Automobile Mileage Master Drives 86000 Miles Since 1930
F M Brown of Indianapolis a shoe firm salesman and Indiana Shoe Travelers head logs 86000 miles on his Oldsmobile from April 1930 to August 12, 1941. He covers Michigan Ohio and Indiana while commuting 200 miles daily for business calls, maintaining about 30 mph. Only three valve jobs and minor repairs mark the car’s wear, aided by routine maintenance and new tires.
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F. M. Brown
St. Louis
Indiana Shoe Travelers’ Association
Claypool Hotel
Indianapolis
Brown
Oldsmobile
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Records Broken by Driver in Plymouth
L B Miller aged 67 set a round trip trans continental Plymouth record in 132 hours 9 minutes using Floating Power. He drove San Francisco to New York City in 65 hours 35 minutes then returned in 65 hours 24 minutes, covering 6287 miles with no sleep for five nights and minimal stops for gas oil and grease. Western Union logged all times as Miller beat prior records by 35 hours and 9 minutes.
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New Plymouth
L. B. Miller
Miller
San Francisco
New York City
Western Union
New York
Detroit
Nash Demonstration Starts September 2
Kenosha Wisconsin reports Nash Motor Company officials announce a nationwide six cylinder Nash car demonstration starting September to showcase new performance enhancements and economy. The event features Nash six standard models with advanced features including the free wheeling option and silent operation, powered by a high compression Nash six engine.
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Kenosha
Wis
Sem
Poe
Ni Motor Company
Nash
Chevrolet Fleet to Garry Lebion Heads Detroit Convention Cars
Witty three ivory white automobiles trimmed in red blue and gold manned by uniformed drivers will be at the disposal of state commanders attending the American Legion national convention. The Chevrolet Motor Company provides the fleet with Legion seals and state lettering for use during the conclave in Wayne County Detroit. Cars serve from morning to midnight daily, available anywhere in the county.
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Detroit
Mick
American Legion
Chevrolet Motor Company
Legion
Studebaker Research Labs Test Parts To Destruction
Studebaker conducts extreme material tests at its South Bend lab to prove parts endure harsh hammering and impact. Heavy weights, twisting devices, and a simulated culinary blade-like apparatus assess metal, wood, and fabric for quality before approval.
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Studebakers
South Bend
Studebaker
Shudebakers
Bridebhaker
Theodevics
Price cuts claimed on Graham wixes and eights
West Ave Garage, Graham's local representative, announced price reductions from 100 to 335 dollars on the latest Graham models. The Special eight carries the largest cut with free wheeling, four speeds, synchro-silent gear shift, safety glass, rubber cushion springs, and insulated bodies. The Special six and Standard six see 185 dollar cuts, with similar features minus the four speed for the Standard. Prosperity six drops 100 dollars, now offered with free wheeling and five wire wheels.
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West Ave
Graham
Miss Pauline Long Begins School in North Russia District
Miss Pauline Long of West Ridge starts her schooling in District No 3 on Tuesday. Fred Berg and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Mary.
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North Russia
Pauline Long
West Ridge
Dist
Fred Berg
Mary
Local social notes from Henrietta and area families
Community roundup from Henrietta compiling visits, receptions, and church group events. Highlights include Mrs. Hazel Berg's vacation with parents, multiple Amhest and Elyria connections visiting Berg and related households, church groups from Amherst and Oberlin, and Red Cross farm canvassing for the needy.
West Russia School Bus Drivers Hire and Visits
West Russia school board approved hiring for the bus fleet at the last meeting with one additional bus added. Lev er and Irvin Seaton were rehired and Walter Berg will drive for the northeast section. Jack and William DuRoss of Cleveland were visitors at the New Dudley home Monday. Attended funeral notices for Mrs. Hattie Bonner of Elyria and Mrs. Bertha Saterice in Charlotte, Mien. Misses Eva Hungerford and Cora Hungerford and M. B. Peabody of Henrietta visited relatives in Kipton Wakeman and Birmingham.
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Addal
Lever
Irvin Seaton
Walter Berg
Jack and
William DuRoss
Cleveland
Dudley
Charles Squires Sr
Charles Squires, Jr
C. R.squires
Edna Krowles
Hattie Bonner
Elyria
Bertha Saterice
Charlotte, Mien
Eva
Cora Hungerford
M. B. Peabody
Henrietta
Kipton
Wakeman
Birmingham
Real Estate Transfers Across Oberlin Avon Lake and Elyria
Jacob and Anna Ruffing transfer property to Leona Klementis including a lot on East Lorain Street Oberlin and multiple Park Street plots in Oberlin. Sheriff's deeds cover Avon Beach and Avon Lake allotments to Eugene Hubbard Fairview Building and Loan and J C Crisp Sublots. Multiple Elyria parcels including Maple Ridge and Roadview allotments plus Cleveland Road Homesites. Mary A Morris sells Morgan Street Oberlin by quitclaim deed to James Miles.
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Jacob
Anna Ruffing
Leona Klementis
Oberlin
East Lorain Street
Park Street
Qburoin
Eugene W Hubbard
Avon Beach
Fairview Building and Loan Company
Roadview
Elyria
Maple Ridge
Sud Toms
Cleveland Road
Ridgetile
J. C. Crisp
Avon Point
Avon Lake
Mary A. Morris
James Miles
Morgan Street
Indenture of apprenticeship from 1824 in England
Oliver Elliott possessions include an 1825 Indenture between Michael Ventress of Dale House and John Chapman of Sturthes for seven years, starting March 8 1824. It binds Ventress to learn the trade of trainer and cartwright, with duties, conduct, and provisions including lodging, clothing, and four shillings yearly pocket money, under solemn covenants.
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Oliver Elliott
Cambridge Court
Michael Ventress
England
George
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Ireland
Dale House
Bowseby
County of
York
John Chapman
Sturthes
Hinderwell
Cartwright
Plan to Abolish Hard Times Proposed by GE Chief
Gerard Swope, president of General Electric, outlined a new economic plan at a National Electrical Manufacturers Association banquet in New York City. The plan envisions a fund to support workers with weekly payments up to 20 dollars if tightening business conditions threaten job loss, with access for loans and protection when changing jobs or starting a business.
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Gerard Swope
General Electric Company
National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association
New York City
Indentures witnessed by Ven tress and Stephenson
A historical deed fragment records parties sealing and delivering indentures. Michael Ventress, John Chapman, and Snowden Stephenson appear as witnesses, with the document stamped and witnessed on the day stated.
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Michael Ventress
John Chapman
South Ridge Church Notes Sunday Services and Local Visits
South Ridge reports Sunday September 2 services with Sunday School at 10 a m and worship at 7 30 p m fastor Rev J H Amore. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Fred Ficht of Cleveland calling on George Knit le and family, and Mr and Mrs Ernest Struck Mrs KE Ingwer and son and Lavone Walker Elyria visiting Gust Smith and Clarence Peabody families. Further visits include Mr and Mrs Ford Holzhauer and son James of South Amhlerst dining with Newton Baus, Mrs Leo Hanlon and son Glenn calling on sister Mrs Clayton eabody Oberlin road, and Mr and Mrs Wm Struck and daughter with Gust Smith family.
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South Ridge
LO A. m
Fastor
J. H. Amore
Fred Ficht
Cleveland
George Knitle
Ernest Struck
KE. Ingwer
Lavone Walker
Elyria
Gust Smith
Clarence Peabody
Ford Holzhauer
James
South Amhlerst
Newton Baus
Leo Hanlon
Glenn
Clayton Eabody
Oberlin Road
Wm. Struck
Gust. Smith
Week-end guests and local social visits in Elyria area
Week-end guests include Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fessenmeyer of Cleveland with Newton Balls family. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hanlon and sons Karl and Glenn dined with Mr. and Mrs. E Chandler in Elyria. John Hester of Elyria called on Mrs. F Laraway, and locals attended the County Fair in Elyria. Frank Laraway and Mrs. M P Womack visited Amherst. Mrs. Harold Hurst and son Balland of Elyria called on Mrs. Leo Khans. Also notes a statement about London’s Lord Mayor being King of the City in office terms.
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Frank Stark
Amherst
Carl Bergs
Harry Gibson
Keighley
KR. H. Keighley Fame
Oberlin
Will May
Cleveland
Ed Burge
Will Schubert
Vernon Schubert
Elyria
Pen Schubert
Pittsfield
Chas. Dely
Lorain
Mrs
Walter Fessenmeyer
Jena
Newton
Leo Hanlon
Karl
Glenn
E. Chandler
John Hester
F. Laraway
Frank Laraway
M. P. Womack
Harold Hurst
Son Balland
Leo Khans
London
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