oc-plain-dealer 1925-04-18

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1925 TALL SPEED EXPECTED SUNDAY Culver City to Witness Some Fast Going Tomorrow CULVER CITY, April 18—Leon Duray, veteran velocity dispenser who teams with Harry Hartz and Fred Comer, was the bright star this week of the first official practice session at the Culver City speed plant where the knights of the throttle are tuning up for the five-event sprint race program scheduled for next Sunday afternoon. Duray knocked off several laps in the fast time of 34 seconds flat. This is at the rate of 132.3 miles er hour and is really fast enough to put Mr. Duray up with the leaders in the sprint events next Sunday. The big speed merchant made his fast loops in a brush with Harry Hartz which lasted for 20 miles and gave several thousand rail birds a little taste of the speed menu that will be dished up next Sunday. Harry's car was not running to form and he left the track to disgust after he had fallen to do better than 131.6 miles an hour. Both Hartz and Duray had their cars down to 33 seconds to the lap last week. This at the rate of 136.3 miles per hour—the same speed that Hartz made during his time trials just before the Feb. 22 race at Culver City, and the young YELLOWSTONE TO OPEN JUNE 18 All main roads to Yellowstone National Park will be in good condition when the formal opening of the park takes place on June 18 at West Yellowstone, Montana, the western entrance to the park. Altho the hotels and permanent camps will not be open until June 18, when the roads are free from snow, which sometimes occurs several weeks earlier, motorists having their own camping equipment will be permitted to enter the park. Food supplies are obtainable at the park stores. NEW OREGON MAP ISSUED Anglers, hunters and recreation seekers who sense the call of the north will find a veritable mine of condensed information in an outing map of the state of Oregon prepared by the outing and map service departments of the Auto Club of So. Calif. for its members and visiting motorists. The map is 24 by 36 inches and in addition to the highways, rivers and lakes, it shows in red ink, camp sites, where supplies are obtainable, where gasoline and oil can be had, post-offices, meals and lodgings, where guides, packers and animals are obtainable, where boats are for rent, ranches where butter and eggs, etc., may be purchased, points of special interest, scenic areas, waterfalls, main trails and game refuges. DANIELS TAKES OVER STATION Guy Daniels, whose tire shop at 211 North Los Angeles St. was almost a landmark here for years, has taken a lease of the service station at 609 East Center St., where he also carries tires, tubes and accessories. This station is one of the best known in the city, and Daniels' friends predict a good business for him. National Auto Club Confirms Report of New Trunk Highway Los Angeles-co is considering plans to open Manchester-blow from Venice to the Orange-co line according to recent information received by the touring department of the National Automobile club. An effort is being made to secure the co-operation of Orange-co in extending the road to Furlerton. This official announcement was confirmed in part by the Plain Dealer yesterday when the approaching meeting Monday at Furlerton was made known. Maps are now being prepared and preliminary steps taken for another wide boulevard to extend between Maywood and Whittier according to recent information received from the National Auto Club. The thorofare is Slause Ave., which passes thru Huntington Park and to the eastern boundary line of Maywood. From Maywood east there is a strip of seven miles unopened. If present plans are carried to completion, and the owners of this land will consent to its being opened the proposed improvement will mean a direct route over Slause Ave., from Los Angeles thru Huntington Park and Maywood to Whittier. Harry Hartz which lasted for 20 miles and gave several thousand rail birds a little taste of the speed menu that will be dished up next Sunday. Harry's car was not running to form and he left the track in disgust after he had failed to do better than 131.6 miles an hour. Both Hartz and Duray had their cars down to 33 seconds to the lap last week. This at the rate of 136.3 miles per hour—the same speed that Hartz made during his time trials just before the Feb. 22 race at Culver City, and the young speed proprietor was well pleased Continued on Page Four DANIELS TAKES OVER STATION Guy Daniels, whose tire shop at 211 North Los Angeles St. was almost a landmark here for years, has taken a lease of the service station at 609 East Center St., where he also carries tires, tubes and accessories. This station is one of the best known in the city, and Daniels' friends predict a good business for him. A Class Ad will bring you results. Get Ready for Automobile Weather The motoring season is at hand. Is your car equipped with dependable tires? McClaren Cords Cost Less Per Mile We Vulcanize and Rebuild Old Tires. Hall & McCollum 129 N. Los Angeles St. Anaheim A Spirited Performer A Spirited Performer Coach $1215 at factory Owners tell us that the word "spirited" best describes the Oakland Six. They liken the car to a thoroughbred race horse whose in-bred ability expresses itself in instant responsiveness. And because we want you also to realize the added thrill of driving an Oakland we invite you to take this car out yourself. We want you to experience its power and its smoothness—to learn how easily it handles—how swiftly it accelerates—how nimbly it threads traffic. Learn, too, how easily you can own this car through the money-saving General Motors Time Payment Plan. HARRY L. TURTON 142 South Los Angeles St. Anaheim, California WINNING AND HOLDING GOOD WILL OAKLAND SIX PRODUCT OF GENERAL MOTORS THE PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIF. OFFicial Entry List, Culver City No. Driver Car Entrant 2 Earl Cooper Weaver Special Earl Cooper 3 Bennett Hill Miller Special Bennett Hill 4 Tommy Milton Miller Special Tommy Milton 5 Fred Comer Miller Special Harry Hartz 6 Harry Hartz Miller Special Harry Hartz 9 Phil Shafer Duesenberg Special Duesenberg Bros. 10 Jerry Wonderlich Miller Special Jerry Wonderlich 12 Peter De Paola Duesenberg Special Duesenberg Bros. 14. Robert McDonagh Miller Special Tommy Milton 15 Dr. Wm. E. Shattuc Miller Special Wm. E. Shattuc 19 Reginald Johnson R. & J. Special H. C. Carpenter 22 Pietro Bordino Flat Special Flat, Torino, Italy 23 Wade Morton Duesenberg Special Duesenberg Bros. 27 Frank Elliott Miller Special Frank Elliott 28 Leon Duray Miller Special Harry Hartz 35 Pete Kries Duesenberg Special Pete Kries NEARLY CAR DAILY SOLD BY TURTON Unless the demand for used cars lets up a little, Harry L. Turton will have a job on his hands to keep his market on North Los Angeles St. supplied. Turton still has a goodly selection of cars, some 15 very recently, but with his manager, T. D. McKeehan, has been averaging sales of nearly a car each day so far this month. What is particularly responsible, whether batter general business conditions or the more valuable orange crop or more tourists or what, neither man specified. Turton's used cars are counted among the most dependable available, and the Oakland has been selling better than any other car in the city with a few exceptions. COACH DE LUXE NEW OLDS MODEL A coach DeLuxe has just been announced by Olds Motor Works, Lansing, Mich., manufacturers of the Olds Six. It is being produced to fill a demand for a fully equipped car of this popular model. "The demand we have had for a DeLuxe coach indicates that the full popularity of the "coach" type of car is not price alone," said Guy H. Geasley, general sales manager of the Olds Motor Works. "Reports from the field show that a considerable number of purchasers prefer the coach style, regardless of any price differential, as they claim it combines the intimate smugness of the four passenger coupe with the roomy comfort of the sedan." The Oldsmobile DeLuxe coach is equipped at the factory with front humpers, rear fender guards, trunk and trunk rails, motometer rear view mirror, automatic windshield cleaner and step plates. In addition to the regular equipment included in all the Oldsmobile body types. WOULD BOOTS TAX UPON BUS COSMOS Truck Concerns Will Be Hit, by Constitutional Amendments. Motor passengers bus coaches, in addition to their other bles, will have a state tax per cent instead of 4 per cent pay on gross receipts if the torate affirms a proposed tutional amendment passed by day by the state assembly. The tax on motor truck owners is increased to 5 per cent. J. M. Gannett of the Plain and J. R. Marshall of the Transit here had nothing to do with the higher tax beyond annual that the previous tax had per cent. The election is not until October 1926, so there is plenty time for action meanwhile. M. C. Fiscus of Brea, co-owner of the Truck Owners' Ass'n Calif., could not be reached in time to furnish a commute change, but his attic well-known. EASY PURCHASE PLAN DRAWS SALES One of the most interesting features of the March sales ports of the Ford Motor Company. Car Per Day Now Record of McGraw Beginning the 6th of this month Sid McGraw up to Thursday had delivered a new Ford daily. Besides these cars he had sold five new tractors, one used tractor and five used cars. And several orders for immediate delivery are on hand. The other day McGraw was all out of open cars and had to put in an emergency order for two of them. The implement business also is good. The new sport model roadster, underslung, with natural wood wheels, balloon tires, rear spring reversed and khaki top boot is interesting the public. The most economical little salesman is a Class Ad in this paper. Balance of road work to be completed in 1926. The Lincoln Highway officials predict a greater volume of travel across the continent on the Lincoln Way in 1925 than ever before. The estimate is based upon the fact that travel has increased every year since the original laying out of the route in 1913, which would indicate a normal increase this year over 1924, and on the greatly better condition of the road resulting from the large volume of improvement which was accomplished last season. Accommodations have also been vastly improved all along this route. The extensive national advertising now being carried on by many organizations in the west will exert considerable influence in increasing motor travel to the Pacific Coast this season. Cain had just done it. "Darn my luck!" he muttered. "There isn't an alienist in the country." BEN HERR SELI.S EXIDE BATTERIES STROMBERG CARBURETORS AUTO ELECTRICIANS FREE Battery, Carburetor and Generator Service Including Testing and Filling All Makes of Batteries Ben Herr 307 N. Los Angeles-st. Announcement The Willard Storage Battery Co., thrust its National headquarters, recommends that All Filling Announcement The Willard Storage Battery Co., thru its National headquarters, recommends that All Filling and Testing Service of Storage Batteries Shall Be FREE Anaheim Ignition Co., as Willard representative, announces the inauguration of this free policy at once. All patrons having coupon books with unredeemed coupons are notified that these books will be redeemed at their face value. Anaheim Ignition Depot A. BEVILLARD, Prop. Established 1912 218 S. Los Angeles St. Anaheim Willard STORAGE BATTERIES WOULD BOOST TAX UPON BUS COS. Truck Concerns Would Be Hit, by Constitutional Amendment Motor passengers bus companies in addition to their other trucks will have a state tax of 4½ per cent instead of 4 per cent on gross receipts if the electrate affirms a proposed constitutional amendment passed yesterday by the state assembly. The tax on motor truck operations is increased to 5 per cent. J. M. Gannett of the Pickwick and J. R. Marshall of the Motor transit here had nothing to say on higher tax beyond announcing that previous tax had been 4 per cent. The election is not until November, 1926, so there is plenty of time for action meanwhile. M. C. Fiscus of Brea, counsel the Truck Owners' Ass'n of So. Calif., could not be reached today time to furnish a comment on change, but his attitude is well-known. EASY PURCHASE LAN DRAWS SALES One of the most interesting features of the March sales reports of the Ford Motor Co., as seen in the newspaper, is the scurrying pedestrian apparently getting wise to the way of reckless motorists, according to the summary causes for motor vehicle fatalities for March in Los Angeles. One person died third crossing a street carelessly last month present records show. Fatalities caused by this act numbered four during March of 1924. Two persons were killed during the month thru crossing streets elsewhere than at crosswalks, while three fatalities are recorded under this cause during March of last year. Two motor vehicle fatalities last month resulted also because pedestrians became confused by the traffic. This was the reason for three deaths during March, 1924, records show. MORE THAN 100 USED CARS ON HAND With more than 100 used cars on hand the middle of this week, the new Crowell-Anton Motor Sales Col., could boast having the largest market for these vehicles that Anaheim has ever had. A new feature has been introduced in the shape of a supply of used parts for obsolete or semi-obsolete models. Some 25 cars are being wrecked for the purpose, says Crowell. Parts for the late models also are available. Beth Crowell's market, the one he formerly had exclusively, and Anton's, which used to be that of Frank P. Taggart, are being operated by the new concern. GALLON OF GAS FREE SATURDAY Another free gas day fill be celebrated by customers of William Sperber, ir., tomorrow, when Sperber will give away a gallon of gas with every five purchased. Sperber's stunt is one of profit-sharing with the public. His place at West Center and North Helena-ste is one of the most complete in the city. AUTO MOTIVE DEALERS GATHER Next Annual Convention at Santa Ana or Riverside The annual convention of the So. Calif. Automotive Dealers' Ass'n, which includes the Auto Trade Ass'n of Orange County, held on Thursday of this week at Los Angeles, brought out much of interest and value to the dealers. Beron Phillips presided and among the speakers were Bert Butterworth, E. Cooke, H. A. Davis, C. H. Gummers, and others. It was decided to continue the gatherings annually. Gummers told his hearers that the average purchaser of a car doesn't care how a car is made, but whether it will take him and his family to the beaches and mountains. Gummers, who is instructor in salesmanship at the U. of S. C., lauded motoring generally. President J. Harold Wilson of Riverside gave the address of welcome at the evening session and Don Francisco, advertising manager, spoke on "Advertising Gold Bricks." Manager James E. Granger announced privately that the next gathering would be held either in Santa Ana or Riverside. War makes fright, fright makes alliances make EASY PURCHASE LAN DRAWS SALES One of the most interesting features of the March sales reports of the Ford Motor Co., as seen out at the company offices in Detroit, is the large number of people who enrolled to purchase cars under the easy method of the Weekly Purchase Plan. The reports show that plan enrollments averaged more than 100 a day for the month, totaling for the 26 working days of March being 26,826. This is a gain of about 300 a day over the enrollment figures for the last few weeks of February. Aside from the large enrollments under the plan, sales for March were 173,182 Ford cars and trucks. Of this number domestic mail deliveries totaled 153,929 increase of 41,401 over February, indicating improving conditions everywhere throughout the country. Reports covering deal requirements for the present month also show the demand for cars and trucks rapidly movingward. Another healthy condition, at least so far as agricultural interests are concerned, is reflected in the domestic retail sales of 9,225 Fordson Tractors during March. This is an increase of 3,311 more than were delivered in February. Domestic and foreign sales of Fordson reached a total of 10,-3 in March. The most economical little salesman is a Class Ad in this paper. GALLON OF GAS FREE SATURDAY Another free gas day fill be celebrated by customers of William Sperber, Jr., tomorrow, when Sperber will give away a gallon of gas with every five purchased. Sperber's stunt is one of profit-sharing with the public. His place at West Center and North Helena-sts is one of the most complete in the city. The most economical little salesman is a Class Ad in this paper. Will Take Anything of Value for First Payment ON ANY OF OUR 50 USED CARS, INCLUDING 1924 Dodge Touring—A-1 shape 1923 Chevrolet Coupe 1924 Ford with Commercial Body 1923 Ford Roadster USED CARS $35 UP CROWELL-ANTON MOTOR SALES CO. 314 No. Los Angeles St. —OPEN SUNDAY MORNING— NASH Nash Trends the World in Motor Car Value Excited Six Four Door Coupe Five Passengers $2495 Delivered Here Note this Car's Superb Beauty S-M-A-R-T-N-E-S-S! Swung low to the road, with high sides and low-curving roof, this 4-Door Coupe is the most graceful and distinctive car of its field. E-X-C-E-L-L-E-N-C-E! The fine mohair upholstery has an attractive alternation of taupe and black stripes. Frosted silver fittings of Old Empire design add their note of charm. The light buttons are finished in black onyx. At the right is a silver smoking set. On the left a vanity case finished in silver. C-O-N-T-R-O-L! The Nash-design positive and powerful 4-wheel brakes are standard equipment, at no extra cost, along with full balloon tires, five disc wheels, and a large steel trunk inbuilt with the body at the rear. SPECIAL SIX SERIES—ADVANCED SIX SERIES Models range from $1095 to $2290, f.o.b. factory MAY MOTOR CO. CAMORE AT SECOND - SANTA ANA, CALIF.