Chevrolet plans 1000 more cars daily in 1927 expansion
In Detroit the Chevrolet sales force wrapped a four day convention set to guide a $10,000,000 expansion begun June 1 to raise production by 7000 cars per day and boost nationwide sales through enhanced methods. W S Knudsen rejected European small cars as unsuitable for American needs. Four trains carried 32 sales zones delegates from Chicago St Louis Cincinnati and New York to the meet.
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Chevrolet
Detroit
Joe Middleton
Cameron Chevrolet Company
New
Masonic Temple
Middle West
R. H. Grant
W. S. Knudsen
Europe
Chevrolet Motor Company
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnatti
New York
Chevrolet sales chiefs outline plan for 1000 more cars daily
At a GM convention in Detroit R H Grant calls for an expanded Chevrolet output and national advertising. Delegates from Chevrolet dealers plus GM subsidiaries toured Lakeside routes aboard the Steamer Tashmoo, and visited Flint factories and the Milford proving ground before returning home.
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Lake St. Claire
St. Claire
Detroit River
Chevrolet
Flint
General Motors Corporation
Milford
Michigan
Detroit
Catholic Priest in Virginia Kidnapped by White Robed Band
Rev. Vincent D. Warren of St Joseph's Catholic Church in Norfolk was abducted by 28 masked white robed men in Princess Anne County Wednesday night. He was questioned about his role at St Joseph's Academy for Negro boys, then released in swamp lands after being unhurt and walking back to Norfolk. Authorities consider Governor Bird likely to handle the investigation due to local officials' inaction and lack of tangible clues.
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Norfolk
Vincent D. Warren
St Joseph’s Catholic Church
Princess Anne County
Harry F. Bird
Warren
St. Joseph’s Academy For
Flogging of Girls Stirs Virginia Outrage
Bristol victims Blanche Stone 22 and Lilly Frick 24 were abducted near Bristol at 0500 p m three miles from town, forced into a car, whipped with leather straps at an abandoned house, then ordered to walk back. Both women, prominent locals, described three unidentified assailants. Police report motive unclear amid a spate of similar Virginia incidents.
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Bristol
Virginia
Blanche Stone
Lilly Frick
Polies Hemub Riy
Treats for skin eruptions and itching with sulfur "Rowles Mentho Sulube"
An advertisement touts sulfur based remedy for static broken skin and eczema. It claims quick relief from itching and irritation, promising clear smooth skin and indicating Rowles Mentho Sulobue is available in small jars at any store.
Visit by Joe Hefley to sister Miss Willie Hefley
Joe Hefley of Austin visited his sister Miss Willie Hefley, staying for an unspecified period during the trip.
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Joe Hefley
Austin
Miss Willie Hefley
Henderson Attends Democratic Convention in San Antonio
Hon. T. S. Henderson participated in the Democratic convention held in San Antonio this week, addressing delegates and aligning with party plans.
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Hon. T. S. Henderson
San Antonio
Mrs. Boyd Wells and Children Visit Henderson Home
Mrs. Boyd Wells and her children from Austin have been guests at the T. B. Henderson residence, enjoying hospitality during their stay.
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Boyd Wells
Austin
T. 8. Henderson
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Therm
Decker Motor Co
Cameron, Texas
Chevrolet Company
Arthur E. Kruse
Texas Bank & Trust CO
Thedford’s
A. J. Matocha
Cameron
Santa Fe Depot
Tex
General Motors Acceptance Corporation
Chevrolet Motor Company of Canada, Ltd
General Motors
Grant
Chevrolet Co-Operative
Geuze
Es F
O. B. Flint
Mich
Texas Public Utilities CO
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