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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1929
Page
12
Fragmentary text mentions patterns, purges, and “Upsilon” ranks amid Ohio University sorority context. It references BR Munts and a first semester figure, but the readable facts are sparse and unclear.
Mildred Lawrence survives a pistol shot fired in a crowded Manhattan thoroughfare. A hooded assailant hidden by crates aimed at her as she looked for change, then fled toward a subway entrance. Huck Connor and accomplice Snitty loom as the case links to Judson and Buck, with police racing to gather evidence and protect witnesses.
A puzzle feature explains Letter Golf changing one word per stroke with eight as par and warns about slang. The text shifts to a narrative where Judson questions Mildred about her safety after a shooting near Huck Connor while planning protective actions and possible jail for Connor.
A dense listing shows programs across WEASY NBC NBC WEAF and Columbia Network. Includes Bariie Band Columbia net Arabesque Concert Orchestra and multiple talk, weather, and livestock segments. Prominent names include Jack and Gene Polly and Anna and Mary Kathryn Royer.
Poet Jalwin Markham visited Athens East Side School delivering original verses to students. Two assemblies were held for grades four to six and grades one to three with warm reception.
Ohio University history professor Dr Harris argues in a discussion for The Me that the Soviet government’s strength lies in disciplined, well equipped leadership and a powerful minority. He notes parallel concerns with religion and the Bolshevist party, while radio broadcasts from WLW May 4 outline international activities in the Orient and the Reds’ influence.
A detailed weekend broadcast rundown lists Crosley Woman's Club events Weather Weather reports and market analyses Saturday morning. Highlights include Rudy Vallee and Jack and Gene orchestras, band concerts and NBC NBC events plus Sundays church services symphony concert organ recital and baseball scores.
A robin mother builds a nest on a fence post near Ghiv University athletic field between two tennis courts. Neighbors watch as the bird dodges bouncing tennis balls during active play. Rainy days bring relief for the nesting family who endure the noisy athletic activity.
Mrs Maudel A Yagle of Philadelphia hopes her car will win the Indianapolis 500 mile race this year. The car driven by Keech is owned by her and once belonged to the late Prank Lockhart.
Prominent surgeon A. T. Ryan, a native of St. Henry and educated at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, is reported dead at his home in the town. The brief notice notes his prominence and ties to the medical community in Philadelphia and Louisville.
The body of an unidentified about 50 year old white woman killed when struck by an automobile south of Columbus was held at the city morgue pending identification.
An advertisement claims Melo 4% water softening reduces soap needs by 4 to 44 percent. It argues hard water causes scum and dirty clothing, while Melo softened water yields better suds and cleaning with or without soap. Available at grocers.
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