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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1926
Page
3
An article urges drivers to learn basic ignition timing rather than rely on experts. It explains checking distributor and breaker points, adjusting cam timing, and using a feel test with a screwdriver to locate top dead center. It warns that incorrect timing causes weak explosions and overheating, recommending emergency-only adjustments.
The Peerless Six-89 sport phaeton drew a French actress to the Peerless booth at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Miss Nora Miestro rushed the booth, selected the Six-89, and after a brief inspection of about 130 minutes, agreed to purchase the car, with delivery promised for the next morning despite it not being immediately available on the floor.
The Prest-O-Lite Race broadcast plans detailed coverage from Indianapolis on May 3 Central Time. A special two room broadcasting booth will host announcers and entertainers with WGN Chicago and WEBM Indianapolis carrying the program.
Litchfield residents Foshett and Wheeler families visited their parents Sunday. The junior class pins event titled Wass Monk will be staged at the Hutchheld town hall on May 1 and May 15 with a cast including Peters, Machareass, Ilde-witt, Holmes, Johns, Bement, and others. Nearby social and church happenings, funerals, and town work are mentioned along with several family visits and local travel details.
In a town episode alarms sounded as a blaze set a telephone pole alight and thick black smoke rolled over the area for a time. Dr Harry Streett planned to attend the Ohio State Medical meeting in Toledo and was expected home Thursday. Local residents visited family and neighbors including Mrs Catherine Greenfield and Mr Mrs Al Jackson in Elsha, and Warry Streett spent the weekend with his parents while a Litchfield track meet produced strong performances with high school and grade events leading to a big team win.
Sunday results show Litchfield losing to West Salem by 11 to 7 as local players Frank Preston and family visited, with multiple community names and weekend activities noted. Injuries reported include Frank Brodt breaking a rib while at work. Numerous residents visited family homes and attended events across nearby towns during Mother's Day period.
Esther Frombaugh’s Sunday school class celebrated her birthday with a surprise party on Monday night. The event featured games and a picnic lunch as the young girls wished for more parties. Nearby visits included Mr and Mrs Milo Hayes and Mr and Mrs C M Turner spending time with relatives in Akron and Novi. Homer Homan, 15, was noted as working in Kron.
May 15 reports list Mr and Mrs Carl Fesler and children of Elyria visiting Art Fesler family. Mrs A J Derch and Mrs Samuel Stusber and children, plus Mrs Ervin Epplies, spend time with neighbors. Eugene Sites family, Ed Powells residence, and Eldred family guests are noted with various local engagements.
A fragment notes a policy shift stating that under the new order of this in Turne, women are subject to the same restrictions or expectations as men, signaling gender equality in enforcement.
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