Murder and deception swirl around Myrna Dombey case
In a 1938 serial, reporter Bob Tait meets detective Donnie Feeley to discuss the Ludden Dombey murder. Tait seeks a fair chance for Myrna Dombey while Feeley warns of political pressure and rival criminologist Leonard Macy. The pair plot how to handle clues and public outrage.
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Myrna Dombey
Robert Tait
Anne Lester
Myrna
Dannie Freeley
Ludden Dombey
Tait
Donnie Feeley
Feeley
Donnie
Bob
Lundon Dombey
Leonard Macy
McKenney on Bridge Three in a Minor Bid Innovation
McKenney discusses variations on opening bid of three in a minor for ethics and psychology. He recalls using a Kaplan assisted sequence at a duplicate, aiming to complicate opponents’ entry while aiding his partner, leading to a six spades outcome after a four spades jump and an opponent’s double.
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Feeley
Fred Kaplan
Lieve
Kaplan
East
Dealer Hand Analysis in Bridge Session
A bridge hand contains QJ109 and AK987 in one suit with None AJ1096 and K105 Q432. The layout suggests a balanced distribution with high cards aimed at control and potential trick-taking sequences.
Tvill e Hospital Expands Vaccine Capabilities
Thomasville notes that City Memorial hospital has installed a bacteriological incubator enabling blood and diphtheria cultures and vaccine preparation. The purchase and recent equipment upgrades, overseen by Henry L. Goodloe, boost local physician services by reducing trips to other cities.
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Thomasville
Henry L. Goodloe
City Memorial Hospital
Lessons In English by W L Gordon Nomadic Defined
A compact English lesson noting common usage errors and pronunciation tips. It urges expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily and defines nomadic as wandering and roaming with example usage.
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W. L. Gordon
Gun in Myrna's bag fuels suspect drama in Dombey case
Tait pressures Feeley to keep Myrna Dombey out of the press while accusing a bag bound gun of killing Dombey. They clash over proof and a noon deadline, with Myrna's appearance demanded to avoid a warrant. To Be Continued.
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Tait
Feeley
Donnie
Dombey
Myrna Dombey
Myrna
Honor Roll Privileges Granted to Jamestown Student at Guilford
Guilford College announces 21 students will receive honor roll privileges this semester based on last semester grades. Five students achieved perfect A averages, including Catharine Beittel, Ralph Deaton, Guy Thomas, Robert Smith, and Patricia Hopkins. Others named include Dorothy Carson, Adelaide Fiedeldey, Alvin Meibohm, John Perian, Wilbert Edgerton, James Parker, Hampton Angel, Grace Beittel, Fred Binford, Armistead Estes, Mary Laura McArthur, Paul Riddick, Eloise Wheeler, W A White, Bob Wilson, and Winfred Meibohm.
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Guilford College
N. Eva Lasley
Catharine Beittel
Pawtuckett
R. 1
Ralph Deaton
Guy Thomas
Greensboro
N. C
Robert Smith
Clayton
N. J
Patricia Hopkins
Dorothy Carson
Germanton
Adelaide Fiedeldey
Park Ridge
Alvin Meibohm
John Perian
Paulsboro
Wilbert Edgerton
Pikeville
James Parker
Spencer
Iowa
Hampton Angel
Stokesdale
Grace Beittel
Pawtucket
R. I
Fred Binford
Armistead Estes
Mary Laura McArthur
Lumberton
Paul Riddick
Eloise Wheeler
Worcester
Mass
W. A. White
Jamestown
Bob Wilson
Winfred Meibohm
Writer declines Pulitzer 1926 and accepts Nobel 1930
The famed American playwright who appeared in his own play last summer declined the Pulitzer Prize in 1926 and accepted the Nobel Prize in 1930. He was born eight years before Chicago World’s Fair opening.
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Chicago
Replica of Independence Hall to be PA Exhibit at 1939 Fair
A full scale replica in every architectural detail of Independence Hall in Philadelphia will serve as the Pennsylvania State Exhibit building at the 1939 New York World's Fair. The project highlights the cradle of American liberty and showcases state heritage at the event in New York.
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New York
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Lake Nasail Disappears Leaving Eight Foot Deep Hole in Ireland
In County Sligo Ireland Lough Nasail once covered 45 acres but vanished years ago leaving only a dry hole eight feet deep. Local observers debate原因 and future groundwater implications. Strong entities include Lough Nasail County Sligo and Ireland.
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Lough Nasail
Lake-of-the-Eye
County
Sligo
Ireland
Modern Etiquette Questions and Answers by Roberta Lee
A column on courtesy covers how to direct business letters to the right person with Attention lines, the proper handling of a wife’s coat by a husband, and guidance on scheduling a dinner party at eight o clock for guests with late office hours. The advice emphasizes polite treatment and standard social norms.
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Benson
Look and Learn by A. C. Gordon
The questions cover domestic insects honey bee the Dionne quintuplets names Annette Cecile Emilie Marie and Yvonne three main U S government branches executive judicial legislative and cud showing animals ruminant and Edinburgh pronunciation as if spelled Edin burro
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U. S
Edinburgh
Annette
Cecile
Emilie
Marie
Yvonne
Edinburo
Corporation argues unpaid tax due to deceased capital stock
Live Stock Dead Lincoln Nebraska A corporation asked by the Nebraska secretary of state why its occupation tax was unpaid replied by letter Our capital stock consisted of one one percheron stallion which has died Therefore we no longer have any capital stock.
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Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska
How Can Help for Dry Shoes and Easy Ironing
A reader asks about keeping floors clean from children's overshoes and suggests using heavy paper bags labeled with each child’s name, hung on closet hooks, after drying the shoes. Another query seeks easier ironing of starch garments, with a tip to add a bean-sized amount of lard to starch before boiling. A third question covers repairing cracks in china by boiling pieces in milk to restore appearance.
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