Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 32, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 April 1935 — Page 8

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HIGHLIGHTS OF AUTOMOTIVE WORLD FOR THE WEEK

PRODUCTION OF OLDSMOBILE TO BE STEPPED UP Former Durant Plant to Be Utilized in Expansion Program. Purchase by General Motors of the manufacturing plants of the former Durant Motors Corp. to be used to expand the future produ • tlon facilities of Oldsmobile Is announced by C. L. McCuen, president of the Olds Motor Works, Lansing, Mich. The property purchased is located near the Oldsmobile factories in Lansing on a 48-acre industrial site. The production facilities of Oldsmobile will be expanded to include an area of more than 960.000 square feet in four large modern automotive manufacturing buildings and several smaller buildings. These modem factories were constructed to house the manufacturing and assembly of Star and Durant automobiles. More than 40,000 automobiles were built in one year in these new Oldsmobile factories although the plants were at no time operated at capacity. Since the Durant organization ceased operations, the new plant, built for its production, has been used only temporarily and in part by several manufacturing organizations allied with the automotive industry. The buildings are considered throughout the automotive industry as being models of modem plant design and construction. Immediate possession of the new property will be taken. In expanding Oldsmobile capacity, the production activities of the Lansing division of Fisher Body, which are devoted exclusively to the manufacture of Oldsmobile bodies, will be moved to the newlyacquired buildings. Other production activities, such as motor, axle, sheet metal and final assembly departments, will be expanded at the present 87-acre Oldsmobile factories, replacing the body-building activities to be centered in the new factories. These moves and cha will be so organized that the not interrupt Oldsmobile’s cur.ei record-breaking production. Announcement of expansion of Oldsmobile s output followed closely upon reports that all previous Oldsmobile production and sales records were broken during the first quarter of 1935. Timing Suggestion When the cylinder head has been removed from an automobile engine, it is a good plan to see if the ignition timing has been disturbed, because it is much easier to set the timing while the head is removed than afterward. „ Light Checks Timing Spark timing is now checked by a Neon light timed to dash in step w-ith revolutions of the flywheel as the motor runs. Car to Cost $285 A Japanese motor manufacturer is about to enter competition in foreign markets with a light automobile selling for approximately $285.

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HUDSON OFFERS NEW SIX-CYLINDER OF 93 HORSEPOWER

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Above, the six-cylinder sedan, latest addition to the line of Hudson cars which have been disinguished this year by many notable features, including the Electric Hand. The car lists for 5695. f. o. b. Detroit. It is equipped with a 93-horsepower engine with 100-horsepower available as an option. This and other Hudson models are displayed by the Los*y Motors Cos., 1219 N. Meridian-st, Hudson-Terraplane distributor for this territory.

USED CAR SALE VOLUME RISES Plymouth Reports Increase of 43 Per Cent in First Quarter. An increase of 43 per cent in used car sales for the first quarter of 1935 is Plymouth’s statistical answer to the question, "What about the used cars?" This is a query that automotive trade experts have been propounding in recent weeks as a xesult of the record-breaking new car sale.; throughout the country. An investigation conducted by the field men of the Central Used Car Division of Chrysler Motors shows that from coast to coast, used car sales by Plymouth dealers have equalled and surpassed current gains in new car sales, according to C. E. Soring, manager of the division. “In the week ended March 30, mouth dealers set anew high by .ing 9728 new cars,” Mr. Sering ever, the same dealers sold 18,206 used cars. “While there are many reasons for this upward swing, undeniably the most important is the fact that America is in the market for transportation. Too, the great increase in new car sales has enabled Plymouth dealers to offer the public a higher quality and a greater variety in used car merchandise," he concluded. K. OF C. CELEBRATE MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN State Groups Expected at Easter Lance Monday. The Knights of Columbus Easter dance, one of the largest affairs to be held by the local council during the year, will be attended Monday by members of groups throughout the state. It will be in celebration of the membership drive of the Knights of Columbus, and committees will be directed by William Greener, John Blackwell Jr., Dr. Gerald Kiley, T. H. Barrett, Jack Langan, John Rocap, Robert Minta, Edward Stapleton, Frank Langeskamp and Arthur Irwin. OUT OF CONTROL, TRUCK SPRINTS ACROSS FIELD Levels Trees and Fences on Rampage; Two Are Injured. By United Press KINGSTON. N. C.. April 17. Suddenly getting out of control on a highway near here, a heavy truck went in for cross-counryt running. It hurdled a two-foot ditch, sprinted across a plowed field, clipped through a wire fence, snapped off a young pecan tree, wrecked two steel gates, leveled a 10-year-old pecan tree, crashed through another fence, headed for the open field again, and got stuck in the mud. One of its occupants received hospital treatment for head injuries. The other was hurt slightly.

New Willys Models Being Shown by Feeser Company

Economy, Riding Comfort and Price of 1935 Line Stressed. The Frank S. Feeser Cos., Inc., 1126 Prospect-st, has received the 1935 models of the Willys 77. These models are available in the fourdoor sedan and coupe, panel and pick-up delivery bodies. “The top speed of the Willys 77,” Charles Feeser states, “is 70 miles an hour, and it is very economical, as the car will average 27 to 30 miles a gallon of gas. “An analysis of the present and prospective demand for motor cars has some interesting sidelights. The depression has given the public new thoughts on the motor car, and, where, in better times, the cars selling in the upper price brackets found a larger outlet, it is now the lower priced cars that have increased their sales percentages. “The Willys 77 sedan weighs 2158 pounds and was designed so that a high degree of riding comfort exists. Long trips can be taken in it without fear of discomfort, and this frequently has been acclaimed by owners. "On Feb. 17, 1935, a stock of 1935 Willys Model 77 was tested on Muroc Dry Lake, California, through a 24-hour continuous run, with no change in drivers, the only stops being those made for gasoline. This stock car averaged 65 miles an hour and ran 1530 miles, as attested by Western Union officials. Weight, power, center of gravity, quality of materials, wheelbase and tread have all been scientifically balanced in the Willys to assure reliability, even under adverse driving conditions.”

QUARTER TON OF LEAD IN GUN CLUB TROUGHS Remains of 30,000 Rounds of Shot Fired Annually at Targets. By United Pres* BILLINGS, Mont.., April 17. There’s a lead mine handy in Billings for some enterprising prospector. Officials of the Yellowstone Rifle Club estimates that a quarter ton of lead can be recovered from the troughs of two targets at the club. The targets have been used for three years and are estimated to have absorbed 30.000 rounds of shot annually totaling approximately 514 pounds of lead. TALLIES 1500 POINTS IN ONE PINOCHLE GAME Ohio Woman Stacks Up Huge Score at Recent Party. By United Press NELSONVILLE, 0., April 17Playing at a party here recently, Miss Alfield Johnson scored 1500 points in one pinochle game. She held a run in diamonds, pinochle, and six aces. Getting the bid for 290, she found two aces ip the widow to make her a total of 1000 points. Her partner melded 40 jacks and a nine of diamonds to bring the total to 1250, and they took every trick for another 250 points.

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MAGAZINE STARTED BY BUICK COMPANY Booklet Form Publication Sent to Car Owners. By Times Special FLINT, Mich., April 17.—Announcement of publication of The Buick Magazine, the first issue of which made its appearance April 15, was made by Thomas H. Corpe, director of advertising and sales promotion of the Buick Motor Cos. The Buick Magazine, Mr. Corpe said, is a revival of the former Buick Bulletin, and will be devoted to timely topics and features of interest to motorists everywhere. The booklet will be circulated monthly to a large list of Buick owners throughout the United States. Features listed for the first issue include “Washington—the Perfect City,” “Boy Scout Jamboree,” “Shining Stars of the Silver Screen,” “Building the Buick of Today” and “Batter Up—the Baseball Outlook in Brief.” ' PUBLICATION SUBSIDIZED BY WHISKY INTERESTS Such Is Ministers Accusation in Attack on College Newspaper. By United Press AKRON, 0., April 17. —Akron University’s newspaper, the Buchtelite, is a subsidized publication of the whisky and cigaret interests, the Rev. George W. Knepper, Akron minister, charged before the Akron Ministerial Association. H. E. Simmons, president of the university, emphatically denied the charges. ‘I: legitimate advertising is subsidy, then it is true. We have carried a cigaret advertisement in the Buchtelite for a long time. I do not know why he should make any statement about the whisky interests. We have never carried a whisky advertisement. It is the privilege of ministers to say anything they please, but they should have the facts,” Simmons said. MASTER PLUMBERS TO HOLD PARLEY IN CITY State Association Members to Meet Here May 7-8. The annual convention of the Indiana State Association of Master Plumbers will be held May 7 and 8 at the Severin. Subjects to be discussed at the meeting will include the federal housing program, the plumbing code, and the relation of plumbing to health. Joseph L. Clark, 42 Jackson-pl, is arrangements chairman for the convention. Association officers are Joseph G. Hayes, Indianapolis, president; J. H. Niewoehner, Richmond, vice president, Frank E. Irish, Indianapolis, secretary-treasurer, and S. H. Adams, Indianapolis, assistant secretary.

POWER OF SUGGESTION . WORKS ON THIS BIRD Lays Large Egg With 3 Yolks After Seeing Dionne’s Picture. By United Press LUBEC, Me., April 17.—William Barton discovered that the power of suggestion seemingly worked on a bird. He hung a picture of the Dionne quintuplets behind a bird’s nest. In the morning there was a large egg in the nest that had three perfect yolks. JUNE JN JANUARY Man Discovers Live Grasshopper on Bay Siate Street Car. By United Press WORCESTER. Mass.. April 17. The honor of Winsted, Conn., where violets grow in the winter, is at stake. Fred Blanchard found a live grasshopper on a street near here and brought it to a police station as evidence that “It’s June in January.” ALWAYS HAS TIME Arkansas Physician Carrie's Six Watches on Person. By United Press NEWPORT. Ark , April 17.—When any one asks Dr. W. D. Hinson, the time they may reasonably expect to get an answer. He carries six watches—four of the pocket variety and two wrist watches. GROCERY SAFE LOOTED Yeggs Get sls Cash and Cigarets From Wholesale Firm. Yeggs broke open the safe at the National Wholesale Grocery Cos., 102 S. West-st. during the inght and took sls in change and cigarets valued at sls, Dementer S. Meditch. 5139 Park-av, company president, reported to police today. Police found prints of a rubber-soled shoe outside the office.

NEW GROUP OF AUTO DEALERS BECINSCAREER State-Wide Organization’s Officers Headed by Robert Sullivan. The most recent addition to Indiana’s automobile field is the Indiana Motor Car Association which was formed several weeks ago and is said to have a membership already of approximately 35 Indianapolis dealers and an equal number of state dealers.

At a recent meeting the following local automobile men were elected as temporary officers of the new organization: Robert E. Sullivan, Sullivan Motors Cos., president: Thomas O'Brien, SullivanO'Brien M o t o rs, vice president: O. J. Litzelman,

Mr. Byrne

Litzelman & Morrison, Inc., secretary, and Grover Winings, head of the firm bearing his name, treasurer. The board of directors have not yet been named. T. E. Byrne, who has been a familiar figure in local and state automobile circles for the past 15 or 20 years, was appointed executive business manager of the new association with temporary headquarters at 2004 N. Meridian-st. According to Mr. Byrne the new association is a non-profit organization, and will be operated for the purpose of giving its state-wide membership mutual protective benefits.

URGE REHABILITATION OF BIG TRAINING FIELD Defense Program Spurs Establishment of Air Corps Base. By United Press SACRAMENTO. Cal., April 17. —The hope that the new defense program of the United States War Department under the increased Federal appropriation for this purpose may mean rehabilitation of Mather Field, spurred state and local officials to action on behalf of the huge training field here. Mather Field was one of the largest air corps training bases on the Pacific Coast during the World War. The army air maneuvers were held here in 1930. It is said that coast army fliers favor establishment of a barracks here to train army reserves. FRAUDSUSPECT HELD IN TEXAS, NOLAN TOLD Search Ends for Alexander Horton, Insurance Official. Val Nolan, United States district attorney, announced today that Alexander T. Horton, indicted by the Federal Grand Jury on charges of using the mails to defraud, had been apprehended in Houston, Tex. Horton was an official of the State Protective Insuance Cos., which operated in Indiana and other states. Also flamed in the indictment were James W. Perryman, at liberty under SSOOO bail, and Harvey J. Lander, now in jait awaiting trial. A removal hearing will be held in Houston Saturday, Mr. Nolan said. 100 ANSWER CALL FOR BLOOD TRANSFUSION Seek to Save Life of Federal Employe, Suffering of Anemia. By United Press TACOMA, Wash., April 17.—Nearly 100 persons offered their blood to physicians attempting to save Earl Coombs, 35, Deputy U. S. Customs Collector, suffering from a rare form of anemia. Several with the correct type blood were found. MARRIED TWICE DURING FOUR-MONTH PERIOD Couple Reunited Following Pair of Court Battles. By United Press FALL RIVER, Mass., April 17 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ambush were married twice in four months. After the first ceremony, Mrs. Ambush sued her husband for divorce, and Ambush sued his in-laws for alienation of affections, seeking $25,000 damages. Then they decided to make up and try it again. CAPT. HELM IMPROVING Veteran Police Officer Has Good Chance to Recover, Is Report. Methodist Hospital attaches today reported that Capt. Edward Helm, veteran police officer, had greatly improved today and had a good chance to recover from an appendicitis operation performed Monday.

An owner may get used to the sight of rickety steps but they’re a slap in the eye to others. Fix yours up now with neat, trim, long* lasting concrete. Your concrete contractor will tell you how little it costa this year. Or send for the folder, “Steps, Porches , Terraces of Concrete.** PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION CMMmfcatfs’BwfcSMc. M.

OFFERS STORAGE OF CARS FOR SALE

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The Used Car Exchange. 1101 N. Pennsylvania-st (above!, under the direction of George Warner and D. W. Mussman, offers anew sales plan for automobile owners whereby, for a small commission, cars for sale can be left in a modem fireproof building. Both Mr. Warne; and Mr. Mussman have had many years experience in the automobile business.

Trucking Safety Urged by State Organization

Inspection at End of Every Run Recommended by Association. Thorough safety inspection of all trucks by the operator at the end of every long run and provision of up-to-date safety devices on all units are urged by the safety committee of Indiana Motor Traffic Association, Inc., in a special bulletin issued to the trucking industry of the state. Announcement of the bulletin was made by D. F. Mitzner, association secretary, for the committee, headed by Ray S. Shook, South Bend, and including Jack Morgan, Austin; L. E. Berry, Evansville, and John S. Quinn and O. W. Shaw, Indianapolis, The committee advances the suggestion that one, perhaps two, flares or flags in addition to the two now required by Indiana law, be put out in case of forced stoppage on the highway, as a greater protection to other motorists and to the brokendown unit and its drivers. Placing of a lighted fusee at the rear of the truck immediately upon its emergency stopping is recommended by the committee. Welcoming an intensive campaign by Indiana state police and other authorities to check lights, brakes, flags, flares and other safety appliances, the committee declared that such safety inspections of all motor vehicles at frequent intervals are highly desirable. All truck operators and other motorists are urged to co-operate. “The legitimate truck operator who is interested in reducing accidents, cutting his insurance rates, holding down his own losses and costs and keeps his equipment in

DIVISION HEAD CHOSEN Howard S. Welch Takes Place of Archie W. Childs. By Times Special WASHINGTON, April 17. Howard S. Welch has been appointed chief of the automotive trade division of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, it is announced by Claudius T. Murchison, director. He succeeds Archie W. Childs, who has been transferred to the foreign service of the bureau. Oil Waste Causes Worn valve stems and guides should not be overlooked as a possible reason for an engine using a great deal of gas, pumping oil, missing apd lacking power. Balance Wheels Off It is estimated that the average automobile wheel is 512 ounces off balance. W'asher Stops Dirt To keep dirt from entering the steering sector, insert a felt washer between frame and steering arm. Points Kept Busy An eight-cylinder auto operated 10.000 miles will open and close the ignition points 120,000,000 times.

<#.’395 - °* B - TOLEDO ... .. UP TO 30 MILES PER GALLON ... 70 MILES PER HOUR COMFORT ... STEEL BODIES ... GENUINE FLOATING POWER Most people are thrifty and want comfortable, safe, speedy, economical transportation—the kind that the Willys 77 alone gives—the car whose savings are available for other much needed purposes. The Willys 77 for 1935 has up-to-date attractive appearance and has been improved in mechanical detail—available with 4-door sedan, coupe, panel and pickup delivery bodies, it caters to 95% of the demand—it is the ideal economy car for fast country running or for city use. FRANK S. FEESER to., i... DISTRIBUTOR 1126 PROSPECT ST. DREXEL 5100

proper condition at all times will welcome such a campaign. He will know that it is to his interest,” the committee said.

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AMERICAN TIRE EXPORTERS GAIN Latin - American business Share Now Stands at 46 Per Cent. By Times Special WASHINGTON. April 17.—United States tire exporters obtained 46 per cent of the total import tire trade of Latin-America in 1934 compared with but 40 per cent in 1933. according to a statistical study just released by the U. S. Department of Commerce. Nine countries in Latin-America* namely. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia. Cuba. Mexico. Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela, account for approximately 95 per cent of the to*al automotive registration of the region, and these countries with the exceptions of Argentina and Mexico are virtually dependent upon imports of tires to meet their replacement needs, it was stated. Tape Repairs , A strip of friction tape will repair temporarily a cam or block on a distributor worn so that the points do not break sufficiently.