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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1950
Page
7
Car lot changes note new roles at Gilmore Chevrolet and Lockerby Pontiac as personnel move between agencies. George Nace smiles after taking over used car sales, while Paul Christiansen works hydromation duties and Ernie returns from Seattle. Irving Johns shifts to desk duties at Lackerby Pontiac.
The column lists numerous local car dealers and service staff from Hayward and nearby areas taking vacations and discussing work. It notes Alvin Joseph, H. P. Jacobson, Don Gilmore Chevrolet, Kaiser-Frazer, Hudson Independent Service, Carson Buick, Harvey-Fabry, and other outlets. Mentions trips to Yosemite, Mexico City, and a bay sail aboard a 54 foot boat, with casual remarks on work years and recent milestones.
Chrysler Corporation announces eight all purpose cars to join its 44 regular models. Plymouth offers an all metal family wagon with 42 inches of luggage space behind the rear seat. Dodge adds a station wagon with roomy rear access and fluid drive. DeSoto introduces Carryall Suburban and a versatile station wagon with extensive cargo space. Chrysler Line adds Station Wagon and Traveler models emphasizing luxury and utility.
Kai ser-Frazer dealer Meder Motor Sales head Jack Meder announced a 28 percent year over year rise, with Kaiser-Frazer cars praised for styling and hood frame upgrades. He cautioned color and style availability are limited and dealers face allotments as factory production is adjusted to meet demand.
Sportsmen and campers can convert sedans into larger sports cars or cargo haulers in seconds. The Chrysler luxury features are available through Willem E. Clarke Chrysler-Plymouth, Alvi Joseph DeSoto-Plymouth, and Jock Holland Dodges-Flymouth, all in Hayward.
Displayed at Myers Motors in Castro Valley is one of 33,000 Oldsmobile Valiants designed to aid physically disabled veterans. The car, built for amputees with dual controls and hand operated features, allows operation by users with one or both legs or hands missing. After passing tests, amputees receive a California license and, via government support and local aid, a car for personal use. The model includes climate comfort items for hospital patients.
A correction states Charles McGonegal lost both hands in an accident and acknowledges his status as an early World War I amputee. It notes the Moon-Dianh play was produced during 1928 as a one year run, with 2 748 units made.
Josh Newborn of 478 Via Coches Sen Lorenzo recently moved from Manatees and has been selected as assistant manager of the Hayward Western Auto store. Chet Mitchell, manager, says Newborn, married with two sons Michael and Pat, will be trained for a future managership.
The year 1029 saw Plymouths begin rolling off the assembly lines signaling Chrystar Corp's forecasted move to invade the low priced car field and compete in a new market segment.
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