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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1937
Page
5
C P Simpson Pontiac Motor general sales manager says knee action front wheels improve riding quality and will be standard in future cars. He notes many small-cost items add millions to yearly production value, such as jack pads gas tank protection fuses and valve components, all boosting dependability and service satisfaction.
Paul G Hoff man urges expanded and safer highways to support rising motor travel surpassing 200 billion miles and potential growth to 400 billion. He highlights misallocated license and gas funds, calls for state legislatures to restore road money, and notes independent automakers like Packard Hudson and Studebaker gaining share against the Big Three.
The best gift to leave a child is an inheritance of moral ideals that shape character beyond wealth or status, guiding decisions and integrity for a lifetime.
Grandview records show Mr and Mrs Paul Maxwell and family from Muncie Indiana visiting Delbert Maxwell over the holidays. D M Maxwell accompanied them for several days.
Claude Tucker of Tucker & Kicher Chevrolet dealers describes 1937 Chevrolet models with enhanced accessories including radio and loudspeaker placements heater defroster windshield spray system and factory pre-installed provisions. Engineers collaborated with the accessory division to ensure integration eliminating the need for extra parts like spark plug suppressors and adding improved rear view mirrors seat covers and streamlining.
Irving makes his first appearance in the Journal within Bernard McKeone's Cities Service station advertisement. The quiet boy will reveal his story over about six weeks and will offer a prize to a reader who has followed it from week to week.
The Journal reports Phillips Petroleum Corp representatives in the territory announce a new advertising schedule with twelve livewire dealers promoting Phillips gasoline. Dealers include Leo Sueppel, John and Fred May, Leeney Motor Co, Bill Zink, Sam Myers, Hollis Whiting, The General Store Gladwin, Malley Tire Keota, Friend at Brighton, Glantz Mofo Konross, J A Meyer Wellston, and Bill Barth as tank wagon man. A 1937 Lincoln Zephyr on display at Mace Motor Co accompanies the push.
The city gallery at Mace's presents a modern Zephyr sculpture titled Black Beauty. Curator notes emphasize sleek lines and wind inspired form as part of the current display.
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