Flashes of Life and Odd News Across Cities
A collage of brief items: a Statesboro drill turns into a mock blaze for practice. a Minnesota man uses a rifle cartridge in a pipe causing a loaded scare. a Chicago boy eyeing marble as a replacement after an accident. a Louisville gang passes bad checks costing prison and a dental loss. an Oklahoma deputy warden gives a hitchhiker a ride to a familiar escapee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAlester
Okla
Jess Dunn
State Penitentiary
Dunn
Floyd Jarrett
Motor car found in front yard fuels police questions
Dallas police questioned 15 year old J B Hannison about a motor car found in his front yard. Hannison claimed he had been misjudged as the investigation continued at headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
J. B. Hannison
Sew This Windy Shirtwaist Frock Pattern 9986
Fashion notes present a shirtwaist frock design with one piece sleeves, front buttoning, back slot pleat, and rounded patch pockets. Pattern 9986 offered in sizes 14 to 40, 342 yards 39 inch fabric for size 16, with price and ordering details.
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Marian Martin
Winchester Evening Star Pattern Department
18Th St
New York
N. Y
Barbara Bell Pattern 1571 B Fashion Dress Preview
Barbara Bell Pattern No 1571 B features a high neck version with butterfly bows and elongated epaulettes. The crisper lawn and floral print fabric combine for a straight skirt with a godet and inset yoke bodice designed in sizes 12 14 16 18 and 20. Size 16 uses about 3 yards of 36 inch material and a contrasting 1/2 yard.
Man Recovers Abandoned Car to Prevent Theft
A bystander explained he found a car parked on the tracks and took it home to stop possible theft. He reported the action and intention to protect the vehicle from being stolen.
Hayfield 4-H Club to Lead Off Next Week Meets
Home Demonstration program outlines week of January 21 to 26 with daily meetings at farms and homes. Activities include 4-H club gatherings at Hayfield, Middletown, Gravel Springs, Stonewall, Whitacre and Rosenberger clubs with demonstrations on quick breads, breakfast dishes and attractive kitchens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayfield Club
Farrar
Hayfield
Vernon Baker
Middletown
Gravel Springs
Gravel Spring
Stephens City
F. B. Cadwallader
Stonewall Home
Harry Kenny
Virginia Hancher
Commissioner Sale Of 80 Acre Frederick Co Virginia Lot
Special Commissioners announce a public auction of an 80 acre tract near Stephens City Virginia one mile southeast near White Post and Nineveh Roads. The sale is in gross with a 1 3 purchase price due sale day and two equal annual installments plus six percent interest.
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Frederick
Virginia
H. K. Benham
The
Peoples Bank, Inc
Stephens City
Alfred S. Nelson
Oan Court House
Frederick County
White Post
Nineveh Roads
Hilda EB. Nelson
A. F. Huffman
Circuit Court
Frederick County Home Demonstration Finance Committee Meeting
A finance committee meeting of Frederick County's Home Demonstration Advisory Board is set for Saturday afternoon at 2:30 in the home agent's office. All members are requested to attend.
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Finance Committee
Frederick County
Home Agent's
Clock named Silver King records 150 years of winders
An elaborate clock made for William III and shown in London bears a record of all individuals who have wound it for 150 years.
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William III
London
Thumb Guard Maker Testifies in Hauptmann Trial
Morton Clemmer Marsh of Cincinnati, maker of the thumb guard used by the Lindbergh baby, testified the metal would not rust even after exposure to the elements. Prosecutors aim to support nurse Betty Gow’s account that the guard was found on the Lindbergh estate a month after the kidnapping and rebut defense claims it was planted.
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Bruno Hauptmann
Flemington
N. J
Lindbergh
Morton Clemmer Marsh
Cincinnati
Betty Gow
Old Taylor Hotel site to be cleared for new use
City reports confirm the old Taylor Hotel livery stable on Braddock Street Church property Amherst Street Indian Alley rear of McCrory store will be removed to eliminate a fire hazard. The large frame building formerly housed a tin shop radiator repair shop and storage used by the Noonan family for years. Officials declined comment on future site use.
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Old Taylor Hotel
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Amherst Street
Indian Alley
McCrory
B. Noonan
Taylor Hotel’s Noted Guests Highlight Historic Era
The Taylor Hotel hosted famed figures including President Andrew Jackson who reportedly stayed often on journeys between the White House and the Hermitage. Daniel Webster also captivated listeners from the hotel porch with a renowned oration.
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Taylor Hotel
Andrew Jackson
White House
Hermitage
Daniel Webster
Unloaded Gun Fatality In Baltimore Store
In Baltimore on January 19 an eight year old, Fred Carrigan son of a fire department lieutenant, was fatally shot in a confectionery by 16 year old Robert Keller son of the store operator. Keller said he pointed the rifle at the child and claimed he did not know it was loaded. He sobbed to officers that he was just playing with it.
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Dassel
Minn
James Osborne
Osborne
Penney
General Electric
Chicago
Baltimore
Fred Carrigan
Fire Department
Robert Keller
Prison Break Probe Advances in California
Investigations into Wednesday's prison break proceed in San Quentin with authorities in San Francisco seeking swift trials for suspected accomplices. The San county grand jury indicted Clyde Stevens and Albert Kessel for robbery of three banks, and both men refused to testify.
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San Quentin
Calif
San Francisco
San County
Clyde Stevens
Albert Kessel
Weather outlook for the week in the Mid Atlantic states
Weather forecast for the North and Middle Atlantic states calls for rain over the south portion and rain or snow over the north starting Monday with colder air by Monday afternoon or night. Expect much colder conditions Tuesday night and continued cold through Thursday with a gradual rise in temperatures afterward.
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Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
South
Beautiful Throne Hall of Siam Reflecting Pool and Gold Hall
The Throne Hall of Siam is crafted in Italian Renaissance style with a reflecting pool. A grand hall decorated in gold and red velvet hosts the king of Siam holding court.
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Siam
Taj Mahal
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Statesboro
W. M. Hagin
Ishmen
Jef Hagin
Dick Wozniak
Father Woziak
Louisville
Douglas Oalsh
Barbara Bell
Barbara Bell Pattern Service
Winchester Evening Star
Times Square Station
New York, N. Y
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Miss Farrar
Whitacre Club
Whitacre 4-H Club
Club
Mary Whitacre
Rosenberger 4-H Club
M. M. Lynch
Kuykenhall & Benham
Dunn & Duvall
I. C. C. Brannon
Cc. C. Brannon
Eita Kett
By Paul Robinson
Miss Kerr
MR. Millston
Dong Nicely
Bne
Draight
Cen
Amherst and Indian Alley
Luxenberg’s Department Store
Loudoun St
House of Magic
J Electric
Shenandoah Electric Appliance Co
South Loudoun St
Talbot W. Jenkins, Proprietor
Keller
John Hoey
Henry Busby
Moling & Cather
T. F. Timberlake
Hamburger’s Specialty Shop
N. Main Street
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