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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1931

Page

7

Secretarial Move Opens for Norma Travers in Marlboro

Norma Travers, a 20 year old secretary, leaves her father's disinheritance threat behind to seek work in Marlboro. She lands a promising secretarial job with Frederick J. Stuart, an author's representative, after guidance from friend Chris Saunders and roommate Dorothy. The position offers $27.50 weekly starting Monday with room for advancement. The story follows Norma's struggle amid poverty and dependence on others as she seeks independence.

Norma Kent Mark Travers B. M. Thavers Mark Marlboro Metropolis Norma Blue Springs Merlboro Blessemdale France Jim Todsing Chris Saunders Chris Stone Dorothy Lucille Stuart Frederick Stuart Brooks and Welliver Frederick J. Stuart Miss Travers F. M. Travers Travers

Stars Say for Saturday September 26

The column warns of employment jeopardy and precarious finances with friction ahead. The mind remains shrewd and prudent, capable of bridging difficulties and turning ill fortune toward success. A birthday child may show excellent mental qualities and practical sense, while notable nativity Charles Bradlaugh is cited.

Charles Bradlaugh Tns

Jim Strikes It Rich Up in the Hills Tale

A man named Jim, thirty eight, loses wealth and status after business fails. He moves his wife and children to the mountains seeking rest and rescue, while chronicling a letter about life in a placer mine cabin with family farming and newfound contentment. The piece hints at a planned visit to verify Jim's claims.

Jim Hill and Dale Togentitn Tim

Eight Months of School Necessary in This State

Ohio Attorney General Gilbert Bettman said boards of education must use every means to keep schools open for at least 32 weeks per year. He noted a general ruling is impossible due to district differences and said board members are not personally liable for operating costs unless they assume liability.

Columbus U.P Boards of Education Gilbert Bettman B. O. Skinner Skinner Bettman

Winterize Garden Tools For Safe Storage

Clean and sharpen blades, then apply a protective oil coat to prevent rust and corrosion over winter. Store tools in dry, elevated area. Ensure handles are secure and dry before long term storage.

Make This Model at Home Pattern in Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger advertises pattern 2061 for a dainty apron with neck band and back bows, sized medium to large. Requires 1% yards of 40 inch material per size, no dressmaking experience needed, plus 15 cents for pattern and 25 cents for catalog with pattern. Pattern department address in New York City.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Man Pleads Guilty to Higby Post Office Robbery

Newton Lett 19 of Jeffersonville Fayette County pleaded guilty in Federal Court to robbing the Higby Ross County post office on September 3. He was arraigned in the Higby case.

Higby Columbus P—Isaec Newton Lett Jeffersonville Fayette County Ross County Lett

Food Waste and Icebox Hoarding Habits

A Homemaking piece examines frugal versus wasteful habits in homes. It notes women’s tendency to hoard food and space, keeping leftovers and perishables beyond use, and questions the value of preserving yesterday’s unappealing produce. Observes icebox space as a scarce resource.

Food Waste Rules For Leftovers

By Eleanor Ross the article states that all uneaten food should go to the waste can with discretion. Some meat or fish may be reused for a second sandwich while boiled vegetables can stuff or make cold salads. Many foods such as cauliflower cabbage or iona arsenene spoil and contaminate others if reused. Food should be used as soon as possible and not kept two or three days.

Ily Marty Underwood Bill Dicky Mr Underwood Mr. Underwood Olf

Chinese victims rescue scene described in rural chase

In a tense aftermath, Dicky and Harry Underwood aid a wounded Chinese man after a nocturnal pursuit. Hank recalls finding a bloodstained scorched area and tracking signals through a cornfield and woodlot to map a rescue square before an abrupt ending.

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