oc-plain-dealer 1924-05-24

VOL. XXVII—No. 228 ORANGE NOSES OUT RIVER KUECHEL TO WAR UPON SPEEDERS New Judge Scores Reckless Driving; May Offences 56 Speeding must stop at Anaheim's street intersections. Cutting corners and turning in the middle of the block, particularly in the business section, also must end. This is the ultimatum delivered by Charley Kuechel, in whom the offices of justice of the peace and city recorder are now combined, with Kuechel's appointment to the latter office Thursday evening by city council. The judge-elect says he was Allen Commends A.C.S.C. Successor J. A. B. Dillworth, who comes here as successor to Paul V. Allen as manager of the district office of the A. C. S. C., has been in Santa Ana for the past two or three years and is an able and likeable executive. Dillworth is a big, efficient man who already knows many Anaheimers. Retiring Branch Manager Paul V. Allen as manager ofly successful regime for him here. 1100 OF NEW CADS IN SOUTH "Now that more than 1100 of the new model V-63 Cadillacs are in the hands of Southern California owners, we are beginning to get a very accurate picture of what the public thinks of the latest product of the Cadillac engineers. Some of the new cars have already been driven as high as 1800 and 20,000 miles, and also Cadillac owners have always been very loyal we find them more MORE STABLE CONDITION IN TRADE Dodge Bros.' General Sales Manager Her As Guest The auto trades are becoming stabilized, Archie Houghton, eral sales manager of Dodge Bros. told F. S. Dunlap of the Nu-Tire Co. this week. Depressi general, and the south must peet a touch of it. Houghton declared that now were being sold more chee with better values than he ever known in his long-experience. Regarding new car models said the changes made the year should satisfy the public some time to come. Speeding must stop at Anaheim's street intersections. Cutting corners and turning in the middle of the block, particularly in the business section, also must end. This is the ultimatum delivered by Charley Kuechel, in whom the offices of justice of the peace and city recorder are now combined, with Kuechel's appointment to the latter office Thursday evening by city council. The judge-elect says he was nearly run down by a big touring car at Chartres and North Los Angeles-sts not long ago. The car was going 30 miles an hour, and if he hadn't had presence of mind to step back quickly he would have been knocked down and probably killed. "A miss is as good as a mile" won't work so far as law enforcement is concerned, hereafter. Cutting corners is a potent cause of collisions, says the judge. Retiring City Recorder J. F. Ahlborn has had 38 parking offences before him so far in May, four liquor cases in which $1000 in fines was paid, a case of intoxication and one of leaving a car parked for three nights on the street. All told, he has tried 56 auto complaints. ADVERTISING PAY? ASK F. P. TAGGART Does advertising pay? The Frank P. Taggart Co., which publishes a classified advertisement every day on used cars, has sold so far in May, 25 cars, ranging in price from $1,000 down. The average has been around $400. The sales mentioned have been at the local lot only. This firm goes after the business, and offers a variety exceeded by no other market in the city. On Chevrolet two months' guarantee is given. That is, if anything mechanical goes wrong it is repaired free and at once. Now that more than 1100 of the new model V-63 Cadillacs are in the hands of Southern California owners, we are beginning to get a very accurate picture of what the public thinks of the latest product of the Cadillac engineers. Some of the new cars have already been driven as high as 1800 and 20,000 miles, and altho Cadillac owners have always been very loyal we find them more enthusiastic this year than ever before," says M. B. Lacy, of the Cadillac Garage Co. "The complete acceptance of the 4-wheel type of brake by the public is one of the interesting features of Cadillac sales today. It is the best possible proof that the brakes are giving satisfaction in the hands of owners. We find that Cadillac buyers today accept the four-wheel brakes without the slightest question as to their performance, as a proven part of the equipment of a modern high-grade car." "It is the performance of the Cadillac motor this year, however, that we find has aroused the greatest public interest. The extreme smoothness which has been achieved thru the entirely new type of crankshaft which features the Cadillac motor this year has been a revelation to everyone who has driven one of the new cars. "Cadillac pioneered the multiple cylinder of motor in America. The performance of their very first motors proved the soundness of the theory of splitting up the power impulses into a greater number of smaller impulses. The impression which the latest Cadillac motor has made upon our hundreds of owners has convinced us that it is just as important a step forward in motor design as was the first history-making V-type motor which Cadillac produced." Robert Anton, who handles the Mexican trade is having remarkable success in this part of the business. The auto trades are becoming stabilized, Archie Houghton, eral sales manager of Dodge Bold F. B. Dunlop of the Nu-Tire Co. this week. Depression general, and the south must peel a touch of it. Houghton declared that now were being sold more cheap with better values than he ever known in his long-experience. Regarding new car models said the changes made this year should satisfy the public some time to come. Houghton was the guest grunion party given Wednesday night at Anaheim Landing by Mrs. Dunlop and Mr. and W. H. Flannery and families. Used a Dodge sedan on the equipped with balloon tires we went over the deep sand with effort. Dunlap knew him 15 years when he had two or three rado counties as representative for Dodge car, with headquarter at Salida, Colo. Dunlap at time was manager of the Colorado Power Co.'s plant. The party didn't get a mess of the fish, but did enough to show what they was like. SPEEDERS GET ANGELES GO Los Angeles is hailing them court by the dozen now. Less driving, including speed failure to observe school passing on the right of other hicles, etc., have gotten under skin of the traffic-squad. In a single day nearly 200 latters have appeared in a court, a record number. And judge passed on about 175 plaintiffs. Revenues of thousands of dollars daily have come in fines. Fifty-five officers now on duty. OAKLAND TO FULLERTON W. D. Steerritt of Fullerton purchased a standard Oakland touring of Harry L. Turton Orange-co distributor. Why it's True Blue THE Oakland Six is true blue because it was designed with one very definite purpose in mind—to make it the finest light six in its class. Take Oakland closed cars for example. Here are real automobiles. They are true blue because their distinctive Fisher-built bodies are real closed car bodies—with no makeshifts nor THE Oakland Six is true blue because it was designed with one very definite purpose in mind—to make it the finest light six in its class. Take Oakland closed cars for example. Here are real automobiles. They are true blue because their distinctive Fisher-built bodies are real closed car bodies—with no makeshifts nor compromises entering into their construction or appointments. Oakland's Six-Cylinder Smoothness Means Greater Closed-Car Comfort The Oakland engine is true blue because in it the natural advantages of a "Six" have been developed to a remarkable degree. There is freedom from annoying vibration, which is essential to complete closed-car satisfaction; there is extreme flexibility which makes gear changing rarely necessary; there is a surprising ability to respond to unusual demands quickly and without fuss—all of which qualities you will surely seek in selecting your next closed-car. Then there are four-wheel brakes (you certainly should not buy a car without this proved essential); exclusive centralized controls on the steering wheel; a special body finish which retains its lustre indefinitely, and a dozen other features. Isn't it true that the problem of choosing the right car is merely a matter of getting the most and the best for your money? Examine the True Blue Oakland Six. Drive it yourself. We welcome frank comparisons. H. L. TURTON 142 South Los Angeles Street ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Phone 325 Oakland PRODUCT OF GENERAL MOTORS Plain Dealer automobile Sect Anaheim, California, Saturday, May 24, 1924 OUT RIVERSIDE AND SAN BERNAL MORE STABLE CONDITION IN TRADE George Bros.' General Sales Manager Here As Guest auto trades are becoming organized, Archie Houghton, genial sales manager of Dodge Bros., F. S. Dunlop of the Nu-Way for this week, Depression is real, and the south must ex- touch of it. Houghton declared that tires were being sold more cheaply better values than he had known in his long-experience, guarding new car models, he the changes made the past should satisfy the public for time to come. WELCOME LOS ANGELES-CAMP CURRY ECONOMY RUN OAKTALLE-CAMP CURRY COSTABILITY RUN Sweepstakes and two class cups went to the two Overlands and Willys-Knight, three the Eighth Annual Yosemite Economy Run from Los Angeles to Camp Curry... Mrs. D. and contest officials congratulating Joe Bozzani and R. Bonaccini, the pilots. PLACENTIA'S Schanhals of Anaheim A PLACENTIA'S ROAD WORK STARTED $80,000 Cost of Improvement; Much County Grading, etc., On Placentia will be transformed almost as much as LaHabra when the new paying program started this week by the county is completed. Practically all the main streets will be surfaced or re-surfaced with asphalt, and some widening will be done, also. The improvement amounts to around $80,000. The work of pouring concrete on West Chapman avenue, which is under improvement from the State highway to Euclid avenue, began yesterday. Gravel now is being hauled to North street between Placentia avenue and East street and grading has been started, Sanat Ana, South and East streets will be similarly improved. The improvement of South Palm street will begin within a short time, J. L. McBride, County Superintendent of Highways, announced today. The block between South and Ball road already has been graded. Ruts and chuckholes due to the oilied surface having been broken up have been ended for some time to come. The street later will be oiled. Katella road from Nursery avenue to Euclid and Sugar avenue between the same limits already has been graded and the latter oiled. McBride still is awaiting word from the Board of Army Engineers in Washington regarding the new movable steel bridge across Newport bay. Schanhals of Anaheim A Willys-Knight Win Big The local distributor of the Overland and Willys Knights, W. R. Schanhals, was the assistant driver of the Willys which was one of the prize winners in the economy run to Yosemite. This year's victory was all the more significant, said Schanhals, because coasting was not allowed and was hardly possible because the way was via the Mojave instead of the Ridge-rd. The motor had to be kept running all the time except when a competitor came fifteen 50 feet of a car at a standstill ahead. The day was one of the hottest in the history of the Mojave. More than half the distance had to be driven in second and low gear. Economy with a big "E" was demonstrated by the Overland and Willys-Knight cars in this eighth Los Angeles-Camp Curry, Yosemite. Economy ran. Using only 13 5-8 gallons of gasoline, no oil, and 14 pints of water, the model 92 Overland, driven by Joe Bozani, won the sweepstakes cup. It averaged 29.36 miles to the gallon of gasoline. This is the third sweepstakes victory won by an Overland car. The total weight of the winning Overland was 3520 pounds, exceeded by only eight other competing cars, which demonstrates its ability to carry weight and still operate economically. In order to make the run a test that any owner could approximate by using strictly economical methods the usual route was changed and declutching and coasting was strictly forbidden, every contesting car had to be kept in gear and the engine kept running while traveling. Only 50 feet leeway was allowed for coasting to a stop. The course led through the Mojave desert, up over the Tehachapi ranch and down the snaky grape-vine grade into the hot belt. In addition to the sweepstakes, the Overland 92 also won the cup for its class, which included 4-cylinder cars selling for more than $651, based on touring models, factory list. The Willys-Knights entered was the only car to coil run with no measurable water used. It placed for sweepstakes by 17 gallons of gasoline of oil consumed. C. H. was at the wheel and age mileage was 23.53 gallon of gas. The C also covered itself without-economizing all of its class and winning cup. R. Bonaccini d intense heat of this Overland more water, but despite no oil was consumed erage of 28.08 miles to gasoline it was maintained a gallon more than wthe Overland sweepstake the teammate of the Willys Knight. HUDSON BODY STYLES FEWER There has been everywhere in the Hudson plant a unanimous spirit of "A better car at a smaller price." An important factor in the program has been the cutting down of the number of car styles. At one time Hudson built its cars in 11 types. The special attention, equipment and inspection which this involved necessarily brought about complications, says Earl Farris, H. R. Grove's local branch manager. It was decided to eliminate those body styles which had only a specialty appeal, and to concentrate on the types which had proved their broad popularity. These cars were made still more attractive to buyers because the savings due to simplification made it possible to establish a new low level of prices. Thus, in the present Hudson-Essex line there are cars for practically every demand, yet the number of styles offered has been reduced more than 50 per cent from the maximum. There is no slow-selling model in the entire Hudson-Essex line, no car with simply a specialty market. Dealer profits, therefore, are not tied up in cars difficult to move. The turnover of capital is rapid. Because Hudson has simplified its line, prices are so favorable that sales are doubly easy. years and four months to produce its first billion barrels of petroleum. POLICE CHIEFS ENDORSE BUICK Scores of chiefs of police in cities threaten the country endorse the new Buick, according to Bill Goodrum of the Motor Sales Co., Inc., Northern Orange-co distributors. Chief Albert Johnson of Belvidere, Ill., says: "The Buick with 4-wheel brakes is a revelation to me; in fact, until you ride in one of these cars one cannot appreciate what 4-wheel brakes mean. We drove this car at 25 and 30 miles and were able to stop the car in 25 to 20 feet. The stop was made without the sliding of wheels or skidding the car in any way." One thing is certain: the 4-wheel brake positively does away with the hazard of skidding, which is the most dangerous thing that the driver has to contend with today. Again it makes it possible for any same driver at any time to have full control of his car, thereby eliminating the danger of running down a person crossing the thoroughfare. The driver of a car with 4-wheel brakes always has safety easily within his or her reach." STUDEBAKER SALES Sales of new Studebakers this week are reported as follows by Harry D. Riley; Special six touring to Charles J. Mills of Huntington Beach; special Golden State sedan to C. H. Wagner of Orange; and light six 5-passenger coupe to M. E. Jennison, city marshal of Orange. Tire Repairing Trade is Active The tire repair business is active, the sales of new tires still being below normal, local tire men report. The re-tread business is plentiful; scores of owners who never bothered to have their old tires re-made bringing them into the shop for the purpose. One of the things which has brought business to repair men is the foot and mouth epidemic. Hundreds or thousands of tubes were nearly ruined when cars were driven through antiseptic solution at the county lines, the acid cutting thru the rubber. The fluid entered at the valve stem and apparently didn't drain off thorously until the car came to a stop. One Anaheimer had a tube repaired about the stem three times, when it was decided to put in a new tube and forget about the damage. ALLEN TO LEAVE A.C.S.C. POST HERE The district manager of the local office of the Auto Club of So. SALES PAST MONTH 320 CARS Total So Far in 1924 1311; How Leaders Stood Orange-co didn’t show sales in April equal to the amazing figures of late 1922 and early 1928, but its business in new cars exceeded that of both Riverside and San Bernardino-cos. This county sold 320 cars during the past month, according to the summary of the Automobile Publishing Co., covering Southern California. The neighboring counties sold 124 and 312, respectively. So far this year Orange-co has sold 1311 cars against 597 Anaheim Aids at Win Big Run was the only car to complete the run with no measurable amount of water used. It took second place for sweepstakes honors, with 17 gallons of gasoline and 2 pints of oil consumed. C. E. Kirkham was at the wheel and the average mileage was 23.53 miles to the gallon of gas. The Overland 91 also covered itself with glory by out-economizing all other cars in its class and winning the class cup. R. Bonaccini drove. The intense heat of the trip made it necessary for this Overland to use more water, but despite that fact no oil was consumed and an average of 28.08 miles to the gallon of gasoline was maintained, only a gallon more than was used by the Overland sweepstakes winner, the teammate of the 91 and Willys Knight. ALLEN TO LEAVE A.C.S.C. POST HERE The district manager of the local office of the Auto Club of So Calif., Paul V. Allen, who has been here since Octo. 12, 1921, will leave not later than June 1 to fill a more lucrative and responsible position in the insurance department of the main office, Los Angeles. J. A. B. Dillworth, Santa Ana district manager, will take his place here. Allen's office has enjoyed an extraordinary rise in growth and importance since he came. The membership and insurance written have doubled, the former gaining more than 175 net during the past six months. It passed the 1000 mark months ago and now is close to 1100. Allen will leave Anaheim with deep regret, he declared. He has appreciated heartily the co-operation given him both by the public and by his own force, to whom he attributes much of his success here. Were it not that a distinct promotion had been offered to him, he would not leave the city. Orange-co didn't show sales in April equal to the amazing figures of late 1922 and early 1923, but its business in new cars exceeded that of both Riverside and San Bernardino-cos. This county sold 320 cars during the past month, according to the summary of the Automobile Publishing Co., covering Southern California. The neighboring counties sold 174 and 312, respectively. So far this year Orange-co has sold 1311 cars against 702 and 1079 for its neighbors. San Diego-co, which Orange, in spite of its much smaller size, used to be leaf hands down, sold 424 cars in April and 1799 during the four months. This county sold 50 trucks during April, only three behind the record of April, 1923, and 138 in the four months. Even San Diego-co sold only 56 trucks during the past month and Riverside and San Bernardino-cos 24 and 33, respectively. Sales in the county by cars include: Buick fours 5, sizes 8; Cadillacs 5; Chevrolets 58; Dodges 24; Essexen 9; Fords 96; Hudson's 7; Nash sizes 2; Oaklands, 13; Overlands, 4; Stars, 20; Studebaker light sizes 16, special sizes 3, big sizes 5; Willys-Knights, 3. Taking the 11 southern counties as a whole—Los Angeles, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara (Continued on Page Two) TODAY— Find out what comfort, power, beauty $1045 will buy in a Studebaker STUDEBAKER offers a world-famous Six, a car embodying the best men know, at a price that makes it folly to deny yourself a fine car. Here is the thrill of a powerful six-cylinder L-head motor; the comfort and luxury of a big, roomy body — deep cushioned and restful; beauty that characterizes the most costly cars, Now in justice to yourself, look at this car. Compare it with competitive cars at its price — then with cars selling for several hundred dollars more. Compare it for beauty, comfort, roominess, upholstery, for obvious refinements. Compare it, too, for ease of handling, flexibility, power, quietness, lack of vibration. See for yourself what you can buy with little money in a fine car today. Ride in this car, ride in competitive cars. Comparison is the surest way to judge an automobile. Studebaker will place a Light-Six at your disposal for this purpose any time you name. Buy no car at $500 or more without making this test. Don't buy blindfolded. LIGHT-SIX 5-Pan. 112-in. W.B. 40 H.P. Touring $1045 Roadster (3-Pan.) 1025 Coupe (Light-Six) 1195 Coupe (5-Pan.) 1395 Sedan 1488 SPECIAL-SIX 5-Pan. 119-in. W.B. 50 H.P. Touring $1425 Roadster (3-Pan.) 1400 Coupe (5-Pan.) 1895 Sedan 1985 BIG-SIX 7-Pan. 126-in. W.B. 60 H.P. Touring $1750 Speedster (5-Pan.) 1835 Coupe (5-Pan.) 2495 Sedan 2605 All prices f. m., h. factory. Terms to meet your convenience. HARRY D. RILEY Studebaker Dealer ANAHEIM FULLERTON STUDEBAKER LIGHT-SIX - $1045