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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 26, 1925)
Satin-day , September 26, 1925. THE LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER mmmHmrnmssmvmssf&LJA. i Page ?Hr f Tourist Traffic 1 and ! News Highway and AutQ Dop WILLYS PLAN IMPROVEMENTS will bo 540 feet by 80. Comi'nny Approximately $2,000,000 will be Butnt by WiHys-Overlnml in the next twelve months in new build in s.s a "1 Improvements, incrcnsinff production from 1200 to 1850 earn per day and adding more than 1000 employes In the -huf? force now working, according to an an nouncement just released by Presi dent John N. WillyH,. ind received hero by GfttlingR nud Jlaiiks, local imfoniobile (kulerx. The new expansion program,, as outlined by Mr. Willys, will greatly increase company production and add to tlie -employment force be cause of the construction, af sev eral nw units and the. revamping of others. Included In ' the pro gram will be the erection of nn en tiro new forge unit which will re place the present department. This new unit will be composed of a new large building hou.slng the hammer shop 740 fee; by 80 and nnotln-r for the heat treat which uiueiuis fifi'iure mm mo new lorge j Niwp win uu me iinesi anu most , modernly equipped in the industry, with thoustinds of dollars' worth of new machinery and equipment Installed. Kxtenstve power house Improvements will be made, in cluding new boilers of immense capacity, compressors, stokers and other equipment. Other Improvement. In addition to the forge shop and power house improvements, a 300 foot extension will be added to the sheet metal division, greatly increasing the" output of this big part of the Willys-Overland fac tory. Many new sheet metal presses will be installed here, according to the equipment program. In addi tion, paint and enamelling ovens of the calory will be completely revamped which will add greatly to the plant efficiency. A huge pew machine shop will ml so bo'intitniled in an Overlunv building adjacent to the Aluther Spring plant. Willys-Overland's expansion pro gram, coming as a surprise to To ledoans. indicates they say, the tri'iu'-ndous volume of business be ing done by the company which was greatly furthered through n re cent general price reduction an nouncement on all models pro duced, followed closely )y another KepairflW We Offer You a Complete Battery Service 8-hour recharging, skilled repairing, replacements of all kinds such as new plates, boxes, water, chemir cals etc. NATIONAL LONG LIFE BATTERIES are built of the finest materials and are equal .in everything but price to any battery on the market. For Fords, Chevrolets, Overland and Star we offer a National Battery at $12.95, , Satisfaction with a 15 to 25 saving. Oregon Tire & Battery Co. IF IT'S Power you want, Studebaker gives it in quiet, smooth, unending measure. IF IT'S " Comfort you want, Studebaker provides it day in and day out Whether you are driving or riding. IF IT'S Economy you want, Studebaker offers it, not only in low up-keep and small running expense, but also in original cost and minimum de preciation made possible by One -Profit production. The New Studebaker gives all that any owner can desire in a good automobile. Drive it for yourself. . J. Goss Studebaker Sales and Service. This Is A Studebaker Year" 1 GARAGE GOSSIP The motorist of today Is not be hind the times. On the other hand, he sometimes stays just a- head. Kiirly this week u California tourist, whose means were not ex actly meagre, drove into 1a Gran de en route to many and w.ty points, and hitched his wagon to the curb for awhile before idling out of town. The machine, a lini ek, was fitted up with the latest thing in radios with the antennae strung just above the windshield and with the radio proper placed above the sent, draped over with leather covering to protect it from the elements when not in use. The Culifoinlnn claims he can net Pit tshurir. Atlanta. les BMoines, Hollywood and China but he didn't iiy how close he had to drive to thorn before he can tune. NEW TOURING CAR IMPAflUFfl vim mil i t w hmht New Automobile Owner HpeakiUK of ltnlelis, Jennings and Hhumate delivered a new in louring car to Mrs, John Terry, of La Grande, Monday. The promised; streamline of the improved Kord tourliiff car Is par ticularly accentuated in Oio high er radiator, the long sweep of the hood and cowl and the largo crown fenders which come down well over both front and rear wheels, ac cording to W. d Wrlilna. local' dis tributor, .commenting on the mqdel displayed hero. The body is longer, wider 4114 sots 4 1-2 Inches lower. Seats have been redesigned and are lower. There is greater. leg rqpm in. the car. All four doors open forward and storm curtains arc. provided with uprights find, open with the doors. , Tho gasoline tank la under, the cowl, permitting outside filling and easy access to the sediment bulb. Chassis changes Include larger ond more powerful brakes and other important mechanical ;' improvtt- ments. DETROIT BUYS MORE COACHES r 0 I recommending tho purchase stated that the S4 Qrahum Urqthers coaches already iu service have been operated over 2,000,000 miles and have proved entirely satisfac tory. , The department of street rail ways started motor coach operation on January 1, 1H25, and have grad ually extended their coach lines. nn- A Natural Filling Slntlon Residents of KreilerUktown, Mo. nre pumping gasoline from their wells instead of water. This com bustible fluid is pure enough to be used in automobiles just as it comes from the earth, after drain ing out (he sediment. Jt Is said that some motorists in I'nion coun ty, whose gi.is bill isn't exactly low, are thinking of "drilling a hole in the ground next to their garages. Building New irnv , K. C. Getting, who hns been in the automobile and garage, busin ess nt Klgin since 11)17 amKwho is interesting In Get tings and ilanks. Overland and Willy-Knight dis tributor, of this, city, is building a modern garage immediately south of the city hall on Front street. The building will be ap proximately 60 by luo feet, jWith concrete floors. Visits Local Garage ." i, TvinPhin Chevrolet distri butor from the other side of the Blue. Mountains, was a visitor at the illue -.Mountain garage this week. -Mr. McCluro is a resident of Pendleton. The street railway commission of the City of Detroit and Mayor John W. Smith have approved the pur chase of 04 more Graham Brothers twenty-ono passenger street car typo motor coaches, making ft total of 148 bought from Gmhuin Uio thers within a year, according to word received here by I C. Smith, -automobile denier. This action of tho commission, taken in accord ance with the recommendation of 11. IT. Wallace, general manager of tho Detroit Street Railways, was later approved by the city council. General Manager Wallace, in 111 now they operate over routes totaling, 62 miles, . Tho new equip ment will, when placed in serv ice. Increase the mileage, of their coach routes by 43 miles, giving them u: total of 95 miles. Trolley cars are operating over 395 miles of track, and the 06 miles of new mo tor coach routes will 'Increase, the ip Hea go qf (the, entire transporta tion system by about 25 per cent. this indicates no ph espan WASHINGTON' (By the As sociated Press), l.leicussKUicus- jzesses VllUhUpine?lsatelzti hur i rir.Klssteicze, of FolBom, Col If., in I addition to bearing, .one af the longest names on recori), has j been classed as an Undesirable ( alien. JRADlATOIt WORK 4 ''KN DF.lt WORK HODV VORv W. F. Corum ltttM Jefferson Ave. . THE SAME QUALITY THE SAME SERVICE Motor car owners who have npprecinted the fine service and careful atten tion given them, here., under the ownership of Mr. -Henaty- will -be pleased to find tlie same policy continued under the new ownership. We solicit your pat ramiffe and will merit it with high, quality and fiir dealing. . We Continue With . VELTEX GAS AND OILS V t.:.'.' . La Grande Filling Station To Koturn llmuu Tonight . Mtss Violet Wliecler, who has been in Portland during the past week visiting friends, Is expected to return to 1-a Grande this even ing. Miss Wheeler is employed as stenographer by the Perkins Mot or company. Fowl Orders 2llmmt A week ago - approximately 40 of tho new model Fords had been contracted for. by motorists in this district. Today the number has been swelled to half a hundred and orders are still coming in. The Perkins Motor company expects to receive one carload of the auto mobiles about the first of October. The company expects about one car for each model to be included In the load . Sells Anotlier Star George lirace, employed nt the Star garage here. went to Pendle ton Wednesday ami returned to La Grande behind the steering wheel of a new Star car. The ma chine was sold lie re but inasmuch riH that iinrltcnliir model wasn't I In stock at tho Morelock place of business, Draco hnd to bring one here from Pendleton. To Attend Collcxn Fred Gelbel, who has been em ployed ux bookkeeper by tho Per kins Motor company during the summer months, will leave tomor row for Seattle, Washington, where he will resume his, studies nt tho University of Washington. OR KG ON CITY, Or.. The Ore gon Construction company of Portland will start paving the mile stretch of PaciNc highway be tween Oregon City and Canemnh within a few lays as tlie result of an agreement reached today be tween members of the state high way commLsslon und tho city com-mh'-slon. cut on the Overland standard se dan. Contracts for the new build ings and equipment will lie let within the next thirty dnys, ac cording o Mr. Will vs. Here To Serve You The Garden lly Wrcrfc Inz Company of Walla Walln lias pint-based the wreck ing hipdnos oh (tir-firr of (lerfd-vfin nnd llrnihx k. 1'miI parts for till nwkc of enrs with the nmp wrv tcp obininnbh nt Walla W il ia. Will be knmwt ixh the La Grande Wrecking Company "life oik Mat ot I! f was widi; to kwt mm a v miie 9 t.zxsm 99. II. i in ..'.in these words, an owner of a couple of large, expensive cars summed up his opinion of this Overland . . . Pride of ownership! Sterling worth, through and through! That's the backbone of . Overland's popularity. Owners know this car today as America's outstand ing light-car value the one light-car with nothing "cheap" about it. mi' iiH&ifiQiPT tit this new tow price, even greater value is yours! ;; . . . full-tlf .puuatr 8c4n room for A regular pcopl . , , Biuartljr-d-lud, clMU'Cuf, raklin, law, tsirs- firdliwrUy ftood-looklug 1 . , , b'gdjr tin hd In polUhcd Iwcqutr, rkh dtp blu with !( ii log Jat-bUu.li trim ming, hanUom light autoniu bilt m unfbody var look4 t. Wider watt th wfdMf of sny light car built new, Jngi-plca, undivided front wat, 3V Inchc wide. I9lnch dcp; wider bMrk et, 45 inches wide, 18 Inches deep You know what such ample seat space means to the comfort and convenience of your passenger. No ottira crowding! Big wide window snore than 3f square feet of window pace -all tb air and all the broad. Uninterrupted rlsloa of a touring car. fjrfra wldi door easy atirranca and exit to both front and rear seata. No discomfort to any body getting In or qui. Lach duor lis four sirra neary hinge. They r built to withstand punishment! Very latett one-piece vindehield - especially valuable In night -driving. Cltee clear, uaoberructad vision. No Back craning. You can always, sea whera youVa tfotng. Mora easily ad Iustvd you don't have to fuss with It. laslrr to i-lun and to keep clean. Una of tli use little thing that mean so wuch. Fine broadcloth upholstery innalve looking, very durable; deep Comfortulily-cushlnned seutsi Brussela carpet In roar, rubber rarpet In front( more leg-nHrn for the driver, mora spuce fur your passengers: big-car Vulue, big-car Htmosiibere all the way through a t even less-than -current light-car cost! A 27-11 ortepowtr engine sturdy, reliable, a bearcat on tha tillls, with all the power you need for AO mllea or 4U,0Wj I,. head motor, lar ger valves, mure efflcltnt and giving mora power thun over-head valves, a quieter motor with half the working pari i Oiling tystetn positive renrrlfiiOal no pimp to break ur get out of order, la a years' um of this sytem no case of faulty lubrica tion has ever been reported ... oil level Indicator shows the amount of oil In Kur crankcase at all times; double ttora rrankessa any sediment that gels In to your oil ran't he ihot through again to the working parts; removable oil filter-a strainer located on the right-hand side of yuur motor, cleanse the oil. ' Boned cylinder wall -cyllo4r waUg huDs4 alt .wwlni Which makes them superlatively mouth, rsiuovss any fragments or rough spots lef t by boring tuolaa in Ished motor the Uverland la the only lioned-cyllnder car In Its prlcf-classi larger valves valve head t rMs f tfUrn tsr, against the usual 1 W' diameter your motor-power Is In direct relation to your valva-area, you get power you van never espect In a car with mgllqr VAtve-arra . . j Borg and Beck disc type clutch fully enclosed and running In a con tent bath of oil-one of the Inset clutches made la this country. Vou who are used to frequent and trouble- Kimt lubrication of your clutch bear lug will appreciate the vital advantage of this s&tlusits Overland, feature , Ignition system Auto-Lite starting, lighting and Ig nitionenclosed eturage battery hol derdrum type headlights, legal lens, braced with tie bar dimmers In hend lights thief -ar oof Ignition lock dash light tha eatne high standard that you gat In cqrs rostlng two or three time the moneyi IV a bt mission mn4 Universal Joint three speed, eelectlve tiding gear transmission. A rear axle system the equal In strength and stie to that . used Iq car 9 fearing double tha weight of Overt ad i gtle shaft of MolyMeae um steel, tha toughest steel known fn the entire three years In which Over and ha used this ails systsra there la nn case on record where an aie hae vC been brukau Extra big, extra etrong brakes) extra emclsnt. eitra aura one full . sauare loch of braking surface for every iv puuaus weigni oi car, tne nianeec igni of ratio of braking surface to car wel ay cr In pveiianif 'a pxJcs-tlase. Chatilo qtrong. rigid frame with lota of brae lug springs of Chrome Van ateel. the finest and stronaast teel known every leaf I genulno ' Chrome Vanadium front wheel mounted on llmken taper fuller bear . Inge; rear wheels, on New Departure) ' ball beer Ing i Molybdenum ateel tap- ered steering knucklee; trrcverslblo type atserlng geart only 17 point iqt lubricate on entire chassis against 15 to a In other cars .In what other car In Overland'e price-class, or In what car selling for several hundreds dollsra : more, cart yvu match, or anywhere near It, this impressive Hat of Overland advantages shvp In and tee thb) great Sedan, for only S9g. Sever In ell yuur automobile esperlence have you eeen anything to anproilmate It In car-quality, car value. Vary easy terms. Only a emaU I amount down. IB months for the bal- -ance. Your present car to apply a part , payment. 1 ' , '. 1 W '',1 GETTINGS & HANKS 1312 Jefferson Ave. fit: 6 mm mm v ,-" -n
