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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1929

Page

12

Mystery unfolds at Starbridge Building in Manning case

Ruth Lester and Jack Hayward probe a missing paper trail at the Starbridge Building. They question Mrs. Pellow the head cleaner and piece together alibis and motives while Detective Birdwell and McMann pursue Martha Manning’s claims about Borden. Ruth drafts a confidential account as McMann weighs the will and possible motives.

Ruth Jack Hayward Lenaire Cleo Gilman McMann Borden Minnie Cassidy Jack Martha Manning Jake Bailey Manning Sal Mar- Manning Renae Mart Manning Jake Miss Manning Mar Bailey Star- Building Tve Mr. McMann Micky Mr. Feldblum Minnie Miss Lester Mr. Hayward Mr. Borden Mrs. Pellow Mrs. Peillow Misa Manning

Athens High School journalism class reports live updates

Students from the Athens High School journalism class under Miss Anne Pickering contribute timely news items. Each article is written by students and presented in the column format, capturing campus events, student achievements, and school activities with period-appropriate tone.

Anne Pickering Athens High School

Notable Staff Names List Featured in Local Page

The staff section lists Clara Belle Ba Alice Beasley, Raymond Conmehaan, Virginia Coe, Ruth Fleck, Delbert Howett, Margaret Johnson, George Kilpatrick, Rex Koons, Mr Reynolds and Jolen Townseyghe. Names span multiple households and roles within the community office.

Clara Belle Ba Alice Beasley Raymond Conmehaan Virginia Coe Ruth Fleck Delbert Howett Margaret Johnson George Kilpatrick Rex Koons Mr Reynolds Jolen Townseyghe

Radio Features and Concerts on WEAF NBC CBS and WIZ

Radio highlights list evening programs across networks including WEAF NBC CBS and WIZ with music from Bourdon Vallee and others plus Thelma show Troubadour and Daguerreotypes. Also notes Hotel Gibson Linton Orchestra and University game in Cincinnati with various orchestras and vocalists.

WHAF NBC Ernc Rapee Revellers WEAF WIZ Trons Tric Central Ec Leon B. Kennedy Tase Lolita Cabrere Gainsberg Wash- Ton Sethesize Foresters Onmenizs Thelma Columbia Happy Bakers Columbia Pop Sympathy Orchestra Colum Orchestra Wet Columbia

Melo makes hard water soft for sparkling dishes

Soften hard water with Melo and enjoy easy dishwashing. A tablespoon in the dishpan prevents scum and leaves dishes clean and shiny. Use Melo with or without soap for unusually soft water and cleaner results. Get it at your grocer.

Letter Golf for Bridge Fans

A brief note for bridge fans explains a letter golf trick with a par eight puzzle. The piece notes one solution appears on the last page today.

Letter Golf Rules and a Sample Word Ladder

The rules define Letter Golf as changing one letter at a time to reach a new valid word in par strokes. Each step must be a complete common word, with letters in the same order. A sample solution is printed on the last page.

Lake Erie Passenger Service To Resume Next Week

The D. & C. Navigation Company plans to reopen Detroit to Cleveland steamship service on Lake Erie next week if ice conditions allow. Lighthouses and navigation aids will be activated next Tuesday, according to IR Mc Cracken, the company's general agent.

Cleveland U.R Lake Erie Detroit IR. H. McCracken D. & C. Navigation Company

Dying Statement Highlights Death Threats and Confession

In Bellaire on March 19 authorities weigh Carl Vandry’s dying statement claiming suicide and a confession from his sweetheart Mrs Vera Groom Holland that she killed him. Holland says Vandry threatened her with a razor.

Bellaire U.R Carl Vandry Vera Groom Holland Holland Vandry

Spring Frolic Receipts Seen Near $360 Total

Mr Harshman reports the Spring Frolic drew about 356.25 in receipts with a probable total near 360. Expenses may run 50 to 75, leaving roughly 300 to be cleared.

Harshman

Biology class screens insect adaptation and mimicry

Mr Porter presented films on sexterity and insect mimicry to his Biology Classes on Monday morning. Centipede stages illustrated adaptation to location while the Drone Fly larva showed protective mimicry.

Porter

Fine of 25 dollars in assault case set in Athens County

A fine of 25 dollars and costs was assessed against Dave Terrell after he pled guilty to assault and battery in Athens County Common Pleas Court. He was released after paying. The Oct 1927 Grand Jury indicted him but trial was canceled. The report also covers several settled or continued cases including East End Grocery v Harris and others with various procedural actions and estate matters.

Dave Terrell Athens County Common Pleas Court Terrell East End Robert Harris Court of Justice of Peace Felix Riley Court of Justice of the Peace S. E. Hedges Douglas Goddard Roy Wyckoff Ernest Johnson Guardian W. O. Bailey Martin L. Jones Hershhel E. Wethey Herschel E. Wethey Blanche Wethey N. H. Wyer H. W. Crippen

Gas Tablets Promise Quick Relief for Stomach Gas

An advertisement promotes Siaaimann's Gas Tablets to remove gas from the stomach and bowels. It claims relief from gnawing stomach pain, heart palpitations, drowsiness after meals, and numb cold limbs by preventing gas from interfering with circulation. The genuine product is in yellow packaging, price 1 dollar, at CLINE PHARMACY.

Siaaimann Uaaimann Cline Pharmacy

Rehearsals Planned for Singer of Naples Operetta

Rehearsals scheduled for March 1 25 and 26 include leads, artists chorus, child hood days chorus, and street singers in various rooms and times. On March 27 leads lead a biology room scene as students encounter a skunk cabbage scent.

Naples

High School Insect Observation Sparks Outrage

Letter from Madeline criticizes biology class practicum where arthropods endure four hours of handling and feeding under stress. She laments abuse of creatures, describes injuries and death, and calls for humane treatment amid a plan to build apartments for ants.

Gertie John

Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praise

Kingston Missouri woman reports a dramatic recovery after eighteen months of illness. She weighed about 100 pounds and could not work, but after four bottles she is strong again and credits the Vegetable Compound for the improvement. Her sister-in-law also benefited after childbirth.

Kingston Lydia E. Pinkham Mas Harrie Easrin Missouri

Good and Bad Taste in Dress PTA Skit

A school program at the PTA meeting presented short sketches on dress taste. Frances Nichols Ernestine Juno4 Margaret Haskins Martha Swift and others illustrated correct and incorrect gym clothes shopping and party outfits. Arabella Chute and Mary Katherine Chute were noted as typical and sweet girl graduates. Catherine Campbell read the skit and introduced the dress themes.

Parent-Teacher Association Frances Nichols Ernestine Virginia, Coe Mildred Giesecke Mary Louise Walker Francesa Nichols Mary Katherine Chute Arabella Chute Martha Maynard Dorothy Ruth Holcombe Sweet Girl Catherine Campbell

Release McDermott From Solitary Cell

After a month in solitary confinement Pat McDermott, the trigger man in the assassination of Don Mellett, editor of the Canton News, was transferred back to his company at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Columbus. Three other convicts who escaped with him were also captured.

McMann Ruth Ohio State Penitentiary Columbus U.P Pat McDermott Don R Mellett The Canton News McDermott Lodge

Loughran in Prime for Walker Title Fight

Chicago March 19 U R Surprised at how easily Tom Loughran the world light heavyweight champion is shedding excess weight and quickly shaping up for the big title bout with Mickey Walker on March 28. Loughran had aimed for heavyweight glory but found no opponents in that division.

Tommy Loughran Mickey Walker Loughran

Social Science Club Meets Spring Topics and Performances

The Social Science Club met on Monday March 19 and discussed spring topics. The program featured songs, harmonica solo by John Pickens, humorous selections by James McClanahan and others, nature poems, readings, and mentions of spring birds and pond life.

Social Science Clu Waa Social Science Club John Pickens James McClanahan Alma Barlow Louise Kempton Mary Louise Naegle Pauline Lawson Mary - Carolyn Clutter Ralph Wagner Sarah Sherman Elizabeth Briggs Ben Ricketts Naomi Vernon Virginia Hoover

Capone Returns to Chicago to Face U S Questioning

Capone heads back to Chicago under orders to meet with federal authorities. The detained gangster plans to answer questions about a Chicago Heights liquor syndicate, aiming to avoid further legal confrontations.

Advertising executive resigns to join Gardner Agency

W P B Baker resigns after seven years as advertising manager of Miller Rubber Company, effective April 1, to become vice president of Gardner Advertising Company in St Louis and New York.

Akron W.P.B. R. Baker Miller Rubber Company Gardner Advertising Company St. Louis New York

Middle-aged women find value in health and Nujol

A confident 50 year old cites middle age as positive and relies on Nujol to balance bodily poisons and support regular functions. The ad emphasizes natural, non drastic relief and promotes Nujol as safe for general use with pharmacy availability everywhere.

Nujol Sabocrer

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Detective Birdwell Benny Smith Birdwell Commissioner Weeks Harry” Borden Muth Lester RADIO Gibson Thies Hotel Linton Music League Strand “Orchestra Vallee and His Orchestra Dog Mike Cincinnati Anna Eg U Pat. OF Wwevo the Hygienic Products CO Anton, Ohio Bittc Carter Mr. Porter Love, Madeline Solitary Cell Chicago U.r—Sur Capone Uncle Sam Lake Michigan Scarface al" Capone Florida Chicago Heights Nevel Federal Building Joe Reams Ove Prize Mecoy RTA Braucher Bessey Pope Ory the Great Rome Gregory England Augustine Matelle and Oymapere Copprammi Creter Society
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