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The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-10-28

FOR SALE-40-in. Allis Chalmers
combine in good repair. Lewis Bal
lard, miles South of Peoria.
10-28-1tS
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-10-28

FOR SALE-House and large lot
in Plain City, seven rooms and
bath. Possession Nov. 1st. Fred
Hollycross, Plain City, Ohio, ,22S No
Chillicothc st. 10-2S-1tS
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-10-28

FOR SALE purebred Shrop
rams, coming 2 yrs. old. o. u. Tay-
lor Phone 2171. 10-28-1tS
Evening star., 1946-02-03

ing old and beaten. on the point of collapse.
Bill motioned them to seats. Gentlemen"
he said, you all knew Mrs. Venner; you are
all directly interested in the manner in which
she met her death. I'm going to tell you how
she died"
Il know how she died, snapped Van Hoff,
with malignant glance at Carlson. Carlson
looked sick, and shook his head
White only watched Bill with intent,
curious eyes.
Mrs Venner came up on the elevator with
MIR. Carlson" Bill said. They were talking
about business matter; subject unpleasant
to MIR Carlson. He tried to break away from
her at the door of his apartment she insisted
on having the last word - a womans privi-
lege always
mir. CARLSON heard her out, and then went
inside, closing the door behind him. Mrs.
Venner came to this apartment, and within
five or ten minutes, she had visitor. She
quarreled with this visitor; finally threatened
him with gun. This gun" Bill held up the
cleaning, gold-plated automatic.
Mrs. Venner was woman who did not
like to be crossed. She had quick temper.
She was in bad mood after her talk with Mr.
Carlson. And she had had a few drinks
AT any rate her visitor was fright
ened. He snatched up the first weapon he
saw this letter opener. part of Mrs.
Evening star., 1946-02-03

you can have the gun" grinned Micky.
Nothing on it. It's clean as whistle"
How about the desk set?"
Just some blurs and fragments Nothing
at all on the letter opener
Il told you we're wasting time, Bill Slim
said impatiently. Let's go take Carlson for
ride It's noon - need my lunch'
Perhaps we might as we'll wash it up at
that Bill agreed. go get them, Slim"
"Them?"
Sure They're all interested :"
Slim came back with the three persons Bill
had interviewed Carlson, haggard and jumpy:
Evening star., 1946-02-03

safety is on, which accounts for her not firing
at least one shot - and wiped the weapon
clean of his prints, not daring to take it be-
cause it would be missed, and because it
would be difficult to dispose of and highly in
eliminating if found in his possession"
Bill paused and, very slowly and delib-
erately, lit cigarette - a maddening, nerve
racking thing to the man who was murderer
''Who?" Carlson asked hoarsely "Who
killed herr"
mot you, obviously" replied Bill. There
was no hat, wrap, bag, or gloves in your
apartment. 1t was apparent, therefore, that
she had gone to her own apartment before her
death. She could have come back to your
apartment, of course. but there was plenty of
evidence to indicate that she did not - that
the actual killing took place here"
Carlson shuddered, and his eyes ficked
from White to Van Hoff and back to his
partner. Whites long fingers laced and un-
laced nervousy. but he did not speak
"And the killer wasn't you, MIR. White"
Bill went on, speaking very softly now. you
might have listened and heard them talking
in the hall, and you might have come here to
beg Mrs. Venner to be more considerate, but
it would not have been necessary for her to
produce the gun to get rid of you In the
hold she had on your partner she had better
weapon than any gun - and you would
Continued on page II
Evening star., 1946-02-03

Venner's desk set With it. he killed her"
They were all staring at him now, all
breathing slowly and very deeply. Three men
with nerves stretched to the point of breaking
''As you see, it's very narrow, stiletto-
like blade If left in the wound. there would
not be much bleeding. Particularly if the
body were not moved for time.
Men think fast and sometimes very cum
ningly, when they find themselves in such a.
predicament Mrs Venner murderer remem-
bered something he had seen when he came
to her apartment: Mr.. Carlson's keycase, dan
Cling from the lock on his door. He had
Evening star., 1946-02-03

Van Hoff was about thirty. His eyes looked
as though he had been crying. He tried to
cover up that display of weakness by crisp
ness of manner which was almost brusque
I've lived here about three years. he
said, in answer to Bills first question
And you are employed =. p
Il was production engineer at the small
arms plant"
You knew Mrs. Venner very we?"
I'VE were engaged 1t had not been an
nounced."
oh" said Bill gently This must be a
terrible blow"
1T is. Can we get along with the =. .
interview"
''Of course, Mr.. Van Hoff. Did you see
Mrs. Venner last night"
I'VE HAD cocktails together in her apart
ment. She had dinner engagement a meet
ing of some charitable organization of which
she was director, believe"
And you?"
Il saw a movie and came in around ten
thirty Caught an eleven-o clock newscast,
and went to bed | imagine | was asleep by
eleven-thirty."
You heard nothing. saw nothing, that
might be helpful to u.s."
No | am very sound sleeper" Then,
with sudden anger in his voice: Il want to
say this though: if you haven't already
arrested Carlson. you'd better do so. won't
be responsible for what happens to him if l
lay hands on him."
II appreciate your feelings" Bill said
soothingly But it's never advisable to make
threats, MIR Van Hoff"
Il know. But the dirty beast killed Margo,
and he'll pay for it, if have to attend to the
matter myself"
Bill shook his head, smiling family, "The
law will take care of everything And for
now, that will be all, Mr. Van Hoff - -
Richard White, Carson's partner, was
older than Carlson; a gaunt very tall man
with the cool mpersonal eyes of banker
He'd lived there for less than year, he
said, moving in after the death of his wife.
He'd known Mrs. Venner only casually; had
made third at dinner with her and Carlson
on two occasions; that was all.
she and MIR. LARSON were good TRENDS!
''OH, YES. thought at one time they would
probably be married. Then young Van Hoff
started beauing her about, and Charles saw
her less frequently
DO you think Van Hoff's attentions were
the only reason for the breakdown in their
relations?"
White looked embarrassed. We'll -. not
entirely. My partner -"
"Yes?" Bill prodded, as White laced and
unlaced his long pale fingers nervously and
stared at the floor between his feet.
This is going to ruin u.s." White said in
Evening star., 1946-02-03

dltd pal tld1iy opSiiSo liz SNn
under the stress of their conver-
sation, and anxious as he was to
get away from her, he had
lodged inside and closed the
door without removing the key"
"Oh, God" whispered Carl
son. That explains it, them"
''PART of it," Bill said grimly.
The keys gave the killer the
idea he needed to build upon. He
took a chance "a very small
chance at that hour of the morn
ing. He. unlocked Mr.. Carlson's
door, pocketed the keys, and car
ried the body into the room of
Mr.. Carlson's apartment -
knowing, from having listened to
the conversation in the hallway,
that Mr.. Carlson had been drink
ing, and undoubtedly would fall
almost Immediately into a drunk
en- stupor.
only a few details were left
to attend to then. The killer
withdrew Mrs. Venner's own let
teropener mthe wound. .andin-
serted Mr.. Carlson's. He put the
keys in the pocket of Mr.. Carl
sons trousers. Then he came
back here, washed this smooth
brass stiletto very, very thor
oughly, dried it, and replaced it
on the desk. He took the gun
from her = you'll notice the
Evening star., 1946-02-03

partner -. He shook his head. We're
finished. I'm finished. And I'm too old to start
over again.
How long have you known about this un-
fortunate investment, Mr. White?"
For several months. Ever since Mrs.
Venner became concerned about her money.
faction from Charles 1880 assuming, of course.
that the money had been invested through
the firm had to tell her that her money
had not been so invested"
And what did she say to that?'
She flew into rage. Mrs Venner was
very handsome woman. She had been pam
Evening star., 1946-02-03

pered, spoiled, by men. In some
respects, a . a hard woman. BY
that | mean one not likely to be
in the least concerned about the
feelings of Others. And | think
she loved money more than any
thing"
Tell me about last night"
suggested Bill. How did you
spend the evening, Mr.. White?"
Quite as usual. | read the
papers thoroughly, and listened
to the late news on the radio.
Then | went to bed and read
until about midnight. Then |
went to sleep"
you did not hear your part
ner and Mrs. Venner come in?
You didn't hear them talking?
MIR Carlson says that she was
talking quite >. vehemently."
''l'M SORRY; | heard nothing at
all"
Bill Tipped shut his notebook.
Mr. White" he asked sud-
denly, what do you think hap
pened last night?"
What can a man think? 1t
seems to me, much as / hate to
say it, that Charles has done
everything but :. confess. He
denies he killed her of course,
but everything else "
He's in a bad spot Bill
nodded gravely -.
Find anything, Micky?" Bill nov
Micky Dwyer, the tingerprint ma
his head, Nothing of any value. l
wasting my time; I'm showing"
Not yet" said Bill. Stick arou
we're going visiting"
There were four apartments in IL
of the building; on one side. Carlso
Whites; on the other, Van Hoff's a
Nenner'S One end of the hall was d.
with wider passage leading from it a
angle. At the other end were the WI
Venner apartments.
Mrs. Nenner's apartment was very
sive, very feminine Bill started diggil
There were papers in the slant-tC
but nothing interesting. A few bills
personal letters. an announcement of
fall showing from an exclusive woman
But in a-drawer he found a little gol'
automatic.
Pretty little package of sudden
he commented, picking up the weapol
pencil thrust through the trigger guard
it over, Micky And while you're at
her desk set too"
The rest of the apartment yielded I
The bed had not been slept in; the 70
in perfect order, including the close
their racks of coats and suits and dres
array of perky hats, and the dozen or
of shoes in their racks.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Beale, Jr.,
and young daughter Elaine of Arl-
ington, Va, spent Sunday with Mr..
Beale's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Beale. Included among the
guests of the day was Mr.. and
Mrs. Spencer 10y of Browingsville.
Mrs. Leslie Frye gave party
Monday night at her home in hon
or of the birthdays of her husband
and of Mrs. Richard Frye. Among
the guests were Mrs. Ernest Beale,
Mr.. Pete Bowers, Miss Phyllis
Demory, Lloyd Wayne, and Mr..
and Mrs. Lilbern Demory.
Mrs. Charles Fox left last week
for Neptune Beach, Jacksonville,
Fla, where she will spend few
weeks.
Miss Martha Robertson is spend
ing a week with her father, Mr..
w. ID. Robertson who is improving
rapidly.
/ Mrs. Sylvester Reed entertained
with dinner on Sunday. Her
guests were Mrs. Mabel Brown of
Forot Howard, Md, Mrs. Daisy
Martin and Mr.. Joseph Reed of
Washington, Mrs. Marjorie Bur
dette of Gaithersburg, and Miss
Agnes Reed Of Westmore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard S. Abel
of Frederick Avenue, have with
them for the winter Mr.. Abel's
mother.
Bird class Petty Officer Elmer
Fletcher has had his leave curtail-
ed and has returned to his ship,
the submarine Ramona. This is
the latest submarine built and
will make a Good Will World Trip
before returning to the States.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sacco form
erly of Frostburg, Md. have rented
an apartment of Mrs. Edgar John
son. Mr.. Sacco will teach the
fourth grade here this year. He
taught in Garrett County before
joining the Service. He received
his honorable discharge in October.
Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Ewell
visited their son Lynch in Balti-
more Sunday.
Sergeant James Burke has re-
ceived his honorable discharge
lately. He wears ribbons for the
American Theatre, the Asiatic-
Pacific with two stars, the Good
Conduct and Victory Metals and
the Air Medal with cluster. He
and his wife and young James
Michael will live in Gaithersburg.
He has accepted a position with
Eastern Air Lines.
Mrs. Henry Wells is entertain
ing with a birthday party this
afternoon at her home in honor
of her young son, Johnny.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-01-24
Rockville Fire Dept.
Chatter

Two liberal donations have been
received recently by the Rockville
Volunteer Fire Department. One
check, from Mr.. Charles Welt, was
in appreciation Of the quick re-
Spouse made by the department in
distinguishing two fires within six
weeks in dis house on Middle Lane.
The other check was accompanied
by letter from Miss Rebecca
Fields in which she said, II wish
to express my sincere appreciation
for the generous service performed
by three of the firemen in giving
blood for my aunt, Mrs. Warfield.
] did not know the young men who
came to the hospital, but | am GER
tainly grateful to them. One can
not pay for services Of that kind,
but please accept the enclosed
check as contribution to the many
needs of the Fire Department.
think you perform a noble wcrk".
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-01-24
G S5S In5P
MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Walter J. Collins, recently re-
turned from overseas duty with the
American Red Cross to become
Fund Raising Consultant for East
ern Area Headquarters, will be the
speaker at the annual meeting of
the Montgomery County Chapter
on Wednesday, January 80, at 8
P. NJ, in the Woman's Club of
Chevy Chase. Mr.. Collins talk will
precede the business meeting of
the Chapter at which certificates
for "meritorious personal service"
will be presented by the retiring
chairman, Major L. L. Eye, u. S.
M. C. RID, to the Chapter officers,
chairman of committees, and men,
bers OF the Board who have con-
tributed 1000 hours or more to
Red Cross work during the period
Of the war. Certificates will be dis
tributed to other workers through
their respective chairmen and
Branches.
Election of officers for the COM
ing Year VIII concluoe the meeting.
The Maryland Meeting ~
Mrs. James II. Nolan, recently
appointed chairman of the Red
Cross Drive in the county, will re-
present the Chapter at conference
of Maryland Red Cross Chapters
at the Lord Baltimore Hotel tomor-
row, Friday, January 25.
New Hours for Blood Bank
With whole blood needed to speed
the recovery of hundreds of men
still suffering war injuries, the
Blood Bank at the U. S. Naval
Hospital announces that it will be
open Wednesday afternoon, from
/ to a, and Wednesday evenings
from to 9, for the convenience of
those who have not been able to
donate blood at the hours Of $3.50
to IL Mondays through Fridays. In
upper Montgomery County call
Mrs. Nolan at Rockville 12-J-3.
! For groups of 5 or more donors
the Motor Corps will arrange
transportation through Mrs. Car
roll Sager, Wi. 8753 who is in
charge of transportation.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-01-24
Wilson : Banks

Miss Margaret Elizabeth Wilson
daughter of Mrs. Bessie Wilson of
Petersburg, Va, became the bride
January 18th of Captain Roland
Linthicum Banks, Jr., son of Mr..
and Mrs. Roland Banks of Rock
vile. The ceremony was performed
in the Lincoln Chapel of the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church,
in Washington.
Given in marriage by her uncle,
Mr.. S. B. Calneall, Petersburg, the
bride was attired in a delphinium
blue dress and wore a corsage of
orchids. Her sister, Miss Mary
Wilson was maid of honor anG
wore dress of dusty rose crepe.
Mr.. William Muncaster of Will
mington, Del, was best man fol
Capt. Banks. Major Wood and 1t
Jack Clark We're the ushers.
Following the ceremony the
young couple left for a wedding
trip to New York.
The bride is a graduate of Ma.
olson College, Harrisonburg, Va
Capt. Banks, a graduate of the
University of Virginia, served in
the European Theater with the 9th
Air Force for three years. He was
commanding officer of bombing
group.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-01-24

Bill Burrows is glad to report
that "old Chief Wolfy Wilson" is
out again. The boys are very
glad to see him responding to
calls once more.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-01-24


The Woman's Guild of Ascension
Church met at the home of Mrs.
Gwen Kirkman on Wednesday
January 18th. Officers for the
coming year were selected. Mrs.
L. M. Griffith. Jr., was elected
president and Mrs. Gwen Kirkman,
secretary-treasurer. After a busi-
ness meeting, the society enjoyed
N social hour.
Mrs. r. j. Drummer entertained
Mrs. VIM. McBain and Mrs. Ar
thur Ewell at luncheon on Thurs
day Of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Mills are
spending a few weeks in Lake
Wales, Florida.
Pentalpha Chapter No. 38, o,
E. s., elected Miss Mary Jane
Reed as Associate Conductress
last Friday night. After the cleo
ton Miss Reed was installed in
her new Office and at the same
time Miss Lucille Barnett was in
stalled as Electa and Miss Edith
Barnett was installed as Ruth. The
new Matron, Mrs. Mollie w.
Christie presided over the meeting.
The Rev. and Mrs. Herman Will
son had as weekend guest Mr..
Carlton Wordsworth Of Baltimore.
They entertained at dinner on Sat-
urday evening in honor of Mr..
Wordsworth. Other guests included
Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Mayhem of
Washington.
On January 18th the monthly
party was held at the Methodist
Home. For the benefit of those
not acquainted with the custom,
all those having birthdays during
the month sit at the same table
at dinner where the rest of the
Home guests honor them. This
month there were eight honored,
with Mr.. William Van SAINT of Bal
timore, Md. the Oldest with ninty-
FIVE years to his credit. DIR. and
Mrs. Register also celebrated their
b3d wedding anniversary on that
bay. Guide Brothers sent flowers
with corsage for each lady and
boutonnieres for the men. There
was, of course ice cream and cake
to complete the party.
The Young People of the First
Methodist Church of Hyattsville
will entertain the Folk of the
Home on Friday evening.
The Girl Scout and the Boy
Scout troops of Gaithersburg took
part in the program presented to
the PTA Monday night, and the
Boy and Girl band rendered few
selections. The Committee on the
Gaithersburg War Memorial also
gave a report on the progress of
the Recreational Center.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-01-24
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Hancock : Palmer

Miss Jeanne Frances Hancock,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Alexan-
der X. Hancock of Takoma Park
and Mr.. John L. Palmer, son of
Mrs. Ruth L. Palmer of Silver
Spring were married in the TAX
oma Lutheran Church on January
26th at 3 P. M. The Rev. j. Ad-
rian Pfeffer offiiciated. The bride,
given in marriage by her father,
wore gray suit with fuchsia
hat. She was attended by her two
sisters, Mrs. Edward A. Hollmuel-
Ter of New York was matron of
honor and Miss Charlotte Han
cock was bridesmaid.
Mr.. Raymond R. Moss was best
man and the ushers were Mr.. Rich.
ard Richardson and Mr.. Edward
A. Holkmueller. Following tbs
ceremony, reception was held at
the home of the brides aunt, Mrs,
Raymond R. Moss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer are both
graduates of Montgomery Blair
High School. Mrs. Palmer is a
senior at the Maryland Institute
Of Art and Design in Baltimore.
Mr.. Palmer was recently diseiharg-
ed from the ARMY after serving
% months overseas in China and
India. The young couple will
make their home in Silver Spring
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-01-24

Members of the Southern States
Cooperative boards of directors and
advisory boards for the organiza-
tons agencies in Carroll, Mont
gomery, and Frederick counties
will hold their annual Regional
Board Conference in the Francis
Scott Key hotel, Frederick, Tues
day evening, January 20, at 1880
o'clock.
d. G. Harry, Pylesville will
preside and lead a discussion. The
Report of Management" will be
presented by w. G. Wysor, Rich
mond, Va, General Manager. Dis
trict Manager P. f. Mullinix will
review the farm supply outlook.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-01-24

states. Today Maryland is in COM
petition with New Hampshire,
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New
York, New Jersey, Delaware,
West Virginia and Florida. 1t is
important horsemen favor Mary
land tracks if Maryland is to at
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-01-24
Army Doctors

More than 5000 young medical
officers, trained under the Army's
Specialized Training Program, will
be called to active duty on July LIST
to take the places of Medical Corps
officers who are eligible for dis
charge, according to the War De-
partment. The AsTP graduates are
taking internships and occupying
RESIDENCES in civilian hospitals at
the present time.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-01-24
Quiz For MdrYlonders
Answer to Question I:

H According to survey, the aver.
age Marylander who attends the
races is man or woman 35 years
old, a church member with an up.
1 per-middle class income. He or she
goes to the races on the average
\ Of once year. Maryland's racing
patron prefers high class racing
to cheap racing, enjoys distance
racing more than sprints. Mary
ianders, enjoy an occasional Holt
day watching good horses run. II
they went only to gamble, they
I would go not just once a year ano
they would not show a preference
for the finest racing. Truth is, they
like high class racing simply be.
cause otis fun"
Answer to Question 2:
H How much disqualification car
you buy for one million dollars q
year? That's what Maryland's
four Racing Associations con-
tribute each year to your taxes
that support Maryland State
Hospitals. Maryland racing is
doing it's share by contributing
money you would otherwise have
to pay through official taxes.
Answer to Question 9:
1t is important to Maryland tax
payers that Maryland hold its
place in racing against other
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-01-24
Farm Loan AssO.
To Meet January 30

The Annual Stockholders meet
ing of the Western Maryland Ma
tional Farm Loan Association will
be held on Wednesday, January
80, 1916 at IL o'clock noon at the
Hungerford Tavern, Rockville, Md.
A representative from the Federal
Land Bank of Baltimore will be
present and an interesting pro-
gram is anticipated.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-01-24
Mason AlInutt

Christ Church, Rockville, was the
scene of the wedding on Saturday,
of Miss Wilaelmina Leigh Almutt,
daughter of Mrs. Claude V. All
mutt and the late Mr.. Allnutt of
Rockville, and Mr.. Theodore Simp-
son Mason, Jr., son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Mason, also of
Rockville. The Rev. G.. Freeland
Peter officiated at the a O'Clock
ceremony. A reception was held at
the home of the brides mother for
the family and a few friends i'm
mediately following the ceremony.
Given in marriage by her
brother, Mr.. Henry c. Allnutt, the
bride wore white satin gown
with a circular train and a finger
tip veil draped from coronet
of seed pearls. Her bouquet was
of white camellias.
Mrs. Joseph A. McMenamin of
Washington, was matron of honor
for her sister, wearing a French
blue gown with royal blue acces-
series and carrying red roses. Mr..
William R. Mason was best man
for his brother. Mr.. E. Wexford
Mason and Mr.. John Dawson were
the ushers.
Upon returning from their we'd
ding trip, Mr.. and Mrs. Mason will
make their home for the present
with Mr.. Mason's parents. Olt of
town guests included Mr.. and Mrs.
Wexford Mason of Philadelphia,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Underwood
and Mr.. and Mrs. Reeves Hart of
Stamford, Conn, Mrs. R. L. With
row of Richmond, Mrs. Hugh John
ston of Portsmouth, Va, and Mrs.
Mary Plaskett of Upperville, Va.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1946-01-24

On Sunday morning, January 20
at 1870 A. M, the fire department
made the longest run it has ever
nade, going to the home of Mr..
Parsons at Whites Ferry, where
ire had broken out in a mantel-
piece and in the flooring. The
round trip run was AZ miles.