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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1931
Page
10
J. H. Turst notes many motorists seek special numbers for plates, with enthusiasts filing for preferred digits and believing no single number satisfies all. The Lorain County Automobile Club reports ongoing demand for coveted sequences as drivers chase distinctive identifiers.
Motorists seek unique plate numbers matching phone or house numbers or years, but demand is limited. The state and local club handle applications, prioritizing seniority for repeats, with most owners accepting available numbers in a fixed series. The club stores 4500 tags awaiting December 1 sale for 1932 plates, with 271-550 to 275-550 allocated.
Berlin postal authorities move to inaugurate a five day work week to speed up service and raise funds for distribution. 800 workers will keep their wage rate while 490 are laid off. The change aims to improve efficiency without cutting pay. An old Indian legend explains bald eagle feathers as punishment for ill treating a rabbit.
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