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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1939

Page

9

Moler Sees Australian Fires and Drought on World Tour

P G Moler, once of Athens, reports from Australia about record heat and wildfires. He describes livestock starving as drought devastates Victoria, with wheat harvests, burning forests, and towns evacuated. He recounts a perilous gas-tank incident during travel and notes Melbourne’s heat and smoke.

P. G. Moler Australia Athens Melbourne Sydney Los Angeles Victoria

S S S Tonic Promises Health Through Rich Red Blood

An old advertisement touts S.S.S. Tonic as restoring vitality by building up blood strength after worry overwork and illness. It claims better digestion appetite and a healthier complexion with larger size sold at drug stores and emphasizes its effectiveness before relying on organic trouble.

S.S.S S.S.S. Tonic SIS Fonte

Wednesday Bridge At Domke Home

Mrs. Charles Domke hosted the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club at 153 Mill St. Prizes went to Mrs. Alva Haning and Mrs. Thomas Rosser. Guests included Mrs. Rosser and Mrs. Dwight Bowles. Refreshments honored Washington's Birthday. Next meeting at Mrs. William Mansfield’s home. Australia area 25 times Britain but population smaller.

Charles Domke Mill St Alva Haning Thomas Rosser Rosser Dwight Bowles Washington William Mansfield Stewart St

French Fried Onions With Broiled Steak Dish

Broiled steak with French fried onion rings. Prepare onions by slicing into rings, dip in milk then flour, and fry until brown. Serve piping hot with the steak. Also includes a cherry pie filling using a pastry-lined tin, cherries, egg, and cherry juice baked without a top crust.

Marriage Meddlers Sequel Delves Into Transvania Tale

Madge Graham listens as Philip Veritzen reveals a hidden childhood tragedy in Transvania. The tale uncovers royal connections, a murdered mother, a double suicide, and a lasting impact on his life as he travels with Madge toward Sag Harbor to interview Queen Olga.

Madge Graham Philip Veritzen Transvania King Philip Bar Sinister Little Philip Olga Tme King Features

Tail Spin at Athena Theater Aerial Drama Thrills

New Athena Film Tail Spin from 20th Century Fox stars Alice Faye Constance Bennett and Nancy Kelly with Joan Davis Jane Wyman Kane Richmond and more. Roy Del Ruth directs a tale of three women flyers packed with breathless suspense and strong performances.

20Th Century-Fox Athena Theater Hollywood Darry F. Zanuck Alice Faye Constance Bennett Nancy Kelly Joan Davis Charles Farrell Jane Wyman Kane Richmond Wally Vernon Joan Valerie Edward Norris Roy del Ruth Harry Joe Brown Frank Wead

Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic Sale Extended

Advertises continued sale in Athens County offering Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic at 49c a bottle, originally 1.25, limit three bottles per customer. Adds 10c postage and 2c tax on mail orders.

Hardboiled Attitudes Save Face of Sensitive Teens

A columnist recalls teen sensibilities and the fear of embarrassment. Personal anecdotes describe humiliating moments at strangers' houses and swimming parties, illustrating how youths hide feelings behind bravado and fashion. The piece ends noting teens are wiser and guard their emotions.

Gas House Alles Lanvins

Births Announced for Robert Lee Shifflet and Two Daughters

Mr and Mrs Theodore R Shifflet announce the birth of a son Robert Lee at their Oregon Ridge home on Wednesday Feb 22. Mr and Mrs Edwin Kennard report a daughter born at their Modoc home on Feb 22. Mr and Mrs Richard Kasler announce a son born at their McDougal home.

Chauncey Theodore R. Shifflet Robert Lee Oregon Ridge Edwin Kennard Modoc Richard Kasler McDougal

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