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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1936
Page
6
The piece notes independent carmakers like Studebaker and Willys Overland regaining market share after ongoing struggles. It highlights South Bend’s revival from receivership, approaches by other producers, and tentative merger discussions as executives weigh combining declining firms.
Funeral services for Grederiey Lageaster 74 former police chief will be held at 2 p m Sunday at Porter Ty chapel under the auspices of the Knights Rose Croix and Scottish Rite. Interment in City Cemetery No 6 Lancaster. A native of Arkansas she later entered cattle business and served as deputy sheriff in Mitchell County and as city marshal for 17 years. Survivors include wife Anna Lancaster son Banke Lancaster daughters Mrs Alfred Uhle and Mrs A A Uhle plus others.
A university ceremony honoring Major W. Attlefield, a leading Texas benefactor, will be held at the university residence with Mrs. Bene ict and other officials in attendance. The event marks ongoing support for the school and community initiatives, reflecting San Antonio’s weekly Light program and related local activities.
Almost years ago the first customer from Dad Nevelow’s auto supply store was Tehri Engleh Ashton. Jack Ashton, a regular customer for two decades, recalls Dad Nevelow and his boys Sam Leo Nathan and Arnold treating customers with courtesy. The Nevelow brothers organized a Father’s Day sale, working Thursday to Saturday to stage the biggest event of its kind in San Antonio.
Volmer Roberts of Jones Motor Company notes DeSoto Plymouth exhibit at Centennial built by Chrysler dealer Cargslee Motors. He says the $1,000,000 display features DeSoto Airflow and Airstream cars with color coded components, wind tunnels, and charts showing manufacturing, performance, and fuel efficiency gains.
A fragmented note questions knowledge of state and city traffic laws and driving duties. It ponders proper following distance and parking on highways with signs. The piece mentions meteorology themes and a distant call to police and nearby topics.
The notice urges regular maintenance of lighting and wiring in machines. It emphasizes checking wiring for wear, tightening connections, replacing worn wires, and ensuring sufficient power. If necessary, install reflectors for headlamps. Following these steps will yield big dividends.
Freeman cites safety advances by automobile builders as reviewed by the Society of Automotive Engineers at the national conference. He notes moves from locating gas tanks to rear positions to safety glass, stronger wheels, new steering systems, improved headlights, and steel shields to prevent breakage, stressing exhaustive testing of wheels and components.
Marcus H Clark Motor Co at 915 Broadway launches a special sale with every used car priced at 100 dollars or more including a free groceries offer. Gb Ives, used car manager, touts reconditioned stock and rapid turnover as cars move quickly to clear the lot.
Leatis Mason of Hollywood, featured with Anne Shirley in Miss, owns a pipe collection totaling 260 pieces. Among them is a pipe once owned by the Tadlan chiles Poowdhiattan, adding notable provenance to the set.
Gheysler and Plymouth owners may be assured of efficient repair work at Southern Motors Inc service department and shops on Treadway at Eleventh Street with factory parts and Chrysler Plymouth experts. General manager W. G. Hundrey notes rising business in service and shops, Bill Manuel leads the second floor repair shop, and Harry Wilson heads the service department offering expert guidance to Chrysler and Plymouth owners.
A bureau of public roads panel recommends a landscaped center strip on four-lane roads to separate opposing traffic. A three to four foot wide divider creates a safety island for pedestrians and allows limited passing. The plan is not advised for general use on two-lane roads.
Report from the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Rations Highway Users conference finds highway passenger traffic exceeds railroads. Even in peak years railroads carried at most one seventh of highway passenger volume. The data appear amid action to cut fares to aid railroads in regaining business lost to autos.
A reader explains that buying a cheap used car from a registered dealer often starts a path to buying a brand new automobile later. The cheap, easy payments build value and miles of service, encouraging the owner to pursue a new car deal when the bill is paid.
A fragment notes traffic rules on overloaded cars and penalties for loads extending beyond left or right fenders or more than three feet ahead. It warns packing camping gear or moving household goods could violate state vehicle code provisions.
Dramatic highlight unfolds in Horeywood as Rizale, advisor to Green "Mary of Scolvind," figures prominently in Katharine Venburn's latest starring film trailer. The scene promises significant impact for the onscreen drama and character dynamics.
Baker Motor company reports Ford V-8s excel in taxicab use with smooth braking and safe uneventful stops. Erich Bahr of Zong Cah Milwaukee cites 130 MG Ford V-8s in service and 52 Fords averaging 30,000 miles each, backing Ford brakes as best for taxi operations.
Advice urges buyers to demand a jack and wrenches with used cars to avoid being stranded. Dealers are urged to supply tools for customer welfare and repeat orders, noting that some cars ship with missing jacks as a common oversight.
A regional survey shows strong dealer participation and rising sales at the San Angelo open road used car sale. A. Lapham of Winevich Motor Sales touts guaranteed, well-lit showrooms and no-delay service to attract buyers. Bryant Motors reports steady oldsmobile sales and rapid turnover with "Safety Tested" used cars. The Big Hell Motor Company emphasizes cash quotes and abundant stock at 4 South Alamo Street.
The San Antonio Automotive Wholesalers, Incorporated, held a regular meeting on June 1. Officers elected: President Ray Sanders of Allen Auto Electric, Vice President HLH Grote of G-E Auto Supply, Treasurer FR G Cameron of Cameron Manufacturing, Sergeant at Arms B A Lindsey of B & Picton Ring. Directors named Wert L Garnar Mountjoy Parts Wayne Murray Southern Equipment John Phillips Streys Frank Lee White Callarat retire on board. Callahan lauded for leadership. Smith Young Tower offices remain. J To Bimmons is executive secretary.
Ford dealers offer a pre trip inspection to tune up and refresh cars. The program covers frame, carburetor, brakes, upholstery, under carriage cleaning, and a full wash and polish. Managers say it prevents oversights, improves comfort and economy, and costs little compared to potential major repairs on the road.
Pat G. Hoffman, president, reported to Winerleh of Ninerich Motor Sales that Studebaker factory sales to dealers, including export, show sustained gains over eight years from January to May. U.S. retail deliveries in May reached 8440, surpassing prior monthly records as dealer stocks fell amid strong demand.
Dallas June 20. Details of the annual Texas Bar Association meeting program on July 18 have been completed. Local committee member J. M. Burford announced speakers will include William E. Mastercan dean of the University of Missouri School of Law and Representative Hatton W. Sunners.
Returning from Dallas, Locke Motor Co president W. S. Locke praises the Ford display at the Texas Centennial grounds. He says the exhibit is among the largest and most educational ever, showing Texas produced materials used in Ford cars and detailing the state’s economic link to Ford through jobs taxes wages and dealer networks.
J H Dennis executive secretary of the American Vocational Association left San Antonio Saturday afternoon after arranging the national convention dates December 2 to 6 in San Antonio. Wy Fox serves as local chairman.
Cy Perkins of Liston Zander reports brisk open road sale activity with high demand for trade-ins at 629 Broadway. Roy Smith of Yantis Motors notes growing used car sales as week two begins. Frank Ritters of Harper-Gillespie cites strong stock checks and shopper interest at 9 Broadway. NeWitt Orme of Baker Motor counts record used car deliveries with no trade-ins in opening week.
Station KONO announces daily and Sunday spot announcements led by manager Gone Hoth to highlight the Open Road car and truck sale sponsored by The Light. The plan involves co operation from car dealers city wide as listeners are drawn to the unusual values offered. KONO broadcasts on 1870 kilocycles with a wide range of programs.
San Antonio dealers stage a citywide used car and truck sale with the Open Road feature. Reports from multiple stores show record used car volume, including $20,000 in sales over 18 days and a $100 factory prize won by Gene Meador Inc. salesman McCaney.
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