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Wilmette Life

Location

Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1930

Page

10

Bearings Shine Like Five Thousand Mile Break In For Lincolns

Lincoln crankshaft bearings are polished to a mirror finish as a key to reducing vibration. The 32 inch crankshaft contains five main bearings totaling 11 inches with ninety seven total inspections across 52 operations. Each worker checks own work using ten thousandth inch gauges and final testing includes eight hours on a block and a rough dirt track run.

Lincoln Cheney and Kimbark North Shore Lincoln Motor Company

Chrysler Cars Show Off Spring Hue Finishes

Chrysler plants in Detroit are finishing cars in colors like cobalt blue Haig green opal brown and Imperial Champagne tan as shipments surge ahead of a May sales peak. March totals reach 9,801 units, up about 69 percent from February and 337 percent from January.

Milady Chrysler Detroit

Lincoln Spring Showing Draws North Shore Attendance

Lincoln automobiles showroom at Cheney and Kimbark Inc Evanston opened Wednesday April 23 and runs through May 3 with strong turnout. The event features sport models touring and stationary coupe and highlights Lincoln service nationwide and abroad. Cheney says shop staff are ready for repairs repainting adjustments and customer care and invites visitors to the spring show for more details on the new Lincolns.

Cheney and Kimbark, Inc Ridge Avenue Evanston North Shore Cheney Lincoln

Grade Crossings Going Gradually on Federal Roads

The Chicago Motorclub reports 4 676 grade crossings abolished on the federal aid highway system since 1917. In 1928 alone 48 were removed by bridges or underpasses, with 337 by relocating highways. Since 1917 relocation accounted for 3 081 and grade separations 995. The club says death traps will decline as states plan new roads free of such crossings and minimize secondary road crossings.

Federal Aid Highway System Chicago Motor Club

May Party Sponsored by Winnetka O E S Chapter 042

Winnetka chapter 042 of the Order of the Eastern Star sponsors a May party on Saturday evening May 3 at 8 30 at the Winnetka Masonic temple. Dancing cards and games are planned. Tickets can be purchased by calling Mrs. Thomas Kus Winnetka 1677 or chairman Miss El Nora Weld Glencoe 962.

Winnetka Winnetka Masonic Temple Thomas Kus el Nora Weld Glencoe

Soule Family Back From California Trip

Mrs. H. J. Soule of 1045 Michigan avenue and her daughter Miss Helen Soule returned last week Wednesday from a trip begun January first to Hollywood Florida then New Orleans and Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Newton of 306 Woodstock avenue Kenilworth hosted friends at a dinner last Saturday evening.

H. J. Soule Michigan Avenue Helen Soule California Hollywood Fla New Orleans Los Angeles Alexander Newton Woodstock Avenue Kenilworth

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