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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1929
Page
4
Reports from universities and car firms indicate a move away from ramshackle slogans to open style autos capturing youth beauty and speed. Dealers note De Soto six gains popularity among students and young adults, while Chrysler first influenced the trend with a youth oriented model.
W F Woodmansee of San Diego proposes an Association of Veteran Automobile Drivers and Owners for members with at least 25 years of ownership and driving. He recalls purchasing his first car in 1902 and a 1923 Oldsmobile as his nineteenth vehicle, noting the era’s rapid progress and high costs of some models.
Chrysler engineers announce a new multi range gear shift for the 77 and 10 models and Imperial Series. The system allows use of lower rear axle gear ratios, reducing the need for large changes between transmission and axle. Fowler of Fowler Wasen cites fuel economy gains of 15 to 18 percent and lower engine revolutions over 10 000 miles compared with conventional three speed designs.
Des Moines reports curator Ed gar Harlan of the state historical department suggests naming the Hamburg to Sioux City highway the Lewis and Clark highway to honor the 1804 expedition up the Missouri river. The paved highway parallels the Missouri river and serves the region.
A report notes the No 4 line from Hamburg to Mills County south of Glenwood merges with No 32 toward Council Bluffs and on to Sioux City, with parallel North Route No 75 from Council Bluffs. Visitors from Nashville discussed Lewis and Clark park and a commemorative highway while noting scenic value near Fremont county. In Manchester, Jeck and Thad Strathman’s rabbit breeding project wins multiple ribbons and cash prizes at August showings.
The Courier reported Tuesday evening that Dorothy Louise Noatris recently divorced Raoul Aivera Roumanis a diplomat and is a daughter of Senator Norris.
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