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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1932
Page
7
In a New York style note from August 31, velvet and ribbon hats lead fall fashion. Burgundy frappe velvet turbans feature fuchsia feather bows, cabochon necklaces, and matching veils, with gold and silver combs at the sides. The piece urges modish tilts and notes Paris trends seen by American women.
Mona Townsend, recently widowed, schemes to secure a share of the Townsend fortune through a marriage arranged by her employer and her secretary Lottie. Barry Townsend, rumored in South America with Steve Saccarelli, is pursued by Celeste a sixteen year old girl who proclaims love as Mona seeks reconciliation and fortune share.
Mona and Lottie pursue Barry to Holiday Island after learning from Celeste that he bought Holiday Island. They plan to charter a plane from Port of Spain, search for the missing man, and hide Celeste’s portrait with urgency as officers close in. The detail-laden scene shifts between quays, a dance at an aquatic club, and a port of Spain hotel. Bud Moran appears in Port of Spain as a clue.
Newly named Italian ambassador to Ragland appears among a list of appointments. The compilation includes various titles and roles with cryptic clues and cross references, suggesting a puzzle or puzzle-like page from a newspaper.
A narrator consoles Ronald in a high tension moment as he braces to stay behind while others pursue a dangerous rescue. Aunt Madge coordinates steps with Lillian and a nurse as fear and suspense mount over whether the rescue will succeed and when Mrs Brixton will awaken.
The narrator notes a deadline and a heated outburst by a man who tried to erase evidence. He descends to a strained appearance while a warning to Mary shifts the momentum as they move with Ron Ald present.
The Athens Messenger Pattern Department offers pattern 2417 for sizes 14 to 40 with step by step diagrams. Includes instructions and fabric yardage, price fifteen cents per pattern, mail orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department New York City. The 32 page fashion catalog features Anne Adams designs for morning afternoon evening and kiddie patterns, catalog price fifteen cents, combined with pattern twenty five cents.
Advice on hand care promotes warm water over hot, mild soap, thorough drying, and lotion. It prescribes grooming steps like pushing back cuticles, avoiding folded wrists, and presenting palms up for grace and youthful appearance.
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