Ford parts stock boosts service at Broadway dealer
Merpe Gille spie Perd dealers at Broadway and Fourth street report a full stock of Ford parts. Fresh carload shipments from the Reardon factory and regular Houston branch supply one of the Southwest’s largest and most complete parts rosters. The dealer emphasizes prompt service, continued support after sale, and rapid replacement for trucks and commercial units to minimize downtime.
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Ford
Merpe
Gillespie
Perd
Broadway
Fourth Street
Ald
Reardon
Houston
Southwest
Fourleaus Fervicn
Cher Cer
Wilhout
Bright colors drive car sales this December
Dealers report a surge in demand for vivid color combinations and two tone finishes, with LD Ormsby noting strong sales across all makes, especially Chevrolet. A factory paint shop enables custom color schemes, and December sales are among the best in years as the economic mood eases. Antonie Brewing orders 13 deluxe coupes for their fleet, delivery set for January 4.
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LD. Ormsby
Gnemstras
Sulmobiles
Ormsby
Rie Etly
Automotite
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Company
Gan Ane Vento
Wietush
Deliveries Now Assured From Chrysler Plymouth Dealers
B A Poe, vice president of AB Motor, says deliveries are now coming from the factory. Regular customers who faced delays due to the strike can expect swift shipment of the latest cars. Dealers will ship remaining orders as soon as possible to meet demand.
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B. A. Poe
A.B
Por Motor Company
Chrystey
Plywouth
Wth Broadway
Ninth Alree
Pos
Iterste
Miele Chulen
Heinz 10 Hold Banquet Plan Spreads Across Nations
Heinz company to stage a 25 thousand mile telephonic broadcast on December 28 for its seventh anniversary. J Beinz to address 85,000 employees in the United States and Canada, with 3,000 in Pittsburgh Dining Hall. Banquet halls in Houston and other sites to feature speeches and a film on the company’s food preservation work. Heinz, founded by Henry J. Heinz in Sharpsburg, now employs about 17,000 and operates 26 factories in five countries with 250 and more canneries and plants.
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Fittsburgh
Dee
Monard Belge
Konkan
Tl J. Beinz Rompany
United States
Canad
Atlantic
Pittsburg
Mowells
Mar
Heine
Tad
Australia
Houston
Henry 3. Heinz
Sharpsburg
Pittsburgh
Tives
Ah Nore
Caduy Il
Melourne
Osnless Brateries
Unscrupulous Automen Host Dinner for Local Group
A San Antonio automobile dealers association held a party at the Flare hotel. The event featured a master of ceremonies and gifts for attending members. Officers and a list of attendees, including Cazares, Moor, McDorain, Ay, Benwin, Yorke, Merl, and Philips, were noted among the speakers.
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McMibw
San Antonio
Nee Manel
A McDorain
Benwin
Yorke
Mer
Daniel Afal
Philips
Peach Drivers Lauded for Safety and Skill
A Chevrolet executive cites safer trucking as America modernizes road safety. Joe Freeman, head of a downtown Milwaukee dealer, emphasizes driver courtesy and skill as key factors in a 29 percent drop in truck accidents over a decade. New 1940 Chevrolet models add cab comforts, heaters, and safety glass to reduce fatigue. Synchromesh transmissions and better gearing improve maneuverability, while training programs and awards promote safety among fleet operators.
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América
Joe Freman
Milam Chevrolet, Company
Mr. Freeman
Votione! Safety Council
Yidie
Freeman
Chevrolet
Preeman
Parker joins Southwestern Life as sales staff in city
Jack Parker, a San resident, has returned with his family to make this his permanent home and joins Southwestern Life Insurance Company as a sales staff member. Paul O. Creamer, branch manager, notes Parker’s six year background with a major tire company in sales positions. He is assigned to the South Ward branch and will spend time in the city to complete his move.
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Jack W. Parker
San
Paul O. Creamer
Parker
Southwestern Life Insurance
MIN Amlecs
Tras Bank
Barker
Shane
Bernie
Will Spaniel
Weimar Drive Records Contested Land Plan
Weimar brief notes a contested land plan involving at least 200 acres tied to development. The outline mentions executives and new leaders aiming to begin work with power entities and security measures in place.
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Weimar
Exielur Ghial
Lanatacs
Secur
Canyyerce
Tony Crawks
Hegin Otts
Falkstein Leads National Aetna Life Agents Honor
Frank Falkstein, 28, of the Aetna Life division, tops national agents with sustained volume and life member status. He achieved top qualifications for the company convention in White Sulphur Springs and Towston, earning recognition as the nation’s leading agent for three straight years.
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Mission Dallar
Association of Life
Falkstein
Abbey
Actua
Falkstelm Haz
Actia Life
White Sulphur Springs
Anheyl
Kalkstein Ang
Towston
Hobbs Trailer Co Grants Weekly Bonus to Workers
Ted R Wallers, manager, reports Hobbs Trailer Co offers a weekly bonus to employees amid company restructuring. The firm, a successor to San Antonio Sey, operates across branches including Roosevelt Avenue.
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Hobbs ‘Trailer Co
Tate Hoops Drawer Manufacturing Company
Sama Claus
Ted R Wallers
Mannager
San Antonio Sey Company
Roosevelt Avenue
Alemite Holds Two Day Sales Convention Here
Distributors and salesmen of the Stewart Warner Alemite corporation held a two day convention at the Gueter hotel this week. The meeting covered 1940 wine styles and advertising pins and featured displays of new Alemite lubrication systems. Representatives for Ney Gr lean Stouston Tulsa Dullay El Paso and San Antonio attended. The event marked the first of its kind in this city and was organized by H Kaplan. Factory attendees included Rine Crosg Harbel Calsoil Bevin Sands and others from Chicago.
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Stewart-Warner
Gueter
Ney Grlean
Stouston
Tulsa
Dullay
el Paso
San Antonio
H. Kaplan
Royal Distributor
J. ©. Rine
Fred Crosg
A. P. Harbel
C. M. Cal
Manneger
Sidney Bevin
R. A. Sands
Weather Control in Studebaker Climatizer system touted
Weather area records show cooler winters, yet Studebaker cars now offer a superior climate system. Harves Stowers of Win evel Mator Sates describes the built in Climatizer under the front seat delivering even heat and ventilation from 60 to 90 degrees, with filtered fresh air, preventing fogging and window frosting.
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Iilder
Harves
Stowers
Winevel Mater Sates Company
Stucetaker Distributors
Broadway
Third Street
Northorn
Bladebaker
Matiger
Studebaker
Deaf Flower Girl Attacked Near Hollywood Night Club
Clarissa Harris a 29 year old deaf flower girl was assaulted near a Hollywood night club on Georgia Street. She was treated at a hospital for a nervous attack and later freed by police but could not identify her assailant in time. The attack occurred after her shift as she left the nightspot and explained the assailant's advances before fleeing.
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Dee
Ney
Clarissa Harsh
Hollywood
Georgia Street
Miss Harris
Gil
Norge Meet Reflects Optimism for 1949 Appliance Year
W G C Rowles executive head of the Norge Southwest Sales company of San Antonio reports from Detroit that Norge distributor convention drew broad representation from U S Canada Mexico and Central America. He says orders placed for immediate delivery far exceed prior conventions and that 1949 looks to be a year of general appliance activity with expansive advertising and promotional plans. Rowles emphasizes readiness to start major merchandising efforts for all Norge dealers.
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S& Wonders
Norge
Detroit
W. G C. Rowles
Norge ‘Southuest Sales Company
San Antonio
Gorg-Warner Corporation
Canadas
Mexico
Central America
Rowles
Rowlen
Norge Southwest
Local Distribuars
Norge Products
San Antonia
Texas
350000 Award for Loss of Leg in Chicago Yard Accident
Chicago December 23 Harry Frank Adams 31 of 1983 West rip aired was awarded 5000 by a nine woman and three man jury in Superior court against the Chicago and Erie railroad a subsidiary of the Erie railroad. Adams alleges loss of leg after being struck by a freight car while working in the yards. Attorney Joseph D Ryan argued no warning was given of approaching cars.
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Chicago
Harry Frank Adamss
Haga’court
Chicago and Erle Railroad
Erle Railroad
Adams
Ft Sgueiimah
Josep D. Ryan
Democratic Appointee Chooses Liquor Post Amid Alcohol Clash
A Democratic governor appoints a new official to oversee liquor matters as campaigns wage over prohibition era battles. Reports note Kalamazoo county prosecutor Megaw Che led raids against saloonkeepers, reflecting the era's ongoing fight between reformers and entrenched liquor interests.
Livestock Shipments Rise as Texas Stock Movement Grows
Movender movement of Texas livestock to western ports shows a 2 percent rise with 7608 cars shipped last month and 674 in the year’s early period. University of Texas agricultural experts note higher cattle and hog shipments, calf totals at 1632 and sheep at 299, signaling broader expansion in cattle and hog markets amid rising prices. Dr. Muchel cites strong demand and higher market activity as drivers of the season’s upturn.
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Austin
Det
Lravier
Texas Yestock
Everse Port Worth
University of Texas Agrcultural
Alistie
Re- Hotly
Othe Universsiss Nepean
Busters Resenren
Texay Hart Y
Muchel
Mortgage Loan Agency plans Southwest Texas branches
The Mortgage Loan Agency Company, led by vice president Ifon McQuowi, reports rising three month operations and expansion into Southwest Texas with new branches in Corpus Christi, McAllen, Harlingen, San Angelo, Kerrville, and others. McQuown says demand grows as homes need financing. FHA loans and home building rise with population growth.
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PIA
Poble Tx
Ifon McQuowi
Mortgage Loan
Jong Frontitel Wits Eye Mortage Bissness
PHA Noll
Peek Cking
Texas
Nar
I Corpus Christ
Nk Alive
McAllen
Harlingen
Sif Angelo
Kerrvile
Pexas
McQuown
Erin Tony
Parts Volume Shows Growth at Jordan-Ivers Ford Dealership
The Jordan-Ivers parts and accessory department in Zephyr reports substantial volume increases in 1830 according to manager Mike Jordan. The firm notes innovations like Opel parts display, a large truck route serving garages and fleet owners, and praise for staff including Don Batot Cox Grosso and others, closing with holiday wishes.
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Jorden-Ivers
Ford
Zephyr
Mike Jordan
Jordan-ivers
Hecestorias
Jordan
Paris
Yeldon Batot
Parte
Tie
Jordon
Jor Cox
Jordan-Iverschnee
Fhx
Leo
Grosso
Five News
Frank Hateenbuehler
Benne Sems
Jordan Conclysine
Milam Chevrolet Bonuses Reported at Yearly Event
Milam Chevrolet issued a $7500 bonus to employees, equating to an extra week's pay for each worker. Officials Joe and Harold Freeman credited wide support from royal partners and friends for making the bonus possible.
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Muant Cheveo Jet Company
Actaiiline
Joe
Harold Freeman
Ube Royal
Sid Ruse Torners
Portraiture grows in Christmas memories at Stanfier’s
The growing popularity of portraiture at Christmas is shown by hundreds of families gathering for photos and reunions. Roy Donaldson now heads the home portrait department at Stanfier's, San Antonio, bringing decades of firm work and a promise of excellent keepsakes at modest costs.
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Pnolng Apie
Happy Rt
Pic
Stanfier
Sa Antonio
Houston Street
Roy Donaldson
Ghai Commercial
Donaldson
San Antonians
Yoris
Elephant Still Placed in Museum
A 100 year old elephant skull unearthed in Hed duran county was moved to the University of Texas Memorial Museum. It will join elephant and mastodon fossils excavated statewide by University WPA crews. Museum director said the skull is among the best preserved ever found.
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Austin
Der
Hedduran
Tesiay Memorial Museum
University of Texas
Setlards
Musewn c
Esa
Untitled financial notice fragment shows small market shift
The readable snippet notes a nominal amount of 1,206,000 pounds and an OS 55 parcel over November for the year ARD. It mentions a slight arastoal valid ag session Wax and compares it with October, suggesting a minor month to month variation in a financial or property context.
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Aubtin
Texas
University of Texas Mureas of Business Research
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Alemite
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Peach
Jack Parker
Jack W, Varker Chovtes
UFE
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Aleante
W. C
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Norge Meet
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Jackie Woolf
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