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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1956
Page
17
Frederick C Pussell shares practical tips from the Chronicle Telegram column. Readers learn about fuel quality, tubeless tires, thermostat checks, speedometer accuracy, brake and suspension issues, upholstery care, steering noise, valve stickage, and preventive maintenance for safe operation.
The article explains varied engine needs from 6.25 to 10 to 1 compression and the decline of a single gasoline grade. Owners must judge their own vehicle requirements as engines change with temperature, usage, and condition. Higher octane isn’t always best, and even medium grade can suit many engines.
Quick Plumbing Chicago announces three basic wall kits that fit nearly any bathroom. The walls ship fully assembled for rapid installation, a cost-saving feature shown at the National Association of Home Builders convention.
Readers are invited on a 185 mile round trip to view five covered bridges in Ashtabula and nearby towns. The article guides a driving route from Painesville along Rt. 84 and 534 to Harpersfield Mechanicsville Eagleville Riverdale Phelps Creek and Windsor areas with dirt roads noted as slow going and time to spare.
The Institute of Life Insurance reports 21 000 policies paid 345 million for motor vehicle fatalities in the first six months of 1956. Claims rose 2 000 from 1955 with a 5 million increase, totaling 30 million in four war years and 72 million in Ohio deaths for half 1956. Bowles wins local rose show prize.
Fred N. Lehmann named superintendent of the B F Goodrich Tire Co Akron plant by vice president J E Gulick. Lehmann, Elyria High School 1933 graduate and former Carnegie Tech football star, has held multiple Goodrich posts since 1940 and resides at 1530 Bryden Dr Akron with his wife and two children.
South Amherst notes a church youth class hosted a swimming party and wiener roast at Linwood Park with twenty adults and eighteen children attending. The event ended with a song fest around the campfire.
Troop 1091 members in Oberlin prepare a bicycle hike to Chance Creek for Saturday September 22 with new recruits urged to attend A conservation project may occur September 8 and those pursuing Star of Life awards are encouraged to participate Equipment should be brought promptly The Court of Honor in October will mark the end of the points contest Community church schedules follow with Rev John Ferguson at Rust Methodist and Rev Charles Bromley at First Baptist plus Grace Lutheran activities and a Findley Lake outing for Senior Youth Fellowship and Walther League
William T. Monroe, a Democratic candidate for the Ohio House, failed to win the party’s endorsement but keeps his name in rallies by parking a well-postered car with headlights on at meetings. The chairman calls his name to note the lights. In Des Moines a picnic plan uses foil and forks to roast wieners and cover plates.
Mrs June E Alexander P Box 33 and phone 53551 appear as delivery contacts. Mrs Merle Hanmer is reachable at phone 49 503 for delivery inquiries.
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