Famed Shimmy Dancer Dies in Hollywood
AP reports Gilda Gray, 1920s shimmy star famed for the Charleston, died in Hollywood from an apparent heart attack while visiting a friend. Her age was often disputed, with estimates between 59 and 68. She rose in vaudeville’s golden era alongside Jolson, Rogers, and Tucker, later reflecting on the carnival years with a sly smile.
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Hollywood
America
F. Scott Fitzgerald
al Jolson
Will Rogers
Gallagher and Shean
Sophie Tucker
The
Bend
Frisco Jewelry Heist Leads to Massive Loss
AP reports a well dressed gunman robbed the Paul de Vries Louis and Co. store in Frisco during a Christmas shopping rush. He brandished a pistol, threatened to blow up the store with a liquid vial, and escaped with gems valued between two hundred thousand and three hundred thousand dollars. Police pursued no injuries reported.
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Paul de Vries-Louis & Co
Pittsburg
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Springs
Frisco
Ralph Ruthe
Columbus
Kan
Ruthe
Frisco Railroad
Fort Scott
Tulsa
Leo Taylor
Interstate Commerce Commission
Woman Freed In Shooting In Great Bend Area
Patricia Shepherd, 19 or 20, told officers she shot Jacob Boos, 39, after he broke into a trailer with a hammer and tire tool. County Atty. William Goss said the shooting was justifiable and no charge would be filed unless new evidence arises. Miss Shepherd’s mother, Miss Shepherd, testified at a closed hearing. lawmakers and newsmen were barred. Boos, an oil driller and father of three, was separated from his wife.
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Great Bend
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W H Crouse Cabinet Shop Ad
Cabinet shop ad offering built ins furniture repairs and law services. Readable contact numbers CH 2-2483 and CH 2-4208 listed with address 511 E 6th.
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W. H. Crouse
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Casablanca
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Milton Farris
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Adrian Griffin
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Durbin Plumbing Co
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Fred R. Nurman
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Roy Sowers
Leland Dyer
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