THE PRESS, ATHENA, OREGON, FEBRUARY 13, 1931
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Athena, Oregon, February 13, 1931
E. D. Wise, vice-president and gen
eral manager of the Pacific Telephone
& Telegraph company, has compiled
accurate information in a series of
leaflets pertaining to the policies,
rates and earnings of the company in
Oregon. Mr. Wise explains that
earnings in this state for 1930 were
only 5.40 per centon the actual tele
phone investment,i.Which was $36,
777,060. Notwithstanding this low re
turn, Mr. 'Wise points out that the
company has constantly given more
service at less cost to the user. In
.1934, he says the user. was connect
ed, with only 111,000 other telephones
in this state, while today he can be
connected with -over 151,000 other
teephones, an increase of 36 per
cent in service. During the year sub
stantial reductions in charges were
made, amounting to $122,000 per an
num, Further, Mr. Wise points out,
while material prices have come
down recently, wages, representing
60 per cent of company operation,
have gradually but steadily increased.
Refering to rates Mr. Wise says the
charges in effect today for telephone
service in Oregon, except those vol
untarily reduced by the company dur
ing the past year, were fixed on
March 21, 1924, following a search
ing investigation by the Public Ser
vice Commission and representatives
of various municipalities, and are in
no sense World War rates.
A headline reads: "Co-operation
and Consolidation Key to Salvation
of Lumber Industry." It would ap
pear there are industries other than
lumber that are in the same fix.
So far The Press has not met one
agriculturist who says he wants a
state department of agriculture. How
much will the department cost the
taxpaying agriculturalist?
The oil industry and the motorist
have one great problem in common
the steadily increasing gas tax with
the tendency toward using the funds
for general purposes.
NOTICE OF FINAL ACCOUNT
In the County Court of the State of
Oregon for Umatilla County.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Robert Parnell, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all per
sons whom it may concern:
That The First National Bank of
Pendleton, executor of the last will
and testament of Robert Parnell, de
ceased, has filed its final account and
report in the administration of the
estate; that the County Judge by
order duly made and entered has ap
pointed Monday the 9th day of March,
lSMl, at the hour of ten 0 clock in the
forenoon as the time and the Coun
ty Court House at Pendleton as the
place where all objections and ex
ceptions to said final account and re
port will be heard and a settlement
of the estate made.
Dated this 6th day of February,
1931.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
PENDLETON. Executor.
Peterson and Lewis, Attorneys for
Executor. F6M6
The Oregon Potato Law and the
system of inspection and grading
carried on under that law are pro
ducing good effects for the Oregon
product in outside markets; effects
.which are envied by our neighbors
on the north, where the definite and
reliable grades of Oregon .are not
prescribed. The Northwest Daily
Produce News of Seattle has the fol
lowing to say, which explains the dif
ference: "Lack of proper grading
and the desire of growers to hold
their spuds in anticipation of higher
prices, are cited as two of the prin
cipal reasons why Washington pota
toes have lost ground in the Cahfor
nia markets. In connection with un
favorable figures it is to be noted
that Oregon potatoes brought prices
averaging 25 to 35 cents per han-
dred pounds more than did those
from Washington due entirely to
the superior methods of pack. For
instance, yesterday, January 22nd,
Oresron U. S. No. 1 sold at from
$1.60 to $1.70 per cwt. in San Fran
cisco, compared with $1.25 to $1.35
received from Washington combina
tion grade gems."
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The automobile accident problem
will require the use of all possible
resources if it is to be successfully
combated, in the opinion of William
Brosmit, vice-president of the travel
ers Insurance Company. He pre
dicts that the insurance industry will
pay even greater attention to acci
dent prevention work in 1931 than in
past years. About $300,000,000 was
paid out by insurance companies dur
ing 1930 as a result of automobile
accidents, and nearly four-fifths of
this was for deaths and personal in
juries. The total is close to the
amount paid out for fire.
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Wheat farmers of the Panhandle
in Texas, in a mass meeting at Ama
rillo in January, agreed to a plan of
cutting acreage 40 per cent this year
and pledged themselves to back a
similar movement throughout the
wheat producing states. Going on
record that the issue confronting the
wheat producer is that of over-production
and that prices will not be
higher until the surplus is removed,
several hundred Texas farmers vot
ed unanimously to reduce their acre
age. 0
The "Roosevelt Highway" as a
name, is no asset whatever in an ad
vertising sense, to the state of Ore
gon. Oregon money is going into the
construction of a great scenic high
way bordering the Pacific ocean and
it should have a name analogous to
its importance as an artery of traf
fic and scenic possibilities, Oregon
Coast Highway would be a fitting
name; it would link the state up di
rectly with an enterprise of its own.
FINAL NOTICE
In the County Court of the State of
Oregon for Umatilla County.
In the matter of the estate of Anna
Redhawk, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the
administrator has filed his final re
port with the above entitled court.
and that the Judge thereof has desig
nated Monday, March 9, 1931, -at
the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon
as the time, and the county court
room in Pendleton, Umatilla County,
Oregon, as the place, when and where
hearing Bhall be had thereon. All
persons interested are hereby noti
fied to then and there appear and
show cause, if any they have, why
said report should not be approved
and the administrator discharged and
exonerated.
Date this 6th day of February,
1931.
GEORGE RED HAWK,
Administrator of the estate of
Anna Redhawk, deceased. F6M6
DO IT NOW ,
(Morning Oregonian)
The Oregonian is in receipt of a
letter from the Astoria Chamber of
Commerce, urging that the present
session of the legislature change the
name of the Roosevelt highway to
Oregon Coast highway. It is a rec
ommendation in which we concur and
of which we already have voiced our
approval. The sentiment in the coast
counties that the highway crosses ap
pears to favor Oregon Coast high
way and it is a minor matter that the
legislature could dispose of with
slight trouble. The reasons for the
change are familiar and need not be
repeated. But the step should be
taken now, rather than later. If it
is postponed for two years the high
way will have been completed and an
excellent opportunity to advertise
this scenic road under its permanent
designation will have been missed.
That is, if Oregon Coast highway is
to be the permanent name. A decision
one way or the other should be made
now.
McMinnville merchants made a hit
the other day with their dairy pat
rons they burned their stocks of
oleomargarine!
CLASSIFIED
22 Years Ago
Wanted Clean, Cotton rags at the
Press office.
Eyes examined, glasses properly
fitted at Schneller's, 39 East Main,
Walla Walla,
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the County Court of the State of
Oregon for Umatilla County.
In the Matter of the Estate of
George M. Banister, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned has been appointed ex
ecutrix of the last will and testa
ment of George M. Banister, de
ceased, by an order of the above en
titled court.
All persons having claims against
the estate of said decedent are here
by notified to present the same to
me, or to my attorneys, Watts &
Prestbye, at their office in Athena,
Oregon, within six months from the
date of the first publication of this
notice. All claims must be verified
as by law required.
Dated at Athena, Oregon, this 23d
day of January, 1931.
MAKUAKlliT J. BAMSTUK,
Executrix of the last will and
testament of George M. Banister,
Deceased.
Watts & Prestbye. Athena, Oregon.
Attorneys for Executrix. J23F20
RELIABLE DEALER wanted to
handle Heberling Products in Uma
tilla County. Excellent opportunity
for the right man. Earnings of $60
weekly not unusual. Write for free
catalogue.
G. C. HEBERLING COMPANY
Dept. 1804, Bloomington, 111.
N. B.
Beginning on March 2, 1931, and
continuing for six consecutive days,
we will give one free Body Correction
treatment to each new patient who
comes to our office in North Athena,
during that time. Phone 595.
BEN BATEMAN.
RELIABLE
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REPAIRING
Man St H. H. HILL Athena
Dr. W. Boyd Whyte
CHIROPRACTOR
Stangier Building, Phone 706
Pendleton. Oregon. 957 J
Dr. W. H. McKinney
Physician and Surgeon
Dr. Sharp's Office
Office Hours at Athena 1 to 6 p. m.
Phone 462. Office Hours at Weston
8 a. m. to 12 noon. Phone 83. Calls
made day or night.
Friday, February 12, 1909
From the Cedar Rapids (Iowa)
Gazette the Press learns of the ad
vancement made by Rollo Brown in
the base ball profession. Mr. Brown
has been chosen as playing manager
of the Cedar Rapids team in the
"Three-I" league, and will either
catch or play first base. The old
Yellow Kid's Athena friends will be
pleased to hear of his advancement.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kid
der, Feb. 12, 1909 a son.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rain
ville, February 8, 1909, a son.
Mrs. Otis Whiteman and Miss Eva
Rider were Pendleton visitors Mon
day. Farmers are making preparations
for spring plowing. Athena black
smiths are rushed with repair work
on plows.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bloch of Fort
land, announce the engagement of
their daughter, Miss -Dolly, to Mr.
Oscar Loeb.
Weather permitting, Charles Mc
Farland's shearing crew expects to be
at work on the Cunningham ranch by
the 20th of this month.
A number of Athena people contem
plate attending the production of
"Ben Hur" in Walla Walla next Mon
day and Tuesday evenings.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Taylor have
rented a house on Jefferson and 2nd
streets and have moved in, prepara
tory to housekeeping.
The Dime picture show will remain
closed for a couple of weeks. When
the exhibition resumes shows will be
given on two nights during each
week.
Miss Lillian McDonald, accompanied
by her aunt, visited here from Spok
ane the first of the week a guest, at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Byron
Hawks.
Reports come from the Helix wheat
district to the effect that growing
grain on the north hillsides has been
frozen out, and considerable reseeding
will have to be done.
After stealing a horse from a Pilot
Rock farmer, a harness from another
and a buggy from a third, a thief
whose name is thought to be Lyde,
has been apprehended at Heppner.
Mrs. E. Lane Walker and Miss
Velma Wilkinson, teachers in Athena
public school, and Miss Katherine
Sharp are among teachers taking ex
aminations ' at the county seat this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. John Foss and child
ren, Mrs. James Mitchell and Mrs.
McCollum, who have - been visiting
relatives here for several weeks, left
Tuesday evening for thir home in
Moro, Sherman county.
Mr. and Mrs. Theo Danner will
move nect week to their new home in
Milton. They will be sadly missed in
Athena, where both have endeared
themselves to many warm friends by
their excellent qualities.
George Rosenzweig left Sunday
evening for his home near Eltopia,
Wash., after a pleasant visit with
friends here. The Rosenzweigs will
farm about 1600 acres of land this
year and expect to make some money,
should the crop prove good and prices
fair.
Take the
DR. BLATCHFORD
Dentist
Post Building, Athena, Thone 582
Peterson & Lewis
Attorneys at Law
Practice in all State and Federal
Courts.
Inland Empire Bank Building
Pendleton Oregon
WATTS & PRESTBYE
Attorneys-At-Law
Main Street. Athena, Oregon
State and Federal Court Practice
California fruit growers would ban
Hood River apples from sale by un
employed on tho streets of San
Francisco. Well, Oregon could in an
emergency get along without eating
California oranges; the sour ones, at
least.
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America has been called a utility
built country. Facts and figures show
that that is not so exaggerated as it
might seem on first glance,
Bring in Your Bent
and Sprung Axles
THIS SHOP IS EQUIPPED
WITH AN AXLE GAGUE
TO STRAIGHTEN AXLES
Acetylene Welding and Black
smithing C. M. Jones Blacksmith Shop
Listen Here!
Bell CS, Gray
Are Always
Prepared
to do
ji Auto Truck
Hauling
and
Delivery
Promptly
Prices Right
Phone 593
damp
wash
per pound
Cheaper than you can
do it at home
Ask Our Mr. Mclntyre
Bruno Weber
Blacksmitiiing
AND
Repair Work
Prices Reasonable
Successor To
JENS JENSEN .
Does It Pay
To Look Well?
A Marinella facial
A creamy complexion,
Will always stand
A close inspection.
Nails that are shapely
And a polish that is sure,
Always accompany
Our Manicure.
And to make gray hairs ashamed
No-tox dyes cannot be blamed.
To look your best
Get your hair dressed.
In fact you will do well
To stop at our shop in
Athena Hotel.
Call Phone 492 for Appointment
Harris
Barber and Beauty Shop
NEW
SCHEDULE
(Effective Thursday, Feb. 12)
FOR PENDLETON
8:05 A. M, 11:00 A. M.
3:55 P. M, 8:30 P, M.
FOR PORTLAND
8:05 A. M 11:00 A. M.
. 8:30 P. M.
FOR BOISE
AND SALT LAKE CITY -3:55
P. M.
FOR WALLA WALLA
8:10 A. M., 1:55 P. M.
5:50 P. M., 7:40 P. M.
FOR SPOKANE
8:10 A. M, 5:50 P. M.
Stages leave from
DRUG STORE
UsMI
PAIEFI
The First National Bank
of Athena
Established 1891
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $110,000.00
Does a General Banking Business
and Maintains a Complete
Trust Department
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SAVE
the expense of repairing a frozen engine block use
anti-freeze in your radiator. We properly service
your circulating system and tell you the correct
amount of anti-freeze to use in your car for any
given temperature.
NOW is the time to get your tires. We offer extra
size, heavy duty, guaranteed 30x3 tires with
tubes, 6 ply, 29x4.40 tires with tubes, and 28x4.75
and 30x4.50 at greatly
REDUCED PRICES
GALLAHERS GARAGE
J. E. Gallaher Athena Phone 471
Meals .all hours of the day
:. We can give you the best s
Candies
That money can buy
KILGORE'S CAFE
Pleads Guilty to Sale
and Possession
B. B. Richards, when in
terviewed by the Press
man, pleaded guilty to the
sale of the best insurance
obtainable for the money
and possession of more
policies in reserve ready
at a moments notice for
your use and purpose. A
policy for every hazzard.
B. B. RICHARDS,
Insurance
Tum'Ct'Lum Tickler
Published in the intesests of the people of Athena and vicinity by
THE TUM-A-LUM LUMBER CO. Phone 91
Vol. 31
Athena, Oregon, February 13, 1931
No. 6
Editorial
It must be awfully disgust
ing to a prize laying hen to see
the market quotations on eggs.
A. M. Johnson, Editor
The Old Sage says, "Beware
of the man who wants to make
you rich, but is broke himself.
Instead play safe and start
building a home of your own."
This spring weather gives us
the urge to urge you to start
Spring Cleaning early. Paint
inside and outside. The inside
painting can be done any time
and is an excellent thing to do
if Old Man Winter returns and
keeps us inside.
"Bredern," said the colored
preacher. "You have come to
"pray for rain. Bredern, de foun
dation of religion am faith.
Whar is yo' faith? You come
to pray for rain and not one of
you brings his umbrella."
Chicken houses, hog houses
all kinds of houses are planned
and built by us. Tell us your
needs and let us help, 'cause,
we like to help folks build
If your house
Is in a bad fix,
Have it fixed
With Tum-A-Lum
Sticks.
"You remind me of the
ocean."
"How? Wild, romatic, rest
less?" "No, you just make me sick."
, Limiber prices have dropped
and boy, oh boy, what a drop.
There never was a better time
to do new building and repair
work. Let's talk about it.
like to help folks build."
"We
It is only a little while un
til hatching time for chicks.
Are you prepared with brooder
houses, insulated with Fir Tex.
Many places on the farm can be
improved with insulation.
"Dorothy is getting a man's
wages now."
"Yes, I heard she was mar
ried." i
Continental Oil Company
Germ Processed Motor Oil
Athena Service Station
"Service With a Smile"
Automobile Accessories Tires
BRYCE BAKER, Prop. . . Athena, . . Phone 762
Farmers Grain Elevator
Company
Grian and Feed
SPECIAL
A Full Line of Sperry's Chick Feed
Phone 382 LEE WTT,RHM mw .
o i a
SPECIAL FOR 30 DAYS
SUITS S24-75
Without increasing the price one red cent with even a better
standard of workmanship and trimming rigidly adhering at
all times to our all-wool guarantee we are going to give abso
lutely without a penny of additional cost
A PAIR OF EXTRA TROUSERS WITH EVERY SUIT ORDER
TWIN CITY CLEANERS
T. E. SMITH, Proprietor, Phone 1571 Freewater Oregon
jCreref-f-'rws--N- .
See Us ...
Before Buying
Electric Lamps
and other electric appliances, including Sad-irons,
Percolators, Toasters, Waffle Irons, Hotplates,
Vacuum Sweepers, G. E. Refrigerators, and Hot
point Electric Stoves. In fact, everything electrical
PRESTON-SHAFFER MILLING CO.
I Electrical Department, Athena, Oregon. Phone 182