Cars and characters of High Point street scene
A fragmentary column sketches readers and locals in High Point noting Bilavis Davis son of Mr and Mrs Jus Davis can name many car brands Coy Rhodes at Lyles Chevrolet and a humorous tale of a rabies dog with a broom. Grady P Phillips starts a new business after leaving Lyles while Horace Gilderton and Harvey Embler appear in a casual scene. Clarence Haley buys a large Dodge bus.
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High Point
Bilavis
Jus Davis
David
Coy Rhodes Antic
Lyles Chevrolet
Goliath
Grady P. Phillips
Lyles
Horace G. Ilderton
Harvey Embler
Harvey
Clarence Haley
Haley
Pontiac Costs Only 23 Cents Per Pound
D A Bathrick of Pontiac Motor Division explains how the cost per pound and horsepower have changed in 30 years noting 1909 Oakland base price 1200 dollars and a 1926 Pontiac with weight 3195 pounds. The chart shows weight and price per pound falling from 75 cents to 28 cents and price per inch of wheelbase decreasing from 12 to 6.69. The piece reflects on enduring appearance and capabilities of 1926 cars.
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D. A. Bathrick
Pontiac Motor Division
Pontiac
Bathrick
Oakland
A Journey Through Early Auto Lore and Local Tales
Community notes recount visits to Gate City Motors Tom Winslow Irene Granny Albertson and June Johnson amid car lore The 1909 Oakland catalog details motor tech including a four cylinder 40 hp engine price 75 cents per pound and later 1926 industry shifts toward streamlining tires and closed bodies
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Pontiac
Gate City Motor
Tom Winslow
Tom
Irene
Gate City Motors
Tom English
Ford
Sheraton
Furniture City “Motors
John” Smith
Suzy-Q” Williams
Charlie McCarthy
Carrick Kivett
Man Debbil
Oakland
The
New Chevrolet Sales Records Established By 1940 Models
Detroit April 20 W E Holler says continuing sales and advertising push lifts 1940 Chevrolets to new records. March total 106,091 the best since April 1937. first quarter up 33 percent from 1939 with October 1 1937 to date up 111 676 units. Chevrolet gains market share to 43 3 percent through February, and used car volume rises to 427 754 in Q1. Holler tours dealers coast to coast ahead of spring demand.
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Detroit
Chevrolet
W. E. Holler
Heller
Midwest
Pacific Coast
Lyles Chevrolet Company
North Main Street
Man Slaps Wife In Court Faces Two Years
In Rutherfordton on April 20 a man pleaded guilty to assault after telling Recorder C. B. McRorie he would prove it. He then slapped his wife in the courtroom. The judge sentenced him to two years for assault and six months for contempt.
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Rutherfordton
C. B. McRorie
Church seeks missing red song books during spring cleaning
The Methodist Episcopal Church in Grand River, Louisiana, announces a housecleaning drive to recover more than half of its red song books missing from the supply. Congregants are urged to search homes and bring the books to church this Sunday.
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Grand River
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pontiac Advertising Emphasizes Body Equipment Features
An ad notes Pontiac marketing highlighting sun visor, double heading Fisher VV windshield, automatic wiper, and safety locks on doors. Atkinson Motors at 129 South Wrenn Street is the local Pontiac dealer. The passage also mentions Germany rationing baby clothing and bedding.
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Pontiac
Atkinson Motors
South
Wrenn Street
Chrysler Fluid Drive Powers Cars and City Life
Chrysler engineers say Fluid Drive enhances smooth motoring and safety while American Blower installations provide reliable service in ships power houses mines and factories. Gate City Motor Co invites the public to see how Fluid Drive operates at 115 Wrenn Street.
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Chrysler
American Blower Corporation of
Detroit
Chrysler Corporation
England
Gate City Motor Company
Wrenn Street
De Soto Introduces All Weather Air Control System
De Soto will offer a new all weather air control system for 1940 models. Fresh air is drawn through the cowl ventilator and filtered before entering the car, keeping windows clear and reducing moisture. The system includes two heater units and rear ducts to improve comfort for all passengers. Furniture City Motors at 792 North Main Street is the local dealer.
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de Soto
Furniture City Motors
North Main Street
Sick brothers cleared for army service in Hawaii
Sicks are well in Binghamton New York and physicians have approved Leonard and James Sick for army service. The two brothers will serve in Hawaii following medical clearance.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Leonard
James Sick
Hawaii
U.S. Milk Powder to Be Introduced in Greece
United States milk powder shipments set to enter Greece, outlining plans to supply Greek markets with U S dairy product imports. Officials indicate regulatory steps, import channels, and potential impact on local producers and consumers.
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United States
Greece
Ford dealers hail victory banquet and strong March sales
Tom English, a Ford dealer, returned from Charlotte where 800 Ford dealers and salesmen gathered for the Victory Banquet marking half of a major sales contest. About $5,600 in cash bonuses plus $4,962.58 in dealer awards and $1,200 in merchandise prizes were distributed. March Ford and Mercury sales reached 92,227 units, the best since July 1937, with Charlotte branch territory posting its busiest month in seven years. Lincoln Zephyr sales also marked their strongest month since 1937, and attendees predicted continued gains due to better business conditions and rising Ford popularity.
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Tom English
Ford
Charlotte
North
South Carolina
Ford Motor Company
Mercury
Mr. English
Pigeon Race Prize Bird Reaches Torrington After 500 Miles
A racing pigeon owned by Charles Albrecht and John Fox of Torrington completed a 500 mile race from Port Huron Michigan to Torrington arriving Friday wearing tag 3336. Brazil plans a new national park in the Organ Mountains.
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Torrington
Conn
Charles Albrecht
John Fox
Port Huron
Mich
Brazil
Organ Mountains
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Wes
Yeorge Edwards
Mplete
Ford Laboratory
English Motor Company
Bol
Washington
Tsed Car Department
N. C
coe —_ Point
Gate City Motor Co
O. K
Paris
Fender
Horace G. Ilderton, Inc
Dodge
C. W. Haley
East Washington Street
Germany
Gilbert Beeson Hardware
Plymouth
V. L. Smith
Great Cars
Horace G.ilderton
Willowbrook
Jake Rudd
John Austin
Earl Phillips
Leonard Hall
Pete Moore
Dave Neill
Sales Mer
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