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Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-03

electrical energy run but slightly in
excess of $l,000,000 annually. The
figure for 1884 was $1027, 1879. Net
earnings would be but small frac-
ton of this amount.
Far from robbing the valley, the
company throughout the years has
earned a return but slightly ex-
ceeding the cost of money invested
in the business. A consistent policy
has been followed of reinyesting the
net returns, supplemented by still
greater sums derived from the sale
of bonds, in extensions and better
ments to the electrical system in
the valley. This has brought about
a progressive improvement in both
the quality ana extent of service
rendered.
Far from drawing money out of
the valley. as has been charged, the
company has steadily poured new
money into the valley until its in
vestment aggregates many millions
of dollars.
1t is significant, in this respect
that during the past Is years The
Southern Sierras Power company
has only paid two dividends on its
preferred stock OF per cent each,
and no dividend on its common
stock.
We have looked upon Our busi-
ness in Imperial Valley as one IN
its pioneering stages, when we
could well afford to plow back our
earnings awaiting the maturity OF
the enterprise for the return OF
capital. Whether this policy proves
to have been foolish one from
the standpoint of our stockholders
or not, it has certainly redoundcd
to the benefit Of the people Of Inn
perial Valley.
Through the pursuance Of this
policy the valley has been afford
ed an adequate supply OF power and
o dependable service. without
which the remarkable development
that has taken place would not
have been possible. Whatever nap
pens in the future we al least have
the satisfaction Of knowing that oer
companies have been One ol the
factors IN Us upDuilaing,
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-03
FAIR WARMING

PUEBLO, Colo. W,P)-Citizens of
Pueblo were amused when they saw
this sign in front of local church.
1t read: Subject Of Sunday eve
ning'S sermon, DO You Know What
He'll Tsp" Beneath it in small let
ters was printed: Come and hear
our organist."
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-03
Negro Editor To
Address Meeting

John W. Fowler, associate editor
of the California Eagle and one of
the Negro leaders of the state, will
deliver a lecture to the recent
school graduates, their parents and
friends at the A NJ E. church to-
night Monday, at 8:15 o'clock.
The speaker will be- remembered
for the address he delivered at the
Emancipation celebration last Aug
ust
His subject tonight will be How
Can I Best Make of Myself a Good
Citizen, and My Community Bet
ter Place in Which to Live?"
The public is cordially invited to
attend. There will be no admission
charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-03
West GivesNStand

Continued from Page p
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-03

rover IruSt
One more word before close. Dc
hot let your Judgment in this mat
ter be warped by cries of power
trust" and the thought that the
company represents some greedy
band of financiers that are trying
to rob the community. In fact, the
companys investment in the val
leyS service represents the savings
of over 10000 individuals, most of
them people of but moderate
means-Some 40 per cent of them
women, and many of them largely
dependent upon the income they are
now receiving from their invest
ment.
The company is today, and al
ways has been, independently con-
trolled and free from any affilia-
tions with the large banking or
public utility groups of the coun-
try. The largest stockholders con-
sist of group of western men, like
yourselves, who conceived the enter
prise, originally invested their own
money therein, and have maintain
ed this investment over the years.
ReinveStment Policy Followed BY
the Company
Wild statements are made as TO
the money The Southern Sierras
Power company is receiving from its
valley business. 1 am advised that
q district official has stated that
the power company has profits from
its electrical business in the valley
of $2.500,000 year. Yet it can be
easily ascertained from reports filed
with the California Railroad Com
mission that our total gross receipts
in Imperial Valley from the sale OF
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
BRITISH ROAD
PLAN STUDIED
BY ROOSEVELT
Excess Condemnation Gives
Government Land for
Highways.

Rv Ttnes Special
WASHINGTON. March ia
network OF self-supporting super
highways. to be constructed over
the country BY using the English
system. is a possibility for the
United States. President Roosevelt
has revealed.
Discussing the proposal that a
great system Of transcOntinnental
highways be built as part Of the
Vorzs-relief program. the chief ex-
ecutive described the suggested plan
under which part Of the cost Of the
roads might be met.
Without committing himself to
any road plan. the President said
such a program was one OF the
many things studied. Prom other
sources II has been learned the dis
cussion involved a proposal for three
east and west highways and two
running north and south.
Excess condemnation. as described
~ the President. would involve
acquisition through condemnation
BY the government of a broad strip
Of land on each side Of a new high
way. This land would be acquired
az a value placed on 1t before the
highway Is constructed. With value
enhanced by the new highway, the
land could be sold at sufficient
profit % meet some Of the costs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
STUDEBAKERS
NOW SOLD AT
LOWER PRICES
Paul G. Hoffman, Head of
Reorganized Company,
Announces Cuts.

Free Of legal entanglements the
new Studebaker Corp. today unex-
pectedly hurled a challenge to the
automobile industry by sharply re-
ducing delivered prices of the 1885
miracle ride Studebaker cars. Re-
auctions in indianapolis run as high
as SGT on some models, according
to o. J. Litzelman, head of Litzel-
man & Morrison, Inc, local Stude-
baker distributor, zoos N. Meridian
st.
The price announcement was
made by Paul G. Hoffman, presi-
dent, who stated:
"Studebaker is down to fighting
trim. We've shaken off many bur-
densome expenses. We have millions
of dollars in new capital. We have
no bank loans. We have no pre-
ferred stock. Or plants have been
written down from $49,000,000 to
$15,000,00O. All of these things have
reduced our manufacturing costs
and we're passing the reductions on
to the public right away.
1.-THE price reductions are made
without reducing the quality of our
cars in any way. They are the same
well designed, we'll made 1885
Studebakers as the day before yes
terday and yesterday. The savings
have all come about as a result of
our company coming out of receiver
ship and getting on our own feet
again.
"Studebaker is again The Great
independents facile, well-trained,
hard-hitting automobile manufac-
turer, and we feel that our new low
prices, our remarkable automobiles,
and the high spirit of our entire
organization is going to make us a
figure of increasing Importance in
the automotive picture. The public
is with us-we sold 100000 cars I'M
der receivership and will sell lot
more now that we are back on our
own feet again"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
GOOD LOCKS ON
AUTOS NEEDED
Survey Shows High Number
of TheftS; Stolen Cars
Used in Crimes.

Results Of a recent survey con-
Quoted among 139 automobile edi-
tors of leading newspapers showed
an appalling need for better locks
on cars. Responses represented so
cities with total car thefts of 1885,
O79.
In figures checked in December,
1894, in Indianapolis, total thefts
we're found to be 2161. The relation
Of these figures to other crimes,
when reports showed that 80 per
cent Of all burglaries are committed
with stolen cars, and Of the rela-
tionShip between fatalities and
stolen cars, is all too evident.
A new lock, the development of
the laboratories of the Dudley Lock
Co. Chicago, recently has been COM
pleted and passed all tests qualifying
it as drill-proof, jimmy-proof, grip
proof, file-proof and with unique
four-edge key that is copy-proof.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
RECORD SALES
PACE IS KEPT
BY PLYMOUTH
February Showed Gain of
20 Per Cent Over
Month in 1884.

The short month of February was
another record breaking month for
the Plymouth Motor Corporation,
with shipments totalling 42,S74 units,
H. C. Mock, vice president, an
nounces.
Mr.. Mock revealed that Plym-
outh's shipments for the 28-day
period this year were % per cent
above the 1882 units shipped in
February last year. He said the
Plymouth factories set a new all
time February record for shipments.
plymouth shipments for the first
two months this year were 81, $685."
he said. This was a rs per cent
gain over the 52,185 cars shipped in
the corresponding two-month period
year ago."
Retail deliveries of new Plymouth
cars for the same period show an
even higher percentage gain over
last years records than shipments
to dealers, according to the execu-
tive. He said that Plymouth deal
ers sold more than $4,000 new cars
in January and February this year,
compared with approximately $4,000
in the two months of 1884.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
SALES CHIEF CHOSEN
Ray W. Lindamood Appointed by
Autolight Makers.

The appointment Of Ray w. Lind
amood as first vice president iii
charge of sales has been announced
by the United Manufacturing Co.
of Chicago, manufacturer of Safety
light, an improved type of automo-
bile driving light.
The announcement is coincident
with the Inauguration of a compre-
hensive national advertising cam
paign on Safetylight. Mr.. Linda
mood is widely known in the auto
motive accessory trade and was for
several years sales manager for the
Lorraine organization.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
REBUILDERS WILL MEET
Automotive Group Convention to
Open in City May q.

Plans for the largest convention
in the history of the Automotive
Engine Rebuilders Association, to be
held here May 81 to 80. are pro-
crossing at a rapid pace. Practic-
ally the entire facilities of the Clay
pool have been reserved for the con-
vention.
Registrations will begin on Sum-
day, May 26, and continue until
noon Monday, when the technical
sessions start.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
will be devoted to technical and
educational sessions, followed by the
usual open forum discussions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
Beats Slot Machine
BpTimss Special

By Times Special
MUNCIE. March 13.-City Prose-
cutor Clarence High is one Of the
few men who have ever broken even
on a slot machine. He gave Patro-
man Charles Nelson nickel TO play
a slot machine 70 prove TO Mu-
nicipal Judge J. Frank Mann that
the machine was a gambling device.
The nickel disappeared into the
slot. nothing came out. and Mr..
Higi had proved his point.
After the machine had been de-
stroyed. however, in accordance
with the judges order. the $3.50 it
contained was placed before the
court. Judge Mann began issuing
another order turning the money
over 70 the police pension fund.
Just a minute" the prosecutor
shouted. Make that s6.55-I want
my nickel back" He got 1t.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
IcAPIToL MOTORS OPENS SECOND USED CAR STORI


Because of increasing new car
sales, Capitol Motors Co., direct
Dodge and Plymouth dealer, Cap
itol-av and Michigan-st. announce
the opening of its second used car
store pictured above) at 1404 w.
Westinghouse.
Thomas E. Hanika, general man
ager of the company, in announcing
the new location states that the
main store will continue with used
car sales as in the past and that
the new Washington location will
simply afford great outlet to take
care of the larger used car stock
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13

Announcement of a grand ami
versary sale from tomorrow to
March "a inclusive, celebrating the
introduction of the liberal budget
pay plan one year ago in Indian
apolis, is made by E. B. Oscars,
manager of Goodrich Silvertown
Stores, Inc, Delaware and North
SITS.
According to Mr.. Oscars. 'the
purpose of the sale is to help local
motorists prepare their automobiles
for spring and summer driving on
convenient easy terms through our
budget pay plan department"
Our original budget plan,' he
declared. apparently has solved a
long felt need of many thousands of
car owners. II has met with un-
usual acceptance everywhere, prob
ably because it is so flexible and we'll
suited to economic conditions and
because 1t fits every need and purse
and provides for liberal credit ex-
tension without any of the usual
Investigations and embarrassment"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
BACK HOME AGAIN

Stolen automobiles recovered BY police
Mamie Gi,reath. 24i3 N Capitol-av.
Ford sedan. found in front Of 2l57 n.
Capitcl-av.
coach. found sr isfh-st and Senate-av.
Dorothy Voizht Ssi6 ". Washington
q Plymouth coupe. found az kirley and
FavmorG-stg stripped OF battery.
Albert Zeikier. 1925 s Senste-sr. Plvm-
outh sedan. found on Road s.. tou- miles
southwest q Anderson. stripped OF radio
and battery.
Frank sims. s4s Caufornia-st Buick
ccupe found IN allev az lsth-st and SEN
afe-av wrecked
G ". DlIman. 1888 Centrsl-sv. Pontiac
sedan found 40 SIS i2fh-st
Erhef Tomiin SIS - LsSalie-st. Willis
sedan. found 81 Maryland and Meridian
SITS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
Bank Creditors Organize
b. Tincs Special

b TFIEf NTFTIII
LAFAYETTE. March 13-DepoSi-
tors OF the defunct Tppecsnoe
Loan and Trust Company turned
out in force here at a mass meeting
called 70 develop a program for
protection Of the interests Of the
banks creditors.
About 1000 persons crowded into
Red Mems Hall 10 form a tempo
rary organization. naming a COM
mittee OF seven 10 proceed with a
program and map out a plan OF
ACTON.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
COAL GIVES GASOLINE
British Get 5000 Gallons From Each
$50 Tons of Fuel

Because Of the high cost Of i'm
ported fuel, several plants for pro-
auction Of gasoline from coal are
being constructed throughout the
British Isles. Each plant Is capa-
bic Of producing 5000 imperial GAL
Ions Of gasoline a day from $50 tons
OF coal.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
H. J. WATSON, Representa-
tive of General Motors,
Points to Revival.

A marked interest in the 1885 line
of trucks displayed by General Mo-
tors Truck Co. in the Indianapolis
branch, 81 w. 13th-st, was evinced
by the enthusiastic reception given
the new models during the salon
showing.
H. j. WATSON, Indianapolis zone
manager, said that indications point
to 1885 as the best truck year since
1923. The company showed an in
crease in 1884 over the preceding
year of 40 per cent, while as many
units have been sold thus far this
year as during the first four months
of 1884.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13

that the firm is obliged to handle.
Our January and February new
car sales broke all previous records
for volume and this, of course, means
a tremendous volume of 'trade-ins'
that we must likewise market" said
Mr.. Hanika I'VE believe the addi-
ton of this new store will permit
unrestricted new car sales opera
tons"
The new store is in charge of Earl
Leonberger, who has long been iden-
titled with Motor Row in Indian
apolis, and is particularly expert
enced in TIE merchandising of used
cars.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
Stolen Cars Wrecked

By Itwes Special
PERU. March 1.-TWO automo-
biles stolen here have been recov-
cred. Both we're wrecked. a man
who took a car belonging &c Pete
Maverick had a narrow escape from
death when he leaped from the
vehicle as IL stalled on a railroad
before Il was demolished by train.
The other car. owned By Howard
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
NEW SHIPMENT MARK
FOR RUBBER ACHIEVED
Best Previous Mark Was Made Six
Years Ago.

Shipments Of crude rubber during
1884 from producing countries ex-
ceeded all previous records, accord
ing to figures compiled in the
leather and rubber division Of the
United States Commerce Depart
ment.
Total world rubber exports in the
past year amounted to 100000 long
tons compared with $4,000 tons in
1888, an increase of 10 per cent, it
is stated.
The previous high record, it is
pointed out, was established in 1929
with total world shipments of $780,
900 long tons.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
DEVICE WARNS OF GAS
Bell Rings When Certain MOnoxide
Reaches Danger Point.

A new device for measuring the
amount of carbon monoxide in the
air has been placed on the market
for use by cautious motorists. When
concentration of carbon monoXide
in the atmosphere reaches .02 per
cent, point at which death may
result in few hours, warning
alarm rings.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
NEW MARK SET
BY OLDSMOB|LE
Increase of 402 Per Cent
Shown in February Is
AII-Time Record.
BIZ Tim es Special

LANSING, Mich, March 49,
Another all-time record for sales
has been broken by Oldsmobile.
Figures reveal OldSmobile dealers
sold 10,968 cars at retail in Febru-
airy. This is an increase of 402 per
cent over last years February mark,
and 500 units more than the previ-
Gus record for that month. Sales
last month were more than double
those in January, it is reported.
A new production record was set
on March 5, when 862 cars were
turned out.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
School Safe Looted
ByTimes Special

~ lwffs SPECIAL
LEBANON. March l3-Thieves
who broke into the senior high
school building here and battered
open the safe IN the office Of
Thomas L. Christian. principal. OBJ
tanned approximately 500. Another
safe in the Office Of Superintendent
Paul Van Riper vas also forced but
nothing OF value was taken.
Part OF the 500 loot were receipts
from basketball games. The entire
amount Is covered by insurance. il
Is said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
JACK USE MADE EASY
Device Operated From Standing
Position Lifts New Type Cars.

A jack has been developed that
is particularly adaptable for use on
some of the modern cars having
overhanging tenders. It may be
operated from standing position
by inserting it under the front or
rear bumper.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
JOINS CHEVROLET FIRM
d. L. James to Be Mechanical and
Service Assistant.
BIZ Tfmea SnecinL

by tW68 Sp6CtuJ
DETROIT, March 13.-The ap-
pointment of D. L. James as assist
ant manager of the service and me-
chanical department, Chevrolet Mo-
tor Co., has been announced by w.
E. Holler, general sales manager.
Mr.. James, who has been service
development manager, will con-
tinue in the central Office at Detroit,
under G. w. Wood, manager.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
Official Begins Duties

By Times Special
Upton. March 13.-Otto Briet-
Wiser, living at Hobbs near here,
has assumed his duties as rural re-
Mobilization officer for Clinton,
Boone and Tippecanoe counties.
He was named TO the post last
Saturday.
Inspection OF farms and equip
ment on which loans are sought will
occupy most Of his time for the
present. Mr.. BrietwieSer said. His
Office viii be in Frankfort.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13

A self-iniecting automobile lock
has been invented for forgetful mo-
florists who lock their cars and walk
away. leaving the key in the igni-
ton or door lock.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
Tire Made for Winter

A new tire, designed especially
for winter use and having a heavy
tread to give better traction in
snow, is being manufactured by one
of the larger tire makers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
News Survey of Indiana


BLOOMINGTON March 1sClainng his had eaten quantity
u Clarence Lpkns living south OF
Court against John Dehner Inc
action that wOrkmen for the
left dynamite a pasured and that the
valued $40
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
Sales Executive
Predicts Business Gain
TIRE MENACE REDUCED
Double Inner Tube Permits Gradual
Escape of Air.

A new tire having double in
ner tube removes much of the dan
ger of blowout, the inside tube
being connected with the outer by
a single air vent. When the outer
tube is punctured, the air from the
inside escapes very slowly, allowing
the driver plenty of time to come
to a gradual stop.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
Alcohol Boosted

California. Minnesota. Nebraska.
North Dakota, Oregon and South
Dakota have introduced bills calling
for compulsory use Of alcohol blend
motor fuels.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13

Up TO the present time, British
car owners have purchased their
license plates at poStofhces. Now
they must buy them at local tax Of
fees.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
GOODYEAR SALES RISE
Volume Last Year rs Per Cent
Above Total in 1888.
y Times Special

By Times Special
AKRON, o., March 13.-Goodyear
Tire and Rubber Co. reports con-
solidated earnings of $8,014,293 for
the year ended Dec. 81, 1884. Net
consolidated earnings totaled $4,-
553964.
Consolidated net sales for the
year were 36,8OO,764, as compared
to s109 $685. 36 for 1888, an increase
Of Is per cent.
An average of 10000 persons were
employed by Goodyear in 1884.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
800 Years of Driving

A motOrist travelling 10000 miles
yearly would require 300 years to
cover the 5000 600 miles of high
way now in existence in the
United states.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
Gone, but Not Forgotten

automobiles reported to police as stolen
belong to-
l. r Bracken. sifis Broadway. Piym-
Msrket-sts.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
Bearing Tightening

Engine bearings should be tight
ened at least every 10000 miles.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13

GET your desires for quality high you may the
~ Master De Luxe Chevrolet will crafty them-and add the
gracious touch luxury Beautifully styled longer and larger
than last years Chevrolet built the highest standards of
quality manufacture it the aocrat of lowprced And
this will bring you kind of motoring you have
been able buy before Chevrolet prices and finer kind
of performance, comfort and gliding smoothness that inspires
pride as well satisfaction. Meanwhile outstanding operating
economy takes equally good purse See Chevrolet
dealer for full Internationally!
De Chevrolet the only that brings all
these quality ftues TurretTop Body by Fisher with No Draft
with PesurStream Oilng Weatherproof Cable
Contro Brake Pro Steering.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13

Grumpp, had plunged down an en-
bankment near the NfiSSiSSenewa
River bridge, striking a tree.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13
Flushing Advised

Old grease in the steering gear
housing should be flushed out thor
oughly at regular intervals.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-03-13

exceptional performance and operating economy, yet sells
the ords Lowest price for six the outstanding value of the
year is the New Standard Chevrolet 1t unites quality @
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Standard Chevrolet brings all the following quality
No Vntiation)
Master BIueFlame Engine PreureSream Onng Extra
Rugged Weatherproof CableControled Brakes