General Motors Exhibit Wins San Antonio Crowd At State Fair
A massive General Motors showcase opened at the St. Anthony hotel in San Antonio drawing the largest crowd yet for such an event. The 1932 line up features 27 cars valued around Fifty thousand dollars alongside Frigidaire cooling units AC parts Delea cleaners and other GM products. Fisher Boy Scout exhibits highlight 145000 participants with prizes totaling 75000 including four university scholarships. The display slogan Work for Many Hands is shown by two giant hands at the entrance with scenes of GM’s impact on labor and materials nationwide.
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Jacol General Motors
St. Anthony
San Antonio
Great
General Motors Organization
Charles Shea
KONO
C. NM. Chambers
General Motors
Frigidaire
Delea
General Motors Acceptance Corporation
Booth
Fisher
United States
Raymond Santee
Murray Winn
Buick introduces low priced luxury sedan in San Antonio showrooms
A large crowd greeted Buick's new 5500 pound sedan at the San Antonio Buick Co showrooms on Broadway. E S Spires, sales manager, said the car drew more visitors than usual for the season and noted Buick’s 2506 pound model outperforming expectations with strong sales. The eight cylinder, high compression valve in head motor and Day Wizard control are highlighted features as Buick targets a broader buyer base.
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San Antonio Buick Company
Broadway
Firth Street
Mit
Amore
E. ©. Spires
Buick
Biren Sald
Keema
Flint
Mich
Nas
Tia
Fisher
Spirex
Ford V8 Film Shown By San Antonio Dealers
Local Ford dealers present a three reel sound motion picture of the new Ford V8 at Morgan Woodward Auto Co salesroom 234 South Flores street. The free showing runs daily from 10 30 a m with continuous access for visitors to view the film detailing the plant, proving grounds, and delivery of the new models, including the 65 horsepower V8 and other improvements.
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Ford
Morgan-Woodward Auto Company
South Flores Street
Jordan- Ivers Motor Company
Herper- Gillespie Motor Company
San Antonio
South Texas
Raymond Woodward
Morgan- Woodward Concern
Ford Motor Company
Proving Ground
Houston
Texas
Ping
Woodward
Passmore Named New Manager At Bosbyshell Tire
L L Passmore, new manager of the Bosbyshell Tire company at 602 Broadway, San Antonio, expresses pleasure at making the city his home and expanding ties in trade and social circles. He will head the same experienced organization built by O C Bosbyshell, offering Goodyear tires, lower prices, and a convenient cash or deferred payment plan for motorists and truck operators.
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L. L. Passmore
San Antonio
Bosbyshell Tire Company
Broadway
0. C. Bosbyshell
Passmore
Bosbyshell
Service auto for Sumner Service auto for Sumner
San Antonio motorists can reduce summer car maintenance costs by using night service offered by Milam Chevrolet. General manager Marcus H. Clark says neglect drives higher bills and urges inspections and adjustments, noting summer heat increases wear but savings are possible with proactive care.
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San Antonio
Marcus H. Clark
Milam Chevrolet
Forres
Martin Streets
Clark
Miriam Chevrolet Company
Ford V-R cutaway display draws crowds at Jordan-Ivers Motor
A Ford V-R cutaway show at Jordan-Ivers Motor draws over 10,000 visitors. Demonstrations feature 100 percent rubber mounting, Houdalle shocks, heat treated brake drums, shatter proof glass, and other new mechanical features. Ford victory models now in operation with deliveries soon.
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Jordan-Ivere Motor Ranuany
Ford
Jordan Ivers Motor Company
Jordan
Willys-Overland Unveils 1932 Truck Line At Murray Motor
Murray Motor Sales on Broadway and Ninth announces a complete new line of 1932 Willys-Overland trucks and commercial vehicles with varied body types to suit housing needs and other tasks. The firm plans to visit a General Motors exhibit to showcase the lineup.
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Willys
Willys-Overland
Murray Motor Sales Company
Broadway and
Ninth Street
Willys-Overland Triumphs In South Africa Events
Willys-Overland dominance extends to Natal Bonat, Johannesburg where a strictly stock model won all major races in the latest event. The manufacturer also set 16 A A A records and took two Pike’s Peak climb victories, underscoring its European and African racing success.
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Willys-Overland
Pike's Peak
Natal Bonat
Johannesburg
South Africa
Studebaker Improves Carburetor Silence Device
The carburetor silencer, pioneered by Shudebaker, is enhanced in new Studebaker models with fumed resonance. The upgrade complements the prior sound absorption, resulting in nearly complete elimination of carburetor roar.
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Shudebaker
Studebaker
Hicks Cites Tire Costs and High Prices
G. T. Hicks of Hicks Rubber notes that material costs form a small share of an automobile tire’s final price. He argues present conditions allow high quality tires to be sold at lower prices, since distribution and selling costs dominate the final consumer cost.
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G. T. Hicks
Hicks ‘Rubber Company
Aleks
Hicks
Hudson Essex Pacemaker Models Shown Across 1992 Cities
Ominger Motor company Hudson Essex distributors join 98 other outlets in a national display of Hudson Essex pacemaker models for 1992 in Target cities. Demonstrations of Hudson Essex cars occur in smaller towns, inviting public interest in autos. Ads emphasize savings from efficient merchandising and reduced overhead to attract motorists seeking lower prices.
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Ominger Motor Company
Hudson Essex Distributors
Chrysler Engineering Promise Drives Quiet, Smooth Cars
It describes Chrysler focus on internal refinements to boost smoothness, liveliness, quietness and longevity. Floating Power engine mountings enhance performance, with features like Automatic Clutch, Silent Gear Selector and Free Wheeling making driving effortless. Drive one to see Chrysler value.
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Chrysler
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Sumner
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Imperial
Uss
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Columbia
Embleton Motor CO
Moore Bros. Motor Company
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