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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1931

Page

7

Marlboro Romance Trails Mystery And Baby Reveal

Norma Kent a secretary in Marlboro faces mounting pressures from her employer and family as rumors of a possible child belonging to Mark Travers's marriage swirl. Travers plots to verify paternity with detective Cromwell while Norma races to balance work, love, and a looming personal crisis.

Norma Kent Mark Travers M Jienafre Mark F. M. Travers Marlboro Metropolis Blue Springs Counte France Norma Mack Chris Saunders Marick Travers Paris Bob Farrell

Don’t Toss Your Health Into the Fire of Anger

Royal S Copeland M D explains anger harms health and digestion by burning fat in the blood. He cites Yale animal studies linking strong emotion to fat consumption and urges self control to protect health and well being.

Royal S. Copeland, M. D United States Sensien New York New York City

They All Sorry for Kate A Friendly Riff on Wealth and Want

By Winifred Black. A social sketch of Kate Pitten and four women Mabel Margery Jane, all sorry for her. Each woman faces a personal trial from infidelity to control, care, or poverty, while Kate remains rich in friends and sympathy. The piece probes balance between wealth and hardship.

Kate Kitty Kate Pitten Mabel Jane Costa Kate Margery Margery

Zodiac Notes and Public Auction Notice Collide in Athens

The Stars for Wednesday foretell a year of far reaching destiny with caution advised in dealings with authorities and powerful figures. Sheriff Wayne Wing and attorney M D Hughes announce a public sale of real estate in Athens County on October 24 at 1 PM, appraised at 10,700 dollars, located at the corner of Fort and Franklin Streets.

Nelsonville Young« Christian Association Athens Lowing Athena Stat Ohio Esville Sonville Finn Street Franklin Hundrea Fort Street Fort and Wayne Wing i Athens County J M. D. Hughes

Some Butterless Cakes by Alice Lynn Barry

Details on butterless sponge angel and sour cream cakes with preparation tips. Includes ingredients for sponge, angel, and chocolate sponge varieties and notes on cooling, icing, and storage.

Alice Lynn Barry

Medical Q and A tips from a 19th century column

Readers inquire about fever cramps in legs eczema pyelitis kidney inflammation and hair removal while requesting full particulars by self addressed stamped envelopes. Answers emphasize examination proper treatment prognosis and physician guidance.

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City Funds Report Details Sept Balances Across Departments

George Mason files a month’s report for Athens Department of Water, Public Service, Automobile Registration, city gas excise tax and markets roads excise tax. Water fund starts $12,808.95. end cash $12,842.28 receipts $33.25. expenses $2,698.71. bank balance $10,153.52. no unpaid invoices. Public Service begins $228.79. tax settlement $2,300. misc $2. total $2,530.79. September expenses $952.41. balance $1,578.38. no unpaid invoices. Automobile Registration starts $2,?728.12. auditor’s warrant $94.04. September expenses $5. balance $2,720.12. no unpaid invoices. Gas excise tax fund starts $3,850.17. receipts $71.19. auditor’s warrant $2,000.84. total $5,922.20. expenses $1,491.13. balance $4,431.07. no unpaid invoices. Markets roads fund starts $2,199.57. auditor’s warrant $400. total $2,599.53. no other transactions.

Athens Department of Public Service Department of Automobile Registration Maerketa Roads

Baby Missing After Slashed Alarm? Or No

Norma rushes to the apartment after a frantic taxi ride. Mrs. Carey meets the pale Norma with the cry that the baby is gone, signaling a dire domestic incident under investigation.

Stuart Norma Mrs. Carey

Barbers Oppose Governor White in Ohio Nomination Fight

Action opposing Governor George White for nomination and reelection was taken at a joint convention of the Master Barbers of Ohio and the Ohio Association of Journeymen Barbers. The move protests his veto of the barbers' license law.

Zanesville George White Master Berbers of Ohio Ohio Association of Journeymen Barbers

Chinese delirium yields clue to mystery in hospital ward

In a tense hospital scene, Lillian and her husband and a surgeon await delirious murmurs from a Chinese messenger recovering from surgery. They plan to capture sounds with Chinese expert Harry Underwood guiding memory and shorthand to translate two likely words “Lee Chow.” Continued tomorrow.

Lillian Harry Wood Katherine Ineri Mr. Underwood Lilian Lee Chow

Appointment of Roger J Jones as estate administrator in pinene Ohio

Roger J Jones of Pinene Ohio has been appointed administrator of the estate of Jose Fisher late of Knox County Ohio deceased. Probate Judge M Johnson signs the order dated September 9 1021. John F Wailer inmate at Ohio Penitentiary Columbus from Athens County convicted December 29 1980 for Possession of Liquor offense and sentenced to 2 5 years becomes eligible for parole hearing after November 3 1931 by the Board of Parole D J Bonzo Parole and Record Clerk.

Roger J. Jones Pinene Ohio Jose Be Fisher Ee County John F. Wailer Columbus Athens County Board OF Parol Board OF Parole D. J. Bonzo

Notice of Parole Hearing for Ellsworth Sterling

Ellsworth Sterling, prisoner No 63000 at Ohio Penitentiary Columbus, admitted from Athens County, convicted 12 10 80 of auto stealing and obtaining property under false pretenses, sentenced 15–20 years, eligible for parole hearing before the Board of Parole on or after 11 02 1938. Parole and Record Clerk J Bonzo signs.

Ellsworth Sterling Ohio Columbus Athens County Board OF Parole Lg. J. Bonzo

Nelsonville to vote on new tax levy in November

Notice notes a proposed one mill tax levy for the City of Nelsonville Ohio to fund current expenses. The election will occur November 3 with voters choosing "For the tax levy" or "Against the tax levy" on ballots. Mayor J W Hickman signs the notice dated September 15 1940.

Coune Nelsonville Tate Ohio J. W. Hickman

Nelsonville Tax Levy Proposal on November Ballot

Legal notice states the Nelsonville City Council approves a tax levy proposal for 1931 to 1933 to raise funds beyond existing rates. Qualified voters will decide at the November 3 general election whether to levy one mill per dollar of tax valuation for each year.

Nelsonville Ohio Ted Ysonville

Sheriff Sale in Athens County Ohio on property of Harry W Crippen

The Sheriff of Athens County Ohio gives notice of a sale by auction on Saturday the 1st day of September 1931 at 1 PM at the courthouse door in Athens. Four tracts total, describing 40 acres, 10 acres, 44.52 acres and 44.52 acres more or less with various boundaries and conditions including coal rights reserved and appraised values noted. Proceeds go to Mutual Home & Savings Association against Harry W Crippen and others. Sale conducted under the Court of Common Pleas jurisdiction with terms of sale as stated.

Norma Stuart Mr. Stuart Mr. Abernathy Abernathy McCleod’s Weekly Clark Mark Chris Mrs. Carey State of Ohio Athens Court of Common the Mutual Home & Savings, Association Harry W. Crippen Ing Real Estate Ohio Company Rodom Wyer Rodom Wryer J. FR. i William Green Mary J. Johnson Jacob and Horace G James Ei. Davis Hivire Clem Reed Athens County Cheina Hockine Dean al Pin Doan's Samuel Crippen Andrew G Fira Harry W Athans Gaur

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