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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1930
Page
21
Fragmented early 20th century notice summary describing unprotected grade crossings, junking of Philadelphia vehicles, a touring exhibit of automotive gear, bright color clothing to reduce highway accidents, parking restrictions in Paris and Montreal, and a motorcyclist stunt report. The text includes scattered references to Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and various cities, with many garbled terms and illegible phrases.
A complex notice outlines fences on Connecticut roads and a proposal to support a state school for prospective vehicle drivers under state motor vehicle commissioner AB Stoeckel. It notes pilots of driving education in Gare Army and Holland and claims driving schools boost safety. Also cited are staggering figures on stolen cars and gasoline taxes across the United States, with New Mexico highest per capita and Massachusetts lowest.
Guidance for valve grinding. Describes lifting the valve off its seat with a light spring, rotating the valve several times, then reseating. Warns against grinding in one position to avoid poor results. Contains procedural tips and cautions for improvised valve work.
Read this first: Blanda Lee, twenty, auburn hair and gray eyes, comes to New York after four years at an Atlanta radio station to audition for WWEO. She meets a young man named Morton Peskinpaugh at a studio where their witty banter and shared Southern roots spark tension and attraction as the audition unfolds.
The piece notes a traditional French principle that pedestrians must keep off the road and avoid missteps, with blame for accidents often tied to pedestrian negligence rather than drivers. It discusses the balance of responsibility between walkers and motorists in collision cases.
A long discussion traces how states treat driver responsibility for injuries to passengers who ride free or are related to the car owner. It notes several states have relaxed liability and cites Ohio as still allowing questionable practices amid insurer pushback. The piece urges revision to curb perceived racketeering and to clarify guest liability.
A lecture warns that well maintained cars last longer and fetch higher resale. It cites owners who drive gently, check oil and crankcase, and avoid hard acceleration. Drivers heed maintenance, tune valves, replace spark plugs, and fix body damage to prevent costly wear.
A garbled report notes roadside repairs and rubber burn concerns as a city operator detects heat from overheated tires. It mentions an apparatus and several untranslatable phrases, with a cautious tone about possible incidents but asserts no serious harm occurring at present.
The fragment shows a dramatic scene with Miss Lee in a studio and a tense court moment involving a divorce petition. A later line confirms a charge of abandonment in a divorce proceeding, noting a November 1 marriage date and subsequent filing details. The report blends theatrical dialogue with legal action and cites Walter Chadd and Marylee Ainistign among those named.
Dudley Glass writes a fragmented verse about automotive life and road weary conditions. The piece laments high costs and faulty car gear while imagining practical fixes and safer, better equipment for travelers.
A crowded social column from New Miami lists visits and gatherings across Hooven avenue and nearby areas. Multiple locals, including Mrs Leo Peake, Miss Bessie, Tomar Tunrig, and Mrs George Dean, are noted with relatives and guests visiting on Sundays and holidays. A Mothers Club meeting and Christian Endeavor society events are highlighted along with planned Friday night activities and a charitable or school function aims to attract a large turnout.
A pilot failed to qualify for a Caterpillar event as a plane ran out of fuel while attempting a salvage maneuver near Ua uel and Clonuveteland. The craft crashed near the water, and no serious injuries were reported to the pilot. A separate civil action naming Ben Manwo and others resulted in a judgment for $750 in a related dispute.
A proposed company wide pledge in New Jersey urges drivers to obey traffic laws, drive carefully, and be mindful of pedestrians. It calls for fleet operators to adopt a formal resolution aiming to reduce incidents by even a small margin, believing signatories will take pride in compliance.
Sycamore Valley residents and relatives are mentioned visiting and hosting over the weekend and week. Names include Mrs. Seheid Abrams Welsch Kadly and Pierson, with several calls and visits noted among neighbors in Princeton Dayton Middletown and Tatailton.
Collinsville area residents gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nettma for a Sunday birthday celebration. Attendees included families from Oxford, Hamilton, Bellefontaine, Dayton, and Malin Town, with community groups and a Grange meeting noting plans for April activities and a traveling program.
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