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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1934

Page

7

Self Conscious Girl Learns to Live Beyond Blushes

A seventeen year old writes Miss Dix about blushing that ruins school life and social standing. Dix urges perspective, notes blushes can signal sensitivity, and suggests focusing on character over appearance. The solution is to stop worrying and accept responsibility while pursuing study and self improvement.

Dix

Stars Say For Thursday December 20

Astrology forecast by Genevieve Kemble notes surprising and far reaching events around the lunar aspects. It predicts travel, new opportunities, and potential gains though cautions about fraud and signing papers. A birthday year brings radical changes. notable nativity Irene Dunne is cited as an example.

Marietta Gas Price Increase Sparks Local Notice

Marietta and Washington County motorists faced a four cent gas price hike overnight, lifting the Marietta territory to 17 cents per gallon. The jump ends a seven week price war in Southeastern Ohio, after prices hovered around 13 1/2 cents previously. The article notes the broader impact of rising costs and mentions a side remark about insects and labor in the country.

Washington County Marietta Ohio Scott Lie Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York

Cookies Carry Special Cheer At Christmas Collar Adds Glamour

A feature on a two piece dress with lace collar in dark crepe outlines style tips for holiday fashion. Also offers Anne Adams pattern 2000 with sizes 12 to 20 and price details. A Christmas cookie article follows with recipe notes and baking tips for Lebkuchen and nut cookies and a sample menu.

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

Publisher Donates Vines for Highway Beautification

Cambridge publisher Harry Amos donates 2000 honeysuckle vines to the State Highway Department for soil erosion control on the national highway in Guernsey County. Chess expert Arthur Drake plays 20 opponents simultaneously.

Aids Highway Department Columbus Harry Amos Cambridge State Highway Department Guernsey County Arthur Drake

Forgive Me Delivers Marion Box to Library Mission

In Adele Garrison’s Marriage A Sequel, Lil lian and the narrator smuggle Marion’s lock box past dormancy. They plan to hand it to Hugh Grantland at the library while evading Dicky and Samuel Brixton’s suspicions, with Lillian masking the effort and signaling danger through careful talk.

Lillian Marion Hugh Grantland Lee Chow Dicky Lulu Samuel Brixton Lilliam Helena

American Painter 1 and the Portrait Mystery Unraveled

A fragmented puzzle lists clues from painting terminology to antiquated words, hinting at a riddle about an American portrait painter. The scattered items include references to birds, gods, tides, and professions, suggesting a crossword style exploration of art history.

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Dorothy Dix By Genevieve Kemble Irene Dunn Marietta and Preppernusse the Spirit of St. Nick The Athens National Bank Federal Reserve Syste Adele Garrison Madge Brixton Katie Hugh Harry Brixton’s Nore Hall Luigi Pirandello Ence Cincinnati Baltimore & Ohio RY AS Layton Pure Food CO East ST. Lou, EL Southern Ohio Electric Co
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