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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (May 16, 1930)
, May 16, 1930 Vernonia Eagle, Vernonia, Oregon Breaks Speed Record Richfield-powered motor car was one which, considered the driver, the car, and general conditions of routing, was not at all reck less. We believe that such speed, with safety, may well be con sidered an average which will be more or less usual on the right highways within five years. “We believe, too, that when proper routings come and pres ent highway plans are consum mated, we shall see higher legal speeds with a much lowered ratio of wrecks or fatalities. Thus both time and life—ion- sidered our most precious pos sessions—will be saved.” a SAFE I Talka on Gardening Scheduled Both flower and vegetable gardening will have places on the home garden program over KOAC Thursday afternoon, May 15, at 3:30 o’clock. Prof. A. L. Peck, head of landscupe garden ing, will give methods of con trolling the spotted cucumber beetle which is a menace to the early bean crop. A program for home gardners is given at this time each week. Selling Prunes is Topic Suggesting new ideas for pro motion of canned prune sales, Dr. M. N. Nelson, agricultural economist for the Oregon expori- [ ment station, will appear on the farm program Friday night, May 16, at 7:15 o’clock. He will sug gest a remedy for Oregon can ned fresh prunes being retailed at a higher price than the aver Ralph Hepburn, at right, with i split-minute as he fills up with age consumer is willing to pay. his record-breaking Commander Richfield Ethyl on his last in O.S.C.-Idaho Meet to Go On Air Sedan, faces the camera for a tercity speed trip. Oregon State will clash with Oakland Tribune staff was of- the University of Idaho, Satur. ficial observer. day afternoon, May 17, in the On the night of the run, the first dual track meet of this car was checked out, Western season to go on the air from Union, from Oakland at 9:59 KOAC at Corvallis. The meet o’clock. The next morning at will be broadcast between 2:30 4:53 o’clock it was checked in and 4 o’clock with W. L. Kad- Oakland, May 15.—High speed at the Western Union office, derly giving the account of with utter safety over the per | Los Angeles. It arrived at the events from the field. fected highways of California— Tiajuana, Mexico line at 8:03 an idea foatered by the forward- ¡a.m. At' 8:39 a.m. it left Tia Finals in Oratory Listed looking National Automobile juana for the return and arriv- The Pacific zone finals of club—was recently demonstrated ed back in Onklan(J that evening national oratorical contest 1 1_ 1— — n — • — - » o c, 4- , 1 U «v I tv n ■I O il— _ _ _ by a. the heavy-footed Ralph Hep- preci'sely at ¿:1G o _ >clock . the constitution will be broad- bum, famous race and stunt! cast over KO AC Wednesday Declaring that this high-speed driver, when he set a series of run night, May 21, at 8 o’clock. This n was one not to encourage brand new records with a Rich-1 is the final contest between the [reckless driving but to discour- field-powered Studebaker Com .. »n.- age ’*■ an<i’ at the same time, winners from the colleges and mander “8” sedan between i Oak foster safer intercity driving universities of California, Wash land and the Mexican border Lu.vv- | at what will be a faster average ington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and return. speed in the near future, Mr. Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, The primary record was this National Automo- Texas and Oregon. Denver Gar The total round tr.p loop of c rcpresentative, to- ner of Corvallis will represent 1155 miles was covered in 22 said' this state. hours and 17 minutes of elapsed]“ __ J _ “ Congestion breeds accidents time. Oregon City Motor Bus com ProDauiy Probably more more sensational, it'a”d the modern trend is for the was believed by those who just re-routing of main highways to pany, operating between Port Hepburn’s Pass by all congested areas. The land and Oregon City, purchased finished checking time, was the fact that he made speed set by Hepburn with his by Oregon Stages, Inc. the run from Oakland to Los Angeles, officially checked in and out by Western Union, in 9 6 hours and 54 minutes. Officials of the National Auto mobile club, under whose aus pices the run was made, an nounced here today that Hep burn’s car was filled up with Richfield-Ethyl gasoline for the etart and refilled at his few stops with that same gasoline exclusively. Hepburn, at the fin ish of his run, explained that he consistently has used nothing but Richfield for his series of thrilling record-breaking speed and power stunts with stock Studebaker and Erskines. James D. McClure, National Automobile club, acted as relief pilot. “Doug” Montell Have you valuables, papers, trinkets, letters or heirlooms that are worth protecting at a cost of less than one cent per day? Then you require a Bank of Vernonia steel safety box, beyond the reach of theft and fire. Bank of Vernonia PORTLAND Ace Attains New Mark In Effect MAY 22 SEPT. 30 RETURN LIMIT OCT. 31 • Choice of Route« • Liberal Stopovers B j OUMD trips St. Paul $77.85, Wuh., $148.11, N.Y. $153.95, Phila. $151.47, Chgo. $92.55. to East over the Colombia River Scenic Route on either the North Coast Limited or the Umpire Builder. Full Detail» From R. M. Aldrich, Local Agent . C. Wright, General Agent G. C. Pendergast, Trv. Psgr. Agt. t More Victories Than All 9ther Gasolines Combined > ET us demonstrate the wonderful 1930 4» Majesties. Come in today and listen to the amazing new Majest ic Colotura Dynamic Speake See hew it brings out all the Colorful Tone of radio music. Hear it on both instrument and voice — .lie very first speaker to reproduce both with cqui perfection. Inspect the six beautiful cabinet styles. Test the amazing power, range and volume of these 1930 Majestic models. We will gladly help you make any test you wish. We know you cannot find better radios anywhere—at any price. Accept our invitation. Come i<n for a demonst • i’on today. Still better, phone and f i range a free trial ia your own ’’ome. I TO Model 91 (illustrai: J-'» — -T ’dnr style Walnut lowboy Maiestic Colotura SpeJ Told Complete with Majestic Matched Tubes $137.50 TRAIN AND STAGE SCHEDULES Toadlo BETWEEN MIGHTY VERNONIA and PORTLAND leave Trains r Mac’s Pharmacy Trams A Vernonia Vernonia Portland at 11:50 a.m. riving Portland 2:00 I p.m,; returning leave Portland 7:25; a.m. arriving Vernonia 9:42 Seward Hotel ICHFIELD is, and has been for years, the choice of the world’s greatest pilots. Stage« leave Portland p.m. 8.00 Vernonia a.m. and R for Lou Meyer, A. A. A. Speedway Champion and the only man who has ever held the championship for two successive years! Art Goebel, Dole-Hawaiian Flight winner, who established the first Los An geles to New York non-stop record! Ralph Snoddy, famous speed boat racer and winner of the Duke of York international trophy!! 5:50 daily. Vernonia from Port- I land 4:15 («nd 8:15 p.m. . dai- ly, and 7:05 and 10:50 pm. Arrive Sunday« Leave Vernonia for Ke»««, from daily Sunday». Vernonia for Portland Leave via Forest Grove 8:00 a.m., p.m. arrive Vernonia 5:50 daily except 10:25 p.m. on Sundays f**GASOUNE OF POWER and Sundays. Further details on application to R. M. Aldrich, Agent. J. C. Wright, Gen. Agt. G. C. Pendergast, Tr.Psg.Agt. Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh for his new T. A.T.-Maddux transcon tinental record flight! Sir Hubert Wilkins, the Arctic explorer, who flew across the North Pole! Glen Shultz, first in the Pikes Peak motor climb! Major Spatz and his“Question Mark endurance flight crew! Pete Reinhart of the 11-day “Angeleno" flight! Frank Golds- borough who set a new Junior coast to coast record! Tex Rankin, stunt and distance flyer! Ralph Hepburn, daring auto racer and stunt driver! Elinor Smith, Bobby Trout and George Haldeman, famous endurance and altitude flyers! Scores—scores of others! An impressive list of Richfield users! Pilots who are internationally recognized for their achievements!! They selected Richfield, in pref erence to all other gasolines, because of its power, speed and unfail ing dependability. You need these same qualities in your own car plus the extra mileage which Richfield gives you. Fill up with Rich field today...at any station with the blue and gold Richfield shield. Merchant« Lunch 25c, 35c. Dinner» 40c, 50c, in dining room. Breakfa«t 25c and up. Luncheon« 35c, 50c. Dinner« 55c, 65c, 75c, $1, W. D. McNair, Manager W. C. CulborUon, Prop. Painting and Artistic Sign Paint ing J. C. Henderton Phone 1021 Book« of 1930 Wall Pa Sample« No* Hare On Dieplay Vernonia Railways 4 HOUSE OF CHEER TENTH AT ALDER Oregon Portland Excellent meals at pop ular prices. Coffee Bhop. / only. 4:15 p.m. «nd *"»• Kee«ey 5:20 p.m. both except THE AIR. Paint Shop TM E s o K W K • o r — — Vernonia Oregon-American Lumber Co.
