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PAGE SIX MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON. MONDAY, MAY 30, 1938. Down the Oregon Coast Tha calm shelter of Depoe boy ofter remarkable contrast to the booming surf fust outside Its narrow entrance 771 m e1 f A T l a 1 one n From Astoria to California Line By Vinton Hall Public Helatlona Director, Oregon State Motor Association THE story of a trip down the Oregon coast highway from Astoria to the California line e hardly bo classed as a motor log it's a dozen motorlogs rolled Into one. For along the 30S-mlle extent of Oregon's coast line are enough attractions to provide rec .reatlon and entertainment not only for the week-end motorist and short-term vacationist but even for the more fortunate who may be able to spend several weeks or the entire summer ex ploring and visiting the lesser known as well as the more fa mous places. Of course, the route may be negotiated either from south to north or vice versa. Since we arr starting from Portland, we'll go to Astoria, then turn The Ore-gonian-Oregon Stule Motor asso ciation travel car southward with the long expanse of ocean-bordered highway before Ud. Before leaving Astoria, though, let's spend a few minutes in this city of so much historical and Indus; trial significance. Headed south about this time of year, it's dlfflcjlt to miss the Golden trail, a section of the main coast highway with daz zling borders of Scotch broom. Rolling on to Soaslde, Oregon's most famous bathing beach, where the main street heads straight for the ocean. For di version, park the car and take a walk along tho two-mile concrete promenade along the ocean front Thirteen miles down U. 8. 101 you'll reach the Neconlcum fish hatchery, a splendid opportunity to find out how science helps nature keep up with the nlmrods. Operated by the state, tho hatch ery is open to the public, and attendants may be asked to ex plain the technique of raising baby fish to adulthood. You've beard of Tillamook, ot course. It's the hub of "a land oi trees, cheese and ocean breeze." But probably few motorists have taken time to find out about the cheese that's mado the city fa mous. At the south oity limits there Is a large yellow bulMIng cheese factory easy to reach and where visitors aro welcome. FEAR MENINGITIS It you are going to make this mo torlog complete, stop In and watch the process from tho cow (that put fhe moo in Tillamook) to the sandwich. Sixty-three miles further south, after passing several of the coast's finest resorts and the Junction of the main road from Portland, you'll reach Depoe bay, a spot of unique iuterest and one whore, If it's your lucky day, you may spot seals or pcrhups a whale. Depoe bay residents con show you a little trail that leads to Pirates' cove and point out tho underground lake and caves. They'll point to Spouting Horn, where the crashing breakers shoot foam high Into the air. If it's tlmo for lunch, stock up at Depoe bay and drive two miles farther south to Whale cove, one of tho coast's many sheltered and pleasant ltttlo in lets. Stroll down from the high way and prop your bask against' a driftwood log at the mouth of one of the shallow caverns and eat. The constant and lulling roar of the sea, tho swaying trees and tho warm, quiet air in the cove will send you off on a brief nap In no time. Then, of course, you are ready for a spectacular view, perhnps the most thrilling of the entire coast It's at Otter Crest, only three or four miles south, pur chased by the state as a park be cause of the scciuc qualities. Near by Is a lookout and observatory, from which can be seen one fourth of tho 401-mlle roast line. Geologically minded motorists will not fall to stop at Agate boach, the next point of Interest on your marlns motorlog. Scien tists point to evidence of a reef along the coast, which they say Is n relic of an old continent de pressed under the Pacific ocean. A part of llfo on the sencoast, of course, is deep-sea fishing. And for a tnie picturo tho boats and thi fishermen should not be over looked. Several of them, too, will take you out to sea If you have time and a little extra cash for tills diversion. The fishing boats' here, as well as at Depoe bay, Recclsport and Coos bay, lend a touch of color that should not be overlooked. In Newport, too, Is a natatorlum, and the cottages and summer homes of a typical beach resort city. Farther south, Is Seal Rock state park, another section of the Oregon coast adopted by the state because of its restful beauty. Off tho shore may be seen Seal rocks, where formerly keen eyes could detect the sea mammals and where now may be seen the rookeries of marlno wild fowl. Cape Perpetua, one notch farther in this motorlog, affords another chance for a scenic view. But perhaps you should move on to Sea Lion caves, where Brigham brings his fur-clad wives. Unique Is the torm for these fascinating caves, chiseled from Sea Lion point by the bat tering waves of centuries. Ac cessible by an easy trail and spec tacular stairways, upon payment of a smait fee, the caves may re vea' a herd of sea lions playing, splashing and loafing. Here is the only known sea lion rookery on the mainland, and yearly "Old Brigham," herd bull, brings back his congregation for tho summer season. Next, en route south, you reach a series of fresh-water lakes, strung to the left of the highway wttl- the ocean on the right It affords any relief that you may need from tho sight of the sea, fo- in this area from Florence to Coos bay you may even Imagine that you ate high in tho moun tains of central Oregon. Woaklnd, Slltcoos, Tahkenltch and Ten mile lakes all could be called Ideal recreation spota With out lets to the sea, fish life is re plenished from the ocean. Fur thermore, they are stocked with bass, crapple, calico boss, and perch, and resorts can provlde virtually every form of entertain ment desired Back to the ocean. Coos bay, the alto of North Bend and Marahfield, Is an important lum bering, manufacturing, fishing anC shipping center, with a multi. tudo of points for tho travel agenda, In 1936, of course, you read about tho Bandon fire that near ly swept this rugged coast city off the map. At the site of the famout holocaust, 37 miles south ' of Coos bay, you wll find a new city rising. Forty-six miles south of Ban don Is a place of considerable geographic importance, and one Involved somewhat in a contro versy of scientists. It is Cape Bianco, westernmost point In Oregon, and claimed by some to reach farther west than any other point In the United States. Just below Cape Blanco Is an other geographic ' featuro an nexed as a park by Oregon. It Is Humbug mountain, interesting not only because of improved picnic facilities but because of Its historic background. Southward, beyond Gold Beach and tho mouth of tho famous fishing stream, Rogue river, re mains one more opportunity for spectacular view. On top of Pistol River mourtaln, at Carpenter vllle, Is the highest point on tho Oregon coast highway. From this 1700-foot lookout you may view California's Mount Shasta, and in another direction look 100 miles out to sea Brookings, seven miles north of the California line, is tho last Item on this motorlog of Ore gon's 401-mile marine drive. ' Eight miles from Brookings you will find the only occcssible grove of big redwood trees In Oregon 60 acres of them. En route and adjoining you also will see some of tho world's biggest myrtle trees, an exclusive prod uct of southwestern Oregon and prized by makers of wood novel ties. With this you've comploted a thorough trip of a great recrea tional highway. Of course, there were the beautiful coast highway bridges, completed in 1936 at a cost of well ovor 55.000,000. Then, too, thero were dozens of spots that might have been visited, but they mus servo as a reason for another drive and another day. VANCOUVER, B. 0., Mny 30. (AP) Suggestion the British Columbia leg islature hold an emer-peney session to deal with the unemployment prob lem come from the Cooperntlve Com monwealth federntlon today ss more thnn 700 single unemployed com pleted eight days' penceful occupa tion of two downtown bulltllims. As the Jobless maintained poucs alon of the ground-floor lobbies of the Central post office and the Civic Art gallery Into which they marched a week ago Prldny, the seren C. C. F members of the provincial hotwe elr culnrlred repnwntattves ot the other parties. As the C. O. F. statement wna being circulated, doctors In Vancouver sug gested dlaeaae. not police strength. might bring in end to the alt-down demonstration of unmepjoyed who are demanding Jedernl-tlnanced puhlle works program. Dr. K. F. Brandon, city epidemiolo gist, said It va "an old public health tact" thnt whenever men aro crowded together there was danger of an out break of cerebro-splnol meningitis. DOUGHERTY IS WINNER NATHAN BURKHAM PRIZE EUCIENE. Mny 30. ( AP) A prlw of 79- wrnt today to Nathan Cohan, Portlnnd. nnd 3ft to WHUnm Douph rrty, Mfrtford, tor first and awond plnco.n in the Annual Knthnn Burk hnm memorial competition in law srhools of tht country. The University of Oregon (Undents were among acorea receiving honors. Recover Hotly. OnFOON CITV. May 30. (AP) The body of Keith Pickering, 30. of Portland, who drowned In the Clack amas river Mny 17 when hi canoe rnpulred ntar River Mill dam, was recovered yesterrtny two miles below the scene of the accident. SAFETY for Your SATING S JACKSON COUNTY FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION 126 EAST MAIN ST. o TO FIELD DEMONSTRATION Rogue Valley Radio club will hold It second annual field day on top of Roxy Ann In Preacott park June 11 and 13. This year all portable equipment will be used to demonstrate what can be done by amateur radio operators under emergency conditions. Power will be Rcnerated on the premises. The program this year la more am Sltlous than- that of tha Hrst Meld day held laM year In Orsnta Pars city park The public Is Invited to In spect the equipment and watch the amateurs at work. 6S7 WILL GRADUATE AT OREGON TONIGHT EUOENE. May 30. ( AP) Degrees will be granted to 667 seniors at the Slat commencement at the Univer sity of Oregon tonight In McArthur court. Dr. Donald M. Erb. University of Oregon president. Is to be the commencement speaker, his topic being "the compnnlonshlp of learn ing and life." The ceremony also will serve as the Inauguration of the new univer sity executive. Use Mail Tribune Want Ada 3tel ward H. C. reVMAN, Proprlcto R. H. WAGENER, Manner Slnjk Room $2 up I Double Room I $32up LOS ANGELES SIXTH AND SPRING STREETS 3 Minutes from Bus Stations 10 Minutes From R. R. Stations Fireproof Crg In Connection Auto Checked t th Door. Shopping and Theatre Center "Crt Iht Har-art Hunt" JACKSON COUNTY CLINIUENEFIT Medical Society and Health Association Secure Ser vices of Noted Experts for Annual Examinations One of the moat successful clinics In the history of health work In Jackson county was conducted May 28 and 26 at the Alex Sparrow Mem orial In the Jackson county court house by the crippled children's di vision of the stat relief committee at the Invitation o( the Jackson County Medical society and the Jack son County. Public Health associa tion. Dr. Leo S. Lucas, orthopedic sur geon of the Shrine hospital, substi tuting for Dr. Richard B. DUlehunt. who waa unable to attend, saw 104 children. Dr. Henry Dixon of the Oregon Medical school, who li con ducting child guidance clinics throughout the state, Interviewed 61. Dr. Lucas was assisted by Dr. John Abele, director of the state pro gram for handicapped children, the staff thla tlmo exceeding that which has come to Med ford In all previous years for the annual clinic. Mr. Paulsoa, head of. vocatiohal guidance work In Oregon, also at tended the clinic for the first time and Interviewed handicapped chil dren, who are now over 14 years of age, regarding vocational work and professions suitable to their qualifi cations. Through advice ho endeavors to direct the Individual's choico ol high school subjects with consider ation of his future place In society. Miss Alyce Bloom, state nursing supervisor In the crippled children's division, and her assistant. Miss Simpson, also participated In the clinic. All were assisted by the nurses of the Jackson county health depart ment and Mrs. Una B. Inch, rural school supervisor. Dr. O. C. Bellinger of the Oregon tuberculosis sanitarium at Salem, conducted the annual chest clinic for Jackson county on May 17. He was unable to spend mora than one day In Med ford this month so has promised to return for another clinic In the fail, it waa announced by the health department yesterday. OIES IN RURAL HOI Mrs. Mary Stevens, native of Jack son county, died yesterday afternoon at her home on route 3 Just east of Mcdford. She had been 111 but a short time. She was born at Ruch 74 years ago. Funeral services will be held in the Conger chapel at 2:30 p.m. Wed nesday. Interment will take place in the Log Town cemetery at Ruch Funeral arrangements were being completed today and a full obituary will be published tomorrow. REV. J. P. BRAY IN C.r driven by the Rav. J. P. Bray of Medford and Marion R. Robert of rout t collided t the Intersection of Bern! lne and the JackaonTille-Central Point highway thla morning, the accident Inflicting minw initiriea to Earnest Blnxman. a paasenger In the Roberts machine. Roberta waa arrested by state po lice and will appear In justice of. the peace court tomorrow charged, with driving a vehicle without operator's license. The Roberta machine waa travel tng east on Beall lane and the Rar. Bray was driving north on the Jack-sonvllle-Central Point highway when the mishap occurred. . ... Tavern Burns ORESHAM, May 30. ( AP) Dam age estimated at $18,000 resulted from a fire which destroyed the Cherry Place, rf dine and dance tavern mllo east of Troutdale early Sunday. The attempt of the Gresham fire de partment to curb the blaze was handicapped by lack of water. Otimhling Ban llpfeated PORTLAND, May 30. (AP) An antl-gambllng ordinance sponsored by City Commissioner J. E. 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