Thieves Swap Clothes After Break-in Rampage in City Shops
Three downtown stores were entered via a third floor window after the thieves climbed a fire escape. They took about 96 dollars from Stainback's, 96 more from another drawer, and 20 from Jacob's Men's Shop while changing into stock outfits. Police seek clues and consider a possible link to last week’s Penney’s theft.
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Stainback’s
Hyman’s Jewelry
Jacob’s Men's Store
J. C. Penney Department
Many Court Cases Tried Here Today
Municipal court judge D. C. MacRae presided over about two dozen cases. Defendants faced offenses from prohibition violations to drunkenness and larceny after trust, with sentences including suspensions, costs, or dismissals.
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D. C. MacRae
Municipal Court
Robert Nichols
E. FE. McDowell
South Hamilton Street
Frank Dowdy
Hoover Street
Pam Sanders
Grayson Street
Bell
C. R. Smith
R. A. Prugh
Greensboro
Kenneth Morgan
West High Street
Jack Taylor
Pomona Mills
Frank Yarborough
East
Washington Street
Thomas J. Steed Dies After Illness in High Point
Thomas J. Steed 76 prominent High Point merchant died at his home on West Russell Street after several weeks of illness. Born in Randolph County February 21 1862 he moved between Jamestown and High Point where he ran grocery stores. Survived by a son a daughter two grandchildren and a sister. Funeral Saturday at 3 30 p m with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Thomas J. Steed
West Russeall Street
Mr. Steed
Randolph County
Joseph
Letitia Redding Steed
Randolph
Steed
Martha Cranfield
High Point
Jamestown
West Russell Street
Jamestown Methodist Church
Guilford
N. C. Williams
Main Street
Treasure Island Opens for Public Preview of Exposition
Treasure Island has been open since April 3 to allow the public to preview the 1989 Golden Gate International Exposition, showcasing planned exhibits and activities for visitors ahead of the main event.
R L Pope Speaks On Civic Club Benefits
R L Pope of Thomasville and NC Bankers Association president spoke at the Kiwanis Club at the Elwood Hotel about civic club membership. He cited stress relief, understanding, discourse on public issues, personal growth, and broader horizons. The program was led by M W Nash and EB M Dudley, with G E Klanderman presiding. J E Gibson joined as a new member. Visitors included V S Goodyear Hartsville S C Allen Austin Jr C V Yow and Thomas Turner Jr High Point.
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R. L. Pope
Thomasville
North Carolina Bankers Association
Kiwanis Club
Elwood Hotel
Pope
M. W. Nash
M. Dudley
G. E. Klanderman
J. E. Gibson
V. S. Goodyear
Hartsville
S. C
Allen Austin, Jr
C. V. Yow
Thomas Turner
Farman’s 500 Meter Flight Wins 50 000 Franc Prize
In 1908 Henri Farman won a 50 000 franc prize for a 500 meter first flight and return. In May 1938 two Japanese pilots completed a 7233 mile closed circuit without stopping or refueling.
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Henri Farman
Army plane flies 360 miles in one hour 1 minute
A Curtiss P-36A pursuit plane flew from Wright Field Dayton Ohio to Buffalo New York a distance of 360 miles in 1 hour 1 minute. The aircraft maintained an average speed of 350 miles per hour during the flight.
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Army
Wright Field
Dayton
Buffalo
N. Y
Mrs Lola Moon 60 Dies at High Point Residence
Mrs Lola Moon 60 longtime High Point resident dies at home 709 Grimes street shortly after 7 pm Thursday. She moved to High Point from Mount Airy in 1898 and lived here 35 years in ill health for three weeks. Survived by daughter Mrs John A Holbrook son Sam L Moon J William Moon brother M T Hicks Sr and grandchildren. Funeral 4 pm today at home conducted by Dr A B Conrad First Baptist Church with interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Lola Moon
High Point
Grimes Street
First Baptist Church
John A. Holbrook
Washington, N. C
Sam L. Moon
J. William Moon
M. T. Hicks
John A. Holbrook III
Mary Faith Moon
A. B. Conrad
Oakwood Cemetery
Belgian Premier Spaak Attacked Over German Appointee
In Brussels on February 3 police guarded Premier Paul Henri Spaak after ex service men beat him in the street protesting war period sympathizer Adrian Martens named to the Flemish academy. Spaak refused to resign as Martens, once condemned as a traitor, faced exile and later return after 1933 amnesty.
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Brussels
Belgium
Paul Henri Spaak
Spaak
Adrian Martens
Martens
Council of Flanders
Netherlands
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Land of
Sunshine
OKRA
Florida
BAYER
BLACK
Sfitch’s
Ea Ongar
Pscihg
Cardus
Crinkee
Mistol
IBACK
Anaif Rou
LAX
Ipana
Woodbury’s
Creomullion
Va. Luc
Cologne
Pyrogiene
Epsom
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