Reserve Officers Hold Fort Sam Camp Opening Ceremony
San Antonio chapter of the Reserve Officers association plans an annus contact camp next Wednesday at Fort Sam Houston. The program features a film on national defense by Maury Maverick, a bar decoy, and a two hour training credit. Distinguished guests include Maj. Gen Herbert J. Brees and Maj. Gen F. W. Rowell. New officers Russell White, Hugh Wharton, and F. AlemMANDY to be installed.
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San Antonio
Reserve of Heurs’ Association
Fort Sam Houston
C.D. Brrthead
Sglado Pool
Maury Maverick
Fim
Wnch
Herbert J. Brees
F. W. Rowell
Claude v. Birkheld
Texas National Guard
Ogether
Persomage
W. B. Tuttle
Sam Antonio
Soasmauchasche
Reserve Officers’ Organization
Cleveland
Russell ‘White
Hugh Wharton
F. @alemandy
Tire Official Visits City Amid Industry Ties and Moves
Tire official Means from Seiberling, known for establishing accessory departments, visited San Antonio to tour local operations. He spent nine years in tire company roles and recently joined Seiberling to expand their accessory lines, visiting branch manager Carl Michke and district supervisor B. Stevens with Frank Thomas.
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Meany
Sana
Bieberling
San Antonio Amuescay
Seibering
Seiberling
San Antonio
Means
Carl Michke
Selberling
Stevens
Frank Thomas
McAllen School Work Planned Expansion With PWA Help
McAllen public schools announced Saturday a tentative $102,000 expansion program including welding driven improvements. Superintendent John H. Gregory said the plan, with PWA cooperation on select projects, contemplates a new high school or a new junior high, or additions to the existing high school. The district notes welding saves costs in production and cites Ford V-8 economics as context for efficiency.
Dealer optimism foresees broad business upturn
Carroll Cartwright of Tut, Ind predicts a marked improvement in general business conditions soon. He cites election activity, higher WPA pay, a rising New York stock market, and public confidence as drivers. Increased car sales, more sales staff, and expanded service work are expected as demand grows.
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Carroll Cartwright
Carroll Cartwright, Tut
Ind Dy Selo Ana
Cartwright
WPA
New York
A B Poe Motor Co Joins San Antonio Market
The A B Poe Motor Company announces new Chrysler and Plymouth distributorship in San Antonio, expanding from El Paso and Albuquerque. B A Poe leads a San Antonio operation with plans for a broad dealership network, road-value sales, and improved motoring safety and economy. The move includes personnel shifts and relocation of the Poe family to 420 Club Drive.
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B. B. Owen
Buslorsxs Affatra
Dallas
AB. Pos Motor Company
San Antonio
el Paso
Albuquerque
Chryzler
Plymouth
A. B. Poe
Port Rouge
Ubose
Firestone Unveils Giant Tire Prototype
Leonard K. Firestone of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co inspects a massive tire rising 79 inches high and weighing 1804 pounds. It carries 25,000 pounds, with a 2 inch rim, 17 inch width, 20 inch tread, and 62 500 cubic inch volume at 45 psi. The tube weighs 102 pounds and protective flaw weighs 46 pounds. Built with 100 miles of gum-dipped cord and assembled on a Tarragona moving unit by RG LeTourneau Co. of Telegroup.
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Leonard K. Firestone
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Inspecta
Firestone
Firestone Farque
Tammoth Newerth
RG. LeTournesau Company
Jteoria
1Ineis
Stevens VGIT in Alabama praised hospitality and beaches
Mr and Mrs EM Stevens visitors from San Antonio represented the San Antonio club at a guest stay with the American Automobile association and Baldwin county Alabama He praised Southern hospitality and the Hellengraph gardens the new Alabama state docks and a planned beach road development as factors making southern Alabama a premier vacation spot Stevens noted the Bay of Mobile and the Gulf of Mexico cruise and expressed intent to return during bloom time highlighting the region as a fine example of local courtesy and potential tourism growth.
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EM. Stevén
American Automobile Association
Mable
Alt
Baldwin County
Mobile
Stevens
San Antonio Club
San Annia
Brpan
Bay of Mobiie
Gulf of Mexico
Hellengraph
Alabama
Tey
United States
South
Meyers Installed as Head of Nueces-San Patrioia VFW
A. Meyers of Corpus Christi was installed Friday as commander of the Nueces-San Patrioia bi-county council of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Max Walz, national council administrator, installed Meyers and other officers. Plans were made for the VFW convention in Corpus Christi on July 23 and 24 with state VFW department officials expected to attend.
Easy Steering for Studebaker Cars
Studebaker models feature the new Variable steering gear offering precise control. The system promises improved safety, quicker handling, and a steadier drive for better overall performance.
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Studebakers
Used Car Stock Full of Values at Local Ford Dealership
Frank Bitter, used car manager for Her pel Gilleanie in San Antonio, says late model used cars are priced to move as business improves. Cars are reconditioned with modern features, economical operation, and guaranteed satisfaction under Ford plans. Stock is abundant, prices clear, and convenient terms offered to encourage quick sales before market gains.
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Frank Bitter
pel-Gilleanie
San Antonio
Ford & and G
Amstelly
Costs of a Trip To Mexico
Costs of travel to Mexico mirror those in the United States with hotels meals and gasoline costing about the same. The note suggests overall trip expenses are similar to U.S. levels, indicating Mexico offers comparable prices for lodging food and fuel.
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Mexico
Father Denounces Memorial for Son
Seattle July 9 A meeting honoring Thane Summers of the University of Washington was denounced by his father, Attorney Lane Summers, as pro Moscow and a recruitment effort for more martyrs. He accused insidious instructors in high school and university of pressuring his son into the army and called the meeting a ploy to recruit more misguided youths.
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Seattle
Wash
Thane Summers
University of Washington
Toywills
Spain
Moscow
Lane Summers
Points of Interest Around Alamo City
A listing of local sightseeing spots around San Antonio including missions Woodlawn Lake Olmos Dam Gallagher Ranch Medina Lake Cascade Cavern and the river valley parks with driving directions from downtown routes via Florencia Frederickburg and other streets, noting Randolph Field Fort Sam Houston Kelly Field and Olmos Basin as key nearby sites.
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Teld
Terest
Flying Fields
Cascade Cavern
Wood- Town
Gallagher Ranch
Meding ‘Lake
Scenic Joop
Brackenridge and
Lands Parks
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Omos Bam
Broadway
Basden Avenue
Patterson Avenue
Estes
Crescent
Cincinnati Avenue
Bandéra Road
Bandera Road
Helotes
Gallagher Ranch Sign
Lee Completes Auto Training at Chevrolet School
Ernest R. Lee son of Jos Freeman head of Mian Chevrolet receives a diploma from Chevrolet School of Modern Merchandising and Management in Detroit. W. Holler Chevrolet GM directs the program with a strong faculty of executives. The seven week course trains dealers in practical merchandising and business skills for strengthening Chevrolet networks nationwide.
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T E. Holler
Chevrolet
Ernest R. Lee
Joe Freeman
Milam Chevrolet Company
Chévrolet
Ernest
Bam Antonio
Chevrolet Motor Diplamn
Jos Freeman
Mian Chevrolet Company
San Antonio
Hod 39
W. &. ‘Holler
Mr. Holler
General Motors
Prac
B. Shoadler
General Motora Corporation
Detroit
Cliss
United States
Swedes Assemble for Celebration in Texas
Swedes gather in Round Rock Williamson county to open the Texas Swedish bicentennial celebration. The two day event closes tomorrow with ceremonies in Gregory Gym at the University of Texas. The Right Rev Edward Rohde attends as official representative of the Swedish government. An arrival anniversary marks the first Swedish immigrant to Texas. The page lists scenic drives and sites including Bandera Medina Kerrville Helotes Fredericksburg routes and Landa Park Brackenridge Park with gardens and museums.
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Austin
Roundack
Wiliamson County
Gregory Gymnasium
University of Texas
Edward Rohde
Stand
Texas
M. Bwendon
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