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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1939
Page
4
Detroit May 27 automobile report notes driving jitters as a major cause of crashes linked to fatigue from traffic, noise and fumes. Nash showcases air conditioning that circulates up to 600 cubic feet of fresh air per minute and a sand mortex sound proofing compound that cuts interior noise by 25 percent.
Leo R. Meyer reports a massive carburetor at the Dodge factory that blends natural gas and air to run in 170 engines simultaneously. The dry gas mixture avoids oil dilution and gasoline fire risk, highlighting the scale of factory testing and the company’s energy bill.
Detroit reports indicate the vacuum gearshift with steering column control is the key factor in selling more 1939 Chevrolets than any other improvement. Since October, Chevrolets lead the low priced market. 45 states show Chevrolet ahead in registrations through March, with the District of Columbia and multiple states showing strong leads.
Detroit May 27 William P Lear of Roosevelt Field Long Island demonstrates a fleet of Plymouths equipped with his Learadio Direction Finder to ground test a navigation device for aircraft. The system already serves Army Navy and civilian planes and ships with a tear drop loop antenna on the roof for minimal wind resistance.
A new method allows pilots to tune any radio station to guide flight instead of relying solely on aircraft beams. The advance promises direct in-air navigation by radio, expanding control options for future aviation.
Pontiac engineers prioritize easy parking with the De Luxe 115 Six boasting a 36 ft 3 in turning diameter and a 19 to 1 steering ratio. A wide 58 inch front tread allows sharper wheel turn, reducing extra maneuvers into spaces and out again, pleasing drivers especially women.
Madrid correspondent Dr. Alfonso de la Pena reports a Cadillac owned by his father since 1928 remains in service after more than 650 000 kilometers. The car, scarred by shrapnel, was used as a taxi through the Spanish Revolution with only one main bearing replacement and a clutch repair, while other parts have not been overhauled.
Dearborn Michigan May 27 through use of an instrument of power and sensitivity that measures irregularities 1,000 times finer than a human hair. Scores of individual automobile parts are inspected for precision.
Ford engineers use a profilometer to detect minute surface irregularities and specify exact smoothness for piston pins, bearings, and gear teeth. The device translates vague terms like satin finish into measurable standards, enabling parts to meet life and noise targets through exact heat treatment and hardness controls.
Eighteen seniors received diplomas at the seventeenth annual Commencement Exercises in the school auditorium. Prof. W C Pautz of Baldwin Wallace College delivered the class address. Walter Krueck is listed among the graduates.
Oberlin Chapter of Rotary International celebrated its first anniversary at Oberlin Inn with fifty two in attendance including five Lorain Rotary members and three from Am.
Betty Mori and Ralph Heussner received American Legion awards while E. F. Litzenberg awarded Ralph Schacht the South Amherst Study Hour Club prize. Paul A. Mori, school board president, delivered the diplomas.
A regular meeting of the Ladies Altar Society was held at the Wa tivity church parlors Thursday afternoon. Plans were made for a fish fry to be held on Friday evening, June 2. Hostesses Mrs. Walter Krueck and Mrs. Peter Hester served refreshments.
The Royal Neighbor Lodge will hold its June meeting at Swiss Hall on Wednesday evening May 31 instead of Thursday due to other village activities.
In an informal hearing Mrs. Weldon identifies Gerald and Mary Crandon as the parents of twins found in her care long ago. Jerry Crandon and Anice Crandon learn they are twins, rediscovering family ties as Mercedes forgives past tension. A formal hearing follows later.
Lorain Rotary hosted a program with Vermilion and Oberlin guests led by Walter Pillens master of ceremonies. Oberlin College President Ernest H. Wilkins spoke on Union Now while Rotary leaders discussed the Cleveland convention and the Oberlin club’s growth from twenty eight to thirty six members. The Eagle Trio provided vocal selections.
A schedule of campus activities from Saturday May 27 through Monday May 29 including the W A A pageant Our Lady's Jugzier at Chapel Plaza at 7:00 p m and a series of church services classes sermons and music recitals across Fairchild Finney Warner and Arboretum chapels with guest speaker Professor Francis W Buckler and President Ernest H Wilkins among others.
The Literary and Social club held its regular meeting Thursday with members discussing upcoming events and club activities.
Mrs. L. H. Trufant spoke on her summer trip to Mexico and Mrs. Clyde Gilbert presented a paper titled Hazards in the Home at Mrs. Locke Cooley’s home in Wakeman. Two guests attended, Mrs. Mary Peck and Mrs. Hurst. The final meeting of the year is set for June 8 at Mrs. S. J. White’s residence with a pot luck supper.
James Dew received an honorable mention prize of five dollars in the Fifteenth Annual Scholastic Award for a pencil sketch of Herman Hudwell. Ten thousand submissions entered the Art Division, and his work first exhibited at the Fine Arts Galleries in Pittsburgh before touring the country. The award was presented at the recognition assembly this morning. Mrs. L. D. Hartson hosted a tea for recom mothers and the High School Parent-Teacher Association board on Forest Street this afternoon.
North Ridgeville ceremony closed the school year with a combined Junior and Senior High assembly in the auditorium. Arent Kjaer, senior class president, introduced classmates after led group singing God Save America. Betty Andrews praised by the Student Council president as Loretta spoke briefly.
The program opened with a short talk by the teacher and best wishes for the students. Mr Crowe conducted two numbered numbers and the chorus led by Miss Fond featured Bernadine Taft Juanita Strowd Raymond Kathe and Robert Worcester. After a class picture Raymond Kathe played taps. The Junior High along with freshmen and sophomores held a Cascade picnic while the Juniors went to Puritas Springs Park.
The Ridgeville School PTA organized a picnic for the lower six grades at North Olmsted Park. Mrs. Kanmiller chaired. races crowned winners in each grade, followed by ball games and a lunch of potato salad ice cream and lemonade. Students boarded buses for return to school to receive grade cards.
The Dorenkott Hatcheries, Inc. offers quality baby chicks from blood-tested breeders. Located at 22790 Lorain Ave Cleveland, Ohio, the business provides feeds supplies and remedies with contact listed as Phone Clearwater 2678.
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