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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1932

Page

14

Buick Olds Pontiac Sales Parley Held

R K White a Buick Olds Pontiac Sales executive explained aggressive GM methods to meet changing conditions. He cited national exhibits in 55 cities and the formation of the new sales company. Grady Gamble named San Antonio corporate manager. dealer network to run as before with own engineers and designers.

General Motors R. K. White Buick-Olde- Fontiac Sles Company Mr. White New Sales San Antonio St. Anthony H.C. Gillespie Southern Re- Sonal Q Memphils White Buick-Olds-Penise Threst Esch Gamble Dallas Fone Pontiac Orgenization Pontiac Plitsbuch West Virginia

MIR PILOT PROMOTIONS AND BUICK STAFF SHIFTS

Promotion of flying personnel at American Airways announced by Hugh & Smith includes T J Halre moving from co pilot to fleet pilot and EB C Bowe moving from mail route to passenger service on the San Antonio to Dallas Fort Worth line. In Buick positions, BR WW Foy becomes assistant zone manager. B C Gillespie Jr moves to office manager and car distributor. Horney Tucker leads dealer accounting to business management. Lacey becomes parts and service manager. L H Logan named sales promotion manager for Dallas zone. San Antonio zone covers southern Texas from Louisiana to Crockett county.

American Airways Hugh & Smith T.J. Halre EB. C. Bowe Big Spring San Antobia Mall San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth Halre Paso Atlanta Bawe Butte Mont Gamble Pew Foy Buick Dakies B.C. Gillespie Jr Memphis Horney Tucker Lacey L. H. Logan Pontias Texas Lowisiena Crockett] County

Tank Connections and Access Cover on Fuel Tank

The Graham design provides easy access to tank connections on top of the fuel tank for the feed and gasoline gauge tube. A removable cover plate under the rear seat aligns directly over the connection to allow mechanics to inspect the connections and verify their integrity.

Graham

Magnolia Introduces Summer Preventive Maintenance Service

Magnolia Petroleum announces a new seasonal service for motor car owners. Vice president P. Angus urges hot weather protection, noting winter lubricants fail in heat and heavier grades are needed for crankcase and transmission. Use refined summer fuels for safer, economical summer driving.

P. Angus Magnolia Petroleum Company Southwest Angus Angunnald

Stunt Flight At Winburn Field May B Exhibition

The Guiberson oil-burning airplane engine, designed in Texas by Fred Thabeld, will be publicly demonstrated by Col. Arthur Gorbel in an Air Circus at Winburn field on May 8. The engine, tested and cleared by Gulberson Dipsel, is set for mass production in the coming months. Gorbel, a famed stunt pilot, will pilot a stunt ship powered by the new engine to thrill spectators.

Guiberson Texas Fred Thabeld Uut Art Goebel Gulberson Col Arthur ©. Gorbel Cren Gulberson Dipsel Engine Company Winburn Field Gulberson Company

Demonstration of Ford Models Attracts Local Interest

Herpel Gillespie showcased the Ford V-8 and four other models this week, drawing many interested residents to the display. Delivery is expected soon, with exhibits highlighting performance and features.

Herpel-Gespie Gillespin

Murray Motors Names Austin Willys Overland Dealership

Murray Motors announces Johns Brothers Motor Co Inc of Austin as the new Willys Overland dealership. Jack Lancwater of Murray Motor Sales says the distributorship will expand in Central Texas with Willys Overland and Auburn awaiting availability.

Murray Motors Austin Johns Brothers Motor Company, Inc Willype- Overland Auburn Cordanetomobiles Murray Motor Sales Company Ciaribniers Broadway Jack Lancwater Aunlin Central Texia Willys-Overland Asbturn Xnten Ingrenrs Alta

Hicks Rubber reports rising dealer adds in 1932

Hicks Rubber company reports steadily increasing unit sales in the first four months of 1932 while the tire industry declines. The Southwest Texas division based in San Antonio lists numerous new dealers across Texas including Acmt Garage in Mason, Lewis Chewolst in Goliad, Pat Marwehall in Llano, and many more in cities such as Dilley Seguin and Mission. Additional new affiliates appear under the Houston and Central Texas groups, with new associates in Houston, Nacogdoches, Medison gile, Goose Creek, and Dallas areas.

Uni Hicks Rubber Company Southwest Texas San Antonio Acmt Mason Lewis Chewolst Company Goliad Pat Marwehall Llano Dillard Brothers Dilley Star Tire Service Refugia D. W. Tuttle Poteet J. J. Frost Mission Dandy Rio Grande City Hurt Brothers Seguin Luling Kingsbury Huston The Tricks Rubber Company Cutlidle Brothers Houston Cadigan and Kolrh Harrisburg + Auto supply Haiston Bchafer Houston Heights Castorblend Oil Company Hoston Duke H. Herbert Nacogdoches Walter Bennett, Inc Gladewater Wakefield Super Service Medisongile R. O Tidwell Feed and Grain Company Maxiz Harper Tire and Battery Company Eastland Harvey Brothers Dante Anna W. L. Jake" English Dallas Thre Ue D and E Tire Company E. E. Doyle Hicks Hammond and Kirby OU Company Denton Sappenfield Whitesboro H. H. Mehaffey Breckenridge B. Duncan Hoyt Country Club G.G. Rumley Mallas

New Spark Plugs Urged by Dealers and Champion

Local automotive equipment dealers join Champion Spark Plug in promoting complete new spark plug sets during Champion's eighth annual National Spark Plug Week from May 9 to 18. Dealers report old plugs, used 10,000 miles or over a year, cause weak ignition and reduced power, while new plugs deliver stronger sparks, complete combustion, and better engine performance.

Champion Spark Plug Company Miliqnt Ems

Special Offer on Chevrolet Wash and Polish Service

The article markets a limited week long discount on Chevrolet wash and polish services from May 9 to May 14. Mr West, manager for the Chevrolet operations, touts the deep clean improve in appearance, while factory notes describe piston weighing and radiator styling as key quality features. Local dealers Smith Motor Sales Ormsby Chevrolet and Milan Chevrolet join in offering the reduced price from 2.50 to 2.00.

Mr. West Ghevyralet Motor Company Chevrolet Ue Smith Motor Sales Company Ormsby Chevrolet Company Milai Chetolet Company Me. Wesh AK Unis Mr West

Milam Chevrolet launches 24 hour night service

Marcus H. Clark general manager at Milam Chevrolet announces a 24 hour night service to meet rising demand for convenient car care. He argues cars have advanced but dealers lag in service, pledging enhanced quality and availability to match modern automaker progress. The service initiative, first tested years ago, aims to keep pace with evolving vehicle efficiency and owner expectations.

Marcus H. Clark Milam Chevrolet Company North Flores Martin Street Clark Loday Lodey Manihn Servion

De Soto Dealers Gainin Sales Record Week

De Soto dealers set a new weekly sales high for the De Soto dealer organization during the week ending April 23, with ratnd deliveries reaching 1787 cars. The gain compares with 894 units sold the previous year, a 100 percent rise.

de Bota Inc Plymouth de Soto

Cadillac factory offers endless car style varieties

The Cadillac Motor Car company could build 20 000 cars this year and never duplicate a single car according to L B P Fisher president This enormous range is possible because of the infinite variety of combinations of finish upholstery wheels and body styles.

Cadillac Motor Car Company L. BP Fisher

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