oc-plain-dealer 1922-02-25

AUTOMOBILE SECTION VOL. XXV—NO. 173 TIGHTEN UP NET ABOUT CAR THIEF An extension of the plan of the Automobile Club of Southern California to catch automobile thieves is proposed by a group of fans representing the Chandler and other prominent makes of car. The club's plan is to check up cars leaving the southern part of the state at certain sentry stations. The club by this method captured two nationally notorious gangs of crooks, tracing them by cars they had stolen. There is nothing like practical experience, so a new 1922 Cleveland-Six, for the purpose of making a reconnaissance tour of suggested locations of new sentry stations was obtained, and the car was furnished with the necessary equipment from leather goods to riot guns. The reconnaissance tour took two days and 557 miles to cover the inside circle. It was found that the Cleveland was ideal for this kind of work. The machinery of checking and tracing is ready, all that is needed is the authorization for the establishment of a series of sentry posts, as it were, in charge of those clothed with the proper authority. It would seem that the personnel for these posts should come from the State, although that is a matter that could be made to fit the existing circumstances. Before such an operation could be really successful, however, it would be necessary to secure the co-operation of recent date. It was reported that the Studebaker corporations engineering department made at least a half a million tests and experiments during 1921 to perfect their cars. It is an old axiom that nothing succeeds like success, and if one wants to know the reason for the successful operation of the cars, as it 1921 it could be found in the successful operation of the cars, as it has been reported by owners, and this successful operation is dependent on successful designing and construction, which is most likely to result when a manufacturer makes over 500,000 tests and experiments in one year to improve his product. Many tests of Studebaker have been made in California by members of the factory engineering staff, according to Harry D. Riley. One of the engineers spent weeks in California, testing out radiation. He had thermometers strung all over the radiator, so that he could tell the temperature at any point. He had different size fans and fan pulleys as well as fan belts of various widths. He tried them all, checking results with every change of equipment. He drove over boulevards at high speed and plunged through deep sand in low gear. He climbed the high Sierra to 10,000 feet above sea level, where it was cold, and then contrasted that condition with the torrid Imperial valley desert at 300 below sea level. When he had gathered his data he days and 557 miles to cover the inside circle. It was found that the Cleveland was ideal for this kind of work. The machinery of checking and tracing is ready, all that is needed is the authorization for the establishment of a series of sentry posts, as it were, in charge of those clothed with the proper authority. It would seem that the personnel for these posts should come from the State, although that is a matter that could be made to fit the existing circumstances. Before such an operation could be really successful, however, it would be necessary to secure the co-operation of all the motorists, as they would be forced to slow down when passing through a control, so that their cars could be checked, and unless the operation was understood, some misunderstanding might arise. But the average motorist seems to have the general public welfare more or less at heart, so the matter of education should offer no grave difficulties. The first station control would naturally fall at the Canejo Grade on the Coast route, the second in the Santa Susana Pass, and the third just beyond the Newhall Tunnel. These three stations would practically control the outlets toward the north. Beyond these points, the other chain could be controlled at Santa Barbara, Lebec, Mojave, and Tehachapi. In the northeast sector, the most suitable points visited would be the summit of Cajon Pass and the San (Continued on page seven) For tinting call 596W. FEDERAL ROAD FUNDS WON'T BE RESTORED Sacremento, Feb. 25.—Refusal to bring suit to compel former members of the State Board of Control and members of the advisory board of the State department of engineering to pay a refund of $222,160.50 transferred Feb. 26, 1920, from Federal road funds and used as a premium on the sale of $3,000,000 road bonds, was indicated by Ray L. Riley, State Controller. The suit was demanded by the Automobile Club of Southern California. Buick doesnt care a snap for snappy weather MR VALVE IN HEAD WINTER SNAP You folks who have been staying in on account of the cold or wet weather, think how much of your time you have wasted when you could be going about your business and pleasure affairs in warmth and comfort in the new Buick enclosed models. There is a closed Buick for everybody from the doctor on his hurried midnight call, to mother and the tiny baby out for a social afternoon. Here are some of the features found in the new enclosed models: Silk mohair upholstering and lining, frosted nickel trimmings, Delco switch with individual dash light control and registered Yale ignition lock, Cole gasoline gauge on dash, Marvel carburetor control on dash, high grade 8-day clock, new type weatherproof windshield, fog and rain windshield wiper, new type exhaust radiator, new type roller curtains, new type wide window sills, new type door pockets, new type of metal door checks, Buick emergency brake control, and of course, Velvet Disc Clutch, patented Buick gears, etc. ANAHEIM AUTO CO Wm. Goodrum Prop ANAHEIM FULLERTON Buick Distributors for Northern Orange County WHEN BETTER AUTOMOBILES ARE BUILT BUICK WILL BUILD THEM ain Dealer READING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Saturday, February 25, 1922 JOE THOMAS TOMMY MILTON JOE THOMAS TOMMY MILTON ROSCOE SARLES JIMMY MURPHY FRED WAGNER GRIST OF FACTS OF CONTEST EVENT 250-mile National Championship. Opening race of the 1922 season. PLACE Los Angeles Speedway—Beverly Hills. PRIZES $25,000 in cash. 1120 points—A. A. A. award, Drivers' Championship for 1922. DETAILS OF THE TRACK Circuit—1½ miles. 250 miles—200 laps. Drivers predict new world's record. That means 112 miles an hour, or better. Turns banked at 35 degree angle. Start and finish in front of Grand Stand "A." Every foot of course visible from any seat, either stand. Free auto parking for 10,000 cars. Special parking space inside track for those who wish to watch race from car. Free programs. Henry Franck, mechanician; car, Frontenac Special. Car No. 12, Harry Hartz, driver; Harlan Fengler, mechanician; car, Duesenberg Special. Car No. 14, Jim Crosby, driver; Sam Hilton, mechanician; car, Duesenberg Special. Car No. 15, Ralph Snoddy, driver; Lou Krauss, mechanician; car, De Lage Special. Car No. 21, Al Melcner, driver; Jack Thiele, mechanician; Duesenberg Special. Car No. 27, Art Klein, driver; Narcissa Rous, mechanician; car, Frontenac Special. OFFICIALS Edward R. Maier, referee; Fred J. Wagner, starter; A. A. A. representative, J. V. Smith; Technical committee—Geo. F. Stephenson, A. A. A. Representative, Paul Hinckley, Teddy Tetzlaff; chief timer, C. H. Warner; assistants—Wa. R. Ruess, G. E. Feagans, L. G. Feagans; score board director, F. W. Okey. CLUB INDEPENDENT OF SOCIAL ASS'NS The Automobile Club of Southern. Circuit—1¼ miles. 250 miles—200 laps. Drivers predict new world's record. That means 112 miles an hour, or better. Turns banked at 35 degree angle. Start and finish in front of Grand Stand "A." Every foot of course visible from any seat, either stand. Free auto parking for 10,000 cars. Special parking space inside track for those who wish to watch race from car. Free programs. Entrance to infield (General admission, and Grand Stand "B" from Wilshire Boulevard, or Pacific Electric station opposite Wilshire entrance). Entrance to Grand Stand "A" and free parking space from Pico Boulevard, via Beverly Drive. GATES OPEN 9:00 A.M. RACE STARTS 1:30 P.M. OFFICIAL ENTRY LIST Car No. 1, Eddie Hearne, driver; Fred Comer, mechanician; car Distel Duesenberg Special. Car No. 2, Tommy Milton, driver; George Stehl, mechanician; car Durant Special. Car No. 3, Pietro Bordino, driver; Ambrigo Bruno, mechanician; car Flat Special. Car No. 4, Ralph De Palma, driver; Jean Marcenac, mechanician; car Ballot Special. Car No. 5, Joe Thomas, driver. Al Neilsen, mechanician; car.- Duesenberg Special. Car No. 6, Roscoe Sarles, driver; E. Ansterberg, mechanician; car, Duesenberg Special. Car No. 7, Eddie Miller, driver; Lester Vick, mechanician; car, Duesenberg Special. Car No. 8, Jimmy Murphy, driver; E. W. Olson, mechanician; car, Duesenberg Special. Car No. 9, Frank Elliott, driver; Herschel McKee, mechanician; car, Leach Special. Car No. 10, Bennett Hill, driver; Perle Main, mechanician; car, Frontence Special. Car No. 11, Peter De Paclo, driver- OFFICIALS Edward R. Maier, referee; Fred Wagner, starter; A. A. A. representative, J. V. Smith; Technical committee—Geo F. Stephenson, A. A. A. Representative, Paul Hinckley, Teddy Tetzlaff; chief timer, C. H. Warner; assistants—Wm. R. Ruess, G. E. Feagans, L. G. Feagans; score board director, F. W. Okey. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZE MONEY First Place,$10,000; Second Place$6,000; Third Place,$3,000; Fourth Place,$2,000; Fifth Place,$1,000; Sixth Place,$800; Seventh Place,$700; Eighth Place,$600; Ninth Place,$500; Tenth Place,$400. DISTRIBUTION OF POINTS First, 500; Second, 260; Third, 140; Fourth, 80; Fifth, 50; Sixth, 35; Seventh, 25; Eighth, 15; Ninth, 10; Tenth, 5. SANTA FE SPENDS $22,000,000 LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway will expend the larger part of $22,000,000 in double tracking its lines between here and Chicago this year. The beginning of the work waits on final decision of the State Railroad Commission regarding the Union station, the road's share in the cost of which would prohibit the double tracking for some time to come. The budget appropriated amounts to $43,150,000. LIST OF VICTIMS GROWS NEW YORK, Feb. 25. The list of well-to-do victims of Alfred E. Lindsey, broker, grows as the probe into his operations continues. In addition to Mrs. Lillian N. Duke, divorced wife of the well known tobacco magnate, who lost $325,000 or more these women contributed to the alleged pool: Mrs. Dorothy Atwood,$97,000; Miss Catherine Adams,$40,000; Miss Charlotte Nilson, actress,$20,000; Mrs. W. H. Arnold,$30,-000; Miss Margaret Bogart,$18,000; Mrs. Helen Burnett,$21,000; Mrs. Adelaide V. Rice,$25,000; Mrs. Josephine A. Cornell,$20,000,and Miss Florence James,$5099. CLUB INDEPENDENT OF SOCIAL ASS'NS The Automobile Club of Southern California has no affiliation with any alleged "social" motoring organization officials of the club declare. An attempt of recent date has been made to trade upon the name and prestige of the Automobile Club by some minor organizations, and this warning is issued to the general public to beware of agents or solicitors who are not accredited by the big organization itself. Advertising blanks of a so-called club of motor car owners have been spread liberally throughout the southern part of California, claiming that the Automobile Club of Southern California would supply information in regard to the activities of the purported organization named on the blanks. The Automobile club states, thru its executives that it is not aware of the existence of any but bona fide social motoring clubs in this part of the west, and that it is unable to furnish information of any nature pertaining to same. Every effort is being made by the Auto club to protect the general motoring public from frauds of all kinds pertaining to the operation of motor driven vehicles. AUTOS COLLIIDE A collision occurred yesterday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock at the intersection of Center and Los Angeles st., when a car driven by A.D.Ketterling of Santa Rosa, which was coming north on Los Angeles, was struck by the car of M.W.Page of Anaheim, coming east on Center-st. No one was injured, but both cars were damaged, the steering knuckle on the Ketterling car being broken. IMPROVEMENTS ON AT BOB WHITE CO. The improvements which the Bob White Company has planned for its new shop and showrooms on West Center street are being carried out as fast as possible. The new Lanson conveyor system for transportation of parts in the shop is in satisfactory operation. The machine lapping tool, designed to re-lap pistons by machinery, is expected within two weeks. When it arrives, Bob is going to have a practical demonstration of what it can do on the hardest job available. Within a week a complete line of accessories is expected and will be put on display in the showroom. Dr. C. B. Walsworth, of the Garden Grove vicinity, has purchased his first Franklin car of the company, a touring. D. Woodward, of Placentia, has received a new Nash sport model. According to recent complications made by the Franklin people, one sixth of the shipments during January were of the demisedan type. This type, a convertible one, introduced by Franklin about a year ago, has achieved wide popularity. The car is equipped with a permanent top with removable window panels, giving it the comfort of a closed car in winter and the freedom of an open car in the summer. In line with its announced policy of augmenting the number of its dealerships to take care of the increased demands of sales and service incident to the introduction of the Franklin "Four" in 1923, the Franklin Automobile Company announces a net increase in the number of its dealers of 29 per cent since July 1 last. The Franklin Company expects that the number of its dealerships will ultimately exceed the two thousand STAGE IS SET FOR GREAT RACE LOS ANGELES SPEEDWAY, Feb. 25.—Announcement by A. M. Young, manager of the Beverly speed plant, that the 250-mile championship automobile race, scheduled for Feb. 22, had been postponed until Sunday pleased the drivers. The action was taken after a conference with the drivers and with speedway officials. It was feared that the storm would continue over Tuesday and possibly leave the track in poor condition on Wednesday, even if the rain ceased. Several of the stars had some more work to do on their cars in order to get them ready for the speed battle; which promises to be the fastest event ever staged in America. The postponement will give Pietro Bordino, the great Italian race king, a few more practice spins on the boards and will increase his chances for victory over his American rivals. While this will lessen their chances, the American speed men are well pleased, as they are all intent on defeating Bordino, but they don't want him to have any alibi when he goes back to his home in Torino. "Beat these foreigners good and make 'em like it, is my motto," said Jimmy Murphy. "I think this Bordino is a sportsman and a gentleman—incidentally an excellent driver; but I am not going to let any American money go back to Europe in his MANY CITIES USE REO SPEEDWAGONS "Many cities already have standardized on Reo passenger cars and Reo speed-wagons for their fire departments," says Byron C. Foy, manager of the Reo factory branch. "We have found throughout the country, that city officials are beginning to realize the advantages to be derived from standardization of equipment. They find it increases efficiency and makes operation more economical. A great many towns and cities have put in Reo passenger cars for their fire officials, and Reo speed wagons, with engines and hose cart beds mounted on them for their regular equipment, and everywhere they have given unusually good service." The local office of the Automobile Club of Southern California has received 300 more 1922 license plates. EVERY WELL INFORMED MOTORIST WILL ADVISE YOU TO TRY THE 1922 EVERY WELL INFORMED MOTORIST WILL ADVISE YOU TO TRY THE 1922 Studebaker BEFORE YOU BUY ANY MAKE OF MOTOR CAR WE WILL GLADLY GIVE YOU A REAL DEMONSTRATION OF POWER AND EASE OF HANDLING TELEPHONE US TIME AND PLACE Harris 151 S.Wittman "A Seller"