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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1931
Page
7
A playful feature notes how songs about romance captivate audiences. The piece references a popular tune about a charming man and mentions how such verses spark talk about men who have a way with women.
A reflective piece recalls the song Robin Adair and a family gathering by the sea. The narrator, with friends and relatives, hears grand opera on the radio as a sense of lost youth and that rogue Robin lingers. The tale shifts to the writer’s nephews Bobby and John, contrasting charm with wit and domestic comfort, ending with a note of lingering quiet.
Saturday evening entertainments at the Murray City home honor Mrs. Don Matthews of Salem. Laurelville boys beat Murray High 28 to 4 and girls won 22 to 2. Upcoming Marion Township and Murray City boys game noted for Friday. Various local visits, dental and hospital news, and community events listed with multiple residents and nearby towns.
New spring shoes mimic pumps while improving comfort and fit. Low riding straps keep slips secure, while oxford looks adds support and discreet trimming. Bow details and elastic features enhance comfort, offering pump-like lines with practical wear. Amos Parrish previews spring hats next.
The column foresees lovely conditions and stable progress from planetary configurations. It notes potential breakthroughs in property, labor, industry, writings and promotion, urging vigorous effort to stabilize fortunes. Birthdays signal a year of opportunity and enduring success through merit and effort.
Dr. Frank Ray and his wife were in a Chesterhill bound coupe when it collided with a Ford truck at Bexley. Mrs. Ray suffered a sprained knee and cuts, while the truck driver, 80, was fatally injured. Dr. Ray escaped unharmed and Mrs. Ray received care at a Columbus home.
The Ohio House approved a bill for the State Highway Department to build sidewalks along the National Highway between Brookside and Blaine in Belmont County using state funds. The route serves 1,273 school children and hundreds of workers daily, per Rep. W. T. Robert Democrat of Belmont County.
William J. Peer of Lorain filed an appeal in the Supreme Court for review of his libel case against Samuel Horwitz and David Gibson over charges published in a Lorain newspaper.
In a tense family discussion, Lilian reveals hints that Marion and her father hid treasures connected to a Chinese rebellion. Dicky suggests opening the box to learn its contents, but Lilian and the narrator insist on preserving the trust Marion’s father placed in the box. The debate highlights danger from Chinese links and rival factions seeking the box.
A tale where a goose collects tricks and shadows named Mil Yam Knarf steal them. The shadows try tricks like balancing a straw, pulling a rabbit from a hat, and disappearing when Knarf turns, then vanish when a cloud covers the sun. Copyright 1931, Newspaper Feature Service.
The Senate Inter-State Commerce Committee voted to report the nominations of George Otis Smith Marcel Garlaud and Claude J L Draper to the Federal Power Commission without recommendation. This intensifies the clash with President Hoover and may bring an early Senate vote likely to reject the nominations. The nominees had been originally confirmed before the Senate reversed action.
Royal COPELAND discusses how children's dislike of nutritious foods stems from early training. Adults should avoid voicing dislikes, avoid force feeding, and introduce foods tactfully. He urges separate meals if needed and pleasant mealtime conversation to foster healthy eating habits.
Health advisory on managing low mentality puffiness under eyes and fatigue. Advises consulting a familiar doctor for diagnosis, noting possible heart or kidney issues autointoxication or general run down condition as causes. Recommends examination and following medical guidance.opyright 1981 by Newtown Reporter Gevelen, Ina)
A guide explains simple steps to recreate a cozy model home vibe. Practical tips cover warm lighting soft textiles and clean organized spaces to ease morning routines.
The Athens Messenger promotes a home sewing pattern showing a smart comfortable house dress with finished edges and a sash fastened at back. It notes fabrics like percale and gingham, sizes 16 to 44, requires 8 1 2 yards of material, and offers patterns for 18 to 44 sizes with simple exact instructions. Order details and prices are given for patterns and a spring fashion book.
Orland Meffee, 19, of The Plaing and Eva K. McLeod, 15, of Athona, secured a marriage license. The record lists both parties and their ages as filed.
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