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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1962
Page
6
Since 1950 Arizona observes Blakely Days with seventy two new car winners to date all Arizonans. Blakely buys all cars for the giveaway from local Arizona dealers and maintains purchases payrolls and credit card receipts within the state boosting the Arizona economy.
Arizona's oldest continuous giveaway names 1962 Cadillac to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ross of Phoenix as Grand Prize winners with a year’s gasoline. Consolation prizes go to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hartung of Phoenix for a Corvair Monza and gasoline. Other winners include Jay Mitchell of Apache Junction with a year’s gasoline and James Park of Glendale with two years. One gasoline winner had not reported in by press time.
Thousands cheer Blakely Bonus Famous Cactus Tumblers remain the top premium in Arizona. Over 10 million distributed worldwide as gifts and home accents. Free with America’s Finest Gasoline purchases. coupons with 5 and 10 gallon fills at Blakely Service Stations.
Mr and Mrs Ross of Hammond Indiana have lived in Phoenix 17 years. Ross Drapery Service owner, he has used Blakely since 1949. He urges fellow Arizonans to check their tickets on Blakely Day, as 80 other Arizona winners agree.
Howard O. Hartung is shown receiving the keys to Blakely's 82nd new car giveaway a 1962 Corvair Monza from I. Kahn Station Man indicating the prize presentation event.
The Hartungs of 1985 East Yale Phoenix say they own Blakely products and Cactus Tumblers. Mrs Hartung reports losing her purse about 100 days ago after winning the Blakely Memorial Day Consolation Prize. They hope for its recovery as it may contain tickets for Blakely Day on July 4.
A compact history of Blakely Service Station from 1918 to the 1950s. It highlights early service standards, the shift from gas pumper to automotive specialist, and Blakely’s resiliency through war rationing, price controls, and ever-evolving automotive products tailored to Arizona’s climate. The piece notes Ethyl gasoline, Lindbergh, and advancements in plastics and high octane fuels as context.
Blakely distributes free tickets at all Blakely stations for Blakely Day July 4. Eligible winners share in 10000 in prizes with no purchases, no forms, and no need to be present at the drawing. Prizes include a 1962 Cadillac, a refrigerated 1962 Corvair Monza, or a year’s supply of gasoline.
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