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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1934
Page
5
Dorothy Dix argues a woman's upbringing by her mother shapes her future as wife or mother. She warns to watch a couple's parents for clues to domestic behavior and happiness, noting heredity and environment mold manners, loyalty, and spousal treatment.
A fragmented OCR puzzle lists terms and numbers across nautical and general clues. Entries include vessel references and measurements such as Old Yachtsman 51 Saucy, 1 lite 52 Rowing device and 2000 pound. Opposite of even. The stream of fragments hints at a worddate crossword style compilation with nautical and continental terms.
A guide to light noon meals with cheese rolls toasted under a broiler and assembled sandwiches. Recipes include ham and chicken toast melts, salmon or tuna salad sandwiches, and cheese spreads with prunes, all paired with lettuce and olives for a simple summer bite.
Relatives and friends hosted Sunday dinner for 25 at Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Dye with songs afterward. Attendees included Parson and family, Clyde Parsons, William Dye, Starkey, Merle Kimble, Louise Douglas, Lowrys, and Glen Downey from Coolville and Flint. A second party at Elbert Sama’s on July 14 featured ice cream, cake, and many relatives. Prayer meetings led by Rev. Powell were planned at Emerson Dye’s and Herbert Downey’s homes.
The reading predicts a strong business day with gains in real possessions and stable fortunes through recognized industry and merit. It foresees happy domestic and social conditions, rewarding recognition from elders, and flourishing private affiliations. A newborn on this day is praised as faithful, industrious, and popular.
In a tense study scene, Harriet recalls Hugh Grants plea and Dicky’s jealousy while Lillian warns against exposing Hugh. Dr Braithwaite arrives to reveal a long hidden secret about Harriet’s past. Continued tomorrow.
A stylish frock draws notice with clever shoulder design. The article praises its architectural silhouette and fashion-forward details. Given the fabric’s pattern, the standout shoulders promise runway presence and versatile wear.
The notice advertises Anne Adams patterns with sizes 14 through 40 and fabric needs for size 16. It notes neck rucking optional, and suggests Starved flat crepe or cotton fabrics. It promotes the New Summer pattern book priced at 15 cents and the combined book and pattern at 25 cents, with ordering to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department, 243 West 17th Street, New York City.
Practical beverage ideas for children to bolster summer lunches. Recipes include chocolate eggnog and chocolate milk shakes using milk eggs and syrups. Serves two or more with suggested portions, chilling tips, and cautions on serving temperature.
San Francisco Bay area suffers major disruption as ten week longshore and marine strikes continue. The Central issue is whether the International Longshoremen's Association will control hiring halls, effectively creating a closed shop. Employers oppose the shift citing potential exclusion of company unions formed after the 1921-22 stevedores strike.
Evidence of an upward trend in business is shown by higher activity of the National Re employment Service in District 10 including Athens Perry Hocking Vinton Meigs and Gallia counties. About 900 placements occurred in private industries in two weeks. Salaries range from 65 cents per hour to 250 dollars a month. no charges to workers or employers.
Leonard Ogg celebrated his sixty second birthday at home with a large gathering of relatives and friends. Attendees included dozens of Ogg family members from Sharpsburg Athens Chauncey Lathrop Nelsonville Parkersburg and more, along with several friends and neighbors. Others visited or were listed as guests amid notes of family caregiving and local illnesses.
Belgrade reports over 30 people killed by lightning and vast hailstorms last night. Enormous hailstones felled flocks of sheep and caused widespread agricultural damage across the region.
Lipstick should be applied from the center of the upper lip outward to the corners, then to the lower lip with a generous coat. Let the lipstick dry a moment, wipe excess, and smooth edges with a finger for lasting wear.
Cheshire Mr and Mrs Earnest Lewis visited with the Vaughn Scotts and families Sunday. Cur Swisher and Ned Eachus couples joined Fannie Swisher and J W Peters households. O C Lewis and Kantanga guests with Ivan Vaughn Scott family. Ivan Mack and daughter Eileen of Bucyrus called on relatives here. WWA to meet at Mary Elizabeth Thomas home on Friday July 20. Elizabeth Swisher hosted Sunday School class picnic at Bidwell Park then Chickamauga Park and Camp McCarley. Floyd Thomas family Rachel Thomas and Clair Swith found time with Mike Jacobs Gallipolis on Sunday.
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