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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1931

Page

7

Memory and Delirium Tie to a Ghostly Lee Chow

In a hospital room a delirious patient repeats the name Lee Chow and a flood of related Chinese phrases as nurses and a surgeon determine the dwindling life force. The observers infer memory links to an old dramatic tale, while Norma seeks legal help to counter a powerful foe in a looming court fight over her son Mark.

Lee Chow Hugh Crantland Hugh Grantland Tee Chow Dicky Katherine Jillian Madge le: Chow Lilian Ahs

Norma confronts custody clash and Travers influence

Norma begs to recover her son Mark as Bob Farrell explains Travers behind the drive to take him. He outlines that the Friendship Home holds the child and that court action is needed, noting the role of money and influence in delaying justice.

Mark F. M. Travers Farrell Travers Bob Norma Farrel Lafe Flynn Flynn Bob Farrell Lafayette Flynn Courts of Justice Marlboro Alice Friendship Home

Woman Slims 18 Pounds With Kruschen Salts

A letter from Mrs S A of London details dramatic weight loss from 177 to 159 pounds after daily Kruschen Salts. She notes stronger energy, measurements improving to bust 38, hips 40, waist 31 inches, height 5 ft 8 in, age 29, and says husband claims she looks five years younger. No diet changes reported. A four week bottle costs cents and money back guarantee.

Uaring S. A London England Ady

Upside-Down Cake From Dried Fruits Shared

A housekeeper asks how to use dried fruit as a cheaper, steady diet when fresh fruit is scarce. Dried peaches apricots plums figs dates and raisins are offered. A practical apricot upside‑down cake recipe with butter brown sugar cooked apricots and a vanilla butter sauce is provided.

U.S.S. Tonic Promises Strength and Happiness

A 19th or early 20th century advertisement extols U.S.S. as a tonic that remedies pimples boils paleness and general debility. It links lack of resistance to infection and poor appetite to underweight and illness while claiming a century of successful use restoring strength and vitality.

U.S.S

Quick Weight Reduction Is a Menace to Health

Senator Roy S. Copeland warns against unscientific weight loss methods. He cites dangers from starvation and unsafe pills and urges gradual, balanced dieting with exercise, careful food choices, and avoidance of harmful products. He emphasizes health over fashion and warns that rapid methods can cause serious illness.

Copeland Royal S. Copeland United States New York New York City Copeland Teally

Reader questions on rheumatic fever and skin conditions

A 14 year old with rheumatic fever asks if heart illness affects morning jaundice. Answer says no, likely sluggish elimination. diet and circulation matter. Also defines pityriasis as red patches turning paler with itching and possible fever, advising medical care and a request for more details via self addressed stamped envelope.

Meigs County Ministerial Association Meets in Pomeroy

The Meigs County Ministerial Association gathered Monday at Rev. A. R. Stark's home in Pomeroy with 28 adults and five children. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Fred Gardner, Dr. Boyd Gay, Rev. F. C. Kreager and family, and Rev. W. B. Patterson. A dinner and afternoon program were held. the November meeting is planned for Portland on Nov 2 with Rev. and Mrs. N. Warren. Rev. Stark then left for Philadelphia on Baptist Theological Seminary business.

Middleport Meigs County N. ©. Warren Portland Stark Philadelphia Baptist Theological Seminary

Octob er meeting of B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society

The October meeting of the B H Sanborn Missionary Society of the Baptist Church met in the church lecture room. A playlet titled Seven Keys to Baldpate was performed with women portraying the keys. Frances Kreager read the playlet and violin duets by Paul Hapton and Harley Sanborn enriched the program. The group elected Mrs F Kreager president and Mrs Dana Hamilton social chairman. The next gathering is set for November 3 with Mrs R N Barnes as hostess.

Middleport B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Baldpate Paul Smart Herman Lohse Lawrence Bing Paul Leonard Misa Evelyn Miller Clara Mae Hamilton Phylia Diles Frances Kreager Paul Hapton Harley Sanborn Mra. F Kreager Dana Hamilton R. N. Barnes

Literary Club Opens Fall and Winter Study Season

The Literary Club held its first fall and winter session meeting at Welneas, gathering members from Middleport for the season's start and discussion of upcoming programs.

Middleport Welneas

Spain Studied At Afternoon Meeting At Mrs Stewart’s

Members gathered at the home of Mrs. C. H. Stewart for an afternoon study on Spain. Mrs. Mra. Sherman spoke as the new president greeted attendees after retiring president Mew, FP. A. Bean. A Spain map talk by Mrs. L. J. Hetner pleased guests. Miss Ross Sanbern served as critic.

C. H. Stewart Spain A. Bean RB. M. Sherman L. J. Hetner Ross Sanbern J. B. Harley

Family Visits and Cone School Selections Verb

Little Federal Mr and Mrs Victor Hubler and Zelma Mae of The Piaina spent Sunday with BE C Burchfield. Shawnee guests visited James Wailea family near Clarks Chapel and Lestie Davia. Cone school pupils for September include Bonnie Bennett Eather Davis Betty Davie Lillian Reynolds Mary Rogasti Rowland Bennett and others.

Victor Hubler Zelma Mae The Piaina BE. C. Burchfield Elina Davis Waldo Hanson Shawnee James Wailea Near Clarks Chapel Silas Davia J. O. Tryon Athena Palmer Conant Lancaster Lestie Davia John Hook Chauncey Leslie Davis Robert Stanley Morgan County Cone School Bonnie Bennett Eather Davis Betty Davie Lillian Reynolds Mary Rogasti Rowland Bennett Bagil Bennett Warren Bennett Allen Bennett Dengle Porter Elwood Porter Lewie Stanley Harold Loeffler

Japanese Bombard Chin-Chow in Manchuria Rail Hub

Oct 8 report from Mukden notes 9 Japanese planes bombing Chin-Chow, a key rail center on Liaotung Peninsula. Chin-Chow serves as a temporary government HQ for Marshal Chang Haueh-Liang, a former Manchurian warlord.

Mukden Manchuria U.R Chin-Chow Port Arthur Port Arthur Rathway Liaotung Peninsula Manchurian Newchang Chang Haueh-Liang

Velvet skin with new thin face powder MELLO-GLO

Ad promotes MELLO GLO face powder by D. Zenner Co. It claims velvety skin, smooth spreading, pore minimization and long wear. The text asserts the product is pure, finely colored and government approved, delivering fresh youthful appearance without dryness.

United States D. Zenner Co Ady

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