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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1932
Page
29
Reading Industrialists and financiers see signs of a sound base forming, with stocks rising from panic levels and improvements in the all-commodity index. Analysts caution that the market reflects expectations rather than confirmed gains, amid ongoing deflation fears and government measures.
E J Hermann Sales of 618 Broadway takes over wholesale distribution for Cratley radios in San Antonio with 15 years in wholesale. E J Hermann, manager, notes Crosley line now offers 16 models from 4-tube mantel to 12-tube superheterodyne including new short and band wave receivers, anticipating increased sales with cooler weather and orders from 165 dealers in Southwest Texas.
A bid for cafeteria counters glass tables and cashier benches at Satt Ana tohie public schools was won by Steves Lesh and Door company 802 Monterey street with a total of 9028.50. The project includes remodeling work for MAN REMODELING WORK. Additional plans for a fire station remodeling were prepared by Fdwis Kressle Scarbrough buildings in Austin.
Jock Flaherty’s Firestone store at 618 North St Mary’s outlines a three day Labor Day sale with free inspections on brakes batteries spark plugs headlights and tires. The promotion includes free trampolines for kids and a chance to save 11 to 15 percent with Firestone ties. Store emphasizes new stock from Akron and optimism about industry recovery.
T EB Wattinger of Austin awarded the general contract for the Animal Industries building at A and M College College Station on a bid of 9 200 001. George Z Wielanch of San Antonio had the lowest bid 9 184 870 but did not receive the contract.
Kirkwood, Wharton and Lee on North Flores street has received the contract to build a system at concrete cement at A. and M. college in College Station. The deal totals 424,004 dollars and marks a single major project for the firm.
Meet merchants who trust their wholesalers to supply complete stock and prompt service. Roegelein Provision Co at 1009 1011 East Commerce, built a new plant costing nearly 60000 with a sausage factory and cold storage to meet trade needs. Owners William and A O Roegelein emphasize cleanliness, modern facilities, and daily delivery to keep dealers satisfied.
The administration building at the A and M college will start soon after the Standard Construction Company of Howston won the contract for $372,600. The award follows the approval of the project and marks the start of construction on campus.
Board president Koerr Stokes says bids are in for improvements at the public school. Work will include cement sidewalks yard graveling removal of an existing sidewalk and dirt prep.
The Wolff & Mark formal fast fashion show opens at 3:34 p.m. Monday in the third floor ready-to-wear salon with a tea. The public is invited as the first such event in over a decade for Sac Antonio women featuring fall and minlér fashions, models promenading, and new fabric features. The accompanying millinery salon will also open with 42 original models from an Astor hotel show viewed in New York City two weeks earlier.
The Pashion Upholstery, 906-8 Easich Commerce Street, awarded a UT contract for upholstering furniture. Sublet by Prenel's Furniture and Fixture of San Antonio, which holds the general contract for dormitory furniture. Furniture is maple wood with heavy framework. William Helwinkel leads The Fashion Upholstery with skilled staff.
The Salling Company held its annual picnic at Richters ranch in San Antonio last Sunday to honor members of its organization. About five hundred attended with races and games supervised by Osa Dotsyn and Paul Mazals. Picnic foods were abundant and executives from multiple plant locations joined local sales staff. A B Aalling oversaw the event.
Report on Ford V-8 endurance run by J. W. C Dad Clay ton cites Pennzail oil use from Auto Dealers Supply Co. Pennzail Distributors. Pullen and his Ford V8 logged 88,901 miles in 35 days 4 hours 35 minutes. The car completed 1041 laps on a 94 mile course, totaling 42,141 miles paved and 69,10 miles surface roads with 8850 oil macadam and 3630 dirt. Pennzoil products SAE 20 to SAE 40 were used, average 0.8 quart per 1000 miles. World learns of the new Ford V6 claim. Total elapsed time speed 41.812 mph. running time 46.861 mph. overall 1966 mpg gasoline.
Shane C K Shane owner of the C K Shane Garage leases a two story building at 411 15 Salama Street for three years to open his second garage. The new site offers 14090 square feet of space and will include auto paint and top division services. The operation will employ 25 people and feature a ring of second hand cars plus a first class repair shop. Shane has 14 years in San Antonio garage business and currently operates at 22 San Pedro Avenue.
Martin Wright Company awarded the contract to furnish and install electric fixtures at the San Antonio Vocational and Technical School, formerly Main Avenue High School. The deal totals $2196.
Regional Manager Waller Fraught of the Studebaker Pierce-Anaw Rockie Bales firm visits the Winerich operation in Dallas. Jon Dickey at 216 Eleanor Street has contracted to remodel a store at 21912 North Macy Street, owned by Nix Professional Building Corp.
The American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers announces a new quarterly devoted to real estate appraisal theory and methods. It will serve as the official organ of the Institute and affiliates of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, with the first issue due in September. Mark Levy of Chicago will head the publications committee and oversee the editor.
Wider ang Smith and Day P McNeel announce moving their offices from 349-30 Texas Wienler to 105E8 North Alam Street. The new building will be remodeled into a studio with adjacent ground space to be landscaped.
G Granberg of 322 Antec building secured the contract to remodel a store building at 211 South Flores into a barrage and drive in filling station. Henry Frefierling is owner and Charles Aubin of 1114 Spilth-Young lower is architect.
Plans for a major San Antonio celebration mark the opening of the South Texas Bank Trust Company in early September. The Houston Street association will stage fashion displays and window models, electric light streamers, and two army searchlights. Traffic will be limited downtown as thousands attend. Stores reopen at 7:30 pm and stay open until 9. Bands play along the street, with Lugan Smith’s orchestra at the Gunter Hotel balcony. Mayor M. Chambers to proclaim Houston Street Week. A loving cup will honor the best window display, with engraving each year.
Hagy and McCollum announce a new service offering compact obituary records for attendees. The firms say shorter memorials reduce strain on families during sudden losses and provide vital facts for all who cannot attend.
The Builders Exchange reports interest in the government report House Insulation Its Economies and Application. It notes insulation lowers fuel costs increases comfort aids air conditioning and reduces fire hazards. It lists five types rigid semi rigid flexible fit and raw and discusses insulating existing homes feasibly at reasonable cost. Books were sent by national committee on wood utilization director Alex Holm.
The Friedrich plant reports heavy orders for refrigeration and distillery equipment with multiple carloads shipped to Des Moines Boston Philadelphia New York and Beatty. Dealers warn of potential price rises if supply constraints persist.
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