Buyers Seek More for Money in Cars Says Eicher
Leslie Eicher of Tucker and Eicher notes buyers are more discriminating and intelligent. They want performance as well as appearance, and streamlined designs now offer more value, with manufacturers increasing features to satisfy the automobile buying public.
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Leslie Eicher
Tucker & Eicher
Eicher
Iowa
Washington
Ford
Mace
Glen
Iowa Avenue
Nine New Vehicles Licensed In County This Week
Nine new vehicles were licensed in the county this week including seven cars and two pickup trucks. Year to date totals show 4 896 cars and 646 trucks licensed, compared with 4 751 cars and 588 trucks at this date last year. Owners listed include T J Cantoni Washington Ford 2 door and R Gillespie Washington A D Stewart Keota Ford 2 door.
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T. J. Cantoni
Washington
Ford
T. R. Gillespie
A. D. Stewart
Keota
Car buyers press for roomier, durable 1938 models
Dealers say the average buyer seeks value, power, and economy. He favors larger cars with solid size and good lines, while women often decide purchases for families. Ease of operation, durability, and performance are key, with appearance still important.
Federal Plans For Community Forests In Washington State
The federal and state forest services begin a campaign to promote community forests in Washington and nearby counties offering free technical help trees at cost and loans. Officials cite benefits including watershed flood control recreation wildlife protection and local tax relief. Land can be donated or purchased at low cost with options for WPA assistance and small loans to towns in need.
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Washington, D. C
National
Forest Services
Washington
U.S. Forest Service
National Resources Board
Roosevelt
Congress
Forest Service
Europe
Ford Shows 1938 De Luxe Coupe Shelf Space
The 1938 Ford de Luxe Coupe features a large built in luggage area behind the rear deck lid that also holds the spare tire. It is powered by the 85 horsepower V 8 engine shared by all de luxe body types.
Details for Making Such Loans Not Yet Worked Out
It was learned that the specifics of creating these loans have not yet been worked out. No firm terms or guidelines are in place, leaving the program in a preliminary planning stage.
Patty Stewart Weekend Guest of Grandparents
Patty Stewart spent the weekend with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Townsend were dinner guests. Sunday evening at the Everette Stewart home Mr. and Mrs. Howell Davis and Ruth were callers. Ed Rees and Dorothy and Lucille Evans were dinner guests Sunday at the L. G. Roberts home. Hilly Waggoner of Washington visited his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John May.
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Hilly Waggoner
Washington
John May
Capitol and White House First Electric Lights
The Capitol received electric lights in 1879 and the White House followed in 1890, marking early adoption of artificial illumination in U S government buildings.
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Capitol
White House
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Mangold’s
Car & Radio Service
Golden Shell Knauss
Shell Station
Court House
Okie B. Honts
Davenport
John D. Durst
Wellman
J. D. Quinn
Roy Polson
Wehrle Motor Co
George Krebs
Riverside
Willys
BE. P
Bontrager
Erwin
West Madison
Phillips Gas & Motor Oils
Lee Sueppel
Patman
Economy Oil CO
Dale Gallagher
Marion Ave
W. F. Snowden
Don Bouton
NTO
TNE
Aury Matory
Candis Gants
SSS
Patty Stewart
Phillips Gas & Oil
Wm. Barth
Kiefer Garage
Buick
Pontiac
Chey
SI Chen
Coute
Coc-X Broadcasting
Cox
Barclay's Grace
Rastus
Brotha
Pres
Brotha Brown
Anding Garage
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