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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1936
Page
6
Fragmentary note shows a local school council handling a controversy about potty access or policy. Key names or places are unreadable, but officers considered options and likely chose a path balancing student needs and facility use. Further details unavailable in the readable lines.
The fragment hints at a city project or event involving East Street and Intrial Leader MA KI. Officials outline continuing plans with emphasis on development, roads, and public improvement. The item suggests ongoing work and municipal coordination without full details.
Dorothy Dix counsels Mrs A N to seek psychiatric help for her husband and urge his mother to loosen apron strings. She says the husband’s love for his mother blocks his marriage, and suggests the wife should push for him to mature, housebound, and return to the wife as the true partner.
A brief Needlecraft notice promoting crochet edged linens. It highlights easy two pattern designs resembling tatting, with chic additions to lingerie and hankies. Pattern 1271 includes diagrams, stitches, and material needs, available for 10 cents by mail to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept.
Inhabitants of Arundel, Sussex, England do not pay water rates as their water comes from reservoirs and wells on the Duke of Norfolk's estate. The arrangement reflects estate-owned supply sources and local privilege.
Horse lovers from Sierra Madre Monrovia Arcadia and San Gabriel organize a rebellion against the automobile dynasty demanding a share of gasoline tax funds now used for highways to build bridle paths where cars cannot go.
In a shift from the old style club excursion, a wine association sponsors a four day air tour for thirty private airplanes. The trip visits Bakersfield Las Vegas Salt Lake City and Reno. The report notes uncertainty about turtle age limits.
A reader testimonial extols Vendor as quick relief for sour stomach gas cramps dizziness and upset bowels claiming it cleanses the stomach and eases nerves after several weeks of use. The letter praises Vendor sold by leading druggists and Athens Pharmacy for prompt pleasant relief without side effects.
Everett Richards, of Denver, could not attend court in Colorado Springs but pleaded guilty via long distance call to a speeding charge. He was fined $2.50 by Justice of the Peace J. H. Gowdy. The report notes a claim about global waterfall power potential.
A Pasadena gardener named Henry 8 Noble discovered a ticket marked with a seat number for the National Republican Convention in Chicago in 1904. It bears William McKinley’s portrait. The note also notes bread is baked only twice yearly on Norwegian farms using a special storage house.
Readable rundown of a Wednesday radio program slate listing CBS WLW and ES.T stations with host names, orchestras, and various program blocks. Includes multiple acts such as Lum and Abner, Rudy Vallee, Amos and Andy, Vic and Sade, and news, dramas, concerts, and talent shows across dayparts with times and station identifiers.
A charming summer dress designed to carry you through the hottest months. The graceful yoke and soft bow accentuate the wearer's features while two sleeve designs offer versatile dress up options.
Anne Adams pattern 4051 provides a short gathered sleeve and a puffed three quarter sleeve option for fall. Available in sizes 14 to 42 with 33 4 yards of fabric for size 36. Illustrated, step by step instructions accompany the pattern, price 15 cents sent to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department.
A 500 year old play titled Everyman was staged by a First Presbyterian Church cast in Napoleon Ohio. The production showcased period accents and a toned down set reflecting medieval dramatic style.
Dr A R Dafoe, physician to the Dionne quintuplets, urges caution on sunbathing for fair skinned babies and children in Parents Magazine. He favors diffused light and shade, recommends hats, and advises consulting a doctor to tailor sun exposure.
Absolute cleanliness and good health are key to shiny hair. Improper shampooing or infrequent washing reduces beauty. illness, even a cold, and hospital stays can cause hair loss or dandruff. Use scalp tonics, hot oil shampoo, massaging treatments, and proper brushing. A gentle homemade shampoo or long lasting commercial product helps budget.
A dangerous and perplexing day is forecast with obstacles treachery unrest and confusion. Those with June 25 birthdays may face a year of doubt and loss from unidentified attacks unless vigilant. A child born today may be studious and drawn to mystery, reserved yet kind. WAITRESSES DROP SLANG CHARLOTTE REPORT: SHERRILL says modern waitresses should be attractive quiet and possibly college educated. Gunpowder first used to discharge a projectile in the 14th century by German monk Bernard Schwars.
Dan Rice Circus, founded 1852 and led by Ray Marsh Brydon, brings a large traveling show with 63 trucks and 400 performers and animals. Two performances at 2 and 8 p m feature the Fiesta Days in Spain pageant and a revived noon street parade through the business district.
Sylvia Sidney and Spencer Tracy headline the MGM film Fury at the Athena Theatre directed by Fritz Lang. Based on Norman Krasna's story, the plot follows two lovers torn by tragedy as a mob burns a jail and Tracy seeks justice by convicting twenty-two mobsters. The film is praised for its social impact and strong performances by a large cast including Walter Brennan and Bruce Cabot.
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