The Mystery of Newplace Abbey Closes in Tense Confrontation
In Fotherbury's library eight men await Professor Laxton's report on ancient treasure found beneath Newplace Abbey. Roger Pell is watched by seven rivals and two Pell friends, including Fotherbury and Tom Grenofen, who once loved Veronica Seabroke. Laxton misses the meeting as Pell bolts the door and faces his enemies in a dramatic climax.
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Fotherbury
Laxton
Newplace Abbey
Roger Pell
Commander Seabroke
Grenofen
Veronica Seabroke
Pell
Veronica
Mr. Fotherbury
Boyle
Mr. Somerfield
Seabroke
Marling
Mr.Fotherbury
Newplace
Pell Murdered in Library as Ghost Plot Unravels
Seven men in the library witness Pell’s dramatic gambit explode when his staged ghost plan ends in a fatal blast. Fotherbury and Marling reel as Pell lies dead on the stones, and the motive and culprit remain to be revealed in the next installment.
Plane Refueled At Frisco Field Today
A trans continental nonstop plane refueled at Mills Field near San Francisco early today en route to Cheyenne. The aircraft received about 180 gallons of fuel from endurance flyers and planned to continue to Spokane without landing after a dawn departure.
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San Francisco
Cheyenne
Mills Field
Spokane
Presbyterian Church US Reports Record Membership Rise
The State clerk announces a gain of 9 331 in total membership bringing the church to 453 988. There are 3 581 churches across 17 southern and southwestern states with 2 368 licensed ministers up 44 from last year. Sunday school enrollment hits 437 094, up from 411 653 five years prior, and total church year contributions reach 14 485 156. The figures are compiled in Dallas by Dr J D Leslie with Rev E C Scott. Dr William Ray Dobyns elected moderator of the general assembly, pastor at South Highland Presbyterian Church in Birmingham.
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Presbyterian Church
U. S
J. D. Leslie
Dallas
Texas
E. C. Scott
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
LL. C
William Ray Dobyns
South Highland Presbyterian Church
Birmingham
Ala
Boy Scout Court of Honor Held in Athens
The Athens Court of Honor of the Boy Scouts met at the Athens Agricultural School with W. H. Johnson presiding and E. C. Hunt present. A highlight was Horace Rogers receiving an Eagle badge after earning merit badges in twenty one subjects.
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Athens
Ala
Mrs. D. A. Yarbrough Dies at Home Near Athens
Mrs. D A Yarbrough died at her home near Athens this week and was buried in the Yarbrough cemetery Thursday. A well known county woman she was preceded by her husband Captain David A Yarbrough. She leaves two sons Luther and Archie Yarbrough both prominent Athens businessmen and several other relatives in the county.
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Athens
Ala
D. A. Yarbrough
Yarbrough
David A. Yarbrough
Luther
Archie Yarbrough
Funeral held for 8 year old McBay in Athens
Funeral services were held this week for J. B. McBay eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Marion McBay who died of malaria fever Interment took place in the Tanner cemetery in Athens Alabama
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Athens
Ala
Little J. B. McBay
Marion McBay
Assembly Meets May 22 1930 in Charlottesville Virginia
The next meeting of the assembly is scheduled for May 22, 1930, to be held in Charlottesville, Virginia. The notice notes the date and location for attendees and related proceedings.
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Charlottesville
Three Injured in Auto Accident Near Athens
Mrs. H. A. Darby and two children Alonzo and Elizabeth Darby escaped serious injury when their car skidded into a ditch while attempting to pass a machine on Nick Davis road three miles from Athens Alabama. Mrs. Darby was knocked unconscious. all suffered bruises and scratches. The other vehicle was driven by a negro and was aided by Josh Kelley as it was moved from the occupants. Mrs. Darby is the wife of Dr. H. A. Darby of Athens.
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Pell
Seabroke
Marling
Ahenentoos
Oakland
America
Athens
Ala
H. A. Darby
Alonzo
Elizabeth
Nick Davis
Young Darby
Darby
Josh Kelley
Jeff
Alan
Mrs. Darby
Weather highs and lows recorded in Mercury
The weather bureau reports a high of 83 degrees and a low of 58 degrees in Mercury yesterday and overnight. Summerlike warmth returns as readings edge upward from the previous day.
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Weather Bureau
Mrs Amanda George Laid To Rest In Mt Pleasant
The remains of Mrs Amanda Neal George were interred this week in Mt Pleasant. She died aged 73 from old age and was survived by numerous relatives. She was a widow.
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Neal George
Mt. Pleasant
George
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