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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1936
Page
6
A columnist argues that self sacrifice harms marriages and that women should nurture their appearance and humor. Reading a letter, she condemns martyrdom as useless and urges wives to laugh, groom, and demand fair treatment, noting husbands may seek change when absent of warmth and charm.
A lively and joyous period foreseen in business and private life with a possible favorable unexpected change or journey. Hints of romance and high creative ability. travel, merriment, and contact with young people are noted. a birthday brings joyous, adventurous potential, and a versatile creative child may emerge.
A dense radio schedule lists numerous acts led by Gilbert Koshelanetz Earl Lazaro and assorted orchestras, with appearances by Bing Crosby Bob Hope and Amos n Andy among others. The long lineup includes minute details for broadcast times venues and program names across CBS NBC and WLW outlets.
New York report notes wallpaper designs by children age 6 to 12 at the Waldorf Astoria expo. Juvenile murals include red spotted giraffes, houses with eyes, door mouths, and yellow chicks. Encourages letting kids draw to spark imagination and practical creativity. Roosevelt family members have each served as assistant secretary of the U. S. Navy.
In a cheerful luncheon with the Cosgroves, the narrator and Dicky plan a fishing trip and discuss returning to the farmhouse. The wife weighs delaying the route via New York City, yet insists on cooperative travel, acknowledging their shared life and the bankerly caution in her mind. A humorous, affectionate exchange underscores their close bond.
Adele Garrison narrates a tense scene where a bank transfer discussing a cashier’s check to Samuel Brixton triggers fear and suspicion. The narrator reveals the bank will issue a cashier's check to a New York bank and Brixton will receive the funds there, though she must inform him in person.
Sunday activities include Rev G N Perkins preaching at Church of Christ in Dexter and multiple family visits across Rutland Midway Glouster New Castle and Columbus. A Snowball Flower quilt pattern promoted with pattern 1060 available from The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. in New York.
The issue lists clues and answers for a crosswords section, highlighting a new golf champion and related terms. It includes entries from 1 across to 44 across with various crossword answers such as tramples down soft food redaction ham also chums mangled etc, ending with a note on an estimated perfect golf score and a mountain pass.
Henry Fonda stars as a young millionaire ruined by debt who finds love with Mary Brian at the Kentucky Derby. Pat Paterson aids him as trainer and romance deepens. the plot blends romance, comedy, and racing thrills at the Athena Theater.
Exercise director says women struggle with posture when not truthful with themselves. Key points include flat stomach, lifted chin, upright back, high chest, forward hips, and mindful breathing. Advice emphasizes mirror-free self-assessment and imagining a string pulling the head upward to stay tall. Hair growth note added.
OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON notes widespread ignorance about flower names and identities. She argues early exposure to flowers, trees, and gardens fosters lasting knowledge and affection for nature in children. The piece stresses hands on learning and curiosity in young readers.
Anne Adams promotes Pattern 4089 a versatile jumper frock for ages four to twelve with a blouse and Peter Pan collar. The design suits printed fabrics in cotton challis or jersey, sizes 4 6 10 and 12, with yardage details and a 15 cent pattern price. The piece ties into back to school wardrobes and easy sewing.
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