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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1934
Page
3
The second of a three part study on Pretty Boy Floyd by Viv ian Brown of The Oklahoma News outlines Floyds early life in the Cookson hills and his lingering secrets. Brown, the sole interviewer during his crime career, reveals background details few writers possess.
The article recounts the early life of the outlaw Pretty Boy Floyd, his women companions Beulah Ash and Ruby Hardgraves, and his mother, detailing escapes, killings, and the development of a public myth around him. It also mentions lawmen, gang conflicts, and Floyd's various encounters across Oklahoma and Kansas City.
The advertisement promotes pattern 9968 a child party dress with puffed sleeves and a half belt waistline in multiple fabrics. It notes sizes 4 6 8 10 12 and requires 3 1 4 yards of 36 inch fabric for size 8. Order instructions include fifteen cents per pattern and address details.
The piece details how Manchukuo’s setup collapsed export health, causing a $100 million annual swing from surplus to deficit. It notes conflicts for Japanese industry, rising taxes, and possible factory competition, with broader signals about New Deal pressure on corporate reinvestment and international finance interests in Manchukuo.
Reporter Charles Morden is found dead and publisher Dan Bleeker partners with criminologist Sidney Griff to unravel a murder connected to Frank Cathay and a missing roommate Esther Ordway. Griff hints Bleeker must deduce the truth from the scattered facts as they pursue key figures including Mrs Blanche Malone and detective Carl Racine.
A tense scene unfolds as Griff probes Decker about a gray Cadillac driver tied to a murder case. Photos of Lampson and Samson are shown to challenge Decker's memory while Bleeker rings The Blade to seed reports. Decker admits fear, inconsistencies emerge, and Griff hints at protection by a powerful gang.
Trustees will sell at public auction in front of High Point Municipal Building on Friday November 23 1934 at 1130 A M a parcel in High Point Township Guilford County bounded by Lindsay Street Lucille Goldston and Lot No 42 containing about 68625 square feet per W Jones map Lot 42 Pull or Place Terms cash Foreclosure of deed of trust dated April 29 1932 recorded in Book 689 Page 553.
Madge Wise Mare administratrix notifies all creditors to file verified claims against Phoebe Berber estate in Guilford County Winston Salem by September 29, 1935. Debtors are urged to pay promptly. Notice dated September 29, 1934.
Administrators Mary Davis Futr and A E Patrelle notify all claimants against the Stephen H. Davis estate, deceased, Guilford County North Carolina. Claims must be verified and presented by September 29 1935 at 203 Maple Street or 214 North Main Street High Point NC, or be barred. Notice dated September 20 1934.
A famed outlaw known as Floyd used quick getaway plans and disguise to elude pursuers. He preferred tank cars, posed as a traveling salesman or drummer to steal and flee, with raids touching Oklahoma New York Canada California and Texas. The fugitive circulated through a grapevine network of friends and exploited headlines for thrill. Next, the only interview Floyd gave during his crime spree.
Griff and Bleeker call on a friend of Alice Lorton in the next installment, continuing the unfolding sequence.
Thomas W Sprinkle local attorney spoke to the High Point Monarchs club at the Sheraton hotel private dining room on antiquated city statutes. N L Garner introduced him as A H Holton presided. The club voted to donate five dollars per month for five months to the Meal A Day fund.
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