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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1929

Page

5

Athens Girl To Sing Title Role In Opera

Miss Ruby Gladys Mercer a Cincinnati Conservatory senior and Ohio University graduate will sing the title role in Rimsky Korsakov La Fiancee Du Tzar in Cincinnati March 22 and April 23. Guest artists from New York City include tenor Floyd Kenney and baritone Verle Kenney visiting Athens friends over Christmas.

Athens Ruby Gladys Mercer Conservatory of Music Cincinnati Ohio University Mercer Rimsky Korsakov Emery Auditorium New York City

Christmas Visitors Find Trio Murdered

Knoxville police sought a 24 year old Negro servant for the brutal murders of Dr. B. J. Jones 52 his wife and her 14 year old nephew George Lane. Friends who brought Christmas presents found Dr. Jones in the garage and the others in the basement near a couch. Mystery surrounding the missing servant deepened as Christmas gifts lay scattered and pockets were turned inside out.

Knoxville Tenn Dee B. J. Jones

Pasadena Bee Expert Displays Honey Beard

George Biggers of Pasadena California, a bee expert, is shown with a long beard made from honey-gatherers from his own apiary. He does this to amuse friends, despite all his bees being stingers, and Biggers strokes his beard gingerly.

George Biggers Pasadena Calif George Biggers

Mrs. Shayne Injured in Auto Crash Improves at Hospital

Mrs. Alice Clark Shayne of Sugar Creek remained unconscious but showed improvement after being struck by a car Saturday afternoon near her home. County officers pursued the driver, Terrence McSweeney of Dallas City IL, who police believe owned and drove the car. he has not been located as Athens County and Dallas City officials seek his arrest if he returns.

Alice Clark Shayne Sugar Creek Sheltering Arms Hospital Shayne Marietta Athens Terrence McSweeney Dallas City Ilinois McSweeney Athens County Dallas

Miss Sarah Crabtree Dies After Milk Truck Collision

In Columbus Franklin County, Miss Sarah Crabtree, 23, died minutes after being struck by a milk truck. Her death raises the county traffic toll to 110 for the year and 1 for the day.

Columbus U.P Sarah Crabtree Franklin County

Fast friends quarrel ends with two deaths in Ohio

In Toledo two men Edgar Shofner and Raul Smith, longtime friends from Shelbyville Tennessee, were killed after an argument over the radio. Shofner, 27, died when a revolver fired during a struggle with police. Smith, 38, was fatally shot. Both worked for Chevrolet Motor Company.

Toledo U.R Edgar Shofner Raul Smith Shelbyville Tenn Shofner Smith Chevrolet Motor Company

Captain and wife perish as ship sinks off Vigo coast

In a fierce storm off the Spanish coast the steamship Assauz went down yesterday. Rescue boats could not reach the vessel. survivors say the captain and his wife perished aboard. Reports indicate 23 lives lost, with fishermen confirming sight of the captain and his wife aboard earlier.

Assauz

Theaters on Rails Will Be Modern Show Boats

New York December 26 The Interstate Cine Car Company plans a fleet of traveling talking picture Pullmans seating 290 with sound proofing and box offices. Cars will tour small towns and major routes serving deluxe overnight travelers and commuters alike offering on train entertainment.

New York The Talking Picture Theater Chicago Cleveland Charles Miner Interstate Cine-Car Company Miner Allent Pictures

Traveling convention car plans for entertainment and talks

The article outlines a regular travel convoy concept with a diner and stage for speeches and entertainment. It mentions films of conversion activities and a traveling convention to support venue and program needs for cross country trips and sales expeditions.

Trnvia

Manchurian Soviet Cruelties Protest Led by Grand Duke

Paris reports a protest against alleged Soviet Army cruelties in Northern Manchuria. Grand Duke Cyrille Viedemirovich addressed top leaders, urging action and attention to the Russian population there.

Paris Manchura Grand Duke Cyrille Viedimiroeiteh Toat Throde Vaare

Play Goes On Despite Burns in Atlantic City

In Atlantic City New Jersey on December 26 Lou Tellegen performed the opening of a new play Overture despite burns from a cigarette fire that singed his bed clothes. The incident occurred between acts but Tellegen continued the show.

Atlantic City N. J Lou Tellegen

Hoover Opposition to Form of Government Rise

Washington 26 UPI Democratic leaders call for a stand after a holiday recess over what they term a prege forms of government that would extend commissions into joint congressional committees. They argue the President undermines legislative and executive branches while supporters defend the commissions as helping settle controversial issues and improve government operations.

Washington Dee UPI Cone Prege Tamerova Smort Garnt Dan Heve Funet

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