anaheim-gazette 1927-04-07

Motorists Attracted To Orange County Distribution of Fine Literature Bringing Hundreds Here With the listing of its Orange headquarters as a branch office by the Automobile Club of Southern California, it is pointed out by motorists that this county is forging to the front in attracting tourist travel and in the use of motor vehicles in its rapid development. Branch offices of the club for some time have been maintained at Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana. As the big motoring organization is an accurate index of visiting motorists and locally owned cars, it appears obvious that Orange county is maintaining its stride in development. There are two members of the advisory board of the club in this county, D. Eyman Huff, of Orange, and J. Charles Thamer, of Fullerton. That the motoring development in this section has been rapid and is improved is pointed out by Huff in calling attention to the big motoring season that is indicated. "Motorists are a big factor in our economic life," he declared. "Few people realize the proportions that organized motordom has attained. For instance, the branch office expenses of the Automobile Club of Southern California in this county aggregate $50,000 a year. The club paid more than $80,000 in insurance claims in Orange county during 1926. It has an insurance reserve investment in Orange county bonds of nearly $200,000. There are more than 5000 members of the organization in this county, and every one in familiar with the vast number of signs that have been erected over its highways by the club, without expense to us, and of the efficient highway patrol service and emergency road service that has been extended to motorists. "While these figures are in cold dollars and cents and are very tangible, the club is an important asset to the county in other ways. I refer particu- larly to its planning and routing of trips for eastern motorists and the service extended to them after they reach the state. Approximately 8,000 maps were distributed by the club during last year. A large proportion of these went east in answer to inquiries from motorists contemplating a visit to Southern California this summer. We all know the cash value of the motor tourist, and have learned that many of those who come to view remain permanently with us to make their homes. To my mind this is one of the greatest services that any community might have. CORRECTION ON PRICES OF TIRES Western Auto Ad of Last Week Shows Prices Too High Two of the prices in the Western Auto ad which appeared in The Gazette last week were higher than they should have been. Here are the corrections: 1. Reg. 30x3½ Clincher tires were quoted at $7.45, and should have been $6.45. 2. Reg. 30x3½ Junior Cords were quoted at $6.50, and should have been $5.95. "For many years," said Joe Hunt, local manager, "Western Auto has given motorists of the West more tire value for their money. Through all-round economy our Wear-well cords and balloons and Western Giant cords and balloons have earned enviable 'West-wide' popularity. Our prices are the lowest ever offered on such long-wearing, standard quality tires, and with Western Auto's ironclad guarantee of satisfaction, and our '150 Store Service' behind them, they are unquestionably the greatest tire values of the day." WANTED — Competent housekeeper. Box 108, Fullerton, Calif. WANTED — Man to work on ranch; must know how to DRIVE horses. Box 108, Fullerton, Calif. Rotarians At the regular Retary Club, Evans and Dr., the principal orator who is chairman commission, talked campaign inauguration. He outlined the mission hopes to conclusion. A new board of at this meeting. Ed Schneider, S bourne A. Gauer, elected president W. A. Dolan w d y. The music of whistling solos Winters, and plan vele Dolan. Sharp Imp Shown The tire industry than it has been look for increase might good, is t men, and advo Rubber Review f g February broun weather for most in fact premature Production of t Akron, Ohio, dist up. In fact, the to have hit its now The Akron district put topping 130,000 and is going high Many factories and are buying t new balloon sizes numbers, which w ment on most o given rise to man room and equipment costing the car m ever before, fully a year ago. The Indla Tire reached peak pro 22, when a total tubes were produc While these figures are in cold dollars and cents and are very tangible, the club is an important asset to the county in other ways. I refer particuly to them. WANTED — Competent housekeeper. Box 108, Fullerton, Calif. WANTED — Man to work on ranch; must know how to DRIVE horses. Box 108, Fullerton, Calif. Beautiful Wall Papers Spring is here, and it's time to think of brightening up the home. The wear and tear of the winter months have left their marks on your home, and only by redecorating every room that needs it can your home reflect the cheerful spirit of the season. Our charming and distinctive wall papers will do this. Splendid examples of the finer type of paper, in unusually attractive and well chosen designs. B. F. SPENCER 166 West Center St. Phone 27, Anaheim It is the Second 10,000 M B. F. SPENCER 166 West Center St. Phone 27, Anaheim It is the Second 10,000 Mile That Counts We have many letters from local who have received 25,000 to 40,000 India Tire WHY NOT BUY AMERICA'S Tires (from all indications) are advance at any time. We will provide for 90 days if you order now. TRADE IN YOUR OLD TIRE WEST BROOK AT THE SIGN OF THE BIG OWN Los Angeles at Chestnut, Anaheim—Phones First and Cypress, Santa Ana—Phone Rotarians Elect New Directors At the regular weekly luncheon of the Rotary Club, Monday noon, Leonard Evans and Dr. Walter Bigham were the principal orators. Evans spoke on "Business Methods," while Dr. Bigham, who is chairman of the city planning commission, talked on the tree planting campaign inaugurated by that body. He outlined the plan which the commission hopes to carry to a successful conclusion. A new board of directors was elected at this meeting. They are C. F. Grim, Ed Schnoeder, Stone Todd and Melbourne A. Gauer. S. C. Hartranft was elected president at a previous meeting. W. A. Dolan was chairman for the day. The musical program consisted of whistling solos by Miss Dorothy Winters, and piano solos by Miss Genevieve Dolan. Sharp Improvement Shown in Tire Sales The tire industry is healthier today than it has been for months. The outlook for increasing heavy sales is mighty good, is the belief of most tire men, and advocated by the India Rubber Review for March. February brought a flock of good weather for most parts of the country, in fact premature spring weather. Production of tires and tubes in the Akron, Ohio, district is being stepped up. In fact, the whole industry seems to have hit its normal stride once more. The Akron district alone has an output topping 130,000 casings a day—and is going higher. Many factors are building additions and are buying new machinery. The new balloon sizes, fifteen or sixteen in number, which will be the 1927 equipment on most of the new cars, has given rise to many needs of increased room and equipment. Tires today are costing the car manufacturer less than ever before, fully 35 per cent less than a year ago. The Indla Tire and Rubber Company reached peak protection on February 22, when a total of 1914 tires and 1961 tubes were produced. With completion of new buildings now under construction separately, fared a little better than the passenger car industry in that their state decrease was 14 per cent. The state totals show that 1131 new commercial vehicles were registered in February of this year, while 1319 were registered in the same month of a year ago. This is a sales shortage of 188 vehicles." LOCAL BREVITIES James Tuffree was in town from Placentia this week, meeting with a number of old-time acquaintances. He swapped several yarns about occurrences taking place here in the early days. He reports the Placentia orange crop looking well and promising a large yield. His own trees are loaded with fruit, which he intends shipping to market the latter part of this month. Jimmy hopes to roll up a wad of the long green before snow files next winter. Otto Des. Granges was a visitor in town at day or two ago. He is preparing to ship to market a splendid crop of Valencia oranges. He says he is an orange grower, not a mechanic. He employed a man to handle his tractor, which went out of commission, and as the man could not fix it, Otto brought it into town to fix it himself. Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Mitchell were in town on Tuesday from Redlands, looking over their extensive property interests here. R. W. Ernest, formerly editor of the Plaindealer, was in town yesterday, going over his old stamping ground. He is living at Pusadena, and puts in most of his time spading around the flowers in his garden. His aged father is quite feeble, being 87 years of age, and is unable to leave his bed. He is suffering with dropy and heart disease. The First Church of Christ Scientist, Anaheim, announces a free lecture on Christian Science by Charles L. Orenstein of Syracuse, N.Y., member of the board of lectureship of the Mother Church, The First Church of Christ Scientist, in Boston, Mass., in the high school auditorium, Tuesday evening, April 12, at 3 o'clock. The public is cordially invited. ORANGE COUNTY Sixth In Automobile Sales Recommended by Physicians Puretest MINERAL OIL (Russian Type) Brought Real Money From Gold Country A $35,000 "wad," fruit of but three short weeks of activity in the Weepah gold fields, was the source from which Barney Smith, 27 years of age, obtained $350 ball money to procure his release at Fullerton, following his arrest on a charge of possessing liquor. Smith and a companion were on route to Tia Juanna, they told local officers, to celebrate their "strike" in the old typical western manner. They had only been at Weepah a matter of about three weeks, they said, and had already cleaned up $35,000. Smith produced a roll of immense proportions in substantiation of this claim. "I had just $4.50 when I reached the fields," he said, "and this is what I have now." He nonchalantly peeled off the $250. Never strike a cow for kicking, as it will only make matters worse. Some cows have to be restrained while being milked. This is best accomplished by placing a heavy strap or rope around the rear legs just above the hocks. Pass this strap around one leg, cross between the legs, and then around the other, drawing them close together. Christian Science by Charles L. Orenstein of Syracuse, N.Y., member of the board of lectureship of the Mother Church, The First Church of Christ Scientist, in Boston, Mass., in the high school auditorium. Tuesday evening, April 12, at 3 o'clock. The public is cordially invited. Orange County Sixth In Automobile Sales Jumps From Eighth Place to Sixth During Last Month Registering an increase of 14 per cent in new car sales for February of this year, as compared with February, 1926, Orange county has jumped from eighth to sixth position in the list of 15 counties in the state leading in auto sales, according to the Motor Registration News of Oakland. Registration records compiled by the publication disclose that last month dealers in the county sold 368 vehicles, as compared with 321 in the same month of last year. The News points out that seven of the leading counties made gains and that eight are credited with losses. Los Angeles county showed a loss of 24 per cent, while San Francisco registered a gain of 9 per cent. Other counties making gains were San Diego, Fresno, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Bernardino, Sacramento, Riverdale, Imperial, Tulare and Contra-Costa. Commenting on points disclosed by compilation of registration data, the publication says: "February of 1927 not only came through with a shortage as compared with February, 1926, but it also fell behind January sales of this year. However, the March records are beginning to shape themselves properly and are coming in regularly, and by the volume it looks as though March may have a little different story to tell. We must not forget, however, that March of 1926 was a banner month of that year, so the sales volume attained in March, 1927, will have to be enormous in order to register an increase. The sales volume attained a year ago in total sales of passenger cars for the month of March was close to 22,000 sales. Dropping back to the story that the registrations tell us for the month of February, we find that with total sales of both passenger and commercial cars, we are 2683 sales shy of last year's record, when 16,563 new vehicles were registered by their owners. The shortage this last February in comparison with a year ago in percentage amounts to 16 per cent. Northern California's loss is not nearly so great as that of Southern California, for we find in the analyzing of the figures that Northern California's shortage amounted to only 5 per cent, while that of Southern California amounts to 21 per cent." This condition in February is the absolute opposite to the condition which existed in the January sales, for in 0,000 Miles nts letters from local people 25,000 to 40,000 miles on Tires AMERICA'S BEST? indications) are liable to me. We will protect you in order now. YOUR OLD TIRES — T BROS. OF THE BIG OWL — Anaheim—Phones 884 and 31 Santa Ana—Phone 1117 we are 2683 sales shy of last year's record, when 16,563 new vehicles were registered by their owners. The shortage this last February in comparison with a year ago in percentage, amounts to 16 per cent. "Northern California's loss is not nearly so great as that of Southern California, for we find in the analyzing of the figures that Northern Calinia's shortage amounted to only 5 per cent, while that of Southern California amounts to 21 per cent. This condition in February is the absolute opposite to the condition which existed in the January sales, for in January the north was forced to take the larger loss, while Southern Calinia fared very well. The number of sales shortage for the north amounted to 342, while in the southern part of the state it amounted to 2341. The volume reached in Northern California for the month just closed was 5406 in comparison to 5748 a year ago, and in Southern California the volume reached in the month just closed was 8474 in comparison to 10,815 a year ago. So much for the figures in which both passenger and commercial cars have been combined. We will view for the present just passenger-car sales in a like manner. The state totals of passenger cars only is credited with the same percentage decrease as the state total of both passenger and commercial cars, that of 16 per cent. The state totals for February of this year show a total of 12,749, which is a shortage of 2495 over the February, 1926, total, which amounted to 15,244. When a division of the state is made into the northern and southern parts, we find the north again faring the better with only a 6 per cent decrease, while the southern half of the state is listed with a 21 per cent drop. The north fell shy some 331 sales when the totals of February, 1926, which were 5251 are compared with the total of February, 1927, which amounted to 4920. Southern California's volume for February of this year amounted to 7829, which was 2164 short of February, 1926 total, which reached the volume of 9993. The commercial cars, when taken WEALTH IN CORN COBS Our agricultural experts estimate that 20,000,000 tons of corn cobs are burned annually in this country. And anybody from the corn belt can tell you that they make a nifty fire, especially where coal runs from $12 to $22 a ton. But some of our laboratory farmers—good luck to them—had an idea that a corn cob has more values than could be extracted in the air-tight stove. So they proceeded to take a look. This is what they found in a ton: Twenty-four pounds of wood alcohol, 76.2 pounds of acetic acid, 140 pounds of wood tar, 622 pounds of charcoal and a quantity of combustible gas. This doesn't necessarily mean that right away corn cobs are to be made a source of income to the farmers. The methods of costs of obtaining these derivatives must be worked out on a profitable basis. But experience with other things that were once embarrassing waste and are now sources of value give hope that corn cobs will some day eventually add materially to the farmer's bank balance. $85 Buys good used Storey & Clark piano. Pay $1 per week. Danz main store at 162 W. Center, Anaheim. Share in the Earnings NINETY per cent of the 105,194 stockholders of the Southern California Edison Company are residents of California. 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