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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1931
Page
7
A 1931 Amos Parrish fashion column notes sunshade hats as versatile, stylish accessories. It highlights panama straw hats with creased crowns, ribbon bands, and coordinated colors, plus cordknit sports hats and large afternoon hats. Delineates wear with dresses, suits, and town outfits for sunny season styling.
The Shake speares comedy Twelfth Night delighted Ohio State Playshop audiences in Memorial Auditorium. Directed by Harold Evans with Vincent Jukes handling technicals, the cast included Don Roush as Sir Toby Belch Margaret Laverty as Maria Harold Schreiber as Sir Andrew Aguecheek and Howard Elaine oat with vibrant costumes and makeup enhancing a fragmentary real life setting.
A lyrical piece laments mothers losing children to the sea, intertwining dream visions and memory with religious imagery. The text shifts to a theater review detailing a Shakespearean production with performers Cesario, Sebastian, and Duke Orsino, praising set design, lighting, and a university string quartet.
In a dockside arrest, the stormer Empress of China faces charges of murdering two Chinese crew members during a one man reign of terror at sea. The incident unfolds amid tensions in Japan on June 6 1940.
Irene and Beryl contend for Tommy Wilson in a tangled romance amid rival families and town trouble. Beryl fights to keep Tommy from the Larkin faction while Irene schemes to win him back. Tommy suffers, drinks, and faces danger as loyalty, love, and money collide in a tense melodrama.
Twenty Kentora graduated from The Plains High School in a commencement at the school auditorium. Dr H H Davis of the Ohio Department of Education delivered the principal address. Diplomas were presented by O. Bryan, board president, and Superintendent Rice. Attendance certificates were given, music by Ohio University performers accompanied the ceremony, and graduates named include Samuel Gattel, Doria Cowen, Bralen Gabriel, Christine Cochran, Lucille Six, Russell Jellison, Don Nelgon, Robey Moore, and Clarence P. Hunter among others.
District headquarters reports 14 Ohio University students passed a seven hour water examination at Women's Gymnasium on May 22. Recipients include Martha Ronedell Gallen Toes Zenn Struthers Gladys Saints Irwin Pa and others. four faculty members also passed. Several will work as lifeguards or instructors this summer and fourteen swimmers will attend the Red Cross life saving Institute at Lake Chautauqua. Also in Ashtabula two men, W H Weaver and Milton W Carey, were killed when their car was struck by a Wabash train.
Sunday June 7 portents suggest disruptive and sinister events may unfold with peculiar midday developments. Readers are cautioned to exercise care with strangers as birthdays nearby hint at a year of unusual secular events and experiences despite uncertain readings.
A former New York City health official explains normal blood pressure and its range across ages and living conditions. He notes 120 as typical for ages 19 to 40, with variations due to gender, climate, and activity. Heat lowers pressure while cold raises it, and changes in blood vessel elasticity affect readings. individual factors determine the actual healthy range.
A riot by about 1,000 people near Havana attacked the American consulate, breaking windows and injuring several. Police and soldiers dispersed the mob, over 40 arrests reported, as the crowd pressed toward the building and fired objects at troops.
In a voluntary petition filed in federal court today Lloyd Hamilton a motion picture actor appears as debtor. The filing lists 4971445 and associated creditors, detailing the financial matter and seeking relief under bankruptcy laws in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles.
A blaze destroyed two acres of stacked timber owned by Hillerich and Bradaby Company near Louisville on June 8. Loss estimated at $50,000. Premier Mussolini chaired the Permanent Wheat Committee meeting in Rome as it announced Italy would take immediate measures to boost Helianic wheat growth.
Seventh and eighth grades of Mechanicsburg School stage a surprise party and handkerchief shower for Miss Lucy Edwards as a celebration of her work and service to the school community.
Genieve Kemble notes On Daty s astrology chart shows potential for advancement and progress, yet also tests and conflicts with authorities. The piece hints at discreet management and possible benefits from steady efforts amid public scrutiny.
A cluttered scene unfolds with Marion and Abe debating duties and a young romance under family eyes. Lillian questions a son’s actions as chatter shifts to packing, work, and award hopes, while Madge and Kate navigate caretaking and pride amid a busy household.
A tangled reminiscence of a London hotel lounge and steamer voyage recalls fevered feet, shopping frugality, and culture shocks. A mother, two aunts, and several girls recount steamed trains, Versailles disappointment, and harboring a longing for home comforts amid bustling streets and social chatter.
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