oc-plain-dealer 1925-03-07

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1925 EVEN SPLIT BETWEEN FRANKLIN SEDAN LOOKS NO ARRESTS IN LOCAL "DRIVE" Campaign Against Headlight Offenders Will Be Educational Anaheim's campaign against headlight offenders will start today, but will be "an educational crusade," City Marshal Charles Nichols said this morning—to start with, anyhow. The chief was notified by circular letter which he says, he presumes all of the city marshals of the county received. Nobody will be arrested, but cars will be examined by day to see that they are equipped with the proper headlights and by night to see that their lights don't glare. "Anahelmers are very law abiding," said the chief. "It's the people from outside who are breaking the law." Drivers should have a headlight certificate the same as they have an operator's license, the chief explained. This certificate shows that the car has the proper headlights and that they are correctly adjusted. Franklin has done the unexpected. This is the concensus of opinion among those who have seen the new designs, styled by de Cauase, on public display this week for the first time, according to H. A. Shugart & Son of Santa Ana, distributors. The changes which strike the eye are those in the hood. The straight radiator effect of entirely new lines and proportions now replaces the old inclined grille and rounded hood contour, which has been peculiar to Franklin for years. The wheelbase has been lengthened and frame lowered bringing the body three inches nearer the ground. The lines of this new series of Franklin also combine smartness and conservatism in a way heretofore not found in American stock design. From the point of view of the motor car designer, the cars have a custom look throutout, which reflects certain foreign style elements. This is explained by the WHAT SERVICE OF WESTA MEANS TO DRY DEADLY SINS OF JOY DRIVING Seven deadly sins of jay driv Nobody will be arrested, but cars will be examined by day to see that they are equipped with the proper headlights and by night to see that their lights don't glare. "Anaheimers are very law abiding," said the chief. "It's the people from outside who are breaking the law." Drivers should have a headlight certificate the same as they have an operator's license, the chief explained. This certificate shows that the car has the proper headlights and that they are correctly adjusted. CHILDREN KILLED BY CARS DECREASE Elaborating on its report of accidents the past year the Auto Club of So. Calif. announces that in Los Angeles-co only 12 more persons met death in 1923 than in 1923, despite the jump in population. The figures were compiled by the National Safety Council. The number of children slain declined markedly, only nine per 100,000 of population being recorded in Los Angeles-co and 24 in Los Angeles city. WHAT SERVICE OF VESTA MEANS, TOLD Briefly—a square deal to all. To us, it doesn't matter what make your battery may be—we simply want to give you the most conscientious treatment your specific case may need. We are Vesta followers of course, and naturally believe it is the best battery made and if you are not at present a Vesta owner, we wish you were. But, Vesta Service is essentially synonymous with "the best." Our aim is to secure for you the maximum service from your present battery, irrespective of its make, says F. G. West of West Bros. If repairs or replacements are needed, we want to make them at a cost as reasonable as conditions will permit. Or, if it's a new battery, we'll give you the best available. Vesta Service has stood the test of years and is upheld by the enthusiasm of its users and the loyalty of its vast service organization. West Bros., Los Angeles and Chestnut-st., are distributors for Vesta batteries and cordially invite any one to call and inspect their station at any time. MAXWELL CARS SELL PRETTY WELL Sale of a new Maxwell club sedan to Secretary C. E. Lee of the Placentia C. of C., and of a Maxwell club coupe to L. L. Greene of the Union Oil Co. at Brea, both on Wednesday of this week, are announced by Manager Craig of the Follette Motor Sales Co. On Monday Mrs. O. E. Holland purchased a Maxwell club coupe. Six used cars also were sold this week. New cars are arriving on time. The new Maxwell four-door sedan will be on the floor today, the first showing in Anaheim. ESSEX AND HUDSON SOLD BY GROVE CO. Two Anaheimers purchased cars of H. R. Grove Motor Co. here this week, sales one day comprising a seven-passenger Hudson sedan and an Essex coach. DEADLY SINS OF JOY DRIVING Seven deadly sins of joy driving, according to compilations of the public safety department of the Auto Club of so. Calif., as follows: 1. Cutting corners. Bad motorist coming the other way as well as the jay driver. 2. Beating street cars to crossings. "Tried to beat"—begins epitaph afterward. 3. Falling to slow down at intersections. Pedestrians invest in the odds for revenge against the kind of sinner. 4. Turning without looking at the rear. 5. Crowding in ahead of overtaken vehicle. This is dead. 6. Passing a street car less easily. 7. Failing to slow down pedestrians. Some day they rise in arms against the driver. MEMBERS BACK A.C.S.C. PROGRAM Reports from all sections of southern part of the state cate that general and vigor support is being given to the titude of the Auto Club of Calif., in the future state way program. At a meeting of newspaper lishers, county supervisors, cers of civic associations and er leading citizens, the motor organization frankly stated position and the reasons for stand taken. Since this conference lee have been received endorsing position of the club and offer support to its program. Briefly, the big motoringization, representing 105,000 mobile owners in So. Calif., that a square deal be guarana in future distribution of high funds before any additional for road construction are levied. TO CLOSE PACIFIC HIGHWAY Motorists planning trips to the Pacific highway are wary that the road will be close both north and south bound between the hours of 6:30 and 10:30 a.m. from Haverock, which is 23 miles not Redding, to Delta, 37 miles of Redding according to a RADIO BATTERIES will help you get them and help you hold them. They last for years, too. ANAHEIM IGNITION DEPOT A. Bevillard, Prop. 218 S. Los Angeles St. Established 1912 ESSEX AND HUDSON SOLD BY GROVE CO. Two Anaheimers purchased cars of H. R. Grove Motor Co. here this week, sales one day comprising a seven-passenger Hudson sedan and an Essex coach. According to T. F. Ball, who recently joined the branch as salesman, business is good. A Class Ad will get you results. New Franklin Series 11 Now on Display at the Santa Ana Dealer Be sure and inspect this new and beautiful Custom Built Body Style and the new model being exhibited for the inspection of the most critical. H. A. SHUGART & SON DEALER 310-12 East 5th St. Santa Ana, Calif. BWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH AN LOOKS DIFFERENT NEW HIGHWAY POLICY IS OUTLINED Richardson Committee Alos Favors 3-Cent Gas Tax Plan Incareases both of the "gas" tax to 3 cents and of the motor vehicle license tax to $5 are recommended by Governor F. W. Richardson's special highway probe committee in its final report. The additional one cent is to go to new construction. Abandonment of bond issues also is urged but one of $25,000,000 is recommended for bridges and grade crossing elimination. The tax on the average car would be jumped to $6.25, if the legislature approves, and the average tax on tourist cars would be $16.95 against $21.38 at present. Future, new roads should be divided equally between the north and the south, so far as possible, says the committee. California would spend $3.33 per car for primary construction this year under the new plan. It is figured out. THESE ARE NEW IN N.A.C. OFFICE The stockholders and directors of the National Automobile met in San Francisco last week and elected officers and directed for the ensuing year. They were read and approved on markable progress made by National Automobile club active service was begun on 1, 1924, and plans were prepared and approved for the exit of service to members. The following officers were elected: William Deans, President; Arnold Hodgkinson, Secretary; General Manager; H. L. Sullivan, Treasurer; H. F. Mills, Rector Vice-President; N. B. Swain, Sociate Vice-President represent the California Association of Survance Agents; Burt L. Dawson, Sociate Vice-President represent the San Francisco Insuranceers' Exchange; Leo Claire, Associate Vice-President representing the Los Angeles Fire Department; C. B. Cornell, A.Vice-President representative Casualty Underwriters B.C., California. The Board of Directors ensuing term will include lowing: E. C. F. Knowles, man of the Board; A. L. Vice-Chairman of the Board Deans, H. F. Mills, F. C. H. C. E. Allan, D. E. Kessler, Simpson, John Marshall, Lichtenstein, J. C. Griffith. SALES ARE FAIR GOOD PAST MO The prospect of possibly breaking prices to be lower citrus fruit this season, early valleys oranges, pears... DOLY SINS OF JOY DRIVING An deadly sins of joy driving to compilations of public safety department of the Club of So. Calif., are cuts; cutting corners. Bad for tourist coming the other way as the jay driver. Beating street cars to cross-Tried to beat"—begins the afterward. Failing to slow down at incidents. Pedestrians invoke for revenge against this sinner. Turning without looking to car. Crowding in ahead of anken vehicle. This is deadly. Passing a street car reckening to slow down for riders. Some day they may arm arms against the jay MBERS BACK B.C.S.C. PROGRAM Ports from all sections of the main part of the state inn that general and vigorous art is being given to the attrib. of the Auto Club of So. in the future state high-program. A meeting of newspaper pubs, county supervisors, offi- cies associations and oth-ading citizens, the motoringization frankly stated its own and the reasons for the taken. Since this conference letters been received endorsing the notion of the club and offering sport to its program. Slightly, the big motor organ- ion, representing 105,000 auto- lite owners in So. Calif., asks a square deal be guaranteed future distribution of highway before any additional taxes road construction are levied. CLOSE PACIFIC HIGHWAY Motorists planning trips along Pacific highway are warned the road will be closed to north and south bound travel the hours of 6:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. from Halfway k, which is 23 miles north of Delta, 37 miles north dleding, according to advices TURTON AND MEN HEAR SALES CHIEF Some 75 or 100 Oakland dealers of the South attended a banquet on Thursday evening in Los Angeles and greeted General Sales Manager Tracey who came on Pontiac, Mich. Harry L. Turton, Anaheim dealer, took with him to the gather- ing Messrs. McKehan and Smallley, salesmen. Some excellent songs helped the conviviality. Besides having a good time, the dealers and their men received many useful salesmanship hints, etc. GOOD CARBURETOR BLOCKS TROUBBLE Robert V. Jensen, well known ignition expert here, calls attention to this recommendation of the Society of Automotive Engineers: "The adoption, as rapidly as possible, of carbureting devices that can be adjusted once for all by a baker to supply automatically a correct amount of fuel as completely atomized as possible for economical operation under all conditions." The Zenith carburetor kept in condition constitutes an ounce or prevention compared with the pound of cure required when an inferior carburetor is purchased and then allowed to deteriorate, says Jensen. The Zenith prevents trouble on new vehicles and stops recurrence of such difficulties on old vehicles. DODGE SALES JUMP Despite the fact that the automobile industry during the first ten months of 1924 showed a decline of eight per cent, Dodge Bro's production and sales jumped 35.6 per cent, according to a recent announcement of the concern. According to the general sales manager, 1923 also was a banner year. Education was once a mass of facts and figures, now it's a massive bleeps. STEEPLECHASE AT ASCOT The program tomorrow at Ascot will be a combined one of auto and steeplechase horse races. Nine jumpers will participate. SALES ARE FAIR GOOD PAST MO The prospect of possibly breaking prices to be citrus fruit this season, harly valencia oranges, price of ginger into local auto this week, and March is to show a marked improve sales over February. The past month was go ever, with certain dealers. Sld McGraw, for exam 12 tractors and 12 Ford cars and used. Messrs Craig and Haus-Follette Motor Sales Co., new Maxwells and Chrysler Charley Mann sold f and six used cars and March with several sales. Dodges are going Eight new and 12 use were sold by the Gooddrd Motor Sales Co., for Motor Sales Co., Inc. H. R. Grove's sales of and Essexes showed a deco over January. The used car markets. Harry L. Turton's H. F. McGraw's etc., also did a aging business. Ignition Man's Friends Enter Friends of A. Bevillia Anaheim Ignition Depot ternated on March 4 b shop on South Los Angles at his home on Emil heard President Calvin speech clearly and dis both places. At the Bevillard, hom nedy set was used and shop a Crosley in the n Kennedy in the office. A Class Ad will get you THIS ARTICLE APPEARED IN MARCH FOURTH PAPERS— Let Us Adjust Your Headlights NOW! committee and the amenget bill, covering proposstate expenditures for the coming two years—were submitted to the legislature today. ENFORCE LIGHT LAW The new headlight law which went into effect March 1 will be enforced, says Charles B. Nichols, chief of police. He said everyone should have their headlights adjusted and get a certificate from an official headlight adjusting station. West Bros. OUR LOS ANGELES AND CHESTNUT ST. ADJUSTING STATION IS OPEN TONIGHT SOUTH ON NEW ROADS THESE ARE NEW N. A. C. OFFICERS The stockholders and directors of the National Automobile club in San Francisco last week selected officers and directors to ensuing year. Reports read and approved on the reekable progress made by the national automobile club since five service was begun on June 1924, and plans were present and approved for the extension service to members. The following officers were elected: William Deans, President; Hold Hodgkinson, Secretary and General Manager; H. L. Simpson, Insurer; H. F. Mills, Resident Vice-President; N. B. Swett, Associate Vice-President representing California Association of Insurance Agents; Burt L. Davis, Associate Vice-President representing San Franciisco Insurance Broker Exchange; Leo Clalremont, Associate Vice-President representing the Los Angeles Fire Insurance Exchange; C. B. Cornell, Associate Vice-President representing the usuality Underwriters Board of California. The Board of Directors for the ensuing term will include the following: E. C. F. Knowles, chairman of the Board; A. L. Merritt, vice-Chairman of the Board; Wm. Hans, H. F. Mills, F. C. H. Robins, E. Allan, D. E. Kessler, H. L. Empson, John Marshall, Jr., Joychtenstein, J. C. Griffiths, Jr. TALES ARE FAIRLY GOOD PAST MONTH The prospect of possibly record-breaking prices to be paid for thus fruit this season, particularly valencia oranges, put a lot more pressure on the roads. AUTO CAMPS BRING LOT OF TRADE South Entertains Thousands Each; A.C.S.C. Issues Figures Accurate figures showing how valuable automobile campers are to the South and to what large proportions this way of touring and living has grown have lately been compiled by the outing bureau of the Auto Club of So. Calif. in connection with the booklet just published, "Auto Camps and Camp Grounds of California and along the Pacific Highway." Estimates by the Club warrant the prediction that there will be a 20 per cent increase in 1925 in the number of out-of-state automobiles arriving in California. The figures took into consideration reports from owners of the camps which indicated that the average stay per party in each auto camp is 14 days. There are 28 camps recognized as the improved type in Los Angeles alone at the present time. In the entire state there are 414 improved auto camps, with 91 national forest camps in California. TO COMPLETE BRIDGE ON 21ST Coast Road Span Almost Done; New Shoulders Constructed The bridge under construction across the Santa Ana river on the coast road will be finished Maren 21, when continuous paving will be available from Huntington Beach. The State Highway Commission has just completed one of the most useful pieces of road shoulder construction in the county that has been witnessed since the county finished similar work on Lincoln and other highways. From Anaheim southward several feet have been added to the State highway, enabling much smoother travel on holidays when this road is crowded and helping to prevent collisions at any time. The County took advantage of the previous storms to do considerable grading of gravel roads, and is expected to do more still after this storm, if only as a man's of preventing or correcting damage. The many miles of re-graded and oiled surface completed last fall are holding up well this win- SALES ARE FAIRLY GOOD PAST MONTH The prospect of possibly record-reaking prices to be paid for juxtapose fruit this season, particularly valencia oranges, put a lot of ginger into local auto dealers this week, and March is expected to show a marked improvement in sales over February. The past month was good, however, with certain dealers. Sid McGraw, for example, sold 12 tractors and 12 Ford cars, new and used. Messrs Craig and Hauser of the Collette Motor Sales Co., sold 13 new Maxwells and Chrysler. Charley Mann sold five new and six used cars and opened March with several additional sales. Dodges are going well. Eight new and 12 used Bulleks were sold by the Goodrum-Howard Motor Sales Co., formerly the Motor Sales Co., Inc. H. R. Grove's sales of Hudsons and Essexes showed a decided gain over January. The used car markets, including Harry L. Turton's H. F. Crowell's McGraw's etc., also did an encouraging builness. Ignition Man's Friends Entertained Friends of A. Bevillard of the Anaheim Ignition Depot were entertained on March 4 both at the shop on South Los Angeles-st and at his home on Emily-st, and heard President Calvin Coolidge's speech clearly and distinctly in both places. At the Bevillard home a Kennedy set was used and at the shop a Crosley in the rear and a Kennedy in the office. A Class Ad will get you results. Maxwell Chrysler USED CAR DEPARTMENT 1924 MAXWELL CLUB SEDAN; car has been used very little; looks and runs like new.A snap at ... $945 1924 MAXWELL SPORT TOURING; overhauled and new paint; lots of extras ... $665 1823 MAXWELL COUPE, overhauled and in fine shape; a real buy at ... $715 1921 HAYNES SEDAN; new paint; wire wheels. This is a real buy at ... $645 1919 HWPMOBILE TOURING; a fine car and priced low at ... $195 1919 CHALMERS TOURING; good tires and in fineshape; priced at only ... $140 MAWELL, cut down for ... $30 FOLLETTE MOTOR SALES COMPANY Jimmy Craig — Bill Hauser TELEPHONE 490 328 West Center St. Anaheim, Calif. 4-Wheel Brakes, of course You can't afford to take chances with safety. Double your security and that of your family by choosing a car with four-wheel brakes. Today tens of thousands of Oakland owners know the added security of quick, easy stops and greater freedom from skidding. Oakland-type four-wheel brakes have nearly two years of unchallenged success behind them. This is but one of the many advanced features that make the Oakland Six such an outstanding value. See the car, drive it, make any tests you like. Then only will you appreciate the Oakland. Learn also about the G·M·A·C-Deferred Payment Plan that saves you money on time purchases. You can't afford to take chances with safety. Double your security and that of your family by choosing a car with four-wheel brakes. Today tens of thousands of Oakland owners know the added security of quick, easy stops and greater freedom from skidding. Oakland-type four-wheel brakes have nearly two years of unchallenged success behind them. This is but one of the many advanced features that make the Oakland Six such an outstanding value. See the car, drive it, make any tests you like. Then only will you appreciate the Oakland. Learn also about the G·M·A·C·Deferred Payment Plan that saves you money on time purchases. New Oakland Coach $1215 at factory HARRY L. TURTON 142 South Los Angeles St. Anaheim, California WINNING AND HOLDING GOOD WILLS OAKLAND PRODUCT OF GENERAL MOTORS