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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1929

Page

10

Puzzle of the Borden murder in a serialized scandal

Ruth and Jack discuss who killed Harry Borden amid a tangle of suspects Rita Dubois Letty Miller and Bill Cowan. They analyze alibis and access to offices, weighing motives and clues from a staged crime scene as the mystery deepens.

Harry” Borden E A . Ruth Minnie Cassidy Borden Letty Miller Jack McMano Ruth Jasryward Weeks McMann Rita Darling Rita Dubois Mr. Borden Jon You Jack Hayward Chester Hotel Miss Sherlock Cowan Harry Borden Minnie Letty Celan Miss Barnes Conan Bill Cowan

Revival of the Dead Claimed Possible by Russian Professors

In Moscow on March 8 the professors Theodore Andreiev and Alexander Kubiabko claimed revival of the dead is possible, citing a case where a man in the morgue for 29 hours showed a revived heart and breathing. They cautioned against exaggeration, noting many deaths destroy vital organs.

Moscow U.P Theodore Andreiev Prof Andreiev Alexander Kubiabko Andretev Kulinko Kublinko

Rutland man nets five dollar insurance payout on small stake

Earl King of Rutland received a five dollar check on a one dollar fifty cent investment for a one year co operative and travel accident policy issued through The Athens Messenger. He filed with Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Company in Columbus and was promptly paid. King said the check was received with thanks.

Earl King Rutland Athens Messenger King Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Company Columbus

Evangelistic Services Planned at M E Chatley Church

Miss Joy Cutler leads music with F R Richey directing Bible School at 9 15. Mr Chatley to present important matters for evangelistic success. Rev W D Ward to preach Sunday March 17. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 pm. Evening service at 7 with Business and Professional Women's Club as guests. Seats reserved for group attendance.

M. E. Chatley

Church and church school notices for Lent season

The Good Shepherd church holds Holy Communion at 10 30 a m on the Fourth Sunday in Lent with a Lenten service each Sunday evening at 7 p m Mt Zion Baptist lists C Carpenter and Congress B R Smith as pastor and Mrs Nelile Pettiford as Bible School superintendent with Gwendl y Lynch as pianist Worship at 10 45 B Y P E and UW topics How the Church helps Us to Live the Charite Christian Mrs Blanche Russell president and Mary Louise Pettiford pianist Worship at 7 45

Church OF the Good Shepherd E. L. Pielow MT. Zion Baptist C Carpenter Congress B. R. Smith Pas Nelile Pettiford Bible School Cooper Gwendolyn Lynch B. Y. BP Ea Topic Blanche Russell Mary Louise Pettiford

Mischievous Threats Shatter Dinner Scene

In a tense Fifties style scene Jack Hayward threatens a young woman Ruth Lester during a forced meal. He jokes about murder and spanking while dominating her in her small apartment, as he moves around a chair and her table with dishes.

Jack Hayward Jack McMann Commissioner Weeks Ruth Gateley Rita Ruth Lester

Radio Network Concert Listings From 1920s Station Schedule

Radio stations W5Z and NBC present a program starring Edwin Franko Goldman and his concert band. WEAF NBC Networks feature Walter Damrosch conducting a symphony. WOR Newark airs the Chorus of the Society of the Friends of Music. WEAF NBC Network shows B A Rolfe's orchestra and a half hour Senate program.

W5z NBC Networks Edwin Franko Goldman WEAF NBC Network Symphony Orchestra Walter Damrosch WOR Newark The Society of the Friends of Music B. A. Rolfe Senate

Evening radio schedule and entertainers listed

A fragmented listing shows multiple radio programs and performers across NBC and WJZ including Dreher Cavaliers Sanford and Jack and Gene, with times from 5:30 to 11:00 and references to orchestras, a concert bureau, and weather updates. Names include Millard Wakes and the St. Regis Hotel Orchestra with various New York and Cincinnati connections.

WEAY New York Tieite, Citrus Growers Jane Ybestos Twins Wonder Befere Orchestres Service Cavaliers Paris Schradertown Band Broadcasting and Concert Bureau St. Regis Hotel Orchestra WwLw Schastanett Ron Iris Polly Anns Othree

Melo promises soft water cleaning for tough pots

The ad urges readers to use Melo to soften hard water and remove soap scum. It touts better cleaning for pots and pans and urges purchase at the local grocer.

Letter Golf Puzzle on a New Golf Course

A playful note says golf puzzles can appear on a life boat, with a letter golf game. Par is five and one solution is on the last page, signaling a puzzle tip in today’s edition.

Letter Golf Rules and Word Ladder Challenge

The piece explains Letter Golf where you change one letter at a time to form valid words, keeping letter order. A par and stroke concept sets a target path from COW to HEN with steps like COW, HOW, HEW, HEN. The article notes a complete word at each jump and mentions a solution printed on the last page.

Rebels Start Major Sonora Offensive with 3500 Troops

In Nogales across the border Mexican rebels begin a major push with 3,500 troops including cavalry. Led by General Francisco Borquez, the force left Nogales Sonora in two trains of 20 cars each. Yaqui Indians among the rebels ride on top of box cars with horses inside.

Nogales Ariz Sonora Francisco Borquez

Four on Trial in Mortgage Co. Case

The state aims to finish presenting evidence in the $285,000 embezzlement case involving three former Cities Mortgage Co. officers and a Columbus banker. It marks the last day of the second week of trial for A. E. Querinjean Ray H. Patterson Harvey C. Smith and Frank L. Stein, former Ohio National Bank president.

Columbus Cities Mortgage Company A. E. Querinjean Ray H. Patterson Harvey C. Smith Frank L. Stein Ohio National Bank

Answers to Questions by Frederick J. Haskin

A compilation of brief Q and A covering topics from Mackinac Island fort construction to tuberculosis susceptibility among races. It includes details on paper purchases by the Government Printing Office in 1928 and Moscow’s population on Napoleon’s approach.

Frederick J. Haskin Mackinac Island A. L RK. J. A American Legion Americanism the Legion Indianapolis Ind Moscow Napoleon FLW

Red Pepper Rub Claims Swift Chest Cold Relief

An Indianapolis item touts Bowles Rowles Red Pepper Rub as a fast remedy for chest congestion. It claims the pepper heat penetrates quickly, loosening tightness and restoring circulation within minutes.

Rowles

Presbyterian Church Union Meeting Schedule

Abbott Y Wilcox the minister leads a full day with 9 89 Bible School 10 30 sermon Amios and the Plumb Line 6 00 Elizabeth Ong to lead high school group 6 00 University group joins First Methodist Student group with President Roper as guest and President Bryan speaker 7 00 union evening service in Methodist Church President Loper to preach Weekday union services at 7 30 in Methodist Church President Soper to be heard every evening

First Methodist Church Roper Bryan Methodist Church Loper Soper

Christian Science and Free Methodist Church Notices

The page lists worship details for two churches. Christian Science at 6514 South Court Street offers Sunday service at 10 45 a m with Bible readings and reading room hours Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Campbell Street Free Methodist Church under Pastor I W Webb holds Sunday School 9 a m preaching 10 a m and evening service 7 p m with a Thursday prayer meeting.

Christian Science. Church South Court Street Vree Methodist Church Campbell Street Morris Avenue I. W. Webb

Central Ave M E Church Service Schedule

Tra P Day minister and A S Pickering Sunday School at 9 15 for all ages and grades Preaching at 10 15 Epworth League at 6 Worship and sermon at evening Evangelistic sermons every Sunday Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 The notice outlines weekly church activities and leadership.

Central Ave. M. E A. S. Pickering To 'Clothe

Webb Pastor Schedules Sunday Services at Redtown Free

H V Webb pastor leads Redtown Free Methodist with Sunday School at 9:30 or 1:30 p m and preaching at 2:30 p m on Sunday, followed by evening service and midweek prayer meeting on Wednesday in the local church activities.

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