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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1932

Page

13

Summers and Sons appoint Earl R Billings general manager

Summers and Sons announces Earl R Billings of Kago as general manager of all five stores in Athens Illicothe Portsmouth Wellston and Jackson selling high grade pianos band instruments and refrigerators. Billings has Chicago factory experience piano building training and years as a salesman and manager. He is noted as a composer and concert pianist and co organist and toured Athens recently praising local activity.

Summers and Sons Earl R. Billings Kago Aliles Athens Illicothe Portsmouth Wellston Jackson Mr. Billings Bie Chicago Promos Nohes Miami Minneapolis Illings Billings Sosa

Man's Fancies Intrigued by Spring

A playful line hints that in spring a young man’s fancy turns to love and the feminine allure of the season. The fragment suggests romance themes and seasonal mood in a light, nostalgic tone.

Beauty Aids At Local Drug Store Showcase

A West Union Street shop displays cosmetics to combat rough skin large pores and oiliness. Hard water softeners perfumes bath salts talcum powder and compact gifts appeal to shoppers. Lipstick compacts with removable lipstick and Easter candy boxes catch the feminine eye. A new French cleansing soap is also in stock.

West Union Street

Slouster Shop Promotes Smart Spring Styles in Glouster

Atlas Store debuts spring coats dresses millinery and footwear for Milady with military inspired coats and bi centennial colors. The &tias Store flaunts wool cloth gowns and elbow puff sleeves while bold Easter bonnets and Ghillie ties attract shoppers alongside sport oxfords and sandals.

Atlas Milady The Tias Milan

Men Choose New Effects In Clothing

J. L. Beckley & Son offer spring men’s clothing with new effects in suits and fabrics like flannel homespun tweed and cheviot. The lines emphasize ultra smart tailoring and sensible prices with varied color options.

J. L. Beckley & Son Beckley’s

Beckley's Spring Styles Invite Men to Fresh Fabrics

Beckley's presents tan blue and gray fabrics in multiple models. Jackets range from plain to roped shoulders with various pocket styles. The store highlights spring ensembles with ties shirts hose and an entirely new line of topcoats and a wide shoe selection.

Beckley's

White Wing-Tipped Sport Shoes Highlight Burnett-Smith Offer

Burnett-Smith Company promotes custom-last white buckskin sport shoes for spring and summer in all white to match any color ensemble. Trend moves to all-white footwear with perforated wing tips and washable pigskin, plus leather heels rising in popularity. The shop’s course lines include suits topcoats and haberdashery for spring wear.

Burnett- Smith Company Burnett-Smith

Easter Toys for Kiddies Are Problem Easter Toys for Kiddies Are Problem

The Fuller Shoppe offers a varied range of young girl outfits and accessories for Easter. Dresses in sizes 2 to 12 include yellow voile with white collars, blue organdie, and violet batiste with matching hats, plus flowered voiles and coral sashes. Children's linen suits in sizes 2 to 8 and a selection of white slippers, strap shoes, and oxfords in sizes 2 to 12 complete the offerings.

Big Sister

Facial charm at Eastertide invites spring cosmetics

Cline's Drug Store promotes a full line of cosmetics and skin care for windy day faces. A nourishing cleansing cream and toning cremes are highlighted along with new makeup shades and spring perfumes and a high grade assortment of chocolates and candies for Easter.

Coatutie Cline

Easter outfits for the whole family at Luckoff store

A district store named Luckoff promotes a full Easter wardrobe for all ages. Mothers, daughters, men, and children are offered racks of frocks coats and hats with hundreds of bonnets for the Easter parade. Shoes and light suits with fashionable Cuban heels target a smart spring look for all.

Luckoff Main Street Fifth Avenue

Modern Spring Refrigerator Buy Tales and Tips

In spring housewives seek an electric refrigerator to cut ice costs and spoilage. Parker Brothers model offers dual automatic control plus protection against lightning and voltage swings. Ample storage for tall bottles and vegetables, aluminum ice trays, and stylish kitchen appeal.

Parker Brothers Heaith

Easter Footwear For Men And Boys On Display

Easter Sunday plans include gifts for boys and men with shiny pew Oxford shoes drawing attention. Fathers may find a pair of Oxfords similar to his own esteemed style and the latest men’s footwear lines feature conventional yet appealing designs suitable for the holiday.

Opida Speedy Remedies Showcased in 666 Liquid and Tablets

An advertisement-style note touts 666 LIQUID TABLETS and 4 Salve as a complete internal and external treatment for Opida, claiming rapid action and effectiveness as one of the speediest remedies known.

Opida

Happy Days In Shoes Bring Colorful Spring Styles

Easter footwear arrives with brighter colors and lighter materials. Edington's in Nelsonville showcases women's and children's spring shoes in beige tans grays and lively blues with fabrics like sava cloth rhumba cloth linen and kid calfskin remaining favorites.

Edington’s Nelsonville Eding

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