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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1934
Page
5
Dorothy Dix warns readers to prepare for old age by building emotional wealth. She urges cultivating friendships, sharing empathy, writing notes, and creating memories to avoid loneliness and dependence. She cites examples of elderly joy through art, travel recollections, and meaningful daily acts.
The piece promotes a cotton or challis school frock with a scalloped yoke and sleeve detail, pattern 1970 in sizes 6 to 16, plus an Anne Adams pattern book offer. It also urges proper dental care with steps for brushing, recommending a small bristle brush, suitable dentifrice, and regular dentist visits.
Harriet confesses insecurity about her worth after caring for Elizabeth's orphaned children. Adele Garrison reassures her that the boys' affection reflects their bond with Adele’s family, while Mary’s grievances center on past schooling. The scene ends with Harriet promising not to dwell on self-blame as Richard returns.
The article notes that lunar transits fortify personal activities in domestic artistic and affectionate realms, with caution to avoid folly. Birthdays predict pleasure and romance may dominate, while discretion remains key to avoid regret. Notable nativity mentions James Rolph, late governor of California. Doanville Church announces no evening services for a month with morning Sunday School at 9 o'clock led by Mrs. Fred Thompson.
A compact list of crossword like clues with numbered entries and definitions ranging from astronomy heavenly body to legal terms and common nouns. includes items such as wing part, liver secretion, dower property, and forms of “be” along with geographic and measurement hints.
Reedsville on August 22 observed Mr. E. D. Randolph's seventy fifth birthday with guests from Tuppers Plains Long Bottom and Morning Star among others. The retired steamboat pilot was noted and relatives and friends visited during the Sunday gathering.
Sumner Floyd Beam and family from Cleveland and Mrs A O Beam of Athens visited the Delbert Gaul family on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs James Swartz called on J M Beam on Sunday. John Canbell and family joined the Delbert Gau family for a Sunday visit. The Marietta Concrete Silo Company erected a 12 by 35 foot silo on the Delbert Gau farm this week. Several people attended the Modern Woodman picnic at Carpenter. Guy Cole and Francis Evans from Pomeroy visited the A L Cole family on Sunday.
Carbondale Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Betts and family of Asbury Ridge included Mr and Mrs C J Betts and six daughters of Akron Mr Clell Penny Mr and Mrs Clyde Dowler and two daughters and Mrs Edward Betts Jr and son all of Carbondale Kenneth Tremain returned after a week away in Michigan Reverend McDaniel led a regular appointment here Saturday night with next service in two weeks Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams and son Richard returned home after a six week West tour Mr and Mrs Lou Daugherty Barb ton visited relatives here Miss Mildred Barber Columbus and Clyde Barber Barberton spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs George Barber Fletcher Shawhan and con Joe Shawhan R M Betts of Barberton and Edward Betts Sr of Carbondale spent several days fishing on the Muskingum River Henry Luster Betts and Billy Betts sons of R M Betts spent the weekend with their grandparents Mrs Anna McDaniel and daughter Reta of Barberton spent the weekend here with relatives
Empire City race track reports higher attendance and revenue this year with gross up 100 percent from 1983. Officials note stake and purse distribution rose by $30,600 and state taxes topped $34,000.
A home cook’s guide to brightening cold salads with gelatin aspic. Layered recipe uses vegetables and eggs between thickened gelatin, with paprika garnish and greens. Menu suggestions include breakfast and luncheon items alongside dinner courses featuring lamb, corn, okra and berry sherbet.
Dr James P Porter head of Ohio University psychology says intelligence tests are becoming essential in business. He cites cases where job decisions based on appearance misjudged talent and asserts tests predict work ability and learning capacity, reducing bias against economic hardship.
Pittsburgh August reports Truck Driver Thomas Creen plans to end his marriage to Colletta Mulvihill calling her a rich butterfly. He says elopement to Wellsburg West Virginia was a midsummer dream and he never loved her. Colletta travels from Grove City to a mountain holiday destination.
Taylor Ridge and nearby residents including Mr and Mrs John Davis Mr and Mrs Elmer Davis and others visited Moxahala Park on Sunday for the Clover Farm Picnic. Nearby families from Greens Run Glouster Jacksonville and Trimble joined relatives in helping care for Mrs John Kempton who is ill.
The world’s smallest park is said to be Sullivan's Park in St James New Brunswick. The site measures 20 feet by 6 feet, making it a diminutive public green space.
The Ohio Conference announced ministerial appointments at the Wesleyan Methodist annual meeting at Victory Camp near Westerville. Appointments include Athens with E C Kennedy and Baker Chapel with Fred Fields, while Cutler will have visiting preachers.
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