Octacon: Cape detective confronts embergris mystery and killer
Asey Mai pursues answers after a death tied to embergris from a burned barn. Pem Frye, Roddy, and Brigham figure in a tense pursuit as troopers close in and a pilot’s tale surfaces. Reporters languish at a roadhouse while the hunt intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asey Mai
Cape
Mein Lorne
Hesbene
Ness Coe
Crouse Quezomet
Pem Frye
Asey
Tim
Pem
Maraes Ea Agion Eto
Chapter 31 Tracking The Troopers
Doc Cummings asks Asey what he thinks of the situation. Asey admits he doesn’t know the truth. They suspect a cunning saboteur set the bam on fire to derail their search for ambergris, while another violent man appears driven by unknown motives, possibly seeking a substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Cummings
Asey
Ambergris
Asey and Tim Chase Waterlogged Clues in 1938 Mystery
Asey and Timothy discuss the Amber theft and suspects while debris from a burned barn is blamed on a mysterious burner. They joke about violence, report on a hospital incident with Officer Chase, and decide to search water avenues for troopers, planning a sea hunt as the chapter ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummings
Timothy
Asey
Jerry Chase
Jennings
As¢y
Roddy
Stat
Tim
Tin
Costricht
Wheat Crop Insurance Planned For The Fall
College Park Md June 10 Wheat growers in Maryland may soon have crop insurance for the fall crop under a program being considered by the Farm Credit Administration and Agricultural Adjustment Administration. The plan would cover wheat with a premium and protect up to three fourths of a normal yield against loss from causes like drought hail pests and winter kill. Reimbursement would be in wheat or cash based on the difference between actual yield and the three fourths threshold, with expected premiums likely modest due to small yield fluctuations in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Sop Insurance Corporation
Synculural Adjustment Administration
Maryland
Thomas 3Bmons
Te University of Maryland
Symons
Johnny
Hkely
Father
Bill
Radio Day by Day Broadcast Schedule Tangles With Summer Shutdown
Daily radio listings from New York June 11 outline a broad summer halt of RCA NBC TV tests and a dense lineup of programs across WOR WABC WEAF and NBC stations. Highlights include talks with Bloom and Crowther, Dick Himber and Rudy Vallee orchestras, plus drama, dance and concert programs and Monday devotional rotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jght
WABC
CBS
WEAF
NBC
WOR
Capital Opinions
Dick Himber
Kaltenmeier
Dale Carnegie
NBC Symphony
B. Molina
Rudy Vallee
Ood
Aar
Johnny
Russ Morgan
WJIZ
Heidt
Gefrey Crowther
London
Wormbs
Washington
WEAEF
NBC 930
Chicago
Czechoslovakia
Marion Talley
Pat Barnes
Jack Benny
Chariie
McCarthy
Phil Spitalny
Wabc-Cbs
Everybody's Music
Joe Penner
Phil Cook
Phil Baker
Dido
Aeneas
Wiz-Nbc
Radio City
Cincinnati Orchestra
Feg
Murray
Tyrone Powers Playhouse
Norman Cloutier
County Crops Reported To Be In Good Condition
Frederick county crops are in good condition with first alfalfa cut, barley in shock, and hay yielding well. Wheat prospects look strong with about 74 000 acres and potatoes show good yield potential due to ample moisture. Corn plowing is underway, stands are good, and no drought conditions have appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Drouth
Middletown to Welcome Valley Metal Ventilator Plant
Valley Metal Products Inc a Midwest company moves equipment to Middletown to manufacture new window ventilators opening a plant north of Main Street on Herman Schroyer property formerly Alid valley barage and Machine Shop. Operations start around July 11 with 8 10 locals initially and expansion planned to about 40 39 employees. Capital stock includes 430 shares preferred at 25 par and 1400 shares common at 10 par. Incorporation details filed with Maryland statutes chaired by William A Baer with Charles A Bridges and Lawrence F Rudy holding officer roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piaced
Middletown
Valley Metal Products, Inc
Midwest Corporsion
Maryland
William A. Baer
Charles A. Bridges
Lawrence F. Rudy
Willard A. Baer
Rudy
Isil
Tifa
Orle
Herman Schroyer
Patrick Ff. Schnauffer
Reporter's Quiz On Voter Limits Sparks Diverse Views
A Frederick survey asks if voter limits will rise to exclude non taxpayers or relief recipients. Responses split: Hansen warns such a shift would end democracy, Atkinson stresses it unlikely, Newman and Yinger deny, Alexander and Coblentz cite democratic safeguards, and Bennett says deprivation of personal rights would never be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Hansen
Frederick
Poultry Congress To Be Held In Cleveland
Planning for Maryland's role in the Seventh World's Poultry Congress in Cleveland July 28 to August 7, 1939 includes an exhibit and wide participation. Dr Morley A Jull heads committees for county and Baltimore youth demonstrations and tours to accompany the national event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Cleveland
Ohio
University of Maryland
Morley A. Jull
Jull
Maryland
Baltimore City
Impudence in Children and a 1875 Farm Station Note
A discussion on growing children’s impudence argues for self restraint by parents and teachers, condemning insults and urging decency in home arguments. It contrasts calm responses with rude retorts and notes that avoiding backtalk helps preserve character. The piece ends by recalling the 1875 establishment of America’s first regularly organized agricultural experiment station in Middletown, Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Middletown
Conn
World's Poultry Congress to Draw Massive Attendance
The inaugural United States hosting of the Worlds Poultry Congress aims to attract over 500000 attendees. Plans include more than 20 acres of exhibit space and extensive educational demonstrations. Secretary of State Cor dell Hull extended a formal invitation to 64 nations, with 40 to 60 countries expected to participate along with delegations and state representation across all 40 states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordell Hull
United States
Annual Flower Show of New Market Homemakers Club
The New Market Homemakers Club held its annual flower show with about 170 entries and large attendance. Judges included Mrs Maurice Coblentz, Mrs Leslie Coblentz, and Miss Mary Routzahn. Numerous awards listed for Columbine, Delphinium, Peonies, Roses, Ramblers, Basket and Miniature arrangements, and other categories. The grand prize went to Mrs. Lucian Falconer for greatest number of ribbons. July meeting date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market Homemakers’ Club
Jose Jin Wei
Everomg Fiowens
Maurice Coblentz
Leslie Coblentz
Mary Routzahn
Middletown Chiy
Columbine
Jane Downes
E P Reoples
Murray Etzter
Jane Downey
Rachel Russe
W. H. Browning
John Umberger
A. H. Jackson
Murray Etter
Jmnas
Taurdl
Murray
Herry
Davis
Harry L Daves
Harry L., Davis
Lucan Falconer
Etter
Mary McGolerick
Etzter
Murray Exzter
E P. Roop
Murray Etzler
Murray Erler
F. P. Roop
Harry L Davis
Jacob Shawbaker
George McComas
Virgil Baker
Virgal Baker
E. P. Roop
Jessie Shawbaker
Ars
Carl Kintz
Mary Mel Golerick
Harry L. Davis
J. C. Burgess
Hilda Euler
A. J. Zimmerman
Mark Parziale
Harry Davis
Hilda Etster
V. W. Nicodemus
Hilda Etzler
W. W. Nicodemus
Jane McComas
Leon Vauthier
8. C. Burgess
Christine Kintz
Shrubs
Oliver Spenceller
Mary McGolerick Sweetwilliams
Murpray Etzler
Rachel Russel
Galliardia
Olive Sponseller
Coreopsis
Oenotheria
Lucian Falconer
Partial two part quiz on politics and treason
A fragment asks to identify a politician charged with protecting New York's numbers racket and to name the country that convicted Corneliu Codreanu, national youth leader, of treason. The garbled prompt hints at 1940s or earlier political topics and a courtroom or political history context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corneliu Codreanu
Clover Seed Yields Boosted by Second Crop Pollination
The second crop of clover, aided by increased bee activity, yields better seed than the first crop. This indicates bees improve fertilization and seed quality, supporting pollination practices for improved harvests.
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Phoebe Atwood Taylor
Hoddy
Urless
Birt
Brigham
Asay
Aaron
Doc
Hanson
Hunt
Tim Carr
Etule
Tye
O'Malley
Shorty
Asey J
Pam
Lorne
Sea Hunt
Porter Testin
Radio
By C.E. Butterfield
Weafinbc
Ma Perkins
American Library Association
Manhattan
WJZ
U. S. Navy
Herman Middleman
DJD
Berlin
JZJ
Tokyo
Prague
2RO
Rome
YVSRC
Caracas
WEMD
WFMD
E. Koontz Helwig
Lutheran Church
Harpers Ferry
Malcolm S. Taylor
T Episcopal Church
John C. Stuff
T Lutheran Church
Brunswick
Willard W. Sylvester
Methodist Church
Libertytown
M. T. Tabler
Walkersville
Clark S. Smith
Burkittsville
Parsons Newman
D. E. Yinger
Leon Alexander
Leslie N. Coblentz
Robert A. Bennett
BY Olive Eoe
Eton
Barney
Hershey's
Hotel Hancock C. B. Cox
Hancock, MD
New Market Club
W. Albert C. Palmer
Greenawalt
Todat
N. Court St
I. Q
Yibe AP
Bervics
E Morgan
TVA
Boston
James Roose Yell
Citizens Committee
Massachuesettes
Nicodemus Paint Store
Phasa
Court St
YMCA
Cont
Geo. S. Rodock
Penna. E.R
Frederick Box
Quaker City
North Market Street
Doll’s Jewelry Store
South Market Street
Tubs
L. L. Miner
Dosh
Frederick, MD
Haines’ Livestock Market
Banks
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