oc-plain-dealer 1923-06-23

26TH YEAR NO. 264. OUTPUT OF 5 MONTHS IS RECORD Cars and Trucks So Far Manufactured, 1,660,573 Factories Report. Automobile trade wisesacres, who forecast that in view of the enormous output of the factories during the first four months of this record-breaking year there would be a slowing down of production in May, proved false prophets. Not only was there no falling off last month but an actual gain of 6 per cent over April and 59 per cent over May of last year. As a matter of fact May set a new maximum of motor vehicle production. According to shipping reports presented at the June meeting of the directors of the National Automobile C. of C. the output of passenger car and trucks from members plants was used Car Market To Be Moved Today The Certified Used Car in Market will be moved to the lot adjoining Hubbell & Wimmer on North Los Angeles street today and Sunday, according to present plans, C. P. Hamm announced. The building of West Bros., adjoined South of Los Angeles and Chestnut streets has been torn down, and the main building will soon be also. More space even than before will be available in the quarters, Manager C. P. Hamm declares. N. A. C. C. Elects Officers, Directors At the annual meeting of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce on June 7, Col. Olton (Pierce-Arrow) was again chosen president. Other officers elected were: Roy D. Chapin (Hudson), vice president; C. C. Hanch (Lexington), passenger car division, second vice president; Windsor T. White (White), motor truck division, second vice president; A. J. Broussau (Mack), secretary; H. H. Rice (Cadillac) treasurer. Five directors elected for terms of three years were: Charles Blifton (Pierce-Arrow); F. J. Lynes (Dodge); H. M. Jewett (Palace-Detroit); Windsor T. White (White); Alfred H. Swayne, (General Motors Truck). Alfred Reeves was again made San Diego Fuel Tank On July San Diego's second annual fuel economy to El Centro turn has been scheduled for it will be sponsored by the bille departments' of the lune and the Sun and will as the Motor Dealers Assn run. Trophies will be offered newspapers for two phase event which will include car making the greatest ton miles per gallon of gas the other for the car m greatest number of miles per gallon. There will be four Prices of the various automobiles determine to which each car belongs. Rules the contest will be the same used last year, except for changes intended to eliminate fusion and chance of error. Oakland, Forc, Rickenholme were the class w year. The Jewett, Dort, S new Stutz six have come ego's automobile row since as new prospects for the dealers. Improve Your Ford Wonderful New Type 600 $12.75 Plus War Tax Bosch-Ignition Makes Starting Easy—Keeps Plugs Clean—Adds Power—Prevents Timer Troubles Anaheim Ignition Depot A. Bevillard, Prop. Estab. 1912 218 S. Los Angeles St. Phone 489 HUDSON The Speedster $1425 HUDSON The Speedster $1425 7-Pass Phaeton $1475 Coach . . 1625 Sedan . . 2095 Freight and Tax Extra Compare It With the Costliest Cars You find comparison for Hudson quality only in the small group of fine cars that stand at the very front of mechanical excellence. But do you compare its price at $1425 with theirs? The reliability of the Super-Six chassis is famous. Controls are simple. It requires little care to keep in top condition. With endurance and performance proofs that have never been equalled it gives a price saving of hundreds of dollars over cars of comparable quality. R. W. TOWNSEND, Inc. G. C. GRIFFIN, Manager 226 So. Los Angeles Street Anaheim—Phone 775 Hudson Coach $1525 FREIGHT TAX E MOBILE SECTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN DEALER Anaheim, California, Saturday, June 23, 1923. San Diego Fuel Test On July 17 San Diego's second annual test of fuel economy to El Centro and return has been scheduled for July 17. It will be sponsored by the automobile departments of the Union-Tribune and the Sun and will be known as the Motor Dealers Ass'n economy run. Trophies will be offered by the newspapers for two phases of the event which will include on for the car making the greatest number of miles per gallon of gasoline and one other for the car making the greatest number of miles (straight) per gallon. There will be four class cups. Series of the various automobiles will determine to which classification each car belongs. Rules governing the con test will be the same as those used last year, except for a few minor changes intended to eliminate confusion and chance of error. Oakland, Ford, Rickenbacker and Holmes were the class winners last year. The Jewett, Dart, Star and the new Stutz six have come to San Diego's automobile row since last year's new prospects for the list of competitors. HERE'S MORE ADVICE FOR THAT LONG TRIP Are you or your friends planning to take any long tour? Do you know all there is to know about long distance cutting, or would you like to absorb a few words of warning in regard to such long distance trips from the touring bureau of the Auto Club of Southern California? Here are some of the "don'ts" from the club, and every one of them is important whether you are taking a long trip or a short trip—in regard to the equipment of your car and person: Don't allow the car to be without provisions or food of some sort at any time. Don't fail to have warm clothing in the outfit. He high altitudes in the west are cold and the dry air is penetrating. Don't forget the yellow goggles. In driving west you have to face the sun all afternoon and the glare is hard on the eyes. Don't wait until your gasoline is almost gone before filling up. There might be a delay or it might not be obtained at the next point at which it can be secured, no matter how little you need. Don't allow your water cantteens to be other than full of fresh water and keep it filled. The burst of a water hose or a sudden leak in your radiator might occur between garages. The entire expense of a car and four passengers from coast to coast, a distance of approximately 3,500 miles, should not at any time exceed $5.00 per day per passenger, says the Auto Club. This sum will include everything except tires expense and unforeseen breakdowns. It includes gasoline, oil and all provisions, but places no restrictions upon the amount or quality of provisions, and will easily cover the requirements of the average person. Headlight Inspection Different May Receipts, State Division in Big Gain Comparative figures compiled by Will H. Marsh, Chief of the Division of Motor Vehicles for the month of May, show a very healthy increase in commercial white back tires and leapling spec plates is not being departed trol, which bids. Determine to which classification each car belongs. Rules governing the co test will be the same as those used last year, except for a few minor changes intended to eliminate confusion and chance of error. Oakland, Ford, Rickenbacker and Holmes were the class winners last year. The Jewett, Dart, Star and the New Stutz six have come to San Diego's automobile row since last year in new prospects for the list of con- ders. PAINT CAN'T STAND SALT SEA AIR, FOG A long felt want has been met in lasting finish for automobile bodies in craftsman leather, declares C. Cox of the Anaheim Auto Works. The climate of the sea border is the most disastrous, according to Cox, to out-side finishes. The salt air, sand water and coast fog, coming in contact with your painted auto body surface speeds its rapid deterioration. Since Southern California is the home of one and half million automobiles, it was perfectly natural that this section with its progressive speed should solve this problem. Craigman leather, cemented onto the body of automobiles is the only finish that will hold up and retain its original beauty indefinitely. Figuring the years of service of this finish in comparison to the short life of a paint surface, the leather finish is by far the cheapest — at least 50 percent cheaper, says Cox, who has spent 16 years in So. Calif., specializing in auto painting, auto tops and upholstering. Before coming to Ananeim, Cox conducted "The Autocraft Shop" of Los Angeles, or of the foremost shops of the city. To those contemplating a new finish or top for their cars, no bear authority or workmanship can be had than that of the shop at 217 N. Nah Los Angeles. 1 DIES IN CRASH (By International News Service) EL CERRITO, Can June 23—One man was killed onight and another man is believed living as the result of a Santa Fe train hitting their automobile here try. The dead man was Douglas A. Stracklen. In driving west you have to face the sun all afternoon and the glare is hard on the eyes. Headlight Inspection Different Will H. Marsh, Chief of the Division of Motor Vehicles, has announced a new policy is to be adopted in connection with the establishment of headlight testing stations throughout the State of California. Heretofore a quasi official sanction has been given certain testing agencies established by the California Auto Trades Association. These agencies are to be superceded by official stations under the immediate supervision and sanction of the Department of Motor Vehicles. It will be the policy of the department to see that each station so authorized is properly equipped with uniform headlight charts and other paraphnalia necessary for this work. It is proposed to establish these testing agencies in every section of the State of California, and in connection with local and traffic officers, the department hopes to carry on a campaign of education and enforcement which will thoroughly eradicate the present headlight evil. No provision is contained in the new automobile act for the fixing of a testing fee charg- May Receipts, State Division in Big Gain Comparative figures compiled by Will H. Marsh, Chief of the Division of Motor Vehicles for the month of May, show a very healthy increase in the automobile industry in the State of California. Receipts of the department for May, 1922, mounted to $253,591.55, whereas May 1923 shows a total collection of $275,986.65, or an increase over the same month of one year ago of $122,395.10. The total registrations for May of 1922 were 27,685, whereas May 1923 shows 40,853, or a net increase of 13,168 machines. Although the increase this year over the same month last year amounts to approximately 30 per cent, the payroll costs for the department show a decided decrease. The payroll of May, 1922 was $28,751.39 whereas the 1929 payroll amounted to $26,736.72, a net saving in this item alone of $2,014.67. The best place to live is just inside your income. Ed for headlight adjustments. However, any attempt on the part of the official adjusting station to overcharge the customer will result in the suspension of the agency so offending as an official station. Announce New and Large HERRS RATTERY ON With Cars Hudson Also Builds the ESSEX Essex Prices Ave: Touring $1045 Cabriolet 1145 Coach , 1145 Freight and Tax Extra ND, Inc. 506-8 No. Broadway Santa Ana FREIGHT and TAX EXTRA New and Larger HERRS BATTERY And From Now On We W EXIDE SERVICE 307 North Los A Former Location Independent Batt We Invite Your Green, Red on White 1924 License Colors "The Wearing of the Green" is to be popularized in California in 1924, due to the fact that the Division of Motor Vehicles has definitely decided upon chrome green as the background coloring for next year's plates, according to Will H. Marsh, chief of the division. The figures and letters are to be in white. "This is the first year that green has been used in California automobile plate, though it is the most artistic, restful to the eye, and, from the many requests which have been received by the department for its use, it evidently will be very popular", says Marsh. Every automobilist properly registered after January 31, 1924, will, as a result of this edification, be flying the "Irish flag", with the exception that it has been decided to manufacture an entirely different plate for pneumatic tired commercial vehicles. The Breed bill, recently enacted, creates a division of registration between pneumatic and solid tired commercial vehicles which, for quick recognition an inspection, will require a dissimilar plate. Therefore, it has been decided to make the pneumatic commercial vehicle plate with a white background carrying red figures and letters. The work of preparing specifications for the new plates is now in hand and will shortly be in readiness for the purchasing department of the board of control, which will issue the call for bids. It is proposed to ask for a REDUCTIONS CONTINUE ON TIRES Miller and Penn Vac Down Latter 15 P. C.—Temporary, Says Dunlop. The withdrawal of the Firestone Co. from the Big Five has resulted in a new lineup among manufacturers, developments this week showed. The Firestone Co., which headed the movement for a new rubber organization, opposing the Rubber Ass'n of America, has been followed in its reduction by two other prominent manufacturers: Pennsylvania Vacuum Tube, which this week announced a cut of 15 per cent, according to John Ruedy of Ruedy & Son here, and the Miller Rubber Co., which cut 10 per cent. But these are the only independents of any consequence which have reduced, it is said, and the indepen- Local Man Has Smooth Trip with Brunswicks Using Brunswick tires on his Olds, M. V. Stewart and family, who are now on a long trip including the Yellowstone, haven't had a bit of trouble, according to a card which this week reached Daniells & Williams, Northern Orange-co distributor of the tires. Stewart went via Bishop and thru Nevada, and has seen some mighty rough roads in the course of the trip. Several parties of folks of Anaheim and vicinity are touring with Brunswick developments this week showed. The Firestone Co., which headed the movement for a new rubber organization, opposing the Rubber Ass'n of America, has been followed in its reduction by two other prominent manufacturers: Pennsylvania Vacuum Tube, which this week announced a cut of 15 per cent, according to John Ruedy of Ruedy & Son here, and the Miller Rubber Co., which cut 10 per cent. But these are the only independents of any consequence which have reduced, it is said, and the independents are for the most part sticking to the Rubber Ass'n of America with the now "Big Four". F. S. Dunlop of the Nu-Way Tire Co. today quoted an announcement that the Converse people absolutely would not cut prices, declaring a cut was not warranted. At the same time Dunlop and others are themselves on some of their tires—the Norwalk in Dunlop's case—meeting the cuts already made. Crude rubber remains firm, says Dunlop, and it is only a question of time when it will rise again and bring another advance in tire prices by the manufacturers. Retirement of the entire balance of its series B notes, aggregating slightly more than $2,000,000, was made by the Maxwell Motor Corporation on June 1, from the current year's earnings. wick tires, G. H. Flesner is on his way to the Atlantic coast in his seven-passenger Jordan. Not a complaint has come in from tourists using Brunswicks. LARGER QUARTERS BATTERY STATION On We Will Be Known As RVICE STATION in Los Angeles St. Your Location of the Battery Station e Your Patronage