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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1934

Page

5

Mail Mysteries Strain Noel Veritzen Honeymoon Ties

Aunt Madge and Harriet monitor letters from Noel and Mary to avoid angering Philip Veritzen. They devise a Machiavellian plan to hide replies, ensuring a letter arrives before any news reaches him while awaiting Mary’s heartfelt note from the farm.

Madge Philip Mary Noel Philip Veritzen

Slimming frock promises illusion over effect and style

The ad touts a double-breasted pointed neckline frock with long center seam and surplice closure, claiming it slenders appearance though it has no real figure effect. It lists sizes 36 to 48 with fabric needs and includes illustrated sewing instructions and pattern book offers.

Be Happy Place Members Would Treat Others with Kindness

Dorothy Dix argues families misread happiness by treating spouses and children as puppets or machines. She urges adults to respect grown children as intelligent beings, share decisions on food and routines, and avoid constant nagging for a peaceful home life.

Dorothy DIX

Second Family Reunion Held On Anniversary

The Blackwell family marked its second annual reunion and the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Blackwell at E. A. Dartt’s home near Pratts Fork. Relatives gathered from San Antonio Dallas Columbus Marietta Dover Athens Charleston and local Pratts Fork members attended.

Blackwell B. F. Blackwell E. A. Dartt Pratts Fork San Antonio Texas George O’brien Nora Taylor Dallas E. W. O'Brien Jean D. E. Grimes Martha Lee Jack Jim Carol Maryanna Millard Griffin Dale O'Brien Sue Culler Ray Ruffing Columbus O. Blackwell Lloyd Blackwell Lewis Moore Bobby Billy Walter Herzig David Paul Laub Hilda Marietta Nora Jean Raymond Blackwell Russell Dover E. W. Jones Dorothy Emerson Pearl Louise Wayne Wingett Thomas Carlos Wilson Athens Charleston W. Va

Hostess Party at 27 Central Avenue entertain s guests

Miss Helen Nichols hosted a lawn party at her home 27 Central Avenue Friday evening assisted by Miss Esther Cokenougher. Lawn gliders chairs and lanterns set the scene as ice cream and cake were served to guests including Miss Jane Marquis Miss Hwa Ayers Miss Golda Ayers Miss Mary Margaret Picker ing Athens and Miss Irene McVay Albany plus Bob Gilson Bert Coss George Kilpatrick Edred Grimes Athens Harold Luckett Albany and Mr and Mrs Lee Beasley.

Helen Nichols Esther Cokenougher Central Avenue Jane Marquis Hwa Ayers Golda Ayers Mary Margaret Pickering Athens Irene McVay Albany Bob Gilson Bert Coss George Kilpatrick Edred Grimes Harold Luckett Lee Beasley

Psychic Researcher Puzzle Clues From Moon to Rome

The fragmented puzzle lists definitions and wordplay clues across numbers 4 to 59, covering themes from ancient Rome to wireless discoveries and various common words. The vertical section adds miscellaneous hints and a final note on inquiry.

Ancient Rome

Mixed influences in literary and promotional efforts

The Stars Say predicts a day of mixed influence with possible gains in publishing publicity and promotion but threats of obstacles delays or disappointment. Illness or bereavement may affect those with May birthdays while a born child should be versatile clever studious and prepared to overcome business obstacles.

Genevieve Kemble

Windstorm Twists Historic Arscott House on Congress Street

The old Arscott house, over a century old on South Congress Street, was twisted by a windstorm and has leaned since. Built by early Stedman and later renamed for many families, it changed hands several times and now faces uncertain future after recent sale to M. D. Hughes. no plans announced.

Arscott House Arscott Congress Street Palmer House Palmer tSedman Abel Stedman Vermont Stedman William 8. Stedman Carl Porter William Stedman Wu- Wan S. Stetman Fred Hackman Lizzie Hackman Robert Arscott Allen Ezra Walker

Civil War Veterans Attend Funeral In Hebbardsville

The death of Frank Bolin last week leaves two Civil War veterans in Lee Township John P. Coe aged ninety three and Elias H. Stratton aged ninety one Both attended Bolin’s funeral as honorary pallbearers and stood by the grave as a bugler sounded tape at Hebbardsville cemetery

Lee Township John P. Coe Elias H. Stratton Mr. Bolin Hebbardsville

Old English style liquor pitcher among Pickering antiques

A long list of Pickering family heirlooms displays old English taste. The collection centers on a rosewood upright piano, a mahogany dresser over a century old, a 100 year old mahogany pedestal table, and a lavender gold white keepsake pitcher linked to Cornelius Coryell and Washington’s Delaware crossing.

Joseph L. Pickering S. High Street Cornelius Coryell Coryell Ferry Delaware River Washington Delaware Coryell Trenton Mrs. Pickering Pickering Mr. Pickering Putnam Marietta Anne Pickering

Sharpsburg Marietta Couple Are Married

A quiet Thursday evening wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs B E Armstrong Sharpsburg joined Mrs Mary Edith Armstrong and Mr Virgil Van Fossen Marietta in a single ring ceremony read by Rev W H Long Mt Mormon United Brethren Church. The couple were attended by the groom s sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Oren Cheeseman Marietta. A wedding supper followed for the newlyweds the Cheesemans Rev Long and bride s immediate family. The bride has worked at Barth s Confectionery Marietta and the groom at Pure Ice Cream Co Marietta. They will live at 100 Sacra Via Marietta O.

B. E. Armstrong Sharpsburg Mary Edith Armstrong Cheeseman Rev. Long Barth Marietta Pure Ice Cream Company van Fossen Sacra Via

Fresh Cocoanut Dishes Offer Simple Tropical Flavor

Old favorites revived with fresh cocoanut. Tomato curry with bananas and coconut milk, rice, and shredded coconut. cocoanut tapioca pudding with apples. baked chicken with coconut milk and green pepper. Easy, versatile dishes for everyday dining.

Breakfast and luncheon and dinner menu items

A dated menu lists breakfast foods such as baked cereal cream soft toast milk and coffee. Luncheon items include tomato and peanut flavored dish. Dinner features hors d oeuvres eggs beets and various sides with peaches and coffee.

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