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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 24, 1932)
STREAK EP, ISIMME Commemorating its 25th year a uannfactarer of automobiles. the Wlllys-OTerland. company" an nounces an- entirely new line of Surer Anniversary cars for 1932, featuring the "Silver Streak 100, 000 Mile" motor In the low pric- a Wlllys-OTerland sixes and eights, and the "Twin-Sleeve Knight motor In the popular pric ed Model 95 Willys-Knicht and the DeLuxe line of 66-D Willys .Knight custom models. In perfor mance as well as appearance these three Silver Anniversary cars are the outstanding models of Willys- OTerland history with power out puts ranging from 60 to 87 horse power and high speed ranges ffom 10 10 w miles -an nour more than ample to meet all the de mands of modern motoring. In design they conform to the highest standards of modern craftsmanship, while their re markable power, speed and econ omical performance have been un questionably proved In the most exhaustive tests ever made by any car manufacturer. , All of the vast manufacturing and engineering facilities of the Toledo manufacturer were called Into action in the development of these anniversary models, and the results accomplished are out standing, r The "Silver Streak 100,000 Mile Motor." Is the Willys-Overland six, in all of Its . fundamen tals, is identical with its predeces sor which has won first and sec ond places In the annual Pike's Peak climb In 1930 and 1931, in addition to establishing 16 A. A. A. speed records for cars under 11000. 'Add Varieties To Gas Tanks After 12 years steady service in dispensing Shell gasoline to the exclusion of all ether brands. Smith and Watkins have added Union and Texaco and Texaco ethyl to .their battery of pumps, with the idea of appealing to the varied tastes of motorists. inner lines nanaiea continue the same with Firestone tires a specialty. I NEW WILLYS-OVERLAND SIXES AND EIGHTS HERE j - r i ' lji---t , , -,- -r- ", I . . 1 : .... ,' , "" 1 I-' 1 . J I m t mm. i . " I 1 ' ' s nili.,Tiiin-li' x ,,,, , , V.v,v-..,....T ....v . v. ., .- . . SaL in, ' " "'' n MMfc 1 1 n i mill in i-tM-. irlrBwiYfriYflrn iii, i 1 1 , ' ax - s 1 " v : U J - h ULA- v-- """ ' 1ft i ---t,-v,-, ... .v.--arL-, One of WfllysOverland's major contributions for 1932. In observance of Its Silver Armfwr.r h tk presentation of new Wfllys-Overland Sixes and Eights. Above . S AowS to WiSSSwffiTeffi KSflifSiT 100.000-Mile Motor"' thea Tgine'totncl Iow.ri ?1 if-Sf w6 -A-A. speed records. The modern bodies of this entire line of a Tew eSnple of dSii 7 amutaeea nd ry. The roominess of the Interiors sets vv m JJltiie.powe WiUys-Overland Eight Victoria Coupe. This smart model also is characterized oi TmenTmotoSgf ' Wx? 80-horsepower "SUver Streak Motor" meets Staats. Mrs. Mav Brown. Mm ft Y. Morrison. Mrs. Will Reynolds, airs, jonn Minnleh, Mrs. Charles Cochrane. Mrs. H. D. Peterson. and the hostess. Wedding Ring Quilt Occupies Club Group DALLAS, Jan. 23 Members of the sewing idub of the Neighbors f Woodcraft met Wednesday Bight at the home of Mrs. Clara Bird. They held a short busi ness meeting and then worked n a wedding ring quilt. Those attending this meeting were: Mrs. Peter Berg, Mrs. George Kestter, Mrs. Georgia Godlonton, Mrs. A. W. Palmer, Mrs. Tim Dowllng, Mrs. Wm. Mott, Mrs. P. A. Patterson, Mrs. Ollie McCarter, Mrs. Sarah Membership Grows Rapidly for Unit Of Farmers' Union BETHEL, Jan. 23. Mr. and Mrs. w. L. Creech. Mrs. J. N. Nichols and E. A. Rhoten, all of the Bethel local, attended the Polk county convention of the Farmers' union at Dallas Wednes dey. They report an enthusiastic ga thering. In, one year Polk county has Increased Farmers' union membership from 80 to 400. R. W. Hogg was elected president of the county for the coming year. Rev. and Mrs. S. Hamrick had as their guests recently, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Bentley and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Seamon of Marquam. OPERATED UPOX IN'DEPKNDENCE. Jan. 23. Emmett Staats, well known resi dent in this vicinity, underwent an operation for stomach ulcers at a Salem hospital Thursday forenoon. He is under the care of Dr. George C. Knott of this city. HE KM GIVEN IT K. OF c. BTAYTON, Jan. 23. At the regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus of Sublimity, Wednes day night, a unique program was put on in the form of a broadcast ing from the council chambers the entire program, over short wave broadcasting station operat ed and owned by Walter J. Herd of Stayton. Readings, speaking, musical numbers presented by the members of the Mt. Angel coun cil and officers of the local coun cil were sent out nr th air tn other localities. During the course of the pro gram, telephone calls were receiv ed from Mt. Angel, Albany, St. Paul, Portland and other points telling Mr. Herd of their good re ception of the program. These towns as well as over 100 other towns in Oregon now have ama teur short-wave receiving sets for this class of broadcasting over the air. Following the program the lec turer's committee served an oys ter feed. At the present time Walter Herd has the only broadcasting short-wave set in this vicinity, and has accomplished a great deal along the radio line, he having received cards from over the en tire United States and the Ha waiian Islands of the reception of programs from his station. Masked Pair Enter Home of Aged Man .To Obtain Money SCIO, Jan. 23. Masked ban dits entered the John Geddes home between Jordan and Lyons Wednesday night, and bound him while they searched the place for money. Finding none, they untied him and left. Geddes Is about 70 years old and lives alone. The sheriff was called Thurs day morning and made a search, but no clue was 'found. STARTS CLASS HUBBARD, Jan. 23 Miss WI1 ma Morrison of Woodburn will give instructions on the piano be ginning next Monday. Miss Mor rison is a talented musician and organist In the Methodist church at Woodburn. She will be at the home of Mrs. Wengenroth, where she will be pleased to meet moth ers and pupils. .Miss Morrison takes the class recently taught by Mrs. Dalton of Salem. Wodd 's LwG' IPrieed Coir WntUn5flott ISneiptias)im - Brand new Silver Anniversary Models Velvet mohair upholstery 70 to 80 miles an hour Bigger brakes Free wheeling $15.00 100,000-mIIe Silver Streak Meter Sound-Insulating panels Form-fining seats Silent transmission Winys-Overland Sixes I Willys-Overland Eights twin Sleeve Wniys-KnlCht XeseSsLilJ ' ' 1413 1eCwRodsier . . . . S93 Coach , fTAS ncor. : ; xt?.?"" m - . . . : : -"c-coup. . ; : : 2j mcmv .,. . . . m Coach . . J 4?aawncer Coupe ....... J7S Sedaa , ftf Sedu S Sed ... S Coatota Victoria (model 66-D) . IMS 1 ' ' 383 I -Agpri I , K TWxIo; Ohio. Caatom Sedan (sxodel 66-D) . . X2f3 DID TAKES H LIFE ATWICiHI MOLALLA, Jan. 23 James O. Dickey, 81 years old, and a na tive of Molalla, took his life early Thursday at the home of his neice, Mrs. H. S. Summers at Van couver, Wash., by shooting him self through the bead with a re volver. He was found on the floor of the bathroom, by his nelce, with the revolver at his aide. Mr. Dickey was born September 23, 1850 to John K. and Martha Ann Dickey on the old Dickey do nation land claim in the Dickey Prairie section. He spent all of his life on this same place until a year ago when he moved to Van couver to make his home. He was one of the first white children born on this prairie. Surviving relatives include two brothers, John of Camas, Wash., Ira, of Molalla; two sisters, Mrs. Jane Sampson of Hubbard and Mrs. Franclne Ramsby of Molalla and a number of nephews and nieces in Oregon and Washington. Funeral services, will be held Monday, January 25, at the Port land Crematorium. HAS HUM ON 84TH BIRTHDAY SCOTTS MILLS, Jan. 23 A turkey birthday dinner was given Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Thomas, honoring Mr. Thomas on his 84th birthday. Mr. Thomas was born and rais ed in this vicinity. He Is a Civil war veteran, be ing the only old soldier left In this community. Mr. Thomas has been In falling health this winter, but enjoyed the occasion very much. Those enjoying the day with Mr. Thomas and his wife were: Elmer Thomas of Wheatland, Roy Thomas, Mrs. Grace Dart and son I TO BENEFIT j o . o '.v.--: ..& " .s f I C. V. Smith, Salem manager, Gil more Oil company, which an nounces annuity plan. Marvin, Mrs. Anna Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brosig and fam ily; Mr. and Mrs. Vinnie Sowa and family; Mr. and Mrs. Russell and daughter Valleda; Mrs. Byrd Fer guson and baby; George Thomas of SilVerton; Alfred Dale and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Groshong. SILVERTON, Jan. 23. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Julius Aim at the Sllverton hospital Thursday. Both mother and daughter are getting along fine. OIL nPAi ' HAS ABITY An annuity plan for employes of the Gilmore Oil company- has been worked out, according to C. V. Smith,. Salem manager. This plan permits the employe to retire at the age of 65 years, and receive a regular Income. A group insur ance plan la already In effect. The annuity plan provides for a pay ment in cash if an employe severs his connection with the company prior to age 85. According to advice received by Smith from -northwest offices, the company plans further expansion of Its marketing1 program in this northwest territory, which It en tered only a little over a year ago. Black in Portland To Arrange Banquet DALLAS. Jan. 23 Lynne M. Black of Dallas will go to Port land Monday to take over his du ties as chairman of the commit tee on arrangements for the Franklin D. Roosevelt banquet to be held in Portland next Satur day night. The occasion for the banquet 1b the birthday of Gov ernor Roosevelt on January 30. The Roosevelt club of Oregon will send a birthday gift to Gov Roosevelt which will be a certifi cate from the secretary of state announcing that Roosevelt's WE IEE1PAIIIRL Liquid Gasoline Gauges All Work Guaranteed Also All Kinds of Auto Repairing Herbert J. Ostlind Garage 375 Chemeketa i BE scientific inspection of your brakes at least once a month TT7HEN were your brakes tested? If more than a month has y elapsed, you are neglecting the most vital service your car requires for safe operation. There is no need to take chances with your brakes. We will gladly make a scientific inspection of your braking system on our Firestone.-Co wdry Dynamic Tester at any time, without charge, and show you just how quick you can stop your car in an emergency. DRIVE IN TODAY FOR BRAKE INSPECTION SENTINEL TYPE 4.40-21 437 5.12 S.J9 -45 5.00-19 f.00-X9 Y SENTINEL TYPE With a new Firestone Battery yon have full power for quick starting tn any kind of weather. (wta 3WMT oU bmatryj STANDARDIZED LUBRICATION The exact lubrication for each friction point, ap plied by the mott scien tific lubricating system rer known. CfTOO TTom? .3aBS(3e of (SacdDllaime Gasco Shell 400 Union 76 Texas Ethyl nam bad been placed m the democratic primary presidential ballot. Democrats from All orer A V 1 . .A - m A .11 M this t banquet- l- ' - 4 rtPTTB 1 11 nrmiinrn ; btllHIblK) SLATED FOB TUT AURORA. Jan. 23 Pnneral srrices for Fred Gettman, 17, who was killed instantly Thurs day night when be (ell from a drill on the home farm at -Canby, will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:50 o'clock at the M. E. church in Canby. Burial will be In the Zlon cemetery at Canby. Fred was the son of Henry Gettmann. He had been working; in the field, and about dusk stood up on the drill. Losing his balaifce, be slipped and fell in front of the machine In such manner as to break his neck, killing him instantly. He was dragged only a few feet. 0 5 TRIUMPHANT NEW TUDE BAKERS How drastically the prices of the Triumphant New Stude bakers have been lowered, can not be appreciated from a mere comparison with last year's. Add in the extra value I 32 startling betterments make Studebaker, unquestionably, the "buy" of the year! 32 StuJtbmktr Bttttrmtnti 1932 Free Wheeling plus Syn chronized Shifting Safety Plate Glass at no extra charge Armor-Plated Bodies . Automatic Starting Automatic Ride Control Full-Cushioned Power Metal Spring Covers Full Automatic Spark Ad juitment Air-Curve Coachcraft New Convertible Body Styles New Inside Sun Visor No-Glare Sloping Windshield Heat Resisting Sponge Rubber Floor Mats AH Bodies Insulated Against Heat, Cold and Noise Closed Bodies Wired for Radio Improved Brakes New Airplane Type Instruments on Dash Free Wheeling Dial Electric Gasoline Gauge Reflex Tan Light New Airplane Type Steel-Backed Engine Bearings Greater Cooling Capacity . Finer Body Hardware Concealed Hood Latches Chromium-Plated Steel Spoke Wheels One-Piece Fenders Steel Running Boards Improved Rim Assembly Air Cleaner, Carburetor Silencer; and Full Power Muffler New Service Policy PRESIDENT EIGHT tsr w.B.m h. r. Coupe, for 2 St. Regis BTiam, for 5t Sedan, for 5 Conv. Roadster, for 4 Coot. Sedan, for 5f Sedan, for 7 Limousine, for 7. New Redo Prices tioaa $1690 $160 1690 New 1690 160 1690 110 1820 New 1790 360 1890 560 DICTATOR EIGHT ir sr. b. 4s b. p. Coupe, for 3 Coupe, for 4 St. Regis BTism, for 5f Sedan, for 5 . Conv. Roadster, for 4 Convertible Sedan, for S COMMANDER EIGHT iir w. M.101 a. p. Coupe, Cor 4 St. Regis Blum, for Sr Sedan, for 5 Conv. Roadster, for 4 CoorertibW Sedan, for Sf STUDEBAKER SIX WT W.B. mi m mt nr. so v. p. h4 ftmrmme T$ U P. I$U Pr Coupe, for Coupe, for 4. St. Regis B'hacn, for Sf aeaaa, lor 9. Conv. Roadster, for 4l Convertible Sedan, for f B 980 1030 1030 1030 1030 109S 81350 1350 1350 1350 14S3 840 80 890 890 890 955 $115 120 New 120 New New $135 New 233 New New $5 5 New S New New "," ? Mwt timnOunl mr tin ntrm. THE STATION WITH A CLOCK." "Jita" "Biu State Motors, he. 525 Chemeketa Tel. 8400 SttEa & WattExOim 365 N. Commercial Telephone 8590 InTite Us to Your Next Blowout 4 Phone j 91 44: Ston