Curious Cat and Judo Student Nab Auto Thieves
In Hapeville Georgia a posse of 76, aided by a sick judge and an ex GI with Judo, captured two youths and two girls after a jail escape amid an auto theft case. Billy James Manis and Joseph Burr Fine, both 20, plus Zelma Beasley and Gloria Bennett, 18, Jacksonville residents, were bound over for a federal grand jury with bonds set at 7500 for the men and 2500 for the women. The escape began when prisoners seized a pistol during transfer and fled. a shot shattered a window at Judge Quincy Arnold’s home as police closed in.
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Hapeville
U. S. Commission On National
Atlanta
Billy James
Manis
Hazard
Joseph Burr Fine
Greenville
Ohio
Zelma Beasley
Gloria Bennett
Jacksonville
Fla
J. P. Dunn
George
Pope Field to Host Photo Recon Group and Unit Transfers
Pope Field will host the 10th Photo Reconnaissance Group after Ninth Air Force announcement. An advance party of about 60 from Langley Field arrives Sept 29. two squadrons will use A-26 and P-51 aircraft with jet propulsion planned later. The 316th Troop Carrier Group and 36th Squadron relocate to Greenville Army Airbase in October. missions continue with the 82nd Airborne at Ft. Bragg. No personnel cuts at Pope Field.
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Pope Field
FT. Bragg
Ninth Air Force Base
Langley Field
Pope
Greenville Army Airbase
Greenville
S.C
316Th
36Th
82Nd Airborne Division
Ninth Air Force
Incident at the judge yard ends with surrender
A cautious pursuit lands a suspect with Robert W. Bushby disarming a man and handing him to police while a second suspect eludes capture. In the yard Mrs. Arnold spots Bessie the cat guiding a search as six named turkey varieties are noted in the United States.
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Robert W. Bushby
Fine
Mrs. Arnold
Bessie
Notice to Creditors by Surviving Partners Hayworth and Henderson
Notice to creditors of the firm Hayworth and Henderson dissolved by the death of A B Henderson on March 4 1947. Creditors must exhibit their claims to surviving partner J M Hayworth by September 10 1948. Dated September 6 1947.
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Mayworth and Henderson
J. M
A. EB. Henderson
Hayworth and Henderson
A. B. Henderson
J. M. Hayworth
Garson Wins Divorce From Richard Ney After Cruelty Allegations
Greer Garson sobbed outside the courtroom after a Superior Court judge granted her divorce from actor Richard Ney on cruelty grounds. She testified Ney disparaged her work and once kicked and pounded on her door during their marriage which began in 1943 after they co starred in Mrs Miniver. The pair, aged 35 and 33, separated January 20 and have no children.
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Los Angeles
Chum
Greer Garson
Richard Ney
Arthur Crum
Ney
Dawn
Garson
Carolina Professor Stricken In Durham
Durham report of the death of Robert Howard Sherrill a 44 year old professor at the University of North Carolina School of Commerce. He died in a local hospital after a three month illness. Born in Morganton he joined the school in 1929 and is survived by his wife Elizabeth Fye Statesville and a daughter Patsy. He was the son of the late Rev R D Sherrill.
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Durham
Robert Howard Sherrill
University of North Carolina School of Commerce
Morganton
School of Commerce
Elizabeth Fye
Statesville
Patsy
R. D.sherrill
Coroner's Jury Clears Officer in Fatal Shooting
In Belton D C on September 26 a coroner's jury found Policeman Jim Bannister not responsible for the death of Nathaniel Woods a Black man after testimony that Woods attacked Bannister during an attempted arrest for drunkenness
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Belton
D. C
Jim Bannister
Nathaniel Woods
Bannister
POTASAFRAS Offered to Ease Hayfever Symptoms
Hayfever sufferers urged to take POTASAFRAS for rapid relief from nasal congestion and mucus. The advertisement promotes POTASAFRAS as effective and economical for home use and directs readers to Mann Drug Store for purchase.
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Mann Drug Store
American Legion Posts to worship at Mt Vernon Baptist Church
The American Legion John Mc Lean Post 196 and its Post Auxiliary will worship together at Mt. Vernon Baptist church Sunday at 11 a.m. Both groups are urged to attend.
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American Legion the
American Legion
John Mc
Lean Post
Post
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Barbers Association
Ritz
Fairview Street
Eliza ‘Smith
Gordy Street
Starlight Gospel Singers
Alersons
Serventure
St. Mark Methodist Church
Liquor Stores Open in Charlotte After Voters Approve ABC Plan
Mecklenburg County seven liquor stores in Charlotte opened Thursday afternoon without notice or fanfare. Liquor sales became legal for the first time in about 40 years after a June 14 election approved ABC stores. County ABC chairman is Frank K. Sims. Downtown stores operate 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.. five others close at 6 p.m.
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Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
ABC
Frank K. Sims
County
Morphine Charge Placed Against Charlotte Man
Dr. James M. Northington former president of the Mecklenburg County Medical Society was arrested in Charlotte on a narcotics charge after allegedly offering to sell morphine in a hotel room. United States Commissioner Nat C White set a 1000 bond for arraignment under the federal narcotics act. The report notes the origin of soap is linked to Sapo Hill near Rome.
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Charlotte
James M. Northington
Mecklenburg County Medical Society
Boyd M. Martin
Baltimore
United States
Nat C. White
Funeral replaces Christmas party for sick child
Decatur Ill September 26 Funeral services will be held Saturday for four year old Carolyn Robb daughter of a railroad fireman who suffered brain cancer and paralysis. A Christmas tree and gifts from across the country were sent to her home as neighbors planned an early party. Neighborhood children invited to the party will attend the services at a Decatur chapel.
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Decatur, II
Carolyn Robb
Decatur Chapel
Greensboro Bay Winner of Duke Scholarship
Duke University awarded three scholarships to North Carolina students for 1946 47. Eleven men and four women earned honor based on academic records. Patterson of Greensboro fourth in juniors Graham of Durham fourth in sophomores Davenport of Durham second in freshmen.
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Durham
Duke University
North Carolina
Daniel Watkins Patterson
Greensboro
Harvey P. Graham
Clifton Davenport
Baise To Address Virginia Highway Conference
W Vance Baise chief engineer of the North Carolina State highway and public works commission will address the first annual Virginia highway conference at VMI Lexington October 31 November 1 The event aims to bring sixty state city and county officials to discuss road problems Other speakers include Thomas H MacDonald Virginia Senators Byrd and Robertson Governor Tuck Colgate Darden and UVA president Baise will speak Saturday morning with A H Pettigrew introducing him
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Richmond
W. Vance Baise
North Carolina State Highwaynd Public Works Commission
VMI
Lexington
Thomas H. MacDonald
U.S. Public Roads
Virginia
Harry Byrd
Willis Robertson
William H. Tuck
Colgate Darden
University of Virginia
Baise
A. H. Pettigrew
Virginia Department of Highway
Britain urges postponement of foreign ministers council
London reports Britain asks to delay the October 10 foreign ministers council meeting on the German peace due to the United Nations assembly possibly running two months. The foreign office announced the consideration today.
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London
Britain
Foreign Ministers’council
United Nations Assembly
Foreign Office
Administrator Notice for Mrs. Annie Gordon Estate
Qualified as administrator of Mrs. Annie Gordon estate in Guilford County North Carolina invites all claimants to present verified claims to Wachovia Bank and Trust Company High Point within one year from first publication. Debtors are asked to pay promptly to the Trust Department High Point NC. September 1947.
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Annie Gordon
High Point
Guilford County
North Carolina
Trust Department
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Wachovia Bank
Wachovia Bank and Trust CO
Annte Gordon
Sadie Jordan Jones
Effie Able
Betty Smith
Junie Smith
Trinity
Sarah Lewallen
N. C. Co
V. Lambeth
Superior Court of
Ella C. Peacock
John R. Peacock
Odelle Peacock Marsh
William George Smithson
M. W. Nash
Charles R. Jarrell
Legion Urges Members to Boost Drive in Final Week
J. W. Morgan commander of the local American Legion post announced the ongoing membership drive is progressing well and urged all veterans to recruit new members. He cited $59,608,408 in child welfare support since 1925 and aid to 7,731,631 children, while calling the Legion open to veterans, opposing excessive initiation fees and union overreach, and labeling it public enemy No 1 of Communism.
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J. W. Morgan
American Legion
Legion
Morgan
Piedmont Airlines appoints High Point native as flight purser
T. M. Goodson, formerly of High Point, was named flight purser for Piedmont Airlines announced by president T. H. Davis. Goodson attended High Point High, served in the U S Army I Corps, as the carrier plans operation over 1,750 route miles with terminals at Norfolk Cincinnati and New Bern Louisville Roanoke and Wilmington.
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Winston-Salem
T. H. Davis
Piedmont Airlines
T. M. Goodson
High Point
Goodson
U. S. Army l Corps
Elemont Airlines
Norfolk
Cincinnati
New Bern
Louisville
Cinoe
Roanoke
Wilmin
Deportation prospects in Eisler case from House unit
Chairman J Parnell Thomas said the House Committee on Un American Activities likely will recommend deportation for German born Hollywood composer Hanns Eisler. He cited conflicts between Eisler testimony and immigration records, noting possible fraud in entry and prior communist party affiliation.
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Washington
J. Parnell Thomas
House Committee On un-American Activities
Hanns Eisler
Hollywood
Eisler
United States
Thomas
Justice Department
Communist Party
Germany
Congressman Deane Visits Thomasville and Mills Home
Congressman C B Deane representing the eighth district visited Thomasville to discuss enlarging the local post office. A committee to seek approval for expansion was named, and Deane met Postmaster P M Paul Green. He noted increased receipts suggest a need for more floor space and rental boxes. That evening he visited Mills Home and screened films for local children.
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Thomasville
C. B. Deane
Washington
Deane
P. M. Paul Green
Mills
Youth Missing From Home For One Week
Local police search for David Cannon, 17, of 2323 English Street, missing since last Friday. He left home with a suitcase and family believes he may have joined the U S army or navy.
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David Cannon
English Street
Sing
U. S. Army
Navy
Nix Vitamin Tablets Promising Gray Hair Cure
An advertisement touts Nix Vitamins for gray hair claiming 4 tall claims and a daily one caplet dose with calcium and pantothenate. It suggests the product can replace hair dye and notes the claimants use it without mail orders and warns of no fattening.
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Eckerd's
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