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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1937

Page

6

Who Should Mow the Grass Problem Arises in Each Household

A mother and son spar over weekly lawn care as a lesson in responsibility. The mother urges regular effort and hints at work for pay, arguing living means work, while the son offers excuses about picnics and dentists before promising to cut grass. She reflects on duty, family, and growing up.

Thorps Mack Daddy Smiths Pete John Lillian Harry Carolyn Bill Hank

Letart Falls Man Will Attend National Family Convention

Rev. L. L. Roush of Worthington, historian of the Roush reunion, will preach at Plants M E Church Sunday and at Letart Falls in the evening before attending the 226th anniversary of the Roush and allied families in New Haven West Virginia. The column runs through social visits, birthdays, and local arrangements including Girl Scouts planning a camp trip to Chester August 17 to 22.

Letart Falls L. L. Roush Worthington Roush and Allied Families of America, Inc New Haven W. Va M. E. Church Plants J. H. Rogers Ila Athens H. C. Alexander Ravenswood Carl Brogle Kenneth Calvert Allen Charleston Nancy Sayre W. W. Varian Boulder Colo Amanda Brown J. D. Roush A. W. Knappenberger W. S. Knappenberger Russell Beard Virginia Lu Joan Columbus D. H. Sharp Ruth Texas Charley Jolley E. A. Walden Mary Wogan Thursy O. M. Hardman Clyde Hardman Milford N. H J. L. Wolfe June Hayman Ernest Ervin Rio Grande Floyd Chapman J. S. Quick Syracuse W. M. Quick Thomas Nancy Margaret Quick Pittsburgh Clyde Jones Pomeroy Emma Chapman E. W. Balser James Balser Clair H. Balser Daughters of Industry J. D. Law Jimmie Coal Grove Coal Grove, and Mrs. Law's Parents and Niece, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Britton Dorothy Hamilton Mansfield Garon Roush Ed Cooney Marietta H. L. Pickens East Liverpool D. W. Webb Spencer Herbert Shields Philson Norris Harmony Tau Norris Tom Day Bea Alice Lincoln Wear Clara Day T. W. Wagner Frank Shane Frank West Akron Clem West Tanner's Run W. M. Merriman Bennie Blessing Maxine Melba Stewart Letart L. H. Roush Rock Springs R. L. Roush Daisy Robinson Williamson Earl Robinson Ethel Weber Marion B. W. Snyder Richwood G. G. Elliott J. M. Hill Earl Scott C. B. Alexander Mary Miller Philip Yost Beaver Falls J. W. Sayti Zeloiople Franklin Norris Greenfield Sam Norris Lyda Miller Addie Hawthorne James Donahue Community Hall Chester

Batter's gabardine beret-cap debuts for active sportsmen

A prominent batter introduces a gabardine beret-cap that blends beret and cap styles. It can be worn slant, or with the crown pulled forward and snapped to the headband. Available in many colors, the hybrid headwear suits sporty and dressy looks.

Roanoke Tragedy Remembered in North Carolina Commemoration

The 390 year old Roanoke tragedy is revived with Roosevelt's address at Fort Raleigh North Carolina. WPA built huts and a pageant by Paul Green mark the 350th anniversary of Virginia Dare and the failed 1587 settlement led by Sir Walter Raleigh.

Mantec N. C New World Franklin D. Roosevelt Fort Raleigh Roanoke Island North Carolina England Walter Ral Eigh Virginia Dare American Little Colony John White Ananias Dare Elizabeth of Roanoke Albemarle Sound John Smith Jamestown Virginia America Paul Green Sir Walter Raleigh Dover Katherine Cole Raoul Henry

Expert Explains Closing Pores Is Nonsense

Cosmics author Edythe Thornton Mc Leod rejects the idea that pores can be closed. She says pores stay small when active, and cleaning plus tonics and astringents refine pores. For sensitive skin, use milder products and blend night cream with paste.

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison sketches a domestic dilemma as Lillian debates meddling Canadian suitors and protects Marion and Ronald Brixton. Marion asserts independence while Lillian fears losing her daughter, nudging her to choose safer dates with Ronald and Bob. The scene ends with a promise of continuation tomorrow.

Lillian Ronald Brixton Marion Darling Bill Hank Ronald Bob

Concord Social And Personal Item Highlights Local Visits

Social notes from Concord show visits by Mr. and Mrs. J C Carpenter and Mr. and Mrs. J C Johnson from Springfield. Mrs. W G Dennis of Columbus spent a week with her parents, and Marion Dennis stayed five weeks with relatives here. Local families hosted dinners and guests including Wemner, Dennis, Mildred Howard, Vera Wemner, Aldine Wemner, and Edith Kasler.

Concord J. C. Carpenter J. C. Johnson Springfield Margie Howard W. G. Dennis Columbus R. H. Werner Martin Harold Kent Maynard Sayers Edith Kasler Charles Replogle Akron Miss Kasler

It's All Yours It's Said To Be Year's Surprise Comedy Hit

Mischa Auer discusses Hollywood as the global joke center ahead of the Athena Theater showing It's All Yours. He explains Hollywood's production and rapid spread of gags, the influence of top writers, and the high rate of jokes generated per script. Auer cites a joke traveling thousands of miles in hours.

Hollywood Joe Miller Mischa Auer Athena Theater Auer

Shower Curtains Should Be Washed Regularly

The article advises washing shower bath curtains to remove dust and smudges and protect colors. Modern curtains shed water but respond to washing like fine fabric. For glazed or rubberized surfaces lay flat and sponge with lukewarm soap, rinse with clear water. Heavier cottons and untreated fabrics may go in the tub or washing machine.

More Jobs for Men Mean Weddings Will Increase Too

Column notes that rising male salaries from Columbia Harvard and Carnegie Tech boost marriage prospects. It cites higher job calls, salaries around 120 dollars monthly, and a call for practical budgeting and sturdy marriage roots amid economic pioneering. It adds Scotland Yard faces a formal criticism committee to assess its administration.

Helen Welshimer Columbia University Carnegie Institute of Technology Harvard

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