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Photograph caption dated December 28, 1964 reads, "That's what Melvin S. Minton, left, of Chatsworth says as he accepts keys to a brand new '65 Chevy II Sedan from Bob McCoon, salesman for Community Chevrolet in Burbank. Minton won his Chevy II in a national contest conducted by Kirby Vacuum Cleaners Co. by outselling many of his fellow workers. He chose to take delivery of his new car from Community Chevrolet in Burbank because of their friendly and efficient service."
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Community Chevrolet (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) Community Chevrolet (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)--Employees Automobile dealers--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Sales personnel--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Automobiles--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Contests--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Awards--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Handshaking--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Men--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Chevy II automobile Chevrolet automobile Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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