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Detroit Free Press from Detroit, Michigan • Page 11

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Detroit, Michigan
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11
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DETROIT FREE PRESS Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1950 I HE LOVES IT SPECIAL 30 DAY 'WO OFFER PRIVATE COURSE REDUCED 5 $2I Bond Thief Wins Way Back to Federal Prison James Norris, 25, was happy Tuesday. He had it on the word of a judge that he was going back to Wag- ffffif lanq JUS-" Xt t'u his beloved Federal prison. It was very simple, Norris confided. He said he merely stole a Government bond from the mails last week, walked into police headquarters and said: "Lock me up." They did.

Assure Yourself of a Musical Christmas Select Your YOU CAN DANCE TONIGHT! To prove that you can be an accomplished dancer even if you've never danced a itep before we make the following offer: Come in or call at any one of our conveniently located studios and our Astaire trained instructors will give you a private trial lesson absolutely frea of charge and with no obligation on your part. Open Kills Self After Quizzing NEW YORK (U.R) A 52-year-old fireman dived to his death from the Triborough Bridge a few hours after he and 74 fellow firemen were questioned about the strange disappearance of $8,000 worth of television sets and electrical appliances from the scene of a two-alarm fire. Harbor police grappled in the swirling currents of Hell Gate, where the East River joins the Harlem, for the body of Hugh P. Moran, chauffeur for Deputy Fire Chief Edward O'Connor, commander of the 14th division in Queens. ig a.m.

to 10 p.m. dsnce studios 137 W. Lafayette W0 1-6814 NORRIS developed his peculiar affection for Federal clinks in 1945 when he was sentenced to two years for forging Government checks. In 1949, he turned himself in to Detroit police because he said he had not paid for some books he received in the mail. No action was taken because a case failed to develop.

Norris tried again the same month. He lifted three letters and turned himself in. Two more years. AT LOOSE ends last month after being released, Norris finally stole the bond. Taken before Federal Judge Theodore Levin, he pleaded guilty.

No sentence date was set Buy and Sell Through Free Press Want Ads. WARY COP takes no chances on mistaken identity in Atlanta. M. R. (Randy) Dodd donned the sign after another Atlanta policeman, W.

T. Dodd, was arrested and charged with transporting untaxed whisky. Randy, a traffic officer, wore the sign all day at busy intersection. Television 's Finest Wyrlifzer Mow While Stocks Are Complete A Du Mont television set Is the gift the whole family wants the gift that keeps giving pleasure for always! Own the best own Du Mont, the television set which gives you the big picture the fine performance! You'll thrill to the lifelike pictures, the handsome cabinet styles. Choose superlative TV enjoyment Du Mont! U-M to Hunt Polio Cure Trumans Going Home for Holiday WASHINGTON President Truman was reported to be planning to spend Christmas with his family back home in Independence, JIo.

Mrs. Edith Helm, White House secretary, said Mrs. Truman and her mother, Mrs. David Wallace, will leave for Independence probably Friday or Saturday. She said she expects the Trumans' daughter, Margaret, to go there after completing a concert tour.

ANN ARBOR A team of University of Michigan scientists will begin a concentrated search for a chemical or drug which may finally combat polio. Their search was made possible Tuesday by a five-year $358,290 grant from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Prof. Thomas Francis, chairman of the University's department of epidemiology, will lead the quest. Jack in the 3Iusie Box Jack in the Muic Box is a wonderful combination of a Jack-in-the-Box and a music box.

Just turn the handle and the box plays the tinkling tune of "Pop Goes the As the music comes to the word an astonishing thing happens. Up goes the lid and out jumps jack, the merry little clown. It never fails to intrigue and is priced at only SI. 93. Open Mon.

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x-y-' Bit 1 9 s-2 fii. I I I I I JQ I I J. 31 East Detroit 26. WOodword 2-3380 Branch Store ia Birmingham -an "1 "1 I vV 1 Lsv-rif--irv THE MT. VERNON DY DU MONT TPs THE REVERE BY DU MONT 19-inch Life-size Picture Built-in FM Radio Plug-in for Record Player 17-inch Rectangular Picture Built-in FM Radio Plug-in for Record Player I ABOUT Ml rf- 71 HEW CHRISTMAS BOX (AT NO EXTRA CHARGE) i OSI.I5 i fo: i s4r.

Vir ifi THE SHERERCOKE BY DU MONT THE BURLINGAME BY DU MONT 5995 $7f5 i -o-- W-sT 19-in Life-Size Picture AM-FM Radio 3 -speed Record Changer 17-inch Rectangular Picture Built-in FM Radio Plug-in for Record Player Cabinet finished in Mahogany. Blond finish slightly higher. v' li At Wurlifzer Just Say CHARGE IT" PS IB. BOX Also tn 1, 3 and 5-lbt, sizes II What a wonderful a iff! ft 1 Yes, this beautiful new Christmas box makes a gift you'll be proud to slip under the tree. And inside: the same high quality Fanny Farmer Candies everyone loves.

And just think, you pay nothing extra foe these beautiful boxes just the same regular price. Visit your nearest Fanny Farmer Shop or mail coupon below FANNY FARMER CANDY SHOPS, 01 Ulemlale Iliehland I'ark 3, Mich. aft' or arrange for easy BUDGET TERMS WURLITZE I anclos in check or money order. Pleas send me the following: (sorry, no C.O.D.'s) -o" to 5" ,0 Christmas Special One of many wonderful toys in Bleazby's Toy Dept. is this colorful hand-made end hand-decorated little chair from Mexico, l'ojuilar with both hoys and girls, the woven rush seat makes it light enough for them to carry and yet exceptionally sturdy.

Just perfect for tea parties or television, and only 2.95. A complete suite including straight chair, arm chair and settee, 9.95. Open Mondays and Thursdays until 9 I 31 East Adams, Dttroit 26. WOodward 2-3380 (ranch Star ia Birmingham NO. BOXES DESIRED WT.

S-ltn. 3-lbs. 2.1b-. lib. NAME Or ASSORTMENT Merry Chrittmas Assortment Merry Chrittmas Assortment Merry Christmas Assortment Merry Christmas Assortment o1 aui (Including MAIL ORDER PRICE Postage) TOTAL SS.4S (SS.00 plus 45 postage) S3.

33 (S3. 00 plus 3Se postage) S2.30 (S2.00 plus 30c postage) S1.33 (SI. 10 plus 2SC postage) TOTll AMOUNT OF ORDER Please Add Michigan Sales Tax 1 Oirt Card Enclosed YES NO Sand Michigan's Largest Exclusive Music Store Open every night 'til 9 except Saturday 1509 BROADWAY In Wyandotte 293 1 Biddle Street In Ferndale 165 West 9 Mile Road -Zone. -State. Sent.

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