Auto Row Gossip and a Greensbo ro Chicken Dinner
A Greensboro Chicken dinner hosted by the Auto Finance Company of Greensboro features Furniture City Motors staff and local figures. Attendees praise the food and lively dancing while notes mention politicians, new jobs, travels to Florida, and the year’s automotive milestones at General Motors and Chevrolet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Harry D. Kellett
R. C. Kornegay, Jr
R. C. Rouse
Ben Christian
Charles F. Leonard
R. J. Dolan
Gates
Furniture City
Dennis Richardson
Carl Bowie
Charlie
Honest John" Hendrix
John
Carrick Kivett
W. O. Webb
Clayton Steele
Ford, Mercury and Lincoln Zephyr Lead Gilmore-Yosemite Run
Ford, Mercury and Lincoln Zephyr cars score top positions in the Gilmore-Yosemite economy run from Los Angeles to Yosemite. Lincoln Zephyr 12 leads with 19.90 mpg average, Mercury 8 wins class D at 23.76 mpg, Ford deluxe V-8 achieves 24.92 mpg. Twenty eight cars from 14 makers competed under strict rules across rain and sleet. English Motor Company, 201 East Washington Street, is the local Ford Mercury and Lincoln dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Ford
Mercury
American Automobile Association
Gilmore Stadium
Yosemite Valley
Sierras
English Motor Company
East
Washington Street
Flu fades as Donald Bud recovers amid chatter
The writer notes Bud’s improved health after the flu and recalls light talk about Clarence Bulla and J O Gallman. Tom English's Mercury economy run shows 26.5 miles per gallon with many tied at 26, winner to be announced tomorrow. The column ends with casual farewells and odd notes on horses and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Gallman
Clarence Bulla
Clarence
J. O
Tom English
General Motors reaches 25 millionth car milestone event
DETROIT Mich General Motors celebrated building its 25 000 000th car on January 11 with a gala at the Masonic Temple. William S Knudsen joined by Alfred P Sloan Jr and Charles F Kettering hosted 500 veteran employees and 5 000 guests. A stage program with Jan Pearce and a 300 cast followed a 6 30 p m dinner for veterans and families. The 25 000 000th car was driven off the Flint plant line earlier by Marvin E Coyle and placed in a glass case for possible New York World s Fair exhibit. The company praised teamwork across GM divisions and pledged further growth as it enters a new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Benson
Anne Walker
Harry Kellett
Greensboro
Clarence Haley
Horace G. Ilderton
Clarence
Jimmy Fagan
Miami
Fla
Jimmy
Bob Hayworth
Florida
Charlie Embler
Frank Lee
Auto Dealers Association
Jack Burris
Jack
General Motors
Chevrolet
General Motors Museum
Bud Gamble
Highland Motors
Detroit
Mich
William 8. Knudsen
Masonic Temple Auditorium
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
Mr. Knudsen
Charles F. Kettering
Knudsen
Flint
Marvin E. Coyle
Chevrolet Motor Division
Sloan
Coyle
Masonic Temple
Lansing
Pontiac
Oldsmobile
Buick
Cadillac-LaSalle
Fisher Body
Pioneer
Temple
Jan Pearce
Owen Murphy
Eduard Ossko
Ernc Rapee
Radio City Music Hall
New York City
Kettering
Highlander Model Introduced by Chrysler Division
Chrysler announces the Highlander as a new stylish variant in the New Yorker and Windsor lines. Created by David A. Wallace the Highlander features red and plaid upholstery with mole skin leather trims available as convertible and six passenger coupe options. Gate City Motor Company, 115 South Wrenn Street, is a local Chrysler dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrysler
David A. Wallace
Chrysler Corporation
Wallace
New Yorker
Edward Bowes
Gate City Motor Company
South
Wrenn Street
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George Edwards
Highland Motors, Inc
BUD’’ Gamble
North Main Street
LA Salle
de Soto
Plymouth
Gate City Motor CO
DeSoto
Furniture City Motors
South Africa
Singapore
Malaya
General Motor
América
Veery
North Main ST
Horace G
Ilderton
Willowbrook
William
la Porte
Dodge
Horace G. Ilderton, Inc
Commerce
Willowbrook Street
Albert Sawyer
W. L. Smith
Rock Bottom
English Motor Co., Inc
E. Washington St
High Point, N
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