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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1931

Page

5

Hamilton Buick Co Opens Doors in Elyria

Elyria welcomes Hamilton Buick Co as the new dealership at 347 East Bridge Street in a remodeled single story brick building with a full sales floor and Buick certified service department. President E A Hamilton and secretary treasurer A J Haubrich lead a locally sourced team after moving from Cleveland.

Elyria Hamilton Buick Company East Bridge Street Ite E. A. Hamilton A. J. Haubrich Buick Buick Motor Company Hamilton and Haubrich Cleveland Ohio Buick Company

New Nash Dealers Expand National Sales Network

Kenosha Wisconsin March 28 The Nash Motor Company reports the four new Nash Series for 1931 attract strong dealer interest and growing contracts. Sales manager C H Buss says February contracts doubled January figures and overall dealer appointments rise each month since the announcement. He notes November December and January activity, with February showing a further jump as dealers embrace Lew Nash values and the today’s motor dollar program.

Kenosha Wis Nash C. H. Buss Nas Motors Company Lew Nash

Famous racer Ab Jenkins seeks Hill Climb record

Ab Jenkins, famed driver, plans a nationwide tour starting from Washington DC to break major American hill climbing records. He will be guided by the American Automobile Association which will oversee the car a Studebaker President Eight roadster chosen and handed to Jenkins by dealers and later inspected by AAA.

Ab Jenkins Studebaker Washington, D. C Jenkins American Automobile Association al Ala A. A A

Willy Sets Record for Drive in West

Lee Doud shattered Denver to Casper distance and stock car records in a 1931 Willys Six roadster. He completed the route in four hours and 44 minutes at an average 63.07 mph, with Western Union verifying the time and cutting the previous eight cylinder mark by 14 minutes. The feat, hailed in the Rocky Mountain region as a modern motoring milestone, showcased the Willys six’s power and the pace required to offset village delays along the route.

Denver Casper Wyo Lee Doud Willys Western Union Caips Rocky Mountain Doud

Spring Auto Inventory Advised for Economical Use

The article urges motor car owners to take a spring inventory to learn how many miles remain for economical operation and to decide whether purchasing a new car is advisable. It emphasizes evaluating current vehicle condition to optimize yearly usage.

Olds automobiles urge spring overhaul for cost efficiency

Oldsmobile engineers advise owners to thoroughly overhaul their cars in spring to compare the cost of another year of service versus buying a new car. They stress obtaining an estimate for reconditioning the mechanicals and repairing fenders, paint and upholstery, plus advice on major service needs, tires, and battery.

Ventory Oldsmobile Oldsmobile Enginneers

Sport autos gain in popularity on college campuses

A noted shift toward sport or deluxe cars marks the past year in the automotive field. H J Klein der of Chevrolet notes declining prices from higher volume as sport models move from novelty to mainstream. Youth favored open styles, while elders preferred closed types, leading to new enclosed designs offering both utility and luxury features.

H. J. Kiegler Chevroet Motor Company Klinder

West Ridge News Notes March Socials and School Work

West Ridge reports Le Roy Rowley returning to Ohio State University after a week with his parents. Local activities include choir at E. J. Borer’s, Clover Leaf club gathering, S. T. I. work in five area schools with prizes for essays, Y. P. B. visit, and various visits and entertainments among residents. The WCTU hosted an all day meeting with crochet for Holders Home and a tureen lunch.

West Ridge LeRoy Rowley Ohio State University Collumbug Harolld Rowley

Jealousy Is Source Of Trouble

A South Dakota mother writes about a 13 year old daughter whose extreme jealousy causes temper outbursts and conflict with siblings. The article advises avoiding reasoning when she is upset, giving her ownership of tasks, and increasing affection and positive reinforcement to reduce jealousy. It also notes the daughter’s tender care when the mother is ill and stresses separating quarrels and clarifying individual responsibilities.

Garry C Myers Devs Lavina Verdend College Western Reserves University South Dakota

Avon Birthday Party and Community Notices

Avon residents celebrate Doris Geugl’s fifth birthday with cake and ice cream at her home. The Yours and Mine club hosts a gathering at Mr. and Mrs Frank Pickering’s home. YWCA Baptist church holds an all day meeting with guests from Cleveland and Avon Lake and plans a sale and supper on April 16. News notes cover visitors, family events, and a miscellaneous shower honoring Wilma Alten with gifts and luncheon.

Avon Doris Geugl Yours and Mine Club Mrs Frank Pickering Y.W.C. A the Baptist Church Ben Walker Henry Schenk Lucy Walker Cleveland Stella Bunwell Avon Lake Nina Warden Helen Traxler Grafton Irene Alten Carl Schwartz Fairview Wilma Alten John M. Alten Alten Bertha Newell Hubert Schwartz Clarence Alten North Olmsted Harry Alten

Local News Notes and Social Visits at Oberlin Area

A community column records charity requests for a rest room fund at Dayton’s Soldiers Home, three new members joined, and April meeting plans. It also lists flu illness caution, various Sunday visits by neighbors to relatives and friends, and updates on Mrs. Mary Hahn’s improving condition.

Local Names Listed In Lorain And Avon Notices

Lake, Mrs. Calvin Miller Elyria Geraldine Zittell Margaret Bell Agnes Roffman Martha Stott on of Lorain Mies Helen Traxler of Grafton Agnes Dechant Mise M. A. Webber Mrs. Henry Mittendorf Mia John M. Alten and Milas Irone Alten of Avon appear in community notices detailing residents and households involved in local affairs or events.

Local notes from Belden Belden area and visits

Social items recount visits by Mr. and Mrs. Chas Gest and daughters Esther and Julia Ruth to Wm Gest home. Attendance at Wednesday Afternoon Five Hundred in Grafton with prizes won by Mrs Wells Mole and Mrs Wm Holcomb. West Virginia trip by Mr Smith family, 350 miles by car and horse wagon return. An appendicitis case for Clyde Kine with no operation. Milk meeting for farmers and small local gatherings noted. Gests in Elyria on Thursday.

Belden Chas. Gest Esther Julia Ruth Wm. Gest Arthur Wise Chas. Wise KE. J. Harder Grafton Wells Mole Wm. Holcomb Cone James Lilley John Clark West Virginia Wmj. Law Roland Spurgeon Smith Irma Lee Mr. Smith Frame Town Coy Neff New London Chase Wise Clyde Kine Eluho

Murray Ridge Social Notes From Berea Avon and Parents

Murray Ridge March 28. Mr and Mrs Alfred Detcok were guests of Mr and Mrs Clayton Barrick of Berea over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Martin Schuster and sons visited Mr and Mrs Joseph Kinzgl and family of Avon. PLT A TO MEET The Murray Ridge Parent

Murray Ridge Ervin Eppley Alfred Detcok Clayton Barrick Berea Martin Schuster Joseph Kinzgl Avon

Teachers' Association Meet and Local Social Guests

The Teachers' Association will meet at the school house Friday evening. Music will be furnished by a Lakewood orchestra directed by Hl. Gannett. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Eppley spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Nugent of Akron. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Resar and son of Cleveland visited Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Herck on Sunday. Miss Bessie Sites spent Tuesday in Elyria with friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Derck and Mr. and Mrs. A. Babcock hosted Sunday evening. Miss Pearl Eppley of Cleveland spent the weekend with E. Eppley. James Nugent of Akron is visiting his sister, Mrs. Anne Eppley, for a few weeks.

Kate Dechant Cleveland Lester Phelps North Eaton Anna Gilbert E. V. Beiner Vermilion Avon Walter Herbert Allen de Russy Clara de Russy Hazel Paddock Oberlin Ira Gough Bernadette Gerhart Lakewood Hospital John Baron Louis Dechant Bobby Elmer Long Robert Wellington W. H. Hart Henry Reisinger Ford Biggs Flyrna Harold Rowley Etta Brown Harvey Brown Elyria Marjorie Simms Raymond Simms Fam Oberlin Road Rev Miller Frances LaGrange Carl Fow Geo. Hahn Charles Schaible Mary Hahn Teachers’ Association Muale Lakewood Hl. Gannett E. W. Eppley Nugent Akron Morris Resar and Son A. J. Herck Bessie Sites A. J. Derck A. Babcock Weat Ridge Pearl Eppley E. Eppley James Nugent Anne Eppley

Aged plane passenger seeks submarine ride in Sandusky

Mrs Fanie Sanple, 76, claims to be the oldest flyer on the Sandusky to Kallys Island route and now vows to ride a submarine after landing. She faces the challenge of finding a submarine to satisfy her unusual wish. Caracal sheep introduction notes three fur classes broadfall Persian and caracul as a side topic.

Sandusky Kally's Island Fanie Sanple Lannie United

Electric fishing bobbers to be made in Elyria

The H, EB, Bob-O-Lite Company, a newly formed firm, will start operations in Elyria Monday in part of the Elyria Brass and Bronze building on Walnut street. Initial production will be limited to about 500 per day, with output expected to rise as orders come in. Officers are Edward Haserodt President Gene M Otto Vice President Harold Brandt Secretary and Treasurer and Robert Huneke Assistant Treasurer. A meteor enriched an Arkansas family by 3600 dollars after a loud explosion-like fall. German railroads now own 24892 locomotives.

H, EB Elyria Elyria Brass and Bronze Company Walnut Street Edward Haserodt Gene M. Otto Harold Brandt Robert Huneke

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