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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1931

Page

7

Paris and New York fashion clash on evening silhouettes

New York reports Paris couturiers disagree on the ideal evening look. Vionnet favors layered ruffles, Poiret combines front lines with back bustle, Goupy opts for velvet and slender straight lines, while readers are invited to obtain patterns from The Athens Messenger.

New York Paris Vionnet Poiret Goupy

Local Visitors and Illness Mentioned in Sedalia Scene

Zaleski and family from Sedalia Missouri visit Mrs Barley's parents Mr and Mrs H E Ansel. Mrs Catherine Driscoll is ill at home. Zed Thomas was in Columbus Sunday. Mr and Mrs J E King of Athens join Mrs Ella Morse of Albany and Mrs Fannie Daft with Miss Edna Dearth Route 1 at an Eastern event.

Richard Barley Marietta Richard, Jr Thomas Sedalia

Don’t Expose Your Child to Disease Says Former NY Senator

Royal S Copeland urges strict no school attendance when children show any illness to curb influenza pneumonia and other childhood diseases. He warns of varying immunity and the risk of transmission from classroom to home and later life health issues.

Dr. Copeland

Weights and health Q and A column tips

A reader asks if weights vary by season and whether milk intake can raise weight. An age 17 girl 4 ft 11 inches should weigh about 199 pounds according to a survey of many individuals. Other questions cover liver spots and a sharp shoulder elbow pain due to system infection.

Richland Avenue Residents Host Weekend Visit

Richland Avenue residents report visitors from Columbus with Mr. and Mrs. George Jack hosting a weekend stay. A daughter was born Sunday November 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Martin. Carol Rizer moved his family to the Linscott property near Richland Avenue. Several local residents, including W. J. Barnhill and G. W. Shafer, are ill this week.

Philip Chapman Hope Road Ernest Tripp Corbin Columbus Howard Martin Genevra Manafield A. C. Creamer Jerseyville Carol Rizer Linscott Richland Avenue W. J. Barnhill G. W. Shafer Merrill Edwin Morrison Aid Society Miles Cain Frank Cain Pratts Fork Iris Tubbs M. P. Sunday School

Make This Model at Home Dress Pattern 2071

Step by step instruction diagrams accompany pattern 2071 by Jane Adams. The ad notes sizes 16 18 20 34 36 38 40 42 and that size 16 requires 3 3/4 yards of 36 inch material. Send 15 cents per pattern and state size. catalog offer priced at 15 cents or 25 cents with pattern. pattern department located at 243 West 17th Street New York City.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Miss Anna Mansfield and church social news

Thursday night Mrs John Ator hosts Glad Tidings Sunday School class Friday night for annual Christmas party with gift exchange. John Davis shows improvement after long illness. Otis Mansfield visits his mother Mrs Genevra Mansfield. 84 attended M P Sunday School Sunday morning. C E Society debated charity organisations efficiency with no decision. Aff Firm Rosco McKibben Miss Metcalf Miss Pier. Negative Luelle Martin Richard Parker Herman Secor. Pearl McCollins of Lancaster visiting her parents Mr and Mrs George McCollin g.

John Ator John Davis Otis Mansfield South Canaan Genevra Mansfield M. P C. E. Society Rosco McKibben Miss Metcalf Miss Pier

Sunday guests gather with local families across three towns

Long Run Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs Jonas Gheer included Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Linton and son Evan of New Marshfield and Mrs. Aaron Congreve of Stewart. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Orville Bobo Rock Riffle at Elmer Bobo's home. Saturday evening guests of J. M. Beatty and family included Charleo Raymond Balls of Dutch Ridge and Branch Beatty of Shade with Carlos Sams visiting Mr. Beatty.

Jonas Gheer Eugene Linton Evan New Marshfield Aaron Congreve Stewart Orville Bobo Elmer Bobo J. M. Beatty and Family Charleo Raymond Balls Dutch Ridge Branch Beatty Shade Carlos Sams

Time Saving Cutters in the Home Kitchen

Homemaking advice highlights the value of a well equipped knife set for quick even cuts. A double Julienne knife and various specialized blades reduce labor in preparing potatoes fruits and vegetables. Proper storage and regular use ensure worthwhile purchases.

Jack Scisativa

Local Socials Note Weekend Visits and Travelers

Sunday social column lists visits and greetings among residents. Jonas Gheer traveled to Athena. Watter Lonas stayed with Hawant Congreve of Stewart. Chariea Bobo visited Ab bert Bowell in Athens. James Lonas hosted hosts including Aibert Bean and S. Ro Coen of Athena and Evan Linton of New Marshfield. Arthur Rowland and Ernest Rowland visited George Perry. Gertrude Lonas joined Hazel Beatty for Sunday coverage.

Watter Lonas Hawant Congreve Stewart Chariea Bobo Athens Abbert Bowell James Lonas Aibert Bean S. Ro Coen Athena Johnnie Congreve Evan Linton Arthur, Ernest and Eugene Rowland Carsey Town George Perry Family Gertrude Lonas Hazel Beatty

Discovery of White Flag Above Fence Post Sparks Adventure

Junior and Roderick notice a white object flapping above a fence post and urge to investigate. Their mother hesitates citing danger beyond the posts but promises a plan with their father, asking them to wait and stay quiet while keeping the secret from grandmother and Katie.

Junior Roderick Jun Mums Mumma Monk Bill Welling Dicky Warry Dad Harry Nederick Janior Sam Boya Katie

Mystery on the Fence In Farmstead Clue Emerges

Adele Garrison writes of Uncle Dick and Mr Underwood reacting to a white object spotted on a distant fence. Hank and Dickey claim to have patrolled the area while he and Jim checked the barn. The group suspects a nearby person may be hiding and vows to investigate further.

Junior Monk Hunt Dicky Mr. Wood Hank Bat Bill Jim Harry

Vicks Nose Drops Promoted To Prevent Colds

Brief promotes early use of Vicks Nose Drops at the first signs of a cold to stop the illness. recommends applying a few drops per nostril after exposure to conditions like night travel, dust, smoke, or crowded environments to aid nasal defense.

Vicks Remedies for Cold At Night and Day Use

The guide advises applying Vicks VapoRub to throat and chest at night covered with warm flannel and using Vicks Nose Drops during the day for relief. It mentions a medicated cough drop as a new product and cautions against internal dosing, especially for children, urging doctor's advice.

Vicks Vick

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