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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1931

Page

17

Private Investigator Hunch Sparks Probe Into Stolen Sedan

Amid a wave of fear in Sag Harbor over a staged bank robbery and a threatening Chinese message, Dicky and Tomerraitt pursue a lead sparked by the license plate on the blue sedan. Police debris point to a stolen car, but the owner’s whereabouts remain unclear as the household fortifies the farmhouse and guards its children.

Eimer Livan Lillian Dicky Masty Dillan Goez Amy Inko Derry Katie Marien Jerry Nicky Harry Underwood Tantege Placer Sag Herbor Bia Pasitier St War North Haven Sag Harbor Tomerraitt

Horoscope for February 22 23 Highlights of Fate and Fortune

The Stars Say ONEVIEVE REMBLE forecasts a week of occult interests and secret dealings with potential profit from diplomacy and discreet ventures. A year of intrigue and expediency may favor contracts, corporate arrangements, and subtle strategies, with promotions possible for those on the threshold of opportunity.

Wibcay Mersers Bain

Home liquor approval debated by prohibition commission

The article reports on a federal commission discussion led by Mrs. Willebrandt and Woodcock regarding home production of alcoholic beverages under Prohibition. It covers opinions on enforcement limits, the intent of Congress, and the prospects of state responsibility if the Eighteenth Amendment is altered. It also notes educators’ views on youth and Prohibition’s impact, plus international comparisons and varied state enforcement results.

Willebrandt Woodcock Congress Woodcocle Dennison Albert B. Sawyer Rep John M Morehead Unitted Sweden Comwiteimn Prohibition Bureasu Doctor Doran Prohibition

Fashion Echoes From 1931 Styles Across Centuries

A New York report notes spring 1931 fashion nods to past eras with off shoulder decolletage, wide flounced sleeves, and double breasted coats echoing late 1700s and 1800s silhouettes. It contrasts modern roadster wear with Whalebone Hoop exclusions and Civil War era sleeves while pointing to military influence in Directoire era shapes.

York Cogenie Lons Philippe France

Father Bequeaths Firearms and Car to Son in Will

In Columbles a probate judge recorded a will issued by Bostwick Howard Dill former Franklin County court stenographer. He left to his son Douglas twenty two fishing tackle firearms and a car used during hunting trips. The text urges the son to never point firearms at anyone and to enjoy outdoor life for physical well being.

Columbles Homer Bostwick Howard Dill Franklin County Hhe Douglas Ceudon

Women Elected to Senior Honorary at Okla University

Three senior women were elected to Phoenix the newly organized senior women's honorary at Oklahoma University on Friday. Honorees were Susan Porterfield State College Pa Marine Fluke Innes sie and Edna Ervin Stoelport, chosen for scholastics and extracurriculars.

Phoenix Okla University Susan Porterfield State College Marine Fluke Innessie Edna Ervin Stoelport

Hell Week Abolished by Ohio University Pan-Hellenic Council

The Ohio University Pan-Hellenic Council voted to end rough initiation practices known as hell week aligning with National Pan-Hellenic standards. Sororities across campus moved to abolish pranks and routines, and initiations are planned for April 25 and 27.

Ome University National Pan-Helenice Council Ohio University Pan-Hellenic Council

Group To Inspect Marietta Power Unit

Nayor Robert Wood John Colting city serving director and Athens Cy Conn el members will visit Marietta Wednesday to inspect the power plant in use for generation of current. The tour aims to determine the advisability of erecting an annular plant in Athens. Officials will greet the visiting party and tour the Marietta power plant.

Nayor Robert Wood John Colting Athens Cy Connel Marietta Wednesda Tor Waller Steidman Barveleia

Universalist Church Announces Sermons and Events

The Universalist Church of Rockland schedules sermons on various topics including American Leadership and Melt Fire. Sunday School starts at 10 am with nightly services, and a special Thursday to Thursday study period. Mr Stanley C Stall will preach Monday and Tuesday nights. An education fundraiser with free admission supports religious education in public schools. Minor’s appointments link to Frost Universalist Church next week.

Eoldsk Stanley C. Stall Universalist Church of Rockland Minors Rocks

Communists Defeated in Paraguayan Town Clash

In Asuncion on February 1 a band of 10 alleged Communists held carnation for hours before civic authorities drove them out. The band fled up the Farana River in launches carrying 1 506 000 pesos and stolen merchandise. Martial law across the Republic of Fars- Guay extended by President Ose F. Gagzert was imminent after the encounter.

Asuncion Paraguay Republic of Fars- Guay Ose F. Gagzert Incarnation Farana

Gas Well Struck on Hebbardsville Farm

Hebbardsville reports a gas well struck on the R. Hi King farm south of Marietti. The well began producing around 25600 cubic feet per day after striking gas at a depth near 600 feet. Local landmen L F Smuthberger aided drilling teased the land for operations.

Wells on Lease Facing Attack at King Property

Two other productive wells exist on the lease adjoining the King property. The narrative notes a dispute or attack involving the King property, indicating contested rights or operations on neighboring fields.

Transportation Means Exhibited at School

An Athens Junior High School General Science class displayed about a hundred transportation toys and models. Under J F Newcomb, eighth graders presented early forms from foot and horse power to oxen drawn wagons, carts, and watercraft, with notable pieces including a soap-carved toy and a cast iron wheel toy.

Ogg Athens Grady J. F. Newcomp Phip Hodels Pal‘van Thade

Defended Mother in Manslaughter Case Incomplete Text

Ming Levi, 13, held at Cisers on manslaughter charge in death of Fred Like, a roomer in her mother’s home. Levi said she shot Luke when she found him choking her mother, but after hearing witnesses the court’s jury voted to hold for grand jury action.

Ming Luce Levi Cisers, I Fred Like Miss Levi Luke Cofontt Erand

Vaccine Treatment in Scarlet Fever

A cartoonish medical advisory by R. Copeland M D urges scarlet fever prevention through vaccines. It notes the disease is highly contagious, outlines early symptoms such as a strawberry tongue and peeling skin, and promotes the Schick test and diphtheria vaccine links.

Copeland M. D U.S New York Meath Cty Spain

Girl Scout Meeting Updates Troop 1 2 and 4

Tenia panned and pled at the Atvens Cut Scouts leaders meeting. Four new members joined Troop 1 Virginia Porter Margaret Kelly Susan Dantrad and Latchche Wang. Troop 2 worked on tenderfoot second class and merit badge tests. Troop 4 members passed bedmaking tests and planned a two mile hike for map making and a Saturday hike. The meeting closed with girl scout zenga.

Tenia Zames Atvens Cut Tooms Miattera Zenga Virginia Porter Margaret Kelly Susan Dantrad Latchche Wang Pcouln Hathryn Hailer Mauchine McClead Charlotte LaTouretts Cardinal Regsular Mary "Anne Stith Sara Matefield Troop 4 Silly Atarganet Johnston

Shadow Flight to Queen Totty's Party

A chaotic tale follows Knarf and companions as they chase a dragonfly across a magic brook toward Queen Totty and Ring Oberon of Fairyland. They raft a tonthpick raft and race to reach the party while Knarf hopes for a necktie reward from the dragonfly’s queen.

Jiknid Yor Maver Fock Qheen Totty Ring Oberon Fairvland Vuck Tonthpicka Knarf Ted Esfeng

Unreadable OCR Fragment Hints at 1920s New England Scene

Fragmentary OCR text appears to describe a scene near Paris street in Connecticut with references to Oxford Conn and places like Waurtford. The garbled lines suggest a local incident or transit note, mentioning Morell Frincle and a motor or stage arrival, but the exact event and dates are unclear.

Notable Doctor to Visit Athens for Private Medical Examinations

Dr Albert F Snell formerly of an Athens sanitarium will conduct a limited clinic at the Terry Hotel on Thursday February 26 offering examinations and treatment for a wide range of ailments in men women and children. The notice promises confidential personal consultations and modern methods, urging readers to seek the doctor’s expert opinion for health concerns and possible cure or relief.

Athens Ohio Terry Hote Tein Watt Gating Treetmint

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