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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1930
Page
3
Automobile news highlights Willys Overland Whippet Four as the top low priced four door sedan. Public interest at shows remains strong after a drastic price cut, with 1936 models expected to continue popularity. The Whippet Four, introduced in 1926, marked a revolutionary change in its price class.
A dwelling suffered a damaging fire leaving homeowners worried after delaying coverage. The ad urges readers to contact GEO. ALLEN & SON for policy options and immediate assistance in safeguarding against financial loss.
The Whippet proved far ahead of rivals in price and engineering, making major changes unnecessary after its launch. Ref refinements followed over the next years to sustain leadership in the low priced field.
L E Jones of Douglas Arizona reports driving a 1925 Buick across the international boundary over 80 000 times in a miles long span. He operated a Buick 354 taxi from Douglas and logged many Agua Prieta trips for Mexican hospitality. He asserts Buicks reliability and low maintenance with over 125 000 miles in total driving.
Odsmopile Viking sales activity grows prompting an additional assistant general sales manager position. I. T. Collins, general sales manager of Olds Motor Works, announces the hire of L. J. Blunden, a longtime sales executive, into the role.
Announcement outlines the new sales structure with Mr Collins heading Oldsmobile-Viking activities and Mr Blunden as an added assistant to his staff. Blunden comes from Midwest regional manager duties at Od Motor Works in Kansas City after leading the Oldsmobile-Viking Chicago branch for years.
A Ford car submerged in Feren Lake near Spokane after a gun battle and flood was recovered and driven back to the city. The vehicle, owned by the municipality, emerged with two bullets embedded in the windshield. Crews towed the car to a dealer for repairs, then it was fueled and driven 35 miles to Spokane.
The Fisher non stave windshield for the Oakland Eight and Pontiac Big Six introduces a seven degree angled design to reduce night glare and reflections. Developed by Fisher Body Corporation after extensive GM Prereing Ground testing, the feature preserves unobstructed vision while maintaining original ride and safety benefits.
Huntington Br Mrs Lecinda Crile and Mrs George Reese and Galenter Tallian from Cleveland visited the Conrad household. Mr and Mrs C Fox from Eva Ridge and Forest Home visitors called. Mr and Mrs Zehrner of Amsterdam called. Thaddeus Thudium and two children were at the Mason home. Mr Luger and Jemur moved to Cleveland last Monday. Kenneth Finkle was brought to the Wolf Thudium home for a call.
Home from Memorial hospital last Thursday and is recovering. Mr and Mrs H D Bowen seek community sympathy for their logs destroyed by fire Saturday night in a mysterious blaze. Werden Rogers and children improved after last Sunday. Court Palmer and wife with her father Richard were in Norwalk Sunday. Two Dornier children are sick and under doctor's care. The C E party was held Tuesday night at J H Heiffner home with 90 or 27 attendees. Hoyte and three friends from Askio attended. Mr Rozbertl and family now live on L E Chapman farm east of the center. John Braun moved from Chapman to M Koch farm west of Spencer. Betty Gott won 250 prize for most popular young lady at the National show last Friday night. Grange attendees from La Grange and nearby towns visited here last Thursday. Mrs Harry Reynelde and two daughters from Elyria joined Sunday dinner at R A Cassel home. John Gott in Cleveland one day last week. Palmer and daughter from Wellington and Mason and son from Ridgeville attended grange meeting here last Thursday night. Several attended grange meeting in Elvira Tuesday. Ladies Aid Secrety met with Mrs Court Rolce Wednesday March 12. Mrs Fred Harris and son Ted were in Cleveland last week.
March 23 reports multiple obituaries and family announcements. C FP Greenfield installed a new Frigidaire. Mrs Eliza Kemp of Rear Toledo died recently. funeral in Reid. Ladies Benevolent Society met at Mrs Court Rasor’s home with St Patrick program and refreshments. Mary House obituary notes death at her daughter’s home. funeral Monday at 2 pm with burial at Spring Grove. Spartax hunt for Hi-V boys ends with Augmuth and Pfeiffer leading. school orations planned. entrants named. Various social gatherings, birthdays, Eastern Stars meeting, athletic banquet date set. progressive prize party at Court Rasor home. multiple family and civic notices appear.
In Cleveland, Mr and Mrs E Q Wheeler and Mr and Mrs Arthur Law of Grafton were out of town guests. O P Jenkins and Nelson Yest won first prizes while Mrs T A Falconer and J W Smith were consoled. Lunch was served.
Local notes from New London report Mrs Richard McClellan’s Toledo visit and relatives moving to Akron. Neighbors host a surprise thirtieth fourth wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Ferrer man on Colman Court. Henry Parnell takes a job in Norwalk. Mrs A M Turner improving after hospital stay. Basketball teams order sweaters. Young John Bloom faces burglary charges in Norwalk. Several residents plan summer farm time and travel, with local visits to Buckeye Lake and Norwalk arising in recent days.
Mrs. Helen Miers has word from Mrs Ammie Ames of St Petersburg Florida that Afvs L Austin is much better and nearly recovered from injuries from a recent automobile accident. Ames and Mrs Austin were former residents of Vincent. Spring is here and vaccination for young dogs against Distemper is urged with contact numbers for Dr Grey, veterinarian, Oberlin Road.
Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Myers and family. Donna Myers has been ill since Saturday but is better now. Markley School pupils received six weeks report cards. Mr. and Mrs. King of Lake Avenue instructed music after school. Miss Alla Myers, former Vincent resident and OW missionary in Hong Kong, reports busy revival efforts and mission progress. Several local residents and visitors were noted including A. Lapp, Elyria. Mr. and Mrs. John Hendle. Mr. and Mrs. George Jenkins and Martin Smith, Avon. Lawrence Schaeffer of Lorain. Mr. and Mrs. George Root. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dunfee. Mrs. Kathryn McSpilan. Mrs. William Reese. and Mrs. Minnie Lewis.
On Tuesday evening Mrs John Foster and Aries Ming Stiles of Elyria weed Mrs Grant Glassow. B A Morages of North Ridge and M G Keftey of Elyria called. J. Mar 2 old fame, Joko Gens, who had been unwell, is some better today. Hives son, George, driving the Vigeout school bus for his father.
St Andrew's Church at the corner of Middle Ave and 3rd hosts a fresh fish fry on Monday March 17. Tickets cost 50 cents and serving begins at 3 p.m.
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