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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1940

Page

11

Poe Motor urges spring tune up for better motoring

J H Jackson of Poe Motor company Chrysler Plymouth distributors says spring overhauling and periodic check up ensure power and economy for weekend trips. Services include oil change carburetor cleaning spark plug and distributor adjustment radiator flush battery check brakes and general car inspection for warm weather driving. The service department claims top readiness and efficiency within the Chrysler network.

J. H. Jackson Jackson Pervica Oone Chrysler

Federal Safti-Ride tires touted as safest on wet roads

E. E. Trundle, assistant district manager for Federal Tires, praises the Safti-Ride tread as the result of two years of research and testing. The tire features seven circumferential ribs with flexible blocks that improve stopping distance on wet surfaces and provide a quiet ride. Southern Equipment Co. has been named distributor for the area, with immediate delivery planned in San Antonio territory.

E. E Trundle Aistant Federal Tires VU. 8, Tire Dealers] Corporation Feneral Southern Equipment Company Fettern San Antonio Frank G. Atwater

Interior Painting Plan Under FHA Modernization Credit

Interior of the home may be painted with funds from qualified lending institutions under the Federal Housing Administration modernization credit plan.

Modernization Credit Plan Federal Housing Administration

Jordan-Ivers Make Sales Quota Early

Jordan-Ivers Motor Company in San Antonio reports a large sales quota win in the Ford Motor company contest covering February and March. They reached 408 new and used cars ten days early and expect to deliver 100 more in March.

James J. Jordan Jordan-Ivers Motor Company Ford Mercury Lincoln-Zephyr San Antonio Houston Ford Motor Company Detroit Mich Jordan Ajoyal Max Garrett Dick” Biering Jordan-Ivers Ons Bcret

Champion Studebaker test sets 27.55 mpg economy mark

Theo Weiss, young attorney and Junior Chamber of Commerce president, set a new national economy record for Studebaker by achieving 27.55 miles per gallon in a test sponsored by Winwich Motor Sales. Driving a Champion sedan from the San Jose mission to Pleasanton and back, Wells observed and Coppock supervised the fuel measurement under calibrated, sealed conditions. The test, part of National Economy week, excludes prior exposure to Studebaker cars or automatic overdrive.

Studebaker Theo Weiss Chamber of Commerce Winwiich Motor Sales Company Old San Jose Mission American Legion Wells E &. C. Cop-pock Menager Alamo Motor Club American Automobile Association San Antonio Coppock Weiss Studebaker Corporation Paever A. Junior Chamber of Commerce E. S.C. Goppoele Winerich Motor

Subway ex aides admit fix guilt in test scandal

Clyde Perkins 40 and Atwood Carlan 47, former employees of the Independent Subway system, pleaded guilty in special sessions to conspiring in selling civil service test answers to transit workers. Sentencing postponed to March 6.

New York Mar Clyde Perkins Atwood Carlan

Owners Urged to Tie Up Rabid Dogs in Detroit

March 23. Alarm over rising rabid dogs and bite cases prompts Detroit board of health to urge all dog owners to keep pets fed and confined. Medical director Dr. Fred M. Meader says a dog kept at home runs practically no risk of contact with a rabid animal.

Detroit Board of Health Fred M. Meader The Health Department

Cadillac LaSalle Plans Aired

Cadillac LaSalle plans spring merchandising and advertising initiatives to boost market share. Detroit executives FR. L. Birkenbaugh and E F. Korif will meet local dealer and sales representatives on Wednesday March 27. The move targets expanding sales as 2,000,000 new and used cars are anticipated in the coming months.

Cadillac-LaSalle Ynetory Detroit FR. L. Birkenbaugh E F. Korif

Tackle Nabs Boy After Auto Crack

Detroit report details a 15 year old student and a 16 year old boy aiding in stopping a 16 year old who fled after stealing a car and crashing into a tree. The youths chased the suspect for four blocks and brought him down in a mud puddle.

Detroit Satbon Tles Donald Reynold Keill Evans

Cadillac Style Notes Highlight 940 Convertible Types

Advertising plans outline details on new convertible body styles added to the 940 line. The discussion covers two tone exteriors and interiors, noted as a style emphasis favored by Cadillac. The briefing indicates further explanation of design choices and market positioning.

Cadillac

Track Greasing Prank Delays Edison Train in Michigan

PORT HURON Mich March 23 Greasing tracks near Richmond was a prank to slow the Edison train and glimpse Mickey Roaney a passenger. Circuit Judge L Telfer said the youths did not intend to wreck the train and denied guilty pleas. The Edison train carried notables for a film premiere on Thomas Edison’s early life. The court ordered a rehearing before Justice T H Sayher of St Clair.

Port Huron Mich Mar Grand Trunk Railway Richmond Edison Mickey Roaney Telfer Thomas Justice of the Peace T. H. Sayher St. Clair

Pantheress from Berlin Wins Two Week Swiss Vacation

Geneva, March 23. A pantheress from Berlin got a two week vacation in Switzerland after guards mistook a male for a female. Two male Panthers were sent from Berlin to join the female at Geneva zoo. The arriving animal proved to be a male and was returned to Berlin.

Geneva Switzerland Mar Berlin Genevese Zoo

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