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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 27, 1927)
THE OREGON SJAtMA, iS AlM OftfeGON 2 . .feUXY &6fcNING, 'FEMJXrY 'Vi7 :v TIEPREFEREffi w Ml Many of Uncle Sam's Sea Going Gentry Go On Kellys When Ashore The following interesting story -was written by O. K. Spencer and appears in a recent issue of ,rMo'tbr ) v In the service of the united States nary ashore there is a vast fleet of automobiles, official cars numbering almost 5,000, and cars fn the possession of naval officers and men to the number of 13,780. Of this number the personnel in - the southern California stations, and with the battle fleet in that sector posses no less than 7,000 automobiles. "The playground of the nation" is responsible, doubt less, for the percentage of naval owned cars tn San Diego, San Pe dro and San Francisco. Motoring Is a Southern Califor nia naval fetich. From admiral to second class petty officer they own their own. This Is so true that the ificers and men of the destroyer base at San Diego form ed the "Destroyer Base Club" to purchase Kelly-Springfield tires and golf clubs, as well as shot-gun ammunition. The result is -that now a bard-worked young lieuten ant c,an step out of a destroyer or aircraft at San Diego and get his Kelly-Springfield on his way to the garage. And however patric ian they may be when they leave the navy yard, they are not be yond the social level of a pair of .dungarees and carrying of a Kelly while they are in the yard. At the air station, in the same locality, one Walter D. Phillips, a chief yeoman in charge, of supplies possesses a record which is the envy of his -shipmates. . He claims that the speedometer of his Rick enbacker touring car has establish- a1 naval voiiAM An on stntflr nf Kellys' he having' driven his car from California through the Ari- i tona and Nevada deserts on a long ronie marcu oi boiub o.uvv miles, superimposed on a previous run of 11,000 mfles, without re pairing a puncture, changing wheels or even thinking about tires. When he claimed 16,000 miles, the tires still looked good for another "route march." Only one navy record approach es this, according to the chief me chanic in charge of the Eleventh Naval District garage, and this is the substantiated report of Rear Admiral Welles Roger Welles now commanding the European squadrons, but at the time com mandant of the Eleventh Naval district. Admiral Welle's car was driven for two years on a single r-set of Kelly-Springfield tires, and this included numerous runs up the California coast. Every rear admiral In command of the Eleventh Naval district since the war ended has ridden on Kelly-Springfield tires. The cars of the present Commandant, Rear Admiral A. H. Robertson, are Kel ly equipped, as are most of the cars in the training station garage at the same city Sari Diego. Kelly-Springflelds are ttsed by the naval overseas motor service. They undoubtedly hare been dem onstrated to have no peers in their ability to suffer the various rig ors of climate froin the Arctic to the torrid zones. Kelly-Springfield tires have been used over periods of months In Alaska, with the naval establishments there, and have served In Hawaii, the moist climate of the Philippines and In the Canal Zone before fi nally giving way to the onset of age and the wear occasioned by roads which can only be imagined in the states, where even the wbrst possible can riot compare to the attributed roads of Panama and the Philippines. Naval personnel may move their automobiles with them on naval transports, or commercial steam ers, when they are transferred to overseas stations, arid this ac counts for the climatic experiences imposed on their equipment. Fur ther, they are not noticeably gen tle with their brakes. Smart run nning requires a plenteous appli cation of brakes, and the sizzling thoroughfares of the navy port cities attest to this idiosyncracly n m si at mm M n vo t !AiaAtiTl rft .T auiiiw uavs jv. ovuuv i v an s rrr i NiiiuiiitiiL ij. S. S. Chauraont, a naval transport of the train. Kelly-Springfield tires were listed for Hawaii, Guam and Panama, The Hawaiian ship ment was later picked up by a tronsDort in the Asiatic fleet's service, and ; distribution, further made to Manna, American Samoa; Cfcefoot, China, and the American consular office in Shanghai. The preference of naval air per sonnel for Kelly-Springrield tires is another noteworthy fact; of the entire officer personnel of the nav al air stations on the Pacific, the statistical returns to the automo bile bureau 'organized by this writ er, showed that almost to a man. they were utilizing Kelly.Spring flelds, and at times when they were not easily procurable. Of the personnel, official and enlisted, who flew with Comman der John Rodgers. to Hawaii, In September of 1925, every man's car was equipped with Kelly Springfields, and when one of them was asked by a member of a Los Angeles committee what he believed would be a "nice remem brance" for the men of Rodger's plane, which was lost so dramati cally for nine days, he replied that he thought an outfit of Kelly Springfield tires would be appre ciated by most of the men. and the others might be given watches. This wa3 simply in accordance with a naval practice, the presen tation of a Kelly-Sprin&field tire to a commanding officer being a common event on the part of a crew which desires to "say It with tires," when they wish to express their appreciation to a popular skipper. We have mentioned herein the fact that sailors beneath the rank of commissioned officer use Kelly Springfields. To the average American, this statement is one worthy of Interest, even challenge. But we must remember that the personnel of the naval service is highest paid military group in the country. Their pay, except within the first three months of enlist ment, is almost three times the pay for equivalent ratings in the Army, for Instance, a petty officer may within four years from the time he first enlisted receive more than one hundred and fifty dol lars a month clear, all expenses paid. Some naval chief petty offi cers possess Independent fortunes, saved in the navy, twenty thous and dollars being not at all un common, while the wealthiest en listed man now in the service is a chief radio man who estimates his assets at more than 1500,000. One naval chief aviation me chanic, Carl Oelze, of the air forc es, owns his own airport on the Pa cific coast and has a goodly force of men working for him ashore, while he himself take's orders when on duty abroad ship. Oelze is one of the most enthusiastic Kelly Springfield fans in the service, and has used nothing but Kellys on the automobiles at his airport for more than three years. Kelly-Springfields travel around the world on naval transport, ev ery such vessel leaving the United States carrying a shipment of Kel lys to Its ports of call, principally the naval stations in the colonies. In this manner the Virgin Islands receive their regular supply, arid in these islands another famous record in the military stands in be half of Kellys; over the road be tween St. Croix and Frederickstad, probably one of the "heaviest" roads In the western world, one set of Kelly-Springfield tires on the car of the naval governor has to Its credit 12,000 miles; the pre viously fitted tires on the same car subjected to the identical serv ice broke through at 9,700 miles. The naval staff cars in the Virgin Islands gave Kellys this test in routine service, and Inasmuch as records are -kept, in order to gov ern future purchasing in the name or economy, this represents pre cisely the kind of test most likely to be valuable. The next run over which Kelly Springfields holds an undisputed ascendancy is that from the coast to the Pall In Hawaii, over lava roads, which are the bugbear of most rubber surfaces, as any Ha waiian will attest. - Kellys carry ing naval personnel on tours to the Pali have been still in use at the end of 13,000 miles. To the knowledge of this writer, no other tires have reached thi3 figure on the Pali road. The third famous "navy" run is that from Colon to Gatun, on the Panama Canal Zone. With excel lent roads here, the climate and constant succession of rolling hills exact their toll from automobile rubber. Kellys were used on this road by the writer personally, with a total of almost 14,000 miles. No other American tire, and only one British tire, equalled this record. It Still stands. WINTER SPORTS IN FULlC . . BLOOM IN SWITZERLAND y. i b U -'"st x h ' "r - ; Ks,r' 4 ? J-:-:-:-l:jifii"r A contestant in a ski-jumping contest at Arosa, in the Griscns famous Swiss winter resort, literally soaring through space. STAR CAR SALES SHOW LARGE GAIN (Continued from page 1.) light cars can be manipulated to a greater advantage thari the heavy ones where the traffic is crowded. These items would tend to influ ence the city dweller to purchase a light car in preference to the heavier models. In the country, however, such conditions are not prevalent but despite this, we find the majority of the heavy sales in creases in the smaller communities. "Considering these facts we then come to the question as to the reason for such Increased pop ularity of Star cars. The only an swer is that in the Star car the public is finding an answer to high quality low cost transportation that is dependable both for dura bility and performance. "Since we have proven these factors to be embodied in Star cars, our units are finding a ready sale to a re ceptive public." Returning to Oakland after a four day trip to Los Angeles ac companied by James Houlihan, ad vertising counsel of the Pacific Coast Star car factory, de Vaux expressed great satisfaction fn the progress made this year by the Star car dealers' organization. He said that dealers in everx section of the country were cognizant of the quality of the cars they were handling and were so encouraged by the reception given the new mdels by the public that a spirit of optimism prevailed throughout the entire territory. Accompanied by James Houli han, and George R. Morris, de Vaux left soon after his arrival in Oakland fro the Pacific Northwest where he will attend a series of sales meetipgs that are scheduled to be hid in that section. He will be prepared to enter Into the per fectlon of pians lor an extensive sales campaign and the de Vaux party will be met at Portland by Al G. Waddell who has been tak ing an active part in' dealers meet ings in that section for the past two weeks. C. F. Breithaupt, florist and decorator, 512 State. Phone 380 Flowers, bulbs, floral designs for all occasions. Pioneer and leader In Salem. () The Peerless Bakery, 170 North Commercial. Sanitary, np to date. Prompt delivery. Bakers for those who appreciate the best. Increas ing patrons tell the tale. () INSIST ON HOUPERT PISTONS IN YOUR CAR You'll be surprised at the difference it will niake in your motor W. E. BliRNS-DAN burns (NOT BROTHERS - THE SAME MAN High Street at Ferry Salem, Oregon 9 Go t Ready to CHiat is the way your car will always be when regularly greased and oiled here. Our dependable high pressure Ale mite service assures the pro per lubrication of all working parts. You'll find our prices reasonable. LUBRICATION IS CHEAPER THAN PARTS Salem Super Service Station Auto Electric Service R. D. Barton BaUeries, Magnetos Generators Electric Service for . Auto or Radio : Telephone 1107 Surround ursel Car of Commercial Repre sentative Must Have Dig nified Appearance Business today pats the great est demands upon the automobile. The car of the commercial repre sentative must do more than fur nish fast and safe transportation it mast have dignified appear ance that reflects the standfng of the business firm; it must be eco nomical in operation and mainten nance td meet the requirements of strict budgets; it must have stam ina to withstand-gruelling drives day after day, and it must be con structed to have ample and well protected luggage carrying space. In short, business demands the characteristics of safety and unin terrupted transportation, great carrying capacity and beauty of line, and economy and stamina all in one car. But automobile engineers and designers have met this demand as they have success fully filled others in the years 6f constant progress for which the industry is noted. They have built stamina, long life, flexibility and economy in the engine and chassis. and have developed beauty of line and appointments along with in creased capabilities of the car. Business houses have recently given careful consideration to the comfort of the cars in use by rep resentatives of their firms. This la in recognition of the value of representatives maintaining heavy schedules and yet arrive to keep appointments with an alert mind nnd refreshed rather than fatigued after a long trip. This trend has dictated the de sign of the Fisher-built body of the Oldsmobile "multi-purpose" coupe. Long and graceful lines characterize the body from the radiator shell to rear SDrine tins. The blue Diico finish and harmony of line is further emphasized by the black fabricoid rear quarters with landau bows. The creation of this attractive appearance was but one of the de signers' objectives. Special atten tion has been paid the needs of the "traveling man" and all those who require; carrying utility as well - as transportation. Amplo space to carry sample cases in ad dition "to other baggage is provid er tinder the Tear deck. The deck is hrnged, permitting ease in the placing in or removal of, large "pieces of luggage- Be side the , deck . opening access "to this compartment may also "be had through a small door tn the right fide of the tody. As a f urfher "convenience there is a package space behind t'he seat of antple size t or brief cases, port folios and small bundles. : ; The Dixie Bakery leads oh nigh class breads, pies, cookies' and fancy iaked supplies i'of 'eyery kind. Best by test. AkxId customers.-439 Court St. . nvith Safety AJO-ll When you drive a Buick all these factors contribute to your feeling of security. Extra power in the famous Buick Valve-In-Head Engine. Extra protection from Buick 4-wheel Brakes because their operating parts are drop forged steeL , iBxtra safety (and easier steering) from the five-bearing-surface steering gear. , Surround your family and yourself vwith safety. Buy a Buick! THE GREATEST BUICK TVER BUILT OTTO J. WILSON 388 North Commercial - Telephone 220 1L 3 JfTM.Jt 1 UJsrJn UmM BALL OF COURSE- We're the Choice of Albiii Prybylek for His Endurance Rah All thoughtful motorists demand good tire equipment When you put on a set of Kelly Tires your rubber billts cut in half. Mr. Prybylek's long experience in endurance runs taiight him the value of Kelly Springfield Balloons. For long life voir 11 be surprised at the results they give. Not only did Mr. Prybylek choose Kelly Tires but Lieutenant Wade, who made the Packard non-stop run from New York to San Francisco was Kelly Equipped. Profit by the experience of these noted drivers arid de mand Kelly Tires. SMITH &W ATKINS High and Court Street Telephone 44 IP FITZGERALD -SHERWlN MOTOR CO. 364 North High Street Telephone 1132 Ndw the Dealer fot MOTTO ASS That an organization of such standing has sought a Ghrysler dealership here is a sprlendid tribute to Cihrysler quality and leadership. No less is the entrusting of Chrysler 'prestige into Its iiahds a mgn tnoute xoythis tme company. We are confident that the Chrysler owners in this territory and the great nuihjbef who wfll Income Chrysler owners in 'tibie future win he served in accxraance with the high standards of quality which characterize Chrysler cars. x The supreme Chrysleirferrml tt8, asfeelibncan build; the fimdus'''CsW'w7dw; .-dhe loWerjpHcecl Kghter six, Chrysler "6&9 'atta'theper-viaiued hwfchIet- serving the fdur great quality markers, are now iresentea by this organlzatibh ' Come in. Ijet them demonstrate ' to "you why the'se sensa tional cars have appealed so cotiyihcingly to men and women everywhere, who know and appreciate true motor xar worth and value. CHRYSLER. SALES CQRPdRXTIQN, DETRofr, MICIL viunjuj wwvunuun vaixaia. UM11.17 WlNOSC7R ONT ChmlaSrirbrrdizedQaal ity ' fixed and tnilexibte qaairty Waiulard which en force the same crcpuloxaly clote limitthe 'fcame tiLd esameakoIute accuracy and precisidn of alnment and aetribfag'e---in the raea the manufacturing of every parti practice and proces a four line of Chrysler 'cr9 "50T, m6CT, 70 and " Im perial "SO". ' 7 r I C Q Q C I "BV. ttfeh rr-r I O O ,Q O f - err, sti Tone A Eckerlea ana . - 4 " StreeU