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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1930

Page

26

Cash basis auto service plan spreads in San Antonio

San Antonio auto dealers announce a cash and carry system for all parts sales and repair work starting October 1. The plan, already in Wichita Falls and Fort Worth, aims to cut bookkeeping and collection costs by requiring customers to pay cash, with dealers benefiting from reduced bad debts and smoother operations.

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Caution in Cleaning Top Fabrics Warned by Auto Club

L. G. Evans, general service manager for the National Automobile Club, cautions that top fabrics washed with hot soapy solutions or containing any sizable amount of solvent or strong staining may crack.

Milieat Wirner L. G. Evans National Automobile Club

Chrysler Motors Ranking Third in Motor Industry

Complete yearly automobile registrations compiled this week by Chrysler Corporation show Chrysler ranking third in the industry. June delivery figures from dealers nationwide indicate Chrysler and Plymouth models holding third place behind two lower priced American brands.

Chrysler Motors Chrysler — Corporation Chrysler Chester Tawest Whem

Trost GSA Red Dealer Trost GSA Expands Texas Texas Mexico Reach

Treo I Trost Motor Company takes distribution of Heo passenger cores and Speedwagon in Texas counties and Mexican screen states. Agencies in San Antonio Houston Dallas with a local office inSL Braadiay. J Leo Trost presides. J H Lemons secretary treasurer. Browns named sales teller. various officers named in new agency setup. Reo factory zone office to remain in Dallas. Showrooms display Reo and Speedwagon models. service centers to be established.

Heo Texas Mexico Treo I. Trost Motor Company Sen Antor’s Houston Dallas SL Braadiay Reo ‘Motor Car Co Beame Jleo J. ‘Trost J .H. Lemons Trost Bir. Lemons Reo Trenent 8. T Browns San Antonio Lare G. Schildkoecht Holloway Smith G. C. Gooper Bert Brannon Hex Scott P. G. Harris S.J. Lepson Temonsly Makins Hep Motor Cac Company Daldias Trost Company Trost Som- Panr Reo Omners Constant Etten

Take Over Loc The Leo J Trost Motor Company Reo Distributor

The Leo J Trost Motor Company becomes the new Reo distributor in San Antonio. A view shows the building that was previously occupied by the Reo Motor Car Company of Texas.

Leo J. Trost Motor Company Reo San Antonio Reo Motor Car Company of Texas Leo

De Soto 8 Sets Economy Run Record From San Diego to Seattle

De Soto 8 achieved an average 6.18 miles per gallon at 40.22 mph over 225.5 miles in an economy run from San Diego to Seattle. Modern Motors, local De Soto distributors, received the details. Safe plant record noted with three consecutive accident-free months in Oldsmobile Viking factories, attributed to company safety effort.

DeSoto San Diego Calif Seattle Wash Setura Modern Motors de Soto Oldsmobile-Viking

Coste and Bellonte Fly Paris to New York in Record Flight

Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte praise Humble Oil and Refining for Stanova aviation gasoline aiding their non stop Paris to New York flight. They report the engine performance met high standards and helped set a world distance record, then pursued the Dallas prize after a celebratory New York welcome.

Pirin New York Diewdonne Coste Maaurice Bellonte Humble Oil and Refining Company Houston Biaware Emotion Camero Elycre Paris Manchuria Oil and Helming Company Texas Stanova Aviation Fasoling Alanova William Easterwood Dallas Choy Dal- Ina Jallas San Antonin Fyers Aesin Nave Aviation Toller Humble OU and Refining Company Tega Steraco Fallas Piecdunne Coste Maurich Reluonte

Nash Motors Plans Low-Priced Eight Car

Reports from reliable notices indicate Nash Motors will announce a new line of cars, including a low-priced eight that could be the world's cheapest. The rumor suggests two more eights in the moderate and medium price ranges, with production already starting on the low-gear platform and strong dealer orders.

Homer Nash Motors Company Silt Coen Pam Nash Nash Organization Romopa Warlava

Sparger Ties To Robinson Motors In Auto Firm Ties

J. Sparger, long involved in the automobile trade, is connected with Robinson Motors and other firms including Nedingen Slotars Inc Cludstarbile and Vikingelix Iritutora. Announcement by Kt. E. Rolinenn notes his extensive experience and public offering of only used cars by Thobingon Matera.

Tha Sparger Jarmeny Naked Car Managee Jaanzherry Motors Maginers Thes Hernma Nedingen Slotars, Inc Cludstarbile Vikingelix- Iritutora E. Rolinenn Ble

Chrysler Imperial Sold by Embleton

One of the era’s most attractive cars, the Chrysler Imperial eight, sold by Embleton. Krause of San Antonio purchased it from Embleton and will take delivery after a factory visit. Special features include radio, extra trunk, leather, wire wheels, and black green color scheme. Arthur Miltner named factory manager at Skymaw Steering Gear, replacing Dene W H Hoover in personnel leadership.

Ban Antonio Imperial Gog M. Krause Min Hia City Fimbleton Stotor Krause Chrysler Factory Ilag Metrilata Arthur Miltner Gldemobile- Viking Skymaw Fener Moura

Graham Opens Special Graham-Paige Fall Demonstration Drive

Graham-Paige dealers launch a national fall business drive starting September 7 with a value-giving display. General manager F R Valyoy says the Graham apparatus showcases Grabant sizes and four-speed transmission across hundreds of U S. showrooms. The event includes the Grabain sedans and deluxe town sedan, emphasizing renewed demand and Graham delivery through Guarantee Motor Car Co. and J F Tragan's firm invite.

Graham-Paige Graham Care F. R. Valyoy Graham-Paige Motor Corporation United States Graham Deriery Vaney Raham Cars Guarantee Motor Car Company J. F. Tragan Alautaista

Chevrolet Chief NEES LipLey cueDt ll War business

Delrgl, Mich Sept 41. D. G. Ubick notes improved demand in the Ulevco Wet Motor Co area after a field survey. Sales rise, customers show satisfaction with new to used car mix, and a positive sales chart supports the shift. Territorywide, sales compare favorably with last year. New white colors, R40 reductions on sport models, and wire wheels at no extra cost are boosting late season interest as public attitude turns from caution to confidence.

Mich D. G. Ubick Ulevco- Wet Motor Company Ibe Mississippi Blake Uly Simmre

Tractor and magnet drill through factory group breach

A tractor with a magnetic device rumbled through the Amellec Electric Magnet factory complex, disrupting operations near the nail and steel division. No injuries reported, authorities investigating possible cause and security lapse.

Omiamobite-Viking leip nails and _Stber

Chevrolet S Ride Winn Triumphs In International Road Race

Bac Alice and bin 1929 Cherno led in the international road races from Nuevo Lares to Monterrey Mexico, winning class B with a 14 1/2 mile course in about 1 hour 65 minutes 2025 seconds. Isler and Webster placed well as other Cher vehicles followed. teams include Ormesby of the Orme Chevrolet firm. Allen claims the big car has nearly 100000 miles driven.

Bac Alice and bin Chernolet Nuevo Lares Monterrey Mexico Allen Chevrolet

Associated Motors Changes Ownership Announcement

Associated Motors announces a change in ownership of the Lincoln distributor and Ford dealer operation. B. E. Broct becomes the present manager, with dates noting the transition on a Saturday, while Jan v. Jordan remains in the firm’s control under the Lincoln and Ford dealership umbrella.

Associated Motors Lincoln Ford Degrem B. E

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