Chevrolet Six power explained by short stroke design
James M. Crawford, chief engineer of Chevrolet Motor Company, outlines how the new Chevrolet Six gains power through a short stroke engine with full around cooling. He notes durability from water around valve seats, a short motor length, and a design that prioritizes wheel base and stability over mere cost, with implications for valve wear and horsepower.
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James M. Crawford
Cheverolet Motor Company
Nical
Women Drive Chrysler Cars 10000 Miles in Europe
Mrs. Vivian W. Adams wife of Major John Quincy Adams United States Marine Corps describes a 10000 mile trip in a Chrysler 72 coupe through southern Europe accompanied only by friend Mrs. Gertrude Baskin. The letter praising Chrysler cars highlights their stamina and ease of operation as women drivers set remarkable records.
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Chrysler
Vivian W. Adams
John Quincy Adams
United States Marine Corps
Chrysler Sales Corporation
Europe
Gertrude T- Baskin
McDonald Post Sees 37 Members for Spanish War Veterans
John B. McDonald Post of the Spanish War Veterans has 37 members though many area veterans remain unaffiliated. Commander W. H. Sorber says membership is open and welcomes additional applications.
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John B. McDonald
The
W. H. Sorber
Sorber
Army orders 112 Oakland All-American Six sedans
Pontiac June 8. The United States Army received a fleet of 112 Oakland All-American Six sedans for use at posts nationwide. W L Shaffner, Oakland Fleet Sales manager, said the standard 4 door sedans were delivered in olive drab with Army serial numbers and official lettering.
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Pontiac
Mich
United States Army
W. L. Shaffner
Oakland Motor Car Company
Army
Rev Patterson to Hold Lacon Service Sunday
Rev Patterson a White’s Bible Institute student will lead Sunday services in Lacon Sunday at 2 30 afternoon announced by Rev J D Wallace of the First Presbyterian church The public is invited to attend.
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Patterson
Lacon
W. S. Patterson
White's Bible Institute
New York City
J. D. Wallace
First Presbyterian Church
Plymouth Cars Conquer 76 Percent Grade on Mean Hill
W F Hubbard of Bakersfield staged a hill climb on Tice Hill near Bakersfield to test two stock Plymouth touring cars. The hill averages 54 percent and peaks at 76 percent. both cars started easily, maintained power to near the top, then surged over with cheering spectators.
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Plymouth
W. F Hubbard
Bakersfield
Cal
Tice Hill
Hubbard
Hill Company Sets May Auto Sales Record in Decatur
Hill Chevrolet dealers in Decatur report 101 new and used cars sold in May, a best figure in years. Manager Mr Hill said the regular sales force achieved the record, surpassing Twin City Chevrolet’s 100 units set in October in a previous campaign.
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Decatur
Hill Chevrolet Company
Chevrolet
Twin City Chevrolet Company
Hill Company
Hill
Durant Six Sixty and Seventy cars on display in Lansing
Durant Motors announces the Six-Sixty-Six and Six-Seventy models with 4 forward speeds, produced at the Lansing factory. Chairman A I Philp and President F J Haynes lead commissioning as Roy E Cole oversees thorough testing before full production. Lee man Motor Co. displays the cars amid refinement and marketing as a silent third gear feature debuts.
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Durant
Lansing
Michigan
A. I. Philp
F.J. Haynes
Durant Motors, Inc
Leeman Motor Co
Roy E. Cole
Dodge Brothers
Shopmen Invited to Evening Service at Fairview Church
Rev. J. T. Anderson of Fairview Baptist church extended a special invitation to Louisville & Nashville shopmen to attend the evening services. The speaker will treat the topic Life Signals.
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J. T. Anderson
Fairview Baptist Church
Louisville & Nashville
Eee
Evans Finishes Second Year at Alabama and Heads to Fort Oglethorpe
Chester Evans son of Mr and Mrs G W Evans has completed his second year at the University of Alabama and left Friday for Fort Oglethorpe Georgia for a six week military training camp. He enjoyed a very successful college year.
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Chester Evans
G. W. Evans
University of Alabama
Ft Oglethorpe, Ga
Young Evans
C L Peck to Address Westside Church Sunday
Lawyer C L Peck will address the Westside Presbyterian church congregation Sunday morning in place of absent Rev S V Pryor. Pryor will preach at Ensley Highlands Presbyterian in Birmingham. The evening service will feature an illustrated lecture on the life of Christ, fourth in a series.
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Co. L. Peck
Westside Presbyterian Church
V. Pryor
Spanish War Veterans to Attend State Convention
Claude E. Storey and W. H. Sorber of Decatur and J. N. Hughes of Athens lead a group of Spanish-American War veterans leaving today for Tuscaloosa to attend the state convention. Several others from North Alabama are planned to attend, with many expected from the Tri-Cities region.
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Claude E. Storey
W. H. Sorber
Decatur
J. N. Hughes
Athens
Tuscaloosa
North Alabama
Tri-Cities
Nash Motors Opens 1700-Member Bowling Tournament
Nash Motors Company president C. W. Nash opened the Nash employes bowling tournament at Kenosha. More than 1700 contestants entered, the largest industrial bowling meet drawn from a single organization. Nash led his team and bowled a ten strike on the first ball.
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C. W. Nash
Nash Motors Company
Nash
Kenosha
Mr. Nash
Graham-Paige Wins Honors In French Trials
In Paris on June 8 Graham-Paige secured the challenge trophy of the Automobile Club of Paris by finishing top in its class in the 2730 mile Tour de France. The four speed six cylinder Cabriolet met the strict standard and finished without penalties. The race includes daily routes through major cities and regional contests in hill climbing acceleration and cold starts.
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Paris
Graham-Paige
Automobile Club of Paris
Motorcycle Club of France
Whippet 6 Wins Favor With The Young Class
Willys Overland dealers report Spring demand for the Whippet Six de luxe roadster remains strong as the Toledo maker sees growing popularity. The model's sweeping body lines from radiator to rear set it apart from earlier Whippet road designs.
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Willys-Overland
Tolédo
Graham-Paige Wins Three Regional Cups In Hill-Climb
Graham-Paige carried off three regional cups Alsace Provence and the Mediterranean in hill climbing contests that started from a standstill and ended at the finish mark testing acceleration power and braking.
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Graham-Paige
Alsace
Provence
Mediterranean
Model A Fords Dominate Finnish Military Test
In a 400 kilometer race from Helsingfors under war emergency drills the Model A Fords swept to victory against fourteen U S and one Italian car. They won 18 of 29 prizes with ten of the honor prizes, and every Ford finished the route including a female driver. The Finnish Automobile Association aims to promote driving training for wartime mobilization.
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Joffre
Marne
General
Finnish Automobile Association
United States
Fords
Helsingfors
Trace of Rain Reported by Weather Bureau
A trace of rain was recorded in the last 24 hours ending at seven this morning according to the weather bureau.
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Weather Bureau
Wade Wright Visits Cullman on County Solicitor Mission
County solicitor Wade Wright traveled to Cullman on a business mission today to discuss legal matters and public concerns.
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Cullman
Wade Wright
Convertible model gains popularity with youth
The model can switch quickly from a closed to an open top and is praised for its bright body color. Interior brown leather upholstery adds a touch of luxury, while the open version appears to be favored by younger buyers.
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Ster
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Ohio
Willys-Knight
Willys-Overland, Inc
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Bank Street
Evans
Ft. Oglethorpe
Georgia
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