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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1929

Page

6

Studebaker to pace Indy 500 Memorial Day race

Indiana Speedway officials plan to have Studebaker pace the 500 mile Memorial Day event. J Schenefelt notes a fast field and a record pace sought by observers. George Hunt predicts a pace that could break the 101.1 mile per hour mark as rivals aim for a new era in speed.

Studebaker Indianapolis Speedway J. Schenefelt Studebaker-siskine Giguts Saveles Conon Orthan Tendebakers Tollows Cles

Promotions Made N Chevrol et Motor Co

Executive promotions at Chevrolet reorganize top offices following GM changes. W S Knudsen cites election outcomes for R Bryant and O E Hunt as context. W J Getinger becomes vice president. M Crawford named chief engineer. new leadership aims to manage a workforce over 25 000 with expanded Chevrolet sales and engineering roles.

W.S. Knudsen Sherra Motor Company Chevrolet Chevrolet Stairs R. Hyrant O. E. Hunt General Motors Knudsen Grant Sleepre Dent Hunts W.jitingier Hecomes Nis Ying Kingler M. Crawford Eniear Fmeineer

Local Auto Show Displays Hudsons and Essex Cars

Mancord Garage dealer Robert tz bought a new Essex sedan this week. Leo Manzo with M Pelonk traveled to Der Moine yesterday to view a large display by the Hudson Jones Auto Company. Nearly four new Hudson and Essex models were shown.

Robert Tz Leo Manzo M Pelonk Der

Buick Presents New Margutte Six Cylinder Model

Buick dealers prepare for record crowds as the Marquette six cylinder car debuts nationwide on June 1. The new model features six body styles, exquisite color options, and a refined performance, with pricing set to be affordable for many buyers.

Buick Marquette Buieke Jeniers America

OWA Women's Club Names New Officers

Sioux City reports the OWA Women's Clubs elect new officers at their May convention. Mrs J G Tilden Ames became president, succeeding Mrs Milhrist of Sioux City who was named general secretary. Other roles filled include vice presidents, treasurer, and corresponding secretary with invitations extended for the 1921 convention from Marshalltown and Cedar Rapids.

Sioux City J. G. Tilden Ames Fom Milehrist Milehrist Will Suc Ke Shenan- Laki Joh William — Larrabee Clermont Eugene Henley Grinnell

Aged Man Killed in Auto Accident

Newton Indiana reports a fatal auto crash when an elderly man and his young companion were struck by a vehicle driven by C H Sheri of New Sharon. The older man died within hours. the younger sustained injuries.

Newton Lorenzo Angis Maxter Med Here Bite C. HL. Sheri New Sharon Sneonse

Bank Robbery in East Orange Nets Large Sum

An organized bandit gang using three cars robbed a New Jersey bank in East Orange yesterday. They forced entry near Frat Company in the city center, escaping with a large sum after threatening several employees and customers. Police seek leads as investigations continue.

AST Orange N. J Pon East Orange Frat Company

Car Registrations Exceed Year Ago at County Office

At noon today the county treasurer issued 5280 registrations while Miss Jones in the license department notes total registrations at 174 for the previous year. A list of 186 transfers is shown for new and used cars including makes such as Chevrolet, Whippet, Ford and Oldsmobile with numerous individual buyers listed from various towns.

Miss Jones Pegichatto C. Klepfer Chevrolet LeRoy Lenning Kenta Cox Arthur Redding Dow Armour Griggs Washington Forest’ Powers West Shester Oldsmobile Florence Parr City Pont Ank Durant N. Harold J. Hayes Oakland Ink Solu Dodge C. G. Rodhier Walnan Ford Townie H. A. Tuithly Jy Rubo Jo Eel Brighton Davis Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville Society Notes Describe Visits and Local Church Plans

Miss Nellis Mannera of Crawfordsville hosts visitors from Seattle and Wapello while Mrs James McFadden of Washington stays with Dr N J Lease family. Oakdale guests, Will Twin and Georgia Gault McClean, come for a May fete and to visit A E Gault. The junior league of the Methodist church outlines its May 5 program led by Marie Welch, featuring songs, recitations, and a scripture contest.

Crawford House Seattle Wasington Wapello Walliams James McFadden Washton N. J. Lease Georgia Gault McClean Oakdale

Viking car features and a Oklahoma City bank robbery

Viking introduces new features including all steel construction and a long wheelbase model line with four door sedans and a convertible coupe. In Oklahoma City three bandits robbed a bank messenger of about 80 000 dollars after an exchange of gunfire with police.

Fisher Tarnetedt Oklahoma City Okla

Poo Wedding Recap and Local Announcements

A fragmentary notice recalls a wedding long past and notes a piano recital by Mrs Opal White Dutro of Davenport Iowa broadcast on W C Davenport. It lists announcements for women and girls classes and YMCA pool cleaning followed by a Rosemary club event with Mr Marek on May 28.

Ink Ana Pvererte Huston Chisago Hame the Rosemary Club F. Marek

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