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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1928

Page

6

Ashtoreth and Sadie Intrigue in a City Tale

In a pulsing urban scene, Ashtoreth frets about her clingy past while Sadie schemes to reach a wealthy suitor. Ashtoreth worries Mr. Hart may replace her, yet gains a glimmer of hope as Mrs. Mason hints at her value.

Sadie and Ash Weigh Splitting Up a Garish Flat

Ashtareth resists Sadie’s plan to share a lavish flat funded by Mr. Hart. Sadie flaunts clever show of independence while Ash argues for a practical exit from the arrangement. Ash plans to sever ties and resist Mazie’s looming influence, aiming to avoid Hollis Hart’s judgment.

Sadie Ashtareth Ash Mazie Ashtoreth Hollis Hart Mrs. Ashe Mortons Gabie Holly Siren Tam Universal Box Appeal Sewing Circle Paris Asthoreth

Messenger Pattern Department Blouse Design in Moire Blue

Pattern describes a hip length blouse with girdle effect and white jabot. It offers moire blue fabric with white piping and faces, Velvett and crepe options, and seven sizes from 34 to 46 inches bust. Material needs include 2 1/2 yards of 36 inch fabric for size 38 and half yard for jabot facing.

Planes Rescue Women From Kabul Flight

A group of women and children, many wives and families of Turkish officers in the Afghan army, were airlifted from Kabul yesterday. The situation in the Afghan capital remained unchanged as the aircraft departed Peshawar.

Peshawar India Kabul Afghanistan

Two Gangsters Fatally Shot In Cafe Brawl

In Chicago at the Grand Cafe on the south side Hugh McGovern once linked to Al Capone and William McFadden were killed by a gunman who opened fire as they dined with companions. George Mahoney was held in connection with the shooting.

Chicago U.P Hugh McGovern al Capone William McFadden McGovern Grand Cafe South Side George Mahoney

Bridge ending in a perfect defense duel

There are no trumps and South has the lead. North and South must win six of the seven tricks against a perfect defense. The scenario presents a high difficulty contract requiring precise play and signaling to overcome flawless opposition.

Death of Charles H Hobbs at Liberty Avenue Home

Charles Hiram Hobbs aged 71 died at his sister Mrs Neimeier's Liberty Avenue home in Pomeroy at 7 20 PM Saturday. A steel mill worker in Columbus he lost an arm and later retired on pension. He lived in Rutland Township before illness led to his sister's care. funeral arrangements not yet announced by Ewing firm.

Ewing Firm

Schools To Open After New Year In Meigs County

Meigs County schools will start January 2, ending Christmas vacation. Pomeroy schools will begin January 7, per announcements by County Superintendent Charles Wagner and Pomeroy Superintendent Wayne Lutz.

Pomeroy Meigs County Charles Wagner Wayne Lutz

Ohio senatorial race clears field as withdrawals occur

Taft and Foraker plus minor candidates withdrew today from the Ohio senatorial contest leaving Burton with no opposition. Four Marietta High School basketball players arrived in Athens after a mud crusted hike from Tuesday morning. The game was canceled for lack of players and Marietta headed home by train.

Taft Foraker Ohio Burton Marietta Athens

Oil interests update from Bremen well shows promising drill

Frank Gross and 8. M. Hudson returned from Bremen where oil interests are being pursued. Well No. 2 now under drill shows a good showing. Prof. H. R. McVay and son Martin of Sidney visit Mr. and Mrs. Wallace McVay.

Frank Gross 8. M. Hudson Bremen H. R. McVay Martin Sidney Mr. McVay Wallace McVay

Merwins Visit Washington D C With Grandmother

D and Mrs J T Merwin and daughter Margaret spent yesterday in Washington D C with Mrs Merwin's mother Mrs L O Tullis.

Birth announced for DeForrest Murch’s son James De Forest Jr

Mrs. H. C. Cameron of Cincinnati reports the arrival of a son to Mr. and Mrs. DeForrest Murch. The newborn is named James De Forest Jr.

Cincinnati H. C. Cameron DeForrest Murch James DeForest, Jr

King George Restless Night Reports from Doctors Bulletin

London officials released a bulletin from the King's physicians noting a somewhat restless night and continued exhaustion but improved nourishment. The general condition remains guarded with the local condition progressing. bulletin timed at 11 55 a m.

King George

Letter Golf A Meaty One

A brief note compares veal to chicken and claims BEDF resembles pork. The piece notes par is five and mentions one solution on the last page.

Letter Golf Puzzle Rules and Example

The text explains a word ladder concept where you change one letter at a time to reach a target word. Each step must be a valid common word, letters remain in order, and three strokes are shown from COW to HEN: COW HOW HEW HEN.

May Die of Wounds after Ottawa Mechanic Shot

George Borchers, 24, of Ottawa, an automobile mechanic, lies in a Lima hospital with a bullet wound near the spinal column and other injuries. He was attacked by two men while parking his car in his garage at his home around midnight. He may die, authorities said.

Lima George Borchers Ottawa

Lancaster Company Wins New High School Gym contract

Henry and Burkey of Lancaster are low bidders for the Marietta high school gymnasium contract. They are building the Marietta memorial museum and have a substantial local construction force. J L Hunting of Cleveland is the second bidder but Lancaster beat them by a wide margin.

Marietta Henry & Burkey Lancaster General Contractors Marietta Memorial Museum Second Washington Streets J. L. Hunting Company Cleveland Lancaster Concern

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