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MATL TRIBTTXE. MTEDFOUD, CRECrOK. SrST)AT. .TTTE 27, 1937 PAGE SEVEN MM CITES TOP LAST YEARS MAI WASHINGTON. D. C, June 27. 4 While the first Jew days of June brought slight decline In the num ber of motor deaths In 127 large cities, the total for the flrat twenty two weeks of 1937 ran 2 per cent above the same period of 193, ac cording to the American Automobile Association. Basing his statement on official figures reported to the TJ. 8. Bureau nt Centus. Thos. P. Henry of Detroit, president of the national motoring body, declared that only 38 cities, of the 127 reporting, had a decrease In motor deaths, and the rate of In crease In the other 89. Including the larger cities. "Is a challenge to traffic and enforcement authorities." Mr. Henry listed the thirty-eight cities which decreased their motor fatalities as follows: Albany. N. Y.; Atlanta. Oa.; Beaumont. Texas: Blng hampton. N. Y.; Birmingham. Ala.: Bridgeport, Conn.: Cambridge. Mass.: Charleston. 8. c: Dinutn, M""1 Durham. N. C; East Orange. N. J.: Evansvllle, Ind.: Port Worth Texas; Olendale, Calif.; Hammond. Ind.i .. ..... .. r- . ...I KT .T " Kansas CltiT'".! Kenosha. W Miami, ria.: Min(.erpie, mum.; mw blle, Ala.: Mt. Vernon N. Y.: Nash ville, Tenn.; New Haven, Conn. Oakland, Calif.; Oklahoma City, Okla.: Portland, Me.; Rochester, N. Y.; Sacramento, Calif.; St. Louis, Mo.; St. Paul, Minn.; San Antonio, Texas; San Jose. Calif.; Schnectady N. Y.: Seattle. Wash.; Topeka, Kas., and Waterbury, Conn. With reference to the upward trend In motor deaths In leading cities, Mr. Henry said it is due to many factors, but It Is evident that a greater de gree of Individual care on the part of both motorists and pedestrians will In the final analysis do more than anything else to solve the prob lem. The AAA president listed fatalities from motor accldenta occurring with in the city limits of major cltlea dur. lng the first 22 weeks of 1937. with comparison for the same period In 1930, as follows: Baltimore, 61 compared with 43; Boston, 01 compared with 42; Chi cago, 30ft compared with 276; Cin cinnati, 67 compared with 43; Cleve land, 99 compared with 75; Detroit, 129 compared with 102; Los Angeles, J 208 compared with 186; New York, 383 compared with 330; San Fran cisco, 48 compared with 19, and Washington. D. C 43 compared with Oregon Projects Profit WASHINGTON. June 26. (API Senator Stelwer said today that the appropriations subcommittee will re store to the Interior department sup ply bill the (450,000 for the Deschutes project In Oregon, previously elUml uated In the house. ROSEBURO, June 38. (AP) Struck by a rolling log while working In the woods on Lane mountain, Al bert Hanel, 66, of Wilbur, received In juries which proved fatal. He died at the hospital here early today. 20 15 NOT Sandy's P OPPOSE Is to ss you the trouble of FISHING for a dependable used csr. He does It by putting a whole stock before you I His models sre re conditioned reasonably priced and PLEDOE BACKED! book them over I It's also a fact thst In 10.000 miles, sn sutomoblle's Ignition contact points open and close 90.000.000 times. That's a lot of work I Refresh your car with Ssndy'e 10.000 mile motor tune up drop In where service Is expert snd price Is reasonable! The new studebaker Is "If'l Stop fishing for the tops In automobile quality, snd come In snd ssk Sandy for s demon stration. SEE and DRIVE the new Studebaker, and you'll know thst you hsve the peek of automobile perfection snd thst It costs only a few cents a day more than a lowest-priced carl proof That "Beautiful snd Dumb" Is Not Rased On tact: Studies made, as well as objec tive comparisons, show that there Is no relationship be tween appearance snd lntelll sence. Confirmed by !he De partment jf Psychology of New Vork University. Chevrolet Road Scout in X aaaTlsT J, x l M ... I! II A i ' 7 ' W 1 &-MMe P --e! Here are a few of the fascinating scenes visited by James McClure and his Chevrolet during his current survey of roads in the Mexican Republic Cactus-fenced lanes, bowered with feathery pepper trees, are a common sight in central Mexico. The pyramid is that of Teuayuca, an interesting landmark of Aztee civilization. The view under the hood of Mr. McClure's Chevrolet shows how he stores 17 pieces of survey equipment, including toolbox, ax, and a complete cooking set. The use of the space around the engine has not affected the cooling qualities of the car, he reports. Roaring Blaze Put Out By Relic Hand-Pumper Perhaps the old gray mare alnt what she used to be. but the old Jacksonville hand-pumper of 1883 Is. At least It put out a raging con flagration behind the Med ford fire house Friday afternoon as hundreds of spectators watched, cameras click ed and Parrls Emery of Portland ground out movies for a Universal news reel. It was all Just a show, staged as part of the program of the Oregon Fire Chiefs' association convention here. A kerosene -soaked shack, built for the purpose, was set on fire and quickly put out by the hand-pump firemen who were attired in old fashioned red shirts, black mustaches and huge ten -ton helmets. Three of the pumper crew were burned on the hands when they rush ed toward the flaming shack and the water failed to shoot through the nozzle when It was expected. They were Ray Wilson, chief of the Jack sonville fire department and of the pumper crew. Frank Tracy of Port land and Clifford Bride of Sheridan. All were taken to a doctor's offlco for treatment. The rest of the fire suppression was all fun, somo of ft burlesque. After the flames were controlled the old Jacksonville hook and ladder con traption, dating back to 1867 when LANGE'S BEG 'USEE) CAE Starts MONDAY, June 28 Buy A Good Used Car For The 4th 50 Cars to Choose From Priced From $50 to $800 See Our Hand Bills Monday Your present car may make the down payment. Low Monthly Pay ments. SEE THEM TODAY! They won't last long at our UNUSUALLY LOW PRICES. - 3 Ml I ... --f 'lid l IT" v I I I J Alai : kr I the Jacksonville fire department was first organized, was rushed Into ser vice. Heavy hooked poles were stripped from the wagon and with these the firemen tore the ruins to the ground. Then a bucket brigade was formed and the smoldering ashes were quenched by water from antique leather buckets, snatched from the wagon's sides and passed from hand to hand from a barrel of water. Philander McEntyre, southern Ore gon's oldest resident and. Jackson county's No. 1 old-age pensioner, was decked out in a big helmet and was recorded in the Universal film as he shouted orders through an old-fashioned trumpet. The old gentleman was given a great ovation by the crowd. The hand-picked hand - pumper crew was composed of Chief Ray Wil son. Jacksonville, Rex Bailey, Tilla mook, Frank Tracy. Portland. James Boynton, North Bend, Clifford Bride, Sheridan, D. O. Ireland, Coqullle, and Robert Fredenburg and Howard Glas cock, Medford, The most recent marked step In the emancipation of women in China la the addition of 33 women to the Phani'.hai police force. Mexico F The latest system of accounting and modern bank pay windows have been installed to speed up service to the customer by the Oregon end Washington Mortgage Co., Inc., lo cated in the Crater lan building on South Central, according to W. E. Thomaa, manager. The pay windows are flnishedtln two shades of mahogany with a chromium streamline trim and glass windows. The door has been moved flush with the sidewalk giving some much needed space to the interior, which haa been completely remodeled and refinlshed. Private consultation rooms have been constructed across the rear. The distribution of 119,450 from 160 small loans, recently made by Mr. Thomas Is as follows: $873 was used to purchase food and 9871 f)r medical services. 1350 was used to pay rent and 91359 went to furniture stores. Auto refinancing took 93889, fuel 9380, business 91858, clothes 91683, home Improvements $380. legal 9176. personal debts $391, Insurance $1086, contract refinancing 91600, taxes 9200, moving 9133, aid friends $258, department stores $1473, public utilities 9467, oar repairing 9385, jewelers $500, rs end oil 930. mort gnce interest $23. real ett $300. We have a large number of 29, '30 and '31 models at prices from $100 to $250 V-8 Fordor Sedan I ROOMIEST and most luxurious of the 1937 Ford V-8 sedans is the de luxe Fordor touring sedan shown above. While all 1937 Ford V-S en closed cars have ample luggage space the integral trunk of this body type provides an extra large "hold" for many bags as well as the funerals $800, and travel $345, ac cording to Mr. Thomas. A. R. Mathes, manager of Com munity credit, Inc., of Portland, says: 'The people of Medford and sur rounding territory are fortunate in having a locally owned and managed company like the Oregon and Wash ington Mortgage Co. to serve their personal finance needs. It is Impor tant to the borrower that an under standing of local conditions and in dividual circumstances be considered in the treatment of his account, w. E. Thomas, manager of the Oregon & Washington Mortgage Co., has the qualifications of understanding and foresight that are important In this business. Having lived In Medford most of his life, he Is familiar with the tndlvdlual needs of Medford peo ple, which makes it possible for him i I r ' m tyjzn inn aim:::: r i i M There's one thing you can tell from the very look of Buick when the man behind this wheel bugles for road-room-room on the road is what he's going to get! For here's the boss car of the bunch this year and the whole road knows it. Under that deep-barreled bonnet is the ablest straight-eight engine in the world you'll never have need for all the power this quick and quiet giant can pour forth. Try the wheel. Obedient as your finger. Press the brakes. A toe-touch stops you soft and sure. Check the take-off. You get the jump at every light, nimble as a sprinter breaking fast - out of his hole. Yes, this glorious Buick is the kind of car we Has Roomy Comfort sparo wheel and tire. Interior ap pointments set & now high In appear ance. The famous 85horsepower V-8 engine assures outstanding perform ance and good economy-. This same body style Is also available nithout de luxe appointments either with 85 or 60 horsepower engine. to be of greater service than If he were an outsider and under the direc tion of some headquarters far away "Furthermore, Mr. Thomaa haa dis played by his recent changes a desire to keep up with modern trends in business. He la now equipped with the most modern system and fixtures. Out of all companies In this business that serve the financial needs of 98 per cent of the entire population of the United States. Medford may well be proud that It has e personal fi nance office rated second to none. Hep, Pierce Amends WASHINGTON, June 38. (AP) Representative Walter M. Pierce of La Grande. Ore., wilt offer an amend ment to the rivers and harbors com mittee Bonneville dam bill permitting nnglneers, under a v administra tor, to opemte the plant. YOUR MQNIT mm n tins' iiiih i. in n 1 1 11 : 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 -II I " By FLINT. Mich, June 37. More than 3800 dealers' service stations are listed In a booklet released to car owners throughout the country by the Buick division of General Motors In preparation for the summer turing season. The service points are listed by cities end states, including Alaska and the Dlstrtct of Columbia, and provide a quick reference to the traveling motorist. A million copies are being distributed to car owners. A feature of the booklet la a section devoted to ready Identification of highway traffic signs end tips on safe driving. Being a careful driver, you prob ably pay close attention to signs," It says. "But do you know how to read them before you see the lettering? It's simple, once you are familiar with the five standard shapes. "The octagonal sign for STOP means dangerous corner, through traffic, atop street, Junction. "The circular algn for STOP means railroad crossing. "A tilted square means slow for curve, hill, dangerous corner, detour, soft shoulders, dip, narrow road. And remember, slow down before you come to curves, not on them. Use second gear on steep hills. Should you find yourself on a soft shoulder, don't use brakes or disengage the clutch: simply remove your foot from the accelerator and let your car slow down naturally before pulling back on the road. "A regular square sign Indicates In formation: cross road, men working, hospital cone. Usually this algn gives you a hint to alow down, "An oblong sign carries directions: keep right, no left turn, distance Into town, speed limit. "Of course you already know the arm signals required for safe driving; arm upward for right turn, arm straight out for left turn, arm point ing down for slowing down and stopping." nsaiciiarr -n om: onto cd s:cgd mox am::: : QEt) 3232 33 ID: EE i ::ax r. ixci nx iter pgm: cr cc: :c: think you want. And it's the kind of car you can easily have. For with all that's in this stand-out performer still sells at the low est Buick prices ever. If you want to know how low that is-match price tags with the sixes. You'll find you can afford this eightl USED CAR BARGAINS W have a numb.r of xt.lltnl usd cart on hanat a bargain prltas. Sat us first and lava (happing ttma. OOlt FARTHtR IN A ooiNIRAt MOT?) f" i TM itiinai AUTO DEATH TOUi IN STATE IN MAY 10 IRE EN '33 SALEM. Jims a-(AP TrtfBf sectdenta In Oregon during May 1 a staggering toll of II Uvea. 10 I than May of last year and three time a many aa war kUJas) In May, 1933. according to flrujat released today by Secretary of St? Earl Snell. , Total deaths (or the year to seas reach 113. against 103 for the asaw period last year. "This Is a most serious sad alerts tng situation," Snell said, eornmnj Ing on the figures. "Er.n In tiesf of the commendable work sad U tiring efforts of the Tarloua rfas lsatlons, the press, th radio, Interested cltlsens, to curb this talk rible toll of human Ufa the trail at accidents growa longer and blood tar. The people of Oregon must be fst red to action." Accidents for the first (Its mosUta of the yesr totaled 13.M1, with t.M Injuries, as compared with U.M4 sccldents and 9,383 Injuries to I, The PieMaent'e flag eonslsu of tfejo presidential seal on s, blue baafc ground, with s white star la each ear ner. LAWN MOWER HOSPITAL Locksmiths, all kinds Besainmg and ahsrpanlng. ate. try aw work) It's the bast. PHONE 263 WE WILL CALL Dawson Filing & Grinding Works 44 NORTH fKJNT i r ii V M'linii iin Lange Motor Car Co. SKINNER'S GARAGE CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH 38 NORTH RIVERSIDE 143 SOUTH RIVERSIDE USED CAR LOT 25 South Riverside PH05B in
