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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1931
Page
6
The article contrasts changing car buyer expectations with earlier standards. It notes that drivers now demand higher speeds and better hill-climbing ability. It praises Willys-Overland for designing sixes and eights and the Willys-Knight six to meet current and future needs.
Chevrolet executives note volume sales allow inclusion of costly features in low priced models. D E Ralston cites radiator screen grille and adjustable driver seat becoming standard quickly. Previously extras, today many items like ash trays and window curtains come included in list price.
Automobile engineers report advances in protecting engine parts with a special Oldsmobile air cleaner. Air enters through side slots, passes a fine oil saturated mesh that captures minute particles, keeping intake air and fuel clean for better engine performance.
Ford cars led Berlin markets surpassing German makes with October overtaking. Ford remained ahead in November and sold more trucks than any other make across Berlin and Germany.
The front and cowl assembly of the new Essex Super Six is reinforced and anchored to the car frame. New developments lead to a smoother ride, with steel replacing wood in the roof rail for through welding and one piece construction from the roof to the frame.
The text outlines strengthening the roof by moving the windshield pillar toward the body, enlarging front and rear gussets at the 140 pillar junction, and adding two rear gussets. These items seal roof leaks, anchor steel diagonal strips, and provide a tension brace akin to aviation practice.
The February meeting of Russia Township Farm Women's Club met in the Oberlin Grange Hall with a covered dish luncheon at 11:30 and a business session led by president Mrs. Gar McRoberts outlining plans for an annual guest day to be held as an evening party with dancing and card games in early April. Miss Alice Bird and Mrs. Harlan Schramm led a first aid demonstration. a second lesson is scheduled for April 15.
George Dopley visited Cleveland on Monday. Mrs E J Lmith and daughters Ruby Evelyn and Cordelia from Cleveland spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Reuben Miller. Mrs H B Shattuck and son Arthur returned home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs H B Peck of Cleveland. Mr and Mrs J P Bechtel of South Ridge visited at the Chas Bechtel home. H L Brandaus was confined at home by illness this week. Samuel Bacon visited Cleveland Tuesday. Mr and Mrs George Baird of Lorain spent Wednesday here. Alvin Portman missed school this week due to chickenpox.
Mrs Anna Karman will entertain the Number Three Division of the M E Church Ladies Aid Society at her home on Wednesday afternoon February 25. A business meeting will precede a quilt project. Other items note visits and illnesses among local residents and a Guild meeting hosted by Mrs Roland Morris with ten members and two visitors enjoying refreshments.
Philadelphia reports invitations issued to 10000 graduates for the Wharton School of Finance and Accounts fiftieth anniversary celebration. The event aligns with the Second Annual Wharton Alumni Institute of Business on March 26 27 and 28 with leaders from business and finance attending. The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania was organized in 1881 after founder Joseph Wharton urged trustees to educate in business and civil government for societal benefit.
In Eaton on February 21 Mr and Mrs A J Carpenter visited their son Chester and family in Birmingham. The Brookside game loss by Eaton’s boys 26 25 was exciting with a packed house. The girls also played Brookside and lost. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Charles Smith and two daughters, Mr and Mrs Martin Albert of Elyria, and several other locals. Recitals at Mrs piano pupils were attended by Mr and Mrs Frank Halls and families and Mrs Leroy Shirkey and children.
The Brownhelm P T A held its February meeting at the school auditorium with Mrs. Elmer Knessel in charge of business. The group voted to continue supporting the Summer Roundup project and appointed Mrs. Frank Whyte as local chairman. Mrs. John Portman led the program featuring the high school orchestra under Mr. Rowland, a reading Founders Day, piano duet, vocal solo, clarinet solo, and a Sophomore English class debate on a high school graduating exercises speaking rule.
Miss Jane Baird entertained a number of her schoolmates at a Valentine party after school on Friday. Brief items note Mr. and Mrs Walter Schuster and daughters visiting Elyria, Phylis Schuster missing school due to chickenpox, and Mr and Mrs Carl Zilch of Lavain spending Sunday with Philip Zilch.
An Elyria program featured all four children with parts as part of a well rendered evening. In Boston a separate dispatch notes unemployment concerns in missionary work with 36 overseas openings listed by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. Positions include teachers religious educators and social service workers.
A traveler observes Tibetans strictly enforcing a law that prohibits taking life and notes their daily practices in the fields. The account highlights a cultural focus on life preservation and the social norms surrounding harm.
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