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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1931
Page
7
The group debates unlikely getaway plans after a bank break in with Marion's lockbox at risk. They fear a deadly pursuit, await Corwin’s call, and brace for a possible confrontation on North Haven. The boss finally signals relief, revealing a grave but hopeful outcome.
Haydenville and surrounding residents share weekend visits and calls with family and friends in Columbus Nelsonville Logan and The Diamond. The P T A meets at the High School Auditorium and a 4 H Club party is planned for February 14 at the Courthouse Auditorium.
Five easy color pairing methods for spring costumes are outlined, focusing on pleasant combinations rather than bright clashes. Methods include dark with light accessories, three shades of one color, contrasting three-color schemes, neutral coats with bright dresses, and coordinated accessories.
Chester High School split two Friday night basketball games with Letart with the girls losing 24 to 27 and the boys 11 to 33. The following night at Wilkesville Chester’s girls fell 9 to 34 while the boys edged 11 to 10.
In a tiny Shadowland theatre a group of shadows including Mij Flor Hanid Yam and Knarf debate who should play Robinson Crusoe. To settle it they improvise a nameless play and introduce a charade spelling game as the crowd demands action.
Murray City Miss Clara Keyes of Nelsonville and Miss Ann Popery spent Sunday together. Several families and visitors from Parkersburg Shawnee Harpersville Logan and Coshocton were noted visiting relatives. Revival meetings at the M W Church concluded after two weeks Don Householder returned home. Mrs Ida Wyman improves after surgery in Columbus.
Pleasant Valley residents shared visits and family news. Will Martin and Charles Wood made a business trip to Marietta while Dr. E. R. Wood from Columbus spent a night as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Wood. The Knowltons and Frank Davis group toured Columbus to visit relatives. Mrs. Douglas Hudnall shows slight improvement after illness. North Lynch visited Arthur Goodin and family. H. M. McKinley and wife spent Sunday in Nelsonville with the Halletts. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Kate Wood’s home with 15 members and five visitors. two new members joined, a pot luck dinner, a finished quilt, a business meeting, scripture reading, a brief talk by Rev. Spriggs, songs, and a report by Mrs. McKinley. K. B. Brooks visited his parents H. H. and wife.
A reader recalls a moment when shadows lengthened then faded as the sun broke from clouds. The phenomenon is described with vivid, almost magical detail, noting how everyone saw the same change as light shifted.
A medical authority notes that infantile paralysis, though chiefly a disease of children, also affects adults. He outlines symptoms, risks of deformity, and the improved recovery chances due to serum treatment and early diagnosis. Emphasis on home-based, careful exercise and family involvement for rehabilitation.
The article outlines a practical simple frock for mature figures with slender vestee and skirt panel. It notes long sleeves included but optional for a sleeveless version and promotes inexpensive home sewing using gingham special fabrics and dimity rayon broadcloth.
A scene centers on a restless woman who constantly shifts, fidgets, and fidgets through the room. Family members express irritation and contemplate drastic actions as they obsess over her need to stay busy. The piece, attributed to a newspaper feature, echoes social strain from nonstop activity.
The text predicts routine state affairs affected by planetary configurations. It notes the Moon Mercury semi sextile favors business and writings, and warns a birthday year may follow expected patterns unless unsettled by sharp provocative events. A child born that day may excel in literary careers.
The Athens Messenger Pattern Department offers patterns in sizes 16 18 20 94 36 38 40 42 and 44 with yardage details and simple instructions. Send fifteen cents per pattern or twenty five cents for book and pattern to 243 West 17th Street New York City.
Roy Oxley from Charleston West Virginia visits Hebbardsville this week with his parents Mr and Mrs R H King. A reorganization meeting of the Epworth League at Hebbardsville M E Church was led by Rev E B Dean electing Leola Lindsay as president Nellie Swinehart first vice president Marie Swartz second vice president Gladys Collins third vice president Ina Davies secretary treasurer. Mrs William Whaley and her son William Jr attended the funeral of her aunt Alma Dailey.
Masketer Thurston Satu notes William spent the weekend in Columbus. The Mackay Logan couple hosted Mia Ed Akers and Frank Davies family visiting Helen Davies at the state school. Mabel Lindsay Leele Poling and Alfred Poling visited Elmer and family in Chauncey. Pauline Riley Elisabeth Riley from Fisher visited sister and brother in law Grante Michs ner at The Plains. Kathryn McPherson of Athens visited R McPhersons.
A doctor recommends Thoxine as a safe throat soothing cough remedy with quick double action. It allegedly relieves irritation instantly without harmful effects and is offered in 35c 60c and 1.00 dollar bottles sold by Cline's Drug Store Athens Hickman Drug Co Nuccet ville and other drug stores.
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