Faith in Home Town Brings Its Own Reward
The Elgin based John Falb & Sons Chevrolet dealers celebrate twenty years in business and the Chevrolet Motor Company anniversary. From early butcher shops to a leading automobile firm, John Falb built success on faith in Elgin and steady, square dealing. Sons George H Walter C and staff contribute to growth, with a strong morning plan meeting and a devoted livestock division managed by Herbert W Falk.
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John Falb
Andy Hunsberger
John
Elgin
Falb
Gus Holzer
Falk's Market
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Ite
Walter C
John Falk & Sons
Davenport
General Motors
Ing
Herbert W. Falk
John Falb Jr
Chevrolet
Falk
Iowa
Chevrolet Motor Company
Walter C. Falb
Walter
Furnishings to Iowa Highway Commission Highlighted
In April, John Falk & Sons furnished the Iowa State Highway Commission with fifteen passenger cars and trucks contracted for under competitive bidding. The first eleven delivered were traded in for eleven Durants, with later trades involving various other makes of cars and trucks.
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John Falk & Sons
Iowa State Highway Commission
What a Whale of a 2 Difference in Chevrolet History
Twenty years ago Chevrolet Motor Company of Michigan formed on November 8 1911. By 1916 the 490 model and 70 000 cars produced launched volume production leading to GM acquisition in 1918 and rapid growth to over a half million annual output by 1925 and a move to six cylinder engines by 1928 with leaders Knudsen Klingler Coyle Wetherald Crawford steering the firm.
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Chevrolet Motor Company of
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Chevrolet
Grand River Avenue
Detroit
Louis Chevrolet
Motor City
Flint
Mich
New York City
Tarrytown
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Alger
General Motors
W. S. Knudsen
H. J. Klingler
M. IE. Coyle
C. E. Wetherald
J. M. Crawford
20 Trucks to One Company Fuel Lytle Construction Growth
In 1929 John Falk & Sons began supplying the Lytle Construction Co. of Sioux City with twenty fully equipped dump trucks and drivers. More trucks were added annually as the business grew. The firm became a very successful paying company and now holds a state record for the greatest feet paid per day.
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John Falk & Sons
Lytle Construction Co
Sioux City
What Others Say of Chevrolet in Iowa Testimony
A parade of Iowa readers praise Chevrolet for comfort economy and reliability. Q A Wiss Cedar Rapids endorses the first 1881 model and future purchases. Ed G Fahey and Ray DeSart extol low operating costs, power, and durability on rural routes. Hans E Grether cites 25 000 miles yearly with few repairs. Sheldon Boyle notes 25 000 miles on a 1930 model without repairs. John Shipton calls Chevrolets faster and cheaper to run. L L Carr MD lauds comfort driving and economy. Continued on next page.
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John Falb & Song
Chevrolet
Q. A. Wiss
Folger
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ed G. Fahey
C. F. Lytle Construction Company
Ray DeSart
Elgin
Hans E. Grether
Sheldon Boyle
John Shipton
Clermont
L. L. Carr
M. D
New Chevrolet 1932 Debuts With Silent Transmission
The 1932 Chevrolet introduces a silkier ride with silent syncro mesh transmission and optional free-wheeling. It features a 20 percent power boost, top speeds of 65 to 70 mph, streamlined bodies, revised front end, larger radiator core, and a stabilized front end mounting to reduce weave and rattles. The article also profiles the Falk family, noting Walter C. Falb and George H. Falk and their roles in local business and Chevrolet sales history.
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Chevrolet
Eight Years with Company at John Falk & Sons
Miss Hattie McKellar has eight years of uninterrupted service as bookkeeper for John Falk & Sons beginning with Chevrolet Motors early accounting system. Elmer Hoag joined as office manager in April 1930 assisting with the General Motors Accounting System used by Chevrolet dealers. See list of Quality Used Cars on page two with many real bargains.
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Hattie McKellar
John Falk & Sons
Chevrolet Motor Company
Elmer Hoag
Miss McKellar
General Motors
Chevrolet
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Furnishes Highway Commission
John Falb, JR
Herbert W. Fald
John Fald
George H. Falk
John Falk
Echool
Tsogan
Atore
California
W. C. Falk
Herbert W. Falb
George H. Falb
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