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Bernice O’Connor – Cigarette girl shooting

Bernice O’ Connor described as petite and comely shot and killed her ex-husband, Edward O’Connor.  O’Connor had jimmied his way into her kitchen using a screwdriver on a small service door, shortly after 4:00 am, July 31, 1930.  She jumped Read more…

By cwisdom@scandalsandsweets.com, 1 year1 year ago
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Peach Melba Dump Cake – Easy and Delicious

Peach Melba Dump Cake is so easy to make! No bowls, just a measuring cup and a measuring spoon! Everything is dumped into the cake pan! I have always loved peaches and raspberries and this is the perfect pairing! Serve Read more…

By cwisdom@scandalsandsweets.com, 1 year1 year ago
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Coconut Candy Bar Cookies

Coconut Candy Bar Cookies are another of my mother’s creations! She thought that Coconut Macaroons were kind of blah… So she decided to spice them up, and what better to make something more delicious than chocolate! These Macaroons have finely Read more…

By cwisdom@scandalsandsweets.com, 1 year1 year ago
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Sue’s Texas Sheet Cake

My cousin Sue always brings a Texas Sheet Cake to our family dinners. It is a rich chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and oh so easy to make. It’s made in a jelly roll pan! On sale! Meyer Lemon Cookbook Read more…

By cwisdom@scandalsandsweets.com, 1 year1 year ago
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Esther Pepitone Albano – one of my heros

About a month after your new husband goes missing there is a knock on the door.  You and your 18-year-old niece go and answer the door.  It’s your missing husband’s former partner, he strong arms his way in the door Read more…

By cwisdom@scandalsandsweets.com, 1 year1 year ago
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Esther and the Axeman

This post may contain affiliate links.  That means if you click and buy, I may receive a small commission (at zero cost to you!) Please see my full Disclosure Policy for details. First the Axeman New Orleans in 1918-1919 was held captive Read more…

By cwisdom@scandalsandsweets.com, 1 year1 year ago
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Annette’s Coconut Squares

This post may contain affiliate links.  That means if you click and buy, I may receive a small commission (at zero cost to you!) Please see my full Disclosure Policy for details. On Sale! Meyer Lemon Cookbook eBook! Coconut Squares are my Read more…

By cwisdom@scandalsandsweets.com, 1 year1 year ago
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Nana’s Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

This post may contain affiliate links.  That means if you click and buy, I may receive a small commission (at zero cost to you!) Please see my full Disclosure Policy for detail On Sale! Meyer Lemon Cookbook eBook! One year at Christmas, Read more…

By cwisdom@scandalsandsweets.com, 1 year1 year ago
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Mabel Champion – The end of the Story

Part Two So, what about Ausley?  In April 1923, Ausley is re-captured in Omaha.  He was using the alias of Albert Ohse and has an unknown woman with him.  He writes a letter to Mabel telling her how much he Read more…

By cwisdom@scandalsandsweets.com, 1 year1 year ago
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Mabel Champion – The Sphinx

Part One Imagine driving in a car in 1922 from Indianapolis to Cleveland all in one day.  You’re tired, you’re hungry and your friends suggest you go out to dinner.  So, you head to Downing’s restaurant in Cleveland.  Your husband’s Read more…

By cwisdom@scandalsandsweets.com, 1 year1 year ago

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