ME"DFOT?T MAIL TRIBUNE. fEDFORD, OREGON". SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6. 1936
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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
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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 ..'
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nint
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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
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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
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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
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for the
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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
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