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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1930

Page

7

Murder in the Summerhouse at Hillcrest Estate

Waris Matthews, a lady's maid, is murdered at the Berkeley estate summerhouse. Detective Captain Strawn, with amateur sleuth Bonnie Dundee, questions household members as Dick Berkeley is missing and Doris Matthews's death shocks the Glen Hillcrest party. Clorinda and Georgina Berkeley react as Strawn reveals the crime and entangles the family in a spreading threat.

Waris Matthews Summerhouse Berkeleys Bonnie Dundee Captain Strawn Homicide Squad George Berkeley Clorinda Seymour Crosby New York Mrs. Berkeley Mrs. Lambert Clorinda Berkeley Gigi Afl Bette Crosby Dick Berkeley Doris Eugene Arnold Wicketty Dundee Strawn Mr. Dundee Mr. Berkeley Scotland Yard Hamilton George Doris Matthews

PUPILS HONORED AT CARBON HILL HIGH SCHOOL

Seven Carbon Hill High School pupils in the Commercial Department earned typing awards for fewer than five errors. Nellie Green Hester Smith Louise Mitchell Trene Lyons won pins or certificates in second year class. Marie Johnson Mother Evans and Evelyn Beal in first year class received certificates and pins. Awards based on typing 60 49 and 80 words per minute. Miss Ben Ross heads the Commercial Department.

Ben Ross

Adorable Model for Small Girl Pattern Department Notice

The Athens Messenger promotes a children s dress pattern by Anne Adams for sizes 2 4 6 and 7 with hemstitching beading and printed cotton options. Yardage details and simple instructions are provided and patterns cost 15 cents plus postage. Orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department New York City.

Dimity Voile Batiste Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th &T New York City

Shawnee Legion Post Adds 23 New Members

Logan reports Frank W. Harden, eighth District vice commander of the American Legion, spoke in Shawnee and announced the post admitted 23 new members. The Shawnee Post has run a notably active membership drive this year and has gone over the top with one of the largest district increases.

Logan Frank W. Harden Eighth District The American Legion Shawnee Legion Post Harden Shawnee Post

County spelling bee final set for 2 PM Saturday

Logan March 11. Winners of elimination contests must report to Logan High School for the county spelling bee final. The finals begin at 2 o clock Saturday afternoon, according to the arrangements committee.

Logan Logan High School

Briley House Guests Include Miss Bowers in Lancaster

Mr and Mrs George Briley of Lancaster and Miss Gladys Bowers of Columbus were guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Briley on Sunday.

George Briley Lancaster Gladys Bowers Columbus Charles Briley

Condition Better for Logan Foundry Foreman

March 11 reports slight improvement in William Miller foreman of Logan Foundry after a heavy steel piece struck him Saturday. Miller avoided skull fracture but suffered a severe brain concussion. His companion Fred Ritter, also injured, was discharged from Woodspt Hospital Monday.

Five Now Out for Sheriff Position in Hocking County

Five candidates seek the Republican nomination for sheriff in Hocking County. BL D. Campbell, former restaurant owner, filed a paper with the election board clerk. Mood Pane Longstreth and Add Sanborn of Longstreth are among those said to be considering running.

Longstreth Cald

Appointment to Hecking County Employment Committee

Logan news notes Dr CC Ackers of the Logan Home and Savings Association has been appointed by Governor Myers Y Cooper to the Hecking County Employment Committee. The announcement was released March 11.

Logan Dr. CC, FP. Ackers The Logan Home and Savings Association Myers Y. Cooper Hecking County

Logan visitors and local notices from a Monday gathering

Ad Sanborn Mood Dane and Dave L Johnson of Longstrethh were business visitors in Logan Monday. Miss Manon Powers Athens was the guest of Miss Elizabeth Stough ton North Street Saturday and Sunday. A Haydenville PTA meeting is set for 7 30 p m Wednesday at the school building. Mr and Mrs Herbert Cooke visited in Crooksville Sunday with Mrs Sarah Stoneburner. Mr and Mrs T H Johnson and daughter Betty Francesa visited Mr and Mrs Harold Chambers Sunday in Athens. Mrs Flora Irons Columbus is spending the week in Logan with the Coleman family. Jank Redfern Adelphi was a legal business visitor in Logan. The Hocking County Farm Bureau Board met at the extension office Saturday. Mrs Isther Bay New Plymouth was a business caller in Logan Monday. Mrs LG Warden and Mrs Melick Columbus were guests of Miss Helen D Rochester Saturday and Sunday. William Wrasch Columbus was a guest of his parents in Logan Saturday and Sunday. Miss Alma McCarthy Columbus is visiting Minnie Hutchinson. Samuel Rothman and Thomas Pritchard Shawnee were Logan visitors Sunday. Charles Hatem Shawnee was a business caller in Logan Monday. Russell McClain Lancaster visited in Logan Sunday. Miss Ocean Tucker Gore was a Logan shopper Monday.

Herbert Cooke Crooksville Sarah Stoneburner T. H. Johnson Betty Francesa Athens Harold Chambers Flora Irons Columbus Logan J. W. Coleman Hocking County Farm Bureau Board Isther Bay New Plymouth LG. W. Warden Melick Helen D. Rochester William Wrasch W. J. Frasch Alma McCarthy

Carpenter Predicts Vast Gold Find in Tolima Colombia

A Joplin carpenter named A H Monteith claims discovery of 870000 tons of gold ore at La Mirla Mine in Tolima Colombia. He says production will begin soon with an income of 16000 dollars daily and values the find at 59060000 dollars in gold ore. Monteith previously worked as a camp builder for Tropical Oil Company in Colombia.

Joplin, Mo Joplin South America Tolima Republic of Colombia A. H. Monteith Tropical Oil Company Colombia la Mirla

American-born War Ace Sets Seaplane Altitude Record

Captain Doris Sergievsky, a Russian war ace by adoption, flew a loaded seaplane to 19 400 feet over New York to claim the world altitude record for the United States. He landed at North Beach Long Island where a marker was erected by his wife. His plane carried a load of 4415 pounds. The previous record was held by Lieutenant De Vaissau of France.

Doris Sergievsky New York Draing Filerea North Beach Long Island Ilia Lieut de Vaissau Franece

Columbus Described as Pirate Historian Says

Madrid reports Peruvian engineer and historian Laus Ulloa challenges traditional Columbus tale. Ulloa claims Columbus and Diego acted as pirates before 1492, pursued piracy into the New World, sought funds from Queen Isabella, and sourced dates from documents in Simaneas Castle near Valladolid. Ulloa will present findings at the Seville Historical Conference in May.

Madrid I¢laus Ulloa Christopher Columbus Columbus Ulloa America Florida Isabella Simaneas Valladoblid International Historical Converess Seville Christopher Diego New World

Veterans bill aims relief for thousands of disabled World War I vets

In Washington on March 11, the Veterans' Committee Omnibus Bill in the House seeks urgent relief for eighty four thousand World War I disabled veterans. The measure targets disability pensions and related aid for eligible veterans nationwide.

Washington U.P Veterans’ Committee House

No More Gas in Stomach and Bowels Pills Ad

An ad claims Mantronnn ine Pableta prevent stomach gas and related discomfort. It promises relief from heart palpitations, drowsiness after meals, and restlessness, urging readers to buy the yellow package at drug stores.

Lantmann

Home Remedy for Quick Cough Relief Using Pine Pinex

An old home remedy claims to end a stubborn cough quickly by mixing 214 ounces of Pine with sugar syrup in a pint bottle. The mixture supposedly loosens phlegm soothes inflammation and is absorbed into the blood to ease bronchial tubes, marketed as superior to store bought products.

National Legion Leader Urges Immediate Passage of Measure

National Commander O. L. Roden of the American Legion urged swift enactment in a statement, calling for immediate passage of the measure.

O. L. Roden Hamer The American Legion

Radio and Musical Guests Schedule on Page G

Listings show Bernhard Leriten and the Commodore Ensemble at 8 p.m. plus Dixie Kehoe and other acts like Rosamond Johnson, Walter Winchell talk, Preddie Rich’s Orchestra, Zinaida Nicelina, Alan Ray, Philco Hour with Lois Bennett, and Hank Simmons Show Bands. Concerts, operas, and dances fill the evening with multiple orchestras and soloists across 9:00 p.m. to midnight.

Bernhard Leriten Commodore Dixie Kehoes Gordon Rosamond Johnson Ceneral Mills Keaties Bea van Nh M Laenhurst Walter Winchell Palina Preddie Rieh Zinaida Nicelina Alan Ray Philco Henry Neeley Wid & Jr Lois Bennett Cgraftd Opera Howard Sartow Sololsts Standard New York Herald Tribune Observer Hank Simmons Bost Jan Garber Hollywood Orchestra Ann Leaf Stanley Maxted

NBC Radio Schedule Dense with Concerts and Players

NBC WEAF program rundown for March 12 lists hours of orchestras soloists and comic acts including Ludwig Laurier Paul van Loan Sven von Hallberg Edna Ketti Elliott Shaw Nathaniel Shilkret and Gusave Haenschen with performances by the Two Troupers Marcella Fields Helene Handin and Howard Phillips Hotel Manager Orchestra and Central Park Casino Orchestra among others.

NBC WEAF Ludwig Laurier Simon Newcomb Jeddo Highlanders Millen J Rosa Paul van Loan Hindermyer Tuckerman Wilbur Coon Sven von Hallberg Mobtleft Edna Ket Sopra Elliott Shaw Nathaniel Shilkret Halsey Stuart Old Counselor Cleorge Doach Palmolive Olive Palmer Elizabeth Lennox Paul Oliver Lewis James James Melton Wilfrad Glenn Gustave Haenschen Marcella Kiields Helene Handin Howard Phillipa Hotel Manger Central Park Caasino Fee Reisman Palatador Orchestra B. A. Rolfe

Radio Docket of NBC and WJZ Evening Schedule

The listing outlines a March 12 radio lineup with programs on NBC and WJZ including Longine’s Correct Time, Bernie Cummins and His Hotel New Yorker Orchestra with Walter Cummins as soloist, John B. Kennedy talk, Amo-n Andy, The Yeast Foamers, Sylvania Foresters, Roman Road, Cuckoo burlesque, Lew White Organ Recital, and Slumber Music with various conductors and performers.

Longine Bernie Cummins New Yorker Walter Cummins John B. Kennedy Ew Yorker Walter Gummins Ploud Gibbana N’ Andy Hester Street Park Avenue Henry Shope Steele Jamison Marold Branch Maurice Tyler War Waldo Dar Bethmann Edward Walter Leon Balthiel Basson Har Ciddings George Dilworth Yeast Foamers Chauncer Parsons Rettin and Platt Harry Kogen Sylvania Foresters Roy Closé Bernard Altschuler Roman Road Devora Nadworney Harry Horlick KUKU Raymond Knight Lew White Genia Fonariova Regia Hotel Orchestra Vincent Lopes Slumber Enensemble Ludwig Laurier

unclear fragmentary entry from early broadcast page

fragmentary OCR shows names and programs The Pepsodent Program and music listings with unclear context and time stamps from a 1st half schedule page.

New Ford Gas Saver and Vapor Humidifier Patent Notice

Walter Critchlow of Wheaton announces a patented NEW VIX Vapor Humidifer and Gun Saver Model for autos and engines. Claims include 72 miles on 2 gallons for Ford cars and up to 14 miles more per gallon for other makes, plus reduced carbon and potential monthly savings from $240 to $1,000. He invites inquiries and orders.

Walter Critchlow D Street Wheaton Nakee Engineron Gitchtonwanta County Tte Ade

Grandest stomach remedy promissory advert claims relief

To all who suffer stomach agony gas or indigestion thousands of sufferers from indigestion have hailed the day they heard of this grandest of all stomach medicine Cine. Not only with Daves Mentha Pepsin a pleasant tasting remedy relieves the most acute attacks but when taken regularly will overcome most stomach trouble. If your stomach keeps you feeling miserable start to make it strong and healthy today Dares Mentha Pepsin is guaranteed to help you more than anything you ever tried or money back.

Dave

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