oc-plain-dealer 1924-11-15

VIOLATORS OF TRAFFIC CHIEF STARS OF WORLD IN RACE Culver City to See Bordino, Cooper, Hill, etc., on the 27th CULVER CITY, Nov. 15.—Culver City now takes its place as one of the links in the chain of speedway cities stretching across the continent. When the 250-mile championship motor race is staged on the new million dollar speedway Thanksgiving Day, the fame of Culver City will be flashed around the world. With the entry of Pletro Bordino, the wild Italian speed king Free Clinic to Test Eyes, Plan San Francisco opticians have arranged a ball to be held Nov. 19 to raise funds with which to finance a free clinic where drivers' eyes will be tested. Fifty 25 per cent of the auto crashes are due to visual defects, says the opticians. Drivers are expected to visit the clinic voluntarily as a matter of common sense prevention of accidents. STOCK CHRYSLER BESTS PALOMAR Up Palomar Hill from the gate to Bailey's hotel in 29 minutes is the record of a Chrysler stock model, carrying four passengers. For the first time on record, according to Z. B. Pollette of the Frank P. Taggart Co., distributors of the Chrysler and Maxwell, this climb has been successfully negotiated by an ordinary car such as any driver might use. The time practically the same as that established by a non-stock CULVER CITY, Nov. 15.—Culver City now takes its place as one of the links in the chain of speedway cities stretching across the continent. When the 250-mile championship motor race is staged on the new million dollar speedway Thanksgiving Day, the fame of Culver City will be flashed around the world. With the entry of Pletro Bordino, the wild Italian speed king comes from Torino with his flat racer to participate in great speed conclave that will collate the Culver City bowl, the championship race takes on all the rallour of an international event. Bordino is a popular idol of the speed fans. Not only is the great Pletro popular with his own countrymen, but the race fans at large consider him one of the greatest drivers of all times and already the news has been published throughout Europe that Bardino is coming to America to race at Culver City on Culver City’s new speedway which experts say will be the world’s fastest race course. There is another great foreign driver in the list for the Culver City inaugural classic. Antoine Mourre, former French flying act, represents another European country in the Thanksgiving Day contest. Murre made his American racing debut in the final race on the Beverly Hills speedway last February. He had a narrow escape from death when he wrecked his car in the early stages of the speed battle, but since then he has competed in practically every race staged in America and has become recognized as one of the leading drivers in the sport. The competition between the Frenchman and the Italian should be seen indeed. Besides Bordino and Mourre there are many American stars who represent the cream of the racing fraternity. There is Tom Milton, former champion and two times winner of the Great Indianapolis 600-mile race. Earl Cooper, twice national champion and present leader in the chase for the 1924 title, is entered, as is Ralph DePalma, veteran Italian racer who is one of the most popular men who ever sat behind the wheel of a racing car. There are also Harry Harty, Bennett Hill, Robert McDonogh, Fred Comer, Cliff Durant, Jerry Wonderlich, Peter DePaola, Phil Schafer and others. ESCONDIDO ROAD DONE There is a continuous paved highway now from Oceanside on the coast route to Escondido on the inland, the A.C.S.C. announces. BESTS PALOMAR Up Palomar Hill from the gate to Bailey’s hotel in 29 minutes is the record of a Chrysler stock model, carrying four passengers. For the first time on record, according to Z.B.Follette of the Frank P.Taggart Co., distributors of the Chrysler and Maxwell, this climb has been successfully negotiated by an ordinary car such as any driver might use. The time practically the same as that established by a non-stock model, 28 minutes, 39 1-5 seconds. At no time during the entire climb was the car near the boiling point, according to newspaper witnesses, and the power, durability and stamina shown surprised even the distributors. A heavy fog forced the car, also to crawl from Escondito to the foot of Palomar. The car was checked out by a signed card at the Western Union office in San Diego, and a prominent newspaperman was on hand to check time at the foot of the mountain, with others at other points on the way. GAME TO DRIVE THRU TRAFFIC If more drivers would regard driving thru traffic as a game, to be learned thoroly, there would be few accidents, says Robert D. Maxwell of the San Diego Buick agency, who points to the value of the confidence developed. Says Maxwell: “This confidence develops from viewing one’s driving as a game,” he says. “The motorist loses his fear of congestion in his eagerness to demonstrate his skill.” One trial will satisfy, to paraphrase the time-honored advertising line. The next time you are driving through traffic make it a point to see how skillfully you can plan your ‘moves.’ You will be surprised, not merely at the enjoyment you get out of it, but particularly at the amount of time you save and the marked improvement in your driving. “Bukek owners of the new series declare it is just plain pleasure to drive their cars through the heaviest traffic. The pick-up and get-away of the car is such that motorists can hardly realize it is possible. “Generally speaking, in traffic it isn’t necessary to be aggressive to the point of inconvenience others. The road hog has no place in the world of sports. But on the other hand, neither is it necessary to drive through congested sections believing that you have not to be beaten at every hand.” Wet pavements and careful driving combined have probably caused more accidents than any other source of mishaps declaring Manager Hunt of the West Auto Supply Company, in discussing means of lessening the risk of winter motoring. The careless driver who rush through downtown-traffic, running wet slippery corners at high speed, or driving fast on the highway is a menace to every manist. Eastern authorities have contended that a car unlawfully equipped with a sure non-skiid device is not under proper control. In some sections of the country the law has been put in effect by drivers who have not so equip their cars are subject to arrest. The safest way to prevent skidding is to put on the chains when the rain first starts to fall after leaving them on until it is over. The driver equips his car with chains on the rear and suctires on the front, winter weather and wet pavements will hold terrors for him. “Crossword” Driver Procures His Go Are you a “crossword” driver? Not the fellow who swears or abusive, but the person who hides a car in such a manner that no one knows the answer within long and careful figuring. This new name for irresponsible drivers was sprung on the A.S.C. when a claim for damage was made by the owner of wrecked car. When asked what happened, he said he met of those pesky “crossword” drivers. Improvements Are Made to Oakland An Oakland sport touring blue with a fine black line and sedan with closures contains handles are the latest acquisition to the display of Harry L. Turt local distributor. Turton now on hand more difficult mod Prestolite and Gould 1 year guarantee 2 year guarantee Storage Battery The Price is Right with FRIENDLY SERVICE The KODEL Radio For Every Purpose and Every Purse From a Crystal Set at $5.00 to a 4 Tube Radio Frequency Set at $32.50 GIVEN FREE! $25 STORAGE BATTERY $100.00 RADIO SET COMPLETE ASK US! ROBT. V. JENSEN Carburetor and Ignition Works Automobile Electrician RADIO AND SUPPLIES Los Angeles and Broadway Phone 1087W Plaintiff Dealer automobile Section Anaheim, California, Saturday, November 15, 1924 TRAFFIC LAWS PAY FINES OF less Payment of Anti-skid Short Use Chains in the approach of winter or and resulting wet pave comes the appeal to the list to equip his car with a non-skid device. A fair motions here being shown the art lying the non-skid medicine form of McKay chains, sold Western Auto Supply ComTest Race Will Reduce Entries Fully 20 would-be entries in the $52,000, $250-mile road race at Ascot on Thanksgiving day will be eliminated at the trials to be held next Sunday, it is now predicted. The race will start at 10 a.m. The already hardened surface of the speedway has been packed down by the strain and is expected to be in perfect condition. Among the entries so far are "Cannonball" Baker, Fred Lecklider, Cliff Bergore, Jack Petfjord, Frank Lockhart, Joe Bozzani, and Arthur Chevrolet. SAFETY DRIVE DAILY ONLY PLAN Educational Campaign in Southland is Led By A.C.S.C. An intensive and continuous campaign every day in the year is the only successful method of insuring the public against accidents, according to observations made at the National Safety Congress, which recently held its annual convention in Louisville. Spasmodic efforts for a day or a week are unsatisfactory in the reduction of accidents, and gradually are being abandoned in favor. EXIT TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN COUNTY Local, County, Full Hospitals All Repeated Decline Automobile accidents are out of fashion in Orange. That's been true, anyhow a month past. Whether because of a traffic from the months or because drive more cautious, collisions kinds have been very much exception. Inquiry of the Anaheim tarium, the Anaheim County hospital ORMSBY AND LOCKHART AT ASCOT It will be another case of De Palma and Sig Haughdahl tomorrow afternoon at Asecot Speedway, when Ralph Ormsby, Indiapolis speed bend, and Frank Lockhart meet in their $5000 5-lap match race. Whether any track records are broken or not, some of the fastest racing in months is anticipated, while each man is expected to use all the tricks of his trade. The track is in perfect condition, and both drivers will be ready to seize the lead when "Babe" Doyle waves his flag. Ormsby and Lockhart have shown the same time for a lap in their sprints about the oval and their cars are especially equipped with super-charging contrivances, front wheel brakes, etc., to enable them to stand the awful test. NEW WIRE GUARD PREVENTS WRECK An experiment made on the California state highway just north of San Diego has amply justified itself. It was a highway guard installed for experimental purposes on a sharp curve at the Santa Fe railroad grade crossing just north of Occanside, a short distance from San Diego. This guard, is a ribbon of strong link wire, two feet wide, attached to posts, was recently struck by a light sedan traveling at high speed. But for the guard, the sedan would have left the road and there probably would have been another to add to the long list of fatal highway accidents. As it was, the guard absorbed the shock of the impact of the sedan, and although one of the guard's supporting posts was broken off near the ground and a short stretch of the wire fabric somewhat damaged, the car was held in the road and nobody was hurt. This roadway device has been developed upon a new principle. It An intensive and continuous campaign every day in the year is the only successful method of insuring the public against accidents, according to observations made at the National Safety Congress, which recently held its annual convention in Louisville. Spasmodic efforts for a day or a week are unsatisfactory in the reduction of accidents, and gradually are being abandoned in favor of the permanent and educational work. Is the conclusion reached. Many communities in the southland are coming to realize that safety is a matter of general education and that the situation demands the best thought of experts. They are rapidly co-ordinating in the general plan of not only trying to establish safety by law, but of co-operating with city organizations, city authorities, state and national officers and special educational campaigns, taken directly into the public schools. Leading in this intensive educational campaign in this section is the A. C. S. C., which has a department devoted entirely to public safety. Its activities keep it in close touch with the city, county and state authorities, and its offices in 39 centers of population fit in well to be the guiding spirit in this necessary work. The campaign for safety is broadcasted by posters and story, by word of mouth and printed pamphlet, by photograph and motion picture, by precept and radio. It is believed that education is the best preventive, as statistics indicate that about 90 per cent of the accidents are preventable and that the loss of life, economic waste attendant upon injured persons and the destroyed property can be averted. Realizing that so many children are casualty victims and that accident conditions of tomorrow depend upon the attitude of the generation which is today in school, the auto club has carried on. In conjunction with the various school authorities, an extensive educational campaign prepared especially for the children to understand the hazards of modern day life. It has been found that the children are quick to realize these responsibilities and develop a spirit of watchfulness, not only of their own persons, but establish a protectorate over the smaller youngsters. FLEXIBILITY OF FORD IS STRESSED In "Flexibility," the late film production of the Ford Motion Picture Laboratory, the Ford car appears in a new role and tells an interesting and enlightening story. First showing the Ford as a passenger car, the picture reveals Automobile accidents are out of fashion in Orange County. That's been true, anyhow a month past. Whether because of an in traffic from the 24 months or because driving more cautious, collisions kinds have been very much exception. Inquiry of the Anaheim tarium, the Anabaim Communities hospital, the Orange County pital between here and and the Fullerton General pital brought the same reason—a marked decrease, in age for weeks past. The local tarium has had only one case in four weeks, the hospital, which up to a few ago had a case every few not daily, has had little for a month. The County hospital gives opinion that more caution is cause. The others can be sure one way or other. However, the same report out when traffic was very heavier. However, traffic office both the county and city (Continued on Page F1) Provements Are Made to Oakland Oakland sport touring in with a fine black line and a with closures containing are the latest acquisitions display of Harry L. Turton, distributor. Turton now has and more different models at any time since the Ana-Automobile Show. All cars hoistered in real leather. Sport has a nickelled radiackled drum head lamps, etc. onabout which looks as cozy coupe is another car shown. LENSES, ETC., OUTLAWED JAN. 1. Proximately 128, not 168, of headlights and parts and lighting devices will be out on Jan. 1, says A. Bevillard Anaheim Ignition Depot, being a published statement the other figure. Smaller number is bad, the Anaheimer declares. FLEXIBILTY OF FORD IS STRESSED In "Flexibility," the late film production of the Ford Motion Picture Laboratory, the Ford car appears in a new role and tells an interesting and enlightening story. First showing the Ford as a passenger car, the picture reveals the many uses to which it is put in serving both the individual and the family, in the city and on the farm, and the story is told in such an intimate manner that it is bound to appeal to everyone. Utilize of the Ford truck also is depleted, scenes showing how it meets the requirements of modern business. Many other interesting features are included pertaining to Ford performance, dependability, adaptability and economy in operation. There is a wealth of human interest in all the scenes and the photography is excellent. Arrangements for showing the picture are made through Ford dealers or the Los Angeles branch of the Ford Motor Co. BANDITS GET $10,000 CHICAGO, Nov. 15.—Four armed bandits held up Otis C. Schmidt, head of the Schmidt Construction Co. paving contract today and escaped with a $10,000 payroll. Maxwell and Chrysler SALES AND SERVICE FRANK P. TAGGART CO. 28 W. Center St. Phone 490 Anaheim, Calif. EVENTS OF $250 PER WEEK EXIT TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN COUNTY Local, County, Fullerton Hospitals All Report Marked Declines Automobile accidents are going out of fashion in Orange-co. That's been true, anyhow, for month past. Whether because of a decline traffic from the summer months or because drivers are more cautious, collisions of all kinds have been very much theception. Inquiry of the Anaheim san-rium, the Anaheim Community Some Admirable Admonitions From A.C.S.C. Drivers who believe they have heard every safety admonition regarding automobiles are liable to change their minds if they had the opportunity, by glancing through some of the suggestions that come to the touring bureau of the A.C. S.C. These are pungent, varied, forceful and sometimes funny. A few of the choicest recent suggestions are as follows: Before an auto turns turtle all the passengers should get out. The number of a car should be 6699 and should be worn upsidown. For the benefit of the man behind, the thoughtful autolist will mix perfume with gasoline. It is considered very bad form for a man driving an auto to try to drive between the headlights of another auto. This is liable to seriously damage the crank handle. Two automobiles should pass on either side of each other, rather than on a direct line through each other. Autos should always stop abruptly for washouts or burned. ANAHEIMERS ONLY 5 P.C. OF TOTAL Decline Indicating More General Compliance With Law Anaheim traffic law violators are few these days. Judge Charley Kuchel declared today that 95 per cent of the arrests are out of town people, while the common offense is exceeding speed at intersections. During the first two weeks of November, or up to today, $510 was collected in fines for auto offenses. Outside of one fine of Automobile accidents are going out of fashion in Orange-co. That's been true, anyhow, for month past. Whether because of a decline traffic from the summer months or because drivers are more cautious, collisions of all kinds have been very much the exception. Inquiry of the Anaheim sanitation, the Anaheim Community hospital, the Orange County hospital, which up to a few weeks ago had a case every few days if not daily, has had little work or a month. The County hospital gave its opinion that more caution was the cause. The others couldn't sure one way or the other, however, the same reports came out when traffic was very mucuavier. However, traffic officers with the county and city are (Continued on Page Five) The number of a car should be 6699 and should be worn upside-down. For the benefit of the man behind, the thoughtful autoist will mix perfume with gasoline. It is considered very bad form for a man driving an auto to try to drive between the headlights of another auto. This is liable to seriously damage the crank handle. Two automobiles should pass on either side of each other, rather than on a direct line through each other. Autos should always stop abruptly for washouts or burned fuses. It is not proper for an auto to turn the corner on two wheels. One honk of the horn means "cross street." two honks means "stand still. I'll get you coming back." three honks, "get your ice wagon out of the way." A dozen honks, "help, I'm out of gasoline." CHRISTIE URGED WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.—Apointment of G. I. Christie, a former assistant secretary of agriculture, as secretary of agriculture was recommended to Pres. Coolidge today by Rep. Wood of Indiana. Christie is now connected with Purdue University, LaFayette., Ind. General Compliance With Law Anaheim traffic law violators are few these days. Judge Charley Kuchel declared today that 95 per cent of the arrests are out of town people, while the common offense is exceeding speed at intersections. During the first two weeks of November, or up to today, $510 was collected in fines for auto offenses. Outside of one fine of $50, imposed on a man who told officers that he wouldn't appear in court, one of $25 and one of $20, all of the fines ranged from $5 to $15. The number of complaints isn't nearly so great as in the summer months, when traffic is much heavier, but the reduction is due also to the fact that compliance with the law is more general, says the Judge. Speeding, particularly at intersections, is the most usual violation. The total figure of $510 is at the same time as large as some months showed in the court of Justice J. B. Cox at Santa Anna, "nemesis" of speeders, who insists upon prison bars for any speed of 50 miles an hour or more. World's Greatest Value ENHANCED BY Wonderful New Prices The Coach is now priced below all comparison. Wonderful New Prices The Coach is now priced below all comparison. The greatest year in Hudson-Essex history with the largest production of 6-cylinder closed cars in the world makes possible these price reductions. It gives Hudson-Essex exclusive advantage to create these cars and these prices. HUDSON SUPER-SIX COACH $1395 WAS •1500 ESSEX SIX COACH $945 WAS •1000 Largest Selling 6-Cylinder Closed Car In the World James L. Dunn HUDSON-ESSEX DEALER 332 W. Center Street Anaheim, California