Mystery of the Bigelow fortune murder case
Private detective Duke McCale unravels a family plot to control a thirty million dollar estate after Curt Vallaincourt is murdered on the eve of his wedding to Veronica Bigelow. Stephen Bigelow, in disguise as a sailor, is exposed as the killer. Shari Lynn is slain and Veronica’s mother is attacked before justice is served.
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Duke McCale
Curt Vallaincourt
Veronica Bigelow
McCale
Vallaincourt
Shari Lynn
Sybil
Veronica
Stephen Bigelow
Donlevy
Miss Adelaide
Stephen
Curt
Victoria
Bigelow
Bigelow House
District Attorney’s Office
Navy
Shari Lynn’s
Tord
Rocky
Karen
Ann
Jocelyn
Old Leisure Time Diversions Still Prevail at Farm Parties
W R Gordon of Pennsylvania State College notes farm families still pursue rural recreation despite modern changes. Spelling bees return statewide with Grange finals in Wilkes Barre. box socials persist due to food appeal. barn dances move to gyms and halls. Rural amusements now include singing, roller skating, contests, hikes, cookouts, and bus trips, with high participation and few spectators.
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W. R. Gordon
Pennsylvania State College
Pennsylvania State Grange
Wilkes-Barre
Gordon
Old Age Pension Provides Funds For Free Library
Tulsa tale of 80 year old J W Black on an old age pension who funds a private library for 2000 children in Glenwood. His basement room holds 1100 books, with apple crate shelves and a single rule to return books and thank the Father.
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Tulsa
Okla
J. W. Black
Black
Glenwood
Sand Springs Road
National Security Week Observance Returns in February
Chicago reports the revival of National Security week from February 12 Lincoln birth to February 22 Washington birthday. The event receives official backing from the war and navy departments and is sponsored by the Reserve Officers Association of the United States.
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Chicago
Lincoln
Washington
War
Navy Departments
Reserve Officers Association of the
United States
Money Problem for Corn Exchange Bank in 1946
A directors' report shows the Corn Exchange Bank & Trust Co handled 45,958,750 in coins during 1946. The total weight reached 2,632 tons, enough to fill 133,400 money bags.
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New York
Corn Exchange Bank & Trust Co
Time Payment in Herrin Ends With Anonymous Twenty
In Herrin Illinois Lester Turner received a $20 bill as payment for a wrist watch stolen sixteen years earlier. The money arrived in an anonymous letter claiming the watch was long gone and noting the amount roughly equal to its value.
Parking Meters Net Jack Pot of Coins
Newburgh, N Y. Kenneth D Jones reports meters collect more than money. Washers bingo chips OPA red points and a Sing Sing penny enter the meter take alongside coins. Sing Sing penny inscription reads Do Good Make Good.
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Newburgh
N. Y
Kenneth D. Jones
Konungur Islands
Flying Food: Air Cargo Tests Move Farm Produce Faster
Airlines expand experiments to ship perishable farm goods by air. Capital Airlines reports moving baby chicks, milk, mushrooms, and even a live bull calf to markets and the president, showcasing air routes as a growing but still experimental part of agricultural distribution.
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Guy M. Springer
Texas
Midwest
Capital Airlines
South
Springer
Birmingham
Alabama
Washington
Truman
Milwaukee
Wis
Knoxville
Tenn
Sky
Southern Distributor
Wisconsin
Billy Mitchell Field
Deep South
Pittsburgh
Star of Hope Crochet Bedspread Pattern
Viewers are informed of the Star of Hope bedspread crochet motif. The six pointed design uses 4 to 5 inch blocks set into an all over pattern. To obtain directions and materials for Pattern No. 5125 send 20 cents with name address and pattern number.
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Star of Hope
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kalatSop
Gerald
Ann Marriot
Beacon Street Bigelows
Duke
Ric McFarlane
U. S
Ric
Buzzard's Hill Farm
Julia McFarlane
McFarlane
Helen Topping Miller
Sewing Circle Needlework
South Wells St
Chicago 7
America
Prae
Lydia B. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lidia E. Pinkham
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