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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1939

Page

13

Winter car care urges mid winter tune up says McKinney

R W McKinney Milach Chevrolet service superintendent urges motorists to give active care to their cars during winter. He warns that neglect leads to wear in the crankcase and steering from poor lubrication and condensation. He recommends draining, rinsing with winter solvent, and fresh lubricant for stored engines, while daily winter users should undergo a mid winter checkup.

R.W. McKinney Milach Chevrolet Company Gertrin Juris Basingss Mekingey

Joske's sale opens Thursday at Joske store

The semi annual clearance sale at Joske's opens Thursday drawing thoughts of large crowds from Southwest Texas. President J H Calvert says values are exceptional across departments due to favorable market conditions. The store reports strong annual growth and expects further improvement through 1999 as it offers deep discounts on many lines.

Joske J. H. Calveri Calvert Texas Department Jose Pres- Cab Rvaiable Joskes Isa Wi Ima

Ford Sales Set New High

Ford and Mercury car sales in the United States surged to a new high last year, with Ford trucks contributing strongly. The report highlights increased production and demand across multiple models, noting Mercury's part in the overall rise and pointing to robust market performance.

Ford Mercury Ford Trucks United States Denavir Ard Metcy Company Cox M Ford Unis Ford Gates

Open Day for Boys Club in San Antonio Opens Tuesday

The Boys Club of San Antonio at 712 Dolorosa Street plans an opening on Tuesday January 2.4. Porter Loring, president of the board, led an intensive fundraising drive with help from numerous local firms to cover subscriptions and support membership. The event aims to register tradesmen from diverse crafts and pave the way for a formal organization in the coming weeks.

San Antonio Dolorosa Street Ohr Ute Jeged Bors Ony Eligibe Loys Porter Loring H. B. Ocks Ice Theo Plumer W Ryans Mitch Major Frank C. Bailes Nathan Dan Dietben Leo Dobinski Henry A. Gurr Ta James P. Hollers Harry Jersig Edwin M. Jones Li J. Man~bol Jack N. Pitluk David P. Steves Tae Hare Alamio Brick Company Alamo Plumbing Supply Artes Graficas Atlas Plumbiy Company Bird Lime and Cement Company Broadway Lumber Company Strunswick Balke Callewaier Company Campbell Cloonan and Saund Clee Company Bliss Will Lumber Company Fdeity Scaffold and Equipment Company Freeman Printing Company Gendral Electric Supply Corporation Generel Supply Company the Gildden Company

Ford Deluxe Line Delights Drivers at Broadway Showrooms

The Ford deluxe line receives praise for its hydraulic brakes and smooth power. Dealers at Broadway and Fourth report immediate delivery and high customer interest after public reception of the 1939 ELRS.

Eh.herpel Herpel-Gillespie Ford Broadway Fourth Herpel

Boys Club of San Antonio Opens With Community Invitation

The San Antonio Boys' Club invites the public as it opens new departments with instructors for crafts and games. Nathan Dan Dreeben emphasizes diverting youth from street leisure into constructive activities under Dick Johnson's trained guidance. The club, run by volunteers, is led by president Butter Loting who has arranged evening programs for the event.

Boys’ Club San Antonio Nathan Dan Dreeben Dick Johnson America Yemous Boys Cooij Bullaby

Fox Co Display of Winning Snapshots at Exhibition

Fox Co promotes a nationwide amateur photography showcase from the 1928 Newspaper National Snapshot Awards. Judges include notable photographers and actors, with $10,000 total prizes and a grand prize of $1,000 awarded to Kenneth Wickware. The exhibit features diverse images from babies to action shots and portraits, with four grand prize winners advancing to the national competition.

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General Electric opens second home in Jefferson Manor

Pits and Company opens a new General Electric home at 147 Thomas Deflercon Drive, Jefferson Manor. The two bedroom stone cottage features mercury switches and silent night attic cooling, with reinforced concrete foundation and pastel interior. Attendance at the opening surpassed prior records, drawing over 15,000 visitors. Courteous reps will explain all new structural and equipment features.

Great American Life Insurance reports record assets and growth

In a year review by President Charles E Becker, Great American Life Insurance of San Antonio reported 1938 gains including assets surpassing 3 million, more than 32.5 million in force insurance, and a 25 percent annual rise. The firm added a 1 million voluntary deposit with Texas authorities, a 500 thousand capital reserve, and projected consolidated resources over 7 million. The company, with headquarters in San Antonio, operates across six states with 300 field representatives.

Great American Life Insurance Company Charles E. Becker Corrproe Jegal Re Serve Life Insurance Institution Great American Life Great América Life Lfe United States Becker Trris Cuenta Texas Insumee Great American Gsin Sevoi Iderry San Antonio poYe Ae Winder

Monthly Auto Check Initiative Promoted by Garrat Cartwright

Motorists urged to have cars inspected monthly to boost safety and efficiency. G Torreyson and Garratt Cartwright Inc., Plymouth distributors, advocate pre sale checks, brake and steering adjustments, and transparent service terms with no prior approval required.

G. Torreyson Lear Garrat Cartwright, Inc DeSots J Plymouth Distributors Tarreysor

Plane Hunt for Eagles Is Success

Wheatland district sheep men sponsored an airplane hunt yesterday to combat predatory eagles in their territory. The aviator engaged in aerial pursuit and shooting at the birds, reporting gratifying results as eagles were downed near the central area.

Wheatlanus Wheatland District Centrals Ahalwer

Jordanivers Used Car Sales Booming in 1934

Jordanivers Motor company reports booming used car sales in 1934 with volume surpassing November and months showing strong gains. Dock Dining credits trained salesmen, a well staged lot, and factory approved reconditioning via the R and G plan for renewed guarantees. Multiple locations on South Alamo and St Marys streets invite prospects to inspect cars, with extended hours and door viewing for those unable to visit during the day.

Jordandivers Motor Company Fordant Lincolnr Zephyr Blering Jordan-tvers South Alamo Bond Presa South Alama Souis St. Mary's Streets

Vogue stages fur coat sale at Vogue New York

Propitious New York fur market conditions enable Vogue to offer a grand sale of fur coats at one low price. Irwin Bernstein says eastern manufacturers provide major cash concessions to secure pelts for this season. Coats from Jap Weasel to Russian Pay arrive fresh from New York and will be shown in a sale opening Tuesday in San Antonio, promising savings unseen before.

Thin Bernstein San Antolia New York Rombine Vogue Lie Corner Hous~ton and Navarra Ronning Irwin Bernstein Sid Ceason Bernstein Jana

Auto Chief Optimistic on Auto Industry Prospects

Paul G Hottman president of Studebaker and Automotive Safety Foundation predicts a brighter year for the auto industry with better safety on roads. He notes early 1938 faced unhappy conditions as new and used car stocks peaked and retail sales rose. By year end stocks are down to about a quarter of 1937 levels while total sales rise significantly.

Wwe Mos Paul G. Hottman Studebaker Corporation Automotive Safety Foundation Mc. Hoffiman WEH Wheelsh Winerice Motor Bases Company Studebaker Distributors Lon Broadway Spetkhig Skidehaker

Wolf and Mars Store Staff Entertained at Gunter Hotel Dinner

Executives of Wolf and Mars store hosted a dinner in the Pan American room of the Gunter hotel for about 800 guests including buyers, department heads, and managers. Norman C. Netter, president, spoke on the firm’s progress since 1838 and outlined plans for 1938, praising staff and stressing renewed effort for growth and community service.

Wolf and Mgrs Gunter Hotel Herman H. Qehs Norman C. Netter C. Witchell Eva Downs Netter Wolff and Mars Tse Marx

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