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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1931
Page
6
Oldsmobile reports January sales more than five times December figures as demand rises across regions. February production up 30 percent to 50 percent above schedule, with most of the increase allocated to filling on hand orders and showroom supplies. Unfilled retail orders at month start were up sharply from January 1.
South Bend Ind Feb 14 Studebaker marks a long history as it prepares to celebrate its 79th anniversary Monday The firm has grown into a leading auto industry innovator with the Free Wheeling gear control The Studebaker name traces to Henry Clem and John Studebaker who started as blacksmiths in 1852 with a modest 68 capital and a bold plan.
January production of Chevrolet Motor Company reached 70 766 cars and trucks, per president W S Knudsen. Output plans for February call for 67 429 vehicles with three fewer working days.
Infant Dean Sullivan, nine months old, died unexpectedly February 14 at his parents home near town after membranous croup. He is survived by Mr and Mrs Paul Sheffler and grandparents Samuel Boddorf. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday.
Essex Six bodies feature redesigned front end with bronze chromium plated grid radiator shell and a rigid lamp tie-rod. Deep flange fenders, larger vertical hood louvres for better air flow, redesigned bumpers hubs and running boards, new exterior hardware and color options. Side lamp brackets and windshield visor harmonize with the exterior motif while retaining the Essex appearance.
Ford parts bear tiny signs that certify genuineness and precision, thwarting counterfeits. Each day Ford adds the script Ford to over 3,000,000 parts, with 3,480 standard and inspection stamps and a large engraving department producing dies at 700 to 800 weekly.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Haulk celebrate the birth of a daughter Jerry Jean born Saturday February seventh. Ernest Eaton buys the Henry Drake house north of town and will move it east of the square to rent after fixing it up. Mrs H E Shank and daughters entertain for her husband’s birthday February sixth with a surprise party for fifteen guests. Guests include Mr and Mrs Joe Asire and son Allan Elyria Wakeman Spencer Kent Dewey Rook and others. Cards, ice cream and cake follow a dinner. high scores to Mrs Dewey Rook and Carl Sprinkle. Rev and Mrs E G Aubrey and family attended a reception for new members at the Christian church in Polk. Alberta Nichol is ill with La Grippe. Rain cheers once dry days. Ray Rose to join Henry Homan farm at Lodi March first. Ben Roach rents the Frederick home east of the square and plans to move March first. Mr and Mrs Mark Simon and daughters were dinner guests at the Rev Aubrey home.
Amherst Ohio February 14 Regular chapel exercises opened with devotionals led by Eva ther Haas. Miss Beatrice Johnston chaired a Lincoln Day program featuring a class playlet Lincoln the Ratfire splitter with cast including Herbert Furhman Nancy Lincoln Erma Mathes Amy Raby Flora Sabers Frances Tisdale Lucy Brown Esther Haas Lin coln Junior band Leroy Rehl Tom Bush William Andrews and others. Al lections by Girls Glee Club Bells of St Marys and The Old Refrain directed by Floyd C Moore. Battle Hymn of the Republic sung by assembly. Hospital notes report Mrs Mary Marinkus admitted and Mrs Margaret Brown discharged. Death notice to David Miller Dundee Scotland reported to Bert Packard. Miller survived by wife three daughters including Bert Packard and Andrew Fell Jr and two sons.
The page lists church programs for St Peter's Evangelical and other local churches with details on Intermediate League duties, county council meetings, and Women's Union gatherings. Also reports on Home Builders and Sunshine Class gatherings, a Valentine party hosted by James Shotten and attendees, plus church sermon times and Sunday school schedules.
A brief item notes a person or group is expected to relocate to Buffalo New York during the week of the 23rd. The snippet provides no further names, dates, or organizations.
The Bridge Club was entertained last evening by Mrs. BE Foster on Cleveland avenue. Three tables competed with Miss Libbie Gerlach taking first prize, Mrs. Myron Martin second and Miss Minnie Sabiers third. In two weeks the club will meet with Miss Helen Sabiers on Tenney avenue.
News from Middle Ridge on February 14 reports Mr and Mrs N W Bechtel returning from visits in Erie and Painesville. Jean Clifford returns home from St Josephs hospital after operative treatment. Adam Barres recovers from arm and hand fractures after tree felling. Mrs Harry Wolf and her children visit Amherat relatives. Founders Day PTA observance at Penfield Junction. Members attend Hickory Tree Grange meeting. quilting hosted by Mrs J H Ludwig. Rev Theodore G Gaehr dies in Brooklyn after short illness. services in Brooklyn and Cleveland. Diamond cutting history noted at end.
The Sixth Grade of East Carlisle with the Eighth Grade guests heard Charles Abbey of Blyria describe Lincoln and the Civil War. He recalled marching by Jefferson's log cabin in Kentucky and meeting Lincoln in Washington, D. C. shortly before the assassination. The talk bridged history for the classes and made the Civil War topics more engaging.
Bakersfield news reports a bill by Assemblyman Augustus F. Jewett to create a 100 acre elk sanctuary near Buttonwillow California offering 35000 state funding with total costs around 105000 funded by Kern County and private donations. Elk numbers had risen from a few dozen to about a thousand drawing rancher complaints over years. A separate Oregon note states a resolution urging the American Legion to hold its 1932 national convention in Portland.
Memphis meteorologist F W Brist reports eight months of record low rainfall, 37 percent of normal, threatening navigation on the upper Mississippi and its tributaries. Rivers are at their lowest in twelve years, delaying cargo as firms cut barge loads to half capacity to ensure safe passage. Farmers may suffer heavy damages from the drought.
Detroit reports that the United States could see a temporary increase in Soviet exports as the Five Year Plan nears its end, with economist Nicholas Reffalovich forecasting Russia's economy will collapse afterward.
Railalorich cites a five year plan and its price as proof that dumping in the United States signals Russia's economic decline. Conscript labor exists in se
Fragment mentions a Soviet system and employment by a new technology firm. No clear names, places, dates, or events to anchor a complete news item.
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