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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1927
Page
5
A rear wheel blowout shifts weight and causes the differential to speed the other wheel, risking a skid. Cutting the front wheels toward the skid helps correct the slide and bring the car under control as soon as possible.
Chevrolet set a seven month record with 2000 daily units as July figures show Wayne County driving demand. The brand topped passenger and truck registrations with 925 passenger models and a large gain in commercial cars, reflecting strong factory output and market confidence.
Pontiac Michigan August 20 The Oakland All-American Six draws nationwide praise as showrooms from Maine to California report crowds and swift orders. Dealers hail its Duco colors, new body lines, and advanced six cylinder engine after extensive testing at the General Motors Proving Ground. W R Tracy confirms strong demand and quality.
A four passenger Erskine X sport roadster with a distinctive body style enters production at Studebaker Detroit plants and will be available for delivery soon. The car features wire wheels, Columbia lacquer, green trim, and joins the Erskine Six line to meet immediate demand, per a factory announcement via Mr Wise.
The Erskine is praised for its speed and versatility as a fine sports car with a folding top featuring natural wood bows and nickel trimming. Its sharply tilted windshield and European lines enhance its distinctive appearance, while the interior offers a deeply cushioned driver’s seat and a dual-tone leather rumble seat in back. Equipment is unusually complete including four-wheel brakes, wire wheel, nickel windshield wings, locking steering ignition, hydrostatic gauge, Atlanta radiator ornament, automatic windshield cleaner, two-beam lights, rear view mirror and left fender mirror.
Dodge Brothers announce a 25 percent production rise for the new four cylinder line. Leo Myer, local Dodge dealer, says about 1,000 fours are produced daily, a sharp jump after July 17 when the model was announced. The surge follows multiple increases in three weeks as new body styles enter production.
Orlando Hurst former Elyria resident drove from Bradenton Florida to Elyria in 47 hours 6 minutes beating his own wager by eight minutes. He and his wife alternated at the wheel covering 1441 miles with 78 gallons of gasoline and 15 quarts of oil used. The car was checked at Hart Lepper Motor Sales and found to be in good condition after the strenuous trip.
The Gray Ghost Sport Sponder by Falcon Motors Corp draws strong public reception since its debut about a week ago. The model joins the Knight engine sixes in Falcon’s lineup, with steady production continuing at the Elyria Ohio plant.
Indications show car building for the Gray Ghost will be kept at high tide to satisfy Falcon dealer demand. Early claimed performances have been proven in public demonstrations since launch, with remarkable pickup power speed and economy tested by independent drivers nationwide. The Gray Ghost draws praise for its dashing silver gray finish, darker gray fenders, low-slung body for stability, and wire wheels that convey smart style.
Flint Michigan August 20 One of the severest tests for a motor car emerged as R Hamil of Ludington reports his modified Buick sedan now serves as a seven ton truck. He paired a 1920 seven passenger front with a heavy duty rear, lengthened the drive shaft and brake rods, and the vehicle covers 140 miles daily on logs. Hamil has owned six Buicks and still uses his first 1920 sedan in perfect condition.
The Willys Knight Great Six commands a higher price, enjoying increased sales in the first half of the current year. Willys-Overland reports Knight sleeve valve sixes show stronger demand and outperform rivals in the same price range, with expectations of continued gains in the latter half of the year. L. G. Peed, general sales manager, notes a nationwide awakening to the engine’s merits.
New London is set for a community home-coming on Tuesday August 28 with final arrangements in place. Morning events are tentative and no special activities are planned then.
Bram opening at 1 15 with New London band then 2 30 combined Chautauqua and New Londoners in General in the tent. Free events funded by locals, with donors seated first and public seating afterward. Banquet at six for former residents, registration at library tent. Evening concert at 6 30 and 7 30 Chautauqua show. Homer Johnson to preside and events at Cleveland guest. Also local society notes on birthdays and club officers.
Aug 20 notes show Mr and Mrs David Gethen of Lorain hosting visits from Michigan relatives and others. Walter Miller and Mrs. Brown visit Cleveland family. Ellen Jackson returns from Cleveland. a cottage dinner at Vermilion on the Lake is reported. A baby boy Fred Albert born to Lonie Reese is mentioned along with several trips and social gatherings across Lorain, Vermilion, Columbus, and nearby communities. Mayor Beck cites fines totaling over 1286 dollars. 92nd birthday celebrated by Sarah Hall with daughters present.
Bay Village August 20 The pastor of the M. E. church is on vacation so no regular service will be held Sunday Sunday school at the usual time. Mr and Mrs Edwin Cousins and son of Pasadena Calif visited Mrs Wm Aldrich and Clifton Aldrich and Mrs Geo Williams the past few days Miss Mary Vardy visits C N Kirkpatrick home Mrs Harry Covey Hassett gave a birthday party for her daughter Betty with about 25 children Games and refreshments on the lawn Each child received balloons and small toys Betty received many gifts Laura Hassler returns home after six weeks at summer school.
Albany New York state reports a record pace in road building this year with about 168 miles of new highways laid since spring. Captain Arthur Brandt of the highway commission notes 37 more miles than the same period last year, 211 contracts active, 9414 contractors employed and 6229 maintenance workers statewide. In the last week of June 317 802 square yards of pavement were completed, the largest weekly total to date.
Japan begins construction of its first commercial air lines with airfields planned in Tokyo Osaka and Kyoto. Beacons will mark eight points and five observatories and air customs houses are to be established across the route. The five year program aims to complete routes and facilities in major cities. Meanwhile the University of North Carolina pledges a new athletic stadium and hosts a Thanksgiving Day football game versus Virginia.
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