Night of Confessions Unveils Hidden Motives in Spinney Mystery
In a tense gathering at Mrs. Avery's house Patrick O'Brien leads Bessie in recounting a long-buried incident from Decoration Day. Bessie describes overheard threats between Doctor Blaikie and Walter Treadway about Molly, linking a past quarrel to present danger. Walter and Molly then confront their future amid mounting suspense.
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Rock Garden
Sarah Darbe
Bessie
Sarah
Hope
Caro
Sylvia
Nancy Burton
Patrick O’brien
Patrick
Margaret Fairweather
Mattie Stow
Force
Tony
Walter Treadway
Molly
Margaret
Mary
Sarah Darrie
Mrs. Avery
Doctor Blaikie
Geary
Joe
Big Hattie
Marshbank
Cutter House
Jennie Snow
Mrs. Cutter
Jennie
Mr. Day
Locust Lane
Jess
Ace Blaikie
Walter
Mr. Treadway
Mr. O’brien
Molly Eames
Molly Treadway
Aunt Mary
New York
Diver Walker Kayes Rescued After Four Hour Underwater Ordeal
Walker Kayes of New York City survived a four hour dive beneath the St Lawrence during an inspection of the Victoria bridge foundations at Montreal. Struck by a cross current, the diver battled water, a damaged air valve, and a ballooning suit while his life line stayed taut. His rescuers used a winch to haul him clear as he exhaustedly surfaced.
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Walker Kayes
New York City
St. Lawrence River
St. Lawrence
Walker
Victoria
Montreal
Victoria Bridge
WNU
The Mule and Jennet A Longstanding Mammal Hybrid
The mule and jenet are the oldest man made animals. The mule is hardy, strong, sure footed and tireless, ideal for rough country travel. Its success led to the zebrula, a cross between horse and zebra, as strong as a mule yet livelier and less prone to disease.
Sydney Harbor Entrance As Noted By Early Navigators
Early navigators overlooked the Sydney harbor entrance as it appeared unimpressive and failed to recognize it as a harbor. The entry between North Head and South Head spans less than two miles, guiding ships toward Botany Bay.
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Sydney Harbor
Botany Bay
North Head
South Head
Roel
Motto of Wise Labor and Satisfied Farmers
A condensed reflection on the value of diligent work. The passage compares proper farming tasks to a fulfilled day and cites the proverb Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might as guiding principle.
Canary finches bred across Europe for centuries
The passage traces the Canary islands finches from their introduction by Portuguese and Italian sailors about five centuries ago to their evolution through patient breeding by European peasants. It notes varieties in colors from yellow to copper red, across regions from the Alps to the Scottish highlands.
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Canaries
Canary’ Islands
Europe
Alps
Scottish Highlands
STAR DUST Movie Radio Recap and Hollywood Buzz
New York hairdresser notes Mrs Gable still fresh and chic amid rumors of Clark Gable divorce while he tours New York. Fredric March visits old friends in the city and earns praise for steadiness. Burgess Meredith lauded for Winterset and Jessica Dragonette debuts a coast to coast radio series on CBS Wednesdays 9:30 to 10.
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New York
Clark Gable
Clark
Hollywood
Fredric March
Jessica Dragonette
CBS
Kate Smith programs feature rising stars and new projects
The article notes Mary Louise McCroskey winning a $500 weekly award after 215000 listener votes. It covers Loretta Young buying and remodeling Ramona costumes, Jack Oakie pursuing a radio host role with guest professors, talent scouts watching Ann Courtney, Gloria Swanson planned stage work, Barbara Stagseyek in Banjo on My Knee, and Metropolitan Opera broadcasts sponsored on Saturdays.
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Kate Smith
Mary Louise McCroskey
New York
Montclair
Ann Courtney
Warner Brothers
Gloria Swanson
Metropolitan Opera Company
Formances
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Miss Molly
Blaikie
Floyd Gibbons
Star Dust Movie Radio
Virginia Vales
Burgess Meredith
Loretta Young
Jack Oakie
Bob Burns
Bing Crosby
Honolulu
al Jolson
Eddie Cantor
Burns and Allen
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