Rise and fall of Detroit banker Allan ends in prison
Robert Moffatt Allan, once a 33 year old president of American State Bank and noted for rapid ascent during Detroit’s boom era, is convicted of embezzlement. He faces one to 20 years in a Michigan state penitentiary as his meteoric career collapses amid indictments, trials, and sensational social prominence.
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Detroit
Star of Destiny
Robert Moffat Allan
Allan
American State Bank
Michigan State Penitentiary
Robert Moffatt Allan
Yacht, University and Athletic Club
Jamestown Honor Roll Announced for High and Grammar Schools
Jamestown public schools release honor roll with eight high school students and 41 grammar pupils on the list. High School names include Jessie Clarke, Louise Bundy, Nellie Goins, and others. Grammar School ranks feature grades 6 through 1 with students such as Florence White, Ruth Guyer, Louise Modlin, and Norris Frazier among the top readers.
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Jamestown
Specelal
Enterprise
Jamestown Public School
Jessie Clarke
Louise Bundy
Nellie Goins
J. Add Hill
Kathleen Flournoy
Lois Luquer
Louise Luquer
William Ring
Florence White
Ruby Hicks
Doris Hayworth
Louise Hamlin
Mattie Ruth Guyer
Elizabeth Heathcox
Zelma Parnell
Martha Bundy
Dorothy Thornton
Elizabeth Loflin
Juanita Ward
Helen Weston
Jessie Burney
Odell Mitchell
Doris Bundy
Louise Modlin
Hebron Coble
Juanita Wagoner
Larrell Luquer
Girl Scout Troop of Jamestown Plays Santa for Needy Kids
Jamestown December 26 The Girl Scouts ran a doll hospital in a school store room collecting dolls and toys from children to fill stockings for less fortunate youngsters. Scouts Evelyn Wicke Frances Wicke Mildred Bundy Carroll Davis Margaret Kimrey Margaret Fowler Ruth Brown Kathryn Brown Kathleen Flournoy Nell Goins Beth Heffner Lois Swiggett and sponsor Miss Swannie Lee Pugh delivered gifts and shared hopeful stories of need and cheer restored.
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Jamestown
Jamestown Scout
Misses Evelyn
Frances Wicke
Mildred Bundy
Carroll Davis
Margaret Kimrey
Margaret Fowler
Ruth
Kathryn Brown
Kathleen Flournoy
Nell Goins
Beth Heffner
Lois Swiggett
Swannie Lee Pugh
Violinist Grid Star eyed for Georgia fullback role
Athens Georgia Lloyd Gilmore a versatile athlete and violinist is viewed as the top candidate for Georgia fullback next season. He hails from Westboro Massachusetts and prepped at Worcester Military Academy.
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Athens, Ga
University of Georgia
Lloyd Gilmore
Westboro
Mass
Worcester Military Academy
New York Theaters and Critics Scrutinized
In New York, Samuel Goldwyn defends subsidies for artists in film and theater, arguing returns justify risks and urging nurturing of promising talent. Observations roam from dance concerts to Churchill and Stokowski, noting clashes of culture, city scenes, and notable figures in media and arts.
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William Games
New York
Theater Kids
Hollywood
Samuel Goldwyn
Samuel
Goldwyn
Mary Wigman
Henry Miller Theater
Helen Hayes
Joe Clinard Wins Enterprise News Tip Reward
Joe Clinard of Matton's Drug Store won the dollar prize for the best news tip submitted to The Enterprise. He submitted the story of J. E. Amos and his horse and will receive the reward when he calls at The Enterprise business office. Tips are urged to be turned in promptly as longer award time nears.
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Joe Clinard
Matton’s
Enterprise
Clinard
J. E. Amos
Nickerson Falls Ill at Brockton Waltham High Game
In Brockton Massachusetts Nate Nickerson aged 15 was the sole casualty of the Brockton versus Waltham high school football game. He overexerted during cheerleader duties and became ill.
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Brockton
Mass
Nate Nickerson
Waltham
Jamestown P T A Holds Final Meeting of Year
Jamestown P T A met in the school building with 44 members present. President Mrs H N Willard read the national Christmas message as children sang carols under Miss Elizabeth Hodges. A $2 donation supported Girl Scouts for wrapping toys. Miss Lola Smith reviewed Child Welfare Magazine and reported 12 paid subscriptions.
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Jamestown
Parent-Teacher Association
H. N. Williard
Elizabeth Hodges
Girl Scouts
Frances Wicke
Lola Smith
Ways and Means Committee
Who's New In Congress Buffalo New York
Walter G. Andrews, republican new representative from New York's fortieth district, formerly Princeton end and coach, worked in grain and lumber before entering politics. He served as Captain Andrews of the 107th infantry, 27th NY division, earning the Distinguished Service Cross and a valor citation.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Walter G. Andrews
New York
Princeton
Canadian Northwest
America
Andrews
107Th Infantry
Governor-elect Mike Conner Tags 200-Pound Buck On Hunt
Leakesville Mississippi reports Governor-elect Mike Conner joined a hunting party in the hills near Leakesville. He downed a 200-pound buck after quick shooting as the party bagged three additional bucks.
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Leakesville
Miss
Mike Conner
Mississippi
Conner
Here
Signs of firmer business across lumber and steel sectors
Industry reports higher lumber orders and shipments for the week ending December 12, despite production constraints. Mueller Frases in Port Huron boosts stream line copper pipe sales by 296 percent to 448 555 dollars for the year ending November 28. McBride Glass in Salem opens plant No 2 after remodel. Steel backlogs ease as Wheeling Steel and Westinghouse recall workers. Puritan Coke adds orders. Seatrain Lines orders two large freight ships to run Norfolk New Orleans and Havana.
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National Lumber Manufacturers Association
Mueller Frases Company
Port Huron
Mich
Mueller
McBride Glass Company
Salem
W. Va
Thomas F
James McBride
Salem Novelty Glass Company
Pittsburgh
Wheeling Steel Corporation
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
Puritan Coke Company
Memphis
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Boston
Belk Brothers Department Store
Charlotte
N. C
Sun Shipbuildings Company
Chester
Seatrain Lines, Inc
Norfolk
New Orleans
Havana
Murder At Midnight thrills critics at Rialto amid stopping cue
Tiffany's new mystery thriller Murder at Midnight arrives at the Rialto Theater for Monday and Tuesday showings. The film features four murders and a single killer, delivering sustained suspense until the abrupt cut drew exclamations from motion picture critics.
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Tiffany
Rialto Theater
New Zealand Tests Kae Ri Tree as Rubber Source
New Zealand researchers are testing the kae ri tree as a potential rubber source. The project evaluates yield, processing, and feasibility for commercial use, aiming to diversify rubber supplies and reduce dependence on traditional rubber trees.
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New Zealand
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