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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1931

Page

7

Heart of a Wife confronts looming danger and family trust

In a tense scene Adele Garrison's heroine seeks support from her father as threats loom from a Chinese menace and silent worries about her daughter Marion. The exchange reveals parental authority, secrecy, and the stakes of concealing danger from Lillian while awaiting a planned conference and guidance.

Lillian Garry Mother Greharo Tage Hadoe Lilian Bris Marion Teg

Astrological Outlook for January 25 26

The astrology page notes a cautious mood with gloom and disruption in social life and daily affairs on January 25. It forecasts Neptune influenced intrigues secret negotiations and potential success in mergers or diplomatic roles for those born on January 26.

Genevie

Hollister High Gets Gymnasium Upgrades and Chairs

Hollister High installs new chairs and stage curtain in the gymnasium. Pupils and the Parent Association raised about 500 dollars with a goal of 600 dollars for additional equipment including a rest room for girls. Weatherstripping is added to homes and schools as part of a safety campaign led by St Ed Walburn and Dr E B Acomb.

Astall Ia Hollister Hef Association St Ed Walburn Court Street E. B. Acomb Sunnyside Drive

Waistlines rise as fashion notes corsets anew

Amos Parrish surveys spring corset design to define the waistline. New girdles combine girding and brassiere for a higher cut that supports the flesh, reduces rolling, and keeps garments smooth. Sheer bones and elastic bonds provide structure while showcasing the waist for the season's silhouette.

Amod Parrish

Boxes of Sunshine Inspires Athens Couple in Hospital Flower Mission

In The Pittsburgh Christian Advocate Dr Edith Wray profiles Charley and Bella Brown of Athens whose 25 year effort via violets and roses spread cheer to hospitals in Columbus Cleveland Pittsburgh and other cities. The article notes the couple began in their yard and expanded to Syracuse Detroit and beyond through patient kindness.

Charley Bella Brown Athens Pittsburgh Christian Advocate Edith Wray Ohto University Chartey Bella Bella Grant Hospital Columbus Tha Bles Belle Cran Hospiital Charney Chaney Cleveland Michigan New York North Carolina Pennsylvania Canada Pittsburgh Colum

Modern Life Brings New Perils of Health

Dr Copeland notes increased heart and kidney risks despite advances in health. He cites life expectancy gains over a century and urges public health education to combat organ diseases, urging readers to seek knowledge and ask health questions.

Copeland New York New York City Rosinald Heber Calcutta Heber Sigel

Shadow Tales Of The Toothmaker And Bears

A fractured story features the toothmaker hiding from a bear while shadows, Yam, Kraft, Knart, and others scramble for safety. The bear demands the toothmaker’s promised work as dawn nears, and the group plots a safe escape amid fear and confusion.

Hania Yam Kraft Knad Pruffly Anak Boothmaker Knart Anwar Enimwar

Unclear fragmentary notice from Pittaburgh history

Fragmentary text describes buses, Old Ladies Home in Pittsburgh and mentions Chorkey f, Bells, and Jean with monetary details. References Dr Wray and a statement on faithful service, modesty, and a charitable enterprise.

Pittaburgh Jean Athens Charley Belic Wray

Just as Witty as She Was Pretty in a Winter Walk

A reflective piece set on a cold sunlit hillside describes smoky chimneys and bare trees. A talking couple recounts a remembered scene and a witty clever woman, examining beauty, marriage, and social expectations in a Victorian mood.

Georral Eng Aba Adnan Abe Couradt Hayey

In a Nutshell Who and When Determined Federal Income Tax

A concise note traces the origins of the federal income tax, identifying key figures and the pivotal date when the tax structure was established. It outlines the legislative move and the political context surrounding its adoption.

Filing deadlines for individual income tax and rates

The notice states that single persons with net income of 1690 or more or gross income of 5661 or more and married couples with net income of 3500 or more or gross income of 5006 or more must file returns. Filing period ends March 26 with the Collector of Internal Revenue for the district of residence or principal place of business. Tax rates apply 1.5 percent on the first 4000, 3 percent on the next 4000, 5 percent on the balance, with an additional tax on net income over 10000.

Internal Revenue

Tax Exemption Ruling on University Lands

Attorney General Bettman ruled that state auditor Tracy may exempt university lands from property tax under provisions dating to 1809 and aligned with 1804 and 1865 Ohio precedent. The decision follows the 1865 Ohio Supreme Court ruling affirming tax exemption for state university lands.

Columele Jan Inw Ohio Senincature Bettman Ses Tracy Bettman Srese Cane Ohio University Oni Supreme Court

Army airport planned near Alameda by Hoover proposal

A proposed U S Army air port for 1100 acres near Alameda has been formally presented to President Hoover by Mayor Victor L Schactfer. The project aims to create one of the most modern ports in use, signaling a major expansion in military aviation facilities.

Alameda CaheAnother Hoover Army Aye Victor L. Schactfer Salman Po

Athens County Feed Elects Directors at Thursday Meeting

The Athens County Feed board of directors met Thursday at the Chamber to elect officers. Members listed include Mrs. TW, Mrs. WL Gard, Mes Gay, 0. EB. Imes, Mrs. 8. c¢, Roger Conne Wolfe, Worsyth, and F. Kitties among sixteen county residents.

Eigifean Athena Dlewied Athens Grose Artival Uw - Athens Chambor Ihirestorm WL. Gard Artis Roger Conne Wolfe Worsyth F. Kitties E. Cooper Wealthy

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