Lusk Free Lance, August 20, 1931

BOYD CHEVROLET, INC. TAKES OVER INTEREST OF MIDWEST MOTOR CO.

Open Authorized Chevrolet Sales and service in Remodeled Hitshew Building.
Negotiations, which have been going on for the past several weeks, were concluded last Saturday, when the interests of the Midwest Motor Company, as local authorized Chevrolet dealers, were purchased by the Boyd Chevrolet, Inc., a new Lusk organization, composed of S.W. "Dade" Boyd, Wm. and George Mill. The Midwest Motor Company is headed by Henry Bredthauer.

The Boyd Chevrolet will have headquarters in the Hitshew building, just east of the Henry hotel, which was recently vacated by the Niobrara Motor company. The building has undergone a thorough renovation and considerable improvement has been made including the housing of a large office, sales and display room.

Besides being authorized dealers for Chevrolet motor cars, the new organization will carry and has already stocked a complete line of parts and accessories for the convenience of Chevrolet users. Gasoline and oils will also be available. A repair shop will be maintained in connection with the sales service and expert mechanics will be employed to do the work.

Mr. Boyd, president-manager of the concern, is well known to many Lusk and Niobrara county residents. He was engaged in garage business here for several years, leaving in 1923 to go to Glenrock, where he owned and operated a garage business. His confidence in this particular section of the state prompted him to relocate here. Billie and George Mill need no introduction from us, and we join their many friends in extending best wishes for their success in the new and progressive enterprise. They will be glad to meet their friends at the headquarter location.

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The Lusk Herald, January 22, 1942

"Boyd Chevrolet Co. moves February 1st to building 2 blocks north of C. & N. W. Depot now Boyd Body and Fender Shop.

The curtailment of production of automobiles and tires make it necessary for us to reduce expenses and this can best be done by combining our two plants under one roof, whereby we hope to merit the business of our many patrons. 

Continuing all services to keep your auto in the best possible running condition."

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The Lusk Herald, June 7, 1945

Denver Man Buys Interest in Chevrolet Co. With Boyd

Guy B. Wasson of Denver has purchased a controlling interest in the Boyd Chevrolet Co., as that firm begins an expansion program that will include the erection of a new, modern, streamlined building on lots across the street north of the Western Repair Shop.

The firm is being incorporated under the name of Wasson Chevrolet, Inc., with Mr. Wasson and S.W. Boyd as major stockholders.

The new building will be erected just as soon as a permit and materials can be secured. It will be a building of 10,000 feet of floor space, 150 in depth, with the front to the south The building will be located on the lots as to provide a large used car space. Until that building can be erected, business will be conducted from the present quarters just north of the State Highway garage.

Mr. Wasson has been with the Chevrolet Motor division, Denver zone, for the past 16 years. He came to Lusk last Thursday to begin work here. Mrs. Wasson, and their son, who is graduating from East High School, will likely move to Lusk next week.

Although the new car supply is still uncertain, Mr. Wasson says they expect to have trucks and pickups for sale this summer. It is possible new passenger cars will be shown by late fall.

The Boyd Chevrolet garage was established here in 1931 by S.W. boyd in the building now occupied by the Western Repair Shop. However, Mr. Boyd has been in Lusk since 1900, during the early oil boom operating the Ford agency here and later selling to T.A. Godfrey and Glen Willson. Three years ago Mr. Boyd moved his Chevrolet business to his own building which he now uses. He also owns the lots on which the new building will be erected.