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PAGE SEVEN mm MOT m L'JCjflh!:." - - im'ubti MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, DFORD, OREGON. SUNDAY, ArRIL 21, 1935. rr laic tat ma Ian moor L.-e oj urr E BRAKES -NO TRICKS Retail deliver! by Chrvslcr Sales ooporation dealers established two I new "all-time" rfworrls In the week ending March 30. In this week. 3741 Plymouth cars and 1135 Chryslers were delivered at retail, a grand total of 4870. This is the highest total In the history of the Chrysler Sales cor poration for the combined deliveries. The total of 3741 Plymouth likewise is the largest ever achieved In a single week by Chrysler dealers. Although the delivery of 1135 Chrysler cars Is not an "all-time" high, it exceeds any figure achieved since the week ending August 1, 1031. This extraordinary performance goes considerably ahead of the pre ceding week, which in itself set soma new records. Deliveries of Plymouth cars were 18 percent ahead of tha I week ending March 23. Chrysler de- I liveries were up 12.0 percent and the combined total was 16.7 percent high er. As against the corresponding week of 1934 there was a 17.5 percent in crease In Plymouth deliveries, 59.2 percent increase in Chrysler deliveries nd 25.1 percent in the combined to tal. There was an increase In Ply mouth deliveries of 25.9 percent ovei the corresponding week of 1933: of 102 percent In Chrysler deliveries and , 300.4 percent in the combined total. , Going back three years for compari son. It is found that Plymouth de liveries were 510.3 percent ahead of the corresponding week of 1932. Chrysler deliveries were up 59.2: per cent and the combined total was 367.7 percent greater. In the 13 weeks of 1935 ending Ularch 30, Chrysler dealers delivered at retail 33.448 Plymouth cars and S550 Chryslers, a grand total of 41, 94. Compared to this great showing the deliveries In the corresponding weeks of the last three years are eclipsed. Plymouth deliveries were up 82.6, Chrysler deliveries up 263.2 per cent and the combined total up 73 percent over 1934, which was con sidered a very good year. The figures were 207 6 percent better on Ply mouth, 107.9 percent better on Chrys ler and 180.2 percent better on the combined than in the corresponding 13 weeks on 1933. They exceeded the 1932 totals for the same period by 528.6 percent for Plymouth. 14.1 per cent for Chrysler and 227.8 percent for the combined. These figures In every case repre sent retail deliveries In the United States by Chrysler dealers only and are In addition to similar larger busi ness by the Dodge and DeSoto dealer bodies. According to Chrysler execu tives, there is no Indication that the spring sales peak has yet been reached. W-smW:1 - :'."JSi TALENT SENIORS Miji 10 GIVE CLEVER PLAYML26IH Seniors of Talent hiph schood. un- Quick actinpr, rotary controlled brakes on the 1SJ35 LaFayette are seen in action in this picture. The 3,00 0-pound LaFayette, equip ped with standard sized tires in flated to correct pressure, stepped down this steep flight of concrete stairs one at a time at the en trance to the Hall of Social Sci ence in the abandoned Century ef Progress gTounds in Chicago. The stairs rose on an antrlo of approximately thirty degreeswhile each step downward involved a seven - inch perpendicular drop. Note in the insert how the quick acting LaFayette brakes held the car's ton and a half weight poised over the edge of a stair. More than half the tire's surface was not in contact with the concrete yet the car remained motionless in the grip of its powerful brakog- L OLD AGE PENSION (Ooaitlnued from Page One) TALK TO EAGLES A well attended and enthusiastic meeting of Crater Lake Aerie, Fra ternal Order of Eagles, was held last Friday, it was announced by officials of the order yesterday. Past presidents of the local order conducted the various stations during the lntlatlon of a class and the work was put on In splendid fashion. Considerable business was trans acted at the meeting, the most im portant of which was the arrange ment for raising fundea to equip the 16-man drill team with complete uniforms before the state convention . In Grants Pass, July 3 to 6. Splendid talks were made by Mayor George Porter, a member of the or der, and President William Gren bemer of Ashland. Talks were also made by visiting Eagles from Great Palls, Mont,; Sacramento, Cal.; and Ashland, Ore. Members of the order will attend the Everyman's Bible class at the Rlalto theater at 9:30 this morning and a large turnout is expected. It was announced by Aetna Carr, chairman of the entertainment com mittee, that naxt Friday a social dance will be held, details of which will be announced during the week. SPECIAL EASTER perience of many years of service to the state and to the public. Little change In the superintend ents of state institutions would be recommended by the governor he In dicated when he declared he did not believe in "making the heads of in stitutions political footballs. If they are experts In their line what differ ence does it make whether they are Democrats or Republicans?" Continuing, he said "The same sit uation is true in our police force. Changes would Just result in confus ion and this Is no time for ' that.' The strike situation looks very ser ious, which is unfortunate, especial ly at this time of spring opening." His comments relative to police were interpreted to mean he would retain Charles P. Pray as superin tendent of the state organization. At no time has he ever intimated there would be anything but a reappoint ment in this enforcement agency. Prior to the interview he was In con ference with Pray. Mrs. Walter M. Pierce will be re moved from the state board of higher education, but the date was not men tioned by the executive other than "the time will be soon." She will be removed for one reason pnly her ab sence from meetings of the board. "I regret she did not resign when I suggested It, because the matter of holding ,a hearing and making charges is Just a formality. However, I have informed her when the hear ing will be held and that she can be represented by her attorney." The governor would not divulge the date he had given Mrs. Pierce as the time for the hearing, but it was under stood to be May 1. From personalities the governor passed to the discussion of the Town send old age pension movement con templated by initiative In the state of Oregon. "I see by the papers the Town sendltes plan an Initiative which would require the state of Oregon to pay 1100 a month to all persons over 65 years of age. "This would cost a total of t6, 500,000 a month not a year but a month, as much as it costs the state to operate for two years. Where Is the state to get the money?" Malta Commandry No. 4, Knights Templar, will hold a Bpectal Easter service today at the Masonic tem ple, with E. L. . Lencx, chairman of the committee in charge. At 1:30 a dinner will be served for all members and their invited guests, and at 3 o'clock a special Easter program will be presented, to which the public Is cordially invited. Of more than usual Interest will be the play "Retrospection," written by A. G. "Lon" Bishop. Reception of the commander and a devotional, presented by officers and members of the drill team, va rious musical numbers, vocal solos, and an address and benediction by Rev. Sidney W.- Hall will be fea der direction of Miss Mary A. McLar nan, will present their class play. "Mistaken Identity," on April 26, at 8 o'clock in the school auditorium. The play is a comedy of mystery in three acts, and involves many inter esting situations. Tony Wheat, played by Emerlck Jones, fleeing from the police, hides In the home of Judge Bunby (Clifford Yaryan) and allows the family to mistake him for their nephew. The climax of his misfortunes Is reached when he Is forced to submit to the terms of a strange will. The endeav ors of Tony to ascertain the identity of the family, the hysterics of the maid (Irene Alcock), who has a "nervous indisposition because she was In a fire oncet"; the arrival of the real nephew (Kenneth Haw), later followed by his wife (Loretta Neeley) and two children, add to the mystery and the merriment. Keith West plays the part of a dignified valet to Tony Wheat and rarely allows himself to become ex cited. Alvla Smith, appearing as a hospital interna, and Doris Hamilton dressed aa a nurse arouse the fears of Grandma Bunby (Bon Nett Jones, who Is 82 years old but has young ideas. Larry Pepper Is a 'erltable detective who hunts in the closet for Tony Wheat and fires a Bhot through Aunt Julia's (Phyllis Householder) best black skirt. Earl Richardson Dr. Aked appears to perform the op eration according to the terms of the will made by the bishop. Lois Mason (Marjorle Bunby), the daughter of the Judge, is a very mod ern young woman who prefers a ca reer to marriage. Roberta Ftink, who takes the part of Louise Byers, Is the attentive granddaughter who acts as companion to Grandma Bunby. Verlee Conner, as Nancy Brown the girl from Rosedale, is interested In Tony Wheat, and increases his diffi culties when she recognizes him in the home of Judge Bunby posing as his nephew. Tickets for reserved seats are on sale at Tryon's Btore in Talent. 22 May 23 has been set as the defi nite date for the Spring concert of the Medford Gleemen, talented and well-dlrectod Medford choral club. The concert, in which ti Gleemen will be assisted by the Jackson Coun ty Teachers' chorus in two numbers, directed by Mrs. Esther Church Leake, will be given at the Senior hign school auditorium. Extra rehearsals having been held and special music prepared. Director James Stevens feels that thla will bo the best concert the Gleemen have yet presented. An interesting program of practically all new numbers have been prepared that will appeal to the public, and a new soloist will be fea tured. Se bastion Apollo, assistant director and accompanist, will also be featur ed In his Inimitable style at the piano. MOUNT Pin STUDENTS VISIT P. D. AND AIRPORT Fifteen students from Mount Pitt school near Butte Falls were brought to Medford yesterday afternoon by their teacher, Linn Mills, to visit the Medford postoffice and municipal airport. The class wns shown through the postoffice by Postmaster Frank De Souza, and it was explained how the mail and stamps are handled at the postoffice and also at the airport, to give the students first hand Informa tion about Uncle Sam's method of distributing letters. The AUTO WAY- Bv Cyril Sander WASHINGTON, April 20. (AP) An increase of 175 per cent In resi dential building last month compar ed with March a year ago was re ported today by the labor depart ment. Costs spurted 130 per cent. BROPHY'S. JEWELERS, specialize in. designing and modernizing youi old Jewelry. Deny U 11 holm 111 DOORN, Netherlands, April 20, if?) Reports that former Kaiser Wil helm was 111 were described here 'to day as absolutely unfounded. .. Dispatches from Amsterdam saying two doctors had been summoned to examine the aged former emperor lacked confirmation here. This week we shall discuss and de scribe the largest Mercedes-Bens made. The official name of this car is the Mercedes-Benz, type SS-SSK, supercharged sports car. It is built primarily for the person that can af ford the moat expensive cars and who can also have one really fine sports car. By that we mean a car that can be used for road races and all kinds of high speed travel. However, this car can be had in almost any type of custom built body one would want from formal town cars to the skimpy bodies of real racers. The engine used is a six cylinder Mercedes which de velops 225 horsepower with the sup ercharger and 170 without the sup ercharger. Some of the chassis speci fications of this car are; 60 inches clearance, 06 inch track or tread, 116 Inch wheelbase, and a chassis weight of approximately 3865 pounds. Some of the other Important and outstanding feutures Include two car buretors, an Intake manifold heater, light metal pistons provided with three piston rings and one oil ring. and two sets of spark plugs in other words, twin ignition. Along with these are also Included four forward speeds, and If you wish a special more pow erful supercharger and a choice of three rear axle ratios may be had. Little doubt the features which have Just been listed are for a great part responsible for the amazing speed of this car. The speed as advertised three years ago la 136 miles per hour this car chassis has not been changed for three years though new bodies are being designed for It reg ularly. The stock bodies which evi dently have been carried since 1033 are not nearly as good looking as those of comparable cars here in the United States. However, X have seen Illustrations of custom bodies design ed especially for this Mercedes-Bens which were extremely beautiful and as streamlined as anything I have ever seen in the way of car bodies some of them even have the front wheels covered with shields like some of the American cars have the rear wheels covered now. Of course the price of thla car is quits prohibitive to most people according to rather reliable Information, I am told that they sell somewhere above 920,000. Of course that Includes nearly all the equipment the owner would ever have any use for, and any color com binations or upholstery may be had also for this. Uttle doubt the main reason for the expenslvenesa of thlB car Is that It Is made a good deal by hand which always adda to the final cost, but the car probably would last most anyone a lifetime anyway. There are a few of these cars here In the United States, however, we do not think there Is any danger of them ever over-running the mar ket at their present prices I L POINT PLAY SET FOR LATER DATE The annual senior play to hiv been presented by Central Point high school Friday. April 26, has been postponed until Tuesday, April SO, due to conflicting dates, it was an nounced today. The play is "Trapped." ft mystery In three acts, which will be given at 8 o'clock. The production la being coached by Mrs. Mildred Ross. ABBEY REPORTS TWO SALES DURING WEEK Walter W. Abbey, Inc. looal Gra ham, Nash, LaFayette, Willys 77 and International truck dealer, reports the sales of a pleasure car and a truck last week. Fred W. Witt of Central Point purchased a new Willys 77 sedan, and the Medford Concrete Construction company took delivery of another new International truck. Slenderize with Spencer Individual ly Designed Corsets. Malson Jeanne, tel. 467. CABS See the nearest Ford Dealer for the bet values at honest prices. He'll help you get the most for your money and he stands behind every Used Car he sells. All ofralat mike. Evy trvci Your old car taken in trade. See the nearest Ford Dealer THE QUtQ1 OF THE LOWEST PRICE FIELD I I HO--- m kr I VVH 3 BR--- $ fc,3 m nrlKri Truck Owners You will be surprised at the LOW COST of Mann's Medford Made Custom Built TRUCK BODIES Mann-built bodlM (Custom made) embody the lnt minute stream line trend et nre mnrle to EX ACTLY meet TOP W'S n tilre-mmK MANN'S AUTO SERVICE ED. MANN R- r.. AIHM 1 ; ;f . Ktr'llf. Phonp :r.-M Jmmm PER WEEK A Sft.-.. -. ll SERVICE STORES I NINTH AND RIVERSIDE. PHONE 020 I 1 '(ffifdZ QffilBuCk lY?Im eOEBlMD Nearly 16 feet long! And 5 feet wide at rear wheels, length of care $75 to $300 higher. And it's bigger, where road-safety and stability come from ! Yet stubby, sturdier, stronger throughout I The four other lowest narrow cars cost almost as much. LaFayette is actu- priced 4-door Sedans average 150 pounds less ally 1 inch wider and within ZX inches of the average weight; 10 higher priced Sedans only 35 pounds more! Exclusive in 1935 Nash-built cars, LaFayette's Synchronized Springing ends back seat bounce. All springs flex evenly, never need oil, never squeak. A uniform level ride in both front and back seats! ami WLMmtsmmm The Nash-built LaFayette has more fine-car construction features than any of the other 21 cars under $895 at the factory! Full-pressure lubrication, seven bearing crankshaft, 80 horsepower and 80 miles an hour at low engine speed are just a fete of the many examples of Nash precision-engineering. LaIFAYIITT Shorter, narrower, lighter cars average only 7,50 less. Cars costing up to 300 more do not equal LaFayette in important measurements LaFayette is a bigger car and fast, nimble, responsive - 80 miles per hour, 54o 50 miles per hour in 16H seconds in high gear! Clutch-pedal starting, safety front doors, rigid X-Dual 2-in-l frame, dual construction steel body with draft less, noiseless, full-vision ventilation. Rich upholstery, roomy interiors, fine-car finish. And the whole car is insulatedat 71 different body, chassis and engine points against heat, cold, noise, wear. Don't let this big-car value escape you this year! The new Nash models are alio at your Nash LaFayette dealer's. Aeroform detiun, auto matic cruising gear, flying power (developed from twin ignition) other sensational lea-' turet. $825 upward, f. o. b. factory. sei thi low priced Lafayette 4-door sedan with built-in trunk Despite its big car size and fine car pre cision, a LaFayette 4-Door Sedan with trunk, lists at $670 Compare this in price with the three other lowest-priced trunk -equipped 4-door Sedans: Car A $675. CrB-$655. Car C-$685. And up, f. o. b. faotory. la oiot Instance, jour present ear ootrm down pajrmrnt. Prices subject to change wlthuiit notice SEE IT DRIVE IT COMPARE IT BEFORE YOU BUY 123 south Bivrrid. WALTER W. ABBEY, INC. ANY CAR Telephone 302
