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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1935

Page

8

Millions in the Air at Athena Theater Sparks Radio Farce

The Paramount spoof Millions in the Air opens at Schine's Athena Theater. Debbie Gong grounds the farce with Wil liam Gong and Benny Baker providing comedy alongside Wendy Barrie and Wehn Howard. Eleanore Whitney earns notice as a new dancing star amid ensemble antics and a guest parade of radio studio satire.

Wendy Barrie John Howard Paramount Screen Schine Athena Radio City Debbie Gong Willian Gong King Gong Despond Willie Howard Dave Chasen Benny Baker Eleanore Whitney Miss Whitney Bill Robinson Paramount Picture Eleanore George Barbier

Astrology Forecast for a Day of Upheaval and Change

The readouts predict a day of commotion and conflict with upheaval in general conditions. Employment appears favorable but overall life may face unexpected shifts, financial angles may arise, and those born today enter a year of unsettled, unforeseen events. The day’s child may show a clever, unusual mind and likely success in work despite restlessness.

Cheshire Personal Social News Notes

Cheshire notes cover a W W U gathering December 14 at Miss Betty Swisher home with 16 attendees. Cheshire Chapter O E S installs officers led by Mrs. Erva Edwards and other officers, followed by sandwiches pie and coffee. Residents visit relatives and guests from Gallipolis and Parkersburg are mentioned among cheerful social updates.

Cheshire Betty Swisher O. E Erva Edwards Rio Grande Stevers Gallipolis Vivian Fowler Flora Bradbury Nanda Kelton Chauncey Rife sUnapthiko Mrs Arthur Jenkins

Christmas Too Muchness and the Late Shopper

A columnist muses on Christmas as a glorious but exhausting season. Clerks, mail carriers, and delivery staff toil as shopping and cards pile up in the final days. Merchants justify late decorating to spread buying and meet uncertain demand while photographers and families adapt with last minute plans. despite fatigue, late shoppers remain a necessary part of the season.

Joan Blondell Glenda Farrell Hugh Herbert Allen Jenkins Joan Glenda Pacific Coast Naval Base New York Marcus Daddy

New Plymouth Social and Personal Highlights

Residents note gatherings and visits as the Ladies' Aid Society met. Carol singing planned for Christmas Eve at the Methodist Church. Local families host visitors and relatives. influenza affects Edna Chilcote. Irvin Chilcote’s daughter. A temporary restraining order blocks Guffey Law tax collection from Hanna and Jefferson Coal companies. A river fish from the Amazon is described leaping and laying eggs on plants.

New Plymouth Ladies' Aid Society Corbett Williams Wanda Arlene Hannah Shea Hope Raymond Bert Fuller Addie Schmidt Hess Elizabeth Heinlein Martha Lowry Cherrington Hospital Mildred Williams Misa Gertrude Howson Zion Ridge Eli Weed Irvin Chilcote Edna Chilcote Cleveland Hanna Coal Co Jefferson Coal Co

Spanking Is Good for Bride Who Wants Things All Her Own Way

Dorothy Dix counsels a nineteen year old wife to accept regular discipline from her husband, arguing pampering breeds selfishness. The columnist blames the mother for spoiling the daughter and urges the wife to endure punishment to learn self control and improve the marriage.

Bride Dorothy Dix

Townsend pension vote share in Michigan special election

Verner W. Main, Republican representative-elect from Michigan’s Third District, estimates 10,000 of his 24,000 votes in Tuesday’s special election came from Townsend old age pension plan supporters. The article also notes the star Proxima Centauri as the nearest known star.

Navy Joan Pal Warren Hull Eddie Acuff Marie Wilson Gavin Williams Anita Kerry Raymond Enright Frederick Hazlitt Brennan Battle Creek Mich Verner W. Main Michigan

Married Comrades A Sequel to Given in Marriage

Mary longs for news from Noel's bedside while Noel lies in a deep sleep under Dr. Rickey's orders. The narrator plans a cautious visit to the other cabin but must stay banished to avoid upsetting the physician and the sickroom order.

Mary Noel Dicky Katherine Rickey

Noel’s Condition Seen as Splendid by Madge

In a tense scene Madge learns Noel’s health is good and plans to sleep, while a silent exchange with Mr. Gibbs reveals concern and care. The narrator returns to report to his niece and then drifts toward rest, awaiting further updates in the ongoing tale.

Mr. Gibbs

Quick Cough Relief Mix Promises Fast Home Remedy

A vintage ad promotes a home cough remedy using Pinex and sugar syrup. It claims four times as much medicine for the money, no cooking, no work, and instant soothing relief with phlegm loosening and airway clearing effects. Money back if not satisfied.

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