Ford's 1957 Ford Models Debut at Ambrose Auto Co.
Ford unveils a complete redesign for 1957 with two sizes Fairlane and Custom plus Fairlane 500. New longer lower bodies on 118 and 116 inch wheelbases, redesigned frame and suspension, stronger materials, and the Thunderbird 245 hp V-8 optional across all models. New styling features wide hooded headlights, wraparound windshield, faux hardtop and true hardtop bodies, improved safety gear, and a broad options list including power features and optional air conditioning.
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Dearborn
Mich
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Weekend Guests and Visits Across Local Homes
Social notes list weekend visits and gatherings across multiple families in New Hampton, Fairbank, Sumner, and nearby towns. Attendees include the Griffins, Waskows, Banwells, McConkeys, Riecks, Kuetheds, Schuldes, Pals, O Connells, Gunsalus, and Arns, with mentions of a duck loss from stray dogs and a Milwaukee trip by several residents.
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Larry Seery
New Hampton
Ethel Griffin
Bannister
Waterloo
C. Douglas
Les Qakes
Fairbank
Fred Waskow
Herman Schwan
F. Waskow
Derwood Leach Farm
George Banwell Sr
Sonia
Donna Banwell
Ronald Kuethe
Edward Schulte
Bruce Pals
Milwaukee
Wis
Howard van Brocklin Sr
Lou Boie
Near
Hawkeye
Allen Memorial Hospital
Albert Rieck
Marlowe
Allen Rieck
Janesville
Erwin O’connell
Dale Grahlman
Walter Hoth
Clifford Gunsalus
Waverly
Emil Matthias
Ray Kuethe
Loren Arns
Arnold Rieck
Erwin Judisch
Marcus Dettmer
Tripoli Leader brief notes and social visits Oct 38 1956
Local notes recount guests at the Dilley and Fay homes. James Fay and John Fay hosted relatives. Emil Matthias visited in Waterloo. Donald Mirs visited New Hampton. A playful line notes that a bill becomes law when signed by the president. Leader ads promise results.
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Dilley
James Fay
John Fay
Emil Matthias
Howard Witt
Waterloo
Donald Mirs
New Hampton
U. S
Itch Me-Not Cream Promise From Dreyer Drug Ad
A local drug store promotes Itch Me-Not for eczema ringworm insect bites and foot itch. The ad touts instant drying relief and a money back guarantee if not pleased within 15 minutes.
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Dreyer Drug
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