Auto Row Fraternity Survives Holidays Without Major Losses
Hayward car dealers mostly kept open over the holiday weekend and faced several incidents, from minor troubles to major wrecks. Notable events included Frank Buckley’s hospital burn in Los Angeles, Kaiser dealer Archie Marquart’s busy period, and Al Martin’s plans to fit a Rocket engine to a bicycle.
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Hayward
Auto Row
Inn of
Frank Buckley
Jack Holland
Los Angeles
Auto Show Rumors Halt Planned Downtown Event
Rumors of an autumn auto show in San Francisco draw laughs from Hayavare new car dealers who question demand and showroom stock. Detroit reports no national show this year as manufacturers veto simultaneous new model introductions. Production exceeds last year, with projections of 6.5 to 7.5 million vehicles for 1950. Local notes include dealers testing used car lots and staff travel to Yosemite and Sequoia Park.
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San Francisco
Hayavares
Detroit
Lucky Ones Listed by Olivera
Vincent Olivera owner of the Nunes Oil Co station at the corner of east Mth and Harmptons road announced five royal residents were given awards from a service station contest. Winners include J. T. Nunnally and Elsie Soares with prizes. Ernest De Sain won the Oldsmobile 98. Olivera also announced a move to Shell gasoline and petroleum products with the slogan same price, same service plus assured quality.
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Vincent Olivera
Nunes Oil Co
East Mth
Harmptons Road
Roval Resi Depts
Association of
Service Stations
Ernest de Sain
el Cerrito
J. T. Nunnally
Carson Tr. Waysward
Olivera
Tony Dutra Seeks Friends After Illness and Recovery
Tony Dutra owner of Dutra Motors in Hayward reports he is on the mend after a serious illness. Visitors are welcome at his home 22098 Queen Street Hayward as he recovers for several weeks, with agency management noted during this period.
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Tony Dutra
Dutra Motors
Hayward
Dutra
Queenstreet
Haywand
Orris
Sorensen
Myers Motors
Eaeyward
Ken Wilgate
Feather River Canyon
Kit Carson Pass
Hayward Motors
Wiliam Ek. Clarke
Chrysler-Plymouth
Crosley car races at San Jose speedway on July Fourth
A Crosley owned by Charley Curvier and driven by Fred Frame and Hilary Govin ran 186 laps at San Jose speedway on July 4. After lap 185 a right rear axle failed, sending the car end over end. no injuries were reported. Local figures and businesses are mentioned in a sprawling Fourth of July community reel, including car dealers, a barbecue host, and parade participants.
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Crosley
Charley Curvier
Fred Frame
Hilary Govin
San Jose Speedway
Plnca
Craigley For Sale Ag
Local Car Folks Quietly Enjoy Long Holiday
Joe Deterra Jr eludes work to roam remote spots while others in the auto trade take trips over the long weekend. Jack Holland and family test new Dodge Plymouth cars at Lake Tahoe Bijou Pines. Ray Montgomery and others plan vacations and repairs. A.2. and William E. Clarke announce dealership moves and service plans as area dealers report holiday activity.
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Joe Deterra, Jr
Jack Holland
Missus
E. Guy Warrens
Lake Tahoe
Bijou Pines
Corden Crockett
Jack Holland Dodge-Plymouth
Soden
New Car Sales Surge Fueled by War Talk in Local Dealers
Local dealers report a sharp rise in new car sales amid wartime demand and looming production curtailments. Buyers rush to secure models, with showrooms short on stock and several pilots and new models planned for September. Dealers note backlogs, drive-a-ways halted, and manufacturers adapting to wartime commitments while eyeing significant mechanical changes.
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Hayward
Don Morris Becomes Papa On July Fourth
Don Morris a salesman for Car son Huick welcomed a 37 pound 9 ounce daughter at 7 a.m. at Peralta Hospital in Oakland. The baby named Donna Louise is the Morris couple’s first child. The Fourth also marks his father’s birthdate in the family.
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Jun W Morris
Carson Huick
Government seeks alert stance on car rationing
The text notes that international sitation has put car makers on alert and hints at possible new car rationing. It mentions the government’s pledge not to be caught in the same bind as before World War II, with no definitive action yet.
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Ning Tops Tase
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Gal Tor Meyer Molor
Archie Marquart
Kaiser
Bee
Leo Parry, Jr
Myers Motor
Haliday
Willard Quass
4. S. Dutra
Studebaker
Dob Moynahan
Meder Motor
Hayward Kajsey- Frazer
Ide Norten
Don.Gilmore
Chevrolet
L.A
Maynard
Carl Lehmann
Packard Agency
al Rumple
Midway Auto
San Leandro
Forrest Brown
Alvin Joseph's
DeSoto- Plymouth
Big Basin
Rangers
Jeanne Schuppert
Leonard Nunes
the .C. Tycoon
Lake Chariot
al Martin
Alameda County
Bill Caldeira
Lehmann Mators
Hayward Packard
Caldeira
Autolite
Carter
Holly
Stromberg "Gates
Alameda Gaunry
Daly
Lucerne
Lockhaven
Castro ST
Cotta
YAMAC
Pontiac Sales & Service
Charles Seadlee
Lockerby
Pontiac
Middle River
J. Jacobson
Aio
Don Gilmore
Yosemite
Miss Is
William E. Clarke
Morris Cox
Dutra Studebaker
Sequoia Park
H. M. Randall
Hudson
Doterra Motors
Randall
Canada
Midwest
Cary Drive
Lesnard Nunes
GMC
Mireworks
Eitasta
Barney Schubert
Myers Motor Ca
Cadillac
Kanssex City
Clayton Williams
Harvey Pabry
Nash
Putpotiag
Sabet
Single
Lave Dss
Carl Nunes
East L4th
Hampton Road
Carl
Pleasanton Fair
Javi Hervey
Havey-Fabry Nash Company
Ollie Sansen
Frances Miller
Nunes Oilco
George
St. Helena
Jeep
Jack Meder
Meder Motors
Kaiser-Frazer
Niles Canyon
Tims
Oakland Stadium
Hilary Gavin
City Garage
Western Boulevard
Meder Motors Kaiser- Wrazey Place
Archie
Manuel Rose
Don Gilmore Chevrolet
Bob Lockerby
Santa Cruz
Iddia
Reno
Papa A. 2
San Diego
Ray Montgomery
Alvin Joseph
de- Sote-Plymouth
Alvin
Joseph Treezer
Carl Nunes Motors
Central Body & Paint Shop
Warkins
Clarence Gratterola
Harry Arnold
Central Body Shop
Placerville
Steve Yurus
DeSoto-Plymouth Cuttet
Steve
Fraternity Brothers
San Jose
Jack Johnson
Eureka
Janet Larsen
Ceterra Motors
Hayward Hudson
Half Moon Bay
Moin
Pop Larsen
Larsena
Harold Larsen
Midway Auto Supply
Pland’s
Midway Lions Club
Don Morris
Papa
THE
Winnahs
H. T. Munnally
Carson Drive
Robert M
Queen
Royal, Hayward
Elsie Soares
Melody Way
Robert Hernandez
Sycamore Ave
ROWER
Horner
Oldsmobile
Sea View Place
Vincent Olveira
Midas
St. Lucerne
Open Tam.& P.m
Ala
Doterra’s
Hudson Brougham
Radio
Hunter
DeSoto
Rola Wit Heater
Radio and Hooter
Dhe Deterra
Mal Uy
JT Castro
Hudson Dealer
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