Growth Outlook for Automobiles Sees Long Term Rise
John N. Willys of Willys-Overland predicts sustained auto industry expansion, noting used cars as part payment, installments, tax cuts, higher ownership, and foreign sales fueling growth. He cites production passing 4.5 million in 1928 with prospects toward 5 million in 1929, aided by ongoing engineering progress and Studebaker innovations in steel, engines, tires, and safety features.
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John N. Willys
Willys-Overland Company
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Toedo
Tony
Studebaker
Engineers Drive Auto Evolution Through Ages
The development of the automobile from early forms to the present marks a major record of engineering achievement in industry. The evolution reflects advances in design, power, and manufacturing shaping modern transport and technology.
Nash Motor Co Rises to Fourth Among Auto Makers
Kenosha Wis March 2 Letters and telegrams welcomed Chas W Nash as he rounded sixty five years of active service to industry. An official auto industry report placed The Nash Motor Company fourth in national manufacturing, excluding Ford, in the last six months of 1928, since the new 400 Series cars.
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Nash Motor Company
Ford
Graham Paige Wins Monte Carlo Rally
Graham Paige wins Europe’s premier touring contest, the eighth Monte Carlo Rally, with a four speed car driven by Dr J J Sprenger van Ejjck starting in Stockholm and finishing in Monte Carlo after 1840 miles in 74 hours 17 minutes amid frightful weather. Only 24 of 64 starters finished within the time limit as snow drifts, fog, and poor conditions hampered the field. The event awards 1600 dollars and a special trophy for greatest distance.
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America
Europe
Graham Paige
J. J. Sprenger van Ejjck
Stockholm
Sweden
Monte Carlo
England
France
Belgium
Mediterranean
Essex Challenger introduces full floating four wheel brakes
Essex presents a full floating four wheel brake system for the Challenger. Floating shoes ensure 100 efficiency in forward and reverse with no drag, while a single adjustment maintains braking effectiveness. The system uses a water and oil resistant pressure molded lining and a simple wear adjustment.
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New
Essex
Bulgarian Prince Sees Willys Plants in Toledo Visit
Prince Cyril of Bulgaria toured the Toledo Willys-Overland plants during his U S tour studying mass production and low-cost output. He, a royal cousin of King Boris III, showed keen interest in production lines where workers assemble Willys motorcycles and Whippets. He was accompanied by Prof. Dr. Max Rabes of Charlottenhurg and Baron and Baroness von Einen.
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Toledo
American
Prince Cyril
Bulgaria
Willys-Overland
Boris III
Ferdinand
Belgium
Denmark
Germany
Woman Manager Orders 360 Oldsmobiles In Chicago Dealership
Miss Edna Schuller, manager of Schuller Motor Sales Company, Oldsmobile dealers in Chicago, predicts a record year as the public buys more automobiles. She ordered 360 Oldsmobiles to bolster supply, highlighting a rise from 146 sold in 1928. After college, she joined business, rising from an accountant to manager last year.
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Edna Schuller
Schuller Motor Sales Company
Oldsmobile
Chicara
Miss Schuller
Woman Breaks Barriers in Auto Sales Field Says Miss Schuller
Trevellyan, manager of the Chicago Oldsmobile branch, recalls a time when it was unusual for a woman to enter the male dominated auto trade. Miss Schuller admits initial doubt but gained experience and now questions why a woman cannot succeed in selling automobiles.
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Trevellyan
Chicago
Oldsmobile
Miss Schuller
Local Socials and Deaths Reported in Medina Area
Litchfield events include dinners hosted by L. F. Garver in Medina with multiple couples visiting. Mumps cases involve Harry Frombaugh, Mrs. George Nound and Junior Musser. Death notice for Albert Fritz of Pompeii, Mich., reported to Mrs. Harvey Raser. third family death since August. Also notes shoppers in Elyria and relapsed illness of Duane Sears. Etta Nickerson returns home.
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Litchfield
March
Willis Leach
Dell Faken
John Radle
Court Sears
L. F. Garver
Medina
Harry Frombaugh
George Nound
Junior Musser
O. P. Jenkins
Myron Barth
Arthur Law
Grafton
Harvey Raser
Albert Fritz
Pompeii
Mich
Fred Hance
Iaa F. Starrett
Elyria
John Hammon
Duane Sears
Mupms
Etta Nickerson
One Call Does It All Super Service Station Ad
A vintage ad promotes a Super Service Station offering complete car care. It promises gas, oil, tire service, washing, greasing, battery water, and general maintenance under a single visit. The slogan invites customers to stop in for “Super DeLux Goodrich Tire.”
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Super DeLux Goodrich
Eastern Stars District Day Meeting and St Patrick Event
From Medina to Ashhind maste connected notes record Litchfield chapter Eastern Stars District Day at Ashhind with many members present. C C Rasord entertained thirteen couples at a progressive Pedro party with prizes awarded to Mrs Elton Wheeler and Arthur Frombaugh while Mrs Myron Barth and Court Rasor consoled. A hot lunch was served and out of town guests included the Smiths Homan and Law families. A regular Eastern Stars meeting is planned in the chapter room on Thursday night March 7 with a St Patrick party to follow.
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Medina
Raymond Harmesser
Ahst
Litchfeld Chapter
Astern Stars
Ashhind
C. C. Rasord
South
J. W. Smith
Cleveland
Homer Homan
Lodi
Elton Wheeler
Arthur Law
Grafton
Pocketbook Stolen From Canfield Gas Station
Sneak thieves took a pocketbook containing $20 from the Canfield gasoline station at Broad and Chestnut on Friday afternoon. Attendant J C Barkley was at the pump when the thieves entered, stole the wallet hanging on the wall, and fled. Police notified and investigation began.
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Canfield
Broad and
Chestnut St
J. C. Barkley
Barkley
Sanskrit Language of Ancient East India
A compact overview of Sanskrit as the classical language of ancient East India, its origins, development, and enduring influence on literature philosophy and ritual texts across the Indian subcontinent.
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East India
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Prince OF
Willys Plants
Fred Kuchenrither
West Second Street
the Voice of Firestone
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Firestone
Pikes Peak
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West Ave
A. Minnich & Sons
New Haven
Conn
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Schebler Bev & Wae
T.alec Aust Automotive Electric Sales & Service
Broad St
Ares
Whippet
Willys-Overland, Inc
Ohio
THE
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Broad St. Elyria
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A.B. Jones
Wellington
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