Star of India ruby theft ends in street tragedy
In New York a man chasing a ruby at a ten cent store is killed after being struck by a car on Fifth Avenue. Sara Racre buys the ruby for twenty cents as witnesses, including a sailor and a tall shadowed man, offer conflicting accounts. Gerry Howe and Sara later consult an Automat where the ruby’s red glow and a large green glass bracelet draw attention amid a crowd.
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Moxon
Fifth Avenue
New York
Ruby
Sara Racre
Star of India
Gerry Howe
Gerry
Sara
Trucul
38Th
Lissen
John Patterson
Pierre
Locust Ave
Berkeley
California
Caroline
Stevens
Rangoon
Dear Miss Dix and the Cat Tattooed Stranger
A reader seeks advice on avoiding an overbearing uncle at work. A second asks if mixed nationality couples can marry. The column advises pride in origins, enduring love, and direct endings to relationships. The narrative then quotes a widow seeking guidance on breaking off with a jealous partner and includes a note on marrying a fiancés ministerial uncle.
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Phil
Miss DIX
Gent 60-Year-Old Judge Of American Beauties
HAL BOYLE profiles Russell Patterson a famed beauty contest judge who has viewed about half a million beauties. He rejects payment for judging and relies on an artist eye over a tape measure. Patterson notes redheads feel superior while brunettes are steadier, and he remains wary of close friendships with entrants.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Russell Patterson
Patterson
United Artists
Hollywood
United States
Canada
Cautious Parents Leaflet Offered By Dorothy Dix
A note invites readers to request a free leaflet titled Cautious Parents by Dorothy Dix. Request must be sent with a stamped self addressed envelope to care of the newspaper, to be directed to Ms Dix through the ministers or fiancees involved in church matters.
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Dorothy DIX
Supper Scheduled for Town Creek Civitan Club
Town Creek Civitan Club announces a supper event with proceeds likely benefiting community projects. Eastern Star involvement listed as participating or hosting alongside the Civitan gathering. Local residents are encouraged to attend and support civic aims.
Hopewell Bible School Sees Nearly Sixty Attend
Vacation Bible School at Hopewell Baptist Church reports an average attendance of 59 with 61 on roll. Principal is Mrs. J W Montgomery assisted by Miss Sue Templeton. Commencement held Sunday. Charles Maples serves as pastor. A separate item notes a strike call by Radio Technicians at WKRG WKRG TV Mobile with walkout planned after failure to bargain.
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Hopewell Baptist Church
J. W. Montgomery
Sue Templeton
Hartselle
Patsy Keller
L. I. Roberson
L. L. Williams
Leon Stephenson
Gladstone Isley
Jo Ann Sandlin
Betty Sue Williams
Lewis Wallace
Wanda Stephenson
Charles Maples
Mobile
WKRG
Wkrg-Tv
A. G. Burns
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
AFL
Burns
National Labor Relations Board
Chapter 249 Supper for Town Creek Civitans
The Town Creek Civitans hold a supper at 6 PM in the Eastern Star Hall. Each lady brings a dish and proceeds support the local Chapter.
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Town Creek Civitans
Eastern Star Hall
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Weston
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Shrine
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H. T. Sammons Chiropractor
LeBecon
2Nd Ave
Paul Johnson
General Auto
Bank ST
van Johnson
Elizabeth Taylor
Paris
Sunset Theatre
Walter Pidgeon
Donna Reed
Canne
Nice
Marsailles
Monte Carlo
Boyle
Gent
Laura
Town Creek
Eastern Star
Hopewell Bible School
General Finance
Bec
General Finance CO
Grant Street
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Chrysler
Smith Motors Inc
Oak ST. N
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