Local Autoists Plan for Tri to Columbus
Atlanta Automotive and Accessory association endorsed a Columbus Ga trip for April 29-30 with 30 to 35 cars expected from Atlanta dealers and owners. A headlight dimmer ordinance support and a Georgia highway bill were discussed, plus plans for a display at the Southeastern Fair and an Atlanta barbecue on May 11 with committee appointments and travel arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Automobile and Accessory Association
Columbus
Charlie
W Tway
Wille West
K. T. McKinstry
B F Ulmer
H. S. Courtney
Atlanta
Birmingham
Montgomery
Omaha Automobile Club
Omaha
Neb
Seattle
Capitol
Savannah
Atlanta Convention Bureau
Fred Houser
Atlanta Automoile and Accessory Association
W M Mayolla
Georgia
Ivan Allen
Southeastern Fair Association
TW Goldsmith
Charles W. ‘Way
Geo I
MetCutcheon
Rs&s
Abbott
Geo W Hanson
J PH Simms
R N
Women Boosters for Improved Roads Drive
W A McCollough of Poole and McCollough Motor Co. says women will play a key role in the national fight for better roads. He notes the advent of electric self starters has created an army of women who now drive their own cars, outperform chauffeurs in city driving, and seek safer country roads. Women clubs are pushing the issue, and Dort touring car highlights a Westinghouse starting and lighting system, priced at 665 dollars.
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W. A. McCollough
Poole & McCollough Motor Co
Peachtree
Dort
Womens Cluba
Westinghouse
Oakland Car Emphasizes Low Upkeep as Key Feature
Local Oakland distributor J M Boykin touts economy as a major selling point. He notes a shift from expensive, wealth-targeted cars to models affordable for hundreds with modest incomes. Oakland cars are praised for low operating costs, high gasoline mileage, and durable, high-grade materials reducing maintenance. Some six-cylinder models report as high as 25 miles per gallon and notably low upkeep costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J M Boykin
Oakland Motor Cars
Oakland
Mercer four cylinder car leads in medium weight line
The article praises Mercer for backing its medium weight four cylinder design as both America and Europe revert to four cylinders. It notes Mercer as a leader in Armorica’s four cylinder cars and highlights the 22-72 model with advanced European engineering. A curious line mentions Charles II in a retinue with a dwarf eighteen inches tall.
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Europe
Armorica
Charles
Chevrolets Arrive In Long Train Shipment To Atlanta
A long string of thirty flat cars loaded with 165 new Chevrolet four ninety models from Flint to Atlanta arrived at Southern Railway yards. R L Tibbetts led the shipment to the J H Sims factory branch, with many cars assigned to C W DuPre for Georgia distribution. Dealers across the state anticipate rapid resupply as demand remains strong and another large shipment is expected soon.
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Auto Row
Guna
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Flint, Mich
R. L Tibbetts
J H. Sims
C. W DuPre
Johnson Motor Car Company
Auburn Avenue
Georgia
DuPre
Chevrolet
Bus Line Connects Druid Hills and East Lake Clubs
The Atlanta Athletic Club launched an automobile bus route to East Lake Country Club running every half hour from the Druid Hills club. Buses depart at 0 and 30 minutes past the hour, year round, aiding members and golfers. A new miniature golf course is now open and attracting visitors. the full golf course will open on Saturday, April 29, with a large reception featuring music and dancing.
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Atlanta Athletic Club
East Lake Country Club
Druid Hilla Carling
Druid Hilla Club
Fast Lake
Atlanta Athletic Cub
Hast Lake Country Club
Cadillac Plant Site: Huge Detroit Hamtramck land purchase
General Motors buys 347 acres on the Grand Trunk near Holbrook to expand Cadillac operations. The 4,600 foot frontage spans Detroit Hamtramck, adding a body plant and a major new factory to employ about 26,000. Groundbreaking awaits legal clearances. a streetcar line is planned on Holbrook Avenue to serve workers.
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General Motors Company
Rand Trunk Railway
Cadillac Motor Company
Grand Trunk
Michigan Central
Hbudds Avenue
Holbrook
James B Holden
Cadillac Motor Car Company
Henry M Leland
Woodward Avenue
Fort Street
Frank W Brooks
D UR
Holbrook Avenue
Joseph Campau
Oakland
Gordons Beaten by Marist College in Georgia game
Gordon team errors and poor hitting hindered Gordon as Marist College dominated. Whison named martyr after overworked staff. Harrisons starred for Marist on offense while Marist pitchers kept Gordon bats quiet. Cadets face Griffin's Georgia Alabama entry next Tuesday with Sims to start. Score by innings shows Marist well ahead.
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Barnesville
Gordon
Wilson
Marist
Moore
Whison
Harrisons
Griffin
Sims
R.H
Marist Ae
Wilton
Fox
Bartton
Mott
Improvements Made In Goodrich Service Facilities in City
R J Murphy of B F Goodrich at 246 Peachtree St reports new 150 ton electrically driven press and expanded tire service in Atlanta to speed tire application for P B type tires. He says delays from tire removal will shrink to under an hour and the station now maintains a complete tire stock room with age records to fulfill orders promptly.
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Atlanta
Mires
R. J. Murphy
B. F. Goodrich Company
Peachtree Street
Rioway Forany Press
Goodrich
Chicago
New York
Buffalo
Murphy
Willard Battery offers free monthly inspections service
Willard Storage Battery Co announces free monthly inspections for all battery owners at local branches. Production surpassed one million on April 8 at the Cleveland plant, with Willard claiming 85 percent of electrically equipped cars use their batteries. The company highlights a broad service network of 725 stations and emphasizes customer satisfaction and long service history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Viorage Battery Company
Cleveland
Willard
Willard Company
Waelf
Reg Ardiesa
Willard Storage Battery Co
East
Cain Street
Oakes Returns from Macon Auto Show
W C Oakes of Hubbell Oakes Motor Co distributor for Mercer and Cole cars returned from the Macon Auto Show carrying two Mercers. The cars attracted unusual attention as special models reflecting the Mercer policy of concentrating on one distinctive type built in limited numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Oakes
Hubbell-Oakes Motor Company
Mercer and Cole Automobiles
Macon
Oakes
Mercers
Mercer Automobile Company
Pretty Opera Singer Chooses Detroit Electric Car
The York Metropolitan Opera Company notes Edith Mason as a leading figure in today’s opera world. She has expressed admiration for the Detroit Electric, saying it would suit her personal use in town and suburbs, a testament to the car’s modern electric appeal.
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Meteh
Detroit Electric
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Tri
Miery
Druid Hills
East Lake Clubs
Cadillac
Quaker City Rubber CO
Philadelphia
Eee
Sarene
NEW South Rubber Company Southern Distributors
Peachtree St
Atlanta, Ga
Aif
Ajax i Rubber Co., Inc
West Harris Street
Ivy
Moos
Ford
B. Griffin
Griffin, GA
Gordons
Marist College
W. C. Oakes
Edith Mason
Detroit
Reo Atlanta Company
Distribut
K. J. McKinstry
Atlanta, Georgia
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