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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1930

Page

7

Why Banish The Poor Polly Why Banish The Poor Polly

Opinion by Dr. R S Copeland New York U S Senator former New York City health commissioner argues against alarm over parrot disease psittacosis. He notes outbreaks traced to New York birds were contained after inspection and warns prevention is better than cure. He says parrots in the U S are not carriers after years in country and urges caution with recently imported birds.

R. S. Copeland M. D U. S New York New York City COPEL Baltimore Annapolis South America Paris United States

Shadowed aquarium mystery and a Paradise-Fish surprise

A group of shadows peeks into an aquarium and discovers bubble-adhered small fish with oversized eyes. They witness the Paradise fish guard the bubbles then inexplicably release a swallowed fish back out of its mouth. Tomorrow promises an explanation from the Paradise Fish.

Mii Flor Hanid Yam Knarf Mil

Kills His Brother In Accident At Hunting Camp

Verdict found today on Nick Solomon Jr. 12 who died from a shotgun blast when his brother Joseph 17 repairing a fireplace at a hunting party. The weapon exploded as Joseph moved toward the fire, striking Nick in the side.

What's in fashion for fur coats in 1939

Amos Farris guides holiday shoppers on choosing a becoming fur coat for women. He outlines colors matching wardrobe, safe silhouettes, and fur types like black pony, Lapin, Caracal, and Hudson seal, plus dressier mink options and a white bunny wrap for younger members.

York Dee

Stars Say For Wednesday December 10

Genevieve Kemble predicts progress and prosperity under auspicious stars. The reading urges initiative and caution in writings and personal relations and notes a birthday year of adventure and potential change in environment and business ties.

Genevieve Kemble Elovment

The Genius Has No Time For Love

Winifred Black writes on a wife who leaves a country town to chase a brilliant husband’s income and ambitions. The piece contrasts the husband’s striving with the wife’s fixation on appearances and status, urging recognition of the husband’s struggle in modern business life.

Ran Mark Rewepapa Sentase Beste, Inc

Make This Model at Home Adorable Little Model

A compact feature unveils a DIY project to craft a charming miniature model at home. Instructions suggest simple materials and step by step assembly for a cute display item suitable for kids and collectors.

Love's Reawakening at the Farmhouse Christmas Eve

Helena Bristow and Philip Versteen accompany a Yale party at The Larches as carols fill the farmhouse. The narrator notices a whispered nickname and watches couples form near the piano while the family enjoys the festive night amid tender moments and music.

Mary Grandma Raye Coollegians Mr. Vertigen Helena Brixton Waa Bethlehem Kings Ork Lillian Tonald Merion Nan Philip Seltnene

Young bride says husband prisoner in home dispute

Wilma Kunz Stires 18 and Clarence Stires 27 wed less than four weeks and face marital strife. Wilma says Clarence is confined to his parents Cleveland Heights home, with meals and two minute calls only. Her mother waits for husband’s word as annulment plans loom while the couple plots to outmaneuver those opposing their union.

Cleveland Bee Wilma Kunz Stires Clarence Stires Clarence Wilma Atill Willard A. Stires Cleveland Heights Stires Wilms Peupley William Kuna Kuna Kansas

Federal Enforcers Busy During Year

The 12 month fiscal year ending July 1 saw 68,178 arrests in federal duty law enforcement. Prohibition agents seized 5,633 automobiles worth 3,290,830 and 64 boats worth 687,430. Courts convicted 44,084 persons with 22,405 jail terms averaging 94 days per convict.

Washington Dec. C Prohibition James M. Doran

High School Students Stage Comedy The Parmily Up Stairs

Athens Senior High School students present a three act comedy The Parmily Up Stairs. The play follows a young woman with marriage prospects, her ambitious mother, and a meddling scene where the meek father intervenes. Cast rehearsed four hours daily with help from Robert Masters Marian Danford Hederick Holdy and Muth Laden.

Athens Robert Masters Marian Danford Hederick Holdy Muth Iaden Dee

Old Resident of Bartlett Is Dead

Dee 8 Maripatta. Dee 8. APriaA Swayne, aged 76 years, longtime Bartlett resident and farmer, died suddenly Sunday evening at his Bartlett area farm east of Bartlett. Death attributed to acute heart attack. Body found Monday morning by tenant in a field. Swayne had left for the farm to visit the farm house. his daughter Miss Edith Swayne lived with him and expected his return.

Mariptta Dee Apriaa Swayne Bartlett Swayne Edith Swayne

Moxahala Gas cited to show cause over supply

The Public Utilities Commission cited the Moxahala Gas Co of Moxahala to show cause why it should not remedy alleged inadequate natural gas supply during moderate weather. The order suggests adding supply from three privately owned wells nearby, requiring 8,000 feet of pipeline construction.

Columbus Tha Moxahala Gas Co Moxahala Atties Commission Moxuahata Utilities Commissions

Marriage License for Grafton and Kelffer

Paul Grafton aged 22 of Gallipoliy and Forrest M Kelffer aged 21 of Nis sonville obtained a marriage license.

Paul Grafton Gallipoliy Forrest M. Kelffer Nissonville

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