Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 18, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 May 1930 — Page 16

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OREGON TRAIL LURES AUTOIST ONTO WEST Original Route Open Most of the Way to Pacific Coast Terminus. Bu XKA Rtrrice PORTLAND, Ore., May 31.—One hundred years ago a little band of pioneers left Independence, Mo., then the frontier of the west, and started on a long trek of hardships and privation, finally ending near the Pacific coast at Oregon City. This was the birth of the Oregon the centennial of which the ountry is observing this year by proclamation of President Hoover. The little band, which on April 10. 1830, started this movement west, was part of the great westward migration of more than 350,000 pioneers who paid a toll of more than 20,000 lives. Other parties left from St. Joseph, Mo.; Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., and Nebraska City, Neb., to merge on the great hike toward Oregon City. Autoist Can Follow Trail Along this route are monuments erected to those who lost their lives through starvation, Indian fights and disease. The original Oregon trail can be followed almost all the way by motor. Starting from Independence, Most is necessary to strike west on U. S. Highway 40 to Topeka, and then north over U. S. Highway 75 to Omaha arid then west on U. S. 30 to join the Oregon trail at Ft. Kearney. Neb; Here it follows along the route of the courageous pioneers to Sidney Neb., where U. S. 30 continues west and the trail turns north. Following U. S. 30, the tourist goes through Cheyenne and the region of historic Ft. Laramie and Ft. Caspar. in the trail area, where many of these pioneers struggled with wild Indian tribes. Hits Trail Again At Granger. Wyo., the highway strikes the trail again. A short distance from Granger is Ft. Bridger, another stronghold of the settlers during the trek of the Oregon Trail and on farther are Echo Canyon and Devil’s Gate. Following the trail north, U. S. 30 (N) clings to it all the way to its end, at Oregon City, passing through Pocatello, Ft. Hall, Boise and Payette, Idaho, and Baker, La Grande, Pendleton, Arlington and The Dalles. Oregon. From Arlington, the trail follows \ie picturesque Columbia river. What now are fine highways hrough the mountains of the west were in the early pioneer days Indian trails over difficult heights. FISHING IS FREE IN GOVERNMENT PARKS No License Needed When U. S. Is in Complete Control. / There arc no permits required for fishing-in she national parks under full control of the government and seekers of the finny tribe are allowed to enjoy the sport without charge, according to the American Automobile Association. The National Park Service, how- J ever, has advised the A. A. A. that state fishing licenses are required in those states where exclusive con- I trol has not been ceded to the government. In these, the states collect a fee for a license. The national motoring body says that the parks in which state fish- j ing licenses must be taken our are: Yosemlte, Sequoia, Laseen Volcanic, General Grant. Grand Canyon. Acadia, Grand Teton, Wind Cave, Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Sullys Hill. Persons desiring to fish in these parks must make arrangements tor state licenses. LAKE COTTAGES OPEN Fishing Is of Best at Barbee, With Goad Accommodations. Located on the famous Barbee Lake, known for its wonderful fishing, are the cottages of B. F. Weston. neatly furnished and with electric lights. Every cottage is on the bathing beach and nearby are slides and other amusement devices to make bathing a pleasure. Bathing suits are for rent, as also boats and motors. Within a stone’s throw of the cottages, dancing can be enjoyed every night. A short distance away is the Waco Dance pavilion, where the best orchestras of the country can be heard every night this summer.

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Route of the old Oregon trail and motor roads that follow it. At right is a sketch of the Devil’s Gate <>n the Sweetwater river, Wyoming, through which many pioneers passed, and to its left is sketch of M.chael s Rock tunnel carved from the cliff that overhangs the highway along the picturesque Columbia river. At left is a typical sketch of covered wagons on the trek west.

BEST ORCHESTRAS TO PLAY AT WACO

GRADE CROSSING PERIL REDUCED 385 Eliminated in 1929 on Federal Aid Roads. A total of 385 -grade crossings was eliminated on the federal aid highway system in 1929, bringing the total number abolished since 1917 to 4,675, according to the safety department of the American Automobile Association. The national motoring body says that forty-eight of the crossings were eliminated last year by grade separation bridges and 337 by relocation of the highways to avoid the railroad. Since 1917, according to the bureau of public roads, 995 crossings have been abolished by grade separations and 3,681 by relocations. The federal road-building agency has advised the A. A. A. that Georgia headed the 1929 list with the elimination of eighty-two crossings. Alabama was second, with forty; Texas eliminated thirty-four; Montana, twenty-seven; Mississippi, eighteen; Kansas and Washington, each fifteen: Arkansas, South Carolina and Wisconsin, each 12; Florida, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming, each ten, and Minnesota and Virginia, each nine. KIDS LIKE HOLLY BROOK Playground Is Provided at Lake and Fishing Is Good. Holly Brook lake, situated one mile west of Gosport, on State Road 67, is the largest lake in southern Indiana. Children find it a paradise since a well-equipped playground is provided expressly for them. Adults may bathe and boat and the fishing is excellent. Cottages may be bought or rented and lake sites are available to those wishing to make this attractive resort their summer home.

b i The Correct .... VACATION SHOES You don’t need to be “Scotch” to recognize their economy at these prices. Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Sport Shoes Black or white blucher sport Imported woven sandals. Well oxford, rubber heels. Also in made and attractive. Many tan calfskin with smoked elk. color combinations. 24 N. Pennsylvania St. Store Open Saturday Till 9 P. M.

Wawasee Dance Pavilion Is Included in Famous Ballroom Circuit. Country’s greatest orchestra is coming to Waco, at Lake Wawasee, which will be included in ballroom circuit of the Music Corporation of America. Although dancing at Waco always has been a popular amusement among pleaser seekers of Indiana, anew record is expected this summer for attendance. Under the new policy, anew and well-known dance orchestra will p'iay every two weeks. Each orchestra is a show in itself and some of the MCA organizations have been headliners in vaudeville and the larger movie theaters of Chicago and New York. , Included among famous names that are under the exclusive management of the Music Corporation of America are Guy Lombardo, Coon-Sanders, Wayne King, Ted Weems, Maurice Sherman, Art Kassel, Hogan Hancock, Seven Aces, and Red Curtis. Some of the best bands will be heard at Waco during the season, which opened with Howard Thomas and his twelve-piece recording orchestra Wednesday. MILLIONS TO BE SPENT TO COMPLETE BRIDGE Span WUI Be Finished from Key West to Mainland. Approximately $13,500,000 will be required to finish the uncompleted bridge on the overseas highway from Key West to the mainland of Florida, according to a report filed with congress, says the American Automobile Association. The A. A. A. statement is based on the estimate of the bureau of public roads, which has surveyed two alternate routes. Route No. 1 is recommended, which would cost $13,736,695. That includes: From No Name Key to Knight Key, $8,630,590; Grassy Key to Long Key, $3,139,497, and from Long Key to Lower Matecumbe, $1,966,607.

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ROAD SIGNS PROTECTED Eighteen States Have Laws Against Damage to Guide Posts. Eighteen states now have laws making it a misdemeanor willfully to damage official road signs and with traffic steadily increasing there is a tendency to inflict severe punishment on those who interfere with these utilties of travel, according to the research department of the American Automobile Association. The national motoring body pointed out that official road signs include all those erected by the state or local governments, or by A. A. A. motor clubs with approval of the interested authorities.

Vacation Precaution Rent a private box for your valuable papers in our modern Don-Steel Vault, the strongest in the Middle West. For supersafety we carry insurance on contents of boxes at our expens^. Space for Trunks and Boxes in Our Storage Vault at Reasonable Rates This service is particularly popular in the summer months, when vacations are in order and homes are closed. Hours: 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. Dally, Including Saturday The Meyer-Kiser Bank Safe Deposit Company 128 E. Washington St.

Dilllsboro Sanitarium Cos. >^}l Proprietor of I White Crane Mineral Water You HHH Just a short distance front The Dillsboro Sanitarium Cos. DILLSBORO, IND.

Eastern Circle Tour “White Mountains by Motor” leaving every week during summer season. All expenses from Indianapolis and return $245 Canadian Rockies, California, G’-and Canyon—Three weeks’ escorted trip leaving Indianapolis, June 21, July 5, July 19, Aug. 2, Aug. 16. From Indianapolis and return $447 Canadian Rockies, Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Jasper Park—Two weeks’ escorted trip leaving every two weeks during summer season. All expense from Indianapolis and return... $268 Yellowstone Park and Canadian Rockies Two weeks’ excorted trip from Indianapolis and return, leaving every two weeks $326 Seven-Day Cruise of Great Lakes— Twice weekly. Minimum rate .$79.50 Special Tours to Bermuda Two weeks’ escorted trip leaving Indianapolis every week. All expense. $194 St. Lawrence-Saguenay River—Escorted weekly tours .$161.62 Alaska Tours Leaving Chicago June 21 and July 8. Write for Rates and Additional Information " Travel Department Fletcher American Cos. — 1 ‘ *-

4,800 ACRES IN CLARK COUNTY STATE FOREST Tract One of Largest of Indiana’s Wooded Areas; Open to Public. Clark county state forest is a (..act of 4,800 acres situated in the northwestern part of Clark county, one mile north of HenryvUle, on the Pennsylvania railroad and having an interurban stop, for local cars, just opposite the administration building on the Interstate Traction line. State road No. 31, the Pigeon Roost route, passes along the eastern boundary of the forest. In the forest is to be found the most extensive and thorough set of investigations in the growth of hardwood trees in the country. This work has teen in progress for twen-ty-one years and has reached the point where interesting and reliable conclusions may be derived from it. The area is for the most part rough and broken, the greatest elevation—l,olo feet—being reached on Grand View knob, where a fortyfoot observation tower has been erected. Another knob of approximately the same elevation upon which the United States geodetic survey has established a triangulation point is ,also provided with a lookout tower. From these towers views comparing

favorably with any inr the eastern United States can be obtained. A nursery to grow trees for planting on the forest and to supply trees, at cost of production, to individual land owners who wish to reforest, was started in 1919. At present there are about 3,000 small seedlings in the nursery. The state forest is open to the public and is of especial value to people interested in forestry and in the forestation of cleared and abandoned land. A winding gravel road extends from state road No. 31 on the east, along the boundary of the park, by the administration building, and planted tracts, and on through the woods to the western boundary of the forest. A branch leads to the foot of Grand View knob, where a picnic ground is provided. Benches and tables are installed at intervals along the* “Road Through the Woods” for the convenience of those who enjoy a dinner out of doors. Visitors are requested to stop at the administration building and register. The superintendent always is glad to give information concerning and direction how to itach different parts of the forest. FISHING GOOD AtTaKE Ervin Hotel Favored by Anglers, Vacationing at Tippecanoe. To’ the vacationist who enjoys dancing, golf and water sports, the Ervin hotel, on beautiful Lake Tippecanoe, has a strong appeal. Lake Tippecanoe is one of the best lakes for fishing in Indiana and is only a hundred miles by motor from Indianapolis, with good roads ail the

FOLLOW THE CROWDS! Select Your Vacation Dresses From Indiana’s Greatest SELF-SERVICE DRESS DEPT. Wade Through a Wilderness of Them HUNDREDS OF SMART NEW DRESSES At t. *lO Values That Are Positively Amazing! ALL ALTERATIONS FREE! Shop at your convenience and leisure; take all the time you wish. Expert dressmakers will be in attendance and their advice and assistance is free to our customers. Store No. 1 Store No. 1 Only! IK/fS |k I 11 Only! 306 E. 306 E. WASH. ST. I Jj[SWrTmT)>TCIJ WASH. ST. Courthouse ■ Court house

Week-End Excursion Rates Every Saturday and Sunday Very Attractive Rates Leave Your Car at Home The Electric Railways WILL SAVE YOU MONEY , TIME AND TROUBLE T.H.L&E. Traction Cos.

See HISTORIC Old BROOKVILLE STATE ROAD 52 NOW OPEN TO CINCINNATI See the home of General Lew Wallace, the two branches of beautiful VV’hite Water River, the gorgeous scenery of White Water V'alley, the hermitage home of artist Adams. Brookville was organized in 1803 and has supplied three Governors to the state. THESE BUSINESS MEN WILL MAKE YOUR STAY A PLEASANT ONE. HerteFs EATHERE Restaurant Sunday Chicken Dinner, SI.OO Offiicial A. A. A.—Colonial Bus Stop Cigars, Cigarettes, Chops, Steaks. Short Orders, Lunches KIRBY MEYERS DRUG STORE BROOKVILLE AUTO CO. Famous Chocolate Sodas CHEVROLET SALES AND SERVICE Fin- Cigars STORAGE Stop and See 721*23 MAIN STREET 10th and Main St. E. E. HORN, Prop. Phone 95 YELLOW FRONT RESTAURANT PASTIME „ . „„ CHILE PARLOPS Opposite Courthouse „ . , - Sandwiches and Chili a Specialty Dinners, Lunches, Short Orders Soft Drinks, Ice cream, Malted Milk Henry Gagle, Prop. Henry Summan, Prop. C T A D AT VALLEY VIEW INN U 1 U r HOME COOKED CHICKEN DINNERS rv v\ Also Good Fishing and Bathing JT V/ !l\ On Road 52, 3 Miles South of Brookville, Phone 1129-Brookville

way. It also can be reached by train to Leesburg. Rates of the Ervin hotel are so reasonable that hundreds of fishermen make it their headquarters

THE GUARANTY CAFETERIA GUARANTY BUILDING, Meridian and Circle Open 7 A. M. to 8 P. M. The Largest and Best Cafeteria in Indiana—SOO Seats The GUARANTY CAFETERIA is conveniently situated in the heart of the downtown district. Excellent food at economical prices combined with nonpareil service and pleasant environment, provides the citizens of Indianapolis with an outstanding food service establishment. All out-of-town visitors ought to make it a point to visit the Guaranty Cafeteria while in Indianapolis. Dining at the Guar- PJM MUM; anty Cafeteria will I be a delightful treat

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Jersey on Top in Roads New Jersey, with 8,148 miles of surfaced and 7,053 miles of unsurfaced roads, has more miles of improved roads per capita than any other state in the country.