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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1931

Page

7

Blue Springs Honeymoon Matches Mark Travers

Norma and Mark Travers marry after a whirlwind courtship. He reveals cash from selling a roadster and plans a lavish Blue Springs honeymoon, while Norma weighs past secrets and their sudden future together amid a lively Marlboro setting. Chris Saunders and Brady Hart provide backdrop as Norma grapples with trust and love.

Negin Nrma Kent Mark Travers Marlboro Norma Travers Bob Farrell Christine Saunders Chris Bradley Hart Natale Price Fr. M. Traver Mark Sit Brady Hart

Traveling Dress Purchase Before Blue Springs Train

Norma and Mark dash into Fanchon's to buy a traveling gray tweed suit with blue threads and a matching hat. They also choose a peach evening dress as time runs short. In a flurry they scramble onto a speeding train, with Norma marveling at their swift escape.

Norma Els Mark Blue Springs Fanchon Travers

Heart of a Wife Ends With Dinner Table Reconciliation

In a domestic scene Dicky Lilian and others invite a hesitant companion to join, easing tensions at the table. The group cherishes shared meals and cribbage, while a witty exchange reveals affection and a desire to heal past hurts.

Ailfian Mother Marty Dicko Lilian Inter

Family Dinner Chaos Sparks Quiet Evening at Home

Narrative scene shows Dicky handling Katie’s dinner chaos while Madge and Lillian observe. Dicky clears the table with energy, Katie directs service with playful authority, and the household settles for a calm, watchful night as plans unfold for Katie’s arrival.

Silent Conductor Visit Sparks Quiet Romance

A door tap brings the conductor to settle tickets as a couple, Mark and Norma, share a private moment. Norma discards a hat while Mark helps with her coat and they drift into a tender exchange. Mark asks “Happy, kid?” as a habit that grows in the coming weeks.

Mark Norma

Seeing Life Aboard A Romance Of Wasted Years Theme

In a reflective vignette Winifred Black paints a man chasing glamour and excess while a chauffeur’s simple home life contrasts with the vanished gay life. The piece opens with lavish indulgence and ends with a teaser about Norma and Mark as a journey continues.

Father

Pain After Operation Should Not Cause Fear

A physician counsels patients after abdominal surgery to avoid fear and unnecessary worry. Minor post operative pains, adhesions, and tenderness are not serious, and gradual activity with fresh air aids recovery. Prolonged bed rest worsens weakness. gradual exercise helps restore strength and end discomfort.

Local families share visits during a busy week

Zaleski and McKibben relatives attended the Athens County Fair and visited kin in Athens and Nelsonville. Church members hosted Rev Frederick Brown and family at a Thursday picnic on the lawn where Brown delivered his closing sermon of the year. Donald McKibben returned to Roanoke Va after a Cincinnati visit. Families from Columbus and McArthur visited relatives, with Pennells attending a Lancaster reunion and Venderford moving to Columbus for work.

Eber McKibben Vance Athens Nelsonville Methodist Church Frederick Brown Church Lawn Mr. Brown Donald McKibben Cincinnati Roanoke St. John's Cathedral Harry Freeman Mra. Freeman Columbus Freeman Mra Fitza Freeman Missouri Mace Nelle Fischer Margaret Jane Fischer East Russell Herwick, McArthur Albert Pennell Pennell Lancaster Vernon J. B. Venderford BE. Ansel James Pleukharp Logan

Oriental Rugs Versus Domestic Rugs In Home Making

The article argues that true old style Oriental rugs require costly labor and vegetable dyes, while modern Oriental rugs vary in quality due to synthetic dyes and higher production speeds. It suggests home buyers choose domestics with guaranteed quality for durability and beauty rather than cheaper Oriental imitations.

Leanor Ross Janet

Visits and family notes from Swan Township and surrounding towns

Ansel and relatives visit relatives in Swan Township with multiple kin connections in Columbus and Chilliesthe. Mrs Ella McQuade and grandson David McQuade spend time at the old home. John Snyder and daughter Mary visit Catharine Peters. Agnes Driecoll from Athens State Hospital visits home. Arthur Wadsworth dies in Chicago from apoplexy. sister Elisabeth Vansky learns of the death. Mina Artie Trace marries Mr Turner of Payton. Trace family once lived in Zaleski. William Schaff visits Athens with Misa Ella Moriarty. Moriarty ends vacation in Athens. Mr and Mrs F. McKibben and Vera visit Belpre. Martin returns from Belpre. H J Bwaie of McArthur, dairy and food inspection, details on Charlie D. Beery Ohio State Fair manager in advisory role.

Ansel Pleukharp Ella McQuade David McQuade Chilliesthe William Bighouse Columbus John Snyder Mary Kent Catharine Peters Agnes Driecoll Athens State Hospital Elisabeth Vansky Arthur Wads O. J. Moriarty Misa Moriarty Athena F. McKibben Vera Belpre Martin Iaat Belepre

Astrological Forecast for September 4 by Genevieve Kemble

The article predicts a cautious but possible improvement in overall prospects amid delays and deception. It notes birthdays may face a year of trials and disappointments, with some chance of gain through prudent self management and education to guide latent talents toward goodwill. Notable nativity Hare'd Mow Death.

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Daily Magazine Gail Laura Lou Brookman IPS NEA Service Ins Mark Trav Fins Threshel Nortta Mrs. Travers Blue Sprigs Heart of Wife Adele Garrison Lilas Lillian Philip Veritaen Dicky Vickers Madce Indaew Katie Madge Volun Meester Graham Easiatea Toonerville Fontaine Fox Feldman Ramacio Colmenero Ysleta el Paso Tex el Capitan Sebastian Duran Damacio Winifred Black England Australia Nightingale Rialto Italy California Copeland Royal S. Copeland United States New York New York City Dr. Copeland Zaleski Mcarthur H. J. Bwaie Avatars Dairy and Food Inspection Rastment Tevastating Charlies D. Beery Ohio Genevieve Kemble Rinso
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