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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1936

Page

6

Changing Home Conditions Shape Family Life Says Dorothy Dix

Dorothy Dix argues sociologists question the decline of the old fashioned home. She notes migration, rented dwellings, hospitals, and easy entertainments loosen ties yet insists the family bond remains strong. She warns some homes were prisons, but overall blood remains thicker than water and the eternal family link endures.

Adorable doll wardrobe pattern shown for Santa gifts

The Athens Messenger advertises Anne Adams Pattern 4214 for 14 16 18 22 and 2 inch dolls with complete fashion ensembles. Illustrated step by step sewing instructions accompany the pattern which costs 15 cents and orders go to the Pattern Department in New York.

Santa Dolly Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department W. 17Th New York N, Y

Squirrels Chew Cable Halting Woodbury Bethlehem Service

Squirrels gnawed through the antimony alloy outer covering of a telephone cable between Woodbury and Bethlehem, creating five holes and causing two days of service disruption as moisture entered and short circuits formed.

Woodbury Conn U.P Bethlehem

WPA Wages Report Details Ohio November Payroll

The Ohio WPA announced total wages of 649 328 dollars for 68 908 workers on 826 professional and service projects during November.

WPA Ohio WPA Today

Social Worker 1.5 Leader in social work

A list appears to be a cryptic or crossword like compilation. It includes scattered terms such as Indian fans, ships' steer apparatuses, Romanian coins, frozen water, helmet shaped part, window parts, and various short clues. The overall text reads as fragmented entries rather than a cohesive news item.

Nest Teg

King of Hockey at the Athena Theater this Thursday

Warner Bros presents King of Hockey set in Madison Square Garden turned into a drama of ice sport. Dick Purcell stars as a top player who becomes involved with a society girl while facing gambling scandal and personal peril. Anne Nagel and Ann Gilles co star with a cast including Marie Wilson Wayne Morris and George B Stone. Noel Smith directs.

Warner Bros Athena Theater Madison Square Garden New York George Bricker Dick Purcell Anne Nagel Ann Gilles Marie Wilson Wayne Morris Purcell George B. Stone Joseph Crehan Gordon Hart Dora Clemant Guy Usher Garry Owen Max Hoffmann, Jr Andre Beranger Frank Faylen Frank Bruno Harry Davenport Noel Smith Warner Brees George E. Stone Gorden Hart

Preacher of Galilee Invokes New Year’s Drive

Laura B Foster of Columbus Ohio quotes a Wayside Preacher urging readers to rise with the new year. The verse praises mercy and self improvement and seeks to lift others toward their goals with steadfast resolve.

Preacher Galilee

Gargling Not Effective For Germs In Throat Says Doctor

Health hints from Dr Morris Fishbein state gargles mainly wash and soothe rather than kill germs. Gargling often fails to reach infection, offers little contact time, and may mask bad taste or odor. A simple cleansing mouth wash can be made with salt and warm water to soothe irritated throats.

Morris Fishbein

Mrs Velma Bolden Confined to Home With Infected Ankle

MrsVelma Bolden is confined to her home on East Hunter Street due to an infected ankle.

Logan Velma Bolden

What's On The Air Wednesday On WLW Radio

A dense schedule profile listing CBS programs and performers for Wednesdays WLW lineup including Dorothy Gordon Jack Masters Wilderness Road Blue Flames News of Youth Hall Orch Renfrew Jack Fulton Popeye Goose Creek Parson Toy Band Jack Armstrong Singing Lady Orphan Annie The Johnsons Empothies Bob Newhall Lowell Thomas Amos n Andy Lum and Abner Jack Randolph Boake Carter One Man's Family Cavalcade OrchestraChois Burns and Allen Fred Allen Kostelanets Orch Fred Allen Let's Sing Fred Allen Let's Bing Hit Parade Crime Crusade Rit Parade Crime Crusade String Quartet Rabbi Mann Davis Orch Patti Chapin Paul Silvas Benny Goodman Arnheim Orch Olsen Moon River Looper Orch Thurday Progrss WLW CBS Girl Alone Rubinoff Farm Home Hour Arnheim Ord Molly of the Movies School of the Air The Gumps Ted Malone Helen Trent Dramatic Sket Ensemble Eton Boys Academy of Medicine Christmas Carols Swiss Gingers Clyde Barrie Happy Hollow Al Pearce Do You Remember Concert Hall All Hands on Deck Pres Roosevelt Bluebirds Dramatic Sketch Midnight Mass Dinner Concert Quartet Pentrew Deck Pulton Ted Husing Vee Lawnburnt Boake Carter Kate Smith Major Bowes March Of Time Freeman Orch Christmas Drama Meet the Orchestra Tom Mix Jack Armstrong To Be Announced Carol Deis Casties of Romance Flying Time Easy Aces Uncle B UI berry Cooper Trio Fannie Brice King Orch Fred Niblo Chamber Music Roy Shields Moscow Choir Masters Orch Arnheim Orch Comedy Team Mary Marlin Gene Arnold Science Clubs Marguerite Padule High Hatters Dan Harding’s Wife Happy Jack Bethlehem Opera Christmas Reading Santa Claus While the City Sleeps back Armstrong Jesse Crawford Lesson Program Bully and Betty Voice of Experience Royalist Tenor Symphony Walter Hampden Jamboree Jambores Joan B Kennedy Busse Orch Christmas Music.

Jack Armstrong the Johnsons Bob Newhall Lowell Thomas Amos ‘N Andy Lum and Abner Jack Randolph Boake Carter Alles Chois Burns Allen Fred Allen Fred Allen Crime Crusade String Quartet Rabbi Mann Davis Orch Patti Chapin Paul Sulivas Benny Goodman Arnheim Orch Olsen Orch WLW CBS Concert Concert Hall Roosevelt Roosevelt Bluebirds Pentrew Deck Pulton Ted Husing Vee Kate Smith Major Bowers Major Bowes Freeman Orch Tom Mixback Armstrong Orphan Annie Quartet Jesse Crawford Bully and Betty Easy Aces Voice of Experience Royalist Tenor Symphony Symphony Symphony Symphony Walter Hampden Joan B Kennedy Busse Orch

Married Comrades A Sequel to Given in Marriage

Katherine pleads with Madge to visit Hal Meredith after a hospital collapse. Madge weighs risk to her father and asks Lillian for approval before promising to accompany Katherine, while Nell supports calmness during the call. The plan hinges on finding Hal and the secret mission of Madge’s father remains unsafe.

Hal Hal Meredith Katherine Allen Drake Lillian

Horoscope for birthdays under a rare lunar influence

The reading highlights surprising and remarkable developments for those born under this sign with lunar influence. Changes may be sudden and unfathomable, leading to new experiences and distant adventures. This day’s child could be gifted, secretive, and draw to enigmas, with potential for fame and happiness.

Plan Plain Moderate Diet After the Holidays

Plan a gradual post holiday diet with three meals daily and about half usual portions. Include vegetables salads meat and light desserts while avoiding extreme fasting or violent exercise. Start with juices for 48 hours then resume balanced meals and light workouts like a daily one mile walk.

Homesick on a Distant Morning Rails and Geese

A lyrical piece frames homesickness in images of dawn trains, diamonds on snow, April woods, violet buds, and marching geese heading south. It contrasts quiet mornings with the distant engine's beam and fading seasonal motifs to express longing.

Job gains tally 1.1 million in latest month

Secretary Frances Perkins reported 1,100,000 more workers employed at month end than November 1935. The government data underline ongoing labor market improvement under the Roosevelt program.

Washington U.P Frances Perkins

Keep Holiday Season Calm And Orderly, Children Will Want To Help

Olive Roberts Barton urges parents to use calm discipline during Christmas not Santa threats. She advises talking turkey with children about duties, choices, and justice, emphasizing that a tranquil approach yields quicker results and preserves family mood. A responsible mother sets the seasonal tone with kindness and steady routines.

Mystery on the Mesa Deepens as Old Scholar Speaks

The archaeologist Professor Shaw reveals why Pearl Sam’s death mattered, noting Pearl Pierre’s rise and Pearl John’s resistance. He explains the rare obsidian knife’s ancient origin and his museum interest, while Ramon and Bob scrutinize motives amid ongoing research on the mesa. A bee fact closes the scene.

Ramon Professor Shaw de Forests Pearl Sam Mr. Vasque Bob

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dorothy DIX Isamsun Athena Laura B. Foster Columbus Jean Harlow NBC Junior Nurse Corps Dorothy Gordon Jack Masters Wilderness Road Blue Flames News of Youth Hall Renfrew Jack Fulton Popeye Goose Creek Parson Girl Rubinoff Arnheim Ord Molly of the Movies School of the Air Gbehool of the Air School of the Air School of the Air the Gumps Ted Malone Helen Trent Sket Eton Boys Academy of Medicine Clyde Barrie Happy Hollow al Pearce Plub Who Meet the Orchestra Tom Mix Jack Armatrong Orphan Annie Carol Deis Flying Time Uncle Bareberry Cooper Trio Fannie Brice King Orch Fred Niblo Roy Shields Moscow Choir Masters Orch, Masters Orch Mary Marlin Gene Arnold Marguerite Padule High Hatters Dan Harding Wife Happy Jack Opera Pepper Young Ma Perkins Vio and Sade the O'Neills Virginians Mary Gothern Betty and Kitty Keene Toy Band Singing Lady Orphan Annie the Johnsons Ralph Nyland Amos Andy Ti Sum Pleasant Valley Rudy Vallee Rudy Valice Rudy Vaice Adele Garrison Madge Nell, Gibbs By Genevieve Kemble Alicia Hart Southland Olive Roberts Barton Santa Claus Johnny Lula Jean Henry Mysterate Pearl Pierre Epes Mister Cinderella Jack Haley Nl Mee Elas UL Gabby’ Dugan Isaaaas Joe E. Brown Polo Joe Shirley Temple Athens OMI Bengal Tiger
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