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- - .t.t', r SL i v THE PRESS, ATHENA;" OREGON;. MARCH 8, 1929 Press Paragraphs ' Wilber Harden has purchased a new Ford roadster. R. B. McEwen transacted business nf TTmnnine and Lowden Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Singer spent Sunday with relatives in WaitsDurg. Mike Keating of Pendleton, trans acted business in Athena Wednes day. rinio KfenVipnH is comine home from University of Oregon for the Easter vacation. Lawrence Sharp returned Sunday from Portland, where he spent sever al days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Stater of Pen dleton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Dudley. Mr. and Mrs. P'loyd Pinkerton and Mrs. Laurence Pinkerton were in Walla Walla Wednesday. Bryce Baker drove a new Inter rational truck up from Portland Wed nesday for Rogers & Goodman. The 0. D. 0. club will meet at the home of Mrs. Laurence Mclntyre in Athena next Friday afternoon, March 15. Mrs. F. S. LeGrow, who has been a patient at a Walla Walla hospital was able to return to her home in Ath ena Wednesday. Miss Lenore McNair who has been in ill health for several months is reported worse and is threatened with an operation. John Banister and Ralph Saling, who spent a portion of the winter in Portland, have returned to their hones at Weston. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Willaby and children came over from Freewater Sunday and spent the day at the home of Mrs. Minnie Willaby. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pittman are here from Dorris, California, visiting relatives. Wayne has employment in a moulding factory in that city. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nor ris, at Medford, Oregon, March 6th, 1929, a son. Mrs. Norris was form erly Miss Hazel Sanders of Athena. Mrs. M. L. Watts and Mrs. H. I. Watts motored to Walla Walla Thurs day where they were luncheon guests of Mrs. Dr. Robinson at the Country Club. Mrs. Vern Smith and children of Weston, returned to their home there Saturday, after visiting at the home of Mr. and Mijs. C. L. McFadden in Athena. Oliver Dickenson was in Athena Monday from Freewater. Until re cently Mr. Dickenson was a member of the Freewater police force, relin quishing his position on the election of a new mayor and councilmen. Fred Pinkerton remains in a seri ous condition as the result of a gath ering in his head, and has been in a hospital at Walla Walla for treat ment. His son John has been look ing after the janitor work in the school building, during Mr. P.nker ton's absence. - " ? Lucile and Genevieve Barrett are quite ill with influenza at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Barrett. Beverley who has also been ill has recovered and is able to attend school after an absence of two weeks. The local W. C. T. U. met at the home of Mrs. Otho Reeder Wednes day, the first meeting for the winter A splendid program and social hour were enjoyed by a goodly number of members. Mrs. Louis Stewart served a dainty lunch. ..'. Mrs. Glenn Dudley entertained at luncheon at the Walla Walla Country Club Thursday, her guests being Mrs Glenn Stater, Mrs. Gertrude Strand and Mrs. Dale Slusher of Pendleton The guests played contract bridge following luncheon. Tomorrow night Clive Brook and Mary Brian appear at the Standard Theatre in "Forgotten Faces," a splendid Paramount picture. Sunday night, Conrad Nagel comes back to the Standard in "The Michigan Kid," a Universal-Jewel production. Baseball fans cannot figure where Athena has sufficient players to put a team in the field this season. Some are of the opinion that by hyphenat ing with Adams, the two towns could put a winning team in the field, and this proposition is being well re ceived here. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson are here visiting relatives. They reside on a farm near Lebonan, Oregon, and are well satisfied with their location. Their son, who is attending Lebanan high school, will graduate this spring, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are at the home of Al Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Barnes are at Weston from Chelan, Washington, coming to attend the funeral of Mrs. Barnes' father, the late Glendore De Graw. Mr. Barnes, in company with his brother, S. A. Barnes of Weston, was in Athena for a few hours Wed nesday afternoon. Donald McFaydcn, who has been in the poultry business in Athena for several years, is manufacturing and selling a chick brooder that is meet ing with success. Simple in con struction and economical in operation, the new brooder is adapted to both large and small flocks of birds. Mrs. Sheldon Taylor and Mrs. Dean Dudley entertained the Three t' Four Bridge club and their husbands at the Dean Dudley home Wednesday night. Six tables were in play, ad ditional guests being Mr. and Mrs. Bert Logsdon and Mrs. Marvel Joyce of Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Prest- bye held high score, and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Logsdon received the guest prize, Mr. and Mrs. Max Hopper re ceiving the consolation. The play was followed by a delicious supper. 2 1-2 pounds of Macaroni, curve cut for 55 cents This week only The Quality Grocery Alice Eager, Prop. Goodyear Tires The Greatest Name in Rubber i All Sizes Carried in Stock They Stand Up and are Priced Right Athena, Garage, Main Street, Phone 352 Let us help you remodel your home Often the question comes up, "what shall I do with my old home?" To sell means to sacrifice. The answer is remodel. Thousands are doing it because it is simple, practical, and often well worth while. Another room a new roof a new entrance or a new front whatever the problem, we will be glad to have you consult us. We will estimate the cost of materials for you and recommend the most practical for your particular purpose. Tum-A-Lum Lumber Co. Main Street, Athena Ramon Wilkins, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilkins, died at Condon Saturday afternoon of spinal meningitis. The little fellow was the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Willaby of Arlington, and a great grandson of Mrs. Minnie Will aby of Athena. s Fay LeGrow and Herman Geissel spent Saturday night in Portland, They accompanied Mr. and Mrs, Bryce Baker to Portland Saturday afternoon and returned Sunday, driv ing Mr. LeGrow's LaSalle car which he left in Portland on his return from California, recently. i , .Jack Perry, who resigned his pas torate of the Christian church in Athena, left Wednesday for Myrtle Point, where he will conduct an evan gelistic meeting which will close on Easter Sunday. Mrs. Perry and children will remain in Athena dur ing Mr. Perry's visit to Myrtle Point. Miss Esma Hiteman is ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. DeMerritt at Walla Walla. Miss Hiteman, who has been attending high school at Walla Walla, has suffered a relapse from influenza. Little Dell DeMer ritt is being cared for at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dell in Athena, while Miss Hiteman is receiving care at the DeMerrit home. ; Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Baker return ed home Wednesday from Eugene, where they visited Mr. Baker's par ents, who reside in Jhe University town. For the first time in fourteen years, Mr. Baker met his sistei", wife of Col. J. R. Pourie," of the U. S. Army. Col. Pouri has been stationed at Fort Sam Houston for the past two years, but has been transferred to Manilla, to which station he and Mrs. Pourie will go in a few days. Sweet peas in pastel shades accent ed a Spring note when Mrs. Fred Kershaw entertained the Athena Bridge club Friday afternoon. Ad ditional guests included Mrs. Glenn Dudley, Mrs. Max Hopper, Mrs. James Cresswell and Mrs. C. L. McFadden. High score was made by Mrs. Lloyd Michener, and the guest prize was presented to Mrs. Max Hopper, the consolation falling to Mrs. W. S. Ferguson. A color scheme suggestive of St. Patrick's day was used by the hostess in the attractive salad and dainty cakes served at the tea hour. Miss Lola Stockstill, who is return ing to her home at Grant's Pass, and Herman Geissel, who is leaving Ath ena soon, were honor guests at a party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Zerba on Third street, Tuesday evening. The evening was spent pleasantly at cards, five tables being in play. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Stockstill, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Zerba, Misses Lois Smith, Francis Cannon, : Areta Kirk, Thelma Schrimpf, Marjorie Wilson and Messrs. Ralph McEwen, Armond Bell, Edwin McEwen, Oral Michener, Wil- ford Miller, Walter Huffman Ray Johnston and the honor gueses. Jas. S. Bell has returned from In dependence, Mo., where he went to attend the funeral of hi3 uncle, Wil liam G. Smith, who died at the age of 76 years. Mr. Smith is remember ed by people in Athena, as a result of his visits to the Bell family in the past. The funeral was in charge of Independence Lodge, No. 76, A. F. & A. M. of which the deceased was a member. Surviving Mr. Smith are two sisters, Mrs. Bell of Athena, and Mrs. John Conn of Vancouver, B. C, and a number of neices and nephews. Mr. Smith was born in Canada and in early life was a railroad engineer. He was never married. Monday Mrs. R. A. Duffield and son Curtis were entertained at lunch at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Singer. Early m the afternoon a number of friends, knowing the oc casion to be Mrs. Duffield's birthday, decided to help her celebrate the oc casion. Accordingly, bringing their lunch and sewing they spent the afternoon with her at Mrs. Singer's home. The ladies are still guessing as to just what age to remember, as Mrs. Duffield forget to state. Those present were Mrs. John Tompkins, Mrs. Chas. McFarland, Mrs. W. Mc- Pherson, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Frank DeFreece Mrs. C. B. Moore, Mrs. R. A. Duffield, and Mrs. Ralph Singer. Mrs. Paul Lieuallen entertained the 3 o' 4 Bridge club and guests suf ficient for three extra tables last Thursday afternoon at her home In Adams. The house was attractive with cut flowers and bright candles. Mrs. Laurence Pinkerton won high club score and Mrs. C. L. McFadden won consolation. Mrs. M. L. Watts received the guest prize for high ooonnnnciQ lOUuOOUOCip In Turkish Towels We made an exceptional good buy in Turkish towels, and are passing it on to you. These towels are 20x42; inches in size, good weight, with Pink, Blue and Yellow borders, regular 50c value. . ' . . . :; ;, Selling Special at 39 cents 2 for 75 cents 1-2 dozen for 2.10 See our window and phone 152 A t h e n a D e p a rt m e n t Store score. The guest list inciuaea Mrs. H. I. Watts, Mrs. W. S. Ferguson, Mrs. W. P. Littlejohn, Mrs. M. L. Watts. Mrs. Fred Pinkerton. Mrs. Bryce Baker, Mrs. "James Cresswell, Mrs. Francis Lieuallen, Miss reari Ramsav. Miss Hilda Dickenson, Mrs. Joseph Joyce of Seattle and Mrs. Fred Beckner of Pilot Rock. Oral Michener and Edwin. McEwen were hosts last evening, when they honored Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pittman who are here from Dorris, California, visiting relatives. Games diverted the Eruests during the evening, following which a buffet supper was enjoyed. Those present were Misses uarolyn Kidder, Marjorie Douglas, Areta Kirk, Mariorie Wilson. Frances Cannon, Thelma Schrimpf, Armond Bell, Walt Huffman, Harold Kirk, Ralph Mc Ewen, Wilford Miller, the honor guests and the hosts. The Baptist and Christian churches will unite in Sunrise Easter morn ing services. . The program will ap pear in the Press, probably next week. Yard raking has been in order this week among Athena home owners, and as a result many a huge pile of leaves has been burned. Mrs. Clark Mace and daughter Dorothv of Richland. Wash., spent last week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Logsdon. Orel McPherrin. citv delivervman. has been ill this week and Dalberth Taylor has been taking care of the deliveries. The next meetintr of the 3 o 4 club will be held at the home of Mrs. C. L. McFadden, Thursday, March 14. "Forgotten Faces," Saturday. "Michigan Kid," Sunday. Standard Theatre. Bulbs are beginning to shoot their sprouts above ground in Athena flower gardens. The Jolly Twenty club will meet at the home of Mrs. Forrest Zerba to day. Mrs. Zeltha Mclntyre was a Pen dleton visitor Wednesday. STANDARD THEATRE Saturday. March 9 Paramount Presents 66fU, U 6 $a ifC jf fr .fr f rvn m p ii rail Faces" CLASSIFIED For Sale A baby bed and mat tress for $5. Phone 781, Athena. Good Potatoes Till Beckner is selling good potatoes at $1 per sack, delivered in Athena. .Brooder Stove If you need a brooder stove this season see Donald McFadyen. He is making some he will guarantee to give perfect satis faction. No smoke, no fumes, but plenty of heat and absolute safety from fire. He will also have chicks for sale. The brooder stove can be seen in operation any time at his place. Attention Bridge Players We carry a complete line of Bridge cards, tally cards, score cards, Bridge prizes and the new Bridge eandv. Just out, Congress Bridge sets with two decks cards, tally and score cards, complete 2.25. New Bicycle Bridge sets con taining two decks cards with fancy back 1.50. St. Patrick's tally and score cards in stock. McFadden's Pharmacy us - With Clive Brook and Mary Brian William Powell and Baclanova , Menacing faces out of the past. Faces that recall old sins. Faces that spell retribution., A woman finds Forgotten Faces foil her fearful plots. Old Faces for new Thrills. , Admission, 10-25-35 cents Sunday, March 10 Conrad Nagel In "The Michigan Kid" Straight through the roaring river of fire! and in to the valley of death ! They were trapped in a frail canoe between narrow walls of fire from which only a miracle could save them yet but you must see this tremendous drama of the North Country to get the big thrill of your life I Admission, 10-25-35 cents Notice! Our Wagon Will Be in Athena on Monday. March 11th 1929 MODEL CLEANERS Pendleton, Oregon