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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1931

Page

7

Beating Death in Zanesville Man Sought in Grudge Fight

Charles Graham 88 was beaten to death in Zanesville on Sunday. Police seek Elmer Barker 41 for questioning after a fight at Barker's ex wife’s home. Authorities cite a long standing grudge. Barker previously served two prison terms for liquor violations. Graham died at a hospital from a fractured skull and multiple bruises. He was married with three children.

Zanesville Charles Graham Elmer Barker Ques Barker Graham Ahée Mary Smit Mary Bob

Winter Wardrobe Ideas From Lucile Paray Style

New York fashion notes compare town and suburb wardrobes with jersey fabrics. Describes brown and white jersey ensembles, fur trims, and two-tone combinations, plus a Lucile Paray dress and jacket look. Also mentions economy through fabric mixing and a call to request an illustrated leaflet on a transforming nightie.

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Heart of a Wife Seeks Word From Brixton Home

In a tense phone exchange Mrs. Graham reassures Helena Brixton while secretly planning to shield Lillian from news of a critical situation at the Brixton house. Mary and Marion are believed to be away, with a social trap looming over their return and a planned party at stake.

Atie Madge Talis Mrs. Brixton Mrs. Graham Helen Brixton Lillian Helena Brixton Mrs. Britton Mrs. Brizxton Marion Mary Ilarry Genevieve William Cullen Bryant

Proverb Clues in Secret Phone Messages

In a clipped phone conversation, Adele Garrison notes a coded hint from Mary Brixton as she and Madge discuss danger. Mary mentions cryptograms and a Kipling reference, warning that a goat’s bleating can draw a tiger, foreshadowing future trouble.

Madge Mrs. Brixton S. Brixton

The Home Kitchen N Barry Cookie Recipe

The Home Kitchen N Barry provides a cookie recipe with butter sugar orange juice lemon and orange rind. It instructs rubbing butter and sugar until smooth adding egg white vanilla and rind then folding in flour and baking powder with juice chilling overnight and baking with egg white glaze and sugar topping.

Sob Sisters The Story Behind The News

A reflection on the infamous Sob Sisters journalists and how their reporting uncovers human stories behind headlines. The piece contrasts surface “smiles and cheer” with deeper tales of tragedy, family, and need, illustrating why sensitive coverage matters.

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