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New Britain herald., 1923-04-26
FIRST ANNIVERSARY

MT. and Mrs. Fred Snowman were pleasantly surprised at their home, 626 West Main street. last evening by a number of friends and relatives. the occasion being the first anniversary of their marriage. Many gifts were re- ceived and games were played during the evening. A buffet lunch was served.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26
Revise Wage Schedules
 Is Navy Dept. Order

E Washington, April 26. - After re- ceiving protests from labor organiza- tions and from naval authorities in charge of various shore establish ments the navy department announc- ed that the wage schedules recently promulgated to effective May would be recalled and revised.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26
IMPORTS DECREASE
Although Exports From Philippine Islands Show Big Increase, Pur-
 chases Have Declined Great Deal.

Manila, P. l.. April 27.-Exports from the Philippine Islands to the United States in 1922 exceeded those of 1921 by more than $13,500.00 but the imports from the United States decreased approximately $26.o00, 900, according to figures just compiled by the Bureau of Customs.
 The total trade with the United States in 1922 amounted to $111,S49,- 900 of which $64.116,000 was exports and s47,73S,0OO was imports. The total trade in 1921 was $124.4S6, 900, the exports being $50,356,0OO and the imports $74,13o,000.
 British ships carried the largest portion of the total trade of the Phil ippines in 1922, their cargoes being valued at $67,7S6,0oo, while Ameri- can ships carried goods valued at s62, ,000,0o0
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26
SOUTH CHURCH SPRING TEA

The Home and Foreign Missionary departments of the South Congrega- tional church will hold a spring tea and sale in the parlors of the church tomorrow afternoon at , o'clock. Tea will be served and many useful arti- cles will be on sale.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26

park and forest commission for six years from September 1, 1923.
 Harris Whittemore Of Naugatuck. to be member of the state park and forest commission for the unexpired portion of the term ending September 1, 1925.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-26

be given for inspection of locomo- tiyes.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-16
ENGLISH

Mrs. Vim. Force spent a part Of this
week with her mother, Mrs. Mamie
Steelman.
Mamie Steelman and Hildreth Steelman
were Atlantic City visitors on Thursday.
TAYLOR Shamrock and family. of Pleas
antville, were the guests of Mrs. Judith
English, on Sunday.
Mrs. Wilbur Taylor and children were
visiting Mrs. Claude Somers on Tuesday;
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harvey were Plea
santville visitors on Wednesday night.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-16
ABSECON.
Concluded from page

phecy. Virginia, BabcocK; Song, .Muslc
of the South by the Class; Newspaper,
Anna Pruchnicki; Key Grafton, Florence
Bell; Response. Catherine Mccarthy; Val
edictory, Charlotte Louise Hammel; Al.
dress. Rev. c. X. Dilks, the subject, An
Song; Presentation of Diplomas; the fol-
lowing children were given certificates
for perfect attendance; Fifth grade)
Walter Hammell. Anna Waddams, Mary
Hofman, (Fourth grade) Henry Smith,
kenneth Smith, Archie Hammell, Arthur
Jones, (First grade) Florence Fenton;
America, by audience; Benediction, Rev.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-16
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Rev. r. M. Simanton, Pastor,

1890 a. m, Worship and sermon, sub
ieet. Classification by Faith
2.30 p. m, Sabbath School.
Picnic to Mays Landing Jun q. Ad-
ults not members of the school will pay
so cents.
7.15 o. m, Christian Endeayor. Sub
jet. "Some Reforms that Need our Help"
Leader, Mrs. r. VI. SimantGn.
S p. m, Evening worship, subject:
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-16
WESLEY M. e. URIC
Rev. w. l. Shaw, Pastor.

$50 a. M, Glass Meeting.
1890 a. M, Preaching service, with
sermon by the Pastor.
2.30 p. m, Sunday School.
D. M, Epworth League.
s D. M, Evening worship and sermon
by the pastor.
Wednesday, at s p. M, Prayer Meeting;
Monthly Business Meeting and Social
of the Mems Progressive Bible Glass on
Thursday evening, at S. All members
and male friends of the Glass. will re-
member the date and try to be there.
e.. c.. Weeks is the teacher of the Glass,
and has a message for you each Sunday
afternoon. Come out and enjoy the dis
cussions.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-16
BETHANY M. E. CHURCH.
E PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY
MISSION HALL.
10 Turnpike Road.
SALEM M. E. CHURCH.
s. Monroe VanSant, Pastor.

Services Sunday as follows;
9.45 a. m. Glass Meeting.
1890 a. M, Morning worship and SER
mon by the pastor; subject, THE True
Holy Grail"
$50 p. m, Sunday School,. Glasses for
S p. M, Evening worship and sermon
by the pastor; subject, Borne of Four"
The Mems Club will occupy the choir
seats and lead in the service of praise.
Wednesday, s p. M, AIid-week church
service.
Thursday evening, Senior and Junior
Choir Rehearsal. Meeting of Boy Scouts.
Friday evening, Mems Club.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-16
ST. JOHNS M. P. CHURCH.
Rev. Georqe W. IONS, Jr., Pastor.

$50 a. M, Glass Meeting.
1870 a.. M, Morning Worship and ser
er's identification with Christ"
2 p. M, Children's Church.
2.30 p. M, Sunday School. All members
are urged to be present, as tickets VIII
be given out for the picnic.
p. M, Christian Endeavor; topic:
What are some reforms that call for our
help?" Leader. Mrs. Peter Horton;
S D.. M. Preaching service, with SER
mon by the Pastor, subject What l live
for"
Monday, at 7 p. M, intermediate c. e.
business meeting and social.
Wednesday, the annual picnic OF the
Sunday School will be held at Lenape
Park, Mays Landing. Trucks VIII leave
ing. all trucks will cave the Park to-
gether at S p. NJ, sharp. A good time is
anticipated. A slight charge will be
made for those who are not members,
Friday. at S p. m, prayer meeting, fol-
lowed by choir rehearsal.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-16
MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH..
Rev. M. r. Matthews, Pastor.

Sunday: Il a. m. theme, Let me go
home'; 1.30 p. M, Bible School ). +.
Moody, supt;; 8 p m, Sermon to the
G. w. WASHINGTON, of the house of pray
er; S p. M, sermon by Pastor. Wednes-
day, S D. M, prayer service.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-16

Launching the Ship
A highly-trained double quartette will
sing at all services.
Wednesday,. at S p. m, Prayer Meeting
Friday. at s p. M. intermediate c. %.
Circle A will hold 9 bread and cake
sale in Crawford's store on Saturday,
June %, at 10 a. m.
The Lords Supper viii be observed the
first Sunday in July.
Please secure your letters OF member
ship, and unite with us.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-16
IN THE


ST. MARKS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Rev. Charles w. Colt. Rector.
Services Sunday as follows:
10 a. m, Sunday School.
II a. M, Morning Prayer and sermon. q,
Thursday, at S D. M, choir rehearsal
BETHANY M. &, CHURCH.
L. o. Champion, Pastor.
services Sunday as follows:
2.30 D.. M, Sunday School.
s D. m, Song Service and Preaching.
Wednesday, s p. m. prayer meeting.
The official board will meet after pray
er meeting.
THE PENTEcoSTAL ASSEMBLY
MISSION HALL.
10 Turnpike Road.
Rev. Walter e. Albee, Pastor.
Praise Meeting at 3 p. m; Young Peo-
pies Meeting, at Ills p. M, leader, Miss
kate Clark; preaching at 7.45 p. M, sub
jet: Coming to Jesus for Rest" lisa.
Tuesday. 7.45 p. M. Bible Study.
Thursday, 7.45 p. M, Praise and Pray
er Meeting.
Friday, 7.45 p. M, Preaching.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
OAKLAND MILEAGE
BASIS PLAN SOLVES
REPAIR QUESTION
Gunner Is Told Just When
Adjustments Should Be
Made.

How long should motor car run
without repairs or replacement?
According to Charles Koehler of the
Koehler- Kunkel Motor company, it
is not possible to answer This ques-
ton in, one sentence. The Oakland
Motor company, he says, has formu-
lated a plan known as the mileage
basis plan whereby a motorist does
know exactly how long each vital
part of the cars mechanism will func-
ton without adjustment or repair,
under ordinary care. .c
Although the plan is given in "mil-
cage" it can be likewise translated
into terms of years for the benefit of
those who judge the age of their
motor car in years rather than miles,
he says.
Taking the 1900 miles year as
the mileage covered by the average
motorist--which is a high figure-the
mileage basis plan of Oakland would
cover the following vital points Of
operation for the following number
of years.
/. Motor bearings, more than five
years. The main crankshaft bearings
will last this time or more without
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
MORE THAN THIRD
OF CARS DELIVERED
UNDER OWN POWER
OIds Officials Predict so
Per Cent Driueauuays
p by Summer.

With more than a third of present
car deliveries being made by overland
driveaways, due to railroad congestion,
the prediction is being made at the
Olds Motor Works in Lansing, Mich,
that more than 80 per cent of the au-
tomobiles made in this country during
the early summer months viii have to
be delivered under their own power.
The records of the company show
that despite snow and ice in the east
ern and northwestern sections of the
country. 50 per cent of the cars being
delivered today are being driven away
by dealers.
The traffic experts predict that
there will be no relief in the next two
months and this means that Michigan
companies will have to drive cars to
dealers within radius Of 500 miles
OF the factory. ..
1t is expected that il will be early
summer before any. relief in the
freight car situation is experienced
from the eastern territories and the
middle west and south will have to
drive cars. IL Is said.
The Oldsmobile executives believe
that deliveries can be made by rail
to the Pacific coast either through the
American railroad systems or over the
Canadian roads to the coast.
1t is said that the demand for cars
at this time of the year has never been
equalled before and every effort is be-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

adjustment or replacement 100000
miles,.
.. Valves, two years or more.
Valves will function properly for this
length of time or more without grind
ing, (15,000 miles,.
3. Connecting rod bearings, more
than five years. VIII run this length
of time without tightening or re-
pairs. 10000 miles,.
4. Cylinders, pistons and piston
rings, more than two years. Will
give no trouble for at least this
time. $4,000 miles,. This feature
is covered by special written guran-
tee.
.. Tires. two to three years. (15,'
600 to 2J,000 miles,.
/ 6. Transmissions, axles, frames
steering gear body-life of car.
f. Z. Gasoline mileage, 90. to % miles
per gallon.
I'm all cases the time or mileage
basis figures are conservative" states
{. ]. Nephler. generalrsaiv; manager
"Sinee this mileage basis plan went
into effect at the beginning of the
year, the records in eur hands have
more than backed up our plan. y
is in line with the Thought of al
motorists today who are buying trans
portation at definite price per mile
or per year."
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
TO BAR HACKERS
Washington Authorities Take Steps
To Solve Problem.

Washington. ID. C.. ArriI 3-Rov-
ing hackers gre TO be barred from
tho rongested business streets OF
Washington by order Of the board
of commissioners of the District OF
Columbia, and they will have to seek
n haven elsewhere. Within certain
limitotion thev aleo are to he pre-
vented from establishing stands along
such streets.
The rowing hacker problem hns
como to he asserious one from traffic
standpoint in many Of the cities Of
the country. Not only do they add
To the congestion of traffic but they
constitute a menace to other motorists
and pedestrians. alike. The action Of
rho commissioners of the District OF
Columbia in segreyatinr them is ron,-
mendablc one and II should establish
y precedent for othe-s citins which
have not already acted in like man
ner to follow.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
SERVICE OF GREAT
CONCERN TO PUBLIC
ASSERTS BASSETT
Transportation Also of Vi
tai Interest, Says
Buick Official.

There are many departments OF an
automobile plant in whose efficiency
the public is deeply concerned, ac-
cording TO Fl. III. Bassett, president of
the Buick Motor company. Two of
these. he says, are transportation and
service.
"No stone is left unturned by
Buick to get cars TO destination
promptly" said Mr.. Bassett, in dis
cussing the question with Col. b. r.
Webb of the San Antonio branch of
the Buick Motor company. "Last
fall, for instance, Buick resorted to
the double-decking of flat cars to at
tain this end. Buick cars reach the
buyer as near specified time as is
humanity possible and will continue
to.
"Service is all-important. The
dealer who handles a good car and
gives good service is the dealer to deal
with. But he can supply neither I'M
less the factory is behind him. Buick
provides. regardless of cost, n definite
flat rate service that dealers pass
along TO their customers. Buick in
sists on dealers carrying ample spare
parts, modern facilities and maintain
ing reasonable charges.
"During the last five years Buick
has produced an average of more than
100000 cars per annum., eliminating
in its record 1922 production of
moro than $4,000. This year Buick
is equipped and expects to greatly
excel the latter figure.
"Buick owes its great production
TO the fact that It has not only al
ways supplied good cars. but coop
Grated with its dealers in merchandise
ing them,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

around the complete circumference of
the tire. When car becomes stuck
| in hole or n rut, and it is necessary
TO spin the wheels in order to get out,
the tread is quite often cut up by
ksmall stones or glass in the bottom of
the rut. At times this may extend
into a number of or all of the plies
Of fabric and cause the tire TO be
absolutely worthless. At other times
Fit may be only slight and can be
taken care of by repairing or retread-
| ing.
Sidewalk cuts may result from bot
ties, tin cans, pieces of metal, irregu-
lar shaped stone and like objects. For
instance, when running over the edge
of piece of bottle it will cause the
opposite edge to turn up and cut the
Sidewalk. The same is true of other
like objects.
Should Avoid Curb.
Scuffed sidewalks result from run
ming against curb when stopping,
hitting curbs when rounding corners
or running in ruts. The latter may be
considered rut wear. These are to be
guarded against as the sidewall is not
wear.
Now that you have better idea of
the abuses TO which tires are subject
you can better appreciate the mileage
you get from your castings. The devel-
opment of the modern tire is truly re-
markable. 1t seems only few years
ago that 5000 miles of service was
something to become excited about.
Any tire dealer can now tell you of
cases where more than 10000 miles
have been returned by casing. II you
expect your car to run smoothly you
see to it that il is properly fabricated.
that adjustments are made when. ne
cessary. Give your tires thought be-
fore you have to. Watch you infla-
ton. Let your tire dealer inspect them
occasionally so that he can detect
minor injuries and makr the nectl,d
repairs before they become mileage
and dollar MASTERS.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
FORD SELLS 10000
CARS AT RETAIL IN
MONTH OF FEBRUARY
Early Shortage Appears
Almost Certain Says
Gillespie. $

With 10000 Ford cars sold at re-
tail in February, a new record for the
shortest month in the year has been
established, according to Frank
Gillespie, sales manager of the Cliff
ton George Motor company, one of
the four local authorized Ford deal
ers. February sales, Mr.. Gillespie
SAYS, exceeded those of January by
more than $4,000 and marked the
eleventh month in which Ford sales
have reached the 100000 mark.
This sales record" continued Mr..
Gillespie, "bears out predictions made
at the opening of the year that an
acute shortage in Ford cars is GER
tain and this shortage is expected TO
be felt within the next two months
with the increased volume of car buy
ing which is always attendant upon
the spring months.
"Even the high production sehed-
ule set at the Ford Motor company
factory, which will reach 6OOO cars
and trucks a day about April /,
will be unable TO meet the apparent
demand for Ford products.
Anticipating a great increase IN
the demand for Ford cars during the
present year the factory laid plans
for increasing production to the 5000
cars n day schedule and since Janu-
ary has been constantly speeding up
manufacture to reach this figure. De-
mand so far has been of such great
proportions as to absorb nearly all
production. and stocks in hands OF
dealers are at present the lowest they
have been in months.
February sales of 116,0S0 cars
were made in the face of unfavorable
weather conditions in many sections
of the country which tied up freight
traffic and prevented many deliveries.
This was particularly true throughout
the Northwest. the northern tier of
states and in New England. In Cali-
fornia, too, cold weather during a
part of the month had its effect upon
car sales.
~Yet with even these unfavorable
conditions. the February sales topped
those of January Is and set new
high record for mid-winter selling.
with February the eleventh month
in which Ford car sales have gone
over 100000, the total for this period
is close TO 100000 cars
speak car sales are usually reached
during the summer months with drops
in the fall and winter. This feature
of automobile absorption by the buy
ing public has been completely chang
ed during the last few months through
the activities Of the Ford dealer or
ganization which has raised the
peak line to include every month
in the year.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
SHORTAGE OF HUPP
CARS SEEMS LIKELY
IN FACE OF DEMAND
Despite Factory Enlarge.
ment, Facilities Taxed
to Limit.

Although the Hupp Motor Car cor
poration completed a 80 per cent en-
largcment to its plant over seven
weeks ago it already finds itself forced
to operate its entire facilities at
capacity to meet its present demand,
according to information just received
by Tom Little of the Burton-Lary
Motor company, local Hupmobile dis
tributor.
"All prior Hupmobile sales records
are being shattered" said Mr.. Little.
"Hupp is finding itself in the unique
position Of just having considerably
added to its output facilities and then
almost. Immediately discovering that
they are insufficient.
February shipments Of Hupmobiles
easily surpassed. those of January.
which came close to breaking all
monthly records. The" continuance OF
transportation difficulties throughout
the month necessitated further numer'
our driveaways to the nearer centers
Of distribution in an effort TO lighter
the general traffic burden and TO pro
vide additional freight cars for ship
ment, TO the more distant cities.
"Hupmobile- distributors and deal
e-s last November placed orders fol
1923 for nearly 10000 more cars thar
the company produced in its RECORD
year of 1922. Now they are urgin:
the factory to raise their quotas st;l
higher. They point out that the,
must have evcl more to meet the de
mand. Many distributors are repo-;'
ing that their prest mt orders already
forecast shortage Of Hupmobiles IN
their territory within the next two
or th-se weeks.
"Hupo's manufacturing department
is maNng an intensive study Of the
corporations entire plant facilities in
an effort 10 find ways to raise the
daily output TO higher level: They
hope to find ways TO increase tins
output during the last six months oi
this year. in order 70 provide for the
continually greater demands for Hup'
mobiles.
"The, heavy sales of January and
February already make II certain that
Hupmobile cuisines for the first quar-
ter of 1923 will exceed by consid-
cradle margin any previous first guar,
ter in the corporations history. and
that it will probably break all QUAR-
terly sales records of this company.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
TESTS SHOW USE
OF DIM HEADLIGHTS
IS NOT ADVISABLE
Solution of Problem Lies
in Selection of Cor
rect Lenses. ~

A headlight which will brilliantly
illuminate the road ahead without
glazing in the eyes of the driver
coming from the opposite direction is
the ideal of motorists.
The bureau of standards OF the
Department of Commerce has been
making tests on automobile headlights
with view to devising simple meth
ODDS of testing lights on the road, and
keeping them in adjustment.
A report on the results OF these tests
follows:
, "A method of testing is used which
requires nothing more complicated
than a screen of canvas or other suit
able material on which three lines are
drawn. One of these is horizontal and
at approximately the same height as
the headlights of the car; the other
two are vertical and as far apart as
the headlights.
"The car is placed at distance of
twenty-five feet with its lights shin
ing on the screen. The region below
the horizontal line should be bril-
liantly illuminated. with the illumina-
ton extending only n short distance
above and then fading to an intensity
slightly greater than that obtained by
using DINNERS. Some light is requir-
ed in this region. but should not be
bright enough TO be glaring. The
bright light should not rise as high on
the sides as it does at the center.
"In passing tests made at the bu-
reau it was shown that two cars using
good lenses could safely pass without
using DINNERS. The lights did not
glare in the eyes of approaching driv.
ers, yet they lit up the road beyond
the other car with sufficient bril-
liancy 10 permit the driver TO sec
what was there. When dinners are
used, on the other hand, the road be-
yond the approaching car is left in
complete darkness, and not until he
has passed it can the driver see what
is there.
a case is told Of where several
school girls were killed because of this.
They passed behind one car in cross
ing the road and one coming from
the opposite direction ran them down.
In this case both cars were using
DINNERS. On another occasion a car
smashed into high curbing.
Lenses of the best design appear
TO be made NJ of rectangular or
triangular sections, and these will be
found slightly curved on one surface,
the axis of the curve being vertical,
and the top of the sections are thinner
than the bottom.
"Certain types of reflectors will
give approximately the same distribu-
ton as these lenses, and with such a
plain glass is used.
Lenses of poor design scatter the
light in all directions. Such lenses do
not give sufficient illumination on
the road, and are almost sure to give
glaring light in the eyes of ap-
proaching drivers. A driver should
always consult his police department
before buying n lens. and obtain a
list of approved devices"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
Visit Olds Plant.

Among the visitors this week at the
Odds Motor Works of Lansing, Mich,
we're: NJ. +. Meyer, Columbus, Ohio,
distributor; ii. NJ. Nadeau, general
manager of the Pittsburg Odsmobile
Company w. V. Faunce and George
Andrews of The w. V. Faunce Motor
Company, of Chicago; w. j. Clemens,
manager of the Oldsmobile branch in
Detroit. Numerous other. dealers az
distributors were also at the factory
to arrange for spring deliveries.