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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1937
Page
6
Olive Roberts Barton argues that inferiority can foster a strong inner purpose. The shy child learns to serve, gain friends, and develop patience, with persistence turning frustration into determination and a single focused goal leading to honor and inner peace.
Dexter social column reports visits from Mrs. George Perry and Billie Perry to Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blizzard hosted in Middleport. Mildred Smith visited the Earl Nelson family. Amanda Russell aided in house cleaning. Guests include Roy Anderson family Langsville RD. W. R. Halliday reunion attendees omitted. weddings and illnesses noted. births announced. IOOF Lodge event in Pomeroy. Amber Lodge members attended.
Spotted fever cases drop as WPA projects in Ravalli county erect six new dipping vats to replace dilapidated ones. The vats built last summer and fall are now widely used this spring, aiding disease control in the Bitter Root valley. A separate note states that over $60,000,000 in annual earnings come from fur bearing animals in the United States.
A crossword style list presents clues for mythical figures and related terms in horizontal and vertical sections. Entries range from mythic beings to everyday objects, with many adjoining definitions and wordplay prompts.
The program features Make Believe Kitty Kelly Aunt Jenny Kathryn Cravens Jack and Loretta Montana Slim Myrt and Marge and a variety of acts including Easy Aces Lum and Abner Inez Lopez and Beatrice Lillie. Also listed are The Symphony Kidoodlers and the Top Hatters with Inez Lopez leading a chamber commerce segment.
Twentieth Century Fox comedy Sing and Be Happy screens Wednesday at the Athena Theater with five songs. Anthony Martin and Leah Ray lead a romance as rival ad agencies battle for a radio account, aided by Joan Davis Helen Westley Allan Lane and Dixie Dunbar in a lively plot.
A United States Geological Survey survey shows Tom Sauk mountain near Rolla, Missouri, rises 1771.7 feet, about 20 feet higher than earlier measurements. Buford Mountain lies ten miles north at 1760 feet.
A camp scene unfolds as Madge hurries to ready the boys for visitors. Lillian urges caution while a telegram raises concern. The narrator orders the boys to dress for the unexpected arrival of the Underwoods, hoping to keep the girls unaware until later.
Rio Grande Garden Club members meet Friday at 6:45 on the east campus near the pool with Mrs. Erva Edwards in charge during summer months. The issue notes multiple social visits and entertainments including Miss Marie Fowler hosting Loyal Friends Sunday School Class, handkerchief shower for Miss Elizabeth Coon, and various local residents visiting or traveling, including entries about awards to Miss Fowler and Mrs. Lyne and others attending events in Gallipolis, Columbus, and Detroit.
Fashion notice for Pattern 4211 a casual frock with slash sleeves and collar. Available in misses and women sizes 14 through 42 with fabric guidance and illustrated instructions. Includes price 15 cents for pattern and 25 cents for book and pattern when together. Send orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department New York.
Silver Ridge notes list visits among local families including Hart Smith Loyd Summerfield Delbert Gaul and others. A Sunday School Children's Day program is planned at WU B Church on July 4 at 2 p.m. Also notes Adolph J Mende of San Diego retires after 25 years guiding vital statistics records.
Dorothy Dix counsels couples against sharing unexpurgated diaries before marriage. She warns diaries fuel jealousy and quarrels, noting such self analysis can destroy homes. She urges burning diaries and love letters on the wedding eve. magistrate Hess seeks a missing gold badge worth $50 in Philadelphia.
Menard Illinois branch prisoners will be searched with a photo electric eye device that detects metal objects. Officials expect installation to be finished within a month. The article also notes the praying mantis is a bloodthirsty insect.
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