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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1936
Page
6
An essay argues couples endure miserable marriages for lack of effort. It praises tact and mutual concessions over divorce, urging spouses to adapt to each other by meeting needs, praising, and sharing activities. The piece contrasts with business efficiency practices and notes a Paris club for defeated Deputies and Canadian farm sheep data.
NBC program list includes Benny Venuta Horace Heidt and March of Time with Flying Time Beecher Orch. Other acts listed are Renfrew Bob Hope Benny Pields Bob Hops Amos and Andy and Shields Orch with a variety of orchestras and performers.
Olive Roberts Barton warns that overconfidence around water endangers young swimmers. She urges teaching water respect, supervising pool time, avoiding dangers like cold water cramps, post meals, currents, and shallow diving. Parents should assess every swimming area and train children as thoroughly as road safety.
A New York report shows a $10 front porch furnishing plan with an arm chair rocker a canvas back chair a large lawn table and cushions. A second setup at $16.76 adds a folding table a metal tea wagon and a sturdy bench with back and arms. Unpainted pieces can be varnished for weather resistance and bright colors are encouraged. A wider range of table sizes exists up to six feet seating ten.
The column forecasts a day of surprises, disruption and delays unless strong resolve and judgment prevail. It warns of treachery or deceit, possibly tied to contracts or writings, and notes a birthday may bring unexpected difficulties. Notable nativity: Sam Barnard, comedian.
Beauty items that serve multiple purposes help travelers reduce bulk. A milky cologne doubles as cleanser and base, skin freshener Complexions acts as softener after soap, and light liquids replace heavy night creams. For travelers, a bottle of liquid powder, compact, and lipstick fit in any bag.
Adele Garrison continues the tale with Ronald fearing his cryptic letter about being worth more dead than alive due to endowment policies. The narrator guides him to reassure Marion and plans for Derby Day festivities as Ronald weighs saving versus spending while his father faces a long recovery. (Continued tomorrow)
A popular nail brand introduces several new shades designed to flatter suntanned hands. The polish is easy to apply and claims a week-long wear even with daily salt water exposure.
In Albany Oregon a boy reports a fire scare after attempting to mail a letter in a red street box. Fire engines arrive to find only Shirley Sherwood crying and no fire.
Mrs. Billia Zeke found a ring her mother lost 33 years earlier while tending a garden in Hubbard Oregon. The ring was lost beside a road later torn up, with the yard sitting on the old road site. The note adds that aluminum became commercially cheap after 1886.
A bright wardrobe idea from Anne Adams offers one pattern that can be made into two stylish summer dresses. Choose a synthetic or crepe for a version with short sleeves and a flattering neckline, or use a dark sheet for a second, distinct style.
Anne Adams pattern 4049 offers a three quarter sleeve young style for informal town outings and autumn wear. Available in sizes 12 through 40 with size 16 using 3 percent yards of 39 inch fabric. Includes illustrated sewing steps and requests 15 cents payment by coin or stamp to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York.
William Powell and Jean Arthur reunite as romantic leads under a murder shadow in The Ex Mrs Bradford at the Athena. Arthur plays Powell’s ex wife as Powell investigates a jockey death with Eric Blore James Gleason and Robert Armstrong in support.
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