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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1935

Page

15

Hudson Breaks AAA AEGON records at Muroc dry lake

Hudson stock eight sedan drivers set multiple speed records at Muroc dry lake California. Over five miles and up to 92.7 miles per hour at extended distances, with 1000 mile and 12 hour marks also surpassed. AAA surveyors and Gilmore Oil supplied timing and fuel while a trained pit crew managed frequent driver changes under extreme desert heat.

AAA Geifornis Nees Fontas Sir Malcolm Campbell Daytona Beach Florida Tynear Cowles Muroc Oma Sierras Mojave Wil Shaw Rabe Stapp al Gordon Many & Speedway Encountr Limeurec Dry Lake Mires Ihe Ile Hudson Stapp Desert Gilmore Oil Company

Corpse Demands Morgue Release

In Bucharest on April 27 a servant girl named Maria Orden, thought to have died of heart failure, caused a disturbance at the morgue when a corpse reportedly knocked after waking. Her former employers had rejected serving her after her return, citing a ghostly claim.

Bucharest Buchexesh Morgue Maria Orden Maria

New Boss at Fyrestane Service Store Inc

New manager Ga BM A Dike Cassidy has been appointed manager of Fyrestane Service Store Inc succeeding Louis Er Rendle, who becomes assistant to Joy E Yeats, Fyrestane district manager. Mike, a veteran life and automobile man, is prepared to assume his new paragerial duties.

Wemeneta Ga BM Dike Cassidy Fyrestane Service Store, Inc ASL Mary's SL Louis Er Rendle Joy E. Yeats Fire Mike

Pneumatic Goodrich Wagon Wheel Tire Introduced

The BF Goodrich company of Akron Ohio announced a pneumatic wagon wheel tire named the Goodrich Silverowin designed for delivery wagons. The complete assembly includes wheels axles and brakes to simplify equipment changes. Side walls resist wear and weather while the shallow tread reduces stone pickup on gravel roads at slow speeds.

Goodrich Silverowin BF Goodrich Company Akron Ohio Nets

Jordan-Ivers Ford parts store boosts self service model

The Jordan-Ivers Parts Store at Jordan-Ivers Motor Company promotes a new Serve Yourself Ford parts department. It attracts Ford owners and garage men who praise the self service setup for its well arranged layout and wide selection from Model T to 1935 Ford V-8. Attendants are available to assist shoppers in this well lighted store during vacation season with tires seat covers batteries and other Ford accessories.

Ford Jordan-Ivers Motor Company Jordan-Ivers

Baklo Wins Approval On Baked Enamel Vehicle Finish

J Schoenberg of the Plaza Hotel garage notes motorists increasingly demand baked enamel refinishing for cars. Dealers across several towns bring in multiple vehicles, with completed jobs typically in two days. The Plaza Hotel garage features a Ford parts department laid out as a Serve Yourself store for customer convenience.

J. Schoenberg Plaza Hotel Kenedy Floresville Berville Pearsall Kerrville Laverna Séguin Gonzales New Braunfels Eagle Pass Qurrizo Springs Timparts Ford San Antonio

Freeman Gathers Winners in Chevrolet Slogan Contest

Joe Freeman announced Milam Chevrolet slogan winners after the contest last Saturday. Miss A. B. Walsh won $50 for a Chevrolet slogan 38 play with a Chevrolet. Ray E. McIntyre earned $25 for Chevrolet quality plus Milan service. W R Manning received $16 for Chevrolet the genre of style and service. Judges were Dr. T. H. Sharp R. G. Praim and Bowers of Express Publishing.

Milam Chevrolet Company Joe Freeman Geeral A. B. Walsh Peck Avenue Ray E. McIntyre Broadway Chevrolet Milan Me. W. R. Manning Sante. Barbara T. H. Sharp R. G. Praim Autom Anobile Mur San Antonio Wight Bowers The Express Publishing Compiany Freeman

Herpel Gillespie Used Car Sales Soar in Q1

Frank Bitter used car sales manager for Herpel Gillespie reports first quarter totals at 89 units in January 126 in February and 133 in March for 348 cars and trucks. Average monthly 118 units. Doll ar value 78000 for the period. Bitter says best in company history with strong pricing and demand. Anticipates April to show continued improvement.

Frank Bitter Herpel Gillespie Ford Janary Mir Bitter Tate Modele

Goodyear Life Guard Tube promises safer high speed tires

S H Pankey of Goodyear Service states the life guard tube is a double tube design with an inner chamber that floats free, reducing blowout danger at high speeds. Demonstrations earn praise from police fire officials and safety groups, with strong early sales leading in the first quarter and expected leadership in the second quarter.

S. H. Pankey Godyear Servion Wfe Good_ year Tire arid Stabber company Goodyear Pankey Mr. Pankey

Strawberries Grow by 65000 Acres in 12 Years

The consumers guide of AAA reports 65000 new acres added to strawberry farming over the last twelve years. Americans can 538000 quarts of strawberries since 15 538 000?

Consumers’ Guide AAA

Meners Saved Duet on Noncombustive Rock Saves Lives

The U S Bureau of Mines estimates that using finely ground non combustible rock on UAE mine walls and ceilings averts coal dust explosions, saving about 200 lives each year.

Meners Uae U. S. Bureau of Mines

New Value Dodge boasts 20 mpg plus long trip record

Motorist Charles Safarik of Great Neck Long Island drove a 3237 mile Florida round trip in a new Dodge reporting over 20 miles per gallon under extreme temperature changes rough roads and mountainous conditions. He claims no repairs and notes many owners report exceptional economy. Dodge promotes open house values and the official Solars Commercial Credit Plan details.

Charles Safarik Great Neck Long Island Florida Safarik Dodge Carysler Motors Detroit Botyeiet “Solars

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