Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1920-08-06
IDAHO AUTO DEALERS FORM A
STATE ORGANIZATION

STATE ORGANIZATION
Boise, Idaho, Aug. 3. The organi-
cation Of the Idaho Automobile Trades
Association was affected at a meeting
held here The nine directors, repre-
senting the three principal zones of the
southern part of the state, at meet
ing at Pocatello elected Jay Parrish. OF
Boise, president. At the Boise meet
ing of the directors Guy Flenner was
elected secretary treasurer. Many
matters of interest to the auto trades
were discussed. The directors were en-
tertained by the local dealers at ban
quet at the Owyhee
Objects of the Association
I The objects of the association, which
is to include auto dealers, accessory
houses and others. and which. it is
hoped, can be extended over the entire
state. are set forth in the articles Of
association.
THE fundamental objects of this
association are to firmly establish the
industry within the state of Idaho and
to secure for the people of the state Of
Idaho all Of the benefits to be derived
from the industry;
ITO further advance and protect the
legitimate interests of the automotive
trades in the state of Idaho;
ITO affiliate with the National Auto
mobile Dealers association and similar
associations;
ITO investigate and urge the enact
ment and enforcement of just and ra-
tional legislation pertaining to the sale.
maintenance ownership and operation
of motor vehicles and equipment;
"To aid and cooperate with projects
for the upbuilding and maintenance
of good roads throughout the state OF
Idaho. without discrimination:
ITO promote tourist travel in the
state and to assist legitimate efforts
within the state to induce emigration
to the state:
ITO maintain fully equipped legal
department. for the benefit of the asso-
citation;
To publish a bulletin or paper for
general trade information"
TRAFFIC BUREAU
The directors also authorized the
establishment of a traffic bureau
which win. render service to members
in checking freight and express bills
and collecting claims.
The names of the nine directors IN
charge of the associations affairs are:
J. NJ. Chase, Pocatello: J. P. Blair
Idaho Falls. Mr.. Burns. Rexburg;
Charles O. Rulon. Twin Falls; Fran
Parks, hurley; Charles Hansen, Sho-
shone: f. r. Neitfel Boise; F. f. Boil
man. Caldwell; c. c. Margrove. Weiser
Scope of Industry in Idaho
President Parrish at the Owyhee
banquet. in outlining the scope of cha
associations work. referred to the SER
vice to be performed with relation to
the public
THE Auto industry" he declared,
"enteres so largely into the social and
business life of this country, that the
interests of dealers, accessory men,
SLING stations. tire men, etc, ana The
public are closely interlinked. Mutual
consideration is imperatively de-
manded in the line of service
Commercially speaking, the auto in
dus;ry has taken high place in our
state. In Ada county alone the auto
payroll is better than s75oO0o a year
When the public comes to know the
large number Of employees associated
with this industry in the state. and its
general activities, public and indus
trial. it viii be in position to form
more correct estimate as to the value
of the auto industry to all as big,