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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1929
Page
2
Chevrolet reports a national May record of 157 624 used cars sold by its dealer network, up from 118 195 a year earlier and 133 887 in April 1929. Officials credit trusted reconditioning and the red tag O K that counts, noting daily averages above 6 063 cars and a pace exceeding ten sales per minute.
Athletes across professional and amateur ranks demand peak fitness and find the same in their cars. A Chrysler survey of registration records shows many outstanding sports figures drive Chryslers for speed, stamina, control and consistent performance.
Durant engineers perfect four forward speeds now offered in the Durant Six-Sixty-Six and Six-Seventy models. J. B. Leeman, local dealer, says the quick shift between silent third and double high speeds suits women especially and works smoothly up to fifty miles an hour without gear clash.
R. E. Rogers becomes sales manager of the Decatur Storage Garage Chrysler Plymouth dealers with H. M. Jernigan as assistant sales manager. The firm expands in the automotive field and will display many cars in the building on Church street formerly Hill Chevrolet. The Chrysler service department will remain unaffected, according to Mr. Russell Green.
Rev. Peter M. Dennis rector of St. John's Episcopal church will preach Sunday evening at 7 30 o'clock in St. Timothy's in Athens A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend the services.
A R Glancy president and general manager of the Oakland Motor Car company was installed as president of Lehigh University Alumni Association. A Lehigh graduate of 1903, he became a mining engineer and later a construction engineer before joining Oakland.
Buick reports from dealers nationwide show over a million people visited Buick showrooms on June 1 to view the new Marquette. Officials call the medium priced car the most successful presentation in automotive history with strong public interest and wide regional praise from Atlantic to Pacific.
A community sing is planned for Thursday evening at Fairview Baptist Church. The program will begin at 7 30 o clock and be directed by C. Murphree. All singers are invited to attend and participate.
The weather recorded a max of 92 and a min of 70 for the 24 hour period ending at seven this morning. The prior day had a 94 degree record, with temperatures easing slightly from that peak.
Former University of Minnesota athlete Homer Tatham rescued passengers after the City of Ottawa air liner plunged into the English Channel. He kicked a hole in the cabin wall, enabling others to escape before the craft sank.
Ford emphasizes strict precision in Model A production and testing. High standards in engine parts fitting, bearings, gears, and rigid assembly checks enable immediate road use. Windshield instructions permit 35 mph for first 500 miles, a shift from older guidance of cautious speeds. Excess heat risks and piston scoring are mitigated by careful machining and inspections.
A high pressure oil system ensures ample lubrication for the Superior Whippet four and six cylinder motors. It drives oil to main bearings connecting rods camshaft and timing chain, combined with a spray and splash method to maintain lubrication under extreme conditions.
Owners of Superior Whippet fours and sixes can easily vent air via mono-control. A single handle turns to raise or lower the windshield outward, giving fresh air as needed.
Kansas City report follows E. E. B. Porterfield Jr. from used car dealer to president of a major American aircraft maker. He started a flying school after soloing in 1924 and built the American Eagle in 1925, expanding to a plant with 1,500 annual planes and predicting airports will define future cities.
Chrysler Corporation reports May shipments of 54 595 vehicles up 14 991 from May 1928. The total includes Plymouth Chrysler 65 and 15 Imperials De Soto Sixes Far go trucks and Dodge products. First five months 1929 shipments reach 237 134, up 37 673 from 199 461 in 1928.
John N Willys president of Willys Overland cites growing demand from buyers for more space. The latest Whippet models have been notably larger than earlier versions.
A trace of rain was recorded during the 24 hour period ending at 7 o clock this morning. Station observers note the light shower did not amount to measurable rainfall.
Plymouth Motor Corporation marks its first birthday in tandem with the Nation’s birthday. A National Showing of Improved Plymouth cars in new colors runs June 20 to July 13. Dealers nationwide prepare showrooms with attractive setups inviting the public to view and test drive the stylish low priced Chrysler built cars.
Dr W P Baugh departed today by car for Asheville North Carolina for a two week vacation. An avid golf fan he looked forward to playing several courses in Asheville noted for Southern golf.
River level on the Tennessee River held steady today at about five feet as gauge readings showed no change. Officials monitored the situation for any shifts that might affect nearby communities and waterways.
Oregon Institute of Technology engineers study the Dodge Brothers Six mono-piece body, sent from Detroit, noting its all metal seamless construction, lower center of gravity, reduced noise, ease of repair, and smooth exterior finish across eight models.
Radiator shells and lamp doors of the Superior Whippet fours and sixes are chromium plated. The chromium plate resists rust and stains and takes a high polish with minimal rubbing.
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