Jordan-Ivers Motor reports strong midyear gains in San Antonio
Jordan-Ivers Motor Company reports a strong first half with Ford V-8 deliveries exceeding 400 and over 900 used cars sold in San Antonio. Parts and service volumes rose 25 to 40 percent versus last year. The firm cites a new self-serve Ford parts store and improved customer care as key factors. James J. Jordan notes the outlook for the second half remains positive.
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Jordan-Ivers Motor Company
Ford Dessershin
South Alamo
South Sir Mary's Street
James J. Jordan
San Antonio
Jordan
Sto
Jordan-Lyers Maltains
Ford
Dodge Value Making Sales Boosted by Red Ram Engine
Halff-Chaney company vice president Joe Wayne credits solid sales of six passenger cars and trucks to Dodge engineering. The 1938 Red Ram engine features include steel valve inserts, water spray on exhaust valves, full length water jacket cooling, aluminum alloy strut pistons, high compression head, automatic carburetor heat and water temperature control, all reducing fuel use and operating costs.
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Joe Wayne
Halff-Chaney Company
Dodge
Payne
Dodge Engineering
Ray System Aids Auto Buyers
A novel X-ray style display clarifies Nash and Lafayette car features for buyers. G R Beakley notes views reveal body and chassis details clearly, stressing key points silhouetted against outer structures. Barbara Stanwyck stars in a fashion plate gown show in REO Radio pre-Wire "The Bride Walks Out."
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Nash
Lafayette
G. G. Beakley
Jack ‘Weal-Beakley
Richmond Street
Barbara Stanwyck
REO
Hit and Run Menace Should be Erased Declared Freeman
Freeman of Milam Chevrolet declares hit and run menace must be erased after 1835 fatalities and 4000 serious injuries from reckless drivers. He urges prompt first aid, speedy hospitalization, and stronger public cooperation with police to curb hit and run incidents.
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Freeman
Joe Freeman
Milam Chevrolet Company
Mr. Freeman
Chevrolet
DeSoto sales gain shown nationwide in first quarter
DeSoto sales rose in the first quarter to 7358 units from 6302 a year earlier, a roughly 50 percent gain, per Volmer Roberts of Jones Motor Co the DeSoto Plymouth distributor in San Antonio. The firm highlights its star value used car policy and robust service and parts departments as part of its modernization while noting its broad geographic strength.
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DeSoto
Volmer Roberts
Jones Motor Company
Loral DeSoto
Plymouth
Roberts
Jonex Motor Company
San Antonio
DeSoto-Flymouth
Star Value
Broadway
Clark Glo Service Work
Marcus H. Clark of the Marcus H. Clark Motor Company, exclusive Pontiao dealer on Broadway at Tenth Street, emphasizes that modern car manufacture requires authorized service. He notes their shop provides efficient service and repair for Pontiac owners with a complete line of genuine Pontiac factory parts and specialized tools.
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Marcus H. Clark
Marcus H. Clark Motor Company
Pontiao
Broadway
Tenth Street
Clark
Toola
Centennial Good Will Caravan Promotes Texas Centennial
A crowd greets the Oldsmobile Centennial Good Will Caravan in front of Bryant Motors, Oldsmobile distributors. The display features a 1902 vintage Olds and a 1910 model claimed to outrun a passenger train. The tour, organized with Pontiac Motor Company support, highlights nationwide interest and a trained corps of Pontiac mechanics for service.
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Bryant Motors, Inc
Oldsmobile Distributors
Orsinger Motor Wins Hudson Recognition for May Sales
The Orsinger Motor company earned special notice from Hudson Motor Car for May sales. A letter from Hudson president A H Barit commends the dealer, noting Hudson and Terraplane sales for the first five months of 1936 are 325 percent ahead of a year ago. May sales exceed May 1934 by 44 percent, with June running ahead of any similar period since 1928.
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Orsinger Motor Company
Hudson Motor Car Company
A. H. Barit
Hea
Vacational inspection service launched by Herper-Gillespie Ford
Herper-Gillespie Ford introduces a vacational inspection service to prepare cars for trips. The program includes oil changes, carburetor adjustments for hot weather, and tightening of moving parts. A new radio repair department complements a modern service facility aimed at reliable pretrip operation and Ford-authorized standards. The San Antonio dealership highlights growth in sales and service, plus a wide selection of used furniture and appliances in its classifieds.
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Herper-Gillesps
Ford
V. W. Marburger
Ford Motor Company
Herper-Gillespie
San Antonio
Southwest
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Pontac Motor Company
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Detroit
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Flint
Milam Chevrolet CO
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Ormsby Chevrolet CO
South St. Mary's
Smith Motor Sales CO
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