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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
GRAHAM SETS RECORD
ON 4744-MILE DRIVE
"CannonbalP' Baker Pilots Car in
Midwinter Test.

Heralding another Graham econ
omy victory. a Graham Crusader.
piloted by "Cannonball" Baker of
indianapolis, established new
high mileage record of 27.30 miles
gallon for 4744 miles in the first
mid-winter safety economy trek in
the annals of the industry, accord
ing to word received from Los An
geles by Robert c. Graham, ex-
ecutive vice president of Graham
Paige Motors Corp.
News of the Crusaders conquest
over icy roads, subzero weather and
heavy SHOWS was contained in the
official log of William j. Butler
special representative Of the Auto
motive Daily News, who observed
and certified gasoline consumption
records for the entire Journey
From the very start of the test
which began in Boston and termi-
mated in Los Angeles" the report
stated, "the Crusader ran the ga
NUT of unfavorable driving condi-
tons. The car was in gear at all
times and the gasoline used was the
regular, standard brands to be
found at any pump along the high
way"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
BUICK TO BROADCAST
HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT
SchmeIing-Loui Fight to
Go Over NBC Chain.

Harlow H. Curtice, president of
the Buick Motor Co., and an ardent
fight fan, today announced that
Buick will sponsor the broadcast of
the Schmeling-Louis fight, sched-
uled for New York this summer.
Contracts have been signed with
the promoters and arrangements
have been made for a nationwide
broadcast of the heavyweight match
over coast-to-coast NBC network,
he said. He regards the bout as
the outstanding pugilistic event OF
1886.
Buick stepped into the spotlight
as sponsors of major sports broad
casts when it put the Baer-Louis
fight on the air last fall. The event
was credited with establishing a
peak in radio interest, and was the
highlight of the sport world last
year Announcers for the Schmel-
ing-Louis fight have not yet been
named.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
Rounding
the Row
BY MYRON j. MCCLELLAN

TINE General Motors used truck
Il department at Is w. 13th-st
is now operated on a non-profit
basis, according to the statement
of Harry Sandys, manager. Mr..
Sandy says: "We make every eff
fort to take in every truck that
is traded on a new G.. M. c., at a
price that is profitable for the
next purchaser, but at the same
time keeping in mind that fair
offer must be made to the new
truck customer"
BY very close application and
thorough checking the used truck
department lost less than one
half of l per cent last year on its
large volume of sales. Mr. San
dys has been used truck manager
for the last II years, and previous
to that had nearly 20 years ex-
perience as mechanic,
William E. Kuhn, president Of
North Side Chevrolet, 1886 E.
63d-st, announces the appointment
of Harry Taylor as used car man.
ager with headquarters at 544 E.
Westinghouse, a branch store.
Mr.. Taylor is well known to the
automotive public, having been
with several dealers here. He re-
Gently was associated with Jones
& Maley, Inc, on E. Washington
st.
Ted Byrne Co., 962 N. Meridian
st, is displaying 1911 Studebaker
touring car in front of the sales
room. The car is in good condi-
ton and will really run. Mr.
Byrne and Charles Irwin, sales
manager, have given many of
their patrons rides.
TINE Anderson Chevrolet Co. at
IL 38th and Illinois-sts made
its official bow this week when it
took its place among the Chew
rolet dealer family of the city.
w. P. Anderson, head of the Or
ganization, is well known along
automobile row as a gentleman of
sound business methods and fair
dealing. We feel customers and
business associates alike will bene-
fit under his direction.
=
Sam Wolf of the I. Wolf Auto
Co., 555 N. Capitol-ave, Pontiac
dealer, has left for the Pontiac
factory to study merchandising
methods.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
Births


Jess. Mary Rogers, 1909 Bates.
Omer, Fannie Duncan, 243 N. Pine.
Charles, Ambret McChristian COL Maple
Harry, Susie Harris, 1887 Lafayette.
Leo, Betty Ward, 337 N. Davidson.
Clarence, Lottie Moore 905 Villa.
Henry. Mary Hanna. 1717 Spruce.
Charles, Mary Smith, 1913 E. Washing.
ton.
Percy, Mozena Williams, $50 w. 25th.
Herbert, Esther Hurt, 1902 N. Healing
Clarence, Edna Culver, GIT S. Missouri
Jack, Anna Hix. 235 z. st. Joseph.
Loren. Ella Rexroat, 739 Harrison.
Stanley. Emma Frye, 114S N. Haugh.
William. Lucy Dowell, 1873 N. Lynn
Girls
David Agnes Pickett. 2429 Parker.
sherman. Lois Hack. 1893 Terrace
Cecil Levada Hayworth: 271 Leeds.
Ellsworth. Lois Reed. 1925 Udell.
Dent, Bertha Graves, zoos Quill.
Chester, Altha Strouse 1920 W. 9th.
George. Edna Naylor. 1914 w. Vermont
Lorraine, Wilma Lohr 9l8 N fremont.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28

indianapolis Times, Sat, March 2S. 1895.
BAITY-Mary B.. beloved sister of Andrew
7S years. Funeral and burial at xenia,
Ill. Sunday. Friends may call at resi-
dence, 1855 Roosevelt-av from 4 till 10
P; m; today. Funeral under direction of
DAY-Arthur B. C.. husband of Grace
Blanche Day and father. of Mrs. Dorothy
both of Springfield O.; Patricia, Nancy Nancy
and Max Day, brother of Mrs. Maude
BHggs Of f. eSlumbgs q Mrs HarTlett
Of Of, Columbus, O., passed away March %,
at the home, 81 W. 7th-st.. Beech Grove.
p, m. Friends may call at the above
address until a. m. Sunday. [Spring-
a Z sons rs s RaPSTS please '0py' LITTLE
GIBsoN-R.. l., age so. beloved husband
2 Of Mrs Alta Gibson; passed away way
his father. Jesse Gibson of Louisville,
Ky, and four sisters, Mrs. j. A. Wig
Go 1f1n s Mr Mrs Mss0ee v MRS Robert
neral services will be held Sunday. 2
2; ,,,mnas at the Capitol Avenue M. E.
Snvr time Friends may call at the home
GEORGE MCARTY OF FORTVLLE
GRIMEs-ora age SO years, mother of
Mrs. Eva Crask, Indianapolis, and w. B.
Grimes OF Charleston, w. Va. passed away
Thursday in Charleston. Funeral serv-
s9l Saaa A me p 1874 t ths S1ankE
Friends invited. Burial Memorial Park.
GROVES-Bertha Elizabeth, of miles
northwest of Cumberland, passed away
Friday morning at 2:2o. She was the
wife of Thomas L. Groves mother of
Mrs. Louis FRANKIE, Mr. J. E. stoner. Mr..
ef~fA
Schwier, Mrs. Anna Rumford. Mrs.
Christina King Funeral Sunday, D. M,
at residence. Interment Anderson ceme-
MAX HERRLIcH g. SON SERVICE.
KITLEY-John. father of Mrs M E. Bor-
ing passed away at his home one mile
daughter. Mrs. Boring, one-haf mile
west s, Of Mr. G I Kitley's home. until 10 a;
his own home on the Brookville Road
Friends invited. Burial Buck Greek
Chapel Cemetery.
Writ Elizabeth. wife Of John W. mother
s Graham, MIS-. Msrssret dooney and
suddenly Friday evening at the home,
240 ~. Tacoma-av. Funeral Monday.
$50, at the home; 9 a., m: st. Philip
terry. Friends invited. KIRBY.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. husband of GLADYS
Wckliff. passed away at his home 5625
Leonard-st. (Edgewoodl Friday March
~. Funeral Monday. March 3d. 2 p. M
at above address. Friends invited. Burial
Crown Hill.
WIEDENH0RN-Wiliia r.. beloved hus-
band OF Elizabeth Wiedenhorp and father
Of Nellie and Blanche wiedenhorn and
Mrs Agnes C. Pickett. departed this
life Saturday. Funeral notice later. For
information call MOORE 81 KIRK, CHI
WOLvERTON-Louis T.. entered into rest
Thursday, age SIS years. beloved husband
OF Lula Bishop Wolverton. father of
Gladys Rudbeck, son of Daniel Mack
Wolyerton. Funeral Monday D. M. at
residence, 406 Harlan-st. Burial Memorial
Park. HARRY w. MOORE FUNERAL
PARLoR in charge
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
CHANGES ARE MADE IN
TIDEWATER EXECUTIVES
E. L. Shea, President, Announces
New Appointments.

Itmes special
NEW YORK, March %. - E. L.
Shea, president of Tide Water Oil
Co., today announced four i'm
portant appointments in the sales
division, according to S. H. Davis
Indiana District manager.
r. E. Ryerson, export manager
has been appointed general sales
manager in charge of the wholesale
industrial products and export sales
division. A. j. Dupont has been ap-
pointed assistant export manager
D. E. Hoffman, who has been con-
nected with Tide Waters Wholesale
Lubricating Oil Division for more
than Is years, has been appointed
manager of the wholesale marketing
department. H c. Mullen has been
appointed manager of the industrial
products department.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
HEAVY DEMAND
FOR USED CARS
is ANTICIPATED
1929 Records May Be
Broken, N. A D. A. Off
CiaI Points Out.

With the advent of the annual
spring selling season, automobile
dealers now are preparing to han
die what is expected to be the
heaviest buyer demand for automo-
bilss in the history of the industry
according to reports compiled by
the National Automobile Dealers
Association. If these reports are
borne out, it is not improbable that
the records established in 1929 will
be smashed during these coming
months, Jack Frost, executive vice
president of the association, stated
Based on 1885 total car and truck
registrations of 26,167,107, there are
approximately 100000 motor We
hicles now in use that were manu-
featured prior to 1880. These cars
and trucks" Frost pointed out,
''have all seen service for seven or
more years and consequently a
large percentage of them have
reached the point where they are
ready for the junk yard
THE present owners of these mo-
tor vehicles are not going to walk
If they can possibly help it," Frost
said. They represent a huge po-
tential market for new and used
car sales during 1896. Aggressive
selling efforts by dealer organiza-
tons, coupled with the ever pres
ent desire of the average American
to own an automobile, will produce
an unparalleled volume of business
N all branches of the industry and
this increased activity should aid
materially in reducing the number
of unemployed"
Replacement Sales Important
While the number of new car sales
to frs time buyers and sales that
do not involve trade-ins of used
cars will show substantial increase
this year, Frost pointed out that the
market will consist primarily of re-
placement sales.
Figures for 1885 compiled by the
National Automobile Dealers Asso-
citation from its members show that
the ratio of new car. sales to used
car sales was 1-165. This means"
Frost stated, that during 1886 ap-
proximately two-thirds of the sales
made by dealers will be to used car
buyers. To take full advantage of
their opportunities, dealers should
organize their sales departments in
such manner that they can move
the used cars they take in trade for
new cars at sufficient pace to avoid
clogging their new car activities.
Failure to recognize the used car
operations as the bottle neck in the
past has been the reason so many
dealers lost their proper share of the
available new car business.
Frost said that one of the best
sources for used car sales lies in
cultivating owners whose automo-
biles are or more years old. Most
of this group constantly remain as
used car owners, gravitating from
one used car to another. They are
fertile field for sales of used cars
of later model than the ones they
now own.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
PREDICTIONS VERIFIED
BY CHRYSlER SALES
Dealers Deliver More Cars as Bad
Weather Breaks.

Predictions by j. w. Frazer, Chrys-
Ter sales vice president, that bust
ness would boom as soon as the
severe winter weather broke. are
being borne out by the sales rec
ords of the Chrysler dealer body.
In the week ending March IA
Chrysler dealers delivered more cars
at retail than in any week since
July, 1885. Plymouth deliveries by
Chrysler dealers also were high, the
figures being the best since last No
vember when the 1886 Plymouth line
was introduced. For the last three
weeks. Chrysler dealers have shown
an average increase OF from 20 to
IS per cent in retail deliveries over
each preceding week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
BRITISH KING ORDERS
CANADIAN MADE BUICK
Edward VIII Breaks Tradition to
Purchase Special Car.

Purchase of a new Buick by King
Edward VIII OF England made sem
sational news in British automotive
circles and turned new page in
empire business history, according
to recent issue of Time Magazine
According to Time, it was the first
time the King of England had or
dered car other than the British
make invariably used by King
Edward VII and King George v.
Reporting the event, the maya
zine said, in part:
"A page of empire business his
tory was turned when it was an
nounced by Londons Buick sales
manager that King Edward has or
dered an inclosed Buick built to his
special order in Canada at Os-
hawa."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
FARM PRODUCTS
PLAY BIG PART
IN AUTO MAKING
Ford Institute Forecasts
Increasing Market
for Crops.

An ever-increaSing market In In
dustry for farm crops is forecast by
successful experiments with plastics
and vegetable oils at Edison Tech
biological Institute, r. H. McCarroll
OF the Ford Motor Co. recently told
members of the Farmers National
Grain Association at Chicago, ac-
cording to r. A. Hayes, indianapolis
Ford branch manager.
Experiments at Edison Institute
have been directed toward develop
ing uses for soy bean derivatives,
perfecting a simple processing plant
which can be set up economically
on the farm, and developing suitable
industrial materials from other
farm crops, the speaker indicated.
Progress in the experiments in re-
cent months has included the pro-
duction Of disable benzyl cellulose
which may be made from cotton,
wood, plant stalks, or even the stalks
of weeds, the Ford representative
stated The plastic obtained from
this source, he said, may some time
be used to replace thin sheet metal
parts, such as automobile instru-
ment panels.
Ford Believes in Idea
Henry Ford, Institute sponsor,
has expressed his faith in the per-
manence of the work accomplished
by announcing last fall plans for
a large department in the Ford
Rouge plant to be devoted ex-
clusively to processing and mould
ing farm products, the farm group
was told This new department,
the speaker said, will supplement
existing plants which for several
years have supplied soy bean oil
and plastic products to the Ford
factory.
Reviewing the use that has been
made of soy bean products, the
speaker pointed out that 100000
gallons of soy bean oil we're used
in 1885 in the enamel for painting
Ford cars. In addition, oil is used
as dry bond in the factory, in soft
soaps, and in the production of
glycerine used in the shock alb
sorbers Moulded plastic obtained
from the meal is used for horn
buttons, light switch handles, dis
tributor cases and covers, the gear
shift lever ball, window trim strips
and other similar parts, he stated.
Mr. Ford has said I see the
time coming when the farmer not
only will raise raw materials for in
dustry, but will do the initial pro-
cessing on the farm" the speaker
said.
The progress that has been made,
the speaker said lis only a start
on the thousand mediums for a
closer union of agriculture and in
dustry."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
DISCOVER BODIES OF a.
PLANE CRASH VICTIMS
Searchers Find Craft Wrecked on
Tucson Mountainside.

By United Press
TUCSON, Ariz., March 28-The
bodies of four men killed when their
plane crashed into a mountainside
northeast of Tucson, are to be taken
to Phoenix today.
The four we're killed early Thurs
way while on a flight from Doug
las to Phoenix, where all lived. The
wreckage of the plane was found
yesterday.
The dead we're Harold A. Marks,
81, attorney and national vice presi-
dent of the Junior Chamber of
Commerce: John Powles. Phoenix
Junior Chamber of Commerce off,
GER; Paul c. Swasey, a drugstore
owner. and Paul O'Neal. pilot and
owner OF an airline.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
NASH ORGANIZATION
INCLUDES 1400 DEALERS
Export Field Has 100 Distributors
in so Countries.

With the addition of 70 new
dealers in January and February,
the Nash dealer organization now
includes 65 distributors and 400
dealers in every state in the Union.
The export field, which now COM
prises IL per cent of Nash total
production, includes 100 distribu-
tors in 80 different countries, over
so per cent of whom have been with
the Nash organization for 10 years
or longer,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
INDIANA MADE CAR Is
SOLE TO KING OF IRAQ
Gszhi Orders Cord Phaeton From
Auburn Motor Plant.

Times Special
AUBURN. Ind, March 28.-King
Gazhi of Iraq, has just placed an
order for Cord convertible phae-
ton sedan through the Auburn dis
tributors at Baghdad. r. S. Wiley,
export manager, announced today.
Auburn automobiles have long
been favorites of the royal family
of Iraq. The king purchased about
six months ago a supercharged
Auburn speedster, and his father,
the late King Feisal, secured an
Auburn eight-cylinder sedan, short
~ before his death.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
BORDER CLASHES ROUSE
JAPANESE, RUSSIAN IRE
Angry Protests Exchanged; New In
cident Reported.

By United Press
MOSCOW, March 28-Russia and
Japan have exchanged angry pro-
tests regarding two fatal clashes
which occurred this week on the
Manchukuoan frontier, it was an
nounced today.
Russia, insisting firmly that both
clashes occurred within wei
marked Soviet territory. reserved
the right to demand compensation
and demanded prompt punishment
of the Japanese-M anchukuoan
soldiers who participated.
A new clash, not previously made
public, occurred at a. m. yester-
day. Three Japanese-Man
kuoan cavalrymen were reported
killed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
HUDSON, TERRAPLANE
MEN MEET AT PLANT
Three State Conference Is Held at
Factory in Detroit.

Factory in Detroit.
Hudson and Terraplane distrib-
utorS and wholesale men from Mich
igan, Indiana and Ohio met at the
factory last week to discuss spring
selling plans. The meeting, which
was in charge of Marion Powers,
central district manager of the
Hudson Motor Car Co., is the first
Of series of such meetings which
will be held throughout the United
States. Powers and w. A. James,
Hudson advertising manager, told
Of the plans for the continuance of
the spring drive which is already
under way with such degree of
momentum that sales records for
the last six years have been shat
tered since the introduction of the
1886 models.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
STUDEBAKER INCREASES
EARLY MARCH SALES
Deliveries Up IS Per Cent Over
Same Period in 1885.

Paul G.. Hoffman, president of
the Studebaker Corp, has reported
that dealers in the. United States
delivered 1745 Studebaker cars and
trucks at retail during the first 10
days of March.
This exceeded deliveries in any
corresponding March period since
1929, he says, and was IS per cent
ahead of the first 10 days of March,
1885. Retail deliveries for 1885 to
date are 48 per cent ahead of 1885.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
Townsend Director to Sneak

Manley F. Goldsberr; Chicago,
acting regional director Of me Town
send Pension Clubs, is 70 be the
principal speaker at g. Townsend
meeting at 2 tomorrow afternoon in
Tomlinson Hall. Music is to be Civ
- by the Ben Davis Townsend or
chestra.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
GOODRICH ANNOUNCES
NEW TIRE FOR TRUCKS
Trend Tends to Stop Sidesway,
Engineers Say.

Engineers Say.
A new 32x3 truck type express
tire for fast service is announced
By the B. F. Goodrich Co.
Goodrich has found that there is
wide need for this type tire in
this size, replacing the universal
tread in long distance hauls where
traction IS not dominant factor.
This is especially true, Goodrich
engineers report, in trailer service,
where the new type tread tends to
prevent sidesway and give longer
mileage.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
MECHANICS TAUGHT IN
81 TRAINING SCHOOLS
1000 Lincoln Zephyr Dealers Now
Have Trained Experts.

With the completion of a series
OF training schools by "a Ford
branches, each of approximately
1000 Lincoln Zephyr dealerships in
the United States now has trained
mechanic.
AS dealers were appointed to
handle the new line, their most
competent service mechanics were
required to enroll in the branch
service school, where they were
several days, ending with oral and
written examinations. Those fail
ing to get a satisfactory rank were
required to take further training
until judged competent.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
2 Cards of Thanks

BURPES-We wish to extend our sincere
pathy extended to US BY our ri relatives,
friends, neighbors, teachers and
principal of school No. rs. during our
sad hours of need caused by the loss of
our dear son and brother, ROBERT w.
BURRES. Especially do we wish to thank
Rev: Jasper Cox, the singer and Roscoe
Conkle, funeral director Signed MR.
AND MRS. c. w BURRES AND ALICE
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
BUILDING PERMITS


Paul Numann. 1903 NJ Euclid-st, 5000
erect two-car frame garage.
Paul Norman, 108 N. Euclid-st, 5000
alterations and repairs.
William A: Cain, 913 Congress-av, 5000
reroof dwelling.
Anderson Chevrolet Co., 1859 N Illinois.
ST.. 5000, erect sign.
Viking Piano Co.. 22o E. ohio-st. $500
erect sign.
Prime Oil Co. Capitol-av and walnut-st
$780, erect filling station
E. S. Groom. 2525 villa-av. $500. erect
one and one-half story frame dwelling.
r. c. A. building. sol N. LaSalle-st, $50
spann & Co. 900 N. Illinois-st. s1s5. re-
pairs to elevator.
Hoosier Milk Co.. sls N. senate-av, $500
install stoker.
Bethany Lutheran Church. Yoke-av and
Shelby-st, $500. install warm air furnace
Harold G. Braun, Ills N. Linwood-av,
$295, install Stoker.
j. o. Klingensmith. 1920 Ruckel-st, s275,
alterations and repairs.
Stationers. Inc. % N. Pennsylvania-st
$40. install electric fixtures.
Fred Wilhelm, 726 Virginia-av, $35, in
oil oil ofrin
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-03-28
FLOODS WON'T AFFECT
PRODUCTION OF AUTOS
Steel Buyers Say Pittsburgh yie-up
Not Handicapp.

Steel supplies for automobile
plants in the Detroit area will not
be seriously affected by the Ohio
Pennsylvania floods and couse-
quent shutdown of many steel mills,
Steel buyers for the largest pro-
ducers of cars were unanimous in
declaring that Pittsburgh could be
eliminated as steel source with
out tying up motor car produc-
ton to any great extent.