The Cotulla Record (Cotulla, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, November 8, 1957 Page: 3 of 6
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1957
THE COTULLA RECORD
COTULLA, TEXAS
Page Three
1958 Pontiac Features All New Body;
16 Models in 4 Series; 88 New Features
Sixteen all-new models in four
series—headed by a “dream car”
•series of two family sports-type
cars—are presented by Pontiac
in 1958, General Motors’ Golden
Jubilee year.
A new body, new chassis, new
‘Tempest 395” V-8 engine, new
optional equipment and a new
.Bonneville series of family size
"dream cars” mark what the
division calls “the boldest ad-
vance in 50 years.”
“These bold new cars are both
a tribute to GM’s Golden Jubi-
lee and our own 50th Anniver-
sary,” S. E. Knudsen, GM Vice
President and General Manager
of Pontiac Motor Division, said
in announcing the new cars.
“Fifty years ago America’s
pioneer motorists welcomed the
new Oakland, predecessor car to
Pontiac. But outside of having
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SAFETY WITH FIREARMS
STRESSED FOR HUNTERS
new gold, rectangular crest fea-
turing a “V” on a grooved
background above the name,
--------- ! PONTIAC’, in block-style let-
wheels, engine and a body ofj tering, is positioned in the left
sorts, the 1908 Oakland bore no side of the grille,
resemblance to the sleek 1958 j The missile-type side mould-
Pontiacs we will present in our i ings sweep back to concave flat-
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Careless handling of firearms
is a good way to get to the hap-
py hunting grounds in a hurry.
Hunting is a grand American
sport, and one which can be as
safe as it is fun if every hunter
will take it upon himself to
make it so. says Ed Cooper, ex-
tension wildlife specialist.
Unfortunately, it’s the teen-
age group which suffers most
from accidental death and in-
juries from firearms. The
bright spot this youth problem j
is that with proper pre-hunting j
training these mishaps can be
reduced to the vanishing point, j
.Before letting youngsters go a-j
field with a gun, be sure they I
know thoroughly the rules for1
tsafe gun handling, advises
Cooper.
One of the first requirements !
r'or safe and successful hunting,
the says, is to know your gun
rand how to operate it safely.
Treat every gun with the res-
ioevl due a loaded gun and carry
it so you can control the direc-
.tion of the muzzle, even if you
stumble. And keep the safety
on until you are ready to shoot.
When firing be sure the gun
barrel and action aie clear ot
obstructions. Have a full
knowledge ol' the background at
which you are aiming so you
will be sure where the bullet,
.shot pellets, or slugs will strike.
Firing a gun .it a flat, hard sur-
face or the utmiee of water
might bring ilisasterou.s results,
for ricochets can be dangerous.
At target practice, too, be sure
vmu‘ backstop is adequate.
(Horseplay during hunting is
taboo. Never point a gun at
..anything you do not want to
shoot. Remove oil and grease
from the chamber before firing.
4Guns carried into camp or
home when otherwise not on
use should be unloaded, taken
down, or have actions open.
Always carry guns in case to
the shooting area. And at ter
the hunting trip is over, be
careful where you put the wea-
pon. Unload and store the gun
and ammunition separately be-
yond the reach of children or
careless adults.
Observance of these few sim-i
pie rules can help reduce acci-[
dents and make the coming
hunting season a more enjoyable
one. says Cooper.
dealers’ showrooms November
9. These cars are lower, lon-
ger, wider and combine high
performance and comfort with
high style and luxurious inter-
iors,” Knudsen said.
In addition to the top-of-the-
line Booneville convertable and
sport coupe, Pontiac offers other
new innovations for ’58. Among
them are a convertible in the
lowest priced Chieftain line, air
ride suspension as an option on
ail models, along with improved
fuel injection, introduced by
Pontiac last year.
Pontiac engineers list 88 new
features in the 1958 models and
135 separate safety features.
Striking “New’ Direction” j
styling accentuates the car’s
longer, lower, wider look. The
low, horizontal grille is topped
by dual twin head lamps and
rises above the heavy bumper, -
which incorporates massive [
parking and signal lamps. A!
es in the rear fender and frame
distinctive series markings.
From the rear the 1958 Pon-
tiac will be immediately recog-
nizable by dual twin tail lamps
above oval, fhromed, back-up
lamp ports, and the simply styl-
ed trunk lid bears chrome han
dies on each side of the superb-
ly fashioned name plate.
A total of 21 solid colors and
56 recommended two-tone paint
combinations are offered, some
in the new acrylic lacquers,
while interiors are color-match-
ed in fabric ami leather.
A new sculptured instrument
panel has key instruments gro-
uped before the driver for quick
safe reading through the deep-
ly recessed, two spoke steering
wheel. A non-glare instru-
ment panel paint protects a-
gainst glare.
Notable too, is the availability
of radio rear seat speakers on
convertables as well as station
wagons, a special decor option
on Chieftain models and a new-
adjustable inside sun visor.
Clearly identified accessory con-
trols are conveniently arranged
on the instrument panel within
easy reach.
Texaco Products
GASOLINE __ OILS
GREASES
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DIESEL FUELS
Phone 99
G. R. HOFF, JR., Consignee
COTULLA, TEXAS
Res. 199
SAVES TIME.
FOOO ANO
A BETTER WAY OF LIVING
For further information fill in below and mail with-
out obligation to
M. S. Alexander
'< Box 357
Cotulla. Texas
Name
Address .............................. ...............................................
Number in Family......................................................................
Amount you are now spend ing for groceries per week
$>20, $25. $30, $35
FINANCIAL REPORT
Dos Rios Soil Conservation
District No. 322
Cotulla, Texas
As of August 31, 1957
Assets
Cash on hand:
State Fund
Local Fund
Trust Fund
$18,250.59
2,996.23
1,520.73
Total $22. i 67.55 ,
Value of equipment $3,825.00 ,
Total Assets $26,592.55
Liabilities None
Glen E. Talbutt, Sec.-Treas.
G. E. GUSTAFSON
REAL ESTATE
Licensed Dealer
OIL and GAS LEASES
ROYALTIES
Los Angeles, Texas
A NEW KIND OF CAR IS BORN!
Tomorrow at your Pontiac Dealer's/
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THE GOLDEN’ JUBILEE CAR l
It’s a. revolution on wheels—boldly planned
from the very beginning: as a Golden Anniver-
sary showpiece for Pontiac and General Motors.
This one you really must see—here is a car unlike any
you have ever known! This Golden Jubilee Pontiac
is actually an all-new breed of cars—in four brilliant
series and 16 sleek models covering virtually every
price bracket.
In all of them you’ll find engineering advances so
daringly different yet so basically sound that they will
trigger the next big change in automobile design.
You'll find a few of these ideas illustrated here, but
even they can’t begin to tell the full story.
Why not be among the first to discover the newest.
When you meet this bold new Pontiac, you’re in for
a driving thrill that is impossible to duplicate in cars
of conventional design. So make it a {joint to see your
Pontiac dealer soon and prove to yourself that no car
in history ever left yesterday so far behind!
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STABILITY
Here is the biggest basic construction change since the
eariy days of motoring. Pontiac's revolutionary new frame
design is lighter, stronger, more stable than the
conventional box type used on other cars.
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Quadra -Poise
ROADABILITY
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Only the wheels know where the bumps are'.
Pontiac's new suspension geometry ends dive,
sway and bounce to bring you the
smoothest ride, easiest handling you've
ever known!
Conventional Spr.n**
Pontiac’* New Air Rkie
Ever-Level Air Ride
The most perfect suspension system ever designed—and Pontiac's
revolutionary Aero-Frame is speci/ically designed for it!
Air cushions on all four wheels literally float you oier the
bumps . . . keep the car p rfevtly level regardless of load or mad!
*An extra-coat tpiton.
Circles - of- Steel
SAFETY
Pontiac's completely new body construction
surrounds you with girder steel protection —
above, below, fore and aft. Now you can drive with ,
wonderful new peace of mind!
Tempest 395
PERFORMANCE
Try Pontiac’s new jeweled-action response!
Scores of exclusive engineering
innovations make Pontiac's hefty power
plant a miracle of smoothness . . ;
and you can choose fmm four horsepower
ratings including Tri-Power Carburetion*
and Fuel Injection*.
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The Cotulla Record (Cotulla, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, November 8, 1957, newspaper, November 8, 1957; Cotulla, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1158641/m1/3/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Alexander Memorial Library.