Hoover code seeks 25 mph limit on straightaways
Oregon legislature eyed a Hoover code plan aimed at uniform traffic rules nationwide. It raises speed on rural stretches to 45 mph, caps business districts at 20 mph, and enforces vehicle registration and driver licensing with a statewide vehicle commissioner.
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Oregon
The
Oregonian
American Automobile Association
Herbert Hoover
American Electric Railway Association
American Mutual Alliance
American Railway Association
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Taxi-exab Owners
National Bureau of Casualty and Safety Underwriters
Statute Books Behind Accidents Spark Local Debate
Motorists cite obscure statutes as the cause of numerous accidents, noting that unread rules contribute to unsafe driving despite clear road signs. Officials consider clearer public guidance to reduce collisions and promote safer streets.
Holiday Picture Program At The Standard Theatre
Special holiday pictures at the Standard include Christmas night showings of Welcome Stranger with an all star cast and an Alice Comedy for children. Rex Ingram's The Magician headlines Sunday night along with Scotty Kretzer's male quartet. New Year's night features Ella Cinders with Colleen Moore and a Sunday night La Boheme with Lillian Gish and John Gilbert.
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Rex Ingram
Scotty” Kretzer
Pathe
Colleen Moore
Ella Cinders
First National
la Boheme
Lillian Gish
John Gilbert
Constipation Cure Sought By Readers and Pharmacists
A garbled message asks about remedies for constipation and mentions doctors, druggists, and money issues. The fragment implies concern over effective treatment and access to remedies.
Phelps Judge summons in Umatilla County Oregon 1926
The summons notes the December 6 1926 order date and December 24 1926 first publication. It states all process may be served on the attorney Watts and Prestbye at Athena Oregon and identifies Phelps as Circuit Court judge in Umatilla County Oregon.
Sheriff Sale for Willaby Property in Umatilla County
Notice of sheriff sale in Umatilla County Oregon on January 15 1927 at 2 PM at Pendleton Court House. Foreclosure on Dean T Willaby with $7000 plus interest from 1920 attorney fees and costs. property is West half of NE quarter Sec 24 T4N R34E W M except 2 acres conveyed to local lodges. Sale to highest cash bidder.
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Viola Butler Shafer
State of
Oregon
EB. C. Prestleye
Umatilla
Kirk
Athena
Prestbge
Dean T. Willaby
Myrtle Willaby
B. B. Richards
R. A. Thompson
Vir R. Zerba
Ereno Use
Umatilla County
Towi
Sec
Dolph Lodge
Wild Horse Lodge
Pythian Lodge
Pendleton Umatilla County
Pendleton
R. T. Cookingha
Watts
First National Bank of Athena stockholders meet 1927
Notice states regular annual stockholders meeting for election of directors and other lawful business to be held at the bank office in Athena Oregon on Tuesday January 11 1927 at 2 PM. Dated December 10 1926. D1037. NOTICE OF FINAL ACCOUNT Bell Deceased final account filed and court to hear January 3 1927 at 10 AM in Pendleton Oregon.
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Athena
Umatilla County
Oregon
Catherine Bell
J. W. Bell
John Bell
Watts & Prestleye
Didi
First National Bank of
State of
Umatilla
Pendleton
Howland Estate Administrator Appointed in Pendleton
In the Matter of the Estate of Nicholai Howland Deceased R L Howland has been appointed administrator of the estate All persons having claims against the estate must present them with vouchers as required by law at the law office of Will M Peterson Pendleton Oregon within six months from the first publication date December 17 1026 Will M Peterson and George R Lewis Attorneys for Administrator
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
W. H. Booher
Minnie D. Booher
Athena
Will M. Peterson
Stangier Building
Pendleton
Executrix
George R. Lewis
John W. Keen
Cur
Watts & Prestleye
Laura May Gross
Louis M. Keen
Watts & Prestleg
Nicholai Howland
R. L. Howland
Ira Durrill
Henry Craig
I. W. Durrill
Smith-Crawford
Administrator Appointed for Ira Durrill Estate
Henry Craig has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Ira Durrill also known as I W Durrill deceased. All persons with claims must present them with vouchers to Will M Peterson law office Smith Crawford Building by December 1926.
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Circuit Court
Oreton
Uma- E. C
Sky
Wwe
BE. C
Gilbert W
Standard Theatre
Circuit Court of the State of
First National Bank of Athena
McFadden’s Pharmacy
For Her
Chiropractic
Salvation Army
W. Boyd Whyte
Dr. Leach
Bond Building
Pendleton, Oregon
Allen Bell
Drayman
J. L. Harman
Main Street
Attorneys-At-Law
Merry Christmas
Celia Burden
Penn Harris Barber Shop
Twin City Sanitary Cleaners
Milton—Freewater
Penn Harris
Troy Laundry Co
the Lumber
Turn-A-Lum Lumber Co
Whitehead’s Barber Shop
Lee Whitehead
Troy Laundry
Model Cleaners
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