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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1936
Page
6
Dorothy Dix recalls a reader listing 39 traits for a husband and 4 for a wife, then notes a countryman’s quip that no man can measure up. The piece argues women dream of ideal mates but reforming them is main relief of marriage. Also brief notes on Portland trolleys and a 147.5 mph airline speed statistic.
Alicia Hart notes women can boost appearance with small items from counters. She highlights crepe paper dress shields for one use, washable fabric back shields, eyebrow tweezers, emery boards, compact puffs, nail brushes and lash brushes as practical grooming aids.
Gloriously easy crochet pattern for cloth scarf or table runner using simple squares. Includes directions for larger square and triangle with joining method and material needs. Pattern 751 offers complete guidance with illustrations. Send 10 cents and write PATTERN NUMBER NAME and ADDRESS to Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept.
In the voice of Lillian, Madge debates a startling possibility that a new uncle may be a disguised impersonator of her father. The pair weigh the risk of a clever masquerade and the need for careful observation to confirm the deadly hypothesis.
A tense scene unfolds as the narrator and a companion plan a coded message to alert Harry about suspicious behavior by the supposed uncle. They avoid direct confrontation by delivering the note at the door, aiming to warn without leaving the bound man alone with the elder relative.
A dense program listing across stations and programs includes Wise Crackers, Amos n Andy, Rudy Vallee, Bing Crosby, Major Bowes, Jambores, World Series mentions, and a roster of orchestras and performers such as Kastelanetz, Reichman, Lopez, Stabile, and Cugat. The spread highlights broadcasts, talk segments, and musical acts featuring many credited performers and emcees.
A drama of espionage and romance opens today at the Ohio Theater with Madeleine Carroll Peter Lorre John Gielgud and Robert Young in a GB production directed by Alfred Hitchcock Adapted from Campbell Dixon and based on W Somer set Maughams Ashenden the plot follows Ashenden a novelist turned spy and his dangerous mission in Geneva with a romance entangling Elsa Marvin and a smiling killer
In London Lord Stabolgi argues in the House of Lords that women should be allowed to become part of the new RAF reserve. He compares home bombing to women taking to the skies and serving as air force pilots.
The text promotes a feminine afternoon dress pattern 4175 with sprightly sleeves and a narrow bow collar. It suggests fabrics like georgette wool crepe satin or velvet and notes a bright belt buckle, plus size range and yardage for size 16.
Advertises a 39 inch fabric pattern book with step by step sewing instructions. Readers are urged to send 15 cents per pattern to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York for copies and the book bundle priced at 25 cents. The notice targets all ages with outfits from frocks to coats and separates.
Olive Roberts Barton reflects on past discipline and today's parenting. She recalls strict 19th century standards, parental sacrifice, and the value of cooperation and understanding between parents and children.
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