oc-plain-dealer 1922-09-23

WEST BROS. BUSY FIXING HEADLIGHTS The Auto Electric Maintenance Co., (West Bros.) at Los Angeles and Chestnut streets, report that they have issued official certificates to more than 300 motorists the past week. This certifies that each and every one of these 300 and more cars have, no doubt, better road illumination than they ever thought it possible to obtain. Nine-tenths of the lights we have focused stated West Bros., have been badly out of focus. "We are very" sorry that it has been necessary for many people to go elsewhere for this service on account of not being able to wait in line. We have installed two focussing screens and have three and four men on the jobs almost constantly in order to give our patrons real service, but ever then we found it necessary for our customers to wait longer than we would wish. We had as many as 30 in line at a time, but during the last few days we have been able to keep our patrons moving right along. We have two focussing rooms constructed in such a way that we can focus lights just as well in daylight as at night. In most cases the equipment used on cars is very satisfactory. In these cases the entire charge is but 75c. Many of West Bros. patrons state that they notice a great difference in the lights on the boulevards lately and that the glaring headlights are diminishing very fast." For the benefit of those who cannot get in during the day, West Bros. are open Saturday evening until 9:30 and every other evening until 7 o'clock. Appointments may be made by calling 31. By doing this you need not wait to have your lights cared for. Their Anaheim shop is corner of Los Angeles and Chestnut-sas., and their Santa Ana branch is next door to the city hall on North Main-st. Many Changes Made In Staff of Maxwell That the Maxwell Motor Corporation under the guidance of William Wilson, president, had built up a most complete and well-equipped engineering personnel has been known to the industry for many months. L. C. Freeman, executive engineer of the corporation has appointed E. A. Nelson, chief engineer, directly responsible to him for the work of the engineering branches. Claude Sauzede has been appointed Assistant Chief Engineer in charge of the designing department, having supervision over chassis, body and equipment designing, while H. E. Maynard has been appointed Assistant Chief Engineer in charge of all the technical sections of the departments. John Squires was made assistant to the chief engineer in charge of the administrative work of the department. FORDS MAKE MARKS IN ECONOMY RUN George Dunton has been much interested in results of Powell's annual economy run for Fords over a 48-mile course at San Diego when the following records were made: Closed cars, stock—from 20 to 47 miles to gallon; average for 15 entries 30 miles. Open cars, stock—from 16 to 40 miles to gallon; average for 46 entries, 28 miles. Speedsters, special equipment—29 to 64 miles; average for six, 38 miles. All models, special equipment—200 to 46 miles; average for 14 entries, 32 miles. Delivery cars, Model T, special equipment—24 to 38 miles; average for six entries 31 miles. Delivery cars, Model TT, special equipment—15 to 35 miles, average for eight, 32 miles. DURANT OAK FACTORY "It is with pride of the completion of Coast Durant plant R. C. Durant, preset manager of the Du California; in a stare recently," "Within the ground breakingduction. Our facet out Durant motorization throughout the ritory, and daily tion in an effort to mum output of 250." In selecting his George R. Scott, faced chosen subordinates of long experience training in their deavor. Many of with Mr. Scott in prises; therefore our life and our 4,183 pts are assured of a p Pacific Coast plan to the Durant stand. Continuing, Pres gratulates Durant state, and men heads, including Steves and Compuser A. L. Warmin. ROAD REPORT CLUB AUTHOR Proof that So. honors long strives of America—motoring paradise has just been furried club of So. Cal. According to elution of the state law subject of much matter in the press counties for its act the interests of me here from the case and Washington. The Auto club instance has the road information GOOD USED CARS 1—1919 Dodge Touring 1—1917 Dodge Touring 1—1920 Ford Touring 1—1920 Ford Sedan Them. Ready to first class mechanical con. Chas. H. Mann 210 South Los Angeles St. Anaheim FREE-FREE-FRI Stop Lights Inner Tubes Back Cushions TO FURTHER INTRODUCE PARA BELL CORD TIRE We will give away FREE your choice of any of the above list with every CORD tire purchased or a visor cap FREE with every TO FURTHER INTRODUCE PARA BELL CORD TIRE We will give away FREE your choice of any of the above list with every CORD tire purchased or a visor cap FREE with every Free Premiums with each cord tire Para Bell Cord Tires Guaranteed 10,000 Miles 30x3½ $14.65 30x3½ 16.70 32x3½ 22.95 31x4 26.45 32x4 29.15 33x4 30.05 34x4 30.85 32x4¼ $37.70 33x4¼ $38.55 34x4¼ $39.50 35x4¼ 40.70 36x4¼ 41.55 33x5 46.95 35x5 49.30 37x5 51.85 Free Visor Fabri Apex Fabric Guaranteed 6,00 SPECIA 30x3½ Cord Guaranteed 7,00 NOTE:—Preserve for premiums only mium to a custom Free offer expire ber 10th. DON'T FORGET—WE TAKE IN YOUR OLD TIRE Sutton & Mendoza RELIABLE TIRE CO. 147 So. Los Angeles St. Anaheim Pho DURANT OAKLAND FACTORY IS BUSY "It is with pride that we announce the completion of our new Pacific Coast Durant plant at Oakland," says R. C. Durant, president and general manager of the Durant Motor Co., of California; in a statement issued just recently, "Within nine months after the ground breaking we were in production. Our factory was turning out Durant motor cars for distribution throughout the Pacific Coast territory, and daily increasing production in an effort to reach our maximum output of 250 cars per day. "In selecting his factory force, Mr. George R. Scott, factory manager, has chosen subordinates who are all men of long experience, and practical training in their chosen fields of endeavor. Many of them have been with Mr. Scott in previous enterprises; therefore our dealers, the public and our 4,183 partners in industry are assured of a product from the Pacific Coast plant that is fully up to the Durant standard." Continuing, President Durant congratulates Durant Dealers of the state, and mentions department heads, including Sales Manager C. M. Steves and Comptroller and Treasurer A. L. Warmington. ROAD REPORTS OF CLUB AUTHORITATIVE Proof that So. Cal. has achieved honors long striven for by other sections of America—namely, to be the motoring paradise of the world—has just been furnished to the Auto club of So. Cal. According to club officials, this section of the state has lately been the subject of much good-natured comment in the press of the northern counties for its activity in promoting the interests of motorists who visit here from the east and from Oregon and Washington. The Auto club denies that in any instance has the organization issued road information contrary to the so- No Comebacks in 14 Months on The I. X. L. Here's a battery guaranteed for a year only that actually has been sold for 14 months without a comeback or adjustment. It's the I. B. S. we're talking about. W. E. Altnow, chief operator of the Independent Battery Station, from which his battery is named, accidentally told us so yesterday. On one day this week he sold eight of them, two at the Yorba Linda branch, the others to Anaheimers, as follows: C. J. Kennedy, John Voltz, Frank P. Taggart, E. O. Curtis, J. E. Schumacher, and Bert Moody. There is a Ford size that sells at $17.00 flat. FORD EXHIBIT AT SHOW RECORD ONE Messrs. Dunton, Wickershelm, Mansur and Knox and Stout, the four Ford distributors of the county, have appealed directly to the Ford factory in Los Angeles to provide as complete a line of Ford models as possible for the exhibit at the auto show in connection with the Orange County Fair, according to George Dunton of Anaheim; Ford Fordson and Lincoln distributor and the largest assembler of passenger cars put out by the Ford Motor Company ever seen in the county is anticipated. The demands of the Ford distributors and others may result in fact in an enlargement of the space assigned for the show, between 17,000 and 18,000 square feet. It is a case of that or cutting down the space already drawn for, said Dunton, who is head of the dealers' craft of the Orange County Auto Trade Association under whose auspices the show will be given. Fordson will be confined to the industrial exhibit, together with all other combination vehicles other than passenger. CADILLAC SERVICE honors long striven for by other sections of America—namely, to be the motoring paradise of the world—has just been furnished to the Auto club of So. Cal. According to club officials, this section of the state has lately been the subject of much good-natured comment in the press of the northern counties for its activity in promoting the interests of motorists who visit here from the east and from Oregon and Washington. The Auto club denies that in any instance has the organization issued road information contrary to the actual conditions of highways leading westward across the continent, and has consistently maintained road crews on all highways both summer and winter so that its information may be correct and fair to all concerned, working only in the behalf of the touring public. Free Stop Light, Tube To Tire Buyers Just to keep things humming, the Reliable Tire Company will next week give away a stop light, an inner tube, a back cushion or chamois and sponge to each and every purchaser of a Para-Bell cord tire. To each give a visor cap. This applies to all sizes of each tire. The 30 by 3½ cord sells at $12.50 and is guaranteed to give 7000 miles, to say nothing about any just adjustment and service that the company will provide. TWO TRUCKS COLLIDE An accident was reported yesterday on Los Angeles st., where two trucks, one driven by C. Perez of Yorba and the other by R. S. McGregor of San Bernardino, collided at the intersection with an alley. Both trucks were damaged. No one was reported seriously injured. CADILLAC SERVICE HERE IS NOTABLE Owners of Cadillacs in Northern Orange co. how have one of the most experienced men in So. Cal. to service their cars. Sidney Hopcroft, who served his apprenticeship in the factory at Detroit was connected later with the Cadillac garage company in Santa Ana and recently was in charge of the Cadillac station in Riverside, has been put in charge of the local branch of the Cadillac Garage Co., on North Los Angeles st. Hopcroft has been working on Cadillac cars ever since 1907, including the three years and one half in the factory. Branch Manager M. B. Lacy reports that a Hollywood man of a five-passenger sedan. A big sign soon will be erected, following the completion of repairs to the front and interior of the showrooms. The latter have been completely redecorated and are among the most ornate in the city. 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Its smart appearance appeals to women drivers, too, and its simplicity of operation and rare need for attention makes it ideal mechanically for their use. WNSEND & MEDBERY, Inc. DVE, Manager Angeles Street Phone 775 506-8 N. Broadway Santa Ana Its smart appearance appeals to women drivers, too, and its simplicity of operation and rare need for attention makes it ideal mechanically for their use. WNSEND & MEDBERY, Inc. 506-8 N. Broadway Santa Ana Over 300 Cars Focused This Week How About Yours? Get Your Certificate and Play Safe WEST BROS. Official Headlight Focusing Station Angeles and Chestnut Phone 31 SON-- =ESSEX ces Reduced fective September 22 ese New Low Prices Purchase of Any Car and Medbery, Inc eles St. Phone 775 Mgr. 506-8 N. Broadway Santa Ana