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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1925
Page
9
The Willlys Knight Six is introduced as a six cylinder water cooled Knight engine car aiming to redefine the market. It promises luxury and performance with an engine shared with European models and notes the high expected price range from 500 to 10,000 dollars.
Chevrolet unveils redesigned models led by Hunt, chief engineer of the V Motor company, highlighting a newly designed gasoline tank capacity of 175 gallons. The feature targets improved range and autonomy for owners amid ongoing automotive development.
A reader notes the new model changes the gas line tank opening from the right to the left side. The change aims to prevent gasoline splashing on crowned roads when the tank is full, reducing loss and preserving the car’s rear appearance.
A B C Hara, present and general manager of Olds Motor Works, declares at the Oldsmobile sales managers convention in Lansing Michigan that mechanics will become car salesmen. He notes service department workers to be recruited for actual selling as the industry shifts.
Frank E Woot is named general sales manager of the Flint Motor Company succeeding Johnston. Announcement notes Woot’s appointment effective January 1 and outlines expected leadership of sales.
Local auto dealers advertise at 2 Broad Street and DRESS and SON in Elyria Ohio. Listings include new and used cars from Crowner and partner shops serving Essex and Hudson areas with contact details.
Before his appointment Witt served as manager of the Chicago Point Company and has a lengthy background in the automobile field, indicating diverse sales leadership for Viint. He previously ran Viint sales prior to becoming general sales manager.
A garbled report lists neighbors visiting, plus a Rebekah lodge event at the Oberlin Overlin hall. Several Oberlin residents and out-of-town visitors are noted with family ties and local greetings during a week of social and church-related activities.
Mrs C O Hensen and Mrs Marh’n Hansen attended the Ben gar clas plas in Elyria. Mr Roberts, Carl and Glenn McMullen Russell, Walter Streicher from Oberlin road, are graduating class members. Mr and Mrs John Baumann entertained Wednesday. Harry Spiecher and family and Ermandhouser of Amherst visit. John Howk of Wellington visited his son Tred Hawk. Mr and Mrs J Tranklinger attended a card party at the IOOF hall. Louise Baumann visited her brother John Baumann on West Ridge. Mrs J R Hackett visited Mia and Mrs C O Hensen. In the Day’s News Thomas Sterling, likely governor of Porto Rico, ends his second Senate term as representative of South Dakota. Educated at Illinois Wesleyan, he became city attorney of Springfield, then South Dakota official, then U.S. Senator in 1913 and reelected.
A boastful ad proclaims durable lacquer finishes by Marcote resist rain snow ice steam soap and acids. The copy touts handsome aging and attractive results from the product line.
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