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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1934
Page
3
Advice column warning mothers to forewarn daughters about temptations and dangers in social life. It argues that mothers should educate rather than be a servant to children and stresses personal responsibility for both mothers and daughters.
The reading warns of industry and fidelity bringing gains but cautions against hasty actions and extravagance. Ambition and pride may bring trouble, while a person born today should be disciplined to avoid false pride. Notable nativity: Goethe, poet.
Ohio University says approximately 12 percent of its enrollment will receive FERA aid this year, enabling nearly 300 students to continue their studies. The program will not replace staff and work will mainly be office and clerical. Fall term starts after Sept. 17 with registration on Sept. 17 and classes to begin Sept. 19.
Alicia Hart notes popular activities like swimming tennis golf and walking aid weight loss. Skipping rope strengthens legs hips and stomach but should start at three minutes daily then rise to ten as endurance builds. She emphasizes doctor approval for tennis and gradual progression.
The narrator recovers from illness as Harriet and Katie coordinate a secret reunion. Katie slips behind a screen to greet her, then hushes and confesses joy at the sight of the recovering spouse. The scene ends with Dicky appearing beside a prepared supper table, promising a surprise tomorrow.
A perceived water monster float near Gallipolis Ohio riverfront drew crowds as a head shaped object with three humps. Observers claimed it resembled a creature but officials determined it was a twisted log drifting downstream.
In St Marys West Virginia licenses issued by O R Williams clerk of Pleasants County Court of Pleasants County include Roy Robinson and Marion Lawson of Glouster Ohio Aug 17 Frank Seiler Jr of Glouster and Kathryn Jennings of Hollister Ohio Aug 18 and Oscar Hartley and Edna Laughlin both of Nelsonville Ohio Aug 22.
A cryptic puzzle lists clues across war era figures and terms, including a diplomat described as war time envoy and references to Versailles leadership, war correspondents, and various musical notes, objects, and terms shaping a themed crossword style.
This Anne Adams pattern offers a white jabot frock with two neck options in dotted satin or plain fabrics. It features a panel front and back skirt, slashed jabot detail, detachable jabots, and easy construction. Pattern 2026, sizes 34 to 46, price 15 cents. book and pattern combined 25 cents.
Gallia County schedules the largest set of Farmers Institutes to date from November 12 to 24. State aid sessions in Little Eggar Bidwell Mercerville Thurman and Cadmus receive speakers while six independent meetings run in Bulaville Vinton Eureka Fairfield Gallia and Harrisburg with local communities funding them.
Definite plans are under way for all Dravo Contracting Company foremen and office workers building the new Gallipolis locks at Eureka Ohio to receive instruction from American Red Cross trainers in first aid. The training covers artificial respiration inhalators and major bandaging.
A marriage license was issued to Willard Ackley a 35 year old farmer of Pratt's Fork Athens County and Mary Doan aged 22 of Addison.
W Raymond Burdette sues Mary Agnes Burdette for divorce in Common Pleas Court in Gallipolis. Case seeks dissolution of marriage and related relief.
The Gallipolis regatta featured long speeches by Rep. Thomas Jenkins and a radio-aided event with WSAZ coverage. Ariel Reinking won the Tim Lewis trophy in 4 minutes 41 seconds, while Martin claimed the free for all in 4 18. Air displays followed the water races with Jimmie Mattern and Lieut. Mackey drawing crowds. Over 700 passengers rode planes from Port Columbus as Gallipolis showcased a new airport project aided by Dr. C. E. Holzer.
Gallia County extends the Sudan grass planting, with rising acreage and multiple inquiries on optimal harvest. County agent BE H Reed notes best hay quality comes between heading and dough stages, warns against late harvest causing woody stalks, and mentions a possible second cutting if weather stays favorable. Cattle should be moved off pasture after the first hard frost. Harvesting comparable to timothy though stems are larger and curing may take longer.
Mrs Catherine Gallegar spends a week with relatives near Columbus. Miss Catherine Welle visits relatives in Newark. Mrs Lottie Kruskamp visits sister Blanche Davin. Mrs Delbert Rich and children visit her Kentucky parents. Mrs Fred Strong and son Junior visited Vern Strausbaugh in Dayton last week.
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