Pontiac Radiator Design Story and the Silver Streak
The Silver Streak chromium grille arose from General Motors art and color department after two years of sketching and design work by about 150 to 160 specialists. Harley J. Earl, manager of design, credits the model's breakthrough to team effort and notes initial doubt gave way to broad public enthusiasm once a model was built. Pontiac's HH Klingler aimed to give Pontiac a distinctive appearance equal to its durability and efficiency.
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Pontiac
Harley J. Earl
General Motors
Ber
Mr. Earl
America
HH. J. Klingler
State Rules for Registration and Transfer of Automobile Ownership
The text outlines when a vehicle must be registered and licensed in Iowa including cases for residents and nonresidents, exemptions for government and foreign-owned vehicles, and procedures for nonresident registrations within ten days of entering the state. It covers reciprocity, exemptions from fees, and issuer requirements for special plates and records.
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United States
Iowa
High Spots in Safe Driving
A driving course from Hudson-Terraplane offers expert pointers on signaling with lights, safe railroad crossing techniques, and handling skids. It covers gear choices on hills, steering response during a skid, and safe methods for returning wheels to pavement after edge contact.
Downhill Gear Rule for Steep Hills
Use a conservative gear to control speed and preserve brakes. Shift to a lower gear before the descent to engine brake and reduce risk of brake fade, then maintain a steady speed with light, intermittent braking as needed. Choose a gear that lets you keep ears open for sapped brakes and stay in control.
Registration Rules and Penalties for Motor Vehicles
The text outlines motor vehicle registration duties in a county system. It covers required verified applications filed with the county treasurer, withholding registrations for previous nonregistration, and recording owner details. It also details certificate and plate issuance, renewals, transfers, penalties for delayed transfers, conspicuous plate display, and procedures for lost or destroyed plates and certificates with required affidavits and fees.
All Steel Bodies Highlight New Hudson Police Car Features
The description touts an all steel vehicle body and superior braking tested by Hudson police. It mentions a polished highway safety standard labeled perfect and an electric hand gear shift allowing two free hands on the wheel.
Hold Family Picnic at J Embree Home Franklin Center
FRANKLIN CENTER Aug 9 The Joe Embree home hosted a family picnic Sunday with 31 attendees from six families. Visitors included Reid Ford of Iowa City who planned a few days stay and play, followed by multiple calls and visits to related households during the week.
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J. Embree
Franklin Center
Joe Embree
Reid Ford
Iowa City
Minnie
Vera
Ruth Wolf
Washington
Davenport
T. O. George
Joe McGraw
George McGraw
Wm. Atkinson
R. E. McGee
Cambridge
John Atkinson
John Caster
Aletha Waggoner
Ralph Waggoner
R. L. Keyser
Ed Stout
T. O. Georges
Fred L. Stewart
A. 8. Dill
Mildred Guthrie
Ford V-8 Ventilated Power Plant For 1935
Ford introduces a new engine ventilation system for the 1935 V-8 reducing crankcase moisture and oil dilution. Clean air enters the rear crankcase, passes over valve springs, and exits at the front under the car, cooling the engine and maintaining higher oil viscosity.
Week Sees 13 New Licenses In Washington County
The past week set a record for county car registrations with 13 new licenses at the county treasurer's office. Recipients include Edward B. Bushek Riverside Chevrolet coach and Ray Kingsinger Kalona among others, with two new trucks noted for L. W. Gordon Keota and T. H. Peters Washington. Transfers numbered 42, down from over 60 the prior week.
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Washington County
Automobile Department
Edward B. Bushek
Riverside
Chevrolet
Ray Kingsinger
Kalona
R. Keith Lord
Ainsworth
A. J. Wilkerson
Brighton
E. Ray Bell
Washington
Tucker & Eicher
Oldsmobile
Luther Williams
Crawfordsville
Margaret Berger
Dodge
Harry Hamilton
Carl Kos
Virgil Beeney
Rolland Benson
George Blatthner
L. W. Gordon
Keota
T. H. Peters
Ford Pickup
Garage Gossip: Local Shops Highlight Fall Purchases
The article notes Harold Mangold at Specialized Car & Radio Service using a high pressure grease gun delivering 6 ton psi and a Murky of mud-snow tires for Plymouth delivery. It also mentions Mace Motor Company’s pleasant workspace, Brown's Super Service showing a puncture exhibit, Merle Green's Diamond Station with 4 H Club Swine exhibit, and Sitlers assembling machinery near their new Auto Parts Service building opposite Mace Motor Company.
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Pease Motor Service
Harold Mangold
Sitlers
Mace Motor Company
Hildegarde Giffey Visits Mrs Hill at Columbus City
Chicago resident Hildegarde Giffey visits sister Mrs C M Hill in Columbus City with other local family updates. Family members travel and visit relatives at Davenport Rochester Galesburg Muscatine and Columbus area. Willard Shaw held on forgery charge in Louisa County jail awaiting grand jury action.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Hildegarde Giffey
Chicago
C. M. Hill
Columbus’ City
Mary Cherwinker
Lawrence Williams
Rochester, Minn
W. T. Brown
Morris Marshall
Davenport
Edward Hall
Jennings
Claud Gray
Margaret
Gravity
Lawrence’ Este
E. C. Turkington
Turkington
Tawhuska
Oklo
Wagner
Weed Park
Muscatine
C. E. Lukins
Esther
James
Galesburg
Ill
John Butler
C. J. McWilliams
Arian Lowe
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Willard Shaw
Louisa County
D. E. Barrack
Columbus
Ohio
Franklin
Cumberland
Pennsylvania
Martha Axtell
Ernest Kemp
Walter
Forgotten Men Behind Parade Floats Studied In Omaha Visit
Dale Gallagher, manager of Economy Oil Company, spent several days in Omaha this week. The article highlights the truck owners who serve as undercarriages for parade floats and are often overlooked.
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Dale Gallagher
Economy Oil Company
Omaha
Stewart's Auto Shop Moves In Amid Hairy Dispute
The shop moved into new quarters but the scene inside suggested expansion soon. An argument erupted in one garage not about cars with a mechanic boasting of chest hair and claiming a shampoo as a punchline.
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Stewart
Auto Classifieds Bring Glass Deals and Insurance Pitches
A jumble of ads mentions auto glass installed at two to three dollar prices, auto insurance including theft and fire, and car awnings for sale. Local mentions of people visiting, grain scales being installed, and community dinners mix with brief notes on farming yields and telephone exchanges.
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Mangold’s
Car & Ravan Service
Hudson-Terraplane
Hudson
Willits
M. D. Atkinson
Ford V
Brown's Super Service
Merle Green
McCormick Deering
Mrs. C. M. Hill
Columbus City
C. V. Crull
Sorrell Auto Parts
Frances Cherry
Kemp
Donald
H. W. Sargeant
Oskaloosa
C. B. Clark
Clair
Louisa County Medical Association
Chautauqua Park
Arthur Woodruff
Silvis
Weber and
Huston
Guy Shaner
Long Beach
Calif
J. B. Garret
Lawrence Eastle
Galena
T. N. O'Neill
Jean Pine
Knoxville
Cecil Schlichting
Biouy
Motor Service
South Marion
Mangold
Pease Motor Co
DeSoto
Plymouth Sales & Service
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