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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1937
Page
8
Dorothy Dix advises embracing bore toleration as a charitable act. Listening to tiresome people can brighten their lives and reflect well on you, turning social nuisance into a daily good deed. The piece argues chronic bores are ubiquitous and empathy benefits both listener and subject.
A dense puzzle entry listing clues and answers for horizontal and vertical words. It includes references to eminent scientist Manuel Quezon and terms from physics, chemistry, and general knowledge across positions numbered 1 through 63 with various definitions and cross clues.
Pattern 4290 offers a slim flattering yardage with a one piece yoke panel and V-neckline. Pattern 4299 comes in multiple sizes with step-by-step instructions and cotton suitability. Books and patterns cost fifteen cents each, or twenty five cents for both, ordered from Athens Messenger Pattern Department.
Miss Alice Jean Plummer entertained several friends at a birthday party on Wednesday night Feb 10. Visits included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haning and family of Lancaster and Mrs. Haning’s parents Mr. and Mrs. B E Saxton.
A narrator defends Katie against a stern mother in law who over controls her, while plans unfold for a journey and a brimming melodrama. Allen Drake, a government agent, is kept hidden and involved in the family drama as the tale hints at danger and secrecy.
A dramatic setup continues with Allen Drake impersonating the father to mislead pursuing villains. The heroine is urged to act, using curtains and shadows to reveal truth, while the narrator departs on a summons. The scene ends with a kiss and a promise to resume tomorrow.
A dense broadcast schedule lists numerous radio programs, stations WLW and NBC with shows from 5:00 to midnight. Entries include musical ensembles, comedies, dramas, and variety acts led by names such as Rudy Vallee Bing Crosby Jack Armstrong and Amos n Andy.
An advertised home cough remedy claims you can beat store bought syrups by mixing 2 cups sugar with 1 cup water, then adding 2½ ounces Pinex to make a pint. It promises fast relief, long shelf life, and kid friendly taste, with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
A daughter named Dorotha Darlene was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harley Allen on February 12 in Oak Grove. George Walton and two children are ill. Mrs. Betty Foughty of Nelsonville visited. Mrs. John Allen of New Plymouth spent the weekend with Harley and Mrs. Allen. The Grange Hall benefit party drew attendees.
Olive Roberts Barton argues that education must arouse mind and character not just facts. She criticizes reliance on books and urges alertness brisk action and self development, noting schools fail to build character and much education goes unused.
The Athena screens That Girl from Paris starring Raymond with a strong supporting cast including Jack Oakie and Lucille Ball. Lily Pons leads with memorable aria renditions and three Schwartz tunes, elevating the musical comedy with a lively adventure about a Parisian opera star escaping a loveless marriage aboard a ship with American musicians.
Rochester New York August The retirement next June of Ryland Morris Kendrick as head of the University of Rochester Greek department ends an era dating to the university’s 1850 founding. Kendrick who succeeded his father Asahel Clark Kendrick as Munro professor of Greek in 1899 will become professor emeritus of Greek.
London report cites Lord Dawson at Guy's Medical School arguing that advances in science and medicine prolong weak lives, threatening civilization's future according to his address. He warned against society nurturing degeneracy and urged caution in medical progress.
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