Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 March 1939 — Page 7

Automobile News

1 Dealers Hire Sell

2325 Used Cars«n 25 Days of March

. Financia Outlay in Setting Possible All-Time Record for Any Similar Period Is Estimated at $350, 000. .

Indianapolis auto . dealers sold 2325 used cars during the first 25 days of March, exceeding any single month’s sales in the last two

years, it was announced today.

Some trade officials said they believe it an all-time record for any|

similar period, although records of cover periods before 1937. The financial outlay for this number of cars is estimated at $350,000. Last week one dealer reported he sold 29 new and 80 ‘used cars in 24 hours. The Auto Trades Association reports that there were 17, 685 newly registered used cars in Indianapolis last year. Based on estimated average sale price of $150, the total expenditure would total more than $2,500,000. .

Old Cars Reconditioned Dealers say that ‘a high percentage of their $7000 to $8000 monthly expenses goes to the serv-

7 ice department for reconditioning { used. cars.

Whenever a new car buyer. trades

' in his old car, the trade is made

and the old car goes to the shop for checking. The motor is flushed out, not by the old “squint, guess and feel” method, but with an automatic “oil flusher.” The flushing oil runs through a visible glass tube until it shows clean. There is the pneumatic lubrica‘tion rack, and the wheel alignment rack. Where a few years ago the mechanic would opine that “she’s a little bit out of line,” today a hundred tools make adjustments to

« toe-in, camber and caster.

A new machine automatically removes all traffic film and greasy dirt; not with pumice and grit, but with a chemical mixture.

Machines Test Motors

An oldtime mechanic used to be known by his ability to hear the “sweet-running” of a motor. Now many local repair departments have motor analysis sections where an intricate machine will test combustion and piston clearance and transform myriads of tests into dial readings. Another machine does nothing but test radios. It shows on 25

- dials the performance of a radio

under all conceivable road and atmosphere conditions.

the Auto Trades Association do not

FLASHER LIGHT PLEA DEBATED

Chief Asks Use in Summer After Midnight to End Stop Sign Holdups.

The Safety Board today considered the request of Chief Morrissey that stop and go signals be turned to flasher lights after midnight during the summer, Too many holdups and kidnapings occur during the summer months when people stop for a red light'in the residential districts,” Chief Morrissey . said. “If we adjust the lights to flash only warnings and not require an extended wait for the light to change we will eliminate a great many of these holdups,” he said. Lights would be changed under the plan only at intersections where State Roads and preferential streets are involved. Estimated cost of adjusting the lights would be $22 each.

G. M. C. SPENDS FOR EMPLOYEES’ SAFETY

Times Special DETROIT, March 29.—General Motors Corp. spent more than three and a half million dollars last year to safeguard the health and safety of its 125,836 factory workers, according to corporation figures released today. The expenditure, amounting to an average of $29 for each employee, was used for plant and equipment improvements, medical salaries, hos-

pitalization, and physical examinations.

Stream Lines

Your Car Is Going to Expand Some in Summer—

Heat Causes It—Law

Requires Safety Glass.

ENERAL MOTORS engineers say your.car is one-eighth -of .an. inch longer on a hot summer day than it is on a cold day in winter. The reason, they explain, is that iron and steel expand when heated, contract when cool. Repeated heating of cast iron to red heat and then cooling will result in growth of the metal. If your engine is run without water,

it gets hot enough for its growth sometimes spoiling them for future use, they warn. Fa A new Mississippi law prohibits the sale of any motor vehicle unless it is equipped with safety glass. J i 88 8 : A North Carolina newspaper publisher drove his first car 22 years and 264,000 miles before trading it in last fall. : s 2 = Remember? — The Gasmobile, Harvard, Imp, Kidder, Mighty Michigan, Pneumobile, Red Bug, Stalic Super, Zip, Auto-Go; Anger, Bugmobile, Crouch, Crow, Darling, Dewabout, Farmobile. ® a 2 ‘The U. 8. Bureau of Public Roads estimates the average amount of travel per car is. 8850 miles; that urban dwellers drive almost 2000 more miles a year than do rural residents; that trucks average 1250 more miles. 8 year than passenger cars; that new cars travel the farthest— about 13,000 miles is the first year average. » ” ” ‘The Bantam, shown at the Brussels, Belgium, Aute Show, was desciiibed as a “newcomer to the. European market.” Its size caused no particular stir, what with Fiat (Italian), ‘Austin (English) and D. K. W. German), showing midget models for years. Meanwhile, the newest model Opel, a: German make, looks a great deal like the American Chrysler. ese A NEW YORK haberdasher said: A “If we could get our buyers to

: avear our name on the front of their

chapeaux like they parade the titles

? of their high-priced cars, we would i double our sales in a month.”

2 ” 2 What the European billboards:

: "De Soto—the mark of distine-

I sits new elegant line is pleasing to the most refined.” “Hudson—the least expensive for those things it offers.” Packard shows an ‘unidentified

Genuine Leather

HALF SOLES For Men, Women or Children

Genuine leather, applied by expert workmen.

While-You-Wait Service

Shoes Lengthened or Widened Men’s Waterproofed Leather Soles____Pr. 69¢ WE CARRY RAW-CORD SOLES AND HEELS

ELIE aL Iv and q-3

to cause warping of the parts and

1939 model and asks—“What car is that?”

® 2 #2 Recipe— Add one teacup of baking soda to three gallons of warm water to clean the automobile cooling system; flush

several times after using.

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A. C. Mercer, - Huntsville, Ala, Studebaker salesman, found the stork arriving at his home several days early. He called a doctor and the doctor called an ambulance. He paid the bills promptly by selling both the physician and the ambulance driver new cars. ® 2 = Whereas some years ago a bpressure of 50 pounds or more was needed ' to depress a clutch fully, automobile manufacturers now claim that only 25 pounds is needed. Twenty of this is attained by merely resting the foot on the pedal.

U.S. ENDS 11 MILLION CASE FOR $588,000

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y., March 29 (U. P.) --The Federal Government's $11,468,591 tax suit azainst the vstate of the late John E, Andrus, multimillionaire subway. “strap hanger,” was settled today for $588,377 plus interest. Two trust funds left by Mr, Andrus, who died in 1934, totaled approximately 22 million dollars. The Government claimed the funds were set up “in contemplation of death and therefore were subject to an estate tax.

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. Purchasing Agents Elect — G. C. Mercer of the P. R. Mallory Co. today was president of the Indianapolis Purchasing Agents, following a meeting at the Athenaeum. Other officers are T. J. Scanlon, R. C. A. Manufacturing Co., vice president; G. L. Stalker, W. J. Holliday Co, secretary: Louie Moller, Carter-Lee Lumber Co., treasurer; F.C. Thompson, Link-Belt Co.. local director; C. Earl Byrket, Central States En|velope Co., national director; H. F: Trick, Gospel Trumpet Co., ‘Anderson, alternate national director. Herold H. Reinecke, head of the Indiana Bureau of the Federal 13ureau of Investigation, spoke.

‘Manes to Talk Here—Dr. Alfred Manes, visiting professor of insurance at the Indiana University

business school, is to speak on “Insurable Hazards” at the Mutual Insurance Club meeting tomorrow. His book, “Insurance: Fact and Problems,” the first in the Patten Foundation Series, was published by Indiana University and dedicated to President Herman Wells. G. O. P. Club to Hear Hillis—The Hancock County Republican Club will hear Glen R. Hillis, State Representative, at a meeting April 4 at Republican headquarters at Greenfield,

Miss Browning Goes to Capital— Miss Amanda E. Browning, school library adviser at the Indiana State Library, left today for Washington to attend a meeting of state school library advisers, sponsored by J. W. Studebaker, United States Commissioner of Education. The conference will open’ tomorrow and continue “through Friday. Miss Browning also will attend a joint

Association and the American Libary Association. at Wesiiingten Saturday.

* Church to Hear Schricker—ILieut.

~*1Gov. Henry F. Schricker is to speak

at a dinner at 6:30. p. m. tomorrow: at the Wallace Street Presbyterian Church. Raymond Forbes, director

and the Indianapolis Power and Light Co. choirs, will sing. Bobby Smith, 10, will play the accordion, accompanied by his sister, Beverely, 8. A trio—Kenneth Davis, guitar; Lawrence Shafer, banjo, and Don Edison, piano—will complete .the musical program.

Civil Service Deadline Set—C. P. Bernhart, U, S. Civil Service Examiners’ Board secretary, today announced that applications for the examination for junior observor in meteorology attached to the Weather Bureau must be submitted not later than April 17. The position pays $1440 yearly and applicants must have completed a four-year high school course or 14 high school units study. They must be between the ages of 18 and 35.

Centre Lodge 23 to Be Host— Centre Lodge 23, F. and A. M,, will be host to' about 100 members of Howard Lodge 93 of Kokomo at the Masonic ©: Temple tonight. The occasion will be the latter’s annual visitation.- ‘William : H. Coon is worthy master of the Kokomo lodge and Arthur E. Denison is worthy master of the host lodge.

Pred Hopper. radio mechanic at East Side Chevrolet, Inc., tests one of the new automobile radios The single machine, made for

meeting of the National Education

of the Seventh Presbyterian Church |

Co-op Leaders to Meet — Farm Bureau County Co-operative managers will meet Monday through Thursday next week at the annual State Appliance School at the Severin Hotel. The school will acquaint managers with the uses of electrical appliances, a move which has become necessary, according to officials, because of increasing State electrification under the Rural Electrification program.

Map = Optimist Program—“Gold ticket” candidates for election to the Indianapolis Optimist Club Board of Directors, who will be in charge of the regular weekly meeting Friday, are: H. Syndey Allen, Harry Boggs, Billy Brown, Felix McWhirter, Brunson Motley and Elmo Richey.: Music will be by the Technical High School Brass Choir,

Alumni to Organize—Indianapolis and central Indiana alumni of St. Joseph’s College, Rensselaer, will hold a chapter organization meeting following a banquet at 6:30 p. m. Thursday at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Speakers include the Very Rev. Aloys Dirksen, St. Joseph's president; Coach Joe Dienhart, and Edward Fischer, alumni editor. In charge of arrangements are John B. Wolf and Joseph Howard.

Boy’s Eye Removed — Jerry Joe Haynes, 3, of Wabash, was reported in “satisfactory” condition at Riley Hospital today after his right eye was removed yesterday. He was hurt three weeks ago when he fell on a pair of scissors at his home. The operation was performed to save the sight of his left eye.

Lenten Services Tonight — The Rev. Frederick R. Daries will speak on “The 8ixth Word of the Cross” at Lenten services at 7:45 p. m. today at the Zion Evangelical Church. The Indianapolis ' Capella Choir, under the direction of Fred W. Marind also will take part in the servces.

Film ‘Ad Talk Tomorrow—W. H. Hendren Jr. of Kansas City will discuss “Film Advertising Streamlined” at a luncheon meeting of the Indianapolis Advertising Club tomorrow at the Columbia Club. Mr. Hendren is president of the United Film-Ad Service, Inc.

Lewis Talks on Judiciary—Prosecutor David M. Lewis discussed the judiciary of the United States and totalitarian states of Europe during a meeting of the Marine Corps League at the World War Memorial last night. Deputy U. S. Marshal Julius Wichser also spoke.

Dr. Schutz to Speak—Dr. Ray Schutz; Standard Life Insurance Co. president, will speak on “Economic Trends in the United States” at the Monday noon meeting of the Scientech’ club at the Boar dof Trade Building. Spring Millinery -Only.... ..88¢c Values to $1.49

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Chevrolet, is ‘designed to tri out‘any bad feature in a radio, no matter what the cause. The machine cost $250 and is used a great deal.

CIRCLING THE CITY

Exprete Rates Drop April 15—The Railway Express Agency's new rate schedule providing lower charges on packages in the low-weight bracket, will become effective April 15. The schedule was explained to about 250 employees at a dinner at the

Severin Hotel last night. Speakers included J. F. Glover, general man-

and C. M. Gustafson, general sales manager, all of Chicago, and W. C. Rutherford, local superintendent.

Debaters Look to Semifinals—The Shortridge High School debating team will enter the semifinals of the State Debating Contest Friday at Manchester College. There are eight teams left in the contest, the finals to be held Saturday. Next Tuesday the Shortridge team will meet DePauw University freshman team at Greencastle. Members of the Shortridge team include Richard Stark, affirmative captain; Russell Fee; Allan Vestal, negative captain, and Marvin Borman,

Two Drivers Awarded Medals— Roy Wright and Charles H. Perry, drivers for the Hogan Transfer Co., have been awarded medals for their safe driving records. Mr. Wright has driven without accident for 18 years and Mr. Perry for more than 12 years. The awards were made by the Maryland Casualty Co.

Clifton Townsendites to Meet— Clifton Townsend Club 26 will meet tomorrow night at the I. O. O. F. Hall, 1120 W. 30th St.

SUNSHINE: SOCIETY TO CONVENE APRIL 1

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—The 18th annual convention of the Sunshine Society, an organization of about 2400 Indiana high school girls, will be held here April 1.Mrs. Chic Jackson, widow of the famed Indiana cartoonist, will speak. Her subject is “No Foolin”.”

ager; E. H. Whittle, vice president,

NEw CASTLE, March 29 (U. P.).|

MECHANICS SAY CARE OF MOTOR | SAVES GASOLINE -

Suggest Frequent Cleaning Of Sparkplugs, Going Easy on Choke.

One of the most important factors in the amount of gasoline an automobile. consumes is the owner himself, a consensus of several me“automobile row” showed today. : - By driving properly and taking reasonable care of the machine, the motorist can save many gal-

Ions in a year's time, they . insist. |= Here are 10 things which the mo-|

torist can do to keep the . gasoline consumption low: 1. Clean: the sparkplugs. regularly, at least once every 3000 miles.

2. Adjust: the carburetor for win- |B

ter .and.summer weather. . 3 “Avoid racing the engine.

4.'Do ‘not ‘pull the choke out un- |}

necessarily when starting the car. 8. Check the car periodically for slipping clutch. 6. Guard against dragging brakes. 7. Avoid worn cylinders or loose valves. ; 8. Avoid under-inflated tires. 9. Drive properly in traffic. 10. Stick to paved highways and avoid mud, sand or loose gravel.

~ IN QUERY

Up to last night, over 5000 women had been interviewed in 22 cities by the Touring. Reporters in their famous Query to see if those of other: cities are receiving the same benefits as Indianapolis ‘women from CARDUI. : 2233 of those 5000 women had used CARDUI and 2091 of them—or 94 out of every 100—were definitely benefited by it. This record was amply confirmed by our local figures: 278 interviews—106. users; 100 benefited! © Indianapolis women are eager to tell of their experiences with CAR-

DUI! They were weak and run-

278 INDIANAPOLIS WONEN

OF OVER 5000

down and suffered periodically from headaches, or those cramp-like pains which come and go. They were nervous, excitable, or depressed. These are symptoms of “functional dysmenorrhea” caused by malnutrition, which users everywhere say CARDUI helps to relieve by stimulating appetite, assisting digestion, and thus building up physical resistance. Also told by many is the way larger doses of CARDUI help “at the time” to soothe the pain; calm the nervousness, comfort the abnormal sensitiveness accompanying difficult periods. 50 years of popu=larity bespeak confidence in CARDUI.

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