oc-plain-dealer 1924-03-22

VOL XXVII—NO. 173 BIG BUNCH OF ROAD I SMALL CAR'S LEAD LESS IN CAL. State Registration of Four "Babies" 58 P. C. National 78 Most easterners have labored under the impression that California's buying of low priced cars has been in a greater proportion than of other sections of the country. This belief would seem to be utterly erroneous, for last year's registration of Fords. State Registration of Four "Babies" 58 P. C. National 78 Most easterners have labored under the impression that California's buying of low priced cars has been in a greater proportion than of other sections of the country. This belief would seem to be utterly erroneous, for last year's registration of Fords, Chevrolet, Stars and Overlands was 121,293 of the total of 224,262 new passenger cars licensed in California in 1923, or 58.5 per cent of the whole as compared with the national percentage of 78 per cent credited to cars costing less than $1000. To be sure, several other makes of cars were sold in California last year at prices less than $1000 but their number in the aggregate was so small as to affect but slightly the 58.5 per cent quoted for the four leaders. Even including the 10,681 registrations of Dodge Brothers cars, which are listed at $880 at Detroit but at $1060 in California, the Golden State "under $1000" percentage will only be raised to 633 as compared with the nation's 78. California has already passed the million mark in registrations. Up to noon on March 5, approximately 1,031,000 license plates had been assigned to Golden State motorists by all branches of the Division of Motor Vehicles and branch offices of the automobile clubs, according to announcement results of a partial check of 1924 registrations during the renewal period made by Will H. Marsh, chief of the division. Of the 1,031,000 licenses issued 9912,500, or 88.5 per cent, were for private passenger cars. The 1924 renewal period began (Continued on Page Two) ECONOMICS OF CAR TALK TOPIC HERE A novel event in Anaheim will be staged next Wednesday evening at 7:30 at the Appleby Motor Co.'s salesrooms on North Lemon street, when Jean Peters, automotive expert, will tell the public, particularly owners and prospects, about the engineering principles on which cars are constructed. Among other things Peters will discuss the 27 features of the Star car. The speaker will go thoroughly into the economics of operating a car, a subject of live interest to everybody, and will answer questions. Peters' talk will be very different from the salesman's talk, in that it will be broader and will be delivered from the point of view of the owner or prospect himself. The visitor will not confine himself to any one make of car, but will answer questions regarding any make whatever. STUDEBAKER "LIGHT SIX" 1923 MODEL Almost a new car. Fully equipped with extras. A Bargue Terms to Suit W. R. SCHANHALS WILLYS-KNIGHT AND OVERLAND 335 E. CENTER ST. ANAHE He Told Me This— For the family of modest income, whose car investment must combine transportation efficiency with comfort and economy, the New Star Car is a revelation at its price. For instance: Built to an ideal, the New Star Car with its distinctive radiator, and long, low likes and glistening finish, is the handsomest small car skimming Coast roads. It stands supreme—an achievement in beauty and design. Mechanically—it's perfect. Its 27 feature units are in themselves an assurance of faultless performance and low upkeep. Its powerful Continental Red Motor is only one of the 27 reasons why the Star Car is giving nomical motor satisfaction to 125,000 Star Car users. Compare the New Star with car. Yes,—with cars far above cost. Talk with the Star dealer in your community. He has facts—them that you can test to your satisfaction. The Star Car is best value in the world today, any Star dealer can prove it. STAR MOTOR COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA The Star Car APPLEBY MOTORS CO. 119 North Lemon St. Anaheim 5th and Brod Santa A Plain Dealer automobile Sect Anaheim, California, Saturday, March 15, 1924 ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IN THE to a Good Start at Ascot 65,000 FAIL TO GET PLATES Wrong Addresses From Applicants Cause Says Chief W. H. Marsh SACRAMENTO, March 22.—Sixty-five thousand California motorists gave incorrect addresses when making application for 1924 automobile license plates. Will H. Marsh, chief of the Division of Motor Vehicles, announced today. Marsh stated this number of registrations. SUPERVISION PUSH STOPPING PATROL Over Half of Agree to Reefer Traffic Squares SACRAMENTO, More than fifty per board of supervisors indicated their willingness to enter agreements with vision of Motor Vehicle for the appointment of officers to form a state classified "Ad" Booms His Sales What do you know?" "Nothing much." "I tell you, you might make story of the fact that every week we have to change our classified 'ad' in your paper; cause the cars are all cleaned out." So that's what we're doing. Yes, it's the Certified Motor Car Market we're talking. But might just as well be Rill's, Taggart's, McGraw's or any of the markets that advertise regularly. Ten used cars sold every week between Anaheim and Miltonon isn't so bad, what? the best spring tonic That one can take, a forty-foot garden And a five-foot rake. PASSING ON RIGHT DANGEROUS HABIT Passing vehicles on the right side is becoming a frequent practice of careless motorists, according to reports. This is illegal and not only invites accident, but is liable to bring arrest and trying of the offender. Just why this breach of the state law should increase at this time is unexplained, but the practice is becoming so prevalent that a warning is sounded to all motor vehicle operators not to attempt right side passing of vehicles. Wrong Addresses From Applicants Cause Says Chief W. H. Marsh SACRAMENTO, March 22.—Sixty-five thousand California motorists gave incorrect addresses when making application for 1924 automobile license plates, Will H. Marsh, chief of the Division of Motor Vehicles, announced today. Marsh stated this number of registration certificates had been returned to the offices of the division by the postal authorities, to date, as unclaimed. The motor vehicle chief declared this responsible for failure of a large number of persons to receive their new plates and certificates. Some departments of the division are being "swamped" by this flood of returned mail, he added. Motorists, who have not yet received their plates or certificate and who have moved since making application or have reason to believe the wrong address was (Continued on Page Two) Over Half of Agree to Reim Traffic Squares SACRAMENTO, May More than fifty per board of supervisors indicated their willingness into agreements with vision of Motor Vehicles for the appointment officers to form a state way patrol, Will H. M. of the division, announced today. Requests that the furnish the division ww eligibles for appointm traffic squad were made following the decision preme court upholding tutionality of a section tor vehicle act which r the appointment of trac by the division and f of their wages out o hicle funds apportioned (Continued on Pa his— rance of faultless performance low upkeep. Powerful Continental Red Seal tor is only one of the 27 reasons the Star Car is giving ecoical motor satisfaction to over ,000 Star Car users. Compare the New Star with any Yes,—with cars far above its k with the Star dealer in your community. He has facts—27 of that you can test to your own faction. The Star Car is the value in the world today, and Star dealer can prove it. Car RS CO. 5th and Broadway Santa Ana Those happy people imitated much mu cautious judgment choose the Jordan Reliability, econo tion lift the Jor the mass. J. E. WALT Center St. at Phone 511 JORI IN THE COUNTY STARTED SUPERVISORS PUSH STATE PATROL Over Half of Counties Agree to Reinstate Traffic Squads SACRAMENTO, March 22.—More than fifty per cent of the boards of supervisors of the various counties of California have indicated their willingness to enter into agreements with the Division of Motor Vehicles, at once, for the appointment of traffic officers to form a state-wide high- Slain Officer’s Widow Gets $5000 SACRAMENTO, March 22.—Efforts of the Division of Motor Vehicles to secure compensation for Mrs. Botty Pickett, widow of Clarence E. Pickett, late state traffic officer of Madera-co, were successfully culminated today with information from the California Compensation Insurance Fund that a policy of $5000 would be paid to Mrs. Pickett in monthly installments. Pickett was shot and killed November 10, last, while attempting the arrest of Walter V. Yeager and Harry Terry, seven miles north of the city of Madera. WHY RISK LIFE TO SAVE SECONDS? How much time do you save by racing over a crossing ahead of an express train? This debatable question is answered by a railway journal which says: "An express train crosses a highway in about seven seconds; therefore, by rushing across the ball road west of Euclid avenue and not eastward to the state highway will be paved, J. L. McBride, County Superintendent of Highways announced today. McBride was informed by Supervisor W. M. Schumacher that property owners on the eastern piece weren’t agreed on the improve- Over Half of Counties Agree to Reinstate Traffic Squads SACRAMENTO, March 22—More than fifty per cent of the boards of supervisors of the various counties of California have indicated their willingness to enter into agreements with the Division of Motor Vehicles, at once, for the appointment of traffic officers to form a state-wide highway patrol, Will H. Marsh, chief of the division, announced here today. Requests that the supervisors furnish the division with lists of eligibles for appointment to the traffic squad were made last week following the decision of the supreme court upholding the constitutionality of a section of the motor vehicle act which provided for the appointment of traffic officers by the division and for payment of their wages out of motor vehicle funds apportioned to the (Continued on Page Two) WHY RISK LIFE TO SAVE SECONDS? How much time do you save by racing over a crossing ahead of an express train? This debatable question is answered by a railway journal which says: "An express train crosses a highway in about seven seconds; therefore, by rushing across the railroad track just ahead of the engine, the result will be seven seconds saved. Do this nine times a day and a driver has saved a fraction over a whole minute." Trying to save a fraction of a minute by beating a train has cost many lives; rendered useless forever many limbs, and reduced to unrepairable wreckage hundreds of cars, it is pointed out by the public safety department of the Automobile Club of So. Calif. Careful motorists naturally ask the question: Is the saving of seven seconds worth the risk? Ball Road West, Not East of Euclid to Be Paved Ball road west of Euclid avenue and not eastward to the state highway will be paved, J. L. McBride, County Superintendent of Highways announced today. McBride was informed by Supervisor W. M. Schumacher that property owners on the eastern piece weren't agreed on the improvement. Plans for this paving, along with that of Cedar street, Brea, to the state highway were ordered by the Supervisors this week to be prepared. The improvement of South Broad and Santa Ana streets, which are to be graded, gravelled and oiled from Placentia avenue to the city boundaries, will start early. Five thousand cubic yards are required for the fitting on West Chapman avenue, which is to be paved with concrete from the (Continued on Page Two) appy people who being much must ever display judgment, just naturally the Jordan. ty, economy and distinc- the Jordan far above s. WALTER CO. Center St. at Olive Anaheim RDAN