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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1938
Page
12
A new roomy four door Dodge Luxury Liner sedan de luxe provides comfort features including wide seats improved visibility and a novel gearshift. Sold by Horace G Ilderton Inc Commer.
The 1939 De Soto lineup introduces a bigger roomier body with a concealed luggage locker and streamlined integration of fenders hood and radiator grille. New Durasheen finish and two lines Custom and De Luxe offer wider front compartment more head and leg room with optional auxiliary seats in coupes and five passenger seating in sedans.
Ford Motor Company unveils the 1939 line including Ford DeLuxe Ford Mercury Lincoln Zephyr and Lincoln. All five share inherent quality and a V-type engine, highlighting Dearborn quality from ore to finished car and savings passed to buyers. V-type engines top world records and offer quiet operation and efficiency across price ranges.
Friday morning sightings show Tom English and his “information” crew parading around. Horace G. flaunts new 1939 Dodges and Plymouths while dealers gossip about DeSotos and Pontiacs. Local salesmen, clerks, and at least one banter about a bet color the downtown scene as autos and service promos spark chatter.
Ford introduces the Mercury 8 as a lower mid range model between the DeLuxe Ford V-8 and Lincoln Zephyr. The 16 foot long car with a 116 inch wheelbase features a V8 engine, hydraulic brakes, four body types, eight colors, and roomy interiors on view at English Motors corner of Commerce and Willowbrook.
The 1939 Chevrolet introduces two new Master Deluxe and Master 85 series with advanced features including a vacuum gearshift and revised Knee-Action ride. Power remains the 85 horsepower six cylinder engine with refinements for economy and durability. Exterior styling shifts to a longer, lower profile with updated fenders wheels and window treatment.
A 14 person Woodmen of the World delegation represented Greensboro at a Daniel Kions Log Roll ing Association district meeting. Attendees came from Alamance Chatham Davidson Durham Forsyth Guilford Montgomery Orange Randolph Rockingham Stokes Yadkin and Surry counties. Head Consul W L Hunt and District Manager George D Walters spoke. J M Clinard presided. welcomes by Charles T Hagan Jr and response by Robert D Holleman. Edgar Johnson reported growth with two new camps in Surry and Yadkin. A banquet followed at Maconie Temple. next district meeting set for Durham.
The text notes animals have statues around the world in various sects and bird-themed depictions. It mentions Chinese cuisine including snakes eaten as claimed cures for illnesses.
Ford values dollar for dollar top value in its price class cited by English Motor Company showing well priced care.
A well constructed fireplace serves as decorative and functional heating in small houses. A hollow steel unit bricked in forms a warm air chamber drawing cold air from the floor or outside and discharging heated air into the room. FHA financing through approved lenders helps install or modernize fireplaces.
The Federal Housing Administration states it does not recommend any specific building materials, equipment, or services. Buyers and homeowners choose products and services themselves when buying a home with insured mortgages or using the Property Improvement Credit Plan, aided by nationwide advertising from manufacturers, dealers, and contractors.
James Marshall, the prospector credited with discovering gold at Sutter's Mill in California, died in poverty. His landmark find sparked the gold rush that transformed the state and nation, yet he never secured lasting wealth from his discovery.
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