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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1932

Page

21

Scandal and Secrecy Loom Over Stevens Marriage

Ellen Rossiter confronts a secret marriage scandal and bigamy rumors after Steven’s death. Lawyer Symes outlines legal pressures, potential court fights, and the lure of a fortune while Ellen longs to reclaim a vanished life. Fergus and Dr Westcott push toward burial of the truth as family ties tighten.

Symes Ellen Steven Ellen Rossiter Mexico Miss Grayson New York Leda Grayson Larry Harrowgate

Dr J S Leonhardt Hemroid touted as cure for piles

An advertisement claims piles result from poor lower bowel circulation and cannot be cured by external salves. It promotes Dr J S Leonhardt's Hemroid as an internal medicine that stimulates circulation and heals the affected area, offering a money back guarantee if piles persist.

Leon

House-Cleaning Plan Sparks Family Tensions at Graham Home

In the wake of the Underwoods and Youngs departing, Mrs. Grahams plan to redecorate and clean sparks clashes with Madge and Katie. The narrator foresees bustle and jealousy as rooms empty and preparations begin for a fall house party and a dinner dance for the Aliens, amid family power shifts.

Madge Mother Graham Arlens Gabriel Graham Philip Veritzen Richard

House cyclone ends as Larches tenants move in

Adele Garrison narrates a stormy clean up at The Larches as Major Grantland plans to rent the house and stay through Marion’s birthday. The narrator, facing her mother in law’s sharp scrutiny, organizes floors, packs Hank and Bill’s belongings, and plans a dinner dance at the farm with Mrs Arlen and her daughter as guests of honor.

Grantland Marion Richard Hugh Hank Bill

Wills of Murphy and Matheny Admitted to Probate in Athens

Wills of Hal W. Murphy of Athens and Loring G. Matheny of Nelsonville were admitted to probate in Athens County Probate Court by Judge 8S. M. Johnson. Murphy’s estate goes to widow Lucy Murny. Matheny’s estate leaves $50 to each grandson Claire Matheny and sons and daughters-in-law Charles, William, and Harry R. Matheny. remainder split among daughters Gertrude Pride, Lou Matheny, Mary Creaser, and Grace Kelch.

Hal W. Murphy Athens Loring G. Matheny Nelsonville Athens County 8S. M. Johnson Lucy Mureny Loring Claire Matheny Charles Matheny William M. Matheny Harry R. Matheny Gertrude M. Pride Lou Matheny Mary E. Creaser Grace Kelch

New flat crepe gown Quesaco cited in fashion note

A fashion column praises a one piece evening gown in white cotton pique with a beaded back and a hidden waist opening called Quesaco. It notes modern elegance and shows how crisis era pricing affects outfits while suggesting bonnet and straw trends for summer wear. The piece also plugs a DIY button leaflet from The Athens Messenger.

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Will Rogers in Business and Pleasure at Oale theater

Rogers stars as a Middle Western businessman touring Europe in a comedy that satirizes the elite while delivering a high laugh quotient. Jetta Goudal and Dorothy Peterson co star as a Parisian muse and wife. Director David Butler elevates the Fox/ Booth Tarkington adaptation with strong humor and a safe, family friendly show.

Wil Rogers America Fox Film Oale Theater Rogers Booth Tarkington Enobe Aneer Europe Babbitt Jetta Goudal Dorothy Peterson Peggy Rosa Boris Kartoff David Butter

Little Shopping Habits by Eleanor Ross

A light column contrasts two shopping styles as ETURNED and Elsie test a “shop now buy now” routine. They debate impulse buys, price variation, and the value of comparing quality across shops, noting time costs and the limits of frugality in daily life.

Bobsana Elsie Pak Olsie

Plagiarism and the music world in a striking column

Winifred Black muses on plagiarism in radio and song, arguing that while great works are original, many popular tunes are recycled. She compares old and new ideas, laments lack of imagination, and notes singers and listeners prefer familiar themes over novelty.

Majestic Paramount Majestic Theater Mussolini Buckingham Palace Cinderella

Galloping Thru drives Tom Tyler at Columbia Theatre

Tom Tyler stars in Galloping Thru at the Columbia Theatre this Saturday. The Western film is the fourth in a Monogram Western series with G D Wood John Elliott Stanley Blystone Al Bridge Betty Mack and Jenks among the cast. Wood and Elliott have both appeared in Ships of Hate Mother and Son The Montan Kid Oklahoma Jim and Two Fisted Justice.

Tom Tyler Ahe Weatern Columbia Monogram Weaterna G. D. Wood John Elliott Stanley Blystone al Bridge Betty Mack 61 Jenks Wood Elliott Bill Cody Andy @huford Justice

666 Liquid Tablets Salve Cold Remedy Card

A historical ad promotes 666 liquid tablets and 666 salve for internal and external use as a complete cold remedy. The ad claims fast relief and widespread effectiveness. It highlights internal tablets for ingestion and external salve for topical use as a dual treatment.

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