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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1929
Page
3
Whippet four and six cylinder models show a 33 percent rise in first quarter 1929 versus 1928, with John N. Willys citing strong public reception of new cars. The company plans record output to meet demand, highlighting new Finger Tip Control integrated in steering wheel for starting, lights, and horn.
Kenosha Wisconsin April 6 Factory shipments in March of 15384 Nash 400 Series cars boosted Nash manufacturing and sales by about 44 percent from a year ago. This follows gains of 77 percent in January and 33 percent in February, expanding Nash’s 1929 business over the same period last year.
An average gain of 48 percent over three months signals growing demand and popularity for Nash 400 cars. General sales manager C. H. Bliss notes reports from major markets show the Nash 400 reaching record sales in the closing week of March and an upward trend across the line despite late spring and poor weather.
A nationwide Detroit study finds the De Soto Six parks most easily in crowded downtown areas. Observers timed traffic flow from a high building and noted the De Soto’s quick steering response, engine pace, and four wheel brakes as key factors in shorter parking time compared with other cars.
In the first quarter of 1929 Chevrolet out registered all other motor car makers in Elyria for both pleasure cars and trucks. S. B. Pfau, general manager of The Pfau Chevrolet Company, called the record exceptional amid a severe car shortage.
Chevrolet plans raise its annual production schedule from 1 25 million to 1 55 million cars to meet growing demand for the Chevrolet Six. Despite the higher target, factory shortages persist and will not greatly ease the car shortage felt in the first half of the year.
Hudson Motor Car Company touts mass production and varied offerings with 176 color combinations and 225 different car types. It emphasizes rapid, economical manufacturing while maintaining precise engineering standards for fit and operation.
Sales volume in the truck and bus field for 1929 looks bright per surveys by the Dodge Brothers world wide dealer organization. Howard E. Sneathen, director of truck sales, cites factors including general prosperity across industrial and agricultural districts and expansion of paved roads and street widening projects.
Stabilization of foreign markets opens larger export possibilities and engineers improve new models for economical dependable operation. Corporations expand motorized delivery fleets driving demand for trucks. The year 1925 showed a 16 percent rise in production sales versus 1927, signaling industry growth and public benefit from motor vehicle developments.
Oakland Motor Car company announces a national policy requiring written guaranties with reconditioned used Oakland Pontiac cars. The guarantee covers free parts for defects in first 750 miles within 30 days, allows return within 45 hours for full purchase price credit, and includes a lithographed bond paper guarantee and windshield sticker. Manager M L Buck cites aim to prove dealer good faith.
Mrs William Brenner of Cleveland spent the day with her aunt Mrs S C Pierce. The Ross sisters were Easter dinner guests of the Eicher family. Funeral attendees from Eaton joined Mrs Lucy Redingtons service in Elyria. Garretson family from LaGrange dined with the Phelps. Pierce home guests included Elyria residents Stryker and Mathews and Fremont visitors Tucker and Wolfe. Master Jack Lyon Jr is ill with measles. Dr Frank McAdooPen and family stayed with the Durkees. Hennie and Berea guests with the Grlis. Mrs Bert Hales back from hospital and improving. The Cornish family and Brightmans visited a nursery farm at Independence. return supper at Berea. Miss Martin of Rome City and Miss Slusser of Bluffton, grade school pupils.
Teachers returned to their homes for Easter. Grant Cowley takes clarinet lessons from a teacher to Eisha. Mrs Elmer Hill of Cleveland spent Wednesday with her parents Mr and Mrs S F Garret. Today Horoscope notes a speculative nature and potential for successful financiers among lavish spenders.
A reflective note observes how indulgent appetites persist even when resources are tight, suggesting a tension between refined preferences and prudent budgeting. It hints at cultural or social judgments about spending amid scarcity.
In Siam the customary greeting shifts from a handshake to a two handed salute as a respectful gesture. The practice emphasizes cultural formality and mutual regard, replacing the Western handshake in daily interactions.
A brief note records attendees standing close in a line with heads bowed slightly, foreheads touching in a calm, respectful display as the moment closes. The description emphasizes a solemn, uniform posture among participants.
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