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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1930
Page
7
A telephone operator interrupts a tense morning as Edith defies orders to contact Dicky. Mary vanishes then is found at the Underwoods with Noel, sharing a quiet moment with an apparent sweetheart, while the narrator wrestles anger and suspicion. (Continued Tomorrow.)
The Athens Messenger presents a 15 cent Practical Pattern by Anne Adams featuring a chic dress with a standing collar and flared front. It is adaptable to crepe chiffon velvet or marocain with trims in various shades. sizes 16 through 42 available with yardage and full instructions.
In New York on August 21, 1930 Ames Parrish highlights fall travel and informal coats. Tweed mixtures, soft blends, and rich blues greens and tans define the season. Styles feature dropped shoulders raglan sleeves and kimono sleeves with fur trim options for women.
Mr. Parrish reports from Paris on fashion trends seen at Davis Cup week. Blue dominates palettes with navy and gray tones, ample prints, and sleeveless chiffons. Lucien Lelong unveils long silhouettes with hip fullness, and Patou features tunics and Grecian evening wear. Schiaparelli favors black and white with mesh yokes, leather accents appear, and hats show sweeping lines.
Tomorrow Amos Parrish will sketch and ready stylish suits for men. The local tailor promises sharp cuts and lasting fabrics, inviting patrons to view new designs and place orders at his shop.
A shadow-children group encounters a tin-winged butterfly from a country beyond the wall. It longs to fly but is weakened by being wheeled and lacking honey. The kids lift its wings to help it fly, venturing toward its homeland through a misty wall.
A vintage ad touts Zemo as an all-purpose antiseptic and itch reliever. It promises quick relief for rashes bites ivy poisoning sunburn and dermatitis with a safe invisible formula priced at 35c 60c or 1.00 depending on size.
A healthful citrus piece notes grapefruit or pomelo as a rich source of vitamins A B and C and minerals. It recommends storing in a cool dry place such as a household refrigerator and discards fruit showing blue mold decay promptly to prevent rapid spoilage.
Two women discuss marriage and divorce by the sea. One who lost her divorce tells how Stan’s affairs and a Reno settlement left her lonely and adrift, while the other who kept her marriage envies seeming freedom but fears recurrent troubles with her partner Joe.
Eighth grade graduates from Athens County schools will hold commencement next Wednesday in Alamont Memorial Hall at Ohio University with Dr R R G Jones of Cleveland as speaker. The event, part of the county teachers institute, includes an orchestra directed by Prof C Apt and a diploma presentation followed by a reception. Wednesday morning graduates will attend a matinee at the Mafentte Theater.
An all day meeting with a basket dinner will be held at Dowler Ridge School next Sunday August 24. Trev. Mrs. Kimmey of Athens will preach.
Frank and Frank FF Melligan guardians of Phyllis Jean Melligan filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court claiming Ada Ervin unlawfully possesses a diamond ring in a gold Tiffany mounting valued at 260 dollars and seeking 25 dollars in damages.
In Columbus the Seiota River claimed two girls, Winifred Meadows age 10 and Virginta Dingman age 11, when one tried to rescue the other. A 16 year old, Hazel Webb, witnessed the event and summoned aid.
Three men were under arrest in Columbus today over an alleged plot to embezzle nugget and leaf gold from Aulds Inc jewelry manufacturers. The suspects faced questioning as authorities pursued further leads in the case.
Propitious planetary alignments predict a stimulating day for employment, new ventures, and finances. Some anxiety over letters may cause impulsive behavior. those born on this day are ambitious and likely to rise in favored positions.
John Hollendorner, 24, a transient, appeared in city court in Vincennes Indiana charged with stealing an automobile from a garage behind Dr G Moore's residence. He said he acted to “get even” after being refused food. He was referred to the state reformatory for one to nineteen years.
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