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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1931

Page

7

Cecily and Ann Plot a Quiet Birthday Party

Cecily and Ann scheme to host a low key birthday gathering for Cecily while managing a tangle of social obligations at Grand and Rosalie’s Portland household. Ann juggles dinner, guests, and family tensions as Phil reconnects with Cecily.

Mary Barry Grigo Nesvena Grang Nomi Grand Zim Rosalie Dever Riment Rosalre Cecily You Phil Marta

Woolen Frocks and Fashion Notes From a Depart-Store Window

A shopper catalog snippet describes wool frocks in two piece and one piece styles in green and white checks and bold striped patterns. It highlights feather buttons, diagonal lacing, and a black bolero, noting versatility for everyday wear and person stylistic choices amid advice on home sewing and garment care.

Make This Model at Home Pattern in The Athens Messenger

Pattern description for a fitted dress with side seams smoothing hips is offered by The Athens Messenger Pattern Depart ment. Choose satin canton or flat crepe in brown black blue or wine. Size 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 only. Send fifteen cents for pattern plus size and address details. Catalog with pattern available for twenty five cents.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

England’s New Searchlight Aids Air Defense

Major Jack Savage reveals the world’s most powerful searchlight developed in England. The device projects beams in a hollow grid to gauge speed height and direction of enemy aircraft, enhancing tracking and targeting.

Anthaieres England Jack Savage

Quest Motorboat Starts 16000 Mile South American Expedition

The Quest, a two foot motorboat with six crew, led by Commander J. Mortimer Sheppard, departs Pittsburgh under sponsorship of the University of Pittsburgh and the Bureau of Chemistry of the U S Department of Agriculture. The team sails the Ohio and Mississippi to New Orleans then through the Gulf to Key West, Cuba, Yucatan, Colombia and Venezuela to study Mayan sites and take photographs.

Cincinnati Quest Ohio River South America Pittevurgh J. Mortimer Sheppard Pittsburgh Navy University of Pittsburgh Bureau of Chemfeala United States Department of Agriculture Orinoco Queet Crolss Ohio New Orleana Gulf of Mexico Key West Wea Cuba Yucatan Central America Bost Colomple Venezuela

Mother Who Attacked School Teacher Fined

In Painesville Ohio a mother who struck a girl teacher during a disciplinary incident involving her son was found guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Judge Horton suspended the fine. the daughter was also fined.

Painesville Des Addin Nye Marion Willoughby Horton

Deliberate Faker Revealed As Mock Convict in Lecture

A reader recalls a speaker who claimed a crime life and penitentiary horror yet is exposed as a faker with no real record. The audience, shocked by his tales, learns the stories were invented for effect and questions the speaker’s trustworthiness and impact.

Winifred Black Stir Hell Gomen Hades

Paper Carrier Frankin Gilgatys from MeArthur

Frankin Oscar Gilgatys delivers The Messenger Ha Mc Arthur on a two mile route from west MeArthur. He lives with his parents Arch and Hattie Gregory and attends MeArthur Public School. He enjoys reading, football, and outdoor walks, and hopes to be an engineer in the future.

Frankin Oscar Gilgatys Mearthur Hox ST Westor Gota Arch Ang Hattie Gregory Ikea Arthur Roy Hartley Mall Street Jasper Sniteh Avenue Stree Hia Gaval Taylor Tom Mix Green Tonitoes

Monks Called to Join Chinese Defense Effort Against Japan

An army of about 200000 Chinese Buddhist monks were urged to abandon monasteries and enlist to defend Chinese interests against Japan. Abbot circulars urged monks to join the army. at least a quarter were expected to respond. General Feng Yue Mating was due to arrive today to assist preparations.

Manking Den Japan Chia Chineas Feng Yue

Civil Service Examinations Open for Various Engineering Posts

The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for principal engineering draftsman senior engineering draftsman and other technical roles with salaries from 1 860 to 3 200 a year. Closing dates range from December 0 to January 11 1954. Regional shortages noted in several states with allocations below share.

Ervice Jobn United States Civic Service Commitsion Lwotone Anelitenk Engineering Granmyn Dentisman Steem War Department Oauiperviner Ehieg Marke Bend Grursa Delaware Iowa Maine Maryland Vermont Virginia District of Columbia Départmente Wonlington D.C

Genevieve Kemble Birthday Horoscope Highlights

December 29 marks a day for advancement in employment or with large corporations and secret bodies. Favor from authorities, tact, and persistence bring recognition or cooperation. A birthday child may show intrigue and strategy, rising through employer or political ties. Notable: Charles Goodrear, rubber manufacturer.

Genevieve Kemble Charles Good Rear

Exam Board Examiners Notice From Post Office

Full information may be obtained from J C Kaltey of the United States Chief Service Board of Examiners at the post office or the monument in the city.

J.C. Kaltey Decn United States Chiif Service Board of Examiners de Tombonan

Hamden Girl Sues for 30000 in Damages

A Hamden girl filed a $30,000 damage suit linked to a railroad accident. The incident occurred near Proapest Avenue where four locals were injured when a bound passenger train collided with a pedestrian at Hornden in the early morning hours.

Hamden Benalt Margaret Vrave Proapest Unie City Hornden

University efforts boost prospects for higher education

Fragmentary text shows Columbus State University and Dr. Othe working with Ma. Bakerarkchte Teatten in a push toward enhanced higher education.

ATATR

Sunshine as a rich bank of sun in desert life

An article by Royal Copeland discusses Native American sun worship and desert living in Arizona, contrasting harsh privation with the healing, renewing power of sunlight. It blends observations on indigenous baskets and sun symbols with medical reflections on vitamin D like warmth and vitality. It then shifts to a Q A style exploration of sunlight's health benefits and questions about blood, skin, and seasonal changes.

Ute Arizona Desert Glover Trey Arizona Lfe Malta Serra

New Kitchen Devices and Breakage Risks

Article advises consumers that higher price and modern design do not guarantee durability. It warns glass bakeware can crack from direct flame, cold transfers, or wet cloth contact and urges thorough dealer demonstrations on handling, care, and maintenance to avoid mishaps. emphasizes manufacturer guidance and proper use of multi attachment sets.

Alf Browen Hadi Janet Rae Alnreet Boma Gandley Vadium Dedner

Crisis at the Telephone in a Domestic Scene

A tense telephone summons disrupts Lillian and Madge’s plans as Dicky’s unfinished threat echoes. The narrator, anxious to finish the sentence, hesitates while Katie and Le a Chow and Hugh Granted factor into the unfolding tension around a family visit and a requested interview.

Dicky Léa Chow Hugh Katie Lillian Rao Courm

Untitled Note From Adele Garrison

Fragmentary diary style lines mention Carolyn Lonnidane Trevalion Ranald and a dog at a place with a fence and night scene. The text is incomplete but implies a personal observation or event involving these names and a canine.

Aistinally Noite Carolyn Lonnidane Trevalion Ranald

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