Screw Driver Bandit Strikes Mayfair Again in String of Break‑Ins
Police probe the "screw driver bandit" after he entered the Mayfair restaurant by removing the door facing and stealing about $13 from the cash drawer. A larger haul, possibly several hundred dollars, was taken from a small compartment under the cash wet while the safe, though tampered with, remained unlocked. a prior break-in occurred at the First Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfair
First Methodist Church
Jerry Lucas
Two Engagement Celebrations Planned for Miss Har dee
Miss Har dee, soon to wed George Morgenstern, will be fêted with two parties this week. The Live Y'ers club at the YWCA hosts a bridge party after a dinner meeting, and Maude Burrows and Mary Hennis host a 2:30 dessert bar at the Sheraton hotel for 2:30 guests. Hardee Morgenstern nuptials planned as a home ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hardee
George Earl Morgenstern
Y.W.C.A
Maude Burrows
Mary Hennis
Sheraton
Sheraton Hotel
Eight Murders in 25-Mile Radius Over Two Weeks
Across four counties in North Carolina, eight murders occurred within a 25 mile radius of High Point over the last two weeks. Notable cases include the hatchet death of Mrs. Wright W. Jones at 1507 North Hamilton, with her husband charged, and multiple other killings in Winston-Salem Greensboro and Asheboro.
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Wright W. Jones
North
Hamilton Street
High Point
Jones
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Asheboro
Joe DeSantis
David R. Martin
Charles H. Martin
W. B. Sewell
Tommy Lee Phillips
T. E. Phillips
South Carolina
Joe Don Smith
Thomasville
Chinese Reds Kill One of Five U. S. Leathernecks
In Tsingtao China on Christmas day one of five U S Marines reported lost on a hunting trip was killed by Chinese communists Officials said four Marines disappeared in Communist territory and a fifth was AWOL A Jeep used by the party was found abandoned beyond government lines and looted by the Navy confirmed the vehicle wrecked
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsingtao
China
U. S
North China
U. S. Navy
Navy
Mrs. C. S. Welborn Dies at 74 on Blain Street
Mrs. C S Welborn, 74, longtime Blain Street resident, died at home Wednesday at 6 p m after years of declining health and a ten day illness. Born August 3 1873 in Davidson County, she married Charles Sanford Welborn in 1900 and is survived by a daughter Ruth and a son Charles H Welborn, plus one grandchild. Funeral from Sechrest Chapel Friday at 10 30 a m with Rev. Paul Hardin Jr officiating. interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Welborn
Blain Street
Davidson County
Samuel R
Emily Myers Harris
Charles Sanford Welborn
Ruth Welborn
Charles H. Welborn
John Marshall Shaped Court's Power as Chief Justice
John Marshall appointed chief justice of the U S supreme court in 1801 served 34 years longer than any other chief justice. He shaped policies that gave the court its present importance in American government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marshall
U. S. Supreme Court
Shell fragments render German forest trees valuable loss
Shell fragments embedded in many German forest trees strip their value as timber. Authorities warn that widespread fragmentation reduces usable wood and raises salvage costs for logging operations.
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Germany
Mrs Glenn Ward Dies Suddenly at Local Hospital
Hattie Evion Ward 58 wife of Glenn R Ward died suddenly at a local hospital Wednesday afternoon at 430. Born November 23 1889 in Montgomery county she moved to the city 33 years ago. A longtime member of Wesley Memorial and Highland Methodist churches she taught the Earnest Workers class for 15 years and held leadership roles in the Woman's Society of Christian Service and YWCA. She leaves husband two sons and seven Wright brothers among others. Funeral at Highland Methodist Church Friday at 2 PM with interment in Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Evion Ward
Glenn R. Ward
Montgomery County
Martin Luther
Arena Gillis Wright
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Highland Methodist Church
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Y.W.C.A
Highland
Arles Ward
Raymond Ward
State College
Thomas B. WaWt
Clyde M. Wright
Wash
Ira L. Wright
Union Mill
George C. Wright
Dallastown
van R. Wright
San Diego
Cal
Leaton G. Wright
Haugh D. Wright
Salem
North Main Street
S. W. Johnson
W. A. Lamberth
C. F. Womble
C. N. Jarrett
F. O. Whitt
R. L. Proctor
Eugene Wood
C. M. Hunsucker, Jr
C. H. Jarvis
Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
Changes In Milk Rules Discussed At Meeting
Pro proposed changes in North Carolina milk regulations were discussed at a public hearing by the state department of agriculture. The main change would require anyone shipping milk into the state to obtain a permit from the agriculture commissioner. Proposals will be submitted to the state board of agriculture at a meeting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Discu
State Even of Agriculture
Commissioner of Agriculture
State Board of Agriculture
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U.S
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