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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1931

Page

7

Pretty Norma Marries Mark in Marlboro Saga

Norma Kent, a 20 year old secretary, marries Mark Travers despite his father’s threat to cut off funds. Their early weeks show strain as Mark spends on flowers and nightlife while Norma worries about rent. An angry confrontation ends with Norma leaving as the story advances.

Norma Kent Mark Travers F. M. Travers Mark Norma Marlboro Metropolis Christine Saunders Bradley Hart Chris A Ce Bob Farrell Blue Springs Hollis Stone Stone Natalie Price Chris Saunders Morris Mark Mahis

Heart of a Wife unfolds a seaside weekend surprise

Adele Garrison writes of Madge and Dicky enjoying a quiet oceanside stay that feels like a second honeymoon. Family secrecy and neighbor chatter hint at a planned reveal, while the couple escape worries and savor tranquil days, till a cliffhanger hints at a next installment.

Madge Dickey Dicky

Dressing the Radiator by Eleanor Ross

Radiators are often hidden in modern homes though some are built into walls. Creative covers and furniture ideas transform radiators into consoles, stands, or shelves while protecting walls and keeping heat balanced with humidity.

Eleanor Ross Ator

Neuralgia Through the Ages and Its Torment

Dr. Roy S. Copeland outlines trigeminal neuralgia, noting its face pain and earache-like symptoms. He traces history from medieval tolments to modern injections into the ganglion, plus old remedies and hot applications as potential relief.

Judge Jeffreys Jeffreys

Value of Continuity as Advertising Strategy

C R Palmer of Cluett Peabody says continuity in advertising yields results. Arrow advertising has run for almost thirty years with a larger 1931 appropriation than 1930, asserting the sure way to make advertising count is continuity.

C. R. Palmer Cluett, Peabody & Company, Inc Arrow

Parson Family Reunion and Local Events Highlight Rural News

The village notes a population rise with new residents the Johnsons from Columbus and four neighbors. A Rural Letter Carriers picnic drew about 80. The Parsons descendants hosted their fourth annual reunion at Bethany Ridge with 94 attendees, races, and a committee for next year.

William Johnson Columbus Clifton Hatch Murry Sweeney Annapolis Byron Frost Lucy Wheeling W. Va Coolvile Camp Grounds R. EB. Linton P. P. Parsons Ray E. Root Vern Parsons Roy Parsons John Parsons Clarence Petty Bethany Ridge Perdona Alex Parsons Frost Johnny Parsons Amesville Heater Frost Beebe Sibyl Root Assembly Alex Dennis Cole Pat Haggerty Rush Run Orville Frost Urbana Morris Parsons Detroit Everett Parsons Akron

White family reunion held at Westland on Sunday

The annual White family reunion took place at Westland on Sunday September 6 1931 with many members attending including Mr and Mrs Orville Chester and their two children and numerous other relatives such as Mrs Anna Hanson and eight children Mrs Far Hanson and a friend of Columbus and Rev Bennington who preached that night Also several guests visited nearby towns including Parkersburg and Marietta for the day events.

Westland Anna Hanson Orville Chester Floyd McDaniel Far! Hanson Columbus Virgil Lester Douglas Lester Crooksville Bert Roberts Harley White Sadie Price Malta Alva McDaniel Lisle White Lena Sprouse Harold James Gerald Ernest Driggs Orville Harking Scott White Ernest White Harper Doyle Mildred Brown Hershel Christopher White Bennington

Local families host gatherings across Millfield and Coolville

Lottridge Farr Nutter visits with parents M Nutter at home. Ephriam Sayre family from Millfield and Peach Ridge join Amos Hixson dinner. Grace Jeffers. Mildred Runnion attends Troy Grange meeting at Coolville. L T Runnion family and Ralph Allen guests at L H Allen dinner. Ruby Church also present. Rural Mail Carrier picnic at Coolville attended by two children.

Farr Nutter M. Nutter Ephriam Sayre Homer Fred Sayres Jean Millfield Edwin Hixson Leo Billy Peach Ridge Velma Church Doris Morgan Amos Hixson Grace John Jeffers Misa Mildred Runnion Troy Grange Coolville

Love Letters of a Handsome Spaniard in Paris Affairs

A vivid Paris scene centers on a handsome Spaniard who woos women across cafes and country luncheons. He extracts letters and money through seduction and blackmail, amassing a trove of affection and warrants. Police later find him dying in a rich robe, with desks of letters showing the reach of his influence.

Seine Paris

Ackley Family Guests and Local Social Roundup

Local residents hosted relatives and friends visiting for illnesses, family reunions, and social gatherings. Notable items include visits from Ackleys, Sharp, Smiths, and D. Ackley family, a student injury with arm fracture, PTA meeting, silo work, and several moves and minor announcements.

Local residents host and visit group gatherings this weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Smith visited Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Flanders near Asbury Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Palmer moved back to Athens after summer here. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hamer moved into Palmer’s vacated home. Rev. and Mrs. Karl Cowen and daughters Doris and Kathryn visited Mrs. Eva Quivey of Pomeroy. John Shumway, Gordon Ruth, Mildred Hazelton and Ethel Harris were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Smith and family.

Will Hope Columbus Jerseyville Perry Riggs Carl Sargent Anna Frances Myrie Sickles Inez Ruth Jack Fred Smith Eugene Goldsberry Painesville Carl Williams Burlingham Williams Walter Tucker Athens Vienna Keiley Gaylord Miss Vale Miss Sargent Worthington Biehl Wiley Colburn Bliss College Julie Ruth Blackwood Charlie Blackwood Holliday Paul Brady Nelsonville John Cowen Pearl Smith Charlie Flanders Asbury Ralph Palmer Jay Hamer Palmer Karl Cowen Doris Kathryn Eva Quivey Pomeroy John Shumway Gordon Ruth Mildred Hazelton Ethel Harris Perry Smith Claudis Chappel West Virginia Margaret Grim George Grim Evertt Guthrie

Convicted Teacher May Lose University Post

Leslie Bigelow an Indiana University English instructor faces possible dismissal after reports of a liquor conviction. President William Lowe Bryan said the matter, including his Cincinnati arrest for liquor possession and DUI, would be handled by the English Department head.

Bloomington Ind U.P Leslie Bigelow Indiana University William Lowe Bryan University Bryan Bigelow Cincinnati

Astrological Forecast Highlights A Busy Profit Day

An upbeat zodiac note predicts a lively, profitable day with ambitious town ventures and speculative gains. It cautions readers to guard against fraud while strangers may pose entanglements and urges birthday individuals to seek recognition from higher authorities.

Remarkable Recovery from Female Trouble Cited

Mrs. Joe Reece of Brighton Street Elceatro reports a dramatic improvement after using E Pinkhiams Vegetable Compound. She says she was weak unable to wash or care for her house but with one bottle felt enough strength to do her own work and take care of her children.

E. Pinkhiam Dees Joe Reece Brighton St Elceatro

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