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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1931

Page

31

Girls Names Change, But Girls Stay The Same

A reflective piece by Winifred Black and Nellie explores how girls keep their core identities through changing names and appearances. The narrator recalls old friends with evolving names, fashions, and life paths, concluding that the essence remains despite social shifts.

Josie Martie Mattie Martha Lille Mattie Mar Het Burt Marthy Marta Magele Margot Tyey Richl Wat Larson

Portrait Offer Sparks Clash In Ginger's Kitchen

Ginger challenges a flirtatious portraitist who arrives for a private sketch. She taunts him with social critique, offers a dinner in exchange for a likeness, and exposes class tensions as they spar over talent and morality.

Pastel Dresses Take Spotlight In Spring Fashion

Amos Parrish notes pastel shades brighten dresses for spring in New York. Plaited and two piece dresses feature pastel plaids, with necklines draped by scarves and collars. The trend pairs lighter tones with dark coats, tinting wardrobes for April and May fashion.

Amos Parrish

Heart of a Wife features a garden surprise and neighbor worries

In a domestic scene Mrs. Ticer frets over a neighborly tension spurred by Madge’s surprise home visit. Dicky and friends discuss the rose garden aquarium, pool design, and the plant arrangements while Harry Underwood and Lilian and others watch.

Avery Dicky Graham Harry Underwood Madge New Jersey Wwe

Home pattern dress for women with front fastening

The Athens Messenger Pattern Dept offers a long dress pattern with front closure suitable for wear over a coat. It outlines yardage and fabric choices, requires several yards of material, and includes instructions, sizing, and pricing. Orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Dept, 243 West 17th Street, New York.

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Chicken Thieves At Large In McArthur Area

McArthur and Vinton County report thefts as a half flock of chickens was stolen. The piece notes local health, a Saturday visit by Justice of the Peace H. EB. Timmons who reflects on 1880 sugar, price, pork, and wage levels to argue good old times were not always good. Local brief mentions include Delvin Darby visiting from Colorado, and Rotary Club attendance by Dr BE. Tando. Relief efforts by Red Cross and McArthur Women’s Relief form a coordinated response to county distress. An open exam for McArthur postmaster vacancy set for February 8, 1931 and county commissioners hear road bid bids. grand jury convenes with witnesses and Judge Darby presiding.

Gaby Oria Arte Woud Goody Ginger McArthur Jan H. EB. Timmons Eagle Township Timmens Hisather Isaac Timmons Lst Theas Washington, D

Influenza Largely a Hand-Borne Disease

A 1918 era health column stresses hand carried influenza risk and urges frequent hand washing and careful care of colds. It explains two germ types, transmission through touched objects, and measures to prevent spread including hygiene and avoiding close contact during epidemics.

Public Forum Detailing Odd Tales From Cantingd

In a fragmentary reminiscence dated January 20 1931 Mellard P Andrew recounts odd farm life and show business ambitions. He recalls a black snake capture plan and a past fascination with snake charming alongside rustic anecdotes from Tow a and nearby farms.

Stars Say Genevieve Kembali Vor Thoralay January 22

Fragmented OCR reads about Genevieve Kemble and Thoralay with references to a decisive move and fortunes. The text mentions a child born on this day and discusses dominance and stability in a ship or position.

Ae Stars Genevieve Kemble Thoralay

Local News From Harrisonville Highlights and Incidents

Fragmented OCR reports show Harrisonville notes including birth, hospital, weather, and community events. Mentions of Mary Alkire, Dean and daughter of Altany, and Albert Morris family accompany scattered references to local happenings and a listed hospital near Sabrotey.

Fo Mfremi Sirs Bart Clark Enestalt Pri Bern Jeniter Tories Harrisonville Rei Foy Holzer Movpilal Sabrotey Mary Alkire Joe Siaitiay Bolin Gordon Dean Domhter Altany Sucuty Albert Morris and Family Versi Larkins Kulland Sra Emma Chase Saturdas

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