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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1931

Page

7

Engaged to Dirk Ruyther amid murder mystery

Mary Harkness defends her brother Eddie's innocence after Mrs Jupiter is murdered at a party. Eddie's coat, a focal clue, links a mysterious visitor to the crime. Spence the butler recalls a stranger at the door while Mary presses Kane and Bowen to uncover the truth, despite family pressure.

Jupiter Mary Harkness Mary Eddie Dirk Ruyther Bowen The Star Baddie Kane the Fly Jupiter House E ’Ouse Spence Miss Mary Mr. Jupiter Emily Ruyther Ruythers Dirk Eddies Harkness

Life of the party girl not ideal wife say psychologists

Two southwestern psychologists and Dr Ronald A Laird of Colgate University debated whether the life of the party traits disqualify a woman as a spouse. Dr Logan Clendening mocked the claim while Dr J A Yarbough and Dr W A McKeever supported Laird, arguing such behavior hides a dull inner self.

Kansas City Ronald A. Laird Colgate University Laird Colgate Doctor Laird Logan Clendening J. A. Yarbough Southern Methodist University Dallas W. A. McKeever Oklahoma City Yarbrough Doctor McKeever

Parole Approves Mansfield Inmates From Ohio Reformatory

Don Dilly of Zanesville and other inmates from Athens County receive parole from Mansfield Reformatory for grand larceny tied to copper wire theft at Utley. The date set is November 15 following a June 12, 1930 conviction.

Don Dilly Zanesville Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Athens County Utley

You Cannot Be Low in Strength and Be Happy

A terse motivational line asserts that true happiness requires sustained strength and resilience, urging a positive mindset despite hardship. It emphasizes perseverance as the path to lasting contentment.

Nelsonville Orchestra Hosts Halloween Party Event

The Junior Orchestra of the Methodist Church led by Miss Bessie Stephenson enjoyed a Halloween party in the church social rooms. A featured “Hall of M Horrors” passage entertained guests. Performers included Mary Eunice Goodspeed, Betty Stewart, Coralie Buell, Anita Hall, Marie Hall, Margery Connors, Florence Easterling, Audrey Bean, and others.

Methodist Church Bessie Stephenson Hall of M Mary Eunice Goodspeed Betty Stewart Coralie Buell Anita Marie Hall Margery Connors Florence Easterling Audrey Bean Jimmy Rodney Linncott Louise Duskey Garth Lightfoot Elsie Keating Nelle Dowler Alice Duckey Jane Betts Anna May Leora Allen Junior Mathews Virginia Green

Halloween Party for Sunday School Girls

Miss Mary Roscoe hosted a Halloween party for her Christian Sunday School class on Tuesday evening. Guests included Jeanette Cranmer Doris Frank Lilian Kirk and Jean Cooley with ten members present. Erma Reed won the prize for best looking costume and Edith Roscoe the worst looking. After games and contests a Halloween luncheon was served.

Mary Roscoe Fort Street the Christian Sunday School Jeanette Cranmer Doris Frank Lillian Kirk Jean Cooley Erma Reed Edith Roscoe

Bridge Club Social Hosted by Mrs Poling

Mrs W M Poling of 164 West Washington Street hosted a bridge gathering Tuesday evening with guests Leona Wells Fanny Mulligan and Lillian Howe. Three tables played with Miss Mulligan and Mrs E E Rosser earning first and second high scores trophies.

W. M. Poling West Washington Street Leona Wells Fanny Mulligan Lillian Howe

Probate Court Issues Marriage License for Young Couple

Homer Thomas, 22, of Zanesville, and Mildred Russell, 16, of Chauncey, daughter of William Russell, are documented in probate court records as applicants for a marriage license. The notice lists their ages and residences.

Homer Thomas Zanesville Mildred Russell Chauncey William Russell

Fated planetary alignments portend success in business and life

A star forecast notes a pattern of planetary configurations promising gains across work, real estate, and personal ventures with possible new opportunities and stable fortunes. Birthdays may bring renewed chances to change jobs or settings. a child born today would be industrious and capable, while Fr M Kirby, capitalist, is cited as a notable nativity.

Fr. M. Kirby

Don’t Burn Fallen Leaves City Will Collect Them

City advisory notes that burning leaves in streets is illegal under a local ordinance with fines from 5 to 25 dollars. The first weekly collection will start Friday and continue as needed, as residents are urged to place leaves in a container for pickup.

S. W F. W City Service Department

Diploma mill in Supreme Court circles advertises fake bar cert

The piece exposes a busy diploma mill operating in Washington near the Supreme Court. For 15 dollars, a sponsor can obtain an embossed certificate claiming bar status in the U S Supreme Court, a symbolic credential that can lure small-town lawyers and boost fees. The article links such fraud to the court’s prestige and notes other archival quips about submarines and the Polish Corridor as counterpoints.

Washington United States Supreme Court Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court

Parking Crisis Foreseen In Athens For Homecoming Weekend

Athens Mayor Robert Weed warns a parking crunch will hit Friday Halloween parade and Saturday game crowds. Court Street traffic will halt from 5:30 p m while parade floats pass, and drivers are urged to walk to the Ohio Wesleyan game to ease jams amid a bridge bottleneck and crowded streets.

Ohio University Athena Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Athens Citisena Robert 8. Weed Court Street State Street Union Street Clork Stadim Old South Bridge

Fragmented medical ad copy with garbled phrases

The unreadable OCR text appears to mention gall stone colic and a home remedy or drug company. It references a medical treatise, a temple in Minneapolis, and a guarantee related to money, but the content is incoherent and lacks clear events or results.

Chutney Sale Promises Exotic Flavor Boost

A recipe notes chutney imported from India elevates simple foods adding heat and tang. It outlines using tomatoes onions apples peppers chilies and vinegar to create a strong relish that can enhance plain fare.

Home Kitchen Flavoring and Chutney Techniques

The article describes preparing chutney by mixing chopped apples and vegetables, cooking to a thick clear sauce, bottling, and sealing. It notes chutney with French dressings or mayonnaise, and serving with salads or fish and eggs. It also discusses curry powders as flavor boosters for sauces, rice, potatoes, and vegetables.

Breakfast With Lilian and a Completing Act

A writer helper negotiates rest and work in a household during a tense finish of a drama. Lilian insists on sleep to recover, while the narrator pushes to finish the act and prevent delays for Phil Veritzen’s inspection. Dicky offers support and orders a bed rest as the manuscript nears completion.

Lilian Uniesa Dicky Hugh Philp Veritzen Marty

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