Washington man buys 1937 Packard classic car
John Lloyd, a Des Moines stock broker, bought a 1937 V-12 Packard with Dietrich body for over 6500 in 1937 options. He describes its power, weight, and features while planning restoration and local show testing after a cross state purchase.
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John Lloyd
Lloyd
Kansas City
Washington
T. C. Henderson Investment Firm
Des Moines
S. Iowa Ave
University of Iowa
Sturgeon Bay
Wisconsin
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Pea THIS 1937 Packard With Notable Features
A 1937 Packard owned by John Lloyd of 1215 S Iowa Ave features power brakes Dietrich Aluminum body and a trip indicator. Each side of the car has a spare tire mount with rear view mirrors on both mounts at the rear.
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John Lloyd
S. Iowa Ave
Autumn colors and everyday quirks in a hometown scene
A reflective slice of life from a kitchen window notes early autumn color and seasonal chilly nights. The piece recalls family moments, a mother delivering items for an overnight stay, a young grandson camping, mail mishaps with envelopes, plant hoarding, a reunion visit from Matt Flanagan, acorn collecting, and a comically dubious home remedy recipe.
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Matt Flanagan
Boston
Mass
St. Mary's High School
Flanagan
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