Ideal Garage Buicks Sold Since 1911 History Spotlight
The Ideal Garage Co. Inc organized in 1911 with Elias Ramsburg Sr. as president has operated as a Buick dealer for nearly 47 years. It expanded from East Patrick Street to two South Carroll entrances, offered 24 hour service for decades, and employed 21 full time staff under Ramsburg Jr. The firm features a large showroom, extensive parts stock, and specialized service departments, highlighting a long, community rooted automotive history.
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Ideal Garage Co., Inc
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Elias B. Ramsburg
Elias B. Ramsburg Jr
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Buick
East Patrick Street
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Maryland
South Carroll Street
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William Z. Stauffer
John Crapster
W. Edward Schade
Harry
William Suurr
Charles
Paul D. Kine
Ernest C. Yinger
Marvin P.pley
Leon C. Young
Russell A. Miller
Melvin E. Crouse
Guy F. Eichelberger
Ideal
Hard Hitting Sales Effort Paying Off
The piece discusses aggressive cost cutting and the belief that better deals can be secured now. It notes the broad impact of the motor vehicle industry on U S business and employment and cites taxes on vehicle use reaching nearly 58 billion dollars last year. It adds that motor vehicle taxes in 1956 surpassed totals for cars, trucks, and buses prior to 1946.
Kaufman Garage Becomes City Oldsmobile Dealer
Kaufman Garage, originally Kaufman Motor Co founded by Senator Geo L Kaufman in 1916, evolved into Kaufman Garage Co Inc by 1925. The firm, later led by Austin F Angleberger and Gurney Gosnell, secured Oldmobile and International truck franchises for Frederick County with branches at Mt Airy Ridgeville Thurmont Lovellsville and Brunswick. The shop offers complete body and fender work and service for all makes. The staff totals 22 with 374 years of combined service, including several with over 20 years on the job.
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Kaufman Motor Co
Geo. L. Kaufman
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Patrick Street
Ford
Chevrolet
D. Murray Stauffer
Frank Dertzbaugh
Kaufman Garage Co., Inc
Gurney G. Gosnell
G. Gosnell
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New Turnpike Driving Rules Emphasize Focus and Speed Control
The passage outlines a shift from city to turnpike driving with faster speeds and higher risk. It warns drivers to avoid mind wandering, check speedometer regularly, monitor rear mirrors, maintain distance, avoid lane hopping, and exit if needed. It stresses heightened caution and adherence to safe habits.
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Pike
Increase Road Aid Urged in Congress
The American Road Builders Assn urged Congress to authorize 11 billion dollars more in federal road aid to finish the interstate system in 11 years. They called for ending pay-as-you-go, extending highway user taxes beyond 1972, issuing revenue bonds, stopping diversions from the Highway Trust Fund, and directing motor vehicle tax receipts to the trust fund. The year also saw new highs in cars trucks buses in use fuel consumption imports and other automotive metrics.
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American Road Builders’ Assn
Senate
Association
Louis W. Prentiss
Congress
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Clyde Stup
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Roy Gosnell
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Charles Little
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Bruce Baer
Tonnie Eyler
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