Ricks Chevrolet Anniversary Open House Showcasing 1955 Models
Ricks Chevrolet Company marks its first anniversary with an open house Thursday through Saturday at 305 South Bridge St. Owner A. J. Ricks, Jr. offers free gifts to registrants as visitors view a remodeled building and the new 1955 Chevrolets. The article outlines Chevrolet's restyling efforts including the Turbo-Fire V8, higher horsepower sixes, integrated body and frame design, revamped suspensions, larger safety glass, optional overdrive, 12-volt electrical system, and broader model lineup for 1955.
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Ricks Chevrolet Company
South Bridge St
A. J. Ricks, Jr
Chevrolet Company
Chevrolet
General Motors
Infantry School Demonstrates Battle Tested Techniques
The famous Infantry School presents battle proven techniques to students from all army areas in the United States and from many allied nations.
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Famous
United States
Brady Man Joins Tank Battalion
Second Lt. Herbert Harkrider, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Harkrider Sr of 1608 Wall St Brady, has been assigned to Headquarters and Service Company of the Combat Training Command at Fort Benning Georgia. His unit supports the activities of the world
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Herbert H. Harkrider
Herbert Harkrider
Wall St
Brady
Combat Training Command
Fort Benning
Harkrider
Chevrolet’s redesigned bodies feature a low silhouette and tall vertical pillars
The new Chevrolet design emphasizes a broad flat hood and trunk lids about three and a half inches lower than last year, a high straight crown on the fenders, and a longer look while wheel bases stay the same. Drainage from the chamber prevents water reach to passengers, 10 tubeless tires add safety, and the slotted cowl vent provides fresh air.
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Chevrolet
Card of Thanks from the Gibson Family
The Gibson family expresses heartfelt thanks for comforting sympathy help and floral offerings following their recent sorrow. They are deeply grateful for the beautiful service and kindnesses shown.
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Gibson
Market Steady at Heart of Texas sale on light run
The Heart Of Texas Commission Co sale remained steady as cattle sheep sold on light run. Good to high quality stocker calves and sheep met strong demand with calves and yearlings priced up to 17.50 per hundredweight and hogs topping at 19.25.
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Heart of Texas Commission Co
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