Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-03
DRIVER HALF
THROUGH RIDE
Endurance Champion Ends
Fifty-two Hours Of
100-Hour Test

At two o'clock Thursday after
noon, John J. King. champion en-
durance driver who Tuesday morn
ing pulled out from the Isom Mo-
tor Co.. had completed fifty-two
hours OF his one hundred-hour en-
durance drive and was still gliding
over the streets OF Brownsville at
ease.
The only noticeable signs on the
champion were a very heavy black
growth or whiSkers, his hair wind
blown and heavy lines under his
eyes. The brightly painted vehicle
has been viewed by hundreds In
Brownsville and the Valley since
Mr.. King started on his tireleSs ride.
Having driven previous tests, King
is confident Of success and seems
not to give the least thought to the
possibility Of any difficulty arising
in his five-day non-motor stop
drive. Notwithstanding the fact
that he is compelled TO do without
sleep and must eat his meals at some
inconvenience.
The car was running perfectly.
King declared, praising the Pontiac
highly for its performance. at the
same time giving due credit TO the
Gulf gasoline and Supreme motor
oil that is being used exclusively.
The motor hood was sealed down
at the start OF the drive. and no
more oil will be added until after
the drive is completed.
In Valley Towns
Yesterday, King drove to several
nearby neighboring towns, where
crowds thronged around him at his
stops.
Endurance driving Is not SO hard,
King said, if a person is in good
physical condition. There Is a lot in
getting accustomed 10 1t, but it is
rather tires0me. however, and fire.
quently very interesting, King says.
After the sleepless tour Is complet-
ed. Kings manager and a special
nurse take charge of the systematic
rest and relaxation required by him.
He will be allowed 10 sleep one hour
at first and will be awakened TO
prevent a too complete relaxation
which might impair heart action.
Gradually the rest periods will be
heightened until the body again
functions normally.
King again wishes TO thank the
Brownsville merchants who are
cooperating in this unusual test
and who have provided him with the
necessities which he must use: Fire
stone Service Stores TO prevent tire
trouble: the American Cafe serves
him wholesome and delicious meals;
"A Balova wrist watch TO tkeep &C
curate time is furnished by Dorf-
mans Jewelry store; Drs. Anderson
& Anderson are keeping him fit
with their chiropractic treatments
daily. His car is equipped with a
Philico balanced radio. We Ode
College Inn is visited daily for his
soft drinks: the Valley Radiator and
Body Works will refinish the Pom
tiac at the end Of the drive: M.
Garcia Gomez & Champion furnish
him with their special roasted COT
fee daily. The Model Laundry is
keeping his clothes sanitary.
Public May Ride
MIR. King invites the public to
ride with him at any time during
the drive and anyone may do so by
hailing him on the streets or by
getting in touch with the Isom
Motor Co, Oakland and Pontiac
dealers. Today Mr.. King will 90 on
a drive that will carry him UP the
Valley as far as Edinburg. and then
TO Corpus Christi and return.
Further results Of his drive will
be carried in The Herald.