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THE PRESS, ATHENA, OREGON, MAY 1, 1931; Press Paragraphs . Henry Barrett transacted business in Pendleton Saturday. Mel White of Umapine was a busi ness visitor here Friday. Bryce Baker made a business visit to Dixie, Wash., yesterday. Mrs. Glenn Dudley was confined to her home by illness this week. Clarence Ross of Gibbon, who has been riding range for the Weston Cattle association for the past six years, was a visitor in Athena, Monday. Helen Barrett and Laura Ross were dinner guests of Valerie Cannon Sun day. Miss Itol Schubert and Mrs. Ervin Tucker visited friends in Weston, Tuesday. Ralph McEwen, Jr., motored to La Grande Saturday and spent the week end with friends. Mr. and Mrs. George Ayres of Wal lula, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. M. M. Johns. Mrs. David Stone came over-from Walla Walla Monday, and visited friends in Athena. Mrs. M. L. Watts arrived home Sunday from Portland, where she spent several weeks. 1 ' "i n.1-i .Lit!. .W.'iirl I c mi inn i ii iw ii n . 1 mium i w mi 1 1 i ft;W mm if ii ill ' ANDY FOR MOTHER'S DAY Your mother as well as every other mother enjoys candy, the sweetest of all gifts. A complete assortment of fine candy awaits your selection. Watkins Pharmacy m IMIUMIII II'I'H ill II II !llimiHHiiilHHM M II IMI T The Red White Stores The Red C, White Label Assures QUALITY SPECIAL 1 lb. Can 3 lb. Can 5 lb. Can .... 1st Action In the Mix Bake Now OR SPECIAL 27c :. 73c 1.05 2nd Action In the Oven Any Time .V. I Mix Now, Bake When Wanted SPECIALS for SATURDAY and MONDAY Specials for May 2nd and 4th Sliced Pineapple, Red and White 2s 2 for 49c Sliced Pineapple, Blue and White 2 for 35c Snowdrift, 3 lbs. 67c . Crystal .White Soap, 5 bars Super Suds, 1 package Crystal White, Gran large C. W. Gran., Two 10c pkgs 69c Red and White, Coffee, 1 lb. tin 39c Marmalade, Orange, 3 lb. glass 63c Tru Bake Sodas, 2 lbs. and Tru Bake Grahams, 2 lbs. Both for 55c Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Lime 4 for 75c B. and M. Beans and Brown Bread 39c Sugar, 10 lbs. 55C Local White Beans 10 lbs, for 35c Red Mexican Beans, 10 lbs. for 49c MONTAGUE & CORNELL PHONE 171 T. I Nat Kimball of Pendleton called on Athena friends Wednesday. F. S. LeGrow has been indisposed with a severe cold this week. William ' Morrison was a business visitor from Pendleton this week. Hugh Carey and Frank Ensley sheared the Barrett sheep this week. Max Hopper motored to Pendleton Wednesday where he transacted busi ness. Miss Velma Schubert spent Wed nesday in Walla Walla, visiting friends. W. L. Rayborn and son Walter were here from Weston Mountain, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thompson were Saturday visitors at the J. , . Jones home. Eugene Schrimpf has finished plow ing the field east of town belonging to the Kirk estate. Orren Gibbs of Ukiah, son of Mrs. J. D. Huggins, visited at the Hug gins' home Monday. Mrs. J. M. Morris of Freewater, was a Sunday visitor at the home of Mrs. Clifford Walker. Ed Winter of the Inland Empire Bank in Pendleton was a Wednesday business visitor here. Mrs. C. M. Eager returned home from Portland Friday after spending the week in that city. The condition of E. A. Dudley who is at College Place sanitarium re mains about the same. Mrs. Evelyne Price and children of Pendleton visited at the home of her mother, Mrs. Drexell, Sunday. Miss Iris Little, society reporter on the Walla Walla Bulletin, visit ed her parents here Sunday. A number of people from Athena and vicinity enjoyed the day Sunday, picnicing on the Umatilla river. Edgar Copenhaver spent the week end in Portland, returning from the metropolis the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pinkerton en tertained Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Fra zier of Milton at dinner Sunday. Mrs. W. E. Campbell was a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Brace at Thorn Hollow, recently. Mrs. Bryce Baker, Mrs. Gross and Mrs. Arthur Douglas spent Wednes day with friends in Walla Walla. Mrs. F. S. LeGrow motored to Wal la Walla Saturday where she spent the day with her mother, Mrs. Bowles. W. J. Kirk who served on the petit jury during the last term of court, has been drawn to serve on the grand jury. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Garner will leave Sunday for a few days visit to their ranch in Eagle Valley, Baker county. The students and faculty of Athena high school had an enjoyable time at the annual weiner" roast at Thorn Hollow. Ralph. Jr.. and Edwin McEwen have finished plowing the McEwen land north of Athena near Waterman station. James Hodgen and Miss Edna De Freece drove to Arlington Sunday and spent the day with Miss Hilda Dickenson. Mrs. Lela Vaughan and daughter of Pendleton visited at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hug- gins, Sunday; Mrs. W. S. Ferguson is entertain ing the Athena Bridge club at lunch eon at her home on Adams street this afternoon. Lorane Shick was over from Walla Walla Wednesday. Lorane is agent for a radio set and was skirmishing around for buyers. Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Cowan were in Athena Sunday, visiting at the home of Mrs. Cowan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ramsay. W. B. Foster, old time resident of Weston Mountain district, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jones in Athena this week. Clarence Hand has purchased a truck and will sell and deliver full growth yellow pine wood, from the forest near Meacham. Miss Martha Murray who is a pupil of Mrs. Glenn Steen of Milton was among the winners at the Eastern Oregon district contest. Mrs. Martin Wright and small children, and Mrs. Thelma Hodgson of Walla Walla were visitors at the Fred Bruce home, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Swift and Mr. and Mrs. Harve Roseberry and Miss Margaret Lee enjoyed a picnic lunch Sunday, west of Pendleton. Miss Blanche Thorson, Miss Delia Bryant and Mrs. Ralph McEwen were dinner guests at the H. A. Bar rett home Tuesday evening. Carl Sheard was laid off from plow ing several days last week due to the antics of a refractory tooth. He returned to work Tuesday. Charles Pinkerton, field deputy of the county assessor's office, has been in Athena this week, assembling valu ation for the assessment rolls. ' Senator Fred Steiwer was a dinner guest Monday evening at the H. I. Watts home. A group of friends called in the evening to greet the senator, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Tittman will move in a few days to the McArthur place south of town, Wayne will give special attention to chickens and gardening. , Martin Carder is on crutches as a result of an accident which occurred at the Rich Thompson ranch Satur day, when he received a severely mashed foot. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Franklin and family of State Line and Mrs. Geo. Green and daughter Georgie visited at the Claude Franklin home at Thorn Hollow, Sunday. Otha Reeder is farming his Walla Walla county ranch, formerly oper ated by Clem Duncan. Dick Win ship is plowing 24ff acres of summer- fallow on the place. Miss Marjorie Weber, who is a stu dent at the Eastern Oregon normal school at La Grande, spent the week end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Weber. Mrs. A. B. Cameron of Portland, spent the week-end with her daughter, Miss Mary Cameron, Athena high school teacher, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pinkerton. Shannon O'Shea, who is clearing off a ranch southwest of Meacham, and has yellow pine wood for sale in large quantities, was transacting business in Athena yesterday. Miss Delia Bryant and Miss Blanche Thorson motored to La Grande last week-end where they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rom inger, former Athena residents. Mrs. Huldah McKinney, mother of Mrs. Frank Little has been ill the past week but is reported improving Her granddaughter, Miss Bunnie Mc Kinney of Walla Walla is visiting her. Rev.'W. C. Gilmore, pastor of the Congregational church at Dayton, Washington, accompanied by Mrs. Broughton, Dr. McLaughlin and others visited Athena friends Sun day. E. C. Prestbye, Justin Harwood, Penn Harris and Flint Johns, who will represent Athena in the county tournament on the Pendleton golf links Sunday, played golf on the Pilot Rock course, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Rothrock and Bud Price left Wednesday for John Day, where they will spend a few days. They were accompanied as far as Baker by Mrs. Fred Bruce, who will visit her sister in that city. Mrs. Vista Turner, sister of Mrs. Frank Little, died Tuesday at her home in Kennewick, after a long ill ness. Funeral services were held yes terday at Kennewick and interment will take place at Coeur d' Alene, Ida ho, today. The dandelion growth In Athena lawns is receiving the undivided at tention of a number of home owners, with result that the number of yellow blooms are growing less in the patches that have been attacked with cutting blades and gasoline squirts. F. J. Jackson has gone to Portland to consult a specialist in treatment for his eyes. For some time past, Mr. Jackson has been confronted with failing eyesight and hopes to find re lief through treatment in Portland. Mrs. J. F. Kershaw, accompanied by Mrs. L. A. Cornell, returned home from Ontario Sunday evening. The many friends of Mrs. Barbara Willaby will be pleased to learn that she con tinues to improve, and is able to be up for a time each day. The May meeting of the Christian Missionary society will be held next Tuesday, instead of Wednesday at the home of Mrs. George Gerking. South Africa will be the subject, with information concerning missions there. All interested are invited to attend. The East Oregon Christian mission ary convention will be held in Milton, May 6-7. There will doubtless be a number from this community in at tendance. Mr. Sias, local minister here will give the closing address Thurs day night on "The Faith of Our Fathers." Circle number 10 met for practice at the Knights of Pythias Hall last Fri day night About - fifteen members were present. Following rehearsal the group adjourned to the drug store where ices were served. The Circle will attend a joint meeting at Weston, Friday night, when initiatory work will be a feature of the program. Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Pinkerton were hosts to the B. B. club Friday night. The rooms were prettily deco rated with spring flowers and potted plants. Dinner was served at 6:30 and at bridge which was the diversion of the evening. Mrs. Flint Johns won high score and C. M. Eager received the consolation. The next four meet ings will convene at 7:30. Bridge will be played and light refreshments served following the play. Spring flowers in shades of pink and white were used as decoration at the home of Mrs. Gordon Watkins Thursday of last week when she en tertained the 3 o' 4 bridge club. The usual four tables were in play and Miss Helen Hansell and Mrs. D. A. Lowe were additional guests. High score was won by Mrs. Laurence Pinkerton, Mrs. Lowe receiving an at tractive guest prize and Mrs. A. A. Mclntyre the consolation. This was the last meeting of the club for the season. Seventeen members of the 0. D. O. club were entertained at the home of Mrs. Granville Cannon last Friday af ternoon. A business session was held at which time Mrs. A. W. Logsdon was elected to membership in the club. Miss Lois Smith was a guest of the club. Tha. afternoon was spent socially and at the tea hour the host ess was assisted by Mrs. Lewis Stew are in serving delicious refreshments. The next meeting of the club will be held at the home of Mrs. Lee Craw ford on the afternoon of May 8. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Buffum visited Athena friends Tuesday. Mrs. Buf fum will be remembered as Miss Mary Jane Cornelison who taught in the Athena high school several years ago. Since her marriage to Mr. Buffum a year and a half ago in California the couple, have traveled extensively. Mr. Buffum is a chemical engineer for a large petroleum company and his work takes him to the far corners of the earth. He and Mrs. Buffum have just returned from the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa, En route home they traveled in Europe visiting many places of interest. The Athena Thimble club met at the home of Mrs. A. M. Johnson Tues day afternoon and worked on quilt block and tea towels. Those present PRICES for SATURDAY and MONDAY Oysters Pineapple Fountain Brand, 2 cans ..29c Broken Slices, 2y2s, per can.....-19c Sour Kravt Ripe Olives Hamilton's, 2y2s, per can......... 15c Jumbo Size, 9 oz. can ..27c Bread Syrup Large, Long Loaves, 3 for 25c ' Tea Garden, y2 gallon, each. 59c Wigwam Syrup Camay Soap Log Cabin Product, 2 cans 25c Best for Toilet and Bath, 3 f or....23c Another Shipment of Ladies Pajamas Assorted Patterns $1.95 Phone 152 ATHENA DEPARTMENT STORE X were Mesdames Payne, Elder, Row land, Hopper, Jones, Henry, Lee John son, Garner, McLeod, D. A. Pinker ton, Weber, A. M. Johnson, Refresh ments were served by the hostess, as sisted by Mrs. Hopper. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Lee Johnson and members are asked to bring carpet rags, which are to be used in making a rug for the Neighbors of Woodcraft Home at Riverside, California. In honor of the birthday of Harve Roseberry, Mrs. Roseberry entertain ed a group of friends at dinner Thursday of last week. A beautiful ly decorated birthday cake centered the table. Bridge followed dinner and honors went to Miss Delia Bryant and Guy Mayberry. The consolation prizes were presented to Miss Blanche Thor son and Edgar Copenhaver. Those present were, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dupuis, Guy Mayberry, Mrs. De voignes, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Swift, Miss Delia Bryant, Miss Blanche Thorson, Edgar Copenhaver, Miss Margaret Lee, the honoree and the hostess. Mrs. H. A. Barrett and Mrs. J. A. Best of Pendleton were hostesses for a meeting of the Umatilla County Past Matrons Club at the Barrett home Tuesday afternoon. Sixteen ladies motored here for the event. The rooms were beautifully decorated with clusters of carnations snap dragons and tulips in shades of pink and white. Charity is the object of the organization and ways and means were discussed during the business session. A social hour, interspersed with clever games followed and dainty ices and cakes were served by the hostesses at the tea hour. Those pres ent were Mrs. John Norvell, Mrs. M. D. Smith, Mrs. I. U. Temple, Mrs. William Albee, Mrs. Roger Kay, Mrs. Koepen, Mrs. Fay La Dow, Mrs. In gram, Mrs. Will Peterson, Mrs. A. C. Mclntyre, Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs. Winn Johnson and Mrs. E. E. Tate. Low Price on "Vigorbilt" Chicks for May Delivery May Leghornes Make Good Layers "Vigorbilt" Hatchery Milton, Ore. Phone 1102 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 Karris' Barber and Beauty Shop QUALITY GROCERY I Phone 561 A Few More Everyday Prices 2 Via Royal Red, Solid Pack I Amaizo Tomatoes Corn Starch 15C 3 for Van Camps 25c Tomato Soup Amaiz0 Regular Size, 2 for GloSS Starch IOC 3 for - 3 Bars . 25c . Palmolive Soap Chloride Lime 25C Regular Size, 2 for One Palmolive Beads Free 25C Carstens Happy Home Asparagus Pack -Bacon Backs Beans Nice for frying, per lb. for Salads , 24c 35c A No. 1 Broom Whoopee Malt 98C 3 1Cans Dust Pan Free 65C Quality Grocery Frank Little, Prop. Athena, Oregon. Phone 561 -.y avys,ah,h.avt,axaT.,,h.asaxay.axaatafcsa 8 THE ATHENA MARKET j We carry the best Meat J ..i : That Money Buys Kippered Sainton, all Kinds of Salt Fish. Fresh Fish, Oysters, Crabs, Clams, Kraut in Season. A. W. LOGSDON Main Street Athena, Oregon. Goodyear Tires and Tubes Valvoline Oils Automobile Supplies, Parts and Accessories Athena Garage North side Main Street - - Phone 332
