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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1931
Page
7
A Daily Magazine feature muses on the comeback of the old fashioned bustle and muff, with ruffled skirts and fans. The piece contrasts young women of 1931 with grandmothers, noting persistence of independence as the author questions the fit of vintage styles for modern life.
Norma Travers fights a welfare investigation after a city officer and a police officer take her six month old son Mark. Norma and Mrs. Carey confront officials at City Hall while lawyer Bob Farrell investigates a family scheme to gain custody. The plot centers on a defensive legal battle and a race to reclaim the child.
Adele Garrison's tale follows Madge as a wounded Chinese messenger named Lee Chow haunts her, linking to Hugh Grantland and past perils. The unreadable ending hints at a looming reunion with Grantland's faithful servant and echoes of a dangerous feud.
An opinion piece argues smokers and hosts clash over ashtray size and quantity. It notes small trays fail to contain embers, urging robust, plentiful trays at multiple spots to keep rugs and fireplaces free of cigarette and cigar ashes.
For Thursday October 6 astrology notes a lively but challenging day with minor anxieties and possible private or personal complications. Those born today may face many small setbacks in personal and business relations. Notable nativity: John Hay, American statesman.
A I U. Head named Columbus president of the American Insurance Union Inec. to succeed I B Lentz who has died. Young er, former Ohio superintendent of insurance, was elected to lead the organization.
Dr. Copeland notes thousands die from electrical shocks in North America with bathroom accidents forming about one third of cases. Wet skin or damp cuts heighten risk from 110 volt or lower currents, urging caution with switches, heaters, curling irons, fans, and vacuum cleaners when moist.
Reader questions about hair care tonics buttermilk and kidney health are answered. Advice covers buttermilk intake for kidney patients, cottage cheese fat content, orange benefits, and foods that may cause acidity with guidance to seek further details via a stamped self addressed envelope.
Farmers busy sowing wheat and weed removal. locals note social visits including Golden Wedding anniversary celebrations. Various regional residents and relatives visit, travel, and host at homes across the area amid community life. London election outlook reports dissolution of Parliament and upcoming general election on or before October 24.
Major Claude Bates explains the Salvation Army aims at spiritual growth while offering material aid and personal contact. He notes gospel outreach, poverty relief, and social clubs as steps to build community, with Rev Andrew Taylorville outlining upcoming plans at Athens First Church.
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for a statement of condition from national banks as of the close of business September 29. The notice appears in national financial reporting from Washington dated October 6.
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