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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1931
Page
10
In this era of advancing motor car design the Finger Tip Control on Willys-Overland models has proven its efficiency. A center wheel button starts the engine, operates the lights, and sounds the horn, keeping hands on the wheel and enhancing safety and convenience for drivers, including women motorists.
A June 20 motor caravan toward Placerville California marks Studebaker Day honoring John Studebaker. El Dorado County residents recall the Studebaker legacy from 19 year old John joining the 1852 firm H and C Studebaker and the wagon builder story.
Detroit report notes Dodge Gar has traveled about 20,000 miles across the west middle and southwest, nearing the 100,000 mile milestone. The journey highlights extensive travel through multiple regions with the latest leg adding to the cumulative total.
Fans recall the Dodge Eight Mileage Marathon Car’s cross country trek since last July. By May 27 the clock showed 95 257 miles as the car, on its 13th trip, lingered three days in Indianapolis for the 500 mile race, drawing thousands who asked about mileage and tire wear.
Oldsmobile engineers note rubber now appears in 87 spots to quiet and smooth operation, from engine mountings to spring pads and body finishes. They explain noise is relative, with engine noise reduced by refinements and dampers, then other noises emerged and were tamed through design, balance, and the Syncro-Mesh gear.
Pontiac Michigan June 13 May was the biggest month the Oakland Motor Car Company has had since August 1929. Production figures show output for May at 14,829 cars compared with 11,972 in May last year.
Production beat the April peak of 14 188, the highest since August 1929, with Oakland Pontiac showing gains each month this year. February surpassed January, March beat February, April rose above March, and May surpassed April. Early June output also exceeds last year, signaling a strong June ahead.
Chevrolet produced 113 852 cars and trucks in May, surpassing every month in 1930 and marking the largest single month output since July 1929. World May production stood at 113 852, with exports rising sharply and sales strengthening in regions along the North Atlantic seaboard.
Lorain County lists 9 426 horses 36 285 cattle and 65 162 sheep with personal property valued at 4 167 696 from tax assessor returns. Elyria Township has most horses 657 Huntington Township most cattle 2 905 Pittsfield Township most sheep 5 825.
The council passed an ordinance requiring property owners to trim trees to sixteen feet, promising better light for streets. A separate proposal to remove saloon screens failed to pass at Friday’s meeting. Four appointments were made by the mayor and approved by council: John Hafner chief engineer, Charles B. Spring assistant engineer, C. W. Goodspeed engineer of the steamer, and C. H. Snow civil engineer for the village.
FL ON. Smith and H.S. Fol lansbee of Elyria and F. W. Colson of Cleveland started Tuesday afternoon on a bicycle trip to Buffalo. Oberlin Finney House is expected to be turned into a building for scientific purposes next year.
Thirty-seven students will be graduated from Elyria High School Wednesday with Roy Robson as class president Theo dore Ely as vice president and Miss Ruby McClure as secretary and treasurer. George H. Chamberlain of Elyria is nominated for state senator from the Twenty-seventh Twenty-ninth Joint District by representatives in Medina. P. Smith, state organizer for the horse shoers union, is visiting Lorain County to organize smiths but Elyria shoers oppose the plan. Tax records show 18,591 horses and 1,020 carriages in the county. Metal Products Company begins operations in Lodi and North Streets offering metal stampings brass and nickel plating and general machine work. McQueen and Bonda branch to Dyke Block on Broad Street and East Avenue plans to start with 50 girls and 10 men. Arthur L. Hahn of Taunton Mass chosen as Elyria Y M C A general secretary. Seventy-two graduates will receive diplomas at Elyria High School commencement tonight with Judge Samuel A. Wildman of Norwalk delivering the address.
June 9 15 1911 reports Professor Frederick Reely editor of the Elyria Democrat for 39 years dies at 78 after a long age related breakdown. He moved to Elyria in 1872 and served two terms as postmaster under Cleveland administrations. Funeral for Father John T Schaffield fills St Marys Church as he ends a 31 year pastorate in the city. New plant of the Super-
A 1921 petition filed with county commissioners seeks annexation of Carlisle, between Middle Avenue and Oberlin Road just south of the city, to Elyria. All property owners signed the petition, and residents previously opposed annexation, prompting water shutoff plans by city council last year that may not proceed.
The Elyria city council passed an ordinance authorizing $360 000 in additional bonds for completion enlargement and improvement of the Elyria water works system. The city also set 270176 as the amount needed for city operating expenses for 1922 and a sinking fund of 10401. Ninety Elyria High School students will receive diplomas at Wednesday commencement. the class includes 40 boys and 52 girls. Dr Edwin Erle Sparks of Pennsylvania is mentioned in connection with the event.
State College officials announced that the college will invite a distinguished speaker to deliver the commencement address, with details on date and venue forthcoming. The ceremony plans emphasize celebration of graduates and community acknowledgments.
A quotation from Smith urges that every man be engaged in the highest work his nature allows and depart with the knowledge that he has given his best effort. The sentiment stresses purposeful labor and personal integrity as guiding life principles.
A New Castle News editorial notes that urban growth brings more chances yet requires tougher competition, framing the city as crowded with opportunities while demanding effort to seize them. The piece emphasizes perseverance and grit as keys to success in a bustling metropolis.
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