Th OHEGON -STATESMAN, Salem, .Oregon, Sunday Morning. October 22. 1941 PAGE ELEVCrV Codki fling of Cars Needled to Miii Weeks of Costly Delay Likely If Failure to Take Proper : Care Results in Break-doivti ; Any motorist unfortunate enough to experience the failure of some vital part of his tar-this fall "may consider himself fortunate if he is again able to use tne machine within six or eight weeks or longer, -motor experts declare. . The reasons: Extreme shortage of certain bearings, gears, pistons, valve stems and guides, rear axles, gaskets and other essentials; acute shortage of kiiled mechanics; rapidly increasing breakdowns of many cars, especially models five years oia or oiaer. Curlee Quits Albany With Fine Record Key Figure in Berlin Name Change Idea . Aided Progress ' Such is the summary of today's transportation situation the most critical in motoring history as gleaned from statements of lead lng auto parts houses and repair establishments of the Pacific coast area. - Thus, mindful of the fact that older cars need better care, the r V si Umbrella Symbol Of Caution; Needed To Protect Cars "When you see that funny little guy illustrated in General Petro leum advertisements in 4 the act of holding an umbrella over a car," says T. C Clark, South Com mercial and Owens streets, Mobil gas station, "just let him be a re- minder to you that this is he pe- I riod to watch, inspect and safe guard your macnine more cautious ly than ever. That's all he stands for: Caution. And that's enough! If we were all cautious and con scientious about having our ma chines thoroughly serviced and in spected when the weather changes, we" would have less grief. Yes, our machines would serve us longer, So, I say, heed the umbrella man, and winter-proof. Announcement of the resignation of Carl (Zeke) Curlee as secretary of the Albany chamber of I com merce did not .come as much of a surprise to a good many residents of the city, sines it is the third time Curlee has taken such action. But it is more than likely this time he will not reconsider his decision. "Zeke," who came to Albany seven years ago from Corpus Christ!, Tex., has faced many problems during his residence here. In nearly every case he has been! the winner. One exception was the latest plan, to change the name of Berlin to Distomo, when lie failed to remember "that the Inspection of Cars jls More Important Than Ever Before - H. A. Simmons operators of Mobilgas stations' are again ""launching their winter proof car-protection program, to help drivers guard every possible; There just can't be any relaxa mile of their cars' lives. jtion now in the effort to keep cars "The winter-proof , plan an-! in operating condition," declares nounced today," declares H. A. Simmons, distributor for General Petroleum corporation, "offers op portunity lor many to help make sure their cars will 'see them through for the duration. . "Mobilubrication, by the cele brated X-Ray method, necessary crank case and gear oil changes, radiator service, inspection of tires; batteries, air and oil filters, spark plugs, ignition , systems, wheel bearings and other import ant parts are offered and per- William Graen, of the 12th and State street Mobilgas station. "Too many machines have failed for want of proper attention. Aroused over this condition, our station is doing everything within its power to help customers make sure their machines will continue to serve them or, at least, make as sure as humanly possible. The winter- proof lubrication and Inspection program goes a long way toward protecting car lile. And we are bending every effort - to conduct formed by Mobil men as the need ! this program to the utmost bene- is indicated for each car. fit of our customers.- j . "No motorist can afford to ne-J 11 1 gleet ' winter-proofing. Appoint-i ments should be made early, be- WoodblHH Woman to cause or neavy aemanas lor cari j i,Mi.4-. service work. Th)s will .void poS-j Attend Commencement aiDie disappointment ana neip pre- WOODBURN Mrs. Dan Mc vent possmie Dreasaowns. as earthy and daughter Rosella are weve onen sam: its oeuer 10 oe, leaving Monday for Los Angeles a weeK eariy man a oay too late . ; to attend the graduation of Mr, ' " j and Mrs. Edwin Gurney from the RtvuM.aw Pi LIFE Bible college of the Four , " j Square church. SALEM HEIGHTS The E. W.i Before going to the Ohio pas Wilkinson home and five acres, I torate to which they have been 470 Madrona avenue, has been j assigned, Mr. and Mrs. Gurney purchased by Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Bradshaw, formerly of 140 Ratcillf drive. will visit with Mrs. Gurney 's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan McCarthy in Woodburn. ' der memory, of the home they had left far away. . l'y However, Curlee has been In strumental in helping to bring many worthwhile business enter prises to the city of Albany. He was a factor in the development of the dormant airport; engineered the organization of a local I Na tional , Aeronautical association chapter, and managed the "North west Air tour. He procured j the establishment of the Lardon f & Hodge sawmill; played a big part in 4Wa lAMKntf rt 4ha ATharrv Plv- ALBANY, Oct rtO-Krt ra5-a. establishment of the Northwest By Anna A. Lake Fabricators plant ' Active In Cemmanlty - ' . C e r. One of his biggest achievements, perhaps, was the procurement of the Electrodevelopment laboratory located in the former Albany col lege buildings. : y - .y ' During his residence here, Cut lee has taken an interest in the civic life of the community and county. He planned the turkey show, held two consecutive years, and the big Timber carnival or 1941. He was civilian liaison of ficer for Albany during the oper ation of Camp Adair; Linn county best laid schemes of mice and men I civilian defense co-ordinator; and .1 . - I . . i. . . A! 1 J gang, an agiey , etc cnairman 01 me locat rauon wu, It seems that no one had con- sulted the residents of the httle hamlet of Berlin (once Burrel Inn) if they desired to change the name of their village. Perhaps in this Curlee was somewhat excusable, since, com ing from Texas, he probably nev er realized tne hardship and trials of our early Oregon pioneers in their long trek to this state, and consequently did not realize that our towns and cities have been named either for some hardy pio neer' or for some association of which the settlers retained a ten- Silverton Jaycees To Entertain Rotary ";" SILVERTON Salem's Junior chamber of commerce will put on the program at the Silverton Ro tary club Monday noon. A mo tion picture, will furnish part of the entertainment. - v ; . - - ; -1 Walter Geren, clerk of the Sil verton .War Price an4 Rationing board spoke of the problems of the OPA and outlined what may be expected in the near future, at the last meeting. In leaving, Curlee, who made headlines in eastern newspapers a few years ago as ."Albany's Fire ball" is turning over to his sue cessor in office as secretary of the chamber a fine record of member ship and financial affairs, and a renovated office. At the present time the chamber role shows more names than at any time in its his tory, and several thousands of dol Lars in its treasury. Curlee did not state his reasons for resigning other than that "con ditions render. my departure nec essary" - He recently sold - his home here. 'Play Safe9 Motto Now; Applicable For Car Driver "If you've recently had occasion to call at one or more of the large auto repair establishments," says Monroe Sv Cheek, owner of Mo bilgas service station, corner Liber ty and Center streets, "you've probably seen many cars standing on the ' floor- awaiting the time when when 'parts could be secured for : them or when there was a mechanic available to work on them. It's not' unusual for some motorists to wait weeks until they can get their machines fixed so they can drive them again. . The real happy car owners these days are those who have followed recommendations on ' regular oil changing, regular lubrication, which have protected vital parts from wearing out: Don't take chances. Join the procession of those who order winter-proof serv ices and inspections. Play safe.1 Seattle Family Visits Monmouth Relatives MONMOUTH Mr. and Mrs. Lester Green, jr,- and son David of Seattle have been visiting his parents at Valsetz and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. ! Williamson here. Green is a petty officer and was on leave. Ex-Soldier Robbed by Soldiers, He Claims ' PORTLAND, Oct 21-(ff)- Two soldiers, who gave him a lift in their car near Newberg today, drew a gun and robbed him of $47, Jene Stacy, McMinnville, hon orably discharged soldier, 'report ed to Portland police. ' t Ear Eldnlsznzco Sorvico The kind that helps you guard every mile of ' L t;. I . - your or s me. "scotty" rinnn SERVICE STATION Caite! A Market , Saleaa Uinler-Prcsf Ilcbil Lutricalica Anli-Freeze Protection asd T. C Clark Sooth Commercial and Owens St. V-rs. LJk yf' ' Phone 5557 V7 DWI take chaacat with a koHary - --tj'-,-, f. Amnm miwtn, V wise wake- avr car iw wM see yen tfaovgh, saey lk; Ae pewar to start aaMCQaticy BMlfaf saivica s sksjf yee Kcva sj bottefy Im i i PLAY SAFE WITH A Htt ywar-yoAed battris are desSgned gir yw cempUf mmd sotitfoctory asrvica in y kind af w tlwr. TWy mr bSi leur. And be sura to ok yr Mob3oM sMer far his rtlr bortary impacKoa md sarrk!, wUch nNry sv yev l f 9riL oUR car is older now-it needs bettor caro. It is your problom to malco it last. With summer driving behind :you and win tor driving ahead, how islthe " logical timo to give your car. 100'ff OUT FOlt WET VEM11M SlllDDUlG -v Y Worn traeds or dangerows en mwddy raods awd sfippary IMvaaMnrs. Hove yew tires feupacrad Ireqweatiy by year Mobilgas aWer. Hav him t9 yv whan they or dva far recepeiiig. Whan yew 4 new lire, k hira ebawt bis . gram"-; TVm ttwrdy, dpandabla tW hav kM lop qualy since 17CJ. . - ; SEG YOUR rMMfe DIALER the seasonal caro it needs Have it Wintor-proofod by your Mobilgas dealer. Protect it against bad weather driving and undue wear with the Winter-proof services it requires. At Thi? Gzcn- U 5 1 i r 1 v . - t-W A . 1 i " ' I (I