anaheim-gazette 1926-06-24

PAGE FOUR RICKENBACKER SEDAN WINS OVER ALL RIVALS IN FIRST ANNUAL ECONOMY RUN TO BIG BEAR Chamber of Commerce Sponsors Run; Cars Powered With Red Crown Gas and Zerolene Make Fine Records IN THE "Economy Run," staged by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce from this city to Big Bear lake Tuesday, the Rickenbacker "6," driven by C. H. Myers, was victorious over numerous entries. This car, belonging to Nick Laporta, was borrowed by Mr. Myers, who is the Rickenbacker agent, for the race, and it came out of the race triumphant. The car and two beautiful cups which were won by Myers are now on display at the Rickenbacker garage on North Lemon street. The Rickenbacker "6," weighing 4143 pounds, established a record of 35.40 ton-miles to the gallon of gasoline used on the 100-mile jaunt, using no oil, two quarts of water and five gallons, two quarts and one pint of gasoline. Its actual gasoline mileage, irrespective of weight, was 18.18 miles to the gallon. Nosing in for a close second in the final count, a Pontiac "6," piloted by Harry L. Turton, Anaheim Oakland Pontiac dealer, established a record of 34.96 ton-miles to the gallon. The and of what accomplished is received on every hand, and plans are now being laid for its establishment as an annual affair." Mr. Reid announced. "The Chamber of Commerce was interested in the run for the publicity it will bring Anaheim," said Mr. Reid. "Supplies used for the test were selected by the dealers, and were no part of the Chamber of Commerce's participation." Ruona Park Notes home of the bridge Mrs. J. F. Stephens performed by the uncle of the bride Stephens was bred Salters best man was flower girl, and bearer. Both you uates of the Fu school. The gro Chaffee Junior col ens from the Ful Mr and Mrs Salte to wish them mu are now on a moto part of the state. Mr. and Mrs. J. panied by Miss Arizona, are make to Yosemite and o Miss Ethel Alk guest of Mrs. C. days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Pomona were Sun Mrs. L. T. Wilsce Mr. and Mrs. Santa Monica guests of relav and at Topango Miss Gertrude aunt, Mrs. Ray V Mrs. Carl Snyder for the Associate Eastern Star, at in Los Angeles, S The Camp Fire ating at Hunting evening. Lester Schofield which were won by Myers are now on display at the Rickenbacker garage on North Lemon street. The Rickenbacker "6," weighing 4143 pounds, established a record of 35.40 ton-miles to the gallon of gasoline used on the 100-mile jaunt, using no oil, two quarts of water and five gallons, two quarts and one pint of gasoline. Its actual gasoline mileage, irrespective of weight, was 18.18 miles to the gallon. Nosing in for a close second in the final count, a Pontiac "6," piloted by Harry L. Turton, Anaheim Oakland Pontiac dealer, established a record of 34.96 ton-miles to the gallon. The Pontiac, weighing 3117 pounds, used four gallons of gasoline, three quarts and one pint of water and no oil. Its actual gasoline mileage, irrespective of weight, was 25 miles to the gallon. The Star "4" and Chevrolet "4," taking third and fourth places, respectively, as far as ton-mileage is concerned, established the best straight mileage record irrespective of weight. Both cars obtained 28.16 miles to the gallon of gasoline on the run. Their ton-mileage records were 32.63 and 29.79, respectively. The Star "4," weighing 2726, used three gallons and five pints of gasoline, nine pints of water and no oil, while the Chevrolet used the same quantity of gasoline, 11 pints of water and no oil. One of the most unique features of the run was the record of the Oldsmobile "6" in making the climb without loss of water and without overheating. The Oldsmobile, weighing 3340 pounds, attained a record of 25.69 ton-miles to the gallon of gasoline, and used six gallons and two quarts of gasoline and no oil. Al Frahm of the Frahm Oldsmobile Company, piloted the car. The Chrysler "4," piloted by S. J. Coughran and the Rickenbacker "8," piloted by L. C. Myers, weighing 3285 pounds and 4332 pounds, respectively, also established worth-while records, capturing fifth and sixth places, respectively. The run followed one of the most gruelling routes that could be chosen for such an event and was staged during one of the hottest summer days experienced this season. Though hazy weather prevailed for the first few miles of the run, the sun was boiling down with full intensity by the time the cars began the climb up the City Creek road. Checking out from in front of the Anaheim city hall shortly after 6:30 a.m., the cars followed the main boulevards through Fullerton, Brea, Brea canyon, Pomona, Ontario and Uplands, connecting with Highland avenue north of that place. Highland avenue was followed past the outskirts of San Bernardino to the intersection of the City Creek road. The comparative shortness of the run, the gruelling grades of the City Creek road and the extreme heat of the day combined to hold down all records to a minimum. The results obtained, established as they were for the most part, by amateur drivers, are said to reflect what an average automobile owner may expect to make on such a drive. The Oldsmobile was the first to arrive and of what it accomplished is received on every hand, and plans are now being laid for its establishment as an annual affair." Mr. Reid announced. "The Chamber of Commerce was interested in the run for the publicity it will bring Anaheim," said Mr. Reid. "Supplies used for the test were selected by the dealers, and were no part of the Chamber of Commerce's participation." Buena Park Notes (By MRS. J. P. ROBISON) The marriage of Edmond Salters of Olive avenue and Miss Marjorie Stephens of Fullerton was solemnized Thursday evening at 8 o'clock, at the Rickenbacker Seven lubricated wagon Chamber of mileage recorded miles per g WIN CAR Rickenbacker "Six" Pontiac "Six" Star "Four" Touring Chevrolet "Four" Chrysler "Four" Touring Rickenbacker "Eight" Oldsmobile "Six" connecting with Highland avenue north of that place. Highland avenue was followed past the outskirts of San Bernardino to the intersection of the City Creek road. The comparative shortness of the run, the gruelling grades of the City Creek road and the extreme heat of the day combined to hold down all records to a minimum. The results obtained, established as they were for the most part, by amateur drivers, are said to reflect what an average automobile owner may expect to make on such a drive. The Oldsmobile was the first to arrive at the finish line, checking in at 12:07 p.m., just 5 hours and 32 minutes after leaving the starting point in Anaheim. The Star "4" arrived a close second, a few minutes afterwards. Six hours had been set at the time limit for the run and all cars arrived within that time with the exception of the Star "6," piloted by Ray Rogers, which developed a leak in the vacuum system on the City Creek grade and was forced out of the run. Officials of the Big Bear Business Men's Association of the Standard Oil Company and judges of the run were on hand to welcome the drivers and to check in the cars. All participants in the run were entertained at dinner in various of the Big Bear camps through the courtesy of the Big Bear "booster" body and were treated in the afternoon to a trip around the lake. Checking of the machines occupied most of the afternoon, and it was not until nearly 6 o'clock in the evening that the final award was made. Jack Helne, secretary of the Big Bear Business Men's Association, and George W. Reid, secretary of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, made the cup presentations in the presence of a large crowd of Big Bear residents and run participants. Officials of the race were George W. Reid, H. H. Benjamin of the First National Bank and H. E. W. Barnes of the Stroup-Barnes Furniture Company. L. E. Pershall, special representative of the Standard Oil Company, who was in charge of the recent lost Angeles-Yosemite run, engineered the run. Red Crown gasoline and Zerolene motor oils, Standard Oil products, were used by all participating cars. An outstanding feature of the run was that no oil was used by any of the participating machines. "Enthusiastic endorsement of the run..." HOME SIX IS WINNER IN EC home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Stephens. The marriage was performed by the Rev. J. H. Hutchins, uncle of the bride. Miss Gertrude Stephens was bridecamald, and Henry Salters best man. Little Jean Wilshire was flower girl, and Perry Turner ring-bearer. Both young people are graduates of the Fullerton Union high school. The groom graduated from Chaffee Junior college and Miss Stephens from the Fullerton Junior college. Mr. and Mrs. Salters have many friends to wish them much happiness. They are now on a motor trip in the northern part of the state. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Johnson, accompanied by Miss Peterson of Phoenix, Arizona, are making an extended trip to Yosemite and other northern points. Miss Ethel Alkire of Olinda was a guest of Mrs. C. W. Middleton several days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Krouse of Pomona were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Wilsey. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Robison went to Santa Monica Thursday and were guests of relatives and friends there and at Topango until Monday. Miss Gertrude Wells is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Ray Wilcox of Alhambra. Mrs. Carl Snyder attended a luncheon for the Associated Conductresses of the Eastern Star, at the Shrine auditorium, in Los Angeles, Saturday. The Camp Fire Girls enjoyed an outing at Huntington Beach Monday evening. Lester Schofield returned Friday from president, Mrs. C. H. Owens; recording secretary, Mrs. J. F. Wagg; treasurer, Mrs. S. W. Little; corresponding secretary, Mrs. T. B. Gottschalk. Committees for the coming year were appointed. Mrs. Wilsey was presented with two beautiful baskets of flowers. C. M. McComber was the speaker of the day, and took as the subject of his talk the early history of Buena Park. Mr. and Mrs. Crosswaite and family have moved into their new home in Homewood. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson of Downey moved into the house on Court street vacated by the Crosswaites. A 75-pound girl was born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ingram. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nelson are enjoying a vacation at Lake Tahoe. A cooking school will be held each afternoon this week, beginning Tuesday. This is through the courtesy of the Palmer Furniture Store. Streets are being laid out in the McComber addition to Buena Park. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Girvin and son, Charles, enjoyed Sunday at Irvine park. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Williams visited their daughter, Mrs. Eliza Pugh, and family at Santa Ana Sunday. Miss Helen Page is junior princess, and Miss Bertha Page librarian in the Job's Daughters at Fullerton. Miss Florence Warren is retiring queen. The installation is next Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith of Olinda have moved into Jack Golden's cottage on Sunset avenue. maschi. Mr. Wright and Carl Bastady took the boys to San Bernardino, and from there they went by Motor Transit. Mr. and Mrs. J. D Langdon of Los Angeles were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Caryl Snyder. The Ever-Ready class of girls taught by Mrs. G. S. Davis and the boys' class, taught by George Cole, enjoyed aWiener bake at the beach Saturday night. Mrs. G. D. Snyder entertained at her home, on Orangethorpe, Tuesday afternoon. Her guests were Mrs. M.S.Berkey, Mrs.E.E Thurman and Miss Harriet Stanley. F.L.Humbert of Whittier has purchased the new stucco house built by M.S.Nuttal and will move in at once. Mr. and Mrs.J.C Jenks have moved to Hollywood. Willard Jenks was an over-night guest of Albert Robison Monday. Miss Marjorie Berckhan of Los Molinas is spending a few days with relatives here. On Monday Miss Berckhan and Miss Betty Berky visited their cousins, Mrs.Frank Payton, Mrs.Ted Payton and Mrs.Claud Porter of Fullerton. On Tuesday Mrs.L.E.Berkey, Miss Berkey, Miss Berckhan, Mrs.M.S.Berkey, Miss Harriet Stanley, Mrs.J.B.Robison, Lewis Robison of Buena Park and Mrs.Ted Payton and Mrs.Claud Porter of Fullerton enjoyed a picnic at the beach. Fresno county tested 1070 dairy cows in April, establishing a record. ``` Unbacker Six Wins Sweepstakes Seven fine cars powered with Red Crown, lubricated with Zerolene—winners in the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Economy Run—get high mileage record. Sweepstakes winner averaged 17.77 miles per gallon of Red Crown. WINNING CARS CAR ENTERED BY Unbacker "Six" Brougham Mac "Six" Four" Touring Violet "Four" Touring Mer "Four" Touring Unbacker "Eight" Sedan Mobile "Six" Charles H. Myers Harry L. Turton Lee L. Gearhart Southern Counties Motor Car Co. Craig & Hauser C. H. Myers Frahm Oldsmobile Company Four” Touring Lee L. Gearhart Toblet “Four” Touring Southern Counties Motor Car Co. Teller “Four” Touring Craig & Hauser Umbacker “Eight” Sedan C. H. Myers Mobile “Six” Frahm Oldsmobile Company Amerer the motorist’s fancy turns to mileage—so the cars entered by the Motor Car Dealers in the run from Anaheim to Big Bear Lake showed how like high mileages a certainty, every car entered used Red Crown Gasoline Motor Oil. Laws were strictly stock models—checked and weighed by prominent memAnaheim Chamber of Commerce—accompanied through the run by offis. Declutching and trick driving were barred absolutely. Bodies were judged on a basis of ton miles per gallon, in which the weight of broken into consideration. Note—None of the winning cars showed any contatsoever of the Zerolene used. Future of your own car’s mileage—use Red Crown Gasoline and Zerolene and! DARD OIL CO. OF CALIFORNIA IN ECONOMY RUN Placentia Ranchers Vigorously Protest Oil and Gas Companies Disregarding Their Rights A number of Placentia ranchers appeared before the supervisors Tuesday and asked that steps be taken to restrain oil companies and utility corporations from damaging their lands by digging ditches and laying pipe lines without regard to the rights of the land owners. H. H. Hale, Ralph McFadden, John Tuffree, L. Jacobson and others were in the delegation. All voiced their demands and recounted instances of alleged trampling upon their rights. The Southern Counties Gas Company, the Associated Oil Company and the Union Oil Company were mentioned specifically. The ranchers declared that ditch excavators have not only disregarded locations outlined in their franchises, but have left open ditches to block passage to the ranches and interfere with orange picking operations, and have in numerous instances torn through private service lines and left damage in their wake. To add insult to injury, said the ranchers, they were unable to get satisfaction from the companies, but were told in a "high-hatted" manner to "go to hades." Standard Oil Welcomes New Special Agent K. B. Rigby, formerly special agent of the Standard Oil Company at Paso Robles, has been transferred to the same position in Anaheim. He will succeed Mr. C. V. Duff, who goes to Hollywood. Mr. Rigby's family will arrive soon and take up their residence in Anaheim. FOR SALE—Second-hand lumber, 2x4s and 2x6s; cheap. 130 E. Center. FOR SALE—10 shares of Anaheim Union Water Company stock. Call at Southern County Bank, Anaheim. tf. Rickenbacker Six Brougham Rickenbacker Six Brougham Wins Sweepstakes Over All Entries in First Annual Economy Run to Big Bear Lake Just Think of it Lifted 4123 pounds 8000 feet, traveled 100 miles, averaged 35 4-10 miles per ton mile, Just Think of it Lifted 4123 pounds 8000 feet, traveled 100 miles, averaged 35 4-10 miles per ton mile, using Red Crown gasoline and Zerolene oil. Nick Laporta’s car, which we borrowed for this event at 9:30 Monday morning, and the two beautiful cups which we won are on display at our show rooms. We want you to see this thoroughbred—the same chassis that Cannon Ball Baker has won more victories than any one man with one car in all the history of motor-dom. Truly, this was a wonderful victory. It is better to buy a Rickenbacker than wish you had. C. H. MYERS 129 N. Lemon St. Anaheim, Calif. Phone 256