Post by Jason on Jul 15, 2006 13:41:14 GMT -5
1.) What is in Bend?
Located in central Oregon at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Bend is an energetic city with a fast growing population of over 70,328. Bend is noted for its vibrant downtown area, scenic setting, mild climate, year-round recreation and growing economy. At an elevation of 3,625 feet, the city covers 32 square miles.
2.) Name the U.S. senators who have died in office.
Edward D. Baker, October 21, 1861
John H. Mitchell, December 8, 1905
Harry Lane, May 23, 1917
Charles L. McNary, February 25, 1944
Richard L. Neuberger, 1960
3.) What is unique about the state flag?
The flag of Oregon is the only state flag with different pictures on each side.
4.) What is the oldest radio station?
DeBroekert further recalls that the first "official Station" was licensed by the Department of Commerce in 1920 under the call KDJZ. The owner was Garrett Lewis, a university of Oregon student and studios and transmitter were on Villard Street, between 12th and 13th streets. It consisted of a two-tube station with about 5 watts on 360 meters, approximately 800 KC.
5.) Has anyone other than a democrat or republican been governor? If so, who.
Meier Julius L. (I) Jan. 12, 1931 - Jan. 14, 1935
Pennoyer, Sylvester (DP) Jan.12, 1887 - Jan.14, 1895
6.) What is the the oldest newspaper?
In 1844 the Oregon Lyceum was founded in Oregon City for the express purpose of providing the growing community with a newspaper. Shares were sold to finance the purchase of a press, type and paper. It took a while for the press to arrive from New York City, so it wasn't until February 5, 1846 that the first newspaper the Oregon Spectator, appeared.
7.) What is Wayne Morse known for?
He made a filibuster for 22 hours and 26 minutes in 1953 protesting the Tidelands Oil legislation, which at the time was the longest filibuster in Senate history.
8.) Has anyone been named Miss America? If so who and when.
Yes, Katie Harman in 2002.
9.) What is the only Oregon team to reach the little league world series?
Only one Oregon league has participated in the Little League World Series. Future major league pitcher Rick Wise led his Rose City Little League team from Portland to the 1958 Little League World Series quarterfinals.
Located in central Oregon at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Bend is an energetic city with a fast growing population of over 70,328. Bend is noted for its vibrant downtown area, scenic setting, mild climate, year-round recreation and growing economy. At an elevation of 3,625 feet, the city covers 32 square miles.
2.) Name the U.S. senators who have died in office.
Edward D. Baker, October 21, 1861
John H. Mitchell, December 8, 1905
Harry Lane, May 23, 1917
Charles L. McNary, February 25, 1944
Richard L. Neuberger, 1960
3.) What is unique about the state flag?
The flag of Oregon is the only state flag with different pictures on each side.
4.) What is the oldest radio station?
DeBroekert further recalls that the first "official Station" was licensed by the Department of Commerce in 1920 under the call KDJZ. The owner was Garrett Lewis, a university of Oregon student and studios and transmitter were on Villard Street, between 12th and 13th streets. It consisted of a two-tube station with about 5 watts on 360 meters, approximately 800 KC.
5.) Has anyone other than a democrat or republican been governor? If so, who.
Meier Julius L. (I) Jan. 12, 1931 - Jan. 14, 1935
Pennoyer, Sylvester (DP) Jan.12, 1887 - Jan.14, 1895
6.) What is the the oldest newspaper?
In 1844 the Oregon Lyceum was founded in Oregon City for the express purpose of providing the growing community with a newspaper. Shares were sold to finance the purchase of a press, type and paper. It took a while for the press to arrive from New York City, so it wasn't until February 5, 1846 that the first newspaper the Oregon Spectator, appeared.
7.) What is Wayne Morse known for?
He made a filibuster for 22 hours and 26 minutes in 1953 protesting the Tidelands Oil legislation, which at the time was the longest filibuster in Senate history.
8.) Has anyone been named Miss America? If so who and when.
Yes, Katie Harman in 2002.
9.) What is the only Oregon team to reach the little league world series?
Only one Oregon league has participated in the Little League World Series. Future major league pitcher Rick Wise led his Rose City Little League team from Portland to the 1958 Little League World Series quarterfinals.
