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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
6
The Illinois Supreme Court upholds a domestic reform statute limiting alimony for wives without children to two years after divorce, urging wives to seek jobs or new partners. Critics call it a crackdown on alimony, labeling it a harsh graft by some women. A separate fashion note praises a black and yellow ensemble for hot days.
Madeleine Carroll plays Mrs Ames in Walter Wangers The Case Against Mrs Ames opening Thursday at the Athena Theater Her American debut centers on a sensational murder trial with an array of supporting players including Arthur Treacher Alan Baxter Beulah Bondi Alan Mowbray Brenda Fowler and Edward Brophy
The piece argues against harsh parenting and urges balanced praise to build self esteem in children. It notes that overly forceful fathers can depress willpower in both sons and daughters, while gentle, admiring guidance fosters resilience and pride. Praise inflates self worth and encourages better behavior.
The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept publishes Pattern 1197 for a colorful crochet rag rug made from five inch pieces. It includes directions, an illustration of stitches, material lists, color ideas, and options for a rug pillow or footstool. Request pattern by sending 10 cents, name, address, and newspaper clipping to The Athens Messenger.
A dense listing of radio shows orchestras performers and host names from NBC to WLW including Wise Cracker Batley Axton Toy Band Lowell Thomas Bing Crosby Amos and Andy Rudy Vallee and several orchestras and programs. The fragmentary program guide names actors singers bands and stations with many entries indicating broadcasts and appearances across dates and venues.
Budget planning guides households to stretch scarce funds through measured food groups. It recommends five fifths for milk and cheese, vegetables, bread, fats, and meat. Tips include buying in season, saving leftovers, planning meals, and using inexpensive ingredients in varied, well cooked dishes. The article lists a sample day’s meals and a roast lamb salad recipe using common pantry items.
Adele Garrison narrates a tense scene where Miss Marshall directs action to intercept Brixton. Jerry darts in with urgency, Dicky reads a critical letter showing dignity and tragedy, and the group plans a rapid New Haven trip to outpace Brixton and Ronald. They consider delaying Brixton by faking car trouble to reach him first.
A columnist argues that maintaining beauty requires consistent routine in skin hair and figure. It stresses daily cleansing toning brushing scalp care exercise and discipline to form lasting habits, promising better appearance and personal payoff.
A small perfume vial fits in a purse corner. Fill it with your usual home scent. During the day apply a tiny amount to refresh fragrance without mixing with previous odors.
Spiced ice tea uses whole cloves during brewing plus ice. Ginger Sour blends powdered ginger with vinegar lemon juice and sugar then dilutes with cold water. East coast landmark West Quoddy Head Maine marks the easternmost point while Cape Alva Washington marks the western extreme.
Polish Furniture Monthly urges dusting daily with a soft dry cloth and applying polish monthly. It notes waxing scratches beforehand and includes a reflective quote by John Drinkwater on fleeting fame and a young performer’s rise and fall.
Recalled era landmarks from 1848 to early 1900s Athens Ohio. Population about 500. two churches Methodist and Presbyterian. a new Court House built in 1872. original log Court House on East State Street. Floods in 1903 and 1907 used canoes on the Hocking for rescue. Ohio University faculty numbered five. notable members include Dr W H Scott later Ohio State president and Col W H Young. Arron Burr is said to have stayed overnight at College and Mill Street hotel run by Judge Barker while en route to Cincinnati and western empire.
Postpaid hardy perennials list includes Canterbury Bells Linum Fox glove Coreopsis Pinks Sweet Williams Shasta Daisies Wayside Daisies Oriental Poppies Iceland Poppies Delphinium Marguerites plus 2 Baby's Breath gift plants if order ships this week. Send 81:00 to Gardner Nursery Co R. 8 Box 2 Osage Iowa.
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