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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1936

Page

11

Buick Sales Jump In May 10 Days Reports Big Gain

Flint Michigan May 10 Buick Motor Company reports strong start to May with domestic retail deliveries totaling 4263 cars, up 133.5 percent from last year’s period and ahead of April’s 5565 and last year’s 3247. W Hufstader, general sales manager, notes a large backlog of orders, while ongoing durability tests at Pontiac proving ground cover extensive performance metrics.

Flint Mich Buick Motor Company W. FL Hufstader General Sa Buick Oh. Merewhite Buick Motor Car Hutstader Suid

Plymouth Film Shown In Courtroom

In Los Angeles Judge Charles Newell cites a Plymouth Division Chrysler produced film shown in court to illustrate traffic safety. The film, sponsored by the National Safety Council, depicts common driver faults and the serious accidents that can follow.

Los Angeles Charles Newell Municipal Court Carns Plymouth Chrysler Corporation National Safety Council

Pontiac Cars Test Burdened by Strenuous Trials

Proof of eating. Plant of any moor en durability is in miles of run g- Pontiac cars pfr of its own pudding before passing it on to the public. The experimental division maintains 4 rear and force of from 25 wt of taser for the safe purpose of driving and checking new Fontine cars on the General Mo proving Ground at Milford. pudding is in the 1 division records of Pontias for 1935 show that over Lun cars were used: daily, $8S8.822 miles of west driving were run at the proving ground and 278.914 les off the proving ground. ma e total number of "proof ai pudding" mites in that one rear of 1.067.738. i o ten Pontiac cars) From are always on test, trying out some new part. assembly or pro-

Ceneral Mo Milford Pontias Pontiac

Hudson Guides Are Ready For Visitors

Hudson Motor plans a special factory tour program to educate guides about every manufacturing process. W R Tracy notes visitors come to Detroit by the millions each year and many tour the Hudson plant, so guides will be trained to provide accurate, up to date explanations of materials and operations.

Detroit Hudson Motor Hudson W. R. Tracy Everage American

Oldsmobile Safety Fleet Spreads Across Cities

Oldsmobile launches a nationwide safety drive using 55 modified cars with public ad displays and special paint. In New York and Detroit the vehicles support police efforts to educate drivers and pedestrians about street safety, with plans to visit Chicago Philadelphia and other major cities, plus Dallas for the Texas Centennial and Indianapolis for Memorial Day events.

New York Detroit Oldsmobile Heinrich Eckert C. L. McCuen Olds Voice of Safety Chicago Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Washington Albans Buffalo St. Louis Cincinnati Cleveland Indianapolis Dallas

Nash LaFayette Cars Attract Buyers With Modern Features

New Nash LaFayette models showcase a popular starting mechanism and an automatic cruising gear. The starting action is improved by placing the starting device on the clutch pedal, a feature drawing interest from prospective buyers and test drivers.

Nash LaFayette

Automobile Clutch Setup Aids Start and Adds Automatic Cruising Gear

Engineers describe a clutch arrangement that frees the motor from moving the transmission when starting. Pushing the clutch out allows the starter to engage while the clutch is out, improving battery economy. The LaFoyce 14936 deluxe claims the lowest price bracket with a nearly fourth speed cruising gear that reduces wear and improves highway performance.

Nash LaFoyce

Chevrolet Veteran Keeps Driving First Car Across Nation

Wallac Stark, 76, who retired in 1924 after long service in the Indian Service, still drives his 1926 Chevrolet. Licensed every year in a different state, he sports Florida tags and carries a shovel and iron can for emergencies. Stark credits careful driving and avoiding accidents for ten years behind the wheel with no dents or crashes.

Wallac Stark Theed States Indian Service Chevrolet Stark Detroit Wldh United States Florida Emerz Bever

Dual carburetion Ford feature mirrors nature in design

Ford engineers compare dual carburetors in V-S engines to paired organs supplying energy. They note the double venturi two barrel setup feeds four cylinders per barrel through separate manifolds, ensuring even fuel delivery across all ten cylinders.

Ford Nature

Road Information and Detour Details Across Ohio

Road information for Toledo area routes to Lorain and Sandusky notes traffic on curves and excessive speed arrests. Minor detours apply on S. R. 102 north of T. S. 20 with through routes via Norwalk, Fremont, and Elmore. Chicago-bound guidance uses T. S. 29 from Fremont or U. S. 6 to T. S. 230. Continuous updates for Columbus and Columbus area U. S. 20.

Toledo S. R Lorain Sandusky Port Clinton Norwalk Fremont Elmore Chicago T. S. 29 U. S T. S Coltmbus TU. S. 20

Local Route Listings and Social Notes From Oberlin

The page lists Cleveland to Buffalo routes and detours via state roads through Me Vernon and Sunbury with connections to Columbus and Pittsburg, plus Youngstown paths via SR 82 and SR 14. Social items note Oberlin residents hosting guests and local club meetings, including Baker of Ripton, M D Wikoff and Esther Rogers, and Townsend Club activities at East Oberlin church.

Oberlin R. S Ashland U. S Delaware Mazusfield Tome Vernon Columbus Vernon S. R Merilead Sunbury Cleveland - Erle - Buffalo Cleveland Youngstown Pittsbugh Twinsburg Ravenna Edinburg Pittsburgh UC. S Selem Lisbon Caxton - Wheeling Medina S. S Massillion Els Denton Steubenville W. Va Wheeling Mabel Rathwell John van Haverlyn John Bauman Kenneth Kern Ray Hall Max Papworth Townsend Club

Oberlin Road School Closes After Year’s Work

East Oberlin school students finished classes with final tests and report cards. Sixth graders Robert Fodor William Brooks Glen Hobbs and Sutton Hall will advance to Oberlin schools next year. Farm Woman's Club met at the Grange hall Oberlin with fifty attendees for a potluck luncheon and long business session led by President Mrs Martha Berg.

Oberlin Road Oberlin Robert Fodor Wiliam Brooks Glen Hobbs Sutton Hall Farm Woman’s Club Grange Hall Martha Berg Charles Fekins Frank Krueger Wallace Bear H. Co Walter Bers Harry Gibson Hacker C. Justain N. Webber Carl Schmitz L. E. Barnard Frank Jr Gar Mc

Decoration Day address set for May 30 at 10 30 a m Columbia

The Decoration Day committee announces Dr Vernon Wagar of Oberlin as speaker for the May 30 service at 10 30 a m The Norwalk District Methodist Church superintendent will deliver the address Twenty eight attended the Women’s Baptist Mission Circle meeting at Mrs Edith Stephens home with Mrs Evadna Longdon in charge of a peace program Other briefs note W Harrington visiting Baldwin Wallace College Mildred Gest and Walter Peak of Cleveland dined with Mr and Mrs Rupert Morrick Mrs M L Royer hosted Columbia school teachers at a noon luncheon Mrs Mary Mills and her children accompanied by her parents.

Oberlinite Columbia Decoration Day Committee Vernon Wagar Oberiiz Norwalk The Methodist Church Women’s Baptist Mission Circle Edith Stephens Dorothy Walker Evadna Longdon William Harrington Baldwin-Wallace College W. H. Harrington Caledonia Mildred Gest Walter Peak Cleveland Rupert Morrick M. L. Royer Mary Mills Elyria

Sneil to baccalaureate services at Baptist Church Sunday

Mr and Mrs H T Sneil attend baccalaureate services at the Baptist Church Sunday evening. Clarence Landin or Belden visited with Mrs Bertha Grills Thursday evening. Louis Fitch of Berea visited Mrs Hermen Dengier Wednesday. Daugherty children of Strongsville were weekend visitors at Mr and Mrs Hubert Morlock. Ivan Bartter attended the Smithins Vosberg wedding at Evangelical Lutheran church in Lasewood Saturday. Herman Dengier and son visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Alex Schief of Cleveland Sunday. Clara and Josie Harrington called on Mrs Mary Summer and Mrs Mayme Leiger of Berea Wednesday. A D Crook tended birthday diil Wednesday in honor of Mrs Parry Worcester. Mr and Mrs Crocker were re-

H. T. Sneil Baptist Church Clarence Landin Belden Bertha Grills Louis Fitch Berea Hermen Dengier Daugherty Strongsville Ubert Morlock Ivan Bartter Smithins-Vosberg Evangelical-Lutheran Church Lasewood Herman Dengier Alex Schief Cleveland Clara Josie Harrington Mary Summer Mayme Leiger A. D

Charge Conspiracy In Sale Of Rubber Heels And Shoes

Cleveland May 23 A federal trade commission complaint charges a conspiracy to restrain interstate sale of rubber heels and shoes. It names I T 5 Co Elyria National Federation of Master Shoe Rebuilders Cleveland and four individuals plus The L T 3 Co and its officers. The alleged agreement would close distribution to wholesalers and 3 and 10 cent stores. June 19 is set for show cause why a cease and desist order should not be issued.

Cleveland Federal Trade Commission Elyria National Federation of Master Shoe Rebuilders Shoe Rebuilders’ Association

Local Elyria Hosts 4-H Recognition Dinner in Oberlin

Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Reising Elyria Mr and Mrs Hete Elyria and Gibson family along with Mr and Mrs M L Roger Miss Roberta Ingerson Mr and Mrs Herman Deegler and A D Croecker. Observation notes mention ancient Chinese imperial rules about 400 building units once used by an emperor as dwellings.

Clarence Reising Elyria

Elyrians to Attend Ralph D. Cole Memorial Dedication

Elyria American Legion drum and bugle corps will trek to Findlay for the Ralph D. Cole memorial dedication honoring the late state Legion commander. A special bus will carry members leaving Elyria at 6 a.m. Sunday. Prominent Legionnaires from across the country are expected. A tenth anniversary stag party for past and present corps members follows Monday’s practice at the Legion Home. The corps trains for national honors at the Cleveland convention this fall, with progress reported toward a successful year.

Elyria American Legion Legion Home Cleveland

Eight-Year-Old Burns Hands In Muzzleloader Incident

Eight-year-old Lester Staley of Sidney, Ohio, emptied powder from a muzzle loading shotgun into a bottle and tossed it into a stove to see the result. The blast severely burned his hands.

Sidney Lester Staley

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