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ME"DFOT?T MAIL TRIBUNE. fEDFORD, OREGON". SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6. 1936 PAGE FTVE nnrnnnin nirrn I Clinton Smith Local Winner Pontiac Contest Abbey Provides International Truck Equipment for Dairy Here RULES FOR SAFETY LWnUB.1T, .awe" (m following article was prpar d by Robert S. Kreaaon, Dallas, Ore. attorney, who recently waa named Oregon's safest driver and awarded an all-expense-pair round trip to New Tork as the state'a delegate In the first nation-wide aafe driver motor cade. This srtlcle expresses msny of Mr. Kreaaon's views on the trsfflc problem, brought out by him In New York at a two-day conference on wave .to end accidents.) By ROBERT S. K REASON It was a surprise to me, of course, ' when I found I waa chosen Oron s safest driver, and now that I am placed In the poaltlon of relating " how I happened to accomplish 210.- 000 miles of driving In the past 30 years without an aaccldent or with out arrest for trafflo violation, I am rather unable to adequately explain It. However, looking back over those 30 years during which I have oper ated all kinds of automobiles over all kinds of roads, 'It occurs to me that one of the main reasons why I was able to avoid accidents wss my constant attention to the mechanical condition of the automobile. Whether driving my car or someone else'a I was alwaya aure before I started out 1 that It wss In a aafe operating con dition. Another thing, I believe I am nat- urally deliberate and cautious by na ture and would prefer to spend 10 minutes longer when going to a given place. I seldom use my brskes on an open highway, and I think I am a good Judge of distance and of the apeed of an approaching car. I al ways endeavor not to get Into a pre dicament that would require emer gency handling of a ear, such as a sudden stop or a swerve. Most motorists who are normal and not In a hurry are good drlvera. but when they get "tight" or excited they generally get Into dlffletirty. By "tight" I mean bodily tenseness. Motoring might be classified aa a sport, and until you are relaxed and at ease you are liable to find your self In the traps that confront mo torist on the highway. Incidentally, one thing I rather dread about being known aa a aafe driver Is that It plaeea me "on the spot" and It may have a tendency to tighten me up. Relaxed and easy driving Is safe driving. I feel that while I have won the distinction of winning thia contest that there are many drivers with equally good rec ords who may have been Involved In some major or minor accident through no fault of their own. t have been most fortunate aa well as careful. Responsible also for my 30 yesra of accident-free driving perhaps, was esrly experience with automobiles. I was 17 years old when I first started driving. My first car waa a 1008 Ford, and my father'a flrat car was an air-cooled two-cylinder Zimmer man. I went to school in Hornell, ' N. T., where I was born. Then, after graduating from Hornell high school. 1 went to Flint, Mich. I started working for the Bulck Motor com pany. A year and a half later I went to work for the Packard Motor company In Detroit and waa trained ss a demonstrator and service man. I did outside test work for the Pack ard people. I came to Oregon In 1010. Al Cndle. Walter Young and I were co nstructors at the Y. M. C.'A. auto mobile school, which was much the same as our present-day flying schools. There were leas than 3500 automobiles In the state of Oregon r-. at that time, and practically no Im proved roads. In the early summer I became a Maxwell automobile dealer In Salem, the state's capital; later In 1613 and 1913 selling Overlands. Three years lster I waa made, night foreman of the Packard gsrsge then owned by rrsnk C. Rlgga In Portland. Then came the war. and It waa my lot to become commanding officer of 450 motor mechanlca and part men in France. Discharged from the army In 1919. I came back to Oregon and started prscticing law with Os car Hayter at Dallas. Since then 1 have driven many mllea for pleasure, driven many automobiles and tackled some very odd roada but, luckily, perhaps, I have never spent on dol lar to repslr a fender on my car or snv other. Hre. for example, are a few thlnga I have tried to keep In mind during mv yesra of driving: t Never go on the highway unless . my car It In good mechanical condl ' ' tion. a. Oenerally concentrate my at tention on the left front wheel of the oncoming car, keeping In mind the speed: of the car and the action Its driver might take. S. Don't rush Into congested traf fic, and do not hurry. In other words, don't let myself get Into lama. i. Know my automobile and know m-hat It will do and not expect too much of it. Be "In tune" with my engine, reserve It speed for emer- Bncies. PORTLAND. Ore.. Sept. 8. (AP) S-venty-two percent of Multnomah county's current tsx roll of 15.871. ia i-enrtv hss been raid and addi tional receipts In delinquent assess ments hsve brought the total amount received In 1938 to 84 percent of the ,-r' 1rv. Sheriff Martin T. Pratt sld todsv. Come In and see the new "Mandirfl" Phnwer Read Modern Plumbing & SHEET METAL CO. 410 . Main. Phone 62H I"' " ""f rkmm fetes- PMr First prize out of a field of 10.400 contestant in a national economy contest recen tly conducted by the Pontiac Motor company went to Miss Francis Relfar of Oshkosh, Wis., It waa announced today by E. W. Nor man, Pontiac district manager in this area. i ' A loca resident, Mr, Clinton A. Smith, was fortunate to win one of the 164 additional cash prizes which were offered In this contest. ' The average mileage obtained by Oregon Tourists Greeted Visitors coming Into Oregon by automobile from other states have been delightfully surprised when they have been stopped by Oregon state police at entrance points from California and asked If they were desirous of any information that might make their trip more enjoyable. The of ficers have their patrol cars stocked with tinkle fa and maps published by the travel department of the Oregon state highway commission which they hand out to those, desiring' such Information. Thia photograph was taken on the Oregon Coast highway near the California border. It shows Officer Adrian Campbell explaining highway routes to Mr. and Mrs. D, E. Wood of Petersburg. Va.. who toured Oregon recently. . Last of Coast Bridges Opens Today Although finishing details are stiU to be applied, the new bridge over Taqutna bay At Newport on the Ore gon Coast highway Is set for open ing to traffic Sunday, September 6 In time to accommodate Labor Day week-end travel. The completion of the structure marks the passing of the last ferries on the majestic coast route (U. S. 101) and the saving of much time to one Journeying over B. L. Sanderson, of Sanderson Mo tor company, returned yesterday from Portland where he attended meeting of northwest Studebaker j dealers. Mr- Sanderson drove a nw ' to ..' 'iwrni . -r ft nint hi! all contestants In this contest was 23.2 miles per gallon, which It was stated oy Mr. E. W. Normas, was particularly Interesting In view of the fact that it waa only 1-10 of a mile lew per gallon than the .33.9 mileage figure which was attained by a Pontiac In taking first place In its weight class In the recent official Ollmore economy run from Los Ang eles to the Yosemlte valley under AAA supervision. "The fact that 10, 400 different drivers under a variety this highway. In that September and October bring some of the finest days to the coast country, the travel department of the Oregon state high way commission expects the comple tion of the last bridge to Increase to a considerable degree 1930 fall travel to the beaches. This photo graph was taken last week by Ralph Clifford of the state highway depart ment. I 1937 Studebaker Dictator sedan back which 1 now on display at his com pany's showrooms, 207 South RJver- side avenue IttAlfSTTO tVliyiHlNOSnSl Itfll 1 N SA Hf I AN CI ICO Hill yv?l 1 -Mi&- ; I I at New bi beM, beautlftiny ftnbhcd rooau, with colored ! M -yf V t Wd batta and idowtrt, located on San Frandsco'i famxa 1 ' I JL O 111 Pov.ll Street oppo.h. Umon Square Reitaurant Code. I I g Nl Shop Coekt.ll Room ClreuUtU. Ic Water. I h. Per Annum I I n (ito . too . e to . tia ttunt m U fan 1 fliK Current I ! "AT"iijo.i.oo.jo.4oo oomu M wUmMI Dividend Rate I 1 v HA.va.,oy.MANAoiNo.oN,. x 1 lE D ER A L o A VI NG S --fffffl X -MEET ME AT THE MANX" X WgAND LOAN A S 1 0 C I ATION of driving conditions eame so close to approaching this figure Is re markable evidence of Pontiac's un usual economy," he stated. Mr. Bob Skinner, owner of the local Pontiac dealership, stated that 66 people entered the contest here And the selection of a Medford resident as winner of one of the prizes is a splendid tribute to the driving abll ity of local residents as well as to the high gasoline economy of the new Pontine. Th 1937 models have all the lat est features In automobile designing and construction, Including the famous Studebaker "Hill Holder," new rotary door lock, new hood de signs, hydraulic brakes, and syn chronized transmission, according to Mr. Sanderson. A carload of the new cars, shipped direct from the factory, is due the first of the week. Stude baker'a economical overdrive trans mission Is available on all models, Sanderson said. Safe Drivers Are Tire Conscious Is Opinion Of Furnas The natton'a safest drivers are tire conscious. This fact was brought out when the safest drlvera of each state were brought together recently to formu late safe driving rulee, 0. O. Furnas, local Goodyear dealer, stated today. "These drivers, each with a record of hundreds of thousands of miles of accident-free driving, were select ed bv elimination contests In the various states In which their records were compared with those of thous ands of other entrants seeking the title of 'champion safe driver'," he said "These picked drivers of each state met to compare experiences and to evolve driving rules which might serve aa a guide to other motorists. "In erery case, the record of the Individual selected showed that he carefully observed eyry rule of ssf driving while actually on the road, and In addition, before he ever moved hla car from the garage he wss cer tain that Its safety equipment was up to par and could be depended upon If an emergency arose. "To a safety-minded motortst, tJhat means two things brakes and tlrea. Good brakes to stop the wheels when need arises good tires, with plenty of center traction to stop tfie wheels wnen the brakes are ap plied." Safety experts rate the condition of tires s of equal Importance with the condition of the brakes, Mr. Furnas pointed out. "There are only four points of contact between road and ear the point where the tire rests on the road. Perfect brakes may stop the wheels dead, but unless the rubber of the tire provides sufficient trac tion, the tires simply slide along the road. That Is why the bald headed tire Is rated a menace to safety, and why the wise motorist, who la interested In accldert-free recorda but Is even more vitally In terested In the safety of himself and hla family, replaces his old tlrea with sturdy, sure-gripping new ones as soon as the tread la worn." K. F. O. O. P. Head Named KLAMATH FALLS, Sept. 8. (AP) Olen Helber, Klamath Falls attor ney, was elected president of the Klamath county Young Republican organization at a meeting last night. Helber succeeds William Kuykendall, who resigned to manage the cam paign of Roy Rttner of Pendleton for second district congressman. 1 Gllmnns Dairy of this cltv has Just received delivery from Walter W.- Ab bey, Inc., of another International "stand-up" delivery trurk for use on)olllT constructed for qulcK milk de Make Labor Day Safety Day General Petroleum Official Predicts Record Holiday Traffic "Guard the Precious Cargo" Packing up the (imlly car li todiy'i rooit Otneral Petroleum photographer. The biggest Labor Day motor travel In history . . , possibly bigger than at any time since the Invention of the automobile. Literally millions of cars traversing the wonderful highways of California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona and Nevada. This la the prediction voiced by officials of Qeneral Petroleum corp oration, aa the result of Interviews with auto clubs, travel Information bureau), hotels, seaside, mountain Autoist Charged With Manslaughter EUGENE, Sept. 5. f AP)- Leonard David. 28. Monroe, was charged with Involuntary manslaughter iere late yesterday following the death of Ber- ney Bailey, 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. h. R. Bailey, of the Santa Clara district. Arraigned In Justice mrt,' David was held under 11.000 ball till hla hearing next Wednesday. The boy died In a local hospital as a result of Injuries received when he was crushed against the rear of his father's car by a machine officers ald waa driven by David while In an In- We don't move again Hf"AD bought a home of 11 our own, and we ran pay off the lonn Just like rent. No landlord irlU an noy us again, or kick us out so he can rent It to someone cine for more money." It Is thrifty and sensible to own your own home , . . let us help you rhnoe and finance jours. H'.INa,.,. ' i - f. Med lord routes. The new truck, the last word In dairy, equipment espe- populir ptitlrae, Judflng br this pleturt from and desert resort, motor courts and other places where record-breaking lists of Inquiries have been piling up during the past few weeks. Bo says Albert E. Horn, Jr., Oregon gen eral' manager for this major oil com pany of the west. "Heaviest gains In recent years In the consumption of gasoline snd oil," declares this executive of the company marketing Mobllgas snd Moblloll, "are further Indications that add strength to the prediction." toxica tod condition The lad had gone around to the rea' of the oar to look at the gas tank and waa struck by the David machine. Join ETHEL WYN B. HOPTMANrTf Hosiery Club. Every 18th pair free NO W for the Bargain III Iff (rrff I "T " ''';f '.''tit'Htif'Twrtisisa'' S I ! mmti "--"-t -1 I Cm 1 El - - - "laT. - llvtry, la shown at the right In front of the Walter W. Abbey showrooms in South Riverside avenue. At the Mary Miles Minter Receives Judgment LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, (AP) Leslie B. Henry. former Pasadena civic leader, waa rrdored to repay $116,632 to Mary Miles Minter. her mother and sister, for embeszlement of more than $300. t 30 of their Invest ments, In a court decision on record today. 1 Superior Judge Emmet H. Wilson ruled Henry must pay her an addi tions! sip.ooo and alao pay Miss Mln- 776-R-2 for GILMAN'S Grade A Raw Milk 9 Grade A Pasteurized Milh Grade A Cream Buttermilk Chocolate Milk Cottage Cheese Orange Aid GILMAN'S DAIRY There Is No Substitute " For Gilman's Products BARGAIN DAY SUBSCRIPTION RATES ARE IN EFFECT Mail Tribune Office Open Monday LABOR DAY- Convenience of Day Subscribers At; left la shown another International truck which has been In service for Oilman's Dairy for some time. ter's sister, Mrs. Margaret FUlmora, $38,704. Henry completed a prison term this year for emberrlement. I Bedford's only Auto Paint Shop niTlitg 8. H. Green Stamp Daily's Auto Painting 91 South Bartlett a
