Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 281, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 February 1936 — Page 8

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G. M. TRUCK CO PRESENTS WIDE VARIETY IN LINE Lowest Prices, Best Units in History Announced at City Branch. General Motors Truck Cos. this week announced the lowest prices and the most complete line of trucks and trailers in its history, through the local branch at 31 W. 13th-st. A wide variety of standard equipment features, mechanical options and de luxe equipment will cover almost every requirement of the truck buyer. New and distinctive front end styling of radiator, fenders, cab and hood lends a streamlined appearance to all models. This modem tailoring, in addition to its smart appearance, is designed to express the essence of utility, strength and massive of load-carrying vehicles. The 1936 line leads off with the I x-ton model T-14 bearing a base price, of $425. Following is anew 1. to 2-ton unit w'ith many improvements now priced at only $525, chassis F. O. B. Pontiac. Three new engines with many important features for truck service are introduced with this line. T-18 and T--18H have the * 239”; T-23 and T-23H have the “257 "; and T-33 and T--33H have the “286'’ engines. The “331” and “400” series engines remain unchanged. Both the T-61 and T-61H which have the “400” engine may be fitted with the standard “450” at extra cost. The “H” series models listed this year indicate companion models having the same chassis features but using the rear end assembly of the next larger model, thus increasing its load-carrying capacity. All models in the line, except the T-14, T-16, and T-16H, now have set back front axles, thus offering standard SAE loading spaces within relatively shorter wheelbase lengths. Dual performance rear axles are available at extra cost on models T--16 to T-46 inclusive, providing increased power in the low range and faster running speeds in the high range positions.

CAR DEALERS PONDER N. A. D. A. PROPOSAL Group (o Vote on Plan (o Establish Gross Used Car Profit. 'J i ntr* Special ST. LOUIS. Mo., Feb. I.—A dead line of March 1 has been set for 40,000 automobile retailers to decide by a vote whether the National Automobile Dealerd’ Association shall proceed with a proposal to establish a gross profit in the used car department. The proposal was approved by the N. A. D. A. boar dos directors at the recent annual meeting held in New Orleans. Jack Front, general manager and executive vice president of N. A. D. A., who presented the proposal, said that contacts with manufacturers i nthe last few days clearly indicate their willingness to proceed if their dealer groups so desire. The manufacturers’ final decision, however, he said, will rest solel yupon the attitude of their dealers. 2 CADILLAC OFFICIALS SEE IMPROVED FUTURE Continued Recovery in West Reported After 7000-Mile Trip. An optimistic report of continued business recovery throughout the West was brought this week by two Cadillac Motor Cos. executives upon their return from a 7000-mile tour of the Pacific Coast. They are Nicholas Dreystadt. general manager for Cadillae-LaSalle, and Don E. Ahrens, general sales manager. With the exception of one short jump, the entire trip was made by plane. Meetings were conducted for Cadillae-LaSalle dealers and salesmen at all key cities en route. Without exception we found our retail organization enthusiastic ovei prospects for even a greater volume of business druing 1936 than they have enjoyed in recent months," said Dreystadt. "The West contributed materially toward the increase of 147 per cent in national retail deliveries which Cadillac and LaSalle recorded during the first 20 days of January over the corresponding period of 1935." 24 CHEVROLET PLANTS BETTER SAFETY MARK Marked advances in industrial safety made during 1935, in the manufacturing plants of the Chevrolet Motor Cos., were celebrated this week at a dinner in the Book-Cad-illac Hotel, Detroit, at which W. J. Scott, manager of the Chevrolet spring and bumper plant, was awarded a plaque in recognition of having achieved the greatest improvement. Chevrolet's 24 manufacturing plants showed an average improvement of 47 net cent, and the record of the spring tnd bumper plant was 81 per cent. The forge plant, also managed by Mr. Scott, was second in the list, with 75 per cent improvement. Hugh Dean, assistant general manufacturing manager, acted as toastmaster. Speakers included M. E. Coyle, president and general manager; C. E. Wetherald, vice president and general manager, and C. E. Wilson, vice president of General Motors Corp. CORD STARTS BUILDING NEW AUTO NEXT WEEK Production Schedule Calls for 1000 Cars in February. Time* Special AUBURN, Ind., Feb. I.—Production of new Cord front-drive cars is to get under way next week. Roy H. Faulkner, president, announced. The body assembly lines have been In operation for some time and delivery of complete materials has been made. Production schedlles call for 1000 cars in February with increased production in March, the Auburn executive said.

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GENERAL Motors Truck Cos. have just completed a successful dealers meeting at the Factory Branch, located at 31 W. 13th-st. Dealers and their salesmen from all over the state, as well as representatives from Fort Wayne and Louisville, Ky., attended the sales session. W. A. Casey, regional manager from the factory, conducted the meeting. A novel motion picture setup was used to introduce the new models. Gilbert Smith, formerly on the retail sales staff has been transferred to the wholesale department to contact dealers and to assist in sales promotion work, and the introduction of the new half-ton General Motors truck line in the northern part of the state. Good luck “Gib”! * tt a THE 30TH & CENTRAL SALES, under the capable direction of C. C. Babcock, feature “Gold Star Used Cars.” Mr. Babcock says that “before he places a gold star on his used cars, he personally tests the car to see that it is mechanically sound. A personal safety inspection, so to speak! a tt tt Fadely-Birr Motor Cos., Dodge dealers, have opened anew used car store at 540 E. Washington-st affording better facilities for serving the public. This is in addition to their present location at 833 N. Meridian-st. tt a tt VERLIN BOHANNON, who has established himself at 1030 N. Meridian-st, handling the De-Soto-Plymouth line, has 200 square feet of floor space for the service department and displaying of new and used cars. Many of the salesmen who were associated with him in his former connection are back with his new organization. at n Johnson Chevrolet Cos. put on a great program Thursday evening of this week at their store, 1035 N. Meridian-st. An anniversary party was given to celebrate their first year in their new quarters. This included an amateur program, plenty of music and prizes. A good attendance turned out. Mr. Erne Hans of the educational department of the Chevrolet Motor Cos., Detroit, assisted Mr. R. C. Johnson, head of the firm, in putting on the event. it tt a Lou Leventhal, head of the MidState Auto Cos. has returned from a six weeks trip to Florida. He is back now at the helm, brandishing a healthy sun-tan. not worrying at all over the cold weather, and the job he has to tackle for the coming year. tt o xTt TILLIAM CHESTNUTT and VY Jack Holly, favorites on automobile row have joined their forces under the banner of Chestnut! and Holly, with headquarters at 1007 N. Meridian-st handling used cars. Knowing the enterprise of these two boys, we predict “big things” for them, and send them off with many good wishes. a a tt Smith & Moore, Ford Dealers At 500 S. Meridian-st, are a father and son combination. The other day while talking to them, Mr. Moore 3r. referred to himself as the “Model TANARUS” Moore. Knowing the “Model TANARUS” put America on wheels, we couldn't help but voice our admiration for this fine “old gentleman” and congratulate him on his many years of service in the field of automobile transportation.

GOODRICH OFFICIAL IS HONORED BY FRENCH George Madole Is Made Member of Legion for His Work. George M. Madole. assistant managing director of Goodrich S. A.. Colombes, France, has been made a member of the French Legion of Honor, according to word received at the B. F. Goodrich Cos.. Akron, O. The award was conferred in "recognition of distinguished services in French industry." Joining Goodrich in Akron in 1910, in the experimental and process development departments, Mr. Madole was engaged for 10 years in experimental and manufacturing asignments. He went to France in 1920, where he since has been engage din rubber manufacturing. A CLEAR COMPLEXION Ruddy cheeks—sparkling eyes—most women can have. Dr. F. M. Edwards for 20 years treated scores of women who suffered from constipation. During these years he gave his patients a substitute for calomel made of a few well-known vegetable ingredients, naming them Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. Know them by their olive color. These tablets are wonder-workers on the bowels, causing a normal action, carrying off the waste and poisonous matter in one’s system. If j'ou have a pale fa< > e. Hallow look, dull eyes, pimples, coated tongue, headaches. a listless, no-good feeling, all out of sorts, inactive bowels, take one or two of !>r. Edwards Olive Tablets at night for a week and note the pleasing results. Thousands of women and men take Pr. Edwards Olive Tablets—now and then to keep fit, 15c, 30c and fide. —Advertisement

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The appointment of Chambers & Whitehead, Inc., 818 E. 63rd-st, as new Chrysler-Plymouth dealer was announced this week by C. H. Wallerich, head of the C. H. Wallerich Cos., Chrysler-Plymouth distributors for this territory. The new firm is headed by W. D. Chambers, upper, and C. A. Whitehead, lower.) Mr. Chambers first entered the Chrysler family as a field representative for the Chrysler Corp. in the Indiana territory in 1924. Mr. Whitehead has been identified in the retail selling field here for the last 15 years. A complete line of Chrysler and Plymouth models are on display at the new dealership. SOCONY NAMES OFFICER Arthur T. Roberts Elected Treasurer of Oil Company. Btl United Press NEW YORK. Feb. I.—Arthur T. Roberts has been elected treasurer of the Socony-Vacuum Oil Cos., Inc., succeeding F. S. Fales, vice president, director and member of the executive committee. Mr. Roberts has served for 13 years as assistant treasurer and nas been for 29 years in the service of the company. Starting as junior clerk in 1907, he rose through the ranks and occupied many positions of importance before coming to his present work. 4 KEEP I INFORMED POPULAR LECTURES ti FOR ADULTS - I Downtown , Evenings Beginning Feb . 3 fell “The World Situation" H “Great Periods in History” J j “Man and Disease" • I “Interior Decoration" Credit Courses Include Chemistry Economics ■ Education ; | English Composition Scenario Writing •J Fiction Writing '-§ Literature ; -f Public Speaking Languages " Government y'% History ? Advertising ~j Psychology ■ Sociology Fees $3 to $25 ;fj .4 wide Range of Credit 3 bourses in Arts and '% Sciences, Business and ’I Professional Subjects I INDIANA I UNIVERSITY y§| Extension Division || 122 E. Michigan RI-4297

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BUS CHASSIS IS ADDEDBY FORD Specially Equipped Model Now Available from Dealers. Adding to the Ford V-8 commercial chassis types the Ford Motor Cos. announces the introduction of anew bus chassis, specially equipped for bus operations. The bus chassis is now available through Ford dealers. Standard equipment on the new chassis includes bus type electrical equipment with a 12-volt 300-watt generator with twin belt drive, a special 12-volt storage battery, heavy duty wiring with 12-voit lighting equipment, vacuum power brakes, special' bus type clutch, front shock absorbers and dual rear wheels. The chassis is available either in 1311-2 or 157-inch wheelbase. A choice of 5.14 to 1 or 6.6 to 1 rear axle gear ratio at no extra cost also is provided. The rear axle is full floating with roller bearings throughout and straddle mounted driving pinion. The brake drums are 14 inches in diameter and provide 350 square inches of lining area for the service brakes. Prices on the new chassis are the lowest for any complete bus chassis according to Ford officials. The 131%inch wheelbase chassis has a factory list price of $740 and the 157-inch wheelbase lists at $765. These prices represent a saving to the purchaser of from $l5O to S2OO compared to the cost of adding to a standard truck chassis by individual purchase and installation the equipment now included on the bus chassis.

jJpF ’’ ‘ BEWILDERED GROUNDHOG TRYMm J ING TO DECIDE WHETHER HE jgillS# jPfr (1) sees his shadow, or JjHp (2) DOESN’T SEE HIS SHADOW - s If ho does—so says the legend he’ll go back in y his hole for six weeks (shadow means more cold w’lwh weather coming). If he doesn't sea his shadow, JMIMMMM HHit I ***tmmM Urn he will conclude spring is just 'round the corner. iHi 7 TZOU could make your decision about the JgS HUB IWf Ja weather to come as the groundhog dries Jan ' > '-P~ ''f-r| ■ Wmfm —but wisdom, and Weather Bureau records, sav PV Mr9 'he t Cheerful St.in. the Standard Ser\ lum.in, gr e M __ /V ,j '.sSyh’, . I ipf your car a Mid-Winter inspection, today!” Ml / ||)L pis Y yj‘ 1 1 *Ma There are still plenty of freezing days ahead —and Jm | ' 1 V/-', Jj J}. . I '%*;* --v Wf considerw-hatyourcarhasbeenthrough already! Your ABBEEm I | JfsijyL battery has undergone a terrific strain. Crankcase oil, k I m IHI 8 ft ||| §p 1 m, hHUb transmission and differential lubricants have had to do Y '■ ,4jf 1 tL I 1 [k. extra duty on cold nights and mornings. Your starter % ' , - S . 4 1 jgPfedj* IfcP U Ur,?' |lßil9r lias probably done more work in the lot two iror-.'hs M W than it did all last summer. jY •' Theseand many other points on your car need atten--1 l J J Jr A tion today ;;; How many of the questions on the list h , ” A A Os If "f C X VII belowcan you answer?... These are things that Cheer* ful Stan, the Standard Serviceman, will be glad to check + J* and fix up for you, quickly, toi.rteousb and exp' IT m -Wamm f All you say to A/w is "Cjoc m\'car y>ur M:dA\ inter does the Bk. 1 j, | 1 1 _ 1 .j 1. Are all your spark plugs worn spots? Cheerful Stan - ni -■ giving a good, healthy spark? uHI gladly check these points \ ' ... Cheerful Stan has a spark- for you. m ■ ( iW plug tester and can give you a ’ fyC ■ h,-..-. ■ i' ■ ? - sure-fire (or no-fire) answer on 5. W hat is the condition of each one. your motor oil?—Is it the ‘ r _ correct grade for winter driv. m A W m J W M W m o. Is the anti-freeze solution jng? V I ■ w 1 V now in your radiator adequate _ j c '- v!, ask a. for another sudden drop? .. . D. What's the level of the 1' *, p- ■— ■ 11 ■■ Cheerful Stan has a hydrometer lubricants in your transmisV '■ *, %*’ %- v/tn TiTtXTTrn and can give you the answer in sion and differential? :* v |4S- ” Mill -Wlh 1 fcn a minute. - ' .->c -< QFPVirF IF o /. Are your tires correct!* • '' * • ,* fy-. ■ OLuYILE AD 3. Is your battery going inflated? —.lre any of them .ft Tir\Jfca tm fc STANDAPD strong? ... Cheerful Stan will worn so smooth that they conT T ‘ ° tfSt **’ cert ifi e d water if stitute a skid menace? J ■ , > j) your' CAR hours if it's weak. 8. Does your oil filter need ■V Bi TA A ||B f Tfl ■, 1U 4. Is fan belt slipping? ” fifiPfA ~^ re > our hose connections 9. Is your windshield wiper ’ , t V tight?—Has the insulation on working right? (There's snow jg ppjy£ l^e w ' rln K developed any on the way before April.) ;; ■HmUHIBi — And, of course, Standard Servicemen take no tips! ropr. 10-.S. StaMtH 0.1 Cos. t STANDARD OIL SERVICE

PRODUCTS OF 1 C. M, ARE TO BE EXHIBITED Special Show to Be Held at Fairgrounds From Feb. 25-March 1. The General Motors Corp. special showing of motor cars and automotive and household products will be held in Indianapolis at the Manufacturers Building from Feb. 25 to March 1, according to L. C. Bur- ! nett, Indianapolis zone manager for j Oldsmobile, who' is general chair- j man of the show. The annual special exhibit, which, usually is held later in the year, was moved forward this year as a result of the early automobile shows held throughout the country. The show this year is expected to be the most elaborate ever held in Indianapolis. The exposition will open the evening of Tuesday. Feb. 25, and will be open each afternoon and evening of the days following. Special features are being planned by the committee in charge. Late Models to Be Shown Featuring the exhibit will be the latest models of General Motors cars, including Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, LaSalle, Pontiac and Oldsmobile. The current advances in engineering and style will be featured, with special references to the turret-top. all-steel bodies, nodraft ventilation and stream-lined styling, knee action wheels and hydraulic brakes. Among other General Motors products will be some of the latest developments in the household appliance held including electric refrigerators, air conditioning, water coolers, electric fans and irons, oil burners, lighting plants and pumps. The display will be in a setting of colorful wall panels, broken by light columns and decorative trees. In the center of the building, mounted on an oblong platform, will be a replica of an automobile plant with two sets of miniature trains entering and leaving the factory. The factory will be lighted from within, synchronized flashing of lights behind silhouette figures. A widely-known orchestra will play during the show in Indianapolis, according to C. M. Hammond, head of the Hoosier Cadillac Cos., who is chairman of the publicity and entertainment committee. Club Sees Byrd Pictures While local temperatures were hovering at the zero mark the Exchange Club yesterday were shown pictures of Admiral Byrd’s last expedition to the Antarctic, where 50 degrees below zero was recorded. Elmer R. Bertsch presided.

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ALASKA HE-MEN TERMED MYTH Expert Musher Declares It’s Mental Ability That Counts Up Here. By United Press MISHAWAKA, Ind., Feb. I—The he-men of Alaska that you read about are “a lot of bunk,” according to rugged Slim Williams, who knew Dan McGrew, Sam McGee and “the lady known as Lou.” Slim is the only man who ever mushed a dog team 5600 miles from Alaska to the United States. He spoke here at a community dinner. “I’ve seen the biggest of men quitting, lying down on the trail, crying like a whipped kid. It’s mental ability that pulls you through in Alaska,” he said. “Lou” Was Beautiful Blond “Yes. I knew ‘Lou’,” he reminisced “She was the most beautiful blond I ever saw. She dreaded the trip out by water. Maybe she had a premonition of what was coming because she was drowned when her ship went down. And SIOO,OOO worth of diamonds went down with her.” “Sam McGee? Well, he wasn’t cremated at all. In fact, he's still alive and happy.” For a real “kick” Slim will take

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tea in preference to whisky any day. So will all the rest of the drivers, he concluded. FORTVILLE MAN HEADS INDIANA GRAIN DEALERS G. A. Pritchard Re-Elected at Closing Session of Convention. G. A. Pritchard, Fortville, is the new president of the Indiana Grain Dealers Association. He was reelected at the closing session of the organization's thirty-fifth annual convention in the Board of Trade yesterday. The assocition adopted resolutions opposing government ownership and govern ment encroachment on private business. C. C. Barnes, Winchester, was chosen vice president. Dan P. Jenkins of Noblesville, Lew Hil lof Indianapolis, Lawrence Lake of Colfax and L. E. Greenwood of Rensselaer were named directors for a two-year period, to serve with W. D. Springer of Indianapolis, C. G. Egly of Fort Wayne, W. E. Bechtol of Walton and O. H. Wright of Vincennes, holdover directors. Directors renamed Fred K. Sale, Indianapolis, secretary. One of Florida’s finest American plan hotels. On Tampa Bay. 300 rooms. Pleasant social life. All ■ outdoor sports. Booklet, Soreno Blind .Tr.. Mgr.

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HAMMOND CITY HALL INVOLVED IN LEGAL SUIT Chicago Firm Asks $58,235 for Alleged Building Delay Loss. rimes Special HAMMOND. Jan. 31.—Findings of a board of arbitrators, named to determine whether the W. E. O'Neil Construction Cos., Chicago, is entitled to damages alleged to have been incurred during the building of Hammond's new City Hall, are to be reported not later than March 1. In a claim filed before Circuit Judge Joseph T. Sullivan. Crown Point, the firm asks that it be awarded $58,235. This sum, it asserts, represents the loss sustained during a three-year construction delay caused by the impounding of the city's building funds in closed banks. Frank L. Hoess. Hammond Taxpayers' Association secretary, is to represent the city at the arbitration hearings, while W. F. Shattuck, retired Chicago architect, is to appear for the contracting firm. CITY PERSONNEL GROUP PICKS HOWARD ALLTOP Association Elects Officers at Meeting in Columbia Club. Howard Alltop today succeeded William A. Baum as president of the Personnel Association of Indianapolis. He was elected in a meeting at the Columbia Club last night. Other new officers are George H. Healey, vice president; A. F. Williams, secretary, and E. M. Cushing, treasurer. New directors are Mr. Baum, M. F. Carpenter. Howard Dirks, T. C. Polk, W. G. Dorsett, F. C. Jones and Zeo W. Leach. County Fish, Game Group to Meet Conservation policies are to b discussed Monday night by thp Marion County Fish and Game Association at the Antlers. CU,„* an. private te.'on. NOW OPENING for children and adults in • all types of dancing Ballroom, Tap, Toe, Ballet. Acrobatic Phone HI lev KUO for IREE booklet and detailed Jh information. A Indiana'. ■L* Earnest and ■ jn of Dam-ins || § Main Studios, lfith Il 1 and Illinois