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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1935
Page
6
Dorothea Dix advises a middle aged reader on being tactful without hypocrisy and explains that true friends ride out storms while many acquaintances are fair weather. She urges gratitude for a few real friends and suggests enjoying lighter social moments with others.
A guide urges families to adopt a dress up culture at home inspired by bride’s trousseau trends from New York designers. It suggests copying styles in gingham or washable crepe, dyeing matching slippers, and creating a pleasant living picture by dressing up for family life both at home and away.
Columbus Ohio department head John Jaster Jr states the five day week will be put in effect wherever possible. He notes a state law requires five and a half days and plans to go slowly while maintaining 40 hours in five days.
Wed nesday the count and his heiress bride Barbara Hutton formerly of the 5 and 10 cent store plan to live in Europe due to fear of gangsters in the United States.
The Ohio Supreme Court refused a review and awarded Mary E. Smith of Marion $2000 from the State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company for injuries after being struck by a car driven by Katherine Lovejoy. Lovejoy carried Mabentity insurance with the company, which had contested payment due to a late second premium.
Olive Roberts Barton notes rising engagement of high school and college girls in social service work. She cites college groups taking 100 children on country picnics and domestic science classes sewing dresses, with many adopting babies and funding varied welfare efforts. The piece praises cultivating humanitarian character through voluntary service and argues it strengthens national culture.
A fire and explosion described as incendiary damaged six buildings at the Illinois Fireworks Co. plant in Danville. Owner Joe Porchedan estimated losses at 20000 dollars. Police and fire officials labeled the event a suspected arson attempt.
Adele Garrison presents a scene where Dicky engineers suspense about a secret family journey. The narrator weighs telling the boys, who push back on extra guard duties and reveal they prefer real tasks over pets and toys as they prepare for a camp and guarding Baby Faith, Mary, and Aunt Katherine.
A pattern description explains a dress that includes its own jacket and a separate jacket option for warmer days. It notes fabric choices like sheer cotton prints and seersucker, outlines Style No. 2752 for multiple sizes, fabric yardage, and how to order patterns and the Fashion Book. It directs readers to mail 15 cents for pattern and 10 cents for the book, with address details for The Athens Messenger Pattern Department.
A lively comedy titled a Night at the Ritz drew laughs at the Ohio Theater on Wednesday. Stars William Gargan and Patricia Ellis headline a brisk farce about a publicity man and a charming shop girl with witty dialogue and a romantic undercurrent.
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