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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1939
Page
8
The B F Goodrich Safety Silvertown tire with Life-Saver tread will be demonstrated at the New York World’s Fair. Jimmy Lynch, a stunt driver, will skid cars on a rain slick course to show non skid performance before daily audiences. A covered grandstand will offer spectators a comfortable view of the exhibition.
Wausau Wisconsin signals a centennial celebration use of wooden nickels. The notes warn visitors heading to town from June 19 onward that the wooden coins will be redeemable at face value though not required as payment.
A column of lighthearted anecdotes covers everything from medical jokes about a sore throat to fishing misadventures at City Lake. Lloyd Swink at Economy Auto is noted amid a parade of characters and workplace happenings.
The Alexander Martin Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution urges High Point merchants to display the U S flag on Wednesday June 14 in observance of Flag Day. Girl Scouts will perform a flag drill at the DAR meeting, marking the day’s history since 1777 and the 1877 birth anniversary of the flag.
Thomas V. Martin, 21, of Mt. Paran, was killed yesterday when struck by lightning while sitting on the fender of an automobile in Shelby. It was the second lightning death in the area within a week.
Detroit reports a wide range of skilled trades in car making at the De Soto plant. Job titles include mossers strippers sanders seamers upsetters gunmen and upholsterers along with wood carvers clay modelers and other technicians shaping the modern auto. Craftsmen explain satin smooth wheel finishes rustproofing and precise upholstery patterns ahead of final assembly.
A 100 ton capacity dump truck moves 43 cubic yards of dirt per load, propelling flood control work in Los Angeles. Weighing 36 tons empty and 100 tons loaded, it rides on fourteen Firestone Ground Grip tires and features a 9 speed forward 3 reverse gear set. The vehicle travels 15 mph loaded and 25 mph empty, with air clutch, hydraulic steering, and power brakes. Firestone Auto Supply and Service Stores serves as the local dealer.
Judge D C MacRae quickly handles a civil matter as George Colella of Everett Massachusetts pays 33 to Luther McGee for damages after a car wreck. Insurance coverage triggers immediate settlement and release as the judge wraps up a week long civil docket.
A major meat packing company now offers swine growers a premium of 25 cents per 100 pounds for hogs raised according to sanitary standards outlined by the State College Extension Service.
The article notes the new De Soto model uses gunman styled imagery in its production, likening workers to Texas Rangers with shooting irons and paint spray guns. Furniture City Motors, Inc. is cited as the local De Soto dealer.
Hor ace G Ilderton, a local Dodge dealer, touts the head lamps of the Dodge Luxury Liner as a key night driving safety feature. The lamps sit 13 inches farther apart in the forward fender curves, project wider light, and have an auxiliary passing beam that deflects downward and to the right. Ilderton says many drivers use the passing light for most night driving.
Willie Artiz and family were about to eat when a freak twister ripped the roof off their house in Santa Fe. A gravite light flood filled the room as the structure was damaged but no one was injured.
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