Chevrolet Introduces Six for Price of Four at Very Low Cost
Chevrolet Motor Company unveils the Six in the price range of the Four, claiming 32 percent more power and improved acceleration with the valve in head, 194 cubic inch displacement, and fuel economy over 20 miles per gallon. Production to exceed 1,250,000 units in 1929, with deliveries to dealers by December 15 and public starts January 1. Six models of passenger and three commercial types form the line, touted as greatest dollar value yet.
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Chevrolet Motors Company
Chevrolet
W. S. Koudsee
Chevrolet Motor Company
Knudsen
General Motors
DeSoto Sixes Built by Chrysler Reach New Production Volume
In the first three months of its existence the DeSoto Six, built by Chrysler, has reached a production and distribution volume surpassing initial expectations. The car demonstrates strong early market performance and wider distribution.
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Chrysler
DeSoto
DeSoto Six Sets Record Production After August Release
Detroit figures show DeSoto Six production climbing from July’s nine day run to 5,055 in August and 7,836 in September plus 9,062 in October. C W Matheson, DeSoto vice president of sales, calls the three month post announcement period unmatched in industry history.
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Detroit
DeSoto
C. W. Matheson
Record October for Dodge car shipments and sales
Dodge Brothers reports all time October record for US and Canada vehicle shipments, exceeding prior October by 6 840 units. Five week period ending Oct 27 saw 21 596 cars sold, a historic high for that span. Southern markets Dallas Atlanta Memphis and Oklahoma City show strong used car demand. November factory shipments remain heavy for domestic and export markets.
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Dodge Brothers
United States
Canada
Dallas
Atlanta
Memphis
Oklahoma City
John R. Lee
Willys-Overland Makes Record Year To October
Willys-Overland reports record month by month through October with Whippet Four and Six models posting strong sales and Knight Sixes rising 100 percent versus 1927. The Toledo company began the year with Whippet Four price cuts, remaining competitive without cutting quality or features.
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Willys-Knight
Willys-Overland
Toledo
Willys- Overland Company
Whippet and Wiss-K engine cars gain strong sales
The Whippet models receive wide acceptance and the Wiss-K engine sixes show solid sales. Public preference favors cars in the higher price range above light cars, signaling a rising demand for larger Willys-Kaicit Six variants.
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Willys-Kaicit
Studebaker Delivery Car Popular, Boosts Commercial Year
Studebaker reports a strong commercial year led by demand for the pane-ton panel delivery car. C HL Wendries of the Commercial Car Division cites its outstanding performance and stylish design as key drivers, noting attractive delivery equipment aids in winning more business and favorable impressions.
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Studebaker
C. ‘Hl Wendries
Studebaker Corporation
Wendries
928 to be best year for Oakland
Oakland Motor Car Company of Pontiac Michigan reports October sales of 17 252 units surpassing last October and making 1928 likely the best year in its 22 year history. Cumulative October total stands at 243 111 with annual projection near 192 000 cars. Prior year sales were 40 percent higher than in 1926 after Pontiac Six introduction.
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Pontiac
Mich
Oakland Motor Car Company
W. R. Tracy
Oakland
Tracy Sald
Durant Models Promise Quiet, Strong, Long-Lasting Bodies
Durant Motors, Inc. introduces the Durant Four and Durant Six series 60 with advanced bodies that are squeak and rattle free. Built from seasoned hardwoods with ten percent more wood, reinforced by steel plates, joints fastened with wood screws, and heavy gauge panels, the design rivals that of high end cars while remaining affordable.
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Durant
Durant Motors, Inc
America
Mobile
Buick Builds 28,480 Autos in October at Flint Factory
Flint Michigan November 17 Buick announces record October output of 28,480 cars at the Buick factory, a new monthly high. General Sales Manager C W Churchill notes the rate of 1,095 cars per day, surpassing September and October 1927 figures and highlighting the Silver Anniversary model’s nationwide impact.
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Flint
Mich
Buick
C. W. Churchill
Five Cars Rule Shapes Elite Fashion At Stylist Shows
STYLE EXPERTS DECLARE A FIVE-CAR FAMILY IS NEEDED FOR TRUE FASHIONABLE APPEARANCE. MODELS IN COSTUMES MATCH AUTOS IN A LANDAU, SPORT ROADSTER, COUPE, FOUR-DOOR SEDAN AND TWO-DOOR SEDAN. OLDSMOBILES APPEAR, HUDSON SEATS AND VELVET HINTS SHAPE THE LOOK.
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Styve
Milady
Moels
Opera Fashions Highlight Raccoon Coat and Tam
Returning from the opera, a dramatic outfit features a black tulle trimmed dress with velvet accents. A smart roadster is mentioned as the vehicle, while the chauffeured arrival proceeds to the garage.
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Metandiae Landan
Young Wins Award in Graham Paige Sales Contest
R E Young of Young Motor Sales Co received an award for his first month in a Graham Paige Motors sales contest. He excelled in selling the cars, leading the early phase of the contest as American executives monitor progress. In Paris, the American Automotive club voted to rename itself the American Automotive club of Europe, effective immediately, with headquarters in Paris and Sidney H Diman elected president.
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R. E. Young
Young Motor Sales Co
Graham-Paige Motors Corporation
Young
Paris
American Automotive Club of
Europe
Sidney H. Diman
Graham-Paige Moors Corporation
Falcon-Knight Six Gains Popularity With Buyers
Marked public interest surrounds the Falcon-Knight Six as it gains a notable position among motor car buyers. Falcon Motors reports extensive field tests over 18 months with stock models, showing high reliability, low major trouble incidence, and long service life even under hard driving. Owners in Elyria Ohio praise sturdy construction and the Knight sleeve-valve engine for continuous operation without periodic layups.
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Falcon Motors Corporation
Falcon
Elyria
Ohio
Roxana Changes Name to Shell Company
St Louis Nov 17. U. B. Daly president of Roxana Petroleum Corp says the board today approved renaming the company Shell Petroleum Corp. Since 1923 Shell Gasoline and Shell Motor Oil marketing under the Shell trademark have been active.
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ST. Louis
U. Do BK
Shell Petroleum Products Distributors Across Midwest
The Shell brand dominates regional petroleum distribution with Shell Petroleum Products shipped from refineries in Wood River Illinois East Chicago Indiana and Avot 8 Kansas to over twenty midwestern states. The Flearless Oil Co of Elyria Ohio acts as a distributor in the territory.
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Shell
Roxana
Shell Petreloun Corporation
Wood River
Avot
Kansas
Chicago
Shell Petroleum
Middle West
Flearless Oil Co
Elyria
Ohio
Chrysler organizes export corporation
Chrysler announces a newly formed Chrysler Export Corporation to coordinate overseas distribution for Chrysler and Dodge Brothers. Plymouth, DeSoto, Fargo trucks will be served by a dedicated overseas distribution unit under Grahant Brothers, with continued policies and closer global focus.
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Chrysler Export Corporation
Chrysler Corporation
B.C. Morse
Chrysler
Chrysler Raport Corporation
Morse
Chrysler and
Dodge
Dodge Brothers
Eaton News from Mrs Burton M Ross Timebound Social Notes
Nov 17 Eaton items list visits and guests from Ridgeville Chippewa Lake Maryd Pennsylvania and Elyria. Families hosted include Yosts Dunlaps Beckwiths and Hennies with relatives from Akron Oberlin Litchfield and Cleveland. Social calls cover hunting trips new radio and illnesses.
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John Yost
Litchfield
Hilda Martin
Pennsylvania
Otto Gammon
Cleveland
Lute Alexander
Alexander
Harry Dunlap
Charles Farmer
Elyria
Donald Sprague
Cenlon Hankerson
Akron
J. E. Dunlap
Cook
D. W. Carpenter
Harry Bassett
Paul
Little Dale
Nile Hahn
Dunlap
Henry Snell
Darlene
Jaefirn
Charles Beckwith
Phyllis
Lois
Ralph Dunlap
Oberlin
Blake Hicks
Kenneth
Local Social Notes From Elyria and Nearby Areas
Evening social items list visits and greetings among families in Elyria and surrounding towns. Paths include Ruth Bassett with grandparents on Butternut Ridge, Ed Bassett’s family, Mrs. Leon Bassett of Elyria, Mrs. Harvey Stroud of Ridgeville, Will Pember visiting daughter Mrs. Bert McMullen in LaPorte, Milburns from Randolph with Rev. Elcher, Mary Dawley with son’s family in Oberton, and the Dunlaps of Hudson plus J F R and H Dunlap families. A radio set is noted.
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Evenug
Robert Diedrick
Elyria
Ruth Bassett
Ed Bassett
Butternut Ridge
Muth
Leon Bassett
Harvey Stroud
Ridgeville
Will Pember
Mes
Bert McMullen
LaPorte
M. Hopwood
Alles Heath
HE. M. Fathaway
Milburn
Randolph
Elcher
Mary Dawley
Oberttu
Pierce
Elson Dunlap
Marydene
Hudson
Wakeman Prince of Peace contest winner heads to county
In Wakeman Nov 17 report notes small attendance at the Prince of Peace declamation contest at Congregational church on Sunday Nov 11. Robert Pettiford won and advances to the county contest in Norwalk Ohio in December. State wide contest is sponsored by the Ohio Council of Churches. judges were Howard Newton Kipton Leong Tabyo Norwalk and Mrs Blaina Hurst. Music by Wakeman High School glee club. bronze medal awarded to winner.
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Wakeman
Prince of Peace
Congregational Church
William Timbels
Martha Breisch
Robert Pettiford
Norwalk
Ohio
Ohio Council of Churches
Howard Newton
Kiptono
Leong Tabyo
Blaina Hurst
Wakeman High School
Distant Notes From Norwalk Area Obscure Evening Events
Evening November 13 set for electing officers. Chas Perkins shows illness with pneumonia. Noy Kenyan visits Norwalk. Doris Denman employed in Norwalk. In Roe ancient mourners attended the funeral crowds.
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Chas, Perkins
Noy Kenyan
Norwalk, O
Doris Denman
Norwalk
Ohio
Roe
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Dodges
Gibbons
Auto Body & Radiator Co
Fostoria
West Broad
Cyrias
Graham-Paige
Rokana
Shell Company
AL Minnich & Scn West Sr
Export Corporation
Raybestos Brake
Sedalia
Lake Ave Coal Co
George Miller
Richard
Fred Puder
California
Leon Stone
Sandusky
Stone
Karl W. Piocher
Lorain Co
West End
Broad St
John Hale
North Street
United Dry Cleaning Co
Virginia
Murbach Coal & Supply Co
Andress
Ocean Steamship Agency
West Indies
The
Elyria Savings & Trust Co
Oldfield Courier Airway
West Ave
Young Motor Sales LO
E. Bridge St. Hone
Graaam
Paige
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