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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1934

Page

7

Birthday lockbox plans stir family tensions

Marion’s birthday opens a grandmother’s lockbox as Carolyn Ronald and Bob are invited, while Sam Brixton pushily seeks attendance. Harriet warns Marion’s health may force cancellation. Dicky vows to manage safeguards and shield Lillian from Brixton. Lee Chow’s precarious condition adds urgency to the gathering.

Marion Harriet Dicky Lil Carolyn Ronald Bob Sam Brixton Helena Samuel Brixton Lee Chow

Stop Puppy Love Then and Now

Dorothy Dix warns against early marriages urging parents to teach children about real costs of marriage. She cites 16 and 17 year olds marrying, shows dangers of drunken spouses, and emphasizes preparing youth to make responsible choices to avoid tragic outcomes.

Dorothy DIX Pix Camisi Marria

Notable nativity and a congressman’s report in Columbus

The piece notes Aubrey Beardsley as a notable nativity and reports from Columbus that Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins filed expenses totaling 377.25 for winning the Tenth District renomination. The astrology section warns of a dynamic planetary influence bringing upheaval and potential opportunity amid fraud risks.

Jenkins Files Columbus Thomas A. Jenkins Ironton Republican

National Flag Puzzle Answer and Clues

A collection of numbered clues and word fragments covering themes from flags to natural powers, with references to political parties and various everyday terms. The postscript hints at a puzzle solution and a list of items ranging from limb to deity.

Autumn Blouse Patterns Stir Fashion from Paris

Reports from Paris promise a bold blouse season with two Anne Adams patterns. Pattern 1947 offers a tailored look with a slim collar and faux front opening, while Pattern 1892 suits satin or crepe with a soft line. Sizes listed. yardage specified for size 16. instructions included.

Paris Anne Adams Anne Adams Pattern Book Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Divinity and Coffee Dessert Ideas from a Candy Recipe

A vintage note on dessert pairings with divinity and coffee, detailing a coconut cherry divinity recipe and chocolate cream rolls. The divinity method uses two sugar syrups and beaten egg whites, folded with coconut and cherries, then baked lightly. Chocolate wafer rolls with whipped cream offer a quick, elegant alternative.

Liquid diet plan to shed pounds after vacation

A three day liquid diet is suggested with doctor approval. Consume fruit juices milk thin clear soup and tomato juice and drink eight glasses water daily. Afterward switch to regular foods, avoid fried or starchy items and desserts, and add vegetables. Include daily bending exercises to target the waist.

Breakfast to dinner menu with coconut dessert notes

A dated menu outlines a four meal plan with breakfast luncheon and dinner options. It includes cider cereal bacon cornmeal muffins chowder stuffed celery plum pie milk tea and many side dishes. Instructions suggest rolling coconut squares in toast and substituting chopped nuts for coconut.

Youth Accused in Labatt Kidnapping Case

Edward Chard, 22, faces penitentiary terms in London Ontario after aiding the ransom attempt in the Labatt kidnapping. He allegedly tried to extort 5000 dollars for Labatt’s release, as the kidnap gang appears to have vanished.

Edward Chard John 8. Labatt Chard London Ont

Local People Note Weekend Visits and House Moves

Floyd Wilson plans to move into the Dave McElroy property with Mrs. McElroy joining them. Miss Lyda Mae Pearson visited her sister Mrs. Ed Griffith at Letart for Thursday and Friday. Maxine Bailey stayed with Margaret Oliver Thursday night and Friday. Elwyn Torrence of Delaware visited grandmother Mrs. R. E. Torrence for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Baum of Bremen visited Mrs. R. E. Torrence. Mr. and Mrs. R. Bailey hosted Sunday guests. Edward Bailey and Frank Bailey attended a Sunday School picnic at the Bashan School grove. Hoyt Yates and two sons from Fostoria and Mrs. Mollie Wilson of Laurel Cliff visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rose. Alma Slater and son visited Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lawrence on Sunday. Ralph Tucker and brother hov Tucker from Chil neothe visiting their mother Mrs. Anna Tucker.

Floyd Wilson Dave McElroy R. Bailey Edward Bailey Frank Bailey Bashan School Hoyt Yates Fostoria Mollie Wilson Laurel Cliff J. C. Rose Alma Slater Bert Lawrence Ralph Tucker Chil- Neothe Anna Tucker Brother Hov. Tucker

Local Social Notes From Harrisonville Area to Pomeroy

Mrs. Ben Farnoff and two children of Columbus visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dell Dye. Henry Mayhew’s house is being painted by Earl Genheimer. Glen Gotschall and daughter of Columbus attend a funeral in town. Dale Barnhart and son of Pomeroy visit with the Douglases. Mable Chase and son of New Holland visit Mr. and Mrs. Mark Chase. Dana Turner travels to Akron for her father Luther Carsey’s death. Eva Ash stays with Jeanette Ash at Downington. Sue Haning visits her daughter Mrs. Carl Chase. Howard Clark Lena Jordan spend Sunday at Buckeye Lake for the regatta. John Jewell of Columbus visits his father Dell Jewell. W. E. Hull and S. F. Howery guests of Harry Snyder in Pomeroy. Henry Wyatt and mother move belongings to Athens.

Henry Mayhew Earl Genheimer Glen Gotschall Columbus Mabel Winn Dale Barnhart Pomeroy Mark Douglas Mable Chase New Holland Mark Chase Dana Turner Akron Luther Carsey Eva Ash Downington Jeanette Ash Sue Haning Carl Chase Howard Clark Lena Jordan Buckeye Lake John Jewell Ing Dell Jewell W. E. Hull S. F. Howery Harry Snyder Henry Wyatt John Wyatt Athens

Picnic crowds from town and Murrayaville trek to Clover Farm Park

About seventy residents from here and Murrayaville attended the Clover Farm Stores picnic at Moxahala Park Sunday. Clara Swan, a clerk in New York Central Railroad offices in Cleveland, spent a day at home. Mr and Mrs James Blake and son returned to East Liverpool after a visit with relatives. Mr and Mrs Timothy Coffey and two children Marion stayed with Mrs Coffey's parents. Lyle Powell, previously a guest here, returned to Bradbury after weeks with relatives.

Murrayaville Moxahala Park Clover Farm Clara Swan New York Central Railroad Cleveland James Blake and East Liverpool Timothy Coffey Marion

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