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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1928
Page
9
Detroit reports indicate the Dodge Brothers will announce new Senior Six models within days. Factory overtime production accelerates to supply dealers nationwide. initial shipments have already been sent. The car features distinctive styling, color emphasis, and a harmonized instrument panel with upholstery and coach work.
A Packard device is hailed as a breakthrough for auto production. Two girls with the machine replaced ten men on a model car, applying stripes thicker and more evenly with one pass. The innovation promises greater quality and cost reductions than old hand methods.
Nash Motors Company announces production of the new 06 Series cars at its Kenosha Racine and Milwaukee plants has exceeded 11,400 daily with a August total of over 21,000 cars and a one day peak of 1,020 on August 25. The boost follows a two month expansion plan aimed at meeting strong demand while maintaining Nash standards of accuracy and workmanship.
Chrysler and Plymouth sales manager J W Frazer says the new models shown in recent weeks the 75 and 65 have drawn record orders. Demand surged as contours colors mechanical refinements and luxury interior touches attracted buyers, causing sales pace to outstrip supply.
Mr. John N. Willys, president of Willis Overland, returns from Europe where he met with Ingtor car developments. He reports crossley Co. at Stockport expanding Whippet and Willis Knight deliveries while Berlin plant nears full capacity. European press notes focus on elections peace plans and American auto progress amid UK road program and imported engineering methods.
An old article explains how an air cleaner on a Chevrolet keeps dust from entering the engine and reduces heat on moving parts. It notes how without the cleaner dust would cause piston ring and bearing damage and accelerated wear in cylinders and bearings.
Roy D. Chapin, chairman of Hudson Motor Car Co, on a San Francisco visit, says billions spent on roads make farms shipping points and propel civilization. He predicts rising auto production and widespread ownership, noting many families already own cars and the era of a car for every family member is near.
The Graham-Paige line highlights five chassis models with notably small turning circles to navigate narrow streets and restricted parking. The 118-inch wheelbase six turns in 39 feet 2 inches, the 114-inch model in 31 feet 3 inches, the 119-inch in 32 feet 10 inches, the 129-inch six in 33 feet 6 inches, and the 125-inch eight in 42 feet, while steering error is kept very low.
John C. Hicks president of St. Johns National Bank in St. Johns Michigan buys his thirteenth Buick a Silver Anniversary model choosing Monday August 13 for delivery and even adds 13 to his new license plate. He praises Buick for surpassing prior designs and beauty.
Formal opening of Elyria Motors Co at 115 Cedar St signals the DeSoto agency debut for Chrys ler Hun t DeSoto Six. Bud Cheebers, eight years in the auto business, heads the venture as public displays draw record crowds and dealers report strong demand for immediate delivery.
Falcon Motors officials cite eight Falcon Knight engine sixes that have logged about 600000 miles in roughly 15 months. Five cars surpassed 75000 miles with minimal wear, as inspectors at Elyria Ohio review performance to gauge ten year service potential.
A service station inspection before a prolonged tour is advised by R A Armstrong service manager of the Oakland Meter Car Company. He notes regular maintenance assures better reliability and urges lightening, oiling, and checking lubricants including the crank case, transmission, and differential for warm weather driving.
Sept 1 reports a thunderstorm Tuesday evening striking Jake Sutter's maple tree and hitting the hitching post. News mentions Mr and Mrs Martin Brewer and family of Vermilion visiting Birt and Mrs R W Moulder and family the previous Sunday.
In Litchfield and nearby towns residents report visits, fairs, and social calls. Many names and places recur including Lakewood Spencer Akron Elyria and Cleveland while a side note recounts Mark Twain’s Jumping Frog of Calaveras and a California frog championship planned for the state fair with local drive to find a candidate.
The frog known as Babe Ruth, Calaveras county champion, leaped four feet six inches at Angels Camp in a recent contest proving Frog jumping as a new sport in California. He trains for the International Amphibian Olympic to be held with the Bars of 43.
The Bradshaw family of Avent Oklahoma has bought nearly 59 Studebakers in ten years. Their first order in 1922 was for four cars, and after a Canada tour the family expanded to eight Studebakers owned by members. The sole car make in the family highlights strong loyalty to a single brand.
Reuter, president and general manager of Oldsmobile, announced a third expansion in a year. Four new buildings will be added to the Oldsmobile plants, more than doubling productive capacity as demand rises for the new Oldsmobile model.
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