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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1933
Page
7
In a moody chapter set in Chicago amid rain drenched streets, Dan reflects on his strained engagement to Monnie. He worries about family pressures and money while wondering if letters from Monnie will bridge the growing distance between them.
Dan Cardigan returns home from a troubled trip and plans to reconcile with Monnie at the store. He learns Monnie sails for Europe with Miss Corey the next day, after a tense exchange with Kay O’Dare and family concerns. The chapter ends with a cliffhanger as the truth about Monnie’s departure unfolds.
The Athens Smoke Eaters operate with volunteers led by Fire Chief E. R. Laughlin and Fire Marshal Harry Dalton. Two trucks, one hose and one Seagrave, carry 750 and 1000 feet of hose respectively, with foamite and soda for fires, ladders, and chemical cans. Volunteers live across Athens and receive $3 per fire run, with substitutes on standby.
Alison Skipworth leads A Lady's Profession at the Majestic with Roland Young and Sati Maritza while Janet Gaynor and Henry Garat star in Adorable at the Ohio. The two screenings promise lively laughs and romance with a strong supporting cast and musical highlights.
The reading notes planetary configurations for the day affecting business, delays, and potential post plans. It mentions possible danger from a volatile mood or mental strain, with a determined move against obstacles and a focus on a star, Douglas Fair. The forecast notes excitement, risk of accident, and a fiery, original impulse driving action.
In a tense scene from a New York marriage plot, Madge and Lilian plot to outmaneuver Avis Arlen as Helena prepares for a hurried gown mishap. The plan hinges on a phone call to the shop and a mistaken delivery to Brixton.
An excerpt continues in which the narrator and friends discuss meddling in affairs and a scene on the wood road involving Dicky and Hugh. A warm moment follows as the narrator reflects on courage to intervene and a plan to handle the living room drama. The scene ends with Dicky's knock and a cliffhanger for tomorrow.
New York on May 22 notes a Fifth Avenue shop urging women to balance conservative styling with a new "pogo" look. The term describes young, pert sophisticates wearing trim linens, saucy-brimmed hats, and gingham gloves for summer.
The article advises pampering hands with dry skin using two creams one oily for nightly massage under cotton gloves and a greaseless lotion after washing to retain natural oils. It warns against sweaty palms and suggests alum solutions and underarm deodorants as aids.
The enamel on gas range parts should not be washed when warm to avoid cracking from rapid cooling. Wipe acids immediately, use soapy water daily, and rub stubborn spots with baking soda. Avoid gritty powders that wear glaze. Use a stiff brush for burner tops and clean air inlets monthly. Boil burners only with sal soda solution and dry thoroughly, preferably in a heated oven. Cast iron parts require periodic conditioning with oil.
The article outlines choosing strawberries for preserves from small to large fruit, describes a sun-cooked preserves method using three four ths pound sugar per pound fruit, and provides a recipe for a bright red preserves with one quart fruit and four cups sugar. It also lists breakfast lunch and dinner menu items featuring strawberry preserves and cautions about cooking times and jar sealing.
A clothing specialist from Ohio Agricultural Extension Service explains suitable fabrics for girls summer dresses. Thin muslin voile batiste lawn organdie and swiss are durable options that withstand laundering and sun exposure. Gentle laundering with mild soap in lukewarm water and shade drying preserves color. a touch of starch in the last rinse helps prevent mousing and keeps fabrics clean longer.
The design blends gray red black and white in a print like Indian motifs. It uses natural dye colors favored by the red man and features white corner blocks for subtle quilting accents. The star effect emerges from the block arrangement.
A playful column notes a retiring young woman gains dash when her boyfriend is on the phone. The cartoonish voice remarks on social nerves and flirtatious etiquette in lighthearted terms.
Sir Robert Ho Tung, Hong Kong financier and China’s wealthiest man, travels to Washington and London as adviser for China in the world economic conference and is expected to meet President Roosevelt. He was knighted 18 years ago by King George.
The notice mentions pattern number C221 as the accurate cutting pattern with estimated yardage. It advises allowing a week to ten days for delivery and instructs to clip and mail to Aunt Martha at The Athens Messenger, Box 8112, Gateway Station, Kansas City, Missouri.
Adelbert Gibson of Athens Ohio appointed and qualified as Administrator with the Will Annexed of the estate of James Gibson deceased in Athens County Ohio. Dated May 6 1933 at 5 M Johnson Probate Judge of said County. 57 30th
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