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About The Athena press. (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 4, 1929)
i. .HMH .1 .. Press Paragraphs Edmund Potts was in town from his ranch near Helix, yesterday. Gerald Kilgore was a business visitor at Walla Walla, Monday. Leon Kretzer spent Christmas at the parental home in The Dalles. Dr. Cowan was a business visitor in Portland the fore part of the week. Miss Pearl Ramsay was a guest of Miss Lois Mclntyre in Walla Walla, Tuesday. Mrs. Orel McPherrin and little son are visiting relatives at Heppner for a few weeks. Miss Myrtle Potts has taken a re lapse and was again seriously ill at her home this week. Miss Hilda Dickenson spent New Year's eve with Miss Frederica Ker shaw at Walla Walla. Mrs. T. D. Taylor of Portland has been a holiday guest at the Sheldon Taylor home near town. Mrs. Herman Kirk of Pullman and children spent Christmas at the E. A. Dudley home near town. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mil ler at their home in Holton, Oregon, December 27, 1928, a daughter. A new door adorns the Main street entrance to Dr. Cowan's office, in the H. H. Hill building on Main street. The Study club is holding the first meeting of the new year at the home of Mrs. F. B. Boyd this afternoon. Mrs. S. J. Bowles came over from Walla Walla and spent the week with her daughter, Mrs. F. S. LeGrow. The new basketball court at Scout hall is being utilized by troop mem bers since it was completed last week. Mrs. Stella Keen accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Steen to Lewiston where they were Christmas guests of relatives. The Lyle Gray family west of town, who were most seriously ill last week with the flu, are reported on the road to "recovery. Athena students who spent the holi days at their home here, have depart ed for their various schools to. resume their studies. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Meyer spent the Christmas holidays with relatives in the Willamette valley, returning to Athena, Monday. Ray Hansell came up from The Dalles this week and is a guest of his brother, M. W. Hansell and family near town. Mr. and Mrs, Harold Frederick re turned to Athena Monday from Pull man, Washington, where they spent Christmas with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Parris visit ed Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Parris in Wal la Walla New Year's day. Mr. S. S. Parris i3 ill at his home there. Mr. and Mrs. Will Piper have re turned from Brownsville, where they were recently called by the illness and death of Mrs. Piper's mother, Mrs. Kendig, of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Raymond of Crook county, were here on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Cass Cannon for sever al days. Bob is just now reaping his reward for being in the cattle busi ness. R. A. Duffield was called to Mc Coy, Oregon, Wednesday on account of the death of his father-in-law, F. A. Rohde. Mr. Rohde died Tuesday, and funeral services were held yes terday. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Sanders are en joying a splendid radio set, which they received as a Christmas present from their two sons, Frank and Claud, and daughter, Mrs. Starr Charlton. : The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pinkerton was brought home from the hospital at Walla Walla, the latter part of last week, and is well on the road to recovery at this time. Miss Hazel McFarland came up from Portland and spent Christmas at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McFarland. She was accompanied by Miss Carrie Dreher, of Portland. A number of farmers in this com munity have been able to dispose of surplus mules this week as several carloads are being shipped to Kansas City. Prices paid have been fair and gives an outlet for extra stock. " Eastern Oregon has had a real demonstration of Webfoot weather to usher in the first week of the new year. As go the first three days of January, so go the first three months of the year, says the old saw, and then it snowed. Weston " Leader: Leonard Snider and Irvin Tucker have come down from the Snake river region to spend the Christmas season at the home fireside. They have been trapping for fur along the Snake river above Starbuck. The family of George Gerking west of town have all been afflicted with the flu this week. Included in the list who were down, was Mrs. Gerking and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Gerking, who were visiting there. All are better at present. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Sanders were up from Portland and spent Christ mas with relatives here. The family dinner was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Starr Charlton, the hostess being assisted by her daugh ters, Roma and Alberta. Ronald Kretzer came down from. Joliet, Montana, and spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lou Kretzer, at The Dalles. He came to Athena and visited friends here the latter part of last week. Mr. Kretzer is teaching in the high school at Joliet. "Harold Teen" the sparklipgest, laughingest comedy of the whole year of 1928 will be shown at the Standard Theatre tomorrow night. Sunday night the Standard offers Paramount's fine picture, "Just Mar ried," starring Ruth Taylor and James Hall. Jack Perry, pastor of the Christian church in Athena, will leave next week for O'Dell, Oregon, where he will hold a series of protrac' l meetings. During his absence his pulpit will be filled by Pastor Tor genson, of Milton, who will hold Sun day morning serviecs. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. DeFreece serv ed a family dinner New Year's day. Guests were: Mr. and ' Mrs. Sims Dickenson, Misses Hilda Dickenson of tAhena; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cock burn of Waitsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn of Nyssa, and Miss Myrtle De Freece of Walla Walla. The Etude club will meet with Mrs. Otho Reeder, next Thursday, January In Appreciation It is with appreciation of the patronage given me during the past year that I extend to each customer my best wishes for a happy and prosper ous New Year. The Quality Grocery Alice Eager, Prop. Goodyear Tires The Greatest Name in Rubber All Sizes Carried in Stock They Stand Up and are Priced Right Athena, Garage, Main Street, Phone 352 Specials Stationery 1.50 Value for 1.00 Book-Ends 1.50 Value ior 1.00 Desk Set 2.00 Value for 1.50 Melba Face Powder, Rouge Liostick 1.75,....for 1.00 Pictures 1.00 Value .. ior 79c FreeOne 35c Tooth Brush with each 50c.Klenzo Dental Cream McFadden's Pharmacy I 10th. The last meeting was post poned on account of so much sick ness. Mrs. Edna Mclntyre ana miss Sadie Pambrun will have charge of the program. Every member .is urged to attend this meeting. Weston Leader: During the wind storm Tuesday night John Lumsden drove his Chrysler coupe through the railing of the highway bridge- on North Water street, and into fine creek. The railing was demolished and a water mam broken, but Mr. Lumsden escaped injury. The coupe itself suffered considerable damage. Miss Esther Berlin was hostess on Christmas eve to the Wauna camp fire girls and a number of school boys who assisted in singing Christ mas carols. After singing carols early in the evening, the party gathered at the Berlin residence where refreshments were served. Mrs. Berlin was assisted by Miss Hilda Dickenson, Mrs. Ralph Mc Ewen and Miss Dorothy Berlin. Ralph Grover. employed on the A. A. Mclntyre place west of Athena, came to town the other evening, and in parking his car on Main- street struck the lamp post standing near the Masonic hall. The iron post was moved from its concrete base and had its globe shattered. The street was slippery and the brakes on the car failed to hold. Ralph reported he accident at once, and the damage was slight. Members of the Athena Bridge club were charmingly entertained Friday when they were bidden to luncheon at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Michener. Following luncheon, bridge was en- byed, three tables playing. Mrs. ti. I. Watts won high score, Mrs. Bert Logsdon, guest prize and Mrs. Ralph McEwen the consolation. Additional guests were Mrs. Laurence Pinker- ton, Mrs. Arthur Douglas and Mrs. Bert Logsdon. Clarence Hand circulated a sub scription paper in Athena this week for relief of the Downer family, the members of which lost their house hold possessions and clothing in the fire which destroyed the farm house in which they were residing on the Koepke place, south of Athena, last week. The sum of $40 was subscrib ed on Mr. Hand's list and other con tributions made will augment the total to about $75. Christmas bells and greens decked the C. L. McFadden home Friday eve ning when the Jolly Twenty club gave their annual holiday party. The committee in charge included, Mrs. Arthur Douglas, Mrs. Max Hopper, Mrs. James Lieuallen, Mrs. Laurence Pinkerton and Mrs. Bert Logsdon. Bridge occupied the guests during the evening, seven tables being in play. Mr. and Mrs. James Lieuallen won high score and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gross received the consolation prize. A two course supper was served at a late hour. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cannon of Walla Walla motor ed here for the event. Mrs. Ethel Montague entertained Saturday night with a five hundred party when five tables were at play. Mrs. Clifford Walker held high score for the ladies and Mr. A. A. Mcln tyre held high score for the men. Clifford Walker won the consolation prize. Guests were, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. William Bush, Mr. and Mrs. Flint Johns, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Mclntyre, Mr. and Mrs. C. 0. Henry, Miss Ellen Henry, Mr. and Mrs. 0. E. Venable and two daugn- ters, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Walker and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Catron. A delicious luncheon was served at a late hour. One of the pleasantest festivities of the holiday week was enjoyed New Year's eve when Mrs. E. C. Frestbye and Mrs. Glenn Dudley entertained at the Frestbye home on Fourth street A cheerful note was empha sized in the decorations by the use of red bells, and tapers in the same shade. Guests sufficient to make up five tables, were present and bridge was the diversion of the evening un til the coming of the midnight hour when New Year's greetings and good wishes were exchanged. A delicious supper was served by the hostess High score was made by Mr. and Mrs. James Lieuallen and the consol ation was presented to Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Douglas, Those present were, Mr. and Mrs, Max Hopper, Mr, and Mrs. James Lieuallen, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. McFadden, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Dudley, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Pink erton, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. McEwen, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Dudley and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Prestbye. The Wauna campfire girls held a ceremonial meeting at the home of Nylene Taylor Thursday evening of last week. Valerie Cannon, Lorra Ross and Velma Ross had charge of the meeting. The holiday spirit was carried out with Christmas songs and games. Several hundred honor beads were presented. The girls who won Wohelo at summer camp re ceived their leather honors. After the ceremonial meeting, Nylene Tay lor acted as a charming hostess for the Christinas party. The Taylor home was beautifully decorated with gay Christmas festoons and wreaths. The central attraction was a beauti ful big Christmas tree, loaded with gifts of candy and noneorn balls for each girl present. Delicious refresh ments were served by Mrs. Sheldon Taylor, assisted by Nylene Taylor and Marjorie Douglas. Ezma Hiteman and Jean Zerba, members of Wauna group, who are attending out of town schools, were present, and the guests were Mrs. T. D. Taylor and Miss Mary Williams of Portland, and Mrs. W. E. Campbell. Good Wood Red fir, tamarack and white fir mixed good dry wood. R. A. Ball, Athena. This Wet, Cold Weather With our Pirate Boots, Galoshes, Overshoes and Rubbers Phone Your Order To 152 Athena Department Store Athena Boy Scouts (By Asst. Scoutmaster LeRoy) The new basketball and equipment received the initial breaking in this week and the prospects are that the hall and facilities will be appreciated and used by the community boys. Asst. Scoutmaster LeRoy is back on the job again after a weeks so journ, at the Veterans Hospital in Walla Walla for treatment tor sinus infection. There are a few of the boys that haven't paid their fifty cents regis tration for the ensuing year and we wish they would take care of this soon, as we have already forwarded the names to national headquarters. We sure appreciated the work and support Wm. Campbell has given to the troop, especially towards the basketball court. He worked sever al days and used his truck and one of his men part of the time. The netting and wire that would have cost several dollars that wasgiven to the troop by the hardware store was also greatly appreciated and we wish to thank Bill Campbell and Chance Rogers for making the early comple tion of the hall possible. Chance Rogers is the new troop committee chairman and with his eleven other workers will control the troop for the coming year. There will be the regular troop meeting next Tuesday evening and lets have all the boys and officials out that can get there. Meeting will start at seven and those who care to, can leave at eight thirty. sale. Inquire of Mrs. Berlin, Adams street, Athena. For Sale Grade Gurnsey bull calf, seven months old ,out of a high pro ducing cow. Jas. Duncan, Adams. Wanted Millions of Jack Rabbit, domestic rabbit, and other raw furs. Highest prices. Valcauda Fur Co., 2131 Western Ave., Seattle. CLASSIFIED Barn for Sale A good barn for NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of The First National Bonk of Athena, Oregon, for the election of directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as may lawfully come before it, will be held in its office in Athena, Oregon on Tuesday January 8th, 1929 at the hour of two o'clock p. m. Dated December 14, 1928. D14J4 F. S. LEGROW, Cashier. THE STANDARD THEATRE Saturday Hilarious Screen Version of aronl With Arthur Lake, Mary Brian and Alice White You've roared at Harold in the comic sheet, but wait till you see him in the flesh, with Lillums and Beezie and Giggles and Dad and all the other laugh getting characters! Ultra modern youth at its gayest, with Harold and Lil lums leading the way! Harold and Lillums and Beezie and Giggles and Horace and Widow Hazzit and all the cartoon characters of Carl Ed's comic strip are on the screen at last! A high -school romance that's in a class by it self and as up-to-the-minute as Harold's necktie! Seven reels of joy! Comedy and News Reel Admission 10-25-35c Sunday A Farce Comedy with Ruth Taylor and James Hall Just Marrie Now, Get This You can "holler" your had off. Everything's rosy! Marriage may be a tough thing to get out of but it's a tougher one to get into in this mix-up. When they play "Here Comes the Bride," there's an awful scramble of grooms. But each gets the other and you'll live happily ever after seeing "Just Married." . Grantland Rice Sports Reel Admission 10-25-35c Coming Soon: "The Water Hole"--"Lady of Chance"
