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e Ten LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, LA" GRANDE, ORE. Saturday, December 28, 1020 'J t r . i ij i I I' NEW PRODUCTION : RECORD IN 1929 Financial Status of Auto motive Industry Never ; Better, Is Report. 4 By David J. Wllklo (Associated Press t'orrodpondwit) DKTItOIT (AP)-Tho flnunclal position of ull the established auto mobile manufacturing1 companies never has been better, leading au thorities say. Their prediction Is that 1930 will lo one. of tho best years In the history of the automotive Industry. When, Jn 1923, production of passenger cars and trucks pawned (ho 4,000,01)0 unit murk for the first time, tho leaders declared that figure was the stundard around which must bo calculated the -progress of futuro production. Tho effort to reach that figure fell -short in 1924 and again in 3 31' 7, but by a relatively small margin. In l!C8 and If 29 production-went forward at full speed. More cars than industry ever be fore produced in one year were turned out in the 12 months just closing. Kxact figures will be avail able about January 15. Up uptil November 1. 6,017, 8oG units had been produced, coin pared with a 12-month total in of 4.G01,- 130' units. V Fighting Vibration Tho first introduction of 1930 inod(;! indicate a tendency In some of tho heavier type models to larg er and Jieavler cranksharts as well as extra bearings to eliminate vi brallon. There is also an effort to eliminate front wheel shimmy through an uttachment on the left front Hpring that flexibly tics it to tho frame. Four wheel brakes aro virtually standard throughout the Industry, ; while curs generally urc longer than heretofore. An increasing tendency toward ' eight-cylinder models appeared in l29.'Tho year saw the flrHt eight cylfnder car In tho $1,000 cIukk. Fours have become ulxes and sixes haV be com o eights. To carry the progression a bit further, one of the standard eights has announced that a special 10-cylinder custom built model will be offered. Hlmtterproof glass Is one of tho Outstanding safety developments adopted almoHt universally by the Industry In 1929. Jt will be found In an increasing list of cars In 1930, according to sorno of tho best informed observers In the industry. Xew Models Due While more than a score of new models wero Introduced lato In 1929, tho January shows In New York, Detroit and Chicago are ex pected to bring out several more. Tho makers of at least two widely known sixes will announce their entry into tho eight-cylinder field. One of the outstanding events of 1930 in automotive affairs un doubtedly will bo the International Head Congress at Washington in October. FIRST LAMB OF SEASON COMES CHRISTMAS DAY Ity Mth. G. V, WiUlti (Observer Correspondent) HOT I.AKK (Special) William Hawkins reports the Christmas gift of a biiby lamb in his small farm herd of nearly 200 sheep. Mr. Hawkins lambs early and sells the lambs early. Mrs. Sarah Casper, of Hot I-ake. Is in Yakima, Wash., to spend rhriatmas with her daughter, Mrs. Klulo itohin.ion. Mrs. Casper left by train Saturday morning. Mrs. Mary Phy is upending her Christmas with her mother In Minnesota. It ex. Jaunes, of Portland, and formerly of Union, arrived hero Tuesday to spend Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Launis and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Clark Martin of Un ion, wero dinner guests at the John l'eternon homo Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs, Clark Martin came down to spend Christmas eve with Mrs. Martin's parents and a very en joyable time was spent with many lovely gifts, Mr. and Mrs. George llaxter and son, J)alen, and daughter, Miss Kuth, of Hot Luke sanatorium of fice staff, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Maxfleld and fain ily, of La Grande. Mr. and Mrs. G. Clifton Uaxter, of I lie Hot Lake store, were din ner guest of Mr. and Mrs, Henry Maxffeld of I -a Grtinde. Mr. and Mrs. Gatithfer. of tho Benson Bros. farm, had as their t?uentH Christinas day, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gaiithler ami son. Junior, Mr. and Mrs. Chet Godsey and baby, Uorothy, Mr. and Mrs. For rest Uuy and won, Glen Mrs. God Neiv Chrysler "70" Model Tho new "70" line ofChrvfderfl now includes a convertible Coupe. It U Innp, low and graceful, with. Kmart body line Kuggcstivo of the custom creation. The top, of gray Ilurliank, fits closely to tho body. When loitered, it piles tho car the appearance of a fleet roadster oud ttbeu up, that of a dignified coupe The 70" line now include seven body styles. soy and Mrs. Day are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Gauthier. Others of tho family present were Miss MII- idred and Hilly Gauthier, A de licious Christmas dinner with all the "fixings" was served by Mrs. Gauthier and Mildred about noon. Mr, and Mrs. C. C. Hansen and son, Olene, spent Christmas day at the JL J. Ncllson home in Union. Mr. and Mrs, J. W. Wilde and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Wlldo were dinner guests at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. William 15. Baxter, of Union, Joe Lay and Laurel Lay, of Tho Park, brought their cattle down for winter feed in this section. They arrived lato Thursday night driv ing down the Catherine Creek route, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Wlldo drove to Klgiu Thursday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Htringham of tho city drug store. Mrs. String-hum and Mrs. Wilde are Old school chums and neighbors. Mrs. Klringhain wus Marelda Sturgll) of Union. Mr. and Mrs. Wilde returned to La Grande and spent the evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nephl Combs on Y avenue In La Grande. Mr. and Mrs. Krnest Kohler gave a family dinner Christinas day and had as their guests Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Atkinson of Union and Mm. Cfirline JNVff of Halt Lake City. Radio Outlook Bright; Leaders Are Optimistic By C. i:. II ti (term-Id liadio Kditor (Associated Press Feature Service) P.adiu, represented by the sec tion described as "the industry" is full of confidence for tho future. Jn expressing its opinion about the outlook, the Industry has joined the movement Initiated by Pres ident Hoover tto stimulate business. Decision to do its part was made at a conference sponsored by the Kadio Manufacturers' association at which encouraging reports were heard. H. B. Hichmond of Cambridge, Maws., president of the association, summed up the situation thus: "As long as the nation's purchas ing power Is unimpaired, there Is no need of fear in the radio indus try. Its condition is Improving, al though there was a recession both practical and psychological result ing from the stock market decline. "The present general situation is unique in that overproduction which means unpald-for merchan dise, is in the hands of the con sumer. We have both unpald-for merchandise In the hands of the consumer und in our distributors or our own warehouses as well. We also have a potential production much larger than current demand, causing part time operation of plants. "Conditions now are much im proved and the industry can look forward with confidence to. the business of 1930." Farmers Doing Some Plowing At Lower Cove ilirllm i - A- Tf. ft -ft I1 Wrtt There no better gasoline for winter Hy Mrs. Nell Kiglit LOWKIt COVE, Ore., (Special) Wintertime has arrived but the weather continues warm and spring-like. Farmers are plowing. Mrs. Lillian Allen and pupils of Frosty school gave a nice program consisting of songs and recitations foil wed by a Christmas tree with treats for all. Mrs. T. B. Johnson is at Dr. Mayvill's hospital for treatment. She is reported to be Improving. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan spent Christmas sister, Mrs. August Eric k son. and family at La Grande. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Peebler and son, Wayne- spent Christinas day at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. j James Uurford and Mrs, Hazel Llndsey and daughters were Christmas guests at the honije of Mr. and Mrs, Sim Van. A number of Lower Cove people attended the Christmas program and trees at Cove churches, Harlan Koger who was a busi ness visitor in La Grande Tuesday wus fortunate having a turkey that GARAGE GOSSIP Chevrolet Kates Itobert Carper, of Wallowa, has purchased a new Chevrolet coupe. T. K. Charlton Is the owner of a new sedan purchased from the Iar Ison Chevrolet garage and an Im perial sedan has been bought by Audmer J'layle. A. C. Bond, of Baker, is the owner of a new Chev rolet coupe and a new coupe has been purchased by It. J. Pearl. Buys an Oakland Walter S. Price recently pur chased an Oakland four door se dan from tho La Grande Motor company, Inc. ( At Ilood Itlvt-r J, IJ. Volstorff. mechanical fore man of the La Grande Motor com pany, Inc., is spending n week's va cation In Hood Itiver with his par ents. His father is an Oakland Pontiac dealer in Hood Itiver. ISu-lnes.4 Trli K. C. GetlJngx left Thursday for Boise for a business trip. He ex pects to return Monday. Accom panying him are Henry and Joe Soimners of Klgin. To Walla Walla W. 1). Hanks went to Walla Wal la Friday on business. was thrown from the Sacajawca Inn fly Into his armj among other Christ mas parcels. Mrs. Mattle Choate Is spending Christmas vacation with relatives in Klgin. Mrs. lielle Alexander Is at the Johnson farm", during her absence. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Kight were business visitors in La Grande on Thursday. ( Mrs. Mary Chamber Is ill at her home In Cove. A number of people from our neighborhood attended tth 'pro gram and tree at Shanghai school on Friday night. Mrs. K. W. Borkgren and child ren, of Wenalchee, Wash., are vis iting relatives here during vaca tion. Mr. and Mrs. John Chad wick Koger j , . .-,., it,,r. Health Talks carry dlseusea and can bo avoided by cleanliness. Soap us the leader of civilization can be put Into ft story that a child of three can grasp. If very early In lifo regular habits of excretion are formed for him us well as regular habits of eating, he soon understands that his not feeling well probably 1 caused by his falling to observe tho time ho should have gone to the tullet. if you are trying to bring up healthy children, remember that they have the capacity to under stand health rules and tho eannl, ness to know whether or not you are preaching something to them that you aro not practicing In your own lives. Watch Party To Be Held Tuesday Night at Imbler Harlan Koger butchered fat hogs Uiia week. Delicious Tropical Fruit Tlie granadllla Is a tropical American fruit, oval shape, of a greenish yellow color. The pulp is water-colored nnd has a sweet smell and a pleasant sweet acid taste, but contains many black seeds. The plant is grown in con servatories In North America and Europe for the lovely blossoms. Tho stock market sometimes is bitter to tho lust drop. TEliL Til KM. W1IV! liy Willium Jtunkln, Al. D., Keokuk, Iowa. Children, even quite youllB one are capable not only of leurniliB simple health rules but of rraa- inir tlm i-eaHona for them, Tho children in past BiiM-rutlons were , Blven sulphur und molasses or sas- I aafras tea each spring and may not have understood why. Hut ill the present time a younB child can easily bo tauBht what It is ull about. For example, he soon Krimpn why It Is to his benefit to bo to a physician In the spring- The par ents should have approached the visit without too much talking be forehand ami had tho ultltudii that It was "a mailer of course" that In the spring the child be looked over to see If any lllni'MHes of the past winter had left traces which needed correction or watching. The "J 3U Jl" 1V child does not have to bo told p Ts-n', . about Infected tonsils, dental car- 1M Ore. (Special) A ies. enlarged glands, abnormal cw' a. " "iC "J"1 . v.. . . , , ,.,,, 1)0 given by tho P.-r. A. at Wade hearts or diseased k dneys J he -3 A, parents can know hat such things entg and olumnae afe are possible and plan accordingly. ,d u( But the child soon Bets to feel Howard wBon who that JJoetor feimth is a very fine COIl(lncll to nls homV. for Ill)0ut , friend who wants to see how- he is wkh shmH trouhle growing: and it is not hard to un- (o be nj,o o cn(er BcnooI dersland that play in tho sunshine vhm u open3 Vec 3() afcr is good for him us well as great w(,ek.ii vacation. fun- Ted Conklin is again at homo A child's cooperation can be ob- .lf(cr slc.ndin(. a!it woek in j,on. taincd if in a simple way he is ,in, whel,0 h(. ,vent ((J consult a told that wearing sandals prevents ! ,iyclan. rusty nails and bits of glass from xi-vin Westenskow, local mor gelting into his feet and causing r.)lIinti is driving a new sedan, serious Infections, it father says: iu, Htill0 unU grandson, Ru.' "Oh. let him alone, mnko him Uvj.h Amit,i.n icft Monday even tough, not a baby," then Johnnie lng i.-r(!Sn0 c'al., whero they Is not going to be quite so agree. xll(!c.t(,i t0 spend Christmas with able us If the case wero made: "Of jj,,ii0gh-s mother. They expect to course you don't want to wear a ,na(e their futuro homo in Calif-1 lot of clothes for your sun bath but 0.nja, . ' we have to filter the sun for tho Many from Imbler attended tho tender skin." turkey toss held in Ia Grando Mary will have doubts .about Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. C. C. eating her vegetables if mother -veley and Isaac Jiinganian wero says: "You ought to eat spinach." among those fortunate enough to but never touches It herself. Yet seeuro a turkey, in tills motor age any child can I Mr. Anderson, who was recent understunt that regular meals of j ly operated for appendicitis has milk and cooked vegetables make , returned to his home here after his strong and arc just as import- j six days spent in the hospital, ant as gas, oil and water to a good sir. and Mrs. Walter Mathews automobile. If parents would take i and children, of liaker, wero' the time to explain tiiis simply, I guests Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. they might be surprised that it had C. C. Welch. Tlicy also spent taken no more time to teach Christmas uay at me -ari j uuer Johnnie what was best for him than to let him do the selecting. If he really is too little to under stand, then he is too little to do the selecting; at such a tender age you would not let him select his new coat, and neither should ho select his food. A child can bo taught to brush his teeth from the time he is old enough to watch you brush yours at least each morning and evening. Long before he goes to school, he can learn that flics and mosquitoes home near Allcel where C. C. AVeleh and Mr. and Mrs. "Wayne Welch of Dryad, Wash., were also Christmas guests. Brace Your Shoulder The host shoulder braces aro those Hint one grows good strong muscles. Sloopcd shoulders, round ed upper back and caved-in chest aro the result of lazy carriage. By holding up tho chest the shoulders are thrown back and the body as sumes an easy, graceful pose. CO iving rrn mm s A(D) WET ROADS blow down traffic . . . So does WET GASOLINE starts instantly! Wcl gasoline is sluggish backward in starling, slow in ibe pick-up and wasteful of mileage. There's nothing like the dry gas of Texaco for the pep and stamina jou expect of your engine. For tho new nnd heller Texaco stnrls inslanllv even on the coldest days and follows through with the ipiick surge of sustained power that was designed into your engine. Try it. Get the thrill of quick starts of power at your command. 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