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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1930
Page
9
Judith Knight, married to New York publishing executive Arthur Knight, struggles with his children Tony and Arthur Jr as a six week Bermuda honeymoon reveals underlying conflicts. Mickey Mortimer, a wealthy dabbler and Tony's admirer, stirs trouble while Judith plans a festive Christmas amid mounting family tensions.
Broad list of shows and time blocks across NBC CBS and local stations. Notable items include Amos ’n’ Andy and Rudy Vallee programs, midweek NBC music blocks, weather forecasts, various orchestras, and late night programs from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at Hotel Gibson Orchestra and related acts.
The listing shows varied broadcasts including the Gold Room Orchestra at 2:00 and the National Opera Company at 11:00. Other acts include Ruds Vallee at 7:00 and James Melton with Wilfred Glenn at 9:00, plus the RCA Victor Hour at 16:00 and Hal Kemp's Orchestra at midnight.
The listing shows WJIZ programs from 6:00 to 11:30 PM including Hotel New Yorker Orchestra Whyte’s Orchestra Amos n Andy The Chinese Actitude Stars of Melody Lehn and Fink Serenaders Orch estra Champion Sparkers Epors drama Vocal music Smith Brothers Maxwell House Hour Atwater Kent Dance Hour and Slumber Hour.
A scanned radio schedule lists programs for CBS station WLW including Hotel Shelton performances, Civic Repertory Co Eva LeCa hene, dance orchestras and talk shows. Night and morning slots feature Manhattan Moods True Detective Mysteries Philco Hour Washington Forum dream music Lombardo Royal Canadians Osbourne orchestra and more with Friday January 17 morning blocks including Top the Mornin Aunt Jemima and Crosley Woman's Hour.
The listing documents Friday January 17 NBC and January 11 NBC broadcasts with a lineup of orchestras led by Zourdon and Pryor, programs from Amos n Andy to Mystery House, and acts including The Cavaliers, Harbor Lights, Raybestos Twins, and Park Central Orchestra, detailing times from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Weekly radio listings show a full evening of music and programs starting at 6:20 pm with Closing Market Price and continuing through 12:03 am with Duke Ellington's Cotton Club Band and Midnight Melodies Organ music. Notable entries include Howard Fashion Plates, Brown-Bill Foolicht, Eversharp Penmen, True Story Hour, Curtis Musical Ineti, Weede Myer's Orchestra, Ben Pollack Orchestra, and dramas at the end.
Guardian Lizzie B Andrews seeks sale of ward Elizabeth Webber's real estate in probate court. Hearing set for 11 oclock January 29. Administrator Della Lauderback reports first and final account for James Lauderback's estate has been filed and accepted.
Horace P. Reeder files a petition against Nathan Croy seeking judgment for 426457 for services rendered. The case outlines claimed unpaid compensation and related relief.
Ohio motorists paid a gasoline tax of 38,524,047 in 1929, announced by State Auditor Joseph T. Tracy. The figure marks an increase of about 8,000,000 from 1928, with projected payments over 38,000,000 for the year. Tracy notes a 13 percent rise in gasoline consumption since 1927 and a total tax of four cents per gallon.
A home remedy recommends Pinex mixed with sugar syrup or honey in a pint bottle to soothe inflamed membranes loosen phlegm and heal bronchial tubes. The ad claims quick relief from obstinate coughs chest colds and bronchial troubles and guarantees refunds if relief is not prompt.
Washington reports Rep James M Beck declined to lead a Woalstead Lab reform drive, urging enforcement of prohibition as needed. At Ohio University's Alumni Auditorium, the Russian Coasackh Choir performed Turkish songs with Sergei Socotoff directing, earning acclaim for rich, unified vocal tones and disciplined ensemble singing.
Alonzo Starham, a black West Point cadet discharged for scholastic deficiency, says he received a square deal and doubts color influenced his flunking. He notes 62 plebes left with 45 deficient in one subject, while he failed in math.
In Dixon Kentucky the Melton Mine reopened after a fire trapped two miners. Searchers entered the charred interior to recover the victims' bodies.
A description notes deep threatening tones and balanced selection, with expressive water tones, marthal airs, and plaintive tunes, reflecting Ruaelian trust in the performance.
Columbus January 6 100 000 petitions received by WAIU to urge the Federal Radio Commission grant full time operation. The station will air a jubilee program from 1 30 p m to signing off Thursday featuring familiar entertainers. The commission has set February 25 for hearing WAIUs motion beyond current terms.
MANCHESTER England January 19 The 40 inhabitants of Kardsey Island in the Irish Sea off Northern Wales are reportedly safe after a plane flew over yesterday Storms blocked food deliveries for a month causing fears of starvation The islanders cheered waved as the plane dropped relief including evacuations of supplies and a relief ship with a cargo of apples was en route
Donnie Schroeder four, son of Irene Schroeder, in New Castle Pennsylvania, believes his mother will return after a police investigation connected to the death of State Highway Patrolman Hrady Pant. Detained by Lawrence County officials in Phoenix, Arizona, he says he is glad she’s coming back and plans to give her his nickel-filled bank.
Washington reports weekly coal production by the National Coal Association shows about 11,150,000 net tons for the first full week of the year. The Bureau of Mines tallies 7,745,000 net tons for the week ending December 28 and 10,139,000 net tons for the week ending January 4.
An advertisement claims Dave's Mentha Pepsin rapidly relieves gas indigestion and dyspepsia. It asserts the liquid cures stomach distress, relieves dizziness and nervousness, improves sleep, and serves as a tonic, with a pleasant taste and druggist guarantee.
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