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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (July 30, 1937)
VERNONIA EAGLE, FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1937 STATE MOTOR ASSOCIATION SPONSORS SAFETY PLEDGE __ o__ “I will drive carefully at all times, keeping hands on wheel, eyes on road, mind on driving. I will learn, respect and obey the safety rules.” Striving to stem the flux of traffic disaster scouraging Ore- gon, thus will every motorist in the state be given an opportunity to allie himself with Oregon’s I PAGE FIVE VERNONIA, OREGON crusade against death. part of the traffic safety pro- The motorist’s “White Cross gram of education, engineering I Safety Pledge” bearing the sig- and enforcement. nature of the car’s operator, is | Motorists will be asked to contained on a small red, white ‘ sign the pledge only with the and blue sticker to be attached j understanding that they will ac- in the lower right-hand corner I cept, as the pledge outlines of the windshield. It will signify ! their clear-cut duty to conserve the driver’s sincere intention to life and prevent suffering and drive safely. fhjury with every means >n The pledge is sponsored by the j their power, the safety leaders Oregon State Motor association | aver. and other safety leaders as a Three out of five fatal vehicu lar accidents are caused by some association. The support of every owner negligence of the man behind i the wheel, the motor association j registering his car with the Secre- points out. To motorists desir : tary of State will be requested. the cooperation of ing to Tend their support in the ' Through ! James H. Cassoll, president of battle against this needless toll, the Oregon Automobile, purchas the pledge will be available ers of new and used cars will be throughout the state at offices of given a chance to take the fhe motor club. Here is can be i pledge of safe driving. obtained at the office of this ______ *_______ newspaper, the chamber of com 1 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thompson merce, and any official appoint were at Seaview over the week ment of the Oregon State Motor end. CARNIVAL! Browning Bros. We Furnish Only Clean Amusement FERRIS WHEEL MERRY-GO-ROUND SHETLAND PONIES Tilt -A- Wheel Kiddie Automobile Ride Side Shows and Concessions BIGGER and BETTER VERNONIA NEHAL1A PARK AUGUST 4 to 7 Inc. 4 BIG NIGHTS 4