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PAGE THREE Humphrey Motors Open New Home With First Showing DeSoto Here J 1940 DE S0T0S LOCAL Grain For Siberia PORTLAND, On., Oct. 14. AP) Tha Greek freighter Pegasun will load northwest wheat for Vladivos tok next week, either here, at Van couver, Wash., or Seattle, Floyd Ro berts, Portland manauer for Carglll. Inc., grain dealer, said. If ft SELLS HEW STORY MEDTORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON. SUNDAY. OCTOBER IS. 1939. DeSoto Offers Feature Packed Car for 1940 Bigger, roomier, more powerful and with longer wheelbase. the 1040 De Soto It mailing ltB Initial public bow now at fine new home of Humphrey Motor. "Carrying the slogan, "the great American family car," the new De Soto emphasize 100 horsepower en gine. 122 -Inch wheelbase, aofa wldth aeata with more elbow and. legroom, Increased headroom despite a lower overall height, larger windows affording better vision and ventila tion, and greatly Improved riding qualities due to redistribution of weight and the placement of rear seats a full 11 Inches ahead of the rear axle. Entirely new in Una and contour, the 1940 De Soto bodies give the Impression of both ruggedness and speed. From head-on there la a dis tinctive massiveneas In the wide, horizontal catwalk grilles and heavy fandera with their flush-set sealed beam headlamps, while from the side or rear quarter the speed-streaming gives its full effect of alert eagerness. Contributing to the ensemble of smoothness and beauty are concealed hinge on front doors, latches flush with the hood sides, an undivided rear window of curved glass, "dupli cating curve" fenders which comple ment each other in appearance, and a new rear panel contour which har monizes with the flow of line in rear fendera. There la a very definite feeling of generous size and roominess about this new De Soto which is more fully appreciated when three husky adults seat themselves in either front or rear seat. For one thing, getting in or out of the back seat has been III DUO WJlfllWClttuij coo.Ci uy """'6 i the doors straight down Instead of ! having a quarter-circle "dog leg around the wheel housing. Appointments, upholstery and hard ware all show evidence of thought and attention to minute detail, Among the new safety devices in corporated in the instrument panel are tiny night lights which flash a red warning when gas supply, oil pressure, water temperature or gen erator output require attention. Under the heading of performance, the 1940 floating ride looms as one of the car's outstanding advantages, in the opinion of those who have had demonstrations. Generous size and new speedstrr;nn beauty of the 104U De Soto is 11 .parent tit this Z-door deluxe sedan. I louthiR ride Is one of the features offered In the new De Soto models which are now on display at the new home or Humph rev Motors. The Humphrey showroom, Im-nted at 88 south Riverside, will be open all day Sunday. ' New Home Humphrey Motors i The interior of the Fluhrer build ing located at 33 south Riverside was completely remodeled by Hum phrey Motors. The new car show room Is finished in knotty pine. There is a room for anyone who wants to wait for service work, meet a friend, or Just rest. The showroom will be kept comfortable at all times by the latest type gas heating equip ment. Two private offices, bookkeeping department and parts department occupy the space between the sales room and tha spotless service de partment. At night the front Is lighted by a new two color silhouette back light ing sign. It is the first neon sign of this type installed in Oregon. 'AM Owner 10 LAST PORTLAND. Oct. 14. (AP) "Grandma" Ida Maus. 68. Samaritan to the down -and -outer, died yester day. Twenty years ago Mrs. Maus launched her private fight for the underdog by opening "Grandmas Kitchen," a haven where indleent men could get a bite to eat and a place to sleep. She said she was prompted by a fear her own wander ing son might be "down on his luck. - Countless wayfarers ate at her table, slept in her limited but scrupulously clean establishment. In recent months she fed about oOO men daily and provided beds for 150. Her "hotel" was financed with out solicitation. She is survived by her widower, two daughters and two sons. PORTLAND, Oct. 14 (AP) Re ports here today indicated the Mc-Nary-for-Presldent move started by Governor Sprague had reached the senate. Senator Arthur Capper (R-Kan.) lold the senate the suggestion that Senator Charles L. McNary be con sidered for the presidency was "very ;imely." Party leaders here, fired by . the governor's speech at The Dalles rec ommending McNary be drafted, pro posed that Sprague accept the presi dency of a McNary-For-Presldent lub. which awaits McNary'a approv 1 before starting work actively. At. 4 '4 J 5 hT & a h. have more room, give our customers finer and faster service and have better used car facilities. '"We have spent considerable time and money to make our new lo cation one of the finest in the Rogue river valley. I searched the market for the latest time and labor saving equipment and I have tried to sur round myself with a personnel that is efficient, courteous, and loyal. I believe we now have nil of these things. , "I expected to really go places with De Soto and Plymouth, but the re ception the people of the valley gave our firm and automobile really as tounded me." Humphrey Used Car Department Moves The Humphrey Motora used car department has been moved from Eighth and Bartlett to the new loca tion at 33 South Riverside. The new lot is located under the canopy along the side and In the rear of the building, giving a total display capacity of from 25 to 30 cars. Bill Stirling, used car manager, says he plans to give the same friendly cooperation to used car buy ers that he has always given In the past. In the new location he will have even finer used cars than was possible before. The complete lot is well Illumi nated with flood-llghta to aid those who have to do their shopping alter dark. Mr. Stirling says: "I definitely pledge my department to at all times live up to the Humphrey Motors slogan, 'Our customers stay satis fied.' " Wright Is Manager New Service Dept. Richard "Dick" Wright, Humphrey Motors service manager has had 12 years experience with Chrysler corpo ration products. ' Mr. Wright has supervised the in stallation of equipment which makes It possible for Humphrey Motors to Frank Humphrey, local De Soto and Plymouth dealer gives the pub lic all the credit for making it pos sible for his company to expand. Eighteen months ago Mr. Hum phrey came to Medford from Kla math Falls to organize the Brlggs Humphrey Motor Co. It wasn't long before he found that the old loca tion was Inadequate to take care of a growing business. Mr. Humphrey recently took over complete owner ship by buying out his partner, Frank Briggs. Mr. Humphrey says: "We looked at every available lo cation in Medford and chose the Fluhrer building where we could Cowhands Hurt PORTLAND , Oct. 14. (AP) The broncos were obstreperous during yesterday's rodeo program at the Pa cific International livestock exhibit and two cowhands, Red Bentley and Mel Stonehouse, suffered slight Injuries. Phone 480 BROWNIE Of Course For PLUMBING and HEATING offer complete service, from a cotter pin to a complete motor overhaul. Mr. Wright, whose slogan is "Let Wright do It right the first time." says he Intends to keep his shop the cleanest In town. Closing time for Too Lata to Clas sify Ads Is 1:30 p. m. Helea Hedrlck. well known Medford writer, is the author of a short story titled "The Leopards' Mountains" which appears In tha October 31 issue of Collier's. Collier's describes tha story toi a brief index as being "brother aalnt brother makes drama". Colored pic tures by Geoffrey Blgps illustrates the local woman's latest publication. Mrs. Hedrlck ts the wl( of E. H Hod rick, Medford school superintend ent and Is the author of many recent stories. Uee Mall Tribune want ad. Pedestrian Killed VANCOUVER. Wash.. Oct. H. Pi Esther Cummiugs. about 66, ol Vancouver, died a few minutes after she was struck by an automobile driven by L. W. Short, Beavcrton, Ore., last night. Officer Barney Bleth reported. Krurger Boy Lnrkj NORTH BEND. Oc. 14. (AP) The Kreuger twlna, Robert and Richard, can slirug off Friday the 13th. They were bom on that day In 1926 and yesterday observed their 13th birthday anniversaries. Just to make it good, they each made 913 payments on their bicycles. Millwork and Plate Glass By Padgham Planing Mill Phone 521 Congratulations HUMPHREY MOTORS We Are Proud of Our Part in Helping Equip Your Fine New Service Dept. LITTRELL PARTS CO. 317 East Main Wiring and Fixtures in HUMPHREY MOTORS New Oarage were Installed by Trowbridge & Flynn Closing tlm for Too Lata to Clan Uy Ads la 1:30 p m. Use Mall Tribune want ad. Interiors and Tops on HUMPHREY MOTORS Used Cars are Correctly Reconditioned F. F. BUEK 314 E. Main Cushions - Seat Covers Congratulations to HUMPHREY MOTORS on their fine, new store for the sale of De Soto and Plymouth automobiles. It is another bright spot and a distinctive addition to Medford 's "automobile row." I We Congratulate HUMPHREY MOTORS On the opening of their beautiful new store Florescent Neon Display by Eugene Neon Sign Co. BEST OF LUCK To HUMPHREY MOTORS In Their New Location California-Pacific Utilities Co. YOUR GAS COMPANY 229 W. Main Medford it. & '- In 1 fnl k ( D n Pfflv IpjSJ A PRODUCT OF THE tl? ij;.SL . (ih fl CHRYSLER CORPORATION " Olj Before You Buy Any Car. Be Sure to Find Out bout De Soto's New Room, Ride, Handling Ease It's here. ..the 100 horsepower, 122H wheelbase De Soto. . .at new lower prices I Try De Soto's brilliant new performance; the inviting comfort of its wider seats; its luxuri ous newFloatingRidelThe rear axle is moved back VA inches... the back seat ride is as smooth as the front I It's 1940's most feature-packed new car lie bigger, lower-priced style car the modern American family wants! See De Soto today! Look Ride then Decide! Drive De Soto before you buy! De Soto Division op Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, Michigan. MAJOR B0WES,CB.S.NErW0RK,THURS.,9T0 10P.M., E.S.T. New, Perfected Handy-Shift It't aiier,faiter. , .reducaagear-ihifting to a flick of thawrlit. 1 100 HORSEPOWER ENGINE Try this brilliant new performance. 122Vi" WHEELBASE Seats, Aoori, i wider. Leg; and shoulder room re Increased I ADVANCED STYLING -Back' as I beautiful as the front! NEW FLOATING. RIDE-Rear axle ' moved back 7!a". Back seat ride now as smooth as front. HUMPHREY MOTORS Eugene, Oregon New Location 33 So. Riversid
