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My neighbor was cleaning out his grandmother's attic and found about a dozen Oregonian newspapers from June 1931. He was going to throw them away, but asked if I wanted them since I'm a history type of person. I absolutely took them. Following are just a few excerpts that I thought might be interesting for NWFA members, especially those who grew up here in the Pacific Northwest. It may also interest you that the size of these Oregonian newspapers are enormous by today's standards: 16 3/4 inches wide by 22 7/8 inches tall, and the type is actually smaller (maybe 9 point font). Enjoy!
Oregonian, June 8, 1931: "City pays homage to flower queen. She received her first official tribute of the season yesterday afternoon when thousands of those who annually become her willing subjects thronged to the Washington park garden theater. Rosarians marched, school children danced, and city officials participated."
Oregonian, June 11, 1931: "Ring injuries fatal to Vancouver boxer. Stanley Sargant, middleweight boxer, dies at 1:25 p.m. yesterday as result of knockout. Peter Meyers of San Francisco ordered to remain in city until after inquest."
Oregonian, June 14, 1931: "East side, west side, all about town citizens join in St. Johns Bridge celebration. Queen Rachel I of Rosaria clipped the silken ribbon across the east portal of the $4,000,000 St. Johns Bridge following dedicatory exercises. Tusko, famous elephant, marched in the parade across the bridge along with the Jefferson High School band on a 40-foot trailer to supply music."
Oregonian, June 15, 1931 (photo caption): "Portland Gun Club wins Oregonian Cup. The fair nimrod on the right is Mrs. Eddie Bauer, Seattle, one of the country's outstanding women shooters."
Oregonian, June 15, 1931: "Placing of honey in automobile radiators is suggested by the agriculture department. It said honey provided a good antifreeze solution in winter and helped keep the radiator cool in summer."
Oregonian, June 15, 1931: "A call to American industrialists to consider the feasibility of formulating a 'warm-blooded ten-year plan of democratic idealism' to meet the 'cold-blooded communist five-year plan' was issued today by James W. Gerard, chairman of the commission on industrial inquiry of the National Civic Federation."
Oregonian, June 16, 1931: "The state game commission yesterday definitely voted to retain its offices in Portland, instead of moving to Salem, and heard a request from eastern Oregon representatives that the attention of the federal government be called to the possibilities of a national park in Lake and Harney counties."
Oregonian, June 18, 1931: "Pioneers of the Oregon country vindicated in treatment of Indians in speech to Veterans by Leslie M. Scott, Oregon historian. 'Oregon pioneers did the best they could to protect their homes and families against the savage foe.' "
Oregonian, June 18, 1931: "Robert Gordon Duncan, 60, self-styled 'Oregon Wildcat' whose vitriolic attacks upon individuals and institutions over radio station KVEP a year ago, yesterday was committed to the county jail to begin serving a six months' sentence imposed in addition to a fine of $500."
Oregonian, June 18, 1931: "Law enforcement officers of the federal government were 'astounded' at the proposal of Portland City Commissioner Clyde to prohibit the taking of finger prints for those arrested for misdemeanors."
Oregonian, June 18, 1931, advertisement by John K. Leander Company Studebaker dealer (41st and Sandy Boulevard, Portland): "Studebaker Dictator Eight: $1150. Studebaker Commander Eight: $1585. Studebaker President Eight: $1850. Studebaker Six: $895."
Oregonian, June 23, 1931: "Planes to travel 300 miles an hour, 25 thousand feet up designer declares, with hermetically sealed oxygen-filled cabins for passengers and supercharged motors."
Oregonian, June 23, 1931: "Rum boat seized at Grays Harbor. Carrier and 305 sacks of liquor seized. Value of contraband goods confiscated in three days estimated at $65,000."
Oregonian, June 23, 1931: "Girl sea flier crashes. Ruth Nichols, society aviatrix, smashes plane in landing at St. John, New Brunswick on first leg of proposed flight across Atlantic. Sought to recapture non-refueling endurance honors lost to Americans."
Oregonian, June 27, 1931: "Snake attacks autoist, E. H. Brooks, Hog Creek resident, as it springs from bank and strikes his arm while driving by."
Oregonian, June 27, 1931: "Rain or shine, the Portland Hunt Club will hold its 31st annual spring racing meet at Garden Home today. This yearly display of horsemanship will take place this afternoon regardless of the weather conditions."
And check out this Meier & Frank advertisement for the "New, Easy Washer," a "big value" for only $99.50 (love that manual wringer on top):
Oregonian, June 8, 1931: "City pays homage to flower queen. She received her first official tribute of the season yesterday afternoon when thousands of those who annually become her willing subjects thronged to the Washington park garden theater. Rosarians marched, school children danced, and city officials participated."
Oregonian, June 11, 1931: "Ring injuries fatal to Vancouver boxer. Stanley Sargant, middleweight boxer, dies at 1:25 p.m. yesterday as result of knockout. Peter Meyers of San Francisco ordered to remain in city until after inquest."
Oregonian, June 14, 1931: "East side, west side, all about town citizens join in St. Johns Bridge celebration. Queen Rachel I of Rosaria clipped the silken ribbon across the east portal of the $4,000,000 St. Johns Bridge following dedicatory exercises. Tusko, famous elephant, marched in the parade across the bridge along with the Jefferson High School band on a 40-foot trailer to supply music."
Oregonian, June 15, 1931 (photo caption): "Portland Gun Club wins Oregonian Cup. The fair nimrod on the right is Mrs. Eddie Bauer, Seattle, one of the country's outstanding women shooters."
Oregonian, June 15, 1931: "Placing of honey in automobile radiators is suggested by the agriculture department. It said honey provided a good antifreeze solution in winter and helped keep the radiator cool in summer."
Oregonian, June 15, 1931: "A call to American industrialists to consider the feasibility of formulating a 'warm-blooded ten-year plan of democratic idealism' to meet the 'cold-blooded communist five-year plan' was issued today by James W. Gerard, chairman of the commission on industrial inquiry of the National Civic Federation."
Oregonian, June 16, 1931: "The state game commission yesterday definitely voted to retain its offices in Portland, instead of moving to Salem, and heard a request from eastern Oregon representatives that the attention of the federal government be called to the possibilities of a national park in Lake and Harney counties."
Oregonian, June 18, 1931: "Pioneers of the Oregon country vindicated in treatment of Indians in speech to Veterans by Leslie M. Scott, Oregon historian. 'Oregon pioneers did the best they could to protect their homes and families against the savage foe.' "
Oregonian, June 18, 1931: "Robert Gordon Duncan, 60, self-styled 'Oregon Wildcat' whose vitriolic attacks upon individuals and institutions over radio station KVEP a year ago, yesterday was committed to the county jail to begin serving a six months' sentence imposed in addition to a fine of $500."
Oregonian, June 18, 1931: "Law enforcement officers of the federal government were 'astounded' at the proposal of Portland City Commissioner Clyde to prohibit the taking of finger prints for those arrested for misdemeanors."
Oregonian, June 18, 1931, advertisement by John K. Leander Company Studebaker dealer (41st and Sandy Boulevard, Portland): "Studebaker Dictator Eight: $1150. Studebaker Commander Eight: $1585. Studebaker President Eight: $1850. Studebaker Six: $895."
Oregonian, June 23, 1931: "Planes to travel 300 miles an hour, 25 thousand feet up designer declares, with hermetically sealed oxygen-filled cabins for passengers and supercharged motors."
Oregonian, June 23, 1931: "Rum boat seized at Grays Harbor. Carrier and 305 sacks of liquor seized. Value of contraband goods confiscated in three days estimated at $65,000."
Oregonian, June 23, 1931: "Girl sea flier crashes. Ruth Nichols, society aviatrix, smashes plane in landing at St. John, New Brunswick on first leg of proposed flight across Atlantic. Sought to recapture non-refueling endurance honors lost to Americans."
Oregonian, June 27, 1931: "Snake attacks autoist, E. H. Brooks, Hog Creek resident, as it springs from bank and strikes his arm while driving by."
Oregonian, June 27, 1931: "Rain or shine, the Portland Hunt Club will hold its 31st annual spring racing meet at Garden Home today. This yearly display of horsemanship will take place this afternoon regardless of the weather conditions."
And check out this Meier & Frank advertisement for the "New, Easy Washer," a "big value" for only $99.50 (love that manual wringer on top):
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