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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1934
Page
3
A young woman asks why men avoid marriage and cites finances as the core reason. The piece argues that low wages, the lure of bachelor life, rising alimony concerns, and modern conveniences have weakened the appeal of marriage, leaving romance dulled and the institution in a slump.
The astrology forecast notes favorable factors for some workers but warns of adverse conditions requiring patience and calm. Those born on the day begin a year needing wisdom and restrained action to counteract temper and conflict, while a child born then may be steady yet headstrong.
About a hundred motorists faced sudden barriers on West State Street as crews prepared to repave. Drivers misrouted via Congress High and Lancaster Streets found detours lacking until late afternoon when city crews finally set up warning signs.
In Adele Garrison’s narrative, Mary confronts fear as she faces potential interference from her father in law. The confidant narrator reassures and analyzes motives, proposing that the father-in-law’s actions may stem from pride rather than hatred, as Avis Arlen’s arrival sparks questions about Noel’s marriage. The excerpt ends with a cliffhanger about the father-in-law’s true plan.
Harrisonville Grange No. 1734 met with 38 members and guests county deputies Harvey Musser and Chase inspecting Subordinate and Juvenile Granges. Program included songs, readings, topics on history and agriculture, a lunch, and notices on upcoming degree conferrals and contests.
Coolville area residents hosted and visited across several households. A. R. Wilson and Pattie of Uniontown spent weekend with M. E. Webster. Mary Evans joined the Penrose home. Local bridge club and visits to Lowell and Brownsville were reported, with a hospital update for Mrs. B. M. Daugherty after surgery in Parkersburg.
A fashion description extols a gown as highly becoming for women with full figures. The surplice collar and double frill emphasize the bust while the paneled skirt flatters wider hips, presenting a flattering silhouette for women over size eighteen.
The page blends a crossword style puzzle, fashion pattern advertisement, and notes about nettle sting. It mentions a pioneer of speed, someone who first gained fame as a racer, and includes pattern 2046 by Anne Adams with sizes 34 through 46 and fabric requirements. The Athens Messenger runs pattern orders and fashion commentary.
Nearly 300 claims totaling millions of dollars have been filed against Ward Line for the Morro Castle fire that killed more than 130 people. Some claims reach up to 500000 dollars while operators seek to cap liability at 20000 under maritime law.
An adaptable crochet afghan pattern uses five colors in a reversible plaid, suitable as a house decoration or auto robe and for football games. Pattern 862 includes complete instructions, illustrations, stitch diagrams, material list, and color ideas, available from The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. Send 10 cents for pattern to 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY.
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