tea: kW'jimw;iiww' wai Press Paragraphs Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Eager were in Pendleton, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kirk were Walla Walla callers Sunday. Eugene Schrimpf of Weston was in Athena Wednesday. Mrs. Everett Zerba of Milton spent ilonday visiting relatives in Athena. Ilrs. Chas McFarland has been ill the past week with severe ear trouble. The W. C. T. U. will meet at the home of Mrs. Cowan, Tuesday after noon. W. J. Kirk and Lloyd Michetier spent Monday in Pendleton and vicinity. Victor Hirsch of Yreewater was in Athena Monday attending the legion Mrs. Ralph Singer spent Tuesday in Pendleton. Alex McRea and John Hendricksen are here from Portland, preparing for spring sales of the perfected McRea Weeder. A car load of these machines will be unloaded here in few days. Mr. M. L. Watts left Athena Sun. day for Palo Alto, California, where she will visit her daughter and son inlaw. Before returning home, tour of Yosemite National Park will be made by Mrs. Watts, her daughter and husband. Mrs. Harold Fredericks of Pullman, Washington, is visiting her husband this week at the R. A. Thompson home. Mrs. Fredericks has been student at W. S. C. completing her work the first of the year. District Attorney C. C. Proebstel was in Athena Wednesday from Pend leton, en route to Walla Walla, where j High School Notes j conference. A light rainfall was experienced in njs sister Miss Ruth Proebstel, forrn the Athena section Tuesday, the first er teacher in the Athena schools is in several weeks. E. A. Zerba and family of Waits hnrtr. were visitors in Athena over the week-end. Roland Richards spent the week-end in Walla Walla, visiting at the Otis Whiteman home. The Athena Study club will meet next Friday afternoon at the home of Mis. Lee Meyer. Mrs. Lila Kirk, Mrs. Ralph Singer and Mrs. W. McPherson were Pend leton visitors Tuesday. MoC.ncA of Walla Walla is seriously ill in a hospital with intest inal flu. Mr. and Mrs. Huffman, Mrs. George Finch and others from Athena attend ed an old time dance at Mud Creek school house, Saturday night. Old time music was rendered for the oc casion by Mr. Huffman. Supper was served after the dance. City Marshal Taylor 'with the aid of a couple of assistants, thoroughly gave the pavement on Main and a portion of Third street, a flushing with fire hose, Saturday. The winter's spending the week with her daughter, I accumulation of mud and silt rapidly Mrs. A. L. Mcbwen. Slim Clemons a former resident of Athena who is now located at La Grande is here this week. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Adair and duughters Mabel and Reta were Walla Walla v'sitors Wednesday. Mr nnrl Mrs. Victor Hirsch, of I disappeared down the gutters. Birthday anniversaries of J. E. Jones, T. L. McBride and little M's Vernita O'Harra were celebrated Sun day at the T. L. McBride home south of Athena, when a splendid dinnei was served in honor of the occasion The combined ages of the three ag- Freewater were dinner guests at the I gregates 106 years; J. C. Harwood home Sunday. Attorney Will M. Peterson, Judge Fee and Sam Thompson of Pendleton, were Athena visitors Monday. Miss Ruth Williams spent the week end visiting relatives, Miss Williams now resides in Walla Walla. Mrs. F. S. LeGrow spent several days in Walla Walla this week, where her mother, Mrs. Bowles, has been ill The M. E. Missionary Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Wm. Mc Leod, Wednesday afternoon, February 29. Mr. and Mrs. Verne Dudley of Day ton, Washington were visitors at the Glenn Dudley home over the weekend. Word received from Mrs. McEwer. and party say they encountered a dense fog at the Vista House on the highway, Sunday on their return to Portland, making them many hours on the road and were a tired and cold party when they reached home about ten thirty that evening. Wauna Campfire Girls met at the home of Dorothy Burke Wednesday and made candy which they sold in the evening at the Standard Theatre during the Boy Scout program. The Campfire Girls had met Saturday at the home of Mrs. H. W. LeRoy, where taffy and other candies were made for the sale. Friends of Elizabeth Holiwager will Will Russell, who is confined in the be interested to know she is gaining veteran's hospital at Tacoma, is re- in health after submitting to the res poited to be recovering from his ill- cure at St. Mary's hospital in Walk r.ess. Walla where she has been in train- Mrs. A. A. Kimball, mother of Mrs. ing for the past three years. Miss 0. Oi Stephens left Sunday evening Holiwager was a former resident oi or an extended trip to Portland and Athena and a graduate of Athena Scuttle. high school, making her home with Miss Helen Hansell, pupil of Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Richards and Lilian Fredericks, took part in the made many friends while here; class piano recital at Weston, Tues-1 Walla Walla Bulletin: The Ednah day evening. F. Freeman School of Dramatic Art presented Miss De'.pha Adelle Wood ward in a dramatic recital, Saturday afternoon, February 18, at the home of Mrs. George Woodward, Alvarado Terrace. Miss Woodward waj assist ed by Miss Laura E. Woodward pianist and Miss Thelma Hutsell danseuse. Miss Wreath Daulton play. ed the accompaniment for the dance fantasy, A few Athena matrons were guests at an attractive luncheon, given Saturday at the Elks club in Pendle ton when Mesdames Roy Alexander, Henry Collins, Rudolph Crommelin Brook Dickson, Lynwood Livermoore, Richard Mayberry, James Sturgis, Wm. Temple and Herbert Thompson, entertained about fifty ladies at a bridge luncheon. Guests from Athena were Mesdames H. I. Watts, M. L. Watts, C. M. Eager, B. B. Richards and F. S. LeGrow. Miss Alberta Charlton entertained a group of the younger set at her and country home west of town Thurs day evening. Cards was the diver- Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Read, Mr. and Mrs. Velton Read and Mr. and Mrs. W. McPherson picniced at Hermiston Dam Sunday. Mrs. Henry Schmitt, who formerly nided near Athena, was in the city Tuesday from Waitsburg, accompani ed by Mrs. Peterson. Mrs. W. S. Ferguson left Sunday eve ning for Nampa, Idaho, where she will visit her daughter, Mrs. Horace Belknap, and family. Miss Phillis Dickenson returned home this week after some time spent in Portland visiting her sister Mrs. Henry Knight who resides in that city. Mrs. Lilla Kirk, Miss Helen Hansell and Mr. and Mrs. Lee attended the piano recital given by Lilian Fred erick's class at Weston, Tuesday eve ning. Mrs. Minnie Willaby left Wednes day morning for Freewater where she will spend the remainder of the week visiting her son Virgil family. ii. u, wormington or renuieton is sion or tne evening. Uuests were tiving the Taylor building, occupied Wm. Dickson, Roy DeFreece, Weldon by tho Rowe'B Cash Grocery, a fresh Bell, Oral Michener, Ralph McEwen, coat of puint, which adds much to its Dorothy Geissel, Jessiedeane Dudley, appearance. Ethel Pittman, Kathleen Radtke, and Mrs. Marion Hansell who was ser- the hostess. Refreshments consisting iously ill following an operation at of salad, sandwiches, cakes and cof- St. Mary's hospital in Walla Walla, fee were served by the hostess as?ist- has been removed to her home, and ed by Ethel Pittman. is recovering. Now is the time Chicks for winter Chicks lay sooner chicks. They have Mr. and Mrs. James F. Twohy of Portland, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Boyd, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Twohy were en route home from Spokane. Mrs. C. H. Smith and Mrs. R. B. McEwen and sons Edwin and Ralph loft for Portland Sunday after spend ing a few days visiting friends and relatives in Athena. Mrs. Armond DeMerritt, with her tittle son, Dell, is in the city from Walla Walla, and will be a gueset at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dell for some time. The ladies of the Baptist church served a bounteous dinner Monday evening at six thirty to about one hundred and ten legionaires who were in Athena attending the conference. Friends of Jack Moore will be glad to learn he has recovered from his re cent illness sufficient to return from St. Mary's hospital Sunday, where ho ha Iwon a nationt for two weeks. Omar Stephens and Marion Hansell, guaranteed. Athena members of the Pendleton Gun Club, will participate in the reg ular Sunday competition against other clubs in the state that have entered in the Morning Oregonian's annual telegraphic trap shooting contest. Sunday Omar shot over the Pendle ton traps, while Marion who was in Walla Walla, shot with the club of that city, but his score was registered with the Pendleton squad. CHICKS That Lay Earlier to order Collins layers. Collins than ordinary a country-wide Entertainment Songs were sung, and" yells were led by Thena Russell at the assembly in the high school auditorium, Friday morning, February 17. Faculty Mr. Meyer is absent from school on account of illness. Miss. Bateman and Miss Brodie spent the week-end in Helix visiting with Mrs. Randolph Cook (Gertrude Mclntyre). Mr. Miller accompanied by his basketball team, went to Weston Mon day night and won from the Weston boys by a score of 14-8. He has a double header scheduled for Saturday night with the Helix boys, and the Athena freshman-sophomore girls on the local floor. Personal Helen Hansell was in Walla Walla Saturday. Eldon Myrick was absent from school Wednesday and Thursday of last week on account of illness. Wilford Miller and Walter Huff man spent Saturday afternoon in Walla Walla. Weldon Bell was absent from school Tuesday on account of illness. Jessiedeane Dudley and Kathleen Radtke were in Walla Walla Satur day. Areta Kirk, Emma Ringel and Mar- jorie Wilson went to Pendleton Satur day. Lorena, Dons and Itol Schubert spent Saturday in Walla Walla. Armand Bell was in Walla Walla Saturday. Student Body A student body meeting was held Wednesday, February 15, at one o'clock for the purpose of having all students register for the courses they desire to' take next year. After all the pupils had registered, a "pep" rally was held for the Athena-Helix game. Several yells were led by Thena Russell and the three high school songs were sung. ' Classes The junior class made eleven dollars off their candy sale Thursday, February 16, and eighteen dollars off the play given by the Stanfield faculty and sponsored by the class This money will go toward the junior- senior banquet. Grades lhose in the fifth grade who re ceived an average of above 90 per cent for the month of February were Arleen Foster, Aaron Douglas and Hugh Steele. Those in the sixth grade who re ceived an average of 90 per cent for February were: Mary Jane Miller and Walter Singer. A Washington's birthday program will be given in the auditorium Fri day, February 24, by Miss Sellar's first and second grades and Mrs. Mill er s third and fourth grades. Alumni Dean Pinkerton and Norman Meln- tyre were home for the week-end. Phyllis Dickenson returned home from Portland, Saturday. Dean Pinkerton spent Washington's birthday at home. Girl's Athletics The Athena and Helix girls met on the local gym floor Friday,. February 17 in a hard fought contest. The final score was 22-14 in favor of Helix. At the end of the first half the score was 3-4 in favor of the Ath ena girls. In the last half the Helix forwards ware better at shooting and began to gradually creep up, until at the end of the game, they were victorious by 8 points. Boy's Athletics The Athena boys won a hard fought contest with Helix Friday, February 17. Myrick, one of our forwards, was out on account of illness, but Johns ton was back after about five week's absence on account of illness. The game was pretty close the first half, but Athena got too much for Helix in the last period. The game was a rough one, throughout. The line ups were: Athena 17 13 Helix Gross (3) F (6) Shaw Woods F Campbell Miller (9) C (6) Timmerman Johnston (5) G Mclntyre Pamburn G (1) Rees Crowley S Terjeson S Tucker reputation for reliability of breed and rapid development into profitable layers. Collins Chicks are from purebred flocks which are rigidly inspected, blood-tested and culled. The chicks are guaranteed vigrous, big and husky. We can now supply you Leghorns, Rocks, Reds, Black and White Minorcas 15c and up. Safe arrival by Parcel Post 100 per cent live chicks guaranteed. Get Collins Chicks for profit. freewater Hatchery C. T. Collins, Prop. Freewater, Oregon Superintendent Lee A. Meyer re ceived the following letter from Prin cipal Austin Landreth of Pendleton, expressing his regret that the date of the Pendleton-Athena game was confused. Pendleton will play Athena here Monday, February 27. Pendleton, Oregcn, February 16, 1928 Mr. Lee A. Meyer Athena, Oregon My dear Mr. Meyer: In accordance with our telephono conversation we shall send our basket ball team to Athena for a game Mon day evening, February 27 at 7:30. We desire to express at this time to the Athena High School and com munity our sincere regrets toe the fact that the date February 15 be came confused in our offices. It is simply one of those incidents that happen, due to lack of coordin ation between the departments. Pend leton High School is grateful to Ath ena High School for the opportunity given us to send a team on February 27. It is our hope that kindly feel ing and good sportsmanship will con tinue to be developed. Sincerely your?. 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