The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1917-10-05

were devised by the hostess, assisted
by her mother, and delicious refresh
ments were served. Some entertain
ing musical numbers were especially
enjoyed by the guests.
Athena's quota for the War Library
Fund has not yet been subscribed in
full. The subscription papers are in
the hands of F. S. lie Grow, B. B.
Richards and others. The sum as
cribed to this city is only $75 and will
doubtless be soon be made up.
fMr. and Mrs. George Payne have re-
f$lrned from Spokane, where they at
fended-ther son-in-law Leon Miller.
who was operated upon in the Deacon
ess Hospital for appendicitis. The
young man rallied nicely and though in
a serious condition, it is believed will
recover.
A number of the High school and
seventh and eighth grade boys, ac-
companied by Mr.. Shaffner, the manual
training teacher. went out to the Bell
orchard Saturday to assist in the
prune harvest. A good days work was
done and the youngsters returned in
the evening having enjoyed profitable
outing.
~ For the first time in the history Of
umatilla county wheat growing, this
lBear VIII see-some of the land which
was cropped this year re-seeded and
cropped again next year. The condi-
tion. however, will not be general, but
there will be isolated instances espec-
lilly among some of the farmers who
were disappointed this year in their
yield of wheat.
Dealers estimate that within the
last three days million bushels of
wheat have been sold in Walla Walla
alone. Farmers are now of the opin-
ion that it would be no use to wait
and some express fear that if they
wait too long wheat will have to be
shipped overland and thus reduce the
amount they will receive, says Walla
Walla dispatch.
Tomorrow afternoon in the show
window of A. B. Steele's harness shop
pastry and food sale will be held for
the benefit of the local Red Cross aux
iliary. Dressed chickens, fruit, veg
etables, butter and eggs anything in
the food line will be thankfully re-
ceived for sale. Generous patronage
is solicited and expected for this pre-
eminently worthy cause.
Fay lie Grow has received from Ser
geant George Winship a copy Of The
Camp Greene Herald, weekly news
paper published in the interest Of the
soldiers at Camp Greene. N. c., in
which the Oregon boys are specially
exploited. A picture of Captain Cald-
well of Troop D on bucking horse
and poem by Corporal Tracy Layne
are prominent features.
Mrs. c. A. Fischer arrived from
Union, the first of the week and is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lille
Miller. She will 90 from here to
Bell;ngham, Wash. She recently Wis
tied Mrs. Helen Levin, a former well
known resident Of Athena, in Union,
and reports that all three of Mrs. Le-
wins sons have joined the army, two
being in New York and one in North
Carolina.
The Leader reports two weddings of
interest near. Weston last week. as
follows: Sept. 20 Miss Leila Wilson
was united in marriage to Mr.. John
Banister junior at the Methodist par
sonage in Pendleton by Rev. Mr.. Cor
nall. Miss Pearl Beamer and Mr.. ].
N. York junior were united in marri-
age Sunday ssafternoon. Sept. 2S. at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Beamer.
Mrs. N. Osborne will leave Monday
for Mt. Pleasant. Iowa. where she will
visit her daughter, also son, ply
sician Of Iowa City. Mrs. Osborne
will be greatly missed in Athena, es
pecially in Red Cross activities. in
which she has taken prominent part.
Her sons, Percy and Eugene, will ac-
company her as far as Missoula, Mon
tara, where they will stop, with the
view of locating in that state.
A number of Athena people went
over to Weston Tuesday evening and
greatly enjoyed the dramatic recital
given by Gail, the II year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. 4. Williams of that
city, with Mrs. Leila Sailing as soloist.
The young lad shows marked ability
in dramatic recitation, and the audience
was enthusiastic in appreciation Of the
program. Mrs. Sailing, accompanied
by Mrs. F. D. Watts at the piano sang
in her usual pleasing manner, giving
two groups of songs.
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