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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1931

Page

6

East Lynne Talkie Praised After Premiere

Hollywood World premiere of East Lynne draws enthusiastic applause from audience and critics. Cast led by Ann Harding Clive Brook and Conrad Veidt, directed by Frank Lloyd with Joseph Urban as scenic designer. Fox schedules New York debut at the Roxy on February 20 and nationwide release starts March 1.

Hollywood Isabel Ametia Bingham Starr Nance O'Neil Fox New York Orb Roxy

Urgent Need for Local Winter Aid and Rapid Action

The writer urges immediate legislative speed to fund relief for farmers and laborers affected by harsh weather. He emphasizes road work, soil support, and rapid mobilization to help neighbors and small communities, criticizing delays and calling for decisive action before next summer.

Opon Janiilira

Co Stars in Matrimony Reveal Slow Four Year Romance

Virginia Valli and Charlie Farrell wed in Yonkers New York after a four year courtship that began in Los Angeles. The marriage was announced two days after the ceremony just before their honeymoon trip to Europe.

Virginia Valli Nave Charlies Farrell Lim Stare Wrn Yonkers N. T Los Angeles Europe

Floater Jamel Spears Sentenced in Grocery Robbery Case

In South Bend Indiana on February 21 Jamel Spears a 20 year old floater from Tarrytown New York pleaded guilty and was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for a $22 grocery robbery committed Thursday Spears was captured in a freight train at Case Sopoli Mich and returned here Russell Barly of Cambridge Ontario pleaded not guilty and will be tried later

South Bend Ind Pe Jamel Spears Tarrytown Spears Casesopolir Mich Russell Barly Cambridge

Unchecked Gas Well in Tioga County Runs at 4 Million Cfh

The Ben Meeker well in Farmington Township near Tioga, Pennsylvania, vented natural gas at 4,000,000 cubic feet per hour after a drilling accident at 4,047 feet. Guards kept visitors away as low clouds kept gas near ground, threatening explosion and fire with daily losses estimated at 40,000 dollars. Fourteen drillers narrowly escaped injury during the incident.

Tioga Ben Meeker Weil Farmington Township Penn United Gas Company

Bedrooms Should Please Occupants in Shared Homes

The article argues two bedroom occupants need equal furnishings and balance. It suggests a dressing table placed between two windows for the woman and a mirrored chest of drawers with ample surrounding space for the man. It notes a boudoir chair and fumy chair may fit if space allows, and stresses compromise on decoration and color for both to enjoy.

Deaisie Belrgormant

Right Sizes For Hall Bedroom Furnishings

The article advises small hall bedrooms need compact layouts with a single bed and wall placement to save space. It recommends essential furniture such as a chest of drawers a chair a table and lamp and suggests hanging boot shelves for books and art objects. Light control and window drapery should suit window exposure and directions.

Washable fabrics for walls and upholstery shown in home

Washable fabrics for walls and upholstery are among the innovations in furnishings the home manager will welcome. They appear in patterns like chintz suitable for rooms with this fabric application. Patterns are floral and geometrical. The same material in heavier weight is available for draperies and pillows. It goes by names such as processed leather and water proofed fabrics.

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