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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
5
Fragmentary dialogue centers on Harriet Braith and Adele Garrison as a narrator recalls a tense moment about truth and memory. The narrative hints at a planned trip to Patchogue and a looming decision. Names Decky and Katherine surface in a reflective mood about beginnings and stakes.
A conversation reveals a wife’s regret over thwarted fatherhood as Edwin, a famed surgeon, valued career over children. The narrator probes her hidden guilt about Katherine and a locked box, hinting at truth behind Edwin’s life and the relationship. Continued tomorrow.
The message lists an orphan mis of Athens speaking at 10 o clock on the subject The Price Spriggs will deliver a talk at Orbiston Church at 7 30 for Sunday services.
Herbert Myers bound over to the grand jury from Mayor Stormont court on a charge of obstructing and abusing an officer. He waived examination and is out on a 300 dollar bond.
In Gallipolis a 3 PM Thursday shower marked the first rain in 40 days for the district while car headlights were turned on during the stormy afternoon.
Dorothy Dix argues that courtship creates unattainable romance and false expectations, leading to disappointment after marriage. She warns that lovers overstate virtues, creating a fragile ideal that daily life cannot sustain. Courtship should be light and exploratory, not a binding contract.
The stars indicate a day of notable activity and surprising events driven by lunar and mutual aspects. People should pursue bold initiatives with tact and diplomacy to avoid rash moves. A May 12 birthday signals high energy and enterprise, while the notable nativity cites actress Pauline Frederick.
A fragmented vertical and horizontal word puzzle from a Virginia page lists clues and partial answers across many numbers and letters. It references colleges, geographic directions, and miscellaneous terms such as lava, bone, and leather.
Dorothy Dix argues that women should consider a future husband’s character before marriage. She suggests courtship reveals true traits, so a wife may accept or reject based on known behavior rather than romantic fantasies. She warns against surprises after vows.
Gallia Academy High School calendars corrected after an error in listing social events for commencement. The Alumni Banquet remains at MFB Church in May while the dance moves to Elks Hall, with the change reflected in the official calendar.
Gallipolis hosted a bridge evening at Mrs. Guy Frye’s home on Third Avenue. Two tables competed with Frances Worman and Blate McCall winning club prizes and Mrs. Jake Moore taking a guest prize.
Gallipolis churches plan special Mother’s Day services with sermons by Rev. W W Duff at the Presbyterian Church and by Rev H H Wilbur at Grace M E Church. Duff’s evening talk will use questionnaire results from local youth. Capt R W Lewis will speak at the Episcopal Church on his Army work, joined by the Boys Choir of Pomeroy.
The Mes Server Gallia County report notes a special quartet Singing Songs In The Night including Mrs. Condee Mrs. Sagen Kenneth Davis and Stanley Wagonner. The Junior Choir directed by Miss Condee will perform an anthem and other numbers. Rev Sagen continues a Genesis sermon series titled The First Home of the First Family. Indoor baseball between Judson Bible Class and George Northups Young Men ends 2 to 15 in favor of Judson.
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