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THE PHESS, ATHENA, OREGON, - FEBRUARY 13,-1931 r , , Press Paragraphs Sale SPECIALS for SATURDAY and MONDAY February 14th and 16th Twin Treats Cookies 2 lbs. for 49c Sugar 8 lbs. for 49c Pink Salmon, Is, tall 4 for 49c Sliced Pineapple, 2i2s, Red & White 2 for 49c Fruits for Salad, Is 2 for 49c Hominy, 2y23 4 for 49c Van Camps Pork and Beans, 16 oz. 6 for 49c Chili Con Carne 3 for 49c Oval Sardines 4 for 49c Peas, Blue & White 3 for 49c Jell Dessert, Red & White 7 for 49c Bread (loaf) 5 cents ONTAGUE & CORNELL 0 PHONE 171 Mr. and 'Mrs. M. L. Watts motored to Walla Walla Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Penn Harris spent Sunday in Walla Walla, visiting friends and relatives. Etude club will meet next Tues day afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Bryce Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Rode Edwards of Mil ton visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Cornell Sunday. , Telephone line 26, covering the rural district north of Athena is be ing repaired this week by subscrib ers on that line. Mr. and Mrs. Lew McNair and Mr, and Mrs. Penn Harris made up a foursomVpraying bridge at the Mc Nair home Monday night. Penh Harris has placed an attrac tive revolving electric barber and beauty parlor sign in front of his shop on Main street. Friends of Mrs. Ace Wagner will be pleased to learn that she is home again, after spending seven weeks in a Walla Walla hospital. Walter Adams has commenced lambing on the Hod gen range west of Gardena. The mild winter has re quired little feeding in addition to range pasture. The Weston community folk will give St. Valentine dance tonight at Memorial hall in that city. Fletcher's orchestra has been engaged to fur nish the music. Mrs. Zeltha Mclntyre returned from Walla Walla Tuesday evening, where she spent Tuesday visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Cannon. Joseph Payne is nursing a lacerat ed thumb which came in contact with his wood saw. Joe yanked the digit away from the saw in time to save it from the woodpile. Mrs. Minnie DePeatt arrived home Monday evening from Portland where she spent a couple of months visit ing her daughter, Mrs. Ortis Harris. Mr. Harris is pastor of the Laurel hurst Christian church. Mrs. W. H. Reeder left for her home in Tacoma, Monday, after a pleasant visit of two months at the home of her son, Otha Reeder in Athena. Mrs. Reeder's many friends will miss her cherry presence. Mrs. Dave Stone, Miss Laura Woodward and Till Stone, were here from Walla Walla, Wednesday eve ning, appearing on the piano recital program of the Athena class of the Malen Burnett School of Music. Wauna group of Campflre girls met at the home of Marjorie Douglas, Monday evening. The members are making clever "dancettes" and the evening was spent with this work. N ew Low Price INTERNATIONAL iy2 TON SIX SPEED SPECIAL tfpt7in)n) - w FACTORY Increased Power - Increased Capacity; I i Ton Rating Smoother Operation and Handling Greater Comfort Longer Wheelbase Six Speeds Forward - Auxiliary Springs Full Pressure Lubricated Motor SEE YOUR NEAREST DEALER FOR DEMONSTRATION Write for the "Six-Speed Special" Folder International Harvester Company of America 314 Oregon St. Portland, Ore. Mrs. H. I. Watts was a Walla Wal la visitor Tuesday.' , E. A. Bennett of Milton was an Athena visitor yesterday. For Sale Good, fresh milk cow and calf. $50.00. Earl R. Martin. Mrs. Will Piper was in Athena Tuesday, from her home in Helix. , Glenn Dudley, who has been ill for several weeks has recovered and is able to be out. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Gordon spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. James Beamer of Weston. Rev. Hall, who will act as sup ply at the Baptist church for a time, is at the H. A. Barrett home. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tweedy have moved to Conrad place on Henry Barrett's Pine Creek ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hawed and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rose of La Grande, spent Sunday at the George Green home. Mrs. S. A. Barnes of Weston and her daughter, Mrs. R. A. Wilson of Portland, called on Athena friends Saturday. Mrs. M. L. Gray who is matron of the Children's Home at Lewiston is visiting relatives here, having arriv ed Monday. Rev. G. L. Hall has arrived in the city from McMinnville to take over the pastorate of the Baptist church, temporarily. A local taxpayer asks whose duty is it to take care of dogs parti cularly those dogs that make raids on sheep flocks. Mrs. Dora Geissel is in Portland, visiting at the homes of her daugh ters Mrs. Jay, Mrs. Dawson, and her son, Fred Geissel. Mrs. George Gerking who has been seriously ill at her home west of Athena for the past five weeks is slightly improved. Mrs. M. L. Watts, Mrs. Glenn Dud ley and Mrs. Ralph McEwen played contract at the home of Mrs. H. I. Watts, Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Rogers are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a son at a Walla Walla hos pital, Tuesday, February 10. . Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Shick and son Loraine of Walla Walla, came over Sunday and spent the day at the home of Mrs. Sarah Jane Harden. Mrs. Savannah Knox, daughter Coral and Miss Beatrice Campbell are here from Hood River visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Smith. The Athena "Dudes," local town basketball team motored to Milton to play the K. of P. team, Monday evening. The local team lost by the score of 23 to 18. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Dudley were in Pendleton Wednesday evening where they were hosts with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Stater for their supper club. Contract was played following dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Tilley of Walla Wal la directing the Walla Walla high school band and a quintet from the glee club gave an hours musical pro gram at the local high school Fri day afternoon. Mrs. E. J. Burchill of Pendleton is a guest at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. M. Eager, Mrs. Burchill came to Athena to attend the Hanna re cital, as both her grand daughters ap peared on the program. Another pleasant evening was spent by members of the B. B. club last Thursday when Mr. and Mrs. Flint Johns were hosts at their home west of Athena. As usual bridge followed dinner and Mrs. Laurence Pinkerton made high score and Fred Kershaw received a guest prize. Mrs. M. L. Watts, Mrs. H. I. Watts and Mrs. Ralph McEwen motored to Walla Walla yesterday where they were guests at a dramatic musical tea at the Walla Walla country club. Mrs. W. S. Kern and Mrs. F. C. Rob inson were the hostesses. Members of the local Circle of the Women of Woodcraft are invited to dinner at 6:30 at Weston Saturday, February 14. The occasion is in honor of Mrs. Minnie Hiner, Grand Guardian, of Portland. Installation will take place at 8 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Pinkerton were in Milton Wednesday. Mrs. Pinker ton called on Milton people in behalf of the local Christian Missionary society to procure quilts which will be exhibited at their forthcoming tea Wednesday afternoon, March 4. Mrs. Tom Kirk and little son Billy of Creston, B. C. are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pittman, having arrived Wednesday night. They accompanied Will Piper of He lix who had been in their neighbor hood looking over his holdings there. The Jolly Twenty club was pleas-J antly entertained at the home of Mrs. Jess Gordon last Friday after noon. Eight members were present and at the tea hour the hostess was assisted by Mrs. Ross Payne. The next meeting will be February 20 at the home of Mrs. Ravella Lieuallen. Dean Pinkerton, Leonard Geissel and Wayne Pinkerton are enjoying revolver practice. They became so proficient in their marksmanship with the "22" rifle that running jack rab bits were bowled over with monot onous consistency. Hence, their change to automatic "22" revolvers. Pussy willows and red berries sug gestive of spring were the decora tions used by Mrs. F. S. LeGrow last Friday when she entertained the bridge club at her home on High street Preceding bridge, which was the diversion of the afternoon, the hostess served luncheon. The guests were Mrs. S. J. Bowles of Walla Wal la, Mrs. Justin Harwood and Mrs. Claire Gurney, Mrs. Henry Barrett made high score and Mrs. Lloyd Michener second. Mrs. Harwood re ceived a dainty guest priie. Mrs. Fred Pinkerton and Miss Mary Cameron entertained at dinner at the v Prices-for '.Next' Week February 14th to 20th Beans Potatoes Fancy California Red, 4 lbs. ......25c Weston Mountain, 16 lbs. 19c Northern White, 6 lbs. ...,25c Per Sack ......... ...$1.19 Apples Standard Tomatoes , No. 1 Cans, 2 for .1.::.:,....... ............19c Fancy Romes, per box ........ ..79c No. 2y2, 2 for ........25c Catsup Milk . ,, Sego, Carnation, Borden's, Large Bottle, each .. 17c 3 iarge cans ...23c Flour Fancy Cheese ., . , . Pabstett, Pemento and Swiss White Diamond, 49 lb. sack..........98c per Package ........... ...15c Fresh, I. X. L. Glazed and Cake Doughnuts, per doz. 25c . . : ' Phone 152 ATHENA DEPARTMENT STORE . - V ' Pinkerton home Tuesday evening. A valentine motif made the tables and appointments most attractive. Bridge diverted the guests following dinner, Miss Helen Hansell and M. I. Miller making high score and Leonard Geis sel and Margaret Lee receiving the consolation. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bloom, Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Miller, Dr. and Mrs. R. D. Blatchford, Miss Blanche Thorson, Miss Delia Bryant, Miss Margaret Lee, Dan Tilley, Miss Helen Hansell, Norman Mclntyre, Dean Pinkerton, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lieuallen of Adams. Mrs. C. E. O. Montague and Mrs. Ethel Montague entertained the Pin ochle club at the home of the latter, Thursday evening of last week, when twenty-eight guests were entertained at dinner. Six tables at cards in play followed dinner. High scores were made by Mrs. W. E. Campbell and Howard Remillard, low scores going to Mrs. Phillip Remillard and Jesse Smith. As a diversion of the eve ning, the guests enjoyed music, fur nished by Mrs. Ethel Montague, her father, Al Johnson and brother El mer Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Catron were club guests. - The club will be entertained next at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Brace at Thorn Hollow. . BAPTIST CHURCH The Baptist church has invited Capt. G. L. Hall to conduct the ser vices at that church this month. Mr. Hall is a colporter-evangelist and works in various parts of the state. He was with the church at all the services last Sunday. You are cor dially invited to worship at the Bap tist church this coming Sunday. Sun day school meets at 10 a. m. follow ed by worship service conducted by Mr. Hall. The Young Peoples ser vice will be held at 6:30 p. m. and the evening service follows at 7:30. We believe that if people desire to honor and worship God at all in their hearts they will be coming to ser vices conducted for that purpose. The young people of Athena are in vited to attend the service conducted by the B. Y. P. U. in the local Bap tist church Sunday evening at 6:30. Good crowds are present every Sun day, and interesting programs are being given. Why not attend these young people's meetings conducted by your friends and classmates? CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our thanks and appreciation for the sympathy and kindness extended to us during our bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McCulIough The Vox Theatre . Milton Oregon R. C. A. Sound Equipment FRIDAY & SATURDAY February 13-14 SHE'S MY WEAKNESS Featuring SUE CARROL-ARTHUR LAKE A rousing, entertaining laugh hit for the whole Family. -TWO COMEDIES "Mickey's Bargain" and "To By the Pup" " - . SUNDAY & MONDAY "MIN and BILL" Marie Dressier ' Wallace Beery Together for the first time in a riotous, side- splitting comedy. See Bill cure Min's rheumatism Oh Boy! Don't miss it. . . ADULTS 40c CHILDREN 10c QUALITY GROCERY Merchandise is Still on the Decline, Your Dollar at Present Prices is Worth About $1.50 in Buying Power - Dinner Set Coffee, 2-lb. package 75c and your , Choice of a beautiful piece of China ware free Watch our Window BROKEN SLICED PINE APPLE 2 SIZE NOW.....l.23C HAPPY HOME SLICED PINE APPLE, 2 SIZE ni-j - NOW - : C HAPPY HOME CRUSHED PINE APPLE 2. SIZE nq NOW HAPPY HOME CRUSHED PINE APPLE 1 SIZE -i NOW .. AC HAPPY HOME SLICED PINE APPLE 1 SIZE -i a now :. FONTANAS MACARONI, SPAGHETTI, NOOD- qc LES, 3 PACKAGES FOR Any Brand of Milk, 3 for ...... 25c Van Camps, Pork and Beans, 3 for .....25c QUALITY GROCERY Frank Little, Prop. Athena, Oregon. Phone 561 THE ATHENA MARKET We carry the best leal That Money Buys Kippered Sainton, all Kinds of Salt Fish. Fresh Fish, Oysters, Crabs, Clams, Kraut in Season. A. W. LOCSDON Main Street Athena. Oregon. Goodyear Tires and Tubes Valvoline Oils Automobile Supplies, Parts and Accessories ?5- Athena Garage North side Main Street Phone 352