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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1931

Page

6

Midnight Mafia Threat Shocks Quiet Town Club

The Red Turcoh Club in a Midwestern town faces a kidnap plot as a ransom note demands thirty thousand dollars. Phil Tolliver and parents try to shield Ginger while Pietro sabotages fears with ginger ale and a cellar purge. The group debates police action vs. safeguarding Ginger as a Mafia threat looms.

Gincer Ella Tolliver Phil van Poon Steewp Red Turcoh Sfe Antons Eet Too Dall Bard Holloway Thrush Ginger Joie de Vivre Hendfins Chicago Nicolo Callead Cur Niceto Angelo Pietro Benito Bard Phil Speed Roney I.aoger Patty Sears Speed Patty Eddy Jackson Eddy Saeed Cotton Jerly Brooks Jenny Benny Mr Tolliver Mr. Tolliver Alfred

They Wanted a Home and Got It

They seek a large old house with nine fireplaces a basement theatre and a cypress hedge by the sea. The family envisions a home with atmosphere despite draughts and a maze of antique features. They view grand stairs and a parlor as charm over modern amenities.

Amea Penaccy

Whispering Old House in a Garden Dream

A narrator longs for the old house behind a cypress hedge, hearing it talk and sigh about days gone by. They envy childhood memory over modern high rise living and wish to recall a simpler place. The wistful reflection contrasts past charm with contemporary urban apartments.

Local Social Notes from Richland and Nearby

Richland Avenue hosts Mrs. Dawson Meeks and son Vern Lee with Carrol Stedmen of Shade visiting the Emmerson Douglases. Columbus guests Dr. and Mrs. L G Bean join Mrs. Mary C L Hooper. The Ladies Aid met Thursday afternoon for work.

Dawson Meeks Vern Lee Carrol Stedmen Shade Emerson Douglas L. G. Bean Columbus Mary CL. Hooper Ladies Aid Otis Mansfield South Canaan Geneva Mansfield Frank Perry Zaleski Addison Baker D. Root New Marsheld Herb Hooper and

Immunization Efforts Reported for Athens Children in 1930

Two hundred twenty two children were immunized against diphtheria in Athens during 1930, a report by Viola M. Fell, Athens County nursing director, shows. Total immune children reach 1,388. 1,467 inspections for infections were conducted. smallpox vaccination completed for all entering school. measles illness led with 34 cases. five scarlet fever and six tuberculosis cases treated. 248 calls made to assist crippled and preschool children.

Athens Viola M. Fell Athens County Miss Fell Athens City

Scare Campaign Behind Bank Robbery Mystery

Harry Underwood theorizes that a staged bomb was a deliberate scare tactic aimed at provoking a warning to Corwin and North Haven. The group suspects a planned bank burglary was never intended to succeed and that the message will unfold in a calculated campaign against the town and its residents.

Harry Underwood Dicky Mr Underwood Lillian Mr. Underwood Illian Corwin North Haven Theo

Two piece fashion lookalikes dominate spring dresses

Amos Parrish notes a new trend where many garments appear as two piece outfits but are one piece. Dresses imitate skirts with blouses or jackets, with color-blocked bodices and short sleeves, belted at the waist to echo 1831 styles.

New York Atyle Directoire

Shadow Play In The Woods With Puck The Fairy

Shadow-children Mij Flor Hanid Yam and Knarf meet a tiny boy named Puck in a mesa bed. He declares he is a fairy not an elf and disputes spellings, causing a mix of humor and confusion. The tale ends with an invitation to a party.

Mij Flor Hanid Yam Knarf Hanth Puck Mil Knart Puch

Pattern 1884 Bunny 704 The Athens Messenger

The Practical Pattern by Anne Adams describes a plaid spring outfit with a coat bodice and flared skirt in green brown on tan ningham. It lists fabrics percale dimity lawn and sizes 4 6 8 10 with 2 1/2 yards for size 4 and includes Pattern 704 a stuffed dog and bunny with simple instructions.

Anne Adams

Fairyland King and Queen Host Mysterious Party

Knart and Knarf insist on exclusive royal parties. Puck reveals the event is hosted by King and Queen Titania of Fairyland. The group eagerly follows the invitation but Knarf spots a wormhole and vanishes toward a hidden doorway. Tomorrow: The Party.

Knart Puck Gris Titania Fairyland Puck Knarf

Huntington Bank absorbs Ohio Valley Bank in merger

Huntington Bank and Trust Company merged with the Ohio Valley Bank today. The new entity will operate solely under the Huntington name, honor Ohio Valley checks, and lists combined resources of 3.687 million dollars with deposits of 2.339 million. Walter Hallanan joins the board. H. A. Robson serves as president.

Huntington W. Va U.P Huntington Bank and Trust Company Ohio Valley Bank Walter 8. Hallanan Charleston H. A. Robson

The Athens Messenger Pattern Department Fashion Book

The notice advertises a spring and summer fashion book with dresses and children’s clothes. It requests name address style number size and payment for patterns or stamps. Address orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department 248 West 17th Street New York City.

Rogerie Aramas Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Don't Spare the Hair Brush Says Authority on Hair Care

A railing health column by a U S senator outlines grooming basics for beautiful hair. It emphasizes daily brushing to stimulate scalp circulation, proper washing with soap, sun drying, and careful drying to prevent damage. It notes selecting smooth toothed combs and bristle brushes, sanitation when away from home, and using light oils to treat dryness.

Olly Pam

Zodiac Forecast for Friday February Stars Say

The forecast notes a very progressive day with Mars strong and lunations, urging bold projects with support from employers and authorities. Those born on this day may show energy and initiative, and workers can gain encouragement from superiors while constructive work is likely.

Cenevieve Mars

Prohibition Snooper Concept Traced by League History

The Massachusetts Anti Saloon League notes the so called snooper idea is not new. They point to the original charter of the colony dating to 1602 that provided half of fine proceeds to informers.

Boston Massachusetts Anti-Saloon League Informera

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