Evening Star Newspaper, January 13, 1924, Page 53

Bl TRAFFIC BOARD CREATED BY A.A. A Intensive Study of Control, Safety and City Planning Qrdered. A traMg board with & prsonnel of the leading specialists on highway traMe, safety and city planning of the natjon is one of the new features of seevice which will he added to other service boards of the American Auto- mobile Association. wecording to the arnouncement made by Thomas P. Henry, president of the organization Authority for the setting up of this highly important board was granted at the meeting of the executive board of the A. A. A. heid at the Biltmore Totel, > he national Mr. automobile show. Henry and members of the executive ‘ommittee took advantage of the presence of some of the feading au- nd trafie control ouferences during on this subject horities on afety 1d a series o wutomoblile show order that the board, when it is ready new department. mas mgke a waterial the solution of the traffic the cities and of the nation. Regards Work as Important. American Automobile Asso- cfation very properly views the kin- dred subjects of traflic control, Safe- ty work and city planning as some of he most ifmportant pieces of work which the association can do at this ume” said President Henry, =in eaking of the new service depart- rent "%The ‘interest in this subject manifested at the meeting of the ex- cutive board reflected the deep in- terest which the various clubs affil- ated with A A matter. We believe that the famous old with its clubs covering the fon as o tribution to is in a position to be of great service 10 mot auly the motorists of the coun- Ty hut 1 citizens generali on lives. We have some plans which are being which will place the service given by this magnitude idered.” of the Smith, v definite ked out aracter of vard In keeping with th f the problems to he In addition to th new traffic board, the mew general m AL AL announced in his opening iress to the n nbers of the ecutive board that very definite pla are be- ng completed for the enlargement of he services which have becn a part of the A. A. A. program heretofore, ogether with the fnauguration of new services, Omne of these service features will include a r arch bu- reau which will study the activities «f all affiliated clubs so that the ex- verience of one club in any line of activity may be available for other <lubs. Data and information required the legislative, good roads, contest and membership boards will also be llected for use by these boards Bureau Is Enlarged. n “A club service bureau greatly en- larged will be in a position to help the affiliated clubs solve problems of “lub cement and expansion.” Fald Mr. § h. This bureau will help the clubs standardize their costs and methods of conduct of clubs as well as pro e carefully prepared plans for campaigns for new members. This hureau 11l be of assist. to the promotional department igaged in he organization of new clubs in non- “lub terri As a manifestation of the interest motorists are taking in the plans for extension of activities of the A. A. A six clubs made application to the ex- acutl board. Included in this num- ber was the Briti Columbla Auto Assoctation of Vancouver, B. C., mak- ing the second Canadian organization to affillate. Other clubs admitted were the Richwood Auto Association of Richwood, W. Va.; the Dubois Mo- tor Clyb, Dubois, Pa.: the Tri-County Motor Club, Ashland, Pa. and the Dornsife Motor Club of Dornsife, Pa. JUST SETTING PRETTY. The best thing about planning aummer trips and tours in the winter ts that when rou get finished your are still sitting in vour most over- stuffed easy You a penny. ‘ew York, in connection with | trafiic | ssition | { holds you responsible for walking con- | problem of | 1 1 { {WINTER VACATIONS | tr: A are taking in the! | vacationer to the terminal and thence portions of Canada, { | Capt. Horton points out Ice Great Cause For Accidents in T his Time of Year Street safety begins at your front door. Keep your front steps and the sidewalks around your home free from ice, or at least sprinkle with sand or asher. The next vietim may be some member of your family, a guest or vourself. Moreover, the city ordinance ditions fn front of vour property. | Watch your footing when you are| away from home; your neighbor may not ‘be as thoughtful of others as you are. Icy walks are an important source of revenue for doctors during the win- ter months. Falls seldom occur when we expect them. We think of something. we siep from the firm concrete to treachervus ice and there is a “‘thudding” thud. The fust, well as the wicked, some- | tines ha\f‘ sion to xtand in slippery | es. S0 wear a sharp eye, watch | ur step and join the safety move- | ¢! it Safety Council. DEPEND ON AUTOS, Machines Make Possible Present Popularity of Resort Towns. | Many trends of the day are aseribed to the popularity and influence of the {automobile, but the newest develop- | ment—winter vacationing: be an even more conspicuo of the great increare in cilities. Speaking of the new trend Harry M. Horton, local automobile dealer, says that few people who go south, whether by rail or sea. appre- clate what an important part motor portation plays in the success of their winter vacation. “There are the taxis to ppears to putconie motor fa- Capt. rush the to the hotel, as well as the sightses- ing machines to enable him to reall country he has traveled to, “The excel- lent food obtainable at resort points in winter is largely the result of con- venience of haulage made possible by | the commercial branch of motor | transportation, and the ability of | see the thousands of people to take time off in winter for recreation is partly due to the stimulation and prosperity of business resulting from the general use of motor cars ‘When it Is seen that the motor car influences the winter traveling of those who do mot actually use their own cars for the major part of the journey itself some conception is had of the influence of the automobile on the winter recreationing of those who make Short runs to resort points via motor. The motorist within easy reach of a resort like Atlantic City now thinks nothing of jumping into his car in the dead of winter and go- ing_there. ‘Nothing encourages new trends more than convenlence. Winter va cationing has long been halled as a beneficial feature of modern high- speed bysiness life, but it has re-| mafned for the automobile to help make it popular by helping to make it conventent.” NEW AUTO CLUB FORMED.: City Motorists Affiliate With National Body. Backed by a number of prominent business men and motorists, the Queen City Motor Club has beén or- ganized In Cincinnati and has affiliat- with the National Motor ' Asso- ciation. The new club was formed, it i stated, to meet a demand in Cincinnati for a motoring organiza- tion that could enjoy reciprocal re- lations with the other seventy-five | auto clubs of Ohlo and with the near- 1y 400 units of the N. M. A. Headquarters of the Queen City | Motor Club have been established in the Newland Hotel. Following the custom of other Ohio clubs with which it {s affillated, the baby organi- | sation s beginning its career by treating Cincinnati motorists to the | new experience of having their li-| Queen iair and It hasn't cost | an cense tags supplied without annoy- | ce and without charge for the | rvice. . i | that [the states | followed THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. JANUARY ‘13, 1924—PART EACH ]'[]WN []F 5’[11] Dangers of Winter Driving TO WAV . 5. ROAD MacDonald Explains Plan to Serve 90 Per Cent of Population. W YORK, January 12.—Lyery town of 5,000 population and many smaller communities, reaching 85 to 90 per cent of the country’s popula- tion. will be directly served by the federal aid eystem of highways now being developed, according to T. H. MacDonald, chief of the United States Lureau of public roads, speaking at the motor roadeo dinner of the Na- tlonal Automobile Chamber of Com- merce in the Hotel Plaza, recently. Mr. MacDorald brought out the fuct that the road system is being planned by state and government officials on an earning capacity basis. Highways are belng constructed of such sur faces and in such locations as will render an economic value equal to or exceed he fuvestment required. Mo also noted that 40 per cent of our billion-dollar expenditure each year for roads is being devoted to the major or federal aid system, and ) per cent is being paid out for local feeder routes. Beturns From Taxe The total wmount collected fr motor velhicles by the federal govern ment since (he starting of the fed- eral aid prograri (n 1917 fias amount- ed to $589.000.000, while the federal m fald road expenditure has heen $264 000,000. Thus Mr. MacDonald pointed out as far us the major or federal aid systein, including the money paid by i con rned the amount taken from general taxation {s negli- gible. and the roads are a permanent asset to the community. “The motor vehicle,” safd Mr. - Donald. “not enly through itself. but through its potential and true earn- g%, (ix mo than supporting the hizhway program The gathering saw the first public hway film, taken of the United of publiic roads, th ation board, the ‘ompany and the National Au- tomoblle Chamber of Commerce, Occanion of Dinner. occasion of the dinner was to on the progress in v n roads and the ing of highway taxatd, ng, regulation and other prob. which have deveioped within pust year. Editors of leading zines and speclal writers were guests of the occaslon, and there lems the Roy D. Chapin, vice president of the motor organization, prestded. The din- ner was under the auspices of the highway committee, of which Mr. Chapin s chalrman. and of the traffiic planning and safety committee, of which George M. Graham is chalr- man. Mr. Graham announced that the chamber is starting a national sur- vey of causes of motor accidents, to be by a campaign to remove these causes. Clean Your Specs. That glare from the other fellow's headlight ts always increased by dus on your windshield, but what ubg the windshield on your e glasses do as much to increase headlight nuisance as poor adjust- ent of altghts themselve: Radiators and Fenders 10 DIFFERENT MAKES RADIATORS ANY KIND MADE OR REPAIRED. Ceres installed in a ‘make WITTSTATT'S H. and F. WORKS 319 13th. Y. 6416, 1425 P. M. T443. - e WHOLESALE AND RETAIL RIMS FOR ALL CARS SERVICE TIRE CO. 1336 14th St. N.W. AUTO GLASS EOR WINDSHIELDS OR BODIES. Iastalled While You Wait. Taranto & Wasman 101y NEW YORK AVE. N.W. We took delivery of a rather unusual roadster, the body of which was designed and made for us by Leon Rubay of Cleveland. The coloring of this car is very rich and beautiful, being what we term autumn leaf. It is neither maroon nor yet a brown, but a delicate tint between the two, being colorful enough to be exceedingly attractive, but quiet enough to not be conspicuous in any way. The lines of the body have been arranged so as to make the seat comfortable for three people. The after deck of this roadster is unique, beng completely inclosed and flared back in such a manner as to allow a good size door to be placed on either side. This so-called rear com, partment is large enough to contain baggage for two or three people for an extended journey, if so de- sired, and is equipped with inside lights, making it as convenient and easy to place luggage in this after com- partment as it is in a five or seven passenger touring car. The entire scheme and design of this car is for real service, and, although this has been carried out, the gen- eral fine app earance and beauty of line have not been neglected. We should be very glad indeed to have you inspect this newest Duesenberg creation. HARRY M. HORTON, Inc. 1503 Connecticut Avenus. Phome Nortk 6732, { during the summer season. Unless all drivers apply safe and sane think ing while driving the toll of aceidents during the present winter is apt to be serious.” The Hoosier Auto Association an- nounces that its work ix continuing with hardly any interruption ing to increase the number of dan ger warning signs and dircction sign "We don't stopin our work for safe- ty or in our activities for prote tion and_serviee to the autc owners ¢ ha” the bulletin e are again ur embership suppor state to help i our efforts in their behalf “Never attempt to pass another car near the top of a paved hill or to overtake and try to pass another car on a paved curve. There ure too » L many chances of meeting another ve- tresse uto SSOCLALLOM | Vici% from “The onosits: diretion a: E second. This applies to all sea- “Driving at night during a rain or snow storm without a windshield wiper is almost suicidal and has ay in places where he can't sec where he Is golng. Be rself! That is, be at least as wise as the dumb beasts, Care In Making Ruts. “In driving over a paved road after 8 fresh-fallen snow always drive to the right of (he pavement. This will result in at least two sets of wheel tracks, which when they thaw a freeze will give at € a two-w thoroughfare. Beware of the | track “now-ruts down the dle of the roud and don't make ruts vourself! “In short, all drivers must remem ber they can not spin along on paved roads th d with snow, ire Lor rain same freedon as VALUE OF WHITE TRU&S.. | | Machines Now in Use Worth Over i $225,000.000. w Company reports Wet Pavements, Ice, Snow and Rain Storms, Ruts, Lack of Chains All Potential Sources of Trouble. typesetter aocidentally Every car buyer to his own taste— 2 aiiesieel pep. ginger, sage and so forth. Hut some get a dush of lemon without look- | ing for it. of them and are apt to go skid- ding to a terrible smash in making the effort. Even with chains )85 overs” from one set of ruts to an- | other are risky and should not be at- tempted without slowing down even 1o less than ten miles per he “Paved hills will be extremely tricky if there 18 Ice or snow thercon Descending grades of even moderate steepness should be taken in gear with the engine acting as a brake on your de: Winter driving of motor vehicles, while not so “crowded” as in the summer, carries its especial hazards, which many owners fail to realize or, knowing them, see fit to try and “get by" without proper precautions, ac- cording to a safety bulletin just is- sued by the Hoosier State Automobile Association, the Indiana afliation.of the N. M. A “With the steady increase in mile- age of hard-surfaced roadways. the traffic is bound to be previously, even dur- the winter months, and these hard, smooth road surfaces offert cer- tain hazards in wet, stormy und w try weather not common to arave roads’ The safety message con- tinues as follows: Danger of Skidding. “Wet concrete roadw; or wet | brick or asphalt pavements present the ever-present danger of skidding with any_sudden application of the brakes. " This fuct wlone should in- duce more caution in regard to the wintertime driving. We driver to think of the is taking—and then not | m again | “ley pavements present the most extreme hazard and call for the pre- cautlon of using tire chains of some description. Otherwise the driver | will have no control over his vehivle In case he tries to stop, siow down or dodge some other vehicle at cven a moderate rate of speed. Even wlith chains on he is apt to be entircly out | of control without a split second's warning, and he is more apt to skid into a ditch, a telegraph pole or worse than he is apt not to. “Beware of the rain that freezes as | it falls, if you are on a hard-surfaced road. Beware of the snow thut turns to slush and then freezes at nightfall. “Beware of frozen snow ruts, also, for without chains vou can't get out naved mid h with the A New, Modern, Daylight Garage A SAFE PLACE FOR YOUR CAR —SATISFACTION— This , ” There is a certain feeling of pride when you know that, no matter when or where you may want to motor, your car is ready. new garage offers you. at very moderate rates, a safe place for vour car, pro tected from the cold, snow, sleet and 24 hours’ service in those lines indispensable rain having vour car This knowledge is insured by inspected st frequent intervals. to every moto L STREET GARAGE 1705 LSt. N.W. D.M. Gordon, Mgr. Franklin 9462 Controlled by the Galliher-Walker Investment Corp. STANLEY H. HORNER Retai! Dealer 1015 14th Street Mair 5296 MORE VALU ~ than in an closed car!? New 1924 5 Passenger Sedan For 1924, Cleveland announces the biggest closed car values ever offered to the public! Two new sedans are presented at prices heretofore never achieved by any builder of quality sixes: $1295 for the 5 passenger sedan; and $1395 for the luxurious four door model. That more impressive combinations of beauty, power, and enclosed car comfort have never before been obtzinable for so small an expenditure becomes instantly apparent upon investi- gation—and comparison. Bodies by Fisher The bodies represent Fisher's unmistakable mastery in the eoach builder’s art. Neither soundness in construction nor beauty of proportion have been sacrificed or compromised. Built of panelled steel over substantial hardwood frames, they represent a welcome departure from the makeshift construction that many manufacturers are satisfied to sponsor. ‘Thirteen painting operations produce a deep, rich, enduring color finish. Carefully selected plush, beautiful and long wearing, New Four is used for upholstering. The seats are deep, soft, loungelike, and restful. Generous interior dimensions and skillful seating arrange- ment preclude the crowding so frequently experienced in sedans of moderate price. The windows will remain tight and silent through the life of the car. Interior appointments are smartly finished and complete. Performance Supremacy Even though they carry the lowest prices ever placed on enclosed cars of similar specifications, Cleveland 1924 sedans are notable for the performance supremacy produced by the new Cleveland “Extra Power” motor. This famous power plant is acknowledged to be the finest ever used in a motor car. Its extra power in the driving range is responsible for amazing performance brilliance. No light six equals or even compares with the Cleveland's thrilling speed on hills or its alert, smooth, silent response to the accelerator in traffic. Do not fail to see these dominant closed cars! Combining the sound appeal of a rugged chassis, the attraction of smart, modern lines and the charm of spacious interiors luxuriously finished, they merit the single inspection that will reveal the matchless values —This Cleveland type was great value at $1545. More impressive than ever is the new 1924 model at $1395. Warrington Motor Car Co. Established 1912 Salesroom Service Station 1800 14th Street ~ North 9860 135153 Cedar Court CLEVELAND SIX CLEVELAND AUTOMOBILE COMPANY CLEVELAND