The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-05-17

Davis Errett, prior to her departure to
Spokane, where with her husband she
goes June /, to reside.
A splendid exhibit of the Manual
Training department, under the direc
tion of Grant Shaffner, has been on
display in the upper hall of the school
house the past week. Taken all around
it is a very creditable showing, both
for the teacher and pupils.
Sunday afternoon near the Power
Plant on the Walla Walla river,
family reunion dinner was enjoyed en-
picnic, by members of the Gerking
family, including the Georg. Gerkings
of Athena. Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Ger
king and Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Saylor
of Freewater.
Mrs. J. z. Harris, of Eugene, ar
rived Sunday evening for visit with
hei granddaughter, Mrs. R. Bartlett
Baker, and for the graduation ex-
ercies of the Athena High school. Mrs.
Baker is member of the graduating
class. Mrs. Harris is accompanied by
Mrs. Bakers two little sisters.
The Star Club was most pleasantly
entertained Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Homer |. Watts, with
Mrs. Watts and Mrs. W. S. Ferguson
as hostesses. Fourteen ladies were
present. including Mrs. Maurice Fra
zier, of Milton. who was guest of
the club. Light refreshments of ices
and waters were served.
A family group of twenty-three
persons gathered at the home of Mrs.
Agnes Mckay on Russell creek near
Walla Walla, Sunday. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. W. J.
Gholson, Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.. Foss,
Mr.. and Mrs. Otha Reeder and chill.
dren, and Mr.. and Mrs. Sheldon Taylor
and little daughter, all of Athena and
vicinity.
| DR.. Sharp reports two cases of
paralysis occurring yesterday. The
first was that of j. A. Kirk. who suf-
fered slight stroke yesterday morn
ing, his right side being affected. The
other case is that of Joseph Sheard,
who had severe stroke last evening
soon after eating dinner. Mr.. Sheard
was unconscious for time. his left
side being paralyzed.
Mrs. N. Burroker and Miss Belle
Mcintyre as delegates from Mignon-
ette Rebekah Lodge, and Mrs. M. l..
Watts. Grand Treasurer, will leave
tomorrow for Seaside. to attend the
assembly of Grand Lodge of Rabekahs.
M. L. Watts and George Gross will
represent the local Odd Fellows lodge.
Mrs. Gross will also be of the party
who will spend the coming week at
Seaside.
The Athena Knitting Club is still
progressing. A very interesting and
busy meeting was held at the home Of
Mrs ]. A. Kirk, last Friday, when
four new members were added as fol
lows: Mrs. Hugh Mcintyre, Mrs
Charles Kirk. Mrs. Omar Stephens ant
Mrs. Guy Cronk. Mrs. Will Wyricf
of Pendleton, was visitor. Today thu
/ club is meeting with Mrs. j. W. Pin
kerton, ar d next Friday afternoon Ma!
"a, will be with Mrs. j. C. Burke.
" Senator G. A. Barrett was brough
to his home in Athena Sunda' from
Portland where he hadbeen for severa
months. IMr. Barrett stood the tri,
fairly Nell considering his phvsica
condition. and aside from resultan
fatigue, his state of health remain
K practically without change. He wa
accompanied home by Mrs. Barret
and his daughter. Areta. who hav
been constantly at his bedside for tn
past weeks. From Pendleton the pa
tient was conveyed here in an am
bulance.
Tomorrow afternoon at p. M, a
the local library room, a public meet
ing will be he'd for appointing a com
! mittee under the National Executiv
Committee for receiving pledges fo
the support of fatherless children i
France. As soon as local committe
1 is appointed, lists of orphan childrel
/ will be received. when selections b
I individuals or organizations may b
1 made. Three dollars will keep chill
/ a month, and $3.50 will keep him
year. Further information may be re
ceived by calling at the library.