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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1929
Page
10
This excerpt outlines a crime drama plot by Molly Surnham and Red Flynn inspired by the Bernice Bradford murder. It follows a desire to stage a mystery play, the Mandinello gunman trial, radical press, and Molly’s risky reporting in Chicago with warnings from editor Wharton and Slim Boynton.
Molly and Jack cross paths amid theatrical ambitions and a crime dark plot. She drafts a courtroom drama inspired by Red Flynn, pushing boundaries with a glamorous but dangerous murder tale. He taunts her moral choices as they clash over artistry and love.
H N Burgett secretary of the Ohio U S Route 50 Highway Association said the state will not maintain two distinct routes between Athens and Coolville and the route with more improvements will receive the federal and state aid. He added the association seeks a good highway from Cincinnati to Washington D C while noting little local support and urging cooperation from Route 50 North supporters.
Morristown residents report slight improvement for Mrs. Al McClellan after illness. Mrs. George MacDonald and Miss Faye Dowler with Miss Florence Kimbett visited Chauncey friends. Vacation Bible School began with many local children planning to attend. Mrs. Charles Clarey and Flo visited relatives in Nelsonville. Mrs. Mariel Connett and two children from Lancaster stayed with her mother Mrs. John Hook. Herbert Lowery, employed in Columbus, spent the weekend with Pearl and Mr. Lowery. Mrs. Jesse Hillen and son Charles visited Millfield relatives. John Clarey returned home after a Coolville visit. George Smith of Steubenville visited Eugene Morgan.
Salem Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson of Columbus spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Rose. Miss Vivian Wilkes visited Buchtel friends. Betty Hill of The Plains stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Wess Brandenburg. Mrs Dora Minear of Akron and Mr and Mrs Luster Judy near New Marshfield visited Mr and Mrs Henry Pollard. Mrs Tisha Dilcher and son Carl of Nelsonville visited Mary Parks. Miss Lucille Six of Vore Ridge attended Sunday School and visited Mr and Mrs Will Horn and family.
Gum Tree Laura Drescher moved to Columbus for work. Chloe Brickles and Ruby Andy of Hope visited Jason Brickles and family. Mr and Mrs John Barrett and Dale Martin traveled to Wellston for a business trip. Mary Drescher, employed in Athens, is staying with her parents Mr and Mrs F Drescher for a few days.
A dense schedule lists programs on NBC CBS and Columbia networks including Simmons Showboat Olive Palmer Troubadours Yeomen of the Guards and various orchestras. Also noted are weather forecasts livestock reports baseball scores and morning devotion segments with multiple hosts and venues.
Itching relief comes from Zemo for itchy skin sunburn windburn bites pimples and rash. Even severe itching subsides quickly after application. Zemo draws out infection and clears blemishes. Safe antiseptic for family use priced 35c 60c and 1.00.
A radio listing notes a 9 30 a m program on WATU sponsored by Columbia Chata. The segment titled Theresa Martin in roomy Leads promises instructive content aimed at a general audience.
The station presents 8:30 p m Coffee Concert on NBC followed by 9:00 p m Orchestra and 9:30 p m Around the World with Libby also on NBC. Hollingsworth Hall at 10:00 p m, Weather at 10:30 p m, Henry Thies Orchestra at 10:30 p m, Chonau Trio and Melville es at 11:00 p m, Los Amigos A Program for tin America at 11:30 p m, Hotel Gibson Orchestra at 12:00 midnight, Variety Hour at 12:30 a m and Sign at 1:00 a m.
The report lists visits and guests around Bishopville including Rev E L Woodworth from Rockbridge staying with J M McDonald, and numerous calls among Millioan, Householder, Pedicord, and related families in Glouster Oakdale Columbus and Jacksonville as well as a recent wedding and a church social event.
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