THE PRESS, ATHENA, OREGON, APRIL 10, 1931
Established Jan. 1, 1887
AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER
F. B. BOYD. Owner and Publisher
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Athena, Oregon, April 10, 1931
From an exchange:
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Communists;
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go to church." ,
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t .son for it."
THE SECONDARY ROAD
Only when we are faced with an
unimproved dirt road glazed with
mud and water do we realize what
the farmer" who is compelled to travel
it, is really up against. We who, live
near and travel on surfaced highways,
fail to comprehend the disadvantages
residents of undeveloped road dis
tricts have to contend with. There
are roads leading to Improved Athena
highways that have been practically
impassable at times and there are
hundreds of miles of farm roads
throughout Umatilla county in like
condition. We read that there are
three million miles of roads in the
United States. One hundred and
twenty thousand miles are high-type
main highways, 600,000 miles are
stone, gravel or sand-clay. Fifty
thousand miles more have been grad
ed. And' the balance is unimproved.
"To produce this result more than
$12,000,000,000 has been spent."
avers a statistically-inclined journal.
"Yet there are millions of Americans
principally on farms, whose business
and social contacts are out of ad
justment because of poor roads, im
passable during several months of
each year.
"Only by the wisest, most cautious
use of road funds can necessary sec
ondary roads now be built without
plunging communities into debt. We
take a justifiable pride in the magnifi
cent, heavy traffic, trunk highways
that go here and there throughout the
nation each mile of them represents
necessary expenditure of tens of
thousands of dollars. In contrast to
this, full-width roads, passable at all
times of the year, and adequate for
tributary traffic, can be built of local
materials, bituminously treated, at a
fraction of the cost.
"The secondary, farm-to-market
road might be called the backbone of
our highway system. A million dol
lar highway is of small use to a farm
er who lives five miles away on a dirt
road, or to a merchant in a village
which tourists avoid because of the
bane of dangerous, semi-impassable
roads. America's highway evolution
will not be complete until our pri
mary highway system is augmented
by nation-wide feeder arteries of in
expensive, but weatherproof, local
roads.
Wheat growers are now told by the
Federal Farm Board to place their
reliance on first principles, supply
and demand, and not to expect gov
ernment aid in making prices, using
these words: "As to permanent re
lief for the wheat grower ,the Board
emphasizes that production should be
limited to domestic demands."
California still wants rain. The
dry spell now prevalent in the south
ern part of the state is the longest
since 1878. Had there been some
manner of transportation, Oregon
could have spared a share of the
moisture that "ran off" last week.
The Morning Oregonian, among five
other metropolitan papers has been
awarded a certificate of excellence in
newspaper typography. The New
York Herald-Tribune won first hon
ors. ,
The Fred Wilson who spoke in
Portland favoring the Wallula cut
off, was not from Athena, as stated.
If anyone should want to know, there
is no one in Athena who favors the
cutoff,
Jimmy Walker is back home from
California. Maybe facing his critics
and maybe too, it's all the same to
Jimmy.
Walla Walla has dug out of the
flood and is again smiling in the sunshine.
The 36-hour rainfall of last week
was more than just a spell of rain;
it was a flood spell.
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The skids have at last been put
under Chicago's buffoon mayor, "Big"
Bill Thompson.
22 Years Ago
Friday, April 16, 1909
For a consideration of $18,000, B
F. Ogle of this city has sold his land
and city property, including town lots,
buildings, etc., to the Athena Land
& Trust company, a newly organized
corporation, which proposes to sell
the Ogle place in small acreage
tracts. The corporation is - officered
by Z. F. Lockwood, president; Will
liam Booher, vice president; A. B. Mc-
Ewen, treasurer, and S. F. Wilson,
secretary.
The Colts waxed it to the Pendle
ton "Winged P's" in a six inning con
test Sunday to the tune of 5 to 3. La
Brasche had everything and at no
time during the matinee was Pendle
ton dangerous. Catcher Lieuallen
hooked a dislocated digit out of the
scrimmage and was relieved by Booh
er behind the bat.
Lester O'Harra and wife spent Sun
day at Weston.
Miss Ada DeFreece was a Pendleton
visitor yesterday.
.Charley Baddeley shipped a carload
of horses to Portland this week.
Born, April 12, to Mr. and Mrs. W.
W. Hartle, in this city, a girl.
C. A. Barrett is serving as fore
man of the grand jury at Pendleton,
this week.
F. S. LeGrow and Grover Bowles
left Wednesday for the John Day
stock country.
Misses Lela Jones, Irma Edwards
and other Normal students, were
shopping in the city Wednesday.
Miss Ethel Garfield, of Walla Walla
was the guest of her grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Nelson, the
first of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Marshal O. Rose are
crating their furniture preparatory to
moving to Portland, where they will
make their future home.
Mr. and Mrs. Otha Reeder came in
from Tacoma Saturday. Their com
ing was unannounced and relatives
and friends are glad to see them.
, The Preston-Parton Milling com
pany has purchased several lots of
wheat this week, the top price being
$1.00 per bushel for club. Announce
ment of. a raise of 5 cents per sack
in the price of flour is made. Ameri
can Beauty flour is now quoted at
$1.60.
Carpenters are building an addition
to Henry Dell's cottage on Jefferson
street. When completed, Mr. and
Mrs. Dell will have an attractive and
comfortable house.
T. M. Taggart, Edward Koontz,
Byron Hawks and Edgar Forrest,
spent Friday on Ryan creek, angling
for speckled beauties. The boys were
successful and brought home 108 fine
trout.
Mrs. E. A. Dudley went to Walla
Walla yesterday, being taken over by
Mr. Anson Wood, in his new auto
mobile. They go to visit Mrs. Dud
ley's parents who recently returned
from California.
Ed. Averil, city editor of the East
Oregonian, accompanied by his wife,
was in the city Saturday. Mr. Averil
purchased of Henry Barrett his fine
saddle horse "Burke," the well known
prize winner.
Mrs. L. L. Montague arrived Wed
nesday evening from her home in
Arlington, called here by the sudden
death of her brother, Joel Stanton.
Peterson & Lewis
Attorneys at Law
Practice in all State and Federal
Courts.
Inland Empire Bank Building
Pendleton Oregon ,
Real Estate
Wheat Alfalfajnd
Stock Land
SHEEP FOR SALE
L. L. Montague, Arlington
Wheat markets weakened during
the past week and domestic future
prices for new crop deliveries declin
ed to new low levels for the season,
influenced principally by heavy South
em Hemisphere and Russian ship
ments and generally favorable pros
pects for the new 1931 crop in the
Northern Hemisphere, according to
the U. S. Grain Market Review. Pa
cific coast markets were dull, reflect
ing the lack of export outlet and
slow domestic demand. Marketings
increased sharply at Portland and
Seattle, but storage space at termin
als filled rapidly. Domestic flour
mills were taking small amounts of
wheat and export mills were absorb
ing moderate quantities for grinding
into export flour, small sales of which
had been made to the Orient. Dur
ing the week rains put the ground in
excellent condition for Bpring seed
ing and improved the winter wheat
crop. At the close of March 20 No.
1 Hard White Big Bend Bluestcm was
quoted at Portland at 69c and at Se
attle at 68c per bushel.
No catastrophe is more appalling
than the earthquake. Fire and flood de
vastating as they may be, give relief
to fear by quick cessation, but not so
the temblor. Constant fear and hor
ror of recurrent visitation lends add
ed depression to misery and hunger
of survivors in the quake zones. This
week at Managua, Nicaragua, twenty
five thousand famished, half -clad refu
gees camped in the hills overlooking
the ruins of their homes. Hardly a
houso js left standing in the city and
the toll of death is expected to reach
2000.
FOR EX-SERVICE MEN
Commander Harris of the Athena-
Weston American Legion Post in
forms The Press that posts through
out the country are recruiting new
post members as a result of the re
cent action taken by congress giv
ing ex-service men an opportunity of
securing bonus loans. At this time
special effort is being made to in
crease the membership on the roll of
the local Post. With this object in
view, Commander Harris submits the
following statement of facts:
"Ex-service men outside the Ameri
can Legion, you need the American
Legion and the Legion needs you. It
is a privelege to belong to the Ameri
can Legion, one that can't be bought
by. money, prestige or power you
must have that little old honorable
discharge from the armed forces of
the World war to be eligible.
"Don't be content to just sit on the
band wagon and let the American
Legion push you. Come on in and
signify your willingness to help by
joining your local Post. Every bene
fit to which you are entitled or are
now enjoying as an ex-service man
the American Legion fought out for
you in congress or state legislatures.
"The local Post is now ready to
serve you in matters pertaining to
hospitalization, or to get your bonus
loan. In fact to help you in all things
to which you are entitled."
NOTICE OF FINAL ACCOUNT
In the County Court of the State of
Oregon for Umatilla County.
In the Matter of the Estate of Nora
E. Hagen, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all per
sons whom it may concern:
That Aime Tardiff. executor, and
Lurna (Lorena) Miller, executrix, of
the last will and testament of Nora
E. Hagen. deceased, have filed their
final account and report in the admin
istration of the estate with the clerk
of this court; that the County Judge
by order duly made and entered has
appointed Monday the 20th day of
April, 1931, at the hour of ten o'clock
in the forenoon as the time and the
County 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 20th day of March, 1931.
AIME TARDIFF, Executor,
LURNA (LORENA) MILLER,
Executrix.
Peterson & Lewis, Attorneys for
Estate. M20A17
Contours Specialties
Beautify the Complexion
Strengthen the Countour
RAPID CLEANSING CREAM
SKIN FRESHENER
SKIN FOOD
FINISHING LOTION
Athena Beauty Shop
Sadie Pambrun, Operator
Phone 32
RELIABLE
WATCH
REPAIRING
Main St H. H. HILL Athena
Bruno Weber
ilacksmi thing
AND
Repair Work
Prices Reasonable
Successor To
JENS JENSEN
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
CLASSIFIED
Wanted Clean, Cotton rags at the
Press office.
Wheat Hay Bundle wheat hay for
sale. James Duncan, phbne 30F15.
Eyes examined, glasses properly
fitted at Schneller's, 39 East Main,
Walla Walla,
Dr. Clarke Eye Specialist in Athe
na, Tuesday, April 14th, at the Athe
na Hotel.
For Sale A good Hobart M. Cable
Piano, cost $375. Is in good condi
tion. $100 takes it. Inquire at Press
office.
Eye Doctor Coming
Dr. Clarke, of the Clarke Optical Co.,
Portland, Ore., Eye Sight Specialist,
will be in Athena all day and evening
Tuesday, April 14th at the Athena
Hotel. See him about your eyes.
BEN BATEMAN
Expert in
Body Correction ,
Calls answered promptly
Office at Residence in North Athena
Telephone 595.
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 5 p. m.
Phone 462. Office Hours at Weston
8 a. m. to 12 noon. Phone 83. Calls
made day or night
DR. BLATCHFORD
Dentist
Post Building, Athena. Phone 582
WATTS ft PRESTBYB ;
Attorney a-At-Law
Main Street. Athena, Oregon
State and Federal Court Practice
Foley's Honey and Tar
'.ures colds, prevents pneumonia.
Spring is here!
and with it comes
House'Cleaning
Time
Send Us Your,
Blankets
and
Curtains
In fact anything washable
ASK OUR MR. McINTYRE
Four Trips Weekly
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Pendleton, Oregon
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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Take Advantage of Our
Service
We are equipped to
Haynes Stellite
plow shares (or do any other
kind of welding work) promptly,
efficiently, and at moderate cost.
See us today it will add many
more, dollars to your profits.
C. M. JONES
Acetylene Welding
Athena, Lower Main Street
Listen Here!
Bell CS, Gray
Are Always
Prepared
to do
i Auto Truck
Hauling
0
and
Delivery
Promptly
Prices Ritrht
Phone 593
NOW IS THE TIME
to have your motor overhauled: reboring, fitting,
and old parts replaced. Prices right, all work guar
anteed to satisfy. You be the judge.
GALLAHER'S GARAGE
J. E. Gallaher Athena Phone 471
Meals all hours of the day
We can give you the best
Candies
That money can buy
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KILGORE'S CAFE
Knute Rockne, one of the greatest
molders of athletes the world has
known, will be remembered as a
coach of not only his own Notre
Dame team, but of all other teams as
well. For there are few teams play
ing today without some feature of
the Rockne "system" in their strat
egy of offense or .defensive formations.
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Walla Walla General Hospital
A modern non sectarian fifty bed hospital,' with
all up to date modern hospital facilities for the care
of patients.
X-Kay and bacteriological labortories, washed air
ventilation.
Only graduate nurses are employed and their ser
vices are included at the regular rates which are
$3.50 to $6.00 '
Special nurses extra. Your interest and patronage
is solicited. Phone 480.
Ttim-a-Lum Tickler
Published in the intesests of the people of Athens and vicinity by
TOE TUM-A-LUM LUMBER CO. Phone 91
Vol. 31
Athena, Oregon, April 1931
No, 14
Editorial
One reason a lot of people
don't get ahead in the world is
because they are always looking
backward. They aren't interest
ed in where they are going,
they would rather see where
they have been.
A. M. Johnson, Editor
Building costs are down 16.3
per cent lower than they have
been for many years. There
never was a better time for
you to repair, repaint, remodel,
or build a new home. J.
"Good paint costs nothing."
And it is true when you stop to
think about it, for good paint
pays' for itself by adding to the
value of the property, by sav
ing repair bills, and by keeping
the home up-to-date.
Tum-A-Lum paint is the paint
that "Costs you nothing."
One of the surest signs of
spring is when you see the bot
tom of the coal bin peeping,
through. Remember that we
have wood and coal
summer cooking.
for your
( Bobby: "I'd like a new front
door and lock for my house."
Us: "Will you take it with
you?" .
Bobby: "No, I'll send the
house over after it."
An archaeologist reports find
ing a skeleton with the right
arm raised. The first hitch-,
hiker, perhaps.
March may have come in like
a lamb and it sure kept up the
reputation by leaving, like a
lion.
Tum-A-Lum paint carries a
guarantee and the price of
paint for the outside of your
homo is only $3.49 per gallon.
And that gallon will go a long
A hick town is where the sew
ing circle still acts as the grand
jury. i v.. i.
There is a sign on Easy street
that says, "closed for repairs."
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 Une of Sperry's Chick Feed
Phone 382 LEE WTT.SHM MW
THE TWIN CITY CLEANERS
Dependable Service
Lower Prices April 1st
Ladies Spring Coats $1 and UP Silk Dresses $1.25
and Up Wool Dresses $1 and Up
. Men's Suits $1.25
' For other prices, ask the Driver
Trade with the man who helps pay your taxes
We call for and deliver every Monday, Wednesday and Satarday
T. E. SMITH, Proprietor, Phone 1571 Freewater Oregon
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.
Electrical Department, Athena, Oregon. Phone 182
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