Wright brothers long-ago celebration noted in Gastonia area column
The December 1903 Wright brothers anniversary is recalled with memories of the first powered flight near Kitty Hawk and the press reaction. The piece notes local figures and events, including Gastonia editor Rosa Bergman, the Smyre bulletin, and a Christmas event for factory workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Glenn
McAdenville
Gastonia
Chelstythe
Senwins
Smyrefagy Jonking
Adis
M. Smyre Manufacturing Co
Itebidren
Tovet Church
Webb ‘Theatre
Worth Caubls
Baylus Link
John Rowland
Johnny Drum
Oliver Cantrell
Woody Roberts
Art Goor
Win
Shorty" Hendrick
Mack Norris
Evan Cox
Harry. J. Moffett
First Presbyterian
Gisiich
Rosa Bergman
Bulletin
Kitty Hawk
North Carolina
Wright Brothers
Orville
Wilbur
J. Fred Essary
Washington
Baltimore Sun
Sica
America
Michael
Milla Marine
Itc
Man Confesses Robbing Cab Drivers Led to Arrest
In Gastonia and surrounding areas police identified two men in taxi robberies. J C Crumbley and Spencer Grow, both held on drunkenness charges, were linked to the hold ups. Crumbley admitted part in the crimes and aided officers with details leading to swift resolution.
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Walnut City
J. C. Crumbley
Gastonth
Bessemer City
Spencer Grow
G. F. Crumbley
Peninger
Frank
Glover
S. G
Ireland
Iman
Crumbiey Gliver
Howling Green
S. C
South Carolina
Highway 321
Hye
Crumbley
Crambley
West Branklin Avenue
West
Albert
Willie Hinson
Franklin
Otter
Crumblay
South Carp
Ohler Peninger
Billfeld
Noth
Roubers Wats
Neal Forney Urges Juvenile Dept. at Gastonia Optimist Club
Police detective Neal Forney of Charlotte spoke to the Gastonia Optimist Club, urging the start of a Juvenile department in Gastonia Police. He noted his role in Charlotte and discussed youth behavior, family influence, arson and sex case investigations, with a Christmas party announced for Junior Optimists and gifts planned for attendees.
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Neal Forney
Charlotte
Gastonia Optimist Club
Gastonia
Forney
Forney l
Lyle Edwards
Wilson Setzer
Scholarship Awarded To Charles Case In Gastonia
Gastonia Optimist Club gave a $100 college scholarship Monday to Kares Case, president of the Tuntor Optimist Club. Wilson Setzer presented the award. Case, a senior at Gastonia High School, plans to attend police college after graduation.
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Gastonia Optimist Club
Kares Case
Tuntor Optimist Club
Wilson Setzer
Gastonia
Covnty High School
Sims College
High Legion Park
John A. Wilkinson
Wall
Goudlock
Union Road
Neezo
ABC
Norman Fietcher
W. H. Hayes
Goodlock
Armstrong
Caldwell Street
Hayes
Stanley's Jewelers Christmas Party at El Morocco
Stanley's Jewelers will hold its annual Christmas party Tuesday at the El Morocco Supper Club near Charlotte. Staff members and their guests attend along with several local and out-of-town guests invited.
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Stanley's Jewelers
el Morocco
Charlotte
Markets Butter and Eggs News from Chicago and Carolina Markets
Butter prices steady at Chicago with receipts mixed and declines in certain regions. Hog futures steady to firm with several listing locations reported. egg markets show mixed activity with large eggs steady to down three cents in some areas.
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Chicago
RawaGh
South Carolina
Lisa Pouttey
Friers
Uollers
Ratelyn
Asheville Treeze
Neoilers
Tiraze Strady
Dulles urges West Germany France union for peace
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles urged France and West Germany to form a union to prevent war, proposing a framework within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and an association with the European Defense Community. He spoke after a policy speech to NATO ministers and said the U S would support a sane European policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulles
West Germany
France
UNION
Paris
John Foster Dulles
Liles
United States
European Defense Community
NATO
Unidentified Flyer Clauses Landing Efforts Near River Bend
A late night air incident unfolds as an unidentified pilot circles Radia tower under heavy rain and fog. Searchlights from Gaston County Lifesaving Crew and fire units illuminate the sky while radio contact fails and fuel dwindles.
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Radia
WLTG
Gary Man
River Bend
Linwood
Negro Man Shot Resting "Fairly Comfortably" at Gaston County Hospital
Harry Marshall, a Black man, was shot in the abdomen Friday night and reported resting fairly comfortably at Gaston County Negro Hospital Monday. Accused assailant Picker Jones, 59, of 3 North York Street, remains jailed with no bond set. Jones told investigators Marshall had been drinking with him, and a revolver was the weapon used.
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Harry Marshall
Gaston County
Dones
North York Street
Marshall
Palle
Jones
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Col
Gaston Gossips
Gaston
Gaston County Medical Society
R. M. Reid
Wallace
Mount Holly
W. Fitch
Martha A. Lineberger
Henry M. Linberger
Taday
Atrine Avenue
Mfts
Linesberger
Presbyterian Hospital
Mr. Linsberger
Lineberger
Marsha Absend Davis
Isaac Davis
S.C
Highland Park
M. 4 .Thompson
Crum
Cumbeston
Roosevelt
Eatra
Congress
Board of County Commissioners
Court House Yesteray
RE. K. Davenport
Mount
Holly
J. R. Cone Nell
A. White
Bessimer City
Sme Connell
Neal
Optimist Club
Charles Case
Ralbion
NCDAI
Tartore
Rooxy
Bilsbore
Laurel Hill
Cabetbtows
McCarthy
New York
Joseph J. McCarthy
Albert Socal
Ead Avenue
Lang Branch
N. J
Socal
Army
Evans Signal Laborator
Ft. Monmouth
Eraloy
Wilmington
George Moore
Jas¢ppollee
New Hanover County
Camm
Moore
Pallee
Pamplico
Atlanta
Thomas McSwain
Elliott
Robert Eilott
Columbus
Georgia
Mamie Glenn Eliott
Glenn M. Elliott
Memphis
Tenn
R. Ballew
Raleigh
N.C
J. Broyles
Jacksonville
Bla
MT. Holly
Charleston
Cooper River
Naval Dispensary
William Kadena
Mount Hally
Tig
Naval Ammanition Depot
Eighth Naval District
Ste Liser
Gastons County
Miny
Strport
Qyev
Hety
Harriet Hubbard Ayer
Harriet Hubbard
Parker
Susan
Satan
Hamilton
Harry
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