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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1934
Page
7
Dorothy Dix argues that prioritizing children over a husband harms both marriage and later happiness. A mother who sacrifices companionship for offspring risks estranging her spouse, losing shared interest, and facing a lonely, unfulfilling old age.
An old ad promotes Olive Tablets as a remedy for yellow skin and poor appetite. It links a pink complexion and pimples to a busy childhood, claiming the tablets act on the body without after effects, though the language is exaggerated and unclear.
A lively and memorable day is predicted by lunar transit with strong calls for great effort toward high goals, especially in employment or seeking favor from those in power. The birthday cohort may attain advancement and prestige, with a child born on this day marked by enterprise and high potential. Notable nativity: Thomas B. Reed.
Pleasant Valley residents report a Sunday visit by Marshal Hanning and niece Margaret Russ to the Bolin home. An old fashioned serenade honored Homer Stotts and wife who reside in Sebree Kentucky. A chicken supper for Pleasant Valley Church is planned Thursday night October 18 by the Ladies Aid. Preaching at Pleasant Valley Church is set for Saturday night October 2 led by the Rev. Huff. Various local visits occur including James Wood and grandmother Mrs Lucy Ed Wood at Mrs. W. B. Gibson and Loyd Bolin with children at Jim Bolin’s. Goat skin noted as sturdy furniture upholstery material.
In Adele Garrisons Marriage A Sequel Edith Fairfax arrives for a contract conference with Dicky and Lillian. They plan to house Edith in the bungalow to spread drafts while she finalizes papers as the trio jokes about finances and temperament.
The piece outlines a fall shirtwaist outfit with a tuck-in blouse, inverted back pleats, and a paneled pleated skirt. It promotes satin or velvet fabrics, a velvet beret, and notes pattern 1877 with sizes and fabric yardage, plus pattern book details and price. It also briefly notes Hollywood buying Victoria Crosses and other medals for rental.
A long word puzzle lists numerous clues across multiple numbered slots, including references to authors, places, and objects. The reader is invited to fill in the crosswords with solutions such as cities, foods, and common nouns aligned to the given hints.
Pair of quick embroidery designs featuring a cat and a terrier. Suitable for pillows or bags, using TM silk cotton or wool. Pattern 850 includes transfer patterns 4x6 inches each, color key, stitch illustrations, and material needs. Send 10 cents to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft, 82 Highth Avenue, New York, N Y.
The Consumers' Service Division of New York City's Public Markets says pota toes offer many flavors beyond boiled baked and fried. Scalloped with bacon cheese onion and bread crumbs plus a bacon dish are shown with recipes and a menu for tomorrow featuring breakfast luncheon and dinner courses.
Handwriting expert Albert D. Osborn testified before Justice Ernest L. Hammer that the form of the letter X, written as a double EL, linked Hauptmann to the original ransom note left at the Lindbergh home in Hopewell New Jersey. The testimony focused on the distinctive letter shape appearing in both the ransom note and Hauptmann's writing.
Several persons from here attended the home coming at Pomeroy last week. The Misses Harper spent Monday evening here with Freda Cole. Farmers here are husking corn, John Vanmeter in til. A number of local persons attended the Lancaster Fair last week. Mary and Guy Cole were here to spend the weekend.
Chester lost 11 to 1 to the All-Star team in front of a record crowd at the Sunday baseball game. The report notes attendance records and lists local residents visiting elsewhere and attending funerals and social events around Chester after the game. Various residents, families, and visiting guests are mentioned in connected social items from the same day.
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