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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1928
Page
10
In a tense scene from the case led by Charles Scribner's Sons era, tension rises as suspects debate how a man hid in a locked clothes press and why the closet remained undisturbed after a late night. The dialogue features Markham Heath and Vance examining two unknowns in a baffling burglary.
In a tense interrogation, Markham presses for details about Miss Odell’s caller. Spively’s vivid description of a fashionably groomed man with waxed mustache aids the investigation, while the maid confirms alibis and reveals a prior threat from a thin, pale-eyed man.
Radio listings show Amelita Galli-Curci and Casals performances among Friday programs. Stations include WSB Atlanta WPG Atlantic City WEAF Detroit WHO Des Moines and WLS Chicago with orchestras, dances, and NBC hour broadcasts from WJZ and WEAP.
WBZ Boston Symphony Orchestra performs at Symphony Hall with conductor Damresch on stage at 4 10. NY network presents Lym Orchestra with Damresch at 6. Tabloid version showcases The Chocolate Soldier at 9.
John Rucker of Cincinnati, condemned for killing a policeman, told the warden's wife he does not care about his last meal. Chaplain Reed said Rucker was eager to get it over with. He was convicted of slaying an officer during a failed arrest for alleged molestation of women.
Seven trophies and twenty two prizes will be awarded at the twentieth annual Ohio State Corn and Grain show held with the tenth annual farm and equipment exhibit during Farmers week in Columbus. Judges in Ives hall will pick winners for best ten ears best ten ears within 75 miles of the Dispatch building and other seed and milling quality prizes.
Officers of the Bishop class of the Central M E church were elected at Mrs. D L Jones home Thursday night. Mrs. William Wolfe became president with Mrs A J Romine as vice president, Mrs Ruby Day as secretary, Mrs Charles Day as assistant, and Mrs Elizabeth Gilham as treasurer. The group spent the social hour in games contests and singing. In honor of class teacher Mrs Caddie Hughes members sang a song prepared for the occasion.
Mrs. Winifred Smith forgave Frederick Curl for throwing acid but testified against him, leading to a three year sentence in Clapton England court.
Senator James A. Reed of Missouri opens national headquarters in Washington to push a primary campaign for the Democratic nomination. He plans southern second-choice backing and an active fight, betting on his chances if Smith does not seek a convention battle. Reed campaigns on old-fashioned Jacksonian lines with a "Throw the rascals out" slogan.
Investigators opened a case into the death of Earl Metcalfe 38 veteran film actor who was killed when he fell from an airplane near buttbank last Thursday. Metcalfe was taking flying lessons from Roy Wilson instructor when the aircraft rolled and he disappeared after the plane was righted.
A collection of letters from women across the United States praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from long standing ailments. Testimonies hail restored health enabling them to work again and recommend the remedy to others. The product, made from roots and herbs, has been used for over fifty years.
R B Howard of the Madison County Democrat and Madison Press was re elected president of the Ohio Newspaper Association H A Rome was elected secretary and G H Townsley editor of the Western Star Lebanon named treasurer replacing O P Gayman Canal Winchester. Six editors were elected to the board: Granville Barrere Hillsboro News Herald A Hoopengarner Circleville Herald Oliver Hartley Pomeroy Daily Tribune Karl Bull Cedarville Herald and Fi Parsons Geauga County Republican Herald.
A local advertisement touts Jad Salts as a kidney flush to relieve ache in the kidney region and bladder disorders. It claims the drink neutralizes urine acids, stimulates kidneys, and prevents backache, recommending a tablespoon in water before breakfast for several days.
An advertisement touts Castoria as a safe reliable remedy for infant stomach issues and sleeplessness with no harsh taste. It claims Castoria is pure vegetable and superior to castor oil and notes genuine Fletcher's Castoria includes a free booklet on baby care.
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