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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1930

Page

7

Christmas Night Confession Ends Family Rift in Veritzen Saga

In a tense Christmas night scene, Philip Veritzen confesses loneliness and remorse to his son Noel and Mary, urging forgiveness amid tangled family strife over a royal marriage. The confrontation reveals hidden affection beneath harsh facade. Noel defends Mary as the father seeks reconciliation.

Philip Veritzen Mr. Veritzen Noel Mary Katie

Varied Diet Guards Health Against Scurvy

An article notes scurvy arises from long periods without fresh vegetables and fruit. It stresses the role of orange and tomato juice and green vegetables to provide vitamin C, improving energy, appetite, and general health, with emphasis on institutions and daily intake.

Thyroid absence doubt. hot water and rheumatism care

Readers ask if lack of thyroid enlargement is possible and a throat doc’s note. Answers note no thyroid enlargement does not prove absence. hot water drinking does not destroy throat lining. free rheumatism treatment exists at many hospitals. pravil

Goggle Threatens Shadows in a Steaming Pot

A talking Goggle captures shadow-children Mij Flor Hanid Yam and Knarf and King Fatt and the tin-soldier, threatening to boil them in a pot. The clever Knarf suggests a first-come plan, and the Goggle prepares to decide who goes in first as steam rises and tensions rise.

Mij Flor Hanid Yam Knarf King Fatt Oas Mil Arvies

Zaleski Church Destroyed by Fire Near McArthur

St Sylvester's Catholic Church at Zaleski near McArthur was destroyed by fire early Sunday. The 1868 church, built during Bishop Sylvester Rosecranz era, likely started by a defective flue.

McArthur St. Sylvester’s Catholic Zaleski Sylvester Rosecranz

Lingerie to match fashion trends for New Year outfits

Amos Parrish advises matching lingerie to outer garments for a smooth silhouette. He covers chemises slips panties and petticoats with attention to waistlines necklines and backlines, noting sheer fabrics and nightwear as potential dresslike options.

Make This Model at Home Make This Pattern 1931

The Athens Messenger presents a simple graceful home dress pattern by Anne Adams. Tucks, a pointed collar, and a belt create a smart slashed effect. Patterns suit ginghams, peri cales, rayons, and broadcloth in many colors. Available sizes 16 to 44. yardage listed. instructions included. Send 15 cents per pattern plus name, address, style number and size. Also offers a winter fashion book.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

North Dakota Capitol Building Destroyed by Fire

The North Dakota Capitol in Bismarck burned Sunday leaving the state legislature homeless ahead of its January 6 session. Officials moved to temporary quarters as Gov. Shafer and others plan a new Capitol after flames damaged the four story brick building built in 1884. Fire origin is unknown and many historic records were lost.

Bismark N. D North Dakota Capitol George F. Shafer

Grange Will Install Officers Wednesday

Newly elected officers of Canaan Grange No. 2487 will be installed at a New Year's Eve watch party at Canaan Grange Hall Wednesday night. Juvenile officers also to be installed, followed by a cake candy and pie sale.

Canaan Grange Canaan Grange Hall

Stars Say- Genevieve Kemble Horoscope Summary

Sunday December 28 presents an unusual forecast with spectacle and peculiar experiences. Sudden changes and misunderstandings in work may arise but resolve through spiritual or mystical means. Birthdays signal a year of unusual ventures with health and domestic anxieties offset by diplomacy and clever management. Monday December 29 warns of adverse positions requiring calm deliberation and cautious contracts, with a lively but obstacle‑ridden year ahead for birthday individuals.

UNDAY

Whittler Reflects On Hard Times Through Family Tales

The speaker uses a pocketknife and homely stories to contrast a prosperous farmer George with a modern orchardist facing debt and a looming mortgage, while George senior lives simply with a stored harvest and no debt. The tale highlights divergent fortunes amid hard times.

George Tle Hia

Dewey Honors Coal Miner as Rare Painter

Dr. John Dewey head of Columbia University faculty and noted philosopher purchased two paintings by John Kane a former house painter turned artist Kane 79 has worked in coal mines painted houses and box cars and first gained major attention when his works appeared in four Carnegie International Art Exhibits Dewey praised Kane as a rare real painter with feeling and power in America today

Pittsburgh U.pd John Dewey Columbia University America John Kane Kane Dewey Norris Hoover

Veteran 93 Receives Combatant Card in Fontenay le Comte

M. Jean Nauleon aged 93 in Fontenay le Comte has been issued a combatant card by the government. The document grants him price reductions and privileges linked to his service in the wars of the Second Empire.

Fontenay-Le-Comte France Jean Nauleon

Money rates cut by Federal Reserve to spur business

The Federal Reserve System lowers rediscount rates to stimulate lending. Cleveland cuts from 4% to 3% following New York’s move to 2% and Boston’s prior reduction, aiming to boost commodity buying and business borrowing. Central banks report record low bank borrowings and high reserves, with system totals over 4 billion dollars, including over 3 billion in gold.

Washington Federal Reserve System Cleveland Reserve Bank New York Bank Boston

Otto Hardt’s Suicide Attempt Ends in Death

Berlin in a grim self destruction case Otto Hardt attempted to kill himself by poison then gas and finally shot himself authorities report the sequence of actions as he sought to end his life in the capital city

Berlin Otto Hardt

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