Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 November 1938 — Page 19

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FRIDAY, NOV. 4, 1938 Automobile News—

23 Makes of Automobiles to Fill Every Available Space ~ When Indianapolis Show Opens Nov. 19 at Fair Grounds

Discuss New G. M. Truck Corp. Models

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Aid of Mexican General to Attend; Drivers Warned of Winter Hazards

Every one of the 23 makes of automobiles retailed in Indianapolis will be represented by new models on the floor of the Manufacturers |

Building at the Indiana State Fair

Ground Nov. 19, opening date for the local Automobile Show. — C. O. Warnock, Auto Show director, said all spaces at the building had been called for and that each dealer would exhibit several models. At the same time, Mr. Warnock announced that Alfredo Pierce, personal representative of Gen. Federico Montes, Republic of Mexico, wiil attend the show, which this year is to be decorated in a Mexican motif. The General, whose full title is Gen. de Brigada, Jefe de la Policia del Distrito Federal, was invited to attend but informed Show officials that he would not be able to be here.

Singers on Program

The Mariachis, a group of Mexican singers and musicians, will entertain, Mr. Warnock said he received the approval of President Lazaro Cardenas, through Gen. Montes, for their appearance in Indianapolis. Other Mexican talent to be featured includes Pedro Noriga’s Mexican orchestra with Conchita, vocalist, the Trio Mixteco and Trio Gavilances, regional singers. Various governmental bureaus are working with Mr. Warnock in arranging the appearance of native Mexican craftsmen who will appear here, he said. A representative of the Mexican

Automobile Association is also to attend the annual motor display.

Checks for Winter Driving Urged ’

Check your windshield wiper, defroster, tire chains, brakes, lights, anti-freeze solution for winter driving, is the warning T. A. Dicus, chairman of the State Highway Commission, gave today to'.Indiana motorists. The Highway Commission has taken advantage of the fine weather of the past few weeks to prepare for winter operations and points out that motorists should do the same. Driving precautions suggested by Mr. Dicus are: Apply brakes sooner than in dry weather, don’t depend on your horn, open the windows occasionally, travel slowly if there is ice or snow on the road, take curves slowly and don’t pass on hills or curves, keep the windshield clean, and give pedestrians plently of room.

G. M. Truck Sales Campaign Planned

Sales managers for the General Motors Truck and Coach Division returned to their districts today with plans for the 1939 sales campaign. Plans for the coming year were mapped at a meeting of 135 dealers and associates at the Hotel Severin, Wednesday. The meeting was in charge of Dolph Baur, Cincinnati, zone man-

ager, and G. G. Bennett, Indianapolis district representative. W. A. Casey, central U. S. regional manager for the division, outlined the program and voiced optimism over the automobile outlook for the winter and spring. Dealers from Indiana, eastern Illinois and northern Kentucky attended.

Engineers to Discuss Auto ‘Superfinish’ “Superfinish — What It Is and How It Is Obtained” will be the principal subject for discussion at the preshow meeting of the Indiana section, Society of Automotive Engineers, at the Hotel Antlers Thursday night, Nov. 10.

Max M. Roensch, power plant development engineer, and A. M. Swigert, in charge of production engineering research for the Chrysler Corp., Detroit, will explain the development and practical effect of “Superfinish,” which was conceived and engineered under the leadership of D. A. Wallace, Chrysler sales division president. The meeting, which will open with

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General Motors Truck Corp. officials met this week at the Severin Hotel for preliminary discussion of new models with regional officials. right, standing, are R. L. Doyle, Pontiac, assistant

a dinner at 6:45 p. m., will be open to the public at 8 p. m. Illustrated slides will display automotive parts before and after “Superfinishing.” The meeting will be directed by

Mdcy R. Teetor, Hagerstown, Ind, chairman of the Indiana section.

Indiana Second in Using Crossing Funds

Indiana rates second only to Rhode Island in its utilization of Federal grade crossing funds, ac-

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cording to a report of the U. S. Bureau of Public Roads. Already more than 60 per cent of Indiana’s allocation is expended or obligated. The State Highway Commission is now reconstructing six grade separations, eliminating six grade crossings by construction or relocation, and installing 89 flashing light s©mnals.

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FT. WAYNE, Nov. 4—(U. P).— Glenn Speelman of Ft. Wayne has

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to the corporation vice precio and Clyde Mathis, Detroit, regional service manager; seated, left to right, are W. A. ager, and Dolph Bauer, Cincinnati, zone manager.

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cago Motor Club, it was announced today by Edgar Vanneman, district sales manager. Mr. Speelmon served the last three years as branch manager of the In-ter-Insurance Exchange of the Chicago club. The Ft. Wayne Motor Club,

which eperates in 17 counties in Northeastern Indiana, has been taken over by the Chicago Motor Club.

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