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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
8
Olive Roberts Barton argues that saying don’t to children is sometimes necessary for safety. Substitution helps, but direct prohibition remains essential in dangerous moments. Parents should balance guidance with example and avoid rigid rules that lack judgment.
West Plains Missouri resident C. G. Hartman says living on a curve is unpleasant as drivers fail to navigate the bend and sometimes crash into his front yard or porch. He urges better care on the road.
A sparkling romantic comedy opens at Athena Theater with Irene Dunne and Melvyn Douglas. Strong support from Thomas Mitchell Thurston Hall Rosalind Keith and Spring Byington elevates the stage and screen favorite as Dunne proves a deft comedienne in a caper about a small town author finding romance and fame under a nom de plume.
Hollywood recounts Greta Garbo early fear and awkward debut in The Legend of Greta Berling and The Street of Sorrows. Director Mauritz Stiller and cameraman use slow motion to transform her jerky movement into poised, languid screen presence, shaping her iconic assurance.
In a hospital drama, the narrator and Katherine navigate Hal Meredith’s crisis. Dr Gates imposes conditions on Katherine’s stay, while Meredith unexpectedly releases them. A nurse prompts a private talk, hinting at a deeper turn as Hal speaks alone in his room.
In a dramatic scene Adele Garrison shows Haskell urging Madge to help Katharine flee. He recalls a deathbed ultimatum he once forced on Katharine, confessing he cannot bear her sacrifice and asking Madge to act now. (Continued tomorrow)
Promotion and advancement through toil or industry may come via dominant planetary influences. Unforeseen changes could occur with intriguing emotional undertones. Those with birthdays may gain stability in employment or labor, while a child born today could be good natured, popular, and adaptable if privation is limited.
Santa Rosa, Cal. Mr and Mrs Guy F Smallwood report their pet cat is vegetarian living on carrots and shunning all meat claiming to be the only cat of its kind in the world.
Puzzle appears as a cryptic style crossword list with numbered clues across and down. Entries range from simple nouns to abstract concepts, including references to geography and language, concluding with an AB Morindin dye note.
A compact radio listing features Jack Armstrong singing with The Johnsons and Ralph Nyland joining Voca Orchestra. Also heard are Orphan Annie and Amos n Andy acts, plus Moon River performances by Sanders Orch and Moon River cues from Rudy Vallee.
A dense lineup of radio programs, orchestras, and stars appears with numerous soprano and tenor names, bands, and show titles. It lists Galvation at Clyde Barrie, Bluebirds, Major Bowes, Tom Mix, Voice of Experience, Shields Orchestra, and a parade of orchestras, singers, and dance acts, reflecting a busy era of radio variety and music broadcasts. The fragmentary text names many performers, programs, and stations, including chroniclers like Sam and Abner, The Gumps, and The O’Neills, indicating a scraped OCR page from radio programming guides.
A home made cough remedy is touted as cheaper and faster than store bought options. The recipe mixes two parts sugar to one part water with two and a half ounces of Pinex to make a pint. It promises three fold action by loosening phlegm soothing membranes and clearing airways with Norwegian pine extract. Money back if not satisfied.
Dear Miss Dix counsels a mother who seeks to control her college son by isolating him from girls and social life. The reply argues that restricting youth harms character, risks rebellion, and robs him of normal experiences, urging parents to allow free, healthy social growth and self-reliance.
Jaanita Tuttle, ill, returned to school Monday. Mr and Mrs Dana Swartz and family Alfred spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs C F Betzing. Oneita Tuttle spent Sunday with Thelma Harper. Virgie Mae Swartz Alfred spent Monday night with Bernice Betzing. High water from heavy rains closed several roads. Alta Harper Tuppers Plains spent Sunday with her parents. Rev and Mrs Harper led services at U B Church and visited Betzing home. Orrville Christy injures foot missing game between Tuppers Plains and Mason City. The gun of Africa described in odd terms is noted at end.
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