oc-plain-dealer 1924-12-27

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1924 ADDITIONAL STATE HIGHWAY REPORT SAYS NO PLATES TILL FEB. 1 Pink Certificate Required Says Marsh Denying Previous Report The Orange County Auto Club has been notified by Marsh in part as follows: Certificates of ownership if illegible must not be accepted unless accompanied by legible certificates of registration. In such a case the certificate of ownership must be forwarded to Sacramento. If the certificate of ownership is legible, it alone may be accepted. All commercial license applications must go directly to Sacramento or one of the branch offices of the State Division of Motor Vehicles. Deliveries of plates over the counter by clubs will start Feb. 1. The Auto Club of So. Calif. said Lost Any Gifts? Talk to A.C.S.C. Christmas presents that are lost during hurried visiting at the holiday time may be found and the owner not know about it, according to reports from the lost and found department of the Auto Club of So. Calif. Statistics show that the few days following Christmas reach the peak of the year for lost articles. Through the highly organized system of the Auto Club of So. Calif. hundreds of lost articles are restored to their owners so the club advises if some of Santa's donations are lost during the holiday season that its lost and found department be consulted before the owner gives up as gone forever the missing present. REPLACE LENSES NOW IS WARNING Car owners are advised by Ben Herr of the official Exide station not to wait this year until the last minute, as they did last, when cars were lined up four or five deep, to obtain their new headlight lenses. The new lenses, if the old ones ar on the State's forbidden list or not on the permitted list, must be in place before Jan. 1. Herr has all the facilities and COAST ROAD IMPROVED MARKEDLY Curves Cut Out, Widening Done in San Diego Co.; Bulletin The following information highways was issued by the touring bureau of the Auto Club of So. Calif. under date of Dec. 23. Los Angeles to San Francisco Motorists traveling the coast route will find three optional paved roads between Los Angeles and Ventura. From Ventura continue paved highway will be four by way of Santa Barbara, San Maria, San Luis Obispo, Prairie Robles, King City, Salinas and Jose to San Francisco. Construction work along the cause-way just north of Ventura does not interfere in any way with most travel. ship if illegible must not be accepted unless accompanied by legible certificates of registration. In such a case the certificate of ownership must be forwarded to Sacramento. If the certificate of ownership is legible, it alone may be accepted. All commercial license applications must go directly to Sacramento or one of the branch offices of the State Division of Motor Vehicles. Delliveries of plates over the counter by clubs will start Feb. 1. The Auto Club of So. Calif. said it expected to get plates some time next month and could issue them list that pink certificate be forthcoming. Clubs cannot issue plates when the vehicle has been transferred. Because all transfers have to be verified against stolen record files. When the certificate is presented showing both the registered and legal owner, and legal owner has released equity, a fee of $1 for transfer must be paid in addition to the $3.00 fee. Whenever a new legal owner is created an extra $1 transfer fee is required. SACRAMENTO, Dec. 27.—The division of motor vehicles has not changed its recent ruling that the pink certificates of ownership must be presented or mailed before automobile licenses for 1925 will be renewed and will still insist that the nk certificate be forthcoming. This was asserted in a statement issued here today by Will H. Marsh, chief of the division. The statement said: "Reports to the effect that we have changed our ruling on the pink certificate have been widely published in a number of leading papers in California recently. These reports are erroneous and were unauthorized. As a means of protecting the title of cars we are insisting that the pink be sent in before we can renew. We are also asking although not insisting that the white certificate of registration be sent to shorten the time needed for verification of records." Where registered and legal owner are the same the transaction will be simple. All necessary such cases is to send both certificates with the fee to Sacramento and the plates and new certificates will be mailed in due time. "If registered and legal owner does not the same the registered owner should send his money and white certificate to the legal owner and have the latter secure the plates." There may be a few scattered NOW IS WARNING Car owners are advised by Ben Herrn of the official Exide station not to wait this year until the last minute, as they did last, when cars were lined up four or five deep, to obtain their new headlight lenses. The new lenses, if the old ones ar on the State's forbidden list or not on the permitted list, must be in place before Jan. 1. Herrn has all the facilities and is prepared to do the usual efficient job, but can't do as good a piece of work if he is rushed to the limit any more than any other ignition man. A complete list of the lenses allowed and forbidden appeared in last Saturday's Plain Dealer. A Class Ad is best little salesman. cases in the state where the registered owner will find it impossible to secure the pink certificate or to get in touch with the legal owner. In such cases the registered owner should send his white certificate and fee to the division and his application will be put aside until such time as we can properly verify from our records. After proper verification we will mail him his plates and send a new certificate of ownership to the legal owner appearing in our records. "I want to caution the motoring public that the above procedure will of necessity be exceedingly slow because of the volume of business. Persons who send in the pinks will get first consideration and will save themselves much embarrassment and delay. It will be much better for motorists to exhaust every means to get in touch with their legal owners. "The statement that automobile clubs and branch offices of the division may renew licenses on white certificates of registration is erroneous. These agencies are permitted only to receive such certificates and forward them to Sacramento for verification." No automobile club or branch office may start renewal of licenses until February 1st. The main office in Sacramento, however will from now on receive applications by mail. We urge motorists to send their applications with fees at once so that they can be put in shape and delivery made at the earliest moment. Our counters will not open until February 1st." NOTICE! ARE YOUR HEADLIGHTS ILLEGAL The following lenses alone are legal after Dec. 31, 1924: Bansch & Lomb Lens Dodge Brothers Lens Flintex Lens, type J. Ford Lens, type H. Holophane No-Tilt Lens No. 855. Hudson Lens. Liberty Lens, type H. Lincoln Lens, type H. Macbeth Lens, Green Visor, type D. McKeelite Lens McKeelite Lens, 6½" diameter (motor cycle size) Monogram Lens, 6½" diameter (motorcycle size) Monogram Lens. Parab-o-Light Lens, type F.W. Patterson Lens Smith Lens Spreadlight Lens, 6½" diameter (motorcycle size) Spreadlight Lens. Standard Lens Sucess Rib Lens, type H. Viso Lens. Patterson Lens (motorcycle size) Conaphore Lens, type F clear. Conaphore Lens, type F, noviol. COMPLY WITH THE LAW SEE STATE OFFICIAL HEADLIGHT ADJUSTING STATION BEN HERR BATTERY. IGNITION & CARBURETOR SERVICE 307 N. Los Angeles Street, Anaheim, Calif. EXPECTS RECORD DECEMBER SA H. R. Grove, who has taken his Anaheim branch against James L. Dunn, reports that in December of more Hudson Essex cars than any other in Northern Orange County side of the Ford dealers. Up to Dec. 16 eight cars been delivered with several many orders. One of Grove's men did December would be the best of the entire year. Grove is a little short o but expected to unload some today or on Monday. The New Essex, selling record low figure here, is more popular than ever before repeaters on Hudsons are plying. RECOGNIZED FOR ACTION YEARS WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 Claude H. Miller and three grees, enlisted men who under him in the Philippine awarded distinguished crosses by the war department day for extraordinary hero action at Naguilan, Luzon Philippines on Dec. 7, 1891. THE HIGHWAY IN COUNTY IS USED FOR EAST ROAD IMPROVED MARKEDLY Your Cross Word Puzzle HOW TO SOLVE THE CROSS WORD PUZZLE The way to solve the Cross Word Puzzle is to fill in the white squares of the diagram with the words which agree with the accompanying definitions. The definitions are numbered to correspond with the numbers on the diagram. Any word defined in the text under "HORIZONTAL" will begin at its number, shown on the diagram, and will extend all the way across to the first black space to the right of that number. That is, the word must begin in the square that contains its identifying number, and extend as far as the white squares continue uninterruptedly. Any word defined under "VERTICAL" will also begin in the white space that contains its number, but will extend downward as far as the white spaces continue uninterruptedly. 10 1 8 9 11 President Travis of the Motor Carriers Ass' Issue Report Motorbusses, etc. last year ried more than 29,000,000 engers, says President W. Lewis of the State Motor Carriers Ass'n. in his annual report made public. Travis makes a strong point stabilization of the industry. He declares regarding the titative measure placed on the lot last November, in favor posing a single tax to include les for all purposes on the carriers that in spite of the feat which was suffered foundation for future action laid. The obtaining of votes in favor of the constitutional amendment Travis regarls splendid showing, despite a VERTICAL 1. Elevate. 8. Mid-day. 9. Repetition of words. 10. Photograph taken on thin plate or iron. 11. Slaves of habit. 12. Declare. 13. Abbreviation for New England. 14. Not false. 15. Heroic poem. 16. Abbreviation meaning that is. 17. Pace. SOLUTION OF YESTERDAY'S PUZZLE HORIZONTAL 1. Vessel. 2. Rest on liquid. 3. Believer in many Gods. 4. Always. 5. House Cats. 6. Regret. 7. Drinking vessel. YESTERDAY'S PUZZLE ANSWERED SANDY CLASS OLIO H OPAL PAL O SPA H E POE E T O D T ME D L G BE O O U A R RECLAMATION E L E L SEA IMP FLY (Running Down) Word 1 a small animal that hops. Word 2 the opposite of down. Word 3 one direction of the compass. Word 5 short way of writing railroad. Word 6 what father is often called. HOW TO SOLVE PUZZLE The words start in the numbered squares and run either across or down. Only one letter is placed in each white square. If the proper words are found each combination of letters in the white squares will form words. The key to the puzzle—the first word—is given in the drawing. Below are keys to the other words. (Running Across) Word 1 what the Scotchman is playing. Word 4 the missing word in the sentence: "Give me liberty—give me death!" Word 6 what folks put at the bottom of a letter when they want to add something. Word 7 very big. 5 OAKLANDS IN 7 DAYS ARE SOLD Five Oaklands sold in seven days is the evidence Harry L. Turton has to show that Christmas business was good. This total IN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS — conditions prevail at Big Lake making it necessary for tourists planning the trip there the Desert route. There is approximately 14 inches of snow out the valley and ice-skating being indulged in. Conditions be considered excellent to the Cushionberry Grade, but will be found from there to valley proper. Skid chains should be necessary. Both routes, German canyon and Cajon Pass, are open and passable to San Bernardino to Arrowhead Lake, altho due to snow conditions skid chains are necessary. Present there is about 10 inches of snow at Arrowhead Lake. IN JACINTO MOUNTAINS — The leading east from Kemet to wild Resort is open and available with the aid of skid chains. The heavy snows which there, due to recent rains, is melting. The dining room at wild Resort is now closed, but sweeping accommodations are available. EXPECTS RECORD DECEMBER SALES H. R. Grove, who has taken over Anaheim branch again from Jones L. Dunn, reports the sale December of more Hudson and sex cars than any other dealer Northern Orange County outside the Ford dealers. Up to Dec. 16 eight cars had been delivered with several since midays many orders. One of Grove's men declared December would be the best month the entire year. Grove is a little short of cars, it expected to unload some more day or on Monday. The New Essex, selling at a low figure here, is proving more popular than ever before, and peaters on Hudsons are multi-vying. RECOGNIZED FOR ACTION YEARS AGO WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.—Col. H. Miller and three neeos, enlisted men who served under him in the Philippines, were awarded distinguished service losses by the war department today for extraordinary heroism in action at Naguilan, Luzon in the Philippines on Dec. 7, 1895. Class Ad is best little salesman. Word 1 a small animal that hops. Word 2 the opposite of down. Word 3 one direction of the compass. Word 5 short way of writing railroad. Word 6 what father is often called. Solves Puzzle at Broadcast Station A broadcasting studio would be the last place one would pick to work cross word puzzles, under ordinary circumstances. But that is where Mrs. Bernard L. Strang chose to work hers. This was while waiting for her husband who is "Announcer B. L. S." for the WTAM dinner concerts broadcast by Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians from the Willard Storage Battery Station at Cleveland, says A. Bevillard of the Anaheim Ignition Depot. The result was a popular song written by Carmen Lombardo, one of the three brothers around which the Royal Canadian orchestra is built. The song was dedicated to Mrs. Strang, who, Lombardo claims inspired it. It is entitled "Cross Word Puzzle Crazy." The first night it was sung from WTAM a music publisher happened to be listening to the dinner concert. He hunted up Lombardo and contracted for the song before it was 24 hours old. CLOSED CAR NOW THING; SCHANHALS These cool days make an enclosed car more appreciated than ever, says Ray Schanhals, distributor of the Willys Knight and Overland in Anaheim and vicinity. The new Overland coach fills the needs of the small family for a weather-proof car as few if any other small vehicles do, in Schanhals' opinion. The seats may be removed, so that the car is admirable on camping trips, the low pressure tires make the car take the rough places easily and there is power galore for the bills. No better looking machine has ever been turned out by the manufacturers. A Class Ad is best little salesman. 5 OAKLANDS IN 7 DAYS ARE SOLD Five Oaklands sold in sevim days is the evidence Harry L. Turton has to show that Christmas business was good. This total takes no account of sales since Tuesday afternoon that may have been made. Clifford McCabe of 324 E. South street took delivery on Monday of an Oakland coach, the new model that has been making the trade sit up and take notice. Herbert Drake son of B. S. Drake, manager, the California Citrus Fruit Juice Co. is with Turton now as a salesman. Accessories for Xmas Sold Well "Something for the car" with special attention paid to accident prevention featured Christmas gift purchases this year, judging from the care and thoughtfulness with which holiday shopper are selecting purchases of motor car equipment and supplies at the Western Auto Supply Company. Articles that are theroly practical were in demand and was an easy task to make a selection as all automotive accessories owe their appearance on the market to their qualities of safety, beauty and economy. Safety-first necessities have jumped into favor, which doubtless is due to attention being focused on the increasing number of automobile accidents and the necessity for more careful driving. This tendency has found expression in the purchase of articles which will increase the safety of car operation and the lives of occupants of the machine. While the array of products that come under this classification is very extensive the more popular articles are bummers vinors, chains, spotlights, stoplights, fire extinguishers and rear view mirrors. Some men of thirty-five are such cut-ups that one takes them to be fifty. BY IS URGED BY FISCUS 9 MILLIONS CARRIED BY BUSSES President Travis of State Motor Carriers Ass'n Issues Report Motorbusses, etc., last year carried more than 29,000,000 passengers, says President W. E. Travis of the State Motor Carriers' Ass'n. In his annual report just made public, Travis makes a strong plea for mobilization of the industry. He declares regarding the initiative measure placed on the ballet last November, in favor of limiting a single tax to include levies for all purposes on the motor carriers that in spite of the defeat which was suffered, the foundation for future action was laid. The obtaining of 435,000 notes in favor of the constitution amendment Travis regards as a candidid showing, despite the fact News of Show By Direct Wire Anaheim and other county dealers, representatives of Los Angeles distributors, will be informed of proceedings at the New York automobile show by direct wire thru the distributors, by arrangement with newspapermen accompanying the party of Angelenos to New York. Many of the party will stop off at Chicago. The New York show takes place Jan. 2-10 and the Chicago show Jan. 26-31. On Jan. 5 the National Automobile Dealers' Ass'n will hold its convention at the Hotel Commodore. IN FAVOR OF EAST-WEST THOROFARE Amount, Not Principle of Gas Tax in Question Says Fiscus Putting himself on record for the first time in public, M. C. Fiscus of Brea, attorney of the Truce Owners' Ass'n, of So. Calif., today made a strong plea for an East-West State highway in Orange-co. to supplement the Whittier boulevard and the coast road. Fiscus in fact favors an additional state highway or state highway link in all counties where they are necessary and practicable. The matter has been broached repeatedly in different parts of the state in connection with discussion of the use of the funds of the gasoline tax. Regarding the tax Fiscus said: "The gas tax is the fairest that could be devolved. Everybody pays it, tourist as well as our local peo- INFED $100 FOR RECKLESS DRIVING J. R. Dix, of Long Beach, arrested yesterday by local police on No. Los Angeles-st, entered a plea of guilty this morning in Judge Kuchel's court to a charge of reckless driving, and was fined $100. Police say he was slightly intoxicated, but this charge was not pursued. He is said to have turned over the car in which he was driving. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. HANDLE AUTO TAX FUNDS' Declaring it an imposition to compel Orange-co. residents to go to Los Angeles for their license plates, if they want them direct. M. C. Fiscus, attorney of the Truck Owners' Ass'n. of So. Calif., today asserted that every county seat should be supplied with the plates required for the people of the country. Why Los Angeles and San Diego counties should have the advantage of Orange-co. in this respect Fiscus declared he couldn't see. The attorney came out in fact for a complete handling of funds from all taxes at county seats. He said he saw no reason why the necessary employees should not be stationed in each county instead of being concentrated in the State Division of Motor Vehicles at Sacramento and its branches. In this way there would be a single handling of the funds of each county at home, and one check would be sent by county assessors to the state capital. In that case one of our county officers could act for the state. Regarding the year's program of his organization Fiscus said that the Ass'n would like to see the State Motor Vehicle Act made a part of the curriculum of every high school. The Ass'n plans next year to have nearly a dozen traffic schools instead of a limited few (Continued on Next Page) West State highway in Orange-co. to supplement the Whittier boulevard and the coast road. Fiscus in fact favors an additional state highway or state highway link in all counties where they are necessary and practicable. The matter has been broached repeatedly in different parts of the state in connection with discussion of the use of the funds of the gasoline tax. Regarding the tax Fiscus said: "The gas tax is the fairest that could be devided. Everybody pays it, tourist as well as our local people, the driver of the passenger car as well as the truck owner. The amount of the tax is a matter that must be carefully determined." "The principle of the gasoline tax is all right. And the amount of it must be based upon something." "Our Ass'n never has taken a stand in the matter." "But the county and municipality should each get its fair share of the revenues accruing from the tax. The city and county should each get one-fourth and the state one-half." Regarding the use of funds Fiscus, without taking a decided stand like that of the Auto Club of So. Calif., on the principle that the distribution should be strictly in proportion to traffic and amount paid, whether thru the gas tax or the license fee or any other means, said that certain counties undoubtedly were too poor to pay their fair share of the expense of state highwaysthru them, but that such roads were absolutely necessary for the rest of the state in the course of state-wide traffic. At the same time Fiscus called attention to the fact that the gas tax alone had raised more than had been expected in the first three-quarters of the year (Continued on Next Page) The COACH as Buick builds it is a smart-looking closed car. Its Fisher-Built Body presents the same attractive contours as other Buick closed models. This body is moulded to shape, with no box-like corners, no unfinished appearance. In addition to Buick's two coach models, there are twenty-three other Buick styles to choose from Motor Sales Co., Inc. Distributors for Northern Orange County 128 So. Los Angeles St. Anaheim, California WHEN BETTER AUTOMOBILES ARE BUILT BUICK WILL BUILD THEM