The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 75, No. 134, Ed. 1 Friday, November 4, 1955 Page: 3 of 34
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56 Chevrolets Go '
On Display Today |
PUBLIC RECORDS
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THE ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Texas, Friday Morning, November 4, 1M
DRUG
STORES
one 2-7601
NEW DESIGN—Changes in front end have imparted a
more rugged, fleeter appearance to 1956 Chevrolets.
Grille, bumpers and guards, headlamps and ornamenta-
tion are of new design.
ally
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Man, at 87, Takes
81-Year-Old Bride
HOUSTON, Nov. 3 L “I feel
stems
tiviera
crafts-
nder-
that’s
U.S.A.
, bestl
Advances in durability, safety
and power highlight, engineering
achievements in the 1956 Chevro-
let, which goes on display Friday
morning at Western Chevrolet,
4001 S. 1st St.
There are 19 bodies in three se-
ries of the new cars, which is five
more than were offered at the
start of production on the 1955
models, and nearly twice as many
as were available 10 years ago
Particularly outstanding are the
four-door sports sedans introduced
in both the Bel Air and Two-Ten
aeries. - 5
Horsepower boost in the new
Bel Air series—Two and four
door sedans, sport coupe and
sport sedan, convertible. Nomad
station wagon and four-door, nine-
passenger station wagon.
Like the coupe, the sedan in the
MARRIAGE LICENSES Cowen. et ux; $10,550. Lot 18. B. F
Tavis Lee Ramey, 1134 Kirkwood St., Westview Park Addn
ana Bobbie Loyce Roberts, 1518' “ T D. Leon
„* ED IN COUNILCOUNE. mA Mas: M’mLE "B 1 Weed
valente RuMurez WE a E o ve suitLou Dore Chrane. et ux. to Curtise nel
over collision. ekeens $2,500. Part of Lot 2. Blk. 163,
Valente Ramirez and Cosme Perez vs Atane
Texas Department of Public Safety and
Homer Garrison, director, suit for restrain- H
ing order. ne
k Whittenburg, et ux, to Opal
et u; $10 and assumption of
MnaLa
100. The north
at of Country
NOW
For the "
first
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908 Mows mat
"FRIED
time
Ever
Your
Grocer
w M Estes vs. James H. Gadbee, suit ‘.OfLot
on promissory notes Cub Addn.
Bill Dehling Jr. vs. O. J Harden, suit 1. D Hopkins, et ux, to R. W, MeBon-
on account. hell, et ux: $10 and assumption of note in
FILED IN 42ND DISTRICT COURT Iprizinal sum of $8,650. Lot 1, Blk.
J R. Black. Presiding Judge See, 6. Elmwood West Adda
Geraldine Richardson vs. J. B. Richard- O. S. Leveridge, trustee to Ethel M
son suit for divorce, i Burks: 12 375. Lot 6. 14. see. a
Bobby P. Williams vs. Amelia Williams, Oakwood Addn,
FILED IN IMTH DISTRICT COUNT NS S-eurridse-atrustee to william 3.
Owen Thomas, Presiding Judge st. , oakwoo Aaneo. Lot %. Bik. 19.
James L. Cullar vs. State Farm Fire
and Casualty Co., suit on insurance.
NEW CAR REGISTRATIONS
P A Diltz Jr , Merkel. Chevrolet. j
Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York,
735 Victoria St., Ford.
oe N. Murchison. Merkel. Ford.
L. D. Simpson, 1965 Oak St., Studebaker.
Poj b k* Merkel, Ford.
A H Morris, 1417 Washington Blvd.
Pontiac.
the cargo area when the seating Chrysler H.: Jackson. 1190 Butternut St.
capacity is not required in the rolicereli ' Swafford. San Angelo, Chev-
€ Gerald Reeves, Odessa Chevrolet
body the third of rows of EWofl E Crumpton, 649 Westmoreland
seats is removable The second s CART ElTraylor. 1233 Beech st. stude-
row, with a divided hinged seat Bahry E. Young. 1113 N. 7th w.. Mere-
to afford easy access to the rear. “S. F Wyatt. 1257 Locus st. Chevrolet,
folds down when not needed for Res eokeen p ue s TOrd.
Albert Carlton Barber, 3921 Lynnwood
Lane, Ford.
voe A. Acuna, Trent. Ford.
Jerry Dodd. 2371 Moore St., Buick,
*. J. Hitt. Big Spring, Oldsmobile.
Bel Air series will receive luxury
treatment. The upholstery features
pattern cloth contrasting or blend
ing with leather grain vinyl. Light
tone perforated vinyl is used for
the head lining, while dark tone
carpet covers compartment floors
front and rear.
The nine-passenger station wag-
Chevrolet runs the gamut of the
line of passenger car engines, he- | oils are built for complete use of
ginning with a 140-horsepower six
which replaces the 123 and 136-
horsepower sixes in the. 1955 line
Also offered are three V-8s, in-
cluding a 162-horsepower engine
for cars with standard transmis-
sion, and a 170-horsepower engine
designed for Powerglide.
I A new filter system prolongs en-
gine life by providing cleaner oil
for the cylinder walls, bearings
and other moving parts. A special
bypass safeguards the engine
against any restriction in the fil-
ter.--------------------—__
Gas Filler Concealed
A novelty on the new Chevrolets
is the location of the gasoline
filler, which is concealed by the
I Evans, were married after "going
1 steady the past two months."
"I have 17 grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren but I’m not
old,” she said. "I’ve just been
around a long time.”
just like a kid again," said Paul
Dawkins today just before bis wed-
ding.
Dawkins, 87-year-old retired
building contractor, and his 81-
year-old fiance. Mrs. Marcena
Angelo Probe Set
1 SAN ANGELO (P) - Alleged ir-
regularities at the Torn Green
County jail will be checked by a
grand jury Wednesday
hinged rear left tail lamp
The following bodies will be
available in the 1956 Chevrolet
line:
seating.
Directional signals, formerly an
extra-cost item, are now standard J
equipment on Chevrolets.
Special kits containing factory-
approved seat belts and shoulder % Rhoden Suea
harness components are also being Park Addn
a . Martha Todd
offered. ••P
NEW TRUCK REGISTRATIONS
Craig Humphreys, Merkel, Ford pick-up.
WARRANTY DEEDS
John J. Toombs to C. J. Henson; $1,200.
t. of Lot 11. Blk.
1 Blk 15 North
___I to C. J Henson: $10 and
- co siderations. Part of Blk. 26. North
Park Addn. •
John J. Toombs, et ux. to J. W. Baird:
$250 and execution of note for, $6,625. 6%
acres out of L. Bowerman Sur. No. 83.
C A. Henson to O. C. Baker, et ux;
House Fire Burns
Divon, Mattress -Marai E 5WR. 7 a
A - L. Musgrave, et ux: $10 and other
A divan and mattress were de-' erations. Lot l’' Bl. 11 Oakland
w°. 8. Leveridge trustee,to, William a.
Neal et ux; $12,800. Lot •. BIB 19
Se. 3, Oakwood Addn.
: McKinnon Lumber Co. Inc. t* Henry
Williams et ux; $6,500. Lot 4, BL 1
Woodland Addn. -
Kenneth L’ Musgrave, et ux, to Anderson
D. Riddle, et ux: $13,650. Lot If, Blk. 16, ■
Oakwood Addn. Sec. 2.
TERRELL'S '
LABORATORIES
Announce the Removal of
Their Downtown Office
TO
X- MEADOWS
MEDICAL CENTER
1325 HICKORY ST
PHONE 4-5191
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stroyed by fire in the bedroom ofMarshall E Boykin, et ux. to o.” s.
Leveridge. trustee: $10 and other consid-
or tons. Lot 8 Blk. 19, Sec. 3. Oakwood
One-Fifty series-Two and four a three-room frame house at the __
door sedans, utility sedan and rear of a lot at 626 Cottonwood Addmahan £ Boykin .. to o s.
I two-door, six-passenger station St., about 11:30 a.m. Thursday. eridse trustee: $10 and other consid-
r t ore Lot 6, Blk 14, Sec. 2. Oak-
wood Addn.
Elmer E. Hardin, et ux. to Nathan Mor-
r ■ stee: $10 and subject to note in
original sum of $7,950. The north 38 ft. of
wagon. , | The fire, which Fire Chief D. C.
Two-Ten series—Two and four Musick said was caused by chil-
door sedans, Delray coupe, sport dren playing with matches inside
coupe and sedan, two and four- the house, caused little damage
door six passenger station wag- to the structure It was occupied
ons and four-door, nine-passenger by Robert Lee Lane, the chief re-
ported
station wagon.
11, Elmwood West Addn. ,
onnell, et ux, to Lonnie Dell
ux; $10 and execution of
w. Lot 25,Replat of Blk. E.
No. 1. Westwood Addn -
es > trustee, to Roy E. Me-
Has
Southern Queen
BROWN ‘N SERVE
FRIEDCHICKEN
THE BUSY HOUSEWIFE CAN SERVE *
DELICIOUS FRIED CHICKEN
IN JUST i MINUTES
ASK YOUR NEAREST GROCER
Shortie
a saucy glove by
Be sure to see
V Vol v IV OUU
Ford’s new 202-h.p. Thunderbird Y-8!
It's comforting to know you have the most spirited
power on the road. Comforting because you know you
can pass inI safe seconds when every second counts.
Ford's 202-h.p. Thunderbird Y-8, the same basic
. . . _ engine that powered the Thunderbird, brings you this
E II feeling of confidence in any Fordomatic Fairlane or
uIAIEA LAMABAAGLAL Station Wagon model that suits your fancy.
YUMI U DOTS Ford is styled after the Thunderbird, too!
- There' s a special feeling of pride that comes from own-
— ing the best-looking ear in the block . . . the ear that
f looks low, lively and lovely like the Thunderbird! And
■ inside, you live in the lap of luxury. Refreshingly new
BATEEA ATA99 upholsteries reflect your own good taste . . . blend with
the exterior... and are long-wearing, too!
•ou With Angle-Poised Ride,‘56 Fords ride and handle
• • every inch of the way like the fine ears they are!
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You’ll feel safer, more secure with
Ford’s new exclusive Lifeguard Design!
No matter which of Ford’s 18 new models you choose,
you get the added protection of Lifeguard Design—the
most important safety news in a generation! It includes
a deep-center Lifeguard wheel to cushion you. Lifeguard
double-grip door locks, optioned Lifeguard cushioning
. for the instrument panel and sun visors, and optional
seat belts ... all to help protect you and yours.
invited
You are cordss Ford-the
to seetihenle largest number
car withdesired features
• of most deoe
New Ford Club Sedon . . . Thunderbird in looks . . . Thunderbird in power, too P.B.A.
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