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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1931

Page

17

Willys Slogan Contest Grows In Popularity

Local promotion by Murray Battery Sales invites 12-word slogans praising Willys Six. Contest offers free Willys Six car prizes and radio broadcasts detail entry rules and rewards. Several radio programs will announce winners and submission channels.

Willys Wugenio Willys Six Club Ectons Mlogan Wilye-Overland Willys Biz Willys Keight Southwest Texas Murray Motor Sales Company Broadway Ninth Street WOAI S. Roy Murray Reed Murray Bator Sales Company

Chinese Officer Enrolled in U S Army Quartermaster Course

An officer of the Chinese army, Cat Mo Chun Li, reported to the United States Army quartermaster depot commander for a course designed for termaster officers. Col. Milash R. Hilgerd, school commandant, announced the arrangement in FRIDADELUCHIA on October 8.

U.S. Fridadeluchia Cat Mo Chun Li United States Army Quartermaster Depot Acteo United States Army Accartibe Milash ‘R. Hilgerd

Mountjoy Receives Largest Storage Battery Shipment

Mountjoy Auto Parts of San Antonio reports the largest storage battery shipment yet to Southwest Texas. From Goull Storage Battery of Depew New York three carloads of 60 batteries arrived for a new department, with Mountjoy expanding electrical equipment stock to serve garages, car dealers, service stations and fleet owners. The San Antonio store at 514 Fifth Street leads affiliations with Corpus Christi Beaumont Houston and McAllen.

Whitle Southwest Texan Mountjoy Auto Parts Company San Antonio C. J. Garner Goull Storage Battery Company Depew N.Y Monik Mountjoy Parts Company Garnsee Fifth Street Corpus, Christi Beaumont Houston McAllen

Tire Theft Advice Promotes Tire Serial Numbers

Police urge owners nationwide to record tire serial numbers to aid recovery. Detroit officials say thefts average fifteen daily, and identifying tires is hard without serials. Salesmen should stamp numbers on bills and walls, aiding police when tires are recovered.

United States William L. Dwyer Detroit Police Auto Detroit Sons Simpson General Gales U. S. Rubber Company Italy U. S. Mubber Company

Milam Chevrolet launches Get Ready for Winter campaign

Milam Chevrolet in downtown San Antonio announces a 40 day Get Ready for Winter campaign. Cars can be inspected free. inspectors provide detailed reports and priced steps, with home or shop service options to ensure reliable winter operation and economy.

Nilam Chevrolet’ Company North Flores Martin Street T In Marcus H. Clark Clark San Antonio Milam Chevrolet Service Man Cal Hiram ‘Chevrolet Company

Winter car prep saves trouble and expense later

Motorists should thoroughly overhaul, clean, and tighten the cooling system before adding antifreeze. The United States Bureau of Standards lists nine musts for antifreeze to avoid boiling off or damaging the system. Have service station work done if time or knowledge is lacking, and consult reliable firms in classifications 71 and 7 for quick money-saving guidance.

States Weather Bureau United States Bureau of Standards

New Plymouth buyers seek value driven Chrysler Plymouth car

Purchasers of moderate priced automobiles seek comfort, luxury, and economy in one car. I Y Embleton of Sembleton Motor Co notes rising demand for a vehicle that fits budget yet delivers prestige and performance. The new Chrysler six offers advanced features, counterweighted crankshaft, impulse neutralizer, and aluminum pistons, promising notable ownership satisfaction.

Fran I. Y. Embleton Sembleton Motor Company Chrysler Plymouth San Antoniang Java Aryslor Embleton Chrysler Highsomn Ptes SVKGB

Judge Prefers Latin to Cop English in Court

Kenosha Wis Oct 8 Judge Calvin Stewart ruled that Latin phrases are safer for minor offenders than desk sergeant English. He criticized records that use informal language like the bird was arrested and urged officers to stick to proper phrasing, calling it more dignified.

Kenosha Wis Calvin Stewart

Radio Phones Installed By American Airways

American Airlines installs two way radio telephone at San Antonio and Dallas stations to link pilots with ground stations. New equipment allows pilots to report position and receive weather, wind, and emergency guidance. Nine passenger jets receive radio beacon and weather data, aiding flight in poor visibility.

American Airways Dallas San Antonio Brownsville Jim Flyno Tnain G. Bude Wineboro Field San Antonio Hag Wits Waco Flynn Western Electric Meana Avid O. Enstoh Che Ok Biot Nol Department of Commerce

New Studebaker Records Shatter Mountain Climb Times

Jonking, the noted racing driver, targets beating all official hill climb records in the country using a Studebaker president light roadster. Under the American Automobile Association, Jenkins and his Studebaker Kayn set 80 new records including a record ascent of Mount Baldy near Pomona California in 9 minutes 4 seconds for seven miles and a combined fastest time trophy. He then set a second high gear record of 10 minutes 13 2 5 seconds, a feat not previously done by any car.

Jonking Dufieult Studebaker Auiccienn = Automobila association Toukins Mount Baldy Pomona Calis Jenkins Oan

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