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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1936
Page
6
Dorothy Dix advises Angie to support her fiancé’s poor family by working after marriage if needed. She argues the husband’s duty to his relatives justifies shared earnings now, and warns that denying help could strain happiness, suggesting practical support strengthens loyalty and union.
Demure feminine frock designed for summer events. Easy home sewing in hours with center panel to elongate, flaming sleeves for broadshouldered look, V neckline tapers to the back. Sizes 32 to 38 plus 16 available. fabric options include cotton lace Polo or shantung. Pattern 4066. order via The Athens Messenger Pattern Department.
Murray City notes report funeral services for John Sellers conducted at his home on Tuesday. Relatives attending from surrounding towns include J W Sellers, Victor Sellers and daughter from Zanesville. Rev Arthur Sellers from Craigsville. Harry Wilkinson and Howard Meese from New Philadelphia. F J Hopps from Pleasant City. Park Muncie from Canal Winchester. William Shaw Jr and Sr. John Clark from Gloucester. Thomas Foster. Harrison Vorkes from Columbus. Clayton and Roy Worthington from Dayton. Others visited, with brief illness and family visits noted, including Lizzie Stiff, Ed Aschbaugh caring for her. trips by Billy Beard, Eugene Brown, Harold Hartman, and Adaline Thomas among local residents.
In Married Comrades A Sequel to Given in Marriage by Adele Garrison, a parrot named Hector perches on the narrator's shoulder at a seaside restaurant. Dicky and Samuel Brixton joke about its bite while the bird endears itself to Mrs Graham, foreshadowing plans to aid Samuel Brixton and prompting a quiet promise of further continuation tomorrow.
A Athens Pharmacy vendor touts Vendol as a remedy for constipation, sluggish liver, indigestion, and kidney weakness. Thomas Oliver of Chauncey credits improved digestion, appetite, weight gain, and regular bowels after a few weeks of Vendol, urging others to buy from leading druggists.
Red Robins Make a New Quilt with simple blocks for single and double bed sizes. Pattern 1253 includes cuttings diagrams yardage chart and block guide for arranging patches with contrasting fabrics. Send 10 cents for this needlecraft pattern to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept 42 Eighth Ave New York NY.
Alicia Hart advises garden lovers to wear rubber gloves when digging and pre treat skin with nail cream lotion and bleach. She promotes washing with soap, using lemon juice or a bleaching cream, and applying suntan lotion to maintain soft, youthful skin while outdoors. She also notes a wide brim hat to prevent eyestrain and sun damage.
In London, the Rev Ceril Boution runs a “Flying Mission” after morning services offering free flights to congregants followed by combined formation flights and aerobatics. The program aims to boost religious interest among parishioners.
Ronald Colman and Claudette Colbert star in the dramatic screen version of Ouida’s tale. Colman plays a Legionnaire pursued by love while Colbert captures his heart then helps him survive a desert siege as McLagren plots to dispose of him. Frank Lloyd directs this Zanuck production with a strong supporting cast. Also shown is a Max Schmeling Joe Louis fight blow by blow reel.
The article forecasts a memorable day driven by lunar aspects with stable fortunes after lively events. Those with June 30 birthdays may enter a year of change with new plans and contacts after inactivity. Caution urged to avoid reckless moves, with restraint bringing private life stability and a romantic element. A born child is described as studious, steady, trustworthy, practical and ingenious with high potential.
Radio schedule listing CBS network programs and multiple orchestras bands including Kyser O’Brien Toy Band Lum and Ab Lilac Time Himber Morvo and Denny Orchs plus Amos n Andy and Eddie Dunstedt Hawaii Calls and Fibber McGee among other acts, with sports and news updates and a final tease To be announced
The Dan Rice circus, guided by the great-grandson of the famed clown, comes to Athens for two shows on June 30. The K T Crossen Post of the American Legion presents this as a benefit, aiding charity and post activities. Afternoon show at 2 with doors at 1. evening show at 5 with doors at 7. Street parade at noon. Athens Messenger invites all, and the Athens County Children's Home students will be guests at the matinee.
Olive Roberts Barton argues that both quiet and headstrong children can mature into capable adults. She distinguishes two road paths for strong will: a purposeful child who pursues goals with discipline, and one who abuses rule breaking. Parents should guide energy toward honorable aims and resist labeling tendencies as merely good or bad.
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