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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1936
Page
6
Dorothy Dix discusses how mothers often disparage the father’s family to children, creating bias and distance. She notes many women favor their own relatives, shaping children's loyalties while some mothers share fairly, though jealousy and possessiveness harm paternal ties.
Beauty notes introduce a new powdered hair rinse that clears soap curds after rinsing. Instructions show mixing in water then applying to hair and rinsing, with test suggested to prove soap removal. Also mentions sterilized powder puffs and a Calif mayor resigning after 40 years in office.
A packed air listing shows multiple orchestras and vocalists scheduled across CBS programs. Acts include Reichman, Lucas, Bestor, Givot, House, Fisher, Pollock and Holmes ensembles with operatic and dance selections, plus a baseball news segment and Amos and Andy comedy.
Hollywood portrait of the famed comedy duo Laurel and Hardy covering a decade of films, multilingual shorts, and rising salaries. It details their origins, early work with Chaplin and Sennett, meeting in 1919, first team billing in 1926, and their enduring partnership with plans for a world appearances tour.
Jack London’s White Fang opens at the Athena Theater with an all star cast led by Michael Whalen and Jean Muir. The action unfolds in a dramatic outdoorsy tale praised for its thrill and romance as Slim Summerville and Charles Winninger provide noted comic moments.
The reading notes a day of momentous events with changes tied to bold projects and vigorous initiative. Birthday individuals face a pivotal year with heightened energy and potential for achievement, while a child born today may show strong practical talent but be impetuous. Notable nativity includes John Jacob Astor.
Police investigated a protest by Roy Springer’s brother over spending of a soldier’s bonus. They found Springer bought 15 watches, saying there’s nothing like having the right time.
Toledo report says 71 year old Heron marked his fiftieth anniversary of continuous service at the Chesapeake and Ohio canal dock. Fellow workers presented him an armchair for his reliability and punctuality over a half century.
Olive Roberts Barton reflects as a grandmother about advising mothers too much and the need for balance between safety and hardihood in childrearing. She recalls incidents with grandchildren and warns against overcautious grandmothers becoming "Grandmammy Tippy Toe" while noting the value of adventure in a child's development. Hollister reports a prune beer patent by Eberhard A. Klepper.
Workmen uncover an 18 foot skeleton of a carnivorous creature near Marmaduke Arkansas. Authorities view the well preserved fossil as a significant prehistoric find.
Sheriff of Athens County announces a public auction of 40 acres in Bern Township plus a right of way. Property on Plantsville and Sweathouse Road appraised at 8750.60, minimum bid two-thirds of that. Sale August 10, 1934 at 1 30 PM. Cash only.
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