oc-plain-dealer 1925-02-07

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1925 THE LONGER ENTRY LIST THAT $708 FINES COLLECTED IN MONTH City Recorder's Cases Include 50 Parking Law Offences Fines for traffic law infractions in City Recorder's Court during January, while they didn't amount to $1,000 or more as usual, totalled $708 and represented as many separate offenses as usual. Speeders' fines ranged from $5 to $25 each, but ordinarily $10 reminders were given the guilty ones. Speeding at intersections was a common offense again, the not outstanding. There were 50 or 60 violations of the parking laws. The $708 aggregate compared with a total of $2013, mostly in booze fines. However, as Judge Kuchel pointed out, $408 of this was from cases hanging over from the previous month. Here Is Latest On Renewal of That License Requirements to renew licenses and to get new licenses are again outlined by Will H. Marsh, chief of the State Division of Motor Vehicles, who in a new announcement, condensed by the A. C. S. C., says: Certificate of Registration (white certificate) with certificate of ownership (pink certificate) will constitute one form of application for renewal and will permit the issuance of plates immediately, to the applicant. Certificate of Ownership (pink certificate) is also acceptable as application for renewal where the certificate of registration (white certificate) is not available, and will permit the issuance of plate immediately. Certificate of Registration (white certificate) may also be used alone in applying for new licenses, but in such instances receipts will be issued, as all certificates of registration (white certificates) must necessarily be verified for their correctness against the records of the Motor Vehicle Department, before plates can be issued and consequently all applicants who apply on this type of certificate will receive their plates later. NO LETUP IN BUILDING OF ROADS Los Angeles, San Diego Counties Particularly Busy Just Now According to a recent report received from the National Auto Club, San Diego-co plans at an early date to improve the Julianto-Brawley highway. Plans are being formulated to start work this spring on a short cut on the Julian-Banner grade, and with the completion of this work the desert end of the highway will be improved and it will then be possible to drive from Brawley, which is below sea level, to Julian, at an elevation of 4500 feet, within three hours' time. If the present plans are carried out, wells will be sunk at intervals along this highway, providing water for sprinkling purposes and to aid in keeping the roadbed in good condition. Paving work is still in progress S.F. SHOW IS NEXT UPUN PROGRAM With San Francisco holding its ninth annual auto show Feb. 21-28, this month is crammed with annual exhibitions, the West playing a prominent part. Los Angeles distributors are expected to be represented at shows in the large cities nearby, now that the New York and Chicago shows have closed. Denver's show at Denver Auditorium under the auspices of the Denver Automobile Dealers' Ass'n is set for Feb. 24-28. Omaha's 20th annual auto show is scheduled for Feb. 16-21 under the auspices of the Omaha Automobile Trade Ass'n. Kansas City, Mo., show will open today, the Kansas City Motor Dealers' Ass'n being in charge. The 16th annual show of the Des Moines Automobile Dealers' Ass'n will be held Feb. 23-28. Minneapolis will close its annual show today. This is the 18th annual Twin City Automobile Show under the auspices of the Minneapolis Auto Trade Ass'n. Opening Feb. 21 and continuing to the 28th St. Louis will hold its annual show, the Automobile Dealers' Ass'n being in charge. TRAIN HITS TRUCK BERKELEY, Feb. 7.—In a collision between the Key Route ferry train and a huge garbage truck at "death crossing" here today, Leo Lovale, the truck driver, incurred injuries which caused his death a few minutes later. The train was derailed by the impact and thrown onto the adjoining tracks of the S. P. Electric lines. The truck was demolished and tons of garbage hurled for several hundred feet. Traffic on both lines was decensured, but in such instances it calps will be issued, as all certificates of registration (white certificates) must necessarily be verified for their correctness against the records of the Motor Vehicle Department, before plates can be issued and consequently all applicatants who apply on this type of certificate will receive their plates later. This spring on a short cut on the Julian-Banner grade, and with the completion of this work the desert end of the highway will be improved and it will then be possible to drive from Brawley, which is below sea level, to Julian, at an elevation of 4500 feet, within three hours' time. If the present plans are carried out, wells will be sunk at intervals along this highway, providing water for sprinkling purposes and to aid in keeping the roadbed in good condition. Paving work is still in progress on East Holt-ave in Pomona and will not be completed much before April 1. The detour of one mile is in fair condition. There is a dangerous point on the road immediately west on Yuma, Art.; near the main canal, where construction is in progress. Danger will be eliminated within 30 days, as a bridge will be built across the canal at the point where the motorists now turn to detour into Yuma, and she road will then lead straight into Yuma. This is a portion of the Old Spanish Trails. The Regional Planning Committee are now working out plans to improve Huntington Drove thar Arcadia as part of the 95 miilh highway between San Bernardin and the ocean. An endeavor is being made to secure three bridges t be traveled by the proposed road. The new San Pedro-Redondo cut-off will run through the hill in back of the San Pedro Go! club's property and the club will place in escrow right-of-way for a road along the shore to be turned over to the county whenever the state or the Palos Verdes systicate shall have completed a roowhich will connect therewith. Motorists into Old Mexico are advised that under a ruling madJan. 18, 1925, by the Mexican government, passports will be demanded of all persons entering this country. Under this ruling tha agreement between the United States and Mexico permitting free passage of respective citizens with out passports has been cancel. The Mexican government has taken this step to stop the flow of crooks into that country. The road between Victorville and Barstow is now in good condition. At the present time a new road is under construction thar the town of Barstow which is part of the National Old Trail, but detour is necessary. The road will be completed on or about April 15 and will eliminate three raroad crossings at Barstow. Recent advice from San Diego co., is to the effect that Mussel Grade is still closed to all travel except officials. It is expected to be open to the public about April 1. Information has recently been received from San Diego-co to effect that the bridge over the S. Luis Rey river at Bonsall is expected to be completed by the last The first Essex coach sold for only $300 more than the open car—a sensationally small differential. Now all coaches sell at a practically open car cost, and because of specialization and experience both Hudson and Essex have built 180,000 coaches. $1000 CLASS GROWING According to figures recently prepared 50 per cent of all the cars manufactured in 1924 were priced at under $1,000, f. o. b. factory. This compares with 69 per cent in 1922. TRAIN HITS TRUCK BERKELEY, Feb. 7.—In a collision between the Key Route ferry train and a huge garbage truck at "death crossing" here today, Leo Lovalle, the truck driver, incurred injuries which caused his death a few minutes later. The train was derailed by the impact and thrown onto the adjoining tracks of the S. P. Electric lines. The truck was demolished and tons of garbage hurled for several hundred feet. Traffic on both lines was delayed 45 minutes. A Class Ad will bring you results. Oakland Sixes A fine light Six— Duco finish— 4-Wheel Brakes— L-Head Motor. Come in and see them and take a ride. Harry L. Turton 142 South Los Angeles St. USED CARS —ALL MAKES —IN FINE CONDITION SEE THEM AT 250 NORTH LOS ANGELES ST. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Harry L. Turton No Acid in This Battery when we receive it. Starts its life when we fill it. WILLARD RADIO BATTERIES are Charged Bone Dry. That's why they last so much longer. Let us show you what you'll get better results with Willards. ANAHEIM IGNITION DEPOT A. Bevillard, Prop. 212 S. Los Angeles St. Established 1912 MET THAN EVER IS EXPECTED BLETUP IN BUILDING OF ROADS Los Angeles, San Diego lies particularly easy Just Now. A short time ago in one of the western states, an investigator was sent out to secure information on the operations of a gang of thieves. On his arrival in the town where he was to make his headquarters, he found every one seemingly friendly disposed. His suspicions were aroused, but he finally accepted an invitation from a casual acquaintance to spend a day in duck-hunting. Four men made up the expedition and, when the hunting grounds were reached, the party divided, two going one way and two another. The youth who accompanied the investigator had been assigned the task of putting his companion out of the way through "accidental" discharge of his shotgun. But the youth was not an old hand at the game and, left alone with the investigator, confessed the plan and assisted in the latter's escape. CLUB DETECTIVE Has Close Shave Diamond Dick and Nick Carter have furnished many a thrill, but the tales of the novelists pale into insignificance beside the stories of real life to be found in the files of the Pheft Bureau of the National Auto club. A short time ago in one of the western states, an investigator was sent out to secure information on the operations of a gang of thieves. On his arrival in the town where he was to make his headquarters, he found every one seemingly friendly disposed. His suspicions were aroused, but he finally accepted an invitation from a casual acquaintance to spend a day in duck-hunting. Four men made up the expedition and, when the hunting grounds were reached, the party divided, two going one way and two another. The youth who accompanied the investigator had been assigned the task of putting his companion out of the way through "accidental" discharge of his shotgun. But the youth was not an old hand at the game and, left alone with the investigator, confessed the plan and assisted in the latter's escape. ALL-STEEL BODY ECONOMY FACTOR Willys-Overland's latest new car, first introduced at the recent closed car show in New York, and now being built in quantity in its Toledo factory, is the all steel sedan on its Overland model 91 chassis. It is built entirely of steel, without wooden framework or joints in its makeup, according to a report received here by George N. Noian, Jr., the local Willys-Overland dealer. This new development is the result of scientific and metallurgical experiments in the use of steel in the construction of motor car bodies in which Willys-Overland, Budd Mfg. Co., of Philadelphia, and the steel industry have collaborated in an effort to improve on conventional design. All steel design is claimed to be the nearest approach to perfection in a motor car body because of its strength, safety, endurance, proof against fire, economy and beauty. The all steel construction permits the use of smaller posts of steel between the doors and at the windshield corners. This minimizes traffic hazards by providing better vision, gives the car a better appearance, and eliminates squeaks formerly caused by mottled wood joints. The lighter weight means gasoline and tire economy as well as strength. The new Overland sedan is painted with Duco, the finish that withstands the roughest wear. The hood and body are done in Willys blue below the belt line. The upper half of the body, fenders, radiators and running gear are in compliance with traffic ordinances. DRIVERS ARE WARNED BY A.C.S.C. During 1924, 47,700 cautioned in Club Protection Efforts Many thousands of So. C motorists were saved from an accident on a short cut on the inner grade, and with the help of this work the desert highway will be immedited it will then be possible from Brawley, which is near level, to Julian, at an altitude of 4500 feet within its time. If the present carried out, well will intervals along this providing water for purposes and to aid in roadbed in good conAccidents In L. A. Are Cut 45 p.c. Accidents to pedestrians have ACCIDENTS IN L. A. ARE CUT 45 p.c. Accidents to pedestrians have been cut 50 per cent and automobile accidents have decreased 40 per cent in the first seven days in which the new traffic laws in Los Angeles have been operating, declare reports coming to the Auto Club of So. Calif. Executives of the traffic division of the police department and of the Los Angeles traffic commission state that investigations by their departments show that the new "jaywalking" ordinance has been a wonderful success the first week. Pedestrians after the first day or so became accustomed to the changes, officials say, and they are now remembering the law and trying to obey it. Statistics for the month of January compiled by the Los Angeles Traffic Commission show: Week ending Jan. 10, 37 accidents; week ending Jan. 17, 28 accidents; week ending Jan. 24, 36 accidents; week ending Jan. 30, which is the first week in which the new ordinance went into effect. 19 accidents. ASK MAKERS TO BUY UP OLD CARS Re-purchase and destruction of old cars by the manufacturers so as to remove them from the market is advocated by the Intermountain Automotive Trades Association with headquarters at Salt Lake City, to whom a local concern made the proposal. The makers would pay not more than $100 per car nor take more than a number amounting to 20 per cent of the year's output, and would add $20 per car to the cost of new models to look after the expense. Higher Gas Tax Scored Again By D. R. Faries Club Counsel Another crack is taken by the Auto Club of So. Calif., at the proposed increase in the tax on gasoline, the club taking the ground that the public generally should pay for new roads, although the tax is permissable for maintenance and repair because motorists wear the roads out. David R. Faries, general counsel of the club, says: "Despite the fact that the state still owes on its present highway steel between the doors and at the windshield corners. This minimizes traffic hazards by providing better vision, gives the car a better appearance, and eliminates squeaks formerly caused by morshed wood joints. The lighter weight means gasoline and tire economy as well as strength. The new Overland sedan is painted with Duco, the finish that withstands the roughest wear. The hood and body are done in Willys blue below the belt line. The upper half of the body, fenders, radiator and running gear are in black. Upholstery is brown striped velour. Gasoline tank in the rear and Stewart vacuum feed system are additional changes noted in this model." Service Men To Be Next Salesmen Auto salesmen in the future will be recruited from the service departments, A. B. C. Hardy, president and general manager of the Old Motor Works, told his hearers at the three-day convention of Oldmobile service managers held just recently at the factory in Lansing, Mich., according to Frahm & Son, local distributors. Said President Hardy: "You service men have long had the closest touch with the customer, and your work has been the deciding factor in many sales. I look forward to the time when you will do the actual marketing, as I believe you are better qualified. Thru your knowledge of the car to sell than are trained in selling only." "The automobile industry is getting down to a sane, standard schedule. The kind of service rendered will be the deciding factor in the life and prosperity of each of its component members." "The Old Motor Works realizes the present trend and will meet it." This is indicated in the annual report of the public safety partiment of the Auto Club of Calif., which shows that there were exactly 47,717 motorists ing 1924 who were warned off fractions of motor vehicle law for arrest followed violation. These warnings were instituted by members of the vigilance mittee of the club, a volunteer group working to eliminate dents on the highways and bring about more general awareness of traffic ordinances. Committee is made up of hundreds, each of whom is ed with cards on which numbers are written. Any tion of the traffic laws they seen by the committee noted on this card, which is ed to the public safety department of the automobile club. In short order the motorists have violated the law, either scientifically or unconsciously, celsa very courteous letter, the auto club stating detrimental infraction, such as date, location and manner, note also explains that the safety department of the city endeavoring to bring about erase in traffic violations a citizens thru means of the ing. "We would like to courier your co-operation in our You can help by setting an example to other drivers," part of the appeal. One such friendly way proves sufficient for the driver. Out of more than there were only 523 reported second violations by the saitist, less than 2 per cent. Offenders numbered only 1 other hand, the many repelled letters sent to me contained expressions of apology for the word of caution assured the club that he der would make for greater in the future. This attitude sides indicating understandthe spirit in which he lent showt, shows that the average torist desires to obey thue Another crack is taken by the gram, whether it be for highways, residences or business buildings, and having his construction program but one-third completed and still facing a further expenditure of $215,000,000 on it, and having no income in sight with which to meet this expense, to discuss or even consider launching into a new and additional program of construction costing another $125,- 000,000, would mean immediate foreclosure and bankruptcy. No sane man would start on such construction program until he knew definitely where the money was coming from to meet the bills it would involve, and how much would be available to him for these purposes, whether from old sources of revenue or new, he would plan his expenditures accordingly." "Despite the fact that the state still owes on its present highway system a bill of $60,000,000 and despite the fact that it will cost $214,000,000 to complete the highways which it said it was going to build, there are many citizens of the state who are seeking to urge the addition to the system of new state highways. Those that have been thus far suggested to the State Highway Commission or the 1925 session of the California Legislature total something over 2500 miles in length. Engineers estimate that these highways would cost not less than $125,000,000 to construct. "For any individual who owed $60,000,000 on a building pro- $750. Willys-Knight Touring,'22 A Number One mechanically; paint, top and tires good. The best value you ever saw. $900. Willys-Knight Touring,'23 Refinished in Duco; new rubber all round. This car like new. Terms Easy Time Payments. Will Trade. George N. NOLAN Jr. 306 No. Los Angeles St. Phone 757 WILLYS-OVERLAND—FINE MOTOR CARS CTED AT ASCOT RACES DRIVERS ARE WARNED BY A.C.S.C. In 1924, 47,717 cautioned in Club's Protection Efforts thousands of So. Calif. drivers were saved from arrest the consequent payment of last year thru courteous bings offered them when they violating motor vehicle laws. is indicated in the annual list of the public safety department of the Auto Club of So., which shows that there exactly 47,717 motorists duri- 924 who were warned of indi- nions of motor vehicle laws be- rarrent followed violation. these warnings were instigated members of the vigilance com- mite of the club, a volunteer up working to eliminate accel- ons on the highways and to g about more general observa- tion of traffic ordinances. This committee is made up of hundreds Dave Lewis at Culver City 22nd Staging a comeback, Dave Lewis, who once rode in the same team with Earl Cooper and Gil Anderson, will drive in the 250-mile race at Culver City on Feb. 22. Washington's birthday, Lewis hasn't been seen on Los Angeles tracks in years and years, but in 1922 he drove a Deusenberg at Indianapolis and in 1923 was relief driver for Cliff Durant in the Hoosier 500-mile run. Lewis purchased a Miller Special yesterday from the Durant crowd. NASH CONTINUES TO SELL AT TOP In substantiation of indications that point to record-breaking sales in 1925, Nash has shown a net gain of 90 per cent in retail sales at the six big automobile shows held since Jan. 1 over the figures of last year. "These gains for individual shows range all the way from 23 per cent to 2000 per cent, the latter showing being made in Detroit, the hub of the automobile industry," says W. C. May of May Motor Co. of Santa Ana. "Beginning with New York, where the first of the season's motor car shows is held, the new Nash special and advanced six cars were the center of attraction, and when the doors of the Exposition building had closed, figures MOTOR POLO, MOTORBIKE, RACES "Booby" Prize to Driver Who Gives Crowd Most Thrills Last Sunday's entry list of 55 at Ascot Speedway is expected to be broken today when the last man signs up, according to Jock White, manager, Ralph Ormsby, Cliff Bergere, Floyd Roberts, Chance Kinsley, last Sunday's winner, "Curly" Young, "Speedy" Cantlon and Johnny Kemp are among the speed kings who will try their luck. These don't include the motorbike crew nor the auto polo teams. The light shower yesterday served to lay the dust and put the track into fine shape. A booby prize of 2004 for the man who gives the crowd the most thrills has been offered by Jack White, manager. He doesn't call it that, and "consolation prize" We would like to count on our co-operation in our efforts. We can help by setting a good example to other drivers," reads out of the appeal. One such friendly warning saves sufficient for the average driver. Out of more than 47,000 there were only 523 reports of road violations by the same aucteur less than 2 per cent. Thirdenders numbered only 17. The other hand, the many replies to letters sent to the motorists retained expressions of appreciation for the word of caution and assured the club that the remainer would make for greater care in the future. This attitude, besides indicating understanding of his spirit in which the letter is set, shows that the average motorist desires to obey the law. at the six big automobile shows held since Jan. 1, over the figures of last year. "These gains for individual shows range all the way from 23 per cent to 2000 per cent, the latter showing being made in Detroit, the hub of the automobile industry," says W. C. May of May Motor Co. of Santa Ana. "Beginning with New York, where the first of the season's motor car shows is held, the new Nash special and advanced six cars were the center of attraction, and when the doors of the Exposition building had closed, figures tabulated from the bona fide sales records showed a gain over last year of 41 per cent. "There was never a minute during the Milwaukee show when the Nash booth was not jammed to capacity, for in that city as well as in Milwaukee county, Nash led all individual makes of cars except Ford, in sales for the months of November and December. So at the Milwaukee show a net gain in sales at the show of 125 per cent over last year was made. The Philadelphia show, which immediately followed New York, found the Nash line again in high favor with the public and when the week ended in sales of 108 per cent over last year was recorded. "Preference for Nash was expressed in no unmistakable terms by citizens of Cleveland, where the increase in show sales was 44 per cent over last year and in Buffalo the gain was 23 per cent over 1924. All of these cities did a large volume of business during their respective show weeks and from every indication there will be a shortage of Nash cars when spring rolls around." Nearly 10,000 motorists in a single day obtained their license plates this week at the two offices of the State Department and the office of the Auto Club of So Calif. The Eastern polo team headed by "King" Brady will face the Western team, of which Al Waters is chief. Ford Tractor Is Attracting Grower Sid McGraw, local Ford dealer, states that he has on display in his showroom Towner sub-zoller cultivator and furrower. He also has a good stock of disc and gang plows of all sizes. The Cook ridger and blocker is another implement which is proving to be very popular. The above mentioned implements are all used with the Fordson Tractor. On account of weather conditions the tractor business is very brisk, three new and one used tractor having been delivered in the last five days. Mr. McGraw wishes to call attention to the fact that he has a good stock of rebuilt tractors as well as new stock. The only recent change in the Fordson tractor is in the front wheels. No less than 18,000 people read the Plain Dealer daily. If you want the patronage of these people you must advertise in the Plain Dealer. NASH $1470 Delivered NASH Special Six Sedan $1470 Delivered 112½-inch Wheelbase A Brand of Performance That Will Amaze You S-P-E-E-D/ 60 flashing miles per hour when you want it. That's the result of the new-type engineering C. W. Nash has incorporated in the design of this perfected valve-in-head Special Six motor. R-O-A-D-A-B-I-L-I-T-Y/ Extremely low-swung and beautifully balanced, this car seems literally to drive closer to the road at high speed. The price, $1225 f.o.b. factory, includes 4-wheel brakes, full balloon tires, and 5 disc wheels at no extra cost. SPECIAL SIX SERIES—ADVANCED SIX SERIES Models range from $1315 to $2615 f.o.b. Orange County MAY MOTOR CO. Sycamore at Second St.