Benson Murder Case Characters and Key Plot Twists
In this excerpt from the Benson murder case, Vance probes Miss St Clair about her ties to Alvin Benson and Andy Pryfe. She denies friendship with Benson, admits Pryfe forged a check for $16,000, and reveals Pryfe’s need for her jewels to cover notes. Vance gains her cautious cooperation, noting a possible path to obtain the confession and stolen jewels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philo
F.X. Markham
New York County
Aly H. Benson
Wall Street
Antho Benson
Anna Platz
Alvin Benson
Muriel ST Clair
Philip Leacock
Miss St Clair
Lee Pfyfe
Alvin Nson
Elsit § Hoffman
Benson and Benso
Bigsby Ostrander
William Jr. Moriarty
Georges G. Stitt
Siit and McCoy
Public Account and
Dinwiddie
Ernest Heath
Burke, Snitkin
Emery
Ben Hanlon
Deae
Aptain
Carl Hagedorn
Horemus
Frank Swacker
Currie
Vance
S. S. van Dine
Miss St. Clair
Markham
Leacock
Pfyfe
Paula Banning
Andy
Benson
Mr. Pryfe
Pryte
Port Washington
New York
Major Benson
Evening radio schedules with NBC WEAF WEAP and more
A listing of Friday radio programs across networks and stations. Notable items include WEAF New York and WJZ network broadcasts with regional time slots, orchestras, dance programs, and NBC WEAP features. Multiple cities such as Cleveland Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Chicago appear with hours and program types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WTAM
Cleveland
NBC
WEAP
Ames Argonauts
River bottom drops out near Marietta due to dam repairs
The Ohio River has its lowest stage in years near Marietta as pool between dam 17 and 15 drains for dam 18 repairs. Measurements show four and a half feet at the wharf on Wednesday, with rapid drops from 20 to 14 to 9 1/2 feet over the prior days. Repairs are expected to finish Thursday and the pool will refill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Ohio River
Marines Landed at Malaita to Seek Out Slain Officials
British marines from the Cruiser Adelaide have landed on Malaita in the Solomon Islands and plan to advance on Sinarango where two British officials and several constables were massacred in early October. White and native police join the marines for the hills march while a virulent horse influenza rages in Hamburg district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
S. W
U.P
Adelaide
Malaita
Solomon Group
Sinarango
Tulagi
Southern Ohio Tours Proposed at Zanesville Conference
Chamber of Commerce delegates from Buckeye towns plan a Zanesville meeting to map and promote Southern Ohio Tours. The push aims to identify main roads, advertise the Ohio Muskingum valleys nationally, and develop hotels taverns camp grounds golf courses and motor services to boost hill country tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ohio
Chamber OF Commerce
Ohio
Buckeye
Zanesville
Muskingum
Hill
Chrysanthemums in Ohio University greenhouse display
Mr. Dunlap, in charge of the university greenhouse, describes blooms and varieties including Betsy Ross chrysanthemums and a large bed with white, pink, and yellow flowers. Carnations, geraniums, and other plants are propagated for campus use and hospital decorations. The piece also notes a November Parent-Teacher meeting and safety improvements around the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap
Betsy Ross
Oconko
Turners
Richmond
Harvard
Dun
E. G. Hill
Buchner
Ohio University
University
University Hospital
Department of Agriculture
Mechanicstown School Notes Halloween Party Planned
The Titelary society of the fifth to eighth grades will hold a Thursday afternoon program followed by a Hallowe'en party. The seventh and eighth grades lead a spelling contest with October averages of 95 and 96 percent respectively.
Developing Obedience in Children
Guidance from the United States bureau on child life outlines practical steps to foster obedience. Know your child, give clear, well reasoned commands, and avoid over correction. Use positive requests, keep promises, stay consistent, and praise genuine effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau
Glass sculpture pioneer Medgyes in New York shows playful animal figures
Ladislaus Medgyes, in New York with a glass sculpture collection, uses malleable glass heated to soft putty and shaped with fine tools. His humorous animals include blue horses and purple cows, with modern Charleston style camels, but he has not yet made a human portrait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladislaus Med‘eves
New York
Medgyes
Millery
Cass
Babe Ruth
Homer
Heaid
Ruth
Saltry Iim
Church Education and Membership Tactics Guide
A fragmented passage discusses an independent teacher training course and a non standard certificate program. It outlines essential points for a prospective lecture letter and suggests strategies to boost Sunday school attendance and home department membership through targeted visits, clear goals, reports, and persuasive messaging aimed at spurring action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sundsychool
Woman Finds New Health Through Vegetable Compound
In a sunny Oklahoma pasture a tired woman, Mrs. Cora Short of Oklahoma City, credits Lydia B Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with renewed health. She reports improved sleep energy and weight gain after seven bottles, and asks readers if they are on the Sunlit Road to Better Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Lydia B. Pinkham
Cora Short
Oklahoma City
Okla
Obedience and parental expectations by Carl Yoder
A note on parenting discipline contrasts harsh criticism with encouragement. It argues that high, consistent expectations lead to compliant behavior when accompanied by proper direction, asserting that children rise to what is expected of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Yoder
Paris Decrees New Creme Rouge Brand Carnee
A Paris decree introduces a new non greasy creme rouge named Carnee. The single shade Tangerine changes color when blended with skin tones and resists water and perspiration. It is available from Me. Kee Drug Co. and Gibson's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Me. Kee Drug Co
Gibson's
Athens County Estates Appointments and Administrations
Multiple notices show Charles M. Brooks named Administrator of Violet F P Brooks estate in Athens County with qualification dated October 1 1927. Evelyn Young appointed Executrix of Lewis Young estate with qualification dated October 19 1927. Clarence E Bernard named Administrator of Beatrice Bernard estate with qualification dated October 19 1927. The Athens National Bank appointed as administrator of Olive Schoonover estate with qualification dated October 18 1927. All events recorded by M Johnson Probate Judge Athens County Ohio.
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Charles MH. Brooks
Glouster
Ohio
Violet Fpf. Brooks
Athens County
Johnson
Said County
Evelyn Young
Lewis Young
Clarenct. E. Bernard
Jacksonville
Beatrice Bernard
Athens National Bank
Athens
Olive Schoonover
Geceyner
M. Johnson
Said
Ing
Ember
O'Cor
Iramelia
A . Parks
Samuel FF. Robertson
James Albert Trunton
Mary Jane Palmer
Derwanet
Ireer
Fiore
I. Metlore
India
Nhebout
Firet
IL. Mansfield
Aaron W. . Barnhill
T Caldwell
Samuel Hoffman
Dee
Saizina J. Sewell
Grant W. Sewell
Alpha Durley
William C. Clark
Hh. Peatty
Jttessie Treatty
Nathan
Townsend Ae
James F. Caldwell
Nora Wiseuardian
Josephine Wiese
Harris Ae
Ruardtian
James Z. McLanchlin
Dmory Koker
Arthur Koter
Mildred Teen Ae
Arthur Tite Lean
Lenora Somerane
Ipl
Giller Martin
Anon “Hindar
Worman Jewell
Rianehe Delph
Verenon Delph
Adda F. Koons
Bar Rexford Koons
Ines Koerler
Monardian
Fulton
James Hardy
Loren Dow Sinter
Resinol products praised by Kansas City resident
Mrs. Carl Schulze of 2211 Wabash Ave., Kansas City, credits Resinol Soap and Ointment with clearing red pimples and blackheads. She notes smooth skin after use, and says the ointment helps with insect bites. Drugstores sell Resinol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Carl Schulze
Wabash Ave
Alexander Rural School District Tax Levy Proposal Notice
Notice announces a five year tax levy increase for Alexander Township Rural School District to meet current expenses. The rate is up to 4 mills above the legal maximum and will be voted at the General Election on November 7, 1927. Polls open 6:30 am to 6:50 pm Eastern Time. HW C Brooks, Clerk Board of Education, 10-21-38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Rural
Alexander Township
Ool
Eattern
HW. C. Brooks
Board of Veducation
Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio
Public auction to sell several described tracts in Lee and Athens Townships Athens County as per an Order of Execution. Sale at the Athens Court House on November 26 1027 at 1 PM. Includes multiple tracts with detailed measurements and prior conveyances and probate notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Athens County
Common Fleas Court
Alvin D. Cline
Athens
Ohio
Leetown
Ohio Company
Alpheus Wilson
Sarah Lee
Lee Township
Pace
Chillicothe Road
Comepany’s
Travis Wils Bazel Wilson
Travis Wilson
Wi Athena County
Lea Township
Serion
Travis
Cenmeony
Nimrod
E Than
Parole Hearing Recommended for Ohio Penitentiary Inmate
Notice that prisoner R. F. Harrison number 59779 confined at Ohio Penitentiary has been recommended to the Board of Clemency for a parole hearing by the Warden and Chaplain. Application will be heard on or after January 3 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Harrison
Ohio
Board OF Clemency
J. Bonzo
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Mr. Benson
WEAF
Dodge Hour
WJZ
WGY
Eastman
Theatre Hour
WOO
WOO Operatic Ensemble
WSB
Atlanta
WLW
Cincinnati
WSAI
WWI
Detroit
Spines
WDAF
Nbc—Weap
Ike and
Mike
WCCO
Mpis
St. Paul
St. Paul Assn
Ea Wea
Long
O10
figo—Orgen Tasters
Asters
The
Happiness Boys
Rvice Hour
LaFrance Orchestra
Whittall Anglia Persians
City
Bernie’s Orchestra
Wiz
Orlando
Maya Stenographonographers
Mediterranean
Pennsylvia Orchestre
KDKA
Pittsburgh
Wierograms
Reymer
RVE
Schenectady
Penn
Navy
Yale
Dartmouth
WEDH
Northwestern
Missouri
WSUI
Iowa
Denver
WTMJ
Wisconsin
Minnesota
WCOCO
WHN
Columbia
Cornell
WBZ
Indiana
WHZ
Heston Symphony Orchestra
Philco
Eames
Troutt
WPG
Atlantic City
WLS
Chicago
Philco Hou
Wcx-Wir
Army Band
WCAL
Westinghouse Band
Onondaga Orchestra
NEC
Albert Spaldingley
Crosley Orchesta
Collier's Hour
Little Brown Church
Gee Eereney
Chu
WSATI
Hible Story
Congress String Quartet
Albert Spalding
Senate
Federation Services
Parks Cadman
Capital Theatre
Andre Benoist
Oran
WCAE
Sack Schenectady
Island
Solomon
Hamburg
Muskingum Valleys
Parent-Teacher Association
Ricketts
Tippie
Martin
Cromley
Presbyteriana
Muddy Bible Institute
Chleago
America
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Commissioner of Police
New York City
United States
Mechanicsburg School
Drugeists
Tadislaus Medgyes
Church Fe
Home Department
Surday School
Nowich
Bob
Evee Peeaern
Lydia E. Pinton
sVe
Aris
M Hinson
IY Comes
Sheripe
Tamuytlad
Attorneya
Nelsonville
Jefferson Street
Fayette and
Jefferson Streets
BE. McEclain
Tirector
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