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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1930

Page

5

Murder at Bridge in Hamilton House Mystery

The story centers on the bridge game where Suanita Selim is murdered. Detective Bonnie Dundee probes motive and access as guests Penny Crain Karen Marshall Carolyn Drake and Dexter Sprague confront alibis and clues. Judge Marshall reveals gun and silencer May be missing with bullet from Colt’s .32.

Suanita Selim Bridge Bonnie Dundee Penny Crain Karen Marshall Carolyn Drake Nita Judge Marshall John Drake Dexter Sprague Janet Raymond Janet Lydia Lois Dunlap Tracey Miles Sprague New York Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Dundee Altamont Marshall Penny Flora Miles Hugo Captain Strawn Nita Selim Lois Karen Dr. Price Strawn Wright Chicago Hinson Peter Dunlap Peter Mr. Dunlap Miss Crain Mr. Sprague Miss

Salvation Army Appeals for Public Help in Holiday Drive

Envoy W. E. Thompson urged Muscatine residents to support the Salvation Army Christmas program. Kettles downtown are active and donations of money, fruit and vegetables, canned goods, jellies, and clothing are welcome at 406 West Eighth Street or by calling No. 1304 for a pickup.

W. E. Thompson Salvation Army Thompson West Eighth Street No. 1304 Army Corps

Children By Olive Roberts Barton 1930 NEA Service

The author urges parents facing hardship to keep Christmas spirit alive. She advises cheerful, practical steps to create joy with little money, such as simple homemade decorations, repurposed items, and modest gifts. The piece highlights resilience and imaginative generosity in tough times.

Olive Roberts Barton NEA Service, Inc

Exciting triple squeeze in 1930 National Championship hand

A detailed bridge deal from the 1930 National Championship shows a triple squeeze as West sacrifices five clubs to shut out opponents. North opens with a diamond top, West overcalls, and the ensuing play features careful ruffing, discards, and a sequence leading to a forced heart exit and a decisive finish. A separate charity note urges early personal gifts for Christmas households in need.

WM. E. McKenney South West North East Declarer NEA Service, Inc

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