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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1936
Page
16
Plymouth engineers used television inspired methods to develop a quieter ride for 1937 Plymouth models. A hush ride system reduces road rumble with new acoustic materials, signaling a rollout of advanced soundproofing in the car's interior.
A Studebaker Dictator sedan on a South Bend farm supported a 19 000 pound concrete silo on its roof to demonstrate the strength of 1937 all steel bodies. The car remained intact, doors opened and closed, and even 300 pounds of silage poured in without damage.
C. W. Nash of Nash Motors argues at the 27th New York auto show that 1937 will bring record values and a five million car year. He notes production advances have lowered prices and boosted comfort safety and dependability compared with 1927 models.
Automobile engineers announce a new class of soundproofing for 1937 models. Officials say the materials create a hush inside the cabin, allowing passengers to hear a watch tick. The approach mirrors sound stages and studios, built after ten months of testing with sound-detection devices.
Chevrolet unveils its 1937 lineup with a lighter six cylinder valve in head engine delivering more power and smoother torque. The new design features diamond crown speed line styling, all steel construction, hypoid rear axle, box girder frame, safety plate glass, wider seats, increased headroom and luggage space, larger windshield and revised instruments for better visibility and control.
Ford V S for 19 7 displays attract attention from those who inspect the new cars since last Saturday. The lineup highlights a 60 horsepower engine offered as an optional choice to the familiar 5 horsepower V-8. Refined pistons, a two pump engine cooling system, four point cushioning, an easy action braking system, and finger tip steering through gear design are cited as notable improvements by Ford engineers.
Hudson Motor Car Company announces forty official stock car endurance and speed records set by 1937 Hudson and Terraplane at the Bonneville Salt Flats Utah under the American Automobile Association. Records include 24 hour unlimited closed car and 1000 mile unlimited marks plus 23 Class A closed stock car records and nine universal unlimited closed car records.
In Beaver Dam Wisconsin the county board committee on traffic police agreed to send traffic officers in full uniform to a safety lecture at a school.
A judging committee published several Community Chest jingles by students. Fifth grader Charles Crehore from Ely School urges gifts to charities and the Salvation Army. Franklin fourth graders Patty Phillips Phyllis Powell propose best use of funds. Julia Geceleovky from Edison echoes East West aid and personal happiness from giving.
La Grange hostess Miss Frances Seaboldt entertained several schoolmates on Wednesday evening for her birthday anniversary. A delightful evening was enjoyed by the guests and a luncheon was served.
The Wistaria Club served a four course luncheon on Wednesday at Mrs. Ned Gott's Oberlin home with Mrs. Arthur Bauer of Cleveland assisting. Vice President Mrs. Wigert led the business meeting before a social hour. December hostess will be Mrs. Lee McClellan of Grafton.
Miss Gladys Forbush daughter of Mrs Will Forbush and Mr Charles Bessmer was married in Ripley New York last April. Her sister Mrs Roy Rising hosted a miscella neous shower Monday evening with help from Miss Norma Yates. Bingo provided entertainment and refreshments were served at the close.
Mrs. B L Wilcox hosted the Five Hundred Card club on Wednesday afternoon. First prize went to Mrs. Will Younglas, second to Mrs. Archer, third consolation to Mrs. Malvern Spicer, door prize to Mrs. R W Sanders and Mrs. Leonard Forbush. Mrs. Callely named next hostess.
Mrs. Henry Wigert attends a Democratic Women's club tea at the Oberlin inn on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Lee Fasnacht visits Thursday with her daughter Mrs. Dorothy M Wade of Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Ware ham move Saturday with Mr and Mrs. John H. Curtiss. Delbert Oliver spends the weekend in Lorain. Mrs. O R Martin and Miss Edith M Holcomb guest Sunday of Mrs. Frances Hastings Barnard and daughter Jean of Cleveland. Mrs. Thayer buys the Aldrich property on North Main Street, ex Levis Chamberlain. Ray Eppler of Belden purchases the French farm south of town.
Mrs. Sarah Spicer plans an indefinite stay with her daughter Mrs. L. A. McClellan and family in Grafton. The Misses May and Vera Wheeler entertained Tom Crow of Akron on Sunday. The text notes that the schools will enjoy a two.
Oberlin Conservatory Symphony Orchestra directed by Professor Maurice Kessler will perform Brahms Fourth Symphony Bach D Major Suite and Wagner selections at Finney Chapel Tuesday at 7 30 p m No admission charge and no tickets required The program highlights include Beethoven and Brahms pieces and Wagner Overtures with noted conductor and former Boston Symphony first violinist.
Theodore Camp Frank Wolcott and Rowan Kelner led a hunting trip to Williams County Ohio with out of town friends yielding twenty four pheasants. Albert Greenfield family moving into the Baugham home on East Main street. Sam Brown is shingles his house. Harold Opfer family and C H Opfer family guests at Frank Pierce home Elyria. Calvin Wilcox ill with pneumonia missing fifth grade. Mrs Fred Prosser underwent operative treatment at Elyria Clinic. She visits sister Cassie Kelner of Rocky River.
Mr and Mrs Ben Munn and Mr and Mrs Elson Munn attended the National Grange gathering in Columbus for two days last week. Master Gordon Hales marked his eighth birthday with a party for schoolmates, featuring games and gifts from guests including Robert Box Harold McAlpin Lawrence Taylor Walter Cook and Gordon.
Miss Janice Harrison of Fields visited Miss Margaret Stranahan and the Central School Thursday. Margaret later joined Janice at the Harrison home and attended school there. Mrs Blanche Tite cared for a mother and baked at North Ridgeville, being called away early in the week.
Sterling Tite accompanied by Mrs George Schmidt and son Billy of Bay Village dined in Elyria with Mr and Mrs Gordon Tite for his 25th birthday. Grandparents E M Hathaway hosted Gordon and wife at a chicken dinner. Dr and Mrs Van Freeman from Chicago plan a Washington visit for winter. Eaton teams host Grafton Tuesday November 24. Grange bi monthly meeting moved to Tuesday 24 due to Thanksgiving.
Oberlin Road residents honored Miss Pauline Rodenbeck with a Sunday afternoon miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Alfred Baumann. Thirty guests attended including members of Rev. Henry Duwe's Grace Lutheran Church group, Elyria's Thelma Barer, and Cleveland sisters Elsie and Mrs. H Duwe. The event featured yellow and white decor and a six tier cake with a miniature bride and groom. The wedding is set for Saturday at the Rodenbeck home in Fort Wayne Indiana.
Miss Velva Steffin returns from Nunda New York where she spent the summer and autumn. Alfred Speecher arrives from Raymond Minnesota to visit his grandmother and relatives and plans to stay in Ohio indefinitely. Mr and Mrs Wesley Miller and daughters and Mr and Mrs Floyd Porter and children of Elyria are entertained Tuesday night at thehome of Mr and Mrs Seymore Cooley in Wellington.
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