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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (March 14, 1930)
Friday, March 14, 1930________________ _____ _Z______ Vernonia Eagle, Vernonia, Oregon______ _____ * ____ Page Five =:Upper Nehalem and Vernonia:- L 0 N G Ï To attend the The New Co bimbi a River Bridge which will he B c Saturday, March 29tl 1 Vernonia, with the other communities of the Lower Columbia will join in the Great Motor Pageant al the opening While In Longview, See— Co.) ber lumber largest World's manufac (The Long-Bell Lum turing plants welcome. Visitors Over head walks and free guide service provided. Guides leave West. Fir 10:15 A.M. P.M. daily Unit entrance at 9:15, and 1:15, 2:15, 3:15 except Saturday and Sunday. Lake Sacajawea park, encircled by paved boulevards. and (Canoes rowboats for rent at nominal charge at boathouse, south end of lake.) Mural oil paintings, “Conquerors of the Trail," in lobby off Hotel Monticello. Docks on Columbia with river ocean-going freighters loading. Massive interstate bridge, with Vernonia, through those who sponsored this longest cantilever span in the Unit page, rejoices with Longview and its citizens at the completion of this mightiest of bridges. ed and States second highest over navigable water, across the Colum bia river between Longview and Rainier. Completion date March 29. Panorama of city from roof of Hotel Monticello. Mount Coffin, burial ground, once on nine an - Through the vision of a few progressive men, steel now spans the mighty Columbia, linking the two great states at Rainier and Longview. Indian loop mile drive around Mount Solo, return ing to Longview through Columbia The extension of the Rainier-Apiary market road to Vernonia will bring us 25 miles closer, and strengthen that friendship which now exists between Longview and Vernonia. golfers welcome.) Mount Solo with hiking and bri dle trails. FROM LONGVIEW of bus, steamer or your own car; 70 miles distant. Mount Rainier and Rainier na- tional park, four hours drive by beaches auto or by rail, the park company'^ Small will sign* be provided to all who call at the Eagle office for the car« with ‘'We’re From Verno nia.** Badge« for individuals alto will be provided for this tame occasion. Sign« and badges will be passed out after Monday, March 24. They will be mailed out to you free of charge if you will write to the for them. Eagle valley gardens suburban area. Longview Country club (visiting HEADQUARTERS SEE ocean and variety Pacific Show I hem Where We’re From- If you have spare room in your car, register with the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, Schwab, so transportation provided to many to go but would be dedication of one unable to at witness to of the be like would who tend otherwise. Two hours drive Lee can the world's greatest bridges and celebrate with Longview and Rainier. Five governors have daily been invit ed to participate in the dedication. stage from Longview. Mount St. Helens and Spirit lake wonderland, 59 miles distant. Mount Hood and uppes Columbia River highway highway and via Columbia river Pacific highway loop. Majestc lower Columbia river via steamer excursion Wide variety of Georgiana. fishing streams Attractive Brass Auto and lakes and beautiful picnic spots within a few minutes to a few hours ride from the city. Numerous short motor drives in to surrounding mountains afford ing beautiful mountains, panorama rivers and of valleys, forests. acque For Longview-Ra'nier Bridge club membership can be bought for $1.00. Dues: Nothing. Auto placque $1.00. The funds used in promoting the bridge-opening celebration. Placques on sale now at Scott Real Estate office and Eagle office. Oregon Gas and Electric Company Mac’s Pharmacy Vernonia Laundry Miller Mercantile Company Vernonia Brazing & Machine Works Portland-Vernonia Truck Line Vernonia Mercantile Company Joy Theater Jos. Scott, Real Estate Vernonia Market & Grocery Vernonia Eagle Gilby Motor Company Vernonia Bakery Nehalem Market A Grocery, Inc. Safeway Store No. 225, Vernonia Bank of Vernonia Crawford Motor Company Vernonia Trading Company Riverview Mercantile Company