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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1933
Page
7
In a stormy November, David Bannister gives a ride to a mysterious blond who reveals a revolver. The next day orchestra leader Tracy King is found dead. Bannister fears a connection as the blind alley of truth pulls him toward Juliet France who pleads for help.
The article previews footlight showcase features with Ruby Keeler and James Cagney in Footlight Parade at the Ohio Theater and Turn Back the Clock at the Majestic, highlighting Busby Berkeley choreography, Eddie Cantor’s work, and Edger Selwyn Ben Hecht collaboration. It also reviews The Sphinx at Monogram’s Court Theater with Jack Burton, Jerome Breen pursuit, and Lionel Atwill’s performance, plus a dramatic scene involving Juliet France and Bannister with police fear.
Note explains that many who were unable to get seats wish to see the production. It mentions potential make good or alternative viewing options and expresses regret for the inconvenience to theatergoers awaiting performances.
Bannister aids Juliet France as they fear a gun will expose her, debating if a lost memo could clear or doom her. He doubts her guilt yet worries about Oliver McNeal and Steve Fisher’s pursuit, while she pleads for a late night chance to retrieve it.
Bannister reassures the girl and vows to seek a method to reach the place she fears. He sends her to her room and plans to scout the area, aiming to learn the wind’s direction. He then heads to Jim Paxton’s office, promising to report back within an hour.
Alicia Hart offers tips for foot care emphasizing soaking, trimming nails straight across, pushing back cuticles, massaging, and using lotion or foot cream. Check between toes for rash, and see a foot doctor if defects appear. Antiseptic powder may clear light rash. Polish is optional for decoration, not health.
Columbus reports the Ohio Penitentiary houses 4,254 inmates today. Inside the walls are 3,615, while 640 are spread across prison branches outside. There remains space for 147 additional prisoners.
A reader asks how to preserve fresh oil wall paint in a living room. The answer recommends a thin coat of starch on the dry painted surface to form a clear protective layer that can be wiped with water and reapplied to keep the wall looking new. A home furnishings expert from Ohio State University is cited.
Ananda Wilder presents a home recipe from Mrs C H Harris at 122 Fort Street for sour cream waffles that skip shortening. The directions list 14 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp soda 1 g tsp salt 1 cup sour cream and water whisked with egg yolks then folded with stiff whites. Bake in a waffle iron.
In probate court Raymond Stedman aged 21 of New Marshfield son of Mr and Mrs James Stedman and Mildred Creamer aged 21 of Coolville daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Creamer apply for a marriage license.
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