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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-05-11

The Weston Leader reports that up
to Thursday forty-one replies had been
received by the food committee of the
Weston Commercial club--M Messrs. J.
Wurzer, W. H. Gould and J. w. Por-
ter-to the 1856 food preparedness
letters sent out by the committee to
the farmers of Weston and adjacent
uplands.
The club was greatly pleased with
the report made by this committee
Tuesday night, and on motion 1t was
continued in office in order to further
assist in the campaign for increased
production in this neighborhood.
Of the al farmers who answered, 10
will devote special attention to peas
and beans, 81 to potatoes, 10 to turnips
and rutabagas, rs to poultry, rs to
canned goods, 26 to corn, l8 to pork,
and l8 to conserving waste.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-05-11
Voice Not Effected.

Walter M. Pierce formerly of this
county, but now owner and manager
of large stock ranch near La Grande,
was in the city Wednesday representing
the opponents of the proposed road
bonds. Tuesday night he debated the
question with Commissioner Adams at
Freewater. The fact that Walter was
limping from the effects of being kick
ed by mule, in no wise interfered with
his vocal velocity.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-05-11
School Notes.
Contributed.

Contestants from Athena in the
Umatilla county Oratorical and De-
clamatory Contest upheld the honors
for the Athena school when Zola Keen
and Florence McLennan won second
place in the high school defamation
and oratoricals. respectively. Lorena
Hall of Stanfield won first over Zola
Keen, and Genevieve Sevy won over
Florence McLennan. Elmo Russell,
the local contestant for Division d,
was defeated by Francis Hills of STAN
field and jeanette Anderson of PEN
dleton who were awarded first and
second places respectively. In division
G, James Gum of Hermiston lst, and
Lucille Pell of Pendleton End, won over
Helen Vancil of Milton, representative
for this section. Gold and silver med
ais for first and second honors were
awarded to the winners. Specialties
from Athena, the duets: "Wait for
the Wagon" by Buela Banister and
Richard Cartano, and "Marie of Ath-
ena and Mary of Pendleton," by Jean
nstte Miller and Mildred Winship were
heartily applauded and the local enter
tainers received much praise.
The eighth grade examinations will
be given next Thursday and Friday.
The following students will take the
examinations: Betheen Read. Mildred
Winship, George Lieuallen, Clay Jack
son, Eugene Osborn. Elizabeth Math-
ers, Maebelle Duncan, Edna Pinker-
ton. Willie Russell, Bertha Sebasky,
Frank Miller, Esther Miller, Wayne
Hoffman, Sixteen pupils from the
seventh and eighth grades will take
the Geography examination and twen-
ty-two the Physiology and Hygiene.
Certificates will be given again this
year to those who have been neither
absent or tardy during the entire
school year. A larger one will be Civ
en- to those who have been neither abb
sent or tardy for two, three, and four
years.
Tonight the Freshmen will give the
last party of the school year in the
Domestic Science room. They have
decorated the room very artistically in
their class colors Of pink and green.
The party will be given to the High
school faculty and Alumni. They as
sure all who attend rousing good
time.
Miss Dorothy Koepke will give a
party at her home tomorrow afternoon
to which she has invited the pupils in
her room, the fifth and sixth grades.
The following visited Miss Sher-
mans room this week: Mrs. Lee John
son, Mrs. Kitchener, Mrs. George
Bear, Mrs. omar Stephens, Mrs. J. B.
Anderson, Miss Ham and Mrs. Chas.
Kirk.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-05-11
FOR ENLISTMENT
OF FARM LABOR
STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN NOW ON
Plan Contemplates Enlisting
All School Boys Who Are
Not Of Military Age.

The final plans for a state wide
campaign for the enlistment of farm
labor are being completed by the col
lege extension service following con-
ference Friday with Gov. Withycombe;
Mr.. Bonham, representing the United
States Department of Labor; Mr.. John
son of the Portland Public Employ
ment Bureau; Director R. D. Hetzel,
and Paul v. Maris, of the extension
staff.
The plan contemplates enlisting all
school boys not of military age or
qualification in the United States Boys
Working Reserve. These enlistm ants
will be taken by the County Agents in
each of the several counties or by the
district agents in those counties not
now having county representative.
The work will be done with the assist
ance Of the school authorities and vol
unteer organizations. When these en-
listments are completed, the list will
be filed with the Portland representa-
tives of the Department of Labor and
the public employment agency and
with the various county and district
agents. In the meantime, there is a
state wide survey being carried on to
determine just what labor will be re-
quired by the farmers and when it will
be needed. In this manner it is hoped
that when the real labor crisis comes
during the various harvest periods,
labor may be made available.
State Superintendent Churchill has
approved the general plan of enlisting
the school boys and has approved >the
plan Of releasing these boys from school
work and giving them credits for such
work as they have carried satisfactor-
lily whenever they may be actually as
signed to farm work by the officers in
charge of the boys working reserve.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-05-11
Mill Employees Get Bonus.

Appreciating the high cost Of living
and anxious to keep the present force
of employees. the Preston-Shaffer Mill
ing company voluntarily offers bonus
of 10 per cent on the wages of all men
who remain in its employ from May
to October /; the 10 per cent bonus
to date from April l.. Manager Watts
says the bonus in no way affects pos
sible raise in wages, but is given by
the company as an inducement to se-
cure the uninterrupted services of the
men during the period stated.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-05-11
PRODUCE AND CONSERVE, rs
i THE CALL MADE TO FARMERS
loFFIcIAL)
By W. A. BAILEY. DISTRICT AGENT.

The great cry produce" produce
Grow anything and everything don't need it. your neigh
Dor will Grow all the wheat and the be enough
feed garden your
Mr. Farmer and the markets will have that much with which
supply the cities and armies of the nations The of
i county They afford buy but they
afford the already supply of foous when these
needed by those who not in position anything? Make
farm self supporting That work. may self
denial, but is not that our program for the future?
Every farmer whether he thousand should
strive make these yield to the maximum This
narrowing Of the wheat this spring buying
ing material and keeping few sheep the faow Sheep
costly just but SO labor and sheep the best weed
desroyers nature invented II buying few brood
having the snbbe this fall This
pork for somebody
Produce, produce Grow whatever Grow grow
BEANS buckwheat barley If can't sell it. feed
Meat will not be drug on the market for long time to Pro
due for the nation though personally bnft That
is YOUR share of our nations struggle.
Likewise do not waste Perhaps personally afford to be
wase but afford to waste that which the other fellow needs
Once wasted forever Sit down and anaze
homes Mr. Farmer M Cyman. Are there eaksf Stop them "Do
your Bit"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-05-11
Duncan Mcdonald Dead.

Duncan Mcdonald, prominent
Pilot Rock farmer, and well known in
this part of the county, died Monday
night in Portland from heart trouble.
Three weeks ago, Mr.. Mcdonald went
to Portland for medical treatment. De-
ceased was the son of the late Neil
Mcdonald, and is survived by wife
and two children, two brothers and
three sisters. Funeral services were
held yesterday forenoon, interment
taking place at Keys cemetery.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-05-11
Automobile Collision.

Automobiles driven by Mrs. George
Gerking and Victor Burke came to-
gether in head-on collision, on lower
Main street Tuesday afternoon. Mr.,
Burke swung into Main street betweer
the lumber yard and warehouse, ant
just as he struck the street a blowout
occurred in one of the front tires,
swerving his Ford sharply to the left
side of the street. Mrs. Gerking 60
ing west was on the proper side of the
street. Mr.. Burke had practically
brought his car to standstill when
the machines came together. The
Ford was pretty badly damaged, and
the REQ driven by Mrs. Gerking was
slightly damaged.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-05-11
Traveller Carries Liquor.

A man giving his name as w. B.
Saunders and his residence as Walla
Walla, Wash. was arrested by Sheriff
Quine at Roseburg, charged with vio-
lating the state prohibition law.
Saunders was enroute from Modesto,
CAL. to Walla Walla by automobile
and had % quarts Of wbiskey, two
cases of beer and considerable Other
liquor in his car. He 10 now in the
county jail, where he will remain pend
ing preliminary hearing which viii be
held probably Tuesday. Saunders ia
well dressed.
He refused to talk regarding his past
history when questioned BY the officers.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-05-11
Road Bonds Discussion

e. J. Adams, state highway commits
sioner held meeting in the CONNER
cial club rooms, Barrett building, Wed
nesday afternoon. The meeting, which
had small attendance, terminated in
to joint discussion, for Walter M.
Pierce, who had debated with Mr..
Adams at Freewater the night previous
was invited to explain his opposition 10
the proposed measure. Both speakers
were given close attention and the au-
dience was thus given the advantage Of
hearing both sides of the question.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-05-11
Entertained Teachers.

Misses Maud Sherman, Minnie Fort
ma, Jessie Brierley, Fay Barnes and
Leota Wagner. teachers in the school,
were entertained at the home of Rev.
and Mrs. M. G. Bentley in the Walla
WaIla valley Saturday.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-05-11
A Record Run.

Joe Scott reports a record three
and a-half days run with his 75-horse
power caterpillar, running day and
night, in which he plowed 400 acres.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-05-11
Newspaper Man Passes.

Otto Didion, former newspaper man
of Milton died suddenly about mid
night Monday night at his home at
Crockett Station, of apoplexy. He
had been feeling i'll all day but there
was nothing about his Illness to indi-
cate the approach of death. He leaves
wife and two children.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Davis
of Helix, April ~, a daughter.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-05-11

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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-05-11

The eAthena Press circuiates in the
homes of readers who reside in the
heart Of the Great Umstiila Wheat
Belt, and they have money TO spend
The Washington herald., 1917-03-16
beautiful new COLORS
Shown IN KANN'S HATS
Avenue Shop Features Peche-lris Tint
in Spring Millinery.

Every smart shop has its specialtes.
and S. Kann. Sons & Co. is emphasizing
its millinery display this spring. The
showrooms on the third floor OF the Ave-
nue. shop resemble a June garden abloom
with lovely silken flowers and scented
with delicate sachets that Rawka and
other of the Partisan designers tuck un.
der the brim of their most bewildering
| creations.
Kann's Is featuring the new shades and
fabrics. Peche-iris. the exquisite tint
that Is second cousin to the orchid, is
displayed in large garden hats of straw
and braid, in coquettish little 'pokes'' of
chiffon and silk, and-loveliest of all-in
large graceful models of transparent
gauze studded with crystal and opales-
cents.
"Corinth" Popular New Color.
"Corinth" is another of the popular
new colors which. with rose vieux and
American Beauty. comprise the shades of
pink offered in smart headgear of the
season. Mustard is having an early
spring vogue, perhaps because it bright
ems the somber winter suit and the more
conservative dress models OF the early
season. but 1t is closely rivalled by the
new shades OF green-Nile. absinthe,
chartreuse. and Shadow Lawn" Black,
| Of course, always is smart. and Kann's
is showing a wide variety of chic models
lin glazed straw tri-corners trimmed with
-jsti6 Little .ornamenta or bit Of feather
The Washington herald., 1917-03-16
WOODWARD & LOTHROP
SHOWS latest STYLES
Ready-to-Wear Departments Stocked
With Stunning Spring Frocks.

The smart woman who wishes to re-
plenish her wardrobe in the latest spring
fashions with the complacent assurance
that she cannot make q mistake In her
ultimate selections. will do we'll to visit
the read-to-wear department Of Wood
ward & Lothrop's. The most alluring
display of tailleur suits. afternoon frocks
evening gowns, separate blouses, sport
suits millinery. and lingerie can be found
in their luxurious show rooms.
Callot. Jenny, Paquin, Cheruit-all the
Partisan designers are represented in the
new models of the street suit Tho
short coat is strictly tailored. but has
its variations on braid and buttons and
even in the length. which in the suits de-
signed for country or sport wear. show
almost a knee Jacket. Tho barrel skirt
silhouette, known as the "tupe ton
neau." sponsored by Worth; the draped
silhouette OF Paquin. and the straight
silhouette preferred by CalIot are worked
out in appropriate materials, showing the
The Washington herald., 1917-03-16

displayed IN the ready-to-wear show
rooms at Kanns. The same preference
for gay-coiored fabrics is apparent on
the part OF the designers.
Mustard belize, chartreuse, citron, gold,
and honey are some OF the popular
shades which are worked out in swag
ger little suits OF tailored cut with hip
length coats flating slightly from belt
ed waist-line and skirts that are neither
wide nor narrow nor long nor short.
Silk Is a popular fabric for late sprtnE
wear and Kann's is featuring particular
ly the new khaki kool. a rather heavy
silk OF handsome weave. adapted to sport
models and tailored headgear.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-16
Washington Stores Ale Ready

edgtnS which Is becoming aIarminglyI
scarce with its increasing popularity.
The large hat will undoubtedly be the
thing for early summer wear. The large
nat sailor shape is much displayed at
kann's. but 1t has a close rival in the
mushroom suggestion which lends itself
we'll to the fiat trimmings much af-
fected this season. A modification Of the
stately Gainsborough is exhibited in q
number OF models from Partisan makers
which Kan's has on display and gor-
geous and exotic roses take the place
OF the historical ostrich plume Perhaps
the most striking feature of these hats
and most Of the other summer models,
in fact-in the underbrirn Of contrasting
color TO the crown.
Gay Fabrics Prevail.
Smart tailleur suits, street frocks, af-
ternoon and garden party gowns to be
worn with the new headgear are also
The Washington herald., 1917-03-16

spring is just around the corner. ara
that on the 1st OF this month any one
female Of the species that has not pro-
vided herself with spring rainent to the
extent OF q new hat at least is not quite
up to the trend OF fashion. TheGanss Mil
linery Company. Of rs Seventh street, 10
an excellent exponent Of preparedness
and for the past six weeks has been gath
ering from the leading makers Of New
York, an assemblage OF millinery that in
its completeness is one OF the most
extraordinary 10 be seen Aided by eE-
perts this company has spared no efforts
TO have a showing OF millinery unsur-
passed in point OF beauty. originality, and
assortment and they have thrown their
store wide open for inspection by the
women OF Washington TO this very at
tractive show.
automobile alone at Perth Amboy.
A dve-year-old boy runs his fathers
The Washington herald., 1917-03-16
For Spring

new colors and featuring the soft greys
and tan shades
The afternoon frocks combine soft silks
fine serge. and Georgette crepe. En-
broidered and beaded designs are prom
tnent features Of the Woodward &
L-othrop display. Particularly trig little
frocks suggest a coat model closely but
toned. with the sheer collars and sleeves
OF Georgette to give the extra dressy
touch. The long coat to be donned over
these frocks on cool spring days is gen.
orally Of silk or some soft velvety fabric
in the prevailing light shades. They have
large collars which may be turned up for
motoring and the graceful flare from
waist to hem emphasizes the slender
waistline.
Dainty Pastel Shades.
The evening gowns displayed for spring
wear are fascinatingly dainty Pastel
shades OF tulle, metal laces. metal cloth.
and handpainted lace are some of the
fabrics which are draped and folded and
nuned to form these exquisite creations
Black and white Is still a smart combina-
ton. though the pastels for the younger
girls, and the metallic fabrics for the
fashionable dinner gown, are important
features.
Woodward & Lothrop is showing one
very handsome model in hand painted
lace and another exquisite gown of
Nile green tulle encrusted with silver
spider-web embroidery and crystal
Still another model of lesh-colored
tulle combined with crystal embroid-
cry 10 built over Georgette crepe.
which in turn is mounted on flesh
satin. The suggestion of the harem
skirt is apparent in al the evening
frocks where the underhem is gath
cred on elastic. fitting the lower skirt
rather snugly to the ankles.
Lingerie Frock Pretty.
The lingerie frocks for the very
young girl is particularly charming
and dainty this season and has all the
quaint charm of the ruffled gown with
its bebe waist of civil war days. To
wear under these sheer creations are
little slips of silk and organdy and
batiste. also of Georgette and chiffon
Camisoles and other lingerie are
shown in the daintiest shades. fash
toned from Georgette and crepe de
chine frilled with lace and ornamented
with tiny chiffon rosebuds to harmon
ize.
In the little French lingerie shop
which opens from the gown salon on
the third floor and is one of the most
complete departments of Woodward
& Lothrop's. all the latest fashions in
negliges are on display. There are
particularly delectable creations in
chiffon. Georgette crepe and fine
French batiste. One particularly at
tractive and distinctive model is fash
ioned from quaint figured chiffon and
the two-piece neglige showing a skirt
of accordion-pleated crepe de chine
and a loose coat effect Of chiffon and
lace is being shown almost exclusive
lV Another nnValtv which has
is the throw" of lace fashioned like
a loose evening wrap and designed to
wear over the neglige which has lost
its first freshness, as well as being a
dainty addition to any boudoir cos
tune.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-16
SUGGESTION OF SPRING
In MILLINERY DISPLAY

No matter II the snow falls or the
wind blows in these the last days OF win
ter, Washington women know that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
|lLlISTER ADDRESSES
HOUSE COMMITTEE
k0knesBee Superintendent Yrs &c
Neceaaity of Mails Bili A. Aid In
Making Dry Laws Effective.

%Fasx .,
ReciAl to The Richmond NirRih!an. }
Warrington, Fob lo.---EVents o.
- most interesting character n CON
2ecfton with the considerable hy con
1fess OF pending prohibition measures
4 oonfinue 10 happen The senate som
4n1tfee on postoffices and postroads- IL
Importing out the postoince apITopI1a-
zion bill inc!uced as an amend NE ~ 20
the house sih the mails or ahu-ao-
vertisinE bill when mas aIreany PaSos-
- the senate as a separate FneasoT e,
rfouio TINS @1nehan'eI PteFs1. y va
only be neccS sarS IoF me nc IS 10
concur In tnlS an enaf1f"' 20 max W
eHeceive as far as sons esS y ~'l,.
earned. = hof Ne'4efe" me "f'S''
dent wou'o veto t"e P0H-oin1e apt'o-
priaticn hiii T9r ms or any '4''e'
reason
A motion ~ senator Jones or
Y Wasain gton. f7 s}LsNGE9 '7e ...v~
t0at th!s paFlc3-a~ -ta"-a.. ~
be CONSIDERED - az ~ me N'kl-
on1ce approprtaa2n 9.4l. - no" enc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11

floor. without further DELAY. is prac-
usally certain. and that such consider
alton would mean the biz. passage
the wet members of the COMMITTEE are
spending their time between now and
Tuesday 10 seeking to frame up some
new move by which 70 avert the Gisas-
ter which threatens their hcpcs En'
the outlook is that they are only fac
ing another disappointment and that
the saloon IN the national capital VIII
>con be thing Of the past.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11

n w0ort News. Va, Feb io.--Thc
r-I4e sa57 ArHam left Newport News
th.s morning IN tow tor Norfolk, where
she s. 20 be locked at the piers of the
Security storage md safe Deposit com
many 3u Atlantic city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11

escaped from the home yesterday, ard
were last night located by Officer Bos-
qpett at the Byrd-street station. 1t
is understood that the children were
trying to make their way to washing
ton. when they were Intercepted hy
the police. They were later turned
oya- 20 Or Maybee, of the society.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11

Escape From Children'H Home.
Dewey Glass sixteen years old, srd
Lillian Fthire, fifteen years old. both
inmates of the Children's Home society.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
and Not One but What Seemingly as Pretty as Can
Special Notice
OF A SALE OF NEW SPRING MODEL
F rocks at $3.50

SOME VERY UNUSUAL VALUES are offered In
this collection of Smart Frocks; of La ]erz, Satin,
1eorgette Tatfeta Charneuse, Crepe de Chine: also
White Serge. shown in such and popular Spring
shades as Chartreuse Gold. Pisnne Navy, Coral Pearl
Gray; also Black and White
Mostly single Frock of kind thus insuring ex-
cusyeness and very large variety of styles to select
from Many styles created especially for misses
and young Not every size in each of the
colors, but be assured every size is in the lot
Make your selection early, as such splendid gar
ments will not remain with long-at $500.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-06-15

The proposition of raising a
hundred million dollars in this
country for Red Cross purposes
during the week of June 18 to Is
is now before the people Of the
nation and is of too serious con-
sequence to be lightly treated.
We are at war and are now send
ing our troops across to France.
The government will provide
them with everything necessary
for making war but no nation
has ever been able to care for its
wounded effectively. This is a
job for the Red Cross organiza-
ton, backed by the relatives and
friends of the soldier boys at
home. 1t is estimated that fully
ninety per cent of the wounded
soldiers recover and are able to
return to the front when given
proper care and treatment soon
after being wounded. Aside
from the humanitarian point of
view, it is a stern business ne
cessity to save the lives of as
many of our soldiers as possible
for the greater the number lost
the greater will be the number
called from home to replace
Them. Therefore everyone
should do his duty during Red
Cross week. The money you
contribute now may save your
being drafted later, as we'll as
saving the lives and easing the
pain of those now fighting our
battles at the front.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-06-15

In the meantime we should
not leave the war crowd out all
plans for continuing the growth
and upbuilding of our state and
community. If the war lasts
several years it will need a strong
nation behind it and wars cannot
be won by turning every atten-
ton to armed men and munition
factories. The regular business
of the nation must keep going,
for the soldier without food and
other necessary supplies is worse
than helpless.