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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1936

Page

7

1937 Dodge Dodecine styles boast new all steel bodies

Announcement by Payne of Helff Chaney shows an array of features for the 1937 Dodge dine including touring sedans, convertibles, and limousines. Cars emphasize wind stream styling, facial expression grille, wider rounded fenders, improved rear lines, and luxurious interiors with sponge rubber padded safety roll for rear passengers.

Dne Payne Helff, Chaney’ Company Tovz! Deter J Plymaurk Rasan

WIND STREAMS DODGE 1937 LINE SAFETY KEYNOTE

The article outlines the 1937 Wind Stream model with safety as priority. It details instrument panel layout, new ventilated body sections, and moved engine position. Front and rear seating gains, enhanced suspension, and a steerable shock absorber aim to improve ride and handling.

Thien Passan

Dodge brake system described in historical chassis report

Revisions describe forward fons on chassis frame sills with arms linked to uprights and frontale joints. Full hydraulic brakes of the genuine hydraulic type are highlighted as a Dodge feature in safety tests and demonstrations. Specialized drum material and heat dissipating design are noted for performance.

Dodge

EATS PROFITS and Gifts Stir Curiosity at Hall Event

An odd note mentions Alexander Hall and a gift described as a Great Tone named Eady from Rian James. The text references profits, a writer, and concerns over using an animal eats five pounds of onal as part of the display, though details are unclear and artifacts are fragmented.

Alexander Hall Vertor Eady Rian James acTen

Universal Credit ties to Ford growth and office expansion

The Universal Credit Company notes its thirteenth year in the Ford market and outlines plans for 60 plus new offices nationwide by late 1994 with further 1997 expansion. It highlights low-cost credit aiding Ford sales of cars and trucks, including Lincoln models, and claims over $2.0 billion in purchases for more than 3 million Ford dealer customers served.

Universal — Crestit Company Vyas4n Cies Ford Ford Jhelters Universal Credit Company Ucg Universal Credit Lincoln

New Nash-Fayetlo Sedan Debuts With Advanced Features

The 1937 Nash Ambassador and La Fayette sedans are announced with 21 inch wheels and all steel tops. Beakley cites four door deluxe models priced around 51010 with features like power steering and flier brakes. Other expected models include a four door Nash Ambassador and a compact sedan, with new styling and improved safety gear.

Teakley Jack Neal-Buakley Ash Company Richmond Street Witit Brink Hrabley Moore Sinetig Amatazaly America Jawer Jairgs

Freeman’s Chevrolet dealers enjoy peak end of year position

Freeman, president and general manager of Mitain Chevrolet, notes dealers are in their strongest end of year position. He cites 42 months of sales totaling 1,142,482 new cars and 1,974,033 used cars, with inventories shrinking to half the normal total and less than one 1986 model on hand per dealer. The firm has completed a historic clean-up of stock and foresees a smooth transition to new models.

Chevrolet Freeman Mitain Chevrolet Company Holly New Chevrole Bex Ole Car Department Nesp Cary Chevrolet Organiation Petrott Anyra Dy Previnan

Manager Sparks Demand and Spare Ads for Chevrolet

The advertisement campaign highlights a May and June push featuring a Chevrolet fan and a great spare, aiming to boost sales during the fast selling season. It notes strong interest in used cars and implies avoidance of a stock issue through timely promotions.

Chevrolet

Battle Octopuses in Southern Waters

Report describes Ray Rucagen and Captain Bob Crswel Jr facing dangerous and man eating sea monsters in Southern waters. The narrative recounts several narrow escapes during encounters with octopuses, swordfish, and sharks as they contend with deadly sea life.

Ray Rucagen Woods Bob Crswel Jr Woo Ses

Attendance Ribbon Awarded at State Fair

A blue ribbon for perfect attendance at the state fair was awarded to Al Nye of Salem. His record shows he attended every fair since the inauguration 35 years ago, a feat cited at the fair’s ceremony.

Nere al Nye Salem

Panama Picture Promotes White Legion Film

The Panama Canal milestone is noted as Grand National releases White Legion in October starring Tan Keith and Tala Birett. The wartime construction theme ties to the canal anniversary and the film’s focus.

Panama Canal Grand National Tan Keith Tala Birett

Bandits Executed for Ransom Attempt in Peiping

In Peiping two Chinese gunmen convicted of kidnapping a minister's wife were executed by a live squad near the Temple of Heaven after abducting Mrs. Chughae-yang from her home. She was taken 30 miles from the ancient capital the same night.

Peiping INS Meaven Temple of Heaven Chughae-yang Anex-Miteister Pisland

Amazing new Dodge advertised as best value and feature rich

A dazzling Dodge promotion touts the 1937 model with new styling, safer all steel body, improved ride, hydraulic shocks, six to eight seat interiors, and fuel economy claims. It invites car owners to visit dealers and watch a network broadcast highlighting the car’s value and savings compared to rivals.

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