Explains Drivers Examination Law and Licenses
Hal E. Hoss secretary of state outlines the uniform operator and chauffeur license act. Chauffeurs licenses last one year or until June 30 1932 with a 1 dollar fee. Existing chauffeurs receive renewal blanks. new applicants are examined. Operator licenses issued before July 1 1931 remain valid for up to three years with notice. Duplicates cost 25 cents, or renew under new law for three years with 50 cent fee after exam. Minors under 18 must have parental or guardian signatures. Learner permit costs 1 dollar and 60 day validity with front seat licensed operator. Final driving test covers stopping parking backing traffic. In Umatilla county exams for first timers conducted by Harry Szicar at Pendleton and Milton on listed dates and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal E. Hoss
Secretary of State
Salem
Umatilla County
Harry Szicar
Pendleton
Milton
Good Judgment Seen as Key Asset for Modern Housewife
Jane Hinkley, federal agent for home economics in the western states, cites good judgment as the main skill for today’s housewife. A recent Oregon State College course gathered 45 teachers from seven states, highlighting a shift from sewing and cooking to family life, budgeting, child care, and healthy relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Hinkley
Miss Hinkley
Oregon State College
Regatta program draws thousands at Mc Kay Lake
The Legion regatta program at Mc Kay lake drew several thousand spectators including many Athena people on Sunday. Spectacular races and a few dramatic spills plus swimming and diving events kept the crowd energized during the afternoon.
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Legion
McKay Lake
Athena
Rogue Spuds Early and Hard Says Osg
Oregon State College expert G R Hyslop warns rogues roguing diseased potato plants early in spring is essential to pass certification. Regular field checks remove diseased lookalikes. use only approved seed, treat dormant stock, coat cut seed, and avoid multiple varieties in a single certification field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon State College
G. R. Hyslop
Hyslop
Oregon Tops Nation in Retail Stores per Capita
Census figures show Oregon has the most retail stores per 1000 people and the highest per capita spending aside from six states. National average is 12.6 stores per 1000 people. Oregon reports 15.3. Delaware ranks second with California and New York tied for third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Census Bureau
Delaware
California
New York
Forest Service reports big game rise in 151 national forests
The North Pacific district bulletin shows over 1,000,000 big game animals across 151 forests. Deer and elk led gains this year with small increases for moose mountain sheep goats and antelope while grizzly numbers fall. Antelope up 45 percent since 1927 now above 11,000. Oregon logs 80,000 deer and Washington about 30,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
North Pacific District
National Forest Service
Forest Service
Oregon
Washington
Governor probes high costs of Oregon license plates
Governor Meier says Oregon pays too much for auto license plates and will report findings to the board of control and Secretary of State Hal E. Hoss. Hoss says the matter is not under the board’s jurisdiction. The governor vows to publish results if costs are excessive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meier
Oregon
Board of Control
Hal E. Hoss
Automobile Department of the State
Hoss
Control Board
Heaviest Rain at Pilot Rock Sets New Record
Weather man M. D. Orange from Pilot Rock notes that recent rains there are the heaviest on record with 2.89 inches. He compares to June 1891's 2.63 inches and June 1913's 2.22. A reservation rancher says the rain came too late to save the crop despite high totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Rock
M. D. Orange
Ochoco Irrigation District urged to extend bond moratorium
The state reclamation commission recommended extending the mora torium on Ochoco irrigation district refunding bonds from three to five years. Settlers on the project had requested the longer deferment. About $900,000 of the $1,300,000 in bonds are pledged under the refinancing proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ochoco Relief
Ochoco Irrigation District
State Reclamation Commission
Editor Aldrich backs Cook plan to aid wheat growers
East Oregonian editor E B Aldrich, in a KGW interview Sunday, argued that he favors the Cook plan to save Northwest wheat raisers, placing it above Farm Board recommendations. He noted that wheat prices largely drive current sentiment and advocated the Cook proposal as best among options.
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E. B. Aldrich
The
East Oregonian
KGW
Aldrich
Cook
Northwest
Farm Board
Sixteenth Annual Eagles Convention Concludes in Pendleton
The sixteenth annual state convention of Eagles closes a three day session in Pendleton with delegates from across the state. The 1932 gathering will meet at Cottage Grove on June 16 17 and 18. D. D. Hall is elected president and Lyle Conner of Pendleton becomes state secretary.
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Eagles
Pendleton
Cottage Grove
D. D. Hall
Lyle Conner
Fire Fighters Train Fifty Men at Toll Gate
Fifty men attended a three day fire fighting training session at the Toll Gate in the Blue Mountains under the forestry department. Albert Baker notes week long rainfall has left roads nearly impassable, hindering travel and access for the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Mountains
Forestry Department
Albert Baker
Forest Ranger
Heppner
Earl Hunt
Adams Athena Club and Pendleton Visitors at Bingham Springs
Twenty four Pendleton residents stayed at Bingham Springs over the weekend. The Adams and Athena dancing club held a well attended dance Saturday night. Numerous Adams visitors from Pendleton and Weston attended, with many families listed among the guests and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Bingham Springs
Archie McIntyre
Adiyn
Springs
Adams and Athena Dancing Club
Athena
Bingham
A. A. McIntyre
A. W. Logsdon
Mra
Will Campbell
Bob
Myrtle Campbell
EB B. Foster
Fred Pinkerton
Garth Pinkerton
Floyd Pinkerton
Cornell
Jess Smith
Ralph Moore
Sheldon Taylor
Ilene Taylor
Rachel Smith
Raymond Banister
Little
Weston
Ernest Ross
Adams
P. Lievallen
R. Lievallen
J. T. Lievallen
Beryl Hodgen
H. C. Larabee
P. Baker
Charlie DuPuis
Carl Christian
Ralph Wallan
Frank Lalave
Phillip Remillard
Ed Wallan
N. West
Jasper Hodge
C. Potter
Guy Mayberry
Otis Lieuallen
C. E. McCallum
Governor Meier Denied Special Auto License by Secretary Hoss
Hal E B Hoss secretary of state refused to issue Governor Meier a special automobile license. The license number was requested days ago and Hoss stated no special numbers will be issued due to confusion and unnecessary expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Oregonian
Hal E B. Hoss
Meier
Hoss
Navy Planes Possible Attendees at Pendleton Round-Up
Pendleton Round-Up officials announce navy planes and pilots from western air squadrons may attend the event on August 27 28 and 30 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Navy
Pendleton Doctor Elected Oregon Chiropractic Board President
Dr. Boyd Whyte of Pendleton was elected president of the Oregon State Chiropractic board at a Portland meeting. He will serve a two year term as head of the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Whyte
Pendleton
Oregon State Chiropractic Board
Portland
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Lulu D. Crandall
Dalles
Oregon Country
Conoco
Forestry Service
Ternal
University of Michigan
Simpson Memorial Institute
Cyrus
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Lina Sturgis
ROGERS @ GOODMAN
Mercantile Trust
Dr. Whyte
Elbert Hubbard
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