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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1922

Page

5

Maxwell Car Sets Record Across Long Distances

Reports from Cleveland to Allentown and Toledo to Trail show Maxwell cars achieving remarkable speeds and fuel economy. Races include 444 mile road trip in 16 hours, 19 mpg average, and 142 hour continuous operation covering 4000 miles, all on standard equipment with no special tuning. The feats span Can ada to the Pacific Northwest, underscoring Maxwell reliability and performance.

Maxwell al; Cordray Jocal Cleveland Oho Allen Toledo Ohio Easoline Canada Northwest Roseland Hill Trail E. C Feirmont

Storvien Faces Latonia Test in Acquebec Stakes

New York reports Storvien, Benjamin Block's great colt, meets the cream of the three year old division in the $7,300 Carlton Stakes at Acquebec. Six entered for a one mile race including Morvich, Snob II, William A, June Grass and Horologe. Stamps replace coins in Belgium.

New York Kentucky Storvien Benjamin’ Block Acquebec Morvich

Dort CarMakers Record Run Across Coast Roads

The Dort CarMakers annual Pacific Coast run covered 364 miles from May 19 to 20. A great record for the era, the event showcased endurance over rugged mountain passes while consuming twelve and a half gallons of gasoline, one pint of oil, and small water quantities.

Los Angeles Pacific

Oakland Car Wins Honors In Yosemite Economy Cup

The Oakland car won the grand sweepstakes cup in the Los Angeles Yosemite economy contest finishing top in all five classes. It posted a 49.27 ton mile average on a 360 mile Los Angeles to Camp Curry run in heavy rain and mud. The car averaged 29.38 miles per gallon, with no mechanical adjustments, and retained the 15,000 mile warranty. Awards were presented at Camp Curry by Mrs. D A Curry in front of over 1,000 spectators and officials of the ALA.

Yosemite Valley Oakland Pny Camp Curry D.A. Curry ALA

Hydro-Toron tires advertised with long service guarantee

D W Parrish of Worthington secures Marion County agency for Hydro-Toron tires. Claims 10 009 miles of perfect service with a 19 000 mile guarantee against stone bruise rim cut and blow out. Highlights include internal hydraulic expansion and Torom-morot fabric treatment for strength and weather resistance.

D. W. Parrish Worthington Marion

SHINNSTON Alumni Banquet Voted Best Affair Yet

The Clay District High School Alumni Association held its annual banquet and outing at Honeysuckle Hut near Clarkeburg on Tuesday. Harden Harmer of class 1918, now a WVU graduate, presided as toastmaster. Castle Cunningham welcomed the class of 1922 and officers were reelected. A pre-dance reception followed a long banquet and talks from previous graduates.

Clay District High School Alumni Association Honeysuckle Hut Clarkeburs Shinnston Harden Harmer W. Vv. U A. P. Morrison Gray District High School Castle Cunningham Association Mary Madeline Sturm Lester Shreeve Eugene McIntire Hazel Rowand Ruth Whiteman Lillian Walls Christine Bartlett Mabel. Windon David. Lowe

Birthday Party at Burnett Home in West Shinnston

A large group of about twenty five children attended Ruth Burnett's tenth birthday party at the Burnetts’ West Shinnston home. Outdoor games, a decorated cake with lighted candles, and refreshment of ice cream, cake and lemonade followed by gifts for Ruth. Meanwhile plans announced for Frank and Louise Watson’s move to California. Also notes Chester Jones of Farmers Bank takes an indefinite vacation to Webster Springs. Another event honored Misa Helen Towels on her fourteenth birthday with lanterns and games hosted by J. H. Towels in Haywood.

Ruth Fred Burnett West Shinnston California Frank Watson East Shinnston Chester W. Jones Farmers Bank Webster Springs Haywood Misa Helen Towels J. H. Towels

Street parking limits urged amid traffic on Jefferson

Citizens must respect a curb rule on Malay Street and parallel streets as traffic in Jefferson and Atain streets grows. Police warn more parking restrictions may appear. L. M. Yoder was arrested for nosing into a curb stone on Main Street and fined $3. Trout esqs are artificially fertilized at hatcheries.

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