Williams 68 Dies? to Be Executed Tonight in Ohio
George Williams a 68 year old Cleveland murderer facing possible execution at midnight or soon after at the state penitentiary. Convicted of killing Policeman Carl Sherman of Cleveland he is described as one of the most hardened criminals. Companion Charles Hannovich of Wheeling WV received a life sentence and is a state witness. The pair were linked to the murder of Columbus grocer Justus Brown and other bandit crimes. Williams remained defiant, insisting he will not be electrocuted.
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Columbus
George Williams
Cleveland
State Penitentiary
Williams
Carl Sherman
Charles
Sonny” Hannovich
Wheeling
W. Va
Justus Brown
Saturday's Five Best Radio Features
Summary of scheduled radio features for the day across networks. Ted Husing hosts Sport slants on WABC at 5 30 p m EST. Goldman’s Band airs on WJZ at 7 30 p m EST. Dixie Echoes on WABC at 7 30 p m EST. General Electric Hour on WEAF at 8 30 p m EST. Rudy Vallee presents on WEAF at 11 00 p m EST.
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WABC
CBS
Ted Husing
WJZ
Goldman
Band
Dixie Echoes
WEAF
NBC
General Electric Hour
Rudy Vallee
Sunday's Five Best Radio Features 1930 NBC CBS Listings
Radio guide notes five top features airing Sunday night. WJZ on NBC schedules Hacienda Melodies at 7 15 p m EST while WABC on CBS network lists programs across primetime slots.
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United Press
WJZ
NBC
Hacienda Melodies
WABC
CBS
Ohio Amateur Playoffs Reach Semi Finals At Toledo
Country Club in Toledo hosts the quarter final round of the Ohio state amateur championship with eight survivors. Defending champ Johnny Florio is out as Ray Muller and Ed Hamant lead a list of notable players including Raleigh Lee Nelson Ruddy Harold Weber and Harry Swetzer. Afternoon semi final pairings include Muller vs Hamant Weber vs Lee Swetzer vs Ruddy and Bishop vs Lason.
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Toledo
Raleigh Lee
Columbus
Ed Hamant
Daxston
Harry Swetzer
Cleveland
Nelson Ruddy
Cincinnati
Harold Weber
Johnny Florio
Florio
Ray Muller
Walter Pacer
Nel. Bishop
Radio Schedule Highlights Tonight Major Theatres and Shows
The broadcast lineup features EST programs from Majestic Theatre of the Air on WEAF at 8 15 p m and Atwater Kent Hour on WIZ at 8 45 p m plus An Hour With Shakespeare on WABC at 9 30 p m and Around the Samovar.
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NBC Network
Atwater Kent
WIZ
Shakespeare
WABC
CBS Network
Samovar
Hamant and Pacer Sail Through Morning Matches in Ohio Event
Hamant edged Ray Warden of Toledo one up on the final green and then ousted Ned Handy in the afternoon. Akron beat Cleavelander by one up after morning victory over Eddie Liebenthal. Pacer defeated two strong foes, Mike Godman of Columbus and George Hlauch. Weber chased a fifth state title but lost to Bull Barbour of Cleveland one up.
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Ray Warden
Toledo
Ned Handy
Akron
Eddie Liebenthal
Reach Semi Finals in State Golf at Country Club Toledo
Raleigh Lee of Columbus defeated Harry Sweitzer of Cleveland 4 and 3 to advance to the state amateur championship semi finals in match play at the Country Club, Toledo, on June 27. The feature match marked the first half of a notable duel between two veteran players.
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Toledo
Raleigh Lee
Columbus
Harry Sweitzer
Cleveland
Golf quarterfinals spark tight matches across cities
In the quarterfinals Lee advanced as Ray Miller of Toledo Inverness Star defeated Ed Hamant of Dayton 4 and 2 while three up at the 13th. Harold Weber of Toledo beat Walter Pacer 3 and 2 and will meet Miller in the semifinals. Glen Bishop of Columbus won over Nelson Ruddy of Cincinnati 2 up to face Lee in the semis.
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Ray Miller
Toledo
Inverness Star
Ed Hamant
Dayton
Miller
Hamant
Harold Weber
Walter Pacer
Glen Bishop
Columbus
Nelson Ruddy
Cincinnati
Revival of Alder Gulch Mining Hopes in Virginia City
History may repeat in Alder Gulch as a California company reportedly gains leases and bonds on all abandoned mining properties in the Alder Gulch area near Virginia City Montana. The move suggests a potential revival of the famed mining district long silent since earlier booms.
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Mont
Montana
California
Castle outlines Alder Gulch revival in gold era terms
E Castle, a Virginia City publisher, says the California Mining Company plans to locate the course of placer and quartz deposits that produced vast gold sums in early days. He predicts Alder Gulch will rise from its ashes to near its former glory.
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E. Castle
Virginia City
California Mining Company
Alder Gulch
NCS President to Speak in Chile on Educational Progress
Dr. E. V. Brooks president of North Carolina State College accepted an invitation to deliver an address in Santiago Chile on July 19 commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Chilean nitrate of soda mines opening. His topic will be Relation of Education to Agricultural Progress in America.
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Raleigh
N. C
E. V. Brooks
North Carolina State College
Santiago
America
Believe It or Not Ellaville Mystery Coffin Situp
A baffling incident from Ellaville National reports a woman named Anna Jones laying in a coffin for funeral rites, then suddenly sat up and halted the ceremony, shocking attendees. The event has sparked local speculation and police involvement as investigators seek a natural or supernatural explanation.
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Ellaville
Anna Jones
Carried Home Then Buried After Faint Incident
A fragment recounts a death tale saying she was carried home that night and died, with locals believing the account of her burial. The text presents an uncertain version of events and hints at an urban legend.
Hampden Sydney Honors Alexander Weddell with Doctorate
Hampden Sydney College awarded Alexander Wilbourn Weddell, former American consul at Athens Calcutta and Mexico City, the honorary Doctor of Literature degree this year, recognizing his diplomatic service and career.
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Hampden- Sidney College
Alexander Wilbourn Weddell
Athens
Calcutta
Mexico City
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