University Proctor Details Aberdeen Feud Behind Student Death
In a Philadelphia university setting, Randall recalls Stuart Jordan and Ralph Buckley, two sophomores linked by a dormitory feud at Aberdeen. Buckley’s dishonorable discharge, forged transfers, and loaded dice accuse Buckley of cheating, sparking a fight witnessed by dorm residents and investigated by Aberdeen officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Rankin
Randall
Stuart Jordan
Aberdeen
Ralph Buckley
Jordan
Buckley
Hwome
Vandalia
Walter Randall
Philadelphia
Woodland Avenue
Office of Admissions
Warwick
Stuart
Executive Committee
Fraternity Initiation Mystery Ends In Tragic Death
Detective Rankin leads the case into Mu Beta Sigma after Stuart Jordan dies during initiation. The investigation centers on missing brothers, a possible intruder, and a web of alibis including Ben Crawford who admits an evening with a blind date Florence Dalton. Authorities trace Jordan’s finances and mail while weighing motives and opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mu Beta Sigma
Stuart Jordan
Tommy Rankin
Philadelphia
Jordan
Rankin
Howard Merrick
St. Louis
Vandalia
Ill
Ralph Buckley
Walter Randall
Edward Fletcher
Buckley
Thorne
Mu Beta Sigma House
Anthony Graham
Stanton
Fraternity
Larry Palmer
Ben Crawford
Mr. Stanton
Benjamin Crawford
Crawford
Stuart
Oak Lane
6100
Godfrey
York Roads
Florence Dalton
University Hospital
Harmon Street
Mr. Crawford
Mr. Palmer
Miss Dalton
Case At Buckley Fraternity Described In Courtroom Scene
Lawrence Palmer enters the living room to confront Buckley in a courtroom style chapter. Palmer sits on the sofa, his appearance improved from the previous night, while acknowledging he does not remember meeting Rankin or talking to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckley
Lawrence Palmer
Palmer
Rankin
Ralph Buckley
Harrowgate
Fortieth Street
Ilinois
Raekin
Ralph
Ned Patterson
Roadside Marketing Lessons From Boy Sellers Of Produce
The piece highlights boys selling produce directly to customers, aided by 4H and vocational teachers. It notes successful youth ventures from Wisconsin to Illinois including daily bicycle deliveries, home butter sales, and expanded farm routes run by young entrepreneurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee County
Wisconsin
William Hawthorne
William
Frank A. Burford
Warren County
Illinois
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Milton Propper
Milton Pro
Chapter
T. J. Delohery
Margaret Swanson
Margaret
Harry Kleck
Kleck
Emporia
Kan
Robert James
J. R. Robbins
Porter County
Indiana
Western Newspaper Union
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