DeSoto Motor Corp Announces Officers Directors
The DeSoto Motor Corporation released the names of its officers and board, headed by Walter P. Chrysler as chairman and J. E. Fields as president. Key executives include Charles W. Matheson, B. K. Hutchinson, W. Dedyard Mitchell, Fred M. Zeder, and K. T. Weller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
DeSota Motor Coronation
Walter P. Chrysler
Prinipal
Chrysler Corporation
DeSota Motor Corporation
J. E. Fields
Charles W. Matheson
DeSota
Matheson
Dodge Brothers
Oakland
Pontiac
B. K. Hutchinson
W. Dedyard Mitchell
Fred M. Zeder
K. T. Weller
F A. Morrison
DeSoto Motor Corporation
E. A. Davies
L. A. Moehring
Reindeer Introduced to Alaska to Combat Starvation
Eskimos in Alaska gain food security as reindeer herds expand, with about half a million animals thriving. The project aims to sustain communities facing hunger through new meat sources and livelihoods supported by organized herding and cultural adaptation.
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Alaska
Packard Motors Widely Used In Airplanes
At the All American Aircraft Show in Detroit it was noted that Packard Motors designed and built engines are in routine use worldwide. Navy ships, battle cruisers, air carriers, pursuit planes and German Dornier aircraft all employ Packard 800 and 600 horsepower engines. Packard recently completed the Packard X engine delivering up to 1250 horsepower with a supercharger boosting output to roughly 1550 horsepower.
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Detroit
Airplane Motors
Packard Motor Car Company
Japan
Russia
Germany
Switzerland
South America
Honolulu
Phillipine Islands
Panama Canal Zone
China
Cuba
United States
Guantanamo Bay
Saratoga
Lexington
Packard Company
Largest battleships Rodney and Nelson stand as world leaders
The British battleships Rodney and Nelson are described as the largest battleships in the world, highlighting their immense size and weight in naval power. Their status reflects Britain's dominance at sea and the era's maritime arms race.
Rolls-Royce Adopts Buick Style Motor
Flint Michigan April 29 More than a million Buick owners in America will feel a glow of satisfaction at the announcement that England s most expensive motor car Rolls Royce has recently adopted the valve in head engine Besides confirming Buick s pioneering power plant Rolls Royce shares features such as cellular radiator worm and split out steering gear torque tube drive floating rear axle and cantilever springs Buick officials note Rolls Royce sells at a higher price due to larger size heavier construction and costlier components The Buick comparison on specifications supports Buick s engineering lead
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Flint
Mich
Buick
America
England
Rolls-Royce
Buick Motor Company
Dictator Sets Endurance Record For Low Priced Cars
Atlantic City April 28 Studebaker Dictator cars tied a stock car endurance record by covering 5000 miles in under 800 minutes at the Atlantic City speedway. Two cars ran 9000 miles in 79 hours 11 minutes and 5000 miles in 1 hour 32 minutes, averaging 63.138 and 61.312 mph respectively under AAA supervision. Both cars were verified strictly stock under $1400 by the technical committee.
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Atlantic City
Studebaker
American Automobile Association
Atlantic City Speedway
American Automotic Association
Lange Demand for New Whippet as
Public interest in the new Whippet Six from Willys-Overland, offered at a record low price, boosts confidence that demand will push April sales to a new monthly high. Toledo maker prepares to launch the six alongside four cylinder Whippet and Willys Knight sixes with factory production at full capacity.
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Willys-Overland
Toledo
Willys- Knight
Sald
Dodge expands color options for Senior line cars
Dodge Brothers announces 20 color combinations for the Senior line after factory statement to Leo Meyer. The 1955 assembly plant, said to be the longest automobile factory in the world, offers varied color schemes to express buyer individuality without special orders. Women buyers, guided by beauty and color, can find appealing options readily.
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Dodge Brothers Senior Line
Leo Meyer
Alment
Dodge Senior Line
Meyer
Senior Offerings Spotlight: Something Different
The feature highlights a broad range of senior programs promising variety and creative options. It showcases unique courses and experiences designed to appeal to diverse tastes and interests among older adults, emphasizing engagement and personal growth.
Seaman Bodies and Nash Cars Highlight Body Maker
The Sea man Body Corporation, one of the oldest U S automobile body manufacturers, holds a half interest by Nash Motors. It focuses entirely on Nash closed bodies with advanced equipment and skilled workmen, aiming for beauty and durability. The plant uses individual electric motors and the latest tools to produce superior bodies built to endure tough road conditions.
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Nash
Seaman Body Corporation
United States
Nash Motors Company
Seaman
Local Delicacies and Family News From LaGrange
LAGRANGE LAGRANGE April 28 Mr and Mrs F J Knowles visited their cousin Mrs David Carston and family and attended a fish fry in Medina. Several LaGrange residents enjoyed a fish dinner in Vermilion with many couples named. On return they visited the Convict.
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Lagrange
F. J. Knowles
David Carston
Medina
Henry Gott
Lakewood
Merle Hastings
Memorial Hospital
W. C Martin
Newark
A. W. Jones
West Unity
Lorain harbor ship and local social notices
A Lorain harbor ship is noted among a string of social items from the area. George E. Fitzpatrick of Wellington visits, local residents travel to Ohio, attend funerals, hosts and guests at dinners, clubs meet, and arrangements for a Baptist church builders meeting are announced. The community ledger lists visitors, moves, hospitalizations, and gatherings across Elyria, Lagrange, Vermilion, and nearby towns with several named individuals and households.
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Lorain Harbor
George E. Fitzpatrick
Wellington
E. L. Opdyke
Florida
Ohio
F. J. Knowles
Minnie Willard
J. G. Wherry
Elyria
C. W. Bothwell
Marjorie
Akron
Paul Hastings
Berea
Charles Adame
Rumbach
Fredricksburg
James Denham
Uneeda Rest
Hauck
M. E. Heath
LaGrange
Gessinner
California
Harley Spicer
Spicer
Cleveland
Hellen Kelner
Ella Turner
Litchfield
Waite
West
Will Dean
J. F. Jackson
Frank J Knowles
C. W. Sage
Lorain
J. A. Nichols
Henry Abbey
O R Martin
James Lutarius
Memorial Hospital
T. F Rawson
Wistaria Club
Vernon Rundle
Wm. Wilcox
Scott
A. J. Bauer
Baptist Church
R. C. Hastings
Sixteenth St
C. &. Bonar
Fairview Village
John King, Jr
Dorothy King
Valley City
John Jones
Worthington
W. F Hastings
Willam McMillan
Vermilion-on-the- Lake
A. H Hopkins
W. F. Hastings
O. Feagter
Alice Battell
C. W.’. Gott
Werner Robert
Starr
G. W. Woodruff
C. A. Raw
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Ghaysler
Desoto
The
O’donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co
Auto Body & Radiator CO
West Broad
Elyria, O
Packard Motors
Airplanes
Canfield Wm
Penn Motor Oil
Canfield Oil Co
E. Ave. and
Grace Court
E. Bridge St
Elyria Bae Leonwicz R. D
Canfield Oil Company
Dictator
Lange
DODGE
Wellingtos
Patros
W. E. Shay
West-End Furniture
Broad Street
Chrysler
L. H. Dunfee Co
Broad
Elyria, Ohio
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