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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1936
Page
8
A fashion note on a light demure frock by Anne Adams suggesting gay fabrics such as gingham percale floral prints or dotted swiss. The pattern 2665s wardrobe includes a single yoke and panel, with flared or uffed sleeves, in sizes 12 to 40, requiring 3 1/2 yards of 36 inch fabric for size 16.
Olive Roberts Barton argues that modern children are more self centered and less willing to sacrifice for family. She recalls Timothy from the film and a 1936 ethos, urging balanced loyalty in homes through courtesy and consideration, noting both rare sacrifices and the need for stronger everyday acts of service.
Labor leaders from the American Federation of Labor will travel to Cleveland next month to present a labor platform in person at the Republican national convention. A six member committee has been formed to oversee the visit. In Japan only husbands are permitted to sue for divorce, according to a local note.
CBS and WLW air a dense schedule of programs and orchestras including Kyser and Renfrew, the Queen Mary Roth Orchestra, the Blue Belles, O'Brien Toy Band, and many others with Amos n Andy, Lum and Abner, and Weems Orch among the highlights. Programs run from 12 noon to 11 pm with varied dramatizations, music acts, news features, and stage showcases.
Charlie Chaplin’s new comedy Modern Times comes to the Athena Theater for two days. The film, almost two years in production and Chaplin’s first in five years, features his silent gags with new sound effects. Paulette Goddard stars opposite Chaplin as the front water front gamin. Also in the cast are Chester Conklin Henry Bergman and Hank Mann. The program pairs the feature with Florida Special starring Jack Oakie and Bally Eilers.
Public notice announces Leo Grim Appl filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for a Private Motor Carrier Permit to Transport for Wm Loomis & Son of Logan Ohio using one Styeton truck. Interested parties may obtain hearing information from the PUC Ohio GRIM Athena No 2T Jotw.
A note indicates a forthcoming continuation titled Married Comrades as a sequel to the work Given in Marriage. The piece promises further exploration of contract and companionship themes, with emphasis on relationships and social expectations.
Adele Garrison recounts Marion's alarm over Ronald who writes that he is worth more dead than alive due to life insurance policies. The line, uttered amid talk of job uncertainty, highlights the motive to provide for his mother and sister. The tension rises as the pair race to uncover and confront this dark thought.
In a tense scene an aunt reassures Marion and plans to seek answers in New Haven about a threatening letter. Marion pleads for information while worrying about Ronald and a looming family crisis. Dicky suggests cautious timing as they prepare to act.
The Resettlement Administration regional HQ in Champaign Illinois announced approval of Ohio facing near London Madison County. Dr Samuel Mudd spent several years in prison for setting the broken leg of John Wilkes Booth assassin of Abraham Lincoln.
This piece advises women to use deodorants and depilatories for beach season and hot weather. It notes cream types may suit those who dislike liquids or powders, warns not to apply underarms after shaving unless directions permit, and says depilatories do not remove hair permanently but reduce regrowth compared with razors.
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