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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1931

Page

2

Steering Wheel Holding Tips From Cadillac Chief Engineer

Cadilllac Motor Company chief engineer W. Seaholm outlines best steering methods for high speed and comfort. Two hands opposite each other on the rim provide maximum control, with specific palm placement. One hand or steering by spokes is discouraged as dangerous. Regular checkups and maintenance prevent wear and boost performance, saving repair costs.

BE. W. Seaholm Cadillac Motor Company Cadillac

Regular Inspection For Autos Popular

Preventive auto maintenance gains recognition as owners seek value and pleasure from their investment. The Motor and Equipment Association advocates regular inspection as a top preventive measure, performed by competent men with efficient equipment to catch trouble before it happens.

Dunn Voters Company The Motor and Equipment Association

Studebaker to Make No Mid Year Change

Studebaker will not introduce mid year model changes this summer or before next winter. President Eights and VP Hoff man state the Free Wheeling design represents peak engineering and offers the latest progress in chassis and body refinements, assuring owners and buyers of model stability. House numbers in Paris are to be made legible after 20 years.

Studebaker Paul G. Hoffman Studebaker Corporation

Did You Know Answers From R J Scott and Curiosities

A reader asks about 1884 Jun 19 day and homestead lands across many states. The article notes the General Land Office handles homesteading inquiries and lists states Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Florida Idaho Minnesota Montana Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Oregon South Dakota Utah Washington Wyoming. It also questions the timing of the World’s Fair with a reference to the Sesqui Centennial in 1926 and hints at the upcoming Paris exposition in 1931. The third segment explains the meaning of Thesauri Americae Septentrionalis Sigillum on US currency.

Arigona Arkansas California Colorado Florida Idaho Minnesota Montana Nevace New Mexico North Dakota Oregon South da

Automobile testing suggestions from Oldsmobile engineers

More than 1,900,000 prospective buyers can benefit from expert guidance. Oldsmobile engineers propose demonstrations to feel performance before purchase, advise driving the new car several miles to adapt to its feel, and suggest tests on a paved highway to gauge speed, braking, engine smoothness, acceleration, and quiet operation. Hill tests assess hill climbing and transmission shifts, using engine braking on down grades.

Oldsmobie Oldsmobile Hecht

Oakland Pontiac HS Production Increase

Oakland Pontiac plant reports a steady rise in monthly output with 11 291 units built in March, surpassing January February and March 1930. Surging retail demand triggered emergency trainload shipments to the West and Middle West, including Chicago and Minneapolis St Paul, plus 58 freight cars carrying nearly 400 cars to Pacific Coast points. Factory executives say sales exceeded dealer forecasts, driving the extra shipments.

Pontiac Mid West Middle West Chicago Minneapolis-St. Paul Pacific Coast Denver Salt Lake City Oakland California

Wellington Woman Finds Brother Dead In His Home

Mrs. Scott Anderson of Wellington traveled to New London to care for her brother Elmer Mastermen. She found him dead in his front room, death attributed to heart failure after he prepared his own breakfast. Funeral services set for Sunday. Baseball game between Amherst High and Wellington High canceled due to rain. next game with Ashaad scheduled for Tuesday.

Wellington Scott Anderson New London Elmer Mastermen Aa Mastermen Amherst High Wellington High Ashaad

Memorial Day speaker invited by county prosecutor Don Myers

Memorial Day committee reports Elyria County Prosecutor Don Myers has accepted the invitation to deliver the Memorial Day address. Kiwanians plan Ladies Night next Thursday with wives as guests. Dinner at Grange Hall at 6 30 pm. Judge Carl V Weygandt of the Cleveland Court of Appeals will speak on Court Comedy and Tragedy.

Don Myers Elyria Grange Hall Carl V. Weygandt Court of Appeals Cleveland Weyrandt

Birthday Dinner For Adelbert Knapp At Home

Mr and Mrs Perry Knapp hosted an at home birthday dinner for their son Adelbert with a small gathering including William Wrench Philip Duff Don Walton Hiram Knapp Miss Mary Knapp and the host and hostess Also present was Adelbert Jr The day marked his 18th birthday and guests enjoyed the six o'clock meal.

Perry Knapp Adelbert William Wrench Philip Duff Don Walton Hiram Knapp Mary Knapp Burt Knapp

Benefit of The Young People's Federation of that city

A brief note highlights a benefit organized by the Young People's Federation of the city. Organizers invite residents to attend and support activities promoting youth engagement in cultural and civic life. Local sponsors and event details are listed in accompanying notices.

Young People's Federation

Eaton P T A Meets Seeks Free Health Exam for Children

Eaton O April meeting of the Parent Teacher Association presided by Charles Box discussed free health examinations for children under six. A clinic is set for April 14 in the principal's office at the school house to detect and correct defects before entering school. Mrs. Leroy Shirkey reported on purchasing dishes for the domestic science department to aid serving suppers in the gym. An a ct play The First Day of School was presented. The next meeting will be May 5. Personal notes mention visits by Mr and Mrs William Weekly and family to Sharon and guests from Cleveland and Lakewood. Mrs E F Mack postpones Ladies Alp Society meeting to April 16 due to a death in LaPorte.

Hatton P. T Leroy Shirkey William Sharon Pennsylvania C. W. Fraley Cleveland Eugene Davis Lakewood Allen Mead LaPorte E. F. Mack Ladies

Garretson Anniversary Remarkable Forty Ninth Celebration

The children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Garretson organized a surprise Sunday honoring their forty ninth wedding anniversary. An afternoon of social conversation ended with refreshments and several gifts presented to the couple. The Garretsons are well regarded by many friends who wish them many more anniversaries.

Garretson F. Garretson

Birmingham Briefs Signal Easter Visits and Local Guests

Mrs J J Stoller returns from Cleveland for spring at home. Easter guests include Mr and Mrs Charles Grenzebach and family at Huron. Ruth Marie Swonger visits North Royalton with Ray Goodman. Numerous calls span Elyria Strongsville Norwalk and Gen eva as residents share holiday hospitality and neighborly greetings.

Weekend Visits Mention Local Residents

The list records multiple social visits across weekends and Easter break. Mr and Mrs T J Early hosted guests, Elyria visitors Mr and Mrs Jacob Ewonger and daughter Ruth Marie, Miss Noreen Collingwood of Berea visiting with C H Collingwood and family, Y C Henry and Elmer Henry with John and Will Stove at Clarkfield, Steve Gottsehling family with Mrs Sara Gross and guest Mrs Else Gross visiting Peter Gross in Lorain, Elizabeth Wheeler with sons Richard and Maynard visiting Galton couple Charles Hinckley and wife. Birmingham postmaster C C Schisler installed two new telephones in his office with high numbers 97.

T. J. Early Jacob Ewonger Ruth Marie Elyria Norenne Collingwood Berea C. H. Collingwood Familly Y. C. Henry Elmer Henry John Will Stove Clarkafield Steve Gottsehling Sara Gross Else Gross Peter Gross Lorain Elizabeth Wheeler Sone Richard Maynard Charles Hinckley Galton C. C. Schisler Birmingham

Local Residents Change Dwellings in Amherst and Lorain

Char-ohersees and others listed among residents moving for business with Lattemen and Joyce of Lorain noted. Albert and Mrs Mair of Amherst relocate to Birmingham as part of weekend transfer activity.

Ohersees Gra the Wens Arnet G. Lattemen Ran Ug Ts Joyce Lorain Albert Mair Amherst Birmingham

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