oc-plain-dealer 1924-06-28

VOL. XXVII—No. 240 CLUB TO START SERVICES OILED ROADS AGAIN TO BE IMPROVED County Road Head Busy; Power Shortage Is Delaying Work Assurance that several dirt thorofares in the vicinity of West Chapman and Euclid avenues, which have been spoiled after recent improvement, will be put back into condition was given today by the office of the County Superintendent of Highways. Kafella road, recently graded and oilled, from Euclid to Nursery avenue, has been cut up because of the diversion of traffic from West Chapman, only a mile of which so far has been opened. West Orangewood avenue and connecting roads leading to West Chapman. Smiths, Browns, Chief Car Owners The Smiths, Smyths and Smythes and the Browns, including presumably the Brownes, own 2,049 autos in California, according to a report of the State Division of Motor Vehicles. The Smiths, etc. own 14,262 and the Brownes and Brownes 7,787. The Johnsons are a close second to the Browns with practically 7,000, the Andersons are fourth with 5,950 and the Williams and Jongs have 5,775 cars each. ACCIDENTS IN COUNTY ARE FEWER SMALL AUTO CHIEF PREY OF THIEF Closed Car Stolen Often Than Open Says National Club New small cars are the most popular with thieves in California says the Automobile Underwriting Conference, whose theft files, to by the National Automobile Council are the largest west of Chicago. In comparison with the number of cars in question, the closed is the most stolen. Acceding to statistics prepared by Theft Bureau of the Native Automobile Club, fifty per cent of the cars stolen are employed the first instance of joyriding. These cars, of course, are ea Assurance that several dirt thorofiles in the vicinity of West Chapman and Euclid avenues, which have been spoiled after recent improvement, will be put back into condition was given today by the office of the County Superintendent of Highways, Kattella road, recently graded and oilied, from Euclid to Nursery avenue, has been cut up because of the diversion of traffic from West Chapman, only a mile of which so far has been opened. West Orangewood avenue and connecting roads leading to West Chapman also has been badly smashed. All will be repaired as soon as West Champan avenue's concrete paving is opened for traffic. The pouring of concrete in West Chapman which has been delayed by the power shortage, will be finished next Tuesday. The second mile or so east of Euclid avenue will be opened within perhaps a week. The first mile was opened on Wednesday. The rock and gravel companies, which supply the county, can use only 35 per cent of their electric power load, so the county had to wait for its crushed rock. All county concrete paving or repairs is in the same situation. The county also was forced to hitch up a tractor in order to operate a pump for its water on the highway. Placentia avenue's big asphalt paving improvement will be finished by Tuesday. It is practically done now. The flush coat now is being applied. The county used the entire carload of calcium chloride in solution on Carolina street at John Tuffree's ranch near Placentia and is watching the results. The chemical draws moisture from the air, keeping down the dust, and may be used generally when costs are lower. The present cost is around $400 per mile. A large saving is expressed to be made by using the fluid on new concrete paving, which at present has to be soaked for weeks to make it set. Saving of water is an important item in the new method, which the state is using successfully. The First National Chemical Equipment exposition is to be held in Providence, R. I., next year, in conjunction with the meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Sharp Decline Hospitals Say; Jack Pickell Gives Parting Advice On the eve of his departure for Santa Ana, where he will take up his duties as a member of the state traffic squad, Jack Pickell, local motorcycle officer, in an interview delared that if every driver regarded himself as a special deputy policeman or traffic officer, accidents and recklessness would be practically apoished. In fact, the bench from justices to superior court, is now regarding every driver as a deputy, and a complaint in which he is a victim will be regarded as good evidence. A formal complaint isn't necessary, but an officer can lodge it on information furnished by the aggrieved party. In Pickell's opinion, it is somewhat rare for two parties to be equally at fault. Almost invariably one of the two has taken the aggressive. Auto accidents about the county have been decreasing for a month or two past, in some sections markedly. This was consensus of opinion today, when various hospitals were asked to give their views. With the exception of a Mexican, who fell off a car in Anaheim and fractured his skull badly, the County Hospital hasn't had a serious auto accident case in the past month, according to Superintendent Harry Zaiser. The Mexican is recovering. Not more than 15 victims have come in. At present eight out of the 110 beds are vacant. Because of the crowded condition of the hospital for (Continued on Page Three) New small cars are the most popular with thieves in California says the Automobile Underwriter Conference, whose theft files, run by the National Automobile Club are the largest west of Chicago. In comparison with the number of cars in question, the closed is the most often stolen. According to statistics prepared by Theft Bureau of the National Automobile Club, fifty per cent of the cars stolen are employed; the first instance of joy ride These cars, of course, are easily recovered, but usually they are damaged condition. The car which is stolen by professional thief is harder to cate as the license plates are usually changed, motor numpter tampered with, new paint jobs on, and parts are interchange with various other stolen cars. Often the car is resold in an recognizable condition in the city in which it was stolen. Greatest preventative of my car thefts is a dependable lock some kind. The thefts report most often are those in which car has been left running, wherethe key has been left in lock with the motor shut That is, in nine cases out of motor car thefts, may be traced the carelessness of the owner. The thefts usually increase following periods of financial depression. In California, there is also a noticeable increase in motor thefts when the highways open the east. 4 CARS IN 4 DAYS ARE SOLD BY GROVES Delivery of three Essex coach and one Hudson coach in five days was reported Wednesday. H. R. Grove of H. R. Grove, Essex and Hudson distributor, rious prospects also are looked at the cars, and Grove anticipates seven deliveries all told by night. Several used cars were delivered also. Grove has been exceptionally fortunate in disposing of traded in used cars which found a ready market because the reputation he has built up. Marvel Carburetor Service Marvel Carburetor Service Buick, Nash, Oakland Scripps Booth, G. M. C. Owners Your car is equipped with a Marvel Carburetor, designed to afford good fuel mileage, and give an abundance of power. However, after continuous use it may not function properly causing excessive use of gas and poor motor action, all of which may be corrected. A former Marvel Carburetor Factory Service Man will be here to take care of your needs. BOB WHITE CO. 332 W. Center St. Anaheim Plain Dealer Automobile Sect Anaheim, California, Saturday, June 28, 1924 SERVICE PATROL ON HIGHWAYS SMALL AUTO CHIEF PREY OF THIEF ed Car Stolen OftenThan Open Says National Club INTRODUCING A BUICK TRUCK William LaVeche, manager of the Consolidated Ice Co., is getting remarkable service from a Buick which he transformed recently from a touring car to a light truck. He took the body off a 1920 model, put on a truck body, painted it an attractive buff color and now has a strong vehicle that is also light enough to be parked easily. LaVeche claims the 1924 Buick, a sedan of which model he owns, can be driven indefinitely at record-breaking speed without being damaged. He tried it out on a trip to Freano, which he made in remarkable time over the Ridge road. 1909ERS STILL IN WORKING TRIM Fifteen years ago a small one-seated four-cylinder motor car was being sold under what was then a new name, but which subsequently became one of the world's largest selling automobiles. This was the 1909 model Hudson "20," first of its kind. Recently a display of that model car at the establishment of Harold L. Arnold, So. Calif. and Arizona 1909ERS STILL IN WORKING TRIM Fifteen years ago a small one-seated four-cylinder motor car was being sold under what was then a new name, but which subsequently became one of the world's largest selling automobiles. This was the 1909 model Hudson "20," first of its kind. Recently a display of that model car at the establishment of Harold L. Arnold, So. Calif., and Arizona distributor, revealed the fact that many of the old-timers are still running, after having seen service totalling, in some instances, close to 20,000 miles. There was one each of the models of Hudson's up to 1916, each of which is still running, and in daily use by its owner. There was one fact which H. R. Grove, Inc., local dealer for the Hudson, noted in the display. That is the total absence of any "radical" design, either in body style or in motors. Any one of the old models of Hudson could be sold today with slight modification, at its original sale price, if it were new, and no later style available. It goes to show that Hudson do not go out of style rapidly; that they are designed with the thought in mind: "What will the purchaser be able to get out of this car at second-hand sale?" The same motor is being used today that was first brought out in 1916. It has proved to be correct in principle, and many of the records hung up by Hudson stock cars in 1916 and 1917 still stand—unequaled by any competitor. The new Hudson sedan, pictured beside the 1909 "Speedster," is the latest model of the closed car type. It seats seven passengers comfortably. It is furnished in dark blue, and stands out among other cars on the road as the most beautiful of the season. BUSINESS PICKS UP IN GOOD USED CARS Sale of six cars in six business days ending yesterday was made by Herb Davis, manager of Turton's certified motor car market. Business is better, says Davis, who thinks it will continue to improve from now on. Good used cars are in such demand that prices are inclined to be higher, also. The market has its own sales methods which are pro- lar. The supply of cars o larger and of good qu Salesman—Plain Dealer What Is Buick Going To Do? Many Rumors Are Afloat Concerning Buick's Next Step in the Automotive World Many Rumors Are Afloat Concerning Buick's Next Step in the Automotive World WHAT is Buick going to do? This question has been on the lips of everyone for the last few days. Always a subject of speculation among motorists and members of the industry alike, the plans of the Buick Motor Company for its 1925 year-end come a topic of conversation everywhere since the rulers gave birth to current that there is shortly to be an annual meeting special event. After the announcement of safety when the entire Buick line was redesigned along entirely different lines, the public is ready to expect something quite startling in the future program. The introduction of four-wheel brakes on all vehicles in 1924, which came as a distinct surprise, will be an improvement for Buick that created itself into increased sales and into additional prestige for the Buick name. In fact Buick's adoption of four-wheel brakes was the signal for a general shift throughout the industry to this kind of equipment. Indications are that practically every model brought forward during the current season will include this safety factor. Having created such a focus of attention to its plans by the announcements of other years and the steps forward that Buick has made with the production of each new model, the public again looks to Buick to provide the season's greatest achievement in built motors. There is a widespread morror that Buick no longer makes a radical change in the appearance of models. The overwhimming indorsement of the beauty and grace of the present design makes it seem almost certain that Buick will continue the general characteristics of appearance which are found in 1924 models. Of course it will be important refinement and improvement both outside and under the hood. In fact, Buick's policy of building automobiles has been so thorough in every phase that each new contribution to its time has been characterized by definite advances in better mechanical operation, riding qualities, economy and other features of internal design, as well as in the improvement of the external appearance and appointments. Meanwhile, the entire Buick organization continues to remain silent. There is, however, a hint in this silence that precludes something for the near future. Section HIGHWAYS OF SOUTH Six Took n at Camp Curry Quarantine Bans Are Finally Off Tourists to Ensenada are no longer required by the Mexican government to furnish passport or bond, and no charge is made, although customs officials should be advised of the trip, according to word reaching the Auto Club of So. Calif. The dips have been abolished at the San Diego-co line, although guards still are on hand inspecting livestock, which cannot enter except under a veterinary's certificate. All objectionable features of the Nevada quarantine were declared off Wednesday. New Mexico and Colorado still put a ban on all dogs. 75,000 SLOGANS IN STAR CONTEST OAKLAND, June 28.—In reminding the public that July 1 marks the closing of the Star slogan contest, Norman De Vaux, president of the Star Motor Co. of Calif., is not doing the judges of the contest any special favor. For the factory here has been flooded—in the most literal sense of the term—with slogans from all over TRUCK FLEET TO AID FOLK IN TROUBLE A. C. of S. C. Plan in Effect July 1, Says Announcement Setting a new pace for similar organizations of the country, the Auto Club of So. Calif., on July 1 will inaugurate a highway patrol service department. This innovation has been years in the planning and is based on careful observation and long experience in bringing to a higher standard the operation and the activities of the automobile club, O. W. Lewis, for nine years identified with the touring bureau of the club, will be in charge of this extension of club service. The primary idea is 75,000 SLOGANS IN STAR CONTEST OAKLAND, June 28.—In reminding the public that July 1 marks the closing of the Star slogan contest, Norman De Vaux, president of the Star Motor Co. of Calif., is not doing the judges of the contest any special favor. For the factory here has been flooded—in the most literal sense of the term—with slogans from all over the Pacific coast. To date more than 75,000 slogans have been submitted. Figuring the rate at which the slogans are coming in, a conservative estimate places the final total at more than 100,000. The name of the winner will be announced just as soon as the judges can go over the completed returns. No entry postmarked later than July 1 will be considered. The capital prize is a new Star sport model, the second prize $100, and the third prize $50. No slogan can exceed seven words. Virtually every hamlet and city on the Pacific coast is represented in the slogan contest. Entries have been received from Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands, showing the widespread interest created. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. Setting a new pace for similar organizations of the country, the Auto Club of So. Calif., on July 1 will inaugurate a highway patrol service department. This innovation has been years in the planning and is based on careful observation and long experience in bringing to a higher standard the operation and the activities of the automobile club. O. W. Lewis for nine years identified with the touring bureau of the club, will be in charge of this extension of club service. The primary idea is to carry the many services of the club out onto the highways where members may need assistance. The highway patrol service will begin with the daily operation of a fleet of light trucks over the main traveled arteries of Southern California. These will run from bases established at the strategically located branch officers of the club, and will be driven by carefully picked men, especially qualified for this work. It is pointed out by officials of the organization that this new service will relate with all other departments of the club in making more efficient and far-reaching its usefulness to members and visiting motorists. In appearance the patrol service trucks will be uniform and decorated in club colors with adequate signs so that they will not only present a neat appearance, but will be distinctive and visible for some distance. The equipment will be (Continued on Page Two) HUDSON Super-Six $1550 ESSEX Six $975 Freight and Tax Extra Only Hudson and Essex Have the Coach It Alone Gives Closed Car Comforts at Open Car Cost Why Buy An Open Car? H. R. Grove Motor Company EARL FARRIS, Local Manager 332 W. Center St., Anaheim 135 West Wilshire