oc-plain-dealer 1924-06-21

VOL. XXVII—No. 240 COUNTY'S NEW CAR BUILDING 65 ON ASCOT RACE CARD SUNDAY Duray and DePalma to Settle Question of Who's Who LOS ANGELES, June 21.—Jack Dempsey will be master of ceremonies at Ascot tomorrow and "gasoline marshal" of the day. No less than 49 speed kings and 25 motorcyclists will participate in the 12 events. Leon Duray, who has been busting Ralph DePalma's records with his new 1925 Miller Special, is expected to give the Italian another scrap for his life tomorrow. Limited Signals Worse Than None Electric signals on three or four fifths of the county's railway crossings is worse than on none at all! Yesterday's tragedy in which an Anaheim woman was killed illustrates the fact. The reason is that most drivers, particularly those who haven't driven much, assume that every crossing has one, and when they don't hear the bell fail to stop. The auto clubs, Chambers of Commerce, etc., can conduct no more worthwhile campaign than one to compel signals on all crossings.—Ed. CONSUMERS FIX OUTPUT OF NASH The Nash Motor Car Co., unlike many of the other manufacturers, has kept its production down to actual demands, according to the Nash-Boyce Co., local distributors. That its output frequently has been breaking records indicates that the popularity of the Nash is greater than ever. LOS ANGELES, June 21.—Jack Dempsey will be master of ceremonies at Ascot tomorrow and "gasoline marshal" of the day. No less than 40 speed kings and 25 motorcyclists will participate in the 12 events. Leon Duray, who has been busting Ralph DePalma's records with his new 1925 Miller Special, is expected to give the Italian another scrap for his life tomorrow. Yesterday Duray set a new record for a lap, 29 4-5 seconds, which is 1-5 under the best previous figure. Later on Duray piloted the German Mercedes of F.W. Matthiesen III in 30 seconds better time over the bill-and-dale course than DePalma made two weeks ago. Eddie Meyer whose driving of the made-over Ford constructed in 1902 for Barney Oldfield, had a collision with Steve Elmore, winner of the San Luis Obispo race on Memorial Day, but both are expected to appear tomorrow. All of the automobile events are handicap the back mark men being forced to drive their limit from the drop of the flag in order to overtake the front mark men. Duray is slated to be the scratch (Continued on Page 3) CONSUMERS FIX OUTPUT OF NASH The Nash Motor Car Co., unlike many of the other manufacturers, has kept its production down to actual demands, according to the Nash-Boyce Co., local distributors. That its output frequently has been breaking records indicates that the popularity of the Nash is greater than ever. The advantages of keeping output down to a level which is justified by the retail business are many. One is that the company is always on its tiptoes, ready to introduce any improvement, mechanical or otherwise, that appears to add to comfort, appearance, economy or power. At the same time the manufacturers are far-sighted enough so that the purchaser of a Nash need not fear that his car will be among the back numbers before he has obtained the cream of its use. The purchaser, however, must put in his order early, or he may be compelled to wait for delivery. A man greater than his misfortunes shows that he was not deserving of them.—Atlanta Georgian. NEWHALL TUNNEL LIGHTER Two thousand motorists daily are now rejoicing over the installation of lights in the New half tunnel. These modern safety devices have been placed by the state highway commission, and now the way is thoroughly lighted, eliminating chances of accident. Funds for this improvement are derived from the two event gasoline tax. This artery of travel is heavily patronized at all times, and on holidays from 4000 to 10,000 vehicles pass through it within 2 hours. At Open Car Cost $975 FREIGHT AND TAX EXTRA The COACH The COACH With all Closed Car Comfort and Utility HUDSON SUPER·SIX 1550 FREIGHT AND TAX EXTRA H. R. Grove Motor Co. EARL FARRIS, Local Manager 332 W. Center St., Anaheim 135 West Wilshire, Fullerton Plain Dealer Automobile Sectu Anaheim, California, Saturday, June 21, 1924 YEAR BUSINESS IN MAY SHOWN This Picture's No Exaggeration BIG CUT ACCIDENT MADE Safety Week With Reduction of 25 to Per Cent Twenty years ago there were few thousand motor cars in the United States. The no motor trucks, no taxi motor buses. On the highways and streets of the United States more than fifteen million vehicles are to be found significant, according to compiled by the insurance department of the National mobile Club, that for every This quintet of beautiful "Beach Birds" were loaned one of the new Overland Blue Birds in which to rehearse their aquatic act preparatory to entering the Balboa Beach Bathing Beauty Parade staged last Sunday under the direction of Jewell Pathe, "The Butterfly Girl." Fourteen other Overlands, Blue Birds, Red Birds and Black Birds were also included in the line of march and each carried a capacity load of alluring love-liness. The Blue Bird, Red Bird and Black Bird bathing girls created a sensation as they rode by in their special cars. After the parade a banquet and dance was staged on a huge old lumber schooner bought by the Vitagraph Film Company to be remodeled into an ancient craft for one of their productions. The Willys-Overland dealers' report of the day's doings, ran something like this: "The music was mallifluous, the cause meritorious, the acting felicitous and the scenery splendiferous, but that was all superfluous, for the costumes were sufficiently diaphanous to make the approval unanimous." 10,000,000th Ford Will Tour the U.S. DETROIT, Mich., June 21.—A new and outstanding achievement in the automobile industry of America was attained here when the ten-millionth Model "T" Ford car left the final assembly in the Highland Park plant of the Ford Motor Co. The motor, bearing the number 10,000,000, was completed June 4 and assembled into a touring SOUTH WILL BE SAVED $800,000 Tax Cut Affects Everybody’s Tires, Tubes, Accessories Bill Although the new revenue bill passed by congress did not bring all of the reductions hoped for in motor vehicle taxes, a considerable saving will result to Southland motorists. The new federal tax bill brings a reduction of one-half in the tax levied upon tires, tubes and accessories. Where this tax was formerly five per cent, it is now two and one-half per cent. The five per cent tax on new car and automobiles parts remain unchanged. While the reduction apparently is small, the aggregate will amount to a considerable sum for So. Calif. motorists. California’s tire bill amounts to approximately $75,000,000 annually; and it pays additional millions for accessories, so that the tax reduction to all motorists in the state will total $2,000,000. This is approximately one-fifth of the sum raised by the state gasoline tax. So. Calif., with over 40 per cent of the motor vehicles in the state will benefit to the extent of $800,000. Various national organizations urged a reduction in taxes affecting the motor and aiding these was the Club of So. Calif. DETROIT, Mich., June 21.—A new and outstanding achievement in the automobile industry of America was attained here when the ten-millionth Model "T" Ford car left the final assembly in the Highland Park plant of the Ford Motor Co. The motor, bearing the number 10,000,000, was completed June 4 and was assembled into a touring car, the most popular of all Ford body types. Each Ford is 11½ feet long, and if the ten million Fords were placed in a long line end to end they would extend 21,780 miles. In celebration of having attained a 10,000,000 production record, the company announces that Ford car No. 10,000,000 will make a coast to coast trip as signifying the nation-wide popularity of the Ford and its appeal to every class of driver. The car will be driven across the country to San Francisco from New York. The Lincoln highway has been selected as the official route of travel and stops will be (Continued on Page Three) Baby Decendamp Curry Guest Explorer LOS ANGELES, June Friend W. Richardson, of California, heads and distinguished people wily cently visited Camp Bakers resort into the Yosemite. According to J. Daniel So. Calif., Camp Bakers son, made the He is said to attend sesh himself as convention utility, and the greatly indebted dress and ry's localinguishes life ease and sport. Conduit amp Curry guests at thount and Countess Old England. Charles to roadman, world known tire bill amounts to approximately $75,000,000 annually; and it pays additional millions for accessories, so that the tax reduction to all motorists in the state will total $2,000,000. This is approximately one-fifth of the sum raised by the state gasoline tax. So. Calif., with over 40 per cent of the motor vehicles in the state will benefit to the extent of $800,000. Various national organizations urged a reduction in taxes affecting the mall and aiding these was Terry Club of So. Calif., while in years has been active in constructive movement terest of the motorlily by the manu- Important change producers new revenue act, automobile facturers, importables and of automobile tires, tubes, wagons, other for such ve- motorcycles, by Collector of parts and of Rex B. Good-hicles, and Internal July 2, a tax of 3 cell. payable by the On an producer and imper camobile truck chassis manu- mobile wagon chassis posited on Page Three) TOURING CAR $1045 f.a.b.factory HARRY D. Studebaker D. ANAHEIM SECTION SHOWS LITTLE LETUP BIG CUT IN ACCIDENTS MADE Safety Week Witnesses Reduction of 25 to 90 Per Cent Twenty years ago there were a new thousand motor cars operated in the United States. There were no motor trucks, no taxicabs, no motor busses. On the highways and city streets of the United States today, more than fifteen million motor vehicles are to be found. It is significant, according to figures compiled by the insurance advice department of the National Automobile Club, that for every mile driven, a new thousand motor cars operated in Southern California for more than 15 years as writer and official and will continue his connection with the local branch of the American Athletic Union, which controls collegiate, school and club athletic activities. As an automobile editor; in charge of publicity for the Beverly speedway; manager for two years of the famous Los Angeles-Yosemite Economy Run, and as secretary of the Technical Committee in charge of the cars at the Beverly races he has had wide experience in automotive contests and other activities and is well known up and down the coast in automotive circles. Naming of Weller By A. A. A. Oked LOS ANGELES, June 21.—Announcement was made by Val Haresnake, A. A. A. Contest Board Member for California, that Chairman Richard Kennerdell of the board had just telegraphed his approval of the appointment of Hal Weller as the official representative of that body for the So. Calif. district. Weller has been intimately associated with outdoor sports in Southern California for more than 15 years as writer and official and will continue his connection with the local branch of the American Athletic Union, which controls collegiate, school and club athletic activities. As an automobile editor; in charge of publicity for the Beverly speedway; manager for two years of the famous Los Angeles-Yosemite Economy Run, and as secretary of the Technical Committee in charge of the cars at the Beverly races he has had wide experience in automotive contests and other activities and is well known up and down the coast in automotive circles. SALES TOTAL 232 PAST MONTH Orange-Co. Tops River-side and San Bernardino-Cos Again The official figures on May registrations, which reached here on Wednesday, show a total of 232 new cars sold in Orange County during the past month and 1563 during the first five months. Riverside and San Bernardino-cos are topped again, the former selling 180, making 387 for the longer period and the latter 224, making 1303. Twenty years ago there were a few thousand motor cars operated in the United States. There were no motor trucks, no taxicabs, no motor busses. On the highways and city streets of the United States today, more than fifteen million motor vehicles are to be found. It is significant, according to figures compiled by the insurance advice department of the National Automobile Club, that for every million motor vehicles put into use, approximately one thousand per mile are killed and twenty-five thousand injured each year. The traffic accident problem of today is in somewhat the same station as the industrial accident problem of 15 years ago. In the industries, accidents have been reduced from 25 to 90 per cent when the attention of the public called forebly to the necessity or caution, accidents are reduced. The following table illustrates the effect of public education on the reduction of accidents. | Safety Cor. | Week | | :--- | :--- | | New York | 30 | | Washington | 2 | | Baltimore | 2 | | Pittsburgh | 9 | | Louisville | 1 | This table shows that when the general public was educated to the (Continued on Page Three) GISS BACK SOUTH WITH MOTOR ALES H. C. Giss, ford assistant manager of the C.P. Hamm Car Market under certified marshand who opened Master and Montekets at Taft, Haven on by Billrey, has been Motor Sales Co., Goodrum officer, as manager of Buick district department. Before the used Anaheim Giss was in return he used car department charge Aless in Oakland. Of the his confidence in his tour, Goodrum has lined usep beside the new cars in the play room on South Los Angeles-st. Classified Ads Bring Good Results According to Giss, the auto trade is duller in the north than in the south, alho both are more prosperous than they were. POWER Plus— plus extraordinary riding comfort — the comfort that comes of correct design; scientific balance; plenty of room in both the front and rear seats; deep, luxurious cushions and long, strong, resilient semi-elliptic springs. plus instant get-away, smooth, vibrationless performance at all speeds; a feature due to a specially designed crankshaft, machined on all surfaces — a feature found in no competitive car under $2,500. plus long life and dependability, due to four large crankshaft bearings, carefully precisioned cylinders and pistons, perfectly balanced reciprocating parts, and specially prescribed Studebaker steels. plus obvious quality in every detail: hand-tailored top and side curtains; lasting, durable, genuine leather upholstery. Carefully selected fittings, lustrous enamel finish. These are a few of the "plus" features that make the Studebaker Light-Six an investment—not merely an expenditure. A car of recognized value that commands, at all times, the top price and ready sale in the used car market. RRY D. RILEY Studebaker Dealer HEIM FULLERTON