Murder at the Golden Bowl sparks exits and clues
In a nightclub murder case, detective Donnie Feeley questions swing band staff and players as Bob Tait searches for Myrna Dombey. Tait notes Rogers and Dunphy crowd the scene while Myrna vanishes after Sudden Dombey is shot, prompting tense pursuit to the Claremont Apartments.
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Myrna Dombey
Robert Tait
Anne Lester
Myrna
Dannie Feeley
Sudden Dombey
Golden Bowl
Bob Tait
Michael Dunphy
Mike
Tait
Dunphy
Donnie Feeley
Donnie
Mike Dunphy
Jitterburg
Harris Rogers
Officer Freeley
Freeley
Dombey
Mr. Tait
Rogers
Swingateers
Claremont Apartments
Three Convicted Of Driving Drunk In Thomasville
In Thomasville, Judge W. Gilliam presided as three men Clarence Workman Willie Miller and DPD G Carter were found guilty of driving while intoxicated and fined 50 dollars plus court costs with licenses revoked for twelve months. Raymond Jarrett received a 10 dollar fine on liquor law violations. Andrew Scott colored faced a twelve month road sentence suspended on leaving Davidson County for three years after conviction for possessing liquor for sale. Pruned whiskey remark noted.
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Thomasville
Co. W. Gilliam
Gilliam
Clarence Workman
Willie Lee Miller
DPD
G. Carter
Raymond Jarrett
Workman
Walter Black
Ralph Young
Andrew Scott
Davidson County
World Fair to serve thirty million hot dogs in 1939
New York World's Fair 1939 will feature 70 stands to sell frankfurters and hamburgers. If all 30 million items were strung into a rope it would reach across the Atlantic from New York to London, and the meat would fill 449 refrigerated freight cars.
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New York
Atlantic
London
Mae
How Can By Anne Ashley Uses For Gum Tape
How can I make use of a roll of mucilaged brown paper tape. This gummed tape has many uses around the home. It labels jars and wrapped packages and can replace string for sealing small packages. It can cement a dish or bowl until the cement sets.
Federal Grand Jury Probes AMA DC Medical Society
Chief Justice Alfred A Wheat ordered a special federal grand jury inquiry into antitrust charges involving the American Medical Association and the District of Columbia Medical Society. Also noted, about 6,750,000 people use London's swimming baths annually.
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Washington
Alfred A. Wheat
Federal District Court
American Medical Association
District of Columbia Medical Society
London
Look and Learn by A. C. Gordon quiz questions
A Q and A feature presents five questions with answers. The most reproductive insect is the white ant, Goethe is described as the author of frozen music, Mohair is from goat's hair, Juneau is the capital of Alaska, and the Dog Star's real name is Sirius.
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Juneau
Goethe
Alaska
Sirius
Shortage Of Skilled Workers And Domestic Help In T Ville
In Thomasville on Oct 5 Mrs G E Crowell manager of the local NC State Employment Service said there is a shortage of skilled workers and domestic workers in the office files. She urged unemployed workers to register. The September report shows 566 placements with over eighty percent in private industry.
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Thomasville
G. E. Crowell
North Carolina
Lessons In English By W L Gordon
Morning column explains common word usage and spelling errors. It defines epitomize as to abridge or summarize and urges daily vocabulary growth with practical examples.
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W. L. Gordon
Coyote Attack Ends in Shot and Medical Visit
In Roseburg Oregon L B Proefrock counted his coyotes early and while skinning a coyote he shot, the animal lurched up and bit his arm. He drew his pistol, prepared the carcass for taxidermy, and then drove to a doctor for tetanus serum.
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Roseburg
Ore
Galapagos Named for Giant Tortoises and Bears Highlight
The Galapagos Islands earned their name from the Spanish word for tortoise as giant tortoises thrived there in abundance. The brown bear, or Ko diak bear, is noted as the largest carnivorous animal alive today.
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Galapagos Islands
Galapago
Modern Etiquette Q&A by Roberta Lee
A reader asks if one should attend a costume event without plans to dress theatrically. The answer: do not accept such invitations unless you will participate sincerely in all festivities. Gifts need prompt acknowledgment but not in order received. When told nice to meet you, respond with Thank you.
Silent era actress nicknamed the girl with the topaz eyes
The actress known as the girl with the topaz eyes rose to fame in silent films. She began her movie career in the year the Lusitania was sunk. The color topaz is a golden yellow.
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Lusitania
Want
All States and Districts to Pay Unemployment Benefits Next Year
All 50 states and three districts including District of Columbia Alaska and Hawaii will pay unemployment benefits to eligible unemployed workers next year.
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District of Columbia
Alaska
Hawaii
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