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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1937
Page
10
D KE Ralston Oldsmobile general sales manager urges motorists to keep cars in factory condition to reduce accidents during warm weather when traffic rises. He notes safety features exist but rely on drivers’ mental condition and maintenance, citing police data that driver negligence, not mechanical failure, causes most incidents.
Twelve Hamtramck Junior Safety Council boys aged 10 to 16 were invited to a lunch at Dodge Division of Chrysler Corp. The trip to Washington, D.C. followed for their safety achievements in school patrol work. The article notes Hamtramck’s two-year traffic fatality-free record for children and five-year record for public school pupils, credited to patrols supervised by the city police traffic division. It highlights a Junior Traffic Court where a student judge, clerk, and bailiff hear violations such as jaywalking, disobeying patrols, red-light walking, and reckless walking, with summons issued to defendants.
Gerald S. Martin of Avenue Motors at 120 East Avenue invites Elyria motorists to join a Willys Overland Motors economy contest, offering more than claimed fuel efficiency. Martin brings 18 years with Willys Overland, including roles with the VP and purchasing, to promote the event.
Arvid L. Frank of The Studebaker Export Corp told a Kansas City Chamber of Commerce luncheon that a worldwide trade upturn is evident in rising American exports and imports. He cited Hull reciprocal agreements and projected 1937 trade around 3.4 billion dollars, with cotton leading exports and motor cars, tobacco, electric machinery, and crude petroleum following in share.
Avon area social notes report Mr and Mrs Harold Smith hosting the 500 Club on Thursday evening with prizes awarded to Mrs Joseph Forthofer Mrs Roy Cahoon Carl Schafer and J Forthofer. Guests included Mr Roy Cahoon and the Schafer family. The group will meet again in two weeks at the Schafer home.
Flint based Buick division reports second quarter United States sales of 6,663 cars, a 26.6 percent rise from last year. June volume reached 20,766 units, up 27.1 percent, with domestic 1937 model sales totaling 154,380 through July. Production stoppages for six weeks earlier in the year are noted as a limiting factor.
J M Norris fell while unloading a carload of cinders at Berea on Tuesday and sustained two steel beam injuries. He will be confined to his home for some time. Artis Jane Kaiser is recovering from tonsil and adenoids removal surgery at Elyria Memorial Hospital Tuesday morning.
Scouts from Avon Troop 124 and friends spent Tuesday driving to Sandusky and boarding the steamer Chippewa for a trip to Kingsville Canada. Attending were William Taft Walter Evenson Jack Phillipson Gerald Krebs Hubert BASHer Warren King Eric Olsen George Moore James Webb and W C Menges plus Mrs Ed Webb and others. The Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church held a picnic at Avon Lake Park on Tuesday July 20. Local brief items note visits by Mrs George Urig and daughters Marian and Mildred and other social updates.
Patty Lou Palmer engages to Dale Northcutt, while Mardell Gray schemes through forged bids to win National Insurance bond business. Chet Brownell dies by own hand after Patty Lou is blamed. Vern Powers plots against the Northcutt firm as Alice Carr vents nervous schemes. Patty Lou aims to rebuild her life amid mounting intrigue in a tense social circle.
Wellington Ohio July 17 annual Silver Tea by the Methodist Ladies Aid Society drew 65 guests to the church dining rooms. Mrs. B F Keeling presided. Mrs. D G Swanger re elected president. new officers to be chosen later. Guests from Medina and New York City attended. program featured Mrs Georgie Ruger from New York.
Willys-Overland invites drivers to test stock Willys cars with a visible one tenths gallon glass tank to measure miles per gallon under normal operation. Eligible drivers must register at a Willys dealer showroom and drive for free. To win prizes, entrants must submit a 50 word statement on why the Willys meets their motoring needs.
Fractured hip patient improving at the clinic. Two heat exhaustion cases treated this week, Mrs. John Hanney and Mr. Brown. Richard Bugask had a finger felon removed. All day service at First Baptist honors Miss Ruth Hee who will depart for Venezuela in August. Missionary addresses prepared for 10:45 a.m. and 2 p.m.. dinner served after worship. Sunday school at 9:30. Harmony trio from Wellington heard on WHK with Great Lakes Exposition link. Eleanor Linder celebration includes games, lunch, gifts with attendees listed. Kiwanis program saw Wellington Scout Court badges awarded to Tenderfoots Easterday and Parker, Second Class to Olsen and Oney, First Class to Obrig and Buswell. Scoutmaster Jones and committee members noted. Buswell recounts National Scout Jamboree. Social visits from La Grange and Ashland noted. Band concert canceled due to rain.
Avon Lake community notes tell of St Anthony's circle luncheon guests Mrs Novotny and prize winners Mrs Miller Spaetzel and Hochwalt. Afternoon Five Hundred Club prizes to Mrs Dunning Duff Hinz Longly. Gift prize to Mrs Grell and family. two weeks at Ipperwash Beach Canada. Sewing Society picnic at Mrs Scott’s. Council adjourned meeting set. Lake Shore Union Society to meet in Sheffield. Local residents visit Medina and Cleveland. distant travel tale ends with Scottish departure and obituary-like note.
Mr and Mrs Paul Mori hosted the T M T M Club steak roast with three bridge tables. Chalmer Davidson and Shirley Jackson won prizes. Circle 2 of St Johns Women’s Union sewed quilt blocks at Mrs George Pippett’s, eight members and two guests served. Ladies Aid Society met at the Methodist church for a tureen dinner and planning. church notices list multiple area services. The Jolly Clickers Club enjoys a Vermilion-on-the-Lake cottage outing with Mary Lahiff chaperone. Other society notes mention the Nativity and church events, with summer picnics and parish news.
Oberlin Grange held the final card party of the season at their hall Saturday night. Six tables of progressive pedro competed for prizes awarded to Mrs. Lyman, Mrs. C Justin, Mr. Carl Schmitz, and Mrs. Arthur Falkner. Refreshments were served. the series will pause for summer. Oberlin Farm Women's Club
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