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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1936
Page
6
Dorothy Dix counsels women to marry for the right type, avoid tricks, and be genuine. She warns against posing, pretentiousness, and overfamiliar behavior while stressing enthusiasm, modesty, and mystery to keep a relationship lively and appealing.
The horoscope notes Jupiter as the dominant influence promising propitious and progressive outcomes. It urges reaching for high goals, backed by influential supporters, with birthdays marked by advantageous opportunities and strong interest from powerful figures, while warning against extravagance. A birthday child may gain prestige and broad ambition through trusted associations.
A dense list of radio programs, orchestras, acts, and personalities shows a bustling summer lineup. Kyser, Adrian O'Brien Toy Band, Ray Perkins, Burns and Allen, and many others are announced alongside station names, sponsors, and show titles destined for airwaves.
China's famed delicacy birds nest soup remains among the world's costliest foods. British North Borneo imposes a new customs export duty, setting the soup's value at 820 pounds including duty.
A burlesque scene unfolds as Garrison mocks a plan to admit the father’s twin brother into the farmhouse at midnight without women present. Tension rises as Lilian probes for new developments amid a safety campaign discussion and a warning tone.
In a tense scene characters discuss secrecy and orders as Dicky and Harry reassure partners. Katie the maid hustles to prepare, while Lillian and the narrator prepare to move out of the way as the chief is due to arrive. The plan emphasizes caution and readiness.
Salinas California reports that the Guayule plant at the American Producers Rubber Co will begin output of 1 million pounds in August. The plant in California is the only rubber factory on the continental United States and will supply annual rubber production from this source.
Clerk Margaret Bing McCormick reports August bills of sale for new cars topped July and August 1955 totals. August saw 63 new passenger and 17 new commercial cars, compared with 57 passenger and 17 commercial in July and 47 passenger and 13 commercial in August 1955.
Columbus reports Judge Henry J. Robison of Ravenna was notified today of his appointment as state chairman of the American Red Cross roll call committee by Admiral Cary T. Grayson, national chairman.
Once the body achieves full muscular fiber development it cannot form additional fibers. The statement notes a natural limit to muscle growth and strength potential after full equipment.
Olive Roberts Barton urges careful planning for traveling with infants. Prepare food, water, and feeding gear in advance, sterilize bottles, and carry boiled liquids. Maintain regular meals, protect the baby from dust and sun, and allow rest after feeding to ease travel fatigue.
Cheyenne Wyoming troops from the Wyoming National Guard camped at Polo Mountain faced a 10 day bath ban due to a water shortage. Lieutenant Colonel R L Esmay called it too realistic as the drought impacted their war game conditions.
L. J. Weber, 75, retired common pleas judge of Morgan County and a well known figure in the Ohio Valley, died here today from a paralytic stroke.
Advertisement notes a Fall bazaart pattern 1228 for doggie towels with seven motifs eight by five inches each, including stitch illustrations and material list. Pattern requires sending 10 stamps or coins to Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. in New York for purchase. Include pattern number name and address in request.
Authorities advise oiling nails at least twice a week for polish wearers. Olive oil or pre made creams work, hot oil helps cracked cuticles, and a nail oil or bleach kit aids DIY manicures. A Fifth Avenue manicurist says light oil before lacquer helps keep nails from drying. A college girl friendly beauty kit offers multiple products for weekends away.
Bret Harte tale adapts to film at the Athena starring Anne Shirley and John Beal. The production features George Nicholls Jr as director and a supporting cast led by Guy Kibbee and Moroni Olsen in a California gold rush romance full of adventure and tragedy.
Anne Adams presents pattern 4166 for a slimming frock with puffed sleeves and jabots, in sizes 34 through 48. Includes step by step sewing instructions and fabric guidance, with options in ribbed crepe satin or synthetic. Pattern and book priced at 15 cents each, 25 cents for both. send to Athens Messenger Pattern Dept New York.
Salt Lake City Mrs. Mary Love Neff a pioneer telegraph operator who began service in 1867 and served during the Black Hawk War was honored by the Old-Time Telegraphers and Historical Association She now holds a life membership in the association.
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