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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1936
Page
6
An 18 year old asks how to open up to his father about intimate topics including girls and marriage. The columnist notes a father son bond must be formed early with shared activities and time, warns against overworking for money, and advises heeding his father on dating and mixed marriages as guidance.
Adele Garrison recalls Marion's "hope chest" as Lillian reveals a buried family secret in a library scene. The narrator reflects on love jealousy, a hidden baby portrait, and the story behind a separation that shapes Dicky’s reverent affection and the quest to understand and protect happiness.
The narrator recalls Lillian’s care for Dicky during pneumonia and how her husband used custody to retaliate. Marion, a child of Lillian and later a boarding school pupil, is introduced with her secret lock box and evolving feelings toward Ronald Brixton as a young romance unfolds.
The piece notes favorable auguries for church, charities, elders, and stagnation-breakthroughs. It predicts enterprising activity, secret understandings with superiors, and improved fortunes for birth day individuals. Monday foresees pleasure and social gains with hints of private life intrigue and artistic talents. Notable nativity: U. S. Grant.
The column warns of difficulties and confusion on Tuesday April 28 due to planetary influences. Expect anxiety in employment and private life, with secrecy and caution advised in dealings with strangers and elders. Notable nativity cited: James Monroe.
A jury verdict totaling 85 000 was entered in the Supreme Court Saturday in favor of film star William S Hart against United Artists. Hart sought 500 000 damages claiming the company failed to exploit his final film Tumbleweeds which he produced and contracted United Artists to distribute.
Lillian frets over Marion and Ronalds romance while I doubt the engagement rumors. We recall past quarrels and note Ronald’s absence since Marion’s lock box event, with Helena Brixton recovering from illness as Easter approaches.
Gentle lilac motif patterns for dresser and table linens with embroidery guidance using lazy daisy French knots and satin stitches. Includes Pattern 1183 bedspread transfer motifs two sizes and color suggestions with material lists and 10 cent request to Athens Messenger for pattern 1183 and related designs.
A proposal to merge Allegheny Live! 9 and West Leechburg Stec! Cy was announced last night, pending approval by the stormhold era of both concerns.
Jasper Texas Mrs Gartington about 40 mother of seven children and grandmother of more children was turned over to officers following the sieving of Absey Campbell 23 at her home here.
Advice on applying cosmetics to improve wear and appearance. Emphasizes drying lips before lipstick, setting time, and removing surplus. Recommends choosing powder to match complexion and applying over a cream foundation. Mentions a fleet of merchant vessels sailing from a Florida port.
Shirley Temple stars as a sea sprite in Captain January at the Athena Theater. Guy Kibbee leads the supporting cast with Sara Haden as a truant officer and Slim Summerville Buddy Ebsen June Lang in key roles. The film features The Right Somebody to Love and new Shirley songs with sensational tap numbers.
Olive Roberts Barton notes spring excites children yet tires them with chores and routines. The piece describes fatigue, truancy of imagination, and parental demand for house cleaning, urging patience as kids adapt before summer.
A spring fashion note promotes a cape like sleeve summer frock with a knee darted plaited skirt. It offers minimal material and suggests cotton linen or tub silk, with sizes 14 to 40 bust and pattern No. 2867. Order details and costs are provided for pattern and book.
A 4 inch riverbank collapse in Smithland Kentucky Sunday widened the Ohio River channel by about 60 feet and swept away part of a furniture store located on a half block section of the riverbank.
Notice of election to be held May 12 1936 for a 3 mill five year tax levy to fund general operating expenses. Voters to cast For or Against the levy with Earle Johnson as chairman and C L Jordan as clerk. Also notice of appointment executrix Mary M Lawrence for John Lewrence deceased of Athens County.
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