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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1935
Page
7
An advice column argues that a wife should let a husband go if his heart has wandered to another woman. It suggests most affairs fade, the faithful wife preserves the home, and attempting to force love harms both. The piece cautions against coercive marriages and notes later happiness may lie with the spouse left behind.
Detroit patrolman Thomas J. Harris who earned 3000 for catching Milton Ward Goodrich gave 1000 to Mrs. Frank Gallagher, mother of the 11 year old girl slain last September 20, in a gesture of support amid the case.
Bing Crosby performs a three-hour singing sequence in a floating tub towed by a 200-pound bear for the film Were Not Dressing at the Majestic Theater. The cast includes Carole Lombard and Ethel Merman with director Norman Taurog.
Astral influences forecast removal of depression and obstacles opening a path for industrious work. A new venture or opportunity could stabilize or expand fortunes if grounded in thrift and practical plans. Those with birthdays may see lifted conditions and a keen mind for new measures.
To prevent shrinking, press your meringue over the surface so it touches the baking dish or pie rim all around. This helps seal the edges and maintain a high, fluffy top during baking.
A reader suggests using grated potato as a substitute to add body to coconut flavored custards or desserts when coconut is unavailable. The grated potato serves as a thickener for soups and sauces in a pinch.
Practical tip describes wiping windows with a rag dipped in paraffin to achieve a sheen beyond using water and polish. The instruction implies paraffin provides superior gloss for glass surfaces.
OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON chronicles a mother who sacrifices for her son Burk, learns of his secret marriage, and decides to stay away to avoid causing him hardship. Burk's wife Mary and Burk confront their independence while the mother contemplates a permanent exit.
A city woman urges setting aside one night weekly for personal beauty. She describes a routine in which a long bath, cream, masks, manicure, grooming, toning, hair brushing, and scalp massage are performed for at least fifteen minutes to restore and preserve looks.
Soften gelatin in cold water then add boiling water to dissolve. Chill slightly then mix tuna, peas, pimento, olives and real mayonnaise with lemon juice vinegar salt. Pour into fish shaped mold and chill until firm. Unmold on crisp lettuce and garnish with cucumber slices. Serves 6.
In a tense exchange, Jim and a state trooper discuss using sprayed water from barrels to subdue a man, while the narrator worries about water supply and being told to stay quiet. The mother-in-law pressures action as the scene ends with a cliffhanger.
The description outlines a pond lily themed quilt in yellows and pinks with patchwork blocks that float like lilies. It includes simple instructions for cutting sewing finishing a yardage chart and diagrams to arrange blocks for single and double bed sizes.
A fresh fruit plate with sliced oranges pear white grapes honey dew melon dates olives melon balls and sherbet peaches appears at an Athens restaurant. Tiny open faced sandwiches of pork and cheese with celery stuffed with pink cheese complete the meal.
Ground cherries are prepared from three pounds of ripe fruit husks removed then crushed. Lemon juice from four lemons is added along with sugar and bottled pectin to a large kettle. The mixture boils hard for one minute then is removed from heat and skimmed for fifteen minutes to cool slightly before setting.
A brief cooking note describes pouring hot paraffin over jam to seal fruit, yielding about 11 jelly jars of four ounce each. The excerpt emphasizes rapid action and compact preparation.
President Roosevelt signed a bill creating a forty hour week for postal employees. Officials estimate about 10,000 permanent jobs will be offered to men now on the postal substitute list.
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