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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
7
Dorothy Dix writes on the stepmother's hardships and patience, then answers a letter about marrying a stingy, money-minded man. She warns against tolerating extreme frugality, stressing generosity as essential in a good husband.
An old newspaper fragment advertises a penetrating oil claiming health benefits and quick relief. The short blurb mentions a “fit application” and a local dealer Quick's Cut Rate offering a “lot of it” for sale, with unclear but promotional language throughout.
A compilation of crossword like clues spanning Hindu title measures bar protections and explorer terms. It lists numbers and hints such as 53 Measure 54 Bar-like protection 56 Neither 57 Series of epical events 59 Policeman 61 Structural unit and others guiding a themed solve.
The notice urges readers to buy an Anne Adams summer pattern with a voile georgette or cotton frock pattern Number 1924 in sizes 34 through 46. It notes long sleeves, lace yardage, and fabric requirements, with a 15 cent pattern price and 25 cent book plus pattern, sent to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York City.
C H Oakes of Newbury is building a large cold storage facility at his roadside market between Torch and Little Hocking on Route 7. The two story brick veneer structure measures 24 by 32 feet with a ten foot basement and will store about four to five thousand bushels of fruit.
Dr Edwin Braithwaite reveals he has a daughter born from a past adventure. Harriet’s husband fears a brutal revelation while Edwin insists happiness may follow. Margaret suggests telling Harriet, though Edwin dreads the shock and chooses to delay. (Continued tomorrow)
Apples in Coolville district are growing well despite late rains. Rome Beauties show promising prospects, with other varieties scattered, said H. H. Pallet secretary of the Tri-County Fruit Growers Association. Dry weather keeps fruit unusually clean, discouraging scab. A short crop nationwide is reported by the Department of Agriculture.
Mr and Mrs N D Crackenberger of Washington DC were slightly injured when a moving van brake failure caused loss of control on the St Marys hill. The vehicle left the road and struck a monument in Odd Fellows cemetery, moving it several feet and destroying several tomb stones en route to Fort Riley Kansas.
According to lunar outlook for Friday July 20, upheaval and new interests may arise, bringing changes in environment and associates. Birthdays portend a year of high adventure with fresh projects and unusual environments, while a child born today may be bold and energetic. Notable nativity Santos Dumont, aviator.
The article lists numerous cautions about applying rouge. It advises matching rouge to natural skin color, avoiding harsh edges, and using proper lighting. It warns against daytime makeup under electric light and stresses harmonizing tones and limited orange shades unless suntanned.
The State Relief Commission approved 60 FERA projects in 33 counties, providing employment for 2,065 people at a cost of 603,539 dollars mostly for wages. One project, in Athens Albany, involves widening streets M418.
The article outlines summer menus emphasizing at least one hot dish per meal with recipes for Tomato Frappe and Jelled Apples. It lists Sunday dinner featuring lamb and carrot courses, plus Monday lunch using leftover lamb in a cream sauce and a jellied apples dessert.
Mona Chapter O E S held its annual inspection with Mrs. Jenkins of Oak Hill as inspecting officer and Mrs. Metcalf of Kingston present. Guests from McArthur New Marshfield Wilkesville Oak Hill Wellston Kingston Thurman attended. Refreshments followed. Local visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Pinger Cincinnati and others.
In Coolville on July 20 Troy Chapter FFA will host an ice cream supper to honor Clair Lucas who was recently elected to the State Farmer Degree by the Ohio FFA association. The conferment occurred at a Columbus meeting.
An advertisement claims doctors endorse a four week Kruschen plan for men with excess weight. It cites Ed Jordan of Laveen Arizona who reportedly lost 56 pounds after three jars. One jar lasts four weeks, with a half teaspoon daily in hot water before breakfast, and is sold at Clines Pharmacy Co Quick Cut Rate and drugstores.
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