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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1934
Page
7
A wife laments her husband Drothy Dixs drifting toward a beautiful church worker. She asks whether to confront him or endure the flirtation. A reader argues men crave variety but warns against cooling the marriage. The response urges understanding, warns against divorce, and cautions that the wife may fuel the flirtation by disapproval.
A partial transcription discusses how women’s concerns about their husbands may not reflect real male desires. It notes that men can be devoted yet still engage in flirtation, suggesting that such behavior need not justify infidelity in the eyes of society or within marriages.
A compact plan urges praise to make a partner appear almost ideal, prompting the other to seek reunion. It suggests leaving briefly to provoke longing and a homeward plea when the spouse notices the absence and desire for return.
Dorothy Dix notes that a wife can fuel a husband’s infidelity by jealousy making him believe no woman can resist him, shaping his behavior through psychological pressure and rumors in domestic life.
Gallipolis National Re employment Service personnel have placed 50 to 75 workers in the last ten days. A quarry near Cora was opened on Thursday by J W Bartels, with the office receiving requests for labor.
A needlecraft pattern description for a floral design featuring pansies and lilies of the valley. It outlines embroidery with wool or rope silk, color guidance in purple blue yellow and white greens, and notes transfer pattern plus stitch directions. The item coordinates with Basket of Flowers pattern 641 and measures 9 1 2 by 12 inches, with instructions from The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept.
This first thumb nail sketch highlights Rev A Y Wilcox the longest serving Athens Presbyterian pastor since 1915. Born in Clifton Oswego County New York he earned BA from Syracuse University 1891 and ordained at Auburn Theological Seminary 1896. He served several parishes later earning a Doctor of Divinity from Marietta College while moderating the Presbyterian Synod. His leisure centers on books and athletic events and his core interest remains people especially youth.
Gallia town trustees were told no more relief orders would be honored due to exhausted funds and end of year obligations. Clerk H E Houck said receipts for poor relief will be exhausted for the remainder of the year as coal furnished to needy families during January February and March totaled over 1000.
Gallipolis briefing lists four year old Joe Bradbury son of Mr and Mrs H B Bradbury admitted to Holzer Hospital on Thursday for treatment. Other admissions include Mrs H B Smith Pomeroy Mrs Lorando Might Middleport and James R Dunlap Leon W Va. Discharges include Mrs E M Jones Jackson Mrs Maci Langiano Pt Pleasant and George Neimeyer Middleport.
Advertisement for Anne Adams pattern 1812 features a detachable cape frock with chic bodice seams and a slender silhouette. Available in multiple sizes with fabric and ruffling details, step-by-step sewing instructions, and a spring 1934 edition of the pattern book. Order instructions and pricing included.
The Gallipolis Silver Bridge team made up of local players and Pt. Pleasant players will start its season at the Kanauga playing field on Sunday April 15.
Gallia Academy and several Gallia County high schools closed today so teachers can attend the National Educational Conference in Columbus. The move affects students and operations as educators participate in the event.
Ben Gardner is named by the probate court as administrator of the estate of Harry B. Swanson, deceased, handling duties as the court assigns.
Rev. W. W. Duff of the First Presbyterian Church will attend the Ath ens Presbytery meeting in Marietta on Monday, accompanied by one elder from the local church.
Sunday morning service and Bible study at Pom ery Church of Christ start at 9 36. Rev Kenneth J Reed will preach on The Unrecognized Christ. No Christian Endeavor or evening service due to union grant service.
Gallipolis residents see lower gas charges as Ohio Fuel Gas Company accepts the city ordinance. The new rates, effective after April 1, raise the minimum by two cents and the maximum by 22 cents in the fifth year, with savings in the first four years. Frank Phillips of Athens cites contract acceptance within 30 days and notes publication costs fall on the company. The city delayed second publication amid statewide fights and lease changes, but the ordinance now governs rates under the franchise agreement.
Cheshire Pythian Sisters installation will be held at the hall tonight. Miss Mary Noble of Lancaster spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs George Noble. Mr and Mrs Willard Weekley and children spent the weekend with relatives at Caldwell. James Scott of Dunbar WV spent the weekend with his family here. Mrs Ada Rosener of Gallipolis was Sunday guest of Mrs Anna Ralston. Mrs Billa Ely and Mrs Hortia Shaver were guests of Mr and Mrs H F Shaver Little Kyger Sunday.
Seven Gallia Academy players plus manager Lee Moots will receive letters for the 1983-84 season. Recipients are James Stewart, Junior Betz, Lawrence Bastiana, Hollis North, Harold Haskins, Joe Ross, Wilford Baker, with Harold Brown, coach, presenting the awards.
Hal Hare of Columbus, first vice president of the American Legion Department of Ohio, will speak at Memorial Day services at Pine Street Cemetery in Gallipolis on May 30. The Lafayette Post of the Legion also plans improvements at the Boy Scout Camp on Raccoon Creek after taking over an option to rent cottages to vacationists.
Charles W. Frye Jr son of Rev. Charles Frye of Rodney filed a damage suit for 35,000 against R. C. Hambrick over injuries from an auto incident on State Route 7 near his home on Jan 20. He says he was dragged 35 feet with a broken left leg and permanent impairment, alleges defective brakes and lack of driver control, and that the defendant knew the plaintiff did not see him.
Gallia County reports top scores in senior scholarship and Boxwell exams. Walter Judson of Mercerville and George Brooks of Rio Grande lead with 191 of 250. Fourth seniors progress to district exams at Ohio University Athens. eighth graders show top ranks including Freq Carman Addison and Jessie Spires Ryger with scores from 131 to 185.
In Gallia County a hearing was held on Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford petition to move the Jennie R Ward versus Travelers case from Gal lia County Common Pleas Court to the United States District Court for Southern Ohio. Ward seeks $30 000 on an accident policy her husband H J Ward held at his death when his roadster was struck by a train. The company argues for removal since the amount exceeds 3 000 and the suit is between citizens of two states.
Minor equipment for three coast guard cutters to be installed at the Marietta Manufacturing Plant in Pt. Pleasant next week. Keel laying soon for the first of two sidewheel dredges for the Missouri River within 10 days. Packet Liberty travels from Huntington to Pittsburgh tonight. Steamers Otto Marmet and Henry Yeiser Jr. visit Cincinnati yesterday with seven and twelve barges.
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