The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-05-02

Miss Lula Tharp left yesterday NOR.
ming for Walla Walla, where she en-
tered the Walla Walla hospital with
the intention of studying for trained
nurse. Miss Thaip began her studies
last fall in st. Vincent's hospital in
Portland. She proposes to complete
the course in Walla Walla, and follow
the profession.
Sam Hutt this week placed an order
for $2700 two-ton autotruck with
the Avery Automobile company of
Peoria. Ills. The truck has motor
developing 40 horse power. is strongly
built and is considered by mechanical
expert 10 be one Of the test trucks
on the market. Mr.. Hutt has accepted
the agency for the Avery trucks and
automobiles. He expects TO receive
his new machine in about three weeks.
Mrs. w. E. Dobson received word
Tuesday that her sister, Mrs. John
Cornett, had died at her home in Port
land. aud left Tuesday evening to be
present at the funeral, closing her
school in La Mar district until next
week. Mrs. Cornett has long been an
invalid, and her death is not unexpect-
ed. 1t has only teen few months
since Mis-. Dotson was called to Port
land to attend the funeral of her
father, Judge Downs, which occurred
at his homa in ST Tohus
A large congregation attended the
services in honor of the Oath anniver-
sary of Odd Fellowship. in the NJ. E.
church Sunday evening. A splendid
sermon. which left food for thought
in the minds of the hearers. was de-
livered by line pastor. Rev. Helmick.
and good music was furnished by Prof.
Gordon's orchestra, also assisting the
choir. No other services were held in
the city, and the local lodges of Odd
Fellows and Rebekahs attended en-
masse. clad in regalia.
For some weeks past there has been
In preparation splendid May Day
program to be- given May third. to-
morrow, in the City Park. This ia the
annual picnic of the Christian Sunday
school. A hunter of children have
been carefully trained in the beautiful
May Pole exercises, by Mrs. A. Nj.
Medium and Miss Zelma DePeatt.
The picnic will take the form of
basket dinner. Everybody is invited.
Games will be provided for the child
rem and young people.
Miss Zola Keen yesterday 2artic-
ipated in musical recital at Whit
man Conservatory at Walla Walla
aud came out with third honors in
class of elk contestants, all of whom
were older than herself. Miss Eng
storm of Spokane received first aud
Miss Metz Of Hatton, WASH, second
honors. Miss Zola was accompanied
by her teacher in music, Mrs. ].
d. Plamondon who was very much
pleased with the performance of her
pupil.
As musical director, Joseph N.
Scott has attained more than a local
reputation. Mr.. Scott has been se-
cured Il direct the production of the
beautiful sacred oantata. "Shiloh," in
Pendleton. The entertainment will
take place on May 9th, in the Chris
tian church 10 that city. Pendleton
talent will be assisted by Miss Zelma
pePeatt, soprano. Miss Merna DePeatt.
contralto, and Miss Kittie Gholson as
aocompanist on the pianoforte. The
threa young ladies in company with
Mr.. Scott have been attending rehear-
sails in Pendleton for some time. The
oratorio cantata was given with great
success in this city during the Christ
mas holidays.