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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1936
Page
6
An essay argues marriage works best when partners share the same age, intellectual, social, religious, and moral class. It warns that mismatches in background and creed lead to quarrels, boredom, and higher divorce risk, urging youths to marry within their own class.
Radio and entertainment listing presents a dense schedule of programs and orchestras across WLW NBC CBS stations. It highlights acts Janet Shaw Hoyt Buddy Clark Amos n Andy Lum and Abner and various named orchestras and performers with times and venue hints across multiple networks.
Will Rogers stars as Abel Frake in State Fair at the Athena Theater returning to satisfy public demand. The Midwestern farmer features Rogers classic wit alongside a celebrated hog Blue Boy. Co stars Janet Gaynor Lew Ayres Sally Biler Norman Foster Louise Dresser Frank Craven and Victor Jory appear in this Fox picture.
In a brief, reflective meal after leaving Samuel Brixton's office, the narrator and Dicky seek a rare moment of joy amid forebodings of danger. They share a Turkish dinner and pirate steak imagery, clinging to a sense of normalcy before returning to perilous work.
A narrator and Dicky share a memorable dinner with Turkish desserts and coffee. After departing, he pulls her into the doorway for a swift kiss and mutual longing, promising more encounters and racing to reach home before midnight.
Adele Garrison follows the couple as they travel home by car to the farmhouse. The trip proceeds smoothly despite early concerns and a final moment of cautious caution when an armed man appears by the lilac hedge before allowing passage. Continued tomorrow.
A crochet pattern explains a 50 square dressers to make scarves tea cloths bed spreads or dinner cloths. Pattern 1762 shows the square and joining methods with full instructions and material lists. Send 10 cents to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept New York for pattern 1762.
Sixteen year old August Miguel owes his life to his teeth after a companion accidentally fired a bullet at him. The projectile lodged in his mouth but was spat out along with three life saving teeth, leaving the teen unharmed.
Olive Roberts Barton argues that strong willed children differ from pliant ones in drive and goals. The article urges parents to classify children by temperament not as stubborn or gentle but by readiness to pursue ideas and willingness to endure for a purpose, guiding training accordingly.
The reading cautions self restraint in funds and speech, warns of disputes and extravagance, notes cautious sentiment in personal life and employment, and highlights a sharp witted child and Debussy as a notable birth. It foresees an ordinary day with prudent conduct shaping outcomes.
Mr. and Mrs. William Wicks of Floodwood entertain friends Monday evening in honor of Bob Wicks of Rantoul. Mrs. Sylvia Cable and daughter Elsie spend a few weeks in Columbus with friends and relatives. Miss Helen Schackert visits relatives in Wheeling West Virginia. Miss June Katzenbach visits in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gaines of Columbus spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Hi Robinett. Mrs. William Coon visits her sister in Toledo. Mrs. Garrett Warren and Miss Dorothy Covert returned from a two week visit in Indiana.
Alicia Hart notes common beauty hints for women grooming needs. She cites a Fifth Avenue hairdresser recommending regular scissors over thinning shears, a stage actress advising lemon and tomato juice as a facial bleach, and celebrity Helen Vinson endorsing olive oil for cuticle care. A weekly cuticle oil routine and tissue cream after washing are also suggested.
Fashion notice urges young miss to try Anne Adams pattern 4155 for a versatile fall winter frock with a turn-back collar and diagonal yokes. Available in sizes 8 through 18, patterns cost 15 cents and show long or short sleeves in plaid cotton wool or jersey with illustrated instructions. Orders go to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department New York.
In an unusual campus display, Boston ivy grew on the Michigan State College building forming the silhouette of a bear rug. Separately, John Baur a New Douglas farmer killed himself after swallowing nails glass screws wire and tin in a personal crisis and died.
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