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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1931

Page

7

Preventive medicine key to national health progress

Senator Roy S. Copeland argues that halving the death rate since 1900 proves progress but urges greater use of preventive medicine. He laments public neglect and calls for school, home, press, and pulpit to spread health knowledge and for a national effort against preventable diseases.

United States Canada

Advice on skin and health from 1931 column

Reader questions cover treatment for acne and psoriasis focusing on digestion and constipation. A nurse advises nourishment and rest to improve general health for an ill spouse. Clarification is given that mineral oil fattening is incorrect and arthritis treatment remains stubborn. readers are invited to request full particulars by mail.

Newspaper Feature Service, Inc

Ohio sterilization bill discussed by Dr Porter at Athens Rotary

Dr James P Porter of Ohio University spoke at the Athens Rotary Club about sterilizing unfit persons in state hospitals. He cited 24 states with similar laws and compared costs to New York. He described a prospective court hearing, an appeal right, and urged the simple state measure to prevent suffering and reduce taxpayer costs.

Ohio James P. Porter Ohio University Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry Porter New York State

Police Chief's Car Stolen During Crime Inquiry Address

Providence Rhode Island February thieves stole the automobile of Police Chief James G. Miller of Cranson ton as he spoke to about 50 officers on crime investigations including motor vehicle thefts.

Providence R. I James G. Miller Cranston

Fashionable balance in room design and rug choice

Amos Parrish guides interior styling in 1951 on achieving balance between plain and figured surfaces. He suggests three main setups using plain or figured walls, carpets, draperies, and upholstery, plus guidance on allover rug patterns, color schemes, and a new frieze effect carpet.

Amos Parrish

Shadows Visit Chinese Plate in White Snow Tale

In a fairy tale style, Ferd, Yam, Flor, and Knarf explore a snowy landscape inside the Chinese Plate. They debate spoiling the pristine scene and consider asking Sing Song for advice to avoid ruining their visit with Tinga Ling, then hesitate at plans to go see Sing Song.

Flor Yam Knarf Tinga Ling Hanid Ting a-Ling Song Mij Sing-Song

Sing Song Helps The Children Visit Ting-a-Ling

Children shout for Sing Song to visit Ting-a-Ling but avoid spoiling the snow. Sing Song explains a sleigh friendly plan and promises a clever scheme for a visit without stepping on the white snowfall.

Athens Junior High honors list for third six weeks and first semester

Announcement of Athens Junior High School pupils who earned a B average for the third six week period and for the first semester ending January 30. Ninth grade honorees include Jean Barlow Rosemary Bean Ann Beasley Jessie Cooper Lorna Cooper Esther Cokenougher Fay Collins and many more named students.

Athens Jean Barlow Rosemary Bean Ann Beasley Jessie Cooper Lorna Cooper Esther Cokenougher Fay Collins Carol Davies Walton Davies Dorothy Duncan Irene Edmundson Francis Fuller Helen Gamertsfelder Joe Gill Claire Heaton Arthur Henderson Delores Henderson Elma Hill Anna Jacoby Inez Jewett Phillis Jordan Pauline Kimes Geraldine Landis Mary Lohse John Meister Bill Roberson Solomon Rosenberg Evelyn Ruston Verne Rowland Charles Sias Willard Smith Lewis Speiser Clifton Stout Richard Wipple Boris Woolley Maxine Westfall Frances Wiseman Grace Wood

List of students by grade and period from a school roster

The text lists Ninth Grade six week period students Ethel Cable Kathleen Carpenter Helen Gibson Freeman Graham Edward Matters Mary Margaret Bardin Robert Reading. Eighth Grade semester includes Richard Acomb Richard Bird Dorothy Doty Roger Dahl Hazel Everett June Fultz Leslie Fultz Margaret A. Guthrie Hollis Harrison Evelyn Hartman Richard Imes Freda Kempton Andy Kolenich Jean Mees Betty H. McCoy Maedene McLeod Virginia McVay Merritt Preston Ruth Phillips Catherine Reynolds Emma Strahl Parker Walker Phillip Wilkinson Catherine Wilkes. Six weeks Betty Baker Max Cowan Mary Davies Katherine Haller Eileen McAfee Hjalmar Olson Anna Kyle. Seventh Grade semester lists Louise Bailey Margaret Burt Franklin Calvin Robert Coe Beth Cable Betty Jane Corwin Bobby Davis Wendell Davidson Richard Iddy Harry Entwistle Gerald Hanes Emerson Houf Frances Hartman Mary Jinks William Insecho Delmer Kempton Hazel Kelley Frederick Knecker Charlies Leaders Billy Noble Sara Mansfield Maratha Minameyer Goldie Irene Morris Janet Mackinnon Bernice McVay Martha McVay Jean Pickens Wilburner

Ethel Cable Kathleen Carpenter Helen Gibson Freeman Graham Edward Matters Mary Margaret Bardin Robert Reading Richard Acomb Richard Bird Dorothy Doty Roger Dahl Hazel Everett June Fultz Leslie Fultz Margaret A. Guthrie Hollis Harrison Evelyn Hartman Richard Imes Freda Kempton Andy Kolenich Jean Mees Betty H. McCoy Maedene McLeod Virginia McVay Merritt Preston Ruth Phillips Catherine Reynolds Emma Strahl Parker Walker Phillip Wilkinson Catherine Wilkes Betty Baker Max, Cowan Mary Davies Katherine Haller Eileen McAfee Hjalmar Olson Anna Kyle Louise Bailey Margaret Burt Franklin Calvin Robert Coe Beth Cable Betty Jane Corwin Bobby Davis Wendell Davidson Richard Iddy Harry Entwistle Gerald Hanes Emerson Houf Frances Hartman Mary Jinks William Insecho Delmer Kempton Hazel Kelley Frederick Knecker Charlies Billy Noble Sara Mansfield Maratha Minameyer Goldie Irene Morris Janet Mackinnon Bernice McVay Martha McVay Jean Pickens Wilburner

The Stars Say by Genevieve Kemble Horoscope

The planetary chart signals progressive and prosperous conditions with growth and financial returns in business, new undertakings, and personal happiness. It foresees favorable personal relations, birthday individuals to expect progress and prosperity, and a child born this year may attain high prestige and success.

Untitled School Roster Fragment Reveals Names

A fragment lists students and staff including Pauline Reynolds Iona Faye Rowland Kathleen Shannon and Florence Smith. It mentions a seventh grade six week period with Robby Daggett and Mary Anna Smith as examples.

Twenty-Second Child Born to Local Family in Brockport

In Brockport New York on February 12 Mrs Morris Blossom welcomed her twenty second child, a boy. Neighbors note all the children are doing well and are loved by the family.

Brockport N. Y Morris Blossom

Mystery Attack on Farmhouse and Drowning Bandits Hoax

Readers witness a dramatic dawn confrontation as a masked attack is linked to a feigned rescue plot. The narrative follows Margaret and family hearing of the Bay tragedy, with theorizing about retribution and possible escape routes by land or sea. The scene ends with a menacing motor car threat at the farmhouse gate.

Harry Underwood Dicky Underwood North Haven Marley and the Door Nail Mr. Underwood

Bozo the Irish terrier takes his place as household boss

A humorous tale from 1888 describes Bozo a stray Irish terrier who wanders into a home and instantly becomes the family’s head, shaping daily life with quiet authority. The dog’s barked greetings, curious explorations, and preference for comforts by the fire reveal a charming, rule making pet.

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