This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1932
Page
5
Local garages advise thorough pre winter car checks to prevent breakdowns. They urge attention to batteries oil levels radiators heaters frost shields and anti freeze while noting the higher repair costs that follow neglect. The page also promises a free theatre ticket with each ad.
The Exide Battery Shop operated by A. J. Franzen offers general battery repair and sales. It also features General Electric radios refrigerators and home appliances and radio repair. Mr. Franzen has ten years of local business experience and a large customer following.
Jackson Motor Service run by Earl Jackson in the Armory building offers modern shop facilities and skilled assistants Franklin Waggoner and Owen Ross. The garage stays busy in cold weather as the new wrecker attracts customers. Earl Jackson previously owned Motor Inn in town.
A Washington business notes rapid growth as Economy Oil opens a new station on North Marion Avenue just south of the tracks last June. Operated by Jim OMeara and Mike Dunlap, with Dale Gallagher employed, the independent firm cooperates with local civic projects and attracts widespread driver support.
I L Fenn, a skilled auto mechanic, opened the Fenn Garage Mod. Ist. at 112 East Second St near the east end of gasoline league. The business offers year-round car service for a nominal sum paid in convenient installments and has quickly drawn many motorists due to low overhead and prices.
The Farm Bureau station began operations here June 18 with Ed Rich in charge. Purely eco operative, it was created by local farmers. All products come from the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Service Co. The station features a winter anti knock suitable for cold weather.
Hudson Terraplane dealer Mangold's Garage operates in Washington offering National Patterns and Tires with a guarantee. The shop emphasizes an efficient service department and trustworthy maintenance as part of its current activity.
Notice states a special article on winter driving hazards to be featured on this page four today.
Chevrolet will publicly display its 1933 models on Saturday December 17 in over 10 000 dealer showrooms across the United States. H J Klingler vice president reports 50 000 display cars ordered and many retail orders placed as dealers preview the new Fisher no draft ventilation and longer wheelbase at Milford proving grounds and in other cities.
Brown's Super Service, located just north of the State Theater, has served customers for 15 years. The shop expanded from a repair and vulcanizing unit with one pump to a full service station offering batteries tires radiators gas and oil. The merchant emphasizes low prices and dependable merchandise to attract a growing customer base.
A Washington based law firm is noted for its reputation in handling cases with integrity and transparency. Clients describe dependable service, clear guidance, and ethical practices as core strengths of the firm.
The Mace Motor Company Ford garage promotes its efficient service department with well equipped heated facilities and competent mechanics. It notes a 20 to 40 percent reduction in this department and a growing list of satisfied customers. The shop offers battery work grease and oil and all kinds of repair work.
Tucker and Eicher Chevrolet Garage is an established Washington dealer known for selling Chevrolet cars for years and running a modern service shop in Iowa. Factory equipment and trained mechanics support service and repair, with customer satisfaction and car performance as the priority.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.