The 10 Biggest Jewel Burglaries In New York Hotels
A columnist cites 1951 figures for New York hotel jewel thefts and previews 1952 estimates. Major heists include $60,000 from Mrs. Arthur F. Adams at the St. Regis and $40,000 from Mrs. Eugene K. Denton at Beekman, with victims like Linda Darnell and Sally DeMarco named. Burglaries target luxury inns, involve long stays to scout, then swift exits with gems melted from settings.
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New York
Arthur F. Adams
St. Regis
Eugene K. Denton
Beekman Hotel
Park Lane
The
Plaza
Savoy Plaza
Sherry- Nether
Sally DeMarco
Tony
Pierre
William DuPont
Margaret Osborne
James Masons
Lyons and area residents visit relatives this weekend
Lyons and nearby families spent a weekend visiting relatives. Bill and Mrs. Hardwick from Lexington, Ky. stayed with the Courter family. Mrs. Hardwick extended her visit. Janie Dillon returned home after Ohio relatives. Workman family and son were in Vincennes. Ford Tidd and Roy Shilkett visited Rev. and Mrs. Burris at Centerpoint. Mrs. Alvin McKee and Bloomington children visited Clarence Emery.
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Bill Hardwick
Lexington
John Courter
Hardwick
Janie Dillon
Ohio
Fred Workman and
Vincennes
Ford Tidd
Roy Shilkett
Paul Burris
Centerpoint
Alvin McKee
Bloomington
Bryant Family Visits, Local Returnees Noted
Mr and Mrs Dwight Bryant with their children visited Mrs Nora Spice last weekend. Mrs Laura Thomas has returned home after a visit in Indianapolis. Mrs Zora Skomp is mentioned in connection with the story with additional context not provided.
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Dwight Bryant
Nora Spice
Laura 2Nomas
Indianapolis
Zora Skomp
Thanksgiving Movements and Family Visits Across Indiana
The column notes multiple moves and visits: Heads Steel Union travels to Indianapolis to recover at her son Austin’s home. Clinton Yoder and daughter visit Howard Shields in Linton. Nora Cochran and Jesse Bedwell spend Thanksgiving with Elza Cox family in Martinsville. Wallace Riggs of Akron and Les Salter families relocate to new homes in Jasonville and Williams area. Ace Robert Cox returns to Cut Bank after furlough. Mrs. William Hardesty travels to Patricksburg and Terre Haute. Mrs. Linke visits Indianapolis and Columbus respectively. others also noted visiting relatives across central Indiana communities.
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Austin
Indianapolis
Clinton Yoder
Linton
Howard Shields
Nora Cochran
Jesse Bedwell
Martinsville
Elza Cox
Wallace Riggs
Akron
Ohio
Jonas Wright
Les Salter
Jasonville
Henry Sanders
Williams
Salters
Ace Robert Cox
Cut Bank
Mont
Clarence McCombs
William Hardesty
Patricksburg
Terre Haute
Linke
Herman von Miller
Mr. Linke
Columbus
Pruvo therapy claims new anti-arthritic tablets
Hamilton Drug Co advertises Pruvo Tablets containing salicylamide amide and vitamin C. The ad touts five times greater analgesic potency than aspirin, claims safety and non habit forming, and urges readers to buy for pain relief and better daily activities. Located at 20 24 N Main St Linton Indiana.
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America
Santa Claus of 1952 Still Up With Times
The Santa figure evolves with era changes as stores showcase space ship themed windows. Hecht Co. displays feature a spaceship with Harold K. Melnicove as assistant VP in charge of visual merchandise. The piece notes growing costs and annual trends from cotton Santas to atomic age displays.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Hecht Co
Harold K. Melnicove
Melnicore
Farmer City, Sr
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Hecht
Toy Space Ship Play and Local Artist Change at Store
A passage discusses harmless toy weapons and jet planes, plus a space-shipper helmet that hops and lands. It notes Young Melnicore’s 13 years at the store, starting as a sign painter, seeking real art at higher pay, though many pictures earned less than $35.
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Young Melnicore
Window display becomes better payoff for craftsman
He shifts to window display work, noting it pays much better. Commercial Printing of the Daily Citizen.
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The
Daily Citizen
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York
New York City
Police Department
Gentlemen of Law and Order
Linda Darnell
Linton Daily Citizen
Hoosier Press Association
Ongood
Indiana
Ofice
Scheerer & CO
Sicago
Detroit
M. J. Aikin & Sons
Dugger
Buick & International Truck
U.S. Royal Tires
W. Vincennes
Gunnison Homes
Better Home Builders
Graysville St
Sullivan, Ind
Zenith Television
the People’s Choice
Paul Gambill
David J. McDonald
United Steelworkers of America
Philip Murray
McDonald
International
Hamilton Drug CO
N. Main St
Linton, Ind
Norge Appliances
Dick Stayton
Penney’s
Revere
Scott’s Studio
Hixson Furniture Store
Roy A. Borders
DODGE
Plymouth
Herman W. Nichols
United Press
Washington
U.P
Times
Francis Haseman
Insurance Office
Citizens’ National Bank
NEW Union Lumber CO
Roach
W. K. Raub
Bloomfield
Ind
Buster Brown
Max Pirtle
Kenney’s Market
Linton Sale Barn
Cities Service Station
N. E
Harry and Branson Tucker
Kroger
Markle Feeds Linton, Inc
Rhodenbeck Bros
No. Matin Street
Richardson Coal Co
Meadow
Lois Robinson
N. Main
Eureka Chevrolet Company
Mack Tyler
Bungalow Store
11Th St
N.E
Lester Packing Co
Elson’s Jewelers Gifts Store
Huffer Beauty Shoppe
Hamilton Drug Store
Jewelry
Hamilton Rexall
Hamilton
Rexall Store
Don Reed
Repelea
Siegler
Centralia
Iil
Verynbay
Cen
Hixson & Sahm
Linton Milk CO
Zic
Prompt Sanitary Truck Service
Farmers Tankage Company
Newberry
Penn
Gota
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