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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1936
Page
6
A column juxtaposes a bachelor’s view on marriage as a women’s exploit with a lengthy defense of wives’ sacrifices. It includes an Anne Adams sewing pattern pitch for a summer frock, noting pattern 4022 sizes and yardage, and urges readers to order from The Athens Messenger.
A dense listing of radio programs and performances across CBS NBC and local stations. It catalogs numerous acts including Nolan Orchestra Richards Himber Breese Tucker Os, and acts like Fred Waring Old Gripper Opera and Amos n Andy with varied start times. The dense timetable notes multiple “to be announced” entries and a wide range of entertainer names and show types.
Eight aging former nurses recall the Civil War era and the birth of organized nursing. They list their names and hometowns Hat tie Brubaker St Paris Jennie Kennedy Bagdad Bridget Murphy Ashland Mary E Miller Logansport Elza Pyle Norris City Rose Russell Vicksburg Mary C Upton Clinton Mary M Watson Lockwood Each recalls early hospital service, volunteering without training, wartime injuries, and lifelong dedication to helping others as Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton shaped the profession.
Laura Wheeler designs quick crochet gloves in mesh cuffs and lace roses. Pattern 778 covers small, medium, and large sizes with illustrations and material lists. Send 10 cents, pattern number, name and address to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept., 82 Eighth Ave, New York.
The planetary configurations for Friday May 29 warn of stubborn obstacles requiring prudent judgment and calm self control in affairs at a distance and finances. Birthdays mark opportunities but urge cautious handling of funds to avoid extravagance. A child born this day may show keen intellect yet risk ill considered choices and financial recklessness. Notable nativity Patrick Henry.
Advice for safeguarding hair during hot months. Emphasizes sun, dust, and wind exposure, suggests olive oil scalp massage, vinegar or lemon rinse, and air drying. Promotes washable, easy summer coifs and self-setting of waves to minimize upkeep, noting the need for patience and practice. Also mentions large U.S. Post Office money order issuance.
A nostalgic dispatch recalls era markers in Athens Ohio. Mentions Judge John Welch of the Ohio Supreme Court tending his flower garden at Court and President streets. Notes historical details about Judge Isaac Barker’s daughter born in 1811, a bear kept at a barn on 50 E State Street, and Hiram Crippen’s blacksmith shop on West Union Street. Citizens once walked to the College Chapel third floor West Wing for Ohio University lectures.
For small scatter rugs on polished floors sew small rubber pieces under each corner and in the center to prevent slipping. This simple measure increases grip and reduces fall risk.
MGM presents Speed at the Athena Theater featuring Wendy Barrie James Stewart Una Merkel Weldon Heyburn in a double romance about rivals and a inventor whose supercharged car drives the plot. James Stewart is highlighted in his biggest screen role to date alongside a cast including Miss Barrie Heyburn Merkel and Ralph Morgan with Ted Healy and Patricia Wilder. The Australian population note follows as a separate fact.
An essay urges patience with slow developers in nature and classroom. Olive Roberts Barton notes a sturdy bush that blooms late and a pupil who lacks early marks but shows deep thinking. The message: be patient, foster growth, as some talents wake late yet outshine peers.
In a tense drive toward New Haven the couple fret over Ronald’s dangerous fixation and heavy life insurance. They discuss funding his college, delaying engagements, and the possibility of visiting Sam Brixton before confronting Ronald about his perilous mindset.
Instruction notes to mix raisins nuts shredded fruit and coconut with flour before batter to prevent sinking. Soften dried fruit by soaking in hot water and drain thoroughly before use.
Puerto Rico produces roughly 30 million gallons of molasses each year. The figure reflects regional output from local facilities and related processing industries.
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