Easter Gazette of Local Auto Scene Gossips
The column notes Easter finery as residents parade outfits and new autos. Captain John W L Smith shows off a bright blue convertibles rig as Furniture City Motors expands with R H Fuzzy Tucker and Bruc e Carraway tours in a Lincoln phaeton. Jack Burris and W F Jones join the sales team while Horace Ilderton displays a 1940 Dodge Luxury Liner at the Sheraton Hotel. Clarence Haley practices lariat twirling.
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John
W. L. Smith
Furniture City Motors
Easter
Furniture City
R. H
Fuzzy” Tucker
Morgan
Bruce Carraway
Jack Burris
Bruce
Jack
Jack Tucker
W. F. Jones
Horace Ilderton
Sheraton Hotel
Clarence Haley
Ford A 1940 Unit Car Radios Introduced For Ford Mercury
Ford engineers unveil a combined unit car radio for 1940 Ford and Mercury models substituting the separate speaker chassis and antenna. The design attaches the speaker and antenna to the chassis reducing wiring and improving reception with a center instrument panel control. Features include a Roto-Matic push button selector for five pre tuned stations, automatic volume control, tone options, and an adjustable antenna extendable up to 45 inches. English Motor Company at 201 East Washington Street lists local Ford dealers.
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Ford
Mercury
English Motor Company
East Washington Street
New 1940 Dodge Luxury Liner showcased at Sheraton Hotel
Horace G Ilderton Inc displays the breath taking 1940 Dodge Luxury Liner in the Sheraton Hotel lobby as part of the Easter Style Parade. The elegant car, promoted by the local Dodge dealer, emphasizes its beauty and smart design.
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Sheraton Hotel
Horace G. Ilderton
Dodge
Local auto dealers keep sales buzzing despite Easter Monday closings
The column notes Atkinson Motors Earl Phillips declining to comment, Eng lish Motors and Lyles Chevrolet busy with buyers, and dealers planning Easter Monday closings or service closures. It highlights safety quips from Chief Pontiac and praises the High Point Woman's Club on its 50th Jubilee Anniversary with thanks for service to the city.
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Will Rogers
Clarence
Earl Phillips
Atkinson Motors
Earl
Pontiac
English Motors
Tom English
Lyles Chevrolet
High Point Woman's Club
Pontiac Special Six Arrives At Dealers Nationwide
Pontiac releases its 1940 Special Six amid wider dealer distribution after a delayed launch. The car features six body styles, a longer wheelbase, lower floors, larger glass area, wider front seats, Sealed-Beam headlights, Hi-Test glass, and enhanced interior comfort and visibility.
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Pontiac
United States
D. A. Bathrick
Spring Car Checkup Guides Maximize Summer Performance
Ed Hebner of Chevrolet urges motorists to perform a spring checkup including lubrication and adjustments. Dealers offer trained mechanics and equipment to drain winter lubricants, replace anti-freeze, flush radiators, and inspect the battery, distributor, spark plugs, and ignition coil to ensure reliable summer operation.
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Ed Hebner
National Service
Chevrolet
Lyles Chevrolet Company
North Main Street
Pontiac Introduces Comprehensive Body and Interior Upgrades
A dealer listing highlights extensive 1930s Pontiacs featuring modernized body, new upholstery, improved trim, double bar bumpers, dual horns, new grilles, illuminated rear name plate, and enhanced interior comfort. Optional extras include electric clock, radios, heaters, defroster, and air conditioning accessories. Atkinson Motors, 129 161 South Wrenn Street, serves as local Pontiac dealer.
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Pontiac
Atkinson Motors
South
Wrenn Street
Retired Commodore Receives Dodge Toward Auto Upgrade
The former Master of S S Leviathan and S S Manhattan, Commodore Ran dall, accepted a purse from passengers on his pre retirement voyage and suggested buying a Dodge. A ship helm indicator now aids steering with a luminous dial for night use, installed by Chrysler vice president K Keller at Commodore’s request. Horace G Ilderton Inc. Dodge dealer.
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Albert B. Randall
United States Lines
S. S
Leviathan
S. 8
Manhattan
Val
K. Keller
Chrysler Coporation
Commodore Rande
Dodge
Keller
Commodore
Horace G. Ilderton, Inc
Comerce
Willowbrook
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George Edwards
Wrens Street
W. T. Garrett
J. C. Welch MotOr CO
TAC
TAS
THE
Horace Gilderton
Lyles
Sime
High Point Womans Club
Our
North Main ST
Fords
Gate City Motors
Chrysler
DeSoto
de Soto
Rkce
Chevrolet Company
Steers Dodge
Washington
High Point, N. C
High Point
Gate City Motor CO
Woman’s Club of
Ada
Sam
Millis
Main Street
Plymouth
V. L. Smith
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