Oberlin seniors to teach in China program announced
Oberlin College announced at the Fall Shan assembly in Finney Chapel that two seniors will teach in China replacing none from the class of 1937. Karlotte Tinker of New York City and Herbert Van Meter of Moline were named as the two selected, with next spring to announce the final choice.
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Oberlin
Oberlin College
Niors
China
Berlin
Finney Chapel
Decion
Board of Justees
Chintan
Karlotte Tinker
New York City
Herbert van Meter
Moline
Oberlin Holsu
Enacher
Oberlin School
Taiku
Wu You
Dedicate Choir Robes At Eaton Church Sunday
Eaton Church will dedicate choir robes this Sunday as a special feature for the church anniversary. An orchestra will perform at 10 00 followed by a class period. The robe dedication and sermon will conclude the morning program. A noon basket dinner ends with a large birthday cake bearing 97 candles. A program of singing and features, plus an anniversary address by Rev Will Foster, ends the day.
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Eaton Church
Will Foster
Elysia Church
Grafton St Johns Ladies Aid Halloween Party
Grafton St Johns Ladies Aid held a Halloween masquerade at the home of Mrs Arnold Buchholz on Wednesday. Prizes were awarded to the most amusing costumes by Mrs Bertha Buchholz and Mrs Anton Jakelsky. Games and social time followed, with Mrs Otto Tomasheska winning a prize in the games. Luncheon with Halloween themed appointments was served by the hostess to a guest list including Mrs Augusta Schott and others.
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Grafton
Grafton St Johns Ladies Aid
Arnold Buchholz
Bertha Buchholz
Anton Jakelsky
Otto Tomasheska
Augusta Schott
Anton Jakelshy
Carl Jantz
Otto Tomasheskha
Jack Buchholz
Emmi Jantz
John Keisler
der Porter
Henry Krause Moss Anna Tomashesha
Herman Podlich
Elmer Standon
New 1940 Chrysler Cars Feature Flowing, Modern Design
Harmony of design through longer lower lines and a simplified front end. The 1940 Chrysler presents a massive yet artistic grille, new fender shapes, and full width headlamps set in the fenders. Rear styling is updated with raised tail lights and an undivided curved rear window. Seats are widened with three extra inches of leg room, with choice of running boards at the same price.
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Chrysler
Studebaker First Adopted By Others
A 1940 car feature widely adopted is the climatizer central heating unit, first shown by Studebaker a year ago. Dealers say the system, drawing in outside air and heating it, provides even warmth, ending under-instrument heat issues. Other makers are following Studebaker’s lead.
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Studebaker
Harold Stang
Studebakers
Ford And Mercury Cars Prove Popular
Ford and Mercury cars prove popular as Ford Motor Company reports over 39,000 Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln Zephyr vehicles sold at retail in the first two days of the display period. The company notes a 50 percent gain over the same period last year, with strong prospects for fall and early winter sales.
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Dearborn
Ford Motor Company
Ford dealers report strong interest in new car intro
Dealers nationwide report heightened buying interest during the new Ford and Mercury launch. Production lines run above 3000 units daily and near 4000 daily, signaling progress toward the company’s target this month.
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Ford
Lincoln Zephyr for 1940 Offers Many Advanced Features
Lincoln-Zephyr 1940 presents a redesigned unit-body car with larger size, wider interiors, and 22 percent more glass area for better visibility. Features include a fingertip steering gearshift, Sealed-Beam Headlamps, improved ventilation, a lower hood, new grille, restyled instrument panel, chair-height seats, and floor-to-door design enhancing comfort and safety.
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Wats
Hydra Matic Drive Heads New Feature In 1940 Oldsmobile
Oldsmobile introduces Hydra Matic Drive for 1940 models, featuring a liquid flywheel and fully automatic transmission. The clutch is eliminated and the clutch pedal disappears, simplifying operation and reducing wear. New styling, longer wheelbase, and improved safety, power, and comfort headline the lineup.
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Oldsmobile
Oldsmobile 1940 line showcases major redesigns and new bodies
The 1940 Oldsmobile lineup features an automated torque greater ease of use with automatic gear selection, a longer wheelbase, and a new body design. The Series 60 grows to 197 3 4 inches with a 95 horsepower engine while maintaining automatic meshes. The Series 70 six cylinder gains an observation-style body with wide windows and slim pillars, and the Custom 8 Cruiser debuts as the most dramatic change with integrated running board width into the body.
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Oldsmobile
Olds
Pontiac Rolls Out 1940 Line With 17 Models and Luxury Eight
Pontiac unveils a 1940 lineup of 17 body models across four chasses targeting both volume and luxury buyers. The Special Six expands to five bodies, while De Luxe Sixes and De Luxe Eights address mass markets. A new luxury Torpedo Eight debuts, featuring refined radiators, grilles, dash panels, larger windshields, and safer handling. The Straight Eight chassis extends wheelbase by 2 inches, overall length by 3.4 inches, and floors lower by 4 inches for easier entry and improved visibility.
Pontiac 1940 models boast roomier rides and safer glass
The 1940 Pontiac lineup adds a three passenger capable rear with extra elbow room for the driver. Rear seats move 3 inches forward improving ride. Sealed-Beam headlights and Hi-Test safety plate glass are key safety upgrades. Sealed beams boost illumination by about 60 percent with less glare and wider side spread. Hi-Test glass resists greater shocks with no vision distortion.
West River Road News Notes in Elyria Area
Mrs Ned Parker and Bernadine visit Kipton relatives while Mr and Mrs Clarence Dunford host. Elyria guest Helen Caley spends days with Mrs Frankie Reese. Markley P T A officers attend tuberculosis and health group dinner in Elyria. Committee list for Markley P T A includes Wilhelmy, Keller, Heck, Tilden, Morris, and Morris with various roles.
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West River Road
Ned Parker
Bernadine
Clarence Dunford
F H Lewis
Kipton
Helen Caley
Elyria
Frankie Reese
R E Horis
A C Haynes
Markley P-Ta
John Delugus
Vincent School
P-Ta
Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association
C E McIintire
J J Cook
Paul Wray
John Karman
Helen Reese
Roy Wray
J G Moris
D .A . Woodings
Juna Ann
John Morris
Markley
Wihelmy
Elmer Keller
Way and Means
W E Heck
M G Keller
Ella Tilden
J G Morris
Edith Morris
Dr Sears Of Oberlin Writes New Book
Oberlin College botanist Dr Paul B Sears heads the Department of Botany and has published Life and Environment as the first in the Basic Science Materials series from Teachers College Columbia University. The book offers a broad survey of human society and its living and non living environments and aims to guide conservation and responsible resource use.
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Oberlin
Paul B. Sears
Department of Botany
Oberlin College
Bureau of Publications of Teachers College
Columbia University
Lemuel Ralph Powers
Sears
Powers
Brownhelm Congregational Church Installations and Events
Rev Frederick B Cook presides at a 10 AM unified service with the sermon We the Church Officers and teachers to be installed during the service The Sunday Evening Club meets at the parsonage 6 30 PM topic The Practice of Daily Devotions A Medina Association meeting attendees Wednesday Oct 18 at Sullivan Ohio Modern Followers meet at Mrs William McQueen Friday Oct 20 Odds and Ends Class at August Zelinskas
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Frederick B Cook
Medina Association of Congregational Churches
Sullivan
Ohio
William McQueen
Zelinskis
PTA October Meeting Set With Narcotics Talk by Mr Hamlin
The Parent-Teacher Association plans its October meeting on Tuesday evening October 17 at the school. Mr Hamlin will address the group on narcotics, having spoken to several Lorain County groups and plans to speak to local pupils soon. Everyone interested is invited to attend.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Hamlin
Lorain County
Bachelor Goes On Hunt For Wife
CHELTENHAM England bachelor C M V Elphick seeks a wife who will work to support him while he stays home for shopping cooking and housework He believes in equality of the sexes and has invited mayors of several towns to help find his ideal partner Seven women showed interest but he rejected them all citing unattractive photos or insufficient earnings He does not insist on a specific income but wants a capable partner willing to work
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Eng
C. M. V. Elphick
Senother
Elphick
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