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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1936
Page
6
Dorothy Dix argues for a Louisiana alimony bill tying support to marriage length. She contends the plan protects the financially dependent spouse, balances risk between husbands and wives, and reflects women’s growing economic independence. The piece blends legal reform with fashion notes on summer hairstyles.
A fashion feature praises dainty ringlet hairstyles ideal for young women with looks that are easy to manage. It describes a front topknot of curls, rolled and pinned at the back, and contrasts variations including a simple, wave-free style brushed back with a single long ringlet at the front.
The author urges parents to outfit children with brimmed hats to shield young eyes from midday glare. She notes many youngsters go hatless on hot sunny days and warns that prolonged sun exposure can strain optic nerves and foster squinting, stressing practical hat use.
MGM presents Fury at the Athena Theater opening Thursday. Silvia Sidney and Spencer Tracy star in a Fritz Lang directed drama with Norman Krasna story, supported by Walter Abel Bruce Cabot Edward Fills and many others in a large cast.
Rome reports Italy boycotts British films and plays in protest of Britain's Geneva sanctions policy. No British movies shown for months, while French productions remain exhibited and British events are absent from reels.
A bustling broadcast slate lists acts including Horace Capps Benny Venuta Kate Smith and Bing Crosby associated orchestras. NBC figures Phillip Crane and Frazier Hunt appear with musical guests and dramatic sketches as the schedule teases many acts to be announced.
Adele Garrison continues the tale as a nest of romance and duty unfolds. The narrator recalls Robert Savarin’s death and the half estate he left, planning to aid Marion and Ronald. She vows to lend funds to secure Marion's happiness, while Samuel Brixton watches with concern.
In a resumed journey to New Haven, Madge pledges to lend twenty five thousand dollars from her funds to Samuel Brixton, declaring she will not heed others, even her husband. They discuss revealing the truth to Ronald and face potential bank issues as they press on toward New Haven.
A wall panel design titled Pattern 1229 features a sturdy zinnias motif woven in wool or rope silk. It includes a 15 by 20 inch transfer pattern, color chart and key, material requirements, and stitch illustrations.
Practical advice on grooming for a beach outfit. Emphasizes neatly cared-for feet and legs, head to toe cleanliness, hair removal, skin care, and toned shoulders. Recommends pedicures, depilatories, bath lotion, lemon juice for discoloration, pumice and olive oil scrubs, and rowing exercises to improve chest contours.
The Dan Rice Circus, founded by Dan Rice in 1852 and billed as the finest motorized show on earth, opens two performances in Athens on Tuesday June 30 under the American Legion post. The eighty fourth tour features a Spain themed opening, Mary Miller aerial ballet, 50 dancers, 25 clowns, superb riding by Madam Bedini, dancing elephants, and acts from Japan Germany Spain Italy England and Russia with a downtown parade at noon.
Simple chic frock for sun and leisure in linen percale or pique with a jaunty bodice, back opening for sun tan. Pattern 4001 fits sizes 12 through 42. 3 1/2 yards needed for size 16. illustrated instructions included. Send 15 cents to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department for details.
A two color light weight summer felt hat for men features a light colored crown and a darker brim. Available in subdued gray tan and green.
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