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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1936
Page
6
Dorothy Dix explains why the first child draws the most attention and emotion while later children become routine. The piece contrasts novelty with repetition, noting the first baby as a miracle and subsequent ones as achievements, yet affirming a mother's enduring love for all children.
SHARPSBURG Home-coming is past and the tent meeting has ceased. The funeral of Joseph Sharp was held at Mt. Hermon with Rev. Weaver in charge. Sharp died by hanging after facing discouragement. Burril Strode ill with a lip abscess. Donald Harris family and Mrs. Ella Harris attended home-coming at Broadwell. Mrs. George closed the tent meeting here two weeks. Beard family moved to Joy. estate sold to Charles McGrew of Bartlett. Harry Aldridge attended Marietta boat races. Alva McDonald attends U S Conference in Columbus as delegate. Joseph Henthorne bought cattle from George Hanson. Jane Grimes Linscott left for Iowa after visiting here. Long family visited Leota Strode. Corner Skeleton Market London. Rouilly claims a large skeleton trade. ninety five percent of skeletons sold in England pass through him.
The clipping lists an extensive Friday and Saturday radio program slate with numerous acts, orchestras, and personalities such as Flying Time Quartet, Amos ’n’ Andy, Red Grange, Popeye, Lum and Abner, and many orchestras. It reflects a packed schedule across networks including WLW CBS NBC and others with varied entertainment from comic skits to musical numbers and concerts.
A guide urges frequent use of ice water after cleansing to keep skin firm and less wrinkled. Wrap ice in cloth to apply, avoid direct contact, and rub weekly from throat to hairline. Lemon juice masks are mentioned as a mild bleach and astringent, with care for dry skin. Facials by pros are encouraged but avoid risky self routines.
In a plan hatched on a balcony above the farmhouse kitchen, Lillian and I join forces to observe our husbands below and the arrival of my father’s twin brother, as we chase a moment of center stage amid secretive preparations for a family gathering. Katie weighs in with her own cautious humor about the unseen visitor.
Women prepare to observe an arrival from a balcony and plan a silent, discreet vigil. Katie and Lillian arrange cushions, switch lights, and practice a soundless retreat to the outside balcony, agreeing not to speak for twenty minutes as they anticipate their men returning.
Crochet window band measures 21 by 37 inches to sew onto curtain material for a rich look. Pattern 1303 includes charts directions and stitch illustrations for band or matching davenport set. Send 10 cents to Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept 82 Eighth Avenue New York for pattern and list your name and address.
A practical note states sour milk can remove iron rust from white goods. The tip suggests soaking or rubbing affected surfaces to restore their appearance and usefulness.
Elizabeth Johnson of Glouster Ohio is appointed Executrix of the estate of Rachel Johnson late of Athens County Ohio. Dated August 20 1936 at Athens County Probate Court Judge 8 21 30tw.
Olive Roberts Barton argues against constant criticism of children noting impulsive youngsters will err and learn by doing. She warns harsh judgment shapes a child into perpetual self doubt and excuses, urging steady moral training over carping.
A historical clipping shows a word puzzle with Across and Down clues printed, then notes the Socialist Labor Party qualifying for the Ohio ballot as an independent group by filing 27 000 signatures ahead of the November election. The item reads like a brief court or notice page entry with a single line election update.
The new First National Pictures air thriller China Clipper opens at the Athena Theater today. An all star cast includes Pat O'Brien Beverly Roberts Ross Alexander Humphrey Bogart Marie Wilson and Henry B Walthall with screenplay by Frank Wead. Exteriors were filmed at Alameda Pan American Airways base and Catalina Islands to evoke the air routes.
The passage contrasts learners who give up effort and follow easy paths with those who act on their own responsibility. It argues that self-reliance creates more errors but ultimately leads to learning and taking decisive action that gets things done, even if imperfectly.
In Fukien's Shengchong a 50,000 strong mice invasion sent cats and dogs fleeing and villagers sheltering behind doors. In Elyria, 70yearold Matilda Stephenson and 68yearold Henry Thomas apply for a marriage license, asserting love transcends years.
The unknown heirs and next of kin of Fred J. Sauters deceased are notified that on August 13 1936 A L Pritchard administrator filed in Athens County Probate Court Cause 14782 a petition seeking an order to sell real estate to pay debts The property is In-let 383 in Longstreth Addition Nelsonville Ohio Parties must answer by October 10 1936 Attorney M D Hughes represents the administrator
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