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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1936
Page
6
Dorothy Dix laments the harm in girls adopting false airs to impress men. She condemns posing as sophisticated, literary poseurs, globe trotters, or rich socialites, urging girls to stay true to youth and natural charm. Letters to Dorothy Dix published in The Athens Messenger.
A house recipe guide describes versatile uses for creamed ham including creamed ham on toast, ham croquettes with pineapple, and a ham and chicken pie. It outlines quantities for creamed ham sauce, stuffing in pastry, and croquette frying with crust directions.
Harold Claypool of Chillicothe filed petitions bearing 5 843 signatures Tuesday to run in the Eleventh District for the Democratic nomination to Congress.
Mrs. M. L. Bowers of Route 6 Athens credits Vendol with ending long term digestive issues including gas high stomach acid constipation and dizziness after a week of use plus Vendol laxative tablets. The ad promotes Vendol as a root and herb medicine, claims quick relief and urges readers to see the Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s in Nelsonville for vendors.
Advertisement details a cotton home frock pattern No. 2677 in sizes 16 to 46 bust, with yardage for 35-inch fabric, priced 15 cents for pattern and 25 cents for book and pattern together. Orders to Athens Messenger Pattern Department New York.
The day’s meals include grape fruit juice cereal and creamed ham on toast for breakfast. Luncheon features new onions creamed on toast radishes sliced oranges with shredded coconut cupcakes milk and tea. Dinner offers cream of mushroom soup stuffed potatoes eggplant a la Creole jellied cheese salad and strawberry fluff on angel food cake with milk and coffee.
A sea urchin annually produces as many eggs as there are people in New York City, illustrating a striking parallel between marine life capacity and the city’s vast population.
astrology notes predict a day of upheaval to break stagnation and lay firm foundations for future enterprise. birthday individuals may face conflict, yet rise to stabilize fortunes and increase possessions. Notable nativity: Stewart Edward White, writer.
A dense list of radio programs and musical acts scheduled across networks including WLW CBS NBC and stations featuring Jack Armstrong Amos n Andy Bing Crosby Rudy Vallee Myrt and Marge Lombardo Orch and many others presented in a day’s broadcast lineup with varied genres and entertainment options.
Olive Roberts Barton profiles Betty White a well off child with a packed schedule. Betty's daily routine includes school lunch shampoo waves dancing band teeth checks and shopping for dresses. The doctor cautions against overburdening children and notes nighttime work limits.
The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept offers pattern 1163 for a four block bed spread knit in string. Simple mesh design suits scarfs pillows cloths and requires detailed directions material lists and illustrations. Send ten cents and pattern number with name and address to 82 Eighth Ave New York.
A doctor and a narrator debate a girl named Betty. The doctor argues children lack responsibilities while the narrator suggests easing her burdens could change her. Betty is held to high expectations and the exchange contrasts differing views on parental influence and growth.
The Anti-Saloon League of America general counsel on Tuesday urged immediate temperance work should aim for a scientific fix to the liquor problem rather than pushing any single legislative panacea.
Chinese dispatches report that Manchurian forces pushed Japanese influence 200 miles toward Russia, seizing the ancient city of Pailingmiano, capital of Chinese Inner Mongolia, amid ongoing regional conflict.
Mt Zion hosts quarterly meeting March 14 15 led by Rev R Foltz. Veril Parsons of West Virginia assists H C Buck with farm work. Mrs Lowther travels to Morgantown for a visit with her brother, escorted to Parkersburg by O F Lowther and the Cris Davises. Guests at Mrs Mohler’s were Mrs Giennie St Clair Mrs Della Butts Mrs May Perry and Ella Barnes. Dale Perry visited with brother Frank Perry and family in Athens. Velma Barnhill dined with Libbie Burson in Shade. Finland rejects plan to require alcohol gasol ine blended fuel.
Adele Garrison narrates a tranquil motor trip with husband Dicky as they anticipate a day alone. The couple discuss family tensions and unspoken worries about the farm and Noel as they near home, while Kate’s potential rift with Dicky’s mother looms.
The piece urges a daily twenty minute walk to shed holiday fat and improve mood after a sedentary winter. It notes skipping rope, riding, and swimming as easy options to reshape the figure and outlook, calling spring a tonic for sluggishness.
Siegfried Von Nowtitz, attache at the German consulate in New York, announces by order of Reichsfuehrer Hitler that all German citizens living in the United States are to be conscripted for potential service in Nazi regions.
Barbara Stanwyck returns to film after a six month break in the Reliance comedy Red Salute which began a two day run at the Ohio Theater. She will select her own projects moving beyond one studio, playing Drue Van Allen a lively college girl in a light romantic caper with Robert Young as a young private. Hardie Albright Ruth Donnelly Cliff Edwards Gordon Jones and Paul head the supporting cast under Sidney Lanfield's direction.
The Plains community notes visitors and local events including Mrs. Dana Swift in Athens and the Harmer and Hamer families visiting. The inter-class high school tournament placed Seniors first and Freshmen last, with others in tiers. A funeral was held for George Smith at The Plains M E Church.
Humphrey Pearson and Manuel Leff adapt an original story by the author for the film Red Salute released through Uniled Arnais.
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