oc-plain-dealer 1924-02-23

Saturday, February 23, 1924 LINCOLN FOUND CHEAPEST BY KERN It has just been learned that in September 1922, a new Lincoln Phaeton was sold by Geo. Haberfelde, Inc., Bakersfield, California, to the County of Kern, State of California, for the use of Stanley Able, Supervisor of the Fourth District. Considerable comment was aroused by this action, the purchase being characterized as unnecessary extravagance. The "Taxpayers' Protective Association", organized to save property owners from excessive taxation, took up the purchase of this car, which they claimed was beyond the means and objects to which the car was to be put. The proposition was made a political issue and payment of the money due on the car was indefinitely postponed. Geo. Haberfelde, Inc., the Lincoln-Forn-Pordson dealer, contended that although the initial outlay was comparatively high to what it had been customary to pay in the past, the lower cost of upkeep would more than recompense the county for the possible difference in first cost. After the car had been in use for ten months a report was submitted to the Board of Supervisors, covering the cost of upkeep for the car in question. The figures in detail below are the same as used in the report, and represent an accurate cost sheet as is possible to keep. It is interesting to note that the nearest competitor to the Lincoln was motorcycles, averaging over 2¢ per mile. The Lincoln car was operated, including gas, oil, repairs, tires, etc., for less than 2¢ per mile. Month Mileage Cost Sept. 1922 2496 $58.55 Oct. 1922 2125 39.89 Nov. 1922 1829 20.48 Dec. 1922 1814 71.96 Jan. 1923 2697 51.97 Feb. 1923 1640 28.45 Mar. 1922 2713 31.87 Apr. 1923 2323 45.50 May 1923 2076 42.12 June 1923 1702 32.90 VALUE OF AUTO DOLLAR JUMPING "The motor car is one of the very few commodities that can be purchased today for less than in 1913, before the war. "This fact has never been brought home to the public, yet it explains in great measure the sale of more than 4,000,000 vehicles in 1923, which is 50 per cent ahead of any preceding year," points out C. J. Nepbler, general sales manager of the Oakland Motor Car company. "The striking fact of the low price of automobiles today has been brought out through figures supplied by the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce, which show that automobiles, tires and gasoline actually cost less today than before the war. "Today you can purchase 111 cents worth of automobile, 101 cents worth of gasoline and 123 cents worth of tires with your 1212 dollar, despite the fact that you can get only 61 cents worth of general necessities. "Today you can purchase 140 cents worth of Oakland with the 1913 dollar, as the models we put out then were 40 per cent higher in price than the greatly improved new Oakland. "The pre-war dollar is worth today only 51.6 cents in clothing, 68.5 cents in food, 61.2 cents in rent, 45 cents in frame and 46.3 cents in brick buildings." Furthermore, the current models of motor vehicles and the present type of tires are far better than 10 years ago, even at the lower prices prevailing today. "The motor car industry has met the problem of higher labor, materials and tax expenditure by the economies of large scale production, reducing prices in confi- MOTOR GUARANTEE ON WILLS-KNIGHT An unconditional year's guarantee on the Willys-Knight motor just to prove that the motor does improve with use, is being offered by W. R. Schanhals, local distributor of this car and the Overland. The Willys-Overland Co. produced 21,000 cars in January, a 300 per cent increase over January of last year, President John N. Willis announced. During February production is expected to have averaged 1000 cars per day. During 1923 more than 200,000 Overland and Willys-Knight cars were produced, according to W. R. Schandals, local distributor, more than double the 1922 output. Sales of the Willys-Knight in 1923 numbered 4,319 cars against 2205 in 1922, a 95 per cent jump in the state as a whole and a 130 per cent jump in So. Calif. alone. Overland sales showed a 46 per cent gain in the state and 64 per cent in So. Calif. PURCHASES HIS 25TH FRANKLIN George A. Newett, editor of Iron Ore, Ishpeming, Michigan, who recently purchased his twenty-fifth Franklin—a Demi-Sedan—enjoys the distinction of having owned more Franklins than any other individual. He is retaining his twenty-fourth Franklin, also a Demi-Sedan, which is being driven by his sons. Mr. Newett's first Franklin was purchased in 1908. One of his Franklins was driven more than 200,000 miles and another 170,000 miles. RILEY'S SALES ARE ACTIVE PAST WEEK Sales of new Studebaker cars the past week included a special six sedan to L. J. Ellis of Fullerton, light six touring to J. Wesley Lamb of Anaheim and a light six touring to F. F. Schaffer of Anaheim. Manager Harry Twitchell of the used car department has averaged Winter On St. Moritz of S Lake Placid of New has not heard of th winter resorts, yet ho orists of So. Calif. Right at their very do ley that offers the tions during the win these famous winter. The Big Bear Vail a Snow Carnival, wh morrow. Baldwin L center of attraction, from Baldwin Lake L Camp on the Big Bea cabins and good foo be obtained at summer you have never reve sport or if you are e nner" and wish to r memories, this carn wonderful opportunity will be many types o snow shoe races, sk curling on the ice, dog sledge races, h ice—the list is long but you may be su w will be events where tiicipate, both amate fessional. Although arrang been made for skat advisable to take you if you are fortunate possess a pair, if n obtain a pair at one lent local sporting at a small cost. To fers thrills galore, s the course at a te holding your breath the curves, then at out upon the flats. the hills lies a prairie broken save for the fellow who has ven snowshoes or ski- revel in a regular oldfashioned winter. About the roads, of Victorville. Tru not as good in th ing the summer m "The pre-war dollar is worth today only 51.6 cents in clothing, 68.5 cents in food, $1.2 cents in rent, 45 cents in frame and 46.3 cents in brick buildings. "Furthermore, the current models of motor vehicles and the present type of tires are far better than 10 years ago, even at the lower prices prevailing today. "The motor car industry has met the problem of higher labor, materials and tax expenditure by the economies of large scale production, reducing prices in confidence that the public would respond to the exceptional value. That the public has actually done so is a matter of automotive history." RILEY'S SALES ARE ACTIVE PAST WEEK Sales of new Studebaker cars the past week included a special six sedan to L. J. Ellis of Fullerton, light six touring to J. Weasley Lamb of Anaheim and a light six touring to F. F. Schaffer of Anaheim. Manager Harry Twitchell of the used car department has averaged sales of a car per day during February. Try a Plain Dealer Want Ad Exide Batteries $17.00 and up We Specialize on Magnetos and General Repairing EXIDE SERVICE STATION AGENTS FOR BOSCH MAGNETOS, CARRYING A COMPLETE LINE OF BOSCH PRODUCTS 307 N. LOS ANGELES ST. ANAHEIM, CALIF." THE PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIF. Bode, Rector. Sunday 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion. Sunday school: 11 a.m. Prayer and sermon. Supper and social gather parish hall. PLACENTIA BIBLE Sunday morning. Reclubhouse. Placentia. Of the lesson: "Light of John." This lesson in the series of studies pel of John. Cordial all. ZION LUTHERAN H. G. Schmelzer, Priest. Sunday school: 9:45 services; 10:45 German services in the event Friday, choir practice. CALVARY BAPTIST—Odd Fellow's Hall, ter-st. Bible school. Harold K. Knox, Superintendent by Rev. G. INTERNATIONAL DENTS—Moose Hall, Center. 5:30-6:20 class, "The Atenemen's Bible Study class: Plan of the Ages." 7:30 lecture by W. H. Long Beach. PILGRIM CHURCH Sunday school, 9:45 service 11:00 a.m.; ple's Meeting, 6:20. FIRST CONGREGATION Buena Park, S. F. Historor; 9:45 Sunday service txdy. Supt. Classes Morning service 11 o'clock Endeavor 6:30; mon 7:30. FIRST CHURCH SCIENTIST—Corner and Chartres. Sunday a.m. Sunday service and 5:00 p.m. Subject at which testimonial Free reading room in national Bank Bldg., daily except Sundays holidays from 11 to 7. SEVENTH DAY A Cor. Adele and Paul School 10:00 a.m. Class meeting, 7. I fellow. Prayer service evening at 7:00. WEST BROADWAY IST—F. W. Elger. Winter Sports Now On at Baldwin Lake St. Moritz of Switzerland—Lake Placid of New York—who has not heard of these famous winter resorts, yet how many motorists of So. Calif. know that right at their very door lies a valley that offers the same attractions during the winter as do these famous winter playgrounds? The Big Bear Valley is staging a Snow Carnival, which closes tomorrow. Baldwin Lake is the center of attraction. A few miles from Baldwin Lake lies Stillwell's camp on the Big Bear Lake where cabins and good foodstuffs may be obtained at summer rates. If you have never reveled in winter sports or if you are a "back easterner" and wish to renew oldtime memories, this carnival offers a wonderful opportunity. There will be many types of sport skiing snow shoe races, skating events, curling on the ice, tobagging, dog sledge races, hockey on the ice—the list is long and varied, but you may be sure that there will be events where all may participate, both amateur and professional. Although arrangements have been made for skate rental it is advisable to take your own skates if you are fortunate enough to possess a pair, if not, you can obtain a pair at one of the excellent local sporting goods houses at a small cost. Tobagging offers thrills galore, shove off down the course at a terrific speed, holding your breath as you bank the curves, then at last shooting out upon the flats. Higher up in the hills lies a prairie of snow unbroken save for the tracks of some fellow who has ventured there on snowshoes or skis. Here you can revel in a regular "Back East" oldfashioned winter. About the roads, go by the way of Victorville. True, the going is not as good in the winter as during the summer months, and if you are going to attend the snow trip in the section. The above pictures were taken near Baldwin Lake where a snow carnival is to be held from February 21 to 24 inclusive. CHURCHES METHODIST WHITE TEMPLE James Allen Geissinger, D. D., Minister; Sunday school 9:30. George M. Tedrick, Supt. Morning—Prelude, "Barcarolle," Rockwell; Hymn 78; Prayer; Anthem, "Unfold Ye Portals," Guoon; Responsive reading, 8th Sunday: Gloria; New Testament; Offering Solo, "He Shall Give His Angels Charge Over Thee," Scott—Mrs Frank Montgomery; Sermon, "The Big House"; Hymn 615; Benediction; Postlude, in "E" flat, Wm. Faulkens. Evening—Prelude, "Wedding Hymn," Parker; Opening Hymns, 37, 96, 492; Prayer, "Now Thank We All Our God," Shelley; Scripture; Hymn 198; Offering, Anthem, "Awakening Chorus," Gabriel; Sermon, "Behold the Lamb of God," Hymn 291; Benediction; Postlude, selected. CHRISTIAN TABERNACLE—South Helena-st., Rev. L. L. Myers, pastor. Bible school 9:30 a.m.; Prelude; Processional; Prayer; Response; Communion Hymn 216; Offertory, (selected) by Howard L. Potter; Hymn 103; Announcements; Anthem; Sermon: "The Good Samaritan; Invitation Hymn 154. Evening—Prelude; Processional; Prayer; Response; Hymn 79; Offertory, (selected) by Howard L. Potter; Hymn 35; Announcements; Anthem; Sermon: The Voices of the Angels"; Invitation Hymn 156. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH—Thomas Holmes Walker, Minister, corner Claudina and Cyprus-sta. Bible school 9:30 a.m.; Christian Endeavor 6:30 p.m. Morning at eleven—Prelude, "Last Dream of the Virgin." Massenet; Anthem, "O Taste and See," Muiller; Offertory Duet, "My Spirit Faint;" Broad—Mrs. Walter Ross and Mr. Maurice C. Waugh; Sermon, "The Purpose of the Incarcerated." at a small cost. Tobagganing offers thrills galore, shove off down the course at a terrific speed, holding your breath as you bank out upon the flats. Higher up in the hills lies a prairie of snow unbroken save for the tracks of some fellow who has ventured there on snowshoes or skis. Here you can revel in a regular "Back East" oldfashioned winter. About the roads, go by the way of Victorville. True, the going is not as good in the winter as during the summer months, and if you are going to attend the snow carnival, it will be necessary that you have your car equipped with certain accessories that are necessary for both your safety and comfort. Perhaps it is your fortune to possess a closed car, if so, comfort may be obtained despite the rigid weather conditions. If it is your lot to own a touring car, practically the same comfort may be had by adding certain fittments that will give near-closed car comforts. First among these accessories comes the tonneau windshield which protects the occupants of the back seat from the ley wind, and windshield wings in front turn aside the cold wind and give comfort to the driver. There are a number of car heaters on the market today that are invaluable to winter driving. The type that is met with instant approval among the greater majority of motorists is the type that fastens to the manifold and makes use of the waste heat by transporting it by a pipe thru the floor boards and keeps the driver's feet warm. They are easily attached and can be removed during the summer months. The above mentioned accessories together with plenty of heavy robes and gloves will give every comfort needed. Chains are necessary to driving safety, for the roads are a bit slippery early in the morning and in the late afternoon, and it is advisable to take two pair if you are contemplating a trip into the snowlands. A windshield wiper, too, has proven valuable and will aid in keeping the fog and snow from blinding your vision. If you intend to make the trip at night you will need a pair of spot lights. These Exide Battery Good All Thru The Exide battery, from box to sells, is made of right materials according an ever-dependable service, says Herr & Fuller of the Exide Battery Station, local distributors. The plates are skilfully designed and finely cast grids, properly pasted together. The separators are made of a durable wood—nature's insulator. The jars are of tough semi-flexible compound. The cover seals the cell. And the intercell connectors are designed to carry the high discharge rate required in starting a cold engine. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — Thomas Holmes Walker, Minister, corner Claudina and Cypress-sts. Bible school 2:30 a.m.; Christian Endeavor 6:30 p.m. Morning at eleven—Prelude, "Last Dream of the Virgin." Massenet; Anthem, "O Taste and See," Muller; Offertory Duet, "My Spirit Faint"; Broad—Mrs. Walter Ross and Mr. Maurice C. Waugh. Sermon, "The Purpose of the Incarnation." (The Strategic Leadership of Jesus); Postlude, "Processional," Shelley. Evening at seven-thirty—The service has been planned by the Missionary department of the high school C. E. society. Lowell Schmid, son of Rev. Mr. Schmid, will tell of the Student Volunteer Convention at Indianapolis to which he was a delegate from Fullerton Junior College. Quartet—Miss M. Alice Grimshaw, soprano; Miss Elizabeth Walker, contralto; Mr. Maurice C. Waugh, tenor; Mr. William E. Asken, baritone; Mr. Dale Hamilton Evans, organist and director. EVANGELICAL CHURCH — Center and Helena-sts., G. G. Schmid, Minister. February 17; Schmid, Minister. 9:30 Sermon (German) "Weakness That Is Strength": 10:15 Sunday school; 11:15 Sermon: "Sacred Things"; 6:45 Christian Endeavor; 7:30 Dr. Samuel T. Montgomery, Police Commissioner of Los Angeles will speak on "Forward or Retreat—Which" Mr. Montgomery has recently returned from Washington, D.C. where an eight-day conference of Prohibition Enforcement Organization was held. GRACE ENGLISH LUTHERAN — One block from Broadway on S. Palm-st., Rev J. H. Peters, pastor; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship; "Fourfold Sowing and Reaping"; 7:30 p.m. Services; Subject: "The Founder of Christian Science." ST. MICHAEL'S EPISCOPAL — Adelae and Emily-sts, Rev A. G. H. Bode, Rector. Sunday services—8:00 a.m. Holy Communion; 9:45 Sunday school: 11 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon. February 29, supper and social gathering in the parish hall. PLACENTIA BIBLE CLASS—Sunday morning. Round Table clubhouse, Placentia. 9:20. Subject of the lesson: "Light in the Gospel of John." This lesson is the third in the series of studies on the Gospel of John. Cordial welcome to all. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH—H. G. Schmelzer, Pastor, 8:45 Sunday school; 9:45 English Services; 10:45 German services; no services in the evening 7:20. Friday, choir practice. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH—Odd Fellow's Hall, 133 W. Center-st. Bible school; 9:45 a.m. Harold K. Knox, Supt. Preaching by Rev. C. G. Mosher. INTERNATIONAL BIBLE STUDENTS—Moose Hall, 135 West Center, 6:30-6:30 Bible Study class, "The Atenement." 6:30-7:15 Bible Study class: "The Divine Plan of the Ages." 7:20 p.m. Public lecture by W. H. Ferrar, of Long Beach. PILGRIM CHURCH, OLINDA—Sunday school, 9:45; Preaching service 11:00 a.m.; Young People's Meeting, 6:20. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL—Buena Park, S. F. Hilgenfeld, pastor; 9:45 Sunday school, F. Bastidy, Supt. Classes for everyone. Morning service 11 o'clock; Christian Endeavor 6:30; Evening sermon 7:30. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST—Corner Philadelphia and Chartres. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Sunday service at 11 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Subject, "Mind." A meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m., at which testimonials are given. Free reading room in the First National Bank Bldg., room 304, open daily except Sundays and legal holidays from 11 to 5:30. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST—Cor. Adele and Paulina. Sabbath School 10:00 a.m. Preaching 11. Class meeting, 7. Preaching will fellow. Prayer service Thursday evening at 7:00. WEST BROADWAY METHODIST—F. W. Elger, Pastor, 9:45 TIRE BUSINESS BETTER, SAYS FIRM Business has been improving since Feb. 1, says Clyde Williams of Daniels and Williams, Ajax and Brunswick distributors. The firm expects to have a complete line of both makes of tire soon, and also to take on some balloon tires. Some Ajax baloon tires now are on the way here. Commenting on sales, Williams asserted that the public apparently would keep up their cars, even at the sacrifice of something else. It's the custom, you know, At the end of the year, To reckon your worth In chattels and gear; And we freet and we worry O'er the state of our wealth, But we never do reckon The state of our health, GROVE AVERAGES OVER CAR DAILY Sales the past week of Hudson and Essex cars are announced as follows by H. R. Grove, Anaheim and Fullerton distributor: L. C. Wakeman of Santa Ana, Hudson sedan; James Smith, Hudson coach; J. C. Looney, Brea, Essex coach; Howafé A. Kraus, Fullerton, Hudson coach. One or two other cars were sold to purchasers who prefer not to have their names made public. Two Hudson and two Essex coaches arrived last week and two Hudson coaches, an Essex coach and Essex phateton this week. Have a gas store in your room—That's permitted, I presume. But the first thing you should do—Pipe the darn thing to your flue. Ladies and Gentlemen Prospective Automobile Buyers I know a fellow who has been just about BROKE for 5 years, all on account of buying unpopular, off-make and obsolete makes of new cars. Ladies and Gentlemen: WATCH YOUR STEP. Have you any money to THROW AWAY? This statement IS NOT POETRY. IT'S THE TRUTH. There are only a FEW MAKES of what is recognized the world over as Standard Motor Cars and among these few is numbered STUDEBAKER. REMEMBER THIS: Cars that are SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST—Cor. Adele and Paulina. Sabbath School 10:00 a.m. Preaching 11. Class meeting, 7. Preaching will fellow. Prayer service Thursday evening at 7:00. WEST BROADWAY METHODIST—P. W. Elger, Pastor. 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 11:00 a.m. Service in German. 6:45 Epworth League; 6:15 German Bible Class. 7:30 Evening service. MAXWELL SPIRITUAL—Sunday school 9:15. Sermon, 10:30; English sermon, 7:30. Services will be held each Sunday as follows: lyceum 9:20 a.m., healing services, 10:30 class in study of mediumship, 11:30 message circles, 12:30 p.m., and every Monday and Thursday lectures and messages at 7:30 p.m. UNDENOMINATIONAL—Jesse N. Blakeley, Pastor, 511 N. Olive Street. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Large Bible class taught by the pastor. Come bring your Bible. Preaching, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., by the pastor. Praise service, 7 p.m. led by Robert Wallace. Evangelistic service, 7:45 p.m. Message by Miss Nellie Heughan. Bible study, Wednesday evening, 7:20. Prayer meeting, Friday evening, 7:20. All are cordially invited to attend. Under-ventilated and over-heated schoolrooms are responsible for the spread of "colds" and every other form of respiratory disease. This statement IS NOT POETRY. IT'S THE TRUTH. There are only a FEW MAKES of what is recognized the world over as Standard Motor Cars and among these few is numbered STUDEBAKER. REMEMBER THIS: Cars that are popular now are POPULAR ON THE USED CAR MARKET and bring reasonable prices, but cars that are unpopular new, we find it almost impossible to sell and have to almost give them away to get rid of them PLAY SAFE AND BUY A STUDEBAKER. We appreciate your business, and will try to please you. HARRY D. RILEY STUDEBAKER DEALER 151 So. Los Angeles St. 14 Different Models—All Sizes $1240 to $3085 (Delivered Here Tax Paid) "A SAFE PLACE TO BUY A USED CAR" NASH Four Touring Five Passengers $1145 Delivered $1145 Delivered The Facts Favor this Four! An hour's demonstration and inspection of this Touring model will prove it decisively finer than any car of similar price. There's a lively evenness and briskness to the power-flow that matches costly cars of more than four cylinders. Yet it is exceptionally thrifty in gas and oil. An extra tubular cross-member holds car ruggedly rigid against road-strain and twist. It's worth a special trip to view the features of this Nash model. FOURS and SIXES Models range from $1125 to $2495.00 f. o. b. Anaheim Bob White Company 332 West Center Street Phone 548