Ford to Offer 1959 Cars With Crest Hood Ornament
Ford announces styling and engineering updates for the 1959 line including a distinctive coat of arms crest on the hood and trunk, new hood ornament, redesigned lights, and a quieter smoother V8 and six engines with improved oil economy. Engine changes feature autothermic pistons, new cam lobes, timing gear, and reduced fan speed for efficiency. Comfort upgrades include a non sag front seat spring and sponge padding.
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Ford
Ford introduces extensive improvements to front seat and safety features
The feature list highlights enhanced rubber front seat cushion and front-end suspension, increased head room, quieter operation, strengthened Lifeguard body, new bumper guards and ribbed rear bumper, easier handbrake, wider steering linkage, and improved interior and exterior details. Eleven exterior colors, refined interior fabrics, rotary door locks, touch-button exterior handles, arm rest door closers, larger luggage space with deck-lid latch, and upgraded Magic Air Heaters with faster motor and clearer controls are noted along with a three-quarter horn ring and other refinements.
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Ford
Courtesy lights and floor coverings at auto factory
The article notes automatic courtesy lights activating with front door openings, new durable floor coverings, and increased defroster openings. It also states that Overdrive, boosting gasoline economy up to 15 percent, will remain available as factory-installed optional equipment on all models.
Parma Radio Service Promotion and Local Social Visit
Parma Radio Service advertises low cost repairs for any radio make and promises dependable service. Mrs. J. M. Treadway hosted weekend guests Mrs. Katherine Burkeen and her son Bufford of Freeport and F. A. Treadway of La Marque.
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Parma Radio Service
J. M. Treadway
Katherine Burkeen and Son
Bufford
Freeport
F. A. Treadway
la Marque
Mrs Gene Smith Returns From Houston Visit
Mrs Gene Smith has returned from a pleasant visit in the home of her son Mr Monroe Smith and his wife in Houston.
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Gene Smith
Mrs
Monroe Smith
Houston
Ruth Winchester Ill at Newton Memorial Hospital
Friends learn Ruth Winchester is ill and hospitalized at Newton Memorial Hospital.
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Ruth Winchester
Newton Memorial Hospital
Arnold Family Visits Relatives For Weekend
Mr and Mrs Ora Arnold and daughters Carolyn and Betty Sue of Killeen visited relatives here over the weekend.
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Ora’ Arnold
Carolyn
Betty Sue
Killeen
Family visit includes Texas City tour and Battleship Texas
Mr and Mrs Ben Vybial and their daughter Irene spent the weekend in Texas City visiting Mr and Mrs L J Hertenberger and their daughter. The group toured the San Jacinto Monument and the battleship Texas during their trip.
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Ben Vybial
Irene
Texas City
L. J. Hertenberger
San Jancinto Monument
Texas
Funeral held for Mrs Beatrice McGee Cherry in Dallas
Mrs Beatrice McGee Cherry's funeral was held in Dallas on Monday with attendance by Mrs Frank Dink and other mourners. The service honored Cherry's life and connections in the community.
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Frank Dink
Beatrice McGee Cherry
Dallas
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