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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1928

Page

3

Chrysler Praised by Automobile Experts

Automobile magazines hail Chrysler and Plymouth as landmarks in design and value. Walter P. Chrysler is credited with laying groundwork for future achievements, noting the new dress, uniform quality, and distinctive Plymouth line as key advances. The 75 and 65 models are praised for their unified styling and engineering, with the Chrysler line called a fully refined, striking new design throughout.

Chrysler Automobile Top'ca Walter P. Chrysler Plymouth

Durant Motors unveils refined Durant Four and Six Series 60

Durant Motors, Inc. announces new refined models in its Durant Four and Durant Six Cylinder Series 60 lineup. The release highlights updated styling and performance features aimed at expanding market appeal for the automaker.

Durant Durant Motors, Inc

Durant Cars Promote Comfort and Modern Styling

Improvements span roomier bodies, refined lines, vivid colors and silent, rattle and squeak free interiors. For the first time affordable cars offer luxurious, noiseless bodies with chromium plating and enhanced hoods featuring double bank louvres. The Durant Four uses the Million Dollar Four Climber Red Seal Motor with rubber mounting to absorb engine vibration.

Durant Locomobile America Conner Red Seal

Nash 400 Series Steers Safety Standards Rise

Experts and Nash 400 owners report a new steering mechanism improves control and reduces steering effort. The feature is highlighted as a standout engineering accomplishment with broad interest for safer highway operation.

Nash Designs Improve Steering and Parking Ease

Nash introduces exclusive designs claiming the fastest and easiest manipulation in driving and parking, reducing Nash turning radius by 20 percent. They describe the front end resting on steering knuckles with ball bearings transmitting weight to the wheels and an inclined king pin to align knuckle pin with the wheel plane, minimizing road shocks and improving high speed control.

Nash

Graganm Paige Models Offer Adjustable Driving Position

Graganm Paige details five car chassis options with adjustable pedals and steering wheel. Factory setup suits the average driver but allows raising or lowering pedals to fit individual leg length for comfort and safety. Thick rubber pedal pads on sturdy bars clamp to clutch and brake levers for quick adaptation.

Recedu Graganm Paige Suir Graham-Paige

Victory Six four passenger coupes announced by Dodges Brothers

Dodges Brothers unveils the Victory Six four passenger coupes with year round sport appeal and ready for immediate delivery. The cars seat four with a luggage compartment and interior designed to harmonize with exterior colors. First shipment came in black and opal cream with off sparkling black hood cowl moldings and upper structure, belt panels in opal cream, and other colors offered include brown blue lacquer and black and red.

Dodges Brothers

Keep Your Eyes On the Road to Cut Auto Accidents

John G. Wood, Oldsmobile chief engineer, urges drivers to concentrate on driving to prevent crashes. He cites carelessness as the main cause and notes engineers design cars to minimize distractions, grouping controls for easy use and safety. He argues two attentive drivers facing each other greatly reduce collision risk.

John G. Wood Oldsmobile Mr. Wood

Bright Golden Metal Debuts on Studebaker Luxury Car

The Paris auto show introduces a bright golden metal for exterior hardware and bright metal work on Studebaker's Loris XIV Amousine mounted on a President Eight chassis. Bumpers door handles and tie rod between headlamps showcase the new finish signaling luxurious styling and a shift from nickel and chromium plating in high end automobiles.

Paris Studebaker Grand Palais Louis de Grand Europe Motors

Veedol Oils Graf Zeppelin on the Flight

An American product aided the Graf Zeppelin flight as Tide Water Oil Company announced it won the competition to supply motor lubricant. Dr Hugo Eckener confirmed Veedol, made from Pennsylvania and other sources, was chosen after tests on the Maybach engines. Commander Byrd had previously used Veedol.

Germany America Tide Water Oil Company Auonces Hugo Eckener Byrd South Pole Dr. Eckener Friedrichshafen Eckener Weedel

Better AutoseLp Popularize Touring in 20th Century Cars

The article credits improved mechanical reliability as a key factor in the rise of motor touring. It notes motorists once feared long trips, often needing farmhouse overnight. Now, advances by automotive engineers, especially Oakland Motor Car Company with General Motors, have reduced mechanical hazards, enabling confident, self-powered travel over long distances.

Oakland Motor Car Company General Motors

Avon Tre ne Gough AVON Ohio local notes

Dr Albert Hill from Cleveland visited aunt Miss Katherine Dechant while Mrs Munich of Lorain spent time with sister Mrs Eva Lenard. Mrs J R Dechant recovering from pneumonia suffered a relapse. Local households report visits in Oberlin Painesville Elyria Lorain and a wedding in Elyria with Mr and Mrs Andrew Mittendorf attending.

W. A. Dawley Theising Fn F. X. Dechant Jack Smith Brick Yard Road Painesville Veronica Bins Lorain Andrew Mittendorf Satters Elyria

Elyria Social Notes And Birthday Greetings

Mre Jennie Young Mrs Gloria Nelson and Miss Addie Bennett were Elyria visitors Thursday The Morning Glory Club surprised Lawrence Hechle at his home on Wednesday in honor of his birthday About 18 from this place including the mayor members of council and others were guests of the Cleveland Himoiinating Company on Wednesday afternoon Miss Coletta Schaffer entertained the Junior Circle of the Catholic church at her home on Monday night Mrs Susan Jameson and daughter Miss Ning Warden and Mrs Margaret Cohoon were recent dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Webb of Amherst Mr and Mrs Antone Kilugehiro

Jennie Young Glorian Nelson Addie Bennett Elyria Morning Glory Club Lawrence Hechle Gsehjel Board BE AL Scamman Lewis Bennett Eugene Hubbard Cleveland Himoiinating Company Coletta Schaffer Catholic Church Miza Susan Jameson Ning Warden Margaret Cohoon Wm. Webb Amherst Antone Kilugehiro

Supper hosts and church sewing circle noted

A family gathering was held Sunday night with Mrs. Gorbardinger and Mr Langly in Elyria. Mrs Frank Alten entertained the Sewing Circle of the Catholia church at her home on Tuesday.

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