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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1931

Page

22

Outdoor Furniture Trends in 1931 Gardens

The article outlines stylish weatherproof outdoor furniture in metal and wood for patios and yards. It highlights painted iron wheel-back chairs, rustic torus-setups among trees, tubular metal with cane, and colorful waterproof fabrics as key fashion, plus green as a smart color and bold stripe patterns.

Amos Parrish

Missing Letter Confounds Deciphering Efforts In Drama

A family scene unfolds as a "missing letter" written in Chinese characters puzzles Lillian, Dicky, and the narrator. They puzzle over the ink and handwriting while the father admits limited knowledge of the script. The group perseveres, hoping a familiar pattern will unlock its meaning.

Richard Dicky Esata

Drama of love and a family post office deal unfolds

A tangled tale follows Beryl Borden in love with Tommy Wilson as Irene Lverett seeks fame through a radio audition. Irene’s schemes, a failed elopement, and a theater inheritance clash with Uncle George Hoffman's secret post office plan after selling the theater, threatening Tommy's job and future.

Beryl Borden Tommy Wilson Irene Lverett Irene Beryl Tom Prentiss Gaylord Prentiss Tommy George Hoffman George Hoffman Mr. Hoffman

Zeman Theory Aims at Newburgh Heights Gambling Rings

Cleveland May 27 A R reports the theory that Frank Zeman a 39 year old World War veteran was abducted and shot five times because he knew too much about operations of Newburgh Heights Village gambling and booting rings now under police scrutiny.

Cleveland Frank Zeman Newburgh Heights

Spinal Crooks Often Due to Faulty Posture

Dr Royl S Copeland explains scoliosis as a lateral spine twist caused by disease or faulty posture. He notes proper seating and supervised exercises can prevent and correct the condition, common in adults and occupations using one arm.

Copeland Iia

Medical Q and A: gastric ulcer to dandruff advice

Readers submit health questions across gastric ulcers ear buzzing dandruff hair care and artery hardening. Answers advise diet, laxatives, hygiene, tonics, nail care, and medical examination with emphasis on watching blood pressure and underlying conditions.

Cleveland police raid targets suburban gambling den

Investigators described a suburban raid as a step to clean up a "bad mess" as Cleveland police held seven men arrested in connection with a suspected gambling establishment on the edge of Newburgh Heights.

Cleveland Newburgh Heights

Vatican Fascists clash over mistreatment charges

Rome reports renewed strain between the Holy See and the Fascist regime as Vatican charges accuse Fascists of mistreating Catholics. In response, Fascists counter that parish priests have openly prayed against Fascism.

Rome U.P Holy See Vatican

Hold Pilot's Funeral In Cleveland Airmen Pallbearers

James D. Jimmy Cleveland an air mail pilot killed in a mail plane crash was honored in Cleveland with airmen serving as pallbearers. His craft went down in fog near Mount Nit tany beside Bellefonte Pennsylvania while en route from New York to Cleveland.

Cleveland U.P James D Jimmy” Cleveland Mount Nittany Bellefonte New York Air Mai

Miami Judge Dismisses One-Pint Liquor Case

In Miami on May 27 United States District Court Judge Halsted L Ritter dismissed an indictment charging William F. McCarthy of West Palm Beach with transporting one pint of liquor. Assistant U.S. Attorney B R Cisco stated the charge, and the judge ruled dismissal.

Miami Fla William F. McCarthy West Palm Beach United States District Court Halsted L. Ritter B. R. Cisco

Plan To Rough It Fannie Hurst And Ruth Bryan Owen Depart

Ruth Bryan Owen Florida congresswoman and Fannie Hurst author will leave New York on June 18 for a caravan trip through Denmark and the British Isles. Mrs Owen will travel with an automobile trailer across the ocean and they will live in it during the tour. They hope to visit Germany and France and return to the United States in late August.

Fannie Hurst Ruth Bryan Owen Loon Washington U.rb Florida New York Denmark British Isles

Fool's Paradise: A Bride and Groom in Broad Daylight

In a crowded city street a bride and groom walk arm in arm in daylight. The bride shows adoration for the groom while he stands proud. The scene asks how long such bliss can last as the speaker wonders if it is a fool's paradise or a test of love.

Mr. Hoffman Tommy Mike Hoffman Weill Emma Everetts Irene Beryl Prentiss

Star Foresight for Thursday May 28

The reading notes a mixed day with possible obstructions yet potential progress. Financial worries and travel or job changes loom, but persistence and aggressiveness may push events toward improvement despite distractions.

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