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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1936
Page
28
Nash credits 1937 automobiles at the New York show with unmatched value and predicts a five million car year. He notes production gains, lower prices, and improved comfort, safety, and dependability versus 1927 models, signaling broad economic benefits.
Plymouth engineers demonstrate television in a public service trial as a forerunner to 1937 car tech. The system aids new hashed ride design and soundproofing while the broader use of television remains limited. The article also notes a market mood shift after a public rail ownership debate led by Thomas W. Lamont and Joseph B. Eastman.
A 1937 Studebaker Dictator sedan on a South Bend farm bore a ten thousand pound concrete silo on its roof during a filmed test. Engineers checked roof strength with heavy flywheels and data logging before loading silage into the silo.
Officials confirm new 1937 models will be soundproofed to hush road noise. Engineers have used advanced sound-detecting devices to analyze vibrations and reduce interior noise, aiming for a driving hush where a watch can be heard ticking.
Chevrolet engineers promise the finest performance in company history with the new 1937 cars. A new six cylinder valve in head engine offers greater power and smoother operation, while Fisher redesigned bodies feature diamond crown speed line styling, improved visibility, wider seats, more luggage space and safety plate glass all around.
Ford unveils the 197 model V-8 with a 60 horsepower optional engine alongside the 85 horsepower version. Refinements include cast alloy steel pistons with good wear resistance, a new cooling system with two high capacity water pumps, rubber cushioning at four points, an easy action braking system with self energizing action, and finger tip steering achieved by gear refinements aiding steering control.
Hudson Motor Car Company announces forty official stock car endurance and speed records set at the Bonneville Salt Flats Utah under the A A A Contest Board. The effort includes 24 hour and 1000 mile unlimited closed car records, and 23 Class C closed stock car marks, showcasing new 1937 models.
Beaver Dam Wisconsin reports the Dodge County board committee on traffic police will send officers in full uniform to school to lecture on traffic safety. The move aims to reinforce safe driving habits among students and the public.
A 1936 student collection shows Fifth Grade at Ely School presenting Community Chest jingles. Pieces from Betty Beltz Patty Phillips Phyllis Powell Richard Jacobs Julia Gedelovseky urge aiding charities, with lines about saving money, helping the aged and disabled, and supporting The Salvation Army and Boy Scouts Galaxies of local youth enthusiasm.
Miss Frances Seaboldt entertained several schoolmates on Wednesday evening for her birthday anniversary. The pleasant evening included a luncheon served to the guests.
The Wistaria Club served a four course lunch to members 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 social time. December hostess will be Mrs. Lee McClellan of Grafton.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Gladys Forbush daughter of Mrs Will Forbush and Mr Charles Bessmer in Ripley New York last April has been made. Her sister Mrs Roy Rising hosted a miscellaneous shower Monday evening assisted by Miss Norma Yates Bingo was the entertainment and refreshments were served at the close of the evening.
Mrs B L Wilcox entertained the Five Hundred Card club on Wednesday afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs Will Younglas first, Mrs Archer second, Mrs Malvern Spicer third, with R W Sanders and Mrs Leonard Forbush winning door prizes. Mrs Caileiy will be next hostess.
Mrs. Henry Wigert, secretary of the Democratic Women's club, attended a tea at the Oberlin Inn on Wednesday. Mrs. Lee Fasnacht spent Thursday with her daughter Mrs. Dorothy M Wade of Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Wareham moved in with Mr. and Mrs. John H. Custise. Delbert Oliver spent the week in Lorain. Mrs. O R Martin and Miss Edith M Holcomb were Sunday guests of Mrs. Frances Hastings Barnard and daughter Jean of Cleveland. Mrs. Thayer bought the Aldrich property on North Main Street. Ray Eppler of Belden purchased the French tram south of town.
Mrs Spicer spends 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 Sunday. The schools will enjoy a two.
Oberlin Conservatory directed by Professor Maurice Keesler presents a concert at Finney Chapel Tuesday evening at 7:39 featuring Brahms Fourth Symphony Bach D Major Suite and three Wagner numbers including Tristan und Isolde selections and Meistersinger Overture. Admission is free. The issue notes Thanksgiving break and a junior skating party at Rainbow Gardens plus local visits and National Educational Week observances with 151 guests at a school event.
Theodore Camp Frank Walcoitt and Rowan Kelner took a hunting trip to Williams County Ohio with out of town friends. They bagged twenty four pheasants.
Mr and Mrs Ben Munn and Mr and Mrs Elson Munn attended the National Grange meeting in Columbus for two days last week. Master Gordon Hales marked his eighth birthday with a Saturday party for school friends at 4 o clock. Guests included Robert Box Harold McAlpin Lawrence Taylor Walter Cook and Gordon. Several gifts were exchanged.
Miss Janice Harrison visited Miss Margaret Stranahan at the center and stayed with her Thursday. Mrs Blanche Tite cared for a mother and babe at North Ridgeville. Sterling Tite joined dinner guests in Elyria for Gordon Tite’s 28th birthday. Dr and Mrs Van Freeman plan wintering in the area and then Washington. Eaton teams host Grafton basketball on Tuesday night. Grange bi monthly meeting moved to Tuesday the 24th due to Thanksgiving.
A Sunday afternoon miscellaneous shower honored Miss Pauline Rodenbeck who will marry Rev Henry Duwe of Grace Lutheran Oberlin. About thirty guests attended including Mrs Dawe and family from Elyria and Cleveland relatives. A six tier cake with a miniature bride and groom highlighted the yellow and white decor. The wedding is set for Saturday at Rodenbeck parents’ home in Fort Wayne Indiana.
Miss Velva Steffin returns from Nunda New York where she spent the summer and antenn months. Alfred Speecher arrives from Baymond 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 Elytia are hosted Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Seymore Cooley in Wellington.
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