oc-plain-dealer 1923-12-29

MANY FACTORS IN DODGE'S BEAUTY Redlator, hood, cowl, body, lenders, ramps, running boards—all contribute their quota to the striking new beauty of Dodge Brothers closed car, says the company in an announcement which has reached Charley Mann, local distributor. Its superior riding comfort will likewise reveal itself the instant you take the road. Deeper seats, low-swung body, more leg room and complete new spring equipment, secure luxurious travel. FIGURE IT OUT MERCED, Dec. 29.—When she married Floyd Cast of Madera today, June Mills, also of Madera, became her mother's sister-in-law. Cast's brother, Elisha, is the second husband of the former Miss Mill's mother. Burners of midnight oil when dad was a boy usually landed at the head of the class. Now they land in the police station, hospital or the morgue—Willows Journal where going is most difficult. But neither the new beauty nor the new case and restfulness of the car can overshadow the time-tried dependability of its performance. STUDEBAKERS STILL SELL Sales of new Studebaker the past week are report lows by Harry D. Riley, Orange County distributional six sedan to W. E. C. Fullerton, light six touring E. Neeley of Fullerton, six coupe to G. E. Koopt helm. Hans Hansworth Aun, O. W. L'Dan of and W. J. Goodin of Ann have purchased cars of AT THE HOTEL VAID Joe Yeeks, New York Hanoi, and N. W. Clogen geles; and N. E. Toph Bernardino. STILL NEAR TO PERFEC Important Improvements in the New Refinements in Regular Equipment There are also several important refinements in regular equipment, including— Gasoline gauge on the instrument board; The use of adjustable window regulators on the rear windows of Sedans and Sedan-Limousines; The adoption of an efficient stoplight for all types; Larger steering wheel; A more beautiful instrument board, Only Packard, perhaps, would upon the Single-Six. There was no obvious reason should be made. The new model Single-Six is even which moves Packard to strive greater measure of perfection. The more than 30,000 owners, Six cannot be greatly improve that the car remains unchanged peering and manufacture. There are also several important refinements in regular equipment, including— Gasoline gauge on the instrument board; The use of adjustable window regulators on the rear windows of Sedans and Sedan-Limousines; The adoption of an efficient stoplight for all types; Larger steering wheel; A more beautiful instrument board, with walnut finish; Rear vision mirror and windshield cleaner; An interior tonneau light for all open models. Toilette cases, smoking sets for closed cars. $2585 The-Passenger Touring Car at Detroit Ask the Man Who Owns One DALE & COMPANY C. W. CROMER, Mgr. 336 S. L. A. St. Phone 651 PACKARD SINGLE- AIR-CUSHION SINGLE AIR-CUSHION TIRES A Tire That Looks and rides like a pearl Requires no tube or pump Has no valve to leak. Fits regular rims without damage Gives 15 to 30,000 miles. Is puncture proof. May be retreaded several times. Greatly reduces Tire cost. Gives perfect satisfaction. YOU RIDE ON AIR BRA-DEN TIRE & RUNNER A MILLION DOLLAR CORPORATION Exclusive County and State Distributors W Office and Sales Rooms 325 W. Pico St.—Los Angeles, Calif. Phone 875-782 YOU ARE INVITED TO INSPECT OUR STUDEBAKERS STILL SELL WELL Sales of new Studebaker cars the past week are reported as follows by Harry D. Riley, Northern Orange County distributor: Special six sedan to W. E. Gerhart of Fullerton, Right six touring to L. E. Neesley of Fullerton, and light six coupe to G. E. Koontz of Anaheim. Hans Haneworth of Santa Ana, O. W. L'andan of Anaheim and W. J. Goodin of Anaheim also have purchased cars of Rilley. AT THE HOTEL VALENCIA Joe Yeeks, New York; Y. C. Hano, and N. W. Closer, Los Angeles; and N. E. Topham, San Bernardino. Try a Plain Dealer Want Ad. 30 KENNEDY SETS SOLD IN TWO MOS. Thirty Kennedy receiving sets have been sold by A. Bevillard of the Anaheim Ignition Depot since Nov. 1, according to Bevillard. Up to yesterday the factories were so busy and sales so good that Bevillard was cleaned out of sets completely, except for one for demonstration purposes. Yesterday he got three and sold two of them. The Model V is the most popular one of all. EXPENDITURE FOR ROADS HEAVY (Continued From Page One) thirteen Southern California counties were awarded as follows during the year: Los Angeles, 50 ml. $1,529,420.59 Kern, 9.62 248,557.77 Mono 1.00 16,000.09 Orange 33.40 485,893.62 Riverside 3.01 201,097.80 San Bernardino 2.00 61,882.00 San Diego 28.35 684,984.16 San Luis Obispo 2,975.00 Santa Barbara 2.00 27,000.00 Tulare 10.00 158,304.26 Ventura 4.10 70,236.55 129.48 $3,386,551.75 New contracts throughout the entire state for the year from bond funds will approximate $12,000,000. Construction completed and accepted during 1923 totals 428 miles of highway, 142 miles of which are grading and surfacing. At present there are contracts in force and bids in for 346 miles of construction, of which 196 miles is grading and surfacing and 57 miles is reconstruction of pavement expected to reach $15,000,000. The allotments for maintenance and small betterments in the state in 1923 will total $3,500,000. In 1924 money from the gasoline tax will be available for maintenance. This total is expected to approximate $7,509,000, or an increase of 50 per cent over the previous year. In connection with the California highway work, it must be borne in mind that while approximately one tenth of the automobiles in the United States are owned here, the highways are used by an additional $24,000 cars that cross the border of the state annually with touring parties. 75 PER CENT IN QUARTER ESTIMATE (Continued From Page One) being offered by him at a price $325 under the regular figure, and yet will sell at the same price a year hence as a brand new car. Hamm voiced his satisfaction with the showing made this year by the markets. THREE DEAD IN GAS ASPHYXIUM SEATTLE, Dec. 29 sons are dead here to suit of two separate asphyxiation due to Wren Nells Sorensen home from work wife, Emily, lying on kitchen floor of the house. She had at light the gas oven, buted from a recent attack and had been overcom conscious, it is believed Eric M. Johnson, car Anderson, 43. Dead in bed in the la Partially empty wine beer bottles and the lunch testified to thy which evidently pre-asphyxiation. Two th gas stove were turned the men were found where they had fallen on the bed. 10 MISSING AN SCHOOL GIRL DELAWARE, Ohio A check up this morials of the Girls Indu a state correctional here revealed that were still at large riot in which more tates participated. The riot broke on night and bricks and hurled by inmates at attempted to restore NEW E Oakla Model Single-Six is evidence, however, of the spirit less Packard to strive ceaselessly toward an ever secure of perfection. Than 30,000 owners, in whose opinion the Singlebe greatly improved, will be gratified to know remains unchanged in fundamentals of engimanufacture. Improvements in the Single-Six are: Four-wheel brakes, as regular equipment; two normal brakes on rear wheels—a total of six; Improved steering ease; larger steering wheel; A still heavier and smoother transmission; Artillery wheels of enhanced appearance; Battery located on the running board, as in the Ant-Eight, and enclosed in a theft-proof box. Movements, of course, make the new Single-Six an value, a still more saving investment. Cur absolutely no obligation by 'phoning for a to call at your house or office for a demonstration. Now, or, even better, come in. COMPANY MER, Mgr. Phone 651 Anaheim, Cal. KARD LE-SIX SHION 75 PER CENT IN QUARTER, ESTIMATE (Continued From Page One) being offered by him at a price $325 under the regular figure, and yet will sell at the same price a year hence as a brand new car. Hamm voiced his satisfaction with the showing made this year by the markets. WRECKS JAM GARAGES HERE (Continued From Page One) The Frank P. Taggart Co., Chevrolet distributors, received no bad wrecks, but three minor ones besides the usual work. The Anaheim Auto Co., Buick distributors, had half a dozen cars damaged in accidents to look after, in addition to their regular repair work. The Bob White Co., Appleby Motor Co. and Owl Garage got off more easily, altho the last had two badly wrecked cars to attend to. C. J. Nenno, of Nenno & Elmers reported that the holidays and storm had brought a distinct improvement in sales both of accessories and replacement parts. Manager Brown, of the Western Auto Supply Co., spoke in a similar way. The packers insist that the eagle shall be exterminated because the bird cats salmon. But so do Indians and white men. And whose fish are they anyway?—Saeramento Star. 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Plates, including postage prepaid: to all points in United States, Canada or Mexico, 25c per copy; to other countries, 35c per copy. Times Anaheim Agent, J. THREE DEAD FROM GAS ASPHYXIATION SEATTLE, Dec. 29—Three persons are dead here today as a result of two separate cases of gas asphyxiation during the night. Wen Neil Sorenson returned home from work he found his wife, Emily, lying dead on the kitchen floor of their gas filled home. She had attempted to light the gas oven, but had fainted from a recent attack of illness and had been overcome while unconscious. It is believed. Eric M. Johnson, 35, and Oscar Anderson, 43, were found dead in bed in the latter's room. Partially empty whiskey and beer bottles and the remnants of a lunch testified to the liquor party which evidently preceded their asphyxiation. Two burners of a gas stove were turned on, and the men were found partly eluded where they had fallen unconscious on the bed. 10 MISSING AFTER SCHOOL GIRL RIOT DELAWARE, Ohio, Dec. 29—a check up this morning by officials of the Girls Industrial school a state correctional institution here, revealed that ten inmates were still at large following a riot in which more than 100 inmates participated. The riot broke out late last night and bricks and stones were hurled by inmates at officials who attempted to restore order. MRS. TAYLOR HURT IN AUTO CRASH Mrs. Reginald Taylor, of the Kraemer apts, was injured in an accident near Artesia yesterday in which a Hudson coach owned by E. M. Smith, of Lincoln ave., and a Packard touring car owned by E. C. Holley collided. The Smith car was being driven for the first time. The other car struck it after it had crossed an intersection. Mrs Taylor was treated at the Artesia Hospital, several stitches being taken in a cut over her ear. SNOWS LIGHT IN HIGH SIERRAS NORTH FORK, (Madera-co), Dec. 29—There is less snow in the higher levels of the Sierra National Force than ever before according to M. Benedict, forest supervisor. It is customary at Christmas time to find two feet of packed snow in the mountains according to the older residents. At present there are only eight drifts in sheltered spots. Further north in Tuolumne-co, the same conditions prevail, according to Forest Supervisor J. V. Walff. Snow is packing in the Sonora district and it is necessary to make a trip eighteen miles further into the mountains to sight it at an altitude of 3200 feet. ELIMINATE DANGER IN DEATH'S CURVE BAKERSFIELD, Dec. 28—Adoption of bans for highway improvement in road district No. 25 to cost $942,000 was made by the county board of supervisors yesterday. Six and a half miles of the highway will be of new construction. The entire Highway Wash will connect Bakersfield with Taft, Maricopa and Fellows, will be 18 feet wide. Elimination of three miles of dangerous curves will be managed by the building of three and a half miles of state highway and the ill-fated turn known as "Death's Curve", will be remedied. RILEY'S SERVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE Bill Parmee, foreman of Harry Dr. Riley's service department, reminds the public that a man is available not night as well as during the daylight working hours, ready to go after wrecks with the big tow truck. Just one 1152-W. The snow car is equipped with crane, hook and tackle and tow bars; that one man can bring in even one car with all four wheels gone. 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