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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1928

Page

8

Torn Hearts and Diamonds in the Bryer Marriage

Bertie Lou Ward and Rod Bryer face marital strain caused by Lila Arsh who schemes for Rod. Lila flirts with danger as forged jewels tempt a rich banker guest while Rod battles desire and loyalty, risking scandal and debt as Bertie Lou hides turmoil at home.

Bertie Lou Ward Rod Bryer Lila Arsh Rod Loree Bertie Lou Bryers Lila Red Bertie Low Marco Imer Loy Ber Low Maree

Around the Dial Best Features on Radio Listings

Radio program digest lists Monday and Tuesday features across networks. Programs include Real Folks with Matt Thompkins, Buick Hour music, Roxy's Gang, orchestras, dinner music, news, and sports reports from WJZ WOR WEAF WPG KYW and others, with varied times and regional stations.

Matt Thompkins WJZ Buick WEAF Roxy's Gang United Opera Company WOR Edouard Lalo Ehestra WIZ Network Eveready Hour Simragas Lewsohn Stadium Verdi Mendelssohn Beethe Motinadt WJZ Network

Radio Schedule Snippet From Chicago Stations

Listed times show 8 00 Eveready Hour 9 00 soprano and quartet 10 00 Features Dream hip WLS Chicago 44 6 850 6 00 Supperbell features 7 00 Musicale WBBM WIBT Chicaro 349 4 770 k 7 00 After dinner music 9 00 Popular programs with stations WLS and WBBM WIBT in Chicago area.

KYW KFKX Chicago WIZ Navy WMAN WQJ Ae Newa Columbia Net WSAL Cincinnati WEAP Theis’ Orchestra WOR Newark Rts Main Street la Palma Hank Simmons Franko WLS Wbbm-Wibt Chicaro Maytag WHT Wed Thur KEX Portland Ore Tuesaa KDKA Pittsburgh CFCA Toronto Can WBZ Boston WCCO Minneapolis Fla

Tunney Eyes Wall Street Move Amid Rumors of Job Offers

New York reports suggest Gene Tunney may join Wall Street with his million dollar fortune after his marriage to Mary Lauder. Several firms are said to have offered positions, including G. M. P. Murphy & Co, though no confirmation has been issued.

New York Gene Tunney Wall Street Mary Lauder Tunney G. M. P. Murphy & Co Europe Thornton Wilder

Transfer Libel Suits To Other Courts

Libel suits seeking about 600000 dollars from Liberty magazine were moved from the ninety sixth district court to the United States district court. Plaintiffs include Mrs Temple Hous ton and Richard C. Houston, descendants of General Sam Houston.

Fort Worth Tex Bel Sam Houston Liberty Magazine United States District Court Ninety-Sixth District Court Temple Mouston Richard CC Hous

Athens Man 79 to Receive Government Retirement Benefit

Clarence Dick Butts of 5 North McKinley avenue, Athens, listed among disabled emergency officers who will soon receive a government retirement allowance equal to that of regular army officers. He will get $125 monthly, due to an act sponsored by Roy G. Fitzgerald. Butts, a WWI veteran, has long suffered severe shock and aphasia since 1918, with multiple hospital treatments and no notable recovery. He moved to Athens about 15 years ago from Guysville and is well known locally.

Clarence “Dick” Butts North McKinley Avenue Roy G. Fitzgerald Dayton Butts Washington France Naval Hospital Perry Point Maryland Edward Hines Chicago Montgomery Ala Jacksonville Florida Cherbourg F. C. Stedman Company Athens

Libel Suit Links Sam Houston Kin to Illegitimacy

A Liberty magazine article accusing Sam Houston's son Temple of illegitimacy and birth out of wedlock ties to legal action. The piece, now deceased Temple, and Mrs. W. C. Henderson are named in related suits arising from the publication.

Ton Sam Houston Temple Houston W. C. Henderson Iibel Liberty Magazine Temple

Surgeon Aims to Separate Siamese Twins Margaret and Mary Gibb

Dr. Francis Weston announced plans to perform an operation within days to separate Margaret and Mary Gibb, the Siamese twins joined at the base of their spines by a cartilage growth, in New York.

New York U.P Francis Weston Margaret Mary Gibb

Government to prosecute Arthur Newbery to curb farm fraud

Chicago August 13 United States government will take drastic steps to deter defraud ing of middle west farmers by financial racketeers in the prosecution of Arthur R Newbery broker Edward J Hess assistant U S District Attorney announced today

Chicago U.P Middle West United States Arthur R. Newberry Edward J. Hess U. S

Athens Rest Room Open Daily for Streetcar and Bus Patrons

Invitations issued by Mrs H A Hatch invite patrons of Athens street car and bus lines to use the county courthouse rest room. Established in 1912 by county grange action, the room has long been funded by merchants monthly, with the matron salary covered by the county. The first matron was Mrs Della Ator, followed by Mrs Margaret Downard. The room, fitted by the county grange and local clubs, remains a comfortable waiting place with fire in winter and magazines year round.

Athens H. A. Hatch Della Ator Margaret Downard County Grange City Federation of Women's Clubs Hatch J. W. Watkins J. H. Steed

Cincy Semi-Pro Prospect Draws NIL attention from Detroit and St. Louis

Ray Leeds a 21 year old semi pro in Cincinnati draws interest from Detroit and St. Louis Cards. Leeds has a strong scoring record with 178 points in Olympic play for the United States.

Cincy Detroit St. Louis Ray Leeds Cincinnati United States

College Boys Do It In Undergraduates Athletics

Undergraduate athletics teams achieve 137 percent of expected points in a bold performance. Top performers include notable college squads and standout athletes across multiple events. Details highlight strong team results and rising stars in campus sports.

Sherrod Smith Named Cedartown Manager in G A League

Former Brooke Lynch and Cleveland pitcher Sherrod Smith takes helm of the Cedartown club in the Georgia Alabama League announcing his new managerial role.

Sherrod Smith Brookelyn Cleveland Cedartown Club

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