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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1940
Page
10
Charles B. Driscoll notes Mother's Day boosts florist business while critics call it a racket. He argues the day is acceptable and compares it to Christmas for merchants. Florists surge with trains of flowers, stores jammed, and walls of potted plants fill shopfronts as watchmen monitor crowds.
New orders from Police Commissioner Valentine assign brand new Emergency Service Division airplanes to work with Plymouth police cars. The aerial crews will monitor heavy traffic from above and direct ground units to the most congested points via the City’s broadcasting station.
The piece reflects on a flower shop's potent aroma and the busy street scene with plants awaiting space. It moves to messages from distant daughters and mothers across Minnesota and Wichita, ending with a tribute to mothers everywhere as telephone lines strain and family ties endure.
Avon Lake public recital to feature all instrumental music students of Avon Lake school on Sunday May 12 at 2 30 p m at the school. Mrs Vern Miller hosted the Avon Lake Sewing Society for dinner Thursday afternoon. Mrs Wilson Little visiting Detroit friends. E J Nussdorfer and J Nussdorfer at funeral of George Gage in Cleveland Thursday.
The 1920 Chrysler features a full width rear door eliminating the dog leg design. The design offers easier entry for passengers of all sizes and a larger lower window for fresh air and safety in a collision. Commodore Randall received a Dodge sedan with a steering wheel helm indicator device.
New York Police plan wider use of Plymouth cars for a spring and summer sky patrol to ease heavy Memorial Day weekend traffic. Traffic departments in major cities study the method as New York police test an effective oversight to manage holiday movement and curb congestion.
SOUTH BEND Ind May 11 1930 Studebaker domestic April deliveries rose to 10116 units from 7385 a year earlier a 37 percent gain. For Jan–Apr 1930 factory sales to dealers worldwide up 31 percent while domestic retail deliveries climbed 68 percent to 32507 units.
Oldsmobile reports April sales of sixes and eights at 20 311 units, up 39 percent from 14 598 a year earlier. January through April deliveries total 65 070, a 36 percent rise over 47 696 last year, driven by all three series and strong Custom Cruiser eight cylinder demand. Used car sales also rose nationwide, dealers report.
Nash dealers introduce three new convertible models during spring, each seating six with a full width auxiliary seat. The Ambassador Eight is the flagship, joined by the LaFayette and Ambassador Six, all featuring the exclusive Nash manifold sealed motor praised in economy tests. Convertible tops drop neatly into a boot, enhancing streamlined body lines.
Ford introduces a finger tip gearshift on the steering column standard on all Ford V-8 Mercury and Lincoln-Zephyr models this year. Engineers say it is easy reliable and quick acting and frees floor space for a third passenger. Removal aids right side entry and a blocker type transmission is used in the new V-8 cars.
Detroit May 11 Chevrolet announces April sales of new passenger cars and trucks rose 41 percent from April 1939 and topped March 1940 totals. Final ten days sold 39,976 units, up 33.7 percent year over year and 12.6 percent from the prior ten days. Used car sales totaled 182,314, up 25.7 percent year over year and 12.1 percent from March.
Buick division manager C. W. Jacobs urges a full spring check up for all cars. He notes winter conditions left the engine timing, carburetor, brakes, cooling system, and tires out of balance and recommends replacement or adjustment of seals, bearings, shocks, and belts along with battery, lights, and body care to avoid summer heat issues.
Lake Avenue girls 4 H clubs hold joint meetings at Lake Avenue School on Monday May 13 at 7 49 p m and another session for new members. The Christian Church successor will meet at the same school on Tuesday May 4 at 7 20 p m. Mrs J C Chruissi formerly Margaret Xervis visits Lorain from Hialeah Florida to see her brother.
Edward Mervis remains critically ill at St Josephs Hospital in Larain and is a former local resident. Henry Bislck is seriously ill at his home on Stop 11 Lake Avenue. Mrs Mary Croskey returns home after weeks with daughter and son in law Charlies Seeley in Maumee Ohio where they welcomed a daughter named Charlene.
Avon Methodist Church hosts a special evening service on May 2 in honor of local young people and their mothers with music by Dorothy Brown Bobby Buck and Dick Wilford. The choir will lead singing and Rev Adams will deliver Where Are You Going as the sermon. Mrs Milton Benson hosted the Lido Club on Wednesday for Mrs Arnold Laubenthal's birthday with card games and prizes for Mrs Julius Schneider and Mrs Fred Win.
Mrs Laubenthal received a gift after the Royal Circle of the ME church met at Mrs Roy Cahoun's home. She will entertain the club in two weeks. Mrs Anna Liebert hosted ME Ladies Aid at her home on Thursday afternoon.
Revival services at the Baptist Church will continue through the remainder of this week and next. Friday evening will be birthday night.
The Toe Please Hour club was entertained by Airs Charles Wagner at her home Wednesday evening with Mrs George Nagel and Sirs William Cummings winning at cards. Refreshments followed and the group will meet again in two weeks at Mrs J J Weiler's. The Junior-Senior Banquet on May 8 at Elks Hall featured Bessie Peak greeting guests, with Marian Nissen Eugene Lescher Regis Urig Ralph Plas Elaine Urig and Supt Blake as speakers. Johnny Jackson's orchestra provided music.
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