oc-plain-dealer 1923-12-08

VOL XXVII, NO. 86 SALES OF CERTIFIED A TO IMPROVE SOME MORE ROADS Sunset Beach Thorofares, $55,000 Gravel Job, to Get Hearing The paving of the Placentia Yotba road beyond Richfield to connect it up with the Santa Ana caryon road, announced today by the office of the county superintendent of highways, will be of particular convenience to drivers from Anaheim and the rest of the 10,400 BUICKS, CAL. SALES, 9 MOS. That California is securely perched in first place among all other states in the union, in ownership of automobiles is now generally conceded by statisticians who make a close study of sales comparisons. The extent of prosperity prevailing in the west is often lost sight of, however, insofar as it has to do with the degree of growth in the automotive industry, says Bill Goodrum of the Anaheim Auto Co. Substantiating this statement, R. F. Thompson, general manager of the Howard Automobile Company, gives our figures bearing on the increased sale of Buicks in California. These show that the Howard organization in one state alone, California, disposed of 10,441 new Bucks in the first three quarter period of 1923 while in the same time during 1921 they disposed of 4279. The gain in the two year period is equivalent to 140 per cent. Though all makes of cars did not HOLE CUT THRU TOP TO ACCOMMODATE What'd yeh think if yeh a fella comin' along with head and neck pocked above the top of his cart? Angelenos are getting experience—some of them not all—when Jack Earl, is 18, but looks only two lees of being eight feet comes along in his Star. He is $1, but locks only two th and down; contrary to way some folks are built, any old kind of windshield all the same to him. Sunset Beach Thorofares, $55,000 Gravel Job, to Get Hearing The paving of the Placentia Yotba road beyond Richfield to connect it up with the Santa Ana canyon road, announced today by the office of the county superintendent of highways, will be of particular convenience to drivers from Anaheim and the rest of the northern half of the county who go by way of Placentia. Asphalt is the material. At present the road is only oiled. The gravelling of some six miles at or near Sunset Beach will be of considerable aid to members of gun clubs in the vicinity and those passing thru Wintersburg etc. The improvement, which will be known as Road Improvement District No. 26, will come up on Jan. 8 when the hearing will be held in Santa Ana. Bola Chica street and Los Patos avenue comprise about four miles and Polsa avenue, Smeltzer and Wintersburg avenues about half a mile each. The work will cost between $50,-000 and $60,000. Bids will be opened on Dec. 28 on 2.6 miles of concrete between Orange and Olive. The paying will be 20 feet wide. Edinger street from Bristol street to Fairview road in the southern half of the county. 8 mile, will be re-surfaced with concrete. ACCESSORIES URGED AS GIFTS Nenno and Elmers are offering a splendid stock of small accessories and auto conveniences suitable as Christmas gifts. "Buy something useful," says the firm, and the one who gets the gift will have something to think about for months or years to come. Here is a selection, representing the best articles made in their line: Spotlights, motometers, automobile gloves, horns, wind deflectors, cigar lighters, windshield cleaners, rear sight mirrors, tonneau windshields, stop lights, vases and thermo kits. Always make sure that brake pedals do not touch the floor boards. BARGAIN OFFER OF CHEVROLETS The Western Sales and Service Co. of Chicago, Ill., having just closed a very successful sale in Long Beach for Bodrum and Dobys, where they sacrificed thousands of dollars worth of cars, have taken the entire stock of used cars from all stores of Frank P. Taggart Motor Car Co. and placed them on sale at the Fullerton store at 121 W. Commonwealth, where for one week only, next week, every car in the stock will be cut to a price that any one desiring a car can well afford. Credit terms of the very best have been arranged for the market. WASHINGTON, Dec. 8. Department of commerce nounces that the returns covered by the bureau of the county show that during the year 11,666 deaths resulting from civents caused by automobiles and other motor vehicles (excluding motorcycles) occurred with the death registration area of United States (exclusive of wall), which area contains 85 cent of the total population. Number represents a death of 12.5 per 100,000 people as against 11.5 in 1921, 10.1920, 9.4 in 1919, 9.3 in 1917, and 9 in 1917. In the 27 sts for which data for 1917 are available the actual number of deaths increased from 6014 that year to 9581 in 1922, corresponding rates for these years being 8.7 and 12.9. Of the 37 states in the jurisdiction area, California had highest death rate, equivalent to 26.0 per 100,000 people, and crease of 1.6 per cent. New York with 16.7 per 100,000 had second highest rate; New Jersey was third with 16.4, and Colorado fourth with 16.3. Los Angeles with 29.5 per 100,000 had highest rate of the 67 cities porting. Learning to fight is easy. You have to do is to go arate saying exactly what you think Kankakee News. week and experts from Chicago the job to teach every one does not know how to drive that is possible about a car. Remember this sale has not to do with the Anaheim store ESSEX COACH ESSEX COACH $1145 Freight and Tax Extra All These Advantages at the Cost of an Open Car To all the noted qualities of the Essex chassis, the Coach adds closed car utility, comfort and distinction. The cost is little more than for open cars. The Coach is a family car. It is a car for business and professional use. It is a delight to drive. It is easy to handle and comfortable to ride in. Operating cost is low. H. R. GROVE 226 S. Los Angeles St. Anaheim 112 East Amerige Fullerton THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer automobile Sectu Anaheim, California, Saturday, December 8, 1923 FIED AUTOS ARE BOOMING IN OLE CUT THRU TOP TO ACCOMMODATE HIM What'd yeh think if yeh saw fella comin' along with his head and neck pocked out above the top of his car? Angelenos are getting that experience—some of them, at all—when Jack Earl, who 18, but looks only two inches of being eight feet tall, comes along in his Star. Earl $1, but locks only two inch-down, contrary to the way some folks are built, and why old kind of windshield is the same to him. OAKLAND REACHES 7TH SALE PLACE The Oakland six is firmly entrenched in third place among six cylinder cars on the volume of sales, according to figres given out by the Registration Bureau for the month of November. "Oakland's rise in popularity has been little short of sensation," says Harry L. Turton, Orange county Oakland dealer, "coming up from an almost unknown car less than two years ago to third place among six cylinder cars in Southern California." "But the Oakland popularity has not been merely sectional as is the case so often. It's increase in popular estimation has been nationwide. Figures computed by national organization show that it ranks seventh in sales among all cars made in sales from the factory thru to the consumer." "The start of this rise was made in May of 1922 when the Oakland made a sweeping victory of the Los Angeles to Yosemite Economy run and augmented this Hudson or Essex Per Day is Sold H. R. Grove, Anaheim and Fullerton distributor of the Hudson and Essex... reports these sales the past week: O. Uirich, Anaheim, Essex coach; W. P. Cassidy, Anaheim, Hudson coach; Mrs. Florence DeGroff, Fullerton, Essex phaeeton; Earl Farris, Long Beach, formerly Anaheim, Hudson coach; Y. Masunaga and K. Takayama, grocers, Hudson speedster; J. A. Renwick, Fullerton, Hudson speedster. OIL FAMINE NO HARM TO FRANKLIN A stock 1924 Franklin sedan has just completed a New York-to-Chicago run of 1104 miles on a trifle less than three-quarters of a quart of oil. The hood was sealed during the entire trip, which was staged under the supervision of the Automobile Club RACES EVEN WEEK AND PLANNER Weekly races instead tri-yearly in Los Angeles is the plan of George R. who this week announced would rebuild Aceot Speedway an ultimate cost of approx $1,000,000. Bentel has 116 acres on Alhambra-a Lincoln Park and Selig-7 the Huntington Land & ment Co., Frank F. and Barham and J. P. Jordan. The dirt track ot be will be a mile long. WASHINGTON, Dec. 8. — The department of commerce announces that the returns compilations bureau of the census that during the year 1922, 56 deaths resulting from accidents caused by automobiles other motor vehicles (excluding motorcycles) occurred within death registration area of the United States (exclusive of Hawaii), which area contains 85 per cent of the total population. This report represents a death rate of 2.5 per 100,000 population against 11.5 in 1921, 10.4 in 1923, 9.4 in 1919, 9.3 in 1918, and 9.9 in 1917. In the 27 states which data for 1917 are available, the actual number of these increases from 6014 in year to 9581 in 1922, the responding rates for these two being 8.7 and 12.9. The 37 states in the region area, California had the highest death rate, equivalent to per 100,000 people, an increase of 1.6 per cent. New York is the third with 16.4, and Colorado with 16.3. Los Angeles, 29.5 per 100,000 had the highest rate of the 67 cities reporting. Warning to fight is easy. All have to do is go around exactly what you think. Mike News. and experts from Chicago on job to teach every one who not know how to drive all is possible about a car. Number this sale has nothing with the Anaheim store or lot. But the Oakland popularity has not been merely sectional as is the case so often. It's increase in popular estimation has been nationwide. Figures computed by national organization show that it ranks seventh in sales among all cars made in sales from the factory thru to the consumer. "The start of this rise was made in May of 1922 when the Oakland made a sweeping victory of the Los Angeles to Yosemite Economy run and augmented this stride by stepping out and coping the San Diego to El Centro Economy by a wide margin, defeating every other car entered. "These victories brought the Oakland up from 85th place to 21st place, when in 1923 the Oakland again won these two great annual events, establishing what is recognized as world's records for economy by the A.A. A. By the repeating of these double victories the Oakland won its right to the crown of the economy champion. "Along in the spring, a stock Oakland roadster started the motor world by reeling off 67.8 miles an hour for 442 minutes, showing that the car had an efficient power plant and could stand up under excessive strains. "Listen in With Me"—Bevillard "Uncle John," the well-known announcer of KHJ, has a surprise for his friends of the air that will give listeners-in an opportunity to hear a real 50-piece band, conducted by Dr. Heiner. This special program will be broadcasted from the Times studios from 10 a.m. to 12 m., on Thursday, Dec. 20. Along with some other very fine programs being booked by KHJ will be the special Xmas Eve program, featuring the famous Russian String Quartet. KHJ has always been noted for the wonderful programs broadcasted from its studios, but it seems they are getting more enjoyable now than ever. Uncle John assures his friends of radioland of some very interesting lectures in the next few weeks that will be educational and of special interest to young and old alike. A. Bevillard extends an invitation to all those who do not have radio sets in their homes, to listen-in on these special programs in his store at 218 S. Los Angeles st. EFFICIENCY AND BEAUTY MARK SET OIL FAMINE NO HARM TO FRANKLIN A stock 1924 Franklin sedan has just completed a New York-to-Chicago run of 1104 miles on a trifle less than three-quarters of a quart of oil. The hood was sealed during the entire trip, which was staged under the supervision of the Automobile Club of America. The car left New York city at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, and arrived at Chicago at 9:29 p.m., central time, on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Stops were made at Albany, Syracuse, Buffalo, Cleveland, Bowling Green and South Bend to replenish the gasoline supply and take pictures of the car in these cities. The elapsed running time was 41 hours and 59 minutes; the actual running time was 37 hours and 4 minutes, or an average of 29.78 miles per hour. A pace better than an ordinary touring rate was maintained throughout the trip, and most of the time the load included five passengers. The purpose of the Franklin Co. in staging this run was to establish under official observation the oil economy of the new 1924 Franklin, and at the same time observe gasoline consumption under fairly strenuous driving conditions. Only .736 of a quart of oil was used on the entire journey of 1104 miles, or in other words, the oil consumption amounted to 9 per cent, was considered in arriving at this figure, which was checked by the Armour Institute of Technology of Chicago. Oil consumption was at the rate of 1498 miles to the quart, or 5992 miles to the gallon. It was not the purpose of the test, however, to encourage automobile drivers to run long distances on a filling of oil. On the contrary, Franklin engineers endorse the present lubrication theory of changing oil frequently. Three Franklin officials alternated as drivers. G. L. Schaefer and Percy Charles, both of New York city, were the official representatives of the Automobile Club of America on the trip and they acted as observers throughout the entire journey. DODGE CONTINUES IN GOOD DEMAND Dodge cars are arriving in larger volume, Charles Mann reports, and immediate deliveries can be promised on touring cars and the business sedan. November sales included: New touring cars: S. Tanaka, M. L. Poster, C. W. Griffin, John Schafer W. W. Bartlett, Los Alamitos Weekly races instead tri-yearly in Los Angeles is the plan of George Rush who this week announced would rebuild Ascot Speedway an ultimate cost of approx $1,000,000. Bentel has 116 acres on Albembra-Lincoln Park and Selig Zaytzeh Huntington Land &MENT Co., Frank F., and Barbah and J. P. Jordan. The dirt track ot be will be a mile long. Grandstands to account 10,000 people will be cone while a large amusement on an 850-foot frontage hambra avenue will be an uoous feature. The infield of the race will be used for a five-hourse devoted exclusively ginners. At least twice annually will be put on. Motorcycle races will be as well as regular auto races. The Pacific Electric hauls with the park and connections will be established EFFICIENCY AND BEAUTY MARK SET Since radio broadcasting came into being there has been a need among discriminating folk for a complete receiver, likely enough to grace any living room, and at the same time not occupying too much space. Radiola IV meets this demand so generously as to satisfy the most exacting tests of reproduction, and the cabinet will delight the eye on that wall table little used, says Robert V. Jenzen, local distributor. Radiola IV is completely self contained, all batteries necessary to the operation of the dry cell tubes being housed in the same cabinet which holds the apparatus and the highly developed loud speaker. The left hand door opens to reveal the operating controls, and the top, to, lifts readily, for making connections or changing about the tubes. When the few simple adjustments have been made, the door may be closed entirely to conceal the apparatus, the broadcasted voice and music pouring through the grille door at the right which closes upon the outlet of the loud speaker. Radiola IV consists of an efficient tuner in conjunction with a regenerative circuit, detector, two stages of audio amplification and loud speaker of distinctive design. It is provided with jacks for plugging in head telephones for the reception of very distant signals. This instrument is furnished complete with all batteries, four tubes (one spare), a pair of sensitive head telephones with plug and silk covered wires for connection to antenna and ground. Shop Early— If an engine is subject to considerable vibration, there is danger of the bolts coming loose at the base. DODGE CONTINUES IN GOOD DEMAND Dodge cars are arriving in larger volume, Charles Mann reports, and immediate deliveries can be promised on touring cars and the business sedan. November sales included: New touring cars: S. Tanaka, M. L. Poster, C. W. Griffin, John Schaffer W. W. Bartlett, Los Alamitos Sugar Co., and Fred Bentjen, Jr. All but the sugar company are of Anaheim vicinity. RILEY INCREASES SUPPLY OF PARTS The local Studebaker garage is not only the largest in the county, with additions recently made, but it will have on hand one of the largest stock of parts for Studebaker cars to be found anywhere in the Southland. The parts and accessories now are being put on the shelves in the big structure. According to the new arrangement, each department is segregated. Harry D. Riley, distributor in Anaheim, Fullerton, Orange and their vicinities, will continue to use this as the repair shop of all his cars. The improvements are regarded as indicating Riley's confidence in the future growth of the city. "Average Life of Battery 2 Years" A battery that is only six months to a year old can usually be completely rebuilt for half its original cost, even though all three cells are burned out, according to L. H. McGee, local Westinghouse battery distributor. One cell can be replaced for one-sixth of the cost. McGee manufactures batteries and could afford to put his guarantee on them, but doesn't make a business of it. The average life of a battery is two years without any repairs, even re-charging, McGee claims. ECTION ING IN THREE TOWNS RACES EVERY WEEK ARE PLANNED Weekly races instead of bi-or tri-yearly in Los Angeles! That is the plan of George R. Bentel who this week announced that he would rebuild Aseot Speedway at an ultimate cost of approximately 1,000,000. Bentel has leased 16 acres on Alhambra-ave near Lincoln Park and Selig-Zoo from The Huntington Land & Improvement Co., Frank F. and Harold Barham and J. P. Jordan. The dirt track ot be laid out will be a mile long. 13 CENT GAS ORDERED BY GOVERNOR OF S. D. The fight over gasoline prices in certain northern states appeared to have broken out afresh when a dispatch was received today, announcing that Governor McMasters of South Dakota had ordered the State Highway Department to sell the fluid at 13 cents, five cents under that of the Standard Oil Co. 153 WILL GET DIPLOMAS AS DRIVERS REPORT 500 CARS SOLD IN COUNTY O. C. M. C. D. Assn. Markets Do Big Trade; Meeting Last Eve Five hundred cars have been sold by the Orange County Motor Car Dealers' Ass'n, at its three markets so far this year. Manager C. P. Hamm reported at a live monthly meeting held last Weekly races instead of bi-or tri-yearly in Los Angeles! That is the plan of George R. Bentel who this week announced that he would rebuild Ascot Speedway at an ultimate cost of approximately 1,000,000. Bentel has leased 16 acres on Alhambra-ave near Lincoln Park and Selig Zoo from the Huntington Land & Improvement Co., Frank P. and Harold Kartham and J. P. Jordan. The dirt track ot be laid out will be a mile long. Grandstands to accommodate 5,000 people will be constructed, while a large amusement center on an 850-foot frontage on Alhambra avenue will be a conspicuous feature. The infield of the race track will be used for a five-hole golf course devoted exclusively to beginners. At least twice annually a rodeo will be put on. Motorcycle races will be given as regular auto races. The Pacific Electric has connections with the park and trolley connections will be established. 153 WILL GET DIPLOMAS AS DRIVERS One hundred and fifty-three persons will receive diplomas next Monday evening at Orange from the Orange County Branch of the Truck Owners' Ass'n. of So. Calif. following the completion of the course for drivers given by the Motor Traffic School conducted at the principal points of the county. The exercises will be held in the Union High school auditorium and will open at 7:45 p.m. The school's officers are Presi(Continued on Page 2) O. C. M. C. D. Assn. Markets Do Big Trade; Meeting Last Eve Five hundred cars have been sold by the Orange County Motor Car Dealers' Ass'n, at its three markets so far this year. Manager C. P. Hamm reported at a live monthly meeting held last evening in the California Hotel, Fumerton. The Anaheim market alone has taken in $135,000 in sales money since it was opened on Feb. 23 of this year. More space may be added, Hamm declared today. Sales here are averaging around two per day in December. The business shown demonstrated the wisdom of the plan of operation, Hamm indicated in his report. Bob White presided as chairman in the absence of John Tubbs. Aside from Hamm's report, the meeting was occupied with regular routine business. IN ALL THE WORLD NO GIFT LIKE AN AUTOMOBILE What Gift could you give to your family, that could be used 365 days in the year—Give so much joy—Such valuable service Pool Your Gift Money This Year —and at least make the down payment on one of our Renewed, Re-finished, Reconditioned cars. We will make delivery any day you designate before Christmas. A small deposit will hold it. Listed below are the Pick of Anaheim and Fullerton's Used Cars. 1923 MAXWELL CLUB COUPE This is a beautiful car you would love to own, with lots of extras. Down Payment $380 1923 OAKLAND COUPE You should see this one, almost new, and with the added extras you will like it. Down Payment $400 1923 CHEVROLET SEDAN With the wire wheels and bumpers you have all the comfort of $300 1923 STUDEBAKER Light Six Touring. Just the car you have wished for, with bumpers, motor- 1923 MAXWELL CLUB COUPE This is a beautiful car you would love to own, with lots of extras. Down Payment $380 1923 OAKLAND COUPE You should see this one, almost new, and with the added extras you will like it. Down Payment $400 1923 CHEVROLET SEDAN With the wire wheels and bumpers you have all the comfort of a large sedan; Down Payment $300 1923 STUDEBAKER Light Six Touring. Just the car you have wished for, with bumpers, motor-meter, wings, etc. Down Payment $380 1922 JEWETT ROADSTER Renewed, Refinished, reconditioned. This is some buy Down Payment $300 1923 CHALMERS TOURING This car is so near new you can't tell the difference. Down Payment $380 1922 Ford Coupe 1920 Nash Sedan 1921 Chevrolet Touring 1922 Ford Touring 1920 Oakland Coupe 1921 Oakland Touring 1921 Ford Coupe 1920 Essex Roadster 1922 Buick 4 Roadster 1921 Ford Roadster 1920 Nash Touring 1920 Buick 6 Roadster 1919 Ford Coupe 1921 Dodge Touring 1921 Nash 4 Roadster 1923 Ford Sedan 1919 Napa Touring 1923 Chevrolet Touring 1922 Ford Sedan 1922 Buick Four Touring 1920 Dodge Roadster OPEN EVERY EVENING AND SUNDAY MORNING Orange County Certified Motor Car Market ANAHEIM 250 NORTH LOS ANGELES STREET Phone Anaheim 94 FULLERTON COR. WHITING AND SPADRA Phone Fullerton 47