Willys Six shows strong second-gear performance on coast run
Two test runs on the Pacific Coast demonstrate the 1930 Willys Six meets Willys Overland claims. Eddie Pullen piloted a Los Angeles to San Diego leg in 2 hours 7 minutes at 24.75 mph, validating 45 mph second speed in top second. A Hollywood departure at 9 pm followed the Santa Fe Rail express to San Francisco, beating the train by two hours in the Golden Gate trip.
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Pacific Coast
Willys
Willys-Overland, Inc
Los Angeles
San Diego
Eddie Pullen
Santa Fe Springs
Santa Ana
Tulue
Capistrano
Oceanside
Mar
Transmt
Toledo
Pullen
Hollywood
Lark
San Francisco
George M. Graham
Oversend, Inc
Studebaker Cuts Engine Power Loss With Burgess Muffler
Studebaker engineers report reduced engine power loss due to backpressure from exhaust with the Burgess power muffler now standard on Studebaker and Dynamic New Erskine cars. Tests at Studebaker laboratories show notable gains in horsepower at high speed, including approximately 3 to 5 extra horsepower on models like the President, Commander, Operator Nex Erskine, and Drame as illustrated by accompanying graphs.
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Studebaker
Burgess
Sedebaker
Erskine
Fricion
Studebaker Laboratories
Nex Erskine
Oakland Hill Climbing Feat Praised by Seattle Editors
Report of Oakland Eight car successfully climbing steep grade in high gear amid heavy rain with three Seattle editors as passengers. The feat showcases growing reputation for Oakland hill climbing capabilities and earns praise from local automotive critics.
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Oakland
Accei- Vera
Seattle
Oakland Car Hits Notable Speed Record Yet
Article discusses an Oakland car achieving 25 miles per hour at the crest of a hill with a three-type major engine. It notes high power, favorable air, carburetion and compression features, and compares gasoline economy to large racing cars. Mentions Mrs Lithian May and Miss Fes.2 Harrington at a club event and local birthday celebrations.
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Derbins Abouy
Oakland
Fateh
Ranrst der
Lithian May
Fes
Harrington
Che Els Club
Amanda Martin
Llewallig Straub
Ard Lyte Marin
Evetine
Liewelisa Strauo
Lsle Martin
Guess
Hennerh Buch
Ridgeville
Ralph King
Dorothy Crocker
Fiord Harrison
Willard Hathaway
Wes
Sylvia Ives
Essex HAG new fuel system described in 1930s record
In 1930s Essex engineering details a new fuel system improving cold weather starting and hot weather efficiency. It describes an automated air valve, heated gases and a rise in vaporization efficiency. The text notes rapid warmup, better control, and reduced fuel loss with advanced intake and exhaust interplay.
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Suversix
Essex
Eng
Dris Tisaivye
Bert and Al contest at Pian Chevrolet Co prizes offered
The Pian Chevrolet Co announces a contest inviting Bert and Al snowia to submit suggestions. Real money prizes await entrants, with a ten dollar gold piece for the best amateur contributions. Zeno J. Pfau is named in charge of the new Piac lear department and a note warns employees are barred from participating.
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Bert Piac
Pian Chevrolet Co
Arcvarda
Bert
Pian
al Snowia
Thomas
Kampani Sars
Zeno J. Pfau
Piaulear
EF. &. Rust
N. J. Daraby
Rusty” Gratton
Colnibia Josed Harringon Heres Local Family News
Week end visits at the Cochrane home in Hyhira include Mrs Anna Wright and Kenner, with plans for Portland and Gregcon travels. Major Wim Chapmeso recovered from illness to work in the greenhouse, while relatives near Akron and Savannah exchange updates. a death notice from Aunt Josepece Simer reaches Evka and Cleveland kin. families prepare moves and regain schooling after recent unsettled days.
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Columbia
Ariz
Mardei
Hollowar
Ce Lore
Paul Cochrane
Hiyria
Musa Avtz
Karl Avtz
Gur Holiwar Sere
Jmner
Cochrane
Anna Wrieht
Founs
Hay
Kenner
Rochford
Til
Indeo
iPortland
Gregcon
Savannah
Ohio
Rhea
Wim Chapmeso
Stawee Fugen
Yvarne
Akron
Jirs
Fred Rersel
Irs
Rerseel
Josepe Ce Simer
Statters
John Bar Cleveland
Ead
Inora
Eura
Ora Walker
Mary Walker
Haes
Caurekeard
Charlies Hawke
Bennetts Corners
Ives Family Featured Readers in Local Note
Mr and Mrs Ralph Ives and daughter of La Porte, along with Warren Lies of this place, are mentioned in a brief local notice outlining a social or familial connection.
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Ralph Ives
la Porte
Warren
Local Notes From Sheffield and Nearby Areas
Feb 72 residents share visits and errands with neighbors including Mrs Howard Moon Mrs Nettie Ichnson and Mrs Florence Johnson. Frank Chambers visits Cleveland while reporting to attend school events and local gatherings at Lorain The Echo clads school auditorium hosts The Evening Club meeting. Edna and Sarah Reeve of Lorain visit Earle Johnsons Saturday evening. Brookside basketball teams receive updates as community singles and families attend weekly events and celebrations.
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Saeffield
Howard Moon
Abbey Road
Nettie Ichnson
Florence Johnson
Bele Root
Frank Chambers
Cleveland
Uhde McCallister
Katherine Roor
Nto
Lorain
Uta
Audicorie
Edna
Sarah Reeve
Loran
Callec
Earle Johnson
Chambers
Teesday
Ernest Goodsite
Tuesdas
A.couns
PYS
Av Brooks
Wathe Johnson
Flaria
Mre Sa Jonnsen
Nora Jennson
Cicess Brookside
Village Council backs state motor vestor rule
The Steffeld Lake Village Council met Tuesday evening and, after a brief session, decided to study the state rule for preparing all motor vessels to stop every foot of any school bus discharging or receiving passengers. Community members visited with friends and neighbors in the evening as clubs held meetings and planned future social events. Local residents noted historic transport milestones including Long Island’s first line carrying passengers for eighteen shillings.
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Pesfeld
Penfield
L Chambers
H C Chambers
Lee Johnson
Clara Johnson
Cleveland
Steffeld Lake Village
Tuewley
Merle Sanas
Mess ‘Relen Reinkie
Wasna Koss
Louise Reese
Garfield Communi
Miz
Earl
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