Standardized Markings On Roads Urged Nationwide
A national program pushing uniform highway markings was announced by B R Tibbets, chair of the Public Safety Chamber of Commerce division. The plan aims to end confusion from varying codes, urging a nationwide pattern for centerlines and passing zones, backed by federal funds guidelines and a mailed booklet detailing the standard system.
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Wlre
Public Safety Constitition
Ban Anynonin Chamber of Commerce
B. R. Tibbets
Highwey Commissions
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Tibbets
Nobels
Safety Committee
Texas State Highway Department
Texas
Pop Motor Co Picnic For Employees
Pop Motor Co plans a company picnic in New Braunfels on Sunday for employees, families, and invited guests. E A Pee, vice president and general manager, will oversee arrangements for the event with a program of sports, refreshments, and carving.
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Pop Motor Co
Pop Motor Company
Chrysler Esd Bismouth Aributurs
New Braunfels Sundey
Arrisgea
E. A. Pee
Mrana
Honor Trophy Won by Agency
The San Antonio district agency won the Honor Trophy for June, with GC. B. Erwin leading the team to $636,000 in business. R. J. Bauer of Victoria received the individual plaque for the greatest volume of business by any agent, as the agency credits cooperation and leadership since March 1928 under A. Morgan Duke.
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C. B. Erwin
Southland Life Insurance Company
Philo
Finterate
San Antonio
GC. B. Erwin
Erwin
R. J. Bauer
Victoria
Hins
A. Morgan Duke
Chevrolet Retail Sales Gain in Late June
DETROIT July 15 Retail sales of 29.459 units in the final 10 days of June boost Chevrolet dealers with an 8.5 percent rise over 1938. New car and truck total climbs to 75,581, U.S. sales of used cars hit 153,463, up 23 percent from June last year. The last 10 days drive the volume with 59,355 cars sold, while combined new and used for the period reach 29,944 and for the month 229,024.
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Detroit
Chevrolet
Ely
W. E. Holter
Tanager
Jiers
Poe Rounds Hut First Year At Teemuillan AC
Teemuillan AC celebrates its first year of operation with A B Poe Motor Company of El Paso hailed for strong year. Leaders B J Pumphrey Al Whitfield JJ Holder J Th Jackson Jack Besselley G L Quin praised modernization of Betty Bar service and used car divisions. Poe emphasizes ongoing effort for better sales and service while noting El Paso origin and top Chrys-Hor motor standings.
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Poo
Mr. Poe
Ne Dehayiment
SB. J. Pumphrey
Eales Tanger
al Whitfie
Weed Car
JJ Holder
J. Th Jackson
Jack Besselley
Nccerories Manger
G.L. Quin
A. B. Poe
EL Paso
A.B. Tot Motor Company
el Pro
United States
Jamming Brakes Wears Tires
Jamming brakes wastes tire mileage says M. Kindell of Golden West Tire Company. Do not jam or lock brakes except in emergencies. smooth, steady braking yields better traction and less wear, extending tire life from ten thousand to twenty six thousand miles for some cars.
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M. Kindell
Golden West ‘Tire Cons Peny
Fisk Distributors
Kindell
Service Hints for Motorists From a Local Chevrolet Dealer
Motorists face strong cross winds across the plains and must check car parts before adjusting mechanisms. H H McKinney of Mitam Chevrolet warns to inspect tires, steering, bearings, and shocks, and ensure proper caster camber and rear suspension for safe high speed handling in windy conditions.
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H. H. McKinney
Servies
Mitam Chevrolet Co
McKinney
Great Plain
Lie
Mekinnes
Automotive Almanac 1939 reveals vast car in operation totals
Detroit July 15 The 1939 Automotive Almanac published by Automotive News shows more than 5 600 000 Goo Wo passenger cars in operation nationwide with older models concentrated in 1929 1928 and earlier. It lists 3 800 000 trucks by model year and compiles extensive industry data including taxation production and employment for dealers manufacturers and the public.
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Detroit
Automotive Almanac
Automotive News
Independence Dry Tialiday
Lue Union
Automotive Indusor
Mls
Whitch
INAS
Plymouth
Buick
Willys~ Knight
Hupmobile Stil
Paris
Mneage Uhrt Automotive Neux
Bio Indus
Joske's Hold Photo Contest Opens For Old Portraits
San Antonians are invited to submit tintypes and older photographs to Joske's Studio in a photo contest. Entries include portraits, babies, families, and uniforms dating back to earlier eras. The exhibition runs until July 22, with judges selecting the most interesting images for later announcement.
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Stubio
Joske's
San Antonio
Bome
Te Photographa
Joxice
Josie Fiotograph Pudto
Dodge Sales Up 413 Percent In San Antonio Region
Registrations of Dodge passenger cars rise sharply in San Antonio and Bexar County. O W Mitchell of Mitchell Motors on Navarro Street cites Dodge gains and compares January May 1930 to the same period in 1923 with Dodge up 107 percent locally and 413 percent overall. Jordan Antony notes broad increases in all makes.
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Dodge Passengner
San Antonio
Bexar County
O. Wt
Mitchel
Mitchell Motors
Dodge
JO Navarro Street
Jordan Antony
Milehloll
Rotary Poon Lock Advances Car Door Security
A new rotary door lock claims to meet strict modern requirements. Chrysler 1953 models are highlighted as approaching tighter standards, while others praise the lock as highly satisfactory and improved over prior designs.
Used car sales policy cited by Carroll Cartwright Inc
Carroll Cartwright of Carroll Cartwright Inc DeSoto and Plymouth distributors says their used car operations follow a conservative policy. They do not take any old car in as a new car and stock safe models in good condition with a selection of makes.
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Carroll, Cartwright
Carroll Cartwright, Inc
DeSoto
Plymouth
Stis
Petfeles
Cartwright
ADK Customer Suggestions Inspire Auto Innovations
Chevrolet dealer TL D Ormsby explains that public input drives many car improvements. He notes engineers test ideas and the corporate process collects consumer suggestions to guide safer, more convenient and economical automobiles. He cites John Q. Public as a key source of innovation.
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Chevrolet
Ormsby
Ito
Englerrs
John Q. Publin
Tom
Cheyraleb Motor Company
John Q
Charles P. Kettering
Hind
Igeneral Motors Research Laboratories
AITO SALES MEET GALLED IN Sab An tonila Area
Distributors in the Sab An tonila region planned a large Frito sales meeting in Lig Ive roait Gaull Plorea street beginning with lunch. The program featured CLM Doolin of Dallas president, Pillow of Dallas, and W C Tauch PR director with talks on competition and advertising. The agenda included a visit to WOAL and a private prize section naming 26 Antonio women weekly. Frito operates plants in Thailng Houston Tulsa Memphis and San Antonio origin site.
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Sab Antonila
Waberucor
Gaull Plorea Street
Prita Company
Atet
CLM
Doolin
Dallas
Dinmic Pillow
Fritoy Stlesammnaget
CRI
Free Car Inspection Offer at Local Dealers
George Jones Inc Ford Mercury and Rincon Zephyr dealers invite motorists to visit their new location at 15 Main Avenue for a Bree inspection service. The free inspection covers motor starter timing carburetor compression distributor, and more with a full report. Also promoted are motor tuneups front wheel alignment and brake adjustments. Pontiac Motor Division GM publishes Owners Magazine to keep in touch with customers.
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George Jones, Inc
Ford, Mercury
Rincon-Zephyr
Main Avenue
Fran Worthy Flores
A. E
Campbell
Protest by Gar Ead Sparks Fear of Dictatorship
Frank J. Hogan, president of the American Burgssoosition, warned in an interview that both state and national governments extend beyond the constitution while the judiciary becomes a mouthpiece for political figures. He predicted a drift toward a modified form of dictatorship and said he will preside at the association’s national convention here.
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San Francisco
Frank J. Hogan
Ford Exchange Plan Praised by Ford Dealers
The Ford Motor Company plan lets buyers purchase reconditioned motors and sub-assemblies at low prices with a factory guaranteed satisfaction. Operators can swap in a factory reconditioned motor for a small charge, with warranties. Reconditioned items include carburetors, brakes, generators, fuel pumps, and more, all supplied from Dearborn and shipped via factory branches.
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Ford Motor Company
Tikmsy
Frank M. Gillespie
Herper-Gillespie
Ford
Broadway
Fourth
Guitrantes
Gillespie
Dearborn
Salinas Elected Head of League in State Position
Salinas was elected head of the League of Loyal Americans on Saturday. New officers include Esteban Carrera as vice president George Flores as secretary Alex G. Reyes as assistant secretary and Demetrio Ortega as treasurer. Alonzo S. Perales is the national rector general. Bilians succeeds Charles Albbiress as state president.
Imported shrubs push Texas yards toward foreign flora
An investigation of popular yard plants in San Antonio reveals many shrubs used in landscaping originate outside the state. Edward W. Knox notes ligustrum from Japan and nandina from Japan via Mexico, with other aliens like Italian cypress and Cuban pineapple guava common in local yards. Native Texas plants such as East Texas magnolia and yucca are also gaining use.
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San Antonio
Edward W. Knox
Texas Nurserymens' Association
Texas
Knox Saga
Japan
Mexico
Knox
M. N. Knox
Nurgeryman
New Orleans
Kroe
Chita Haa
Cuba
Police Draft 4 Out Questionnaire For Force Tests
Police and detectives on Saturday faced uncertainty as they filled a four out questionnaire aimed at assessing qualifications. The instrument seeks details on experience as police officers and in prior jobs, plus photographs, typing, shorthand, electrical, radio and public speaking skills.
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Ban Antonis
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