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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1936
Page
6
Dorothy Dix argues women crave romance more than money and that husbands fail to provide sentiment. She cites a conman who wooed wealthy women and notes men often neglect soft talk and flattery after marriage, leading to longing, discontent, and pursuit of cults or romance elsewhere.
Barbara Stanwyck stars in The Bride Walks Out a gay breezy romantic comedy at the Athena with Gene Raymond Robert Young Ned Sparks and Helen Broderick. A married couple and a pursuing rival spark witty entanglements culminating in a dash to the steamer pier.
The listing details radio and stage offerings including performances by Eton Boys Boboy Benson, Judy Starr, Boake Carter, Heidi Orch, Wayne King, Jack Shannon, Lucas Orch, Cummins Orch, Lopes Orch, and Eddie House. Also noted are Vox Pop Dramatic Sketch, Nickelodeon, and musical acts featuring Paul Whiteman and Venuti.
Hollywood style advice urges women to evolve their look like stars Patricia Ellis and Joan Blondell. Makeup, hair, and grooming reshape features, smooth skin, and alter figures to create glamour beyond natural assets. A reminder to adapt hairstyles and cosmetics as careers progress.
The Sunday forecast warns of a sudden disruptive visitation and urges discreet calm to avoid pitfalls. It notes unexpected changes, new interests, and warns against strangers and reckless spending. A talent child and novelist F Marion Crawford are highlighted. Monday foresees mixed gains and cross purposes, urging prudence and cautious handling of finances. Notable nativity Christine Nilsson is cited.
The narrator recalls warnings as he plans to withdraw a large sum from the bank to safeguard a legacy. He fears a theft or snatch and seeks bank official Winslow's advice before proceeding to Kingston and possibly New York City. He must keep Brixton in the dark about funds and the provisioning by Savarin.
A continuation featuring Lillian Underwood and her daughter Marion as Mrs. Cosgrove negotiates a journey to Kingston. The narrator notes Cosgrove’s resourcefulness and recalls past care for her mentally ill brother. They plan a split travel arrangement and promise two amendments. (Continued tomorrow).
Readable fragments describe tomatoes as versatile and inexpensive kitchen staples. A recipe for Frozen Tomato Cream Salad uses canned tomatoes, onion, gelatin, cream, and sugar, with serving on lettuce. Local bits note grasshopper activity and a double marriage license in Ohio.
In extreme heat discipline is futile beyond routine care. The piece advises light meals and regular feeding for children, noting nerves suffer first and that summer suits lighter foods. care over training reduces temper and conflict as temperatures rise.
Fashion notice for Anne Adams patterns offering a flattering jacket ensemble for summer wear. Describes a two-piece outfit in silk or cotton with contrasting jacket, sizes 16 through 46, fabric yardage for size 36, and includes illustrated sewing instructions. Pricing and order details provided for Pattern 2655 and pattern packet.
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