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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1934

Page

5

Do Parents Rejoice Over Babies? Daughters Are More Free and Far Greater Help

Dorothy Dix argues daughters bring greater help and steadiness to aging parents, noting sons often neglect their parents while daughters provide love and care. She questions the preference for boy babies, cites economic and emotional factors, and contrasts adoption choices favoring girls.

Dorothy DIX S.S

Home Making Chic Frock Pattern Offered by The Athens Messenger

A sewing pattern announcement describes an Anne Adams design for a smart frock with a square neck and ruffled apron, plus contrasting fabrics. Pattern 1985 fits sizes 4 to 42, with yardage details for size 16, and includes illustrated instructions. Order form directs sending fifteen cents and address to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York City.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Spanish Ship Flora Sinks After Grounding

Lloyd's Bilbao representative said the captain of the Spanish steamer Flora wired owners that the crew was saved but the ship sank after running aground in fog off Bilbao.

London Lloyd’s Bilbao Flora

Russian Writer Puzzle Clue Grid and Answers

A cryptic crossword style puzzle lists horizontal and vertical clues about Russian writers, era terms, and related words. It includes references to wake from sleep undermine garments Gaelic perforates and many others, forming a mixed word puzzle with thematic ties to literature and language.

Marriage A Sequel to Heart of a Wife era by Adele Garrison

The narrator recovers from illness as Harriet assumes guardianship during a weekend stage performance. Family dynamics unfold with Lil and Katie prepping the house for guests while the narrator navigates renewed energy, supervision, and shifting power within the Graham household.

Harriet Dicky Graham Moon Newcastle Katie

Rules for the coed on campus dating ethics

On Oberlin College and other campuses the article outlines dating norms for coeds. It advises limiting necking and encourages variety in dates while avoiding promiscuity and monopolizing one romance, stressing education and sensible social conduct.

Astrological Forecast for a Lively Day and Personal Hurdles

The reading links a busy day with a personal bereavement or fiction as a hindrance. An aspect Sol Mercury favors business and writing, but private concerns may delay progress. Birthdays may face disruption from sorrows or bereavement. a child born today likely leans toward contemplation over activity. Notable nativity: Fritei Seheff, prima donna.

Sol Mercury

Circleville Camp Meeting Attended by Local Families

Mineral Mrs Minnie Shingler Clara Shingler and Mrs Rebecca Brooks of Hamden spend the week in Circleville for camp meeting services. The McDaniels, Scotts, and P B Stout also motored to Circleville for services. Nearby residents visited Lake Alma Union and Barberton with family and guests.

Minnie Shingler Clara Shingler Rebecca Brooks Hamden Circleville Frank McDaniel Solomon Scott P. B. Stout Luella Wise W. D. Shingler Lake Alma Nannie Addis Sarah Addis Hadley Ely Margery Irene Barberton Maude Freeman Ely

Rose announces birth of daughter Jane Maxine

Mr and Mrs Ray Rose of Richland Avenue announce the birth of their daughter Jane Maxine on Sunday August 26 Mrs Ella Dillinger of P D 4 and Mr and Mrs William Rose of Gary Avenue are the grandparents.

Ray Rose Richland Avenue Jane Maxine Ella Dillinger William Rose Gary Avenue

Summer Feet Training For Comfortable Fall Shoes

Readers learn to ease feet from summer sandals to fall footwear. Choose mid-heel oxfords, get properly measured for fit, and use built in arch support. Remove coins before buying new shoes. consult a foot doctor for coin removal if needed. Home care for callouses includes soaks, pumice, and massage to restore smooth feet within a month.

Notable Social Roundup From Syracuse Weekly Events

Syracuse residents traveled to Chicago for the Century of Progress Exposition and Kentucky on a motor trip. A large gathering in the Syracuse School Auditorium celebrated Mr and Mrs Thomas Quick. Others hosted and attended luncheons and visits with family friends in Parkersburg and Covington.

I. G. Fleming Chicago Fred Shumway Kentucky Syracuse Thomas Quick Irving Karr Parkersburg Eleanor W. A. Adame Lillian Moore Foreign Misionary Society Asbury Methodist Church Gladys Crooks Lenore Campbell Sandusky Cedar Point American Legion Sarah Ann Eynon James Dobbie Hoboken N. J A. W. McKay Middleport Margaret Lawrence Miss Bertha Isaac Carleton Dayton J. FE. Carleton Julia Carleton J. J. Burnell Don Sayre Nancy Sayre Charleston Betty Rollins Covington Carl Weese Bert Weese Earl Nease Weese

Vollenweider Elected Chairman of County Committee

McArthur district notes the Republican Central Committee meeting at the courthouse. E. Vollenweider is elected chairman unopposed, with H. V. Atkinson as secretary and Henry Sockel Arch Buskirk W. E Maxwell as executive members. Vollenweider has led the committee for the past three years.

McArthur Republican Central Committee Vinton County E. Vollenweider H. V. Atkinson Henry Sockel Arch. Buskirk W. E Maxwell Vollenweider

Cabbage Dishes Highlight Simple Fresh Cooking

Mary F. Dague extols cabbage as a versatile value with raw and cooked uses. She cautions against overcooking to preserve nutrients and flavor, suggests shredding for quick cooking, and offers serving ideas from salads to stuffed peppers and soups.

Breakfast and Luncheon Menu Offerings

Breakfast features chilled canta loupe browned hash with tomato sauce whole wheat toast honey. Luncheon includes squash and nut croquettes creamed celery ice box rolls carrot straws filled cookies and grape juice.

Vatican City Adds Postage to Mail Crossing Borders

The note explains Vatican City remains foreign territory for Romans causing extra postage charges on letters sent beyond its borders. The detail highlights ongoing postal peculiarities associated with the Vatican enclave and its international status.

Vatican City

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