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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1934
Page
5
Dorothy Dix discusses marriage as a career for women, arguing that a wife may gain financial stability by marrying a hardworking partner, but warns against relying on a philanderer. A reader asks about a married lover promising marriage. Dix advises pursuing the engaged suitor and notes the likely lack of real intent to leave his wife.
The passage promotes the Anne Adams pattern 1984 a double breasted frock with trim revers and a matching or coordinating apron in sizes 14 through 42. It notes fabric needs for size 16 and mentions illustrated sewing instructions. Also invites ordering the Winter issue of the pattern book for fashion coverage.
Chesterhill residents Roy Funk and Mrs. Elia Funk visit in town and plan winter stays with relatives in Columbus and Marysville. Transfers include T. M. Frisby from Columbus visiting west of town, Prof. Workman and family at Mrs. Sharp's in Hillsboro, Addie Ewart home from Meredith Business College, and visits by Mrs. O C McCain and Floyd Woodruff to Calen dine family. Bertha Faires hosts sisters from Trimble while Lucy Carpenter visits her father J B Carpenter. Myron Hendershot suffers typhoid fever at the Jim Huffman farm.
Adele Garrison notes Avis Arlen’s spiteful snap at Noel and Mary as they attend Marion’s birthday and open a lock box. Noel’s affectionate pose with Mary triggers Avis to claim a hidden past, while allies move to shield the newlyweds from gossip and avoid scandal ahead of tomorrow’s continuation.
A Canton resident testifies for the former daughter in law in a Cleveland Common Pleas Court divorce case. Dr A J Jenkins 65 president of the Cleveland Academy of Medicine seeks a divorce from Floy Seeley Jenkins 32. The witness defends Mrs Jenkins saying she never drank to excess and was a good mother and wife.
A series of social and church events are noted including birthday dinners for Mr. Sam Allen and Mrs. W F Saylor with family attendance. People from Athens Millfield and Hocking joined. Various trips to Union Church Lancaster Fair Columbus Airline Church and Ash Cave are listed along with revival services and a two week stay in Columbus for relatives.
Carbon Hill reports enrollment up to 110 from 90 last year, enough to support five teachers. Grade enrollment totals 180 pupils. A Republican meeting with RW. Dunlap and W. E B. Metcalf spoke. 70 members joined a new Parent-Teacher Association. A Men's Council formed with Carl Byers as president plans monthly meetings and a volleyball league. Various social notes follow.
A newspaper feature outlines a ribbon cake recipe with a spice layer, pink frosting, and apple jelly accompaniment. It also lists a trio of menu items for breakfast lunch and dinner, including city chicken with Brussels sprouts and beet-stuffed peach salad, plus a detailed cake batter method and frosting instructions.
The column predicts abrupt changes and new plans for today with influence from secret bodies, close corporations, combines, tactful methods, and diplomatic circles. Those born today face a year of adventure, strange fields, and notable talent, highlighted by actress Sarah Bernhardt as a notable nativity.
Crochet pattern offers instructions for popcorn hot plate mats and a popcorn bedspread using heavy cotton and two colors. Includes materials and step by step stitches with illustrations. Pattern 787 available from The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept New York for 10 cents.
Word grid style clues cover flags, tablets, anatomy, verbs, geography, and science terms. The list pairs definitions with numbered slots, inviting cross fill ins across multiple categories and languages.
The Ohio secretary of state ruled that radio voting cannot be used for Ohio elections. The decision came after a request from Charles Miche son of the Democratic National Committee regarding an Ohioan with the Admiral Byrd Expedition voting from Little America in the South Polar Region.
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