Marine officer kills wife and takes own life at hotel
Lieut. Col. Richard Bennett Creecy, assistant commandant of the Marine Guard in Haiti, and his wife Louise M Reissner Creecy were found dead after a hatchet attack on Mrs Creecy and a self-inflicted gunshot. Doctors said Mrs Creecy faced limited recovery after numerous blood transfusions. Creecy was 49, his wife 46. The couple had been visiting Washington on leave and were to sail for Haiti. The motive remained a mystery amid investigators' questions and a coroner's finding of suicide.
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Washington
U.P
United States Marine Corps
Louise Mreissnnder Creecy
Richard Bennet Creecy
Marine Guard
Haiti
Marine Corps
Mayflower Hotel
New York
Creecy
Joseph D. Rogers
Marine Barracks
Wright Brothers
Fort Myer
Lieut
Selfridge
Orville Wright
Princess Astrid as Crown Princess and mother in portrait
A European royal portrait shows the Crown Princess of Belgium with her young daughter Princess Josephine-Charlotte. The artist called Princess Astrid Europe’s fairest daughter, noting her regal bearing as a mother with child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Astrid
Sweden
Belgium
Princess Josephine-Charlotte
Schools In Rock Run Pine Area Plan Merge Rejected
Patrons in Jackson County reject full merger of Rock Run and Pine Schools. To save funds, both schools stay open until January 1 with a conditional continuation if Pine averages 20 and Rock Run 12 enrollments. Parents vow to attend if needed and hope for help from Doc Stork.
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Jackson
Rock Run
Jackson County
Pine
Doc Stork
2538 Students Entered University This Year
Registrar F B Dilley reports 2538 Ohio University students had paid fees by Saturday. The figure surpasses last year’s enrollment by more than 200, signaling steady growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
F. B. Dilley
Dedication of Athens Christian Science Church Sunday
Formal dedication of the Athens Christian Science Church on South Congress Street followed both morning and evening services. Built in Spanish Mission style at a cost around 23000, funded by member donations and a 12000 bequest from William S Minear of California. The church, started in 1910, has occupied several locations before settling at 65 South Court Street during construction of the new building. Reading room services allow purchase or loan of Christian Science literature. First reader is Mrs Franz Woodworth, second reader Mrs Edna Gladden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Christian Science Church
South Congress Street
William S. Minear
California
Christian Science Society
Athens
Campbell Block
Masonic Temple
Chamber of Commerce
South Court Street
Franz Woodworth
Edna Gladden
Pedestrian Dies in Hit-Run Near Zanesville
ZANESVILLE Sept 29 Raymond Mitchell 19 son of Samuel Mitchell was killed Saturday night after being struck by a hit-skip motorist on South River Road near the corporation line. He walked with Charles Gunion who said the driver sped at a terrific rate and struck them at a narrow stretch.
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Zanesville
Raymond Mitchell
Samuel Mitchell
South River Road
Corporation Line
Mitchell
Charles Gunion
Gunion
Diamond Dyes Advertise Rich Colors for Home Use
Real dyes offer the richest colors for every home. Diamond Dyes claim top quality anilines for soft bright colors in dresses, drapes, and lingerie. They promise even application, no spotting, and color depth that lasts through wear and washing. Available at drug stores.
Bing and Miss Anthony to Wed October First in Philadelphia
Athens to Philadelphia trip for the S H Bing family as their eldest son Grayum E E Bing marries Miss Marie Anthony of Philadelphia. The groom a Case Institute graduate and highway official, will honeymoon in New England and reside in Cleveland after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Grayum E. Bing
Marie Anthony
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Dan Davis
Athens
Bing
Beta Theta Pi
Theta Tau
Tau Beta Pi
American Association of Civil Engineers
New England
Chapman Herdman Nuptials in Akron
Miss Dorothy Chapman became the bride of Frank L. Herdman at Zion Lutheran Church in Akron with Rev. Noack officiating. The ceremony featured ivory satin gowns, Bermuda lilies, and an organ recital plus a reception at the bride's home. Out-of-town guests included Athens and Cleveland residents, with a brief honeymoon in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Chapman
John J. Chapman
Dayton Street
Frank L. Herdman
Carrie Herdman
Athens
Zion Lutheran Church
E. E F. Noack
Freda Wiese
Raymond Bahr
Cuyahoga Falls
Carl Mosier
Albert Wilmot, Jr
Lastelle Ruth
William Brandt
Toms River
N. J
H. R. Hurn
Gallipolis
John Ostrode
Cleveland
Mayme Keys
Raymond
Steubenville
Baker Family Hosts Weekend Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Edward Baker of North Hill entertained Sunday with Mr and Mrs Malcomb Raybold. Also present were Mr and Mrs Farr Baker of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Howard Walden of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Baker
North Hill
Malcomb Raybold
Farr Baker
Nelsonville
Howard Walden
Athens
Mrs A E McConkey Recuperating After Appendix Operation
Mrs A E McConkey is convalescing at Grant Hospital Columbus after an appendicitis operation performed Saturday noon. Mr McConkey reports she is getting along nicely and returned from the hospital Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. McConkey
Grant Hospital
Columbus
McConkey
Admits Deals in Wheat for Soviet Power
Harold Bache, broker, testified before a congressional committee that his firm sold 2,300,000 bushels of wheat for the All Russian Textile Syndicate on September 16 and 17. He said his Chicago office did not report the sales to the Grain Futures supervisor unless asked, citing a letter claiming reporting was unnecessary. The Gleaners Class of the Christian Church held its last junior meeting with a pot luck supper and a leave of absence for its teacher Mrs. Bennett.
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New York
U.P
Congressional Committee
Harold Bache
Bache
Chicago
Hamilton Fish, Jr
Gleaners
Christian Church Sunday School
T. R. Bennett
Alice Robinson
May Avenue
W. W. Lee
Bennett
Fire destroys Carl Bauer Lumber yards in Portsmouth
Portsmouth fire gutted the Carl Bauer Lumber Company yards on Sunday. Officials estimate $200,000 in losses as crews battled the blaze for hours. Strong winds pushed flames toward the Scioto River bottoms, but embers were eventually contained.
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Portsmouth
Carl Bauer Lumber Company
Scioto River
Pallas Club Topics Sculpture and Household Art
Pallas Club met with Mrs. A FE Price at 25 Sunnyside Drive on Saturday afternoon with Mrs. M EF Twiss as program leader. The topic was Art with Mrs. R McQuiston leading Sculpture andMiss Marian Morse discussing Household Art.
Dow Roush Enters Junior Year At Ohio University
Mr. Dow Roush son of Mr and Mrs C D Roush No 5 Park Place has begun his junior year at Ohio University He recently returned from Phoenix Arizona where he studied at a college for the past two years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow Roush
C. D. Roush
Park Place
Ohio University
Phoenix
Ariz
Rauch Daughter Joins USC Girls Glee Club
Miss Jean Rauch daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank X Rauch of 87 South Court Street entered the University of Southern California this fall and made the first Girls' Glee Club after a late week tryout. The selection honors her among USC's 260000 enrolled students. A Athens High School graduate she attended Ohio University for two years and now enters her junior year in a Bachelor of Arts program. She is a Chi Omega sorority member and was active in dramatics at Ohio University.
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S. H. Bing
Mariana
Janet
Julian
Athens
Philadelphia
Bing
Grayum EE
Marie Anthony
Howard Anthony
Oak Lane
Lake Erie College
Painesville
Ohio
Rio Grande College
Case School of Applied
Jean Rauch
Frank X. Rauch
South Court Street
University of Southern California
Glee Club
Rauch
Athens High School
Ohio University
California
Chi Omega Sorority
Akron man kills former sweetheart then takes own life
In Medina Ohio W. J. Wood a 47 year old Akron businessman and Frances Metcalf 39 were found dead near Hinckley. Police say Wood beat Metcalf with a blackjack and then killed himself. Investigators report only Wood and Metcalf footprints at the scene. Wood reportedly suffered a $40000 business loss and she had told him their visits must end. The bullet wound to Wood’s head is described as self inflicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina
U.P
W. J. Wood
Akron
Frances Metcalf
Hinckley
Wood
Frost Falls Short as Frost Fear Subsides in County
The Lower Plains government thermometer run by Emory V. Wolfe recorded a low of 37 degrees Sunday night, the season’s early frost fear fading as Wolfe reports no killing frost expected with the moon's current position. Farmers noted late crops maturing and pastures blooming while gardens show renewed growth and wildflowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Plains
Emory V. Wolfe
Wolfe
Mr. Wolfe
Adlerika Relieves 36 Years of Stomach Gas
A testimonial claims Adlerika cured 36 years of indigestion and gas after a single dose. It touts full bowel cleaning that reaches upper and lower sections and lists several Ohio pharmacies offering the product.
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D. Carlisle
Gibson's
Athens
Hickman‘s
Nelsonville
Poling’s
Murray City
Taylor's Drug Store
Coolville
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Christian Science Church of Athens
Chapman
John Srigley
Marcus Westervelt
Medical
University of Cincinnati
Srigley
H. S. Srigley
East State Street
Westervelt
W. A. Westervelt
Siigley
Church of the Good Shepherd, Episcopal
Dean Stickney
Maplewood Drive
John C. Henry
Dee
Dayton
J. L. Henry
North Congress Street
J. J. Bailey
Henry
Henry Home
J. W. Saltz
Harold H. Sams
Jo Ann
Kent
Frances Dunston
Rio de Janeiro
Yolanda Pereira
John Altgeo
Joan of Alliance
A. H. James
McArthur
H. F. James
Ross
Highland
Adams
Pike
Jackson Counties
Serpent Mound State Park
Adams County
F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co
Pallas Club
the Security Savings Bank
Holland
India
Turkey
Isle of Java
Baltimore
the Mutual Home and Savings Association
Majestic Theater
Baihding
Frost
Pany
The
Athens County Savings & Loan Co
Meney E. Goldsberry
Omens
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