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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1936
Page
6
Dear Dorothey advises the wife to hire a live-in helper to stay with the mother-in-law rather than move into the in-laws’ home. She argues two women in one house breed friction and that keeping the couple in their own home preserves happiness, urging denial of the wife’s own move.
The Pulitzer Prize winning drama The Green Pastures by Marc Connelly comes to the Athena Theater Friday and Saturday. Co directed by Connelly and William Keighley the film version features the Hall Johnson Choir and is based on Roark Bradford’s novel.
Instructions for a coat and hat in sizes 4 6 and 8 using stockinette with a contrasting yoke. Includes illustrations of stitches and material requirements. Send 10 cents in stamps or coin for this pattern.
Amery Wisconsin residents report a mallard drake nicknamed David by children has deserted his wild flock. He now feeds from hands at South Twin Lake near Amery and has become unusually tame during self domestication.
Lillian insists a grapevine warning warned of pursuers from old underworld links. She outfits three people in dark gear, assigns a knife and a silenced revolver, and plans a stealth maneuver. The scene shows resolve and readiness for danger.
A tense scene unfolds with Lillian and Katie planning to arm and retreat to a balcony. Katie eagerly asks for a revolver, but Lillian refuses for now. The narrator recalls a past rescue when Katie stopped a dangerous attacker with swift, decisive action.
A suspenseful excerpt follows friends planning a covert action. Lillian directs Katie and others to hide, kneel, and keep silent as they prepare to confront danger from the veranda. The scene ends with a whispered plan to lock doors and separate from safety.
Ancient Israelites used a ceremonial greeting bow, pressing to the ground seven times. This gesture expressed reverence and submission in early religious rituals and social interactions.
R W Finsterwald of Athens Ohio is named administrator of the estate of Henry Taylor deceased of Glouster Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated August 29 1936 by 8 M Johnson Probate Judge.
The item lists a grid of crossword style clues about aviation pioneers and related terms. It references names, roles, and objects across horizontal and vertical entries including historical figures, flight milestones, and common nouns. The page presents puzzle clues rather than a standard news report.
A parent focused guide urges early monitoring of a child’s arithmetic progress at the start of the school year. It recommends involving teachers, guiding explanations, praising effort, and encouraging problem solving to avoid long term discouraged performance. The piece emphasizes daily review and supportive communication.
Radio listings show a dense Thursday lineup with News and features from Lum and Abner Kane Atlee Wise Show. Includes Rudy Vallee Bing Crosby Amos n Andy Gene Perazzo and many orchestras. Mentions sports and drama segments with military band.
The forecast warns of adverse planetary aspects on Friday September 11 affecting work, money, and property. It urges wise, calm decisions to avoid financial loss and private relationship troubles, noting a restless child and a notable birth, Archbishop Ireland.
Toronto speaker W. H. Moore a Canadian Parliament member says farmers have become a drug on Canada’s economic life. He urges more plumbers clothing manufacturers and industrialists to diversify the economy.
Notice states Joseph Walczak deceased of Athens County Ohio, and Thomas Walczak of Glouster Ohio is involved. Dated September 1 1936 S M Johnson Probate Judge Athens County Ohio.
The Householder family in North Lancaster Street reports cleaner rooms and less drudgery from a gas heated seven room home. The system provides steady temperature with no fires to build or fuel to carry, and offers easy installation and monthly payment options.
The ad argues the average user spends 64 hours refueling 49 hours rebuilding fires 9 hours carrying fuel 6 hours dusting and 128 hours total in a heating season with a 64 dollar labor cost at 50 cents per hour. It invites readers to clip a coupon or call The Gas Company for a free service.
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