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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1930
Page
10
Buick straight frame design discussed as a key safety factor for high speed idling and steering. Emphasizes rigidity improves instantaneous response and cornering, compares frame to house support, notes long rigid frames cause wide turns and driver strain. Calls improved appearance boosting employee pride in the department.
The report shows Aysler sales rising in the first half of 1930 with 1 633 519 cars sold in the United States, totaling 76 72 percent of the year’s total. Excluding Ford Chevrolet and Plymouth, higher priced cars totaled 441 155 or 87 percent of the 53 100 sales in the prior period. Chrysler Motors excluding months sold 101 836 cars or 70 32 percent of last year’s 144 520 high price cars. Registration figures place Chrysler fifth and Dodge in sixth in the month. Retail sales of all makes in 19 were 67 51 percent of June last year. combined sales of Chrysler, Dodge, DeSoto and Plymouth in June were 69 58 percent of last year.
Oldsmobile Viking factories boast of a chromium plated department for exterior parts. The process, first developed by Mobile Viking engineers with General Motors, is now used on valves pipes dies and control handles in the power house. The shinier finish aims to beautify and motivate workers at the plant.
An automotive safety campaign urged motorists to maintain regular oiling, greasing, and periodic inspections to save money. Andress Service, backing the Cam movement under the Motor and Equipment Association, says preventive maintenance catches small issues before costly repairs or accidents occur, promoting economic car care today.
Ab Jenkins piloted a stock President Eight roadster to a new Mt Washington ascent in 14 minutes 23 seconds, beating the 1928 gear record and the eight year previous stock car mark. The return trip in 29 minutes 20 seconds shaved near ten minutes from prior standards. Local papers timed and witnessed the climb, including J. C. Kerrison of the Boston Post.
Three children Margaret Marian and Harry attended the Bakr reunion which also honored Reid Besday at the Beres fairgrounds. Miss Gertrude Chamberlain visits Akron and Macedonia this week while R. B. Freeman and wife of Lakewood spent Sunday with W. C. Knowles. Mrs. E. C. Johnson announces birth of a grandson to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rising of Litchfield. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fire return from North Carolina to Cuysboga Falls and stay a few days with sister Mrs. R. B. Kelner.
An extended LaGrange notes column details visitors and family gatherings across Elyria Lorain and Cleveland. The piece lists dozens of residents visiting relatives attending reunions and events including Curtice and Gott family gatherings plus local club meetings and a quiet primary election. It notes births tonsil surgery and moves with brief social and civic items.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational church held a monthly meeting in the church parlors with Melvin Niggle in charge. Plans were made for an ice cream social and a two course supper followed a social time with games. Attendees included Helen Rice Ruth Miller Elmer Schmidt Amherst Howard Rice California Mabel Willey Fremont and several others. A separate note reports Mrs F H Peck entertaining relatives from Waterloo and Chicago. Plans for a Brookside park trip were postponed and the society will meet at the church.
Huntington Aug 16 Mr and Mrs F B Thudium Mr and Mrs Arthur Zacharia Mrs N L Thudium son Lawrence and daughter Betty attended the Thu dium reunion at Ashland Saturday Our focal degree team put on the first and second degree Worth and TelbHan at Oberlin Tuesday night About 275 members from here attended the meet
The clipping lists local residents and families visiting, hosting, or attending events in Wellington and nearby towns. Names include the Bowen Naegels Pure yell Canning Wellick Archer Dirlam Dirlam Finkle and others with mentions of farm clubs church activities and weekend calls.
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