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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1936
Page
6
The article argues harmony between a wife and her mother-in-law hinges on mutual effort. Mothers should curb criticism and offer tact, while daughters-in-law should seek goodwill and engage in reciprocal gestures. A balanced approach, plus affection and respect, fosters lasting affection and helps marriages.
A promotional snippet encourages outdoor sports involvement during vacation days. It highlights a versatile shirtmaker garment with generous pleats and sleeves, suitable for active wear and even for spectators. The piece promotes a trim collar and cool sleeves as stylish features for both players and onlookers.
Pattern 2771 sizes 12 to 42 offered in striped cotton and tub silks with step by step sewing instructions. Order by mail with name address style number size and payment, send 15 cents or 25 cents for both, to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department New York.
In a tense chapter set around the Travers mining empire collapse, Cal Travers faces public downfall as the company goes bust and layoffs loom. Jed Hoskeer contemplates life at Rancho Angelo while family tensions at Lucille Travers’ mansion rise.
Mr Pearl Robinson of Harrisonville testifies Vendor cures his stomach and biliary troubles quickly. He reports relief from dizziness headaches and sleep disruption after three weeks. He urges others to visit Athens Pharmacy or Hickman’s Pharmacy in Avisonville to learn more about Vendol.
Judging by the lunar transits this will be an active day with encouragement for rings mergers secret bodies or diplomatic circles. In employment labor or social life the subtle element may prevail and benefi t. Those born today face a year with profitable associations through secrecy strategy and discreet agreements rather than direct action. A child born today may be studious profound and inclined to the mystical or unorthodox.
Freda McClellan was elected president of the Nimble Thimble 4-H Club with Grace serving as hostess. Dorothy Lowery joined as a new member as the club announced a Wiener roast planned for Monday night.
A booklet advertises pattern 1243 for a life like kitten portrait stitchery. It describes two transfers a kitten’s head and a second image, with instructions to use cotton floss wool or rope silk. Send 10 cents and address details to Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept in New York for the pattern.
The French government assured the United States it will settle its war debt later but declined payment of 335,080,016 dollars due June 15 including the current installment and arrears.
Practical household notes urge immediate mosquito netting fly swatters and tight screens for babies. Advice covers patching screens, keeping garbage dry and clean, and using ammonia and sun-bathing bins to curb flies. It recommends community efforts, watering bird baths, and keeping birds to reduce insect pests.
Remington Rand, Inc. will permanently close its Norwood plant in Buffalo and its Syracuse location, ending operations after a walkout that affected 7,500 workers. Strikes had resumed at Ilion Tonawanda Marietta plants.
In Lodi California workers moving a house say they set a record by killing 213 black widow spiders to prevent bites during the operation. They describe the count as a precautionary measure in the move.
Adele Garrison continues the tale as Helena hides a promise to aid Samuel Brixton, fearing her husband Dicky’s wrath. Brixton’s telephone call to his secretary triggers tension while Helena argues that insurance money from his death would be blood money, aiming to protect his family and the couple’s own future.
Fragmentary radio listing shows a dense schedule with names like Adrian O'Brien, Lum and Abner, Amos n Andy, Eddie Wynn, Wayne King, Lombardo, and others. It notes various programs, orchestras, farm hour blocks, and entertainment shows with multiple times and uncertain details.
A listing of numerous NBC Hall orchestras choirs and performers including Hall Orch Ted Malone Margaret McCrath? Hickory to be verified. Mentions orchestras such as Crosby Smith Dailey Pray and Benny Venuta with parade and concert programs. Includes Willard Robiso Kate Smith and Rudy Vallee in a varied musical schedule.
A condensed program of London stage music features numerous orchestras and acts including Reisman Orch Vox Pop Dramatic Sketch Willson Orch Barry McKinley Royalists and Busse Orch plus appearances by Gene Arnold and Odette Moretta in a varied bill with vocal numbers and choruses.
A lively World War I comedy romance from Warner Bros starring Joe E Brown, based on the Broadway hit Sons o Guns with new Warren Dubin songs and Mitchell Apache act. Also included is a legal notice in Athens County Ohio about the estate of Adam Shaner with a court hearing set for July 28, 1936.
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