma Charlton and Miss Lois Mclntyre who are attending Wash ington State college at Pullman, will leave there Friday and will stop over at Pcmeroy and spend Saturday with girl friends, continuing on their way home Sunday. Mrs. M. L. Watts entertained at luncheon . Thursday at the Country club in Walla Walla with two tables of bridge. A Christmas motif was used as decoration. The guests in cluded, Mrs. Clubb, Mrs. Seabeck, Mrs. F. M. Anderson of Walla Wal la and Mrs. H. I. . Watts, Mrs. E. 0. Prestbye, Mrs. Max Hopper, Mrs. R. B. McEwen and the hostess from Athena. Mr. and Mrs. 0. E. Venable and children who are domiciled at the coyntry home of Mr. and Mrs. Herb ert Hales, were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Venable and children and Mr. and Mrs. Hales and daughters, con template spending, the holidays in Portland. They will make the trin weather permitting, as they plan go ing by motor. The study taken up by the Athena Study club is being much enjoyed this season by its twenty-two mem bers who meet alternate weeks. The study cf Scotland, as a country and its famous authors and poets is be ing completed and Ireland will be the next subject to be taken up. A topic is assigned to each member who wra mm mm nfflr mm nmr mmmni mm mm ii mm mm mm mm ii mm mm mm mm i mr, n i am nnrwm mrranranmrai Grocery and Furnishings Store Toys-Toys-Toys One of the finest line of Toys ever carried in Athe na. A big, new stock to select from. We also have a big line of Presents for Men and Boys. Comprising Shirts, Handkerchiefs, Silk Socks, Ties, Etc Neatly packed in Christmas Boxes Remember, we carr y a full line of Vegetables and Fruits for the Holiday and Party table STKVK'S GROCERY Quality Quantity, Service. Phone 171. Athena, Oregon m gives points of interest gathered and a general discussion follows. The last meeting was held at the home of Mrs. F. B. Boyd with a' good number in attendance.' Mrs. K. E. Goff was a guest of the club. The young folks report a pleasant time at the Legion dance in Athena, Saturday night. The local Legion Post has resumed the regular Saturday night dances, the second to take place tomorrow night. The Jolly Joy Makers Orchestra has been engaged to furnish the music for the dances. Mrs. Lee Johnson who last week went to Bend, returned to Athena Sunday" night, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson who have been residing at Bend, will take up their residence with Mr. and and Mrs. Al Johnson, at their coun try home. Mrs. Ethel Montague and daughter Marjorie who have been staying at the home of Mrs. Mon tague's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John son,' will come to town and live with Mrs. Hamp Booher. Mrs. James Creswell surprised her husband Thursday evening . of last week by inviting in a number of friends to observe his birth anniver sary, and the occasion was a delight ful one for those present, and a very pleasant evening was spent at the Creswell home. Those present were Miss Pearl Rasmey, Miss Hilda Dick enson,' Hiss Helen Hodgen, Miss Edna Pinkerton, Mr. Paul Lieuallen, Mr. Mose Banister, Mr. John Pinkerton, Dr. Cowan and Mrs. Underwood, of Condon. High School Notes The school will give a Christmas program next Thursday afternoon at 1:30 p. m. The public is invited. The program will be as follows: Song The School Recitation, I Can't Blame Him Raymond Murphy A Doll Drill Primary Roorr Famous War Tunes to Modern Set tings 5th & 6th Grades Song, Jolly Old Santa Claus 3rd & 4th Girl Dance of the Snow Flakes Monolog, Christmas Presents Nadine Elder Play, Two Santa Clauses ....7th and 8th Grades Recitation, A Present From Dottie Teddy Miller Play, A Corner In Heart.High school A Christmas Lesson..'..Primary Room Candy Cane Drill 3rd & 4th Grades with Robert Lee The sewing class gave an exhibi tion and a tea at the hardware store Saturday afternoon, v They made $17.45. This amount will be used in purchasing a display cabinet. Jessiedeane Dudley, Alberta Charl ton and Lenore McNair were in Pen dleton Saturday. Raymond Murphy Has been out of school for the past week on account cf illness. Mi3s Rodman is taking the teach ers eramination. Mrs. Hadley is sub stituting in her palce. Mr. and Mrs. Hadley were in Wal la Walla Saturday. Mr. Pinkerton has managed to keep the school building warm in spite of the cold weather. Doctor Cowan addressed the student body Wednesday afternoon. He told the pupils to check the skin disease usually - known as impetigo. There are several cases of this disease in the schools of Umatilla county at the present time. Miss Terry assisted with the music at the funeral of Mrs. Lockwood, Wednesday afternoon. A substitute was secured from the high' school. Each grade room has a Christmas tree. , - - .' The Christmas vacation begins next Thursday afternoon, after the program and extends through the fol lowing week. Nicaragua Behind Times Nicaragua Is n, Spanish-speaking republic, the population of which ia about CoO.000. The people are prin cipally of mixed Spanish and Indian rnee. Agriculture, timbering and mining are the priiioiptil sources of the national wealth. There Is very little mmiufnc-turlng. The climate ia largely tropical, and the principal agricultural products nre Ininunan, coffee niul sugar cane, besides some grains for home consumption. The forests contain mnhogany, cedar and dye woods, which are largely ex ported to the United Stntcs. Nica ragua Is to a considerable extent mountainous, and there are some gold mines, worked by American or British companies. For the Ladies Sweaters, Scarfs, Silk Underwear, Silk Slips, Silk Hose, Garter Sets, Rubber Aprons, Fancy Dishes, iiiistisis For the Men Gloves, Hats, Caps, Garters, Belts, Armbands, Neckwear, Dress Shirts, Silk and Silk and Wool Hose, Shoe Trees, Fancy Box Handerchiefs, Silk Shirts, Cuff Links, Watches, Bags and Suitcases, Etc. Etc. Watch Chains, Etc. Etc. For the Children Phone Your Order To 152 the ria Depart men t St ore NOTICE Light bills are due and payable on the 15th qf each month. If bill 13 not paid by the 25th, it will be pre sumed that service is no longer de sired and will be discontinued with out further notice. In the past it has cost us a lot of time and money to have our collector call several times. In the future he will make but one Call and if for any reason the bill is not paid, patron niav mail check to this office. We ask the support and co-operation of' our patrons 'along this line, so that we will be able to render the best possible service. PRESTOX SHAFFER MILLING CO. THE STANDARD THEATRE Saturday, December 18 Romance and Thrills go Hand in Hand in I ff Ii ispenng.:-dmiin A Mighty Epic of the Railroad and. the Wild, Portrayed By an Unrivalled Cast You've Read the Book-See the Play! The Metropolitan production, "Whispering Smith," a picturization of Frank H. Soearman's highly successful novel, is an unusual photoplay of great dra matic interest and, therefore, one that promises much clean, wholesome en tertainment. Lillian Rich, John Bowers, Lylian Tashman and H. B. Warner are in the cast; George Melford directed the play! International News Comedy Admission Prices, 10c-35c Sunday, December 19 "S w.efet D&'ddies99 Will Get the Sugar It's ah Alfred Santell Production With Charles Murray, George Sidney apd .yera Gordon ihe Play "Let's try it again we have to. keep faith with our friends." When you go beyond the twelve mile limit there's no limit to the drama and thrills. "No matter what your da'd or my dad says about the matter we'xe-going to get married." "D'ya see wot's going on!" . - - -: AT Pathe Review- Comedy Admission Prices, 10c-35c oming: Christmas Night "Welcome Stranger" . New Years Night "Ella Cinders" Regular Prices