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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1937
Page
6
Dorothy Dix argues grandmothers deserve access to grandchildren. She cites Prof Knight Dunlap supporting affectionate care to prevent neurosis and promote bonding, criticizing strict modern parenting and praising grandma's loving role.
The planetary transit forecast predicts a day of great progress and fulfilled ambitions in business and private life. Endorsements and cooperation from major figures or corporations are likely, with birthdays on this day entering a year of opportunity and prosperity.
A dense Wednesday radio schedule lists Dick Tracy Jack Armstrong Singing Lady Orphan Annie The Johnsons Tommy and Betty Amos n Andy Revue Fred Allen and many orchestras led by Kostelanetz and Benny Goodman. Celebrities include Jessica Dragonette Ruth Lyon Bing Crosby and Kate Smith among others in a wide array of programs.
Alicia Hart advises on a young girl beauty regimen and minor medical cautions, then shifts to sewing patterns from Anne Adams with Pattern 4298, price lists, and order details, followed by brief notices about a circus chair marathon and a house fire survivor.
Laura Wheeler presents a star design for quick crochet doilies suitable for any table size. Pattern 1204 lists the 16, 12, and 5 inch doilies with stitch illustrations and material needs. Send 10 cents for the pattern to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Ave New York New York.
A confidential crime file scene features suspects William Blane and Rocksavage in a bribery scheme tied to the Totem Soap Company. An interview with H. alleges motive to steal a million-dollar payoff, while alibi challenges and cabin timings are debated. The exchange hints at murder suspicion and ongoing defense preparations.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Chase of Cincinnati spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Chase. Mrs. Chase accompanied them home for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Lecie and daughter Dorothy made a business trip to Cincinnati. Mrs. Elizabeth Knapp remains critically ill. Agnes Ward ill of neuritis. Bernard Ledlie, formerly at Wilkinsburg Pa, now employed at Mills Restaurant in Columbus. J. R. McKnight seriously ill and moved to Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus with an abscess of the lung. Mrs. McKnight and children with him. Mary Bernice and Janet with their uncle Fred Miller in Columbus. Mrs. Frank Graham ill of influenza slightly improved.
Puzzle compilation lists numerous clues with fragmented spellings and partial phrases. It includes references to divine terms, royal titles, and everyday objects, suggesting a word association or crossword style activity rather than a cohesive news item.
Lily Pons headlines That Girl From Paris at the Athena Theater with Gene Raymond and Jack Oakie. The opera star turns film heroine in a satirical tale of love, jail, and marriage, featuring arias and popular tunes arranged for the screen.
A mother discusses using fines to enforce family rules and shares a plan to impose penalties for not cleaning the tub or tidying, arguing the method works despite her reservations. The exchange notes that strict consequences can train compliance when laxity persists.
A shipment of pedigree cattle purchased in the United States has arrived at Novorossiisk. The stock will be distributed to collective and state farms across the region to boost agricultural production.
Fort Worth reports a flux of starlings moving into Texas from northern and eastern states. Authorities warn the bird population could become a local plague as the invasive flock spreads across the region.
A leghorn pullet owned by Frank Whit ley of Hamilton laid an egg six inches in circumference and seven and a half inches long.
Adele Garrison portrays domestic scheming as Mrs Drake plans to outmaneuver her formidable mother in law Mrs Graham. The narrator coordinates with Katie and Mr Drake to keep the elder woman occupied while the men service the car, then plans to move Mrs Graham to privacy.
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