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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1931

Page

7

Murdered at Engagement Party Sparks River City Trap

Rich Mrs. Jupiter is murdered during her engagement party for her secretary Mary Harris. Mary, whose brother Addie is suspected, joins Bowen to uncover The Fly, a notorious criminal. They enlist a waiter Mike to feed tips on the fugitive while plotting a cautious plan to expose the killer.

Jupiter Mary Harris Mary Addie Dirk Ruyther Eddie Bowen Dirk Inspector Kane Kane MR. Juer FLY

Coat on the Stair Leads to Murder Night Mystery

In the Jupiter house aftermath Mary and Bowen discuss fledging danger as rain falls. He lends her an English coat found in the upper hall the night of the murder triggering questions about Eddie and Mary's brother connection. The scene ends with a cliffhanger.

Eddie Mary Bowen Mike Fly O. K Jupiter House

Conflict Promises Prompt Mary in Chapter XII

Mary gives her promise quickly. she remains angry with Kane yet grateful to Bowen. The scene centers on Bowens aid amid tension with Kane.

Mary Kane Bowen

Ru-Ma Promises Fast Rheumatic Relief Ad

An advertisement touts Ru-Ma as a one day relief for rheumatic pain with a money-back guarantee if it does not stop suffering. It asserts quick easing of muscle stiffness swelling and joint pain and claims Magically muscles and joints become limber and pains disappear. Quick's Cut Rate Store endorses the product with a full guarantee.

Drugts Quick

Madge Faces Truth on Hugh Grantland Feelings

Dicky reveals he has seen Madge near falling for Hugh Grantland. Madge debates denial as she recalls Lillian’s warning and her own longing, realizing Grantland’s devotion shapes her heart. She asks to tell the truth, then pauses as the scene ends with a promise of continuation.

Dicky Hugh Grantland Madge Willian Lillian Gage Reno Hugh Dicky-bird

Junior High Students Attend Out of Town Football Game

About 200 students from Athens Junior High attended the Athens High Nelsonville football game in Nelsonville on Friday October 23 per principal M A Grubb. Grade cards for six weeks are due Wednesday October 28.

Athens Junior High Athens High Nelsonville M. A. Grubb Grubb Athens Junior High School Tony Larg Alumni Memorial Auditorium

Red Cross office reports steady rise in calls

Miss Pearl French, Athens County Red Cross executive secretary, notes rising office calls. Ex servicemen calling grew from 31 in September 1930 to 79 in September 1931, civilian calls from 28 to 108. October shows ex servicemen at 57 and civilian calls rising sharply to 142 in the first 25 days last year and 852 so far this year.

Expert Who Will Lead Our School

Miss Edna M. Ferguson, to conduct The Messenger Cooking School, is a graduate of the McDonald Institute at Guelph Ontario and Columbia University New York in Domestic Science. She taught for 12 years at McDonald Institute Kitchener High School and Peterboro High School, four years at each. She then opened and managed notable tea rooms in New York City including one on Fifty Seventh Street near Carnegie Institute and later joined Mercer and State Hospital in New

Edna M. Ferguson Messenger McDonald Institute Guelph Ont Columbia University New York Iridor School of Cooking Miss Ferguson Kitchener High School Kitchener

Stars Say For Wednesday October 28 Forecast

Genievieve Kembles star forecast warns of adverse sidereal influences on finances and disputes this Wednesday. It notes rash investments and possible opposition, while advising calm and predicting adventures for elderly readers and a lively but impulsive child born that day. Notable James W Burne appears.

James W. Burne

Miss Ferguson Appointed to Direct Institutional Dietetics

Miss Ferguson will oversee institutional work in the city and has years of experience in dietetics. She taught night cooking classes for New York City working girls, all adult, and has supervised large winter events for various organizations. Her career spans over sixteen years in domestic arts and lecturing.

Jersey Ferguson

Air Baths for Good Health This Winter

Royal S Copeland M D a New York senator extols winter air baths as a health practice. Sunlight and sun exposed foods boost wellbeing, skin tones improve, and room ventilation matters. Begin with short exposure indoors, then gradually lengthen time, avoiding extreme cold.

Royal Copeland M. D United States Fron New York New York City Copeland Tan Feature Beorvice, Inc

Weight gain guidance and fruit values in health Q&A

A young man asks how to gain weight and which fruit aids health, with replies urging general conditioning and diet. The orange is noted as richer in Vitamin A. Another query asks if epilepsy in a three year old can be outgrown with a conditional answer and a request for self addressed envelopes. A wrinkle treatment suggestion mentions facial massage.

Old-Fashioned Gardens for Memories in a Sunny Corner

A nostalgic reminiscence of old fashioned garden scenes and plants. The speaker recalls lemon verbena, pineys peonies, moss roses, four o clocks, and wild cucumber vines, imagining a dear garden with a brick wall, arbor, and gate, and longing to find such a place to sit and feel happiness.

Sereen Notry Africa South America

Thermometer Tips to Fix Vague Cooking Directions

A reader argues for precise temperatures in recipes and explains how to use a thermometer to bake cakes and roast meat reliably. It defines terms like very slow, slow, moderate, moderately hot, hot, very hot, and quick searing with specific Fahrenheit ranges and urges recording successful temperatures for future use.

Dot

Kellogg’s All Bran Promotes Regularity and Energy

A vintage ad extols Kellogg's All-Bran cereal as a daily two tablespoon serving that delivers Vitamin B and iron. It claims the cereal bulk cleanses the intestines and tones them, offering a better alternative to pills and encouraging use in home cooking.

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Messenger School Aims for a Big Year

Messenger School plans a bold year of growth and achievement with new programs and community efforts. Leadership emphasizes student success, expanded activities, and stronger ties with families and local partners.

Untitled local notice about property sale and bids

A damaged OCR item outlines a public sale bidding for gravel or related materials at a township site on a Saturday at noon in November 1031. It notes furnishing by a certain date and reserves the right to reject bids or adjust terms. The text is partially garbled but indicates a formal bidding process and adherence to performance requirements.

Notice of sale of multiple tracts in Athens Ohio real estate

Notice is given by Sheriff Ware F at Athens Ohio that on a Saturday at 4 oclock the state court will offer at the door of the court house the following real estate tracts in Athens County. Tracts include RST TRACT containing 40 acres, ECONT TRACT with specified bounds, POURTH TRACT with several bounds, and FIPTY TRACT tied to river surveys. The sale, under the authority of The Mutual and Savings Company and the court, reserves coal rights and is subject to prior deeds and life estate. The sale occurs September 1981 with attorney M D Hughes present.

Court of Songayi Cerpmediacave Herry Orrin RD Mary Wiliam Y Vgees Horacetion Range Pany Tomala Davis Elvira Peeest Ted Ivire Orda Ohio River Survey Witning Doan Arees Egrees Siesta Wal Ain Olen Samuel Cr Laine Lafayett Andrew G Mutual & Savings Ena Athens M. D. Hughes

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