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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1931

Page

6

Chrysler sales get new impulse amid motoring push

In Cheveler and Wigmionins a public witness recounts a dramatic contest at a Gubleton Motor crater where a World series prize boosted Chrysler sales. Embleton, Wilson, and others discuss a $835,000 goal and a floating power concept while Chrysler’s growing presence nudges market activity and classified ads direct readers to Chesifirstinns listings.

Cheveler Wigmionins Gubleton Motor Crater Sania Elon al Wilson Qoa Chryelria Pirmmeaibaf Mhat Mir Wilton Eae Jett Jum Wilson Ramne Mark Angus Embleton Thor

Economy Plugs West Coast Trip in Model A Sedan

G H Gooch his wife and daughter completed a two month trip to the West Coast in their Model A Ford sedan purchased from Jordan Ivers Co Now two and a half years old They traveled 10227 miles through 11 states with a repair bill of 402 for a generator brush Gas and oil cost 1167 and the car averaged 2344 miles per gallon of gasoline

G.H. Gooch West Coast Jordan-Ivers Co

Yantis Reveals Innovative Milk Delivery Trucks

Yantis unveils new delivery trucks designed for milk routes enabling drivers to operate steering and braking from a single control. The design emphasizes streamlined access through a central console and is aimed at aiding milk dealers with efficient on road service.

Carl Spicial Caniral Loral

Embleton Sees Rapid Plymouth Sales Rise

Plymouth popularity grows in San Antonio and Southwest Texas as Embleton of Ambition Motor cites strong nationwide demand. Incomplete state reports show Plymouth leading sales, surpassing rivals by wide margins in the latest monthly figures across eight states.

Embleton Plymouth San Antonio Texas A. V. Embleton Lmbition Motor Company Ghrester Conlinwearinn Ales Ducust Telo Iniysrm Plyrouth Embleven

Cuban Auto Rages Open Havana Plans for Race

Cuba moves to resume auto racing after a decade with plans by the Automobile Club of Cuba and a trader committee. A contest for stock cars is slated for October 10 along the new Central highway from Lavana to near Le Mie City, with the I ciudad road terminus as a northern limit. Audiences expect a revival following Cuba’s recent highway expansion worth about 190 million dollars.

Ravana Cuba

Nash Six Offers Space Power And Silent Ride

Big roomy Nash car promises comfort and performance with a quiet body and chassis. It features Synchro Shift transmission and both Free Wheeling and non Free Wheeling models. Nash line includes Straight Eights with New 9-70 Series priced from 945 to 1375 and 9-90 from 1565 to 2025. Optional Synchro Shift available for 20 to 35.

Nash

Used Car Reconditioning Cuts Prices at Milaoy Chevrolet

Marcus H Clark general manager announced a September sales downturn tied to lower prices from new night service reconditioning of used cars. He said improved night work reduces costs, boosting value for buyers as reconditioning expense stays covered by regular pricing. October is expected to stay strong.

Milaoy Chevrolet Company North Flores Martinetree Marcus H. Clark Mion Chevrolet Augusy Clark

Ford Sales Dave Ends At Local Dealer Draw

A drawing will be held Monday evening at Pans, 254 South Floren street, for a prize fund of about 2474 in a Ford dealer contest organized by the Mearzan-Wandweard Attecom. Members and their families may attend as hundreds of chances have been issued to members of the organization over two weeks. The grand prize aims to reward sales staff and associates, with chances allocated to every participant and a final drawing to determine lucky numbers.

Mearzan-Wandweard Attecom Pans South Floren Street Fords Tincoln Fordson Raymond Wondyard Balurdareve Owill Wil Membora Alen Parvice Nalen Optanization Thease Yehanes Wond Ward Cave Lise Hetles

Mother of 11 and 38 Years Divorced Woman in Records

A woman identified by custody and divorce records, connected to Poche Smith, is noted in a local notice. The fragmented text references a wife and daughter, with unclear roles or dates. Further details are not readable in the supplied OCR snippet.

Es Poche Smith

Willys Overland Offers 12 Free Cars Contest

Murray Motor Sales announces a nationwide Willys Overland slogan contest. Entrants write 12 word lines, each on a separate card, for a chance to win one of 12 Willys Six cars. The event features on radio shows and the Willys Overland program, with winners announced locally and districtwide.

Willys Willie-Overland Selena Murray Motor Sales Company Willis Konight Willys Six Sundar Tistianal Radio Banksups Willys-Overland WOAS Lwvice Willys Overland J. Roy Murray Chia Conecen Dleg Murray American Auto- Mobile Association Addion Winsning Placrs Wikeo Peak Labor Day Ranay

Tires Cheaper and Stronger Improve Tire Tech

A 1920s automotive report credits advances from the United Rubber Company and tire firms to newer tread designs and lighter yet stronger materials. Experts claim open road speeds now average 40 to 70 miles per hour with better performance and roadability, while manufacturing shifts emphasize heat reduction and efficiency.

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Magnolia Company to publish Southwest history collection

Magnolia Petroleum announces a project to assemble catalog and publish historical data describing historic shrines along the Magnolia Trail in Arkansas Oklahoma New Mexico and Texas. EP Angus vice president says the aim is to identify historical spots for public access next year through booklets and newspaper ads.

Ithna Norentury Anriya Soung Prople Olbera Apola Ihrir Magnolia Petroleum Company Iit Oy Bookiet Pentral Magnolia

Value Of Two Cars Cited In Family Transportation

An article argues the value of a second car for a family to ease school runs, shopping, and pickups. It notes the rising price of new cars and advocates quality used cars as economical, stressing convenience for weather, chores, and weekend activities.

School Ansa Onmabs Chevrolet Company Ts. J. Ormsby Ormsby Hich Relient Anil Shen Cquear Renvie

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