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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1936

Page

6

Wife's Job By Helen Welshimer on Farm Exodus and Hope

The article honors pioneer women facing the Dust Bowl exodus as farm families move to new lands. It argues for mutual support, soil science, and long term conservation of land and human resources, urging women to keep homes and spirits intact as men rebuild. It highlights Mrs. Susan Frawley Eisele’s view of farming life and resilience.

Mississippi Boulder Dam Tennessee Valley Susan Frawley Eisele Blue Earth Minnesota Spikes Raft-Pine Grace Mulrooney Raft George Raft Virginia Pine Miss Pine

Odds and Obstacles Mark a Day for Workers and a Child

The column notes mixed fortunes for workers and delays or bereavement for some. It advises calm philosophy to prevent distress and predicts favorable conditions for those with birthdays in employment. A child born today may be clever yet prone to depression, with best chances in employment.

Male cooks vie for best cake in Nampa contest

In Nampa Idaho male cooks competed in a local cooking contest to determine who could bake the best cake in town with a close-fought show of skill and flavor.

Nampa Idaho U.R

What's on the Air CBS Radio Program Lineup

Radio listings show a wide array of programs and performers including Patt Chopin Parade of Youth Alexander Cores Renfrew Musical Toast Kate Smith Boake Carter and the Lum and Abner Crusaders Reisman Orch Ken Murray Dorsey Orch and more with Willard Robison and diverse orchestras. The schedule features theatrical sketches sports updates and musical acts across a CBS program slate.

Alexander Cores Renfrew Kate Smith Boake Carter Music Hall

Slips Signed In Secret Transfer Plan

The narrator follows Mr Winslow through a bank to arrange a transfer to Samuel Brixton. A signed slip transfers funds from Robert Savarin’s legacy with caution against carrying the check. Winslow warns against phone or telegraph contact and says Brixton will receive funds within three days.

MR. Winslow Samuel Brixton Robert Savarin

Sequel to Given in Marriage Appears in Kingston

In a Kingston tale a banker completes a transaction and the narrator invites Mr. and Mrs. Cosgrove to lunch as hosts in their hometown. Dicky asserts control, and the scene ends with plans for a continuation tomorrow.

Samuel Brixton Mrs. Cosgrove

Co Ed Beauty Tips for College Grooming and Care

The article outlines a beauty kit for college women including rosy powder cream rouge and two lipsticks, a sturdy wooden hairbrush, and a tonic for scalp care. It advises all purpose or light night creams, light tissue foundation, a manicure kit, weekly nail care, minimal fragrance, and personal grooming routines for four years. It closes with a note on soil erosion losses exceeding 100 tons per acre annually.

Birds as Reptile Offshoot Stirs Science Debates

Scientists argue birds originated as a branch of active reptiles. The remark accompanies a riddle style list of clues linking mythic and natural terms, suggesting a crossword like puzzle exploring ancient names and science facts.

Learn by Seeing Slimming At Home Frock Pattern 4066

A sewing pattern feature promotes the Anne Adams Pattern 4066 as an efficient at home frock with a comfy yoke sleeve slimming panel belt and pockets. It suggests fabrics and sizing including 16 through 48 and notes 3 1/2 yards of 36 inch fabric for size 36 plus illustrated instructions and a 15 cent order request.

Anne Adams

Summer fashions from The Athens Messenger Pattern Dept

The notice advertises summer clothing patterns and sewing advice with house dresses play outfits and party frocks. It promotes Pattern Fifteen Cents and Book Fifteen Cents or Twenty Five Cents for both and directs orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department 243West 17th Street New York NY.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department Wi17th St New York N. Y

Home-Coming Held at Mt Hermon Church

Mt Hermon Church at Sharpsburg held a large home coming August 8 9 with crowds indoors and out. Rev Campbell chaired. Rev J H Harris led devotionals. Rev H E Warner spoke on When Does Life Begin. Music by Mt Hermon youths and Junior McGee followed by a full Sunday program and sermons by Rev P E Wright. Notable attendees included the Lamberts of Columbus Linley Smith of Illinois Eunice Armstrong and Rev Campbell. Chairmen Eunice Armstrong Lillian Bardin Rev Campbell reelected to committee.

Sharpsburg Mt. Hermon Campbell J. H. Harris Columbus H. E. Warner Mary and Dale Aldrige Junior McGee Belle Burns Amesville Acts of the Apostles P. E. Wright Lancaster Bartlett Carrie (Lambert) Charles E. H. Wilson Bobby Betty Quinn Aldridge Clarence Kerns Carl Beard Thomas Smith Reba Dickson Charles Ogg Goldsberry Athens Mockinberry Meigs Lamberts Linley Smith Illinois Eunice Armstrong Lillian Bardin

Oldest Canadian man balks at 114 candles

John Birch claims to be the oldest white man in Canada and spent his 114th birthday without a cake large enough to hold 114 candles in North Bay Ontario.

North Bay Ont U.P John Birch Canada

Treasury Says Only Part of Gold Ordered Turned In

The report notes that about 31 million dollars worth of gold ordered for withdrawal from circulation has been delivered to the United States Treasury.

United States Treasury

Show Children Historic or Important Places While on Vacation

Advice from Olive Roberts Barton urges families to use vacations to expand children's knowledge of art architecture science and history. She shares anecdotes about experiences like visiting museums and theater and stresses guiding children to memorable places so they carry those memories for years.

Olive Roberts Barton Sarah Bernhardt L’aiglon the Eaglet Napoleon Rome Sarah Il Tore

Veteran lake pilot Sweeney marks 75 years at Champlain

Capt. George S. Sweeney aged 86 claims a nautical record after 75 years as a lake pilot on Lake Champlain. He began work at 11 aboard the old steamboats on the lake.

Whitehall N, Y U,p George S. Sweeney Lake Champlain

Triangle stamps rise as popular postage collectibles

Triangle stamps are among the most collected and popular postage issues seen by philatelists, noted for their distinctive shape and enduring appeal.

The Devil Doll at Athena Theatre opens with Barrymore as elderly woman

Lionel Barrymore stars in The Devil Doll at the Athena Theater in a two day engagement. He portrays a benign old woman using iconic wigs and makeup to transform from his usual look. The plot follows a half mad scientist who shrinks beings to one sixth their size, enabling a revenge driven tale with macabre laboratory scenes and a romantic subthread. Frank Lawton Maureen O'Sullivan headline a strong cast with Gertrude Michael in Sophie Lang and a Pageant Pictures production.

Lionel Barrymore Metro- Goldwyn Mayer Athena Barrymore Huemans Frank Lawton Maureen O'Sullivan

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By Helen Welshimer Daughters of the Land Drouth By Genevieve Kemble WLW CBS Wise Crackers Steven Merrell Lowell Thomas the Johnsons Lum Abner Crusaders Reisman Orch Ken Murray Dorsey Orch March of Time Willard Robison NBC Bing Billy and Betty Amos Andy Lamplighter Jack Berch Heidi Orch Vox Pop Nickelodeon Barry McKinley Onartes Lucas Orch Rodrigo Orch Noble Sissie Henderson Orch Noble Bussle Jesse Crawford Busse Orch Geo Givot Btablle Orch Beecher Orch Btabite Orch Schreiber Orch Johnny Lewis E. S. T. Virginians Pets Woolery Igs Tom, Dies Harry Perm Ted Malone Isis Parm Larry Vincent Rubinett Kitty Keene Aolly of the Movies Ann Leaf Ma Perkins Vice and Sade Jimmy Brierly O'Neills Gogo de Ly Johanna Crosse Bis News Pepper Young Edith Karen Clyde Barrie Betty and Bob Olympics Sis Mary Gromnero Margaret McCrae Buddy Clark Orphas Annie Wilderness Fion Kyser Orch Boys Bis Adrian O Brien Boboy Benson Sperts Lowell Thomas Renfrew Jonasons Lesleyes Olympic Prospects Aoner Jimmy Farrell Carter Burns Allen Town Hall Noble Orch Watkins Orch Music Guild Rosa Lee Old Refrain Marine Band Women's Review Women's Gene Arnold Grandpa Burton Walter Logan Red McKenzie Red McKenzie Olympics Clark Dennis Baseball News Andy Uncle Ezra Edwin C. Hit Connie Gates Follies de Paree Polies de Paree Kemp Orch Hit Parade Ink Spo John B. Kennedy Henderson Orch Btars Brixton Madge Mr. Cosgrove Cosgroves Kingston Dicky Sea God North America Marie Mt. Hermon Church Ohio Gertrude Michael High Seas Sophie Lang Ohio Theater Sir Guy Standing Ray Milland Frederick Irving Anderson Pageamount Pictures Mary Toby AL Lyons Orchestra Columbia Broadcastir System Maureen O’sullivan Sir Guy
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