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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1920
Page
2
W Whitehead of the USI Service Station for this section described a storage battery weighing about 60 pounds as highly compact and capable of generating enough power to lift itself six and a half miles into the air, illustrating its immense force.
An expert cites machine pasted plates as the key to lasting, durable storage batteries for cars. He explains normal batteries last two to five years, with machine pasted plates offering superior toughness and wear resistance. Losiro salesmen discuss a story about the Overland 4 highlighted in their showroom, with two Sharpless separator men present.
Athens visitors stopped at Lastro showroom to view the Overland 4. A Sharpless family member recounted riding the car in Woodsfield where it served as a taxi with five passengers. On a three mile mud road the Overland 4 pulled the other car out of the mud three times, highlighting its performance.
A separator man orders an Overland 4 roadster from a Zanesville dealer. He claims the Overland will be cheaper to run on long trips and notes the riding case eases daily use. Clyde Featherstone opens a Battery and service station at 27 East Carpenter Street offering Presto-Lite batteries and full charging and repair services.
Lostro Auto Sales Co marks five years of friendly service to automobile patrons. The celebration honors customers and the local dealership’s ongoing commitment to dependable auto sales and service.
The company plans open house across its building on Thursday Friday and Saturday April 1 2 3 to celebrate five years since moving into the new commodious building completed in 1916 Their departments will be decorated a musical program arranged and the distributor will display automobiles trucks and accessory lines for public inspection and approval A contest will entertain visitors and highlight progress as one of the state s largest auto accessory businesses.
The Presbyterian church held Passion Week services with speakers and subjects announced. Monday features Rev. Lloyd Strecker presenting The First Fruit of the Cross.
Tuesday The Peril and Pe of Prejudice by Rev Francie Evans. Wednesday A Passion Week Message by Rev C B Plummer. Thursday The Crystal Christ by Rev James A Miller. Friday A Good Friday Meditation by Rev Abbot Y Wilcox. Saturday Christ the Way of Life by Rev E D Murch.
An Athens district quarterly meeting plans a Sunday school convention at the Free Methodist church from March 31 to April 4. The opening session is set for March 31 with three sessions on April 1. Rev. J. B. Slutz leads the program with several ministers from the Summerfield district high in participation.
A compact tool like a signet ring has been developed to speed the folding of business letters. The ring allows quick crease lines and neat folds, potentially increasing office workflow efficiency.
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