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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1931

Page

7

Unsigned letter sparks fear in Marlboro investigation tale

Norma Travers discovers an ominous unsigned letter warning her to stay silent about newspaper contacts. Chris grows anxious as threats widen, while District Attorney Flynn plans a high profile probe into vice activities. Bob Farrell moves to protect Norma, and Mrs. Everett arranges safe relocation to a posh apartment while Flynn guides their next steps.

Norma Marlae Christ Worma Chris Irs Shea Bob Gimin Jie Frederick Stuart Sftermoven Flynn Wellington Fiyon Vice Squad Chris Saunders Norra Whitey Black Safety Department Minnie Baez A Gare Stuart Noria Tuat Bob Farrell Everett

Tower Cleanup At Woolworth Building Ousts Scraping Rumors

Report mentions workers cleaning the Woolworth Building triggering airborne disturbances as a baby blimp reportedly buzzes nearby. The scene ties to ongoing chatter about the tower’s stature as the world’s latest premier office building and its lure for youthful scrapers.

New Yorke Woolworth Tower Woolworth

Heart of a Wife scene grows tense at farm with demands

Katherine interrupts the conference demanding explanations of a mystery. Lillian and Gian stand firm, listing tasks and responsibilities as they weigh how to proceed. Katherine arrives to set matters straight as the scene ends with a promise of continuation Monday.

Man Demands Millions Believed Willed by King

A 32 year old man in Cleveland enters Union Trust Company demanding $2,000, claiming a will left him by a king. Bank staff report the man appeared sedate and offered no clear proof, and the matter was referred to probate authorities for disposition.

Cleveland Raha Union Trust Company Pol Tle Jath

Couple Marries After Having Nine Children

Cleveland reports a couple wed despite nine children and years apart. Jang Ah Iaong explains life with her former husband Leong Sins who left ten years ago. Samuel Sibert aided the ceremony and Mire Leong was granted a divorce from Lenny Tuy for wilful abandonment.

Cleveland Amres Jang Ah Iaong Hani Abe Owith Leong Sins Samuel Sibert Song Hogenherd Tely Marriage Bureau Jude Silbert Mire Leong Lenny Tuy Wilful Shadnee

Police seek suspect in Robbery of Reynolds home

In Columbus on October 10 a gypsy fortune teller failed to warn Mrs. George L. Reynolds that $266 in household and personal articles would be missing from her home. Police sought the sorting teller on a charge of robbery.

Sne Columbeus George L. Reynolds Pollee

Bridge projects advance on two roads in county

Construction reports show a 20 foot reinforced concrete bridge over Miller Run on Guysville Stewart Road finished and opening to traffic in about three weeks. A fill and cut near the bridge remains, while the King Bridge on the Dorseytown Jerseyville Road was completed at week’s end.

Page One Miller Run Guysville-Stewart Road Dorseytown Jerseyville Pagetown Road Lee Township

Authority on Wild Animals To Write in The Messenger

Col Sol A Stephan longtime Cincinnati Zoo manager is highlighted as a leading authority on wild animals. Born in Dayton he trained and sold young animals, joined a circus, then guided the Cincinnati Zoo from its 1875 opening to today, shaping care and breeding and advising on difficult animal problems.

Col. Sol. A. Stephan Cincinnati Zoo Mr. Stephan Dayton Ohio California Illinois Accura Means St. Louis Great Eastern Circus Stephan Ogdensburg Cincinneti Zoo Cincinnati

Road construction advances in Waterios Township area

The New Marshfielt Five Points Road in Waterios Township was completed this week using the tragtss bound construction method. Grading on Threckmarton and Fossil Rock roads finished Saturday, with grading gear moving to Greenstun Road in Trimble Township to prepare one mile for limestone. Work placing ballast on Hamley Run Road concluded this week.

Marshfielt- Five Points Waterios Township Threckmarton Fossil Rock Road Greenstun Road Trimble Township Baller Eahea Hamley Run

Horoscopes for Sunday and Monday October Stars

The Sunday forecast notes critical situations and major decisions, with shifts in work and environment and a chance for gain and happiness if wise judgment guides health and choices. Monday foresees romance and unusual, mysterious adventures guiding personal growth and social opportunities.

Genevieve Kemble Mementeus Oqndays Nfewro sunLelyer Mazree Teribes

Make This Model at Ho Pattern Cut to Size 46

The text presents a heavily garbled reader artifact about pattern making at home. It references a pattern by A Adams with notes on a brown canton crepe frock and sleeve trimming. The readable bits indicate a how to style and construct a garment with specific fabric and finishing details, though many words are distorted.

Adams Ines Tetadia

Pattern 2192 Dress Pattern with Peplum Belt Options

Pattern 2192 offers a peplum belt to wear with or without the frock. Color combos include brown with green, black with green, white or red. Sizes 14 to 48 listed with fabric yardage and contrasting detail. Send 15 cents for the pattern and 25 cents for the catalog plus mail orders to Benger Pattern, 17th Street, New York.

Benger 17Th Street New York

Insomnia Remedies From Early Medical Writings

A fragmented notice discusses insomnia as a long studied condition, noting causes vary and treatment includes sleep hygiene, warm baths, light daytime activity, gentle massage, and medical guidance. It references historical authorities and cautions against self treatment without professional advice.

One Way Out to Her and Her Desperate End

A fragmented era column recounts a tragic tale of a young woman who killing herself and her mother and two children after a life of poverty and betrayal. It argues she sought money from a lover who abandoned her, leaving her destitute and shamed. The piece questions society’s neglect and portrays the man as the true cause behind the family’s collapse.

Harry Underwood Lian Mr. Underwood Gildan Gian Madge Judith Fairfax Edith Fairfax Harry Underwand Katrina Lilian Katherine Madie Lillian Winifred Black Gil

Leeks in Winter Salads and Dishes Suggested

A vintage home guide extols leeks as a versatile substitute for onions in soups sauces and salads. It describes selecting cleaning boiling and chilling tips plus serving ideas with asparagus and cheese baked dishes and a light French dressing or mayonnaise.

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