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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 14, 1927)
Press Paragraphs Fred Thomson and "Silver King" Standard Theatre, tomorrow night. Attorney Watts has been attending court in Pendleton, this week. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Zerba and small son are ill with the "flu." Cherry Bark Cough Syrup A pleasant tasting, bright red syrup, free from nar cotics and alcohol, that will give you relief from that cough, bronchial ca tarrh or irritation. 7 oz. Bottle 50c It soothes and heals the inflamed parts and is an aid in raising the phlegm, thereby giving the quick est and greatest relief. Kcxall Cherry Bark Cough Syrup does not upset the stomach. As a matter of fact it will improve your appetite. It does not con tain any alcohol or nar cotics, and therefore is not harmful to any mem ber of the family. McFadden's Pharmacy The Settolg Store Athena, Oregon Constance Talmadge Standard Theatre, Sunday night. Miss Thelma Thompson of Pendle ton was a guest of friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gerking of Pendleton, were in Athena Saturday. Miss Mildred Lorton of Walla Wal la was a week end guest of friends in Athena. Mr, and Mrs. Richard Thompson attended the Elks dance in Pendle ton Tuesday night. "Billy" Pinkerton has been slight ly indisposed for several days, owing to a nervous attack. Mrs. James Creswell and Mrs. Bryce Baker motored to Pendleton for the day Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Downing were in Athena Monday, from their home near Freewater. The monthly meeting of the Civic club will be held next Friday at the home of Mrs. Henry Dell. Workmen are finishing laying brick and stone at the new Watts residence on Fourth street this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Lieuallen Jr., of Adams visited at the A. M. John son home in Athena, Tuesday even ing. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kidder and Eddi3 Jr., were dinner guests Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. F. L. Pitt man. Mrs. Nellie St. Dennis and children, Ronan and Arlee have been visiting for several days at the Pittman home. Major James Dunning, superintend ent of circulation for the Pendleton East Oregonian, was in Athena, Wed nesday. Mrs. A. A. Stamper and three children former residents of Weston are moving into the Dell property on High street. Mrs. Carl Johnson is recovering satisfactorily from an operation per formed recently when she had her tonsils removed. Miss Genevieve Eogers, Athena high school graduate, who recently completed a business course at Benkhe-Walker college at Portland, E3 i 4 3 n 1 WE ADVISE i lIJi'I H BATTERY 11 L Wflliard J THAOC MAMK REGIST&KGU Batteries For All Cars Also a complete line of Radio batteries. Let us show you. Thompsons Garage Athena, Oregon Phone 471 fe3 t has accepted a position in the office of R. G. Dunn Company in that city, Miss Rogers is private stenographer to the manager of the company. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cannon and daughters, Roberta and Valerie were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. For rest Zerba Sunday. The ladies of the Baptist church will hold a food sale tomorrow after noon commencing at one o'clock, all the Pure Foo3 Groecry. Mrs. Henry Dell arrived home Wednesday from Walla Walla where she spent several days visiting her daughter Mrs. DeMerritt. Mrs. Max Hopper who has been quite ill at her home on Third street for the past two weeks, was reported a little improved, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Booher, who have been on an extended visit to relatives in Athena and vicirity will return soon to their home at Condon Charles May, who formerly farmed on Weston Mountain, but who is now conducting a meat market at Ash land, Oregon, was in Athena, Satur day. The men of the Baptist church will fill the parking of the church prop erty on Friday and the young ladies will serve a lunch to the workers at noon. Members of the Hansell family, including Mr. Hansell, Mildred and Stafford were among patients af flicted with the flu, during th5 past week. Mrs. D. B. Banister is in Milton, at the home of Mrs. Banister's daughter, Mrs. Raymond Geissel Mrs. Banister contemplates being gone two weeks. Friends of Mrs. Charles Bond of Pen dleton will be grieved to learn of her illness, the doctors finding it neces sary to lance an abcess which has proved quite serious. - Snow fell to the depth of two inches Tuesday night and early Wed nesday morning, the first snowfall since the disappearance of the six inch covering shortly after Christ mas. Mrs. E. M. Bollinger who was con valescing satisfactorily from a ser ious sickness contracted a cold which has run into a case of influenza, Mrs. Bollinger is again confined to her bed. J. S. Huffman and Henry Barrett made an automobile trip to Eltopia, Washington, Sunday. The distance 105 miles, was negotiated in five hours going, and less time was re quired to return. Word from Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Dudley, who are sojourning for -the winter at Long Beach, California, is to the effect that they are pleasant ly situated and are enjoying the weekly visits of the Press. Fay Le Grow has been confined to his home a portion of the week with a touch of the flu. Mr and Mrs. Le- Grow were compelled to forego a contemplated trip to California, when Mr. Le Grow was taken ill Tuesday. For some time The Preston-Shaffer Milling company has been overhaul ing and making extensive repairs to its electric light and power systems at Weston and Athena, with the ob ject of bettering its service to its customers. Eber Luna, who came to Athena Wednesday, accompanied by his wife, to attend the funeral of his E On All lipovers and Blazers Now Carried In Stock STEVE'S GROCERY Quality Quantity, Service. Phone 171. Athena, Oregon father,; the 'late "A. H. Luna, is now residing at' Lewiston, Idaho, where he is manager for a large sheeprat3 ing company. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Crabill who spent the holidays in Portland at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Olin McPheron, have returned home. Mr. and ' MrsV Fred Beckner and small sons came up from their home near Pilot Rock Monday "and will spend the week at the home of Mrs. Beckner's father, Charles Williams. Tuesday evening Miss Ruth Williams gave' a birthday ' dinner for her ' sis ter and invited friends of the family. The Rebekah lodge met Tuesday evening, with a fair representation of members. Important business was settled and officers were elected for the ensuing term. After the lodge had closed the ladies repaired to Kii gore's Cafe, where they enjoyed a variation of refreshments. A jolly good time was had by all present and the toasts given by members, caused much fun for those ladies seated at the table. Next meeting night Jan uary 25, installation of officers will take place. 'A committee was ap pointed to arrange for refreshments for that evening and all' members are especially requested to be present, p Mew I High School Notes Arnold Wood and Lawrence Pinker- ton, members of the high school board, visited last week. The semester examinations are be ing given in the high school. Those who are exempt in all subjects are as follows: Edna De Freece. Belle Anderson, Lois Johnson, Margaret Lee, Jessiedeaiie Dudley, Kathleen Radtke, Helen Hansell and Ethel Pitt- man. . Members of the Freshman class, accompanied by Mr. Stolzheise1, went through the Walla Walla Weather Bureau last Saturday and a very de lightful time was enjoyed by all. We found it very interesting to learn how the rainfall and snowfall are measured and how the speed of the wind is determined. We were shown the different kinds of thermometers and saw how they are run by elec tricity to mark down on the register. The Juniors of Athena high school gave a few numbers before the show Saturday night. The show "Brown of Harvard,"' was given for the bene fit of the Juniors to raise money for the Junior-Senior banquet. The numbers were: Goop dance, Lenors McNair and Areta Kirk; Reaiirig, Ralph McEwen; Trio, Margaret Lee, Areta Kirk and Lucille Smith; Pony Ballet, Belle Anderson, Edna De Freece, Ethel Pittman, Jessiedeane Dudley, Thena Russell and Phyllis Hodgen. After all expenses were paid the Juniors received $20. Luc to the kindness of Colonel Boyd a Junior benefit show is given each year. The Churches Baptist Church Sunday school at 9:45 A. M. De votional at 11:00 A. M. Topic, "God n Christ." Junior and Senior Young People at 5:30 P. M. and 6:30 P. M., respectively. Five new members added last evening, may the good work go on. Young Peoples Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at :30 P. M. Song and Praise service at 7:30 P. M., and Sunday evening Topic will be, "Man's Value to God." Regular mid-week meeting every Thursday evening at 7:30 P. M. All cordially invited. 1 12 i Resolved that during the year mm weT shall 'be untiring in our efforts to give you Service and Vawue Received Church of Christ Bible school 10 A. M. Floyd Pink erton Superintendent. Endeavor 6:30. Leader, Marjorie Douglas.' Choir practice Wednesday 7:30 P. M., at the home of Mrs. Thompson. Ladies Aid, Thursday 1 P. M. The Bible School has elected the officers for the new year and hope to accomplish greater things ' than we have in the past. Let us enter upon our work with renewed interest and enthusiasm. Sunday morning the sermon subject will be "The Youth of Jesus." There will be' a solo by Mr. Eager also a special anthem by the choir "Come Holy Spirit." The message of the evening will be "What Will You Do With Your Sins." You are always invited to attend all of these services. Tlie first step In the enactment of humane leglslutlou was taken In 1S22, when a bill providing punishment for the III treatment of cattle was Intro duced Into the British parliament by Hlcliard Martin, an Irish nobleman, later nicknamed by King George IV "Humanity Martin." To Richard Mar tin belongs the credit for the Bret conviction under the law for the pro tection of animals. The misused ani mal was dragged Into court to show evidence of Its master's cruelty, and the driver was found guilty. Two years later, Martin formed a society for the enforcement of his anti-cruelty act The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animate was thereupon organised. From this society orig inated the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal, founded In "ow York In 1S00 by Henry Bergh. Phone Your Order To 152 Athena Be pa rt m e n i Sto r e , Sr. THE STANDARD THEATRE Saturday, January 15 Fred Thomson And Silver King In "lie1 Toiifh 55 The pound of big action, the flash of scenic thrills, the glow of human inter est and the bond of friendship between a man and his horse are vivid high lights of "The Tough Guy" in which Fred Thomson and Silver King caper blithely across the screen for the entertainment of their admirers. As fore man of the Bar-0 Ranch, he is called "The Tough Guy;" although as a matter of fact he is merely hard-boiled as a pose to keep his hold as foreman over a tough bunch of hands. The boys of the Bar-0 enjoy their little murders and other sports, but taken all in all they are not so bad, at that. International News Admission Prices, 10c-25c-35c Sunday, January 16 Talmadge Constance In another of her uproariously Sparkling Comedies !T . .. .. . ' J TT 99 Learning to iLove In which she is attached to Five Fiances and One Husband. Oh! It's a Scream! Antonio Moreno heads the Big Supporting Cast The World's Cutest Heart breakerThat s Constance in this snappy comedy hit of a girl who learned how. to love from Cupid himself. Roll all of Constance's biggest hits into one and you 11 have a good idea of what this latest triumph is like. Funny from the start and it hits on high long before it ends and" stays there ! Come on and laugh ! This is the funniest of the funny ones all the pep of a real Con stane Talmadge show is here. Pathe Review Admission Prices 10c-25c-35c Coming: Id Loves for New