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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1924
Page
9
W E Holler announces a new winter enclosure for the Flint Six 55 and Flint Six 40 touring cars. The weather tight permanent top based enclosure uses leather exterior with fabric interior, clear windows, and a floor heater on the Fifty five. The design aims to equal winter comfort with summer versatility and is described as a premier industry improvement.
Vacations end for 1924 as motorists keep cars for winter use. R K Jack of Olds Motor Works urges a stem to stern check after the touring season, tightening loose nuts and bolts, tuning the engine, and ordering minor repairs now to avert larger bills later.
Cleveland distributor Oscar Dunn unveils two five passenger closed body styles for 1925 the Four Deor Sedan De Luxe and Brougham. Cars boast nickel radiator shell winged cap moto meter Duco finish optional self venting one piece windshield driver air intake and automatic windshield cleaner. Interior features grey Mohair plush with refined upholstery. In Bucyrus Ohio city engineer N L Niederheiser returns home after a month trek through England and Holy Lands, learning his wife’s condition improved after sailing home on Mayre la.
SOUTH BEND Ind Oct 4 The standard size new six in the Studebaker line features novel body designs after two years of secret study. The two Standard Six Duplex models a revolutionary step in automotive design include a Duplex Phaeton seating five and a three passenger Duplex Roadster. They blend open and closed car benefits with an upper steel structure and three plate glass windows plus side curtains on spring rollers for wind proof rain proof protection.
Thomas P. Henry of the American Automobile Association leads a push for facts over piecemeal opinions on car safety. Chicago Motor Club chief Charles Hayes argues speed is not sole accident cause, noting reduced speeds did not cut crashes. Ohio leader Fred Caley says driver responsibility matters as traffic grows complex and safety devices offset only some risk.
In La Grange on October 4, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sage spent Friday in Cleveland. Several residents traveled to Cleveland and Elyria. Mrs. George Pierce of Elsie, Michigan, visited relatives here since last Friday. Miss Marie Miller Sanders and Purdy Prosser were married on Wednesday September 24 by Rev. G. M. Knapp and will live with the S. W. Kelner family in Florida winter. The Uneeda Rest club hosted a chicken dinner, and Rufus Knowles, age 94, is quite poorly.
Gotham business men plan a sunken treasure hunt while EB Loomis hosts relatives in Cleveland. Wis taria club serves a two course dinner as 14 guests gather and Old Glory Grange plans a Grab Bag. Berea events include a homecoming visit, church reception, and weekly social rounds at Lie M E church.
In Columbia on Oct 4 Mr and Mrs Richard Putt and son Chas visited Barberton to see daughter Mamie Sons. Mrs Mary Brooks hosted a Cleveland guest at Wm Ingersoll’s home. About 120 attended Baptist Rally Day with four class promotions and a future teacher for the primary to junior shift, William Beaumont Jr. A Swatow China missionary letter from Miss Fanny Norscott read by Miss Edith Longdon praised the Christian Sifts. Next Sunday Rally Day returns to M E Sunday School with Rev Shong to preach. Music scheduled by local musicians.
Athens October 4 report lists Protestant churches completing a survey of residents religious inclinations. Rural notes mention Wiener roasts at the Baptist Sunday school parsonage lawn, Grange visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Box, and visits by Mrs. Bert Montague and Miss Hilda Yost. Individuals include Mr Kobalhe, Mrs. Charles Mills, Mrs. Libbie Perry, Mrs. Inez Goodwin, and Miss Alma Walker. G. H. Wilson is slowly recovering from illness.
Durkeeville social notes highlight visits among Yost families and local residents. Mrs Baker of LaPorte near pneumonia care is noted, with gatherings at the homes of Hathaway Reisinger Mason and others. The piece lists Sunday and Thursday social visits across Durkeeville and nearby West Ridge.
Chief of Poh Thomas A. Lanker joked at Sims after flipping a dime from a five dollar remnant to the courtroom ceiling. He kept the coin as a good luck piece and joked about stopping signs. He avoided comment on the traffic violation and fine, preferring to be a prosecuting witness rather than a defendant.
Radiators bodies fenders and gasoline tanks repaired by Elyria Auto Radiator & Body Co. Call 2929 AT East Broad St Bridge for service and estimates.
Crowded Sunday services reflect a heavy influx of Ohio University students in Athens. Local churches report larger attendance as students participate in regular worship and community activities.
In St. Clairsville on October 4, Helen Fedash, 35, of Bellaire, married Frank Miller, 49, a Bellaire miner, within four hours of divorcing Frank Fedash, a mill worker she wed twelve years ago. Fedash faced extreme cruelty charges in the divorce petition.
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