Murder in the Brians Household Looms as Suspects Multiply
In a Brians family murder case, Bob Bolbrook helps his brother Larry investigate the killing of Brian. Peter Brian is murdered on the second night, with a thin blade and elusive weapon. Suspects include servants Cora, Lee, Frank, Jean, Julian, and Mrs. Brian, while alibis are questioned and a family painting intrudes as a legendary figure resurfaces.
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Bob Bolbrook
Brian
Bob
Peter
Iss Hunt
Ulian
Mark
Cora
Fowler
Sutton
Jean
Lee
Frank
Larry
Marie Dressler
Min
Bill
Marilyn
Julian
Alexander’s Death Case Deepens as Julian Probes
Willie Willis questions the police theory of Alexander’s death while promising to turn every stone. He and Bob discuss clues and suspect involvement, noting a door unlocked after guards and a possible non self inflicted death. Julian asserts new details and invites examination of the room.
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Bob
Alexander
Julian
Sutton
Fels-Naptha Chips Box Opens Clean Pour
The advertisement promotes Fels-Naptha Soap CHIPS with a new boxed design featuring a pouring spout to prevent chips from spilling. It notes the chips are made by the makers of the famous Fels-Naptha Soap in 1936.
Trinity Reformed fall festival to feature play and supper
South Bethel Trinity Reformed Church hosts a two day fall festival on September 16 and 17 with evening chicken suppers and a home talent play Where is Grandma led by Mrs. Geraldine Daut Mrs. Esther Witmer and others. Displays of fruit vegetables and fancy work will be judged.
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South Bethel
Trinity Reformed Church
Grandma
Geraldine Daut
Esther Witmer
Herschel Flater
Edith Gardiner
George Wildisin
Mildred Wildisin
Anna Mae Atkinson
John Dickinson
Virginia Marolf
Expert Bridge Safety Tactics at National Event
A detailed hand from a national bridge tournament shows the expert using safety measures rather than counting on favorable breaks. The declarer employs precise discards and unblocking to control suits, locating East with five spades before executing a diamond and club plan to reach nine tricks.
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South
East
West
Declarer
Declare
Funeral services for Mrs. F. C. Smith in Oelwein
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mrs. F. C. Smith age 32 who died Saturday Dr. F. C. Witzigman officiated at the Methodist church Burial was at Woodlawn cemetery She is survived by her father Guy Smith and a brother Stanley of Ryan her husband and seven children Lola Doris Robert Donald Mar delle Shirley and Carl all of Oelwein
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Oelwein
F. C. Smith
F. C. Witzigman
Woodlawn
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Holbrook
Willie Willis
Essed
Zephyr Ss
Martin’s
Josephine Culbertson
Cedar Rapids
Harper’s Bazaar
Howard Hodge
England
Hedvika Bartlett
Martin
Valencia
Kayser
Quinlan
Frances
Denney
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