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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1933

Page

7

Mystery Girl Identified as King’s Final Visitor

Reporters learn Denise Lang identified blond prisoner linked to Tracy King’s death. McNeal pushes for a confession from the unnamed woman who visited King’s rooms at nine o’clock the night of the murder, while Bannister questions the missing letters and motive.

Banit Bannister City Post Denise Lang Denise Lang Bannister McNeal Tracy King Evening Post Link Shelby Arms King’s Gainey King Miss X Missing Persons Bureau Sawyer

Pretty Frock Pattern Promotes Home Dressmaking

The Athens Messenger advertises Anne Adams pattern 1532 for dresses with adjustable waist and decorative sleeves in sizes 14 through 42. Pattern requires 338 yards of 36 inch fabric for size 16, price 15 cents plus 10 more to buy catalog with pattern. Address orders to Pattern Department New York City.

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

Masquerader and Bureau of Missing Persons At Ohio Majestic Court

In Ohio Majestic, The Masquerader with Ronald Colman unfolds a double role tale of identity and intrigue adapted by Estabrook and Hart. At the Ohio Theater, Bureau of Missing Persons stars Bette Davis and Pat O'Brien, a contrasting pair driven by a book by Ayres and Bird. Court notes crowding scenes in Hollywood as Master of Men filmed near steel mills, prompting police escorts for traffic control.

Ohio Bureau of Missing Persons Majestic COURT Ronald Colman Majestic Theater Colman Samuel Goldwyn Howard Estabrook Moss Hart John Hunter Booth First National Bette Davis Pat O'Brien Warner Bros Bette O’brien O'Brien Robert Presnell John H. Ayres New York Missing Persons Bureau Carol Bird Miss Davia Lewis 8. Stone Glenda Farrell Allen Jenkins Ruth Donnelly Hugh Herbert Alan Dinehart Roy del Ruth Hollywood Los Angeles Jack Holt Columbia Players Court Theater Curions

Unclear fragment hints at figures and upheavals

Fragmentary note mentions December 5 and upheavals with references to General Custer and a fighter. Lacks coherent events or names to form a clear news item.

Tension in the mansion over a balcony intruder

Avis Wavered pleads for comfort as Lillian and Hugh confront underlying unease about a possible marauder. Hugh tries to reassure her while wary Lillian warns that leaving the room could lead to serious consequences, and Avis remains afraid as plans to rest are proposed. (Continued tomorrow)

Avia Hugh Lillian Lilian Avis

Meat Loaf Recipe From Mrs McVay

Thanksgiving leftovers ideas include a meat loaf from Mrs. H. R. McVay of 158 North Congress Street. Grind smoked ham and veal, mix with eggs and bread crumbs, season, steam in a coffee can for three hours.

Annalee Wilder Weill H. R. McVay North Congress Street

Streets of Paris Arrives in Ohio Exposition Hall

In Cleveland crowds packed the Public Exposition hall to explore the Streets of Paris exhibit from the Chicago Century of Progress. The display recreated French boulevards with sidewalk cafes artists studios dance palaces and other attractions, drawing thousands to the event.

Cleveland Paris

Hunt for Slavers of Custer Battle Recalls Ashland Death

Ashland reports the death of Henry Futh 80 a veteran hunter who aided in pursuing the slavers of the Indians who massacred General George Custer. The obituary places Futh’s life in Ashland noting his involvement in early frontier clashes and the hunt that followed the 1876 battle.

Custer Ashland Henry Futh George Custer

Youthful and Chic Campus Fashion Preview

A brisk campus girl and business woman style note highlights a smart drop shoulder yoke a tiny collar and perky sleeves. Stitched pleats add lively animation ideal for home or work wear.

Pattern 1598 inspires mossy crepe frock with bengaline collar

The Muster pattern offers a simple sew with the Instructor as guide. It features options in mossy crepe, faille or wool and a contrasting bengaline collar. Sizes 12 14 16 18 available. Size 16 uses 33 8 yards 39 inch fabric and 3 8 yard contrast. Send 25 cents for catalog and pattern. Messenger Pattern Department 243

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

Glorifying Yourself Hair Care Advice By Alicia Hart

Daily brushing benefits all hair types. Use a brush with long flexible bristles and wash it with warm water and soap. Dry in the sun when possible and keep brushes separate in a drawer wrapped in oil paper. Wipe the brush after each use to prevent transferring dirt to the scalp.

Family gathers for Thanksgiving reunion in Albany

Mr and Mrs W E Jeffers hosted Thanksgiving with their children and grandchildren. Attending were Calvin Gorby and four children with Metta Jeffers of Crooksville, Lawrence Woodyard and two daughters from Columbus, Chase Jeffers and son, Reed Jeffers with two sons, William Cheadle and son from Albany. Also Clyde Mayfield of Clairton PA and Bur Ice of Albany joined.

Carpenter W. E. Jeffers Calvin Gorby Metta Jeffers Crooksville Lawrence Woodyard Columbus Chase Jeffera Reed Jeffera William Cheadle Albany Clyde Mayfield Clairton Bur Ice

Mrs Hyan Rees Dies at Home Near Nebo Church

Mrs Hyan Rees mother of Robert Rees of Bob Rees Motor Sales died at her Nebo Church area home Sunday afternoon after a short illness. She leaves a husband and son Aero Rees.

Gallipolis Hyan Rees Robert Rees Bob Rees

Amesville Woman Undergoes Appen dicitis Operation

Amesville Mrs. Robert Ogg was taken to a Marietta hospital Wednesday night for an operation Thursday morning on appendicitis. Her condition is reported favorable. Thanksgiving visits and local social scenes are noted, with several families hosting gatherings and hours spent with relatives.

Robert Ogg Marietta

Local social notes from Canton and surrounding areas

Sunday dinner guests at the Davis home included the Launier and Kyle families with Mrs Flora Kyle to spend the winter. St Clair Weatherby Mohler guests visited the Barnhart home in Meigs County and J W Weatherby and Hubert Weatherby were with Mohler. Bernice St Clair of Darwin stayed with Ida St Clair. Maggie Lowther visited Carrie Burleigh in Athens. Cecil Butts, working near McArthur, visited relatives. Sarah Goldsberry stayed with relatives in Athens. Gas drillers on Frank Creamer farm board at Carl Sargents. O F F Lowther, trustee, met with Home trustees last Friday.

Eugene Davis Lewis Launier Rex Kyle Canton Kyle Flora Kyle William St. Clair Herb Barnhart Meigs County J. W. Weatherby Hubert J. P. Mohler Bernice St. Clair Darwin Ida St. Clair Maggie Lowther Mra Carrie Burleigh Athens Cecil Butts McArthur Sarah Goldsberry Ohio Fuel Company Frank Creamer Carl Sargent O. FF. Lowther

Local Social Notes From Portland and Nearby

Portland residents share visits with Charleston relatives and friends from Dam No 21 Wheeling and Rutland. A turnip grower Reuben Johnson wins Sterling Bottom honor with a 26 pound specimen. families travel to Belpre Parkersburg and Gallipolis. church fundraiser at the Friday event draws strong turnout.

William Maras Manchester Marshall Delaney Dam No G. B. Price Belpre Parkersburg J. Lee Dam No. 21 Wheeling Louis Lee Ohio Valley Hospital Clyde Bowman Thomas Ed Deems Rutland P.&. Browning Reuben Johnson W. EB. Mc Dade Abner Price Buverlyville Harlan Milla Bernice Gallipolis Gallipolis Visited Mra

Homemaker's Questions on Drug Claims and Public Health

An Ohio State University expert argues false drug cure claims mislead the public and delay serious treatment. The new food and drugs bill bans advertising claims for diseases that a drug does not cure and requires disclosure that it is only a palliative, not a cure.

Thelma Beall Ohio State University

Fairview U B Church Benefit Supper Held

Fairview U B Church in Lottridge hosted a chicken supper on November 28 to raise funds for the church. Buckeye Serenaders led a songs concert with Rev. C W Bremer accompanying. Two clergy couples missed the event due to an automobile accident and an epidemic of chicken pox kept many away. Proceeds were about 15 dollars. Mr and Mrs J B Allen of Akron stayed with L H Allen's family. Ruby and Audra Church of Coolville visited Lenna Sharp.

Lottridge Fairview J. B. Allen Akron L. H. Allen Ruby and Audra Church Coolville Lenna Sharp

Contract Aces Gather Cincinnati

The upper 500 contract bridge experts are arriving in Cincinnati for the American Bridge League tournament running Monday through Saturday next week.

Cincinnati

Creosote Cough Remedy Promoted By Doctors

Doctors endorse Creomulsion as a fast acting creosote based cough and cold treatment. The ad touts its seven medicinal elements and claims it quickly stops lingering coughs with a money back guaranty if not relieved. It warns to beware lingering coughs and to keep Creomulsion on hand.

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